Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCLXXXIII (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns First Line: If secret fraud should dwell Lyrics: 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. Topics: Graces of the Spirit Sincerity; Happiness and joys of heaven; Hypocrisy dreaded; Self-examination Lord search me; Sincerity and truth desired Languages: English
Sincerity desired