Church Book ‎#14

14. Mighty God, while angels bless Thee

1 Mighty God, while angels bless Thee,
May a mortal lisp Thy Name?
Lord of men, as well as angels,
Thou art every creature’s theme.

2 Lord of every land and nation,
Ancient of eternal days!
Sounded through the wide creation
Be Thy just and lawful praise.

3 For the grandeur of Thy nature.
Grand beyond a seraph’s thought;
For created works of power,
Works with skill and kindness wrought:

4 For Thy Providence, that governs
Through thine empire's wide domain,
Wings an angel, guides a sparrow:
Blessed by Thy gentle reign.

5 But Thy rich, Thy free Redemption,
Dark through brightness all along--
Thought is poor, and poor expression:
Who dare sing that awful song!

6 From the highest throne in glory
To the Cross of deepest woe!
All to ransom guilty captives!
Flow, my praise, for ever flow.

Text Information

• First Line: Mighty God, while angels bless Thee
• Author: Robert Robinson (1774)
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: Praise and Thanksgiving
• Notes: Alternate tune #127 or #451

Tune Information

• Name: MERTON
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Composer from index: W. H. Monk