260. The Wisdom of God in the Formation of Man

1 When I with pleasing Wonder stand,
And all my Frame survey,
Lord, 'tis thy Work I own thy Hand
Thus built my humble Clay.

2 Thy Hand my Heart and Reins possest,
Where unborn Nature grew;
Thy Wisdom all my Features trac'd,
And all my Members drew.

3 Thine Eye with nicest Care survey'd
The Growth of ev'ry Part;
'Till the whole Scheme thy Thoughts had laid
Was copy'd by thy Art.

4 Heav'n, earth, and sea, and Fire, and Wind,
Shew me thy wond'rous Skill
But I review myself, and find
Diviner Wonders still.

5 Thy awful Glories round me shine,
My Flesh proclaims thy Praise;
Lord, to thy Works of Nature join
Thy Miracles of Grace.

Text Information
First Line: When I with pleasing Wonder stand
Title: The Wisdom of God in the Formation of Man
Meter: Common Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1740
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Topic: Appeal to God: concerning our sincerity; Daily Devotion; Evening Psalm (18 more...)
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