A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) 74. But few among the carnal wise

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A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns)‎#74

Text:	Election excludes Boasting
Author:	Watts

74. Election excludes Boasting

Full Text

1 But few among the carnal wise,
But few of noble race,
Obtain the favour of thy eyes,
Almighty King of grace!

2 He takes the men of meanest name
For sons and heirs of God;
And thus he pours abundant shame
On honourable blood.

3 He calls the fool and makes him know
The mysteries of his grace,
To bring aspiring wisdom low,
And all its pride abase.

4 Nature has all its glories lost,
When brought before his throne;
No flesh shall in his presence boast,
But in the Lord alone.

Text Information
First Line:	But few among the carnal wise
Title:	Election excludes Boasting
Author:	Watts
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1844
Topic:	Election and God's Decrees