Through all the heavens, thy glory, Lord

Verse 1

Through all the heavens, thy glory, Lord, Doth admirably shine; The starry firmament declares Thy power, and skill, divine.

Verse 2

Each day, to next succeeding day, Discourses of thy fame; And night, to night, doth clearly show The knowledge of thy name.

Verse 3

Were there no speech, nor language known Through the terraqueous frame; The voice of these would still be heard And wide thy praise proclaim.

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Through all the earth their line is gone, Throughout the world their words; In them a rich adorned tent He for the sun affords.

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Which from his chambers marcheth forth, Bright as a bridegroom clad; And champion like, proud of his strength, To run his race is glad.

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Lo, how he swiftly from the east, Pursues his western course! And all things in his circle feels His heat's reviving force.

Verse 7

God's perfect law converts the soul, And daily strength supplies; His testimonies faithful are, And make the simple wise.

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The statutes of the Lord are right, With joy they fill the heart; The Lord's commands are perfect pure. Light to the eyes impart.

Verse 9

The fear of God, from mixtures free, Forever does abide; His judgments are established truth, And wholly justified.

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More to be prized than stores of fold, Refined with utmost skill; Than virgin honey sweeter far, That from the combs distill.

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Thy servant, where his danger lies, They friendly warning give; And they who strictly keep thy word, Thence great rewards receive.

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But who can fully know, how oft He errs from paths divine; From all my secret faults, O cleanse This guilty soul of mine.

Verse 13

Withhold me from presumptuous sins, Ne'er let them rule o'er me; Then upright, and from grosser crimes, I purified shall be.

Verse 14

O let the offerings of my mouth, And musings of my heart, Delight thine eyes; thou, Lord, my strength, And my Redeemer art.