The Southern harmony, and musical companion containing a choice collection of tunes, hymns, psalms, odes, and anthems |
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[Since man by sin has lost his God] |
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[Since man by sin has lost his God]
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Since man by sin has lost his God,He seeks creation through;
And vainly strives for solid bliss,
In trying something new.
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The new possessed like fading flowers,Soon loses its gay hue:
The bubble now no longer stays,
The soul wants something new
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Now could we call all Europe ours,With India and Peru;
The mind would feel an aching void,
And still want something new.
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But when we feel the power of Christ,All good in him we view;
The soul forsakes her vain pursuits,
In Christ finds something new.
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The joy the dear Redeemer gives,Will bear a strict review
Nor need we ever change again
For Christ is always new
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Come, sinners, then and seek the joysWhich Christ bids you pursue;
And keep the glorious theme in view,
In Christ seek something new
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But soon a change awaits us all.Before the great review;
And at his feet with rapture fall,
And Heaven brings something new
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