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865.

[But I am all to sin inclined]

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity. —xlv. 8.

But I am all to sin inclined,
And hatred against God my mind,
Till Thou Thine own impart:
Pity a sad reverse of Thee,
And from myself to set me free,
Come, Lord, into my heart.
I then regenerate from above
Shall sin abhor like Thee, and love
The perfect righteousness,
Partake the nature of my Head,
And in Thy image live, to spread
Mine utmost Saviour's praise.