Author: William Cowper Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #4218 Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: My God! how perfect are Thy ways Lyrics: 1. My God! how perfect are Thy ways!
But mine polluted are;
Sin twines itself about my praise,
And slides into my prayer.
2. When I would speak what Thou hast done
To save me from my sin;
I cannot make Thy mercies known
But self-applause creeps in.
3. Divine desire, that holy flame
Thy grace creates in me;
Alas! impatience is its name,
When it returns to Thee.
4. This heart, a fountain of vile thoughts,
How does it overflow?
While self upon the surface floats
Still bubbling from below.
5. Let others in the gaudy dress
Of fancied merit shine;
The Lord shall be my righteousness
The Lord for ever mine. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES
My God! How Perfect Are Thy Ways!