Are not for practice; they’re mere symbols of man’s fall.
By showing us man’s weakness, God is made more strong;
The decalogue this purpose serves; the rest’s all wrong.”
The sixth, again: “For man to talk of weakness here,
Ingratitude is, simply; God’s grace is so clear;
Think, now, how wonderful is man; how great; how wise;
’Tis God has made him thus; to thank Him in us lies.”160
A seventh suggests: “Leave power and weakness unto Me;
They’re idols, both, as also are all things ye see.”
An eighth contends: “Put not thy light behind a shade.