Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#42

42. The book of nature, and scripture compared; or, the glory and success of the gospel

1 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord,
In every star thy goodness shines;
But when our eyes behold thy word,
We read thy name in fairer lines.

2 The rolling sun, the changing light,
And nights and days thy power confess;
But the blest volume thou hast writ,
Reveals thy justice and thy grace.

3 Sun, moon and stars convey thy praise
Round the whole earth, and never stand;
So when thy truth began its race,
It touch'd and glanc'd on every land.

4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest
Till through the world thy truth has run;
Till Christ has all the nations blest,
That see the light or feel the sun.

5 Great sun of righteousness, arise,
Bless the dark world with heavenly light;
Thy gospel makes the simple wise,
Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right.

6 Thy noblest wonders here we view,
In souls renew'd and sins forgiv'n,
Lord, cleanse my sins, may soul renew,
And make thy word my guide to heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: The heavens declare thy glory, Lord
• Title: The book of nature, and scripture compared; or, the glory and success of the gospel
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19
• Notes: Public Domain.

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