The Book of Praise ‎#19

19. High in the heavens, eternal God

1 High in the heavens, eternal God,
thy goodness in full glory shines:
thy truth shall break through every cloud
that veils and darkens thy designs.

2 Forever firm thy justice stands,
as mountains their foundations keep;
wise are the wonders of thy hands;
thy judgments are a mighty deep.

3 From the provisions of thy house
we shall be fed with sweet repast;
there mercy like a river flows
and brings salvation to our taste.

4 Life, like a fountain, rich and free,
springs from the presence of the Lord,
and in thy light our souls shall see
the glories promised in thy word.

Text Information

• First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God
• Title: High in the heavens, eternal God
• Paraphraser: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 36:5-6
  ;
  Psalm 36:8-9
• Topic: Feast / Food; God: Glory of; God: Word of; God: Justice of; God: Goodness of; Light; Metrical Psalms; River; Salvation; Truth; Wisdom
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: TRURO

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 34
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain