The wickedness of man, and the majesty of God; or practical atheism exposed

Verse 1

When man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, "He has no faith of God within, Nor fear before His eyes."

Verse 2

His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair; Wisdom is banished from his soul; And leaves no goodness there.

Verse 3

But there's a dreadful God, Though men renounce His fear; His justice, hid behind the cloud, Shall one great day appear.

Verse 4

His truth transcends the sky, In heav'n His mercies dwell; Deep as the sea His judgments lie; His anger burns to hell.

Verse 5

How excellent His love, From all our safety springs! O never let my soul remove, From underneath His wings.