1 God who in various methods told His mind and will to saints of old, Sent down his Son, with truth and grace, To teach us in these latter days.
2 Our nation reads the written word, That book of life, that sure record: The bright inheritance of heaven Is by the sweet conveyance given.
3 God's kindest thoughts are here express'd, Able to make us wise and bless'd; The doctrines are divinely true, Fit for reproof, and comfort too.
4 Ye British isles, who read his love In long epistles from above, (He hath not sent his sacred word To every land) Praise ye the Lord.