The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#107

107. Nature with open volume stands

1 Nature with open volume stands
To spread her Maker's praise abroad,
And every labor of his hands
Shows something worthy of a God;

2 But in the grace that rescues man
His brighter form of glory shines;
Here on the cross 'tis fairest drawn
In precious blood and crimson lines.

3 O, the sweet wonders of that cross,
Where Christ, the Saviour, loved and died!
The noblest life my spirit draws
From his dear wounds and bleeding side.

4 I would forever speak his name
In tones to mortal ears unknown,
With angels join to praise the Lamb,
And worship at his Father's throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Nature with open volume stands
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Adoration of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: RUSSIA
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Russian
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #136, 212, or 47.