Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#61

61. Songs of immortal praise belong

1 Songs of immortal praise belong
To my almighty God:
He hath my heart, and He my tongue,
To spread His name abroad.

2 How great the works His hand hath wrought!
How glorious in our sight!
And men in every age have sought
His wonders with delight.

3 How most exact is nature's frame!
How wise th'eternal Mind!
His counsels never change the scheme
That His first thoughts designed.

4 When He redeemed the sons of men,
He fixed His covenant sure;
The orders that His lips pronounce
To endless years endure.

5 Nature and time and earth and skies
Thy heavenly skill proclaim.
What shall we do to make us wise,
But learn to read Thy name!

6 To fear Thy power, to trust Thy grace,
Is our divinest skill;
And he's the wisest of our race
Who best obeys thy will.

Text Information

• First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Praise
• Notes: Public Domain.

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