A Selection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#CXIII

CXIII. 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 enlighten'd 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
• Title: Different success of the gospel
• Author: Dr. Watts
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: After Sermon

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