A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#169

169. Some wise men of opinions boast

1 Some wise men of opinions boast,
And sleep on doctrines sound;
But, Lord, let not my soul be lost
On such enchanted ground.

2 [Good doctrines can do me no good,
While floating in the brain;
Unless they yield my heart some food,
They bring no real gain.]

3 O may my single aim be now
To live on him that died;
And nought on earth desire to know,
But Jesus crucified!

4 [Disputings only gender strife,
And gall a tender mind;
But godliness, in all its life,
At Jesus’ cross we find.]

5 Lord, let thy wondrous cross employ
My musings all day long,
Till, in the realms of purest joy,
I make it all my song.

Text Information

• First Line: Some wise men of opinions boast
• Author: Berridge
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Hosea 6:3
• Topic: Sufferings, Death, and Cross of Christ

Tune Information

(No tune information)