The Hymnbook ‎#90

90. God, the Lord, A King Remaineth

1 God, the Lord, a King remaineth,
Robed in His own glorious light;
God hath robed Himself and reigneth;
He hath girt Himself with might.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
God is King in depth and height!
God is King in depth and height!

2 In her everlasting station
Earth is poised, to swerve no more;
Thou hast laid Thy throne's foundation
From all time where thought can soar.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lord, Thou art forevermore!
Lord, Thou art forevermore!

3 With all tones of waters blending,
Glorious is the breaking deep;
Glorious, beauteous, without ending,
God, who reigns on heaven's high steep.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Songs of ocean never sleep.
Songs of ocean never sleep.

4 Lord, the words Thy lips are telling
Are the perfect verity;
Of Thine high eternal dwelling,
Holiness shall inmate be:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Pure is all that lives with Thee.
Pure is all that lives with Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God, the Lord, a King remaineth
• Title: God, the Lord, A King Remaineth
• Author: John Keble (1839; alt.)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 93
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Christ: Birth and Infancy; God: Eternity and Power; God: King; God: Nature, in; God: Truth; God the Father: His Eternity and Power

Tune Information

• Name: BRYN CALFARIA
• Composer: William Owen (1814-1893)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7.
• Key: g minor