The Lord of Heaven Confess

Verse 1

The Lord of heav'n confess, On high his glory raise.

Verse 2

Him let all angels bless, Him all his armies praise.

Verse 3

Him glorify Sun, moon, and stars;

Verse 4

Ye higher spheres, And cloudy sky.

Verse 5

From God your beings are, Him therefore famous make; You all created were, When he the word but spake.

Verse 6

And from that place, Where fixed you be By his decree, You cannot pass.

Verse 7

Praise God from earth below, Ye dragons, and ye deeps:

Verse 8

Fire, hail, clouds, wind, and snow, Whom in command he keeps.

Verse 9

Praise ye his name, Hills great and small, Trees low and tall;

Verse 10

Beasts wild and tame; All things that creep or fly.

Verse 11

Ye kings, ye vulgar throng, All princes mean or high;

Verse 12

Both men and virgins young, Ev'n young and old,

Verse 13

Exalt his name; For much his fame Should be extolled.

Verse 14

O let God's name be praised Above both earth and sky; For he his saints hath raised, And set their horn on high: Ev'n those that be Of Isr'el's race, Near to his grace. The Lord praise ye.