What is the context?
The hymn begins above: angels, heavenly hosts, sun, moon, stars, and waters above the skies are summoned to praise the Lord.
The reason is His command creating and establishing them. The objects that can impress human observers are placed among the works owing Him praise.
The song gives creation a voice through poetry. It is not a proof that stars are deities or that created bodies possess an eternally unchanging physical composition.
How is this passage commonly understood?
Wesley reads the highest heavens through God’s throne and the waters through clouds. His claim of incorruptible heavenly things should be distinguished from the poem’s praise rather than adopted as established physical science.
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.