The Psalms of David ‎#H2

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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