GREAT God, whose universal sway
The same words as 3 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
15 words changed
Verse 1
GREAT God, whose universal sway All heaven reveres, all worlds obey, Now make the Savior's glory known, Extend his power, exalt his throne.
Verse 1
GREAT God, whose universal sway All known and unknown worlds obey, Now give the kingdom to thy Son, Extend his power, exalt his throne.
Verse 2
Thy sceptre well becomes his hand, Angels submit to his commands; His justice shall protect the poor, And pride and rage prevail no more.
Verse 2
The scepter well becomes his hands; All heaven submits to his commands; His justice shall protect the just, And pride and rage prevail no more.
Verse 3
With power he vindicates the just, And treads th' oppressor in the dust; His righteous government shall last, Till days, and years, and time be past.
Verse 3
With power he vindicates the just, And treads th' oppressor in the dust; His righteous government shall last, Till days, and years, and time be past.