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Sovereign ruler of the skies

Author: Rev. John Ryland Hymnal: The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 #669 (1894) Lyrics: 1 Sovereign ruler of the skies, Ever gracious, ever wise, All our times are in Thy hand, All events at Thy command. 2 He that formed us in the womb, He shall guide us to the tomb; All our ways shall ever be Ordered by His wise decree. 3 Times of sickness, times of health, Blighting want and cheerful wealth, All our pleasures, all our pains, Come, and end, as God ordains. 4 May we always own Thy hand, Still to Thee surrendered stand, Know that Thou art God alone, We and ours are all Thy own! Amen. Topics: Home and Personal Use Languages: English Tune Title: [Sovereign ruler of the skies]

Sovereign Ruler of the Skies

Author: John Ryland; Gaylyn Foto; Katelyn Foto; Jonathan Monk Hymnal: The Sing! Hymnal #83 (2025) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain First Line: Sov'reign Ruler of the skies, ever gracious, ever wise Refrain First Line: Ever faithful, ever true, keep my heart to only you Topics: God as Creator; God as Judge; Adoration of God; Kingdom of God; Providence of God; Sovereignty of God Scripture: Job 14:5 Languages: English Tune Title: SOVEREIGN RULER
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Sovereign ruler of the skies

Hymnal: Hymns and Carols Set to Music #19 (1889) Languages: English Tune Title: [Sovereign ruler of the skies]
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Sovereign Ruler Of The Skies

Author: John Ryland Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12606 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Sovereign Ruler of the skies, Ever gracious, ever wise! All our times are in Thy hand— All events at Thy command. 2 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. 3 O Thou gracious, wise and just, In Thy hands my life I trust; Have I somewhat dearer still? I resign it to Thy will. 4 Thee, at all times, will I bless; Having Thee, I all possess; I can ne’er bereavèd be, Since I cannot part with Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: DA CHRISTUS GEBOREN
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Sovereign Ruler of the skies

Author: John Ryland 1753-1825 Hymnal: Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #262 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Father His Providence Scripture: Psalm 31:15 Languages: English Tune Title: PROVIDENCE
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Sovereign Ruler of the skies

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #429 (1828) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: 1 Sovereign Ruler of the skies, Ever gracious, ever wise! All my times are in thy hand, All events at thy command. 2 Thou didst form me in the womb, Thou wilt guide me to the tomb; All my times shall ever be Order'd by thy wise decree: 3 Times of sickness, times of health; Times of penury and wealth; Times of trial and of grief; Times of triumph and relief: 4 Times temptation's power to prove, Times to taste a Saviour's love; All is fix'd--the means and end, As shall please my heavenly Friend. 5 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. Topics: Christian experience Sanctification and christian graces; Resignation; or, my Times are in thy Hand
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Sovereign Ruler of the skies

Author: John Ryland Hymnal: Church Book #429 (1890) Lyrics: 1 Sovereign Ruler of the skies, Ever gracious, ever wise! All my times are in Thy hand, All events at Thy command. 2 Thou didst form me in the womb; Thou wilt guide me to the tomb: All my times shall ever be Ordered by Thy wise decree. 3 Times of sickness, times of health; Times of penury and wealth; Times of trial and of grief; Times of triumph and relief: 4 Times the tempter's power to prove, Times to taste a Saviour's Love: All must come, endure and end, As shall please my heavenly Friend. 5 O Thou gracious, wise, and just! Unto Thee my life I trust; Know that Thou art God alone; I and mine are all Thine own. 6 Thee at all times will I bless: Having Thee, I all possess. How can I bereavéd be, Since I cannot part with Thee? Topics: The Christian Life Trust in God and Providence Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 136TH PSALM
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Sovereign Ruler of the skies

Author: Ryland Hymnal: The Choice #H490 (1856)

Sovereign Ruler of the skies

Author: Ryland Hymnal: The Choice #H490 (1833)
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Sovereign Ruler of the skies

Author: John Ryland Hymnal: Melodies and Hymns for Divine Service in Appleton Chapel #a80 (1870) Languages: English

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