The Hymnal ‎#61

61. God, the Lord, a King remaineth

1 God, the Lord, a King remaineth,
Robed in His own glorious light;
God hath robed Him, and He reigneth;
He hath girded Him with might.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
God is King in depth and height!

2 In her everlasting station
Earth is poised, to swerve no more;
Thou hast laid Thy throne's foundation
From all time where thought can soar.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lord, Thou art forevermore!

3 With all tones of waters blending,
Glorious is the breaking deep;
Glorious, beauteous, without ending,
God, who reigns on heaven's high steep.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Songs of ocean never sleep.

4 Lord, the words Thy lips are telling
Are the perfect verity;
Of Thine high eternal dwelling,
Holiness shall inmate be:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Pure is all that lives with Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God, the Lord, a King remaineth
• Author: Rev. John Keble (1839)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Scripture:
  Psalm 93
• Topic: God the Father: His Eternity and Power; Adoration; God: Eternity and Power, His; Processionals

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: B♭ Major