Lyrics
I 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 God's command,
And all the stars obey.
I sing the goodness of the Lord,
Who filled the earth with food,
Who formed the creatures through the 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.
There's not a plant or flower below,
But makes Thy glories known,
And clouds arise, and tempests blow,
By order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows
Life from Thee is ever in Thy care;
And everywhere that we can be,
Thou, God art present there.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Isaac Watts
When we look at the soaring mountains, vast oceans, and star-filled skies, we are looking at the fingerprints of a loving Creator. Every detail of nature—from the blazing sun to the smallest creature—proclaims God's boundless power, wisdom, and goodness. As we sing these words, we join creation's ongoing chorus of praise, recognizing that the same Lord who holds the stars in place cares deeply for our daily lives. Let your heart rest today in His mighty, sovereign love.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 19:1: “The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.”
- Jeremiah 32:17: “Ah Lord Yahweh! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for you.”
- Colossians 1:16: “For by him were all things created, in the heavens and on the earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him and for him.”