God is a Spirit, just and wise
by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on John 4:24; Ps. 139:23,24.; Titus 2:11-14; Eph 2:5,8
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God is a Spirit, just and wise,
He sees our inmost mind;
In vain to beav'n we raise our cries,
And leave our souls behind.
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Nothing but truth before his throne
With honor can appear;
The painted hypocrites are known
Through the disguise they wear.
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Their lifted eyes salute the skies,
Their bending knees the ground;
But God abhors the sacrifice,
Where not the heart is found.
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Lord, search my thoughts, and try my ways,
And make my soul sincere
Then shall I stand before thy face,
And find acceptance there.