115    L.M.     J. Berridge
The Carnal Mind and Christ’s Righteousness. 1 Cor. 2. 14

1 [Imputed righteousness is strange,
  Nor will with human fancies range;
  We guess the lurking motive well,
  And Paul the hateful truth shall tell.]

2 The lofty heart can not submit
  To cast itself at Jesus’ feet;
  It scorns in borrowed robes to shine,
  Though weaved with righteousness divine.

3 Proud nature cries, with loathing eyes,
  “This imputation I despise,”
  And from it she will pertly start,
  Till grace has broken down her heart.

4 O give me, Lord, thy righteousness,
  To be my peace and wedding dress!
  My sores it heals, my rags it hides,
  And makes me dutiful besides.