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Text:High in the heavens, eternal God
Paraphraser:Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Tune:SONG 34
Composer:Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625

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: ;
Topic: Feast / Food; God: Glory of; God: Word of (8 more...)
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



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