Song 19: Doctrine to be Tried Ere it be Trusted

The ear tries words before they be
Receiv'd as true and good;
The mouth tastes meat ere ever we
Can judge it wholesome food.

Doctrines and spirits thus we try,
By grace's inward gust;
Lest we for truth receive a lie,
For food to poison trust.
Translation: 
Language: 
Rate this poem: 

Reviews

No reviews yet.