The following metrical psalm is based on the 93rd Psalm. There are many versions with similar words, and I am unsure of the original. The following version was sung at the “Psalm Roar” at St George’s Church, Shrewsbury, England. This psalm exalts the majesty and might of the reigning Lord. His testimonies are sure, and the holiness of his house is everlasting.
According to Matthew Henry, this psalm teaches: The Lord reigns gloriously (v. 1), powerfully (v. 1), eternally (v. 2), triumphantly (vs. 3-4), in truth and holiness (v. 5).
1. The Lord is King, his throne endures
Majestic in his height.
The Lord is robed in majesty
And armed with strength and might.
Majestic in his height.
The Lord is robed in majesty
And armed with strength and might.
2. The world is founded firm and sure
Removed it cannot be.
Your throne is strong, and You are God
From all eternity.
3. The floods, O Lord, have lifted up,
Have lifted up their voice;
The floods have lifted up their waves
And make a mighty noise.
4. The Lord, enthroned on high, is strong
More powerful is he
Than thunder of the ocean’s waves
Or breakers of the sea.
5. Your royal statutes, Lord, stand firm,
unchanging is your word.
And holiness adorns your house
For endless days, O Lord.
St George’s Church paired the psalm for a nice combination with The Sacred Harp tune Northfield (No. 155). Northfield was composed in 1800 by the American composer Jeremiah Ingalls.
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