The Hymnal ‎#140

140. Mighty God, while angels bless Thee

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

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

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

4 But Thy rich, Thy free redemption,
Dark through brightness all along, -
Thought is poor, and poor expression,
Who dare sing that awful song?
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.

5 Brightness of the Father’s glory,
Shall Thy praise unuttered lie?
Fly, my tongue, such guilty silence,
Sing the Lord who came to die.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.

6 From the highest throne in glory,
To the cross of deepest woe,
All to ransom guilty captives, -
Flow my praise, forever flow.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.

7 Go, return, Immortal Saviour,
Leave Thy footstool, take Thy throne,
Thence return, and reign forever,
Be the kingdom all Thine own;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Mighty God, while angels bless Thee
• Author: Rev. Robert Robinson (1774, verse 1, line 2 alt.)
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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