GRACE by Philip Doddridge

Grace! 'tis a charming sound

Harmonious to my ear;

Heaven with the echo shall resound,

And all the earth shall hear.

 Grace first contrived the way

To save rebellious man;

And all the steps that grace display

Which drew the wondrous plan.

Grace taught my wandering feet

To tread the heavenly road;

And new supplies each hour I meet,

While pressing on to God.

Grace all the works shall crown,

Through everlasting days;

It lays in heaven the topmost stone,

And well deserves the praise.

(Philip Doddridge 1702-1751)

Near Millport on Great Cumbrae