O! the almighty Lord!
by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 6.6.8.6 (SM)
1
O! the almighty Lord!
How matchless is his power!
Tremble, O earth, beneath his word,
While all the heav'ns adore.
2
Let proud imperious kings
Bow low before his throne:
Crouch to his feet, ye haughty things,
Or he shall tread you down.
3
Above the skies he reigns,
And with amazing blows
He deals insufferable pains
On his rebellious foes.
4
Yet, everlasting God,
We love to speak thy praise;
Thy sceptre's equal to thy rod,
The sceptre of thy grace.
5
The arms of mighty love
Defend our Zion well:
And heav'nly mercy walls us round
From Babylon and hell.
6
Salvation to the King
That sits enthroned above!
Thus we adore the God of might,
And bless the God of love.