The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#63

63. Heaven and earth, and sea and air

1 Heaven and earth, and sea and air,
Still their Maker's praise declare;
Thou, my soul, as loudly sing,
To thy God thy praises bring.

2 See, the sun his power awakes,
As through the clouds his glory breaks;
See the moon and stars of light,
Praising God in stillest night.

3 See how God this rolling globe
Swathes with beauty as a robe;
Forests, fields, and living things,
East its Master's glory sings.

4 Through the air Thy praises meet,
Birds are singing clear and sweet;
Fire, and storm, and wind, Thy will
As Thy ministers fulfill.

5 The ocean waves Thy glory tell,
At Thy touch they sing and swell;
From the well-spring to the sea,
Rivers murmur, Lord, of Thee.

6 O my God, what wonders lie
Hid in Thine infinity!
Stamp upon my inmost heart
What I am, and what Thou art.

Text Information

• First Line: Heaven and earth, and sea and air
• Author: J. Neander (1680)
• Meter: 7, 7, 7, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: His Majesty and Glory; God: His Majesty and Glory; Praise and Prayer
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Heaven and earth, and sea and air]
• Composer: J. A. Freylinghausen (1704)
• Meter: 7, 7, 7, 7.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Public Domain.