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 160. (L. M.) Custom in Sin.
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Let the wild leopards of the woodPut off the spots that nature gives,
Then may the wicked turn to God,
And change their tempers and their lives.
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As well might Ethiopian slavesWash out the darkness of their skin;
The dead as well might leave their graves
As old transgressors cease to sin.
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Where vice has held its empire long'Twill not endure the least control;
None but a power divinely strong
Can turn the current of the soul.
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Great God, I own thy power divine,That works to change this heart of mine;
I would be form'd anew, and bless
The wonders of creating grace.
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