In the beginning.........

Our studies this term are taking us into the realm of the heavens and the Lord's glorious creation therein. Last year Anna Rose memorized Psalm 19 from which comes the verse, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge." The perfection of their rhythms, the synchronicity of their movements, the absolute artistry of form and color.....all speak of an omnipotent Designer and Creator. Step outside into the darkness tonight, lift your eyes reverently, and behold the magnificence! "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." - Romans 1:20

The Spacious Firmament on High

The spacious firmament on high,

With all the blue ethereal sky,

And spangled heavens, a shining frame,

Their great Original proclaim.

The unwearied sun from day to day

Does his Creator's power display,

And publishes to every land

The work of the Almighty hand.

Soon as the evening shades prevail,

The moon takes up the wondrous tale,

And nightly to the listening earth

Repeats the story of her birth;

Whilst all the stars that round her burn,

And all the planets in their turn,

Confirm the tidings as they roll,

And spread the truth from pole to pole.

What though in solemn silence, all

Move round this dark, terrestrial ball?

What though nor real voice nor sound

Amidst their radiant orbs be found?

In Reason's ear they all rejoice,

And utter forth a glorious voice,

Forever singing as they shine:

"The hand that made us is divine!"

Joseph Addison