Some wise men of opinions boast

Verse 1

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

Verse 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.]

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 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.