Let all the heathen writers join
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Let all the heathen writers joinTo form one perfect book:Great God, if once compared with thine,How mean their writings look!
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Not the most perfect rules they gaveCould show one sin forgiven,Nor lead a step beyond the grave;But thine conducts to heaven.
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Yet men would fain be just with GodBy works their hands have wrought;But thy commands, exceeding broad,Extend to every thought.
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Our faith, and love, and every graceFall far below thy word;But perfect truth and righteousnessDwell only with the Lord.