The worthlessness of Earthly things — Cross of Christ

The worthlessness of Earthly things ¹
The Ditty is that Nature Sings－
And then－enforces their delight
Till Synods are inordinate－

(F.1400/J.1373)

[1] Earthly things:: things belonging to the lower elements of human nature (Philippians 3:19).
[2] Ditty, Nature:: the ballad, sung by the nature of earthly things.
[3] their:: "the enemies of the cross of Christ" (Philippians 3:18).
[4] Synods:: ecclesiastic meetings to consult on church matters.

For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. ─ Philippians 3:18–19.