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Text:The wisdom of God in the formation of man

292. 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 possess'd,
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 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: 1791
Notes: Second part
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