Exult , O earth! ye nations sound his praise,
One God supreme, with pow'r unbounded sways;
Offsping of nature! the glad tidings hear,
Th' eternal Ruler makes the world his care;
Enthron'd sublime, with awful glory crown'd,
Vindictive thunders his bright seat surround;
Rob'd in thick clouds his rapid lightning flies,
And hurls destruction on his enemies;
Celestial righteousness, with truth her own,
And perfect justice form his sacred throne;
This rolling ball he pour'd his light around,
And the world trembled to its utmost bound;
Mountains, whose brows in lofty aether nod,
Melt at the presence of th' all-potent God.
Omniscient Lord! immaculate, divine,
Thro' all creation's frame thy glories shine!
Suns, at thy word, illume each distant pole,
Earth teams with joy and azure oceans roll.
Abash'd, confus'd be those who, vain, adore
Idols of wood, or bend to imag'd ore;
Before his throne let gods and mortals all
In grateful adoration prostrate fall.
The ardent strain, lo! joyous Zion heard,
And Judah's nymphs their tuneful voices rear'd,
Praising transported, and in sweet accord,
Thy holy judgments, ever-righteous Lord.
For thou, Great Monarch of this mighty Whole!
Dost all the pow'rs of heav'n and earth control.
Ye mortals, who to love divine aspire,
From vice polluting and foul sin retire;
Fix on the law of heav'n your steady gaze,
And Wisdom's self shall pleas'd protect your ways.
Those who thy laws, all-gracious Sire, obey,
Are crown'd with bliss, in realms of endless day.
Wake then, ye virtuous! wake the rapt'rous lays,
Join the loud choir of universal praise!
Hail! highest Sovereign! Godhead infinite!
Supreme in glory, majesty and might!