Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#42

42. Behold the lofty sky

1 Behold the lofty sky
Declares its maker God,
And all the starry works on high
Proclaim his pow'r abroad.

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

3 In ev'ry different land
Their gen'ral voice is known;
They shew the wonders of his hand,
And orders of his throne.

4 Ye Christian 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 pass'd
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.]

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the lofty sky
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Part 1

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