Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship ‎#262

262. Sovereign Ruler of the skies

1 Sovereign Ruler of the skies,
ever gracious, ever wise,
all my times are in your hand,
all events at your command.

2 He that formed me in the womb
guides my footsteps till the tomb;
all my times shall ever be
ordered by his wise decree.

3 Times of sickness, times of health,
times of poverty or wealth,
times of trial, times of grief,
times of triumph and relief;

4 Times the tempter's power is faced,
times a Saviour's love to taste—
all must come, and last, and end,
as shall please my heavenly friend.

5 Mortal dangers round me fly;
till he bids, I cannot die;
not a single arrow hits
till, in love, our God permits.

6 God all-gracious, wise and just,
in your hands my life I trust;
you at all times I will bless:
having you, I all possess.

Text Information

• First Line: Sovereign Ruler of the skies
• Author: John Ryland 1753-1825
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 31:15
  ;
  Psalm 34:1
  ;
  Psalm 139:13-16
  ;
  Psalm 145:1
  ;
  2 Corinthians 6:1
• Topic: The Father: His Providence
• Notes: Alternate tune: WEBER 822

Tune Information

• Name: PROVIDENCE
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: D Major