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High as the arched and starry skies
Above our earthly structures rise,
O God, thy mercy and thy grace,
Our highest hopes and thoughts surpass.
Mountains shall crumble into dust,
But thou canst ne�er become unjust;
And ocean�s depths may be explored,
But who can comprehend the Lord?
Thou art unfathomed and alone,
Thy wisdom is a deep unknown,
Thy bounty and thy guardian care
We with all living creatures share.
How excellent thy works and ways,
Passing thy people�s highest praise!
And sweet it is to love and trust
A God so wise, and good, and just.
Those who can trust thee, now possess
A satisfying happiness;
And those who love thee, when they die,
Shall enter on eternal joy.
For from thyself, thou source of good,
Life flows an everlasting flood;
And, like the cloudless noon-day light,
Thy favour makes existence bright.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 36:5-9;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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| 1853 | # 224 |
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