Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Sov'reign Ruler of the skies
Topic: Adoration of God
Writer: John Ryland
Composer:
Meter: 7s
Tune: Consecration
Hymn Number: 470
Page Number: 162, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsSOV'REIGN 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 heav'nly 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 pssess;
Ne'er can I bereaved be,
While I do not part with Thee;