Vain Is the Thought of Man (Little Flock Hymnbook #56*)

56*. Vain Is the Thought of Man

S.M.

by M. Bowley

Vain is the thought of man

To merit heaven by prayer;

’Tis only Jesus’ precious blood

Can give admission there.

Could ceaseless prayers ascend,

Could tears forever flow;

The soul were still unblest, unsaved,

And peace could never know.

But faith’s one look at Christ

Expiring on the tree —

One heart-believing glance at Him,

Can set the sinner free.

None can, without the blood

Of Jesus, be forgiven;

’Tis resting on the blood alone

That fits the soul for heaven.

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