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 128. (C. M.) Corrupt Nature from Adam.
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Bless'd with the joy of innocenceAdam, our father, stood,
Till he debas'd his soul to sense,
And eat th'unlawful food.
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Now we are born a sensual race,To sinful joys inclin'd;
Reason has lost its native place,
And flesh enslaves the mind.
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While flesh and sense and passion reigns,Sin is the sweetest good:
We fancy music in our chains,
And so forget the load.
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Great God renew our ruin'd frame,Our broken powers restore,
Inspire us with a heavenly flame,
And flesh shall reign no more.
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Eternal Spirit, write thy lawUpon our inward parts,
And let the second Adam draw
His image on our hearts.
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