WISDOM. Eliza Day Alexander Huber Editor Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Oxford This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. T132359 Daye, Eliza, b. ca. 1734. Poems, on Various Subjects. Liverpool Printed by J. M'Creery 1798 pp. [230]-231. [2],x,[4],258p.; 8°

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WISDOM . INFINITE Wisdom ! nature's source Whate'er thy hand has wrought , Each in its rank pursues its course , By thee divinely taught . Thy heavens in dazzling beauty shine , And silent order move ; And still fulfilling thy design , Their Maker's wisdom prove . Nor needs the eye of man to soar Beyond his own abode ; Whate'er its search can there explore , Proclaims alike a God . Earth fill'd with life , with beauty dress'd , Thy wisdom's work and care ; Whilst Man , its lord , high o'er the rest , Appears a wonder there . His curious frame , more curious mind , His heart , with feeling fraught ; By heavenly wisdom were design'd , And wonderfully wrought . God not to lower being gave , Reason , man's suited guide ; But order'd instinct there to save , Where reason was denied . Upon thy wisdom , mighty lord , Shall thy creation rest ; It safe protection can afford , And still contrives the best . Its means are sure , its end is right , In each unerring plan ; Thro' all thy works it beams its light , Upon the mind of man . Oh may these thoughts possess my mind , Inspire my hope and trust ; Since whatsoever God design'd , Is wisest , best , most just .