The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Psalm 19:1
Words: Joachim Neander, 1680.
Music: Gott sei dank Neues geistreiches Gesangbuch, by Johann A. Freylinghausen (Halle, Germany: 1704) (🔊 pdf nwc).
Heaven and earth, and sea and air,
All their maker’s praise declare;
Wake, my soul, awake and sing:
Now thy grateful praises bring.
See the glorious orb of day
Breaking through the clouds his way;
Moon and stars with silvery light
Praise Him through the silent night.
See how He hath everywhere
Made this earth so rich and fair;
Hill and vale and fruitful land,
All things living, show His hand.
Lord, great wonders workest Thou!
To Thy sway all creatures bow;
Write Thou deeply in my heart
What I am, and what Thou art.