PRAISE TO GOD FROM THE HEAVENLY BODIES. THE spacious firmament on high, II Th' unwearied sun from day to day III Soon as the ev'ning shades prevail, IV Whilst all the stars which round her burn, V In reason's ear these all rejoice, "The hand which made us is divine." YE nations round the earth, rejoice Before the LORD, your sov'reign king: Serve him with cheerful heart and voice; With all your tongues his glories sing. II The LORD is GOD: 'tis he alone III Enter his doors with songs of joy, IV The LORD is good; the LORD is kind; THE SAME. I GREAT first of beings! mighty LORD Thy voice sent forth the high command 'Twas instantly obey'd: And through thy goodness all things stand, Which by thy pow'r were made. III Thy glories shine throughout the whole, IV By thee, the sun dispenses heat, V By thee, the earth its produce yields, THE SAME. I: ALMIGHTY GOD! thy pow'rful word From nothing all things brought: Earth, seas, and skies, by thee, their LORD, With skill divine were wrought. II By thee preserv'd, the world remains 111 Sun, moon, and stars thy views fulfil; IV Thou, over all, art LORD supreme, V To thine all-gracious pow'r we bow; Accept the praise; accept the vow; THANKS TO GOD FOR CREATION AND PRESERVATION. I: THOU pow'r supreme, by whose command I' live! The grateful tribute of my praise receive: II A mind, susceptible of endless joy, Whose frame nor force, nor time, shall e'cr destroy ; Which shall survive, tho' nature claim my breath, And bid defiance to the call of death; III To realms of bliss with active freedom soar, And live, when earth and skies shall be no more: Author of life! in vain my tongue essays For this immortal gift to speak thy praise. IV How shall my heart its grateful sense reveal, |