Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#153

153. In vain would boasting reason find

1 IN vain would boasting reason find
The path to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewildered in a doubtful road.

2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart
Eternal life; on these I live;
Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart
Than all the powers of nature give.

3 Here let my constant feet abide;
Thou art the true, the living Way:
Let Thy good Spirit be my Guide
To the bright realms of endless day.

4 The various forms that men devise,
To shake my faith with treacherous art,
I scorn as vanity and lies,
And bind Thy Gospel to my heart.

Text Information

• First Line: In vain would boasting reason find
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: The Word and the Church: Glory of the Word
• Notes: From A. Steele. ; German: Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ - Dr. N. Selneccer, 1587

Tune Information

(No tune information)