The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9945

9945. Eternal Sovereign Of The Sky

1 Eternal sovereign of the sky,
And Lord of all below;
We mortals to Thy majesty
Our first obedience owe.

2 Our souls adore Thy throne supreme,
And bless Thy providence,
For magistrates of meaner name,
Our glory and defense.

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

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal sovereign of the sky
• Title: Eternal Sovereign Of The Sky
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1707-9, Book II
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANNE
• Composer: William Croft
• Meter: CM
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain