The Lord Our Righteousness

Verse 1

Let not the wise his wisdom boast, The mighty glory in his might, The rich in flattering riches trust, Which take their everlasting flight.

Verse 2

The rush of numerous years bears down The most gigantic strength of man; And where is all his wisdom gone, When dust he turns to dust again?

Verse 3

One only gift can justify The boasting soul that knows his God; When Jesus doth His blood apply, I glory in His sprinkled blood.

Verse 4

The Lord, my righteousness, I praise, I triumph in the love divine, The wisdom, wealth, and strength of grace, In Christ through endless ages mine.