The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#R27

R27. Thus speaks the high and lofty One

1 Thus speaks the high and lofty One;
ye tribes of earth, give ear;
The words of your Almighty King
with sacred rev’rence hear:
2 amidst the majesty of heav’n
my throne is fixed on high;
and through eternity I hear
the praises of the sky:

3 Yet, looking down, I visit oft
the humble hallow'd cell;
and with the penitent who mourn
’tis my delight to dwell;
4 the downcast spirit to revive,
the sad in soul to cheer;
and from the bed of dust the man
to heart contrite to rear.
5 With me dwells no relentless wrath
against the human race;
the souls which I have form'd shall find
a refuge in my grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus speaks the high and lofty One
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 57:15-16

Tune Information

• Name: CAITHNESS
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1635