GOD THE FATHER >> Majesty & Power of God
SDAH 88
I sing the almighty power of God,
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad,
and built the lofty skies.
Text
1
I sing the almighty power of God,
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad,
and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at His command,
and all the stars obey.
2
I sing the goodness of the Lord,
who filled the earth with food,
He formed the creatures with His Word,
and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how thy wonders are displayed,
where’er I turn my eye,
if I survey the ground I tread,
or gaze upon the sky!
3
There’s not a plant or flower below,
but makes Thy glories known,
and clouds arise, and tempests blow,
by order from Thy throne;
Creatures that borrow life from Thee
are subject to Thy care;
There’s not a place where we can flee,
But God is present there.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Gen 1:9, 6, 16 (b) Ps 104:14; Gen 1:24, 25; Ps 104:24 (c) Ps 107:25; 104:27; 139:7
Author
Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Year Published
1715
Hymn Tune
VARINA
Metrical Number
C.M.D.
Composer
G.F. Root (1820-1895)
Tune Source
1856
Theme
MAJESTY & POWER OF GOD
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Notes
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How marvelous and wonderful is the creation of our God! Our lesson reminds us to take time to look at the beauty that surrounds us and be astonished by the power of God.
-Notes for SS Lesson 4th Quarter 2020 “Education.” Lesson 12 -Sabbath: Experiencing and Living the Character of God (Wednesday)
The Bible tells us that Jesus is Wonderful, Mighty God, Everlasting Father. What a blessing for us to worship such powerful and amazing God. (Lesson 5, 1st Quarter 2021 -Monday, A Child for Us, 1/25/2021)
God’s power is displayed wherever we may turn our eye. The Mountains, the seas, and the lofty skies all speak of His power as the Creator. Sing of His goodness everyone that borrow life from Him Sing of His Mighty power all we who are under His care. (Lesson 4, 2nd Quarter 2021 -Monday, El Shaddai, 4/19/2021)
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