The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.
Psalm 19:1
Words: Alice Pendleton, in Gospel Echoes, edited by Robert G. Staples (Oskaloosa, Iowa: Central Book Concern, 1877), number 40.
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Oh, beautiful gems of the night,
Bedecking the cloudless blue,
From hence is thy glittering light,
And what is thy mission true?
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Oh beautiful stars,
That gem the bro of night,
We gaze upon thee from afar
As lamps that angels light.
Oh, beautiful gems of the night,
Illuming the heavenly way,
Oh say, does thou make the way bright
That leads to eternal day?
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Oh, beautiful gems of the night,
Shine on in thy blue arched dome,
Till Christ, in His glorious light
Shall gather us safely home.
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