Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#52

52. The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord

1 The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord,
In every star Thy wisdom shines;
But, when our eyes behold Thy word,
We read Thy name in fairer lines.

2 The rolling sun, the changing light,
And night and day Thy power confess;
But the blest volume Thou hast writ
Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace.

3 Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise
Round the whole earth, and never stand;
So when Thy truth began its race,
It touched and glanced on every land.

4 Nor shall Thy spreading gospel rest
Till through the world Thy truth has run;
Till Christ has all the nations blest,
That see the light or feel the sun.

5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise,
Bless the dark world with heavenly light;
Thy gospel makes the simple wise;
Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right.

Text Information

• First Line: The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord
• Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Scriptures: Spread of; The Godhead: The Father; Creation: By God; God: In Creation; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions): Progress and triumph of; Nature, God revealed in; Starry Heavens; Sun, the; Sun: Of Righteousness; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ)

Tune Information

• Name: MARYTON
• Composer: H. Percy Smith, 1825-1898
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E Major