I’ll Rest in Christ
No more, my God, I boast no more
Of all the deeds that I have done;
I leave the hopes I held before
To trust the merits of Your Son.
Chorus:
So I’ll come to You and rest
From my so-called righteousness.
I will cease my striving and put my hope in Jesus.
Trusting in His work for me.
I’ll rest in Christ.
By sov’reign 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.
The finest works of my own hands
Dare not appear before Your throne:
But faith can meet Your law’s demands
For Jesus’ deeds are now my own.
Isaac Watts / David L. Ward
Comments
Steve Griner (Feb 24, 2008)
Grant, I love this hymn. I think I can say that it speaks so antithetically to our mutual experience. I hope it provides thought for continued meditation throughout your week. Grace to you.
SK (Feb 26, 2008)
Thanks! I needed that this afternoon!