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 breaks their dark designs;
Strong is His arm, and shall fulfil,
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
Isaac Watts.