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Eternal Sovereign of the sky

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Eternal Sovereign of the sky,
And Lord of all below;
We mortals to thy majesty
Our first obedience owe.

Our souls adore thy throne supreme,
And bless thy providence,
For magistrates of meaner name,
Our glory and defence.

[The crowns of British princes shine
With rays above the rest,
Where laws and liberties combine
To make the nation blest.]

Kingdoms on firm foundations stand,
While virtue finds reward;
And sinners perish from the land
By justice and the sword.

Let Caesar's due be ever paid
To Caesar and his throne;
But consciences and souls were made
To be the Lord's alone.



Source: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #II.149

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Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Eternal Sovereign of the sky, And Lord of all below
Title: Eternal Sovereign of the sky
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Tune

ST. ANNE

Though no firm documentation exists, ST. ANNE was probably composed by William Croft (PHH 149), possibly when he was organist from 1700-1711 at St. Anne's Church in Soho, London, England. (According to tradition, St. Anne was the mother of the Virgin Mary.) The tune was first published in A Suppleme…

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The Cyber Hymnal #9945
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Instances

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A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social and Domestic Worship #d182

A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social and Domestic Worship #d182

A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social and Domestic Worship #d183

A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social and Domestic Worship #d183

A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social, and Domestic Worship #d182

A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social, and Domestic Worship #d182
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A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social, and Domestic Worship #847

A Collection of Hymns for Public, Social, and Domestic Worship #847
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship #CLXII

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship #CLXII
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #CLXII

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #CLXII

A New Selection of Psalms and Hymns from the Most Approved Authors, Adapted to Public and Private Worship. 2nd ed. #d122

A New Selection of Psalms and Hymns from the Most Approved Authors, Adapted to Public and Private Worship. 2nd ed. #d122
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Freedom's Lyre #88

Freedom's Lyre #88

Hymns and Songs for the Friends of Freedom #d6

Hymns and Songs for the Friends of Freedom #d6
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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #II.CXLIX

Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #II.CXLIX
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Hymns #923

Hymns #923
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Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #II.149

Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #II.149

The Christian Psalter #d109

The Christian Psalter #d109
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The Columbian Repository #653

The Columbian Repository #653
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The Cyber Hymnal #9945

The Cyber Hymnal #9945
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The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #793

The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #793
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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #615

The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #615
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The Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy, of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #39b

The Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy, of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #39b
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The Psalms and Hymns, with the Doctrinal Standards and Liturgy of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in North America #H220

The Psalms and Hymns, with the Doctrinal Standards and Liturgy of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in North America #H220
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The Psalms and Hymns #39b

The Psalms and Hymns #39b
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The Psalms of David #II.CXLIX

The Psalms of David #II.CXLIX
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The Psalms of David #H39.II

The Psalms of David #H39.II
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The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. #B149

The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. #B149

The Saints' Harp #d231

The Saints' Harp #d231
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