1 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.
2 But souls enlighten'd from above With joy receive the word; They see what wisdom, power, and love Shines 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 showers of heavenly rain, In vain Apollos sows the ground, And Paul may plant in vain.