Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#554

554. Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand

1 Great God, we sing that mighty hand
by which supported still we stand;
the opening year thy mercy shows;
that mercy crowns it till it close.

2 By day, by night, at home, abroad,
still are we guarded by our God;
by his incessant bounty fed,
by his unerring counsel led.

3 With grateful hearts the past we own;
the future, all to us unknown,
we to thy guardian care commit,
and peaceful leave before thy feet.

4 In scenes exalted or depressed,
thou art our joy, and thou our rest;
thy goodness all our hopes shall raise,
adored through all our changing days.

5 When death shall interrupt these songs,
and seal in silence mortal tongues,
our helper God, in whom we trust,
shall keep our souls and guard our dust.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God, we sing that mighty hand
• Title: Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1755, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Ezra 8:22
  ;
  Psalm 37:23-25
  ;
  Psalm 65:11
  ;
  Psalm 145:15-16
  ;
  Acts 23:22
• Topic: Death: Trusting God in; Opening and Closing of the Year

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp (1738)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major