Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CLIV

II.CLIV. Self-righteousness insufficient

1 "Where are the mourners (saith the Lord)
"That wait and tremble at my word?
"That walk in darkness all the day?
"Come, make my name your trust and stay.

2 ["No works nor duties of your own
"Can for the smallest sin atone;
"The robes that nature may provide,
"Will not your least pollutions hide.

3 "The softest couch that nature knows,
"Can give the conscience no repose:
"Look to my righteousness, and live;
"Comfort and peace are mine to give.]

4 "Ye sons of pride, that kindle coals
"With your own hands to warm your souls,
"Walk in the light of your own fire,
"Enjoy the sparks that ye desire:

5 "This is your portion at my hands,
"Hell waits you with her iron bands;
"Ye shall lie down in sorrow there,
"In death, in darkness, and despair."

Text Information

• First Line: Where are the mourners (saith the Lord)
• Title: Self-righteousness insufficient
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Notes: Public Domain.

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