THE LORD OF HEAVEN CONFESS

[1]
The Lord of heaven confess,
on high his glory raise,
him let all angels bless,
him all his armies praise;
him glorify,
sun, moon and stars,
yet higher spheres
and cloudy sky.

[2]
The shining worlds above
in glorious order stand,
or in swift courses move,
by his supreme command.
He spoke the word:
and all their frame
from nothing came,
to praise the Lord.

[3]
Ye kings and judges, fear
the Lord, the sovereign King,
and while you rule us here
his heavenly honours sing:
nor let the dream
of power and state
make you forget
his power supreme.

[4]
Let all the nations fear
the God who rules above;
he brings his people near
and makes them taste his love:
while earth and sky
attempt his praise,
his saints shall raise
his honour high.