A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXLIII

CCXLIII. God shining into the heart

1 Praise to the Lord of boundless might,
With uncreated glories bright!
His presence gilds the worlds above;
The unchanging source of light and love.

2 Our rising earth his eye beheld,
When in substantial darkness veil'd;
The shapeless Chaos, nature's womb,
Lay buried in the horrid gloom.

3 "Let there be light," Jehovah said;
And light o'er all the earth was spread:
Nature array'd in charms unknown,
Gay with its new-born lustre shone.

4 He sees the mind, when lost it lies
In shades of ignorance and vice,
And darts from heaven a vivid ray,
And changes midnight into day.

5 Shine, mighty God, with vigor shine
On this benighted heart of mine;
And let thy glories stand reveal'd,
As in the savior's face beheld.

6 My soul, reviv'd by heav'n-born day,
Thy radiant image shall display,
While all my faculties unite
To praise the Lord, who gives me light.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to the Lord of the boundless might
• Title: God shining into the heart
• Author: Dr. Doddridge
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 4:6
• Topic: The Graces of the Holy Spirit: Knowledge; Spiritual knowledge; Knowledge Desired of God its author; Mortality of man

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