Psalm 19 (Version 3)

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.

The rolling sun, the changing light,

And nights and days thy power confess;

But the blest volume thou hast writ

Reveals thy justice and thy grace.

Sun, moon, and stars convey thy praise

Round the whole earth, and never stand;

So when thy truth begun its race,

It touch'd and glanc'd on every land.

Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest,

Till thro' the world thy truth has run;

Till Christ has all the nations blest,

That see the light, or feel the sun.

Great Sun of Righteousness, arise,

Bless the dark world with heavenly light;

Thy gospel makes the simple wise,

Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right.

Thy noblest wonders here we view

In souls renew'd and sins forgiven:

Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew,

And make thy word my guide to heaven.