Hymn
Rejoicing in God's Decrees
Sovereign ruler of the skies,
Ever gracious, ever wise,
All our times are in Thy hand,
All events at Thy command.
He that formed us in the womb,
He shall guide us to the tomb;
All our ways shall ever be
Ordered by His wise decree.
Times of sickness, times of health,
Blighting want and cheerful wealth,
All our pleasures, all our pains,
Come, and end, as God ordains.
May we always own Thy hand,
Still to Thee surrendered stand,
Know that Thou art God alone,
We and ours are all Thy own!
Amen.
Rejoicing in God's Decrees — Text from The Hymnal, 1894. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/rejoicing-in-gods-decrees
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Who wrote Rejoicing in God's Decrees?
The words of Rejoicing in God's Decrees were written by John Ryland; the version here was published in 1894. The library holds 2 more hymns by John Ryland, including Delight in God and In All My Lord's Appointed Ways.
Is Rejoicing in God's Decrees public domain?
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What is the metre of Rejoicing in God's Decrees?
Rejoicing in God's Decrees is in 7.7.7.7. Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, Redeeming Love, At Parting and Holy Bible, Book Divine.