Great God! Beneath Whose Piercing Eye

Great God! Beneath Whose piercing eye

The earth's extended kingdoms lie;

Whose favoring smile upholds them all,

Whose anger smites them, and they fall.

We bow before Thy heavenly throne;

Thy power we see, Thy greatness own;

Yet, cherished by Thy milder voice,

Our bosoms tremble and rejoice.

Thy kindness to our fathers shown

Their children's children long shall own;

To Thee, with grateful hearts, shall raise

The tribute of exulting praise.

Led on by Thine unerring aid,

Secure the paths of life we tread;

And, freely as the vital air,

Thy first and noblest bounties share.

Great God, our Guardian, Guide and Friend!

O still Thy sheltering arm extend;

Preserved by Thee for ages past,

For ages let Thy kindness last!