![]() ![]() Less well known is Joseph Addison’s hymn praising God for His protection. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork. He was affirming “intelligent design” long before that became a popular phrase. ![]() Joseph Addison’s hymn The Spacious Firmament is an eloquent commentary on the beginning of Psalm 19. When All Thy Mercies praises the Lord for his ongoing care from the author’s conception in the womb, and on into eternity, covering each stage of life in between. Many hymn books include one or two of Addison’s hymns. Its stated purpose was to “bring philosophy out of the closets and libraries, schools and colleges, to dwell in the clubs and assemblies at tea tables, and in coffee houses.” He was instrumental in establishing a daily newspaper called The Spectator. He is considered the greatest English writer of his time, and his stature is undiminished today. Though he was born over 300 years ago, the hymns of Joseph Addison can stir us still. ![]()
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