Psalms of Grace ‎#36a

36a. When Man Grows Bold in Sin

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

2 His heart is false and foul,
His words are smooth and fair;
Wisdom is banished from his soul;
And leaves no goodness there.

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

4 His truth transcends the sky,
In heav'n His mercies dwell;
Deep as the sea His judgments lie;
His anger burns to hell.

5 How excellent His love,
From all our safety springs!
O never let my soul remove,
From underneath His wings.

Text Information

• First Line: When man grows bold in sin
• Title: When Man Grows Bold in Sin
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1647-1748 (alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.8.6 SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 36

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MICHAEL
• Arranger: William Crotch (1836, alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.8.6 SM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Genevan Psalter, 1551