1 The God who built the lofty sky,
And gave the vast creation birth,
Looks down from Heav’n with pitying eye,
E’en on the humblest thing of earth.
2 From Him the stars derived their birth,
He fill'd the channels of the sea,
His are the flow'rs that deck the earth,
And His--delightful thought--are we.
3 Yes, down to us his care extends,
His gracious mercy we partake,
He gives us food, and health and friends,
And shields us sleeping or awake.
4 O, may our lips, attuned to praise,
Express the fervor of our hearts,
His may we be through all our days,
And His in heav’n when life departs!
Source: The Silver Chime: a cluster of Sabbath school melodies, tunes, sentences, chants, etc., for the use of children and teachers in their school exercises, devotions, and recreations, to which is added... #33
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