The Hartford Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXXI

CCXXI. The old and new Creation

1 That was a wonder-working word,
Which could the vast creation raise!
Angels attendant on their Lord;
Admir'd the plan, and sung his praise.

2 From what a dark and shapeless mass,
All nature sprang at his command1
"Let there be light, and light there was,"
And sun, and stars, and sea, and land.

3 Thus the new forming of the soul,
Does all the pow'r of God display,
As when he form'd the mighty whole,
And kindled darkness into day.

4 Though self-destroy'd, O Lord, we are,
Yet let us feel what thou canst do;
Thy word the ruin can repair,
And all our hearts create anew.

Text Information

• First Line: That was a wonder-working word
• Title: The old and new Creation
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Topic: Creation: Old and new; Regeneration

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