The Psalms And Hymns Of Isaac Watts

By Isaac Watts

HYMN 109 The value of Christ, and his righteousness. Phil. 3:7-9.

L. M.

The value of Christ, and his righteousness. Phil.3:7-9.

No more, my God, I boast no more

Of all the duties I have done;

I quit the hopes I held before,

To trust the merits of thy Son.

Now, for the love I bear his name,

What was my gain I count my loss;

My former pride I call my shame,

And nail my glory to his cross.

Yes, and I must and will esteem

All things but loss for Jesus' sake:

O may my soul be found in him,

And of his righteousness partake!

The best obedience of my hands

Dares not appear before thy throne;

But faith can answer thy demands

By pleading what my Lord has done.