A Selection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#XLVIII

XLVIII. The Books of Nature and of the Scripture

1 The heav'ns 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 ev'ry 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 heav'nly 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, my soul renew,
And make thy word my guide to heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: The heav'ns declare thy glory, Lord
• Title: The Books of Nature and of the Scripture
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19
• Topic: Before Sermon

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