Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#29a

29a. Fools in their hearts believe and say

1 Fools in their hearts believe and say,
'That all religion’s vain;
'There is no God that reigns on high,
'Or minds th’ affairs of men.'

2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane
Corrupt discourse proceeds;
And in their impious hands are found
Abominable deeds.

3 The Lord from his celestial throne
Look'd down on things below,
To find the man that sought his grace,
Or did his justice know.

4 By nature all are gone astray;
Their practice all the same:
There’s none that fears his Maker’s hand;
There’s none that loves his name.

5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit;
Their slanders never cease:
How swift to mischief are their feet!
Nor know the paths of peace!

6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root)
In ev'ry heart are found;
Nor can they bear diviner fruit,
'Till grace refine the ground.

Text Information

• First Line: Fools in their hearts believe and say
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 14
• Notes: Part 1

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