Religion

Mark 11:11: Jesus entered into Jerusalctn, and into the temple

by Charles Wesley 1707–1788

From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 11 (1871)

Religion

Kings of earth, on Jesus wait.
The meek and lowly King,
All your pomp and gorgeous state
Into His triumph bring:
Power ascribe to Him alone,
Him only wise, and good, and great,
Cast your crowns before His throne,
And triumph at His feet.

What is the fruit which Christ requires?
Promises vain, or good desires,
Our outward services?
These are but leaves which fade and die.
Nor can the want of grace supply,
Nor can the Saviour please.

But faith, and hope of joys above.
True virtue, Lord, and real love
Are pleasant to Thy taste.
Good works, and meek humility,
These are the fruits required by Thee,
Which shall for ever last.

MLA

Wesley, Charles. “Mark 11:11: Jesus entered into Jerusalctn, and into the temple.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/4865/.

Chicago

Wesley, Charles. “Mark 11:11: Jesus entered into Jerusalctn, and into the temple.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/4865/.

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