Anonymous British

Christ And His Cross

Christ and his cross are all our theme: The mysteries that we speak Are scandal in the Jews' esteem, And folly to the Greek. But souls enlightened from above With joy receive the word; They see what wisdom, power, and love Shine in their dying Lord. The vital savour of his name Restores their fainting breath; But unbelief perverts the same To guilt, despair, and death. Till God diffuse his graces down, Like showers of heavenly rain, In vain Apollos sows the ground; And Paul may plant in vain.