Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, JOB'S CONFESSION, by EDWARD YOUNG (1683-1765)



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First Line: Thou canst accomplish all things, lord of might
Last Line: Man is not made to question, but adore.
Subject(s): Jews; Job (bible); Judaism


THOU canst accomplish all things, Lord of might;
And every thought is named to Thy sight,
But O, Thy ways are wonderful, and lie
Beyond the deepest reach of mortal eye.
Oft have I heard of Thine Almighty power,
But never saw Thee till this dreadful hour,
O'erwhelmed with shame, the Lord of life I see,
Abhor myself, and give my soul in Thee.
Nor shall my weakness tempt Thine anger more;
Man is not made to question, but adore.





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