165. Christ and his Cross

1 Christ and his cross is all our theme;
The mysteries that we speak
Are scandal in the Jew’s 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 savour of his name
Restores their fainting breath;
Believing, they rejoice in him,
The Antidote of 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.]

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First Line: Christ and his Cross is all our theme
Title: Christ and his Cross
Author: Watts
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1844
Topic: Sufferings, Death, and Cross of Christ
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