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O thou whose power over moving worlds presides

Boethius • Samuel Johnson (1750) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4

Verse 1

O Thou whose power o'er moving worlds presides, whose voice created, and whose wisdom guides, on darkened souls in pure effulgence shine, and cheer the clouded mind with light divine.

Verse 2

'Tis thine alone to calm the pious breast with silent confidence and holy rest. From thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend -- path, motive, guide, original, and end.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 1:1-2:4

Reference 2

  • psalms 77

Reference 3

  • matthew 11:16-19

Reference 4

  • matthew 11:25-30

Reference 5

  • john 1:1-18