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[By nature, Lord, I evil love]

Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which, &c. —xii. 9.

By nature, Lord, I evil love;
Thou by the virtue of Thy grace
The dire propensity remove,
The heart that hates Thy righteous ways:
Stamp Thy whole image on my breast,
And partner of Thy purity,
Sin I shall perfectly detest,
And cleave with all my soul to Thee.