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Hymn: Thou sovereign Lord of earth and skies (FL)

Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book

Date: 1865

Compiler: Alexander Campbell

Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern

First Line: Thou sovereign Lord of earth and skies

Topic: The Home/Family

Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>

Composer:

Meter: LM

Tune:

Hymn Number: 1170

Page Number: 703, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

Thou sovereign Lord of earth and skies!

Supremely good, supremely wise;

Fix thou the place of our abode;

But may we still live near to God.



Where'er our dwelling shall be found,

We will thy throne of grace surround;

An altar to thy name will raise,

With sacrifice of prayer and praise.



With faith and with devotion, Lord!

Teach us each day to hear thy word:

Grant us thy light to learn thy will,

And strength our duties to fulfill.



Our circles with thy presence bless;

Keep out each root bitterness;

And may, to each, the last remove

Be to the mansions of thy love.