221. The Soul ruined

1 How sad our state by nature is!
Our sin how deep it stains!
And Satan holds our captive minds
Fast in his slavish chains.

2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace,
Sounds from the sacred word;
"Ho! ye despairing sinners, come,
And trust a pardoning Lord."

3 My soul obeys the almighty call,
And runs to this relief;
I would believe thy promise, Lord;
Oh, help my unbelief!

4 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm,
On thy kind arms I fall;
Be thou my Strength and Righteousness,
My Saviour and my All.

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First Line: How sad our state by nature is!
Title: The Soul ruined
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: The Gospel: Atonement Needed; Atonement: Necessary; Heart: Change of (2 more...)
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