851    C.M.     J. Hart
Faith and Works. James 2. 17; Gal. 5. 6; 1 John. 3. 7

1 When filthy passions or unjust
  Professors’ minds control;
  When men give up the reins to lust,
  And interest sways the whole;

2 Or when they seek themselves to please,
  Decline each thorny road,
  Indulge their sloth, consult their ease,
  And slight the fear of God;

3 The faith is vain such men profess;
  It comes not from above;
  The righteous man does righteousness,
  And true faith works by love.

4 [Men’s actions with their minds will suit;
  By them the heart is viewed;
  A tree that bears corrupted fruit,
  Cannot be callèd good.]

5 The Christian seeks his brother’s good,
  Sometimes beyond his own;
  Or, if self-interest will intrude,
  It does not reign alone.

6 Help us, dear Lord, to honour thee;
  Let our good works abound;
  Thou art that green, that fruitful tree;
  From thee our fruit is found.