130. Father, how wide thy glory shines!

1 Father, how wide Thy glory shines!
How high Thy wonders rise!
Known through the earth by thousand signs,
By thousands through the skies.

2 Those mighty orbs proclaim Thy power,
Their motions speak Thy skill,
And on the wings of every hour
We read Thy patience still.

3 When sinners break the Father's low,
The dying Son atones;
Oh! the dear mysteries of His cross!
The triumph of His groans!

4 Now the full glories of the Lamb
Adorn the heavenly plains;
Sweet cherubs learn Immanuel's name,
And try their choicest strains.

5 Oh, may I bear some humble part
In that immortal song!
Wonder and joy shall tune my heart,
And love command my tongue.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Father, how wide thy glory shines!
Author: Isaac Watts (1705)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Christ: Emmanuel; Christ: Lamb of God; Christ: Praise to (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ABRIDGE
Composer: Isaac Smith
Meter: C. M.



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