Classic Poem

Omniscient, omnipresent Lord!
Wise, wonderful, and just,
Immaculate, Eternal, Great,
The Child of Sion's trust!
Who rul'st the brilliant orbs, that Night
Hangs round thy righteous Throne. —
The boundless Sea — the teeming Earth;
Own thy great hand alone.

Each tender flower — each budding tree,
Proclaim aloud thy praise;
To thee the feathery songster sings
Its sweetest matin lays; —
The bright Seraphic hosts on high —
Saints' souls, by Death, set free, —
And holy servants yet below,
Sing noblest strains to thee.

'Tis thou that saves the soul from sin, —
The heart from evil thought;
The carnal eye — the wicked hand,
By thee, are all untaught.
Oh Heavenly Father! lend thine aid —
Forgiveness — Mercy — Grace!
Till last thy saving, holy Word,
Reign through the realms of space.