Author: Michael Saward
King of the universe, Lord of the ages,
maker of all things, sustainer of life;
source of authority, wise and just creator,
hope of the nations: we praise and adore.
2. Powerful in majesty, throned in the heavens—
sun, moon and stars by your word are upheld;
time and eternity bow within your presence,
Lord of the nations: we praise and adore.
3. Wisdom unsearchable, fathomless knowledge
past understanding by our clever brain;
ground of reality, basis of all order,
guide to the nations: we praise and adore.
4. Justice and righteousness, holy, unswerving—
all that is tainted shall burn in your flame;
sword-bearing Deity, punisher of evil,
judge of the nations: we praise and adore.
5. Ruler and potentate, sage and lawgiver,
humbled before you, unworthy we bow;
in our extremity, show us your forgiveness,
merciful Father: we praise and adore.
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 9:3, Hebrews 12:29, Hebrews 11:3, Psalms 11:4, Genesis 18:25, Psalms 94:2, Revelation 15:3, Revelation 21:8, Genesis 1:1, Jeremiah 10:7, Jeremiah 10:10, 1 Timothy 1:17, Psalms 96:13, Psalms 98:9, Colossians 1:16-17, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Genesis 1:16, Acts 7:49, Deuteronomy 4:13-14, Psalms 7:11-12, Psalms 45:3-4, Psalms 56:1-7, Psalms 103:19, Psalms 110:5-6, Psalms 130:7, Joel 3:12, Amos 2, Matthew 12:21, Acts 17:24-31, Romans 11:33-36, Romans 15:12, 2 Corinthians 1:3, Hebrews 1:3
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