Hymn CCLIV. Common Metre. Divine Goodness to Man

Thy wisdom, power and goodness Lord, In all thy works appear; But man, thy bounties shall record, For thy distinguish'd care.

From thee, the breath of life we drew, That breath thy power maintains; Thy tender mercy ever new Our brittle frame sustains.

Yet nobler gifts demand our praise, Of reason's light possest; By revelation's brighter rays Still more divinely blest.

Thy providence our constant guard, When threat'ning woes impend, Will either threat'ning dangers ward, Or timely succours lend.

On us thy providence has shone With its propitious rays; O let our lips and lives make known Thy goodness and thy praise.

All bounteous Lord, thy grace impart, O teach us to improve Thy gifts with ever grateful heart, And crown them with thy love.