Classic Poem

The bounty of Jehovah praise:
This God of gods all sceptres sways.
Thanks to the Lord
Of lords afford;
And His amazing wonders blaze.
For from the King of kings
Eternal mercy springs.

Him praise Who fram'd the arched sky,
Those orbs that move so orderly.
Firm earth above,
The floods that move
Display'd, and rais'd the hills on high.
For from the King of kings
Eternal mercy springs.

Who sun and moon inform'd with light,
To guide the day, and rule the night:
The fixed stars,
And wanderers,
Created by Divine foresight.
For from the King of kings
Eternal mercy springs.

The firstborn of Egyptians slew,
Whose wounds the thirsty earth imbrew;
And from that land,
With pow'rful Hand,
Th' oppressed sons of Jacob drew.
For from the King of kings
Eternal mercy springs.

The parted seas before them fled,
Who in their empty channels tread;
The joining waves,
Egyptian graves;
And His through foodless deserts led.
For from the King of kings
Eternal mercy springs.

Who num'rous armies put to flight,
And mighty princes slew in fight.
Og prostrate laid,
Who Bashan sway'd;
And Sihon the crown'd Amorite.
For from the King of kings
Eternal mercy springs.

By His strong Hand those giants fell,
And gave their lands to Israel;
Confirm'd by deed
Unto their seed,
Who in their conquer'd cities dwell.
For from the King of kings
Eternal mercy springs.

Remember'd us in our distress,
And freed from those who did oppress:
He food doth give
To all that live.
The God of heav'n, O Israel, bless.
For from the King of kings
Eternal mercy springs.