Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.CLXVI (1766) Lyrics: 1 How shall I praise th' eternal God,
That Infinite Unknown?
Who can ascend his high Abode,
Or venture near his Throne?
[2 The great Invisible! He dwells
Conceal'd in dazzling Light;
But his All-searching Eye reveals
The Secrets of the Night.
3 Those watchful Eyes, that never sleep,
Survey the World around;
His Wisdom is a boundless Deep
Where all our Thoughts are drown'd.]
[4 Speak we of Strength? His Arm is strong
To save or to destroy;
Infinite Years his Life prolong,
And endless is his Joy.]
[5 He knows no Shadow of a Change
Nor alters his Decrees;
Firm as a Rock his Truth remains
To guard his Promises.]
[6 Sinners before his Presence die;
How Holy is his Name!
His Anger and his Jealousy
Burn like devouring Flame.]
7 Justice, upon a dreadful Throne
Maintains the Rights of God,
While Mercy sends her Pardons down,
Bought with a Saviour's Blood.
8 Now to my Soul, Immortal King,
Speak some forgiving Word;
Then 'twill be double Joy to sing
The Glories of my Lord. Topics: Divine Perfections; God His Absence; God His Attributes Languages: English
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