Psalm 89 (Version 1, Part 1)

For ever shall my song record

The truth and mercy of the Lord;

Mercy and truth for ever stand,

Like heaven, establish'd by his hand.

Thus to his Son he sware, and said,

"With thee my covenant first is made;

"In thee shall dying sinners live,

"Glory and grace are thine to give.

"Be thou my prophet, thou my priest;

"Thy children shall be ever blest;

"Thou art my chosen king; thy throne

"Shall stand eternal like my own.

"There's none of all my sons above,

"So much my image or my love;

"Celestial powers thy subjects are,

"Then what can earth to thee compare?

"David, my servant, whom I chose

"To guard my flock, to crush my foes,

"And rais'd him to the Jewish throne,

"Was but a shadow of my Son."

Now let the church rejoice and sing

Jesus her Saviour and her King:

Angels his heavenly wonders show,

And saints declare his works below.