Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#251

251. In Vain we Seek for Peace with God

1 In vain we seek for peace with God
By methods of our own:
Jesus, there's nothing but Thy blood
Can bring us near the throne.

2 'Tis Thine atoning sacrifice
Hath answered all demands;
And peace and pardon from the skies
Are blessings from Thy hands.

3 'Tis by Thy death we live, O Lord;
'Tis on Thy Cross we rest:
Forever be Thy Love adored,
Thy Name for ever blest

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In vain we seek for peace with God
• Title: In Vain we Seek for Peace with God
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (1721)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Faith and Justification
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYRDOM
• Composer: Hugh Wilson, 1764-1824
• Meter: C. M.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.