'He that trusts in his own heart' (hymn) written by John Berridge

Based on Proverbs 28 - "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool"


He that trusts in his own heart,

Acts a raw and foolish part;

Base it is, and full of guile,

Brooding mischief in a smile.


Does it boast of love within?

So it may, and yet may sin;

Peter loved his Master well,

Yet a loving Peter fell.


Does it feel a melting frame?

David also felt the same;

Yet he made a woeful trip,

And perceived his mountain slip.


Does it talk of faith, and boast?

Abra'm had as much as most;

Yet, beguiled by unbelief,

Twice he durst deny hos wife.


Every prop will, first or last,

Sink or fail, but Jesus Christ;

On this sure foundation stone

Let me build and rest alone.

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