Author: Samuel Johnson (1709-1784); Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (475?-525) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 79 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 First Line: O Thou whose power o’er moving worlds presides Lyrics: 1 O Thou whose power o'er moving worlds presides,
whose voice created, and whose wisdom guides,
on darkened souls in pure effulgence shine,
and cheer the clouded mind with light divine.
2 'Tis thine alone to calm the pious breast
with silent confidence and holy rest.
From thee, great God, we spring, to thee we tend --
path, motive, guide, original, and end.
Topics: Healing Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 Used With Tune: SONG 4
O Thou Whose Power