Thou hast given so much to me,

Give one thing more, a grateful heart.

See how thy beggar works on thee

By art.

Wherefore I cry, and cry again;

And in no quiet canst thou be,

Till I a thankful heart obtain

Of thee:

Not thankful when it pleaseth me;

As if thy blessings had spare days:

But such a heart whose pulse may be

Thy praise.

George Herbert (1593-1633).