Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#101

101. Father, how wide Thy glory shines!

1 Father, how wide Thy glory shines!
How high Thy wonders rise!
Known through the earth by thousand signs,
By thousand through the skies.

2 Those mighty orbs proclaim Thy power,
Their motions speak Thy skill,
And on the wings of ev'ry hour
We read Thy patience still.

3 When sinners break the Father's law,
Thy dying Son atones;
Oh, the dear mysteries of His cross!
The triumph of His groans!

4 Now the full glories of the Lamb
Adorn the heavenly plains;
Sweet cherubs learn Immanuel's name,
And try their choicest strains.

5 Oh, may I bear some humble part
In that immortal song!
Wonder and joy shall tune my heart,
And love command my tongue.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, how wide Thy glory shines!
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Goodness of God: in the mission of Christ; Grace: in praise of; Salvation: of grace
• Notes: Author from index: Watts

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