A Pocket hymn book, designed as a constant companion for the pious ‎#CXLIII

CXLIII. Vain, delusive world, adieu

1 Vain, delusive world, adieu,
With all of creature-good,
Only Jesus I pursue,
Who bought me with his blood!
All thy pleasures I forego,
I trample on thy wealth and pride;
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucify'd!

2 Other knowledge I disdain,
'Tis all but vanity:
Christ, the Lamb of God was slain,
He tasted death for me!
Me to save from endless woe,
The sin-atoning victim dy'd!
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucify'd!

3 Here will I set up my rest,
My fluctuating heart
From the haven of his breast
Shall never more depart:
Whither should a sinner go?
His wounds for me stand open wide;
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucify'd!

4 Him to know is life and peace,
And pleasure without end;
This is all my happiness
On Jesus to depend;
Daily in his grace to grow,
And ever in his faith abide:
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucify'd!

5 O that I could all invite,
This saving truth to prove:
Shew the length, and breadth, and height,
And depth of Jesu's love!
Fain I would to sinners show
The blood by faith alone apply'd:
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucify'd!

Text Information

• First Line: Vain, delusive world, adieu
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1788
• Topic: Rejoicing

Tune Information

(No tune information)