For above heav'n thy mercy's great, thy truth doth reach the sky.
Thy mercy, Lord, is in the heav'ns; thy truth doth reach the clouds:
For as the heaven in its height the earth surmounteth far; So great to those that do him fear his tender mercies are:
For mercy shall be built, said I, for ever to endure; Thy faithfulness, ev'n in the heav'ns, thou wilt establish sure.
Above all nations God is high, 'bove heav'ns his glory rais'd.
The praises of thy wonders, Lord, the heavens shall express; And in the congregation of saints thy faithfulness.
Truth met with mercy, righteousness and peace kiss'd mutually: