Maker of the Sun and Moon
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The Maker of the sun and moon
The Maker of our earth
Lo! late in time, a fairer boon
Himself is brought to birth!
How blest was all creation then
When God so gave increase
And Christ, to heal the hearts of men
Brought righteousness and peace!
No star in all the heights of heaven
But burned to see Him go
Yet unto earth alone was given
His human form to know.
His human form, by man denied
Took death for human sin
His endless love, through faith descried
Still lives the world to win.
O perfect love, outpassing sight
O light beyond our ken
Come down through all the world tonight
And heal the hearts of men!
The Maker of our earth
Lo! late in time, a fairer boon
Himself is brought to birth!
How blest was all creation then
When God so gave increase
And Christ, to heal the hearts of men
Brought righteousness and peace!
No star in all the heights of heaven
But burned to see Him go
Yet unto earth alone was given
His human form to know.
His human form, by man denied
Took death for human sin
His endless love, through faith descried
Still lives the world to win.
O perfect love, outpassing sight
O light beyond our ken
Come down through all the world tonight
And heal the hearts of men!
Maker of the Sun and Moon
Released by Religious Music, this hymn stands as a significant contribution to the genre of English hymnody. The work reflects the tradition of congregational singing, characterized by its focus on themes of divine creation and providence. Religious Music is known for preserving and performing such sacred texts, often drawing from the broader canon of Christian liturgical music. The recording captures the reverent atmosphere typical of this style, emphasizing melody and harmony over complex instrumentation. It serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of hymns that celebrate the natural world and the creator's role within it, fitting seamlessly into collections of traditional worship music.