96 ~ Glorious Are the Lofty Mountains
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Glorious are the lofty mountains In the early morning's gleam, When the soft glow of the sunshine Lights them with its golden beam.
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How those vapors, gently floating, Kiss the great snowcrested peaks! In the splendor of the mountains Our Creator surely speaks.
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Oft of old the psalmist David, Playing harp of solemn sound, Sung his songs of God's protection When he viewed the hills around.
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Sunset rays o'er Judah's mountains Touched the clouds with heavenly light Till they seemed like hosts of angels Sent to guard him through the night.
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Wondrous everlasting mountains! Symbols of Jehovah's might! There earth reaches up to heaven, There heaven first gives earth its light.