Page 69 - Where shall wisdom be found? Festival Service Book

1 Who can measure heaven and earth? God was present at their birth;
who can number seeds or sands? every grain is in his hands:
through creation’s countless days every dawn sings out his praise.
2 Who can tell what wisdom brings, first of all created things?
One alone is truly wise,
hidden from our earthbound eyes:
knowledge lies in him alone— God, the Lord upon his throne!
3 Wisdom in his plans he laid, planted her in all he made; granted her to humankind, sowed her truth in every mind:
but with richest wisdom blessed those who love him first and best.
4 Wisdom gives the surest wealth, brings her children life and health; teaches us to fear the Lord,
marks a universe restored:
heaven and earth she will outlast— happy those who hold her fast!
© Christopher Idle/Jubilate Hymns Ltd
Where shall wisdom be found? 59
Christopher Idle (b. 1938) based on Ecclesiasticus i
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