And He, whom most I love to please,

Doth listen to my song;

He caught and bound my wandering wing,

But still He bends to hear me sing.

Thou hast an ear to hear;

A heart to love and bless;

And, though my notes were e’er so rude,

Thou would’st not hear the less;

Because Thou knowest as they fall,

That Love, sweet Love, inspires them all.