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Eternal wisdom, thee we praise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Eternal wisdom, thee we praise by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
PART 1
1. Eternal Wisdom, Thee we praise
Thee the creation sings:
With thy loud name, rocks, hills, and seas
And heaven's high palace rings.
2. Place me on the bright wings of day
To travel with the sun;
With what amaze shall I survey
The wonders Thou hall done!
3. Thy hand, how wide it spread the sky!
How glorious to behold!
Tinged with a blue of heavenly dye
And starred with sparkling gold,
4. There thou had bid the globes of light
Their endless circles run;
There the pale planet rules the night,
And day obeys the sun.
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About Eternal wisdom, thee we praise
Thomas Clark's hymn Eternal Wisdom, Thee We Praise is set for SATB choir in English. This is a devotional text, opening with praise to divine wisdom and the majesty of creation, encompassing the heavens and the celestial bodies. The second part turns to look at the phenomena of the earth, observing the clouds and winds. The composer matches the grandeur of the text with a setting that would suit a congregational or choral occasion. The piece is written in standard staff notation, making it accessible for choirs familiar with hymnody and sacred choral music.
