English poem
Christian Songs, Song XXI
by John Glas (1809–1894)
He who would enter into life, Must first himself deny, As lost in Adam, self-destroy'd, And justly doom'd to die.
2 No pray'rs nor tears can aid us here, All human worth must fail; No godly thoughts, nor warm desires Nor feelings ought avail.
3 God says in my beloved Son I fully am well pleas'd: The sinner hears, and credits this; And so his soul is eas'd.
4 Then love to God in Jesus Christ, To all his saints, and words, Confirms, and proves unfeigned faith, And joyful hope affords.
5 Thus, Lord, let us thy word believe: Grant us the love of God; And when our hearts and strength do fail, With thee be our abode.