William Cowper

Here you will find the Poem Grace and Providence of poet William Cowper

Grace and Providence

Almighty King! whose wondrous hand 
Supports the weight of sea and land; 
Whose grace is such a boundless store, 
No heart shall break that sighs for more. 

Thy providence supplies my food, 
And 'tis Thy blessing makes it good; 
My soul is nourish'd by Thy Word, 
Let soul and body praise the Lord! 

My streams of outward comfort came 
From Him who built this earthly frame; 
Whate'er I want His bounty gives, 
By whom my soul forever lives. 

Either His hand preserves from pain, 
Or, if I feel it, heals again; 
From Satan's malice shields my breast, 
Or overrules it for the best. 

Forgive the song that falls so low 
Beneath the gratitude I owe! 
It means Thy praise: however poor, 
An angel's song can do no more.