Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #XL (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Astonish'd and distress'd Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Fall; Evil heart Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9 Languages: English
The evil Heart