A Living and Dead Faith

Mistaken souls, that dream of heaven

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 182 hymnals

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1 Deluded souls, that dream of heav'n,
And make their empty boast
Of inward joys, and sins forgiv'n,
While they are slaves to lust!

2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights,
If faith be cold and dead;
None but a living power unites
To Christ, the living Head:

3 A faith that changes all the heart;
A faith that works by love;
That bids all sinful joys depart,
And lifts the thoughts above.

4 Faith must obey her Father’s will,
As well as trust His grace:
A pard'ning God requires us still
To perfect holiness.

Source: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal: with music #212

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Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line: Mistaken souls, that dream of heaven
Title: A Living and Dead Faith
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Choice Selection of Evangelical Hymns, from various authors #207

A Choice Selection of Evangelical Hymns, from various authors #207

A Choice Selection of Hymns. 2nd ed. #d139

A Choice Selection of Hymns. 2nd ed. #d139

A Choice Selection of Hymns. 6th ed. #d165

A Choice Selection of Hymns. 6th ed. #d165
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A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #275

A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #275

A Collection of Evangelical Hymns; made from Different Authors and Collections for the English Lutheran Church in New York #d156

A Collection of Evangelical Hymns; made from Different Authors and Collections for the English Lutheran Church in New York #d156
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A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy for the Use of Evangelical Lutheran Churches #305

A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy for the Use of Evangelical Lutheran Churches #305
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A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy #305

A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy #305
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A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #305

A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #305
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A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #203

A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #203

A Collection of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion #d155

A Collection of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion #d155

A Collection of Hymns for Public and Private Worship approved by the Presbytery of Charleston #d106

A Collection of Hymns for Public and Private Worship approved by the Presbytery of Charleston #d106
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A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. (New and Rev. ed.) #277

A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. (New and Rev. ed.) #277

A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. Rev. ed. #d437

A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. Rev. ed. #d437

A Collection of Hymns for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America #d329

A Collection of Hymns for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America #d329
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A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. New and Revised ed. #313

A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. New and Revised ed. #313
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A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the United Brethren in Christ #284

A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the United Brethren in Christ #284
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A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #143

A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. #143
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship #CII

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship #CII
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #CII

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #CII
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the use of Universalist Societies and Families (13th ed.) #420

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the use of Universalist Societies and Families (13th ed.) #420
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies and Families 16ed. #420

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies and Families 16ed. #420
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #252

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #252
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship (Rev. ed. with supplement) #252

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship (Rev. ed. with supplement) #252
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A Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs; suited to the various kinds of Christian worship; and especially designed for and adapted to the Fraternity of the Brethren... #480

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs; suited to the various kinds of Christian worship; and especially designed for and adapted to the Fraternity of the Brethren... #480

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #d206

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #d206
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A Collection of Sacred Hymns for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints #31

A Collection of Sacred Hymns for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints #31

A Collection of Sacred Hymns, Adapted to the Faith and Views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints #d61

A Collection of Sacred Hymns, Adapted to the Faith and Views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints #d61
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A Collection of Spiritual Hymns #193

A Collection of Spiritual Hymns #193
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A Hymn and Prayer-Book #103

A Hymn and Prayer-Book #103

A New Selection of Psalms and Hymns from the Most Approved Authors, Adapted to Public and Private Worship. 2nd ed. #d316

A New Selection of Psalms and Hymns from the Most Approved Authors, Adapted to Public and Private Worship. 2nd ed. #d316
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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #92

A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #92

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book . 27th ed. #d287

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book . 27th ed. #d287

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book. 5th ed. #d187

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book. 5th ed. #d187

A Selection of Hymns ... Supplement to the Methodist Pocket Hymn Book. 1st ed #d171

A Selection of Hymns ... Supplement to the Methodist Pocket Hymn Book. 1st ed #d171

A Selection of Hymns from Various Authors, Designed as a Supplement to the Methodist Pocket Hymn Book. 3rd ed. #d173

A Selection of Hymns from Various Authors, Designed as a Supplement to the Methodist Pocket Hymn Book. 3rd ed. #d173

A Selection of Hymns....3d ed #d156

A Selection of Hymns....3d ed #d156
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #106

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #106
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #CVI

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #CVI
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #106

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #106
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A Service Book #199a

A Service Book #199a
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Baptist Chorals #203

Baptist Chorals #203
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Book of Hymns and Tunes, comprising the psalms and hymns for the worship of God, approved by the general assembly of 1866, arranged with appropriate tunes... by authority of the assembly of 1873 #214c

Book of Hymns and Tunes, comprising the psalms and hymns for the worship of God, approved by the general assembly of 1866, arranged with appropriate tunes... by authority of the assembly of 1873 #214c

Chapel Hymns #d345

Chapel Hymns #d345
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Christian Hymn and Tune Book, for use in Churches, and for Social and Family Devotions #230

Christian Hymn and Tune Book, for use in Churches, and for Social and Family Devotions #230
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Christian Hymns for Public and Private Worship #323

Christian Hymns for Public and Private Worship #323
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Christian Hymns #78

Christian Hymns #78
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Christian Psalmody, in Four Parts; containing Dr. Watt's Psalms Abridged; Dr. Watt's Hymns Abridged; Select Hymns from Other Authors; and Select Harmony #WH.I.140

Christian Psalmody, in Four Parts; containing Dr. Watt's Psalms Abridged; Dr. Watt's Hymns Abridged; Select Hymns from Other Authors; and Select Harmony #WH.I.140
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Christian's Duty, exhibited in a series of hymns #180

Christian's Duty, exhibited in a series of hymns #180

Church Hymn Book . 3rd ed. #d319

Church Hymn Book . 3rd ed. #d319
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Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #175

Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #175

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d660

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d660
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Church Psalmody #H300

Church Psalmody #H300
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Church Psalmody #300

Church Psalmody #300

Collection of Hymns for Public and Private Worship. 4th ed. #d175

Collection of Hymns for Public and Private Worship. 4th ed. #d175

Compilation of Hymns for the Use of the Churches of the Christian Union #d445

Compilation of Hymns for the Use of the Churches of the Christian Union #d445
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Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #379

Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #379
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Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #212

Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal #212
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Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #212

Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #212
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Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a212

Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a212

Family Singing Book. Rev ed. with Supplement #d178

Family Singing Book. Rev ed. with Supplement #d178
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Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church #340

Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church #340
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Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (11th ed.) #340

Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (11th ed.) #340
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Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (2nd ed.) #576

Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (2nd ed.) #576
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Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) #576

Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) #576
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Hymn-Book of the Evangelical Association #270

Hymn-Book of the Evangelical Association #270
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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #I.CXL

Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #I.CXL

Hymns and Spiritual Songs, selected from Several Approved Authors, Recommended by the Baptist General Committee of Virginia #d115

Hymns and Spiritual Songs, selected from Several Approved Authors, Recommended by the Baptist General Committee of Virginia #d115
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Hymns for Christian Devotion #389

Hymns for Christian Devotion #389
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Hymns for Christian Devotion #389

Hymns for Christian Devotion #389
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Hymns for Christian Melody #165

Hymns for Christian Melody #165

Hymns for Schools and Families #d97

Hymns for Schools and Families #d97
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Hymns for Schools and Families #120

Hymns for Schools and Families #120
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Hymns for Social Worship #229

Hymns for Social Worship #229
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Hymns for the Camp. (3rd ed. rev. and enl.) #88

Hymns for the Camp. (3rd ed. rev. and enl.) #88
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Hymns for the Church of Christ (3rd thousand) #677

Hymns for the Church of Christ (3rd thousand) #677
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Hymns for the Church of Christ. (6th thousand) #677

Hymns for the Church of Christ. (6th thousand) #677

Hymns for the Hospital Chapel, Worcester #d136

Hymns for the Hospital Chapel, Worcester #d136
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Hymns for the Sanctuary #368

Hymns for the Sanctuary #368

Hymns for the Use of the Brethren in Christ #d299

Hymns for the Use of the Brethren in Christ #d299
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Hymns of the "Jubilee Harp" #a761

Hymns of the "Jubilee Harp" #a761
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Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #142

Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #142

Hymns Selected #d129

Hymns Selected #d129

Hymns Selected from Dr. Watts, Dr. Doddridge and Various Other Writers #d129

Hymns Selected from Dr. Watts, Dr. Doddridge and Various Other Writers #d129
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Hymns selected from various authors #175

Hymns selected from various authors #175

Hymns suited to the Feasts and Fasts of the Church and Other Occasions of Public Worship ... approved by the Convention of 1826 #d36

Hymns suited to the Feasts and Fasts of the Church and Other Occasions of Public Worship ... approved by the Convention of 1826 #d36
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Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship #323

Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship #323

Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship, published by General Synod for the Evangelical Lutheran Church. 68th ed. (8th rev. ed.) #d478

Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship, published by General Synod for the Evangelical Lutheran Church. 68th ed. (8th rev. ed.) #d478
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Hymns, Selected and Original #323

Hymns, Selected and Original #323
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Hymns #323

Hymns #323
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Hymns #323

Hymns #323
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Hymns #323

Hymns #323
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Hymns #323

Hymns #323
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Manual of Christian Psalmody #300

Manual of Christian Psalmody #300
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Manual of Devotion #60

Manual of Devotion #60

Melodies of the Church #d628

Melodies of the Church #d628

Parish Psalmody #d470

Parish Psalmody #d470

Parish Psalmody #d482

Parish Psalmody #d482
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Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship, and Approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America #H73

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship, and Approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America #H73

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d511

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d511

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d521

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d521

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