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

I.CXXXVI. Sincerity and hypocrisy; or, formality in worship

1 God is a Spirit, just and wise,
He sees our inmost mind;
In vain to heav'n we raise our cries,
And leave our souls behind.

2 Nothing but truth before his throne
With honour can appear;
The painted hypocrites are known
Through the disguise they wear:

3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies,
Their bended knees the ground;
But God abhors the sacrifice
Where not the heart is found.

4 Lord search my thoughts and try my ways,
And make my soul sincere;
Then shall I stand before thy face,
And find acceptance there.

Text Information

• First Line: God is a Spirit, just and wise
• Title: Sincerity and hypocrisy; or, formality in worship
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  John 4:24
  ;
  Psalm 139:23-24

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