Thy kingdom, Lord, for ever stands,

While earthly thrones decay;

And time submits to thy commands,

While ages roll away.

2 Thy sovereign bounty freely gives

Its unexhausted store;

And universal nature lives

On thy sustaining power.

3 Holy and just in all thy ways,

Thy providence divine;

In all thy works, immortal rays

Of power and mercy shine.

4 The praise of God—delightful theme!

Shall fill my heart and tongue;

Let all creation bless his name,

In one eternal song.