The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. Containing, besides his Sermons, and Essays on miscellaneous subjects, several additional pieces, Selected from his Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings, and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, in 1753: to which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author, compiled by the Rev. George Burder. In six volumes |
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HYMN 119. (C. M.) The different Success of the Gospel, 1 Cor. i. 23, 24.
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HYMN 119. (C. M.) The different Success of the Gospel, 1 Cor. i. 23, 24. 2 Cor. 2. 16. 1 Cor. iii. 6, 7.
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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.
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But souls enlighten'd from aboveWith joy receive the word;
They see what wisdom, power, and love
Shines in their dying Lord.
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The vital savour of his nameRestores their fainting breath;
But unbelief perverts the same
To guilt, despair, and death.
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Till God diffuse his graces down,Like showers of heavenly rain,
In vain Apollos sows the ground,
And Paul may plant in vain.
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