31. Great God, whose universal sway

Great God, whose universal sway
the known and unknown worlds obey,
entrust the kingdom to your Son,
extend his power, exalt his throne.

Your sceptre well becomes his hands;
all heaven submits to his commands.
His justice shall defend the poor,
and pride and rage prevail no more.

Like rain on meadows newly mown,
so Christ shall send his influence down;
the beauty of his grace distills
like heavenly dew on thirsty hills.

The saints shall flourish in his days,
dressed in the robes of joy and praise;
peace, like a river, from his throne
shall flow to nations yet unknown.

Text Information
First Line: Great God, whose universal sway
Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2014
Scripture:
Source: Psalm 72, 1st Part, Alt.
Tune Information
Name: PUTNAM NEW
Composer: John Schimminger (2013)
Meter: LM
Key: c minor
Copyright: © 2013 John Schimminger



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