Which truth untaught, all other truths were vain.

Thou! whose all-providential eye surveys, 660

Whose hand directs, whose Spirit fills and warms

Creation, and holds empire far beyond!

Eternity’s inhabitant august!

Of two eternities amazing Lord!

One past, ere man’s, or angel’s, had begun

Aid! while I rescue from the foe’s assault

Thy glorious immortality in man:

A theme for ever, and for all, of weight,