Mark 4: Spake He the word unto them, as they were able, &c

Saviour, instruct us to declare
Thy word as every one can bear,
Milk, or strong meat to give,
As every soul hath gain'd from Thee
A large or small capacity
Thy doctrines to receive.

Who the first elements would know,
To these we cannot stoop too low.
Or speak in words too plain.
While step by step we bring them on,
Till all I'hy saints through faith alone,
Come to a perfect man.