The Hartford Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXXII

CCXXII. The happy change

1 In sin by blinded passions led,
In search of fancy's good we range;
The paths of disappointment tread,
To nothing fix'd, but love of change.

2 But when the Holy Ghost imparts
A knowledge of the Saviour's love;
Our wand'ring, weary, restless hearts,
Are then renew'd no more to rove.

3 Now a new principle takes place,
Which guides and animates the will,
This love, another name for grace,
Constrains to good, and bars from ill.

4 By love's pure light we soon perceive
Our noblest bliss and proper end;
And gladly ev'ry idol leave,
To love and serve our Lord and friend.

Text Information

• First Line: In sin by blinded passions led
• Title: The happy change
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Topic: Regeneration

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