The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. Containing, besides his Sermons, and Essays on miscellaneous subjects, several additional pieces, Selected from his Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings, and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, in 1753: to which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author, compiled by the Rev. George Burder. In six volumes |
IV. |
I. |
HYMN 57. (C. M.) Original Sin; or, the First and Second Adam,
Rom. v. 12. Psalm li. 5. Job xiv. 4. |
II. |
III. |
I. |
II. |
I. |
II. |
I. |
II. |
III. |
III. |
VIII. |
The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. | ||
HYMN 57. (C. M.) Original Sin; or, the First and Second Adam, Rom. v. 12. Psalm li. 5. Job xiv. 4.
I
Backward with humble shame we lookOn our original;
How is our nature dash'd and broke
In our first father's fall!
II
To all that's good averse and blind,But prone to all that's ill:
What dreadful darkness veils our mind!
How obstinate our will.
III
Conceiv'd in sin (O wretched state!)Before we draw our breath,
The first young pulse begins to beat
Iniquity and death.
IV
How strong in our degenerate bloodThe old corruption reigns,
And mingling with the crooked flood,
Wanders thro' all our veins!
270
V
Wild and unwholesome as the rootWill all the branches be;
How can we hope for living fruit
From such a deadly tree?
VI
What mortal power from things uncleanCan pure productions bring?
Who can command a vital stream
From an infected spring?
VII
Yet, mighty God, thy wondrous loveCan make our nature clean,
While Christ and grace prevail above
The tempter, death, and sin.
VIII
The second Adam shall restoreThe ruins of the first,
Hosanna to that sovereign power
That new creates our dust.
The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. | ||