God Supreme and Self-sufficient

Verse 1

What is our God, or what his name, Nor men can learn, nor angels teach; He dwells concealed in radiant flame, Where neither eyes nor thoughts can reach.

Verse 2

The spacious worlds of heavenly light, Compared with him, how short they fall! How dark are they, and he how bright! Nothing are they, and God is all.

Verse 3

He spoke the wondrous word, and lo! Creation rose at his command; Whirlwinds and seas their limits know, Bound in the hollow of his hand.

Verse 4

Then fly, my song, an endless round, The lofty tune let Gabriel raise; All nature dwell upon the sound, But we can ne'er fulfill the praise.