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.
2. The radiant sun, the changing light, And nights and days Thy power confess ; But the blest volume Thou hast writ Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace.
3. 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.
4. 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.