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Vain, delusive world, adieu

Hymnal: A Pocket hymn-book, designed as a constant companion for the pious #CXLIII (1790) Lyrics: 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! Topics: Rejoicing Languages: English