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How wondrous great, how glorious bright

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Caryl Micklen, b. 1925 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #369 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 How wondrous great, how glorious bright must our Creator be, who dwells amidst the dazzling light of vast eternity. 2 Our soaring spirits upwards rise to reach the burning throne and long to see the blessed Three in the Almighty One. 3 Our reason stretches all its wings, and climbs above the skies; but still how far beneath thy feet our groundling knowledge lies! 4 While all the heavenly powers conspire eternal praise to sing, let faith in humble notes adore the great mysterious King. Topics: The Holy Trinity Languages: English Tune Title: SHORNEY

How wond'rous great, how glorious bright

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.LXXXVII (1766) Lyrics: 1 How wondrous great, how glorious bright, Must our Creator be, Who dwells amidst the dazzling Light Of vast Infinity! 2 Our soaring Spirits upwards rise Tow'rd the Celestial Throne, Fain would we see the blessed Three, And the Almighty One. 3 Our Reason stretches all its Wings, And climbs above the Skies; But still how far beneath thy Feet Our grov'ling Reason lies! [4 Lord, here we bend our humble Souls, And awfully adore; For the weak Pinions of our Mind Can stretch a Thought no more.] 5 Thy Glories infinitely rise Above our lab'ring Tongue; In vain the highest Seraph tries To form an equal Song. [6 In humble Notes our Faith adores The great mysterious King, While Angels strain their nobler Pow'rs, And sweep th' immortal String.] Topics: Faith and Reason; Glory of God above our Reason; God incomprehensible; Life preserved; Reason feeble Languages: English

How Wondrous Great

Author: Isaac Watts; Caryl Micklem Hymnal: Ecumenical Praise #35 (1977) First Line: How wondrous great, how glorious bright Lyrics: 1 How wondrous great, how glorious bright must our Creator be, Who dwells amidst the dazzling light of vast eternity. 2 Our soaring spirits upwards rise towards the burning throne. Fain would we see the blessed Three and the Almighty One. 3 Our reason stretches all its wings, and climbs above the skies; But still how far beneath Thy feet our groundling knowledge lies! 4 While all the heavenly powers conspire eternal praise to sing; let faith in humble notes adore the great mysterious King. Topics: Christian Concern Science and Education Languages: English Tune Title: SHORNEY