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1 ON man, in his own image made, How much did God bestow! The whole creation homage paid, And own'd him lord below.

2 He dwelt in Eden's garden, stored With sweets for every sense; And there, with his descending Lord, He walk'd in confidence.

3 But, oh by sin how quickly changed His honour forfeited— His heart from God and truth estranged— His conscience fill'd with dread!

4 Now from his Maker's voice he flees, Which was before his joy, And thinks to hide amidst the trees From an all-seeing eye.

5 Compell'd to answer to his name, With stubbornness and pride, He cast on God himself the blame, Nor once for mercy cried.