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Hymnal Number
78Resource Type:
Keys included:
Bb
About this Hymn
Although this hymn was originally intended for children, it has long been a strong declaration for people of all ages. Hymn scholar C. Michael Hawn has described it as a "theological amplification of the first article of the [Apostles'] Creed," in the sense of it affirming our belief in the maker of heaven and earth. The creative images in the hymn—a "magnificent painting"—stir our imagination and incite us to praise.
Lyrics
Verse 1
I sing the mighty pow'r of God that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day. The moon shines full at his command, and all the stars obey.
Verse 2
I sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food. He formed the creatures with his word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how thy wonders are displayed, where'er I turn my eye, if I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky!
Verse 3
There's not a plant or flow'r below but makes thy glories known. And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from thy throne. While all that borrows life from thee is ever in thy care, and ev'rywhere that man can be, thou, God, art present there.
I sing the mighty pow'r of God that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day. The moon shines full at his command, and all the stars obey.
Verse 2
I sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food. He formed the creatures with his word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how thy wonders are displayed, where'er I turn my eye, if I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky!
Verse 3
There's not a plant or flow'r below but makes thy glories known. And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from thy throne. While all that borrows life from thee is ever in thy care, and ev'rywhere that man can be, thou, God, art present there.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Isaac Watts, 1715, alt.
Music: Vollständige-Sammlung der gewöhnlichen Melodien, 1827; harm. Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1863
Music: Vollständige-Sammlung der gewöhnlichen Melodien, 1827; harm. Katholisches Gesangbuch, 1863