"The heavens declare the glory of God..."
(Psalm 19:1)
Great God, with wonder and with praise
On all Thy works I look:
But still Thy wisdom, power, and grace
Shine brighter in Thy Book.
The stars that in their course roll
How much instruction given;
But Thy good Word informs my soul.
How I may climb to heaven.
The fields provide me food, and show.
The goodness of the Lord;
But fruits of life and glory grow
In Thy most holy Word.
Here are my choicest treasures hid;
Here my best comfort lies;
Here my desires are satisfied;
And hence my joys arise.
Lord, make me understand Thy law:
Show what my faults have been;
And from Thy Gospel let me draw
Pardon for all my sin.
Here would I learn how Christ has died
To save my soul
Not all the books on earth beside
Such heavenly wonders tell.
Then let me love my Bible more;
And take a fresh delight
By day to read these wonders o'er,
And meditate by night.
Divine And Moral Hymns For Children
Isaac Watts
(1674-1748)
English Congregation minister and hymn writer
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