Christ, or Wisdom, Obeyed or Resisted
Isaac Watts • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3
Verse 1
Thus saith the Wisdom of the Lord, "Blest is the man that hears my word, Keeps daily watch before my gates, And at my feet for mercy waits.
Verse 2
"The soul that seeks me shall obtain Immortal wealth and heav'nly gain; Immortal life is his reward; Life, and the favor of the Lord.
Verse 3
"But the vile wretch that flies from me Doth his own soul an injury; Fools that against my grace rebel Seek death, and love the road to hell."
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 40:1-3
Reference 2
- psalms 40:5
Reference 3
- psalms 40:17
Reference 4
- psalms 73:25
Reference 5
- proverbs 8:34-36