The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CCXLIII

CCXLIII. Spiritual Mindedness; or, inward Religion

1 Religion is the chief Concern
Of Mortals here below:
May I its great Importance learn,
Its sovereign Virtue know.

2 More needful this, than glittering Wealth,
Or Ought the World bestows;
Nor Reputation, Food, or Health,
Can give us such Repose.

3 Religion, should our Thoughts engage
Amidst our youthful Bloom;
'Twill fit us for declining Age,
And for the awful Tomb.

4 O, may my Heart, by Grace renew'd
Be my Redeemer's Throne;
And be my stubborn Will subdu'd,
His Government to own.

5 Let deep Repentance, Faith, and Love
Be join'd with godly Fear;
And all my Conversation prove
My Heart to be sincere.

6 Preserve me from the Snares of Sin
Thro' my remaining Days;
And in me let each Virtue shine
To my Redeemer's Praise.

7 Let lively Hope my Soul inspire;
Let warm Affections rise;
And may I wait, with strong Desire
To Mount above the Skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Religion is the chief Concern
• Title: Spiritual Mindedness; or, inward Religion
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  James 1:29
• Topic: Blessedness of the Gospel

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