Some wise men of opinions boast,
by John Berridge·1814·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on 1 Cor 2:2
1
Some wise men of opinions boast,
And sleep on doctrines sound;
But, Lord, let not my soul be lost
On such enchanted ground.
2
Good doctrines can do me no good,
While floating in the brain;
Unless they yield my heart some food,
They bring no real gain.
3
O may my single aim be now
To live on him that died;
And nought on earth desire to know,
But Jesus crucified!
4
Disputings only gender strife,
And gall a tender mind;
But godliness, in all its life,
At Jesus' cross we find.
5
Lord, let thy wondrous cross employ
My musings all day long,
Till, in the realms of purest joy,
I make it all my song.