Author: Margaret Clarkson Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #233 (2018) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Decrees of God Lyrics: 1 O Father, you are sovereign
in all the worlds you made;
your mighty word was spoken,
and light and life obeyed.
Your voice commands the seasons
and bounds the ocean’s shore,
sets stars within their courses
and stills the tempest's roar.
2 O Father, you are sovereign
in all affairs of man;
no pow'rs of death or darkness
can thwart your perfect plan.
All chance and change transcending,
supreme in time and space,
you hold your trusting children
secure in your embrace.
3 O Father, you are sovereign,
the Lord of human pain,
transmuting earthly sorrows
to gold of heav'nly gain.
All evil overruling,
as none but Conqu'ror could,
your love pursues its purpose--
our souls’ eternal good.
4 O Father, you are sovereign!
We see you dimly now,
but soon before your triumph
earth’s ev'ry knee shall bow.
With this glad hope before us,
our faith springs up anew:
our sovereign Lord and Savior,
we trust and worship you! Scripture: Isaiah 14:27 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THEODULPH
O Father, You Are Sovereign