The Righteousness of Faith

Verse 1

Oft I in my heart have said, Who shall ascend on high, Mount to Christ my glorious head, And bring him from the sky? Borne on contemplation's wing, Surely I should find him there, Where the angels praise their King, And gain the morning-star.

Verse 2

Oft I in my heart have said, Who to the deep shall stoop, Sink with Christ among the dead From thence to bring him up? Could I but my heart prepare By unfeign'd humility, Christ would quickly enter there, And ever dwell with me.

Verse 3

But the righteousness of faith Hath taught me better things: "Inward turn thine eyes," (it saith, While Christ to me it brings) "Christ is ready to impart "Life to all, for life who sigh; "In thy mouth and in thy heart "The word is ever nigh.