1 Before the awful throne we bow
Of heav'ns Eternal King;
To him present the solemn vow,
And hymns of praises sing.
2 How weak, great God, our nobles songs
To magnify thy ways!
Nor human nor angelick tongues
Can shew forth all thy praise.
3 Yet be it now our chief delight
Our feeble notes to join,
Until with angels we unite
In anthems more divine.
4 Nor from thy presence cast away
The off'ring that we bring;
Lord! teach our hearts aright to pray,
And tune our lips to sing.
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First Line: | Before the awful throne we bow |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1789 |
Topic: | General Forms of Praise and Thanksgiving: God exalted above all Praise |