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Words by Isaac Watts (1674-1748), 1715Tune: ELLACOMBE from Gesangbuch der Herzogl, Württemberg, 1784Key signature: B flat major (2 flats)Time signature: 4/4Meter: 8.6.8.6.(C.M.D.)Public Domain1. I sing the mighty pow’r of God, That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at His command, And all the stars obey.2. I sing the goodness of the Lord, That filled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with His Word, And then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, Where'er I turn my eye, If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky.3. There's not a plant or flow’r below, But makes Thy glories known, And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne; While all that borrows life from Thee Is ever in Thy care; And everywhere that man can be, Thou, God art present there.