Creator and Counselor

“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth… Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.  For He spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.  The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: He maketh the devices of the people of none effect.  The counsel of the LORD standeth forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations” (Psalm 33:6-11). 

The heavens were made by the Word of the Lord,

And all of the universe thus had its birth.

Let God by His creatures be greatly adored

In all of the heavens and all of the earth!

Let all of the earth fear the Lord and give praise:

Our God is the Author of “natural law.”

He spoke and created all things in six days:

Let all those in heaven and earth stand in awe!

Let all of the earth hear the counsel of God;

The Lord brings to nothing the counsel of nations.

His counsel shall stand; let creation applaud!

The thoughts of His heart are to all generations.

O Lord, our Creator and Counselor too,

How rightly we tremble in awe of Your power,

And yet by Your counsel we draw near to You

To find grace and truth to sustain us each hour.