Trinity Hymnal ‎#104

104. The heav'ns declare thy glory

1 The heav'ns declare thy glory,
The firmament thy pow'r;
Day unto day the story
Repeats from hour to hour;
Night unto night replying,
Proclaims in every land,
O Lord, with voice undying,
The wonders of thy hand.

2 The sun with royal splendor
Goes forth to chant thy praise,
And moonbeams soft and tender
Their gentler anthem raise;
O'er every tribe and nation
The music strange is poured,
The song of all creation
To thee, creation's Lord.

3 All heav'n on high rejoices
To do its Maker's will;
The stars with solemn voices
Resound thy praises still;
So let my whole behavior,
Thoughts, words, and actions be,
O Lord, my Strength, my Saviour,
One ceaseless song to thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The heav'ns declare thy glory
• Author: Thomas R. Birks (1874)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19:1-6
  ;
  Psalm 19:14
• Topic: God: Glory of; God: Greatness of; Stars; Work of Creation

Tune Information

• Name: FAITHFUL
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: C Major