Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#311

311. By various maxims, forms, and rules

1 By various maxims, forms, and rules,
That pass for wisdom in the schools,
I strove my passion to refrain;
But all my efforts prov'd in vain.

2 But since the Saviour I have known,
My rules are all reduced to one;--
I keep my Lord, by faith, in view.
This strength supplies and motives too.

3 I see him lead a suff'ring life,
Patient amidst reproach and strife;
And from this pattern courage take
To bear and suffer for his sake.

4 Upon the cross I see him bleed,
And by the sight from guilt am freed.
This sight destroys the life of sin,
And quickens heav'nly life within.

5 To look to Jesus as he rose,
Confirms my faith, disarms my foes.
The world I shame and overcome,
By pointing to my Saviour's tomb.

6 I see him look with pity down,
And hold in view the conq'ror's crown.
If pressed with griefs and cares before,
My soul revives, and asks no more.

7 By faith I see the hour at hand,
When in his presence I shall stand.
Then it will be my endless bliss,
To see him where and as he is.

Text Information

• First Line: By various maxims, forms, and rules
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Salvation through Jesus Christ: The sinner trusting in Christ for salvation
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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