The Heav'ns Declare Your Glory, Lord (Psalm 19)

1. The heav’ns declare your glory, Lord; In ev’ry star your wisdom shines;
But when our eyes behold your Word, We read your name in clearer lines.

2. Sun, moon, and stars disclose your praise Round the whole earth, and never stand,
So when your truth began its race, It touched and glanced on ev’ry land.

3. Nor shall your spreading gospel rest Till through the world your truth has run,
Till Christ has all the nations blessed That see the light or feel the sun.

4. Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heav’nly light.
Your gospel makes the simple wise; Your laws are pure, your judgments right.

5. Your brilliant wonders here we view, In souls renewed and sins forgiv’n.
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make your Word my guide to heav’n.

Words: Isaac Watts, Music: John Hatton
Tune: Jesus Shall Reign [D] (Baptist Hymnal p.303)