
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.CXLIX (1766) Lyrics: 1 Eternal Sov'reign of the Sky,
And Lord of all below;
We Mortals, to thy Majesty
Our first Obedience owe.
2 Our Souls adore thy Throne supreme,
And bless thy Providence,
For Magistrates of meaner Name,
Our Glory and Defence.
[3 The Crowns of British rinces shine
With Rays above the rest,
Where Laws and Liberties combine
To make the Nation blest.]
4 Kingdoms on firm Foundations stand,
While Virtue finds Reward;
And Sinners perish from the Land,
By Justice and the Sword.
5 Let Caesar's Due be ever paid
To Caesar and his Throne,
But Consciences and Souls were made
To be the Lord's alone. Topics: Government from God; Honor to Magistrates Languages: English
Eternal Sov'reign of the Sky