Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.CXIX

I.CXIX. The different success of the gospel

1 Christ and his cross is all our theme;
The myst'ries that we speak
Are scandal in the Jew’s esteem,
And folly to the Greek.

2 But souls enlight'ned from above
With joy receive the word;
They see what wisdom, pow'r, and love
Shine in their dying Lord.

3 The vital savour 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 show'rs of hea'enly rain,
In vain Apollos sows the ground,
And Paul may plant in vain.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ and his cross is all our theme
• Title: The different success of the gospel
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 1:23-24
  ;
  2 Corinthians 2:16
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:6-7

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