What is the context?

The song calls for thanks to the Lord, the God of gods and Lord of lords. Each line returns to His enduring loving devotion.

The wonders named here are heavens, earth, and the lights governing day and night. Creation is remembered as gift rather than a rival to its Maker.

The repetition keeps the central confession before the community. It does not ask the reader to turn the poetic description of earth and waters into a modern physical model.

How is this passage commonly understood?

Wesley explains divine supremacy through every power that can be called a god. The refrain’s repeated praise need not be reduced to mindless speech; each return accompanies another remembered work.

What is our position?

We don't have a position on this passage yet. When our study reaches a conclusion the text supports, it will appear here.

Where can I study this further?

No deeper study linked yet.