Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Satan, by artifice and fraud Lyrics:
1 Satan, by artifice and fraud,
Unwary souls decoys;
Draws the affections off from God,
Allures, and then destroys.
2 With subtle art he spreads the net,
Ye saints, in time beware;
Be circumspect, and guard your feet
Against the dangerous snare.
3 Though he assumes an angel’s face,
As oftentimes he will;
Yet swiftly flee this foe to peace,
For he is Satan still.
4 To God approach by fervent prayer,
And His assistance crave;
Then will He make your souls His care,
Who mighty is to save.
Used With Tune: DEWITT Text Sources: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818)
Satan, By Artifice And Fraud