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Text:The Justice and Goodness of God

XI. The Justice and Goodness of God

1 Great God, my maker, and my king,
Of thee I'll speak, of thee I'll sing;
All thou hast done, and all thou dost,
Declare thee good, proclaim thee just.

2 Thy ancient thoughts, and firm decrees,
Thy threatnings and thy promises,
The joys of heaven, the pains of hell,
What angels taste, what devils feel.

3 Thy terrors and thy acts of grace,
Thy threatning rod, and smiling face,
Thy wounding and thy healing word,
A world undone, a world restor'd

4 While these excite my fear and joy;
While these my tuneful lips employ;
Accept O Lord, the humble song,
The tribute of a trembling tongue.

Text Information
First Line: Great God, my maker, and my king
Title: The Justice and Goodness of God
Language: English
Publication Date: 1802
Notes: Public Domain.
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