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The Lord Jehovah reigns,

by Isaac Watts (1674–1748)

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 11 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 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.

Verse 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 the grace.

Verse 3

Through all His mighty works Amazing wisdom shines; Confounds the powers of hell, And all their designs. Strong is His arm, and shall fulfill His great decrees and sovereign will.

Verse 4

And will this sovereign 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 to praise the Lord!

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