Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #H.XXII (1785) Hymnal Title: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David First Line: Christ and his cross are all our theme Lyrics: 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. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 Languages: English
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