Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #599 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Lyrics: 1 Beyond all mortal praise
God's name be ever blest,
unsearchable his ways,
his glory manifest;
from his high throne
in power and might
by wisdom's light
he rules alone.
2 Our times are in his hand
to whom all flesh is grass,
while as their Maker planned
the changing seasons pass.
He orders all:
before his eyes
earth's empires rise,
her kingdoms fall.
3 He gives to humankind,
dividing as he will,
all powers of heart and mind,
of spirit, strength and skill:
nor dark nor night
but must lay bare
its secrets, where
he dwells in light.
4 To God the only Lord,
our fathers' God, be praise;
his holy name adored
through everlasting days.
His mercies trace
in answered prayer,
in love and care,
and gifts of grace. Topics: Change; God in glory; God in majesty; God in mystery; Praise; Seasons Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23 Languages: English Tune Title: MARLBOROUGH GATE
Beyond all mortal praise