
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXLIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Knowledge; Spiritual knowledge; Knowledge Desired of God its author; Mortality of man First Line: Praise to the Lord of the boundless might Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord of boundless might,
With uncreated glories bright!
His presence gilds the worlds above;
The unchanging source of light and love.
2 Our rising earth his eye beheld,
When in substantial darkness veil'd;
The shapeless Chaos, nature's womb,
Lay buried in the horrid gloom.
3 "Let there be light," Jehovah said;
And light o'er all the earth was spread:
Nature array'd in charms unknown,
Gay with its new-born lustre shone.
4 He sees the mind, when lost it lies
In shades of ignorance and vice,
And darts from heaven a vivid ray,
And changes midnight into day.
5 Shine, mighty God, with vigor shine
On this benighted heart of mine;
And let thy glories stand reveal'd,
As in the savior's face beheld.
6 My soul, reviv'd by heav'n-born day,
Thy radiant image shall display,
While all my faculties unite
To praise the Lord, who gives me light. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Languages: English
God shining into the heart