The Psalms of David ‎#II.XIII

II.XIII. Sing to the Lord that built the Skies

1 Sing to the Lord that built the Skies,
The Lord that rear'd this stately Frame;
Let all the Nations sound his Praise,
And Lands unknown repeat his Name.

2 He form'd the Seas, and form'd the Hills,
Made ev'ry Drop, and ev'ry Dust,
Nature and Time, with all their Wheels,
And push'd them into Motion first.

3 Now, from his high imperial Throne,
He looks far down upon the Spheres;
He bids the shining Orbs roll on,
And round he turns our hasty Years.

4 Thus shall this moving Engine last
Till all his Saints are gathered in;
Then for the Trumpets dreadful Blast
To shake it all to Dust again!

5 Yet when the Sound shall tear the Skies,
And Lightning burn the Globe below,
Saints, you may lift your joyful Eyes,
There's a new Heav'n and Earth for you.

Text Information

• First Line: Sing to the Lord that built the Skies
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Topic: Creation and Preservation of this World; Dissolution of the World; Hevenly joy on Earth
• Notes: Public Domain.

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