Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CLVII

II.CLVII. Presumption and despair; or, Satan's various temptations

1 Now Satan comes with dreadful roar,
And threatens to destroy;
He worries whom he can't devour,
With a malicious joy.

2 Ye sons of God, oppose his rage;
Resist, and he'll be gone;
Thus did our dearest Lord engage,
And vanquish him alone.

3 Now he appears almost divine,
Like innocence and love;
But the old serpent lurks within
When he assumes the dove.

4 Fly from the false deceiver's tongue,
Ye sons of Adam, fly;
Our parents found the snare too strong,
Nor should the children try.

Text Information

• First Line: Now Satan comes with dreadful roar
• Title: Presumption and despair; or, Satan's various temptations
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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