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Text:Sincerity desired
Author:Beddome

CCLXXXIII. Sincerity desired

1 If secret fraud should dwell
Within this heart of mine;
Purge out, O God, that cursed leaven,
And make me wholly thine.

2 If any rival there,
Dares to usurp the throne,
Oh tear th' infernal traitor thence,
And reign thyself alone.

3 Is any lust conceal'd?
Bring it to open view;
Search, search, dear Lord, my inmost soul,
And all its powers renew.

Text Information
First Line: If secret fraud should dwell
Title: Sincerity desired
Author: Beddome
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Topic: Graces of the Spirit: Sincerity; Happiness and joys of heaven; Hypocrisy dreaded (2 more...)
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