The Voice of Praise ‎#36

36. Thou didst, O mighty God, exist

1 Thou didst, O mighty God, exist
Ere time began its race--
Before the ample elements
Filled up the void of space.

2 Before the ponderous earthly globe
In fluid air was stayed,
Before the ocean's mighty springs
Their liquid stores displayed--

3 Ere through the gloom of ancient night
The streaks of light appeared,
Before the high celestial arch
Or starry poles were reared--

4 Ere man adored, or angels knew
Or praised thy wondrous name,
Thy bliss, O sacred Spring of life,
And glory, were the same.

5 And when the pillars of the world
With sudden ruin break,
And all this vast and goodly frame
Sinks in the mighty wreck--

6 When from her orb the moon shall start,
Th' astonished sun roll back,
While all the trembling starry lamps
Their ancient course forsake--

7 Forever permanent and fixed,
From agitation free,
Unchanged in everlasting years
Shall thy existence be.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou didst, O mighty God, exist
• Author: Mrs. Rowe
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 90:1-2
• Topic: Attributes of God: Eternity; From Everlasting

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