The Majesty and Condescension of God

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Ye that delight to serve the Lord

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 45 hymnals

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1 Let all delight to serve you, LORD,
the honors of your name record,
and ever bless your sacred name.
Where'er the circling sun displays
its rising beams or setting rays,
the lands and seas will do the same.

2 Nor time nor nature's narrow rounds
can give your vast dominion bounds;
the heav'ns are far below your heights;
our own created works won’t dare
to think with yours they can compare;
your pow'r shows all-creating might!

3 You bow your glorious head to view
what all the hosts of angels do,
and bend your care to earthly things;
your sov'reign hand exalts the poor,
receives the humble at your door
and makes them company for kings.

Source: Christian Worship: Psalter #113A

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Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Ye that delight to serve the Lord
Title:	The Majesty and Condescension of God
Author:	Isaac Watts
Meter:	8.7.8.8.7.8
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain