"O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom thou hast made them all; the earth is full of thy riches." --- Psalm 104:24.
"Whoso is wise, and will observe these things," etc. --- Psalm 107:43.
O Lord, how many are thine unknown mercies! I am surrounded with them on all sides; yet how little do I observe them, and acknowledge them to thy praise! If thou hast punished even the heathen for not having minded, and glorified thee in thy works, what will become of me? Pardon, O Lord, this my blindness and ingratitude, and to all thy other kindness add a thankful heart; that I may joyfully praise thee for all the blessing of creation, the daily bounty of thy providence, and the adorable gift of thy Son. In all thy creatures may I see and adore thy infinite power, wisdom, and goodness, and be thereby continually strengthened in faith, and stirred up to thy praise and love. Thus let me always converse with thee, 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.