A New Selection of Hymns; designed for the use of conference meetings, private circles, and congregations, as a supplement to Dr. Watts' Psalms and Hymns ‎#51

51. Eternal power! whose high abode

1 Eternal power! whose high abode
Becomes the grandeur of a God;
Infinite lengths 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 archangel tries
To reach the height with wond'ring 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 hear 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
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1812

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