Joy to the World ‎#121

121. Only Jesus Crucified

1 Vain, delusive world, adieu,
With all of creature good;
Only Jesus I pursue,
Who bought me with his blood,
All thy pleasures I forego,
I trample on thy wealth and pride,
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucified.

2 Here will I set up my rest;
My fluctuating heart
From the haven of his breast,
Shall never more depart,
Whither should a sinner go?
His wounds for me stand open wide;
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucified.

3 Him to know is life and peace,
And pleasure without end;
This is all my happiness,
On Jesus to depend,
Daily in his grace to grow,
And ever in his faith abide,
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucified.

4 O that I could all invite,
This saving truth to prove;
Show the length, the breadth, the height,
And depth of Jesus' love.
Fain I would to sinners show,
The blood by faith alone applied,
Only Jesus will I know,
And Jesus crucified.

Text Information

• First Line: Vain, delusive world, adieu
• Title: Only Jesus Crucified
• Author: Wesley
• Refrain First Line: Only Jesus will I know
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

Tune Information

• Name: [Vain, delusive world, adieu]
• Composer: W. H. Oakley
• Key: B♭ Major