The Wisdom of God in the Formation of Man

Verse 1

When I with pleasing wonder stand, And all my frame survey, Lord, 'tis thy work I own thy hand Thus built my humble clay.

Verse 2

Thy hand my heart and reins possessed Where unborn nature grew; Thy wisdom all my features traced, And all my members drew.

Verse 3

Thine eye with nicest care surveyed The growth of every part; Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laid Was copied by thy art.

Verse 4

Heav'n, earth, and sea, and fire, and wind, Show me thy wondrous skill But I review myself, and find Diviner wonders still.

Verse 5

Thy aweful glories round me shine, My flesh proclaims thy praise; Lord, to thy works of nature join Thy miracles of grace.