The Heavens Declare Thy Glory, Lord

The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord,

In every star Thy wisdom shines;

But, when our eyes behold Thy word,

We read Thy name in fairer lines.

The rolling sun, the changing light,

And night and day Thy power confess;

But the blest volume Thou hast writ

Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace.

Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise

Round the whole earth, and never stand;

So when Thy truth began its race,

It touched and glanced on every land.

Nor shall Thy spreading gospel rest

Till through the world Thy truth has run;

Till Christ has all the nations blest,

That see the light or feel the sun.

Great Sun of Righteousness, arise,

Bless the dark world with heavenly light;

Thy gospel makes the simple wise;

Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right.