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Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #R46 (2004) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Vain are the hopes the sons of men
upon their own works have built;
their hearts by nature are unclean,
their actions full of guilt.
2 Silent let Jew and Gentile stand,
without one vaunting word;
and, humbled low, confess their guilt
before heav'n's righteous Lord.
3 No hope can on the law be built
of justifying grace;
the law, that shows the sinner's guilt,
condemns hi to his face.
4 Jesus! how glorious is thy grace!
when in thy name we trust,
our faith receives a righteousness
that makes the sinner just.
Scripture: Romans 3:19-22 Languages: English Tune Title: ST THOMAS
Vain are the hopes the sons of men