African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#72

72. Come, O My Soul, in Sacred Lays

1 Come, O my soul, in sacred lays;
Attempt thy great Creator’s praise.
But, O what tongue can speak His fame?
What verse can reach the lofty theme?

2 Enthroned amid the radiant spheres,
We glory like a garment wears;
To form a robe of light divine,
Ten thousand suns around Him shine.

3 In all our Maker’s grand designs,
Almighty power with wisdom shines;
His works, through all this wondrous frame,
Declare the glories of His name.

4 Raised on devotion’s lofty wing,
Do thou, my soul, His glories sing;
And let His praise employ thy tongue,
Till listening worlds shall join the song.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, O my soul, in sacred lays
• Title: Come, O My Soul, in Sacred Lays
• Author: Thomas Blacklock, 1721-1791
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 145
• Topic: God the Father: Majesty and Power; God: Eternity and Power; Nature; Peace

Tune Information

• Name: HURSLEY
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Adapt. from Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, c. 1774