Wisdom, Justice, Truth

Verse 1

Thine, Lord, is wisdom, thine alone; Justice and truth before thee stand: Yet, nearer to thy sacred throne Mercy withholds thy lifted hand.

Verse 2

Each evening shows thy tender love, Each rising morn thy plenteous grace; Thy wakened wrath doth slowly move, Thy willing mercy flies apace.

Verse 3

To thy benign, indulgent care, Father, this light, this breath, we owe; And all we have, and all we are, From thee, great Source of being, flow.

Verse 4

Thrice Holy! thine the kingdom is, The power omnipotent is thine; And when created nature dies, Thy never-ceasing glories shine.