The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10015

10015. When Filthy Passions, Or Unjust

1 When filthy passions, or unjust,
Professors’ minds control,
When men give up the reins to lust,
And interest sways the whole;

2 Or when they seek themselves to please,
Decline each thorny road,
Indulge their sloth, consult their ease,
And slight the fear of God.

3 The faith is vain such men profess,
It comes not from above;
The righteous man doth righteousness,
And true faith works by love.

4 Men’s actions with their minds will suit,
By them the heart is viewed,
A tree that bears corrupted fruit,
Cannot be callèd good.

5 The Christian seeks his brother’s good,
Sometimes beyond his own;
Or, if self interest will intrude,
It does not reign alone.

6 Help us, dear Lord, to honor Thee,
Let our good works abound:
Thou art that green, that faithful tree,
From Thee our fruit is found.

Text Information

• First Line: When filthy passions, or unjust
• Title: When Filthy Passions, Or Unjust
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Author unknown. Appeared in Sion's Melody by John Bailey (London: E. Justins, 1813)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CROWLE
• Composer: Maurice Greene (1724)
• Meter: CM
• Key: f minor
• Source: James Green's Book of Psalmody, 1724
• Copyright: Public Domain