English poem
Hymn.
by William Hayley (1745–1820)
Lord whose eyes every heart in existence survey, Who canst regulate all with thy merciful sway, From mine may thy grace, as a guardian, discard Whatever might render it—selfish and hard: O keep it from evil propensities free, Ever mild to mankind, ever grateful to Thee: This heart ever feels, with thy image imprest, The more it is Christian—the more it is blest!