Lyrics
"Ellacombe" German Melody, 1784
The LORD God reigns in majesty;
Let all the nations quake.
He dwells between the cherubim;
Let earth’s foundations shake.
Supreme in Zion is the LORD,
Exalted gloriously.
All nations, praise His name with awe:
The Holy One is He!
The mighty King loves justice well,
And equity ordains;
He rules His people righteously
And faithfulness maintains.
O magnify the LORD our God,
Let Him exalted be!
In worship at His footstool bow:
The Holy One is He!
When priests and prophets called on God,
He their petitions heard.
His cloudy pillar led them on,
And they obeyed His word.
Tho’ sending judgments for their sins,
He pardoned graciously.
Exalt the LORD and worship Him:
The Holy One is He!
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: The Psalter
When life feels unpredictable, Psalm 99 anchors our hearts in a glorious truth: the Lord God reigns supreme over all creation. Our God is not a distant ruler, but a Holy King who sits enthroned in majesty and passionately loves justice. As we sing His praise, we are invited to bow our hearts in reverent awe, trusting His perfect sovereignty. May His holy presence fill us with peace today, knowing that the One who commands the heavens holds our lives securely in His hands.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 99:1: “Yahweh reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned between the cherubim. Let the earth be moved.”
- Psalm 97:1: “Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad!”
- Isaiah 6:3: “One called to another, and said, “Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh of Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!””