Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Sovereign Ruler of the skies
Topic: The New Life/Aspirations
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer: George Kingsley
Meter: 7s double
Tune: Messiah
Hymn Number: 589
Page Number: 214, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsSovereign Ruler of the skies,
Ever gracious, ever wise!
All my times are in thy hand;
All events at thy command.
Times of sickness, times of health,
Times of penury and wealth-
All must come, at last, and end,
As shall please my heavenly Friend.
O thou gracious, wise and just!
In thy hands my life I trust;
Have I somewhat dearer still?
I resign it to thy will.
Thee at all times will I bless;
Having thee, I all possess;
Ne'er can I bereaved be,
While I do not part with thee