The Psalms of David ‎#I.CXIX

I.CXIX. Christ and his Cross is all our Theme

1 Christ and his Cross is 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, 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 heav'nly 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1766
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 1:23-24
  ;
  2 Corinthians 2:16
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:6-7
• Topic: Deliverance and Submission; Success of the Gospel; Word of God preached

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