Psalm 8:1

Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

How excellent in all the earth, Lord, our Lord, is thy name! Who hast thy glory far advanc'd above the starry frame.

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How excellent in all the earth, Lord, our Lord, is thy name!

Let them God's name praise; for his name alone is excellent: His glory reacheth far above the earth and firmament.

Be thou exalted very high above the heav'ns, O God; Let thou thy glory be advanc'd o'er all the earth abroad.

I'll thee extol, my God, O King; I'll bless thy name always.

Sing loud to God our strength; with joy to Jacob's God do sing.

Thy mercy, Lord, is in the heav'ns; thy truth doth reach the clouds:

How lovely is thy dwelling-place, O Lord of hosts, to me! The tabernacles of thy grace how pleasant, Lord, they be!

To God sing, to his name sing praise; extol him with your voice, That rides on heav'n, by his name Jah, before his face rejoice.

Lord, thee my God, I'll early seek: my soul doth thirst for thee; My flesh longs in a dry parch'd land, wherein no waters be: