1 Vain are the hopes the sons of men
On their own works have built;
Their hearts by nature all unclean,
And all their actions guilt.
2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their mouths,
Without a murm'ring word,
And the whole race of Adam stand
Guilty before the Lord.
3 In fain we ask God's righteous law
To justify us now,
Since to convince and to condemn
Is all the law can do.
4 Jesus, how glorious is thy grace!
When in thy name we trust,
Our faith receives a righteousness
That makes the sinner just.
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First Line: | Vain are the hopes the sons of men |
Title: | Justification by faith, not works; or, the law condemns, grace justifies |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1793 |
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