The New Century Hymnal ‎#12

12. I Sing the Mighty Power of God

1 I sing the mighty power of God
that made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad,
and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at God's command,
and all the stars obey.

2 I sing the goodness of our God
that filled the earth with food;
God formed the creatures with a word,
and then pronounced them good.
Oh, how your wonders are displayed,
where'er I turn my eye:
If I survey the ground I tread,
or gaze upon the sky!

3 On earth there's not a plant or flower
but makes your glories known.
The clouds arise and spread their showers
by order from your throne.
All life is but a gift from you
and ever in your care;
Wherever people gather, you,
O God, are present there.

Text Information

• First Line: I sing the mighty power of God
• Title: I Sing the Mighty Power of God
• Author: Isaac Watts (1715, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  James 1:17
  ;
  Psalm 136:5-9
• Topic: Adoration and Praise: God; God: Presence of; God: Works in Creation; Year A: Trinity Sunday; Year B: Proper 17

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Gesangbuch der herzoglichen Wirtembergischen katholischen Hofkapelle, 1784; The New Century Hymnal, 1993, Descant
• Copyright: Descant © 1993 The Pilgrim Press