PUBLIC-DOMAIN CHRISTIAN BOOK
Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 · 62,793 words · 378 reading sections
HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS.
In Three Books. 1. Collected from the Scriptures. 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. 3. Prepared for the Lord's Supper. By I. Watts, D.D. Revelation 5, 9. _And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy, &c. for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us, &c._ Soliti essent (i.e. Christiani) convenire, carmenque Chris…
213 wordsSECTION 2Preface.
The following extracts from the Doctor's preface contain the substance of his plan in the three different parts into which the Hymns are divided; the whole would have exceeded the limits of a small book. "Far be it from my thoughts to lay aside the Book of Psalms in public worship; few can pretend so great a value for…
664 wordsSECTION 3Hymn 1:1. A new song to the Lamb that was slain. Rev. 5. 6 8 9 10 12.
1 Behold the glories of the Lamb Amidst his Father's throne Prepare new honours for his name, And songs before unknown. 2 Let elders worship at his feet, The church adore around, With vials full of odours sweet, And harps of sweeter sound. 3 Those are the prayers of the saints, And these the hymns they raise: Jesus i…
188 wordsSECTION 4Hymn 1:2. The deity and humanity of Christ, John 1. 1-3 14. Col. 9. 16. Eph. 3, 9 10.
1 Ere the blue heavens were stretch'd abroad, From everlasting was the Word; With God he was; the Word was God, And must divinely be ador'd. 2 By his own power were all things made; By him supported all things stand; He is the whole creation's head, And angels fly at his command. 3 Ere sin was born, or Satan fell, He…
159 wordsSECTION 5Hymn 1:3. The nativity of Christ, Luke 1. 30 &c. Luke 2, 10 &c.
1 Behold, the grace appears, The promise is fulfill'd; Mary the wondrous virgin bears, And Jesus is the child. 2 [The Lord, the highest God, Calls him his only Son; He bids him rule the lands abroad, And gives, him David's throne. 3 O'er Jacob shall he reign With a peculiar sway; The nations shall his grace obtain, H…
189 wordsSECTION 6Hymn 1:4. [Supplement] The inward witness to Christianity, 1 John 5. 10.
1 Questions and doubts be heard no more; Let Christ and joy be all our theme; His Spirit seals his gospel sure, To every soul that trusts in him. 2 Jesus, thy witness speaks within: The mercy which thy words reveal Refines the heart from sense and sin, And stamps its own celestial seal. 3 'Tis God's inimitable hand T…
131 wordsSECTION 7Hymn 1:5. Submission to afflictive providences, Job 1. 21.
1 Naked as from the earth we came, And crept to life at first, We to the earth return again, And mingle with our dust. 2 The dear delights we here enjoy, And fondly call our own, Are but short favours borrow'd now, To be repaid anon. 3 'Tis God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave; He gives, and (…
118 wordsSECTION 8Hymn 1:6. Triumph over death, Job 19. 25-27.
1 Great God, I own thy sentence just And nature must decay; I yield my body to the dust To dwell with fellow-clay. 2 Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave, And trample on the tombs: My Jesus, my Redeemer lives, My God, my Saviour comes. 3 The mighty Conqueror shall appear High on a royal seat, And Death, the last of a…
116 wordsSECTION 9Hymn 1:7. The invitation of the gospel; or, Spiritual food and clothing, Isa. 55. 1 &c.
1 Let every mortal ear attend, And every heart rejoice, The trumpet of the gospel sounds With an inviting voice. 2 Ho, all ye hungry starving souls, That feed upon the wind, And vainly strive with earthly toys To fill an empty mind, 3 Eternal wisdom has prepar'd A soul reviving feast, And bids your longing appetites …
203 wordsSECTION 10Hymn 1:8. The safety and protection of the church, Isa. 26. 1-6.
1 How honourable is the place Where we adoring stand, Zion the glory of the earth, And beauty of the land! 2 Bulwarks of mighty grace defend The city where we dwell, The walls of strong salvation made, Defy th' assaults of hell. 3 Lift up the everlasting gates, The doors wide open fling, Enter, ye nations, that obey …
159 wordsSECTION 11Hymn 1:9. The promises of the covenant of grace, Isa. 55. 1 2. Zech. 13. 1. Mich. 7. 19. Ezek. 36. 25 &c.
1 In vain we lavish out our lives To gather empty wind, The choicest blessings earth can yield Will starve a hungry mind. 2 Come and the Lord shall feed our souls With more substantial meat, With such as saints in glory love, With such as angels eat. 3 Our God will every want supply, And fill our hearts with peace; H…
236 wordsSECTION 12Hymn 1:10. The blessedness of gospel times; or, The revelation of Christ to Jews and Gentiles, Isa. 5. 2 7-10. Matt. 13. 16 17.
1 How beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion's hill! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal! 2 How charming is their voice! How sweet the tidings are! "Zion, behold thy Saviour King, He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our ears That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophe…
129 wordsSECTION 13Hymn 1:11. The humble enlightened, and carnal reason humbled; or, The sovereignty of grace, Luke 10. 21 22
1 There was an hour when Christ rejoic'd, And spoke his joy in words of praise; "Father, I thank thee, mighty God, "Lord of the earth, and heavens, and seas. 2 "I thank thy sovereign power and love, "That crowns my doctrine with success; "And makes the babes in knowledge learn "The heights, and breadths, and lengths o…
171 wordsSECTION 14Hymn 1:12. Free grace in revealing Christ, Luke 10. 21.
1 Jesus, the man of constant grief, A mourner all his days; His spirit once rejoic'd aloud, And tun'd his joy to praise. 2 "Father, I thank thy wondrous love, "That hath reveal'd thy Son "To men unlearned; and to babes "Has made thy gospel known. 3 "The mysteries of redeeming grace "Are hidden from the wise, "While p…
94 wordsSECTION 15Hymn 1:13. The Son of God incarnate; or, The titles and the kingdom of Christ, Isa. 9. 2 6 7.
1 The lands that long in darkness lay Now have beheld a heavenly light; Nations that sat in death's cold shade Are bless'd with beams divinely bright. 2 The virgin's promis'd Son is born, Behold th' expected Child appear; What shall his names or titles be? The Wonderful, the Counsellor. 3 This infant is the mighty Go…
127 wordsSECTION 16Hymn 1:14. The triumph of faith; or, Christ's unchangeable love, Rom. 8. 33 &c.
1 Who shall the Lord's elect condemn? 'Tis God that justifies their souls, And mercy like a mighty stream O'er all their sins divinely rolls. 2 Who shall adjudge the saints to hell? 'Tis Christ that suffer'd in their stead, And the salvation to fulfil, Behold him rising from the dead. 3 He lives, he lives, and sits a…
160 wordsSECTION 17Hymn 1:15. Our own weakness, and Christ our strength, 2 Cor. 12. 7 9 10.
1 Let me but hear my Saviour say, "Strength shall be equal to thy day," Then I rejoice in deep distress, Leaning on all-sufficient Grace. 2 I glory in infirmity, That Christ's own power may rest on me; When I am weak, then am I strong, Grace is my shield, and Christ my song. 3 I can do all things, or can bear All suf…
138 wordsSECTION 18Hymn 1:16. Hosanna to Christ, Matt. 21. 9. Luke 19. 38 40.
1 Hosanna to the royal Son Of David's ancient line, His natures two, his person one, Mysterious and divine. 2 The root of David here we find, And offspring is the same; Eternity and time are join'd In our Immanuel's name. 3 Bless'd he that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heaven; Hosannas of the highest …
89 wordsSECTION 19Hymn 1:17. Victory over death, 1 Cor. 15, 55 &c.
1 O for an overcoming faith To cheer my dying hours, To triumph o'er the monster Death, And all his frightful powers. 2 Joyful with all the strength I have My quivering lips should sing, "Where is thy boasted victory, Grave? And where the monster's sting?" 3 If sin be pardon'd I'm secure, Death hath no sting beside; …
93 wordsSECTION 20Hymn 1:18. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, Rev. 14. 13.
1 Hear what the voice from heaven proclaims, For all the pious dead, Sweet is the savour of their names, And soft their sleeping bed. 2 They die in Jesus, and are bless'd; How kind their slumbers are! From sufferings and from sins releas'd, And freed from every snare. 3 Far from this world of toil and strife, They're…
74 wordsSECTION 21Hymn 1:19. The song of Simeon; or, Death made desirable, Luke 2. 27 &c.
1 Lord at thy temple we appear, As happy Simeon came, And hope to meet our Saviour here; O make our joys the same! 2 With what divine and vast delight The good old man was fill'd, When fondly in his wither'd arms He clasp'd the holy child! 3 "Now I can leave this world," he cry'd, "Behold thy servant dies, "I've seen…
142 wordsSECTION 22Hymn 1:20. Spiritual apparel; namely, the robe of righteousness, and garments of salvation, Isa. 61. 10.
1 Awake, my heart, arise, my tongue, Prepare a tuneful voice, In God the life of all my joys, Aloud will I rejoice. 2 'Tis he adorn'd my naked soul, And made salvation mine, Upon a poor polluted worm He makes his graces shine. 3 And lest the shadow of a spot Should on my soul be found, He took the robe the Saviour wr…
138 wordsSECTION 23Hymn 1:21. A vision of the kingdom of Christ among men, Rev. 21. 1-4.
1 Lo, what a glorious sight appears To our believing eyes! The earth and sea are pass'd away, And the old rolling skies. 2 From the third heaven where God resides, That holy happy place, The New Jerusalem comes down Adorn'd with shining grace. 3 Attending angels shout for joy, And the bright armies sing, "Mortals, be…
139 wordsSECTION 24Hymn 1:22. [Supplement.] Flesh and Spirit. Rom. 8. 1.
1 What vain desires, and passions vain, Attend this mortal clay! Oft have they pierc'd my soul with pain, And drawn my heart astray. 2 How have I wander'd from my God, And following sin and shame In this vile world of flesh and blood Defil'd my nobler frame! 3 For ever blessed be thy grace That form'd my soul anew, A…
143 wordsSECTION 25Hymn 1:23. [Supplement.] A hopeful youth falling short of heaven, Mark 10. 21.
1 Must all the charms of nature then So hopeless to salvation prove? Can hell demand, can heaven condemn The man whom Jesus deigns to love? 2 The man who sought the ways of truth, Paid friends and neighbours all their due, (A modest, sober, lovely youth) And thought he wanted nothing now. 3 But mark the change! thus …
163 wordsSECTION 26Hymn 1:24. The rich sinner dying, Psalm 49. 6 9. Eccl. 8. 8. Job 3. 14 15.
1 In vain the wealthy mortals toil, And heap their shining dust in vain, Look down and scorn the humble poor, And boast their lofty hills of gain. 2 Their golden cordials cannot ease Their pained hearts or aching heads, Nor fright nor bribe approaching death From glittering roofs and downy beds. 3 The lingering, the …
109 wordsSECTION 27Hymn 1:25. A vision of the Lamb, Rev 5. 6-9.
1 All mortal vanities, be gone, Nor tempt my eyes, nor tire my ears, Behold amidst th' eternal throne A vision of the Lamb appears. 2[Glory his fleecy robe adorns, Mark'd with the bloody death he bore; Seven are his eyes, and seven his horns, To speak his wisdom and his power. 3 Lo, he receives a sealed book From him…
227 wordsSECTION 28Hymn 1:26. Hope of heaven by the resurrection of Christ, 1 Peter 1. 3-5.
1 Bless'd be the everlasting God, The Father of our Lord, Be his abounding mercy prais'd, His majesty ador'd. 2 When from the dead he rais'd his Son, And call'd him to the sky, He gave our souls a lively hope That they should never die. 3 What tho' our inbred sins require Our flesh to see the dust! Yet as the Lord ou…
113 wordsSECTION 29Hymn 1:27. Assurance of heaven; or, A saint prepared to die, 2 Tim. 4. 6 7 8 18.
1 [Death may dissolve my body now, And bear my spirit home; Why do my minutes move so slow, Nor my salvation come? 2 With heavenly weapons I have fought The battles of the Lord, Finish'd my course, and kept the faith, And wait the sure reward.] 3 God has laid up in heaven for me A crown which cannot fade; The righteo…
145 wordsSECTION 30Hymn 1:28. The triumph of Christ over the enemies of his church, Isa. 63. 1 2 3 &c.
1 What mighty man, or mighty God, Comes travelling in state, Along the Idumean road, Away from Bozrah's gate? 2 The glory of his robes proclaim 'Tis some victorious king: "'Tis I, the just, th' Almighty One, "That your salvation bring." 3 "Why, mighty Lord," thy saints enquire, "Why thine apparel red? "And all thy ve…
137 wordsSECTION 31Hymn 1:29. The ruin of Antichrist, Isa. 63. 4-7.
1 "I lift my banners," saith the Lord, "Where Antichrist has stood, "The city of my gospel-foes "Shall be a field of blood. 2 "My heart has study'd just revenge, "And now the day appears, "The day of my redeem'd is come "To wipe away their tears. 3 "Quite weary is my patience grown, "And bids my fury go "Swift as the…
139 wordsSECTION 32Hymn 1:30. Prayer for deliverance answered, Isa. 26. 8-12 20 21.
1 In thine own ways, O God of love, We wait the visits of thy grace, Our souls desire is to thy Name, And the remembrance of thy face. 2 My thoughts are searching, Lord, for thee, 'Mongst the black shades of lonesome night; My earnest cries salute the skies Before the dawn restore the light. 3 Look, how rebellious me…
160 wordsSECTION 33Hymn 1:31. [Supplement.] The hidden life of a Christian, Col. 3. 3.
1 O happy soul that lives on high; While men lie grovelling here! His hopes are fix'd above the sky, And faith forbids his fear. 2 His conscience knows no secret stings, While peace and joy combine To form a life whose holy springs Are hidden and divine. 3 He waits in secret on his God; His God in secret sees: Let ea…
144 wordsSECTION 34Hymn 1:32. Strength from heaven, Isa. 40. 27-30.
1 Whence do our mournful thoughts arise? And where's our courage fled? Has restless sin and raging hell Struck all our comforts dead? 2 Have we forgot th' almighty Name That form'd the earth and sea? And can an all-creating arm Grow weary or decay? 3 Treasures of everlasting might In our Jehovah dwell; He gives the c…
113 wordsSECTION 35Hymn 1:33. [Supplement.] The gospel the power of God to salvation, Rom. 1. 16. 1 Cor. 1. 18 24.
1 What shall the dying sinner do That seeks relief for all his woe? Where shall the guilty conscience find Ease for the torment of the mind? 2 How shall we get our crimes forgiven, Or form our natures fit for heaven? Can souls all o'er defil'd with sin Make their own powers and passions clean? 3 In vain we search, in…
164 wordsSECTION 36Hymn 1:34. [Supplement.] None excluded from hope, Rom. 1. 16. 1 Cor. 1. 24.
1 Jesus, thy blessings are not few, Nor is thy gospel weak; Thy grace can melt the stubborn Jew, And bow th' aspiring Greek. 2 Wide as the reach of Satan's rage Doth thy salvation flow; 'Tis not confin'd to sex or age, The lofty or the low. 3 While grace is offer'd to the prince, The poor may take their share; No mor…
144 wordsSECTION 37Hymn 1:35. [Supplement.] Truth, sincerity, &c. Phil. 4. 8.
1 Let those who bear the Christian name Their holy vows fulfil: The saints, the followers of the Lamb, Are men of honour still. 2 True to the solemn oath they take, Tho' to their hurt they swear; Constant and just to all they speak, For God and angels hear. 3 Still with their lips their hearts agree, Nor flattering w…
121 wordsSECTION 38Hymn 1:36. [Supplement.] A lovely carriage.
1 O 'tis a lovely thing to see A man of prudent heart, Whose thoughts, and lips, and life agree To act a useful part. 2 When envy, strife, and wars begin, In little angry souls, Mark how the sons of peace come in, And quench the kindling coals. 3 Their minds are humble, mild, and meek, Nor let their fury rise; Nor pa…
147 wordsSECTION 39Hymn 1:37. [Supplement.] Zeal and Fortitude.
1 Do I believe what Jesus saith, And think the gospel true? Lord, make me bold to own my faith, And practise virtue too. 2 Suppress my shame, subdue my fear, Arm me with heavenly zeal, That I may make thy power appear, And works of praise fulfil. 3 If men shall see my virtue shine, And spread my name abroad, Thine is…
99 wordsSECTION 40PAUSE.
5 Are we the soldiers of the cross? The followers of the Lamb? And shall we fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? 6 Now we must fight, if we would reign; Increase our courage, Lord! We'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 7 Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall Conquer tho' they'…
99 wordsSECTION 41Hymn 1:38. [Supplement.] The universal law of equity. Matt. 8. 12.
1 Blessed Redeemer how divine, How righteous is this rule of thine, "To do to all men just the same "As we expect or wish from them." 2 This golden lesson, short and plain, Gives not the mind nor memory pain; And every conscience must approve This universal law of love. 3 How blest would every nation be, Thus rul'd b…
103 wordsSECTION 42Hymn 1:39. God's tender care of his church, Isa. 13 &c.
1 How shall my inward joys arise And burst into a song, Almighty love inspires my heart, And pleasure tunes my tongue. 2 God on his thirsty Sion-hill Some mercy-drops has thrown, And solemn oaths have bound his love To shower salvation down. 3 Why do we then indulge our fears, Suspicions and complaints? Is he a God, …
137 wordsSECTION 43Hymn 1:40. The business and blessedness of glorified saints, Rev. 7. 13 &c.
1 "What happy men, or angels these "That all their robes are spotless white? "Whence did this glorious troop arrive "At the pure realms of heavenly light?" 2 From tort'ring racks and burning fires, And seas of their own blood they came; But nobler blood has wash'd their robes, Flowing from Christ the dying Lamb. 3 No…
166 wordsSECTION 44Hymn 1:41. The same; or, The martyrs glorified, Rev. 7. 13 &c.
1 "These glorious minds, how bright they shine "Whence all their white array? "How came they to the happy seats "Of everlasting day?" 2 From tort'ring pains to endless joys On fiery wheels they rode, And strangely wash'd their raiment white In Jesus' dying blood. 3 Now they approach a spotless God, And bow before his…
136 wordsSECTION 45Hymn 1:42. Divine wrath and mercy, Nahum 1, 2 &c.
1 Adore and tremble, for our God Is a _consuming fire_;* His jealous eyes his wrath inflame, And raise his vengeance higher. 2 Almighty vengeance how it burns! How bright his fury glows! Vast magazines of plagues and storms Lie treasur'd for his foes. 3 Those heaps of wrath by slow degrees Are forced into a flame, Bu…
163 wordsSECTION 46Hymn 1:43. [Supplement.] The Christian treasure, 1 Cor. 3. 21.
1 How vast the treasure we possess! How rich thy bounty, King of Grace! This world is ours, and worlds to come Earth is our lodge, and heaven our home. 2 All things are ours, the gifts of God; The purchase of a Saviour's blood: While the good Spirit shews us how To use and to improve them too. 3 If peace and plenty c…
146 wordsSECTION 47Hymn 1:44. [Supplement.] The true improvement of life.
1 And is this life prolong'd to me? Are days and seasons given? O let me then prepare to be A fitter heir of heaven. 2 In vain these moments shall not pass, These golden hours be gone: Lord, I accept thine offered grace, I bow before thy throne. 3 Now cleanse my soul from every sin, By my Redeemer's blood: Now let my…
142 wordsSECTION 48Hymn 1:45. The last judgment, Rev. 21. 5-8.
1 See where the great incarnate God Fills a majestic throne, While from the skies his awful voice Bears the last judgment down. 2 ["I am the first, and I the last, "Thro' endless years the same; "I AM is my memorial still, "And my eternal name. 3 "Such favours as a God can give "My royal grace bestows; "Ye thirsty so…
192 wordsSECTION 49Hymn 1:46. [Supplement.] The privileges of the living above the dead.
1 Awake, my zeal, awake, my love, To serve my Saviour here below, In works which perfect saints above And holy angels cannot do. 2 Awake my charity, to feed The hungry soul, and clothe the poor: In heaven are found no sons of need, There all these duties are no more. 3 Subdue thy passions, O my soul! Maintain the fig…
129 wordsSECTION 50Hymn 1:47. [Supplement.] Death of kindred improved.
1 Must friends and kindred drop and die? And helpers be withdrawn? While sorrow with a weeping eye Counts up our comforts gone? 2 Be thou our comfort, mighty God! Our helper and our friend: Nor leave us in this dangerous road, Till all our trials end. 3 O may our feet pursue the way Our pious fathers led! With love a…
95 wordsSECTION 51Hymn 1:48. The Christian race, Isa. 40. 28-31.
1 Awake, our souls, away, our fears, Let every trembling thought be gone; Awake and run the heavenly race, And put a cheerful courage on. 2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road, And mortal spirits tire and faint; But they forget the mighty God That feeds the strength of every saint. 3 Thee, mighty God, whose matchless…
130 wordsSECTION 52Hymn 1:49. The works of Moses and the Lamb, Rev. 15. 3.
1 How strong thine arm is, mighty God, Who would not fear thy Name! Jesus, how sweet thy graces are! Who would not love the Lamb! 2 He has done more than Moses did, Our Prophet and our King; From bonds of hell he freed our souls, And taught our lips to sing. 3 In the Red-sea by Moses' hand Th' Egyptian host was drown…
151 wordsSECTION 53Hymn 1:50. The song of Zacharias, and the message of John the Baptist; or, Light and salvation by Jesus Christ, Luke 1. 68 &c. John 1. 29. 32.
1 Now be the God of Israel bless'd Who makes his truth appear, His mighty hand fulfils his word, And all the oaths he sware. 2 Now he bedews old David's root With blessings from the skies; He makes the branch of promise grow, The promis'd horn arise. 3 [John was the prophet of the Lord To go before his face, The hera…
189 wordsSECTION 54Hymn 1:51. Persevering grace, Jude 24 25.
1 To God the only wise, Our Saviour and our King, Let all the saints below the skies Their humble praises bring. 2 'Tis his almighty love, His counsel, and his care, Preserves us safe from sin and death, And every hurtful snare. 3 He will present our souls Unblemish'd and complete, Before the glory of his face, With …
101 wordsSECTION 55Hymn 1:52. Baptism, Matt. 28. 19. Acts 2. 38.
1 'Twas the commission of our Lord, "Go, teach the nations, and baptize;" The nations have receiv'd the word Since he ascended to the skies. 2 He sits upon th' eternal hills, With grace and pardon in his hands, And sends his covenant with the seals, To bless the distant British lands. 3 "Repent, and be baptiz'd, (he …
130 wordsSECTION 56Hymn 1:53. The Holy Scriptures, Heb. 1. 1 2. 2 Tim. 3. 15 16. Psalm 147. 19 20.
1 God who in various methods told His mind and will to saints of old, Sent down his Son, with truth and grace, To teach us in these latter days. 2 Our nation reads the written word, That book of life, that sure record: The bright inheritance of heaven Is by the sweet conveyance given. 3 God's kindest thoughts are her…
107 wordsSECTION 57Hymn 1:54. Electing grace; or, Saints beloved in Christ, Eph. 1. 3 &c.
1 Jesus, we bless thy Father's Name; Thy God and ours are both the same: What heavenly blessings from his throne Flow down to sinners thro' his Son! 2 "Christ be my first elect," he said, Then chose our souls in Christ our head, Before he gave the mountains birth, Or laid foundations for the earth. 3 Thus did eternal…
132 wordsSECTION 58Hymn 1:55. Hesekiah's song; or, Sickness and recovery, Isa. 38.9 &c.
1 When we are rais'd from deep distress Our God deserves a song; We take the pattern of our praise From Hezekiah's tongue. 2 The gates of the devouring grave Are open'd wide in vain, If he that holds the keys of death Commands them fast again. 3 Pains of the flesh are wont t' abuse Our minds with slavish fears, "Our …
143 wordsSECTION 59Hymn 1:56. The song of Moses and the Lamb; or, Babylon falling, Rev. 15. 3. and chap. 16. 19. and 17. 6.
1 We sing the glories of thy love, We sound thy dreadful Name; The Christian church unites the songs Of Moses and the Lamb. 2 Great God, how wondrous are thy works Of vengeance and of grace! Thou King of saints, Almighty Lord, How just and true thy ways! 3 Who dares refuse to fear thy Name, Or worship at thy throne? …
120 wordsSECTION 60Hymn 1:57. Original sin; or, The first and second Adam, Rom. 5. 12. Psalm 51. 5. Job 11. 4.
1 Backward with humble shame we look On our original; How is our nature dash'd and broke In our first father's fall! 2 To all that's good averse and blind, But prone to all that's ill What dreadful darkness veils our mind! How obstinate our will! 3 [Conceiv'd in sin (O wretched state!) Before we draw our breath, The …
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