Hymns

Behold, the lofty sky

by Isaac Watts·1719·Meter 6.6.8.6 (SM)

Based on Ps 19

1

Behold, the lofty sky
Declares its Maker God,
And all his starry works on high
Proclaim his power abroad.

2

The darkness and the light
Still keep their course the same;
While night to day, and day to night,
Divinely teach his name.

3

In every diff'rent land
Their general voice is known;
They show the wonders of his hand,
And orders of his throne.

4

Ye British lands, rejoice,
Here he reveals his word;
We are not left to nature's voice,
To bid us know the Lord.

5

His statutes and commands
Are set before our eyes;
He puts his gospel in our hands,
Where our salvation lies.

6

His laws are just and pure,
His truth without deceit,
His promises for ever sure,
And his rewards are great.

7

Not honey to the taste
Affords so much delight,
Nor gold that has the furnace passed
So much allures the sight.

8

While of thy works I sing,
Thy glory to proclaim,
Accept the praise, my God, my King
In my Redeemer's name.

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