Verse 1
Master of his own word and grace,
The Lord is wise in all his ways,
And knows his own design,
His gospel sends whene’er He will,
The sovereign purpose to fulfil
Of purest love divine.
Verse 2
His counsellours we cannot be,
The motives of his actions see,
The reasons comprehend;
But should with silent awe adore,
Nor pry into his choice, before
Our faith in vision end.
Verse 3
He now instructs us to receive
The gifts which he vouchsafes to give
With humblest thanks and praise:
For if we claim them as our right,
We force him to withdraw the light,
And to revoke the grace.