The Lord, how wondrous are his ways!

Verse 1

Our God, how wondrous are his ways! How firm his truth, how large his grace! He takes his mercy for his throne, and thence he makes his glories known.

Verse 2

Not half so high his power hath spread the starry heav'ns above our head, as his rich love exceeds our praise, exceeds the highest hopes we raise.

Verse 3

Not half so far hath nature placed the rising morning from the west, as his forgiving grace removes the daily guilt of those he loves.

Verse 4

The mighty God, the Wise and Just, knows tht our frame is feeble dust, and will no heavy loads impose beyond the strength that he bestows.

Verse 5

He knows how soon our nature dies, withered by ev'ry wind that flies; like grass we spring, and die as soon, or morning flowers that fade at noon.

Verse 6

But his eternal love is sure to all the saints, and shall endure; from age to age his truth shall reign, nor children's children hope in vain.