High in the heav'ns, eternal God,
your goodness in full glory shines
your truth shall break through every cloud
That veils and darkens your designs.
For ever firm your justice stands,
As mountains their foundations keep;
Wise are the wonders of your hands;
your judgments are a mighty deep.
Thy providence is kind and large,
Both man and beast thy bounty share;
The whole creation is thy charge,
But saints are thy peculiar care.
My God! how excellent thy grace,
Whence all our hope and comfort springs!
The sons of Adam in distress
Fly to the shadow of thy wings.
From the provisions of your house
We shall be fed with sweet repast;
There mercy like a river flows,
And brings salvation to our taste.
Life, like a fountain rich and free,
Springs from the presence of the Lord;
And in your light our souls shall see
The glories promised in your word.
