19 (1) | Psalm 19 Version 1 | LM | |
THE heavens declare Thy glory, Lord; In every star Thy wisdom shines; But when our eyes behold Thy Word, We read Thy name in fairer lines. |
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2 | Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when Thy Truth began its race, It touched and glanced on every land. |
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3 | Nor shall Thy spreading Gospel rest, Till through the world Thy Truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest That see the light, or feel the sun. |
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4 | Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy Gospel makes the simple wise; Thy laws are pure, Thy judgements right. |
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5 | Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renewed and sins forgiven: Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make Thy Word my guide to Heaven. |
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Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |