Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.85 (1806) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics:
When man grows bold in sin,
My heart within me cries,
"He hath no faith of God within,
Nor fear before his eyes.
[He walks awhile concealed
In a self-flatt'ring dream,
Till his dark crimes at once revealed
Expose his hateful name.]
His heart is false and foul,
His words are smooth and fair;
Wisdom is banished from his soul,
And leaves no goodness there.
He plots upon his bed
New mischiefs to fulfil
He sets his heart, and hand, and head,
To practise all that's ill.
But there's a dreadful God,
Though men renounce his fear;
His justice, hid behind the cloud,
Shall one great day appear.
His truth transcends the sky,
In heav'n his mercies dwell;
Deep as the sea his judgments lie,
His anger burns to hell.
How excellent his love,
Whence all our safety springs!
O never let my soul remove
From underneath his wings.
Topics: Atheism practical; Flattery and deceit complained of; Practical atheism; Wickedness of man; Grace and providence; Attributes of God; God his being, attributes, and providence; God His perfections; God mercy and truth; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Praise for providence and grace; Providence and grace; Providence and perfections of God Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7 Languages: English
Psalm 36