"ethereal sky" what's the title of hymn containing these lyrics?

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"ethereal sky" what's the title of hymn containing these lyrics?

Post by Guest » Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:47 pm

I think the hymn also talked about planets, maybe even sun moon and stars on high. But not sure. Mainly I'd like to find the hymn that contains the word "ethereal"
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"ethereal sky" what's the title of hymn containing these lyrics?

Post by steve » Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:53 pm

Hi Guest,

The hymn that pops to mind is "The Spacious Firmament on High", by Joseph Addison:

1.
The spacious firmament on high,
With all the blue ethereal sky,
And spangled heavens, a shining frame
Their great Original proclaim.
Th'unwearied sun, from day to day,
Does his Creator's powers display,
And publishes to every land
The work of an Almighty Hand.

2.
Soon as the evening shades prevail
The moon takes up the wondrous tale,
And nightly to the listening earth
Repeats the story of her birth;
While all the stars that round her burn
And all the planets in their turn,
Confirm the tidings as they roll,
And spread the truth from pole to pole.

3.
What though in solemn silence all
Move round the dark terrestrial ball?
What though no real voice nor sound
Amid the radiant orbs be found?
In reason's ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth a glorious voice,
Forever singing as they shine,
"The hand that made us is divine."

Hope this is it.

God bless!
Steve
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