Maker of earth and heaven,
   Whose arm upholds creation,
     To Thee we raise the voice of praise,
   And bend in adoration.
  We praise the power that made us,
   We praise the love that blesses;
     While every day that rolls away
   Thy gracious care confesses.

Though trials and affliction
   May cast their shadows o'er us,
     Thy love doth throw a heavenly glow
   Of light on all before us;
  That love has smiled from heaven,
   To cheer our path of sadness,
     And lead the way thro' earth's dark day,
   To realms of joy and gladness.

The light of love and glory
   Has shone thro' Christ our Saviour
     The Crucified-who lived and died,
   That we might live for ever.
  And since Thy great compassion
   Thus brings Thy children near Thee,
     May we to praise devote our days,
   And keep for ever near Thee.

7,7,8,7.                  H. Weir