Amid the splendors of Thy state

Verse 1

Amid the splendors of thy state, My God, thy love appears, With the soft radiance of the moon Among a thousand stars.

Verse 2

Nature through all her ample round Thy boundless power proclaims. And, in melodious accent, speaks The goodness of thy names.

Verse 3

Thy justice, holiness, and truth, Our solemn awe excite; But the sweet charms of sovereign grace O’erwhelm us with delight.

Verse 4

Sinai, in clouds, and smoke, and fire, Thunders thy dreadful name; But Sion sings, in melting notes, The honors of the Lamb.

Verse 5

In all thy doctrines and commands, Thy counsels and designs, In ev'ry work thy hands have fram'd, Thy love supremely shines.

Verse 6

Angels and men the news proclaim Through earth and heaven above, The joyful, the transporting news, That God, the Lord is Love!