495. The heavens declare your glory, Lord

1 The heavens declare your glory, Lord!
In every star your wisdom shines,
but when our eyes behold your word,
we read your name in fairer lines.

2 Sun, moon and stars convey your praise
to all the earth, and never stand,
so when your truth began its race,
it touched and glanced on every land.

3 Nor shall your spreading gospel rest
till through the world your truth has run,
till Christ has all the nations blest
who see the light or feel the sun.

4 Great sun of righteousness, arise
and bless the world with heavenly light!
Your gospel makes the simple wise;
your laws are pure, your judgements right.

5 Your noblest wonders here we view
in souls renewed and sins forgiven:
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew,
and make your word my guide to heaven.

Text Information
First Line: The heavens declare your glory, Lord!
Title: The heavens declare your glory, Lord
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt.)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture:
Topic: Forgiveness / Pardon; God: Wisdom of; God: Righteousness of (6 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
Composer: J. W. Elliott, 1833-1915
Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: See also: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT 77



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