Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#XXII

XXII. The different Success of the Gospel

1 Christ and his cross are all our theme;
The myst'ries that we speak,
Are scandal in the Jews esteem,
And folly to the Greek:

2 But souls, enlightened from above,
With joy receive the word;
They see what wisdom, power, and love,
Shine in their dying Lord.

3 The vital savor of his name
Restores their fainting breath;
But unbelief perverts the same
To guilt, despair, and death.

4 'Till God diffuse his graces down,
Like showers of heavenly rain,
In vain Apollos sows the ground,
And Paul may plant in vain.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ and his cross are all our theme
• Title: The different Success of the Gospel
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 3:6-7
  ;
  2 Corinthians 2:16
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:23-24
• Notes: Public Domain.

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