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 |
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HYMN 136. (C. M.) Sincerity and Hypocrisy; or, Formality in Worship, John iv. 24. Psalm cxxxix. 23, 24.
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God is a Spirit just and wise,He sees our inmost mind;
In vain to heaven we raise our cries
And leave our souls behind.
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Nothing but truth before his throneWith honour can appear,
The painted hypocrites are known
Thro' the disguise they wear.
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Their lifted eyes salute the skies,Their bending knees the ground;
But God abhors the sacrifice
Where not the heart is found.
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Lord, search my thoughts, and try my ways,And make my soul sincere;
Then shall I stand before thy face,
And find acceptance there.
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