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 159. (C. M.) An unconverted State; or, converting Grace.
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Great King of glory and of grace,We own, with humble shame,
How vile is our degenerate race,
And our first father's name.
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From Adam flows our tainted bloodThe poison reigns within,
Makes us averse to all that's good,
And willing slaves to sin.
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Daily we break thy holy laws,And then reject thy grace;
Engag'd in the old serpent's cause
Against our Maker's face.
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We live estrang'd afar from God,And love the distance well;
With haste we run the dangerous road
That leads to death and hell.
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And can such rebels be restor'd!Such natures made divine!
Let sinners see thy glory, Lord,
And feel this power of thine.
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We raise our Father's name on high,Who his own Spirit sends
To bring rebellious strangers nigh,
And turn his foes to friends.
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