Church Book ‎#429

429. Sovereign Ruler of the skies

1 Sovereign Ruler of the skies,
Ever gracious, ever wise!
All my times are in Thy hand,
All events at Thy command.

2 Thou didst form me in the womb;
Thou wilt guide me to the tomb:
All my times shall ever be
Ordered by Thy wise decree.

3 Times of sickness, times of health;
Times of penury and wealth;
Times of trial and of grief;
Times of triumph and relief:

4 Times the tempter's power to prove,
Times to taste a Saviour's Love:
All must come, endure and end,
As shall please my heavenly Friend.

5 O Thou gracious, wise, and just!
Unto Thee my life I trust;
Know that Thou art God alone;
I and mine are all Thine own.

6 Thee at all times will I bless:
Having Thee, I all possess.
How can I bereavéd be,
Since I cannot part with Thee?

Text Information

• First Line: Sovereign Ruler of the skies
• Author: John Ryland (1777, a.)
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: Trust in God and Providence
• Notes: Alternate tune: #231, #337 or #582

Tune Information

• Name: OLD 136TH PSALM
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Source from index: Goudimel's Psalter, 1562