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Eternal Power, whose high abode

Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 227 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Eternal Power, whose high abode Becomes the grandeur of a God, Infinite lengths beyond the bounds Where stars revolve their little rounds! 2. Thee, while the first archangel sings, He hides his face behind his wings; And ranks of shining thrones around Fall worshipping, and spread the ground. 3. Lord, what shall earth and ashes do? We would adore our Maker too! From sin and dust to Thee we cry, The Great, the Holy, and the High. 4. Earth from afar hath heard Thy fame, And men have learned to lisp Thy name: But, O! the glories of Thy mind Leave all our soaring thoughts behind! 5. God is in heaven, and men below; Be short our tunes, our words be few! A solemn reverence checks our songs, And praise sits silent on our tongues. Topics: Majesty of God; Majesty of God; Adoration Of God; God Adoration of; The Godhead Adoration and Praise; Glory Of God; God Glory of; God Greatness of ; God King; God Majesty, of; Self-Dedication ; King God our Used With Tune: MARYTON

The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord

Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 600 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord, In every star Thy wisdom shines; But, when our eyes behold Thy word, We read Thy name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And night and day Thy power confess; But the blest volume Thou hast writ Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace. 3 Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when Thy truth began its race, It touched and glanced on every land. 4 Nor shall Thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world Thy truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise; Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right. Topics: Scriptures Spread of; Scriptures Spread of; The Godhead The Father; Creation By God; God In Creation; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions) Progress and triumph of ; Nature, God revealed in ; Starry Heavens; Sun, the ; Sun Of Righteousness; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ) Used With Tune: MARYTON

O Son of Man, Thou Madest Known

Author: Milton S. Littlefield, 1864-1934 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 62 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Son of Man, Thou madest known, Through quiet work in shop and home, The sacredness of common things, The chance of life that each day brings. 2 O Workman true, may we fulfill In daily life Thy Father’s will; In duty’s call, Thy call we hear To fuller life through work sincere. 3 Thou Master Workman, grant us grace The challenge of our tasks to face; By loyal scorn of second best, By effort true, to meet each test. 4 And thus we pray in deed and word, Thy kingdom come on earth, O Lord; In work that gives effect to prayer, Thy purpose for Thy world we share. Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Life and Ministry; Jesus Life and Ministry Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Used With Tune: MARYTON