IT'S JEWISH | AdventAI

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Dec 16, 1889

"IT'S JEWISH."

WHEN we present God's holy law, And arguments from Scripture draw, Objectors say, to pick a flaw, "It's Jewish."

Though at the first Jehovah blessed And sanctified his day of rest, The same belief is still expressed— "It's Jewish."

Though with the world this rest began, And thence through all the Scriptures ran, And Jesus said 'twas made for man, "It's Jewish."

Though not with Jewish rites which passed, But with the moral law 'twas classed, Which must endure while time shall last, "It's Jewish."

If from the Bible we present The Sabbath's meaning and intent, This answers every argument— "It's Jewish."

Though the disciples, Luke and Paul, Continue still this rest to call The "Sabbath-day," this answers all— "It's Jewish."

The gospel teacher's plain expression, That "sin is of the law transgression," Seems not to make the least impression— "It's Jewish."

They love the rest of man's invention; But if Jehovah's day we mention, This puts an end to all contention— "It's Jewish."

O ye who thus God's day abuse, Simply because 'twas kept by Jews, The Saviour, too, you must refuse— He's Jewish.

The Scriptures, then, may we expect For the same reason you'll reject, If you but stop to recollect,— They're Jewish.

Thus the apostles, too, must fall; For Andrew, Peter, James, and Paul, And Thomas, Matthew, John, and all, Were Jewish.

So to your hapless state resign Yourself, in wretchedness to pine, Salvation surely you'll decline— It's Jewish. —Selected.