Together in Song ‎#117

117. The Lord Jehovah reigns

1 The Lord Jehovah reigns,
his throne is built on high;
the garments he assumes
are light and majesty:
his glories shine with beams so bright
no mortal eye can bear the sight.

2 The thunders of his hand
keep the wide world in awe;
his wrath and justice stand
to guard his holy law;
and where his love resolves to bless
his truth confirms and seals his grace.

3 Through all his ancient works
amazing wisdom shines,
confounds the powers of hell
and breaks their cursed designs;
strong is his arm, and shall fulfil
his great decrees, his sovereign will.

4 And can this mighty King
of Glory condescend?
And will he write his name
My Father and my Friend?
I love his name, I love his word;
join, all my powers, and praise the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord Jehovah reigns
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: 66.66.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 6:13-16
  ;
  Job 37:21-23
  ;
  Psalm 18:1-3
  ;
  Psalm 33:5-22
  ;
  Psalm 40
  ;
  Psalm 93
  ;
  Psalm 148:1-6
• Topic: Evil; Glory of God; Grace; Judgment of God; Law of God; Our Love to God; Providence; Salvation; Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: ST JOHN
• Meter: 66.66.88
• Key: C Major
• Source: 'The Parish Choir', 1851