Omnipotent God

Verse 1

The Lord--how fearful is his name! How wide is his command! Nature, with all her moving frame, Rests on his mighty hand.

Verse 2

Immortal glory forms his throne, And light his awful robe; While with a smile, or with a frown, He manages the globe.

Verse 3

A word of his almighty breath Can swell or sink the seas; Build the vast empires of the earth, Or break them, as he please.

Verse 4

On angels, with unveiled face, His glory beams above; On men he looks with softest grace, And takes his title, Love.

Verse 5

Now let the Lord forever reign, And sway us as he will; Sick or in health, in ease or pain, We are his children still.

Verse 6

No more shall peevish passion rise, The tongue no more complain; 'Tis sovereign love that lends our joys, And love resumes again.