A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCLXXXIV

CCLXXXIV. 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 fist 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 our 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 shone
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
• Author: Fawcett
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  James 1:27
• Topic: Graces of the Spirit: Sincerity; Not unto us; Internal Religion desired; Spiritual mindedness

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