A Selection of Hymns ‎#XL

XL. The evil Heart

1 Astonish'd and distress'd,
I turn my eyes within;
My heart with loads of guilt opprest,
The seat of every sin.

2 What crowds of evil thoughts,
What vile affections there!
Distrust, presumption, artful guile,
Pride, envy, slavish fear.

3 Almighty King of Saints,
These tyrant lusts subdue;
Expel the darkness of my mind,
And all my powers renew.

4 This done, my cheerful voice
Shall loud hosannas raise;
My heart shall glow with gratitude,
My lips proclaim thy praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Astonish'd and distress'd
• Title: The evil Heart
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 17:9
  ;
  Matthew 15:19
• Topic: The Fall; Evil heart
• Notes: Public Domain.

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