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O Lord, Our Lord, In All The Earth

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Primary Scripture: Psalm 8

Verse 1

O LORD, our Lord, in all the earth, how excellent Thy name! Thy glory Thou hast spread afar in all the starry frame.

Verse 2

From lips of children, Thou, O LORD hast mighty strength ordained, that adversaries should be stilled and vengeful foes restrained.

Verse 3

When I regard the wondrous heav'ns, Thy handiwork on high, the moon and stars ordained by Thee, "O what is man?" I cry.

Verse 4

O what is man, in Thy regard to hold so large a place, and what the son of man, that Thou dost visit him in grace.

Verse 5

On man Thy wisdom hath bestowed a pow'r well nigh divine; with honor Thou hast crowned his head with glory like to Thine.

Verse 6

Thou hast subjected all to him, and lord of all is he, of flocks and herds, and beasts and birds, and all within the sea.

Verse 7

Thy mighty works and wondrous grace Thy glory, LORD, proclaim, O LORD, our Lord, in all the earth, How excellent Thy name.

Scripture References

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  • psalms 8