Full Lyrics
Rippon's Selection, 1787
1. Astonished and distressed
I turn mine eyes within;
My heart with loads of guilt oppressed,
The seat of every sin.
2. What crowds of evil thoughts,
What vile affection there!
Distrust, presumption, artful guile,
Pride, envy, slavish fear.
3. Almighty King of Saints.
These tyrant lusts subdue;
Expel the darkness of my mind,
And all my powers renew.
4. This done, my cheerful voice
Shall loud hosannas raise;
My soul shall glow with gratitude,
My lips proclaim thy praise.
