An Address of Gratitude and Veneration to the Great Creator. an Irregular Ode

Thou ever-blessed God of truth, Teach an aspiring grateful youth Thy goodness to proclaim; In joy or sorrow, life or death, May this employ my latest breath, To praise thy gracious name.

Almighty Father heav'n's eternal king; Of every being, author, source and spring; Thou mad'st the day and night; Thou art my sun, my shield, my guide, Thy mercies o'er thy works preside; And all thou dost is right.

Thou most adorable, most unador'd! To me all needed grace and strength afford, My wand'ring footsteps lead; O may thy care my life protect, Thy wisdom all my ways direct, And I am blest indeed.

All comforts I enjoy below, Do from thy boundless mercy flow, Thou great and good supreme! Be thou my guide till life's no more, And when I've gain'd th' eternal shore, My everlasting theme.