A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#64

64. Rejoicing in God's Decrees

1 Sovereign Ruler of the skies,
Ever gracious, ever wise;
All my times are in thy hand,
All events at thy command.

2 His decree who formed the earth
Fixed my first and second birth;
Parents, native place, and time,
All appointed were by him.

3 He that formed me in the womb,
He shall guide me to the tomb:
All my times shall ever be
Ordered by his wise decree.

4 [Times of sickness; times of health;
Times of penury and wealth;
Times of trial and of grief;
Times of triumph and relief;

5 Times the tempter’s power to prove;
Times to taste the Saviour’s love;
All must come, and last, and end,
As shall please my heavenly Friend.]

6 Plagues and deaths around me fly;
Till he bids, I cannot die;
Not a single shaft can hit,
Till the God of love sees fit.

Text Information

• First Line: Sovereign Ruler of the Skies
• Title: Rejoicing in God's Decrees
• Author: Ryland
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Election and God's Decrees

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