A New Version of the Psalms of David ‎#28

28. Thro' all the Heav'ns, thy Glory, Lord

1. Thro' all the Heav'ns, thy Glory, Lord,
Doth admirably shine;
The starry Firmament declares
Thy Pow'r, and Skill, Divine.
2. Each Day, to next succeeding Day,
Discourses of thy Fame;
And Night, to Night, doth clearly show
The Knowledge of thy Name.

3. Were there no Speech, nor Language known
Thro' the terraqueous Frame;
The Voice of these would still be heard.
And wide thy Praise proclaim.
4. Thro' all the Earth their Line is gone,
Thro'out the World their Words;
In them a rich adorned Tent
He for the Sun affords.

5. Which from his Chambers marcheth forth,
Bright as a Bridgroom clad;
And Champion like, proud of his Strength,
To run his Race is glad.
6. Lo, how he swiftly from the East,
Pursues his Western Course!
And all Things in his Circle feels
His Heat's reviving Force.

Second Part

7. God's perfect Law converts the Soul,
And daily Strength supplies;
His Testimonies faithful are,
And make the Simple wise.
8. The Statutes of the Lord are right,
With Joy they fill the Heart;
The Lord's Commands are perfect pure.
Light to the Eyes impart.

9. The Fear of God, from Mixtures free,
Forever do's abide;
His Judgments are establish'd Truth,
And wholly justify'd.
10. More to be priz'd than Stores of Gold,
Refin'd with utmost Skill;
Than Virgin Honey sweeter far,
That from the Combs distill.
11. Thy Servant, where his Danger lies,
They friendly warning give;
And they who strictly keep thy Word,
Thence great Rewards receive.

12. But who can fully know, how oft
He errs from Paths Divine;
From all my secret Faults, O cleanse
This guilty Soul of mine.
13. With-hold me from presumptuous Sins,
Ne'er let them rule o'er me;
Then upright, and from grosser Crimes,
I purify'd shall be.

14. O let the Off 'rings of my Mouth,
And Musings of my Heart,
Delight thine Eyes: thou, Lord, my Strength,
And my Redeemer art.

Text Information

• First Line: Thro' all the Heav'ns, thy Glory, Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1752
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19

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