IT'S JEWISH by Roswell F. Cottrell

Publishing Committee · Paris, Me. · Feb 1851

"IT'S JEWISH."

By Roswell F. Cottrell

BY ROSWELL F. COTTRELL.

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."

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

The gospel teachers' 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."