Glorious Greatness

Tune: St Asaph [Series: Hymns to Saints Tunes 8]

('Through the night of doubt and sorrow')

Psalm 89 v.8-16

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O Lord God of hosts, who is strong

Like your power all day long?

Or who has faithfulness like you?

It surrounds you, trusty, true

You rule the raging of the sea

When the waves arise, Peace be

Is your word to them, then they still

Cause no more damage or ill

You have broken the enemy

In pieces, as slain they be

You have scattered them with your strong

Arm, e'en all the evil throng

The heavens are yours, the earth too

The world you founded anew

North, south, east, west, you created

Them, not by whim, not fated

Tabor and Hermon, mounts, they shall

Rejoice in your name, they tell

Of your greatness, your mighty arm

Strong your hand, keeps us from harm

Justice, judgement, the foundation

Of your throne's habitation

Where you dwell and reign for ever

Losing strength, power never

Mercy and truth shall go before

Your face, loving kindness sure

Blessed is the people, they that know

The joyful sound, your name, so

They shall walk, O Lord, in your light

Of your countenance, paths bright

In your name rejoice all the day

Righteous lifted in your way