The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2035

2035. Great God! Beneath Whose Piercing Eye

1. Great God! Beneath whose piercing eye
The earth’s extended kingdoms lie;
Whose favoring smile upholds them all,
Whose anger smites them, and they fall.

2. We bow before Thy heavenly throne;
Thy power we see, Thy greatness own;
Yet, cherished by Thy milder voice,
Our bosoms tremble and rejoice.

3. Thy kindness to our fathers shown
Their children’s children long shall own;
To Thee, with grateful hearts, shall raise
The tribute of exulting praise.

4. Led on by Thine unerring aid,
Secure the paths of life we tread;
And, freely as the vital air,
Thy first and noblest bounties share.

5. Great God, our guardian, guide and friend!
O still Thy sheltering arm extend;
Preserved by Thee for ages past,
For ages let Thy kindness last!

Text Information

• First Line: Great God! Beneath whose piercing eye
• Title: Great God! Beneath Whose Piercing Eye
• Author: William Roscoe (1818)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Selection of Psalms and Hymns for Public and Private Worship, 1818
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DEVENTER
• Composer: Berthold Tours (1872)
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 55176 54351 62567
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain