The Psalms of David ‎#57

57. Works of Creation and Providence

1 Rejoice, ye Righteous, in the Lord,
This Work belongs to you:
Sing of his Name, his Ways, his Word,
How holy, just, and true!

2 His Mercy and his Righteousness
Let Heaven and Earth proclaim;
His Works of Nature and of Grace
Reveal his wond'rous Name.

3 His Wisdom and Almighty Word
The heav'nly Arches spread,
And by the Spirit of the Lord
Their shining Hosts were made.

4 He bid the liquid Waters flow
To their appointed Deep;
The flowing Seas their Limits know,
And their own Station keep.

5 Ye Tenants of the spacious Earth,
With Fear before him stand
He spake, and Nature took its Birth,
And rests on his Command.

6 He scorns the angry Nations Rage,
And breaks their vain Designs;
His Counsel stands thro' every Age,
And in full Glory shines.

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, ye Righteous, in the Lord
• Title: Works of Creation and Providence
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 33
• Topic: Creation and Providence; Creatures: no trust in them; Friendship its Blessings; God: all-sufficient; God: our Defense and Salvation; Grace: and providence; Praise: for creation and providence; Works: and grace

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