Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#254

254. The heavens declare your glory, Lord!

1 The heavens declare your glory, Lord!
in every star your wisdom shines;
but when our eyes behold your word,
we read your name in clearer lines.

2 Sun, moon, and stars convey your praise
to all the earth and never stand;
so when your truth began its race
it touched and glanced on every land.

3 Nor shall your spreading gospel rest
till through the world your truth has run;
till Christ has all the nations blessed
who see the light or feel the sun.

4 Great Sun of righteousness, arise,
and bless the world with heavenly light!
your gospel makes the simple wise;
your laws are pure, your judgments right.

5 Your noblest wonders here we view
in souls renewed and sins forgiven;
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew,
and make your word my guide to heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: The heavens declare your glory, Lord!
• Author: I. Watts (1674-1748)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19
• Topic: God, Spirit: Word of Truth, the Scriptures; Advent 2: The Word of God in the Old Testament; Epiphany 6, Revelation: Parables

Tune Information

• Name: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
• Composer: J. W. Elliott (1833-1915)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Key: B♭ Major