The Book of Worship ‎#18

18. God is a Spirit, just and wise

1 God is a Spirit, just and wise,
He sees our inmost mind:
In vain to beaven we raise our cries,
And leave our souls behind.

2 Nothing but truth before His throne
With honor can appear;
The painted hypocrites are known
Through the disguise they wear.

3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies,
Their bending knees the ground;
But God abhors the sacrifice,
Where not the heart is found.

4 Lord, search my thoughts, and try our ways,
And make our soul sincere;
Then shall I stand before Thy face,
And find acceptance there.

Text Information

• First Line: God is a Spirit, just and wise
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: God the Father: Attributes
• Notes: Public Domain.

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