(After Isaac Watts)
How shall I praise th' eternal God,
That infinite Unknown?
Who can ascend his high abode,
Or venture near his throne?
Those watchful eyes that never sleep
Survey the world around
His wisdom is a boundless deep
Where all our thoughts are drowned.
Holy justice, holy grace
Holy mercy in this holy place
Holy wisdom, holy fire
Be our one holy desire
He knows no shadow of a change
Nor alters his decrees;
Firm as a rock his truth remains
To guard his promises.
Justice upon a dreadful throne
Maintains the rights of God;
While Mercy sends her pardons down,
Bought with a Savior's blood.
Holy justice, holy grace
Holy mercy in this holy place
Holy wisdom, holy fire
Be our one holy desire
After Isaac Watts with new refrain
February 22, 2023
Anthony Foster
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