Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#113

113. The Heavens 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 ev'ry 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 Savior,
one ceaseless song to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: The heavens declare thy glory
• Title: The Heavens Declare Thy Glory
• Author: Thomas R. Birks (1874)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19:1-14
• Topic: God's Work: Creation; God: Glory of; Works of Providence

Tune Information

• Name: FAITHFUL
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: C Major