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28. Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard

1 Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard
That firm remains on high
The everlasting throne of him
Who formed the earth and sky?

2 Art thou afraid his pow'r shall fail
When comes thine evil day?
And can an all-creating arm
Grow weary or decay?

3 Supreme in wisdom as in pow'r
The Rock of Ages stands,
Though him thou canst not see, nor trace
The working of his hands.

4 He gives the conquest to the weak,
Supports the fainting heart,
And courage in the evil hour
His heav'nly aids impart.

5 Mere human pow'r shall fast decay,
And youthful vigor cease;
But they who wait upon the Lord
In strength shall still increase.

6 They with unwearied feet shall tread
The path of life divine,
With growing ardor onward move,
With growing brightness shine.

7 On eagles' wings they mount, they soar -
Their wings are faith and love -
Till, past the cloudy regions here,
They rise to heav'n above.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard
Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture:
Topic: God: Divine Perfections of; God: Eternity of; God: Faithfuless of (6 more...)
Source: Alt. in Scottish Paraphrases,, 1781
Tune Information
Name: DUNDEE
Meter: C. M.
Key: E Major
Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615



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