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That there is not a God, the fool

Representative Text

1 That there is not a God, the fool
doth in his heart conclude:
They are corrupt, their works are vile;
not one of them doth good.
2 Upon men's sons the Lord from heav'n
did cast his eyes abroad,
To see if any understood,
and did seek after God.

3 They altogether filthy are,
they all aside are gone;
And there is none that doeth good,
yea, sure there is not one.
4 These workers of iniquity
do they not know at all,
That they my people eat as bread,
and on God do not call?

5 There feared they much; for God is with
the whole race of the just.
6 You shame the counsel of the poor,
because God is his trust.
7 Let Isr'el's help from Zion come:
when back the Lord shall bring
His captives, Jacob shall rejoice,
and Israel shall sing.

Source: Foundations Psalter: 1650 Scottish Psalter #14

Text Information

First Line: That there is not a God, the fool
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Foundations Psalter #14

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Foundations Psalter #53

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #P14

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #P53

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