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443. To God the only wise

1 To God the only wise,
Our Saviour and our King,
Let all the saints below the skies
Their humble praises bring.

2 'Tis His almighty Love,
His counsel, and His care,
Preserves us safe from sin and death,
And every hurtful snare.

3 He will present our souls,
Unblemished and complete
Before the glory of His face,
With joys divinely great.

4 Then all His faithful sons
Shall meet around the throne,
Shall bless the conduct of His grace,
And make His wonders known.

5 To our Redeemer God
Wisdom and power belongs,
Immortal crowns of majesty,
And everlasting songs.

Text Information
First Line: To God the only wise
Author: Watts (1709, a.)
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: The Christian Life: Trust in Christ and Redemption; Quinquagesima Sunday; Sundays in Lent (2 more...)
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #155, #427 or #515
Tune Information
Name: FRANCONIA
Meter: S. M.
Key: Eā™­ Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Source from index: Lutheran, ab. 1720?



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