Sovereign Lord we sing your glory

Sovereign Lord we sing your glory yours is the eternal throne. Majesty and awesome power flow from God and God alone. Far above the earth’s small circle you embrace infinity; reigning, mighty, over all things, glorious Holy Trinity Sovereign Lord, we sing your praises for, though sinners, we rejoice; knowing…

Name of all majesty

Name of all majesty, fathomless mystery, King of the ages by angels adored; power and authority, splendour and dignity, bow to his majesty – Jesus is Lord! Child of our destiny, God from eternity, love of the Father on sinners outpoured; see now what God has done sending his only…

i cannot tell

I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship, should set his love upon the sons of men, or why, as Shepherd, he should seek the wanderers, to bring them back, they know not how or when. But this I know, that he was born of Mary, when Bethlehem’s manger was…

How vast the benefits divine

ELLACOMBE How vast the benefits divine which we in Christ possess! We are redeemed from sin and shame and called to holiness. Not for the works that we have done – all these to him are owed; but he of his electing love salvation has bestowed. To you alone, O…

God of God, the uncreated

God of God, the uncreated Love, before the world began; He the source and he the ending, Son of God and Son of Man, Lord of all the things that have been, Master of the eternal plan, Evermore and evermore. He is here, whom generations Sought throughout the ages long;…

God is our strength and refuge

God is our strength and refuge, our present help in trouble; and we therefore will not fear, though the Earth should change! Though mountains shake and tremble, though swirling floods are raging, God the Lord of hosts is with us evermore! There is a flowing river, within God’s holy city;…

God has spoken by his prophets

God has spoken by his prophets, spoken his unchanging Word; each from age to age proclaiming God the one, the righteous Lord! In the world’s despair and turmoil one firm anchor still holds fast, God is on his throne eternal, he alone the first and last. God has spoken by…

Before the Lord’s eternal throne

Before the Lord’s eternal throne, you nations bow with sacred joy; know that the Lord is God alone – he can create, and he destroy. His sovereign power, without our aid, formed us and fashioned us of old; and when like wandering sheep we strayed, he brought us back into…

A sovereign protector I have

A Sovereign Protector I have, unseen, yet for ever at hand, unchangeably faithful to save, almighty to rule and command. He smiles, and my comforts abound; his grace as the dew shall descend; and walls of salvation surround the soul he delights to defend. Inspirer and hearer of prayer, both…

Over all the earth

Over all the earth, you reign on high, every mountain stream, every sunset sky. But my one request, Lord, my only aim is that you’d reign in me again. Lord, reign in me, reign in your power over all my dreams, in my darkest hour. You are the Lord of…

Called and Named

Called and named before your birth, chosen One, Jesus Christ, given now to all the earth, Spirit-filled, perfect light. Bringing peace and righteousness, freeing slaves, ending night, honoured in the sight of God, you’re his joy, his delight! Servant of God Most High! Saviour of all the earth! We cannot…