The Psalms of David ‎#XIXa

XIXa. The Book of Nature and Scripture

1 Behold, the lofty sky
Declare's it's maker God,
And all the starry works on high
Proclaim his pow'r abroad.

2 The darkness and the light,
Still keep their course the same;
While night to day, and day to night,
Divinely teach his name.

3 In ev'ry diff'rent land
Their gen'ral voice is known;
They show the wonders of his hand,
And orders of his throne.

4 Ye British lands rejoice;
Here he reveals his word;
We are not left to nature’s voice,
To bid us know the LORD.

5 His Statutes and Commands
Are set before our eyes,
He puts his Gospel in our hands,
Where our salvation lies.

6 His laws are just and pure,
His truth without deceit,
His promises for ever sure,
And his rewards are great.

7 [Not honey to the taste
Affords so much delight,
Nor gold that has the furnace pass'd,
So much allures the sight.]

8 While of thy works I sing,
Thy glory to proclaim,
Accept the praise, my GOD, my King,
In my Redeemer’s name.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the lofty sky
• Title: The Book of Nature and Scripture
• Meter: Short Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19
• Notes: Now Public Domain. For a LORD's Day Morning

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