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By nature all men are sinners

Appears in 62 hymnals Topics: Atheism practical; Practical atheism; Atheism practical; Practical atheism First Line: Fools in their hearts believe and say Lyrics: 1 Fools in their hearts believe and say, "That all religion’s vain, "There is no God that reigns on high, "Or minds th’ affairs of men." 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane Corrupt discourse proceeds; And in their impious hands are found Abominable deeds. 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne Look'd down on things below, To find the man that sought his grace, Or did his justice know. 4 By nature all are gone astray, Their practice all the same; There’s none that fears his Maker’s hand, There’s none that loves his name. 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, Their slanders never cease; How swift to mischief are their feet; Nor know the paths of peace. 6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root) In every heart are found; Nor can they bear diviner fruit, 'Till grace refine the ground. Scripture: Psalm 14

The Perfections and Providence of God; or, General Providence and Special Grace

Appears in 378 hymnals Topics: Atheism practical; Practical atheism; Atheism practical; Practical atheism First Line: High in the heavens, eternal God Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgements are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share; The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-9

Practical Atheism exposed; or, the Being and Attributes of God asserted

Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Atheism practical; Practical atheism; Atheism practical; Practical atheism First Line: While men grow bold in wicked ways Lyrics: 1 While men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, "Their thoughts believe there's none. 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, (What e'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep, unfathom'd sea. 5 Above the heaven's created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children chuse to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature-streams run low. And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day Where clouds can never rise. Scripture: Psalm 36:9

Happy Are They Who Walk in God's Wise Way

Author: Erik Routley Meter: 10.8.10.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Atheism First Line: Happy are they who walk in God's wise way (Khwaam suk yeun yong khong maa suu phuu tham chop) Scripture: Psalm 1 Used With Tune: SRI LAMPANG Text Sources: Thailand

The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Atheism practical; Practical atheism; Atheism practical; Practical atheism First Line: When man grows bold in sin Lyrics: 1 When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear before his eyes. 2 [He walks awhile conceal'd In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd, Expose his hateful name.] 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banish'd from his soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil; He sets his heart, and hand, and head To practise all that's ill. 5 But there's a dreadful God, Tho' men renounce his fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell; Deep as the sea his judgements lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. Scripture: Psalm 36:1-7

When Trouble Looms

Author: Martin Leckebusch Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Atheism First Line: When trouble looms on every side Scripture: Psalm 10 Used With Tune: JESU DULCIS MEMORIA

Descend from heaven, immortal Dove

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 91 hymnals Topics: Complaint pride, atheism, oppression, etc; Pride and atheism, and oppression punished; Atheism practical Lyrics: Descend from heav'n, immortal Dove, Stoop down and take us on thy wings, And mount and bear us far above The reach of these inferior things: Beyond, beyond this lower sky, Up where eternal ages roll; Where solid pleasures never die, And fruits immortal feast the soul. O for a sight, a pleasing sight Of our Almighty Father's throne! There sits our Savior crowned with light, Clothed in a body like our own. Adoring saints around him stand, And thrones and powers before him fall; The God shines gracious through the man, And sheds sweet glories on them all. O what amazing joys they feel While to their golden harps they sing, And sit on every heav'nly hill, And spread the triumphs of their King! When shall the day, dear Lord, appear, That I shall mount to dwell above, And stand and bow amongst them there, And view thy face, and sing, and love? Scripture: Psalm 12

By the Babylonian Rivers

Author: Eswald Bash Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Atheism Scripture: Psalm 137 Used With Tune: CAPTIVITY (KAS DZIEDAJA)

Complaint of a general Corruption of Manners; or, The Promise and Signs of Christ's coming in Judgement

Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: Atheism practical; Complaint of Pride, Atheism, Oppression, etc..; Pride and atheism, and oppression punished; Atheism practical; Complaint of Pride, Atheism, Oppression, etc..; Pride and atheism, and oppression punished First Line: Help, Lord, for men of virutue fail Lyrics: 1 Help, Lord, for men of virtue fail, Religion looses ground! The sons of violence prevail, And treacheries abound; 2 Their oaths and promises they break, Yet act the flatterer’s part; With fair deceitful lips they speak, And with a double heart. 3 If we reprove some hateful lie, They scorn our faithful word: "Are not our lips our own," they cry, "And who shall be our Lord?" 4 Scoffers appear on every side, Where a vile race of men Is rais'd to seats of power and pride, And bears the sword in vain. Pause. 5 Lord, when iniquities abound, And blasphemy grows bold, When faith is rarely to be found, And love is waxing cold: 6 Is not thy chariot hastening on? Hast thou not given this sign? May we not trust and live upon A promise so divine? 7 "Yes, saith the Lord, now will I rise, "And make th' oppressors flee; "I shall appear to their surprise, "And set my servants free." 8 Thy word, like silver seven times try'd, Through ages shall endure; The men that in thy truth confide, Shall find thy promise sure. Scripture: Psalm 12

Psalm 10

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Atheism punished; Complaint pride, atheism, oppression, etc; Pride and atheism, and oppression punished First Line: Why doth the Lord stand off so far? Lyrics: Why doth the Lord stand off so far? And why conceal his face, When great calamities appear, And times of deep distress? Lord, shall the wicked still deride Thy justice and thy power? Shall they advance their heads in pride, And still thy saints devour? They put thy judgments from their sight, And then insult the poor; They boast in their exalted height, That they shall fall no more. Arise, O God, lift up thine hand, Attend our humble cry; No enemy shall dare to stand When God ascends on high. Why do the men of malice rage, And say, with foolish pride, "The God of heav'n will ne'er engage To fight on Zion's side?" But thou for ever art our Lord; And powerful is thine hand, As when the heathens felt thy sword, And perished from thy land. Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray, And cause thine ear to hear; He hearkens what his children say, And puts the world in fear. Proud tyrants shall no more oppress, No more despise the just; And mighty sinners shall confess They are but earth and dust. Scripture: Psalm 10