1My God, I Thee (and only Thee) adore,
2Which didst my outward fabric make of earth,
3Inanimated
with celestial breath; 4Therefore, I Thee, and only Thee, implore:
5Leave not (O, leave not) my dejected soul,
6Though I have wickedly deserted Thee,
7Though I (ay me!) the most ungrateful be;
8Yet let not (let not) me in sorrow roll
. 9But send (O, send) Thy spirit from above
10T’irradiate
my soul e’en with one ray. 11It will create in me eternal day,
12For Thee, and only Thee, my God, I Iove.
13Obliviate
(O, obliviate) my story
, 14Nor let none dare of me to think or say
15In thy bright mansion
another day, 16“This soul was black, though now she shines in glory.”