The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#427

427. How Sad Our State By Nature Is!

1 How sad our state by nature is!
Our sin, how deep it stains!
And Satan binds our captive souls
Fast in his slavish chains.

2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace
Sounds from the sacred word;
"Ho, ye despairing sinners, come,
And trust a faithful Lord."

3 My soul obeys the gracious call,
And runs to this relief;
I would believe Thy promise, Lord,
O help my unbelief!

4 To the blest fountain of Thy blood,
Incarnate God, I fly;
Here let me wash my spotted soul
From crimes of deepest dye.

5 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm,
Into Thy arms I fall;
Be Thou my strength and righteousness,
My Jesus and my all.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: How sad our state by nature is!
• Title: How Sad Our State By Nature Is!
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Repentance and Pardon

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL
• Composer: Herbert S. Irons
• Meter: C M
• Key: E Major