Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.XCVI

I.XCVI. Election excludes boasting

1 But few among the carnal wise,
But few of noble race,
Obtain the favor of thine eyes,
Almighty King of Grace!

2 He takes the men of meanest name
For sons and heirs of God;
And thus he pours abundant shame
On honorable blood.

3 He calls the fool, and makes him know
The myst'ries of his grace,
To bring aspiring wisdom low,
And all its pride abase.

4 Nature hath all its glories lost,
When brought before his throne;
No flesh shall in his presence boast,
But in the Lord alone.

Text Information

• First Line: But few among the carnal wise
• Title: Election excludes boasting
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 1:26-31
• Notes: Public Domain.

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