248a. Sincerity profest, and Grace tried; or, the Heart searching God

1 My God, what inward grief I feel
When impious men transgress thy will!
I mourn to hear their lips profane,
Take thy tremendous name in vain.

2 Does not my soul detest and hate
The sons of malice and deceit?
Those that oppose thy laws and thee,
I count for enemies to me.

3 Lord, search my soul, try every thought
Though my own heart accuse me not,
Of walking in a false disguise,
I beg the trial of thine eyes.

4 Doth secret mischief lurk within?
Do I indulge some unknown sin?
Oh turn my feet whene'er I stray,
And lead me in thy perfect way.

Text Information
First Line: My God, what inward grief I feel
Title: Sincerity profest, and Grace tried; or, the Heart searching God
Meter: Long Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
Scripture:
Topic: All-seeing God; Appeal to God: concerning our sincerity; Daily Devotion (15 more...)
Notes: Third Part
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