Rejoice in the Lord ‎#295

295. Nature with Open Volume Stands

1 Nature with open volume stands
to spread her Maker's praise abroad;
and ev'ry labor of his hands
shows something worthy of a God.

2 But in the grace that saved the world
his brightest form of glory shines;
see on the cross the tale unfold,
in precious blood, and crimson lines.

3 Here his whole name appears complete,
nor wit can guess, nor reason prove,
which of the letters best is writ,
the power, the wisdom, or the love.

4 O the sweet wonders of that cross
where Christ my Savior loved and died!
Her noblest life my spirit draws
from his dear wounds and bleeding side.

5 I would forever speak his name
in sounds to mortal ears unknown,
with angels join to praise the Lamb,
and worship at his Father's throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Nature with open volume stands
• Title: Nature with Open Volume Stands
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Romans 1:20
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:24
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Meter: LM
• Key: A Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies (1815) (melody); opening phrase based on Mozart