The Divine Perfections. <br /> <br />How shall I praise th' eternal God, <br />That infinite Unknown? <br />Who can ascend his high abode, <br />Or venture near his throne? <br /> <br />[The great Invisible! he dwells <br />Concealed in dazzling light; <br />But his all-searching eye reveals <br />The secrets of the night. <br /> <br />Those watchful eyes that never sleep <br />Survey the world around <br />His wisdom is a boundless deep <br />Where all our thoughts are drowned.] <br /> <br />[Speak we of strength? his arm is strong <br />To save or to destroy; <br />Infinite years his life prolong, <br />And endless is his joy.] <br /> <br />[He knows no shadow of a change <br />Nor alters his decrees; <br />Firm as a rock his truth remains <br />To guard his promises.] <br /> <br />[Sinners before his presence die; <br />How holy is his name! <br />His anger and his jealousy <br />Burn like devouring flame.] <br /> <br />Justice upon a dreadful throne <br />Maintains the rights of God; <br />While Mercy sends her pardons down, <br />Bought with a Savior's blood. <br /> <br />Now to my soul, immortal King! <br />Speak some forgiving word; <br />Then 'twill be double joy to sing <br />The glories of my Lord.<br /><br />Isaac Watts<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hymn-166/
