The Psalms of David ‎#I.CXXXVI

I.CXXXVI. God is a Spirit, Just and Wise

1 God is a Spirit, Just and Wise,
He sees our inmost Mind;
In vain to Heav'n we raise our Cries,
And leave our Souls behind.

2 Nothing but Truth before his Throne,
With Honour can appear;
The painted Hypocrites are known,
Thro' the Disguise they wear.

3 Their lifted Eyes salute the Skies,
Their bending Knees the Ground;
But God abhors the Sacrifice,
Where not the Heart is found.

4 Lord, search my Thoughts, and try my Ways,
And make my Soul sincere;
Then shall I stand before thy Face,
And find Acceptance there.

Text Information

• First Line: God is a Spirit, Just and Wise
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1766
• Scripture:
  John 4:24
  ;
  Psalm 139:23-24
• Topic: Formality in Worship; Hypocrisy and Sincerity; Saints and Hypocrites; Wandering thoughts in Worship
• Notes: Public Domain.

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