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Text:To God the Only Wise
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:ST. MICHAEL
Adapter:William Crotch
Composer (melody): Louis Bourgeois
Media:MIDI file

6854. To God the Only Wise

1. To God the only wise,
Our Savior 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 the chosen seed
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
Title: To God the Only Wise
Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Source: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1707
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: ST. MICHAEL
Composer (melody): Louis Bourgeois (1551)
Adapter: William Crotch (1836)
Meter: SM
Incipit: 51322 35432 21176
Key: G Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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