The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2890

2890. I'll Speak the Honors of My King

1. I’ll speak the honors of my King,
His form divinely fair;
None of His sons of mortal race
May with the Lord compare.

2. Sweet is Thy speech, and heav’nly grace
Upon Thy lips is shed;
Thy God, with blessings infinite,
Hath crowned Thy sacred head.

3. Gird on Thy sword, victorious Prince,
Ride with majestic sway;
Thy terrors shall strike through Thy foes,
And make the world obey.

4. Thy throne, O God, for ever stands;
Thy word of grace shall prove
A peaceful scepter in Thy hands,
To rule the saints by love.

5. Justice and truth attend Thee still,
But mercy is Thy choice;
And God, Thy God, Thy soul shall fill
With most peculiar joys.

Text Information

• First Line: I'll speak the honors of my King
• Title: I'll Speak the Honors of My King
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: The Psalms of David, 1719
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: FARNBORO
• Composer: Edward Woodall Naylor (1894)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 32165 54351 77655
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain