The Trespass of the Wicked Man

The trespass of the wicked man Most plainly testifies

Tune: LAMBETH (Schulthes)
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1 The trespass of the wicked man
Most plainly testifies
That fear of God's most holy Name
Is not before his eyes.

2 He cherishes the empty hope,
Although his sin be great,
It never shall be brought to light
And viewed with righteous hate.

3 The words he utters with his mouth
Are wickedness and lies;
He keeps himself from doing good,
And ceases to be wise.

4 While on his bed his thought he gives
To planning wickedness;
He sets himself in evil ways,
he shuns not to transgress.

Source: Psalter Hymnal (Red): doctrinal standards and liturgy of the Christian Reformed Church #68

Text Information

First Line: The trespass of the wicked man Most plainly testifies
Title: The Trespass of the Wicked Man
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

LAMBETH (Schulthes)

Credited to Wilhelm Schulthes, 1871, in The Hymnal (1916). Reviews of his works in The Musical Times in 1871 include an "Ave Maria" for organ/piano and "O Salutaris" for soprano and choir. These pieces appear to be exceptionally rare and are not readily available for study. —Chris Fenner

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