Whatever prompts the soul to pride,
by Joseph Hart·1814·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on John 16:13
1
Whatever prompts the soul to pride,
Or gives us room to boast,
Except in Jesus crucified,
Is not the Holy Ghost.
2
That blessed Spirit omits to speak
Of what himself has done,
And bids the enlightened sinner seek
Salvation in the Son.
3
He never moves a man to say,
"Thank God, I'm made so good,"
But turns his eye another way,
To Jesus and his blood.
4
Great are the graces he confers,
But all in Jesus' name;
He gladly dictates, gladly hears,
"Salvation to the Lamb."