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