Acts 15:29: The solemn interdict of blood

The solemn interdict of blood
(In honour of the blood Divine
Which life on all mankind bestow'd)
The Spirit did Himself enjoin;
The church by His direction led
With cordial unanimity
The' original command obey'd,
And ratified their Lord's decree.

From Noah's down to Moses' days
From Moses to our God reveal'd,
Beyond the apostolic race
The law continued unrepeal'd;
After a length of ages pass'd
Who then so greatly could presume
To cancel the decree at last?
The man of sin that reigns at Rome.