Flesh and Spirit

Verse 1

What diff'rent powers of grace and sin Attend our mortal state I hate the thoughts that work within, And do the works I hate.

Verse 2

Now I complain, and groan, and die, While sin and Satan reign; Now raise my songs of triumph high, For grace prevails again.

Verse 3

So darkness struggles with the light Till perfect day arise; Water and fire maintain the fight, Until the weaker dies.

Verse 4

Thus will the flesh and spirit strive, And vex and break my peace; But I shall quit this mortal life, And sin for ever cease.