Hymns and Tunes 1886 83
I sing the mighty power of God
Words: Isaac WattsMusic: George F. RootTune: VarinaC.M.D.
1I sing the mighty 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.
2I sing the goodness of the Lord,
That 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!
3There'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.
- Words
- Isaac Watts
- Music
- George F. Root
- Tune
- Varina
- Also sung to
- Ellacombe (SDA Hymnal #88)
- Meter
- C.M.D.
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The verse
- Meter
- 8.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 · as printed
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 70% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABCBDEFE
Could also be sung to Carol, Jerusalem, Kingsfold, Mount Bethel · same meter and stresses; not printed with these words, so try it first.
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