Eternal God Exalted
The heart of man plans his way,
But the Lord establishes his steps.
(Proverbs 16:9)
Eternal God Exalted
The heart of man plans his way,
But the Lord establishes his steps.
(Proverbs 16:9)
1. Eternal God exalted
Above both time and space;
You hold my life completely,
A trophy of Your grace.
Both time and space a canvas,
You craft all history
To show Your grace and power
Through eternity.
2. You planned before creation
My birth and life and death;
In mercy and in kindness
You give me every breath.
You're everywhere in fullness,
Wherever I may go;
And all my days and moments
All at once You know.
3. Each day Your Word sustains me,
Your Spirit guides and leads;
You never will forsake me,
Your grace is all I need.
For time is but a teacher,
A patient means of grace
That I might learn to trust You,
Ever seek Your face.
4. I need not fear the future
For You're already there;
And in the past You've brought me
Through every trial and care.
In every present moment
You faithfully are near;
So help me now to trust You,
Cast away all fear.
"Eternal God Exalted"
WORDS: Ken Puls, December 5, 2016
MUSIC: arranged from Chrétien Urhan (1834) by Edward F. Rimbault (1867)
TUNE: RUTHERFORD (7.6.7.6.7.6.7.5.)
THEME: God's Faithfulness at All Times
This hymn is a reminder that God is always faithful and He is always with us. He is ever with us, not just in space: wherever we may go. He is with us in all of time: our past, our present, our future—with us every moment! We can rest in Him and trust Him as He works out His good purposes.
Words ©2016 Kenneth A Puls
Music: Public Domain
This hymn is set to the tune RUTHERFORD: the same tune as "The Sands of Time Are Sinking"
Higher Key: F
Lower Key: C
Guitar Key: D
Classical Guitar Accompaniment
Permission is granted to churches to make additional copies
of the lyrics and sheet music for this hymn for use in worship.
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