The Voice of Praise ‎#322

322. Begin, my soul, the exalted lay

1 Begin, my soul, the exalted lay;
Let each enraptured thought obey,
And praise the Almighty name;
Lo! heaven, and earth, and seas, and skies,
In one melodious concert rise,
To swell the inspiring theme.

2 Thou heaven of heavens, his vast abode,
Ye clouds, proclaim your Maker, God;
Ye thunders, speak his power;
Lo! on the lightning's fiery wing
In triumph rides the eternal King
The astonished worlds adore.

3 Ye deeps, with roaring billows, rise
To join the thunders of the skies;
Praise him who bids you roll;
His praise in softer notes declare,
Each whispering breeze of yielding air,
And breathe it to the soul.

Text Information

• First Line: Begin, my soul, the exalted lay
• Author: Ogilvie
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 47:6-9
  ;
  Psalm 148
  ;
  Luke 1:46
• Topic: General Praise; Call for Universal Praise

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