Be graciously regarded still by Thee.

Here, as I ponder on Thy mighty deeds,

And marvel at Thy bounteousness to me,

While wrapt in solemn awe, my bosom bleeds,

Lest recklessly I may have wounded Thee,—

Wounded that Being who is fain to call

The heavy-laden and the wearied home;

The dear Redeemer! He who died that all

Might to his glorious in-gathering come.

1818. E. P. K.