The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#333

333. God is a Spirit just and wise

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

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

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

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
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  John 4:24
  ;
  Psalm 139:23-24
  ;
  Psalm 65:1-5
• Topic: Prayer: heard; Providence: in air, earth, and sea; God: his being, attributes, and providence; Gentiles: church; Blessings: of the country; God: of nature and grace; Praise: and prayer public; Praise: for rain; Prayer: and praise, public; Psalm: for husbandmen; Public: prayer and praise; Rain from heaven; Seasons of the year; Spring: and summer; Spring: of the year; Summer; Weather

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