John 13:19: God is the King by kings adored

God is the King by kings adored,
The world and all therein are His:
Empires and states fulfil His word,
And rise and sink as He decrees:
He gives earth's potentates to know
Their royal rights are in His hand,
I lis frown doth all their power o'erthrow,
His smile appoints their thrones to stand.

While Canaan He to Israel gives,
The Lord His righteous power reveal
Sinners to just destruction leaves,
His faithful promises fulfils;
Rewards the just, idolatry
Destroys, the worship true makes known.
And stablishing His love's decree
Prepares the coming of His Son.
265b. They desired a king: and God gave... them, &c. — xiiL 21.
Ah, never Lord in anger grant
My foolish fond request,
But give whate'er Thou know'st I want,
Whate'er Thou know'st is best:
Happy I in Thy hands remain,
My king be Thou alone,
And in my humble heart maintain
Thine everlasting throne.