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Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 104:2 Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above, thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but nought changest thee. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render, O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee. Topics: God Eternity and Power; In The Beginning Creator of Heaven and Earth Used With Tune: ST. DENIO (JOANNA)

I Sing the Almighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 104 First Line: I sing th' almighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing th'almighty pow'r of God that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at his command and all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food; he formed the creatures with his word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how your wonders are displayed where'er I turn mine eye, if I survey the ground I tread or gaze upon the sky! 3 There's not a plant or flow'r below but makes your glories known; and clouds arise and tempests blow by order from your throne; while all that borrows life from you is ever in your care, and ev'rywhere that man can be, you, God, are present there. Topics: Creation; God Goodness of; God Omnipresence of; God Power of Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

I bind unto myself today

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895); St. Patrick (372-466) Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 104:1-9 Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity; by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. 2 I bind this day to me for ever, by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation; his baptism in the Jordan river; his death on cross for my salvation; his bursting from the spicèd tomb; his riding up the heavenly way; his coming at the day of doom: I bind unto myself today. 3 I bind unto myself today the virtues of the star-lit heaven, the glorious sun's life-giving ray, the whiteness of the moon at even, the flashing of the lightning free, the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks, the stable earth, the deep salt sea around the old eternal rocks. 4 I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, his eye to watch, his might to stay, his ear to hearken to my need; the wisdom of my God to teach, his hand to guide, his shield to ward, the word of God to give me speech, his heavenly host to be my guard. [verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c] 6 I bind unto myself the Name, the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three, of whom all nature hath creation, Eternal Father, Spirit, Word. Praise to the Lord of my salvation, salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK

I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748); John Wesley (1703-1791) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 527 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 104 Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath, and when my voice is lost in death, praise shall employ my nobler powers; my days of praise shall ne’er be past while life and thought and being last, or immortality endures. 2 Happy are they whose hopes rely on Israel's God; who made the sky and earth and seas, with all their train; whose truth for ever stands secure, who saves the oppressed, who feeds the poor, whose promise none shall trust in vain. 3 The Lord pours eyesight on the blind; the Lord supports the fainting mind; and sends the labouring conscience peace. God helps the stranger in distress, the widow and the fatherless, and grants the prisoner sweet release. 4 I’ll praise God while I'm granted breath; and when my voice is lost in death, praise shall employ my nobler powers; my days of praise shall ne'er be past, while life and thought and being last, or immortality endures. Topics: Justice; Praise of God; Psalm 146 Used With Tune: NASHVILLE

In Meditation Sweet

Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 104 First Line: O Lord, how manifold the works Refrain First Line: My heart shall think upon His grace Used With Tune: [O Lord, how manifold the works]

I'll Sing a New Hymn To My God

Author: Christopher M. Idle Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Psalm 104 First Line: [I'll Sing a New Hymn To My God] Text Sources: Light Upon the River (Hope Publishing Company,, 1998)

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