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Psalm 139 (Version 5, Part 2)

C.M. (8.6.8.6) Psalm 139 Isaac Watts

Psalm Text

When I with pleasing wonder stand,

And all my frame survey,

Lord, 'tis thy work; I own thy hand

Thus built my humble clay.

Thy hand my heart and reins possest

Where unborn nature grew,

Thy wisdom all my features trac'd,

And all my members drew.

Thine eye with nicest care survey'd

The growth of every part;

Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laid

Was copied by thy art.

Heaven, earth, and sea, and fire, and wind,

Shew me thy wondrous skill;

But I review myself, and find

Diviner wonders still.

Thy awful glories round me shine,

My flesh proclaims thy praise;

Lord, to thy works of nature join

Thy miracles of grace.

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