Heaven And Earth And Sea And Air

 

"Who has ascended into heaven and descended?

Who has gathered the wind in His fists?

 Who has bound the waters in His garment? 

Who has established all the ends of the earth?

What is His name, and what is His Son's name,

if you know it?"

(Proverbs 30:4)

Hibiscus Moscheutos

Common Name: Swamp Rose Mallow

New Jersey Wildflower

Picture courtesy/Renee Brecht/Citizens United To Protect The Maurice River

Heaven and earth, and sea and air,  

All their Maker's praise declare;

Wake my soul, awake and sing; 

 Now thy grateful praises bring.

See the glorious orb of day

  Breaking through the clouds his way;

Moon and stars with silvery light,

  Praise Him through the silent night.

See how He hath everywhere 

 Made this earth so rich and fair,

Hill and vale and fruitful land, 

 All things living, show His hand.

Lord, great wonders workest Thou!

  To Thy sway all creatures bow;

Write Thou deeply in my heart,

  What I am and what Thou art.

Amen.

"Heaven and Earth and Sea and Air"
(1680)
Joachim Neander
(1650-1680)
German Reformed Church teacher,
theologian, and hymn writer