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Moses and Christ

Isaac Watts • English

Primary Scripture: Job 1:17

Verse 1

The law by Moses came, But peace, and truth, and love Were brought by Christ (a nobler name) Descending from above.

Verse 2

Amidst the house of God Their different works were done; Moses a faithful servant stood, But Christ a faithful Son.

Verse 3

Then to his new commands Be strict obedience paid; O’er all his Father’s house he stands The Sovereign and the Head.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • job 1:17

Reference 2

  • psalms 51

Reference 3

  • john 1:17

Reference 4

  • hebrews 3:3-6

Reference 5

  • hebrews 10:28-29