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Vast are thy works, almighty Lord!

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #70 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Vast are thy works, almighty Lord! All nature rests upon thy word. Thy glories in the heav'ns we see; The spacious earth is full of thee. 2 The various tribes of creatures stand, Waiting their portions from thy hand; And, while they take their diff'rent food, Their cheerful looks pronounce thee good. 3 Whene'er thy face is hid, they mourn, And, dying, to their dust return; Both man and beast their souls resign; Life, breath, and spirit, all are thine. 4 Yet thou canst breathe on dust again, And fill the world with beasts and men. A word of thy creating breath Repairs the wastes of time and death. 5 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke, And at thy touch the mountains smoke. Yet humble souls may see thy face, And tell their wants to sov'reign grace. 6 In thee my hopes and wishes meet, And make my meditations sweet. I to my God, my heav'nly King, Immortal hallelujahs sing. Topics: In him we live and move; Providence of God

Vast are thy works, almighty Lord!

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #79 (1814) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Vast are thy works, almighty Lord! All nature rests upon thy word. Thy glories in the heav'ns we see; The spacious earth is full of thee. 2 The various tribes of creatures stand, Waiting their portions from thy hand; And, while they take their diff'rent food, Their cheerful looks pronounce thee good. 3 Whene'er thy face is hid, they mourn, And, dying, to their dust return; Both man and beast their souls resign; Life, breath, and spirit, all are thine. 4 Yet thou canst breathe on dust again, And fill the world with beasts and men. A word of thy creating breath Repairs the wastes of time and death. 5 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke, And at thy touch the mountains smoke. Yet humble souls may see thy face, And tell their wants to sov'reign grace. 6 In thee my hopes and wishes meet, And make my meditations sweet. I to my God, my heav'nly King, Immortal hallelujahs sing. Topics: Divine Providence and Government Languages: English