Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 ‎#48

48. God my Creator and Benefactor

I. My maker, and my King,
To thee my all I owe;
Thy sov'reign bounty is the spring,
From whence my blessings flow,

II. Thou ever good, and kind,
A thousand reasons move,
A thousand obligations bind,
My heart to grateful love.

III. The creature of thy hand,
On thee alone I live:
My God, thy benefits demand
More praise than tongue can give.

IV. Oh! what can I impart,
When all is thine before?
Thy love demands a thankful heart:
The gift, alas, how poor!

V. Shall I withhold thy due?
And shall my passions rove?
Lord, form this wretched heart anew,
And fill me with thy love.

VI. O let thy grace inspire
My soul with strength divine;
Let all my pow'rs to thee aspire,
And all my days be thine.

Text Information

• First Line: My maker, and my king
• Title: God my Creator and Benefactor
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1760

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