Text:God the Omnipotent!
Author (Stanzas 1, 2):Henry F. Chorley
Author (Stanzas 3, 4):John Ellerton
Tune:RUSSIAN HYMN
Composer:Alexis Lwoff

487. God the Omnipotent!

1 God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest
Thunder Thy clarion, the lightning Thy sword;
Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest:
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.

2 God the All-merciful! earth hath forsaken
Thy ways all-holy, and slighted Thy word;
Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken:
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.

3 God the All-righteous One! man hath defied Thee;
Yet to eternity standeth Thy word;
Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee:
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.

4 God the All-provident! earth by Thy chastening,
Yet shall to freedom and truth be restored;
Through the thick darkness Thy Kingdom is hastening:
Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, O Lord.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: God, the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest
Title: God the Omnipotent!
Author (Stanzas 1, 2): Henry F. Chorley (1842; alt.)
Author (Stanzas 3, 4): John Ellerton (1870; alt.)
Meter: 11. 10. 11. 9.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ;
Topic: Armistice Day; Peace on Earth; Penitence (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: RUSSIAN HYMN
Composer: Alexis Lwoff (1833)
Meter: 11. 10. 11. 9.
Key: D Major



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