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Text:Conviction of Sin and Misery by the Law

H2. Conviction of Sin and Misery by the Law

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 vain 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.

Text Information
First Line: Vain are the hopes the sons of men
Title: Conviction of Sin and Misery by the Law
Language: English
Publication Date: 1789
Topic: Heidelberg Catechism: Lords Day 2
Notes: Public Domain.
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