Great God, with wonder and with praise

Verse 1

Great God, with wonder and with praise
On all thy works I look;
But still thy wisdom, power, and grace
Shine brightest in thy book.

Verse 1

Great God, with wonder and with praise
On all thy works I look;
But still thy wisdom, power, and grace
Shine brightest in thy book.

Verse 2

Lord, make me understand thy law;
Show me thy Savior's love;
And from the gospel let me draw
Joy, comfort from above.

Verse 2

Lord, make me understand thy law;
Show me thy truth divine;
And from thy gospel let me draw
Forgiveness for my sin.

Verse 3

Here I would learn how Christ has died, To save my soul from hell; Not all the books on earth beside, Such heavenly wonders tell.

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Verse 4

Here are my choicest treasures hid,
Here my best comfort lies;
Here my desires are satisfied,
And here I write thy praise.

Verse 3

Here are my choicest treasures hid,
Here my best comfort lies;
Here my desires are satisfied,
And here my hopes arise.

Verse 5

When nature sinks, and spirits droop, Thy promises of grace Are pillars to support my hope, And there I write thy praise.

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