Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#397

397. Self-righteous souls on works rely

1 Self-righteous souls on works rely,
And boast their mortal dignity;
But if I lisp a song of praise,
Grace is the note my soul shall raise.

2 'Twas grace that quickened me when dead,
And grace my soul to Jesus led;
Grace brings me pardon for my sin--
'Tis grace subdues my lusts within.

3 'Tis grace that sweetens ev'ry cross,
'Tis grace supports in ev'ry loss;
In Jesus' grace my soul is strong--
Grace is my hope and Christ my song.

4 'Tis grace defends when danger's near;
And 'tis by grace I persevere;
'Tis grace constrains my soul to love--
Free grace is all they sing above.

5 Through endless years of grace I'll sing,
Adore and bless my heavenly King;
I'll cast my crown before His throne,
Saved by His sov'reign grace alone.

Text Information

• First Line: Self-righteous souls on works rely
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Sixth Sunday after Trinity; Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; Christian Life and Hope: The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness
• Source: Dobell's Collection, 1806
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate Tune: HARMONY GROVE, #342

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM (All Saints)
• Composer: William Knapp (1738)
• Adapter: John H. Spielman (1881)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.