434 Nature with open volume stands

1 Nature with open volume stands to spread her Maker's praise abroad and every labor of his hands shows something worthy of a God.

2 But in the grace that rescued man his brightest form of glory shines; here, on the cross, 'tis fairest drawn in precious blood and crimson lines.

3 Here his whole Name appears complete; nor wit can guess, nor reason prove which of the letters best is writ, the power, the wisdom, or the love.

4 Oh! the sweet wonders of that cross where Christ my Savior loved and died! Her noblest life my spirit draws from his dear wounds and bleeding side.

5 I would for ever speak his name in sounds to mortal ears unknown, with angels join to praise the Lamb and worship at his Father's throne!