When I in secret curiously

Was fashion'd in the depths of earth,

From whence Thy pow'r hath brought me forth.

Before my time, my times for me

Determin'd were by Thy decree,

The tale of years and days I'd see,

Hours, moments, all were fix'd by Thee.

My God, how precious, sweet, and fair,

I see array'd before me there

The thoughts of wisdom of Thy heart,