44. Maker of Earth and Heaven

7,7,8,7.
by H. Weir
1
Maker of earth and heaven,
 
Whose arm upholds creation,
 
To Thee we raise the voice of praise,
 
And bend in adoration.
 
We praise the power that made us,
 
We praise the love that blesses;
 
While every day that rolls away
 
Thy gracious care confesses.
“JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.” (Psalm 119:73)
2
Though trials and affliction
 
May cast their shadows o’er us,
 
Thy love doth throw a heavenly glow
 
Of light on all before us;
 
That love has smiled from heaven,
 
To cheer our path of sadness,
 
And lead the way through earth’s dark day,
 
To realms of joy and gladness.
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” (Psalm 34:19)
“Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” (Psalm 16:11)
3
The light of love and glory
 
Has shone through Christ our Savior,
 
The Crucified — who lived and died,
 
That we might live forever.
 
And since Thy great compassion
 
Thus brings Thy children near Thee,
 
May we to praise devote our days,
 
And keep forever near Thee.
“To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.” (Titus 1:4)
“Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour.” (Titus 3:6)
“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2)
“Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.” (1 Thessalonians 5:10)
“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.” (Acts 11:23)
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