Thou God-man in heaven above us,
Look upon us, Lord, and love us.
We to sin are always tending,
Earth with earth is always blending.
Thou, O Lord, from ruin save us
Through the hope thy goodness gave us.
What is man from Adam springing?
Born of sin, destruction bringing.
What is man but worm degraded,
Weak and helpless when unaided?