Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) ‎#71

71. The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed

1 When man grows bold in sin,
My heart within me cries,
"He hath no faith of God within,
"Nor fear before his eyes.

2 [He walks awhile conceal'd
In a self-flattering dream,
Till his dark crimes, at once reveal'd,
Expose his hateful name.]

3 His heart is false and foul,
His words are smooth and fair;
Wisdom is banish'd from his soul,
And leaves no goodness there.

4 He plots upon his bed
New mischiefs to fulfil;
He sets his heart, and hand, and head
To practise all that's ill.

5 But there's a dreadful God,
Tho' men renounce his fear;
His justice, hid behind the cloud,
Shall one great day appear.

6 His truth transcends the sky,
In heaven his mercies dwell;
Deep as the sea his judgements lie,
His anger burns to hell.

7 How excellent his love,
Whence all our safety springs!
Oh never let my soul remove
From underneath his wings.

Text Information

• First Line: When man grows bold in sin
• Title: The Wickedness of Man, and the Majesty of God; or Practical Atheism exposed
• Meter: Short Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 36:1-7
• Topic: Atheism: practical; Attributes of God; Creation and Providence; Flattery and Deceit complained of; God: his Being, Attributes and Providence; God: His perfections; Grace: and providence; Mercies: and Truth of God; Perfections of God; Practical atheism; Praise: for providence and grace; Providence: and grace; Providence: and Perfection of God; Wickedness of Man

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