ELHB Hymn 122
In vain would boasting reason find
Anne Steele (1760)
Hymn Text
122. In vain would boasting reason find
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1 In vain would boating reason find
The path to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewildered in a doubtful road.
The path to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewildered in a doubtful road.
2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart
Eternal life; on these I live;
Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart
Than all the powers of nature give.
Eternal life; on these I live;
Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart
Than all the powers of nature give.
3 Here let my constant feet abide;
Thou art the true, the living Way;
Let Thy good Spirit be my guide
To the bright realms of endless day.
Thou art the true, the living Way;
Let Thy good Spirit be my guide
To the bright realms of endless day.
Source noted on Hymnary: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #122