THE HEAVENS DECLARE YOUR GLORY, LORD

[1]
The heavens declare your glory, Lord,
in every star your wisdom shines;
but when our eyes behold your word,
we read your name in fairer lines.

[2]
The rolling sun, the changing light,
and night and day, your power confess;
but the blest volume of your writ
reveals your justice and your grace.

[3]
Sun, moon, and stars convey your praise
round the whole earth, and never stand;
so when your truth began its race,
it touched and glanced on every land.

[4]
Nor shall your spreading gospel rest
till through the world your truth has run;
till Christ has all the nations blest, '
that see the light or feel the sun.

[5]
Great Sun of Righteousness, arise,
bless the dark world with heavenly light:
yout gospel makes the simple wise;
your laws are pure, your judgments right.

[6]
Your noblest wonders here we view,
in souls renewed, and sins forgiven;
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew,
and make your word my guide to heaven.