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God Works His Purposes in Us
Author: Dale Topp Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #195 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God Works Scripture: Philippians 2:13 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
God Works His Purposes in Us
Psalm 78: Do Not Forget the Works of the Lord
Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #680 (2018) Topics: God Works in human history First Line: Give ear, my people, to my teaching Refrain First Line: Do not forget the works of the Lord Languages: English Tune Title: [Do not forget the works of the Lord]
Psalm 78: Do Not Forget the Works of the Lord
The Wisdom of God in his Works
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #197 (1786) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong
To my almighty God;
He has my heart and he my tongue
To spread his name abroad.
2 How great the works his hands has wrought!
How glorious in our sight!
And men in every age have sought
His wonders with delight.
3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame!
How wise th' eternal mind!
His counsels never change the scheme
That his first thoughts design'd.
4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons,
He fix'd his covenant sure;
The orders that his lips pronounce,
To endless years endure.
5 Nature and time, and earth and skies,
Thy heavenly skill proclaim;
What shall we do to make us wise,
But learn to read thy name?
6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace,
Is our divinest skill!
And he's the wisest of our race
That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
The Wisdom of God in his Works
The Wisdom of God in his Works
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #197 (1790) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong
To my almighty God;
He has my heart and he my tongue
To spread his name abroad.
2 How great the works his hands has wrought!
How glorious in our sight!
And men in every age have sought
His wonders with delight.
3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame!
How wise th' eternal mind!
His counsels never change the scheme
That his first thoughts design'd.
4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons,
He fix'd his covenant sure:
The orders that his lips pronounce,
To endless years endure.
5 Nature and time, and earth and skies,
Thy heavenly skill proclaim;
What shall we do to make us wise,
But learn to read thy name?
6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace,
Is our divinest skill
And he's the wisest of our race
That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
The Wisdom of God in his Works
The Wisdom of God in his Works
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #209b (1786) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong
To my almighty God;
He has my heart and he my tongue
To spread his name abroad.
2 How great the works his hands has wrought!
How glorious in our sight!
And men in every age have sought
His wonders with delight.
3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame!
How wise th' eternal mind!
His counsels never change the scheme
That his first thoughts design'd.
4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons,
He fix'd his covenant sure;
The orders that his lips pronounce,
To endless years endure.
5 Nature and time, and earth and skies,
Thy heavenly skill proclaim;
What shall we do to make us wise,
But learn to read thy name?
6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace,
Is our divinest skill!
And he's the wisest of our race
That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
The Wisdom of God in his Works
The Wisdom of God in his Works
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #209b (1787) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace First Line: Songs of immortal praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong
To my almighty God;
He has my heart and he my tongue
To spread his name abroad.
2 How great the works his hands has wrought!
How glorious in our sight!
And men in every age have sought
His wonders with delight.
3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame!
How wise th' eternal mind!
His counsels never change the scheme
That his first thoughts design'd.
4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons,
He fix'd his covenant sure;
The orders that his lips pronounce,
To endless years endure.
5 Nature and time, and earth and skies,
Thy heavenly skill proclaim;
What shall we do to make us wise,
But learn to read thy name?
6 To fear thy power, to trust thy grace,
Is our divinest skill!
And he's the wisest of our race
That best obeys thy will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
The Wisdom of God in his Works
O Lord, How Manifold the Works
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #220 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Praise for God's Works Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how manifold the works
In wisdom wrought by Thee;
The wealth of Thy creation fills
The earth and mighty sea.
2 Let God rejoice in all His works,
And let His works proclaim
Forevermore their Maker's praise
And glorify His Name.
3 While life shall last, my thankful lips
A song to God will raise,
My soul, rejoicing in the Lord,
His praises shall repeat.
4 My heart shall think upon His grace
In meditation sweet;
My soul, rejoicing in the Lord,
His praises shall repeat. Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English Tune Title: MOLINE
O Lord, How Manifold the Works
The Marvelous Works of God
Hymnal: The Psalter #304 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Works of; Praise For Works of Providence First Line: O give the Lord wholehearted praise Lyrics: 1 O give the Lord wholehearted praise.
To Him thanksgiving I will bring;
With all His people I will raise
My voice and of His glory sing.
2 His saints delight to search and trace
His mighty works and wondrous ways;
Majestic glory, boundless grace,
And righteousness His work displays.
3 The wondrous works that God has wrought
His people ever keep in mind,
His works with grace and mercy fraught,
Revealing that the Lord is kind.
4 God's promise shall forever stand,
He cares for those who trust His word.
Upon His saints His mighty hand
The wealth of nations has conferred.
5 His works are true and just indeed;
His precepts are forever sure;
In truth and righteousness decreed
They shall forevermore endure.
6 From Him His saints' redemption came;
His covenant sure no change can know;
Let all revere His holy Name
In heaven above and earth below.
7 In reverence and in godly fear
Man finds the gate to wisdom's ways;
The wise His holy Name revere;
Through endless ages sound His praise. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English Tune Title: GERMANY
The Marvelous Works of God
The Perfections of God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #198a (1786) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might
Demand our noblest songs;
Let his assembled saints unite
Their harmony of tongues.
2 Great is the mercy of the Lord,
He gives his children food;
And ever mindful of his word,
He makes his promise good.
3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To seal his covenant sure;
Holy and reverend is his name,
His ways are just and pure.
4 They that would grow divinely wise,
Must with his fear begin;
Our fairest proof of knowledge lies
In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English
The Perfections of God
The Perfections of God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #198a (1790) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might
Demand our noblest songs;
Let his assembled saints unite
Their harmony of tongues.
2 Great is the mercy of the Lord,
He gives his children food;
And ever mindful of his word,
He makes his promise good.
3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To seal his covenant sure;
Holy and reverend is his name,
His ways are just and pure.
4 They that would grow divinely wise,
Must with his fear begin;
Our fairest proof of knowledge lies
In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English
The Perfections of God
The Perfections of God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #210 (1786) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might
Demand our noblest songs;
Let his assembled saints unite
Their harmony of tongues.
2 Great is the mercy of the Lord,
He gives his children food;
And ever mindful of his word,
He makes his promise good.
3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To seal his covenant sure;
Holy and reverend is his name,
His ways are just and pure.
4 They that would grow divinely wise,
Must with his fear begin;
Our fairest proof of knowledge lies
In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English
The Perfections of God
The Perfections of God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #210 (1787) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his works of might
Demand our noblest songs;
Let his assembled saints unite
Their harmony of tongues.
2 Great is the mercy of the Lord,
He gives his children food;
And ever mindful of his word,
He makes his promise good.
3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To seal his covenant sure;
Holy and reverend is his name,
His ways are just and pure.
4 They that would grow divinely wise,
Must with his fear begin;
Our fairest proof of knowledge lies
In hating every sin. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English
The Perfections of God
Wakantanka Taku Nitawa (Many and Great, O God, Are Your works)
Author: Joseph R. Renville; R. Philip Frazier Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #3 (1995) Meter: 9.6.9.9.9.6 Topics: God Works in Creation Lyrics: 1 Many and great, O God, are your works,
Maker of earth and sky;
Your hands have set the heavens with stars,
your fingers spread the mountains and plains.
Lo, at your word the waters were formed;
deep seas obey your voice.
2 Grant unto us communion with you,
O star abiding One.
Come unto us and dwell with us;
with you are found the gifts of life.
Bless us with life that has no end,
eternal life with you.
Dakota -
1 Watanka taku nitawa
tankaya qa ota;
Mahpiya kin eyahnake ca,
maka kin he duowanca,
Mniowanca śhbya wanke cin,
hena oyakihi.
2 Woehdaku nitawakin he
minagikin qu wo;
Mahpiya kin iwankam yati,
wicowaśte yuha nanka,
Wiconi kin he majaqu nun,
owihanke wanin.
Scripture: 2 Esdras 16:56-60 Languages: Dakota, English Tune Title: LACQUIPARLE
Wakantanka Taku Nitawa (Many and Great, O God, Are Your works)
Many and Great, O God, Are Your Works
Author: Joseph R. Renville; Philip Frazier; Stan McKay Hymnal: Voices United #308 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: God Works First Line: Many and great, O God, are your works (Katipeyiciket kisipas) Languages: Cree; English Tune Title: LACQUIPARLE
Many and Great, O God, Are Your Works
God's Glory in His Works
Hymnal: The Psalter #15 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: God Works of; Praise For Works of Creation First Line: Lord, our Lord, Thy glorious Name Lyrics: 1 Lord, our Lord, thy glorious Name
All thy wondrous works proclaim;
In the heav'ns with radiant signs
Evermore thy glory shines.
Infant lips Thou dost ordain
Wrath and vengeance to restrain;
Weakest means fulfill Thy will,
Mighty enemies to still.
2 Moon and stars in shining height
Nightly tell their Maker's might;
When thy wondrous heav'ns I scan,
Then I know how weak is man.
What is man that he should be
Loved and visited by Thee,
Raised to an exalted height,
Crowned with honor in Thy sight?
3 With dominion crowned he stands
O'er the creatures of Thy hands;
All to him subjection yield
In the sea and air and field.
Lord, our Lord, Thy glorious Name
All Thy wondrous works proclaim;
Thine the Name of matchless worth,
Excellent in all the earth. Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English Tune Title: THANKSGIVING
God's Glory in His Works
Great is the Lord; his Works of Might
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P111b (1766) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Works and grace Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his Works of Might
Demand our noblest Songs:
Let his assembled Saints unite
Their Harmony of Tongues.
2 Great is the Mercy of the Lord,
He gives his Children Food;
And, ever mindful of his Word,
He makes his Promise good.
3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To seal his Cov'nant sure;
Holy and Reverend is his Name,
His Ways are just and pure.
4 They that would grow divinely wise
Must with his Fear begin;
Our fairest Proof of Knowledge lies
In hating ev'ry Sin.
Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
Great is the Lord; his Works of Might
The Creator Glorified
Hymnal: The Psalter #288 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God Works of; Praise For Works of Creation First Line: O Lord, how manifold are the works Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how manifold the works
In wisdom wrought by Thee;
The wealth of Thy creation fills
The earth and mighty sea.
2 Let God rejoice in all His works,
And let His works proclaim
For evermore their Maker's praise
And glorify His Name.
3 While life shall last, my thankful lips
A song to God will raise,
My soul, rejoicing in the Lord,
His praises shall repeat.
4 My heart shall think upon His grace
In meditation sweet;
My soul, rejoicing in the Lord,
His praises shall repeat. Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English Tune Title: MOLINE
The Creator Glorified
Psalm 111 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.244 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Works and grace; God his wisdom in his works; Wisdom of God in his works First Line: Great is the Lord; his works of might Lyrics:
Great is the Lord; his works of might
Demand our noblest songs:
Let his assembled saints unite
Their harmony of tongues.
Great is the mercy of the Lord;
He gives his children food;
And, ever mindful of his word,
He makes his promise good.
His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To seal his cov'nant sure;
Holy and reverend is his name,
His ways are just and pure.
They that would grow divinely wise
Must with his fear begin;
Our fairest proof of knowledge lies
In hating every sin.
Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
Psalm 111 Part 2
Works of Creation and Providence
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #59a (1786) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Ye holy souls in God rejoice Lyrics: 1 Ye holy souls in God rejoice,
Your Maker's praise becomes your voice,
Great is your theme, your songs be new;
Sing of his name, his word, his ways,
His works of nature and of grace,
How wise and holy, just and true!
2 Behold, to earth's remotest ends,
His goodness shows, his truth extends;
His power the heavenly arches spread;
His word, with energy divine,
Bade starry hosts around them shine,
And light the circling heavens pervade.
3 His hand collects the flowing seas;
Those watery treasures know their place,
And fill the store-house of the deep:
He spake, and gave all nature birth;
And fires and seas, and heaven and earth
His everlasting orders keep.
4 Let mortals tremble and adore
A God of such resistless power,
Nor dare indulge their feeble rage:
Vain are your thoughts, and weak your hands,
But his eternal counsel stands,
And rules the world from age to age. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English
Works of Creation and Providence
Works of Creation and Providence
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #59a (1790) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Ye holy souls in God rejoice Lyrics: 1 Ye holy souls in God rejoice,
Your Maker's praise becomes your voice,
Great is your theme, your songs be new;
Sing of his name, his word, his ways,
His works of nature and of grace,
How wise and holy, just and true!
2 Behold, to earth's remotest ends,
His goodness shows, his truth extends;
His power the heavenly arches spread;
His word, with energy divine,
Bade starry hosts around them shine,
And light the circling heavens pervade.
3 His hand collects the flowing seas;
Those watry treasures know their place,
And fill the store-house of the deep:
He spake, and gave all nature birth;
And fires and seas, and heaven and earth
His everlasting orders keep.
4 Let mortals tremble and adore
A God of such resistless power,
Nor dare indulge their feeble rage:
Vain are your thoughts, and weak your hands,
But his eternal counsel stands,
And rules the world from age to age. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English
Works of Creation and Providence
Works of Creation and Providence
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #64 (1786) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Ye holy souls in God rejoice Lyrics: 1 Ye holy souls in God rejoice,
Your Maker's praise becomes your voice,
Great is your theme, your songs be new;
Sing of his name, his word, his ways,
His works of nature and of grace,
How wise and holy, just and true!
2 Behold, to earth's remotest ends,
His goodness shows, his truth extends;
His power the heavenly arches spread;
His word, with energy divine,
Bade starry hosts around them shine,
And light the circling heavens pervade.
3 His hand collects the flowing seas;
Those watery treasures know their place,
And fill the store-house of the deep:
He spake, and gave all nature birth;
And fires and seas, and heaven and earth
His everlasting orders keep.
4 Let mortals tremble and adore
A God of such resistless power,
Nor dare indulge their feeble rage:
Vain are your thoughts, and weak your hands,
But his eternal counsel stands,
And rules the world from age to age. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English
Works of Creation and Providence
Works of Creation and Providence
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #64 (1787) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Ye holy souls in God rejoice Lyrics: 1 Ye holy souls in God rejoice,
Your Maker's praise becomes your voice,
Great is your theme, your songs be new;
Sing of his name, his word, his ways,
His works of nature and of grace,
How wise and holy, just and true!
2 Behold, to earth's remotest ends,
His goodness shows, his truth extends;
His power the heavenly arches spread;
His word, with energy divine,
Bade starry hosts around them shine,
And light the circling heavens pervade.
3 His hand collects the flowing seas;
Those watery treasures know their place,
And fill the store-house of the deep:
He spake, and gave all nature birth;
And fires and seas, and heaven and earth
His everlasting orders keep.
4 Let mortals tremble and adore
A God of such resistless power,
Nor dare indulge their feeble rage:
Vain are your thoughts, and weak your hands,
But his eternal counsel stands,
And rules the world from age to age. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English
Works of Creation and Providence
God, My King, Thy Might Confessing
Author: Richard Mant Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #145D (2018) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: God Works of Lyrics: 1 God, my king, thy might confessing,
ever will I bless thy name;
day by day thy throne addressing,
still will I thy praise proclaim.
2 Honor great our God befitteth;
who his majesty can reach?
Age to age his works transmitteth;
age to age his pow'r shall teach.
3 They shall talk of all thy glory,
on thy might and greatness dwell,
speak of thy great acts the story,
and thy deeds of wonder tell.
4 Nor shall fail from mem'ry's treasure
works by love and mercy wrought:
works of love surpassing measure,
works of mercy passing thought.
5 Full of kindness and compassion,
slow to anger, vast in love,
God is good to all creation;
all his works his goodness prove.
6 All thy works, O Lord, shall bless thee,
thee shall all thy saints adore.
King supreme shall they confess thee,
and proclaim thy sovereign pow'r. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
God, My King, Thy Might Confessing
The Wisdom of God in his Works
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #201b (1740) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Works and grace First Line: Songs of immortal Praise belong Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal Praise belong
To my almighty GOD;
He has my Heart, and he my Tongue,
To spread his Name abroad.
2 How great the Works his Hand has wrought!
How glorious in our Sight!
And Men in ev'ry Age have sought
His Wonders with Delight.
3 How most exact is Nature's Frame!
How wise th' Eternal Mind!
His Counsels never change the Scheme
That his first Thoughts design'd.
4 When he redeem'd his chosen Sons,
He fix'd his Cov'nant sure;
The Orders that his Lips pronounce
To endless Years endure.
5 Nature and Time, and Earth and Skies,
Thy heav'nly Skill proclaim;
What shall we do to make us wise,
But learn to read thy Name?
6 To fear thy Pow'r, to trust thy Grace,
Is our divinest Skill;
And he's the wisest of our Race
That best obeys thy Will. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
The Wisdom of God in his Works
God, my King, thy might confessing
Author: Richard Mant Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #2 (1961) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: God Works of Lyrics: 1 God, my King, thy might confessing,
Ever will I bless thy Name;
Day by day thy throne addressing,
Still will I thy praise proclaim.
2 Honor great our God befitteth;
Who his majesty can reach?
Age to age his work transmitteth,
Age to age his pow'r shall teach.
3 They shall talk of all thy glory,
On thy might and greatness dwell,
Speak of thy dread acts the story,
And thy deeds of wonder tell.
4 Nor shall fail from mem'ry's treasure
Works by love and mercy wrought;
Works of love surpassing measure,
Works of mercy passing thought.
5 Full of kindness and compassion,
Slow to anger, vast in love,
God is good to all creation;
All his works his goodness prove.
6 All thy works, O Lord, shall bless thee;
Thee shall all thy saints adore:
King supreme shall they confess thee,
And proclaim thy sovereign pow'r.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
God, my King, thy might confessing
God, My King, Thy Might Confessing
Author: Richard Mant Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #5 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: God Works of Lyrics: 1 God, my King, thy might confessing,
ever will I bless thy name;
day by day thy throne addressing,
still will I thy praise proclaim.
2 Honor great our God befitteth;
who his majesty can reach?
Age to age his work transmitteth;
age to age his pow'r shall teach.
3 They shall talk of all thy glory,
on thy might and greatness dwell,
speak of thy great acts the story,
and thy deeds of wonder tell.
4 Nor shall fail from mem'ry's treasure
works by love and mercy wrought;
works of love surpassing measure,
works of mercy passing thought.
5 Full of kindness and compassion,
slow to anger, vast in love,
God is good to all creation;
all his works his goodness prove.
6 All thy works, O Lord, shall bless thee;
thee shall all thy saints adore.
King supreme shall they confess thee,
and proclaim thy sovereign pow'r. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
God, My King, Thy Might Confessing
Works of Creation and Providence
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #57 (1740) Topics: Works and grace First Line: Rejoice, ye Righteous, in the Lord Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye Righteous, in the Lord,
This Work belongs to you:
Sing of his Name, his Ways, his Word,
How holy, just, and true!
2 His Mercy and his Righteousness
Let Heaven and Earth proclaim;
His Works of Nature and of Grace
Reveal his wond'rous Name.
3 His Wisdom and Almighty Word
The heav'nly Arches spread,
And by the Spirit of the Lord
Their shining Hosts were made.
4 He bid the liquid Waters flow
To their appointed Deep;
The flowing Seas their Limits know,
And their own Station keep.
5 Ye Tenants of the spacious Earth,
With Fear before him stand
He spake, and Nature took its Birth,
And rests on his Command.
6 He scorns the angry Nations Rage,
And breaks their vain Designs;
His Counsel stands thro' every Age,
And in full Glory shines. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English
Works of Creation and Providence
O Give the Lord Whole-Hearted Praise
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #236 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Praise for God's Works; Works of God Lyrics: 1 O give the Lord wholehearted praise,
To Him thanksgiving I will bring;
With all His people I will raise
My voice and of His glory sing.
2 His saints delight to search and trace
His mighty works and wondrous ways;
Majestic glory, boundless grace,
And righteousness His work displays.
3 The wondrous works that God has wrought
His people ever keep in mind,
His works with grace and mercy fraught,
Revealing that the Lord is kind.
4 God's promise shall forever stand,
He cares for those who trust His word;
Upon His saints His mighty hand
The wealth of nations has conferred.
5 His works are true and just indeed,
His precepts are forever sure;
In truth and righteousness decreed,
They shall forevermore endure.
6 From Him His saints' redemption came;
His covenant sure no change can know;
Let all revere His holy Name
In heaven above and earth below.
7 In reverence and in godly fear
Man finds the gate to wisdom's ways;
The wise His holy Name revere;
Through endless ages sound His praise. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English Tune Title: GERMANY
O Give the Lord Whole-Hearted Praise
Justification by Faith, not Works; or, The Law condemns, Grace Justifies
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XCIV (1766) Topics: Justification by Works First Line: Vain are the Hopes the Sons of Men Lyrics: 1 Vain are the Hopes the Sons of Men
On their own Works have built;
Their Hearts by Nature all unclean,
And all their Actions Guilt.
2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their Mouths
Without a murm'ring Word,
And the whole Race of Adam stand
Guilty before the Lord.
3 In vain we ask God's righteous Law
To justify us now,
Since to convince, and to condemn,
Is all the Law can do.
4 Jesus, how glorious is thy Grace.
When in thy Name we trust!
Our Faith receives a Righteousness
That makes the Sinner just. Scripture: Romans 3:19-22 Languages: English
Justification by Faith, not Works; or, The Law condemns, Grace Justifies
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #27a (1786) Topics: Good Works profit Man, not God; Good Works profit Man, not God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succour to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead;
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
2 Oft have my heart and tongue confest
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the sons of mirth,
To give a relish to their wine?
I love the men of heavenly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #27a (1790) Topics: Good Works profit Man, not God; Good Works profit Man, not God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succour to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead;
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
2 Oft have my heart and tongue confest
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the sons of mirth,
To give a relish to their wine?
I love the men of heavenly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #31a (1786) Topics: Good Works profit Man, not God; Good Works profit Man, not God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succour to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead;
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
2 Oft have my heart and tongue confest
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the sons of mirth,
To give a relish to their wine?
I love the men of heavenly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #31a (1787) Topics: Good Works profit Man, not God; Good Works profit Man, not God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succour to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead;
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
2 Oft have my heart and tongue confest
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the sons of mirth,
To give a relish to their wine?
I love the men of heavenly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
In songs of praise my heart bursts forth to sing
Author: Carl Boberg (1859-1940); Walter J. Powell (d 1956) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #39 (1986) Topics: God the Father Works First Line: O Mighty God! When I thy works consider Lyrics: 1 O Mighty God! When I thy works consider
Which thou hast formed by thine all-wise command;
And see the care thou to thy works dost render,
That all who live may feed from out thy hand:
Refrain:
In songs of praise my heart bursts forth to sing:
O mighty God! O mighty God!
In songs of praise my heart bursts forth to sing:
O mighty God! O mighty God!
2 When thunders roll, and when the clouds are threatening,
When lightnings flash across the darkening sky,
When mighty storms are on my head descending,
And calming rainbows span the heavens high:
3 When summer winds upon my cheeks are breathing,
And flowers are blooming in the sunlight beams;
When over hill and vale the birds are singing,
And branching willows watch by crystal streams:
4 When all that now is real comes to an ending,
And I my faith and hope can see fulfilled;
When heavenly bells my raptured soul are calling,
To lasting rest, where joys are never stilled:
Languages: English
In songs of praise my heart bursts forth to sing
Works of Creation and Providence
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #58b (1740) Topics: Works and grace First Line: Ye holy Souls, in GOD rejoice Lyrics: 1 Ye holy Souls, in GOD rejoice,
Your Maker's Praise becomes your Voice,
Great is your Theme, your Songs be new:
Sing of his Name, his Word, his Ways,
His Works of Nature and of Grace,
How wise and holy, just and true!
2 Justice and Truth he ever loves!
And the whole Earth his Goodness proves,
His Word the heav'nly Arches spread;
How wide they shine from North to South!
And by the Spirit of his mouth
Were all the starry Armies made.
3 He gathers the wide-flowing Seas
Those wat'ry Treasures know their Place
In the vast Store-house of the Deep.
He spake, and gave all Nature Birth;
And Fires, and Seas, and Heav'n, and Earth,
His everlasting Orders keep.
4 Let Mortals tremble and adore
A GOD of such resistless Pow'r,
Nor dare indulge their feeble Rage;
Vain are your Thoughts, and weak your Hands;
But his eternal Counsel stands,
And rules the World from Age to Age. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English
Works of Creation and Providence
The Perfections of God
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #202 (1740) Topics: God his wisdom in his works; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord; his Works of Might Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his Works of Might
Demand our noblest Songs:
Let his assembled Saints unite
Their Harmony of Tongues.
2 Great is the Mercy of the Lord,
He gives his Children Food;
And, ever mindful of his Word,
He makes his Promise good.
3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To seal his Cov'nant sure;
Holy and Reverend is his Name,
His Ways are just and pure.
4 They that would grow divinely wise
Must with his Fear begin;
Our fairest Proof of Knowledge lies
In hating ev'ry Sin.
Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English
The Perfections of God
The Wonderful Works of God
Hymnal: Bible Songs #227 (1901) Topics: God Works of; Praise For Works of Providence First Line: Praise ye the Lord; with all my heart Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise ye the Lord; with all my heart]
The Wonderful Works of God
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #239a (1786) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne;
What e'er he please in earth or sea,
Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done.
2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.
3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.
4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Israel, whom his hand redeem'd,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.
5 His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heaven he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell. Scripture: Psalm 135:5-12 Languages: English
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #239a (1790) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne;
What e'er he please in earth or sea,
Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done.
2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.
3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.
4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Israel, whom his hand redeemed,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.
5 His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heaven he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell. Scripture: Psalm 135:5-12 Languages: English
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #254b (1786) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne;
What e'er he please in earth or sea,
Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done.
2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.
3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.
4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Israel, whom his hand redeem'd,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.
5 His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heaven he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell. Scripture: Psalm 135:5-12 Languages: English
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #254b (1787) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne;
What e'er he please in earth or sea,
Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done.
2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.
3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.
4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Israel, whom his hand redeem'd,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.
5 His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heaven he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell. Scripture: Psalm 135:5-12 Languages: English
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Works of God
Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #23 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Of God The Works of God First Line: The spacious firmament on high Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high,
With all the blue ethereal sky,
And spangled heav'ns, a shining frame,
Their great Original proclaim.
2 Th'unwearied sun, from day to day
Does his Creator's pow'r display,
And publishes to ev'ry land
The work of an almighty hand.
3 Soon as the ev'ning shades prevail,
The moon takes up the wondrous tale,
And nightly to the list'ning earth
Repeats the story of her birth:
4 Whilst all the stars that round her burn,
And all the planets in their turn,
Confirm the tidings, as they roll,
And spread the truth from pole to pole.
5 What though in solemn silence all
Move round this dark terrestrial ball?
What tho' no real voice nor sound
Amidst their radiant orbs be found?
6 In reason's ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth a glorious voice,
Forever singing, as they shine--
The hand that made us is divine. Languages: English
Works of God
God's glory in His works
Hymnal: Bible Songs #12 (1901) Topics: Praise For Works of Creation First Line: Lord, our Lord, o'er earth's vast frame Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, our Lord, o'er earth's vast frame]
God's glory in His works
The Works of God
Author: Keble Hymnal: The Boston Sunday School Hymn Book #23 (1844) Topics: The Works of God First Line: There is a book who runs may read Languages: English
The Works of God
Confession of our Poverty; and Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not GOD
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #26a (1740) Topics: Good works profit Men, not God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need Lyrics: First Part:
1 Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need,
For Succour to thy Throne I flee;
But have no Merits there to plead,
My Goodness cannot reach to Thee.
2 Oft have my Heart and Tongue confest,
How empty and how poor I am;
My Praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new Glories to thy Name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy Saints on Earth may reap
Some Profit by the Good we do;
These are the Company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the Sons of Mirth
To give a Relish to their Wine;
I love the Men of heav'nly Birth,
Whose Thoughts and Language are divine Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Confession of our Poverty; and Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not GOD
Wakantanka (Many and Great)
Author: Joseph R. Renville; Philip Frazier Hymnal: Voices Together #128 (2020) Meter: Irregular Topics: God Works of First Line: Wakantanka taku nitawa (Many and great, O God, are your works) Lyrics: 1 Wakantanka taku nitawa tankaya qa ota;
mahpiya kin eyahnake ça,
maka kin he duowanca;
mniowanca śbeya wanke cin, hena oyakihi.
2 Woehdaku nitawa kin he minaġi kin qu wo;
mahpiya kin iwankam yati,
wicowaśte yuha nanka,
wiconi kin he mayaqu nun, owihanke wanin.
1 Many and great, O God, are your works, maker of earth and sky.
Your hands have set the heavens with stars;
your fingers spread the mountains and plains.
Lo, at your word the waters were formed; deep seas obey your voice.
2 Grant unto us communion with you, O star-abiding One.
Come unto us and dwell with us;
with you are found the gifts of life.
Bless us with life that has no end, eternal life with you. Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Languages: Dakota Tune Title: LACQUIPARLE
Wakantanka (Many and Great)
I Will Exalt You, O My God and King
Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #145A (2018) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: God Works of Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: YORKSHIRE
I Will Exalt You, O My God and King
The Glory of God in Creation and Providence
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #183 (1786) Topics: Works of creation and providence; Works of creation and providence First Line: My soul, thy great Creator praise Lyrics: 1 My soul, thy great Creator praise;
When cloth'd in his celestial rays,
He in full majesty appears,
And like a robe his glory wears.
2 The heavens are for his curtains spread;
Th' unfathom'd deep he makes his bed;
Clouds are his chariot when he flies
On winged storms a-cross the skies.
3 Angels, whom his own breath inspires,
His ministers, are flaming fires;
And swift as thought their armies move
To bear his vengeance or his love.
4 The world’s foundation by his hand
Is pois'd and shall forever stand;
He binds the ocean in his chain,
Lest it should drown the earth again.
5 When earth was cover'd by the flood,
Which high above the mountains stood,
He thunder'd and the ocean fled,
Confin'd to its appointed bed.
6 The swelling billows know their bound,
And in their channels walk their round;
Yet thence convey'd by secret veins,
They spring on hills, and drench the plains.
7 He bids the chrystal fountains flow,
And cheer the vallies as they go;
There gentle herds their thirst allay,
And for the stream wild asses bray.
8 From pleasant trees which shade the brink,
The lark and linnet light to drink;
Their songs the lark and linnet raise,
And chide our silence in his praise.
Pause I.
9 God from his cloudy cistern pours
On the parch'd earth enriching showers;
The grove, the garden, and the field,
A thousand joyful blessings yield.
10 He makes the grassy food arise,
And gives the cattle large supplies;
With herbs for man of various power,
To nourish nature, or to cure.
11 What noble fruit the vines produce!
The olive yields in shining juice;
Our hearts are cheer'd with generous wine,
His gifts proclaim his love divine.
12 His bounteous hands our table spread,
He fills our cheerful stores with bread;
While food our vital strength imparts,
Let daily praise inspire our hearts.
Pause II
13 Behold the stately cedar stands
Rais'd in the forest by his hands;
Birds to the boughs for shelter fly,
And build their nests secure on high.
14 To craggy hills ascends the goat;
And at the airy mountain’s foot,
The feebler creatures make their cell;
He gives them wisdom where to dwell.
15 He sets the sun his circling race,
Appoints the moon to change her face;
And when thick darkness veils the day,
Calls out wild beasts to hunt their prey.
16 Fierce lions lead their young abroad,
And roaring ask their meat from God;
But when the morning-beams arise,
The savage beast to covert flies.
17 Then man to daily labour goes;
The night was made for his repose:
Sleep is thy gift, that sweet relief
From tiresome toil, and wasting grief.
18 How strange thy works! how great thy skill!
And every land thy riches fill:
Thy wisdom round the world we see,
This spacious earth is full of thee.
19 Nor less thy glories in the deep,
Where fish in millions swim and creep,
With wondrous motions swift or slow,
Still wandering in the paths below.
20 There ships divide their watery way,
And flocks of scaly monsters play;
The huge Leviathan resides,
And fearless sports amid the tides.
Pause III.
21 Vast are thy works, almighty Lord,
All nature rests upon thy word,
And the whole race of creatures stands,
Waiting their portion from thy hands.
22 While each receives his different food,
Their cheerful looks pronounce it good:
Eagles and bears, and whales and worms
Rejoice and praise in different forms.
23 But when thy face is hid they mourn,
And dying to their dust return;
Both man and beast their souls resign:
Life, breath and spirit, all are thine.
24 Yet thou canst breathe on dust again,
And fill the world with beasts and men;
A word of thy creating breath
Repairs the wastes of time and death.
25 His works the wonders of his might,
Are honour'd with his own delight:
How awful are his glorious ways!
The Lord is dreadful in his praise.
26 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke,
And at thy touch the mountains smoke;
Yet humble souls may see thy face,
And tell their wants to sovereign grace.
27 In thee my hopes and wishes meet,
And make my meditations sweet;
Thy praises shall my breath employ
Till it expire in endless joy.
28 While haughty sinners die accurst,
Their glory bury'd with their dust,
I to my God, my heavenly King,
Immortal Hallelujahs sing.
Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English
The Glory of God in Creation and Providence
The Glory of God in Creation and Providence
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #183 (1790) Topics: Works of creation and providence; Works of creation and providence First Line: My soul, thy great Creator praise Lyrics: 1 My soul, thy great Creator praise;
When cloth'd in his celestial rays,
He in full majesty appears,
And like a robe his glory wears.
2 The heavens are for his curtains spread;
Th' unfathom'd deep he makes his bed;
Clouds are his chariot when he flies
On winged storms a-cross the skies.
3 Angels, whom his own breath inspires,
His ministers, are flaming fires;
And swift as thought their armies move
To bear his vengeance or his love.
4 The world’s foundation by his hand
Is pois'd and shall forever stand;
He binds the ocean in his chain,
Lest it should drown the earth again.
5 When earth was cover'd by the flood,
Which high above the mountains stood,
He thunder'd and the ocean fled,
Confin'd to its appointed bed.
6 The swelling billows know their bound,
And in their channels walk their round;
Yet thence convey'd by secret veins,
They spring on hills, and drench the plains.
7 He bids the chrystal fountains flow,
And cheer the vallies as they go;
There gentle herds their thirst allay,
And for the stream wild asses bray.
8 From pleasant trees which shade the brink,
The lark and linnet light to drink;
Their songs the lark and linnet raise,
And chide our silence in his praise.
Pause I.
9 God from his cloudy cistern pours
On the parch'd earth enriching showers;
The grove, the garden, and the field,
A thousand joyful blessings yield.
10 He makes the grassy food arise,
And gives the cattle large supplies;
With herbs for man of various power,
To nourish nature, or to cure.
11 What noble fruit the vines produce!
The olive yields a pleasing juice;
Our hearts are cheer'd with generous wine,
His gifts proclaim his love divine.
12 His bounteous hands our table spread,
He fills our cheerful stores with bread;
While food our vital strength imparts,
Let daily praise inspire our hearts.
Pause II
13 Behold the stately cedar stands
Rais'd in the forest by his hands;
Birds to the boughs for shelter fly,
And build their nests secure on high.
14 To craggy hills ascends the goat;
And at the airy mountain’s foot;
The feebler creatures make their cell;
He gives them wisdom where to dwell.
15 He sets the sun his circling race,
Appoints the moon to change her face;
And when thick darkness veils the day,
Calls out wild beasts to hunt their prey.
16 Fierce lions lead their young abroad,
And roaring ask their meat from God;
But when the morning beams arise,
The savage beast to covert flies.
17 Then man to daily labour goes;
The night was made for his repose:
Sleep is thy gift, that sweet relief
From tiresome toil, and wasting grief.
18 How strange thy works! how great thy skill!
And every land thy riches fill:
Thy wisdom round the world we see,
This spacious earth is full of thee.
19 Nor less thy glories in the deep,
Where fish in millions swim and creep,
With wondrous motions swift or slow,
Still wandering in the paths below.
20 There ships divide their watery way,
And flocks of scaly monsters play;
The huge Leviathan resides,
And fearless sports amid the tides.
Pause III.
21 Vast are thy works, almighty Lord,
All nature rests upon thy word,
And the whole race of creatures stands,
Waiting their portion from thy hands.
22 While each receives his different food,
Their cheerful looks pronounce it good:
Eagles and bears, and whales and worms
Rejoice and praise in different forms.
23 But when thy face is hid they mourn,
And dying to their dust return;
Both man and beast their souls resign:
Life, breath and spirit, all are thine.
24 Yet thou canst breathe on dust again,
And fill the world with beasts and men;
A word of thy creating breath
Repairs the wastes of time and death.
25 His works the wonders of his might,
Are honour'd with his own delight:
How awful are his glorious ways!
The Lord is dreadful in his praise.
26 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke,
And at thy touch the mountains smoke;
Yet humble souls may see thy face,
And tell their wants to sovereign grace.
27 In thee my hopes and wishes meet,
And make my meditations sweet;
Thy praises shall my breath employ
Till it expire in endless joy.
28 While haughty sinners die accurst,
Their glory bury'd with their dust,
I to my God, my heavenly King,
Immortal Hallelujahs sing.
Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English
The Glory of God in Creation and Providence
The Glory of God in Creation and Providence
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #194b (1786) Topics: Works of creation and providence; Works of creation and providence First Line: My soul, thy great Creator praise Lyrics: 1 My soul, thy great Creator praise;
When cloth'd in his celestial rays,
He in full majesty appears,
And like a robe his glory wears.
2 The heavens are for his curtains spread;
Th' unfathom'd deep he makes his bed;
Clouds are his chariot when he flies
On winged storms a-cross the skies.
3 Angels, whom his own breath inspires,
His ministers, are flaming fires;
And swift as thought their armies move
To bear his vengeance or his love.
4 The world’s foundation by his hand
Is pois'd and shall forever stand;
He binds the ocean in his chain,
Lest it should drown the earth again.
5 When earth was cover'd by the flood,
Which high above the mountains stood,
He thunder'd and the ocean fled,
Confin'd to its appointed bed.
6 The swelling billows know their bound,
And in their channels walk their round;
Yet thence convey'd by secret veins,
They spring on hills, and drench the plains.
7 He bids the chrystal fountains flow,
And cheer the vallies as they go;
There gentle herds their thirst allay,
And for the stream wild asses bray.
8 From pleasant trees which shade the brink,
The lark and linnet light to drink;
Their songs the lark and linnet raise,
And chide our silence in his praise.
Pause I.
9 God from his cloudy cistern pours
On the parch'd earth enriching showers;
The grove, the garden, and the field,
A thousand joyful blessings yield.
10 He makes the grassy food arise,
And gives the cattle large supplies;
With herbs for man of various power,
To nourish nature, or to cure.
11 What noble fruit the vines produce!
The olive yields a pleasing juice;
Our hearts are cheer'd with generous wine,
His gifts proclaim his love divine.
12 His bounteous hands our table spread,
He fills our cheerful stores with bread;
While food our vital strength imparts,
Let daily praise inspire our hearts.
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13 Behold the stately cedar stands
Rais'd in the forest by his hands;
Birds to the boughs for shelter fly,
And build their nests secure on high.
14 To craggy hills ascends the goat;
And at the airy mountain’s foot,
The feebler creatures make their cell;
He gives them wisdom where to dwell.
15 He sets the sun his circling race,
Appoints the moon to change her face;
And when thick darkness veils the day,
Calls out wild beasts to hunt their prey.
16 Fierce lions lead their young abroad,
And roaring ask their meat from God;
But when the morning-beams arise,
The savage beast to covert flies.
17 Then man to daily labour goes;
The night was made for his repose:
Sleep is thy gift, that sweet relief
From tiresome toil, and wasting grief.
18 How strange thy works! how great thy skill!
And every land thy riches fill:
Thy wisdom round the world we see,
This spacious earth is full of thee.
19 Nor less thy glories in the deep,
Where fish in millions swim and creep,
With wondrous motions swift or slow,
Still wandering in the paths below.
20 There ships divide their watery way,
And flocks of scaly monsters play;
The huge Leviathan resides,
And fearless sports amid the tides.
Pause III.
21 Vast are thy works, almighty Lord,
All nature rests upon thy word,
And the whole race of creatures stands,
Waiting their portion from thy hands.
22 While each receives his different food,
Their cheerful looks pronounce it good:
Eagles and bears, and whales and worms
Rejoice and praise in different forms.
23 But when thy face is hid they mourn,
And dying to their dust return;
Both man and beast their souls resign:
Life, breath and spirit, all are thine.
24 Yet thou canst breathe on dust again,
And fill the world with beasts and men;
A word of thy creating breath
Repairs the wastes of time and death.
25 His works the wonders of his might,
Are honour'd with his own delight:
How awful are his glorious ways!
The Lord is dreadful in his praise.
26 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke,
And at thy touch the mountains smoke;
Yet humble souls may see thy face,
And tell their wants to sovereign grace.
27 In thee my hopes and wishes meet,
And make my meditations sweet;
Thy praises shall my breath employ
Till it expire in endless joy.
28 While haughty sinners die accurst,
Their glory bury'd with their dust,
I to my God, my heavenly King,
Immortal Hallelujahs sing.
Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English
The Glory of God in Creation and Providence
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