Good God, I am not insolent and high

Verse 1

Good God, I am not insolent and high, Nor view inferiours with a lofty eye; On wings of wild ambition I not soar, Nor things, too deep for human skill, explore.

Verse 2

Humble and meek as is a new-wean'd child, Still my behaviour's affable and mild; Not on myself I, arrogant, rely, But to the refuge of thy mercy fly.

Verse 3

And you, ye pious tribes, learn this from me; The noblest merit is humility; Not on yourselves, but on your God, depend, And he will ever, ever be your friend.