The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State their Recognition of Each Other in that State; and its Difference of Degrees. To which are added, Musings on the Church and her Services. By Richard Mant. Fourth Edition, with Additions |
The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State | ||
V. THE WORKS OF GOD.
Trace nature's course; each step the Maker tells!His majesty the glorious heavens declare;
His all-pervading breath the expanded air;
The roaring sea his might, which hers excels;
Earth and her sons, each vein with life that swells,
Sentient or senseless, his providing care,
Wise, powerful, good, which form'd them as they are,
And still preserves: a host of miracles,
Unnumber'd, vast, unceasing! Look around!
Look to thyself, thy frame, thy soul: the sign,
Where'er thou look'st, of reasoning power is found,
Forecasting will, intelligent design;
Deem nature not their author; nor confound
With his own laws the Lawgiver divine.
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