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I've tried in vain a thousand ways

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1 I've tried in vain a thousand ways
My fears to quiet, my hopes to raise:
But what I need, the Bible says
Is ever only Jesus.

2 He died, He lives, He reigns, He pleads,
There's l ... (continues)

Written by: Roger Mayor [Find texts by Roger Mayor] [Find tunes by Roger Mayor]

This text appears in the Jubilate Group publication(s):

Related Biblical passages:

  • Romans - chapter 8 - verse(s) 28

Theme(s) of this text:

  • Following Jesus
  • Need for God, Christ
  • Sacrifice and triumph

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