1 What different powers of grace and sin Attend our mortal state! I hate the thoughts that work within, And do the works I hate.
2 Now I complain, and groan, and die, While sin and Satan reign: Now raise my songs of triumph high, For grace prevails again.
3 So darkness struggles with the light Till perfect day arise; Water and fire maintain the fight Until the weaker dies.
4 Thus will the flesh and spirit strive, And vex and break my peace; But I shall quit this mortal life, And sin for ever cease.