The Voice of Praise ‎#44

44. What is our God, or what his name

1 What is our God, or what his name,
Nor men can learn, nor angels teach;
He dwells concealed in radiant flame,
Where neither eyes nor thoughts can reach.

2 The spacious worlds of heavenly light,
Compared with him, how short they fall!
How dark are they, and he how bright!
Nothing are they, and God is all.

3 He spoke the wondrous word, and lo!
Creation rose at his command;
Whirlwinds and seas their limits know,
Bound in the hollow of his hand.

4 Then fly, my song, an endless round,
The lofty tune let Gabriel raise;
All nature dwell upon the sound,
But we can ne'er fulfill the praise.

Text Information

• First Line: What is our God, or what his name
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: Attributes of God: Independency; God Supreme and Independent

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