A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship 54. Bless'd with the joys of innocence

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A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship‎#54

Text:

Corrupt Nature from Adam

1 Bless'd with the joys of innocence,
Adam, our father, stood,
Till he debas'd his soul to sense,
And ate th'unlawful food.

2 Now we are born a sensual race,
To sinful joys inclin'd;
Reason has lost its native place,
And flesh enslaves the mind.

3 While flesh and sense and passion reigns,
Sin is the sweetest good;
We fancy music in our chains,
And so forget the load.

4 Great God, renew our ruin'd frame,
Our broken powers restore,
Inspire us with a heavenly flame,
And flesh shall reign no more.

5 Eternal Spirit, write thy law
Upon our inward parts,
And let the second Adam draw
His image on our hearts.

Text Information
First Line:	Bless'd with the joys of innocence
Title:	Corrupt Nature from Adam
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1845
Topic:	Fall and Depravity of Man
Notes:	Public Domain.