Elohim

Before the beginning began

The nothingness obeyed your command

As your creative Word you proclaimed

You spoke forth and the world was framed.

From that which was void, without form,

A watery chaos was born

Then earth from the heavens and sea from dry land

Were all separated by your holy hand!

All sufficient maker of all

The universe heeds your covenant call

Triune majesty, reigning supreme

You created it all, Elohim!

Lord of Creation

You laid the foundation

Of the world you saw in your mind

And all that you spoke you designed

All of the life on this earth

At your Word, it was all given birth

And in all this story your glory's displayed

Oh Elohim, what a wonderful world you have made!

All sufficient maker of all

The universe heeds your covenant call

Triune majesty, reigning supreme

You created it all, Elohim!

Through your sovereign Spirit and Word

Chaos and darkness were changed as they heard

And in your image man was made

The image of Elohim in man is displayed.

All sufficient maker of all

The universe heeds your covenant call

Triune majesty, reigning supreme

You created it all, Elohim!

Anthony Foster

September 15, 2006

Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3