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Text:The Wisdom of GOD in the Formation of Man

CXXXIXe. 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 every part;
Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laid
Was copy'd by thy art.

4 Heaven, earth, and sea, and fire and wind
Shew me thy wondrous 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: 1785
Scripture:
Notes: Now Public Domain. Second Part
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