Common Praise ‎#388

388. Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme

1 Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme,
awake, my voice, and sing
the mighty works, or mightier name,
Of our eternal King.

2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness,
And sound his power abroad;
sing the sweet promise of his grace,
the quickening word of God.

3 Engraved as in eternal brass,
the mighty promise shines;
nor can the powers of darkness rase
those everlasting lines.

4 His every word of grace is strong,
as that which built the skies;
the voice that rolls the stars along
speaks all the promises.

5 Now shall my fainting heart rejoice
to know thy favour sure:
I trust the all-creating voice,
and faith desires no more.

Text Information

• First Line: Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Peter 3:5
  ;
  Genesis 1:6-8
  ;
  Genesis 1:16
  ;
  Hebrews 1:3
  ;
  Isaiah 5:4
  ;
  Psalm 29:3-4
  ;
  Psalm 57:8-11
  ;
  Psalm 119:25

Tune Information

• Name: ST MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1673-1707
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major