The Lord in wisdom made the earth, our sky and sea and land, and gave the furthest stars their birth, unnumbered as the sand: beyond all worlds, all stars and skies, he reigns all-loving and all-wise. Beneath his hand the seasons turn, he rules the wind and tide; for him the fires of nature burn, the cells of life divide: creation moves as he decrees and wisely works its mysteries. By him the lamps of reason shine, the laws of life are told; within his purposes divine our destinies unfold: in love and wisdom, Lord, fulfil and work in us your perfect will. So make us wise, in Christ to trust, in truth to walk his ways, the wise, the righteous and the just from everlasting days: redeeming Son, eternal Word, the power and wisdom of the Lord.