God, that Madest Earth and Heaven
By Reginald Heber
Lyrics
darkness and light:
you the day for work have given,
for rest the night.
May your angel guards defend us,
slumber sweet your mercy send us,
holy dreams and hopes attend us
all through the night.
to run life's way,
may we still, whate'er befall us,
your will obey.
From the pow'r of evil hide us,
in the narrow pathway guide us,
never be your smile denied us
all through the day.
and, when we die,
may we in your mighty keeping
all peaceful lie.
When the last dread call shall wake us,
then, O Lord, do not forsake us,
but to reign in glory take us
with you on high.
all-holy Son,
Holy Spirit, freely given,
blest Three in One:
grant us grace, we now implore you,
till we lay our crowns before you
and in worthier strains adore you
while ages run.
Bible Reference
Genesis 1:1
About This Hymn
“God, That Madest Earth and Heaven” was composed by Reginald Heber in 1827, celebrating God as the Creator of the universe. Heber, an Anglican bishop and hymn writer, sought to convey the majesty, wisdom, and providence of God through carefully crafted hymns suitable for both personal devotion and congregational worship. This hymn focuses on the divine act of creation, acknowledging God’s sovereignty over all that exists.
The hymn draws inspiration from Genesis 1:1, which proclaims, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Heber’s lyrics praise God for His creative power, the order and beauty of the natural world, and His continual governance over creation. The hymn encourages believers to recognize God’s authority and to respond with reverence, gratitude, and obedience.
Written in a lyrical and meditative style, the hymn guides worshippers to reflect on God’s glory manifested in both the heavens and the earth. It calls for acknowledgment of His providential care and inspires trust in His wisdom and guidance. “God, That Madest Earth and Heaven” continues to be cherished as a hymn of creation, worship, and awe, drawing attention to the majesty of the Creator and inviting believers to honor Him through faith and praise.
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Hymn Information
- Category: Hymn
- Author/Writer: Reginald Heber (1827)
- Added: November 22, 2025
- Last Updated: November 22, 2025
- Views: 107
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