II.XCVIII | The Psalms of David#II.XCIX | II.C |
1 Let the whole Race of Creatures lie
Abas'd before their God;
Whate'er his sov'reign Voice has form'd
He governs with a Nod.
[2 Ten Thousand Ages e'er the Skies
Were into Motion brought;
All the long Years, and Worlds to come,
Stood present to his Thought.
3 There's not a Sparrow, or a Worm,
But's found in his Decrees;
He raises Monarchs to their Thrones,
And sinks them as he please.]
4 If Light attends the Course I run,
'Tis he provides those Rays;
And 'tis his Hand that hides my Sun,
If Darkness clouds my Days.
5 Yet I would not be much concern'd,
Nor vainly long to see
The Volume of his deep Decrees,
What Months are writ for me.
6 When he reveals the Book of Life,
O may I read my Name
Amongst the chosen of his Love,
The Foll'wers of the Lamb.
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First Line: | Let the whole Race of Creatures lie |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1769 |
Topic: | God's Decrees |