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God saw all that he had made and it was very good. Genesis 1:31

When human beings become too impressed with their ability to design, plan and construct, it’s important to remember that it was God who made the raw materials used for their work—and that He created the planet that contains all of man’s efforts.

"Am I able to make mountains rise out of the ground? Command the borders of the sea, or fling stars into the sky? Well, then, until further notice, ...

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God saw all that he had made and it was very good. Genesis 1:31

When human beings become too impressed with their ability to design, plan and construct, it’s important to remember that it was God who made the raw materials used for their work—and that He created the planet that contains all of man’s efforts.

In the first half of our hymn, the author speaks (sings!) of this great Creator whose power made the earth. The One whose wisdom planned the order of creation—remember, the animals and humans arrived only after all else was in place!—and whose goodness provided all that was needed to sustain the life He created.

This powerful hymn concludes with these words:

This thought echoes that of Psalm 139:

For some, this can be troubling. Perhaps you would not like to have God know everywhere you go and all that you do. But for the true believer, it is gives peace and comfort. Since God knows everything about you, His love will embrace you in difficult moments and His power will deliver you in times of temptation. So, it is a great relief to know,

Be thankful that "I cannot drift beyond His love and care." (Whittier)

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"I Sing the Mighty Power of God" was originally included in a hymnal written for children, where it was entitled "Praise for Creation and Providence". Isaac Watts loved children. In 1715 he published Divine and Moral Songs for Children, in the preface of which he wrote, "Children of high and low degree, of the Church of England or Dissenters, baptized in infancy or not, may all join together in these songs. And as I have endeavored to sink the language to the level of a child’s under...

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"I Sing the Mighty Power of God" was originally included in a hymnal written for children, where it was entitled "Praise for Creation and Providence". Isaac Watts loved children. In 1715 he published Divine and Moral Songs for Children, in the preface of which he wrote, "Children of high and low degree, of the Church of England or Dissenters, baptized in infancy or not, may all join together in these songs. And as I have endeavored to sink the language to the level of a child’s understanding . . . to profit all, if possible, and offend none."

At the time of the Reformation, Martin Luther instructed his followers to sing hymns. However, the great reformer John Calvin only allowed the singing of versified, or paraphrased, Scripture. By Watt’s time, the psalm singing had become dull and lifeless. When 19 year old Isaac complained to his father about this, his father challenged him to write something better. Watts then proceeded to write hundreds of hymns.

In spite of being called "flights of fancy" in his time, and causing dissention in churches, Watts’ hymns are still sung and loved today. Instead of paraphrasing Scripture, "I Sing the Mighty Power of God" compiles imagery from multiple passages: the story of Creation, Genesis 1; Psalm 19:1-3; Psalm 95:3-6, the creation hymn, Psalm 104, and Jeremiah 10:12-13.

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