Vain, delusive world, adieu

Verse 1

Vain, delusive world, adieu, With all of creature good; Only Jesus I pursue, Who bought me with his blood, All thy pleasures I forego, I trample on thy wealth and pride, Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified.

Verse 2

Here will I set up my rest; My fluctuating heart From the haven of his breast, Shall never more depart, Whither should a sinner go? His wounds for me stand open wide; Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified.

Verse 3

Him to know is life and peace, And pleasure without end; This is all my happiness, On Jesus to depend, Daily in his grace to grow, And ever in his faith abide, Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified.

Verse 4

O that I could all invite, This saving truth to prove; Show the length, the breadth, the height, And depth of Jesus' love. Fain I would to sinners show, The blood by faith alone applied, Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified.