My heart concludes, the bold in sin

Verse 1

My heart concludes, the bold in sin, No fear of God has lodged within;

Verse 2

He blinds his eyes with fond self love, Until his crimes most hateful prove.

Verse 3

False, and mischievous, words he speaks; Wisdom, and goodness, he forsakes;

Verse 4

In bed, he plots some vile intent; His hardened heart's on mischief bent.

Verse 5

Thy mercy, Lord, from heaven shines And spares the sinner in his sins: Thy faithfulness unto thy word, And saints, above the sky has soared.

Verse 6

Thy justice, like great mounts, remains; Thy judgment mighty depths contains; Lord, by thy providential care, Both man, and beast, preserved are.

Verse 7

How wondrous excellent's thy love! O thou who dwell'st the heavens above! Therefore men's sons, when they're distressed, Fly to thy sheltering wings for rest.

Verse 8

With fatness of thy house supplied, Their joyful souls are satisfied; From thee immortal pleasures rill, Where thou shalt make them drink their fill.

Verse 9

Life's fountain is alone with thee; Light, in thy glorious light, we see.

Verse 10

To them that know thee, love impart; Thy justice to the upright in heart.

Verse 11

Let no proud foot destructive prove; Nor wicked hand my hopes remove.

Verse 12

The wicked fallen are, by surprise; They are thrust down, no more to rise.