Author: Isaac Watts 1674-1748 Hymnal: Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #265 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 All nature is an open book
to spread her maker's praise abroad,
and every page on which we look
shows something worthy of a God.
2 But in the grace that rescued man
his brightest form of glory shines;
here, on the cross, it's fairest drawn
in precious blood and crimson lines.
3 Here see his name complete appear;
no mind can guess, nor reason prove,
which of the letters is most clear,
the power, the wisdom, or the love.
4 Here I behold his inmost heart,
where grace and vengeance strangely join,
piercing his Son with sharpest smart
to make the purchased pleasures mine.
5 O the sweet wonders of that cross
where God the Saviour loved and died!
Its noblest life my spirit draws
from his pierced hands and feet and side.
6 I would for ever speak his name
in sounds to mortal ears unknown,
with angels join to praise the Lamb,
and worship at his Father's throne.
Topics: The Father His Love Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: CANNOCK
All nature is an open book