Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Sovereign Ruler of the skies
Topic: The New Life/Submission and Deliverance
Writer: <no first name given> Ryland
Composer:
Meter: 7s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 919
Page Number: 545, 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, and 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.