T hy name is excellent,

         thy glory high,

         thy compassions unfailing,

         thy condescension wonderful,

         thy mercy tender.

I bless thee for the discoveries, invitations,

     promises of the gospel

   for in them is pardon for rebels,

     liberty for captives,

     health for the sick,

     salvation for the lost.

I come to thee in thy beloved name of Jesus;

   re-impress thy image upon my soul;

Raise me above the smiles and frowns of the world,

   regarding it as a light thing to be judged by men;

May thy approbation be my only aim,

   thy Word my one rule.

Make me to abhor that which grieves thy

     Holy Spirit,

   to suspect consolations of a worldly nature,

   to shun a careless way of life,

   to reprove evil,

   to instruct with meekness those who oppose me,

   to be gentle and patient towards all men,

   to be not only a professor but an example

     of the gospel,

   displaying in every relation, office, and condition

     its excellency, loveliness and advantages.

How little have I illustrated my principles

   and improved my privileges!

How seldom I served my generation!

How often have I injured and not recommended

   my Redeemer!

How few are those blessed through me!

In many things I have offended,

   in all come short of thy glory;

Pardon my iniquity, for it is great.