O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all; the earth is full of thy riches. Psalms 104:24. Whoso is wise and will observe these things. Psalms 107:43.
O Lord, how many are thine unknown mercies! I am surrounded with thy goods on all sides, and yet I observe and acknowledge them so little! If thou hast punished even the heathen for not having minded and glorified thee by thy works, what will become of me?
Pardon O Lord, this my blindness and ingratitude, and be pleased to add to all thy benefactions, this one more, that I may always be thankful for every thing, especially for the unspeakable gift of thy Son, and after that for all thy works of creation and providence also. Grant that in all thy creatures. I may see and adore thine infinite power, wisdom, and goodness, thereby continually to be strengthened in faith, and stirred up to thy praise and love. Thus let me always converse with, cleave to thee, and have uninterrupted communion with thee, that nothing may interfere and disturb this religious disposition of my soul, in the least.
Yes, O Lord, grant me this wisdom and close attention, for thy glory’s sake. Amen.
The glories of my Maker, God,
My joyful voice shall sing.
And call the nations to adore
Their Former and their King.
The brightness of our Maker’s name,
The wide creation fills;
And his unbounded grandeur flies
Beyond the heavenly hills.