Election Excludes Boasting

Verse 1

But few among the carnal wise, But few of noble race, Obtain the favour of thy eyes, Almighty King of grace!

Verse 2

He takes the men of meanest name For sons and heirs of God; And thus he pours abundant shame On honourable blood.

Verse 3

He calls the fool and makes him know The mysteries of his grace, To bring aspiring wisdom low, And all its pride abase.

Verse 4

Nature has all its glories lost, When brought before his throne; No flesh shall in his presence boast, But in the Lord alone.