Behold the lofty sky declares its maker, God [Asia] (William Billings)
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-08-30). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 31 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval-note edition.
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-08-30). Score information: Unknown, 1 page, 31 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape).
General Information
Title: Asia
Composer: William Billings
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 66. 86 (S.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1779
Description: Transcribed from Music In Miniature, 1779. Words added from Isaac Watts, 1719, adaptation of Psalm 19.
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Original text and translations
English text
Behold, the lofty sky
Declares its maker God,
And all His starry works on high
Proclaim His power abroad.
The darkness and the light
Still keep their course the same;
While night to day, and day to night,
Divinely teach His name.
In every different land
Their general voice is known;
They show the wonders of His hand,
And orders of His throne.
His statutes and commands
Are set before our eyes;
He puts His gospel in our hands,
Where our salvation lies.
His laws are just and pure,
His truth without deceit,
His promises for ever sure,
And his rewards are great.
While of Thy works I sing,
Thy glory to proclaim,
Accept the praise, my God, my King
In my Redeemer's name.