Genesis 1:26

• [Gen 1:26] Maker Of Man, Who From Thy Throne

  Maker of man, who from Thy throne Dost order all things, God alone; By Whose decree the teeming earth To reptile and to beast gave birth: The mighty forms that fill the land, Instinct with life at Thy command, Are giv’n subdued to humankind For service in their rank assigned. From all Thy servants drive away Whate’er of thought impure today Hath been with open action blent Or mingled with the heart’s intent. In Heav’n Thine endless joys bestow, And grant Thy gifts of grace below; From chains of strife our souls release, Bind fast the gentle hands of peace. O Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son; Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Doth live and reign eternally.

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  source: Cyberhymnal

• [Gen 1:26] Today, O Lord, A Holier Work

  Today, O Lord, a holier work Thy secret counsels frame, A king to rule Thy new made world, To praise Thy glorious Name. Thou formest man: Thy Spirit breathes Life into dust of earth: Man, in Thine own true image made, From Thee receives his birth. And henceforth he dominion holds O’er all in earth and sea; Yet mindful whence his being came Must humbly walk with Thee. Alas! his willful heart rebels Against Thy gentle sway; Proud dust of earth would fain be like The God Whom all obey. O griefs and sorrows numberless, Which hence the world o’erspread; Jesu, Thy mercy succored us, Or hope itself had fled. O praise the Father, and the Son Who saved us by His death, And Holy Ghost Who quickens us With His life giving breath.

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  source: Cyberhymnal