Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#158

158. The Heavens Declare Thy Glory

1 The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord,
In every star Thy wisdom shines;
But when our eyes behold Thy Word,
We read Thy Name in fairer lines.

2 The rolling sun, the changing light,
And nights and days, Thy power confess
But the blest volume Thou hast writ,
Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace.

3 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise,
Bless the dark world with heavenly light:
Thy gospel makes the simple wise,
Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right.

4 Thy noblest wonders here we view
In souls renewed, and sins forgiv'n;
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew,
And make Thy Word my guide to heaven.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord
• Title: The Heavens Declare Thy Glory
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19
• Topic: Education: Christian; God the Father: God in Nature; God's Word; Psalm Adaptations; Schools; Scriptures; Teaching

Tune Information

• Name: UXBRIDGE
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Key: E♭ Major