The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors ‎#XXIX

XXIX. The evil Heart

1 Astonish'd and distress'd,
I turn mine eyes within;
My heart with loads of guilt oprest,
The seat of every sin.

2 What croads of evil thoughts,
What vile affections there!
Distrust, presumption, artful guile,
Pride, envy, slavish fear.

3 Almighty King of saints
These tyrant lusts subdue;
Expel the darkness of my mind,
And all my powers renew.

4 This done, my cheerful voice
Shall loud hosannas raise;
My soul shall glow with gratitude,
My lips proclaim thy praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Astonish'd and distress'd
• Title: The evil Heart
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 17:9
  ;
  Matthew 15:19
• Topic: Heart: Evil

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