All Things Created For His Glory

Verse 1

Great First of beings! mighty Lord Of all this wondrous frame! Produced by thy creating word, The world from nothing came.

Verse 2

Thy voice sent forth the high command, 'Twas instantly obeyed; And through thy goodness all things stand, Which by thy power were made.

Verse 3

Lord! for thy glory shine the whole; They all reflect thy light: For this in course the planets roll, And day succeeds the night.

Verse 4

For this the sun disperses heat, And beams of cheering day; And distant stars, in order set, By night thy power display.

Verse 5

For this the earth its produce yields, For this the waters flow; And blooming plants adorn the fields, And trees aspiring grow.

Verse 6

Inspired with praise, our minds pursue This wise and noble end-- That all we think, and all we do, Shall to thine honor tend.