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Kingdoms and thrones to God belong

Isaac Watts (1719) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 68

Verse 1

Kingdoms and thrones to God belong; Crown Him, ye nations, in your song: His wondrous names and powers rehearse; His honors shall enrich your verse.

Verse 2

He shakes the heavens with loud alarms; How terrible is God in arms! In Israel are His mercies known; Israel is His peculiar throne.

Verse 3

Proclaim Him King, pronounce Him blest; He's your Defence, your Joy, your Rest: When terrors rise, and nations faint, God is the Strength of every saint.

Verse 4

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 68

Reference 2

  • psalms 78