I boast no more

This is a delightful text by Watts, with refrain from Eric Schumacher, a pastor at Northbrook Baptist Church (Cedar Rapids, IA). Check out his hymns here. We sang this to the music of Twila Paris’ “Lamb of God.”

No more, my God, I boast no more

of all the duties I have done

I quit the hopes I held before

to trust the merits of your Son 

Now, for the love I bear his name

what was my gain I count my loss

My former pride I call my shame

and nail my glory to his cross. 

No more, my God, I boast no more

but plead your Son before your throne

that I might share my Savior’s death

and count his righteousness my own 

Yes, and I must and will esteem

all things but loss for Jesus’ sake

O may my soul be found in him

and of his righteousness partake! 

The best obedience of my hands

dares not appear before your throne

but faith can answer your demands

by pleading what my Lord has done 

No more, my God, I boast no more

but plead your Son before your throne

that I might share my Savior’s death

and count his righteousness my own

Words: Isaac Watts, Eric Schumacher (ref); Music: Twila Paris / ©1985 Straightway Music