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253. Unsearchableness

1 What finite power, with ceaseless toil,
Can fathom the eternal Mind?
Or who th' almighty Three in One
By searching, to perfection find?

2 Angels and men in vain may raise,
Harmonious their adoring songs;
The laboring thought sinks down, opprest,
And praises die upon their tongues.

3 Yet would I lift my trembling voice
A portion of his ways to sing;
And mingling with his meanest works,
My humble, grateful tribute bring.

Text Information
First Line: What finite power, with ceaseless toil
Title: Unsearchableness
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Decrees; God: Attributes; God: Unsearchableness (1 more...)
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: FOREST
Meter: L. M.
Key: A Major
Notes: Now Public Domain



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