Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#187

187. 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;
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 treach'rous art
I scorn as vanity and lies
And bind Thy Gospel to my heart.

Text Information

• First Line: In vain would boasting reason find
• Author: Anna Steele (1760)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: The Word; Quinquagesima; Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SEASONS
• Composer: Ignace Pleyel, 1757-1831
• Adapter: John H. Spielman (1881)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: MENDON, #186