Psalms ‎#113a

113a. The Majesty and Condescension of God

1 Ye that delight to serve the Lord,
The honours of his name record,
His sacred name for ever bless:
Where'er the circling sun displays
His rising beams or setting rays,
Let lands and seas his pow'r confess.

2 Not time nor nature's narrow rounds,
Can give his vast dominion bounds;
The heav'ns are far below his height;
Let no created greatness dare
With our eternal God compare,
Arm'd with his uncreated might.

3 He bows his glorious head to view
What the bright hosts of angels do,
And bends his care to mortal things;
His sov'reign hand exalts the poor,
He takes the needy from the door,
And seats them on the thrones of Kings.

4 When childless families despair,
He sends the blessings of an heir,
To rescue their expiring name;
The mother with a thankful voice
Proclaims his praises and her joys;
Let ev'ry age advance his fame.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye that delight to serve the Lord
• Title: The Majesty and Condescension of God
• Meter: Proper Tune
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Psalm 113
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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