Jesus is the chiefest good;
by Joseph Hart·1814·Meter 7s
Based on John 10:17; 1 Cor 2:2; Phil 3:7,8
1
Jesus is the chiefest good;
He has saved us by his blood;
Let us value nought but him;
Nothing else deserves esteem.
2
Jesus, when stern Justice said,
"Man his life has forfeited,
Vengeance follows by decree,"
Cried, "Inflict it all on me."
3
Jesus gives us life and peace,
Faith, and love, and holiness;
Every blessing, great or small,
Jesus freely gives us all.
4
Jesus, therefore, let us own:
Jesus we'll exalt alone;
Jesus has our sins forgiven,
And will take us safe to heaven.