A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#111

111. Vain are the hopes the sons of men

1 Vain are the hopes the sons of men
On their own works have built;
Their hearts by nature all unclean,
And all their actions guilt.

2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their mouths,
Without a murmuring word;
And the whole race of Adam stand
Guilty before the Lord.

3 In vain we ask God’s righteous law
To justify us now,
Since to convince and to condemn
Is all the law can do.

4 Jesus, how glorious is thy grace!
When in thy name we trust,
Our faith receives a righteousness
That makes the sinner just.

Text Information

• First Line: Vain are the hopes the sons of men
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Romans 3:19-22
• Topic: Christ's Righteousness

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