Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#311

311. In vain would boasting reason find

1 In vain would boating 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;
Diviner 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In vain would boasting reason find
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Bible; Church: The Word; Gospel: Excellency of; Holy Scriptures; Means of Grace; Reason Insufficient; The Word

Tune Information

• Name: HARMONY GROVE
• Composer: Henry K. Oliver
• Meter: L. M.