The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors ‎#XI

XI. God exalted above all Praise

1 Eternal Power! whose high abode
Becomes the grandeur of a God;
Infinite length, beyond the bounds
Where stars revolve their little rounds.

2 The lowest step above thy seat
Rises too high for Gabriel's feet;
In vain the tall Arch-angel tries
To reach the height with wondering eyes.

3 Lord, what shall earth and ashes do?
We would adore our Maker too;
From sin and dust to thee we cry,
The Great, the Holy, and the High!

4 Earth, from afar, has heard thy fame,
And worms have learn'd to lisp thy name;
But O, the glories of thy mind
Leave all our soaring thoughts behind.

5 God is in Heaven, but man below;
Be short our tunes, our words be few:
A sacred reverence checks our songs,
And praise sits silent on our tongues.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Power! whose high abode
• Title: God exalted above all Praise
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Topic: God: Exalted above all praise

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