Verse 1
Except the Lord conduct the plan,
We put forth all our powers in vain;
We waste our utmost strength and skill
For something must be wanting still.

Verse 2
Something unmark’d by human eye
Shortsighted man cannot supply;
But God, who makes our deed his own,
And speaks the word, Let it be done.

Verse 3
If God upon the action shine
And stamp it with the stamp divine,
And graciously vouchsafe to bless,
His blessing ascertains success.

Verse 4
Then all th’ opposing mountains flow,
And God’s intent we plainly know;
And thankful at his feet approve
The fiat of Almighty love.