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The deep defilement of the heart

The deep defilement of the heart

Published in 4 hymnals

Representative Text

1 The deep defilement of the heart,
Oh, how can I endure!
The inner man in every part
Unholy and impure!

2 How can I look to thy abode,
Or how for mercy pray?
Oh, lead me to the Lamb of God,
And take my guilt away!

3 If thou hast shed one beam of heaven
On this dark soul of mine,
'Tis by the Holy Spirit given:
The glory shall be thine.



Source: The Voice of Praise: a collection of hymns for the use of the Methodist Church #363

Text Information

First Line: The deep defilement of the heart
Copyright: Public Domain

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Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d754

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Psalms and Hymns #316

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The Christian Psalmist; or, Watts' Psalms and Hymns #136

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The Voice of Praise #363

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