196. The heavens declare his glory

1 The heavens declare his glory,
Their Maker's skill, the skies;
Each day repeats the story,
And night to night replies.
Their silent proclamation
Throughout the earth is heard,
The record of creation,
The page of nature's word.

2 But there's a radiance streaming
More bright than that of day,
'Tis God's own glory beaming
In truth's celestial ray:
So pure, so soul restoring,
It makes the simple wise;
And, balm of comfort pouring,
Each aching heart supplies.

3 Thy word is richer treasure
Than lurks within the mine;
And daintiest fare less pleasure
Yields than this food divine.
How wise each kind monition!
Led by thy counsels, Lord,
How safe the saints' condition!
How great is their reward!

Text Information
First Line: The heavens declare his glory
Author: Josiah Conder
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures
Tune Information
Name: CHENIES
Composer: T. R. Matthews
Meter: 7s & 6s, D.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Alternate tunes: #492, 611, or 246.



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