Of God

Hail! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God, in Persons Three!
Of Thee we make our early boast,
Our songs we make of Thee.

Thou neither canst be felt, or seen;
Thou art a Spirit pure.
Who from eternity hast been.
And always shalt endure.

Present alike in every place
Thy Godhead we adore,
Beyond the bounds of time and space
Thou dwell' St for evermore.

In wisdom infinite Thou art,
Thine eye doth all things see;
And every thought of every heart
Is fully known to Thee.

Whate'er Thou wilt, in earth below
Thou dost, in heaven above:
But chiefly we rejoice to know
The' almighty God is Love.

Thou lov'st whate'er Thy hands have made;
Thy goodness we rehearse,
In shining characters display'd
Throughout our universe.

Mercy, and love, and endless grace
O'er all Thy works doth reign;
But mostly Thou delight'st to bless
Thy favourite creature, man.

Wherefore, let every creature give

Thee the praise design'd:
But chiefly, Lord, the thanks receive.
The hearts of all mankind.