A Brighter Day Begins with His Word.

Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 • SECTION 389

Psalm 148:3. S. M. Universal praise.

← The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament and Applied to the Christian State and Worship

1 Let every creature join To praise th' eternal God; Ye heavenly hosts, the song begin, And sound his Name abroad.

2 Thou sun with golden beams, And moon with paler rays; Ye starry lights, ye twinkling flames, Shine to your Maker's praise.

3 He built those worlds above, And fix'd their wondrous frame; By his command they stand or move, And ever speak his Name.

4 Ye vapours, when ye rise, Or fall in showers, or snow, Ye thunders, murmuring round the skies, His power and glory show.

5 Wind, hail, and flashing fire, Agree to praise the Lord, When ye in dreadful storms conspire To execute his word.

6 By all his works above His honours be exprest; But saints that taste his saving love Should sing his praises best.

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