Author: Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #165 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Christ and his Cross is all our theme Lyrics: 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.] Topics: Sufferings, Death, and Cross of Christ Languages: English
Christ and his Cross