Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (3rd. ed.) 173b. Jehovah reigns: he dwells in light

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173a

Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#173b

174a

Text:

The Eternal and Sovereign God

1 Jehovah reigns: he dwells in light,
Girded with majesty and might:
The world created by his hands,
Still on its first foundation stands.

2 But ere this spacious world was made
Or had its first foundation laid,
Thy throne eternal ages stood,
Thyself the ever-living God.

3 Like floods the angry nations rise,
And aim their rage against the skies,
Vain floods, that aim their rage so high!
At thy rebuke the billows die.

4 Forever shall thy throne endure;
Thy promise stands for ever sure;
And everlasting holiness
Becomes the dwellings of thy grace.

Text Information
First Line:	Jehovah reigns: he dwells in light
Title:	The Eternal and Sovereign God
Meter:	1st Metre. As the 100th Psalm
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1787
Scripture:	Psalm 93
Topic:	God: Eternal and Sovereign and Holy; God: supreme governor; God: his power and majesty; Jehovah; Jehovah: reigns (2 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.