James 3:116: She wisdom that is from above is first pure, &c

I want that wisdom from above,
From earthly, devilish mixtures pure,
That faith Divine producing love,
And peace which speaks my pardon sure;
That knowledge of the Crucified,
Which bids my sins and sorrows cease,
And witnesses His blood applied
In perfect purity and peace.

With true celestial wisdom fill'd,
Soft, yielding, meek, my soul shall be;
(Not rigid, sour, morose, self-will'd;)
And mild as docile infancy,
Easy to be convinced, and led
By reason's and religion's sway,
No importunity I need,
But man for Jesu's sake obey.

Mercy from God and heavenly grace
Shall then erect its throne within,
And all the fruits of righteousness
Throughout my spotless life be seen;
To every soul my bowels move,
Within no party banks. confined,
My open, frank, and generous love
O'erflows alike to all mankind.