The work of an al-might-y hand. A-men.

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;

Whilst 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 this dark terrestrial ball;
What though no real voice nor sound
Amidst their 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."

-J. ADDISON (1712)

V-PRAYER (ALL SEATED, WITH BOWED HEADS)—

VI-PRAYER RESPONSE (ALL SING SOFTLY)—

Nicea

J. B. Dykes (1832-76)

Holy, holy, holy! tho' the darkness hide Thee, Tho' the eye of

sin-ful man Thy glo-ry may not see,

Only Thou art holy;

there is none beside Thee, Perfect in pow'r, in love and pu-ri- ty. A-men.

VII-SCRIPTURE READING

[This may be read responsively if desired; or some other passage may be read, showing the majesty and power of God.]

The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice;

Let the multitude of the isles be glad thereof.

Clouds and darkness are round about him;

Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

A fire goeth before him,

And burneth up his enemies round about.

His lightnings enlightened the world;

The earth saw and trembled.

The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord,

At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

The heavens declare his righteousness,

And all the people see his glory.

Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols;

Worship him, all ye gods.

Zion heard and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced,
Because of thy judgments, O Lord.

For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth;.

Thou art exalted far above all gods.

Ye that love the Lord, hate evil; he preserveth the souls of his saints;

He delivereth them out of the hands of the wicked.,

Light is sown for the righteous,

And gladness for the upright in heart.

Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous;

And give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

VIII-SONG (ALL STANDING)

Angelicum

A. Stella (1870)

1. I sing th' al-might-y pow'r of God, That made the mountains rise,

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That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the loft- y
f:

2. I sing the wis-dom that ordained The sun to rule the

skies.

day;

The moon shines full at His command, And all the stars obey. Amen.

(By permission of The Century Co.)

3.

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.

4. There's not a plant or flower below
But makes thy glories known;
And clouds arise, and tempests blow
By order from Thy throne.

5. Lord, how thy wonders are displayed

Wher'er I turn mine eye;

If I survey the ground I tread,

Or gaze upon the sky.

6. Creatures, as numerous as they be,
Are subject to thy care;

There's not a place where we can flee

But God is present there.

-ISAAC WATTS (1715)

IX-BENEDICTION—

Leader: Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.