Second Version (6.6.6.6.8.8.) 6,6,6,6,8,8 ^1The Lord of heav'n confess, On high his glory raise. ^2Him let all angels bless, Him all his armies praise. ^3Him glorify Sun, moon, and stars; ^4Ye higher spheres, And cloudy sky. ^5From God your beings are, Him therefore famous make; You all created were, When he the word but spake. ^6And from that place, Where fix'd you be By his decree, You cannot pass. ^7Praise God from earth below, Ye dragons, and ye deeps: ^8Fire, hail, clouds, wind, and snow. Whom in command he keeps. ^9Praise ye his name, Hills great and small, Trees low and tall; ^10Beasts wild and tame; All things that creep or fly. ^11Ye kings, ye vulgar throng, All princes mean or high; ^12Both men and virgins young, Ev'n young and old, ^13Exalt his name; For much his fame Should be extoll'd. O let God's name be prais'd Above both earth and sky; ^14For he his saints hath rais'd, And set their horn on high; Ev'n those that be Of Isr'el's race, Near to his grace. The Lord praise ye. |