Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CXLIII

II.CXLIII. Flesh and Spirit

1 What diff'rent pow'rs 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.

Text Information

• First Line: What diff'rent pow'rs of grace and sin
• Title: Flesh and Spirit
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Notes: Public Domain.

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