Scripture Verse

The heavens shall praise Thy wonder, O Lord. Psalm 89:5

Introduction

Words: The Book of Psalms, Church of Scot­land, 1886.

Music: Shef­field (Ma­ther) Will­iam Ma­ther (1756–1808) (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

The praises of Thy wonders, Lord,
The heavens shall express;
And in the congregation
Of saints Thy faith­ful­ness.

Thou hast an arm that’s full of power;
Thy hand is great in might;
And Thy right hand exceedingly
Exalted is in height.

Justice and judg­ment of Thy throne
Are made the dwelling place;
Mercy, accompanied with truth,
Shall go before Thy face.

O greatly blest the people are
The joyful sound that know;
In brightness of Thy face, O Lord,
They ever on shall go.

Because the glo­ry of their strength
Doth only stand in Thee;
And in Thy favor shall our horn
And power exalted be.

For God is our defense; and He
To us doth safety bring;
The Holy One of Israel
Is our al­migh­ty king.