Glorious are the lofty mountains
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 96 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
Glorious are the lofty mountains In the early morning's gleam, When the soft glow of the sunshine Lights them with its golden beam.
Verse 2
How those vapors, gently floating, Kiss the great snowcrested peaks! In the splendor of the mountains Our Creator surely speaks.
Verse 3
Oft of old the psalmist David, Playing harp of solemn sound, Sung his songs of God's protection When he viewed the hills around.
Verse 4
Sunset rays o'er Judah's mountains Touched the clouds with heavenly light Till they seemed like hosts of angels Sent to guard him through the night.
Verse 5
Wondrous everlasting mountains! Symbols of Jehovah's might! There earth reaches up to heaven, There heaven first gives earth its light.