Psalm: My evil inclination

My evil inclination
Canst Thou not, Lord, remove.
My every earthly passion
Subdue by heavenly love?
I know that Thou art greater
Than this proud sensual heart;
Come then, and change my nature.
And bid my sin depart.

Thy promise I confide in
An end of sin to see;
Sin shall no more reside in
An heart possess'd by Thee;
Come, finish the transgression.
And fill Thy hallow'd shrine.
And keep entire possession,
Essential Love Divine.

My heart to every ill inclined
Continually I feel;
Enmity against God my mind.
Rebellion is my will.
But Christ omnipotent in grace,
Can slay the enmity,
And turn my heart to holiness.
And plant His mind in me.

Jesus, Thou hast the faith bestow'd.
In which to Thee I pray;
The dire impediment to good
For ever take away;
The stubborn pulse, the cause within,
The stumbling-block remove.
And form my soul averse from sin,
And mould me into love.

No longer then to evil prone,
I shall to goodness cleave,
Embrace my loving Lord alone,
And for Thy glory live;
The promise every moment feel.
The sinless nature given.
And do on earth Thy perfect will,
As angels do in heaven.