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610.

[Deep sunk in nature's base desire]

He cut down a stick, and cast it in, and the iron, &c. —vi. 6.

Deep sunk in nature's base desire,
The sinful mud, the worldly mire,
What but the casting in of grace
This stony, iron heart, can raise,
To heavenly turn my earthly love,
And lift my soul to things above?