Text: | I sing the almighty power of God |
Author: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |
Tune: | LONDON NEW |
1 I sing the almighty power of God,
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad,
and built the lofty skies.
2 I sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at his command,
and all the stars obey.
3 I sing the goodness of the Lord
that filled the earth with food;
he formed the creatures with his word,
and then pronounced them good.
4 There's not a plant or flower below
but makes your glories known;
and clouds arise and tempests blow,
by order from your throne.
5 All creatures, numerous as they be,
are subject to your care;
there's not a place where we can flee
but God is present there.
6 God's hand is my perpetual guard,
he guides me with his eye;
why should I, then, forget the Lord,
who is for ever nigh?
and everywhere that we can be,
you, God, are present there.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | I sing the almighty power of God |
Author: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt.) |
Meter: | 86.86 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1999 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: | Adoration and Praise; Creation; Providence |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | LONDON NEW |
Meter: | 86.86 |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | "Scottish Psalter', 1635, as given in John Playford's 'Psalms', 1671 |