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PSALMS    AND  HYMNS 


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DR.    RIPPON: 


WITH 


DR.  RIPPON'S  SELECTION. 


/-V  ONB  VOLUME. 


CORRKCTRD    AND   IMPROVED 

BY    REV.   C.   G.  SOMMERS, 

r*3rc»ft  or  THE   south    baptist  church,  nkw  yokk. 


STBmROT%'PRI>   MX  L.  JOHHIloy,  rHTLADBLPH^A. 


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PHlLADEJUrlCAi 
CLARK    AND   LIPPINCOTT, 

S.  W.  COKIiSk  OP  POUBTB  A«D  BACB  ST. 


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THE  KEw  ro»t 

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The  Siibscrihcrs.  having;  examined  Ihe  preEent  edition  of 
knd  Kippoii,  would  cheurrullv  cummeiid  it  to  the  churches,  bi 
tliat  un  edition  of  the  voliinie  of  the  jireaenl  enlarged  bizg  wi 
needed,  and  having  full  confidence  iliai  in  the  handa  of  thi 
the  work  nill  be  found  to  have  been  n-ell  and  failhliillj  exM 
S.  II.  CONE,  WILLIAM  R.  WILLIj 

A.  MACLAY,  JONATHAN  GOING. 

0  Vor-k.  I5fA  Oduber,  1834. 


PREFACE. 


kT  the  churches  of  Christ  arc  indebted  to  the  labours 
Rev.  Dr.  WatU;  for  a  very  large  portion  of  the  valu- 
van]^elic.al  and  lyric  poetry  in  the  English  language, 
'oposition  which  few  will  be  disposed  to  doubt  To 
wcet  singer  in  Israel,  millions  now  in  glory,  and 
ns  still  on  earth,  have  been,  and  are  yet,  under  last- 
blig.itions  for  the  spiritual  edification  which  they 
derived  from  his  incomparable  Psalms  and  Hymns, 
irobably  no  exaggeration  to  say,  that  the  inspirations 
»  pious  muse  will  continue  to  direct  and  to  animate 
ruis  of  men,  until  the  devotions  of  the  church  mili- 
ihail  be  superseded  by  the  exalted  harmony  of  the 
*  temple. 

s  due  to  the  Rev.  Dr.  Rippon  to  state,  that  the  util- 
'  Dr.  Watts^s  Psalms  and  Hymns  has  been  greatly 
otc'd  by  his  arrangement ;  and  also  by  the  enlarging 
erfecting  the  various  T'ables  and  Indexes.  These, 
ev  came  from  the  hand  of  Dr.  Watts,  were  so  ex- 
[)gly  deficient,  that  they  must  have  continued  com- 
vely  useless,  but  for  the  skill  and  industry  of  Dr. 
>n.  To  the  sacred  poetry  of  Dr.  Watts,  Dr.  Rippon 
ided  an  invaluable  collection  of  nearly  six  hundred 
s.s,  more  than  fwo  hundred  of  which  were  com- 

by  himself.  Dr.  John  Ryland,  or  other  eminent 
)er8  of  the  Baptist  denomination.  For  a  more  am- 
crount  of  his  labours  in  this  department,  the  reader 
?rre*l  to  the  Prefaces  of  former  editions,  in  lieu 
lich,  this  condensed  statement  is  intended  to  be  an 
mical  substitute. 

the  instance  of  the  present  editor,  the  former  pub- 
introduced  a  variety  of  improvements  into  the  last 
n,  some  of  which  were,  incorporating  the  duplicate 
'es  of  First  Lines;  of  General  Contents;  of  Scrip- 
and  of  Subjects,  which  were  inconveniently  scat- 
through  the  volume,  into  one  complete  set  for  the 

book.  The  following  are  some  of  the  additional 
lations,  which,  it  is  believed,  will  render  the  present 
I  increasingly  valuable. 

3 


1.  The  number  of  the  pa,ge  has  been  restored  to  its  : 
propriate  place  at  the  top  of  the  page.  The  numbets 
the  Psalms  and  Hymns  continue  unaltered. 

2.  The  confusion  of  numbers  at  the  top  of  the  pa 
particularly  in  Rippon's  Selection,  is  prevented,  by  on 
ling  the  numbers  on  the  inner  margin. 

.3.  Numerous  typographical  and  grammatical  errors  i 
misprints  in  the  Tables  and  Indexes  have  been  correct 
and  about  forty  paqes,  embracing  duplicate  Tables,  '. 
dexes,  unnecessary  Prefaces,  &c.  have  been  omitted  in  i 
former  and  present  editions.  This,  in  the  thousands 
copies  which  will  probably  be  circulated,  is  an  import 
item  of  economy,  while  it  will  render  the  work  mi 
simple,  and  therefore  more  useful. 

4.  The  Table  of  Psalms  has  been  placed  before  the  ' 
ble  of  Hymns  as  the  moat  appropriate  position,  and  1 
Index  of  Scriptures  and  Index  of  Subjects  are  put 

juxtaposition  with  the  Table  of  First  Lines,  Table 
Scriptures,  and  Table  of  Psalms  and  Hymns,  at  the  co 
mcncement  of  the  volume. 

5.  Nine  Hymns,  which,  in  former  editions,  have  b( 
repeated  in  different  parts  of  the  book,  are  here  omitt 
and  other  evangelical  hymns,  from  approved  authors,  hi 


3l' 


J- 


DIRECTIONS 


TO 

MOHflTERS  AND  CLERKS.  WHO  USE  THIS  VOLUME 

ly  PUBUc. 


1.  To  prevent  confusion,  simply  mention  the  number  of 
ihe  Pnlms  or  Hymns. 

2.  The  Hymns  and  Psalms  may  be  found,  as  usual,  by  the 
I     Index  of  First  Lines. 

r  I  I  They  nuy  also  be  found,  by  the  Tables  which  immediately 
.  I  follow,  which  give  the  numerical  order  of  the  former  editions, 

f  indthe  Numbers  which  correspond  with  them,  in  the  Arrange- 

I  oicnL 

I      4.  Tliose  Terses  in  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  which  are  in- 

I  eluded  in  crotchets,  thus  []  j,  may  be  omitted  without  dis- 
xrahing  the  sense. 

5.  Hymns  in  the  election  have  their  appropriate  numbers 
phced  immediately  over  each  Hymn. 

6.  The  letters  L.  P.  M.  stand  for  Itong  Particular  Metre. 

S.  P.  M.,  or  6. 6. 8,  for  Short  Particular  Metre. 
H.  M.,  ord's  and  8's,  for  Hallelujah  Metre. 
L.  M.  6  lines,  for  Long  Metre  6  lines. 
la.  C.  M.  for  Long  Common  Metre. 


A  % 


4 

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FIRST    LINES. 


A  dehlor  Id  mercy  nlanc 

A  fulnea*  reaidcs  in  Je«U!>  out  . 
A  good  bigb-pri«tiL  ia  came  . . 

AboTii  iheae  besTenn 

AbKOt  from  Utah]  G  bliaful 
Adun  ant  fsthec  and  our  held. 

Adim  our  father 

Adon  and  Iremhle  for  out  Gi 
Afflicted  Him.  to  Christ  drao 
Ah  !  I  ib»U  toon  he  djing . . 
Ah!  wietchal  souls,  who  ■ . . 
Alt! !  uid  did  tny  Satiour. . . 
AIu!  vilut  hourly  duigen.. 
All  glory  to  ih;  wondroiu... 

AU  hail  JncsrDde  God 

Allbiiiltb«po«erorJau>. 
All  mortal  vanitiea  begone,. 


1  Arealllhi!  fooi  of  Sign.. 


t>  God. . 


Arise,  mj  enul,  mj  joyful IH 

.\riH,  my  tendareU.  thoughta  . .   7M 

Aa  on  Ihv  crou  the  Saviour TOI 

Ai  showen  on  meadowa On 

Aacrnd  thy  ihrone,  Almighly.  .lOM 
Atharn'd  of  Chriat '.  my  aoul. . .    HI 
Aaual  as,  Lord,  ihj  name  lo. . .  IM 
.\alaniab'duid  dUtrewed. .. . ..   7(| 

At  anchor  laid,  remote  Ihnn. . .  SM 
At  tby  comnnnd.  our  deaieat. .  SM 

Attend,  my  ear;  my  heart ISil 

Attend,  ye  children  of  your.  ■ .  .IIM 
Attend,  vihileGod'a  exalted.,.  Ml 
A  wall?,  awake,  the  oicietl , . 

'ajte,  awahe,  thou  migh^ . . .  1181^ 


A  TABLE  OF  FmST  LINES*  7 

Mbp'TOutJew eSO  Come, Holy  8pirit»hc«Tenl7...  341 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in. « . .  •  ^1^3 
Come,  let  me  lore !  or  ie  my. .  989 
Come,  let  our  voices  join  to. . .  439 
Come,  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune.  540 
Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful.  871 


MbArdLT 436 

( io«c  the  generous. .  317 

BBomingfun 437 

t  potter  and  the  clay .  126 

timofiihaxim  here.  560 


t  iiihau>ning  Lamb. .  897  Come,  let  us  lift  our  joy  fill* . .  •  433 
t  KM,  the  heirs  of. . .  947  Come,  let  us  lift  our  Toiees. . . .  553 
e  fure  fmirulation ....  479  ICome.Lord  !  and  help  us  to. . .  950 
Ite  woman's  promised .  219  -Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each ...  1301 
t  wmxcli  who«e  lust.  322 , Come  sec  on  bloody  Calvary . . .  1196 

r  vtiting  si^nrant ....  208  'Come,  sinners,  saith  the 832 

ut  wondrous  itrace. .   164 1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad.  449 

I  Mian's  on  cverv. ...  1015  ICome,  thou  fount  of  every 1227 

Vf  *AuK  thr  Uving. . .     25  .fJome,  thou  long-expected 880 

!  the  huniblr  iiouls. . .  389 ' Come,  thou  soul-transforming. .  1086 
!  the  suns  of  God ....  812  Come,  weary  souls,  with  sins. .  835 
>  the  sons  of  ]vace. .  416! Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord. .  302 
i  the  S4juls  that  hear.   1 13  •  Come,  yn  sinners,  jtoor  and. . . .  833 

3991  Come,  ye  that  fear  the  Lord. . .  1 155 


the  undcfiled  in. . . . 
the  everla:(ting  CSod . 
the  Father  and  hiit. . 
(he  tie  that  hinds. . . 
us.  source  of  fcracc. . 


239  (.-omo,  vc  that  love  the 893 

694  Compared  with  Christ,  in  all. .  922 
9'f2|Cunsidi!r  nil  my  sorrows.  Lord.  623 
92(>i(.-urs»t  Im*  the  man,  for  ever ....  770 

hemanfitr 102 

le  man  who  nhuns. .  400 ' Daughters  of  Zion,  come 564 

he  nun  whose 306 '  David  rrjuic*d  in  God  his 253 

lie  liiAn  whose  heart.  124 1 !  Day  of  judKtnent,  day  of. 1295 

he  nation  where. . . .     14 'Dead  he  my  heart  to  all  lielow.  1120 

1.  who  streti'h 10 i<r  Dear  Friend  of  friendless 984 

nioff,  whose  young.  44:H'Drar  Lord  !  and  shall  thy  Spirit  931 

.'cetnrr,  how  di«ine.   107 'Dear  Lord,  and  will  thy 1 164 

i  the  jovs  of, K6  ■  Doar  Lord,  bthold  our  sore.  • . .  373 

I  voire  to  pierce  the.    142 'Dear  Lord !  though  bitter  is. . .  982 

e  trumpet,  blow. . . .  7 75: Dear  Lord !  why  should  1 1006 

$  uf  ulury.  dreadful.  SIl '  Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul.  1034 

V  road  that  leads  to.     U4  'Dear  Haviour !  make  roe  wise. .   962 

^ath  the 5:m  I  Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine. . . .  799 

iadow> ot  the  night.    17U .Dear  Saviour!  when  my 990 

lotif  tlie  carnal  wise  127 :  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  fwople. . .  1058 

iDearcHt  of  all  the  names  al)Ove.    14  JS 

Ts  to  perfection  find     42  .'Dearest  Saviour,  help  thy 1083 

I  years  and 589  Death  caimot  make  our  souls. .   654 

the  heavenly  King.  9.')8.Dcatli  may  dissolve  my  liody. .   658 
ii!s  cro^s  i.s  ail  our. .    1 1 8  j Death !  *tis  a  melancholy  day . .   650 

'a.«so%er  is  &lain. . . .  004  '  Death,  with  his  dread 1257 

Lord,  is  risen  tu-day  859  Deceived  by  subtle  snares  of. . .    199 
annonious  tongues.   252 -Deep  are  the  wounds  which. . .  906 

leLuld  the  place. ...   531 ,  Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us 230 

reii,  learn  tu  fear. . .   500 .Deep  in  the  dust  before  thy. ...     83 
»M  Lord.  dcKcend. .   453 'Deluded  souls !  who  think  to. .  1 118 

r  pioui^  heart 1207 !  Deleaved  minds,  on  ashes 876 

lous  Spirit 925  \  Descend,  celestial  Dove 1 186 

Spirit,  dove  divine.  525 1  Descend  from  heav*n «   344 

y  souls  and  flee 1 094 1  Descend,  Holy  Spirit,  the  .... .  932 

jy  souls,  approach. .  224  Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep. .  1085 
r,  all  ye  weary 1 96  Dismiaa  us  with  thy  lilessing ...  1 1 06 

Y  Spirit,  come 929  Do  I  believe  what  Jesus  saith. .  340 


8 


A  TABLE 


Do  Dol  1  love  tliM.  U  mr  Lord. 
Do  we  not  know  that  MJeam  ■ . 

Doet  ihoo  my  profit  mk 

Down  heiJloDg  from  ibeir. . .  ■ . 
Dawo  io  ihe  ncred  w»i»  .... 
Drwd  Savcieign,  let  my 


Btfly,  my  God.  wilhoM  delay 
EUiib  hiu  angroai'il  cny  lo«e. . 
Eu^ilieil  of  autb.  I  fajn  would 
Bncompaag'd  with  clouds  of. . . 
Enquire,  y«  pilgrinia,  for  the. . 
Boalic'd  byain,  and  l>aund  in. 
Ere  Che  blue  heai'iu  were.. .. 
BlamBiriod!  Almigbty  CaiiH. 

Elennl  God,  enthiun'd  on 

Elemat  Powor,  whoie  high. . . 
Etemal  Sourca  of  aiary  joy . . 
Eternal  Sa*ereign  of  tha  aky. 
Glanial  Spirit  I  wecOuloH. .. 
Blernal  9pinl,  aourca  of  light. 

Eternal  Wiadoin,  Ib«  w 

Elaniily  ia  juat  al  band 

BiaJtihe  Lord  one  GoJ 

Eialled  Prince  of  life!  we  owe 
Eiert  tby  power,  thy  lighU. . 


Pur  Sion'a  King,  auppi 
Faith  addi  new  chntmg 
Faith  i«  the  brighteat  eviJenca, 


OF  FIRST  LINES. 

For  ever  ihallmy  aoog  noord. . 

ForgivencM !  'li«  a  joyful 

Frequent  the  day  of  God 

From  age  Io  age  eialt  bii 

Ftodi  all  that  dwell  below  Ibe. . 


.  cloda . 


.1111' 


Giie  glory  to  God.  ye  children .  1 1 14 
"'  me  Ihe  winga  of  faitii  to. .  366 
(banks  to  God  1  hereigna.  478' 
Give  tbanka  to  Gixl,  inoake. . .  i69 
Give  Ihanki  Id  God  muat  high. .   4fl9'    " 

Oive  ihiDk)  to  God,  the IM 

to  our  God  immortal 77 

to  tike  Father  praiM 70S< 

OiM  to  the  Lord,  ye  aon*  of. . .   5M' 
Qlnrioua  thingi  of  thee  are.  ...U3S< 

Glory  Io  God  on  high 1  iOa' 

Gloryto  God  thai  walka  the...    301" 

Glory  to  GoJ  the  Father-a 698- 

Glory  to  God  Ihe  Trinity 6B»  ■ 

Glory  loGodwhoreigiuaboie.  9<M 

Glory  to  Ih' eUrnal  KiD^. 718'    . 

nioiy  Io  thee,  my  God.  thia. . . .  ISM 

Go  forth,  ye  aainta,  behold 1 188' 

Go,  nii»ianari«,  and 1138^^  , 


A  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINKS.  9 

her  of  mankind 1 124:Hark,  the  Reitcemer  from  on. .  563 

met  of  this  varioutf ...   1 23  ■  Hark !  the  voice  of  love  and . . .  7H9 

d  \  amid  the  darkvome  917.  Hark !  ten  thousand  har|M 866 

d.atiend.  while  Sion .  .   425  Hark !  *tis  our  heavenly 1(146 

id,  how  infinite  art  tht»u  CHaaten.  O  Minnent.  to  be  wm. .  H34 
3d.  how  oft  (lid  lamel . .  464  He  mmes  he  conira !  to  jud|^.  1296 
od.  in-.)ulBe  nty  humliie  4'3*J  He  difw,  the  friend  of  Miineni. .  248 
cd.  I  own  thy  Mrntenre.   I'liU  Ut  \i\tra*.  thvi;rcat  Kedivuier. .   NiO 

od.  my  Maker  <in<l  rny .   T^ff*  He  n^iinn* ;  tin*  l.»iril,  tin* ti~«7 

rrA,  Ruw  curide«cend  .  . .  liLVt  He  that  haih  hi :!•]•>  hi!»  refui^. .   627 

lid  ill'  providenre  !  thy . .    « 'i^l  Hear,  grai't.>U}<  <  ■•>•].  my 14)26 

tvA  '?{  wonder*!  all  tliy.   mi:)  Hear*  prariuus.  .^<>%i-rfiL'h 923 

rod.  >>ppresH*d  witli lo-l**  Hear  me.  U  (••nI.  jii«r hiile  thy.    621 

•oti.  the  heavenV  well. .    J  on  Henr  what  tlu*  l.^ril  iis  «io|iin- .   236 

jud.  ihi'  ndtiuiia  «if  the. .  1  i:)x.Hear  uiiai  il»v  \.iU'i'  tr^'iii H&ii 

0<A,  tkiy  (sliiry  Khali -i'-f  Hcavi-ii  iiao  «'i<iiiiiiirii  ttu* \mXii 

lii'd.  thy  watchful  care. .  U^<t't  Hrlp  nw\  >:iivstiiiiii.  l.«>ril in  It 

TtM,  *li«  fr<»in  thy >^2M  llrlii.  I.nnl.  Inr  iih'Ii  v\  \irtuc. .    •Vjl* 

(v«:«: !  t.»  tl;oG  Til  riiaki*. .   UAM  Ht.*niv  tr«iai  iii\  M>ui.  -ail liOi) 

Cio-l  111  thee  my  t^veniris*  12i:)  Here  at  tr<y  i  r•l^•>.  niy  ilyini;. . .  192 
(.if":,  to  wti.it  a  izl'jrious. .  *2i  Here  at  t!.v  tjllr,  IjuFiK  \iv.  ...  1201 
iw'n],  we  iri  liiy  oiurts. . .  1 170  Hrrr.  Ln.-i!.  uiy  miuI  runvicti-d.    'iHH 

CivJ.  V(*  aius:  that 12'«'n  Hi^lh  :ls  tlir  liiw'ii>  aUi%c  the. .     22 

G  nl !  what  hoM«  of. ... .  I02'i  Hiuh  in  tUv  li('a\'ns,  ftf-rnal.  . .      T'l 

(t'.«L  when-Vr  wr  pitch. .  lo.'tl  .Hicli  on  .i  hill  wt' daz/hnu  licht  49»< 

.<i< «!.  whocie  universal . . .   r>i:)  Holy  and  ri'vcn-i.il  is  tUr  nanii'.    i^iri 

I  U  tbc  Lord,  exalted  high  i*ii'Un\\\  h><i;. .  li.>iy  I..>rit 'i  10 

i4ll'.f  Lord;  hi«  works  i«f    3iiH«)ly  niiii-l<r.  hia\«>iily  isr.irr. .  lOfi.'i 

.  i.<  fLe  Lord  iiur  (•••d 4H 1  Himou:  !••  ti' rr.  Miiiii!ht>-  Three  701 

:  K;:jce  of  (ili»rv  and  of ,. .    loO  HiiMaiiii.t  in  ktt:i;  l>.i\ui':*  >tiii. .    ll'.i 

m 

I  Leader  i>l  tliine  I»r.ii  l'.-^. .  liM.'i  Hosannj  ti»  mir  i-i'iiij!i«  iin:;. ...    V  !*• 

\  lC<':i*er  *>f  iLie  earth 1219  linsuiniu  t<i  X'ur  hnij 't  l< 

.  Lord  of  ati  ihy I2.VI  flo^aniiu  t>i  llit*  }':iii<  i-  "\  urniT  714 

.  Shepherd  of  timitf •I'tf  l(i-i;iMi.i  til  till-  rrnii'i*  «il  ii:£ht.    2:).H 

.  ^2.lirl*.  of  immortal  lu%o. .   9'i1  Hos,uir.a  to  ihi-  r<*\.ii  >.»n « Ifi 

.  v\'.  I'llt;  d:i\,  tht*  ^'iv 279'Hu>.'iiiiia  (■•  thi  ><iii 117 

5  Qif.  O  tliou  great Vi^y't  lloMUiiA  with  j  i'hi*i<rful  sound  ft'tH 

iHouiii-  ut  tiur  <iii«S.  Mith 12.'>1 

I  the  tcn»;iie«ot'  (irreks. . .   :)i9  iJtiW  are  iliy  t!i"rii's  l.rri> r)5'i 

DC-t  tlir  ]<ord.  nuiy  Urirl. .  HI  I  llow  an*  !h\  -<r\aiit>  lili>sscd. .  754 
mighty  Jf>i;s,  hnw  linini:  "lUit  Hhw  uwl'iil  ii>  iii\  •  i::i>ii'iini^.  .  470 
!  tli>ju  oncedc'»pi!>f.iI  J(•^U!S.  Vj:}  How  I<raut«-i>n«tiri.- tin  ir  tttt  .  12:f 
•y  ttfvnnd  de«crt{itiiiti  li<-. .  91.*)  Hnw  ran  1  Miik  \\ii!i  >mv\\  a. .  :!&;"> 
it  i-  he  iha*  ft-:iri«  the  Li'rd  :)09  How  clidrrnirn;  i-  ihr  |<l.iri>. . . .  lO.Mi 
nr  tbc  churih.  thou  xucrcd.  lU'i  How  rond«'s<cinriiii»!  arid  hnw. .  ii'.Ul 
jV  the  citv.  where  their. . .   fiOo  Hnw  did  v.i\  luMrt  rrjinri'  to.  . .  4IM 

jy  the  heart  where  Rrares .   ;)  1  ti ;  How  diil  the  {/nw  erv  nt' 10!)3 

iv  the  man  to  whom  hi.-<. .    160. How  futit  their  ^udt  and  sorrow  236 

;iy  the  man  whofind»  the. .  1009 'How  I'trm  a  fuundation  ye H1f> 

'}  tfje  man  who»e :i9i  How  frci*  and  houndloMii  is  the.  lOKO 

;iy  (lie  man  whoM  cautious  9'i9,How  full  of  anguinh  is  the ....  l'Ui2 
; .'  for  \ui  Ciod'it  own  ^»on.  *)1 1  iHow  craciouii  and  how  wim*.  . .  1260 
:!  from  the  tom!«  a  doleful  6fi6  How  grrat,  how  Mdemn  i>  th«*.  1171 

.—hark — the  notes 1 7>$  ,How  great,  how  trrrible  i*«  that .  1 2Mrt 

.—hark  !  the  gcmpcl 'i  i9  How  hsippy  are  wr 7!j0 

«  Che  glad  aound. the H.Vi.How  hii)>{>y  is  thf  |iilcritirs  ...  10 1 H 

L,  iho  herald  angeU  Mng. . .  84 h .How  hast  thou.  Loid.  Imm. . . .  122'* 


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How  heavy  ii  the  niitht. . 
How  hoDOunble  in  the  plarr.  ■ 
How  ii  our  rwlUTP  *|>nil*iJ  \n 

How  keen  the  lrin|iti>rV 

Hi>wlon|t.n<lod,  lui«in»i. 
How  Ions. OI.ori.«l»lll.. 

Hnw  Innp  iJiall  draih  the I 

Hi>wliH)gidmllniTth'»  lUluriiif;- 1' 
How  toii^,  iliKii  Gtiihlii)  (;<-l. . 
How  l-ini{  wih  IhiHi  ninrrnl.  ■ 
How  linrlT,  hiiw  diitiurl;  .... 

jiiiw  iift.i^u'ii!  riiw  wretrltnl. . 
lliiw  iitl  ban-  Nn  attri  !*arnii. . 
How  jiTraMiii,  hinv  lUviiw'lv. . . . 

H0W|>)nM*d  and  Uel  wi-  1.. 


lUn 


i-  th.<  I 


V  tby  |« 


w  tball  I  iiiy)^iii>iit.Fl... 
VTiJiiill  I  (miN-  Ih'  Hrriial.. 
'  rhnll  llif  HniH  nf  iiH'ii. .  ~ 
'hiiit  It 


H)l  If,  T,on1.  in  tb*  Mr  imek  of  life. 
16 ;  [f  ivcrpi  frauif  utt^mM  dwell. . . 
l-lll'UI'liwtlipIrfinlfroin  dav  to. 
r!ti  I'll  \ininf  mir  Maker  with  my. 
I!l  rilniii'iik  Ihr  hononr  of  m;.. 
iBiI'm  in  s  worhl  of  hnpes  and.. 
>-,:r,n».<t  ii^aii.Mtnownlny. 
ililmmntiiiel,  unnk  milh  tlreodful 
lallii  all  n.y  vai4 omrvrn*  with. 
<i  In  urwi-r.  I^inl,  rrbiike  me  tui 
Il'IridultKnKh-Mtolheer.... 
It"  Iriliiiiti-i'in-llrnrr  i«thine... 

l4'llii:ilitriElirr!  aniHTillRWO... 

SA  lu ( ia)vl'r  ha»il*«  a  mitihly 
M  lu  fii'il'iiiiniilinwwpninimilre 
1^ ;  III  J.'i<Uh'>-  (iilp  the  Uapti 
Iti  IiiJ<H3ali<i.al<ifah)  wuK. 
ti;iii-.wi'>..fNHt 


I  HI  lu  l!i 


'floi>d<ii>flTihuhUliin.. 


rhnrtaiHlhi 


lion 

tlnn-  tluiuld  thf  MMiH  of  Mui 
llinr  i.(itt  thr  n'<iril<  i 
How  »IninR  ihinc  ai 
How  Kwei-l  ami  nuTi 

n  «*  .11  IhioK* 


III  wliM  rimfuinon  riirth..  ■ 
[■^■<t:iiii.-hHnd.U(:oiliif. 
.U  Ji'Kiih  iiiiTi  '■    'mnfiwib 

imbidon  kittirtiiiaR. 


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Kflb  Iib*n  envy  ibm  no  more.  466' Now,  while  the  goepel-net  ii. .  1084 

Ke^  in  ivpiae  St  death  DO 675[ 

He  aoM,  dev  Ssviour,  will  I. .  1 199  jO  ell  ye  nationf,  praise  the. . . .  623 

Xo  BOfV,  my  God,  I  hoMt  DO. .   155:0  bless  the  Lord,  my  loul 26 

Jbdrnp  nor  ihimber  to  his  . . .  477.0  blessed  souls  are  thpy 159 

RoilicnKth  of  DMuecao 769 1 0  for  ■  closer  walk  with  God..   816 

Sm  syo  halh  aeon,  dot  ear  hath  686  O  for  aii  overcoiDiDg  faith 65 1 

Xil  all  Iho  Uood  of  beasto 282  jO  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 243 

IfaiaU  Ihs  noUcs  of  the  earth. .  813:0  for  a  sweet  inspiring  rny  ....  1305 
ibl  aD  the  oatwaid  forms  od.  .  147 .0  God,  my, refuge,  hear  my. . . .  369 
ffec  by  the  bwa  of  iDDOceoce. .  284  O  God,  my  sun,  thy  blissful  . . .   949 

5ecdiflefcntfood,ordifi0rent..  3 15 10  God  of  grace  and 881 

XoC  fiom  the  dust  affliction. ...     67 10  God  of  love  I  with  cheering.  1269 
lie!  the  meltcioiis  or  profone. . .    176  lO  Gr>d  of  mercy  !  hear  my  call.   323 

Net  to  ceodcmn  the  aona  of . . .  283 10  God  of  Zion  !  from  thy 1 145 

Ifet  to  oar  names,  thou  only ...  613  O  God,  to  whom  revenge 403 


Not  to ooraclTea,  who  are  but. .     46 
Kei  u»  the  terrors  of  the  Lord. .  486 


O  happy  man,  whoi«e  soul  is. . .   415 
O  happy  nation,  where  the. ...      ]  5 


Kel  onto  na,  but  thee  alone  ...  1102 lO  happy  soul !  that  lives  on. . .  354 

Kel  with  oar  mortal  eyes 312  0  how  1  love  thy  holy  law 103 

2few  be  my  heart  inspirM  to  . .  516  lO  if  my  soul  was  formM  for. . .  326 

llew  be  the  God  of  Israel 520 1 0  Lord,  how  many  are  my. . . .  573 


Kew  bcfio  the  heav*oly 

ymm  by  the  bowels  of  my  God . 

Kew  far  above  the  starry. 


787  O  Lord  !  I  would  delight  in . . .   966 
314  0  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil  . .   9U5 

1197  O  Lord,  my  (lod!  whose 786 

Hew  for  e  tone  of  lofty 249 .0  Lord,  our  heavenly  King. . .     20 

Nan  from  the  altar  of  our 1215.0  Lord,  our  Ijurd,  how 250 

Now  from  the  roaring  lion's  .. .  254jO  Lord,  thy  mercy 960 

Kev  have  our  hearts 546  iO  my  dit}tru(^tfi;l  heart 782 

Kev  Vm  ooovioc'd  the  Lord  . .     73|0  my  soul,  what  means  thid. . .  1U36 

JVew  in  the  gaU*riee  of  his 569  O  that  I  knew  the  secret 817 

()  that  the  Lord  indeed 1U99 

O  that  the  Lord  would 178 

O  that  thy  statutes  every 3.')1 

O  the  Almighty  Lord 12 


New  in  the  heat  of  youthful . . .  592 

Nev  let  e  spedoua  world 55 

New  let e  true  ambition  rise. . .  1237 

Now  kt  oar  cheerful  eyes 872 

New  kt  oor  drooping  hearu. . .  1284  O  the  delights,  the  heavenly . . .   692 


Now  tet  oor  faith  grow  sUong. .  1 198 
Now  let  our  hearts  conspire  to.  1210 
Now  let  oar  lips  with  holy  ....  232 
Now  kt  oar  mournful  songs. . .  255 
Now  ktoar  pains  be  all  forgot.  548 
Now  kt  oar  aoak,  on  wings. . .  1041 

Now  kt  our  voices  join 957 

New  kt  the  Father  and  the. . .   700 

New  ki  the  feeble  all  be 1024 

Now  kt  the  Lord,  my  8aviour.  388 
Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful. .  865 

Now.Lord,  the  heavenly lOUO 

Now  may  the  God  of  peace  ...  1 108 
Now  may  the  God  of  power. . .  602 

Now  pked  my  cause 491 

New  Satan  cornea  with 93 

Now  shall  my  inward  joys 495 

Now  to  the  greet  and  sacred . . .  707 
Now  to  the  Loed  a  noble  song.  213 


O  the  immeniic,  the  amazing. . .  1221 

O  thou,  before  whowe 1131 

O  thou  that  hast  redemption. . .  1045 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when 383 

O  thou  that  hearest  the  prayer. .   830 
O  thou  who  didst  thy  glory. . . .   792 

O  thou  whose  grace  and 329 

()  thou  whoHe  justice  reigns  . . .   365 

O  'tis  a  lovely  thing  to  see 320 

O  what  a  stitV rebellious 46 1 

()  what  stup<'ndous  mercy  ....   964 

O  ye  immortal  throng 864 

O  Zion,  alHicted  with  wave  ...  1 145 

O  Zion,  praise  the  mighty 584 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of. 1 146 

Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals 967 

Of  justice  and  of  grace  I  sing. .   412 

Oft  have  1  turned  my  eye 1029 

Often  I  seek  my  Lord  by 563 


Now  to  the  Lord,  that T .   146  ^  Once,  as  the  Saviour  pass'd 796 

Now  to  the  power  of  God 190 1  Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising.  572 

B 


On  Jordui'i  ■tormy  bsnlu  I.  ■ 
On  Sion,  bis  most  holy  maun 
On  us  oppreo'J  bcncntb  thy 
On  whtt  bu  now  been  sown 


Our  GwJ  ucenda  hu  luf^y 

Our  Goil,  bow  firm  bi«  promine 

Our  GoJ.  our  lidp  in  egvi 

Ojr  heavenly  Pslher  cbIIj 


Oul  of  tbe  deops  of  long 

Patience!  Oil,  n>hil  a  grace . . , 

Pejire  !— ■li*  tbe  Lonl , 

Fermil  tne,  Lonl 

7lang'ameKulfor.Urk 

Poor,  weak,  and  worlhleu 

Praise,  eTSiliialing  praise  be. . . 
Praise  Uoil.  froDi  whom  all. . . 

Praise  ibe  SnTtour,  all  ye 

-    ■  ir  Sbephi    ■■ 


;  OF  FIR.ST  LINES. 

ick  of  ag«,  aholui  me 

linli,  at  your  Falher'a 

ilraiion  ii  for  ner  nigb  . . . 
3  Salvitioa  !  O  melDdioiu  .... 
:ion1   Olhejojibl 

6  Sa[<ration  tbianiili  our  dying. 
iM,OGod.Uieawelluig 
me.  O  Lord,  from  every 
urdxinnl  nekuowthy. 
ur  of  men.  and  Lord  of. . 

ur,  tliy  liw  we  lore 

ur.  liiil  iliy  plantitiao  . 
tbould  we  search  tbe... 
who  i«  •hetfaat  laoha. . . 

B  Searcher  of  hearu  !  berore  thy . 

*eliii,  cLotbM  with  potnp- . 

jrarioua  (iod,  beFore  Ihy. 

ow  rode  winler'a  icy. . . 

Dw  tbe  little  loilinE  ant. . 
I  ti-'e  bow  the  mountain  >ud.. 

i>w  the  willing  conTcrta. 

'raer»  gentle  8Iie|ABTd. . 

7  Seo,  Lonl,  thy  nrilling  lubjecli 
tine  what  a  liiing  atone. 
See  wbece  Ibe  gretl  ino 

Irnttoyed.  for  belp  I  pray  ■  ■ 
Tlhall  Biheinta  dare  inhuit  the. 
J rauK descend Trom  tbe. 


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So k( oar  lips  and  lives  express  1 74 1 The  Lord  Jehovah  leigns 9 

So  new-born  babes  desire  the. .    165;  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigna,  his. .     41 

Son  we  are  througli  Go<l*s. . . .  783]  The  Lord  my  Shephenl  is 168 

8iapof  immortAl  praise 5^, The  fjord  of  glory  im  my  liglit.  429 

SaoBift  I  heard  my  Father. . . .  430. The  I.opI  of  Rlory  reieni,  he. .  8 
Somrignof  all  the  worlds  on. .  HIO'The  Lord  tm  higli  prt/claima. . .  2U4 
iJovmijm  of  life,  I  owr  ti  thy .  - .  1 260:  The  Lord  on  mortal  wiiririK. ...  1 141 
Sbmvign  Ruler  of  the  fcky. . . .  l-G:j,The  L.ir.!,  ihe  Judge,  before. . .    6BI 

EpioUed  with  reconciling 1075, 'i'he  Lord,  the  Judge,  lii§ 334 

ifiaodttp,  rny  soul,  shake  off. . .   35N:T!ie  Liird.  the  .S.iviffign  Kini;.     4.'** 

Buy,  thou  iiiffultcrd  Spirit iKi'A/Vhe  Lord,  iho  Novrrei^ii,  bciidi  683 

^tcmainter  throws  hU  icy  . . .  I'^ZSl/i'lie  Lord,  w)ti>  rulex  the 1153 

Stoop  down,  my  thouj^hts  that.   6(i4j'JMie  Lord  will  liuppiiicsM 993 

t^tnit  is  th«  way,  the  door  ia. . .    151  j'J'hc  love  of  the  b^pirit  I  king. . .   924 

SiMch'd  on  the  cross,  the 855.  'I'hc  inajoi^ty  of  Solomon 2S8 

don  thereto  m  righteous  Ood ...     7  >  ■  Tiie  man  is  e  vtr  MeDt 398 

Swoet  if  the  memory  of  tliy ....     24 ;  'i^he  memVy  of  our  dying 547 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God  . . .  4  tSjThe  mi!;hty  frame  of  glorious. .   247 

Sweet  WM the  time  when 1 033, The  mighty  (i^'d  v^ili  not 991 

J  The  moment  a  thinner  lielievcff . .   94(1 
Tct^  me  the  measure  of  my. .   (*-il  ,The  {H'ai'o  whirh  Ciod  alone. . .  1 109 

TcBptatknis.  trials,  douhtn 100 1  iThe  praise  cf  ^ion  waits  for. . .   432 

Tcnible  God  that  reif^n'at  on. .  Ui'The  promise  of  my  Father*a. . .  535 
lllit  awful  day  will  purely. . . .  678>T1)C  riL'hteonri  Lord.  KUprem^ly.   956 

That  God  who  made  the 70ri  'I'he  iSiivi'iur  rulln,  let  every. . . .  N38 

Thtt  mania  ble»t  who  atanda. .   3()7:']*he  spriiie.  grciit  (jod,  at 1219 

Th*  Almighty  reigna  exaltpd ...    1 85 1  The  trii«^  Measiah  now 261 

The  Bible  ia  justly  e^teemM. . .   923  The  voice  of  my  beloved 561 

1^  bleated  Spirit,  like  the 925  ■  The  wonders.  Lord,  thy  love  . .    14 1 

"Hm  deluge  at  th*  Almighty *8. .   822 > The  wurideiiiif;  star,  and 1029 

The  earth  for  ever  is  the 4  70!  The  wondering  nations  have. . .  1 122 

The  fabric  of  nature  ia  fair. . . .  125n  I'ho  woniiering  world  inquirea.   567 

Tht  fountain  of  Christ SsOiThec,  Fatli»r  !  \v»»  \Apk 825 

The  glorie«  of  my  Mak^r,  God.     STThee  \i»*  ail*ire.  iltc-nial  Mamc.   643 

The  God  Jehovah  reigms 2');  iTh«;e  wi  :i(i«>rc,  Kteriial  Word. .   847 

The  God  of  Ahram  praiae 7s}, Thee  will  I  i.ivc.  O  Lord,  my. .   385 

The  God  of  glory  sends  hia. ...   081  'There  is  a  I'oiMitiin  AU'd  with. .   887 

The  God  of  love  will  sure 12S2|  There  is  :i  hi.>iKC  not  made  ....   G59 

The  God  of  merry  be  ador'd. . .    fi-'J. There  it  a  land  of  pure  delight.    656 

The  frod  of  our  aalvation ''"^   Thiro  i*  no  path  to  heaxcniy. .   920 

The  great  Redeemer  we  adore. .  I  I  fi  i  n'liere  w  a^  an  honr  when 1 2S 

The  heavena  declare  thy  glory.      UlJ'l'tu  ri ';  i  y  in  heaven,  and  ....  1 156 

The  holy  eunuch,  when I  !>''.»  TJihm:  i;;  ....!:•-:  minds,  how. . . .   081) 

The  houw  now  to  be  builded. .  I !  :::>  'I'lii::'  <  .;  ■'..!>  ^ahhalha.  Lord. .  1070 
The  icy  chains  that  l)Ound  the. .  i'^IOi'l'hin!:.  '.ivii'.:fy  (tod,  <»n  feeble. .  672 
The  joyful  morn,  my  God,  w. . .  100 1  This  (iod  is  tne  (io-l  wc  adore.  1 103 
The  King  of  heaven,  his  table. .  1204|Thi.«  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath. .  444 
The  King  of  glory  Fends  his. . .  220, This  is  the  word  of  truth  and. .  121 
The  King  of  aninta,  how  fair. . .  480. This  iipaeious  earth  w  all  the. .  242 
The  lands  that  long  in  darkne><rt  201  iThou  art  my  portion,  O  my. . .   335 

The  law  by  Moaea  come 1 17|Th<»u  »rl,  O  (ioil !  a  spirit 721 

The  law  commands  and  makes.  1 1 1  iThou  dt-ar  KeJeeiner,  dying. . .  1 104 
The  Lord  appears  my  hel{)er. . .   307 1  Thou  ( nid  of  ^rlorious  majesty. .  1267 

The  Lord  declares  his  will I  I2!Thou  (uh\  of  love.  lh»>u  ever. . .   364 

The  Lord  descending  from 122!  Thou.  Lord,  my  aafcty,  Ihou. . .  1062 

TTie  IxHd,  how  wondrous  are. .  31 1  Thou  only  centre  of  my  rest. . .  125n 
The  Lord  ie  come,  the  heaven*.    VI 7 !  Thou  only  <^\CTvif:n  of  my ... .  l\  W 


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Thrice  happy 
Thrice  happy  laula  whdbi 
*l'hro'  bJI  the  chinging  »cfi 
Thro' all  the  Tiriouishiriii 
Throagh  every  tgr.  riemi 
Thua  Agui  t>reiiit)'(]  his  wi 
Tbut  IWr  Diy  God  hath  led 
^ut  lar  the  Lard  hu  l«l 
miuB  I  leulveil  before  ibe. 
Thni  il  l>KaiiM  ihe  Prinn 
Thus  nilh  the  G»t  the  ^leat. 
Tfaui  nilh  Ihe  high  and  lolly 

Than  nith  the  Lonl,  Ihe 

ThUi  *ailh  Ibe  Lord,  yai 
Thu*  auiih  Ihs  Ruler  uf  I 
Thua  nailh  the  wiKlnra  of  the. 
Tbui  the  elernil  Faiher  tpalii 
Thus  the  great  Lord  of  earlh 
Thus  «*■  the  great  Redeemer 
Thu<  «e  eoaimeinorue  the. . 
Thy  faiouia,  Lord,  lurpriae. . 
Thy  life  !  read,  my  daarert. . 
Thy  mercin  lill  iha  earth.  0 . 
Thy  merry,  my  God,  ia  the  . 
Thy  tiarne.  Almighty  Lord  .. 
Thy  nainea,  how  infinite  Ihey. 


To  hi 


ir  eisllnl  Lord.. 

ighty  Maker,  Ood. 

To  our  eternal  God 

ideemer'a  glorioiu 
To  pmiaa  the  ever-bounleotia. 
Tott 


le  fatal  Ir 


il  Threi 


To  thee,  before  the  dawning. 
To  thee  lei  iny  firatofliring  . 

To  thee,  who  reign'rt  aopreme 
To  Ihine  Almighty  arm  we. . 
"JVbb  by  an  order  from  the,. 
Twa>  for  thy  aake,  eternal . . 
'Twas  from  Ihy  hand,  my  God 
'Twaa  in  Ihe  wairhe*  of  Ihe 


Twaii 


rk.  that 


are  ihe  hope*  (hat  rehela. 
are  the  hopea  Ihe  Kina  of. 
man.  on  fiolish  pleaaurea. 

lan  ^  untlean  !  and  full.  ■ 
,  ray  roving  ihoughu,  unit 
iken.  amhe  uieredhill.. 
thine  altar.  Lord 


I  TABLE  OF  FIRST  IJSr-S, 


Wlit  iiJiiM,  aaimj,  and. . 
TlM'wMtlMe,  our  Lord...  I 
WWaAtmB,ftdlof  Mcnd..  l: 

WIm  Atnn'a  Mt*wt  to 1 

nM  (vr  tDm  from  Zioo'*. .  1 

liord,  we.    8S!I 


WksChriitloJDdginaitihill  t 
WhDidvkD»lan8lu>«iril*il  I 
WW  iMb  ■ppaan  btfora. . .  1! 

WbiaBntlbaOmlof 

Vhm  God  ii  nigh,  m;  fail!)  in  ( 
Wbn  God,  pnmk'd  with....  f 
VkaGodnslar'iinurrBptivi!    I 

Wkn  God  ntMi'd  hi* 1 

Whca  I  can  iml  mj  title  clear    ; 
Wbn  [  tumy  the  wmidrauK.     ( 
Whn  I  the  holj  gtsTe  tariry    I 
Whm  I  viUi  pUung  wonder 
H'^anlkeligbtof  riilh....    4 

Whn  Uul.  freed  Dam < 

Wbwind  liiiii,  ttu  Lord...     4 
Vlim  bntl  thm'  ll»  deun  . . 
WW  Ivatl'a  EricTiog  liitca  .     ( 
Whn  Jaw  dwell  in  morUi. .  II 
Wbcn  Jemi  Tor  bii  people. . . .  1( 
Whto  nui  growa  bold  in  liii. 
Wbn,Ode*r  Jemu,  when. ..  1( 
WW  tiuwheloi'd  wilb  grief    ', 
WWn  fm  ud  uigiiLih  atae , 
WW  Pul  WH  pJted  rmiD. .  1 1 
WW  AM  lb;  loirdj  face  be  li 
W W  am  tod  fnn  pretiling   ( 
WWMBMkind Aepherdfrom    ' 
WW  itiuten  MJUid  uid  hear    ! 
Wbra  the  Etenul  bowi  ihe. . 

WWlkEinnd 1 

WWthe  fint  parent!  of  our,     1 
WW  the  great  Boilder  vch'd 
VW  the  greit  Jadge.  (uprcme 

WW  Ikoo,  BTf  tighteoiu 1! 

Wberttwoor  three  wilh II 

WW  we  are  ni^d  from  deep    I 
WW«  do  our  mournful  .... 
WWb  arc  the  mounier*.  nitb 
Where  k  my  God  *  itoes  he . .    1 
WWr  dull  (he  mi.D  be  found     I 
Wken  >li»)l  we  go  to  ecek  and    ' 
WhfttihaU  weHBiien  hide. 
Where'er  the  bltulPiinR  north.  1 
Wherewith,  O  iMri.  ahall  [ . . 
VbilecanMl  men  with  all....  I 


While  I  kaep  rilniM^  ud^... 
While  man  grow  bi^  in  da. . 
While  mj  RadoeniBr  '•  near. . 
While  o'er  out  gnillf  land,  O. 
While  on  the  lerga  at  Shi.. 
While   ' 

Wboc  ^_^,  . 

Who  has  belier'd  th;  word. 
Whaiithetrei   '" 
Who  i«  the  fail 
Who  ihall  ateend  tb;  beaTOilj 

Wbo  ahall  cnodeoin  lo  andiaae  1 

WhoihallinhabHinthThiU..  4 

Who  ahall  the  Lord'a  elect ...  1 

Who  wi^ariaeandplMdnj.  3 

Why  did  the  lewa  prodaim  . .  1 

Why  did  the  natifMia  join  to. .  I 

Wily  dn  the  prood  imult  Ibe. .  fl 

Whj  do  the  nealthj  wicked..  3 

Wh|' da  we  mourn  departing.  6 

Wliy  doea  jaur  Eur.yo  humhle  1 

Why  don  the  Lord  (land  off  10  G 

Why  d'llh  the  man  of  ricbee. .  C 

Wby  fljw  Iheie  torreoU  of. . .  IS 

Why  hu  [»y  God  m;  loul. ...  3 

Why  if  my  liiiart  ao  lar  from. .  3 

Why,  O  my  aoul.  why  weepeil  B 

Why  i\u<uU  a  liting  man  ....  Ifl 

Why  nhould  Ttpje  my  BOQl,aiid  4 

Why  shnuUl  oor  momiDg 13 

Why  a'loulJ  the  children  of  a.  3 

Wby  ibould  Ihia  earth  delight  4 

Why  ahould  we  atert  and  fear .  S 

Wbyiinka  my  weak  deaponding  9 

Will  God  for  e>er  coat  UB  off..  4 

Wilb  all  my  powen  of  heart.  ■  1 

With  cheerful  loico  I  «ing....  3 

With  earnest  longingaof  the. .  1 

With  heaTenly  power,  O  Lord  II 

With  holy  fear  and  honUe...  6 

Wilh  humhle  heart  sod  tougne  tS 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace  i 

Wilh  melting  heart  and IC 

With  my  whnle  heart,  I'll  raiae  t 

With  my  whole  heart,  Vn. . .  9 

With  reverence  let  Ibe  Minta..  4 

Wilh  iMnga  and  honoara E 

With  teare  of  anguiah,  I  lament  1 

With  thee,  great  God,  the. . . .  1! 
Wouid  yon  behold  the  worki  of 

I  Ihe  throne. . .     ' 

Yedjins  "one  of  men I 

Ye  glilieiing  toy*  of  earth,  adieu    I 
Ye  heart*  wilh  youthlnl  ligoar  I! 
Te  holy  anuliv,  in  God  rejoice  . 
Ye  hiiinMe  MiinUi,  proclaim. . . 


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TliiB  TM&  ffi¥80  the  monerica]  Older  of  the  former  Edittoe, 
the  eone^Kmaioff  Bombers  in  this  Anangement 

Thus  in  the  First  Book,  1....973 ;  that  is 

1  Hymn  is  number  973  of  the  Arrangement; 

8^^1S»  seeond  ditto,  is  S19  of  ditto. 


BOOK  I. 

1 

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31  9  P.  •   .   "ST  1 

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tfit  filled  ap. 


A.  TABLE  OF  TH£  HTBINS. 

2b 

85 

163  114          8851143   . 

.    "nJ 

85 

667  115 

99 

144 

979 

87   • 

43 

116 

855 

145   . 

484 

88 

187 

117 

396 

146   . 

455 

88 

716 

118 

149 

147 

55 

88   . 

181 

119   . 

98 

148   . 

145 

91   • 

699 

190   . 

113 

149   . 

ill5 

98 

613 

131   . 

111 

150   . 

90 

93 

171 

133   . 

406 

151   . 

97 

94 

170 

133   . 

438 

153   . 

486 

95 

384 

134   . 

473 

153 

91 

96 

130 

135   . 

985 

154   . 

153 

97 

131 

136 

139 

155 

143 

96 

371 

137   . 

531 

156   . 

93 

95 

19 

138 

86 

157   • 

93 

190 

393 

139 

987 

158 

94 

101 

454 

130 

149 

159 

150 

109 

675 

131   . 

116 

160   . 

88 

103   . 

334 

133 

965 

161   . 

151 

104   . 

335 

133   . 

342 

163   . 

388 

105   . 

335 

134   . 

530 

163 

373 

106 

336 

135   . 

319 

164   . 

458 

107   . 

678 

136   . 

330 

165   . 

451 

106   . 

433 

137   . 

340 

166 

38 

109 

71 

138   . 

131 

167   . 

39 

no  . 

674 

139   . 

336 

168   . 

40 

Ill 

606 

140   . 

356 

169   . 

41 

m    . 

337 

141 

533 

170   . 

49 

113 

988  143 

388 

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1 

533 

18    .    .    5501 

33 

696 

8 

534 

19 

551 

33 

697 

3 

535 

30 

553 

34 

700 

4 

536 

91 

553 

35 

701 

5 

537 

33 

554 

36 

705 

6 

538 

23 

555 

37 

706 

7 

539 

34 

556 

38 

708 

8 

540 

35 

557 

39 

709 

9 

541 

40 

710 

10 

543 

Doxokgut, 

41 

719 

11 

543 

18 

544 

36    .    .    694 

Hosant 

109, 

13 

545 

87 

698 

14 

546 

38 

703 

42 

713 

15 

547 

39 

695 

43    . 

714 

16 

548 

30 

699  1 44 

717 

17 

549 

31 

704 

145 

718 

INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES, 


Hiiu:  (S)  78,  denolM  tha  fifth  tstm  of  tha  mtki^- 


,  1.  15,17 

I.   16,  (61  78,  (B) 

UO.  810 
184 (7)  640 


14.  16 lOie    f 

U.  31....  (4)461,4 

14.  »6,a7 (3)  276    ( 

16.  1,6,  10,.  —    ' 

lfi.3 (BJ  604    I 

'9.B (4)461    f 

16.S.I0..  

16.4,14,  16.. 
17.6,  (17,  18)  41 

(6)  4613: 

17.  ID— la..         

isssas 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


1  KINOa 
1.  »i,47 

8.  ia,» 


Jb. 


IS64 

1056 

4S3 


aa.  13 7S7,73S49.  14. 

aa.24 80650.  15. 


51.5. 


87.  « 16 

_-       38.  7... (2)  89,(3)298 

«.S9,aO (14)86640.9 1S81 

!•.«,  I^—IB 28841.  1,21,31....  (5)21 

%  KINOa  PSALMS. 

«.  17 498,1025   8.6,9 235 

1  CHRONICLES.       2.  8 (2  p.)  1137 

i.9,  10 10992.  10,  11 (4,6)  22 

«.»! 477,478  2.12.(4)  267,(4)  268 

16.  1 477.  478  3.  5,  6 576,  677 

It.  1 477.478  4.4 1047 

22.  5 1139  4.6.7 1117,  1238 

21L9 1248,  1249  4.8 677,  578 

28.14 1152  5.8 572,  576 

SCHRONICLEa     6.6 (2)35668.  17 4M 

9.7,  17—19 228a  5 894,  895168.  18 IIU 

29.28 2829.9 1034 


4C 

101 

fl 

51.  10 (4)  J 

51.  II 988,91 

51.  18 (2  p.)  114 

55.6 (6)84 

55.6—8 86 

55.  14 1061 

59.  16 108 

61.  2....  (2)  938,  108( 

63.  1 92< 

63.7 (2p.)100< 

63.8 811 

65.  11(4— 7)  689, 1221 

66.  16 1155,116< 


EZRA. 


9.  17 


8,11 7716.  11 


6.16 1056 

9.6 296,879 


661 
(2  p.)  1095 


i.l8...(2)80,(5)3] 
NEHEMUH. 

9.7,8 (4)287 

9.  10 459,19.5—9 

9.  1 1 (8)  21,  470 19.  7—11 


17.5... 823,  824 

17.  14 456 


18.37—42 1247 

19 762 

19.  1—3 572 

571 

. . .  762,  764 


9.12. (16)45923.  1—3 915 

9.  15 (6)461J24.7 863 


ESTHER.  J24.7— 10 (3)49677.  10 71 


4.16 107326.2 1049 

JOB.  l27 1062 

L  6—13 (5)  138,27.  8 (2  p.)  832 

1.21 331,27.9 (2  p.)  1006 

2.1—9 (5)13831.  15 994,  1263 

8.  14,  15 667,33.  4, 6, 8— 10, 2 1 ..  209 

4.17—21 64734.  1 994,  1303 

5.  6—8 6735.  3 831 

9.2 80l'36.  9..(6)267,(5)  268 

9.  2—10 23  37.  4 966 

1261 


68.  19 (4— 7)68( 

68.  19,  20.. (1,2)  125( 

69.4 76C 

71.9,18 124] 

72.6 981 

78.  15,  17,  19..  (4)  864 

73.84 (3p.)98S 

73.84,25.(5)269,571 

73.25 170,  171 

73.24,26 1285 

74.20 786 

77.7—9 373,986 


77.  16—19 25 

77.  19.. 749,  752,  1266 

84 1061 

84.  1—10 1059 

84.8 IIOO 

84.9 «  794 

84.  10 441 

84.  11 783,911 

85.6 114£ 

85.8 982 

85.  10.(3)211,(2)551 

73S 

87.  1.7 118C 

87.2 106C 

89 745 

89.  1 73i 

14.4 82,  (5)  396|45.  3—5.795,  (4)  1067  89.  14—17..  (34,)  771 

lit 1116  (4p.)  114089.  15 77( 

19.25— 27.... 652,  67446.  4 (3  p.)  101789.48 66< 

a.  5 (5)54146.5,6 497  90 72! 

83.1,4 81746.9 1249  90.  1,2 

n.9,10 (2,3)3346.  10 128190.2. 


9.12 (4)4239 

9.19 (4)  38i40.  2,3. 

11.7 724,741140.7,8. 

1L7— 9 4342.  1... 

11.7—12 4242.  1,2. 

1115 7143.5... 


.  138 

1065 

815 

.926 

1036 


(6)( 
1231 


815 (6)42|48 497190.9 641 

2111—14 42  48.  14... (5)  269,  1103  91.  11.12 102 

21  14. .  744,  749, 1221  1286  97.  1,2 72 

29.8. 103849.6—10 667jl0i.  1 7^ 


OTDEI  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


29 


AX.  10 84S,1006 


a.   Ftm,  JUk  IGIL  Far.  Jhk 

«3  9 787i  4.36 7S7,  7S8 

S 1336166.  17 149;  6.27 767 

900l66.20 698|  6.  13 (4)  Itt 

66.3 1063i 

JEREMIAH. 


SI 140,  141 

9we...(t— 4)  1194 

• (3  p.)  1137 

S5 163 

44.9 738 

44.  3S 163: 

4&.  1,5 (7)609 

46l  7 574 

4&.9 (4)49 

4&  19..(4}832(5— 7) 

1034 
46.31— S4....  303, 304 

46.14,36. 164,803 

48.  !• (9)366 


4flL6 900  33.6.154,179,803,913 


49L  IS— 17 495 

46.  10 949, 1036131.  3 

60LI4,  11 163  31.  18 


61.9 1138  83.38 


69.7.... 
63.  7.  10. 


(3)1150 
138 


.391 
.959 
1139 
.804 


3.3 

3.6 

3.31 

3.15 

3.33 

8.  31,  23.. 91,  (2)  131 

8.33 906 

9.33,34 187,956 

10.33 834 

13.33 88 

14.33 (5)47 

17.9 768 


6.  16 410 

7.  14 614 


564>  9.36 908 


34*7 (3p.)  1005 

818 

1031 


(2  p.)  1005 


36.  3,  4,  17,  18,  33,  33. 
35,37—29,33.(3)97 

63.  10 1138,50.5 1133 

69.  1—6,  10— 13  ..245    LAMENTATIONS. 

63.6—9,  13 2461  1.  12 327,1195 

63.  8 (3)  212    3.  22,  23 1 265 


63.  10,  11 (4)364 

63.11 9891 

63.  13 870 

64.6 877 


64.  11 (3  p.)  114511.  19 

54.  13 963 

66.1 833,1080 

66.1,3,7 195,300 

65.4 898 

55.7 834 

56.4,5 1276 


66.7 


1058 


67.  15 732.  993  36.  25—27 


57.  15,  16 265 


3.23 
3.39 
3.40 


574 

1030 
1001 


EZEKIEL. 


986 

16.6,8 (2  p.)  934 

16.8 (3,4)564 

16.8—10 800 

16.63 145 

18.  31 1299 

20.37 1260 


13.3 1387 

H08EA. 

3.  7 1033 

3.  14 561 

%  16 883 

3.  19,  30.... 666,  877 

B.6 133,317 

6.3,4 376^466 

6.4 1038 

6.6 108 

7.  U 375 

10.  3 (3)347 

11.4.(3,4)408,  (4,6) 
643,934 

13.9 181,  1097 

14.  1—4 804 

14.  9... 473,  (8,9)607 

JOEL. 
1.6 469 

3.  16— 17.. 603, 1349 
3.17 1346 

AMOS. 
3.1—6 1346 

4.  13 669,666 

5.  *21— 35...108,  689 

8.9.10 601 

9.2,3 10 

JONAH. 
2.2 70,380 

2.  3 393 

3.  4....  (14)  266,  631, 

1030 
MICAH. 


56.6.7 1124  33.  11 1299;  2.  7 (4)435 


33.30.31 451 


.200 


36.26 371 


W.  6, 8 1 24356.  26, 37  ...  (2  p.)  986 

58.  13,  14 1066J36.  37 928 

59.8 


2.  10 465 

5.2 315 

6.  6—8 801 

7.7 157,  158 

7.  18 803 


69.20 (5)268 


60.8 
60.20 
61.8  . 


1147 
1255 
.911 


61  1,2,  6,  8,  11...  123 

68.6,7 (4  p.)  1136 

63.  1 1193 

63.  1—3 501,  1100 

602 


919:37.  3 1089.  7.  18,  19 163,200 

NAHUM. 

1.2—7 39 

1.2—9 587 

1.  7 730,916 

1.  15 133,851 

HABAKKUK. 

1.  2 374,376 

1.4 490 

3.4 283,281 

3.  13,13 500 

2.  M 514 


37.4,10 (2)  121. 

(5)  188 

37.27 (2  p.)  1005 

38.22 1220 

61.  10 15647.8,11 (1)926 


DANIEL. 

2.  21 617 

2.31,45 1136 

3.44 341,362 

3.  12,  16 (4)  166 

63.7 73lJ  4,34,33 39,  421 

c  S 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


1. 17,  le io04| 

ZEPHANIAH, 

I.  IS... 393,  339,  37(1 

I.  14— 17., -.499,  600 

HAOOAL 

;.  7...  (5,  6)318, 


1.  19 (6)287. 

(6)  168,883 
I.  16— ST.. ..138, 119 


..733 


ZBCHAKIAH. 


).6 {1)866 

I.  7 1149 

}.  13 (4)  618 


).  13—16 use 

L  10  ..316,8S4, 

I.  1 (4)  181,300. 

(S)  U6,  886,  887 


IS.  SO 300.1 

IS.  60.(6)367,  (6)268 

13.3~B3 lOOO 

13.9 (5)869 


9,60 (7)338 

15 (6)S50 

30,31 


3S 

« i*) 

60 

61—63 

1— fl 

3 

6,6 860, 

18— SU 

19 1 

SO (B)l 

HARK. 

9 1160.1 

17 91, 

fi (6) 

33 (2) 

1— 16 491. 

19 (ap-)' 

39 1 

46—48 1 

60. 1006,1 

37 (5.6) 

34 

36 1 

3B 998,1 

34.,.. (8)  IBl, 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


(%.  nr. 


1  n— n 546, 655  19.  41 


1085 

138,29 (5}89i;Sl.  19 981 

1 »,  » 1 17 1  3 1 .  28 (4)  877 

18S 900  SS.  19,30 633,535 

14,5 (4)  S2S 23.  31,  33  . .  .87d,.]031 

4  18,  19 852  22.  39,  41 226 

j^  4, 6 (6)  250!22.  43 227,  228 

JLS 1084,22.44 54a  6.50,61     

5. 12, 13 (3, 4)  907  22.  64—62 1032!  «.  63—65 1 


Ok.    F«r. 

6.20 1006,] 

6.29 , 

6.81,85,39 

6.32,33,48—51. 
275,  549, 
6.  37... (4)  916,  1 
6.35,48 


5.28 1287 

6.31 91,906 

6.10 (6)907 

112 226 

4.48 881 


22.  61,  62 1031 

23.28 1192 

23.33—47 252 

23.34 (5)261,554, 

976 


6.55 ! 

6.66 (3) 

6.67 1 

6.67—69 1 


7.47.805,(5,6)  119823.  42 798 

7.47,48 (3)  11124.  1—8 443 

S.8. (5)  86924.  2—6 860 

lit 999  24.  5—7 1067 

24.26 235 


126 998,1169 

1121 129}24 

1121.22 128 

IIU 123124.  51—53 


1125 769 

11S9— 37 975 

1133.34 800 

1142 1002,1015 

1116—21  ..466,1118 

1132 845,958 

I13S 1154 

11S5— 38 1043 

116—9 1229 

UU 161 

1116.17,21—23.544 

14.17,22,23 645 

I4.22..836, 1191,  1204 

14.23 837 

111.4 797 

117—10 228,328. 

1166 

11  11-21 322 

1132 991 

1119-25 1300 

1119—26 661 

1120—22 662 

1122 (5)227 

17.10 (6)964 

11  I....  (ii)  151,  1071 

117,8 22 

118 (5)  299 

11  16—14 296 

II  13 953,954 

U  18 769 

11  28 (3,  4)  366 

113.5—38 1087 

II  I— ID 796 


7.  18 
7.37 
8.36 
8.66 


(6) 


(2)3 

9.35 ( 

10.7,9 (18)  S 


24.  32 (3,  4)  929  10.  9*. i 

24.  34 858  1 0.  1 0 324,  S 


.860 


JOHN. 

1.  1—3 847 

1.  1,3.  14 212 

1.6,33 1173 

1.9.(5)367,(5)368. 

900 

1.  13 813,813 

1.  13 147 

1.  14 849 

1.  16....  (1)365,  868 

1.  17 117 

1.29 897 

1.29—32,36 620 

1.47 (3)  162 

2.  17 (2)  226 

3.3—8 147 

3.8 925 

3.  14 875 

3.  14—16 281 

3.  16 Ill 

3.  16 130,889 

3.  16—18 283 

3.  29 877 

3.33 

3.  34 

3.  36 

4.  10 

4.  14 


209 

(6)481 

286 

926 

(4)98 

4.24 333,721 


10.  17,18 (4)2 

10.37—39 8 

10.28,29 3 

11.35 12 

12.21 (3  p.)  10 

18.  33....  141, 281, 8 
13.  7 7 

13.  13 1130,13 

13.16.226(5)269,81 

13.23,26 5 

14.2,8 5 

14.  6.(11)266,  (5) 2( 

(6)  268,  914,  9S 
10 

14.16,17 9 

14.  16,18 9 

14.  19 637,8 

15.  1—6.. (6)  266,9 

15.  13 U 

16.  16 7 

16.26 fl 

16.7 fl 

16.  14 (7)  1 

16.  16 C 

17.4 (4)  190,5 

17.24 871, IS 

19.2 (6)C 

19.6 J 

19.30  ...236,789,1 

19.34 262,  < 

20.  I  ^ 


4.35 (3  p.)  1140 

6.  2—4 1082-20.  13 ! 

6.  7—9  ...  .(7, 8)  907,20.  20.643,  (2  p.)  U 

6.26 ..12120.20.27 (6)1 

19.10 (4)370!  6.36 (2)9720.28 (10)! 

19.38—40 715'  8.  39.  (2)  98,764,1 048*21.  6 V 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


ai.  18,S0 1010 

ACT*". 

1 IS.  16,19,617 

1.9 33B,e60 


S.X3— 38 

S.  S3— 3B 

H.  39 {3,i)  638 

S,4l 1147,  il" 

3.  33.(3)  319,  (t)S 

4.4 11 

A.  13.. ..(3)  119.180. 


4-S4— 28.. 


..t6i 


4.33 (7)  M6 

£.31 B6G,  987 

e.4,» 1135 

7.37 C)  "IB 

7.59  

8.4 (6)  114 

«.  13 

a.  11—34 

r.33 (3)  312 


10—18 
19— S3 

..(4,6)e°7 

;q 

19.20. 

.-(..7,18 

a— B.. 

6.8... 

!.'.^^.:^?l 

.:;.::::96 

1.8,6. 

3S! 

B 

.(S,e)2S2 

8,  e.  !4, 

24.. ..no 

11, 12,  IB 767| 

16.18. 

m 

33,24. 

.  .767,  7B9, 

30 179,  180 

30,31 9SI 

S 1104 

7 (3)  1S9 

9 (i)  1811 

B,io ess 

G,  7 lie.  1078 

II (13)368 

31 390.636 

la (8)476 

7 143 

7.8 904 

3 (6—8)  407 

10,  II 176 

17 799 

19 1017 

39 flS9 

34 1020 

37 161 

1 .  ( 10)  866,  (4)  9se 

13 1034 

19,  17 B34 

31 (6)165 

32 S16 

1 336(4)  3BB 

23— ac.... 533,  660 

28 1049 

1—3 319,  977 


INDBX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


33 


I.  Mr.  J»   (OL   nr.  m.  \Ck.   W^,  m, 

K  U...iaO,  131,689,   S.5,8 8!M,995   %.  16 199,llft| 


1164,1907 
6.14,16.136,165,867 

6.17 149 

5u  18,18  ...(8 pi)  883 

6wl8 145 

6.80 (8  p.)  833 

6.8 (5)  833,1094, 

1833 

f.  16 (8  p.)  1005 

7.8—11 990 

8.  1— 5\ 1160 

8.  16 885,277,889 

10.  17 187 

11.8 564 

11.  14 (3)93 

It.  7,  9,  10 201 

18.9 843 

18.8,  10..  (6)  151,(4) 

556 

18.14 (6)1134 

18.15 1143 

18.5 1049 

18.  11 1334 

13.14 1110 

GALATIAN& 

8.30 (5)367,(5) 

368,  (5)  543 

8.  10 770 

3.  10,11,83 Ill 

3.13 1196 

8.18.  14 554 

3.36 (1)385 

3.38 978 

4.4 199 

4.5,  6.... (9, 10)  165 
4.6 164,810 

4.  19,30 4.1049 

6.3—8 530 

5.  14 (3)  106 

5.  17 175.  759 

5.33,33 557 

6.7,8 90 

6. 14...  193, 381,  539. 

551,  1195,  1199 
EPHESIANS. 

1.3-6 135 

1.6 783 

1.7 556 

1.7—11 791 

1.11 749,753 

1.18,  14 343 

1.17,18 939 

1.17—30 342 


8.  18 456 

3.  12—14 1080 

8.  13 150 

8,  13,  19 1134 


8.80 1186 

3.  1 1188 

8.3 364,898 

3.4 674 

8.  18 740   3.5 161 

2.  20.  ..(13)  266,  88l|  3.  11 988 

3.8 869!  8.  12—15 978 

3.9,  10 313j  3.  16 103,1340 

3.  16—31 453  1  THE6SALOMAN8. 


4.8 344,  1192 

4.8,  11,  12 1125 

4.  14 1028 

4.  15 (7)266 

4.  15,16 890 

4.  17—19 88 

4.30—32 314 

5.2 1198 

6.  15,  16 1262 

5.23 (7)266 

5.26 553 

5.27 565 

6.  13—17 1021 

6.  16 (3)  395 

6.  19,30 1083 

PHlLIPFlAxNS. 

1.  6 783,(3)941 

1.88..  665, 950,  1373 

3.3 314 

3.5 1011 

3.6 (5)311 

3.6—8 313 

3.7.8 136 

3.9 865 

3.9—11 692 


4.  13,  14..  1280, 1288 

4.  13—17 676 

4.  16... (8)  338,  1397 

6.  10 663 

6.23 818 

5.25 1183,1144 

2  THE88ALONIAJV8. 

2.  16 1100 

3.  1 1144,  1146 

3.5 1126 

1  TIMOTHY. 

1.  11 122,777 

1.13 (8,4)646 

1.  16 778 

2.  1—3 616 

2.2 1254 

2.  5.. (6)  267, (6)  261^ 

488 

2.9 947 

3.4,8 847 

3.8—13 1186 

3.  15 477 

3.  16  ...145,(6)312, 

864.898 
4.8 1008 


2.  13 934.929  6.6 (2  pw)  1008 

2.26.30 1131  6.  13 1081 

3.7—9 155  6.  16 (3)  38 

3.  13—14 1020         3  TIMOTHY. 

3.  13— 17. ...759, 930  1.9 836 

3.  13.14 1011;  1.9.10...- 190 

4.  1 1134  1.  13.... 339, 395,  783 


4.3 (3  p.)  1100 

4.  4  ... ....... ...oil 

4.5 979 

4.7 1109 

4.8 330,333,340 

4.  19.30 844 

C0L088IAN8. 

1.9—13 342 

1.  14 555 

1.  16 312 

1.  19 868 

1.30 .142 


1.30,31 865    2.9 (14)366 

1.31 1197    8.  13 536 

11,6 (3)1871  2.14,15.352,716,1193 


(2  p.)  1268 

2.  1 (4)556 

3.3 946 

3.  13 783 

3.  5 94 

3.  13 1036 

3.  15,  16 96 

3.  15—17 764 

3.  16,17 97 

4.  6—8,  18 658 

4.7,8 358 

TITUS. 

1.3 136 

3.10—13 V74 

2.  13 (6)538 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTDRES. 


%  U 7S7  10. 

*8— 7 

HBBREWa 


U,  IT,  I8....1DIS 

19,30 4S3 

19— S3 1076 


1.3,3,0 

1.3 (S)SeT 

■    ■       («3S" 

1039 

1.7 SS7,S38 

1.10—18 M9 

.327,  33S,  198, 


«.  10.  .(11}  369,  1193 


e,  10 SS6 

.1,  13 

0 lOlS 

.  13—16 lOlB 


B.  >,  6,  e. . . 


..449,450 
S.13. 

4.3 481,771 

4.7 449,  450 

t.9 9SQ. 


B «U 

B SS 

SPETEB. 

1 083 

4 84« 

10 8M 

1» 97 

6—16 S46 

7—14 46S 

18 1040 

1  JOHN. 

3 814 

7 163,  8DB 

9 800 

1 (9}  389,874 

B 884 

16 464 

19 04 

30.37 (*)187 

1 81S,SI3 

1—3.164,783,800, 

a 141 

8 {6)  190 

•■      "i 973 

730 

....464,940 


«.S...(10}S69,1198 
6.  14^17..  (4»  6)  19, 

1394 

«.  15.  16 (4)867, 

(4)  S66,  (6)  687 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


3S 


.678 


iCk. 
SI. 


14. 10,  n 

14.  IS 668hll. 

15.3 S76, 60381. 

16.3,4 (10)26981.6—8 

16. 


Wr. 


3 
3.4 


7.  •.W (3)566  17. 

7.  IS — 17 668,  689  18. 

7.14 1301  19. 

T.  16 (8)791  19. 

7.  16,  17 681  19. 

11.  16 676  19. 

1«.  7—18 504 

IS.  II 366 

IS.  IS 98,93180. 

14.6,8 (3  p.)  1136181. 


19 60381. 

6 60381. 

80,81 30683. 

10 9S3  8S. 

18 1139  SS. 

13 (3)  868  8S. 

16 (8)867,(3)88. 

868 

IS 188988. 

16 (4,6)38888. 

130188. 


.(8  p.)  1001 

1303 

684 

10 13M 

87.686,(811.)  110< 

1—6 130S 

1,8,14 669 

S (4)861 

8,14 64C 

16 (4,16)866, 

878 
17... 839,  (4)  1170 

17,80 1898 

146 


ENLARQBD 

INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Ujaa  find  notlbaurmjou  iMkiloakliir  tnollxr  of  umUuinpoRimcli 
M  canVOT-tMH  ind  rtgenenUHn. 
Tba  flguni  rebr  to  thi  numbsn  of  the  PmIhk  and  Hynuu  thraofhoot 


Melcbiietlec  ind  CUtiil.  .SOI,  908, 

Mosrii  and  JiMhaa 47! 

.«*«,  Fmher (B,fl)  184. 

(9.10)  16S,810,  BIl,  S13,  99G 

.iSrItni  Chrirt H 

Manitilinff  iaiquitj 698,  6C 

grace 139,  135,  I5G,  IE 

.tiraAdm,  Blonog  made  childieti  of 


dam,  Rfitanil  tecnni 8S,  TS6 

their  dominion 9S 

dmiralian.nnijoy 1196 

of  (he  lore  of  Gwk 10 1 6 

Adaptitn 164,  166,809—813 

spirtl  of.  d»ir«d (9,10)  166 

and  elKlion 1S5 

-.603 


Jtdor, 


Mee  M'orihip. 
Mt'icc  to  youlh   6B9,  590,  5B3,  693 
.1ihiocnc!fofQ^r\n{Z)  14S,Sa8,Sfi9 

A'hocutc,  Ctirulian (9}  369, 

(3)  370,870,874 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


87 


Jlfictum,  mxpfott,  tnuit,  and  oom- 
Art  ante  them. .  .67, 888,  395 

thendkiiwd 989,996 

Ujmg  oar  gncM 13,  360 

of  God  deiiiedm  tliem 

1255 

Ip.  1259 

raeoftfj  from.  .2p.  1259,  Ipw  1260 

villMNit  rejoctioD 133 

Jgtd,  Mmta,  flourithhig 483 

pnjar  fod  song  <if. 597 

ndaedoo  and  hope  of 596 

■ooeia  at  death  and  judgment  592 

if«r'«wUi 980 

MmAU,  Chriet  die  Chriadmn's  922, 

923 

God 170,171,414 

iffkGod  (5,6)956 

MUeehifQoA. 10,  11 

.Iffiaffieicneeof  Christ. 289 

afGod 14 

af  graee  in  doty  and  aofbring  201, 

203 

MDe,oorbliaa (5)  349 

fHttf  Hiriitian 94 

iJbf,orUbereUt7 305,810 

ii>MlM«of  the  world 454 

daprecatad 297 

Amtn. . . .(6)  465,  (8)  514,  (6)  658, 
(4)  672,  (16)  1  p.  1138,  (6)  2p. 

1140 

iva^fe  deportment 320 

.fadktr,  hope  an (3)  139 

.lifW  of  the  covenant 902 

afgoapelgraoe 898 

of  tha  eovaoant,  Chriat. . .  (3)  269, 

(3)  270 

ii^ab,  (bod)  their  fiiU 89 

pniriihed,  and  man  aa^ed  180, 131 
vaoqoiahed  and  miaerable  (6, 7)  49 

pMMdbj 855 

(good)  gnaidian (5)508,628 

■aba  the  Lord 48,49 

Bifpy  at  the  oonTeiaion  of  aUinera 

(6)  228 
pNamt  in  cfanrchea. . .  .(1,  2)  184 

■iaktaring  to  Chriat 864 

aadleChrialiana 1025 

to  Chriat  and  Sainta 
227,228,498 
raplj  to  the  women  that 

aaaghtChriit 862 

at  the  birth  of  Chriat 

215,847,848 

«l!|Kt  to  Chriat  (6)182,(4)223 

•Ayar  and  loi«€f  God. . .  1 1, 12,  24, 


Of  6—7)  46,80 


Angler,  8tee  Wrath,  Vtngeanee,  BelL 
Annual  Daj,  return  of  one ....  1230 
Anrwer  to  the  Chorch'a  prayen  603 

See  Prayer, 
AnHckrUu  his  rain. .  .502, 503, 50& 
Anticipation  of  death  and  glory  405» 

406  (4, 7, 8)  597 
Ap9U99,  nothingwithout  God  (4)118 
Apottacy  deprecated  ....  1 1 57,  1158 

Ap99tate  perishing 94 

Apo9tle§  commiaaioned 114 

Apparel^  apiritual. . .  (6,  7)  156,  195 
Appeal  to  Grod,  against  persecutors 

361 
concerning  our  sincerity   336, 337 

our  humility 297 

Ark,  Noah  presenred  in  it 822 

placed  in  Zion 477 

Arm  of  the  Lord  made  bare  (6)  123, 

4p.  1138 
church  sealed  on  Christ  . .  (3)  570 

Armour^  the  spiritual 1021 

of  the  gospel (4)  358,  428 

Arma  of  everlasting  love  ....  (3)  1 38 
./ItcefwttfM  of  Christ   238,241—244, 

860,  863 
Athamed,  not  of  Christ  or  his  gospel 

339,340,551 

Aieietance,  gracious (6)  320 

in  duty 202 

in  the  spiritual  warfare    138,  184, 

359 

against  sin  and  Satan 202 

Attociatione,    of    Ministers    and 

Churches 1141—1149 

spiritual,  registered  in  heaven  1141 

Aituranee,  of  intereat 300,  339 

of  heaven 395, 658 

of  the  love  of  Christ 289,  300 

deaired.  .(6)  19,  (10)  39,  (8)  209, 

343,  (6—8)  678 
AtUnithing  love  and  grace  1 64,  1 76 
Atheism,  practical .  .44,  87, 599, 600 

punished 598 

Atonement  of  Christ   140 — 146,  282 

555,  792 

gratitude  for  it 793 

pleaded 794 

Attribute*  of  God 38—42 

Authority  of  magistrates  from  God 

617 

Autumn 1222 

Avenger,  God  an, of  hia  Sainta. . .  22 

Awakened  ainner i  iQ 

ainner'a  inquiry  and  prayer. .  1012 
B. 
Babee,  new  bom,  defcribed 16^ 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


..373 


puxloned 167,  168, 

SackiBdingt,  and  retuma 

1031, ions 

(IreBiled 894,  1157,  IISS 

Banquet  of  love Mi,  56U 

Bapliim KS5— fi33,  1160—1189 

belieien  buried  with  Chriil  m  53B 
preacbing.  and  the  Lard's  Supper 

.Bfirroifig-lree... 


533 

ne 1S39 

prayer 1087 

an,  longed  for  431,  69] 


Bealitudet   38! 

Beauty  of  Chnal 616,  6B: 

of  Cbriet'a  Ttghleousnen 161 

oflheC!iuTOli...480,  (5,7)  481 


BUiiingi,  of  God  on  tnuiaea.  .413 

reijueiled  on  tlie  word 1080 

and  presence  of  God  d«irad  I07B 

of  the  gospel 126,194,  6S0 

of  a  family 416,  41 B 

of  (he  country &8S,  683,  585 

ofanaUan 606 

of  theapring 583 

BUnil  mill's  prayer 1087 

Blaoil  of  Abel 14S 

of  Chtitt,  cleanaiDg  [6,  6)  84, 176, 

(4, 6)181,  (4, 6)  SOD,  230, 383, 

333 

sea)  of  the  New  Testament  . .  635 

and  nesh,  our  food 649,  550 

apirit  and  water 541 

Btatting,  excluded 137, 165 

in  Christ 639,661 

Bodiei  of  the  aainM,  the  cire  of 

God 1003,1006 

temples  of  the  Holy  Gho*t..l017 

Body,  ihe  church,  Cbrirt'a BSO 

Boldntu,  holy,  at  llie  throne  of 

grace 1078 

in  Christ's  cause S4S 

longed  for Ip.  1010,  1011 

Baok  of  life 727,  839 

3p.  1100 


IHUEX  OP  SUBJECTS. 


105—1981 

644 

796,796 

826 

to  tha  wofk  of  the  mi- 

1136,  1133 

(5)536,864,  1196 

See  CroM. 

Cbmob,  the  heeirenlj 8p.  784 

Ikt  hippinew  of  it  longed  for  960 

W9jU>kt 919 

Bee  JHeifloeii* 

ImriledtoU 473 

IM  through  onhefief 460 

I.. (4,  5,  19)469,472, 

666 

ofeiOTBtion (11)269, 

(11)S70,(6^  1193,(3)1278 
Gwof  God  overhisSeinti. ...608 

CW«t  veicomed (3)396 

Carmal  ■und,  enmity  of  the 82 

joys  parted  with 349,360 

MBon  humbled 128,129 

Cone,  oar,  left  with  God. .  (3, 4)  67 

Crrrmtmai  lew 774 

Crrtwmtuetf  nero  eztemel.  Tain  316 
Oemt  end  fetten  of  lin  (4)  Ip.  986 
Gbmfe  prodooed  faj  the  goepel  121 

Cktraeten  of  Christ 266—270 

oftroe  Chrietiane 166 

Cktriiy 964,975,1160—1154 

md  lore 314,  316 

md  imcharitahleneee 316 

Id  the  poor .  .305,  (1, 2)  306, 637 

ettcnding 307,309 

475 

■ixed  with  imprecatiomi 491 

461,462 


Ckaritg 176,686 

CkUdreUf  every  day  grren  to  the 

Loid 1054 

ChoiC's  regard  to  them 1066 

81,689 

God 588 

BMinge 413,414 

«r  God  (Chrietiane) 164 

dwr  cheraderi  ....  165,  813, 813 
lheirpriTilegeedeeired.«..(7)  165 

Chui 211,278 

Aaron  the  tme 772 

ad  Aaron 260 

ad  Abel 140 

Adm  the  eeeond  .  •  •  -dS,  96,  756 

Advocate 870,874 

•llBafl 912,923' 


39 


ChrUt,  hie  all-enffidency .236 

Angel  of  the  covenant 902 

of  goepel  grace 898 

hii  ascension 242,  244,  518 

the  beloved,  described 667 

Brazen  Serpent 875 

Bread  of  Life 876 

e^Bridegroom 877 

Brother (4)  809,  (3)  958 

the  burden  of  the  song  1104,  1105 
Captain  of  Salvatiqp ...  (6)  1 1 93, 

(3)  1278 

his  characters 266 

chief  among  ten  thousand. . .  .879 

the  churches  foundation 479 

his  coming,  the  signs  of  it. . .  .599 
his  commission,  graebue  . . .  .224, 

226,283 
his  condescension  and  glorification 

260 

Consolation  of  Israel 880 

Comer-stone 881 

covenant  made  with  him 132 

first  and  second  coming  of^  or  his 
incarnation,  kingdom,  and  judg- 
ment   217,  222,  677 

the  Creator 649 

cradfied,  esteemed  foolishness  188 

the  true  David 132,317 

his  death  and  resurrection  . .  .232, 

233,237,254,255 

desire  of  all  nations    (6)  218,  882 

Door 883 

his  eternity 649 

exalted  to  the  kingdom.  .250, 263, 
262,513,514,517,  518 

example 318,  884 

faith  in  his  Uood 323 

Fore-runner 886 

Foundation 881,  885 

Fountain  opened 886, 887 

Friend 888,1103 

gift  of  God 889 

God  and  man 132 

hii  Godhead 649 

his  glory  and  grace 213 

glory  in  heaven 692 

Guide 1286 

Head  of  the  church 890 

our  hope 323,  381,  383 

human  and  divine  nature  16,  212, 

264,  715, 

Husband 877 

Immanuel 892 

incarnation  and  dominion  . . .  .250 
ineamation  and  saciifioe 140 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


ChHil.  Jesiu 891,  1 19a 

the  faing  and  the    church,  hit 

ipouis 480,  4 

Kinjt  ofuinti 866,  B93,  B95 

lui  kingdom  amaag  the  Gentilet 
1,477,481,  483,  513,5 

UimnsD S'. 

Limb  of  God 8! 

worthy  i«  Uie  Lamh 1105 

JAte  of  the  soul 

Light  

Lord  of  all 894,  895 

hia  loTD  to  eaemiiii 317,  S18 

liu  niijeiitr 1,  186,  S5T 

UMihr (I)  956,  1308 

liii  msdiatorial  kingdom 356. 

617—519 

MelchiiedM; 901,  1104 

mcMcnger  oftbe  covenuit 902 

Meiuah '. 903 

Morning  Rtir 878 

namEaand  titlea S67— S7U 

Ilia  obedieaca  nnd  dmlh 1 93 

hta  nffieei 265 

puaorec 904 

Paul  of  great  price 905 

Ilia  penotial  gloriea  and  goi 


Cfirt.f,  Way  to  Caniaii 919 

W»j'.  Truth,  and  ],ifo 920 

Wiadom,     Righleouaneaa,    and 

SanclificBUim.  &c. 921 

im  Eeal  and  repj-oichea 9S9 

See    atker    arliclei    concerning 
Chrilt,  under  tkar  reipec- 

Chriitian,  almoat  one 94 

awakened 1018 

character  of  a  true 166 

church  made  of  Jewa  andGentilee 
483 

ijualifieatignsof  on* 474 — 476 

crying  for  mercy 1013 

longing  for  an  intereat  in  Chriat 
1014 

bis  daily  hymn 3p.  1014 

chooHing  the  good  part 1016 

aidmiring  Ihe  loie  of  Gnd  in  Chriat 
3p.  1016 

devoiing  hiraielfloGod 1016 

praying  to  go  forward. .  .Sp.  1016 
admiring  the  law  as  a  rule 

3p.  1016 
his  body  the  temple  of  Ihe  Sjuril 
1017 
ig  the  divine  presence 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Nif, 


1030 
1040 

loGod 1041 

•n  die  way,  dec  1042 
§at  the  eomiDg  of  his 

Lord 1043 

mmm  of  fuushing  hk  conne 

with  joy 1044 

■M"»>*™g  his  deputing  spirit 

leJesw 1046 

mrasd 1046 

.346—806 

iirniiiii.  ifti  exeeUenee 116 

evidence  of  the. .....  1 16 

161,880 

not  to  he  de^Nsed 816 

Ckmxk,  Jewish  end  Christian 

460—624 
of  it... 418, 480, 481,  484, 

486,666 

IMb^bBeofseinU 482 

Mt  on  Jcens  Christ 470 

Imt  eooqdeints  eTonged 606 

ddight  end  sefety  in  it 420 

dwiraction  of  enemiee  procesds 

tence 614 

to  Christ 664 

gttlMfed  end  settled 477,  478 

of  ths  Gentiles  243,(1,5,6)481 
God  fights  far  her  .  .600, 608,  602 
God's  presence  there  . .  .426, 427, 

477,  478 
God's  special  delight  477, 478, 482 

God's  garden 483 

«dflssd 666 

going  to  it 418,410 

itt  happiness 407 

lbs  house  and  care  of  God  404, 495 
JsvB  and  Gmitiles  united  in  it  482 

inaeasBofU 606 

pifsr  of  the,  in  distress 400 

pasecnted 488,  400 

rartorsd  hj  pcayer.  .380,  882, 612 
itt  lafa^  in  trovblcs  and  in  de- 
solations ...406,  406,  407,  400 
ths  sifii^  and  honour  of  a  nation 

484 

ths  ipeeee  of  Christ. 480 

a  ths  wilderness ..( 1 ,  2)  487, 870 
ili  worship  and  order  . . .  ^.^  •  .486 

doocribed 1121 

fenwd 1124 

of  Christ  the  joj  of  it 

1122 


41 

CkMTch,   praying  lor  its  pastor 

when  ill 1131 

praying  for  its  minister 1 133 

choosing  deacons 1 136 

Christ's  care  of  churches  and 

ministers 1 132 

in  a  low  condition 2p.  1 146 

comforted  in  trouble . . .  .3p.  1 146 
glory  of  it  predicted  ..  1 1 36,  1 137 
prayed  for  ....  1 137—1 140,  1 150 

Church'meeHngt 606—613, 

1166—1160 
See  JlUnisten,  also  AuociationM, 

Church'inemberi  characterized 

474—476 

CMzenofZion 474,476 

Cleanting  blood  of  Christ  176,  181, 

282  323 
CUmdy  pUlar . . .  .(16)  460,  (6)  461 
Clothing,  spiritual. .  166,  (6, 7)  106, 

(1)  688 
C^liecHotu  for  poor  churches  and 

ministers 1150—1164 

Colomet  planted 607 

Cssie  and  welcome  to  Jesus  Christ 

833 
C9fnfort  from  the  covenant  with 

Christ  134 

from  the  gospel  116 

from  the  hope  of  heaven. . . .  2  306* 
holiness  and  pardon. ...  160,  178, 

878,381 

oflifeUest 413 

snd  pardon 167,  168 

under  sorrows  of  body  and  mind 

388,  306 

from  the  divine  presence 803 

from  the  promises  and  faithful* 

neasofGod 134,210 

restored 300 

and  support  in  God  236,  362,  363 

fitun  ancient  providences  368, 470 

CommUtion  of  Christ  224,  225,  283 

of  the  apostles 1 14 

Communitn  with  Christ 1206 

desired 172,815—817 

with  saints 072 

<withChristand8ainU .  .416,  611, 

634 

with  our  own  hearts. 1047 

between  Christ  and  his  church 

668—663 
between  saints  in  heaven  and  on 

earth (6,6)486 

with  God 9\4 


yytaumgnrnd,,,, ^,^.j.JJSS/c00ifians^ofmnt»  the  bttt .  ..\09, 

9  9  h\\ 


4S  INDEX  OF 

Canpattim  uid  veageince  of  God 
83 

of  Odd SI,  30,33,35,  3 

of  Christ lOE 

of  Chriil  to  ths  afflicted   tnd 

tempted  20 

(rfm  dying  SmTiaur 636,  bS 

Cumplainli  of  ioBbilily  lodo  good 
102 

of  inronstancy 102 

of  pride,  atheiua,  opprHflJon,  &c 

fi98,  6U0.  102 

CaMplaini  of  bvdiieH  of  heart . .  37 : 

96a,  9SS,  1031 

of  lta[ndilj  id  heiiing  and 

1093 

of  unfruitfulneu 1 2S9 

under  great  piin 1250 

of  haiiy  afflictiao*  in  mind  and 

body 868 

of  abeeoce  from  public  wonliip 

891 

of  Ihe  church 487 — 493 

of  deceit  and  flallery 699,  600 

of  desertion 373,376 

of  'iin  diwouise 600 

of  dulnew 34  I,  370 

of  indwelling  lin Ill),  373 


BUBJBCTS. 

?giuci>nre,  Mcure  and  amkoHd 

110 
lender 290 

tlie  pleuures  of  a  good  ooe  • .  199, 

364 

ill  guilt  relieTed..S4,  85, 157,  ISS 

161.333,379,  383 

•.oniitation  of  larael 880 

^ontlaney  in  the  goipel 193 

'BnltniioH,  camplainei]  of 364 

uidlo?e 314 

'Dnfen(m(^i(...936,  9S0,  094— SS7 
See  Jtesignalian, 

christiHD 354,  SSO 

cheriHhed 997 

and  \on 314 

'nntrMon  of  heart 993 

'tKverialiQn,   CbriMiui,   neom- 

mended 884 

anvm-ie  nithGod. .  .409,  439,  440 
onveTtion,  a  worii  of  elKounoiu 

grace 796 

iU  nature  and  author..  ..147,  17G 
effected  by  divine  power,  517.518 

thedifliculty  ofil 161 

delayed 592 — 594.  635 

the  wontlcl  of  earth 506 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


No. 

CmteZfar,  Christ  (S)  264,  (6)  270 
Cnaueli  of  peace   between  the 

PMker  and  Chri^ (4)  618 

C9ur^9,  Chrifltian,  called  up  . .  340, 

357 
m  tanptatioD  and  troable  . . .  .395 
m  4atj  and  mifleringi. .  .201,  357 

■  death  .  .289, 405, 406,  697, 673 

■  peiMeation 192,  289,  360 

■lintiial (4—6)  946,  U43 

loBc«lfi>r 1010,  Ip.  1011 

CtvemoMi  of  works  renounced 

3p.  1016 

of  work*,  cannot  save 152 

God (6—8)997 

of  grace  made  with  Christ  our 

comlort 132 

of  grace  our  glory 784—786, 

941,  dec 

oapportinf  under  trouble 785 

pimbd 786 

Qachengaable 139,465 

iu  promises 200 

onled  snd  sworn 135,  535 

bope  in  it  under  temptation  . .  135 

CntfutnetM 454,  456,  667 

Cvwardlg  souls  perishing  •  *  •  (3)  94 

CmtUn  snd  Providence. . .  .52, 53, 
55.^1,467—469,750 

a  ioaniary  view  of  it 745 

of  the  world 55 

sfmsn 745,746 

Cresting  Wisdom,  song  to  it.  .747 

147,  149 

tndold 147,  149 

called  upon  to  praise  God 51 

and  faesenralion 646 

Crrorvrrt,  their  love  dangerous. 347 
BO  trusting  tkem  . .  14,  15, 35,  36, 

338 

God  &r  abofve  them 647 

their  vani^ 465 

viin,  snd  God  all-sufficient.  14,  15 
praiiugGod 51-^ 

Oeofar^streams,  low,  and  springs 
of  life  high (7,8)44 

Cmt  of  Christ 856,'ll96 

cf  Christ,  our  glory 651 

attnctioos  of  it. 856 

trhnaphs  of  it 1199 

l^toit 770 

lonaents  andbenefiu.  .1196, 1201 

beadHs  of  it. 565 

the  Christian  taking  it  up. . .  .998, 

999 

sahrataoninit 192 

Rpcntanee  flowing  from  it. . .  .326 


43 


A'a. 


'  Ccp«««  crucifixion  to  the  world  by  it 

639 

Crottet,  prtyer  answered  by  them 

1039 
welcomed 1024 

Crown  him 894,  895 

of  glory  promised 1046 

of  righteousness # 658 

Crucifixion  of  sin 94,  161,  174 

to  the  world 539 

Crucifying  Christ  afresh 352 

Curge  of  the  first  transgression. .  199 

removed  by  Christ 282 

turned  into  a  blessing. .  (3, 4)  230 

Custom  in  sin 88 

VifruM (7)  609 

D. 

naiiy  devotion 10,  1 1,  336,  41U 

Danj'^ofour  earthly  pilgrimage  391 

of  neglect 198,  635 

of  love  to  the  creatures 347 

of  pride 128 

of  death  and  hell 643 

DarkncMt  light  in  it  from  Christ's 

presence (4)  170,  393 

walking  in  it 1026 

hope  in  it 949 

Spirit  of  God  addressed  in  it.  .932 

of  Proridence. 71 

of  earth  and  light  of  heaven 

(6)  391 

Dartt^  Satan's  fiery 374, 395 

David,  a  type  of  Christ 132,  317 

Christ,  greater  than  . .  (3)  34,  132 

Day,  one  well  spent 944 

of  grace  and  duty 635 

oflife  will  end 645 

of  humiliation  in  war 601 

of  thanksgiving  . .  .604, 608—610 

of  judgment 676—684 

everlasting  one (6)  391 

Deacons,  at  the  choice  of 1 135 

Dead,  raised  by  the  gospel 121 

to  sin  by  the  cross  of  Christ.  .352 
in  the  Lord,  blessed 653 

Death  of  Christ,  an  act  of  submis- 
sion, yet  voluntary 251 

caused  by  sin 353 

and  sufferings  of  Christ. .  193, 233 
and  resurrection  of  Christ  232, 237 

grace  and  gloiy  by  it 566 

of  men,  and  afflictions  under 

Proridence. 67 

of  saints  and  sinners. . .  .401, 405, 

406,  668 

of  the  sinner  and  saint 1277 

of  a  saint 653, 662 


44 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


DtalA  Ufa  ■inuci' 660, 

of  an  iget]  oiuwr 

of  •  rich  ■inner 466,667, 

•ndeumil; 653,  66*,  ises 

prepcntioa  for  It  dcaind. 

of  Mom 1273 

ofaininUtcr I2B4 

a  lErep  to  good  men ISBO 

deliteiiDCB  fiom  feai  of  it  c 

Ticlor;  over  it  tliTougfa  Chi 

the  welroms  meuengec- 

«nd  ju<lgment 

of  kindird  impioved 

•omelinies  (udden 

anticii«l«]  »nh  pleaiurc 

(4,7,8)  597 

■dng  OT  n  EODO (7}  534,  "• 

deliterance  from  it 

and  pride 

f«r  of  ilgtoundlBH 

dedrahlii 6BG, 

ilrewlful  or  detighlful 650 

oorcome  h>  fudi G5t,  652 

Ulumphed  over,  in  yiew  of  tho 

renitreclion 572,674,  6; 

pr«p«ralion  for 6aH,  66G 

couiaice  in  it. .  166— 1S8,  40E.  673 


Delay  of  coQienion. 370,592—694, 
636,  642 

God  will  not (11)631 

eJaiiing  tinoer*  wuned 460 

Driigia  in  (he  church,  uid  tahtj, 

4:24—427,  439,  484,  4B6 

the  whole  a"  duly 355 

GikI  ..  160,  J9I,  392,398,  311, 
424 — 12  B,  427.  438 — 440,966 
contffH  wilb  Chriit. .  173, 173 
iheliwafGod  -.103,  106,624 


ordinal 


,173,4 


itorihip 1062.  1064 

DeU-rtranet  begun  and  perlccted 

38S 
from  liespsir  ..157, 158,  298,  386 
frum  deep  diilren.  .386,  60B,  60a 

fcom  death 631 ,  634 

nouonil,  celebnled 604,613, 

ISaO,  1353 
from  oppteuion  ind  filMhood  36S 

ftom  persetuiion 36S.4B3 

hy  prayer 363, 386,  SOT,  508 

■euonihle 330 

ttotD  thipwreek 69 

from  lUnder 366 

from  ipiriluil  enemiei. .  138,  394, 

396,  497 

(urpruin^ . . 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


•   •   •  •  VJVy  V  V| 

110 

808 

1005 

Araicct  of  Satan 98, 93 

ilrH  kb  wioua  tempCatkms  9S,  93 
hiifKy  dam  .  .(3)  374,  (S)  395 

kiifiiBity  to  Christ 199 

byChiut 604,716 

.410,480,575 

341 

409 

mkhad 638.635 

8m  Mtrnutg-^  Evening,  Lrtft 
Day, 

Difcmlii€9^  ^nyw  in 3p.  1016 

■OMiatwi 1165 

Dijkmlty  of  religion,  or  gubdaing 

pwannt 151 

ME^acr,  CbriMian . .  1 94, 340, 357, 

636,637 

alHd^Zeal 1011,  1043, 

ZbvctiMi  and  pardon 346 

al  dtfenoa  prajad  for  (5— 8 )  435 

mihape 393 

Md  ■applies 863 

8m  Xn^'mledge, 

Dbesaeof  an 91 

DiMaiMiM,  Hjmns  at. .  1 106—1 1 10 

DlwWktMii  of  the  world 646 

Uidmet  from  God  loved  . .  (4)  150 

IKtfmp«r  of  the  soul 91 

UkUt^whing  love  and  grace 

136—131 

riaiKd 545 

DitfftM,  what  to  be  done  in  it 

(7)484 
tf  nal,  or  backsliding  and  de- 

, 373 

157,  158,383 

of  Chriit 311 

ink  bnman  . . .  197,  313,  364,  715 

DMati^  cf  Christ lp.847 

Utetrimea  and  Uesnngi  of  seriplure 

135—194 

of  God 737 

6 

•wthesea 31 

tf  Ban  over  the  creatares 30 

IW,  Chrut  the (13^  866,  883 

iMto  and   lears  of  Christians 

163 

.808,  (6)  310,495 

...908,394,868,681, 

959,1004 

natial  of  than  desired 343, 

(5)656 


45 

No. 

Doubtt  lemored 300 

D9Xi»hgie»,  694—713,  1111—1115 
Drawng-a  of  the  Spirit  of  God . .  934 

Droug-hitf  threatening 1319 

Drunkard  and  glutton 463 

Duineaa,  spiritual 370 

DuiieM  of  religion 174 

astistsnce  in  them 303 

excitement  to  them 686,  637 

constancy  in (3,3)571 

to  God  and  man. .  106 — 108,  475, 

476 

delightful (3,4)  355 

hindered  by  sin ( 1 )  687 

help  in  them  denred. . .  (3,  6)  571 

and  privileges 1093 

difficulties  thereof  surmounted 

1165 

not  meritorious 153 

and  delights  of  heaven 687 

2Hi#^  to  God 765 

to  our  neighbour 766, 960 

grace  leads  to  it 3p.  1011 

Dwelling  with  God  on  earth. . .  .476 

in  heaven 843 

E. 

Early  piety 1335—1337 

Eamett  of  the  Spirit (4)  343, 

(3)  659 

Earth,  no  rest  on  it 455 

Earthly  joys  fomken 349,  350 

things,  their  vanity 1116 

mindedness  lamented 408 

Ebenezer  . .  1008,  1337,  1338,  1330 
Education  of  youth  ....  1340,  1341 

religious 81,  589 

Effectt  of  Christ*s  death 1 45 

^luion  of  the  Spirit 379 

Ejryp^t  plagues 459 

Election 780 

consequences  of  it 781 

godly  consideration  of  it  com- 

foruble 783 

in  Christ 135 

aovereign  aitd  free. .  136,  138, 139 

excludes  boasting 137 

Employment  of  saints  in  heaven 

687 
Encouragement  and  invitation 

833—839 

to  convinced  sinners 1094 

to  such  as  seek  a  risen  Jesus    863 
to  young  persons  to  seek  Christ 

1336 

to  the  weak  in  faith 938 

to  trust  and  love  God 1003 

to  prayer. iQTl 


pel....ll3e,  1137,  1139,  1140 
JInd  of  Ibc  righteoDi  tnd  wicked 
397.  400, i 

of  Mlf-righieoiuiieu I 

of  ibe  WDitd 4as,  E 

of  life,  lo  be  kept  in  view 64S 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

Cj-umiruUioH,  I 


oftbi  church,  diuppointed. .  .611 

de»ro;sd 4B4,  590,600,  SI' 

DBtioniJ,  dismayed  and  deilra^ed 
60< 

prayed  for 317,319,49: 

■ilvalioa  frnm  ■piritual 13* 

liiuropba]  oTccb;  Chrin  SOI.SUIi 
by  Chiin  and  by  Chrisliana 

(a,  7)  4B6 

Xncmy,  death  the  lait (3)  6S I 

^HJoifiMHiofChriil 172,  174 

JinlargemenI  doairRl 377 

granted SSI 

£nmiig'bfKveen  CbiiM  and  Sauii 
199 

of  (be  catnal  mind B£ 

Enguiring  soul 1013 

■niwerBd 1013 

£ncy  and  unbeliaf  cured.  .402,  i 


evidence  of  gnce 
336,411 

Example  of  Cbrial. . .  .228,  (6)  869, 
(9)  270,318,  8S4,  976,  11G3 


Exerit 


:e  of  the  Chiiatiaa  Retigkm 


lie 


of  the  goapel 

oTCbdit'i  righlMumoK 166 

Brcelleiia'ei  of  Chriil 879 

Eriiorlatian  to  ainner* 833, 834 

W  »ainu 113* 

St Aarluiiiindo diligence.  .340,  357, 
637 


F. 

Fact  of  Chriil....  C4)  17S,(1)  ITS 
{3}  393 

oflramanuel (4)  145 

of  God.  <eeQ  at  a  diiUnce  (3)  6S1 

ofGodauugbt Sp.  833,1017 

of  (iod  in  heaven (0)809 

FaiiJ, 380—389 

believe  and  benved 383,  3M 

and  prayer  of  persecuted  lainli 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


with 
and  pncuHun' 
■Bdcfieetsof... 


ifbw 

1.948 

I. .  .935 

...940 

...936 

of 942 

itnofii^  with  unbelief 937 

938 

939 

of  it  desired....  (4)  1038 

.940 

FmikfabuMB  of  God.  .32,  34, 36, 36, 

87,  459,  787,  1024 

if  God  to  hie  promiaes  . .  134, 135. 

218,561 

iCbirtiengmee 332 

tf  a  good  men 332, 475 

M  flf  eageli  and  men 89 

tfBBB,leiDaited 760 

alieeofveiy  of  men. . .  .186, 199, 

840 

tf  Bdbyloo  piedicted 8p.  1136 

tfB^loD 503—505 

ly,  Ac. 599, 600 
delivermnoe  from 
.365,599,600 

hmlf  noieniment. 412 

lenyp 1051—1055 

bwndwonhip 416 

lliMHi 415 

A»^  bymne.  1348— 1246,  1248 

faOcr,  God  a 810—813 

Gedeor 40,41,  164 

Hmelinhimdeared 996 

Cbrkt  the  ererleeting 864 

hikeHeM  end  widows  helped.  .964 
Imr  flf  God,  exerciaed  all  the  da j 

944 
if  God,  the  happineaa  attending  it 

946,  1003 

tf6od,bol3r 290 

in  worahip. .  .421,  447 

657 

tf  daath,  pvmjer  ibr  deliverance 

ianit 2p.  1269 

rfilaath,  overeome.  .661, 662, 674 

Aart  and  donbta  boniahed .  294, 800, 

606,  609,  631,  1004,  1006, 

1007,  1008 

AMoftfaofoqwl 196,644 

774^  1191,  1204 

alU 836,  1204 

tflo«e 644,560 

^tnuBfh 663 

■ada  by  drriBa  lore 646 

h..644,646,662^ 
1098, 


7 


47 

FeU»w9hip  of  the  aainU 972 

with  Christ  and  saints 634 

with  God  and  Christ 814 

between  Christ  and  his  church 

558—563 

with  Christ  desired  and  enjoyed 

172,  178,  441 
Fervency  of  devotion  desired. .  .340, 

341,929 

want  of  it  lamented 870 

excited 637 

Fer/ertofsin (4)  Ip.  986 

of  grace (3)  1227 

Fever  of  body  and  mind. .  (3,4)  455 
Ferw  aaved 94 

seek  and  find (1)  161 

Fighting  and  reigning 946 

Fig-tree 1229 

Finiihing  of  Christ's  work 235 

Fire,  Christ  represented  by  a 

(9)  266 
Flattery  and  deceit  complained  of 

599, 600 

aelf-flattery 44 

Fleth  and  sin  mortified. 94,  151, 174 

and  spirit 175,  177 

and  blood  of  Christ,  the  best  food 

549,  550 

our  tabernacle 659 

Flint,  the  dissolved (7,  8)  200 

Flourishing,  religion,  in  old  age  483 
Flying  from  Christ,  folly  of  it 

(3)  198 

to  Christ,  the  felicity  of  it 

(1,  2)  198 
Foee,  spiritual,  opposed  and  con« 

qaered 946 

/*o//<»wtn^  Christ..  1010,  1163,1164 

FoUy  and  madness  of  sin 91 

Food,  spiritual 172,  195,  200 

the  flesh  and  blood  of  Christ. . 549, 

550 

for  the  soul  desired (3)  266 

Fool,  the  rich,  surprised 1118 

Foole  made  wise 127 

Forbearance  of  God 326 

of  the  righteous . . . , 402 

Forerunner,  Christ  a 885 

Foretaste  of  heavoi 301 

deaired I73 

Forgetfuinesi 451 

Forgiveneee  deaired 805, 963 

See  Pardon* 

God  ready  to  Ibigive 808 

of  origintl  gad  actual  am,  on 

^ff^ 84,86 

P^J'^^r 345.m 


48  INDEX  OF 

Forgiveneii,  planUTuI  with  Uud 

157,  ISS 

Formality  in  wonhip. 

/■or-nnHOFiofniBn.... 
nisdatn  of  UoJ  in  il 

Fsrm>  ™iQ  wiihoul  religian . . .  1063 

DuRi  dUtward,  vain  ....  (4,  5)  81, 

147,  333 

FtrUiude,  ChiutUa. 

aicitcd 358,  637 

holy (*— H)  S«,  in: 

longed  for 1010,  Ip.  101 

Faundation,  Chiiit  the. .  .479,  BSl 

as: 

.F<iunfamorChiiit'sb[cK>d..(4)  181 
C4)  300.  {8)  S6( 

opened 886,  88' 

F<-<iiUy  of  man 640,644,671 

and  folJy  of  mui    641 

Freedam  fcom  *in  o-oA  nuMiy  in 

heivBD 68' 

Frfeneii  of  ihe  gwpel IDS 

Fr^l/aliitM 

.fn'niJ,  Chrutti,.(6)  307.  (6)268. 

88S,  nor 

God  ut>,an<]  FaUier (4)  40 

(4)4 


SUBJECTS. 

Galci  of  Hell (6)  fiOO 

ofHesvon (S,  7)  242 

General  meeting! 1141—1 149 

See  A^ociali-n,. 

GemUet,  CbriBt  leveded  lo 133, 

364,  530.  S44,  &16 

the  God  »f  the 1 

blessing  of  Abnhun  on  them. 637, 

638,  6ao 

given  to  Chiiit. . .  .941,  364,  363, 

fil3,6l4 

called  in  answer  to  pnyer 431 

owning  ibe  true  God..  I,  IM,  S43 
chuich  of  the.  .431,  480,  481,514 
and  Jew*  anited  in  the  Chria- 

tianchorch 483 

Gethtemaw B&3 

Gift  at  God.  Cbiultbe 889 

GUHficulian  andcoodetcciuionar 

Christ 350,  616,516 

■ifirdboiy 674 

aitjn  and  ealnti 68S,  eS9 

Ghry  of  God.  iufiaiLe 1,  43 

of  God  in  our  ailvaUon 193 

of  lbs  Medintor 893 

in  the  goeft\ 1 33 

and  grace  in  Ihc  person  of  Ghri>t 
133.313.313 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


mortal...  644, 
648,649 

tnhid  above  all  praije 744. 

960 

UiUlhfiiliiew 34,  37,  459 

ir  akovt  the  creatorea 647 

aPadiCT 810,996 

ibniad  by  Chriat 192,542 

ffarifiad  and  ainiieia  MTed. . . .  193 

awGed. 842 

ear  God  for  erer  and  ever.  ..1103 
and  mercy. .  .24,  25, 26, 

80—32 
and  tnith  . . .  .24, 35,  36 
h»  getanung  power  and  goodneM 

13 
gnat  and  good. .  .2,  3, 24,  28, 76, 

78,640 

bHVtacarcbing 336 

ear  only  hope  and  help 33 

iaeainpfehcnMble 42,  43 

*•  jodfe.  .334, 677, 679, 683, 684 

bad  to  hia  people 32,  35,  36 

Blofc 730,959 

fc»«ajaity 1,  16 

kb  aMjerty  and  condeicenrion 

17,  18,  640 
!■•  mercy  and  tnith. .  .25,  26,  32, 

75,  421 

■ida  man. 250 

of  namre  and  grace 582,  583 

kb  perfectiooa. .  .2,  3,  24,  35,  36, 
37,  88—42,  44,  75 

apailion 994 

•or  portion  and  Christ  oar  hope 

881 
oar  peitioo  hereand  hereafter  169 
!■•  power  and  majesty ...  1,  7 — 9, 

28,421 

paimd  by  children 588 

Mr  preeerver 63 — 66,  184 

fraaent  in  hb  churches.  .426,  427 

wesnning  with  men 832 

aialoge 1034 

oar  nliige  in  national  traaUea 

499,500 

Ibasemcharorthehaart 746 

ooriheiiheird 166—168 

b»  soforeigD^  and  goodnem  to 

nan 18,24,260,640 

oar  soppoft  and  eomlbrt 862 

—8,617,620 

I  and  compoaoon .  28, 

677 

58,1331 

hu  waimrmi  damiauMt 48/ 

^tmwwkM.,.a7,58! 
E 


Mu 


49 

0%d  worthy  of  all  praise. .  .2,  8,  35» 
36,  52—54, 407,  452 
sight  of  him  weans  from  the  world 

348 

terrible  to  sinners 16 

See  Perfectiontt  Workt^  dto. 

Godhead  of  Chriit. .  .211, 212,  649, 

847 

Godlineit,  important Ip.  1002 

profitable 2p.  1002 

Golden  rule  of  Christ 107 

Good  Samaritan,  parable  of  the.  .976 
works.  ..112,  242,  307,  308, 474, 

476 

profit  men,  not  God 109 

cannot  justify 153,  155 

Goodne$9  of  God . .  20, 24, 25, 35, 36, 
37,324,639,730,748 

and  justice 736 

in  giving  hu  Son 730 

and  greatness 12,  39 — 41 

and  power 12 

and  wrath 20 

Goopel 772,  778,  779 

armonr (1)  358,  (4)  428 

glad  tidings 123 

afeaat..l95,514,774,1080,1191» 

1204 

glorious 777 

its  gloiy  and  80ccess.99,  (1,  4, 5) 
264,  279,  481,  516,  517 

different  success  of  it 118 

invitations  and  provisions  195, 552 
gives  no  liberty  to  sin  ..  174,  280, 

352 

joyful  sound 98, 113,  187,  221 

times,  their  blessedness 123 

divine  evidence  of  the 97 

attested  by  miracles.  114, 220, 240 

not  ashamed  of  the 339,  551 

glorifies  God 122 

ministiy 123 

its  wisdom  and  grace 122 

ito  bleased  efiects 121 

savoor  of  life  or  death 118 

sinned  against 117 

and  law 152 

and  law  joined 112* 

and  law  distinguished Ill 

alone  givea  sinners  hope 1 16 

the  power  of  God  to  s^vadon 

120,121,516 

practical  tendency  of  it 174 

worship  and  order 435 

nthnmllf  defended \\^ 

j(/^« '///.%33 

^^ IMO 


Aeeoi 


60 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Geipel  vioitlis  of  ill  kcceptsiion  773 

the  jubiJee 775,  77G 

net,  caslin}  it 1084 

spreodofit  deiired...lDaH,  1092, 
1U6 
inviuiioa  lo  ipisaJ  il  Lhrough 

theorth if.  1136,  U37 

OaveramenI  aoi]  migistrslei  rrom 

God 616,617 

of  ChriJrt (3— S)  264,  516 

Grace,  electing,  idopting,  eavarBiga 
733,  783 

adapting 164 

QDDvertuig ISO 

electing 12S 

cfChriil 613,616 

it!  eTidences  or  «tf-eximinilion 

ineioictoe .657 

Dot  conveyed  !>;  paienU 148 

it(  fttfedom  nod  Boyeroignty 

IS6— 131 

end  holiacH 174 

growlb  in 483 

ail  immortal  and  boly  principle 

(5) 165 

without  merit 160,162,363 

juatifjing 


1100 

leads  to  duty 3p.  IDll 

gcowingm  it 1060 

deureil 1000.  1030,(4)  1109 

iiiereaaed  by  triala 1039 

racelat  loula,  wcetdied ......  ITO 

Grace;  Chriatian 330,  33S,  8S9 

the  Lord's  table 

667 


dutln^inbing B3S 


■umi^ie 


..843 


Cried.. 


..13,4 


Gratitude  lor  ditiae  bTonn 3S5 

ml  of  it  lamented . .  3S4,  (3]  673 
B  epriDg  or  true  religion. . .  .834 

CtuiM -.1101 

Grave ISSa,  1S86 

CrauiVy  and  decancy S47 

Greatiieii  and  goodneu  of  God 

39—41 
Grsani,  gnidouily  accepted. .  ..931 

GroHXA  in  Grace 483, 1050 

deaireii 760,  101S,  !p.  IIOS 

Guide.  ChriBta..(5J  369,  (S)  370. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


1/6. 

cihmtt 371 

of 968,986,  1031 

of  the  divine  petfections 

739 

583—685 

■WBV 1322,  1223 

andlvve 814 

ChriH  oor. .  (7)  266,  (6)  634 

tf  tkt  duuch,  Christ  the 890 

....66,672,578 
end  raooverj. .  .626,  629, 
630,631,633 

piHte 379,622,626 

'miw§'  at  prayer  and  aelTeiion 

610,  581 

4t«oid,  nnproftteblj 451 

mi  fnjmg  for  aiiceeM 451 

end  profit..  11 8, 123 

cfil 758 

: 993 

871 

bid  md  elooj,  lamented  ....  968, 

986,  1031 

963,1100 

(6)985 

linn  to  Chrirt. . .  (5)  856,  (6, 7.) 

1201 

kaovn  to  God 10 

■Aued (7—9)200 

ittt«a,uiticipeted 2p.  784 

tkiofdom 952 

tf  God's  praMDce 1017 

land 1302 

net. 1070 

and  joys  of  it ... .  1301, 

1303 
fani'im  an  inlereot  in  it 

(7.8,)  952 
iBbopoioeaoed  by  the  fkithful 

10  6 

wonhipofit 1305 

tk  cforiaating  oong 1306 

eonsdtoteo  it 171 

after 173,344,349, 

350,  391,  691 

and  bnsinoM.  .688, 

68' 

■idilationor 288 

■mlipuie  in  seeking  after. . .  642 

kipt  of  it  sapportiDf 395 

kspod  fat  by  Christ's  resorreo- 

tioo 239 

from  sin  aod  miseiy 

687 

venhip  of  it,  humble 691 

Chrirt's  dwelling  plaoe  .  .568, 692 
dvdlng-piaee  of  the  saints. .  .242 


61 

So. 

Heaven,  sight  of  God  and  Christ 

there 344 

blessed  society  there  . . .  .486,  690 

nothing  without  God 169 

inviMble  and  holy 686 

msurcd  and  prepared  for 658 

foretaste  of  it  on  earth 801 

prospect  of  it  mskes  death  easy 

656 
of  separate  souls  and  resnrrection 

406 

the  eTorlssting  felicity  of 693 

and  earth 349,850,891 

and  bell 680 

Heavenly  joy  on  earth. ...  172, 301, 

302 

mindedness 299 

mindedness  desired 408 

^wWofGod (7)  812,(2)  813 

Hell,  the  sinner*s  own  place. . .  .1298 
OTerlasting  misery  of  it.  .760,  1290 

praise  for  being  out  of  it 734 

and  heaTen 1 300 

and  death 661 

and  judgment 587,  680 

or  the  vengesnce  of  God . .  16,  685 

holy  fear  of 678,  6^5 

Help  preyed  for 1097 

and  salvation 2p.  1014 

obtained 1227,  1228 

Helpleef  souls  hoping  and  preying 

33 

Hezehiah'i  song 633 

High-prieet,  Christ (8)  269, 

(8)  270 

and  King  end  Judge 146 

HolineM,      See    Grace,    Spiritual 
Sanctificatietu 

of  God 785 

and  sovereignty  of  God . .  .28,  647 

desired 2p.  780,  1 108 

and  grace 174,  176, 280 

its  characters 380 

true  frith  promotes 866 

forbids  sin (5)  165 

necessary  preparation  for  heaTen 

686 

pardon  and  comfort 381 

desired 178 

loved  only  by  the  grscious  (4)  185 

professed 335,  336 

Honour  of  the  world  vain 454 

to  msgistratee 616 

Hof>e  of  Saints,  Christ  the 381 

m  the  covenant 135 

in  darkness  . .  .293,  368,  376,  949 
gives  light  and  strength 287 


63  INDEX  OF 

M9p*  of  UuiMometion. .  .405.  406. 

66i,66S,6fi2,  673,fi74 

■□i]d«pBirinde*lh.40a,  660,670 

uiil  pnyer 430 

oTDBlionol  tictory G0£ 

•at  befiirc  ui 048 

esMunswl  Ijir  Iha  partectiooa  of 

God 961 

gaoi  Ibrough  grace 1100 

ofinLercct 1100 

hoping  anil  langiog  Tor  g]oi;.960. 
071 

in  ifflicLioni. . .  ^. 393. 3GR 

of  tba  bclplcn ...33 

tbe  eoul'i  anchor Vih 

in  Cbriit,  comfon  uudec  wmiwi 

of  heaveo  b;  Chritt'i  muneclion 

230 
of  heaven,  aupporting  and  aane- 
tir^lng  under  (rials  (4}  164,305 

makelb  nut  aihsDUtd &08,  500 

makea  deaih  eaty 656 

none  eicludei)  from J»5 

of  ainnera vBUi (4— fi)  397 

JUpr/ul   jouth  fulling    *hi  ■ 


Hunger  and  tbint  ■ftsi  rigbteoaM- 

i«a (4)389 

lelnhraven 686,699 

and.  Chiir^t  ihe  ipiriliul. .  ,877 

undHian'.  paalm 58! 

cn'jydresded 856.  100 1 

Hspacriifi  and  hypocriay .  .699,  BOO 
known  and  abhDiTB)  of  God.  .839 

and  bI moil  ChrUtiiD S4 

anil  apoiuira M 

at  the  da;  arjudgmeiit..Gtn — 684 
1. 

Ida!  wonhip,  stupid 12Q,  781 

Idotalry  rrproiH.  .46,  47.  363,  618 
idett  ranouticed,  and  God  welcomed 
10!7 

Igneraace,  ipiritual,  lamented.  .461, 
963 

rgnorani  enlighted 1£8,  IS» 

■■■      r. 1356.  1S67,  1869 

inaiion  at  Ihs  ipiril. 343 

ImagH,  lain  and  ilup)d,4e,47,  613 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


53 


JWO,  I  Ad. 

of  the  Sjpirit. .  .984— 984  /rrae/Mved  from  th«  As8jriaD*.614 


to  Uving  water 9S6 

to  Ida 937 

to  tlio  wind. .  .926»  930 

928—930 

.981 

iplaiiiedof.....334, 

(8,  4)  642 

to  Cknl,  dttaotod 970 

otoniml 289 

.599,  600 
eooquenMl  and  par- 

431 

of  tho  SeriptoiM. . .  .761 

.97 
of  tho  Lofd'a  Sapper  538 

God 803 

Seriptnio 101,102 

589 

....403 

48 

158, 195 
to  fioe  fiom  death  .  .668, 

669 
if  dM  worid  to  make  na  bappj 

170,  849,  850 

462 

and  pankmed 468 

efChiist  ...25fr-268, 

870 

871 

878 

tjFfilad  hy  Aaroo'a  breaa^te 

872 
*ra«  IB  the  Book  of  Life. .  .1100 

in  Cluiit  doaifod 1014 

aaauraiiea  of  it  deaiied 

843 

of  SeripCiuo. .  195 — 198, 

832—889 

la  dM  goapal  feaat 1191 

lannadtbagoapri 4p.ll86 

ffCkiMttoomen 196 

la  MfiSa  MMwarad 562 

if  dMflanal.195— 198,  208,  204, 

545 
ifwfalB  to  annan. . .  .(5,  6)  509 

tlia..l97, 
198 

181 

toCliiiatiaiii^..ll5 

andtfaaaltor 830 

IH  to  bo  called....  (8-6) 

254»  (2)  514 

(3)4SJ 

B04 


7 


delivered   from   Egypt   and 
brought  to  Canaaot . .  .77, 186, 
459,  467—469,  470,  478 
their  rebellion  and  paniahment 

461,464 
paniafaed  and  pardoned.  .463,  465 
travela  oi^  in  the  wildemeai 

,  471, 478 

/mie/£/MA  hiatoiy 459—478 

J. 

/a5ez't  prayer -..  1099 

JoiTar,  the  PfaiUppian (8)  529 

Jea^iuy  of  oar  love  to  Chriat .  .570 
Jehovah. .  .(8)  28,  (11)  58,  (8)  490 

reigna. 7—9, 222,  677,  782 

JcMUt 891,892 

See  ChrUt, 

deareat  ofnamea 145 

See2>rd;  ChrUt. 

JemiMh  chord) 459—478 

Jew9,    See  larael  and  Gentile: 

prayed  (or 1140 

John  Baptie^t  maaiage 520 

J^dbn  dividto (2)471 

/aMifO,  Chriat  so  called 472 

Jtnmeif,  Christian,  through  a  wil- 

demesa 891 

ofthelsraeUtee 471,478 

/ty  of  the  hamble 978 

and  rejoicing .956—959 

the  return  of  it 959 

spiritual,  reason  of  it 61 

in  Christ  unseen 312 

carnal  and  deceitful,  parted  with 

349,850 

of  faith 288 

heaTenly,  upon  earth. . .  .801,  302 
aoon  interrupted  ....  (7)  801, 875 

apiritual,  restored 300 

in  Cbrist*s  presence,  eternal.  .698 
in  heaven  on  a  sinner's  center* 

aion (6)228,328 

of  conTcrsion 506 

See  DeUght. 
Joying  and  glorying  in  the  Lord 

956.  1102 

JuMee 775,776 

Jwlge^  Christ ....  (7)  267,  (7)  268, 

680—684 
JmlgmmUdMLj 676--684, 

1288—1297 
the  coming  of  the  Judge 

1893—1296 

detind •.••...•129!l 

tfociu  opened i)g^ 

•eatmee  <m  the  widMd.'/.V.lt90 


54  INDEX  OF 

Jtu^mmf,  wnlencc  on  the  righteou 
131 

■  place  Bt  the  rigtit  hiad  deiirFd 

12* 
thB  tHt 67H,  Gt 

yoalh  reminded  of 593,  &1 

Chiiat  comlog  lo 14 

and  hell 5B7 

doire  to  slaad  with  iccqilani 

althe (7) 

dignity    Had    dDmiaion    of  tti 

rigbhuma  It  Ihe (S— 8)  407 

tBdnwrey 28,679 

KiBtorOod (;>)  SDS,  679 

Jut(.  the,  dcuiibcd 30^,476 

Jtuiin  of  God 23 

and  goadnmaafOod 73G 

and  grace (8)  33S.  630 

and  oquily  to  our  neighbour. .  107 

and  mercy.  .30,  (b,  6)  92.  (7)  3S, 

(7,6)39 

■  Chriitiin  virtue 332 

of  providence 7-1 

and  Irulh  toward)  men 47G 

A(l(/fcatio~ sai,  eo-it 

complete 

Irae 1&8,  lao,  iM 


SUBJECTS. 

KnoTtilfdgf,  imperbct  at  prMaol 

ess 

one  thing  I  know 063 

and  happineu 1009 

Lamb  of  Gnd 897 

ofGod.ngry...(4)3flr,  C4)M8 

the  pa«hiil 698,  M4 

worthy  ia  ibe 1106 

piaiaed Ip.  1101 

alain,  praiiu  to  the .  1 87,  37  l~-l?4 

(ikea  away  ain SB! 

ronquera  the  roaring  lion., (8)1 3T 

Lamb-i  book  of  life. .  .(6)  19,  {4,  6} 

asB 

Languav  of  devotion 34 1 

Latter-da^  glory  longed  for.  1  &  Sp. 
1139 

Lav,  moral T66,  768 

honoured  by  Ohiiat, . .  .108,  1074 

braced  ea  a  tula 3p.  101B 

■innpn  found  wanting  by  il.  .707 

eeremonial 771 

andgos(«l 770 

of  God,  or  late  to  Uod  and  our 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


l^mk 


ttd, 

of  ChrMt....858, 
884 

dbsBduit  l»j  Christ 819 

tf  lbs  tool,  Chrbt  the 899 

Chmt  the,  of  men (6)267, 

(5)  366 

flfauidcKribed (5—7)688 

fitfl^Neeeoded  by  eternity. . .  .643 
eoMdw  folly  preeenred. . .  .66,  572 

ibort  and  mieereble 638,  639 

ibort  and  oiiaermble  end  feeble 

640,648,671 

tad  God  good 639 

Ibt  dty  of  grace  and  hope. . .  .635 

tf  t  Chrietian  hidden 854 

tadrichca,  their  Tanity 669 

Ughi,  apiritual,  desired 961 

Ooaoor 917 

Ckriit  the  true  and  great 900 

of  tbe  Jews  and  Geoulee,  Christ 

520,  (4)  655 
tad  ahration  by  Christ. .  179, 180, 

203,  204 
tf  the  worU  ...  .(5)  267,  (5)  268 
in  darkness  by  God's  presence  ^ 

(3,  4)  170,  393 

given  to  tne  blind 128, 129 

Imh.  Jodah's (4)  267,  (4)  268 

(Sstan) (2)273 

ocaiqiimd  by  the  Lamb. .  (3)  137 
Imsf  ,  thair  priTileges  above  the 

dead 637 

power  and  dying  love  of  Christ 

(4)  136 

iMu/ofsin 954,955 

Lmg-wfering  of  God  . .  .324,  325, 

734 
Lmging  after  God  and  his  house 

291,  438—440 

for  holinesa 178 

foreomlbrt (11,  12)  173,378 

fiwhesven 344,  394 

for  the  beatific  vision. . .  .434,  693 

iMfiaj-t,  holy 815—817,  930 

for  heaven 950 

iMldng  within  the  tail. .  .288,  356 

on  Christ  and  mourning 384 

Lsrrfof  all,  Christ  the 894,  895 

of  hosts  and  Lord  of  Lords 

(3)  267,  (8)  268 

179,  180 

IwvfMiay  ..436,446,  1064—1070 
8ss  Jiewrreciion  of  Chritt, 

...1064—1067 
,..}088^J070i 

Pksfwr. 1076i 

,1190— 1S09 


65 


No, 


L9rd^9~day  Hymns 638—667 

insatuted 588 

provisions  at  the 549,  552 

our  Redeemer  at  the  table. .  •  .647, 

558 

a  triumphal  feast 553 

the  admiring gues^ 545 

evangelical  grace  exercised  at  the 

657 

and  baptism 632 

£«««  of  the  soul 1119 

Lot9e»  for  Christ  compensated  by 

God*B  presence 999 

Ltgt  Sheep  found,  parable  of  the  797 
Xeve  of  God,  electing,  everlasting 

780 
unchangeable.  133,  207,  269,  465, 

495,  (8,  4)  959 
eternal  and  unchangeable  . . .  .782 

redeeming  love 787 

to  the  righteous,  and  hatred  to 

the  wicked 397,898 

in  sending  his  son . .  224, 225, 283, 

better  than  life 439, 440 

distinguishing 128 — 131 

of  Christ  constraining.  .857,  1164 

on  a  cross  and  a  throne 1 198 

weeping  and  dying 1202 

to  men 1 97 

to  sinners 317 

to  the  church 569 

in  djing 554 

in  words  and  deeds 569 

its  strength 670 

unchangeable 289,  495 

unparalleled 536 

shed  abroad  in  the  heart 453 

its  banquet 545,  560 

of  the  spirit 2p.  924 

to  God 965 

to  God  and  our  neighbour. ...  106 

to  God  inconstant 875 

to  God  pleasant  and  powerful  .310 
to  Christ,  present  or  absent. .  .967 
to  Christ,  lovest  thou  me . . .  .968, 

1143 
to  Christ,  desiring  to  love  him 

968,  969 
to  Christ,  profession  of  love  to 

the  Redeemer 970, 971 

to  Christ  strong 892 

to  the  unseen  Saviour 8IS, 

(7)698 
to  the  brethren 97«j 

io  the  bretbna,  unfeigned. .  .'.974 
UfMUauaU ^^^ 

to  oor  neighbour  ....  1  */,  V///,^7  J 


&6 


INDEX  OF  EDBJECTS. 


Lavetaoar  enemieg 317,  31 

(6)  47B,  742,  978 

tonien,  brotherly , 

and  wonhip  in  >  fitniljr. 
tolba  cnaiure  dangeram 
■UaUunmcnU  tain  without  i[. 977 

uid  charily 3li 

■nd  sympathy (B)  38 

andbuteii 31 

pHce  and  meehneH SS 

bilband  joy 31 

■uperior    to  knowledge,    bhh, 

and  bope 31' 

perfect  in  heaven 69 

religion  vain  without  it 31 

lentil,  carriage 33 

jMving  kindneu  of  God 73 

XtHO  of  tbs  ileah,  canBicl  with 

17S,  177,(3,4)  637 

iMivry  punisheil 

puniahad  and  pardoned, 

Z.y(lta'(  houM (3)  639 

J^Tig  bated 331,  (S)  4 13 

M. 
JUad  linDeM  reaioned  with. . .  1299 
JHadntn,  folly  ,and  dii>temper  ofiin  I 

Magitlracij S 15— 020 

-Hagiilvalft,  their  BUthnrily  from 


Mar 


I  of  genuine  bolineai 174 


7,437 

JUarriagt  hymn 1331 

rayatical 480 

Martgrdtm 1 9S,  889 

^>farf  jn  glorilied 686,  989 

Marg,  the  virgin,  aong  of 818 

Mattrr.  Chriil  our  . .  955,  (1)  ISD8 

of  a  fiimily 418 

MeaitM   al  ipreading  the   Chtaprl 

encouraged Ip.  1137 

UiUetor,  Bccen  by.  to  the  throne 
of  grace,.,.  (B)  287,  (6)368,422 
MetUiation  . . .  .398,  *00,  581, 1047 
..408 


103,104 

Ibe  eroiB  of  Chriat. 11 96 

on  heaven 888 

.Vcck  beaulified with aalTttion.. 978 

Miuknai 314,316,  (S)  SS9 

leamsd  ofChruiE 196 

Mating  and  parting  of  fhenda 

1332— IS34 

JfrbncAo'y  reproied S92 

and  hope 293 


Mdch 


a  type  of  (3bri« 


..606 


IND£X  OF  SUBJECTS. 


JVe. 

MmiBtiCbnttL 146 

Mntmje  ti  th<  Radcwaar 852 

tilht  gwpsl 187,  833 

cTliKHiids 816,216 

cTChiMt. 224 

ef fwpel  minMlen 123 

•fldmthkBmplkt 620 

Um  covenaDt.  (8)  269, 
(3)  270,  902 

903 

218 

JflmtiM  tine 261 

MtUmd  of  MlvirtJOD : . .  825 

with  the  dragon . .  608 

1269 

tbooffate 108,  104,  580,  581 

Mgkty  God,  Christ  the  . .  .(3)  264, 

501 

Jttlbef  the  wotd  desiied 165 

(5)  195 

82 

409 

eir  Chriet  denrcd 1011 

celled  to  the  Mcred  work 
1126,1183 

epeople 1132 

of  one 1131 

dmhofone 1284 

fimterf  nothing  without  Christ 

1078 
abounding  in  the  work  of  the 

Lord 1142 

WMcfaing  for  eoub 1 128 

Bteting  qL     See  A99ociationt. 

Chrirt's  cere  of  them 1 130 

prayer  for  them 1 133,  1 144 

eoikctioii  for  poor  ones.  ..11 50 — 

1154 
Bon  of  the  apostolic  . .  1 14 

477,478 

tksvmcesege 123 

thv  work  and  encouragement 

(1.4.6)  114 
Isfed  for  iStmx  works'  sake. ...  123 

mmtifj  of  Christ 852 

ef  the  gospel  instituted  bj  Christ 

1125 
see  called  to  the  work  of  the.  1 126 

ef  angels 227,  228,  4  98 

to  Christ 864 

to  Christians 1025 

sf  the  gospel  welcome 123 

Mtru€t€9  of  Christ  applied 907 

allhe  birth  of  Christ 220 

li  the  hfe,  death,  and  resurrec- 

lioa  of  Christ 420 

Si  the  wihiemess 471 


57 


M. 


MStery   and  ain  banished  from 

hesTen 687 

and  shortness  of  life 638 

wtthont  God  in  the  world . . .  .456 

of  sinnera 398,  401 

Miiimprovement  of  time 642 

Mittion  and  work  of  Christ. . .  852 
Jifi9nonarie9  prajed  for.  1133,  1138 
ACttionary  meetings  . .  1 136---1 149 

bjmns  for 514 — 524 

Moderation 979, 980 

Monihiy  prayer  meetings  ...  1 136 — 

1149 
•Mora/ obedience  followed  by  eran- 

gelicsl 769 

Morning  songs  or  hymns.  57 1-^573, 

944,  1209—1212 

or  evening 574 — 576 

of  a  Lord*s-dsy 436,  dec 

8ur,  Christ. .  .(15)  266,  (8)  520, 

878 

Mortality  of  man. . .  .641, 669,  722, 

1242, 1261 
See  Death, 

theefiect  ofsin 595 

and  hope 671 

of  man,  and  God  eternal.  102, 644, 

648 
of  man  and  Christ's  eternity..  649 
Mortification  of  sin. .  .94,  151,  174 
to  the  world,  by  the  sight  of  God 

173,  348 

by  the  cross  of  Christ £39 

to  sin  by  the  cross 326 

to  sin  by  the  sight  of  heaven . .  348 

Motet y  Aaron,  and  Joshua 472 

and  Christ,  their  different  works 

276 
disobedience  to,  punished  ....  1 17 

rod  of. (9)  459 

death  like  his  desired. . .  .654, 656 
Mourning  for  sin  . .  •  .(1)  285,  383,    . 

(2)  389 

Murmuring (4)  1027 

deprecated Ip.  935 

punitihed 462    1 

Mutability  of  the  creation 723 

Myoteriet  in  the  gospel 118 

revealed 128,  129 

N. 
Garnet  and  offices  of  Christ.  .264— 

270 

AbrrsTp  way 94,  151 

^atiout  the  honour  and  safety  of 

it  is  the  church 484 

prosperity  of  it 605,  606 

blest  and  punished 607 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


delivitance.  ■  .507  6 


111,61' 


dvoTalioDB,  tbe  chUTch'H  safely 

■n<]  triumph  in  tbetn 41 

rovrcieaandOiBnlu.Gai.  fius,  6[2 
..315— a33. 
847—850 
JVature,  book  of,  and  Scripture 

efl— 1(1 


.A'aliMfy  ofCI 


'afrai 


..66 


rupl  rrom  Ad  bo 

□f  fallen  man  siDful 83,  B 7 

worlu  of,  to  be  dinal«id.(3)  458. 


■rlhsn 


nciiSn'. 


..310 
.108 


cheerful  and  valuntaiy.  .310,  366 

eongeUcal les,  S80 

■incrre IfiU— 1C3,  336.  33T 

Uie  highest  nitdom (S)  GS 

Offence  not  lo  beijiiMi  to  any.. 815 
Offcct  and  litlei  of  Chriri.  364—170 

of  the  Spirit S40,  34S 

Oliltge 1343 

floutiabing  in  religion 4S3 


..598 


and  preparation  for  death G9S 


tod  weakneBK  to  be  connTuaerated 

964 

man  of«n  cnici6ed.  .04, 161,  174 

ire  tiee,  wild  and  good ASS 

mipniencc  of  Goi S3,  7SS 


INDBX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


59 


818 
itioo  by  frith....  181 

963 

Gid  fHdj  to  forgive 808 

kngbft  at  a  &mr  priee. .  .536,  544 

hmlit  to  OT  — MWi 543 

aadeoafert 381 

883,464 

346 

pnjed  for. . .  .879 

rforigiBal  aodadiMl  m 86 

■4  pMM  throogh  Chriat . . . .  143 
lln&fal  with  God. .  157, 158, 163 

mi  itnogth  from  Chriit 179, 

180,  556 

fv^mamgOod 803 

Im 804 

HnmU  eomwjr  not  graee* 148 

PMb^  ti  Chiiitiui  friendi. .  .973, 

1333, 1834 

Fvtftmmm (6,6)973,979 

/todU/luBb (1)898 

i>MMiw.«vil,kiiMOt0d 177 

wMutL 330,(3)637 

Mj.ldiidled 173 

?imver,  Christ  our 143,904 

PMfr,  CM  sought  of  God ....  1 127 
kis|iny«r  for  his  psopte  ....1134 

psopb's  prayer  for  him 1 133 

Ptatfwvt,  spintnal 166,  168 

flC  Christ  desired. .  .(13)  866,  659 

PsfiesM  ti  God  admired 734 

Chmlian.  dewed 981, 983 

Mdv  afllictions 632 

lad  fcith  under  daik  providences 

71 
lad  pnyer  in  soul  darknem. .  157, 

158,393 

the  werld'a  hatred 402 

.401,488 

397 

rfGod,  producing  repentance 

334,335 
Ptikm,  Chriat  th«  Christian's.  336, 

(5)  370 

aimsa 356 

Aact  pwmiasd  and  pnjed  for.984, 

1109 
God  speaking  it  to  the  soul ...  983 

BaastothawidMd (3)884 

rfthsnatioDprajedfor 1348 

prim  for  it. 1349 

rfthe^oba (14)  Ip.  1138 

sT  the  natiotM 500,584 

sad  Jofe,  dkc  V/.  /.V.  .V.'314V3I5 
flUflHth  and  goodwill.. 315^  316 


Peace  and  holinem  encouraged. 590 

with  men  desirad 364 

and  pardon  through  Christ. . .  143 
and  submission  under  trials.  .330, 

331 
trust  and  strength 496 

Pearl  of  great  price,  Christ  the.  .98, 

905 

PemteneeuiA  hope 990 

See  Repentance, 

Penitent,  the 989 

hissighs 988 

Perfectiont  of  Scripture. . .  .68,  101 

of  the  Christisri  religion 1  Itt 

of  Christ's  righteousness 156 

of  holiness  in  heaven  * .  .686„  687 
of  happiness  in  heaven. 68&-^93 


of  God 37—43,  719—744 

in  harmony 739 

celebrated 743 

moral  perfections  of  God  imitated 

748 

displayed  in  the  gospel 182 

shining  in  the  cross 543 

Pereeeuted   saints,  preying  and 

pleadmg 487—490 

their  prayer  and  faith 491 

God  their  avenger 34 

Pereecution  to  be  expected  by 

good  men 1085 

courage  and  perseverance  under 

it 289,360 

victory    over,   and  deliverance 
from  it 362,  391,  493 

Pereeeutore  punished. 361,  407,466 

their  foUy 493 

complained  of 487—- 491 

deliverance  from  them. .  .74,  863, 

598 

Pereeverancem  grace. .  .821 — 824, 

941 

desired 823,824 

of  the  saibts 182—188 

In  duty 202,357 

mhofineas .174,186 

under  persecution  and  trials  .  .360 
the  eilect  of  truth  and  mercy. .  104 
connected  with  all  the  graces.389 

ongraoedeaired (4)  176 

of  saints  to  glory  certain .  186, 207, 

239,  339,  658 

Pertsfi  of  Christ r.  .313,  318 

andgloriesof  Christ. ...481,  515 
ih»  bleased. . .  .159, 160, 163,  389 

PeetUencCf  preaervation  in  it.  • .  .637 

Peter  admonished  bj  Christ. . .  .873 
his  foU  and  lecofaiy, ..  1031, 103% 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


FMv  hii]  John  follonbg  Chriil 

1010 

FtxariuttXi^  publicui S9> 

jPAj«<:ion,  Ctrirt ai,2Bl 

ofihe  HDUI 9UI 

orMuluiil  body eO: 

Fiet^.  initriiclioiia  lh«rsiii  .....  68! 
See  Suint. 

Pilgrim,  the  splriliul lOll 

hiiHinE iai» 

Filgrimagf,  the  Chriilian 

Fitlarof^ie 


99,113 


.634 


Fiigah't  mounl 

tap (4)  Sp.  ivoe 

Piig  to  the  poor  and  afUicteJ  .  -SOS, 

3DB 

in  words  aai  deeili 

bItBMd  and  rewarded  .  .30T— 309 

afCbriBl ('^)  136.536,654 

Pleading  vrilh  God  in  difTiculcie* 

S|i.  1016 
for  mejcj  . . . .(ti)  BIT,  953,  lOSO 
under  ifilLcuonB  nilhuut  re[niiinii 


/•on-er  and  majeBy  of  God 3,  3, 

SS,4S1 
and  wiaJom  in  ChHil  ciuciGed 

IKS,  MS 

and  grace  of  Chrial 301 

of  the  Spirit  in  coavKnidg  liniMn 
8R,  342 

of  faith 280,389 

of  grace  uiii  lin 175 

orCluiatiiuia  t)irou^ChriM..IOI 

of  Ibfl  gospel 130,  131,  61B 

Paweri    of    bell   Tuqaishad    by 

Chriat 1S0,B53,T1B 

racdVa/ aiheiim 44.45,87 

leligian S80,  3US 

tenilBHcy  of  the  gospel 174 

ruiic   to    Cod    fnim    tbe  whtria 

rtekLiun 719 

for  tbe  bleuiuga  of  proridflace 

und  grace 755 

for  the  f>iuntain  ogMned 887 

foraalvalion IIUI 

to  the  Kedeemer.  1 37,  249,  STl— 
373.276.  278.  4g0,  481,  SI5, 
die,  1001,  1166,  1167 
to  Father.  Mr>n,  and  spirit 

fi34— 712,  1  Jt  2p.  740 
Gad  eialied  atiiiie  all  praiae.  ,744 


INDEX  OF  SVBJEtTS. 


61 


iVe. 
40 

froa  chiUrcD 588 

frca  iH  MiDU .407—452 

froB  an  natUNM 523 — 524 

Iroai  tbe  cmtion 51 

fron  an  cmtnres 53,  54 

WDtwanl  pimiae 53,  54 

fnyer  necdnga,  monthly . .  1 136— 

1149 

■act 1050 

in  aUScoltMa 1016 

tbcLonTa 1076 

t 380—382,431,508, 

510,  1034 

hycroMea 1039 

iiBportiiiiity  ink 1016,  1072 

piywfrct,  but  accepted 874 

bcoafit  of  it,  and  exhortation  to  it 

1071 

flfabwlEitider 1031 

kjBiia  before  prayer.  1071 — 1076 
far  tLe  spread  of  the  goepel  • 

1136—1189,  1145,  1146 
§cK  BouatcTS  and  miarionariea 

1126,  1133,  1138,  1144 
io  the  name  of  Christ  alone  .  .259 

in  the  church's  distress 487 

and  faith  of  persecuted  saints .  365, 

402,  491 

aadbope 430 

aBdheppineaa 427,428 

far  deBteiaDce  answered 603 

heard,  andZion  restored 512 

and  pnaae  lor  deliverance  . . .  .509 

public 427,428 

aad  praise,  public 432 

and  pi— ding  for  pardon 345 

far  repentance  and  pardon  323, 379 

intiiMofwar 602 

and  hope  of  victory 602 

of  it  desired. 451 

of  it 118 

«iipro6tahle  for  want  of  faith.  .451 

and  profitable 123 

of  Christ  and  hu 

126 

and  distinguishing.  126, 

131 
PrrpmraUmi  for  death  . . .  .595,  658 

far  dettlfa  deaired 666 

659,686 

thought  for  the 

LotiTa  Sapper 1 190 

of  God,  worth  dying  for 


A'n. 

Presence  of  Christ  promised ...  1 077 

of  Christ  longed  for 938,  2p. 

1017,  2p.  1079 
of  Christ  compensating  all  losses 

999 

of  Christ  on  earth 568 

of  Christ  in  worship  ....  172,  173 

of  Christ  at  bis  table 558 

of  Christ,  the  life  of  the  soul . .  392 
of  Christ  Ught  in  darkness  (4)  110 
of  Christ  makes  death  easy  . .  665, 

657 
of  Christ  makes  a  heaven  of 

heaven 171,(3)  392 

of  God  in  worship 433 

of  God  light  in  darkness 393 

ofGod  our  life 170,  171,392 

of  God  support  in  death 654 

of  God  desired,  living  and  dying 

396,  (4)  664 

Preterving  grace 1 84,  1 86 

Preiervation  in  public  dangers .  307, 

309, 499,  627 

by  day  and  night 64,  65 

of  our  lives 66,  672,.  576,  678 

of  the  soul 339 

and  restoring  grace 184 

from  sin  and  death  to  the  king- 

dom 186 

and  dissolution  of  this  world . .  646 
Preiumption  and  despair.   .  .92,  93, 

110 

dreaded (6,  7)  437 

Pride  lamented 1029,  1063 

danger  and  mischief  of  it.  128, 1 29 

abased 127-129,  539 

deprecated 297 

and  humility 196,  296 

atheism  and  oppression  punished 

698,  599 

and  death 669 

Pri€9thood  of  Christ.  .51,  142,  260, 

518,  908 

its  excellency 909 

Levitical,  ending  in  bun 26 1 

Pruit  and  kings,  Chriitians  made 

(2)  146,  (7)  273 

Prince  and  Saviour 987 

of  peace 264 

Princet,  vain 35,  36,  338 

Prison  of  the  body 659 

of  the  grave 443, 665 

o(nn 179^  igQ 

of*>«U 686 


l272)Pri*oners  of  Satan  reieaied.U^  I7ft 

86S,  nS2,  1S72  ^  "'  "^ . .  812, 

P  '  093 


63 


INDEX  OF  SDBJECTS. 


Pri-alegei  of  the  gotpcl  idaed.  133 
oflhi  Ymaf 6r'' 

Prodigalmm 31 

pliable  or  the 91 

.PTtfettiaa  at  nnoritj  and  Tepenl- 
ance 3! 

JVo/rwiBn.,  i 


.,333,334. 


uf  Hienglh  iccardiDg  to  our  Avji 


84  fi 


of  the  divine  prew 
of  auJliciHnt  grucE 
□rR  supply  or  all  c 
of  (bs  kingdom  .. 
eicefding  gi«atBnd  precioua.  .841 

pleadsci.aOS.  Ip.  9M,  (&,  6) 

fulGllod  in  Chriit SIS 

of  the  covenant 134,  EDO 

futbfulneMofGod 
BodtiuthofGod  unehnngeshle  135 

our»fcuiily 134,  ai" 

interen  in  them  desircil S( 

and  threatening! 4t 

Frapheciei  and  ly pea  of  Chriit-  .319 


Pravidfncf,  eiecuted  bj  Chrial 

(4,  6)  S73 

iladsrknew 71 

dark    aad    frawning,    attended 

nith  faith 71 

proaperoui  and  afflictive 331 

itB  niedom  and  equil; Tl 

ami  creation 62,  <67~469 

general,  and  special  grace.  .75,  76 

and  perftctioiu  of  GoJ 76 

iti  mystery  unfolded 79 

recorded 81,470,  473 

in  air,  earth,  and  iiea..61.  63,69, 
TS,  7B,  80.4SI 

Provitioni  of  the  gcupeli (3— &) 

173,  195,544,95} 

of  God',  home (5,8)75 

of  the  Lord'a  table. S33,  M5— 547 
f.ChriBlian 8S0 


01,  809,610 


Ptatm  for  aoldiera. . 

for  old  age 

for  huebandmeD 583 

for  a  funeral 648,  671,  Ac 

for  the  Loid'a-day 443 

bpfon 
form 


prayer 


..616 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


iWb. 

grao*  in  regeneration 
(4)147 
diff  ngcnentdon  desiiedt . .  .341, 

377 
R. 

itn,  the  Christian 357, 1020 

iMiiiiwfnl  without  God .  (4)  57 1 

lm»thrHtMiing 1220 

foa  heeven 47, 583,  584 

hmhvm (7)822 

llMM^  Christ  our 808,  911 

Chrate 245,246 

BeoAig^  the  Scriptore 106,  304, 

1048 

750 

914 

fMblt  and  groreUing 43 

cvMl,  hmnbled 128,  129 

RettOtttUm,  gratefaJ  . . .  1042, 1227 
rfWuringi  in  God's  house.  ( 1 — 7) 

2p.  1258 

itrmuiHati^n  to  God 833 

cf  God  end  sinners  in  Christ.  145, 

225 
itcwterff  from  the  min  of  the  fall 

88,  136,  150,  199 

pnMiBrtt , 138 

fam  acknen 626,  630,  6.32 

neJeemngUi^e 787,  887 

Bedem^nbjCYuuX 179,  180 

by  Chikt  alone 788 

fioiihed 789,790 

gmitQde  to  God  for  it 791 

aondcisofit 1203 

hf  price. 536 

^  priee  and  power 137 

and  protection 138 

piaiH  for 136,  224,  225,  277 

IOSa«r,  Christ  a. (9)  266 

Mefk^  God  a 1 034 

Cfaiirta 770,818,  1023 

t^caeran'sn 795—800 

See  Citvernon, 

n»  natore  and  author 147 

kngedfer (4,5)86,149 

iTiicnf'inGod 298—302, 

956 

iahope 958 

ia  tbewqre  of  God 957 

ad  going  on  our  way 958 

JUsih«dotiee 416,417,475 

Mekaae  bf  prajer. . .  .380, 382,  512 
IcSoaceon  God«  the  reason  and 

bsppmessftfit 36,36 

on  the  pronuees  desired...  (9)  39, 

210 
fli  Chrirt  and  Iha  goepel 181 


63 

m. 

ReUgUn,  gratitude  the  spring  of  it 

934 

internal,  desired 1002 

pleasures  of  it 299,  301,  302, 

1009,  1095 

benefit  of  it 1002,  1096 

personal 1047 — 1050 

£umly 1051—1055 

pubUc ,. 1056—1 1 1 5 

▼sin  without  love 319, 977 

duties  of  it 151,  174 

difficulty  of  it 161 

prospecU  of  it 801, 302,  656 

and  justice «475 

in  words  and  deeds.  174,  305,  475 

its  supports (4)  174 

flourishing  in  old  age 483 

Christian,  its  excellence 116 

rerivals  of  it  prayed  for. .  382, 5 1 3, 

515,516 
enjoyed 380,  382,  512 

Religiout  educstion 81, 589 

parents  convey  not  grace  ....  148 

Remembering  all  the  way,  dec.  1042 

Remembrance  of  Christ 538 

of  former  deliverances. .  .293,  358 
of  all  the  way 473 

Renovation  desired 86, 149 

Repentance  commanded  by  God  985 

given  by  Christ 987 

and  hope 990 

prayed  for. 986 

why  weepest  thou 992 

See  Penitence  and  Penitent, 
effected  by  divine  goodness .  .324, 

325 
at  the  croas  of  Christ . .  .326,  327 

gives  joy  in  heaven 328 

confession  and  pardon. .  159 — 162 
and  prayer  for  pardon  and  health 

379 
and  faith  in  the  blood  of  Christ 

383 
of  the  prodigal 322 

Reprieve,  none  in  death. . . (2)  668, 

(3)  669 
no  pardon. (7— 10)  402,  (2)  681, 

(2)  684 
Reproach  removed 366,  402, 

(4)  671 
Reproof,  brotherly  and  beneficial 

575 
Requett,  the 1937 

Reeignation  ...  131, 935,  994 — 997 
See  Submitoion, 

to  afiSction 329,  622 

to  the  will  of  God ,.297 


64 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Jleiignalmn  lo   bere>iing  proti- 
Jcnc« 331 

HeiBliitiim  lo  Krve  the  Laid  ..I0S3 
the  (Uccnerulone 1073 

Acio'ufioni,  hoi; 35 1 

JI<(1,  Ibe  elemal 1070 

present.  pra;ed  far 9H1 

aoi.ii  OD  esrtli 455 

pramiied  by  Chiiat 196 

cam^m  in  beaten 687 

IteiioratimStam  ihe  bll  . .  .BS,  160 
Uma  btdialidiag,  .166— 168.  383 

from  (orroK)  uid  uni 1 M 

fram  tickneu 636,  630,  6SS 

of  joy S06 

ofBion 61! 

bv  pnjrr 380,  385 

XeturreclinB  of  Ihe  bod;,  .406, 6Si. 
871,  67S,  1386,  1387 

hopa  (if  it 406,  673,  674 

■nd  death 670 

i>f  a  Hiiut,  uid  death  of  ■  linoer 

668 
of  ChiiK 337,  S38,  443,  SfiS, 


..1116 

of  Cbriit  uoKsrrhible S6S 

ofsCbriiii-m 390 

euthl;,  compaced  with  grus.6D6 
Iheirtunily 434,456,669    . 

Higliieotu.     See  ChHuian. 

ibeir  birth 147,  166 

their  temper  and  chancier. .  .166, 
389 

thfir  conduct 174,  SSO 

Iheit  company. .  lOB,  (3)  390, 61 1 

their  r>inieiil 1S6,  (6,  7)  195 

their  happj  end 663 — 6£G 

difference  between  the  righteous 
and  the  wicked 396,401 

Righlcautnett  imputed SOS 

human,  intufGcieot  to  jaMi^.768, 

aoi 

Chriit  our  rlghteoiunea 913 

of  Chiiit,  tuluaUs 156 

ourtobd 166,  (6,7)  IBS 

and  Biiength  in  Christ. .  164,  1T9, 
1B0,S03,  204 

intemsl,  breathed  afler 17B 

and  grace  ibirsted  for (4)869 

our  own  inauflicient 163 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


65 


h^faH,ikiightliil .....Ui 

Sn  Z«r^«-dkijr. 

Ucri/kt  of  Chiiit,  ad  aloiMinent 

230 

AtDoblMt 140,282 

iB-wffirtwit 84,  141,  623 

liikmtiM 282 

pniMlbrU 142 

ini  iacunalion 140 

■iri  iiihinMiinii  142 

J^toknd 69,70 

ilkiat..^ 395 

ahHfwi 687 

Ji/itoofChrat'sBbaep 821 

mGod 387 

m  tht  eoveiwnt  •  •  ^ 135 

flfMDts  ID  the  hands  of  Chrift  207 

rfWfctfcw. 138 

M  *•  fboC  of  the  croM 192 

flf  the  ehofch 496, 497 

apebfiedeogen. 627 

mA  driight  in  the  church . . .  .429 
mA  triumph  of  the  church  in 

aalioiul  detolatione 499 

979 


Jnii,  chancten  of 165,474 

bdofedin  Christ.... 125 

htppjr,  end  ainnert  miserable . .  398 
their  diflerence  * .  397 
distingQished  by  the 

Judge 680 

Asbeateompeny 109 

of 534 

and  the  world's  hatred 

402 

God  their  avenger 22 

Gad's  caie  of  them 508 

ids  in  evU  timee 499,600 

aeme  in  poblie  diseases.  627, 628 

jBd  sinnat'e  portion 405,  406 

ImU  in  heaven 242 

and  pardoned.  .380, 465 
pardoned,  and  saved 

462,464 
and  sinneia  destroyed 

403 
4rir  •ff**'*^^*"^  moderated. ...  183 

tnd  and  aneerred 13,  182 

fii^  bnt  Chriet  fives 649 

i«A  and  burial  of 662 

wadorted  to  heaven 473 

ii  the  separate  etate 406,660 

JB%kig  the  world 407 

nvBidatlaeC 304,448,681 

jiglsfT 688,689 

adoMr'a  end  . .  .400,  401,  404 
8ae  Birhte^ua. 


SaivaHon  approaching  . . .  948, 1804 

ofsinnen 826—831 

the  method  of  it 825 

is  of  the  Lord (1,2)  1250 

fiee 826 

bj  grace 828,  829 

bj  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  . .  .825 

shall  be  complete 827 

an  interest  in  it  desired. 831,  1014 
what  must  I  do  to  be  saved. .  1013 
God  glorious,  and  sinners  saved 

830 

praiae  for  it 1017,  3p.  1101 

joyful  sound 187 

by  Christ 192,  193,  203,  204 

in  the  cross 193 

of  the  wont  of  iinners 176 

of  saints (1)  191,598 

by  grace  in  Christ 188,  190 

and  God  glorified 193,  194 

and  triumph 298 

and  defence  in  God 387 

Samaritan,  the  good 975 

SancHfieation 176 

and  pardon 200,  818 

and  growth  desired  . . .  .820,  1 108 

promoted  by  affliction 1260 

by  Christ 179,  180 

through  faith 181 

deaired 178,181 

evidence  of  it. 174 

justification  and  salvation  . . .  .200 

Sanctified  afflictions 403,  624 

Sarah  and  Isaac (6t  7)  18 

Satan  repulsed 1005 

subdueid 294 

his  temptations  .  .92,  93^  374, 655 

his  fier]^  darts (2)  395 

See  DrvtY,  Temptationt. 
5alM/acft(m  of  Christ.  144,  145,555 
Saviour,  Christ  the  only.. 9 14,  987 

able  and  willing  .  ^ 838 

Sceptrt  of  the  gospel (4)  481, 

(4)  515 

of  grace .(4)  13 

touching  the  top  of  it. .  (5, 6)  235 
Scoffer  a  complained  of. ...... .  .599 

Scriptureo,  their  inspiration  ...  .761 

their  usefulness ..763 

their  preciousness 761,  928 

their  riches 768 

their  sufficiency  and  ezcellenqr 

764 

reading  the (6)73,(6)  113, 

804, 1050 
saered,  compared  with  the  book 
of  nature 99,  I0l«43ft 


66  INDEX  OF 

Scripnim.  th«i  perfection 101 

Iheir  Tiricly  and  excellence. .  .98. 
105,  1 12 

initrQctian  frain  Ihcm 102 

tovbbI  ChriM S7 

■tundeil  nilh  tbe  Spirit 304, 

(1)  35a,  (6J*6i 

deiighlin  tha 103,624 

boUnna  and  comfart  Irotn  the.  10' 
prmtEB  Tor  the 31 

Sta,  God'*  dominion  oiet  the. .  ■ . ! 

Stalof  Chriit'*  blood 13S,  63S 

theoitfa  of  Godi r~ 

Sealing  ottiseSfarH..(i)  161,3 

aStamaii't  >ong - 

Stoma,  llu,  crowned  with  good- 

ticH 1SS6 

of  Ihfl  year 

Stcrtlynjar. 1060 

devotioD 408,  409,  606 

Secure  tinner  awikened. 

Seed  amir  woman 199,319 

of  ihF  prDmiBD  to  Abrahiim 

of  the  word I 

of  gmce (5)  165 

Seeil-iinie,  the  literal  and  spirili    ' 


Sheep  of  Chiiit  HC 
wandering  from  God's  fotil 

(I.  3)  S46 
clMirou.ofrestotaUon  ....(5)  178 

loal,  THtorei) S4S 

the  weakeit  mfe  in  Chriit'a  hand* 


nchriili" 


I  iccoant  of  Chiiil  ab- 

.1169 


..340 


(.  Chris 


SOT 


.819,915 

Wod lee— 168 

Chriit,... 246,  (6)269,  (B)  270 

Shield.  ChHita (1)  3SS 

[3)  SOI 

.¥b>wrvft- prevented 70 

^AorfncH  oftime  ioipioved  -...045 
Sick-6eil  deiotion; .  ,379,  622,  626, 
639 
Sickiieit.  pTeaence  of  God  detired 

inil ISS& 

Eubnii»iun  ondirit 13S8 

complaint  and  hope  !□  it< . .  .1256 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Jfa,  lb  COM  of  ChiMl*!  dMlh.  353, 

384 

D0  OppOMO*  •••••••■•••161 

■gmiiutit 335,326, 

353 

fnfw  far  Tktorj  over  it.  (5)  181, 

(6)  335,  (5)  353 

crectM 3.52 

p»kned  and  aubdoed. .  176,  181, 

200 
ad  aiaarj  f*Mi;«|i^  from  heaven 

687 

AMndCaHarj 770 

486 

not  aaving. .  •  152,  472 

160,332,336 

truth 1000 

1001 

of  grace 411 

335,336 

proiad  and  rewarded 337 

Md hypocnaj  ..••••••••.•.. 333 

afl  vatcbfuloeae 437 

%  impenitent,  found  wanting 

767 

with 1299 

768, 1012,  1094 

■panting,  accepted 99 1 

afl  lainti  in  the  wreck  of  nature 

1288 

tehof  the 1277 

■a  by  nature  and  practice,  a. .  87 
onad  and  aaint  happy . .  398,  404 
ad  aint*a  portion  .  397, 40 1 ,  405, 

406,  681 
bind  of,  andiaint's  patience. 402 
dttliojed  and  Mint*  chastised. 403 

AeTaeetsaved 176 

dadiof  the,  terrible 650 

Bck,  dying 667 

agid,  dying 592 

iw  rf  the  tongue 334,  589, 600 

ita  eCabiliiy  and  glory. ...  1 121 

the  way  to  it 1123 

thinge  epoken  of  it. .  1 136 
Church, 

Sander,  complained  of C^)  87 

Uvatance  from  it 364,  366 

Wmvtry  of  Satan,  release  from  by 

ChriaL 179 

rf  ■■,  freedom  from  by  Christ.  352 
Mijiiance  from  it  desired. ...  1 10 

Ar^  sweet (5)294 

AO,  spiritual,  lamented.  .341,  370 

Ssifeff  of  Christ  desired 388 

9mm  and  froet^ 584,  685 

Sioflry  of  sinnevB  avoidsd  .898,  400 


67 

Society  of  sinners  hated 411 

of  saints  chosen. . . .  109,  411,  486 
in  heaven  blesasd 486, 690 

Sodom,  fire  of 16,  (5)  404 

Soldier,  the  spiritual,  and  his  foes 

946 

Soldiei'o  psalms 601,  609,  610 

iS^  of  God  eternal (2)  267,  (2) 

268 
of  David (3)  264,  716 

Song  to  creating  wisdom 747 

of  the  angels  at  Christ's  birth .  84  7, 

848 

of  the  spiritual  pilgrim 1019 

of  praise  to  the  Redeemer. . .  1 065, 

1206,  1207 

of  the  angels 215,216 

of  Moses  and  the  Lamb.  .275,  503 

of xiezekiah 633 

of  Solomon 558 — 570 

of  Simeon 546,  655 

Son*  of  God,  their  privileges. .  •  .812, 

813 
their  character  and  privileges.  .165 

Sorrorw,  godly,  for  sin  desired. . . 992 

laid  before  God 817 

(See  Repentance.) 

for  sin 324—327 

(See  Repentance.) 
for  the  pious  dead  restrained ..  662 
comfort  under  it .' 388,  395 

Soul,  worth,  and  loss  of  it 1119 

value  of  it 664 

of  a  sinner  on  a  death-bed. . .  .661 

must  leave  the  body 665,  669 

forced  into  eternity 650 

sinking  into  hell 592 

of  a  saint  committed  to  Christ.  192 

beautifully  arrayed 156 

in  its  separate  state. .  .35, 36,  406, 

452,  659,  660 

Sovereignty  of  God  ...  .23,  42,  727 
in  bereaving  providences  adored 

331 
of  grace 128,  129 

Sover,  parable  of. 1090, 1091 

Spear  in  the  Redeemer's  side. .  .252 

Spirit  of  God,  hit  influences  . . .  924, 

934 
his  distinct  work  in  salvation 

(4,  6)  825, 2p.  924 

the  comforter Ip.  924 

his  love 2p.  924 

leads  the  people  of  God 925 

leads  the  people  of  God  to  duty 

1011 
addressed  under  darknea      .  .932 


68 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Spirit  grieved,  but  entreiled 

M)  drHwinga  celebnUd  .  ■ . 
giien  It  Chrial'a  uceniian 

miiaculous  gift  of 

water  ui J  blood 541 

liii  offices  and  aperauoni 3 

hU  influences  represeuled  by  ihi 

nitneMlng  inJ  sealing S 

his  notk  poweiful  and  gracioiie 

88,  S42 

Bltending  the  word.  .304,  (I)  359, 

(fi)451 

esmeal  of  heaven (3)  8*9 

dwelUng  in  the  heart . . .  .(9)  ZOO 

fniitBoftba 

hii  teacbiog  desired.  .(3) 

brealhed  after 341,^66 

Spiritual  raindedness 409,  lOOS 

biasings  and  punishments . 

duliea 151,  174 

deUverince 1 38,  39S,  497 

eosmim  oTsicome. .  S94, 359, 3BS. 

meal,  drink,  and  clothing . 
piigrimage 


Strength  and  righleouenea  in  him 

179, 180,  203,  304 

repentance  and  pudoD  piajed  for 

379 

□filiiine  grace 184 

Slronsr-hold,  Christ  (he  spiritual 

916 

SuAfflttn'on  to  thenill  of  Ood.  .986, 

9S3,  994,  996 

under  affliction  desired  ..(9,  Ac) 

2p.  ises 

ID  bereaving  Providence 331, 

1S81 

filial 996 

it  is  the  Lord,  let  him,  ite.. .  .997 

and  deliverance 330 

to  afflictions OS) 

to  duk  Providence 71 

and  huniilitf SB7 

and  pleading 339 

encouraged  and  rewarded. . .  .330 

to  Chrial  tecommenJod 8 — 10, 

(3,4)  196,  £41,363 

todealh 658,675 

Sabttance  of  the  Levitical  prieat- 

hnod 261 

red  of  prayer 1071 

'  the  gospel  predicted. .  ■  1,  S,  Sp. 
1136 


INDEX  OF  S17BJECTS. 


69 


fbinriiif. 


817 

(3)  149,  (Oj  428 

ioCili  eouM  detina  871 

.1840,1241 

168 

1018 

iMtrt  and  eounael  from  God.883 

mi  Lumfuil  m  God 888,688 

fa  Iht  aflktod  and  ttmptod.  .869 

■ritftnb. 889,888,896 

juiiiifiiiofdath 658 

i^iiBiryrf  God 88 

faite,  CMH  oiir.(7)  869,  (7)  870 

afMcriftei^Clirnla. 141 

.(8,8)481. 
(8)  616,  (8)  616 

(5)878 

(7)640 

iiiiHj  tf  ChifatiMM, 978 

VCbWuM  dicriahid 976 

tf  GUit  to  tha  weak  and  tampt- 

ii 906,  (8)  888,  (6)  686 

T. 
Mil  tf  fravidnea  aad  graea 

166—168 

tfpMa. 178 

tflhaLoad'aSoppar 553 

TbtiJMi  of  dia  8^  and  word 

804 
Aart  tf  dia  MBiMr  and  SaYiow 

989 

T^M.fiJili 1083 

Yh^ili^  tfaa  bodiaa  of  tha  aainta  a 

1017 

^^IiUmI.  complatod 1149 

iTflaA  graca  lotad 488 

by  a..  (14)  866 

1088,1043 

1034 

aftha  world 454 

ibftuOk 454 

ii  wteaaa  ovareoma 635 

tf*idava 93,93,874,895 

lamentad 878 

r,aliaipand  long...  185 
aoid  aoppoit  under  them 
301, 303,  394, 369 
.394, 885 
and  dtiivarance  from  them 
394^868,385 
Chiiat^a  mteioaa- 

tedMOi 878 

(8)  908 

to  the.... 306 

.874 

Aii||Fi«  to  ba  trodden  down.894 

.390 


I 


Tsttameni,  or  iiaw  eorvnant  naiad 

586 
Tkank§,  pablie,  lor  piivata  merdea 

433,684 
TTkanktjfitfinjf^  dajo. ...  1 347— 1 354 

for  victory 608 

for  national  merciei 604 

Thief  on  the  croai 798 

7Jb'rt/y  aoult  invited  to  Christ  .838 

Threatemnf,  the  firrt 199 

Tkreatmhi^  and  promiaes  •  • .  .460 
n^ne  of  grace,  accewible  by 

Chrict 433 

freetonnnen 158 

nrones  of  judgment  prepared  for 

tfaeminti (6—8)407 

Tkunder,  and  itorm.  • .  .47, 54, 467, 

586 

Improved 587 

the  God  of.../ ...1831 

Tnatf  well  ipent 944 

Ami. 689,  1361 

now  IB  the  accepted  time.  .2p.  838, 

1094,  1338 
avaiy  part  of  it  in  God's  hands 

1368 

and  eternity 1 36'i 

misimproved (3)  577, 643 

to  be  redeemed 635 

and  of  it  kept  in  view 645 

Timet,  evU 408, 404 

saints  safoty  and  hope  in  them 

599,  600 
THtle,  a  clear  one  to  heaven  de^red 

395 
and  offices  of  Christ. . .  .364 — 370 
TVJay,  the  voice  of  wisdom. .  1838 
To-morrow,  the  laoguage  of  folly 

1333 

Tongue,  sins  of  it 600 

glory  of  the  frame (6)  639 

governed 331,  589,  590 

Tyano^guration  of  Christ 858 

TVavtf^/er'f  psalm 754 

TraveU  of  the  Israelitsa. .  .471, 473 

of^iiritaal  pilgrims 391 

Treachery  comjSained  of.  .599,  600 

TVeofure  of  a  Christian 890 

Tree,  the  accursed 1196 

Christ  compared  to  a  ...  .(4)  366 

of  lift 540,  553,  (3)  1308 

and  over  of  love 553 

TVto/ of  ourgraces  by  afflictions  .  1 3, 

188 

of  our  hearts 836,411 

Triab,  beneficial gp,  1034 

•ndtrust 1005  IOO8 


70 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Tnali,  (uppoit  undei  (hem. 

388,  395 

grace  shining  in  Ibem 
lemoteJ  by  pnver  ... 

IMnily,  iht  doctrine  of  the 740 

Sec  DorelBgiet, 
llie  aniled  Three. .  139,  699,  708. 
71 

praiaed 6B1 — 71 

Triumph  of  Chiiit  o<er  the  church's 
enemie*. . .  (6, 7)  496,  fiOl,  602 

of&ith !8B 

amt  ilBBlh 6GS,  674 

fbrnlrUion It 

Ibr  nilbnal  viebn; 6( 

and  nfetj  of  the  chnrch  in  na- 

Uonit  dewilalioDs 4! 

ofnintait  Ihe  last  day 4( 

Triumphi  of  Cbrirt H( 

of  the  cross 11£ 

Trouble,  pleading  wilbGod  in  it 
I  Of 

nnclifietl 10! 

TrBvbted,  but    making  God   our 

refuge 101 

Traubki.     See  .tffiictiant, 

T^mj-iaihi... 
Tnimpet  of  the  ^wpol 19S 


Unbelief  aDnDOunled 1008 

and  impeiiitmiee JI8S 

like  the  apeai  in  Chritt'a  lidt.ael 

danger  of 383 

deMTDcUra 118 

prsjed  againit 161 

punished 450 

Canaan  loat  by  it 460 

and  envy  curc^ 40S 

Unchangeable,  God,  and  his  eo- 

venant 37,  6B,  133 

loTCand  gnta 34,  136 

piomiaea 1 36,  SOS,  495 

tnith 84,  186 

ITnchangeablenen  of  Ood 7U 

of  God  and  hi*  love. . .  .(3,  4)  969 

UncharilablmeMt  and  chiii^.  .316 

Unconverted  stale 160 

old  age 60! 

adiiee  to  the (4)  16,  (6)  686 

unfit  fur  heaven 686 

Un/niilfutneH  under  the  word. 461 

Unhili,  Bouli  not  Gt  for  b*i*en .  686 

'won  to  Christ 709 

ofChriBtudHiDls 634 

to  Christ  denred (6)  S66 

offailh  and  works 880 

of  Jens  and  Gentiles 483 

ofssintson  earth  and  iiibeaTen4BS 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


71 


FmI^  tf  an,  M  mortel .  .610,  641, 

644,648 
■Bt no  ndiM •••••••••••  ■669 

tf  joidi,  aUmiiig 598,  594 

flf  «•  woild 847,  455,  458 

tf  MlMgtooimeM. ...  153,  155, 

195 
fill,  lookoig  within  the. ..  .888, 356 
ftagmmee  and  compMiion  of  God 

88,830 
tbs  wmmiwi  of  the  church 
16,  407,  614 

khril 685 

Tkl&tj,  thankigiTiDg  for  nationftl 

608^ 1847 
mm  mn  man,  the  glory  God's 

956 

rdMth 1870 

hoped,  and  prajed  fi>r 

608 

■nandheU 359 

e««  tenpiations  and  ockneM 

385,  685 

efv  tmpoaal  eoemiee 609 

of  Cfaiiit  over  enemiee  .  .501,  503 
tfCbiiat over  Satan  ....504,716 
of  Chriit  over  death  and  hell. . 553 

flf  Chmt  and  kingdom 835 

of  aintB,  through  Christ 356 

of  srinti  in  tlie  qpiritual  warfare 

359 
of  snnti,  and  deliverance  from 

pnecntiQn 493 

of  sttBto  over  death  and  the  grave 

651,653 
of  sMBls  onm,  the  praise  God's 

359 
frnty  Christ  the  spiritaal. ., ...  .918 

mdUhi  of  Christ (1)866 

^ae^or  and  gall  offered  to  Christ 

(8)838 

rncjorrfof  God  wasted 487 

Fiitsf  ihiiimg  in  trials  and  afflic- 

tioos 306,(4)  307 

of  WQ  filing 599,600 

Fifrdiei,  Christian. . . .  151,  880,  389 

f^WMi  of  the  diy  bones 1089 

of  the  Lamb 874 

f^  wahing,  a  gracioas  one. . .  178 

F«(ce  of  God,  in  the  law 106 

mthe  gospel 195 

in  the  pcoauM 809 

to  his  frisnda  and  enemies 

(4—6)  603 

of  Christ,  or  wisdom 197,  198 

of  Christ  or  his  Mood 148 


Voice  of  Christ,  the  Judge 680 

Vofwt  paid  in  the  church. .  .431,  433 

of  holiness 351 

and    promises    broken  by   the 

wicked 59& 

holy,  to  be  kept 333 

Voyage,  the  spiritual 1088 

W. 

Waiting  for  God 833 

for  the  latter  day  glory.  .(15)  Ip. 

1138 
for  Christ's  second  coming  .  .538, 

1043 

for  strength  from  God 802 

for  pardon  and  direction 346 

for  an  answer  to  prayer 382 

with  earnest  desire  of  deliver- 
ance and  salvation  . . .  157, 158, 

368 

forheaVen 396 

for  grace  and  salvation  (4 — 8)  157 

Walking  with  God 816 

in  darkness 1026 

by  faith 71,659 

Wandering  from  God  .  .(1,  2)  246, 

375 

and  returning 375 

Want*,  supplied .844,  915 

spiritual,  all  to  be  supplied. .  .200, 

442 

War^  prayer  in  time  of C02 

disappointments  therein ......  601 

victory  in 609 

spiritual 359, 385 

Warfare^  the  Christian. .  .340,  358, 

946,  1021 
assistance  and  victory  in  it. .  .359, 

385 

Warning 985 

Warning*  of  God  to  his  people. .  460 

to  yotmg  sinners 593 

to  magistrates 619,620 

Warrior,  animated  and  crowned 

1046 
Wathing  of  justification  and  sanc- 

tification 176,  200 

from  sin 188,  535 

in  Christ's  blood. . .  .525,  688, 689 

spiritual,  desired 181 

Watchfulnett  rewarded 1043 

and  prayer (5)  l51 

over  the  tongue 321 

and  sincerity 437 

and  brotherly  reproot 675 

Watchmen,  spiritual,  united.  (5)  183 

fSO^ 123 

Water,  the  Spirit,  and  the  blood.  541 


73  INDES  OF 

Wny,  Chrat  the {II)  566.  914 

toCinun 919 

inilh  mni)  life 9S0 

to  nlvition,  fiith  the  . .  .SB3,  3S4 
to  heaven,  etraigbt 151 

mak  CbriiUsM  not   10  be    de- 

encDmaged  by  ciiriil 206 

■■rein  hisbindi SOT 

>hBllbevicloriaai...(ll,  12]  270 
tFeaknewi.  our  awn,  and  Cbrisl'i 

ilrfnglb aOi 

tFeary  mil    bnrdened  in»iLed   lo 

i«t 835 

fVealher,  and  fieBSona  Tirioiu. .  .6S, 
bSi,  £85 

normj  laeceednl  b}>  calm 69, 

70 
thunder  and  ILghflfinj. . .  ,64.  (1) 

douda,  wind«,  wayea,  and  lem- 

pMli (4.5)55 

rammet  and  winter 584,  &SB 

Wedding  Hymn 1231 

tPeefiinj 992 

ITeicorae  given  by  Ihe  gospel , .  .833, 
S34,  1191 
logo- pel 


SUBJECTS. 

(Fine  and  bread,  Cbrial  compared 

(3) 366 

IFiiUrr  imprDied I2S4,  ISIS 

and  suuimer 584,  686 

Itdam,  rigbtcaumeu,  aaocliGea- 

lian,  ChiiBlour 931 

of  God TSB 

of  God  in  Fi«atioa 747 

of  God  vast  and  unbounded 

(1-3)  38,  (3)  76 

of  God  in  bis  notki 59 

and  grace  o{  Ihe  goapel. ,  ISi,  TT7 
Ibe  iniiladon  of,  acxepled. . .  .S39 

happineHi  of  it tOD9 

and  equity  of  Pioiidence T4 

carnal,  humbled 137,  IIS,  129 

Cbriat  Ibe  wiwlom  of  God. . .  197, 

643 

inviwtion.  of,  to  men. . .  .197, 198 

Christ  our 17B 

power  and  Iotc  in  Chriit 118 

'iidam'i  wayn  pleaunt 1009 

''iili  of  a  [iBBlor  for  hii  people  1 1 34 
of  a  private  ChriiUan.. 980,  1037 
''Uhe,  of  the  uinu  all  gtaUGad 

nbova 405.(7)443 

I'ilnrii  of  the  Spirit  deaired. . .  .343, 
(10)  641 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


73 


WwHf  tT  Iha  Spirit,  poirarfnl  aad 

fiiifii 86,843 

tr*>  Spirit,  dMiriof  it  naj  Iw 

884 

of  the  Spirit....  156 
lf(irfo,food,  profit  men,  not  God 

109 

Mtisviiig 158,  (1)  473 

rirU;  vanilj  oT  it 1116,  1117 

1130 

971 

for  the  loM  of 

1119 

55 

diMoliitioii,  and 

646 

458 

170,349,350 

ov  delight. 458 

454 

to  it,  bj  the  craoi  of 

589 

to  it  bj  the  rifht  of 

God 848 

hiifid  of  it  and  Mint's  pttience 

403 
PM,  folly  of  end 
...(3)841,455 

r«reli>,  private 1047—1050 

tnaif 416, 1051—1055 

peUie 1056—1063 

leveraotaal 735, 744 

tpTPrng  e  new  piece  o(,  1056, 1058 

of  it (1— 7)3p.  1358 

of  it..  1059, 1061,  1063, 

1064 
nedbucy  of  h.  1060,  1061,  1066 

IivbbU  vrin 1063 

ffGodbmeficial 438 

Mglrtlbl 173,178,436,441 

tobjGod 438 

thionfh  Christ. 358,  359 

■id  ofder  of  the  gospel 485 

4m3tf 410,430,575 

pifaficlooged  for 418,419, 

434—437,  438—440 

for  it. 477,478 

from  it 43,63 

..431,447 

833 

hnndile  /. 691 


fP'srfA  of  the  soul 

of  Christ's  righieonsnem 158 

JTsr/A^  istbeLemb  ...1105,  1197 

Wrath  and  mercy  of  God 38 

end  mercy  from  the  Judgment 

■eat 87» 

end  ▼engeance gg5 

See  Gs</,  Puniahmtnt, 
Wre9tUng  withdoabts  and  foen.358 

Y. 
Tear  crowned  with  goodness. .  1338 

yearly  feasts  at  Jeniselem 477 

rs4v  of  Christ  easy 196 

of  affliction <8)  634 

of  drcamcision (3)580 

nutk  edacated 1340, 1341 

encooraged  to  seA  the  Lord 

1385—1389 
a  lovely  one,  foiling  short  of 

heaven 591 

its  vanity 593,594 

reminded  of  judgment. .  .598,  594 
exhorted  to    remember    tliflir 

Creetor 593 

Z. 

Zachariah*9  song 530 

Zeal  and  diligence. . . .  (4 — 7)  101 1, 

1143 

for  Christ 1010 

for  the  boose  of  God 1064 

of  Christ 193,339 

scandalixed (9)  331 

inspiring  the  seints 856 

Christian,  the  extent  of  it 

(3,  4)  356 

snd  pnidenoe 331 

and  fortitude 340 

in  the  Christian  race 357 

for  the  Gospel 339 

for  God 355 

against  sin 336 

want  of  it  lamented 370 

excited 637 

Ztsfi,  its  beauty  and  worship  . .  .485 
citixen  of  it  described  . .  .474,  475 

its  safety 497 

and  Sinai 486 

the  residenoe  of  God. . .  .477,  478 

the  joy  of  the  saints 418,410 

the  glory  of  the  earth 498 

Church. 


DR.  WATTS^S 

PSALMS  AND  HYMNS- 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD- 

I  Psalm  96.       L.  P  M. 

I.  7%e  Chd  of  the  GeniUu. 

1  T  ET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise 

JLi    To  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  praisei 

To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name ; 
His  glory  let  the  heathens  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 
And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2  The  heathens  know  thy  glory,  Lord : 
The  wonderinff  nations  read  tkv  word, 

But  here  Jehovah's  name  is  known : 
Our  worship  shaU  no  more  be  paid 
To  gods  which  mortal  hands  have  made; 

Our  Maker  is  our  Grod  alone. 

3  He  fram'd  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky. 
He  made  the  shining  W9rlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glprv  there ; 
His  beams  are  majesty  andli^nt; 
His  beauties  how  divmelv  bright ! 

His  temple  how  divinely  fair ! 

4  Come  the  ^eat  day,  the  glorious  hour. 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 

And  barbarous  nations  fear  his  name ; 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  hpUness, 

And  in  nis  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 

A  Psalm  145.    L.  M. 

m%  The  gttatnen  of  Ood, 

1  \/WY  God,  mv  King,  thy  various  praise 
ITI.    Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days; 
Thv  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  everv  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

75 


in  PiCRFECTIONS 

3  Thy  truth  aod  justice  I'll  proclaim : 

■    Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream, 
Thy  mercy  swift,  thine  anger  slow, 
Butilieaimil  to  the  stubborn  foe. 

4  Thv  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine; 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honour  of  thy  name. 

5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise; 
And'unbom  aaes  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  labour  of  their  tongue. 

6  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds ! 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds! 

'  Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways! 
Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise ! 

3PMln  145,  <r.  1—7,  U— 13.  1st  Part.  C.  H. 
>  nt  Gnatnttt  of  Gad. 

I  "I"  ONG  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
I     My  King,  mv  God  of  love ; 


OP  GOD.  77 

4(H7Bn9&B.9;L.lL) 
•  €hiim&iatUt. 

1  T  ORD,  we  are  blind,  we  mortab  bludL 

JU    We  can't  behold  thy  briffht  abode; 
0  'tis  beyond  a  creataie'«  mind 

To  glance  a  thought  half  way  to  God. 

2  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  skj 
The  great  Eternal  reigns  alime, 
Where  neither  wings  nor  souls  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 

3  The  Lord  of  Glory  builds  his  seat 
Of  sems  incomparably  bright 
And  lays  beneath  his  sacred  leet 
Substantial  beams  cf  gloomy  ni^t 

4  Yet  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 
Look  through,  and  cheer  us  fixHU  above; 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies, 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 

SHyom  17.  B.  8.  C.  M. 

1  Tl  ISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leaye  the  ground, 
Xl;    Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 

And  rouse  up  eyery  tunefal  sound 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 

2  Lonff  ere  the  lofbr  skies  were  spread, 

Jenovah  fiU'd  his  throne; 
Or  AdEun  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 

But  stQl  maintain  their  prime ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling  place. 
And  ever  is  his  time. 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow. 

The  present  and  the  past, 
He  fills  nis  own  immortal  norr. 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must 'perish  too. 

And  vast  destruction  come!  

The  creatures — look,  how  old  they  grow. 
And  wait  their  fiery  doom ! 

6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  aU  away, 

And  flames  melt  down  the  skies, 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  th*  old  creation  dies. 


PERFECTIONS 


73 

6. 

1  ^  REAT  God,  how  infinite  art  thoa! 
\Jf     What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow 

And  pay  their  praiae  to  lixee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made; 
Thou  art  the  ever-hving  God 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 

From  the  formation  of  the  sty 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity  with  all  its  years 

Stands  present  in  thy  view; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appeaxa, 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares : 
While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  on 
Thine  undisturb'd  affairs. 


OF  GOD.  79 

8.  PMlm  93.  lO'ft  and  1  1'h. 

1  nnHE  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reigns  on  high : 

J.  His  robes  oistate  are  strength  luid  majesty : 
This  wide  creation  rose  at  his  command, 
Built  by  his  word,  and  stablish'd  by  his  hand : 
Long  stood  his  throne  ere  he  began  creation, 
And  nis  own  Godhead  is  the  firm  foundation. 

2  God  is  th'  eternal  King :  Thy  foes  in  vain 
Raise  their  rebellion  to  confound  thv  reign : 
In  vain  the  storms,  in  vain  the  flooos  arise. 
And  roar  and  toss  their  waves  against  the  skies : 
Foaming  at  heaven,  they  rage  with  wild  com- 
motion, [ocean. 

But  heairn's  high  arches  scorn  the  swelling 

3  Ye  tempests,  rage  no  more;  ye  floods,  be  still; 
And  the  mad  world  submissive  to  his  will ; 
Built  on  his  truth  his  church  must  ever  stand ; 
Firm  are  his  promises,  and  strong  his  hand ! 
See  his  own  sons,  when  they  appear  before  him, 
Bow  at  his  footstool,  and  with  rear  adore  him. 

9,  Psalm  93.    S.  P.  M.  or  6.6.8. 

1  ^pHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 

JL   And  royal  state  mainta];ns, 
His  head  with  awful  glories  crown'd ; 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light, 
B^n^  with  sovereign  might, 
And  rays  of  majesty  around. 

2  Upheld  by  thy  commands 
Tne  world  securely  stands ; 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word : 

Thy  tiirone  was  fix'd  on  nigh 

Before  the  starry  sky ; 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord. 

3  In  vain  the  noisy  crowd. 
Like  billows  fierce  and  loud, 

Asainflt  thine  empire  rage  and  roar; 

In  vain,  with  angry  £n[)ite, 

The  smy  nations  fight. 
And  dash  like  waves  against  the  shore. 

4  Let  floods  and  nations  rage, 
And  all  tiieir  powers  engage, 

Let  swelling  tides  assault  tne  sky, 


60  PERFECTIONS 

The  terrors  of  thy  frown 

Shall  beat  their  madness  down; 
Thy  throne  for  ever  stands  on  high. 
6       Thy  promises  are  true, 

Thy  grace  is  ever  new ; 
There  fix'd  thy  church  snail  ne'er  r 

Thy  saints  with  holy  fear 

Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

1  ^  Pnim  139.  1st  Part.  L.  M. 

l\f  •  Tie  JU-teeing  God, 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen  me  thro'; 
JLi  Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak 
Ere  from  my  op'ning  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 
A\vak<\  u.sli-fii.  :i1  hnnic.  uliroad, 


OF   GOD.  81 

9  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night, 
One  fliance  ox  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

10  '  0  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast^ 
*WTiere*er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest! 

*Nor  let  my  weaker  oassions  dare 
'Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there.' 

PAUSE  II. 

11  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes; 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight-shades  as  blazing  noon. 

12  Midnight  and  noon  in  this  agree, 
Great  God,  they're  both  alike  to  thee ; 
Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy. 
And  hell  lies  naked  to  his  eye. 

13  '  0  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breaat, 
*  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest! 

'Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
'Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there.' 

n  Psalm  139.  lat  Pirt  C.  M. 

•  €hd  is  everywhere, 

1  TN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee 
X    In  vam  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence.  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways. 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord  ^ 

Before  they're  form'd  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word. 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  0  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide? 
Within  diy  circling'  arms  I  lie. 
Beset  on  every  side. 

^  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  Uke  a  bulwark  prove. 
To  gaard  my  sovl  from  every  ill^ 
Secar'd  by  sovereign  love. 


92  PERFECTlONiS 

PAUSE- 

6  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire, 

Forgetten  and  unknown? 
In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath 

To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  would  break  the  \mis  of  dea^ 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 

8  If  wing'd  with  beams  of  morning-light, 

I  fly  beyond  the  west, 
Thy  hand,  which  must  support  my  fligfa^ 
■Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

9  If  o'er  my  sins  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night. 
Those  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  turn  the  shades  to  light 

10  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight-boor,    ' 

Are  both  alike  to  thee : 
0  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  towm 
From  which  1  cannot  flee! 


OF   GOD..  83 

6     Salvation  to  the  KiuR 
That  sits  enthron'd  above ; 
Thus  we  adore  the  God  of  might, 
And  bless  the  God  of  love. 

1 Q  PtaJm  66.  Ist  Part.  C.  M . 

!()•    Oinuning  Power  and  Goodnem/  or^  mtr  €hraeet  tried 

by  4fflitiien. 

1  ^ING,  all  ye  nations,  to  the  Lord, 
O    Sine  with  a  cheerful  noise ; 
With  melody  of  sound  record 

His  honours,  and  your  joys. 

2  Say  to  the  power  that  shalces  the  sky, 

How  terrible  art  thou ! 
'  Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 
*0r  at  ihy  feet  they  bow/ 

3  [Come,  see  the  wonders  of  our  God, 

How  glorious  are  his  ways ! 
In  Moses'  hand  he  puts  his  rod, 
And  cleaves  the  frighted  seas. 

4  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry, 

While  Israel  nass'd  the  flood ; 
There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy, 
And  triumph  in  their  God.] 

5  He  rules  by  his  resistless  might ; 

Will  rebel-mortals  dare 
Provoke  th'  Eternal  to  the  fight, 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war? 

6  0  bless  our  GxkL  and  never  cease ; 

Ye  saints,  fulnl  his  praise ; 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 

7  Lord,  thou  hast  prov'd  our  suffering  souls^ 

To  make  our  graces  shine ; 
So  silver  bears  the  burning  coals  * 
Thajnetal  to  refine. 

S  Through  wat'ry  deeps  and  fiery  virays 
We  march  at  thy  command. 
Led  to  possess  the  promised  place 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 

I  J  Psafan  33.  8d  Part  C.  M. 


Creatmree  vam^  and  Ood  atlmifficienU 

JST  is  the  nation  where  th 
Hath  fix'd  his  gracious  throne ; 


1  11  LEST  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord 


84  PERFECTIONS 

Whei»  he  reveals  his  heavenly  woid,  ' 
And  caUs  their  trihes  his  own. 
•2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey, 
Does  the  whole  world  behold : 

He  form'd  us  all  of  eaual  clay. 
And  knows  our  feehle  mould. 

3  Kinfffl  are  not  rescued  by  the  force 

Of  armies  from  the  gmve; 
Nor  speed,  nor  courage  of  a  horse 
Can  the  bold  rider  save. 

4  Vain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or  men 

To  hope  for  safety  thence; 
But  holy  soiils  from  God  obtain 

A  strong  and  sure  defence. 
6  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  trust; 

When  plagues  or  famine  spread, 
His  watchful  eye  secures  the  iust 

Amongst  ten  thousand  deaa. 

6  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  thee  reioica. 

Ami  l)less  liv  Irnni  lliy  llirune; 
For  \vi'  Ikivi'  tnmlf  thy  wonl  our  rhoice; 


OF   GOD.  86 

4  In  si6kne88  or  the  bloody  field. 
Thou  our  phTsician,  thou  our  shield. 

Send  Bs  salyation  from  thy  throne; 
We  wait  to  see  thy  goodness  sli^e; 
Let  us  rejoice  in  help  divine, 

For  an  our  hope  is  Grod  alone. 

l/>  Hymn  SS.  B.  2.  L.  M. 

TERRIBLE  God,  who  reign'st  on  hM[h, 
How  awfdl  is  tny  thundering  hand ! 
Thy  fiery  bolts  how  fierce  they  fljr! 
Nor  can  all  earth  or  hell  withstand. 

2  This  the  old  rebel-angels  knew, 
And  Satan  fell  beneath  thy  frown : 

Thine  arrows  struck  the  traitor  through, 
And  weighty  vengeance  sunk  him  down 

3  This  Sodom  felt,  and  feels  it  still, 
And  roars  beneath  th'  eternal  load : 

*  With  endless  buminss  who  can  dwell. 
*  Or  bear  the  fury  of  a  God !' 

4  Tremble,  ye  sinners,  and  submit, 

Throw  down  you^  arms  before  his  throne. 
Bend  vour  heads  low  beneath  his  feet. 
Or  nis  strong  hand  shall  crush  you  down. 

5  And  ye,  bless'd  saints,  that  love  him,  too. 

With  reverence  bow  before  his  name. 
Thus  all  his  heavenly  servants  do : 
God  is  a  bright  and  burning  flame. 

nPtalm  113.  L.  P.  M. 

•  7%t  Majuty  and  Condueennon  of  CM, 

I  XTE  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord, 
X     The  honours  of  his  nan^  record. 

His  sacred  name  for  ever  b«s: 
Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams,  or  setting  rays. 
Let  lands  and  seas  his  power  confess. 

2  Not  time,  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds. 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  boundt^, 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  height  : 
Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
With  onr  etemsd  God  compare, 
Arm'd  with  his  uncreated  might. 


M  PERFECTIONS 

3  He  bows  his  ^orious  head  to  view 
What  the  bright  hosts  of  angels  do. 

And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things; 
His  sovereign'  himd  exalts  the  poor, 
He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door. 

And  makes  them  company  for  kings. 

4  When  childless  families  desp^r. 
He  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir 

To  rescue  their  expirinff  name : 
The  mother  with  a  tnanknil  voice 
Proclaims  his  praises  and  her  Joys: 
'  s  fan 


18. 


Let  every  age  advance  his  fame. 

Piatm  113.    L.  H. 
Ood  Sovenign  and  Oraeuut. 

1  'V'E  servants  of  th'  almighty  King, 

X  '  In  every  age  his  praises  sing; 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set. 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
Stands  his  high  throne  of  majesty; 
Nor  linic,  ii't  |il;irr,  liis  pu-\\i'i-  restrain, 


OP  ooD  87 

1Q  (Hymn  99.  B.  8.  C.  M .) 

itF«  T%e  Book  of  Ood*t  Jkereei. 

1  T  ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
JLi    Abas'd  before  their  God : 
Whatever  his  sovereign  voice  hath  form'd 

He  governs  with  a  nod. 

2  [Ten  thousand  a^  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought. 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought 

3  There's  not  a  sparrow  or  a  worm 

But's  found  m  his  decrees; 
He  raises  monarchs  to  their  thrones. 
And  sinks  them  as  he  please.] 

4  If  lififht  attend  the  course  I  run, 

"lis  he  provides  those  rays : 
And  'tis  miB  hand  that  hides  my  sun. 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 

5  Yet  I  would  not  be  much  concem'd,  , 

Nor  vainly  lonj;  to  see 
The  volume  of  his  deep  decrees. 
What  months  axe  writ  for  me. 

6  When  he  reveals  the  book  of  life, 

0  may  I  read  my  name 
Amongst  the  chosen  of  his  love, 
The  followers  of  the  Lamb ! 

QjA  Pudm  8.  S.  M. 

j0ii9    God's  Sovatignty  and  Goodnua  and  ManU  Domkdm 

over  the  Creahtreo,  '* 

1  f\  LORD,  our  heavenly  King, 
"    Th7  name  is  all  divine ; 

Th  V  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 
I  raise  my  wondering  eyes, 

And  see  the  moon  complete  in  light 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies : 

I      When  I  survey  the  stars, 
And  all  their  snining  forms, 
Lord,  what  is  man.  that  worthless  thing. 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms! 


Lord,  what  is  worthless  man. 
That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so? 


PERFECTIONS 

Next  to  tMne  anxeh  is  he  jdac'd, 
And  lord  of  alTbelcfw. 
i      ThioA  hoMoui?  crown  hm  head, 
While  beaats  like  slaves  obey', 
koA  iHids  that  cut  the  air  with  wiiifkt 
And  neh  that  cleave  the  sea. 
i      How  rich  thy  bounties  are ! 
And  wondrous  are  thy  ways : 
Of  du^  »3id  wonns  thy  power  ea&  fraite 
A  monument  of  praise. 
r      [Out  of  the  mouths  <^  babes 
And  sucklings  thou  canst  dmw 
Surprising  honours  to  thy  name, 
And  Btnke  the  world  with  awe. 
i      O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine : 
Thy  kIof^  round  the  earth  aff),4i#eid. 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine.] 


1    £^  CD  of  Ihe  seas,  thy  thundering  voice 
U     Makes  all  thp  roaring  waves  rejoice. 


OF   GOB.  81 

7  [What  8061168  of  miracles  they  see, 
And  never  tune  a  song  to  ll^ee! 
While  on  the  flood  they  safely  ride. 
They  curse  the  hand  that  smoodui^^  tidet 

S  Anon  they  plunge  in  wat'ry  g^iiMs^:^;  , 
And  some  arink  death  amons  flie  ifvfrmi; 
Yet  the  survivinff  crew  blaspheme^  \   \  . 
Nor  own  the  God  that  rescir d  them'J     - 

9  0  for  some  signal  of  thine  hand. 
Shake  all  the  seas.  Lord,  shake  the  land, 
Great  Judge,  descend,  lest  men  deny 
That  there^s  a  God  that  rules  the  sky. 

QO       _  Hymn  115.  B.  3.  CM. 


God  ikt  Jvei^ger  of  his  Samisf  or^  hu  Sngdom 

Supreme, 

1  UlGH  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground 
U    Reigns  the  Creator,  Grod ; 

Wide  as  me  whole  creation's  bound 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 

2  Let  princes  of  exalted  state 

To  him  ascribe  their  crown. 

Render  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

And  cast  their  glories  down. 

3  Know  that  his  kingdom  is  supreme. 

Your  lofty  thoughts  are  vam; 
He  calls  you  gods,  that  awful  name, 
But  ye  must  die  like  men. 

4  Then  let  the  sovereigns  of  the  globe 

Not  dare  to  vex  the  just ; 
He  puts  on  vengeance  like  a  robe. 
And  treads  the  worms  to  dust 

5  Ye  judges  of  the  earth,  be  wise. 

And  think  of  heaven  with  fear; 
The  meanest  saint  that  you  despise 
Has  an  avenger  there. 

QQ  Hymn  86.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

^t       God  h6t^^ju$t^  and  eooereign,  Job  ix.  S— 10. 

1 1X0  W  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
n    Be  pure  before  their  God? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness 
We  fadl  beneath  lus  rod. 

2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 
rjl  make  no  more  pretence; 


H  J 


90  PERFECTIONS 

Not  one  of  all  my  dioiiflaiid  ftvhi 
Can  bear  a  juBt  defence. 

3  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  vite; 

Whitt  vain  presumed  dare 
Against  Huar  Maker's  hand  to  risa, 
Or  tempt  th'  vmeqnal  wax? 

4  [Mountains  by  his  abnighty  wrath 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn; 
He  shakes  the  ea^h  from  sontii  to  nar^ 
Atid  all  her  pillars  mourn. 
6  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise, 
Th'  obedient  sun  forbears : 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  siweads  tlie  skiea, 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 
6  He  walks  upon  the  stormy  sea, 
Flies  on  the  stormy  wind; 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wondTtfot  wi^, 
Or  his  dark  fisotsteps  find.] 

0 1  i^m  146-  ver.  T,  be.  9d  Put.  C.H. 

1    CWEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 

*J     My  God,  my  heavenly  King; 


OF  GOD.  9] 

Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

S  Bless,  O  mj  sovl^  the  God  of  grace; 
ffis  niYonrs  claim  thy  highest  praise; 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot? 

}  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Soa 
To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done ; 
He  owns  the  ransom;  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals, 

And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels; 
Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  life  from  threat'ning  graves. 

5  Our  youth  decay'd  his  power  repairs ; 
His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years; 
He  s^sfies  our  mouth  with  good. 

And  feeds  our  souls  with  heavenly  food. 

6  He  sees  the  oi^pressor  and  the  opprest. 
And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest; 
But  wiU  his  justice  more  display 

In  the  last  great  rewarding  cby. 

7  [His  power  he  showed  by  Moses'  hands, 
\nd  gave  to  Israel  his  commands ; 

But  sent  his  truth  and  mercy  down 
To  all  the  nations  by  his  Son. 

8  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess. 
Let  Ike  whole  earth  adore  his  srace; 
The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 

In  work  and  .worship  so  divine.] 

Og  Psalm  103.  tot.  1—7.  Ist  Part.  S.  M. 

^v«        Prmtefir  Sphitual  and  Temporal  Mertka, 

1  f\  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul; 
"    Let  all  within  me  join. 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  nis  name, 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  0  bless  the  Lonl,  my  soul; 
Nor  let  his  mercies  fie 

Forgotten  in  imthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  for^ves  thy  sins, 
Tis  he  reheves  thy  i»in,    . 

Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
Ana  makes  thee  young  again. 


92 


PERFECTIONS 


4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  ransom'd  from  the  grave; 

He  that  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good; 
He  gives  the  suiFerers  rest; 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  prood, 

And  justice  for  th'  opprest. 
€       His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known; 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace, 

By  his  beloved  Son. 

017  Hjpmn  46.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

wC  4  •  GoiTf  CoiuiueaituM  to  Human  ^fian, 

I  TTP  to  the  Lord  that  reigns  on  ^h, 
\J     And  view  the  nations  from  arar, 
Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 
And  tell  how  mrge  his  bounties  are. 

S  [He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made, 
Or  with  his  word  or  with  his  rod. 
His  goodness  liow  Minazirm  t.'re;it! 


OF   GOD. 

QQ        PmIb  €B.  rer.  1—6,  33—35.  Ut  Part.  L.  M. 
£09  T%e  Fengeanee  and  Companion  of  GodL 

1  T  ET  God  arise  in  all  his  might, 

JU  And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  flight. 
As  smoke,  that  sought  to  cloud  thewies, 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flies. 

2  FHe  comes  array'd  in  burning  flames; 
Justice  and  venja^eance  are  his  names; 
Behold  his  faintmg  foes  expire 

Like  melting  wax  oefore  the  fire.] 

3  He  rides  and  thunders  through  the  sky ; 
His  name  Jehovah  sounds  on  high : 
Sing  to  his  name,  ye  sons  of  grace; 

Ye  saints,  rejoice  before  his  race. 

4  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 
Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  distress; 
In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find 
A  judge  that's  just,  a  father  kind. 

5  He  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  chain, 
And  priscmers  see  ^e  liffht  again; 
But  rebel&  that  dispute  nis  will. 

Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still. 

PAUSE. 

6  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song : 

His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse ; 
His  honours  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

7  He  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud  alarms; 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms ! 

In  Israel  are  his  mercies  known, 
Israel  is  his  peculiar  throne. 

8  Proclaim  him  king,  pronounce  him  blest; 
He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest. 
When  terrors  rise  and  nations  faint„  i 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint.                y 

00  Hymn  43.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

^v%        Divine  JVraih  and  Merey,  Naham  i.  S,  ix. 

1   1  DORE  and  tremble,  for  our  God 
/V    Is  a  consuming  fire  :* 
His  jealous  eves  his  wrath  inflame, 
And  raise  nis  vengeance  higher. 

•  Heb.  xii.  29. 


94  PERFECTIONS 

2  Almighty  vens^oe,  how  it  bujTw! 

How  bright  ftis  fary  glows! 
Vast  magazines  of  plagues  and  stonns 
Lie  tr^ur'd  for  his  foes. 

3  Those  heaps  of  wrath  by  slow  degrees 

Are  forced  into  a  flame, 
But  kindled,  O  how  fierce  they  blaze! 
And  rend  all  nature's  frame. 

4  At  his  approach  the  mountains  flee, 

And  seek  a  watery  grave ; 
The  frighted  sea  makes  haste  aw&y, 

And  shrinks  up  every  wave. 
6  Through  the  wide  air  the  weighty  rocka 

Are  swift  as  hail-stones  hurl'd : 
Who  dares  engaee  his  fiery  rage 

That  shakes  the  solid  world? 

6  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  sovereign  grace 

Sits  regent  on  the  throne, 
The  refuge  of  thy  chosen  race 
When  wrath  comes  rushing  down. 

7  Thy  hand  shall  on  rebellious  kings 


OF  GOD.  95 

The  pity  of  the  Lord 
To  those  that  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  jnrents  feel; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

He  knows  we  are  but  dust 
S<»tter'd  with  every  bream ; 
[is  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

7      Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 
Or  like  the  morning  flower: 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field. 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

B     But  thy  compassions.  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

Q1  PmIbh  103.  TW.  8—18.  9d  Ftft.  L.  BL 


People. 

1  npHE  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  his  ways  f 

L     How  firm  his  truth!  ho w  large  his  grace ! 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne. 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  aWe  our  head, 
As  his  ricn  love  exceeds  our  praise. 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

3  Not  half  so  fax  hath  nature  plac'd 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west. 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

4  How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise ! 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies;. 
And  if  he  lets  his  anger  bum, 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn! 

5  Amidst  his  wrath  compassion  shines ; 
His  strokes  are  liffhter  than  our  sins; 
And. while  his  rod  corrects  his  saints. 
His  ear  indulges  their  complaints. 

6  So  &thers  their  young  sons  chastise. 
With  gentle  hands  and  melting  eyes; 
The  children  weep  beneath  the  smart. 

And  move  the  pity  of  their  heart.  J 


PERFECTIONS 


7  The  miffhty  God,  the  wise,  and  jiist, 
Knows  that  out  frame  is  feeble  dust; 
And  will  no  heavy  loads  impose 
Beyond  the  strength  that  he  bestowB. 

8  He  knows  how  aoon  our  nature  dies, 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  flies; 
Like  grass  we  spring,  and  die  as  soo& 
As  morning  flowers  that  fade  at  noon. 

9  But  h^  eternal  love  is  sure 

To  all  the  saints,  and  shall  endure : 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  Taua. 

QQ         PMlm  146.  Ter.  U.  17,  <w.  3d  Put.  C.  H. 
OiA*        Merty  to  Sufftroft  i  or,  Ond  hearing  J'rqpcr. 

1  T  ET  every  tongue  thy  mxxiness  speak, 
U     Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all; 
Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  Teak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  ml. 
3  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down, 
Or  virtue  li.-s  distrcst 
Bpncntii  sMiiic  prnii'l  i'i''pn"'Ssor's  frown, 


OF  GOD.  97 

flQ  Fnkn  14S.  C.  IL 

I  npO  God  I  made  my  aonows  knowiL 
X     Fnym  God  I  sought  relief; 
In  long  complaints  before  his  throne 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 

5  Mr  soul  was  overwhelmed  with  woes. 

My  heart  began  to  break; 
My  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knows^ 
He  knows  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye. 

And  found  my  helpers  gon^ 
While  firiends  and  strangers  pass'd  me  hf^ 
Neglected  and  unknown. 

4  Then  didi  raise  a  louder  cry, 

And  call'd  thy  mercy  near, 
'Thou  art  my  portion  when  1  die^ 
'  Be  thou  my  refuge  here.' 

6  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low. 

Now  let  tiiine  ear  attend, 
And  make  m^  foes  who  vex  me  know 
Fve  an  almighty  Friend. 

6  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free. 
Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name, 
And  holjr  men  snail  join  with  me 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 


OA  Ptmlm  89.  Ut  Part.  C.  M. 

iMtm  The  Fmihfmhiu  of  G%i. 

1  l^fY  never-ceasing  song  shall  show 
ITJL    The  mercies  of  the  Lord, 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word. 

S  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 
Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure ; 
And  if  he  speak  a  promise  once, 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promis'd  Jewish  throne! 
But  there's  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  for  ever  shall  uussosp 

A  throne  above  the  skies; 
The  meanest  subject  of  hx9  gnm  i 

ShaD  to  ibat  glory  rise. 

/ 


PnlmlM.  L.M.  .  ., 

Fraite  to  6«ijm-  hi*  Goodntn  amf  TVhO, 


98  PBRFECTI0N8 

6  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  thy  wondrotis  vays 
Are  Bung  by  saints  above; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honoti|s  laiae  * 
To  Ihine  nnchanging  lore.  ' 

35. 

1  T>RAISlE  ve  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  joui-  ' 
X      In  worK  so  pleasant,  so  divine,    ; 
Now,  while  the  nesh  is  mine  abode, ,     .  i 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  Grod> 

S  Praise  shall  employ  mv  noblest  powen,   r-  . 
While  immortafity  endures; 
My  davR  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, .   r ' 
While  life,  and  thought,  imd  being  lui' 

3  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  tmstT,  f 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust; 

Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  sod  power, 
And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  whu.     j 

4  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely  ,    '   "■ 
On  Israel's  God:  he  made  the  sky,        '' 

And  pai-tli  ;mk1  -^im-,  \>.i!li  nil  tlieir  trMn, 


OF   GOD.  M 

8  Why  should  I  make  a  man  mr  trust? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  aust; 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood: 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  power. 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  israers  God :  he  made  tbe  sky, 

And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  tluor  train; 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure; 
He  saves  th'  opprest,  he  feeds  tiie  poor, 

And  none  snail  find  his  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind; 

He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace: 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherlefius, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

6  He  loves  his  saints;  he  knows  them  well, 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell ; 

Thy  Grod,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns : 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

6  111  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And' when  mv  voice  is  lost  in  death 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers: 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

<yy  Psalm  111.  2d  Part.  C.  M. 

Oim  Tkt  PerfedUmM  of  Qod. 

1  piREAT  is  the  Lord;  his  works  of  mii^t 
\X    Demand  our  noblest  songs ; 

Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  his  children  food : 
And  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  his  covenant  sure : 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name,  . 

His  ways  tare  just  and  pure.  1 

771660 


IQfl  PERFECTIOKS 

4  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise, 

Must  with  his  tear  begin: 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin. 

OQ  (Hjran  166.  B.  9.  CM.) 

OOm  tht  Daint  PerfixHom. 

1  TIOW  shall  I  praise  th'  eternal  God, 
-11    That  infinite  Unknown? 
Who  can  ascend  his  Msh  abode, 
Or  venture  near  his  throne? 

5  [The  great  Invisible !  He  dwells 

Conceal'd  in  dazzling  light; 
But  his  all-searching  eye  reveali 
The  secrets  of  the  night 

3  Those  watchful  eyes  that  never  sleep 

Stirvey  the  world  around- 
His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep 
Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd.] 

4  [Speak  we  of  strength?  His  arm  is  stroniT 

To  save  or  to  destroy : 
Infinite  years  his  life  prolong, 
And  endless  is  his  joy.] 


OF  GOD.  101 

8  niarth  and  the  stan  and  worlds  unknown 
Depend  precariooa  on  hii  throne; 
AUnatore  hangs  upon  his  wcmL 
And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord.] 

3  rHis  sovereign  power  what  mortal  knows? 
If  he  commands  who  dare  oppose? 
With  strength  he  girds  himself  aronnd, 
And  treads  the  rebels  to  the  ground.] 

4  rWho  shall  pretend  to  teach  him  skill? 
Or  guide  the  counsels  of  his  will? 
His  wisdom  like  a  sea  divine 

Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  our  line.] 

5  rHis  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 
Bums  with  immortal  jealousy : 

He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  and  sheds 
His  fiery  vengeance  on  their  heads.] 

6  [The  beamings  of  his  piercing  sight 
Brinff  dark  hjnpocrisy  to  light: 
Death  and  destruction  naked  lie, 
And  hellnincover'd  to  his  eye.] 

7  rrh'  eternal  law  before  him  stands; 
ifis  justice  with  impartial  hands 
Divides  to  all  their  due  reward. 

Or  by  the  sceptre  or  the  sword.] 

8  rHis  mercy  like  a  boundless  sea 
W  ashes  our  load  of  guilt  away, 

While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  died 
T'  engage  his  justice  on  our  side.] 

9  rEach  of  his  words  demands  my  &ith, 
My  soul  can  rest  on  all  he  saith; 

His  truth  inviolably  keej^ 
The  largest  promise  of  his  lips.] 

10  O  tell  me  with  a  gentle  voice, 
Thou  art  my  God^  and  I'll  rejoice  I 
Filled  with  thy  love,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brightest  honours  of  thy  name. 

A  A  Hymn  168.  B.  3.  L.  IL 

4ir.  The  tame. 

1  TEHOV AH  reigns,  his  throne  is  high, 
•f     His  robes  are  light  and  majesty : 
His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  brigntp  i 

N6  mortal  oan  sustain  the  sight 

rS 


1(^,  FEHFEcnoNB 

2  1^9,  tenors  keep  the  world  in  awe, 
His  iostice  guards  his  holy  law, 
His  love  reveals  a  smilinK  face. 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shineSi 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  desitma; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  falfil 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  father  and  my  friend ! 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels  join; 
Hdaven  is  secure  if  God  be  mine.    ' 

A  1  Hymn  169.  B.  3.     H.  M.or6'iii81. 

\  nnHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
X     His  throne  is  built  on  high; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  hght  and  majesty  • 
His  glories  shine  With  beams  so  biiglit 
No  mortal  eye  Can  bear  the  sight 
2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 


OF  GOD.  lOS 

Or  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 
Mewure  and  search  his  nature  out? 

t  Tis  hiffh  as  heaven,  'tis  deep  as  hell, 
And  wnat  can  mortals  know  or  tell? 
His  8^ory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

3  But  man,  vain  man,  would  fain  be  wise. 
Bom  like  a  wild  voimg  colt  he  flies 
Through  all  the  follies  of  his  mind, 
And  smeUs,  and  snuffs  the  empty  wind* 

4  God  is  a  King  of  power  unknown, 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  his  throne; 
If  he  r^olve,  who  dare  oppose. 

Or  ask  him  why,  or  what  ne  does? 

5  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  he  makes  whole; 
He  calms  the  tempest  of  the  soul ; 

When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair. 
Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar? 

6  *He  frowns,  and  darkness  veils  the  moon. 
The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon; 
jThe  pillars  of  heav'n's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  start  at  his  reproof 

7  He  gave  the  vaulted  heaven  its  form, 
The  crooked  serpent,  and  the  worm ; 
He  breaks  the  bulows  with  his  breath. 
And  smites  the  sons  of  pride  to  death 

8  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways, 

But  who  shall  dare  describe  his  face^ 
Who  can  endure  his  light?  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand? 

iO  Hymn  87.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

^^9  j%e  Divine  Glorie»  above  our  Btamm* 

1 IJOW  wondrous  great,  how  glorious  bright 
•11    Must  our  Creator  be. 
Who  dwells  amidst  the  dazzling  light 
Of  vast  infinity ! 

2  Our  soaring  spirits  upward  rise 

Tow'rd  the  celestial  throne. 
Fain  would  we  see  the  blessed  Three, 
And  the  Almighty  One. 

3  Our  reason  stretches  aU  its  wings. 

And  climbs  above  the  skies; 

•ibbsBT.ft.  tJ«bn?Ln,tei 


# 


11  how  far  beneath  thy  feet  _^ 

grovelling  reason  lies ! 

here  we  bend  our  humble  squIb, 

awfully  adore,  ^^" 

;  weak  pinions  of  our  minds                   *  >^* 

stretch  a  thought  no  more,]  ••  * 

ories  infinitely  rise  ^^^ 

'e  our  labouring  tongue;  W^ 

the  highest  seraph  tries  . 

)rm  an  equal  song.  SB 

nble  notes  our  faith  adores  JB^ 

great  mysterious  King",  w  J 

angels  strain  their  nobler  powers,  ki^V 

sweep  th'  immortal  string.]  ^Bp 

PiBlm36.  1,2.5,6,7,9.  CM.  'flfc 

:lieaUlheUm  expaieil;  or,  Ihc  Being  and  JthU  't^^V 

Initfi  of  God  laaaitil.  ^'   ^p 

ILE  men  grow  bold  in  wicked  ways,  a^H 

And  vet  a  God  they  own,  ^^^ 

trt  witliin  me  often  says,  t^  s 

sir  thoughts  believe  there's  none.'  ^^ 

houghts  and  ways  at  once  declare  ^^rf 

ate'er  their  lips  profess)  '■K' 

th  no  wrath  for  them  to  fear,  t^'  ■ 

will  they  seek  his  grace.  k^^ 


OF   GOD.  106 

Perpetual  springs  of  life  shall  flow, 
Aad  raise  our  pleasures  high. 

8  Thooffh  aU  created  light  decay. 
Ana  death  close  up  our  eveSi 
Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day 
where  clouds  can  never  rise.] 

i  m  Pnlm  36.  ver.  1—7.  8.  M. 

49«    TkeffUkedneuofMun^andiheMuJeitifqfQ^i 

OTy  pradieai  Muitm  expoBttL 

1  T17HEN  man  grows  bold  in  sm, 

▼  ▼      My  heart  within  me  cries, 
'He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 
Nor  fear  before  his  eyes.* 

2  [He  walks  a  while  concealed 
In  a  self-flattering  dream, 

Till  lus  dark  crimes  at  once  reveal'd 
Expose  his  hateful  name.] 

3  His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair; 

Wisdom  is  banish'd  from  his  som. 

And  leaves  no  goodness  there. 

*     He  plots  upon  his  bed 
New  nuschiefs  to  fulfil ; 
He  sets  his  heart,  and  hands,  and  head, 
To  practise  all  that's  ill. 

5     But  there's  a  dreadful  God, 
Though  men  renounce  his  fear : 
His  justice  hid  behind  the  cloud 
Snail  one  great  day  appear. 

His  truth  transcends  the  skv ; 
In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell; 
0^  as  tiie  sea  his  judgments  lie, 
nis  anger  bums  to  hell. 

7    How  excellent  his  love, 
Whence  all  our  safety  a^ 
0  never  let  my  soul  remove 
From  underneath  his  wings. 

i/»  Psalm  115.   L.  M. 

w«      Tht  true  Ocd  our  lUfuge;  or^  MoUOry  rtprwfd. 

1  V:  OT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, 
i^     Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due, 
£temal  God,  thou  onl^  just, 
Thou  only  gracious,  wise  and  true. 


6 


1U6  PERFECTIONS 

2  Shine  forth  in  all  thy  dreadful  name; 
Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Insult  us.  and  to  raise  our  shame 

Say,  'Where's  the  God  you've  serv'd  80  long?' 

3  The  God  we  sen-e  maintains  his  throne 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies, 
Through  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done, 
He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  cnes. 

4  But  the  vain  idols  they  adore 

Are  senseless  shapes  of  stone  and  wood; 
At  best  a  mass  ofglittering  ore, 
A  silver  saint,  or  golden  god. 
6  [With  eyes  and  ears  they  carve  their  head. 
Deaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  blind; 
In  vain  are  costly  offerings  made_, 
And  vows  are  scattered  in  the  wmd. 

6  Their  feet  were  never  made  to  move, 
Nor  hands  to  save  when  mortals  pray; 
Mortals  that  pay  them  fear  or  love 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

7  0  fsrae!,  mnliP  llii-  l,nnl  thv  hope, 


OF  GOD.  107 

4  AH  power  that  gods  or  kings  have  claim'dy 

Is  fimnd  with  him  alone ; 
But  heaflien  gods  should  ne'er  be  nam'd 
Where  our  Jehovah's  known. 

5  Which  of  the  stocks  or  stones  they  trust 

Can  give  them  showers  of  rainf 
In  vain  they  worship  glittering  dust, 
And  pray  to  gold  m  vain. 

6  [Their  gods  have  tongues  that  cannot  talk. 

Such  as  their  makers  g^ave : 
Their  feet  were  ne'er  design'd  to  walk. 
Nor  hands  have  power  to  save. 

7  Blind  are  their  eyes,  their  ears  are  deaj^ 

Nor  hear  when  mortals  pray ; 
Mortals,  that  wait  for  their  relief, 
Are  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

8  Ye  saints,  adore  the  living  God, 

Serve  him  with  faith,  and  fear ; 
He  makes  the  churches  his  abode. 
And  claims  your  honours  there, 

AQ  Pnlm  103.  rer.  19—23.  3d  ParU  S.  M. 

^O*  Gtd*9  univenal  Dominion ;  or,  Angela  praiae  the  JML 

1  ^pHE  Lord,  the  sovereign  Kin^, 
X     Hath  fix'd  his  throne  on  high ; 

O'er  all  the  heavealy  world  he  rules. 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels,  great  in  miffht, 
And  swift  to  do  his  will, 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  heaXi 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fcdfil. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts  who  wait 
The  orders  of  their  King, 

And  guard  his  churches  when  they  pray, 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  While  all  his  wondrous  works, 
Through  his  vast  kingdom  show 

Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  soul,  | 

Shalt  sing  his  graces  too.  ' 

i  A  Hymn  87,  B.  8.  L,  M. 


Prmmvekim,allkii4ngek.    Ps.  ezlTiU  9. 

I  ri  OD!  the  eternal  awfiil  name 
\M    That  the  whole  heavenly  army  fears. 
That  shakes  the  wide  creation'^s  frame. 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears. 


108  PERFECTIONS 

2  Like  flames  of  fire  his  servants  are. 
And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling-juace; 
But,  O  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 

3  'Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we 
To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing, 

But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 
The  Deauties  of  your  sovereign  King. 

4  Tell  how  he  shows  his  smiling  face, 
And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  array; 
Triumph  and  joy  run  through  the  place. 
And  songs  eternal  as  the  day. 

6  Speak,  (for  you  feel  his  burning  love) 

What  zeal  it  spreads  through  all  your  fiaioe : 
That  sacred  fire  dwells  all  above. 
For  we  on  earth  have  lost  the  name. 

6  [Sing  of  his  power  and  justice  too, 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his 
That  vanquish'd  Satan  and  his  crew. 
When  thunder  drove  them  down  from  blias.] 

7  [What  mishtv  slorms  of  pnis.mVl  darts 


OF  GOD.  1( 

And  my  poor  scatter'd  thoughts  unite 
In  Grocf  my  father's  praise. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tonRoe 
Shall  those  sweet  wonders  tell, 
How  by  thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rose  from  the  deeps  of  he] 

(;i  Hymn  71.  B.  8.  C.  M 

ui«  FrMHtoOodfromailCreaimti. 

1  nPHE  fl^ries  of  my  Maker,  God, 

JL     My  joyful  voice  shall  sing, 
And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 

2  TVas  his  right  hand  that  shap'd  our  dBjf 

And  wrought  this  human  frame, 
But  finmi  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God, 

And  worship  with  our  tongues : 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies, 
And  join  th'  angelic  songs. 

4  Let  grovelling  beasts  of  every  shape, 

Am  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  fires,  and  seas, 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honour  shine, 

And  wheels  of  nature  roll, 
Piaue  him  in  your  unwearied  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

6  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 

The  wide  creation  fills. 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies 
Beyond  the  heavenly  hills. 

M  Pnim  148.  H.  M.  or  6*8  &  S's. 

v^«  PraUe  to  God  from  ail  Crtature$. 

I  VE  tribes  of  Adam,  join 
X     With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seai^ 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  TOW  Creator's  praise : 
19  fiw  throng  Of  angels  bright, 
In  woras  of  light  Begm  the  song. 

2  Thou  sun  with  dazzling  rays, 
And  moon  that  rules  the  night, 

K 


110  PERFECTIONS 

Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 

With  stare  of  twinkling  light : 
His  power  declare,  Ye  floods  on  high, 
And  clouds  that  fly  In  empty  air. 

3  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  swift  courses  move 
By  his  supreme  command : 

He  spake  the  word,  And  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came  To  praise  the  Lord. 

4  He  mov'd  their  mighty  wheels 
In  unknov™  ages  past. 

And  each  his  word  fuliils 

While  time  and  nature  last: 

In  different  ways  His  works  proclaim 
His  wondrous  name,  And  spedk  his  pniie. 

PAUSE. 

5  Let  all  the  earth-bom  race. 
And  monsters  of  the  deep, 
The  fish  that  cleave  the  seas. 
Or  in  their  bosom  sleep. 

From  soti  :hh^  sliun- Their  tribute  r 


OF   60D«  111 

While  in&ncy  and  a^ 

Their  feebler  voices  join : 
Wide  as  he  reigns  His  name  be  sung 
By  every  tongue  In  endless  strains. 

10  Let  aU  the  nations  fear 

The  God  that  rules  above ; 

He  brings  his  people  near 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love : 
While  earth  and  sky  Attempt  his  praisei 
His  saints  shall  raise  His  honours  ni£^ 

CQ  Pnlm  148.  Paraphrased.  L.  M. 

w«  Umvenal  Praise  to  Ood. 

1  T  OUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

li  From  distant  worlds  where  creatures  dwell : 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word. 
And  sound  it  dreadfal  down  to  hell. 

Non.  Tkiipaalm  mau  he  msng  to  tune  of  L.  M.  6  Unet, 
ifikem  tu)0  Sne$  be  added  to  every  stanxa^  namehf^ 

Each  of  his  works  his  name  displays, 
But  they  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

(Mkerurim  it  mnut  he  sung  to  the  usual  tunes  ofths 

Long  Metre. 

2  The  Lord !  how  absolute  he  reigns ! 
Let  ev'rv  angel  bend  the  knee ; 
SIm  of  Lis  love  in  heavenly  strains, 
Ana  speak  how  fierce  his  terrors  be. 

3  High  on  a  throne  his  glories  dwell, 
An  awfiil  throne  of  shming  bliss : 

Fly  through  the  world,  O  sun,  and  tell 
How  dark  thy  beams  compar'a  to  his. 

4  Awake,  ve  tempests,  and  his  fame 

In  sounds  of  dreadful  praise  declare ; 
And  the  sweet  whisper  of  his  name 
Fill  every  gentler  breeze  of  air. 

*  Let  clouds,  and  winds,  and  waves  agree 
To  join  their  praise  with  blazing  fire ; 
Let  the  firm  earth,  and  rolling  sea, 
In  this  eternal  song  conspire. 

6  Ye  flowery  plains,  proclaim  his  skill; 

jallevs,  lie  low  before  his  eye : 

And  let  his  praise  firom  every  hill 

Rise  tuneful  to  the  neighbouring  sky. 
7  Ye  stubborn  oaks,  and  stately  pines, 

fiend  your  high  branches  and  adore : 


Utt  PERPBCnONS 

Praise  him,  ye  beasts,  in  different  straintj 
The  lamb  must  bleat,  the  hon  roar. 

8  Birds,  ye  must  make  hia  praise  your  tiieme, 
Nature  demands  a  song  from  you ; 
While  the  dumb  fish  mat  cut  the  streana 
Leap  up,  and  mean  his  praises  too. 

0  Mortals,  can  you  refrain  your  longtu^ 
When  nature  all  around  you  sings! 
0  for  a  shout  from  old  and  youngfi 
From  humble  swains  and  lofty  kings ! 

10  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies 
Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known; 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

11  Jehovah !  'tis  a  glorious  word, 

0  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue ! 

But  saints  who  best  have  known  tiie  Loird 

Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

12  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 
which  Gabriel  plavs  on  every  chord: 
From  all  below  ana  fill  aliove, 
Loud  halleluiahs  1o  llic  Lord! 


OF  GOD.  113 

6  By  all  his  works  above 
Iu8  honours  be  exprest; 

But  saints  that  taste  nis  saving  love 
Should  sing  his  praises  best 

PAUSE  I. 

7  Let  earth  and  ocean  know 
They  owe  .their  Maker  praise; 

Praise  nim,  ye  watery  wonds  below 
And  monsters  of  the  seas. 

8  From  moimtains  near  the  sky 
Let  his  high  praise  resound 

From  humble  shrubs  and  cedars  high. 
And  vales  and  fields  around. 

9  Ye  lions  of  the  wood, 

And  tamer  beasts  that  graze. 
Ye  Uve  upon  his  daily  food; 
And  he  expects  your  praise. 

10  Ye  birds  of  lofty  wing, 
On  high  his  praises  bear; 

Or  sit  on  flowery  boughs,  and  sing 
Your  Maker's  glory  there. 

11  Ye  creeping  ants  and  worms, 
His  vanous  wisdom  show. 

And  flies,  in  all  your  shining  swarms. 
Praise  him  that  dress'd  you  so. 

12  By  all  the  earth-bom  race 
His  honours  be  exprest : 

But  saints  that  know  his  heavenly  grace 
Should  learn  to  praise  him  best. 

PAUSE  II. 

13  Monarchs  of  wide  command, 
Praise  ye  th'  eternal  King* 

Judges,  adore  that  sovereign  hand 
Whence  all  your  honours  spring. 

U     Let  vigorous  youth  engage 
To  sound  his  praises  high; 
While  growing  babes,  and  withering  age, 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

15     United  zeal  be  shown 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise, 

God  is  the  Lord :  his  name  alone 

Deserves  our  endless  praise. 


K 


9 


114  CREATION   AND 

16      Let  nature  join  with  art. 

And  all  pronounce  him  blest; 
Bat  saints  that  dwell  so  near  hu  heturl 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 


CREATION  AND  PROTIDENCB. 


1    T\rO  Wkt  a  spacious  world  arise, 
W  T    Said  the  Creator-Lord : 
At  once  the  obedient  earth  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 
8  [Dark  was  the  deep ;  the  waters  lay 
Confus'd,  and  drown'd  the  land : 
He  cali'd  the  lii^ht;  the  new-bom  day 
Attends  on  his  command. 
3  He  bids  the  clouds  ascend  on  hig^; 
The  clouds  ascend  and  bnar 
A  watery  treasure  to  the  slty, 


PItOVIDEKCE.  115 

9  Adam  was  formed  of  equal  clay, 

Thourii  sovereign  ox  the  rest 
D^gn'd  for  nobler  ends  than  they, 
With  God's  own  image  bless'd. 

10  Thus  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye 

The  joxms  creation  stood ; 
He  saw  the  building  from  on  high, 
His  word  pronounc'd  it  good. 

11  Lord,  while  the  frame  of  nature  stands. 

Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue ; 
But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  song. 

en  Psalm  139.  3d  Part  L.  M. 

vO«  The  uHmdarful  Formation  of  Man, 

1  '^pWAS  from  thy  hand,  my  God,  I  came, 

X     A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame, 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine, 
And  each  proclaims  thy  skill  divine. 

2  Thme  eyes  did  all  my  limbs  survey, 
Which  yet  in  dark  confusion  lay, 

Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took, 
Form'd  by  the  model  oi  thy  book. 

3  By  thee  my  growing  parts  were  nam'd. 
And  what  thy  sovereign  counsels  fram  d, 
(The  breathing  lungs,  the  beating  heart) 
Were  copied  with  unerring  art. 

4  At  last  to  show  my  Maker's  name, 
God  stamp'd  his  image  on  my  frame. 
And  in  some  unknown  moment  join'd 
The  finished  members  to  the  mind. 

5  There  the  youn^  seeds  of  thought  began, 
And  all  the  passions  of  the  man: 

Great  God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
hnmortal  tribute  to  thy  praise. 

PAUSE. 

6  Lord,  since  in  my  advancing  age 
I've  acted  on  life  s  busy  stage, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

7  I  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er,   * 
knd  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore. 
Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  numerous  wonders  of  thy  grace. 


116 


CREATION    AND 


8  These  on  my  heart  are  still'  imprest, 
With  these  I  give  my  eyes  to  rest; 
And  at  my  waking  hour  I  find  _ 
God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 

Em  Pulm  139.  3d  Psit,  C.  M. 

Oiw         The  Witdam  of  God  in  tht  Formation  of . 


I  'WM/'HEN  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand, 
T  T       And  all  my  frame  survey, 
Lord,  'tis  thy  work ;  I  own  thy  hand 


Thus  built  my  humble  clay. 

2  .Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  possest, 

Where  unborn  nature  grew, 
Thy  wisdom  all  my  features  trac'd, 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

3  Thine  eye  with  nicest  care  survey'd 

The  growth  of  every  part- 
Till  the  whole  scheme  thy  thoughtH  had  laid 
Was  copied  by  thy  art. 

4  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  and  fire,  and  wind* 

Show  me  thy  wondrous  skill; 
But  I  review  myself,  and  find 
Diviner  wonders  still. 


PROVIDENCE.  117 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  akiea. 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim : 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name! 

6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace 

Is  our  divmest  skill : 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
That  best  obeys  thy  will. 

EVk     Fnlm  100.  Itt  Part.  L.  M.  A  plain  TrtntltlioQ. 
vv»  Prmm  to  our  Crtaior, 

1  \rE  nations  of  the  earth,  rejoice 
X     Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign.  King: 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice, 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

8  The  Lord  is  God ;  'tis  he  alone 
Doth  Ufe,  and  breath,  and  being  give : 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy. 
With  praises  to  his  courts  repair. 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind; 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure : 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  nnd 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

Wf       (Psalm  100.  2d  Part.  L.  M.  A  Paraphrase.) 

1 1>EF0RE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
O    Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

8  IBs  sovereign  power  without  our  aid 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  stray'df 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almiglity  Maker,  to  thy  name ! 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
Hi^  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 

And  earth  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues 
iSbll  fill  th  J  courts  with  sounding  praise. 


118  CREATION   AND 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

J*-|  PBalm  33.    lit  Part.   CM. 

OXa  Worh*  of  Crtation  aid  Prmidtaee. 

1  TJEJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
JX     This  work  belongs  to  you : 

Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 
How  holy,  just,  and  true! 

2  His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 

Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Revecd  his  wondrous  name. 

3  His  wisdom  and  almighty  word 

The  heavenly  arches  spread ; 
And  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Their  shining  hosts  were  made. 

4  He  bade  the  liquid  waters  flow 

To  their  appointed  deepj 
The  flowine  seas  their  limits  know, 
And  lii.-ir  ■,^^n  MiHi-m   keep. 


PROVIDENCE.  119 

3  He  gathers  the  wide-flowing  seas, 

Those  watery  treasures  know  their  place. 

In  the  vast  storehouse  of  the  deep : 
He  spake,  and  gave  all  nature  birth  • 
And  fires,  and  seas,  and  heaven,  and  earthi 
His  everlasting  orders  keep. 

4  Let  mortals  tremble  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  power, 

Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble  rage : 
Vain  are  your  thoughts,  and  weak  your  hands; 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands. 

And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age. 

f^  Psalm  121.  L.M. 

vOf  Divine  Protection, 

1  TTP  to  the  hUls  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

vJ     Th'  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies ; 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives ; 
There  my  Almighty  refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives,  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood; 
The  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way ; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day ; 
He  spreads  the  evening-veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest. 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest; 
Thy  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

5  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day, 
Nor  the  jpele  moon  with  sickly  ray 
Shall  blast  thy  couch :  no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  malignant  fire  so  far. 

6  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  bum, 
Still  thou  shalt  go  and  still  return 
Safe  in  the  Lord :  his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snafe. 

7  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power; 
And  in  thy  last  departing  hour 
Angels,  that  trace  the  airy  road. 
Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  ^y  God. 


180  CRSATION   AMD 

g»M  PnlmlSl.  CM. 

04*  PrtMirvaliim  hy  Day  and  tRgU. 

\  ^T^O  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 
X     There  all  my  hopes  are  laid: 
The  Lord  that  buut  the  earth  and  sides 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

2  Their  feet  shall  never  slide  to  &11, 

Whom  he  designs  to  keep- 

His  ear  attends  the  soflest  call, 

His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 

3  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 

With  his  almighty  arm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm. 

4  Israel,  rejoice  and  rest  secure, 

Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord : 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

5  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 

Shall  have  nis  leave  to  smite; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon, 
From  blasting  damps  at  night 


FROVIDENCS.  Itl 

Thou  srt  my  ran,  And  thou  my  ttwda^ 
To  guard  my  head  By  night  or  nooou 

4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 

To  save  my  eoul  from  death ! 

And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath : 
1*11  go  and  come.  Nor  fear  to  die. 
Till  from  on  high  Thou  call  me  home. 

Ij/j  _    Hymo  19.  B.JI.  C.  AL 


Our  JUiM  Jraii,  and  God 

1  T  £T  others  boast  how  strong  they  be^ 
JLi    Hot  death  nor  danger  fear; 

But  well  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee» 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay, 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land. 
And  faaes  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone ; 
Strange!  that  a  harp  of  thousand  staringB 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame. 

The  God  who  built  us  first; 
Salvation  to  th'  Almighty  Name 
That  rear'd  us  from  the  dust. 

5  [He  spoke,  and  straight  our  hearts  and  brains 

In  all  their  motions  rose ; 
Let  hhod  (said  \ie)flow  round  the  veinSf 
And  round  the  veins  it  flows, 

6  While  we  have  breath,  or  use  our  tongues. 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore ; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs. 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more.] 

fiU  Hymn  83.  B.  I.  C.  M. 

O I  •  JJSUtionM  end  Ikaih  under  Pmoidenee^  Job  t.  6— S« 

1  \TOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
1^     Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance ; 
Yet  we  are  bom  to  cares  and  woes, 

A  sad  inheritance. 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals. 

And  still  are  upwards  borne, 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  mm  grov^  vp  to  mourn. 


122  CREATION   A.ND 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leai'e  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promis'd  grace : 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  Iwre 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace, 

For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 

Than  what  my  Father  please. 

rfJQ  Psalm  (15.  yer,  fi — 13.  2d  Part.  L.  M. 

Oo>     Dieiitt  Pnmdenct  in  Jlir,  Earth,  and  Sea;  or,  the  * 

God  of  Natu-rt  and  Grace, 

1  'X'HE  God  of  our  salvation  hears 

JL      The  groans  of  Sion  mix'd  with  tean; 
Yet  when  he  comes  with  kind  designs, 
Through  all  the  way  Ids  terror  shines. 

2  On  him  the  race  of  man  depends, 
Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends, 
Where  the  Creator's  name  is  known 
By  nature's  feeble  light  alone. 

3  Sailors,  that  travel  o'er  the  flood. 
Address  their  frighted  souls  to  God, 
When  tempests  rage  and  billows  roar 


PROVIDENCE. 

9  Tis  from  his  watery  stores  ou  high, 
He  gives  the  thirsty  ground  supply; 
He  walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thence 
Doth  his  enriching  drops  dispense. 

10  The  desert  ^ows  a  fruitful  field, 
Abundant  food  the  valleys  yield; 
The  valleys  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  neigtb'ring  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

U  The  pastures  smile  in  green  array, 
There  lambs  and  larger  cattle  play ; 
The  larger  cattle  and  the  lamb 
Each  in  his  language  speaks  thy  name. 

12  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  power  diTine; 
O'er  every  field  thy  glories  shine; 
Through  every  montn  thy  gifts  appear; 
Great  God !  thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

Cn  Pnlm  107.  41h  Part.  L.  M. 

v9>     Mmtranee  Jront  Slenru  and  Shipwnck  ;  or,  the 
Seaman'*  Song, 

>  TPOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 
"T      His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad, 
Go  with  the  mariners,  and  trace 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  seas. 

2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favour  of  the  wind, 

Till  God  commands,  and  tempests  rise 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 

3  Now  to  the  heavens  they  mount  amain. 
Now  sink  to  dreadful  deeps  again ; 
What  strange  affrights  young  sailors  feel, 
And  Uke  a  staggering  drunkard  reel ! 

4  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry; 

His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address,  J 

And  sends  salvation  in  distress.  J 

5  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage,  1 
The  furious  waves  forget  their  rage;  " 
Tig  calm,  and  sailors  smile  to  see 

The  haven  where  they  wish'd  to  be. 

6  0  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord! 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 
And  in  &e  church  his  glory  smg. 


1&4  CREATION   AND 

TOPtal^l  107.  4ib  Part.  C.  H. 
.  The  MimMrU  Ptaln. 

1  ^T^y  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord, 

X     Thy  wonders  in  the  deeps, 

The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 

Who  trade  in  floating  shiiw. 

2  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 

And  swell  the  tow'ring  waves:  _ 
The  men  astonish'd  mount  the  skies, 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  [Again  they  climb  the  watery  hills, 

And  plunge  in  deeps  aguin ; 
Each  like  a  tottering  drunkard  reels. 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

4  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 

They  pant  with  fluttenng  breath, 
And,  hopeless  of  the  distant  shore. 

Expect  immediate  death.] 
6  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  critsi, 

He  hears  their  loud  request, 
And  orders  silence  through  the  skies, 

And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 


PROVIDENCE.  12 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 
We  sail  bv  faith,  and  not  by  sight; 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness 
Through  all  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  Hfted  rod- 
Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  below, 
Still  let  us  lean  upon  our  God, 

Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 

70  PMlm  73.  s.  M. 

■  «•  3K(  Myttry  ofPnmdaut  unfoUtd. 

1  CiXJRE  there's  a  righteous  God, 
O     Nor  is  rrfigion  vain, 

Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud, 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

2  I  saw  the  wicked  rise, 
And  felt  my  heart  repine, 

While  haughty  fools  with  scornful  eyes 
la  robes  of  honour  shine. 

3  Pamper'd  with  wanton  ease, 
Tlieir  flesh  looks  fall  and  fair, 

Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  flowing  seaa. 
And  grows  without  their  care. 
i      Free  from  the  plagues  and  pains 
That  pious  souls  endure, 
Through  all  their  life  oppression  reigns, 
And  racks  the  humble  poor. 

5  Their  impious  tongues  blaspheme 
The  everlasting  God ; 

Their  mfdice  blasts  the  good  man's  name, 
And  spreads  their  lies  abroad. 

6  But  I  with  flowing  tears 
Indulg'd  my  doubts  to  rise ; 

'Is  there  a  God  that  sees  or  hears 
'The  things  below  the  skies?' 

7  The  tumults  of  my  thought 
Held  me  in  hard  suspense, 

Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought 

To  learn  thy  justice  thence. 

S     TTiv  word  with  light  and  power 

Dia  my  mistakes  amend; 

I  view'd  the  sinners'  hfe  before, 

But  here  I  learnt  their  end. 


( 


126  CREATION    AND 

9     On  what  a  slipper}^  steep 
The  thoughtless  wretches  go; 
And  O  that  dreadful  fiery  deep 
That  waits  their  fall  below ! 
10     Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  bow, . 

My  thoughts  no  more  repine; 

I  call  my  God  my  portion  now, 

And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

lyO  Psalm  73,  1st  Part.  CM, 

•  O*  Jfflitted  Sainii  happy.  Bad  prorptnut  Siraun  atntJ. 

1  T^OW  I'm  convinc'd  the  Lord  Js  kind 
-L^      To  men  of  heart  sincere, 

Yet  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repin'd, 
And  border'd  on  despair. 

2  I  griev'd  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 

And  spoke  with  angrv  breath, 
'  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live ! 
'  How  peaceful  is  their  death ! 

3  '  With  well-fed  flesh  and  haughty  eyes 

'  They  lay  their  fears  to  sleep : 
'  A^inst  the -heavens  their  slanders  rise, 

'  \Vhilfi  R»intsi  in  RJlpnc^  ween. 


PBOVIDSNCS.  X87 

9  Lord,  what  aa  envious  fool  I  wm! 

Hovr  like  a  tiioofl^tlaeB  beast! 
Thus  to  suspect  th^  Bromis'd  graee. 
And  thiiiE  the  wicked  blest 

10  Yet  I  was  kept  from  fell  deqiair, 

Ui^eld  by  power  unknown; 
That  blessed  hand  that  broke  the  nan 
Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne. 

ijM  Pnim  9.  rer.  13.  dd  Part.  C.  M. 

1 4*  TAe  ffimkm  mdMgvUy  tfFfwMmm. 

1  TIETHEN  the  great  Judge.  supreiM  and  just, 

T  T      Shall  once  inquire  for  blood, 
The  humble  souls,  that  mourn  in  dust» 
ShaU  find  a  faithful  God. 

2  He  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death 

Does  his  own  children  raise : 
In  Zion's  gates,  with  cheeifid  breath, 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 

3  His  foes  shall  fall  with  heedless  feet 

Into  the  pit  their  made ; 
And  sinners  perish  in  the  net 
That  their  own  hands  have  spread. 

4  Thus  by  thy  judgments,  mighty  Grod! 

Are  tny  deep  counsels  known ; 
When  men  of  mischief  are  destroyed. 
The  snare  must  be  their  own. 

PAUSE. 

5  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  hell; 

Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare  forget  thee,  or  rebel 
Against  thine  own  commands. 

6  Thouffh  saints  to  sore  distress  are  brought. 

And  wait  and  long  complain, 
Their  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 
Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vam. 

7  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat 

To  judge  and  save  the  ixx)r ; 
Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 
And  man  prevail  no  more. 

8  Thv  thunder  sh^U  affright  the  proud. 

And  nut  their  hearts  to  pain, 
Make  mem  confess  that  thou  art  Goo, 
And  they  but  feeble  men.] 


CREATION   AND 


Pmcidatce  and  ipteiai 

1  T"riGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
MM.     Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  dotld 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

5  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large. 
Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 

4  My  God !  how  excellent  thy  grace, 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs! 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

6  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast; 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 


PROYIDENCE.  189 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just» 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 

PAUSE. 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high. 

Who  soreads  his  clouds  all  round  the  sky; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

6  He  makes  the  grass  the  hiUs  adorn, 

And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  com; 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 

7  What  is  the  creature's  skiU  or  force. 
The  spriffhtly  man,  the  warlike  horse, 
The  mmble  wit,  the  active  limb? 

All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

8  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight  : 
He  views  his  children  with  delignt : 

He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  loojis  and  loves  his  image  there. 

n  Psalm  136.  Abrid^.  L.  M. 

•  GmTt  Wonders  of  Creation,  Providence^  Redemptimi^ 

and  StUvaiion, 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  nis  ways : 
*  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
'Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown ; 
*His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

'  When'  lord  and  kings  are  known  *  no  more.' 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high : 
'  Wonders  of  grace  to  Grod  belong, 
'  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night: 
'His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

*When'  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  'no more.' 

6  The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand. 
And  brought  them  to  the  promis'd  land : 
'  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
*Kspoat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 


1 


130  CREATION   AND 

6  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 
And  felt  his  pity  work  within : 

'  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

'  When'  death  and  sin  shall  reign  *  no  more.* 

7  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave : 
'  Wonders  of  grace  to  Goa  belong, 

'  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.' 

8  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat: 

'  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

*  When'  this  vain  world  shall  be  'no  more.' 


1  "TS/'E  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good, 

▼  »       Who  fills  our  hearts  with  joy  and  food : 
Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

2  He  sends  the  sxm  his  circuit  round 

To  clieiT  tilt-  tVuils.  til  wiirin  lite  ground; 
He  bids  the  flniirK-.  ■vvjiji  pli'iiipnns  rain. 


PROVTOENCE.  131 

Hide  me  beneath  th^  spreading  wings 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry, 
Tne  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 
He  sends  his  angel  from  the  sky^ 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatenmg  storm. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  mv  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dweU; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

4  My  heart  is  fix'd ;  my  song  shall  raise 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  name; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sKy ; 

His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  mad  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

OA  (Psalm  104.  L.  M.) 

^Vf        Xke  Glory  of  God  in  Creniion  and  Providence, 

1  \f  Y  soul;  thy  great  Creator  praise; 
ITl.    When  clotn'd  in  his  celestial  rays 
He  in  full  majesty  appears. 

And,  Uke  a  robe,  his  glory  wears. 

Note.  Tkis  Pialm  may  he  sung  to  the  measure  of     L.  M.  6  lines, 
hy  adding  tneae  two  lines  to  every  stanza^  nameiy. 

Great  is  the  Lord ;  what  tongue  can  frame 
An  equal  honour  to  his  name  ? 

Otherwise  it  must  he  sung  as      L.  M • 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtains  spread, 
The  nnfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed; 
Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies 
On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

3  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires, 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  \ 
And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move 
To  bear  his  vengeance,  or  his  love. 

4  The  world's  foundations  by  his  hand 
Are  pois'd,  and  shall  for  ever  stand ; 


132  CKEATIOH  AND 

He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  ohain, 
Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  again. 

5  When  earth  was  cover'd  with  the  flood, 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood. 
He  thunder' d,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Coofin'd  to  its  appointed  bed. 

6  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bonnd, 
And  in  the  channels  walk  their  round ; 
Yet  thence  convey'd  by  secret  veins, 
They  spring  on  hills  and  drench  the  plains. 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheer  the  valleys  aa  they  go: 
Tame  heifers  there  their  thirst  allay, 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 

8  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brink. 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink; 

Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise, 
And  chide  our  silence  in  his  praise. 

PAUSE  I. 

9  God,  from  his  cloudy  cistern,  pours 

On  the  parch'd  earth  enriching  showers; 


PROVIDENCE.  193 

The  fisebler  creatures  make  thi^ir  cell ; 
He  gives  lliem  wisdom  where  to  dwell, 

15  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face; 
And  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  day, 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  lions  lead  their  younfi[  abroad, 
And  loarinff  ask  their  meat  from  God; 
But  when  the  morning-beams  arise, 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  flies. 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes ; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  repose : 
Sleep  is  thy  gift ;  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  and  wasting  grief 

18  How  strange  thy  works!  how  great  thy  skill! 
And  everv  land  thy  riches  fill: 

Thy  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see, 
Tlus  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

19  Nor  less  thy  glories  in  the  deep, 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep. 
With  wondrous  motions,  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wandering  in  the  paths  below. 

20  There  ships  divide  their  watery  way, 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play ; 
There  dwells  the  huge  Leviathan, 
And  foams  and  sports  in  spite  of  man. 

PAUSE  III. 

21  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord, 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word, 

And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stands, 
Waitmg  their  portion  from  thy  hands. 

22  Wiile  each  receives  his  different  food. 
Their  cheerftil  looks  pronounce  it  gooa ;  * 
Eagles  and  bears,  ana  whales  and  worms, 
Rejoice  and  praise  in  different  forms. 

23  Bot  when  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn, 
And  dying  to  their  dust  return ; 
Both  man  and  bea«t  their  souls  resign, 
Life,  breath,  and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

24  Yet  thou  oaijist  breathe  on  dust  again. 
And  nu  the  world  with  beasts  and  men: 
A  wttd  of  thy  creating  breath 
JRqMun  ihe  waste  of  tune  and  death* 


134  TIIE    FALL. 

25  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might, 
Are  honour'd  with  his  own  delight : 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadlul  in  his  praise. 

26  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke, 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke; 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face, 
And  tell  their  wants  Jo  sovereign  grace. 

27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet : 
Thy  praises  shall  mv  breath  employ, 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 

28  While  haughty  sinners  die  accurst, 
Their  glory  buried  with  their  dust, 
I,  to  my  God,  my  heavenly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 

(Jl  Psalm  78.   lii  Part.  CM. 

O  J.  ■  Prmidatea  of  God  recorded ,-  or,  pioia  Edutatun  md 
Iiutniclio'i  of  Children. 

1  T  ET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds, 

M-J     Whicih  God  perform'd  of  old, 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw. 


THE   FALL.  136 

How  is  our  nature  dash'd  and  broke 
In  our  first  father's  fall ! 

2  To  all  that's  good  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill; 
What  areadf ul  darkness  veils  our  mind ! 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

3  [Conceiv'd  in  sin  (O  wretched  state!) 

Before  we  draw  our  breath, 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  and  d!eath. 

4  How  strong  in  our  degenerate  blood, 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And.  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 
Wanders  through  all  our  veins !] 

5  [Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree  i 

6  What  mortal  power  from  things  unclean 

Can  pure  productions  bring 7 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  icfected  spring?] 

7  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean, 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 

8  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first, 
Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  i)ower 
That  new-creates  our  dust. 

QQ  Hymn  134.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

O0»         7%e  first  and  second  Jdam,  Rom.  v.  13,  ftc. 

1  T|EEP  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne, 
MJ    Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own ; 
Great  Grod,  we  own  the  unhappy  name 
Whence  sprung  our  nature  ana  our  shame* 

2  Adam,  the  sinner :  at  his  fall, 
Death  like  a  conqu'ror  seiz'd  us  all ; 
A  thousand  new-bom  babes  are  dead 
By  £aital  union  to  their  head. 

3  But  whilst  our  spirits  fiU'd  with  awe 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law. 


136  THE    FALL. 

We  sing  the  honours  of  thy  gr&Ce, 
That  sent  to  save  our  ruin  d  race. 

4  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
.  Who  join'd  our  nature  to  his  own; 
Adam  the  second,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

C  [By  the  rebellion  of  one  man 
Through  all  his  seed  the  mischief  ran; 
And  by  one  man's  obedience  now 
Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too.] 

6  Where  sin  did  reign,  and  death  abound, 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life;  there  glorious  grace 
Reigns  through  the  Lord  our  nghteoiuaMt. 

84. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  \-ile,  conceiv'd  in  sin; 
J-i     And  born  unholy  and  unclean: 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  f]r;i\v  our  mt'aiit  breath, 


PgalmSl.  3d  Part.  L.M. 
Original  and  adaai  Sin  amfattd. 


THE  FALL.  187 

Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  Bardoning  voice. 
And  make  my  broken  Dones  rejoice. 

oc  Ptalm  51.  Ter.  3—13.  Ut  Part  C.  M. 

Ovt       Original  and  actual  Sin  confuted  and  pardoned. 

1  T  ORD,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 
JLi    And  guilt  before  thine  eyes ; 
A^nst  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 

How  high  my  crimes  arise ! 

2  Shouldst  thou  condemn  my  soul  to  hell, 

And  crush  my  flesh  to  dust, 
Heaven  would  approve  thy  vengeance  well, 
And  earth  must  own  it  just. 

3  1  from  the  stock  of  Adam  came, 

Unholy  and  unclean ; 
All  mv  original  is  shame, 
Ana  all  my  nature  sin. 

4  Bom  in  a  world  of  guilt,  I  drew 

Contagion  with  my  breath : 
And,  as  my  days  advanc'd,  I  grew 
A  juster  prey  for  death. 

5  Cleanse  me,  O  Lord,  and  cheer  my  soul 

With  thy  forgiving  love : 
0,  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
And  bid  my  pains  remove. 

6  Let  not  thy  Spirit  quite  depart. 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face ; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart. 
And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

7  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known 

Before  the  sons  of  men ; 
BacksUders  shall  address  thy  throne, 
And  turn  to  God  again. 

Og  Hjmn  128.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

vWt  Corrupt  Naiurtfrom  Adam, 

1  "DLESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
-IJ    Adam,  our  father,  stood. 

Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense. 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  bom  a  sensual  race. 

To  sinful  ioys  inclined ; 
ReuKm  has  lost  its  native  place. 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

M  8 


138  THE   FALL. 

3  While  flesh  and  sense  and  pMSkn  rtigat^ 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good:' 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4  Great  God,  renew  our  niin'd  frames 

Our  broken  powers  restore, 
Inspire  us  with  a  heavenly  flame, 

And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 
6  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law  ,  ' 

Upon  our  inward  parte, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 

His  image  on  our  hearts. 

Q'V  Psiilnn  14.  1st  Pari.  C.  M. 

0  I  •  Sg  ItatvTt  all  Mm  art  Sirmen, 

1  'E'OOLS  in  their  hearts  believe  axtd  <4y 
JC       '  That  all  religion's  vain, 

'  There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
'  Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men.' 

5  From  thoughte  so  dreadful  and  pnfftm 

Corrupt  discourse  proceeds; 
And  in  tneir  impious  hands  are  fbtutd 
Abominable  deeds. 


TH£   FALL.  189 

S  As  well  miffht  Ethiopian  slaves 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin : 
The  dead  as  well  may  leave  their  gravw 
As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin. 

3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long 
Twill  not  endure  the  least  control; 
None  but  a  power  divinely  strong 
Can  turn  the  current  of  the  soul. 

4  Great  Grod,  I  own  thy  power  divine. 
That  works  to  change  this  heart  of  mine ; 
I  would  be  fonn'd  anew,  and  bless 

The  wonders  of  creating  grace.* 

QQ  Hymn  34.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

09t   TlemlofSmvmbleintheFallofJingebaHdMm. 

1  T17HEN  the  Great  Builder  arch'd  Iheskiaif, 
▼  ▼      And  formed  all  nature  witt  a  word. 
The  joyful  cherub  tun'd  his  praise, 
And  ev'ry  bending  throne  ador'd. 

8  High  in  the  midst  of  all  the  throng, 
Satan,  a  tall  archangel,  sat, 
^Amongst  the  morning-stars  he  sung 
Till  sin  destroyed  his  heavenly  state. 

3  [Twas  sin  that  hurl'd  him  from  his  throne. 
GroVling  in  fire  the  rebel  lies : 
*How  art  thou  sunk  in  darkness  down, 
*  Son  of  the  morning,  from  the  skies  !"jt 

*  m?^  ^^s  our  two  first  parents  stood 
TM  8in  defird  the  happy  place ; 
They  lost  their  garden  and  their  God,  ' 
And  niin'd  all  their  unborn  race. 

5  [So  sprang  the  plague  from  Adam's  boweTf 
And  spread  destruction  all  abroad ; 

Sin,  the  curst  name,  that  in  one  hour 
Spoiled  six  days  labour  of  a  God.] 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  mourn  for  grief. 
That  such  a  foe  should  seize  thv  breast; 
nj  to  thy  Lord  for  quick  relief! 
0  may  he  slay  this  treacherous  guest! 

7  Then  to  thy  throne  victorious  Kins^ 
Then  to  thv  throne  our  shouts  shalf  risOi 
Thine  everlasting  arm  we  »ng, 
For  sin  the  monster  bleeds  ajod  dies. 


140  THE  FALL. 

An  HvuD  160.  B.  S.  C.  M. 

«fUa  The  Iketitfuinui  of  Sin. 

1  OIN  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
O     To  practise  on  the  mind ; 

With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  oui  hearts. 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings. 

And  gives  "a  fair  pretence; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

Q1  Hjmn  153.  B.  3.  CM. 

«7 1  •  The  Dittemper,  Folly,  and  Madnttt  ofSn, 

1  C!  IN  hke  a  venomous  disease 
O     Infects  our  vital  blood ; 


THE  FALL.  141 


(M   -  ^VR?  ^^^*  ^*  S-^C.  M. 


PimmtmpHon  and  Dupmn  or,  Saian^i  varimu  7\tmfit^imm. 

1  T  HATE  the  tempter  and  his  chantuiy 
JL    I  hate  his  flattering  breath ; 

The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms 
To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hoipes  with  airy  dreamSi 

Or  kills  with  slavish  fear; 
And  holds  us  still  in  wide  extremesi 
Presumption,  or  despair. 

3  Now  he  persuades, '  How  easy  'tis 

*  To  walk  the  road  to  heaven ;' 
Anon  he  swells  our  sins,  and  crieSt 

*They  cannot  be  forgiven.' 

4  [He  bids  young  sinners  '  Yet  forbear 

*  To  think  of  God  or  death; 

'  For  prayer  and  devotion  are  ' 

*  But  melancholy  breath.' 

5  He  tells  the  aged,  *  They  must  die, 

*  And  'tis  too  late  to  pray; 

'  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 
Tor  they  have  lost  their  day.'] 

6  Thus  he  supports  his  cruel  throne 

By  mischief  and  deceit; 
And  drags  the  sons  of  Adam  down 
To  darkness  and  the  pit. 

7  Almighty  God,  cut  short  his  power, 

Let  him  in  darkness  dwell ; 
And,  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  more, 
Confine  him  down  to  hell. 

00  Hymn  157.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

V  Vt  Tke  tame. 

1  \[  0 W  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar, 
i^     And  threatens  to  destroy ; 

He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour 
With  a  malicious  joy. 

2  Ye  sons  of  God,  oppose  his  rage, 

Resist,  and  he'll  oegone  • 
Thus  did  our  dearest  Lora  engage 
And  vanquish  him  alone. 

3  Now  he  appears  almost  divine 

Like  innocence  and  love, 
But  Uie  old  serpent  lurks  within 
When  he  assumes  the  dove. 


142 


THE    FALL. 


4  Fly  from  the  false  deceiver's  tongue, 
Ve  sons  of  Adam,  fly ; 
Our  parents  found  toe  snare  too  strong, 
Nor  should  the  children  try. 

Q^  Hymn  158,   B.  3.  L.  M. 

«74-*     Few  tared;  or,  the  idmotf  Clirixliai 

and  Apoitn, 
1 "       " 


J,  I  he  UjfpoenUt 


BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
And  thousands  walk  together  there : 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  '  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross,' 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross. 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain; 


SCRIFTURE.  •  143 


SCRIPTURE. 


Q^  Hymn  53.  B.  1.  L.  M« 

90t   The  Bbfy  Seripturtt,  Heb.  i.  1.  S  Tim.  iiL  15,  ItiL 


Psalm  cxItu.  19,  SO. 

1  ri  OD,  who  in  various  methods  told 
W    His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  Son,  with  truth  and  grace. 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word, 
The  book  of  life,  that  sure  record : 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven 
Is  by  the  sweet  conveyance  given. 

3  God's  kindest  thoughts  are  here  express'd. 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  bless'd ; 

The  doctrines  are  divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof,  and  comfort  too, 

4  Ye  nations  all,  who  read  his  love. 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 

[He  hath  not  sent  his  sacrea  word 
To  every  land)  Praise  ye  the  Lord 

an  Hymn  151.  B.  2.  L.  M. 

•^  •  •  Prophtey  and  Irupiration* 

1  ''TWAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

f.    The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word ; 
His  spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  thev  wrought 
Confirm'd  the  messages  they  brought; 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breatn 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God,  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book ; 

There  mv  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 
And  read,  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

i  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind  . 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hones  secure. 
This  is  thy  word,  ana  must  endure. 

An  Hymn  119.  B.S.  CM. 

vO«  TU  Hofy  Seriptum, 

1  T  ADEN  with  guUt  and  fall  of  feais,  ^ 

jLa    I  fly  to  thee»  my  Lord, 


144  SCRIPTtTRE. 

And  not  s  glimpee  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  gnefs  assuage : 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
AlmcMt  in  every  page. 

3  [This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies . 

The  -gedA  of  price  unknown, 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  this  pearl  nis  own.] 

4  [Here  consecrated  water  flows 

To  guench  my  thirst  of  sin; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

No  danger  dwells  therein.] 
6  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life 

Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 
6  O  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  rovmg  feet  command; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happv  road 

That  leads  to  thy  riaht  hand. 


SCRDPTURE.  145 

Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 
Thy  Taws  are  pure,  thy  juagments  right 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view 
In  souls  renew'd  and  sins  forgiv'n : 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  sonl  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

1  (\t\     Pnlm  19.  To  the  tane  of  the  113th  Ptalm. 
iUir*  The  Baok»  of  Nature  and.  Scripture. 

1  pREAT  God,  the  heaven's  well-order'dframe 
or    Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name; 

There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  shine ; 
A.  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appjear 

Of  boundless  power,  and  skill  divine. 

2  From  night  to  dav,  from  day  to  night. 
The  dawning  ana  the  dying  light, 

Lectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read ; 
With  silent  eloquence  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  praise, 

And  neither  sound  nor  language  need. 

3  Yet  their  divine  instructions  run 
Far  as  the  joumies  of  the  sun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice : 
The  sun,  like  some  young  bridegroom  drest. 
Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east, 

Rolls  round,  and  makes  the  earth  rejoice. 

4  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad. 
He  smiles  and  speaks  his  maker  God ; 

AU  nature  joins  to  show  thy  praise : 
Thus  God,  in  every  creature  shmes; 
Fair  is  the  book  oi  nature's  lines, 

Bat  &irer  is  thy  book  of  grace. 

PAUSE. 

5 1  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word ; 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distrest! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way. 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest 

6  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law. 
The  perfect  roles  of  life  I  draw, 
T&se  are  my  study  and  delight: 

N 


i 


146  SCRIPTURE. 

Not  honey  so  tavites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold,  that  has  the  furnace  past, 
Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

7  Thy  threat'nings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel.  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  ray  sin, 

And  gives  a  free  but  large  reward. 

8  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain : 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 

1  fk-t  Ps&lm  119.  7th  Part.  C.  M. 

1 V 1  •  Imptrfeaion  of  A'alart,  and  PtrfrctiM  of 

Vet.  96.  PaiBphraeed. 

1  X  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
M.A     To  form  one  perfect  book, 
Great  God.  if  ouce  com  par 'd  with  thine. 


•CKIPTUKS.  I! 

inn  Vmha  l».  4dt  Pan.  CM. 

Var.  9. 

HOW  shall  the  voun^  secure  their  heaxta, 
And  euard  tneir  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

Ver.  130. 

When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 

And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

Ver.  105. 

'Tis  hke  the  sun  a  heavenly  hght, 

That  guides  us  all  the  d.iv  ■ 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 

A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

Ver.  99,  100. 

The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are,      .       .- 

And  better  know  the  Lord.  -     '  '.J?^ 

Ver.  104.  113.  *^ 

Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise: 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road: 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 

But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 

Ver.  89,  90,  91. 

[The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey 

The  earth  maintains  her  place: 
And  these  thy  servants  night  and  day 

Thy  skill  and  i>ower  express: 
But  still  thy  law  and  goepe],  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  thaii  thy  word,       i 

Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine]  J 

Ver.  IW.  140.  9. 116.  J 

Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth; 

How  pure  is  every  pajsie ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth. 

And  well  support  our  age. 

■  An  P»aln)  119.  Eth  Pari.  CM. 


0 


Dtlighi  in  Seripture ;  or,  the  Word  of  God  ■ 

Ver.  97. 
HOW  I  Jove  thy  holv  law! 
'TYs  dai!}-  my  delight : 


146  SCRIPTURE. 

And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

Ver.  148. 

My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 

To  niedital*^  thy  word ; 
Mv  soul  with  longing  melts  away 

To  hear  thy  gospel,  Loi-d. 

Ver,  3.  13.  61. 

How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  engage ! 

How  well  employ  my  tongue! 
And,  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 

Yields  rae  a  heavenly  song. 
Vet.  19.  103. 
Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home, 

'Tis  my  perpetual  feast; 
Not  honey  dropping  from  the  comb 

So  much  allures  the  taste. 
Ver.  73.  197. 
No  treasures  so  enricji  the  mind; 

Nor  shall  tliy  word  be  sold 
For  loads  of  silver  well  refin'd, 

Nor  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 


MORAL  LAW. 
Tw.  IBS. 

And  when  mj  spirit  drinks  her  fill 
At  some  good  word  of  thine, 

Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  qxnl 
Have  joys  compared  to  mine. 


!  Ward  of  Qod  it  I 
JBxetOmeifmtd 


FmutfofSeriptuM. 
Ver.  III.  Paraphrased. 

1  T  ORD,  I  have  made  tny  word  my  choic^ 
mJ     My  lasting  heritage ; 

There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  111  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  deUght. 

3  Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

UTiere  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest; 
Oar  furest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  OUT  eternal  rest 


MORAL  LAW. 

1M  Rymii  116.  B.  1.  L.M. 

ivO.  Xocc  to  Ood  and  our  Ntighbour, 

Matt  zxii.  37—40. 

1  ^PHUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, 
X     '  Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite 
'To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
'With  utmost  vigour  and  delight 

! '  Then  shall  thy  neighbour  next  in  place 
'SWe  thine  affection  and  esteem, 
'And  let  &y  kindness  to  thyself 
'Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him.' 

3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke. 
This  did  the  prophets  preach  wid  foore, 
For  want  of  this  tbe  law  is  broke, 
iaf  the  whole  law's  fiiWd  fcry'  lore. 


150  MORAL   LAW. 

4  But,  oh !  how  base  our  passions  are ! 
How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal! 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire, 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 


1  TJLESSED  Redeemer,  how  divine, 
XJ     How  righteous  is  this  rule  of  thme, 
'  Todo  to  all  men  just  the  same 

'  As  we  expect  or  wish  fi*om  them.' 

2  This  golden  lesson,  short  and  plain, 
Gives  not  the  mind  or  memory  pain; 
And  every  conscience  must  approve 
This  universal  law  of  love. 

3  How  blest  would  every  nation  be, 
Thus,  rul'd  by  love  and  equity ! 
All  would  be  friends  without  a  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below. 


MORAL  LAW  Ifi 

i/\Q  Psalm  le.  1  si  Part.  L.  M. 

1  Vi7»     Crmfanon  of  our  Pmerly  i  and  Sainit  the  beat 
Company  !  or,  good  Waria  projit  Men,  not  God. 

1  PRESERVE  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need; 
L      For  succour  to  thy  throne  I  ilee, 

But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead ; 
My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 

2  Oft  have  ray  heart  and  tongue  confest 
How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am ; 

My  pniLse  can  never  make  ihee  blest, 
Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  leap 
Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do; 

These  are  the  company  I  keep, 
These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know. 

4  Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirth 
To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine, 

I  love  the  men  of  heavenly  birth 

Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  divine. 

11A  Hfinn  113.  B.  1.  CM. 

i-iyf*C«mmetion  of  Siabg  lie  Law,  Rom.  yii.B,  9.  H.m. 

1  T  ORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 
■li    And  felt  no  inward  dread ; 

I  was  alive  without  the  law. 
And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  Mv  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright; 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
1  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  [My  guilt  appear'd  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
Hri«-  perl'pof,  iioly,  just,  and  pure, 
Was  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 

Mv  sins  reviv'd  again, 
I  had  provok'd  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain.] 

5  Vm  like  a  helpless  captive  sold,  . 

Under  the  power  or  sin ;  .1 

I  cannot  do  the  good  I  would,  1 

Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

6  My  God.  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save, 


l02  MORAL    LAW. 

To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death,  .  t  ■ 

And  thus  redeem  the  slave- 

mHymn  121.  B.  2.  L.  M. 
*  7%e  Law  and  Gotpd  dittinguithed, 

1  'TPHE  law  commands,  and  makes  us  know 
J-      What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe; 
But  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal 
Where  lies  our  strengrth  to  do  his  wiE. 

3  The  law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been; 
Only  the  gospel  can  express 
Forgiving  love  and  cleansing  grace. 

3  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 
Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once ! 
But  in  the  gospel  Christ  appears 
Pardoning  the  guilt  of  numerous  years. 

4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law, 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives; 

The  man  that  trusts  the  promise  lives.  ' 


GOSPEL.  16! 

1      We  read  the  heavenly  word, 
We  take  the  offer'd  grace, 
Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  promises.  i 

f      In  vain  shall  Satan  rage 
Against  a  book  divine; 
Where  wrath  and  lightning  guard  the  page, 
Where  beams  of  mercy  shine. 


GOSPEL. 

mPnlm  89.  rer.  16,  &c.  3d  Put  C.  Bf. 
•  J  bkned  Gaptl. 

1  nLEST  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 
JO     The  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 

Peace  shall  attend  the  paths  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surrouoa. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence. 

Strength  and  salvation  gives; 
Israel,  thy  King  for  ever  reigns, 
Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 


■  nt  Jptnlla*  Commiaiion  ;  or,  Ihe  Gotpel  alletted 
byMiratlit,  Mack  rvi.  15,  &c.  Maiu  xxiiii.  18,  &0. 

1  OO  preach  my  gospel,  saitk  the  Lord, 

W      Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive; 
'He shall  be  sav'd  that  trusts  riiv  word, 
'  He  shall  be  damn'd  that  won't  )>elieve. 

2  '  [I'U  make  your  great  commission  knoH-n, 
'And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true 

'By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
'By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  'Go  heal  the  Rick,  go  raise  the  dead, 
'Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name; 

'  Nor  let  ray.  prophets  be  afraid, 
'  Tho'  Greeks  reproach,  ajid  Jews  blaspheme.j 
i  '  Teach  aU  the  nations  my  commands, 
'I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end; 


154  GOSPEL. 

'  All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 
'I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend.' 
6  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head, 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode : 
They  to  the  farthest  nation  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


1  f\  UESTIONS  and  doubts  be  heard  no  more; 
1:1^      Let  Christ  and  joy  be  all  our  theme; 
His'Spirit  seals  his  Gospel  sure 

To  every  soul  that  trusts  in  him. 

2  Jesus,  thy  witness  speaks  within :  '  t 
The  mercy  which  thy  words  reveal  i 
Refines  the  heart  from  sense  and  sin, 

And  stamps  its  own  celestial  seal. 

3  'Tis  God's  inimitable  hand 

That  moulds  and  forms  the  heart  anew; 


GOSPEL. 

4  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  a^ee ! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands! 
Thy  promises  how  firm  they  be ! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands! 

5  [Not  the  feign'd  fields  of  heathenish  bliss 
Could  raise  such  pleasures  in  the  mind; 
N'or  does  the  Turliish  paradise 
Pretend  to  joys  so  well  refin'd.] 

6  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 
Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  ihem  Tanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

mHjmii  lis.  B.  I.  8.H. 
•    JttMB  wd  Chrul  I  or.  Sin  agaaut  ll»  Lam  mtd 

John  i.  17.  Heb.  iii.  3.  S,  6,  ud  x.  98,  99. 

1     'T^E  law  by  Moses  came, 

X     But  peace,  and  truth,  and  Ioto, 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  name, 
Descending  from  above. 
3     Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  works  were  done; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  fathfiil  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 
Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 

O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  Sovereign  and  the  Head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  brought. 

Behold  I  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race. 

Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls. 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 


1  Cor.  iii.  6,  7. 

1  pHRIST  i^d  his  cross  are  all  our  theme: 
\       v*    The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
>      Are  scandal  m  the  Jews  esteem, 
\  And  follr  to  ibe  Greek. 


J 


IM  eosPEL. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  lore 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savour  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fidnting  breath; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 

To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 
4-  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain  A  polios  sows  the  ground, 

And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

B.  1.   IslPart.  CM. 

r  of  the  Gospel,  Ram.  l.  16. 

I  Cor.  i.  37,  28. 

X  QHALL  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
O     Of  our  Redeemer,  God? 
Shall  infidels  reproach  his  laws, 
Or  trample  on  his  blood? 
2  What  if  he  chose  mysterious  ways 
To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults : 
Mav  no\  llie  wnrks  uf  shmtcilhi  eraco 


Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  his  mind? 

2  How  sh^  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form  our  natures  fit  for  heaven!  ■ 
Can  soute  all  o'er  defil'd  with  sin 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean? 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  hrings  his  gospel  nigh; 
'Tis  there  such  power  and  glory  dwell 
As  saves  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

4  This  IS  the  pillar  of  our  hope 
That  beaxs  our  feinting  spirits  up ; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word. 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines, 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  Cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers  with  disdain 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain, 
I'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame. 
And  sing  and  triumph  in  Jus  name. 

m  Hymn  138.  B.  3^.  M. 

•  The  Povxr  of  the  Ga^l. 

1  npHIS  is  the  word  of  trutljiand  love, 

A      Sent  to  the  nations  from  above; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  -wisdom  find 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind ; 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruin'd  creature  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive : 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live; 

Dry  bones  are  rais'd  Euid  cloth'd  afresh, 
Anil  hearts  of  stone  are  tum'd  to  flesh. 

4  f^Vhere  Satan  reign'd  in  shades  of  night, 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light: 
Our  lusts  its  wondrous  power  controls, 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls.] 

5  [Lions  and  beasts  c^sarage  name 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  mnb; 


158  GOSPEL. 

While  the  wide  world  esteem  it  strange. 
Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change.] 
6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hale  me  too; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

1  OO  Hymn  12G.  B.  2.  C,  M. 

Jt  Am*  God  glorified  m  the  GotpeL.  * 

1  ^I^HE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 

X     Invites  his  children  near. 
While  power  and  truth  and  boundless  Ioto 
Display  their  glories  here. 

2  Here  in  thy  gospel's  wondrous  frame 

Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue; 
A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name 
Beyond  whate'er  they  knew. 

3  Thy  name  is  writ  in  fairest  lines, 

Thy  wonders  here  we  trace; 
Wisdom  through  all  the  mystery  shines, 
And  shines  m  Jesus'  face. 

4  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 

To  our  iiiL-rirrinle  Gnr\ , 


SCRIPTURE    DOCTRINE* 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 

Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 
But  died  mthout  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmeo  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

tad  Pm]<»  ^-  i^int i*w-  ^- "• 

I  «4<  Pnatefor  tht  Goipd. 

1  rrx)  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 
X  New  honours  be  addrest; 
His  great  salvation  shines  abroad, 

And  makes  the  nations  blest. 

2  He  spake  the  word  to  Abraham  first; 

His  truth  fulfils  his  grace : 
The  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  trust, 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

3  Let  the  whole  eart^  his  love  proclaim 

With  all  her  difterent  tongues; 
And  spread  the  honours  of  his  name 
In  mMody  and  songs. 


SCRIFTDRE  DOCTRINES  AND  BLESSINGS. 


mHjnn54.  B.  1.  L.M. 
•      fleduif  Oraeti  or,  Smnit  fe&wtf tn  CAriri, 
Eph.  L  3,  lEC 

1  TESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name; 

•I     Thy  God  and  ours  are  both  the  same; 
What  heavenly  blessings  from  his  throne, 
Flow  down  to  sinners  through  his  Son ! 

2  '  Christ  be  my  first  elect,'  he  sfiid, 

Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  Head, 
Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth. 
Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 


SCRIPTURE 

1  eternal  love  begin 
us  up  from  death  and  sin; 
.racters  were  then  decreed, 
less  in  love,  a  holy  seed.' 
inated  to  be  sons, 
y  degrees,  but  chose  at  once; 
regenerated  race 
lise  the  glories  of  hi.s  grace. 
Christ  our  Lord  we  share  a  part 
i  affections  of  his  heart; 
ihall  our  souls  be  thence  remov'd 
le  forgets  his  first  belov'd. 

Hymn  117.  B.  I.   I..  M. 

EhcHon  ima-tiga  and  free,  Rom.  ix.  81—83.  20, 

fiHOLD  the  potter  and  the  clay. 

He  forms  his  vessels  as  he  please: 
;h  is  our  God,  and  such  are  we, 
e  subjects  of  his  just  decrees. 
oth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 
er  all  the  mass,  which  part  to  choose 
nd  mould  it  for  a  nobler  end, 

Lto  leave  for  Wler  use  ?] 


DOCTRINES. 

With  ioy  or  terror  shall  confess 
The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 

lO?  (Hymn  96.  B.I.  CM.) 

1 «  <  •      EUdian  txelada  boailing,  1  Cor.  i.  96—91. 

1  "DUT  few  among  the  carnal  wise, 
Jj     But  few  of  noble  race, 
Obtmn  the  favour  of  thine  eyes, 

Almighty  King  of  grace. 

2  He  takes  the  men  of  meanest  name 

For  sons  and  heirs  of  God ; 
And  thus  he  pours  abundant  shame 
On  honourable  blood. 

3  He  calls  the  fool,  and  makes  him  know 

The  mysteries  of  his  grace, 
To  bring  aspiring  wisdom  low, 
And  all  its  pride  abase. 

4  Nature  has  all  its  glories  lost 

When  brought  before  his  throne: 
No  flesh  shall  m  his  presence  boast, 
But  in  the  Loftl  alone. 


or,  Iht  Sovtragnty  of  Grace,  Luke  x.  31,  39. 

1  'pHERE  was  an  hour  when  Christ  r6;oic'd, 

A     And  spoke  his  joy  in  words  of  praise: 
'  Father,  I  fliank  thee,  mighty  God, 
'Lord  of  the  earth,  and  heavens,  and  seas. 

2  'I  thank  thy  sovereign  power  and  love, 
'That  crowns  my  doctrine  with  success; 
'And  m^es  the  babes  in  knowledge  learn 

'  The  heights,  and  breadths,  and  lengths  of  grace 

3  I  But  all  this  glory  lies  conceal 'd 
'From  men  oTprudence  and  of  might; 
]The  prince  ofdarkness  blinds  their  eyes, 
'And  their  own  pride  resists  the  light         A 

*  Tather,  'tis  thus,  because  thv  will  T 

'Chose  and  qrdain'd  it  should,  be  so;  \ 

'Tis  thy  deUght  to  abase  the  proud, 
'And  lay  the  haughty  scomer  low. 

5  'There's  none  can  know  the  Father  right, 
'But  those  who  learn  it  from  the  Son; 
'Nor  can  the  Son  he  well  receiv'd, 
'But  whore  tiie  Father  makes  him  known. 


ISfi  SCRtPTtntE 

6  Then  let  our  souls  adore  our  God 
That  deals  his  e:race8  as  he  please, 
Nor  gives  to  mortals  an  account 
Or  of  his  actions,  or  decrees. 


1  TESUS,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 
•I      A  mourner  all  his  days ; 

His  spirit  once  rejoic'd  aloud, 
And  turn'd  his  joy  to  praise. 

2  '  Father,  I  thank  thy  wondrous  love, 

'  That  hath  reveai'd  thy  Son 

'To  men  unlearn 'd;  and  to  babes 

'  Hath  made  thy  gospel  known. 

3  '  The  mysteries  of  redeeming  grace 

'  Are  hidden  from  the  wise, 
*  While  pride  and  carnal  reasonings  join. 
'  To  swell  and  bUnd  their  eyes. 

4  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth, 

His  Rreat  decrees  fulfil, 
And  onlrrs;ill  ins  urik^  nf  :?race 


DOCTRINES. 

And  the  full  choir  of  human  tongues 
All  hallelujahs  sing. 

mHninS?.  B.  9.  L.M. 

1  I^ROM  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell. 


And  wrath  and  darkness  chain 'd  them  down : 
But  man,  vile  man,  forsook  his  bliss, 
And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  crown. 

2  Amazing  work  of  soverei^  grace 
That  could  distinguish  rebels  so! 
Our  guilty  treasons  call'd  aloud 
For  everlasting  fetters  too. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee,  almighty  Love, 
Our  souls,  ourselves,  oiir  all  we  pay: 
Millions  of  tongues  shall  sound  thy  praise 
On  the  bright  hills  of  heavenly  day. 

COVENANT  OF  QRACB. 


1  1?0R  ever  shall  my  song  record 

X     The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord; 

Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  stand, 

Like  neaven,  establish 'd  by  his  hand. 

2  Thus  to  his  Son  he  sware,  and  said, 
'With  thee  my  covenant  nrst  is  made; 
'In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live, 
'Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

3  'Be  thou  my  prophet,  thou  my  priest; 
'Thy  children  shallbe  ever  blest; 
'Thou  art  my  chosen  King;  thy  throne 
'Shall  stand  eternal  like  my  own. 

*  'There's  none  of  all  my  sons  above 
'So  much  my  image  or  my  love; 
]  Celestial  powers  thy  subjects  are, 
'Then  what  can  earth  to  thee  compare! 

5  'David,  my  servant,  whom  1  chose 
|To  ETuard  my  flock,  to  crush  my  foes, 
|And  rais'd  Him  to  the  Jewish  throne, 
'  Was  but  a  shadow  of  my  Son.' 

6  Now  let  the  church  rejoice,  and  sing 
hsos  her  Savjoar  and  her  King: 


Ai^ls  his  heaTenly  wonders  show, 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

1  oq         P™'""  W.  TOT.  30,  &c.  5ih  Part.  C.  M. 
1. 1)  Va  TAt  Covenant  of  Gract  urtchangtaJtk  i  er,  Jffliaimt] 
loU&oul  Sejtciion. 

1  'X7"ET' swth  the  Lord,  'if  David's  race, 

X     '  The  children  of  my  Son, 
'  Should  break  my  laws,  abuse  my  grace, 
'  And  tempt  mine  imger  down; 

2  'Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  the  rod, 

'  And  make  their  folly  smart; 
'  But  I'll  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 
'  Nor  from  my  truth  depart. 

3  '  My  covenant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 

'  But  keep  ray  grace  in  mind ; 
'  And  what  eternal  love  hath  spoke, 
'  Eternal  truth  shall  bind. 

4  '  Once  have  I  sworn  (I  need  no  more) 

'  And  pledg'd  my  holiness, 
'  To  seal  the  sacred  j)romise  sure 
'  To  David  and  his  race. 


DOCTRINES.  16 

1 0E  Hymo  139.  S.  1.  L.  M. 

lODt  Op*  m  at  Covenant t  at,  GoiPt  Pnutii* amd  TnM 
tmdungeaik,  Hob.  ti.  17—19. 

1  "["TOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 

JX     To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God  I 

Bat  everlastin*  is  thy  love. 

And  JesuB  seaJs  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  {Hvmise  of  the  Lord 
Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 

And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praiw. 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 
My  soul  to  mis  dear  refuge  flies : 
Hope  is  my  anchor  firm  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow  and  billows  nse. 

4  The  gospel  bears  ray  spirit  up; 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
la  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 


mHrmn  78.  B.  g.  C.  M. 
Atdtmptian  by  Chritt. 

1  TTTHEN  the  first  parents  of  our  race 

T  T      Rebell'd  and  lost  their  God, 
And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood, 

2  Infinite  pity  touch'd  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son- 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court 
He  left  ms  Father's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  Glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array, 
And  wrapp'd  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

4  His  living  power,  and  dying  love 

Redeem  d  unhappy  men, 
And  rais'd  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

5  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 

We  joyfully  resign, 
Bless'd  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  diine. 


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166  SCRIPTtTRE 

6  Thine  honpur  shall  for  eter  be 
The  business  of  our  days, 
For  ever  shall  our  thanknil  tongues 
Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 

I  Q'7  Kjmn  39.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

1. 0  *  •  Btdempiion  by  Pna  atd  Pomtr, 

1  TESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above 
•I      My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love. 

And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

2  Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Who  bought  me  with  nis  blood, 
And  guenclTd  his  father's  flioning  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood : 

3  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 

From  Satan's  hea^'y  chains, 
And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl 
Where  hell  and  horror  reigns. 

4  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never-ceasing  praise. 
Where  angels  live  to  know  his  name. 
Or  sninis  tn  feel  his  Ki'^fe. 


DOCTRINES. 
6      Arise,  my  soul,  awake,  my  voice, 
And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing, 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

10«7*      PraJMt  to  Godjor  Citation  atd  Stdtmption. 

1  T  ET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  liord, 
Xi    Who  never  knew  thy  grace, 
But  onr  loud  son^  shall  still  record 

The  wonders  of  thy  pr^ae. 

2  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee, 

And  send  them  to  thy  throne, 
Allglory  to  th'  United  Three, 
The  Undivided  One. 

3  Twas  he  (and  we'll  adore  his  name) 

That  form'd  us  by  a  word, 
'Twas  he  restor'd  our  ruin'd  frame; 
Salvation  to  the  Lord. 

4  Hosanna!  let  the  earth  and  skies 

Repeat  the  joyful  sound. 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales,  reflect  the  voice 
In  one  eternal  round. 

ATONEMENT. 

140. 

1  'I^HUSsaith  the  Lord,  'Your  work  is  vain 

X      '  Give  your  bumt-offerings  o'er, 
'  In  dying  goats  and  bullocks  skin 
'  My  8om  dehghts  no  more.' 

2  Then  spake  the  Saviour,  '  Lo,  I'm  here, 

'  My  God,  to  do  thy  will; 
'  Whate'er  thy  sacred  books  declare, 
'  Thy  servant  shall  fulfil. 

3  '  Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sight,  j 

'  I  keep  it  near  my  he^:  J 

'  Mine  ears  are  open  with  delight  1 

'To  what  thy  lips  impart'  * 

^     And  see,  the  bless'd  Redeemer  comes, 

Th'  eternal  Son  appears, 
And  at  th'  appointea  time  a^umes 

The  hodjr  God  prepares. 


168  SCRIFTDBE 

5  Much  he  reveal  d  his  Father's  grace, 

And  much  his  truth  he  shovrd, 
And  preach'd  the  way  of  righteousaesB, 
Where  great  assemblies  stood. 

6  His  Father's  honour  touch'd  his  heart, 

He  pitied  sinners'  cries, 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

PAUSE. 

7  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  shed 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean; 
But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 
Atones  for  all  our  sin. 

8  Then  was  the  great  salvation  spread, 

And  Satan's  kingdom  shook : 

Thus  by  the  woman's  promis'd  seed 

The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 


Sacrifice. 

-_      J,  thy  lo „..., 

Exceed  our  praise,  snrinoimt  our  thought; 


1  ''r^HE  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought, 


DOCTBINES. 

7  'The  spirit  shall  descend,  and  show 
'What  thou  hast  done,  and  what  I  do; 
'The  wondering  world  shall  l^arn  thy  grac9 
'Thy  wisdom  and  thy  righteu.oness. 


IB  Frietlh<^  of  Chriit. 


142. 

1  TlLOOD  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies, 
Xj     Revenge  the  blood  of  Abel  cries; 

But  the  dear  stream  when  Christ  was  slain, 
Speaks  Peace  as  loud  from  every  vein. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  high, 
Behold  he  lays  his  vengeance  by, 
And  rebpi«!  ibat  dpserv?  his  sword 
Be<-onii'  ibr  f;jvoiin1(-s  i'l'lhe  Lord. 

3  To  Jesus  let  our  praises  rise 
Who  gave  his  life  a  sacrifice: 
Now  he  appears  before  his  Gtod, 
And  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  blood. 

1  JQ  Hjmn  155.  B.  S.  C.  M. 

1*0.  CkrUl  our  Paeover. 

1  T  0 !  the  destroying  angel  flies 
mJ    To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land : 
The  pride  and  flower  of  Egypt  dies 

By  his  vindictive  hand. 

2  He  pass'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 

Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine; 

He  saw  thfe  blood  on  every  door, 

And  bless'd  the  peaceful  sign. 

3  Thus  the  appointed  Lamb  must  bleed 

To  break  th'  Egyptian  yoke; 

Thus  Israel  is  from  bonda^  freed, 

And  'scapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

4  Lond,  if  roy  heart  were  sprinkled  too, 

With  blood  so  rich  as  thine, 
Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 
This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 

5  Jesus  our  passover  was  slain, 

And  has  at  once  procur'd 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain, 
And  God's  avenging  sword. 
1AA  Hjinii  3S.  B.  1.  lal  Vtji.  C.  H. 

X44.         T%t  Jtantmmi  af  Chritt,  Root.  vi.  9S. 

1  WTOW  is  OUT  nature  spoil'd  hy  sin ! 
XL     Yet  nature  ne^er  hath  found 


170  BCBIPTiniE 

The  way  to  make  the  conscience  clean, 
Or  heal  the  painful  wound. 

2  In  rain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 

By  methods  of  our  own; 
Jesus,  there's  nothing  but  thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  thy  throne. 

3  The  threatenings  of  thy  broken  law 

Impress  our  souls  with  dread: 
If  God  his  sword  of  vengeance  draw, 
It  strikes  our  spirits  dead. 

4  But  thine  illustrious  sacrifice 

Hath  answer'd  these  demands, 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies 
Come  down  by  Jesus'  hands. 

5  Here  all  the  ancient  types  agree, 

The  altar  and  the  lamb; 
And  prophets  in  their  visions  see 
Salvation  through  his  name. 

6  'Tis  by  thy  death  we  live,  O  Lord; 

'Tis  on  thy  cross  we  rest: 
For  ever  be  thy  love  ndnr'd, 


DOCTRINES. 

\  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
Aud  there  I  fix  my  trust. 


to  Judgmcnl,  Rbt.  i 

._  ..  _  Lord,  that  ms    __ 

The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 


1  VTOW  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  us  know 
1^      The  wonders  of  his  dyin 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below 


And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 
E  Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulest  sins, 
And  wash'd  us  in  bis  richest  blood; 
Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings.. 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus  our  superior  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confess'd, 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing, 

4  Behold,  on  flying  clouds  he  comes; 
And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move ; 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierc'd  him  once, 
Now  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day ; 
Come,  Lord;  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  l0t  thy  chariots  loDg  delay. 

KBSENEKATIDK. 

\im  HymnSS.  B.  t.  CM. 

141.  Stgtiwndim,  iobni.  13;  iii.  3,  jto. 

1  \rOT  all  the  outward  fonns  on  eartli, 
1^     Nor  rites  that  God  has  given. 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birm, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 
8  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 
Creates  us  heirs  of  grace; 
Bom  in  the  image  of  his  Son 
A  new  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit  like  some  heavenly  wind 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 

New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 

And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souJs  awake,  and  rise 

Trom  the  long  s}eei>  of  deztYi; 


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17fl  SCRIPTTOE 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

J.4ua  Slonea  made  Children  u/ Abraham  ;  ar,OTaeefwf 
conveyed  by  Seligiout  Parents,  Mul,  iii.  9. 

1  X^'AIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place 

T      Upon  their  birth  and  blood, 
Descended  from  a  pious  racej 
(Their  fathers  now  with  GodJ 

2  He  from  the  caves  of  earth  and  hell 

Can  take  the  hardest  stones, 
And  fill  the  house  of  Abra'm  well 
With  new-created  sons. 

3  Such  wondrous  power  doth  he  possess 

Who  form'd  our  mortal  frame, 
Who  caird  the  world  from  emptiness, 
The  world  ohey'd  and  came. 

149. 

1    A  TTEND,  while  God's  exalted  Son 

iV     Doth  his  own  glories  show; 


DOCTRINES. 
1  jr£\  Hjmn  159.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

lUlf*       J»  iMteomerted  Slate,-  or,  coimerting  Graa, 

1  [p  RE  AT  King  of  dory  and  of  grace, 

VJf     We  own  with  nurable  shame, 
How  vile  is  our  degenerate  race, 
And  our  first  father's  name.] 

2  From  Adam  flows  our  tainted  blood. 

The  poison  reigns  within, 
Makes  us  averse  to  all  that's  good, 
And  willing  slaves  to  sin. 

3  [Daily  we  break  thy  holy  laws, 

And  then  reject  thy  grace; 
Enrag'd  in  the  old  serpent's  cause 
Against  oxir  Maker's  face.] 

4  We  live  estrang'd  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the  distance  well; 
With  haste  we  run  the  dangerous  road 

That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 
f>  And  can  such  rebels  be  restor'd! 

Such  natures  made  divine ! 
Let  sinner?  see  thy  glory,  Lord, 

And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 
6  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high, 

Who  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebellions  strMigers  nigh, 

And  turn  his  foes  to  friends. 

mHymnlGt.  B.  S.  CM. 
•  Ckrittim  Fblua,  tr,  the  IXj^lty  of  Venntnitm. 

1  OTRAIT  is  flie  way,  the  door  is  strait 
O    That  leads'  to  joys  on  high, 
Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  ^te^ 
While  crowds  mistake,  and  die. 

!  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 
The  mind  and  will  renew'd, 
Passion  suppress'd,  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdu'd. 

3  Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace. 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abas'd, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls. 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banish'd  hence, 

(That  vUe  idolatry,) 
And  every  member,  every  seme, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 


VIA  SCRIPTDRE 

6  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power 
Requires  a  strong  restraint: 
"We  must  be  watchful  every  hour, 
And  pray,  but  never  faint. 
6  Lord,  can  a  feeble  helpless  worm, 
Fxilfil  a  task  so  hard! 
Thy  gnice  must  aU  my  work  perform, 
Ana  give  the  free  reward. 


jnSTIFlCATION. 


1  Krt  Hymn  94.  B.  I.  CM. 

XHm*  Juatijiaalen  ly  Failh,  nol  by  Warka/  er,tktlma 
canJtmiu,  Onutjiulifia,  Rom.  lii.  19 — StS. 

1  ■\7'AIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

T       On  their  own  works  have  biiilt; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jews  and  Gentiles  stop  their  motithi. 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord, 


DOCTRINES. 

'  Look  to  my  rig^hteoasAeaa,  ahd  live; 
'Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  gire.} 

i  'Ye  sons  of  pride,  that  kindle  coals 
'  With  yoor  own  hands  to  warm  roar  aoxHa, 
'  Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fee, 
'Enjoy  the  speiks  that  ye  desire. 

S  "This  is  your  portion  at  my  handt: 
'  Hell  waifs  yoa  with  her  iron  bands, 
'Ye  shall  He  down  in  sorrow  there, 
'In  death,  in  darkness,  and  despair.' 

IE  J      P^  71.  V.  IS.  M.  H.  SS.  S9.  S4.  3d  hit  aiL 
194.  Cind  Mr  Sirvigll,  md  SigUtmmm. 

1  Tif  Y  Savionr,  my  afanighty  Friend, 
ITX    When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  nnmbere  md. 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace! 
S  Thou  art  my  ererlasting  tmst. 
Thy  goodness  I  adore ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strei^lli 
To  see  my  Father  God. 

4  When  I  am  fill'd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I'll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness, 
And  mention  none  but'thine. 

5  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King! 
My  soul  redeem'd  from  sin  and  hell 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

6  [Mj  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 

My  Saviour  and  my  God; 
His  death  has  l»x)ught  my  foes  to  shame 
And  drown'd  them  in  his  blood. 

'  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers ; 
With  this  delightful  song 
m  entertain  the  daj-ke$t  boma, 
Nor  &ink  the  aeaaoa  long.] 


1  rm  ^jttia  109.  B.  1.  L.H. 

199a      2V  Fatut  of  Chili  and  hi*  "'  " 
Phil.  iii.  7—9. 

1  "TWrO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
X^      Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done; 

I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now  for  the  love  I  bear  hie  name, 
What  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss, 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 
All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake: 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  mv  hands 
Dares  not  appear  before  my  throne; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

156. 


Hymn  20.  B.  I.  C.  M. 
ritual  A ppard !  nnmely,  Ihe  Rvbt  uf  Rfghleovtmu, 
and  GarrnenU  of  Sahalimi,  Jaaiah  lli.  10. 


EAItDON. 

In  sweetert  harmony  of  praise 
Let  all  tiiy  powers  agree. 


1  K'Y  Psalm  130.  C.  M. 

lU  I  •  Pardoning  GroM, 

1  /^UT  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress,, 
yj     The  borders  of  despair, 

1  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  grace, 
My  groans  to  move  thine  ear. 

2  Great  God,  should  thv  severer  eye, 

And  thine  impartial  hand, 
Mark  and  revenge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 

3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God 

For  crimes  of  high  degree ; 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  bloodt 
To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 

4  [I  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord 

With  strong  desires  I  wait  ■ 
My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word. 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate.] 

5  [Just  as  the  guards  that  keep  the  night 

Long  for  the  morning  skies. 
Watch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  li{^t, 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes; 

6  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace, 

And  more  intent  than  they, 
Meets  the  first  ojjenings  of  thy  face. 
And  finds  a  bnghter  day.] 

7  [Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust, 

Let  Israel  seek  his  face; 
The  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  just. 
And  plenteous  is  his  gnxe. 
S  There's  full  redemption  at  his  throne 
For  sinners  long  enslav'd  ■ 
The  great  Redeemer  is  his  Son, 
And  Israel  shall  be  sav'd.] 
1 RQ  ^^'^  '?o-  L.  H. 


1 17VR0M  deep  distrsas  and  tronbled  tiH>ilifti!k 
X     To  that,  ar  Ood,  I  rais'd  mv  crin*?      ' 


h  my  God,  I  rais'd  my  crifta; 


178  PARDON. 

If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 
No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 
And  long,  and  wish  for  breaking  day, 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate : 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display? 

4  My  trust  is  fixed  upon  thy  word_. 
Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain : 
Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 
Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son : 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinfiil  ways, 
And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  dono. 

forgiveness  i,J  &ns  upon  Confiation. 

JESSED s 


159. 


PARDON. 

i  Happy,  beyond  expression,  he 

Whose  debts  are  thus  discharg'd; 
And,  from  the  guilty  bondage  free, 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd. 
3  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies, 
Hia  words  are  all  sincere ; 
Heguards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes, 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 
i  While  I  my  inward  guilt  supprest, 
No  quiet  could  I  find ; 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  in  my  breast, 
And  rack'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

5  Then  I  confess'd  my  troubled  thoughts, 

My  secret  wins  reveal 'd; 
Thy  pBrdoning  grace  forgave  my  foults, 
Thy  grace  my  pardon  seal'd. 

6  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray; 

When,  like  a  raging  flood, 
Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 
Is  a  forgiving  God. 

mPulm  3Q.  9d  Part.  L.  H. 
•  iguilli/  Coatdenee  tattd  by  Cenftuion  and  Fmibm. 

1  TPHILE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 

'"  My  heavy  guilt  within  my  heart, 
What  torments  doth  my  conscience  feel ! 
What  agonies  of  inward  smart ! 

2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 
And  all  my  secret  faults  confess : 
Thy  Kospei  speaks  a  pardoning  word, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

3  For  this  shall  every  humble  soul 
Make  swift  addresses  to  thy  seat; 
When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll. 
There  shall  they  find  a  blest  retreat. 

4  How  safe  beneath  thy  wings  I  lie, 

When  days  grow  dark,  and  storms  appear! 
And  when  I  walk,  thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare. 

162. 

Whose  guilt  is  pardtm'd  by  his  God, 


1  PLEST  is  the  man,  fm  ever  blera'd, 


18D  PARDON. 

Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  oonfess'd, 
And  coYer'd  with  his  Saviour'B  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  not  his  iniquities, 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  g:uile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree. 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  life  appears  and 

1  nn  Hymn  85.  B.  9.  C.  H. 

±  Do*  Suffidouy  of  Pardwi. 

1  "VJI^^HY  does  your  face,  ye  humble  Mrab, 
▼  T      Those  mournful  colours  wear? 
What  doubts  are  these  that  waste  your  feith, 
And  nourish  your  despair? 


ADOPTION. 
ADOPTION. 


lit  A  Hymn  64.  B.  1.  S.  M. 

104«         Jdophm,  1  John  Ui.  1,  ke.  Gal.  ir.  e. 

1  79EH0LD  what  wondroxis  grace 
Xf    The  Father  hath  bestowed 

On  smners  of  a  mortal  race. 
To  call  them  sons  of  Goa ! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing 
That  we  should  be  unknown ; 

The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made : 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  llere 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 
May  trials  well  endure, 

May  imrge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 
I  share  a  fiUal  part, 

Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kinored  own. 

1/»C  Hymn  143.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

1D9«    Charaden  of  the  Children  ofOod^from  aeveral 

Scriptures, 

1  A  S  new-bom  babes  desire  the  breast 
-HL    To  feed,  and  grow,  and  thrive; 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel  taste, 

And  by  the  gospel  Uve. 

2  [With  inward  gust  their  heart  approves 

All  that  the  word  relates; 
They  love  the  men  their  Father  loves, 
And  hate  the  works  he  hates.] 

3  [Not  all  the  flattering  baits  on  earth 

Can  make  them  slaves  to  lust; 

JVargwmlm  the  dust. 


1S3  COMMUNION 

4  Not  all  the  chains  ^at  tyraiite  use 

Shall  bind  their  souls  to  vice: 
Faith  like  a  conciueror  can  produce 
A  thousand  victories.] 

5  [Grace  like  an  uncomipted  seed 

•  Abides  and  reigns  within; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin.] 

6  [Not  bv  the  terrors  of  a  slave 

Do  they  perform  his  will, 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have 
His  sweet  commands  fulfil.] 

7  They  find  access  at  every  hour 

To  God  within  the  veil; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 

And  joys  that  never  fail. 
6  O  happy  souls !  O  glorious  state 

Of^overflowing  grace ! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 

And  see  his  lovely  face. 


WITH   GOD.  J 

And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  the  fair  paths  of  righteoxisness. 

4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale, 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  are, 

My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail. 
For  God  my  shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  Amidst  the  darkness  and  the  deeps 
Thou  art  my  comfort,  thou  my  stay ; 
Thy  staff  supports  my  feehle  steps, 
Thy  rod  directs  my  doubtful  -way. 

E  The  sons  of  earth  and  sons  of  hell 
Gaze  at  thy  goodness,  and  repine 
To  see  my  table  spread  so  well 
With  living  bread  and  cheerful  wine. 

7  [How  I  rejoice  when  on  my  head 
Thy  S^nt  condescends  to  rest! 
Tis  a  oiTine  anointing  shed 
Like  oil  of  gladness  at  a  feast 

6  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 
Attend  his  household  all  their  days: 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 
To  seek  his  &ce,  and  sing  his  praise.] 

1  nw  PMJm  S3.  C.  H. 

lot,  7%eiame. 

1  IkMV  shepherd  will  supidy  my  need, 
i-TX    Jehovah  is  his  name ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed 
Beside  the  living  stream. 
i  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back. 
When  I  forsalce  his  ways; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  uid  grace. 
3  When  i  walk  through  the  shades  of  deathtl 


Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 

i  word  of  thy  supporting  bre 

Drives  all  my  fears  away. 


4  Thy  hand,  in  sight  of  all  my  foes, 

Doth  still  my  table  spread ; 

Mv  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 

Thine  oil  anoints  my  head. 

5  The  sore  orovisions  of  my  God 


1S4  COMBIUNION 

O  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode, 

And  all  my  work  be  praise ! 

6  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, 

(While  others  go  and  come,) 

No  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest, 

But  like  a  child  at  home. 

ICQ  Psalm  33.  S.  M. 

loo.  ^    Tlumimt. 

1  npHE  Lord  my  shepherd  is, 

X     I  shall  be  well  supplied; 
Since  he  is  mine  and  I  am.  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 
Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 

Where  living  waters  gently  pass. 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way. 
For  his  most  holv  name. 

4  Whil,/  he  allunls  his  aid, 
It 


WITU    GOD. 

And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint! 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners  that  remove  . 

Far  from  thv  presence  die ;  .  L 

Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love  ^ 

Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

8  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

mH™n  94.  B.  2.  C.  M. 
•       Gad  ny  onu/  Happinea,  Piilm  lixili.  SS, 

1  TVf  Y  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
i*X     My  everlasting  all, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above. 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

9  [What  empty  things  are  all  the  a^i«a, 

And  this  inferior  clod ! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  J071, 
There's  nothing  like  my  God.] 

3  [In  vain  the  brkht,  the  burning  sttn, 

Scatters  his  feeble  li^t; 
Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noom: 
if  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 

4  And  whilst  upon  my  restless  bed, 

Amongst  the  shades  I  roll, 

If  mr  Redeemer  shows  his  head, 

"ns  morning  with  my  soul.] 

5  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth,  and  fiiendl. 

And  health,  and  safe  abode; 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  AiOA 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 
t  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth. 
If  once  compar'd  to  thee; 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  healfll, 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me; 
7  Were  I  possess?or  of  the  earth, 
P—*  -""'-*  *he  stars  my  own, 


186  COMMUNION 

Without  thy  graces  and  thyself 

I  were  a  wretch  undone. 
8  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore, 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 

And  1  desire  no  more 

mHymo  93.  B.  2.  S.  M. 
.  God  all,  and.  in  all.  Psalm  luiil.  «S. 

iTX     To  thee,  to  thee,  I  caH, 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  [Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell; 

'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  herd, 
If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell.] 

3  [The  smilings  of  thy  face, 
How  amiable  they  are ! 

'Tis  heaven  to  re.st  m  thine  embrace, 
And  nowhere  else  but  there.] 

4  [To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 
The  angels  owe  their  bliss ; 


WITH  GOD.  187 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see, 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above. 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love 

3  [The  trees  of  life  immortal  stand 

In  blooming  rows  at  thy  right  hand, 
And  in  sweet  murmurs  by  their  side 
Rivers  of  bliss  perpetual  glide. 

4  Haste^  then,  but  with  a  smiling  face, 
And  spread  the  table  of  thy  grace : 
Bring  down  a  taste  of  trutn  divine,  ^ 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine.] 

5  Bless'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

6  Hail,  great  Lnmanuel,  all  divine. 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 

mHyuiD  16.  B.  2.  L.  M. 
•  Part  the  Second. 

1  T  ORD^  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace, 

•Li    Shmes  throui[h  the  beauties  of  thy  face 
And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame ! 
Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name ! 

2  When  I  can  say,  My  God  is  mine^ 
When  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine, 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great. 

3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys  j 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  and  souls  emplojrs,  I 
Here  we  could  sit,  and  gaze  away,  \ 
A  long,  an  everlasting  day. 

4  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night 
To  Ae  fair  coasts  of  perfect  Ught; 
Then  shall  our  joyfol  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

5  [There  shall  we  drink  fiill  draughts  of  bliss, 
And  pluck  new  life  from  heavenly  trees : 


Yet  now  imd  then,  dear  Lord,  bestow 
A  dn^  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 
Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand. 
While  we  pass  through  Uiis  barren  land, 
And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 
A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee.] 


BANCTIPICATIOir. 


174. 

1  OO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
O    The  holy  gospel  we  profess, 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God; 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within,_ 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride; 
WhUe  justice,  temperance,  truth  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

1  bears  our  spirits  up, 

t  that  blessed  hope, 
'"  '  3  Lord, 


8AKCTIFICATI0N.  188 

But  I  shall  quit  this  mortal  life. 
And  sin  for  ever  cease. 

1 T^  Hymn  104.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

liOm  Ji  State  of  Ifature  and  of  Qroa^  I  Cor.  tL  10, 11. 

1  VrOT  the  malicious  or  profane, 
1^     The  wanton  or  the  proud. 

Nor  thieves,  nor  slanderers,  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

2  Surprising  grace!  And  such  were  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin, 

Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 

Unholy  and  imclean. 

3  But  we  are  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 

We're  pardon'd  through  his  name ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Has  sanctified  our  frame. 

4  0  for  a  persievering  power 

To  keep  thy  just  commands ! 
We  woxda  defile  our  hearts  no  more, 
No  more  pollute  our  hands. 

mHymn  33.  B.  1.  3d  Part.  C.  M. 
•  lietk  and  S^nrit,  Rom.  viii.  1. 

1  T17HAT  vain  desires,  and  passions  vain, 

▼  ▼      Attend  this  mortal  clay ! 
Oft  have  they  pierc'd  my  soul  with  pain, 
And  drawn  my  heart  astray. 

2  How  have  I  wander'd  from  my  God: 

And,  foUowinjr  sin  and  shame, 
In  this  vile  world  of  flesh  and  blood 
Defil'd  my  nobler  frame ! 

3  For  ever  blessed  be  thv  grace. 

That  form'd  my  som  anew, 
And  made  it  of  an  heaven-bom  race. 
Thy  glory  to  pursue. 

4  My  spirit  holds  perpetual  war,  ^ 

And  wrestles  and  complains; 
But  views  the  happy  moment  near 
That  shall  dissolve  its  chains. 

5  Cheerful  in  death  I  close  my.  eyes. 

To  part  with  every  lust; 
A^  chttrge  my  jBesb  whene'er  it  rise 
To  leBve  them  in  ike  dust. 


SjLKCTIFICATIOH. 


6  My  purer  spirit  shall  not  fear 
To  put  tnis  body  on : 
Its  tempting  powers  no  more  are  there, 
Its  lusts  and  passions  gone. 


178, 


H;mn  119.  llthP&rt.  C.  H. 

SrtatSing  afltr  BaUiuu, 

Vet.  5.  33. 

OTHAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  keep  his  statutes  still  I 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

Ver.  89. 

O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart! 
Nor  let  my  ton^e  mdidge  deceit, 

Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

Ver.  37.  36. 

From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes: 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise 

Within  this  soul  of  mine. 


8A)fCTIFICATI0N.  .  191 

Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 
And  sing,  The  Lord  ow  tUghteousness. 

3  Our  yerjr  frame  is  mix'd  with  sin, 
His  Spirit  makes  our  natures  clean ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
6in<Ung  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains: 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  j)ower.  and  nghteousness ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  All,  and  we 

Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

1  Q/\  Hymn  98.  B.  1.  S.  M. 

10V»  Tlumnu, 

1  TXOW  heavy  is  the  night 

Jul    That  han^  up9n  our  eves. 
Till  Christ  with  his  reviving  light 
Over  our  souls  arise ! 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  flie  wrath  of  heaven, 
BuL  in  his  righteousness  array'd. 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholv  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  wa]rs; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

*    The  lowers  of  hell  agree 
To  hold  our  souls  in  vain; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain. 

5    Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways 
To  bring  us  near  to  God, 
Thv  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 

1  Qt  Hjmn  90.  B.  9.  C.  M. 

lOL.    lUik  in  Ckrui  fir  Pardon  and  Sdneii/leaHatL 

1  I¥OW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is! 
JUL    Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

S  But  them's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 
BomkhStm  the  eacred  word. 


192  PERSEVERANCE. 

'  Ho,  ye  despuring  sinners,  come, 
'  And  trust  upon  the  Lord.' ' 

3  M7  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief, 
I  would  believe  thy  promiae,  Lord, 
O !  help  my  unbefief. 

4  [To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood. 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly. 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King,  ' 

My  reigning  sins  subdue, 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat, 
With  all  his  hellish  crew.] 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall: 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteoiiRiM%'  v 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

PERSEVEKAIfCB. 


F 


PERSEVERANCE.  193 

I  QQ  Psalm  1S5.  S.  M. 

I  Ot)»     The  Sainft  Trial  and  Safety ,-  or,  moderated 

JJUetions, 

'IRM  and  unmov'd  are  they 
That  rest  their  souls  on  God ; 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt, 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

-J       As  mountains  stood  to  guard 
The  city's  sacred  ground, 
So  God  and  his  almighty  love 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 

3  What  though  the  Father's  rod 
Drop  a  chastising  stroke, 

Yet,  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  deep, 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 

4  Deal  gently.  Lord,  with  those 
Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 

Whose  hope,  and  love,  and  every  grace 
ProclaiiStheir  hearts  sincere. 

o       Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 
Too  long  oppress  the  saint; 
The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children  lest  they  faint 

tj      But  if  our  slavish  fear 

Will  choose  the  road  to  hell, 

We  must  expect  our  portion  there 

Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 

lO  i  Psalm  138.  L.  M. 

i04»  Rutonng  and preterving  Graee. 

\  [YWTITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
▼  ▼      I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song; 
Angels  shall  near  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

'i  Angels  that  make  thy  church  their  care 
Shall  witness  my  devotion  there. 
While  holy  zeal  directs  my  eyes 
To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies.] 

3  rU  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy.  Lord, 
V\\  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word; 
.Vot  all  thy  works  and  names  below 
So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 

4  To  God  I  cried  when  troubles  rose ; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdu'd  my  foes. 


194 


PERSEVERANCE. 


He  did  my  risiiis  feiirs  control, 

And  strength  diffus'd  through  all  my  soul 
5  The  God  of  hea%'eii  maintains  his  state, 

Frowns  on  tho-  i)rou(l,  and  scorns  the  great; 

But  from  his  throne  descends  to  see 

The  sons  of  humble  imverty. 
r»  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 

Upheld  and  gnardi-d  hy  thy  hand; 

Thy  words  my  faiiitiuff  soul  revive, 

And  keep  my  dyin?  faith  alive. 
7  Grace  will  (•omi>]ctc  what  grace  begins 

To  save  from  sorrows  or  from  sins; 

The-  work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 

Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 

185. 

I  ^I'^H'  Almierhtv  reisins  exalted  high 
X      O'er  all  the  t^arth,  o'er  all  the  skjr; 
Thouifh  ('louds  and  darkness  veil  his  leet, 


SALVATION.  195 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 
Unblemish'd  and  complete, 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 
Shall  meet  around  thy  throne, 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 


•1 


XXIIU.    iliaA.C/    Alio    WV^IlUCiO    A.11UV 

To  our  Redeemer  God 
Wisdom  and  i)ower  belongs. 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 


SALVATION. 


1  Q!7  Hymn  88.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

10l»  Salvation. 

I  CJALVATION!  O,  the  joyful  sound! 
O     'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears ; 
A  sovereign^  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

'2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 
At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay. 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine. 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

'<  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around. 
While  ail  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

I  6Q  Hymn  111.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

iOO*  Sahfoiwn  by  Grace,  Titus  iii.  3—7. 

1  [T  ORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 

mJ     How  great  our  guilt  has  been ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise. 

For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame.] 

3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done, 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  his  Son.] 


196  SALVATION. 

i  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 
That  all  our  hopes  begin; 
"Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sm. 
5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death. 
Who  hung  upon  the  tree. 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 
fi  Rais'd  from  the  dead  we  live  anew; 
And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too. 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

1  QQ  UviDa  31.  B.  1.  111.  Put.  C.  H. 

1  \X/'HEN  the  Eternal  bows  the  skies 

T  T      To  visit  earthly  things, 
With  scorn  divine  he  turns  us  eyes 
From  towers  of  haughty  kings. 

2  He  bids  his  awful  chariot  roll 

Far  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  visit  every  humble  soul, 


i  SALVATION.  197 

He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

3  Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 
To  rescue  rebels  doom'd  to  die ; 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son, 
Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

4  Jesus  the  Lord  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known , 
Declares  the  great  transactions  past 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

5  He  dies ;  and  in  that  dreadful  night 
Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy ; 
Rising  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light. 
And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 

m  Psalm  85.  Ter.  9,  &c.  2d  Part.  L.  M. 

•  SahaHtm  by  Christ. 

SALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh 
The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high. 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  snail  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from  heaven : 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete, 
Justice  is  pleas'd  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Xow  truth  and  honour  shall  abound. 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  again, 

And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign. 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before 
To  give  us  free  access  to  God ; 

Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  steps  and  keep  the  road. 

1 QO  Hymn  4.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

1  fjAm  SahfoHon  in  the  Cross. 

1  IIERE  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God, 
XI     I  lav  my  soul  beneath  thv  love, 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jesus,  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

i  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 
With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes, 
Nor  liell  shall  fright  my  soul  away. 
Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 

»3 


198 


SALVATION. 


U  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me 

Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie; 
Resolv'd  (for  that's  my  last  defence) 
If  I  must  perish,  here  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear; 
Am  I  not  safe  heneath  thy  shade  i 
Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here. 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  bloodi 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim, 
Hosanna  to  my  dying  God^ 

And  my  best  honours  to  his  name. 
:.  M. 

■,Gcdgiwi/U, 
and  Siiuun  mini. 

I  fTiATHER,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace, 
X      I  bless  my  Saviour's  name; 
He  brought  salvation  for  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 
3'  His  deep  distress  has  rais'd  us  high, 
His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fuliill'd  the  law  which  mortals  broke. 


INVITATIONS.  1911 

Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orl)s  proclaim  thv  ijower, 
Their  motions  speak  thy  skill, 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

'^  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 
To  save  rebellious  worms. 
Our  souls  are  fill'd  with  awe  divine, 
To  sec  what  God  performs. 

4  When  sinners  break  the  Father's  law, 

The  dving  Son  atones; 
Oh  the  (fear  mysteries  of  his  cross! 
The  triumpli  of  his  groans ! 

5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  Immanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

6  0  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tunc  my  heart. 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES. 


INVITATIONS. 


IQK  Hymn  7.  B.  I.  C.  M. 

I  v9«   T%e  Invitation  of  the  Gwpelt  or,  spiritual  Fhod 

and  Clothing,  Isa.  Iv.  1,  &c. 

1  T  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
JLi     And  everv  heart  rejoice. 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 

With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho,  all  ye  hungry  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  stnve  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind ; 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepar'd 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  vour  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 


300  mviTATIONS. 

4  Ho.  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  Quench  your  raging  thint 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  [Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 

Who  work  with  mighty  pain 

To  weave  a  garment  ch  your  own 

That  will  not  hide  your  sin; 

7  Come  naked  and  adom  your  sonls 

In  rolies  prepar'd  by  God, 
Wrought  by  the  lalwurs  of  his  Son, 
And  dyed  in  his  own  blood,] 

8  Dear  God,  the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  everlasting  mines. 
Deep  as  our  helpless  miseries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins. 


9  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day. 


INVITATIONS.  20  J 

I  fyf  Hymn  92.  B.  1.  S.  M. 

itf  I  •  Cknai  tht  Wudom  of  God^  ProT.  Tiii.  1.  23— ^S 

1  CiHALL  Wisdom  cry  aloud, 

O     And  not  her  speech  he  heard? 
The  voice  of  God's  eternal  Word, 
Deserves  it  no  regard  ? 

2  '  I  was  his  chief  delight, 

*  His  everlasting  Son, 

'  Before  the  first  of  all  his  works 
'  Creation  was  begun. 

3  *  [Before  the  flying  clouds, 
'  Before  the  solid  land, 

'  Before  the  fields,  before  the  floods 
^  I  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 

«       *  When  he  adorn'd  the  skies, 

*  And  built  them,  I  was  there 

'  To  order  when  the  sun  should  rise 
'  And  marshal  every  star. 

5  '  When  he  pour'd  out  the  sea, 

*  And  spread  the  flowing  deep, 

*  I  gave  the  flood  a  firm  decree 

*  in  its  own  bounds  to  keep.] 

6  *  Upon  the  empty  air 

'  Tne  earth  was  balanc'd  well ; 
'  With  joy  I  saw  the  mansion  where 

*  The  sons  of  men  should  dwell. 

7  *  My  busy  thoug[ht«  at  first 

*  On  their  salvation  ran. 

Ere  sin  was  bom,  or  Adam's  dust 
Was  fashion'd  to  a  man. 

8  *  Then  come,  receive  my  grace, 

*  Ye  children,  and  be  wise ; 

*  Hanpy  the  man  that  keens  my  wavs ; 

'  Tne  man  that  shuns  them  dies. 

I  no  Hymn  93.  B.I.  L.  M. 

1  vO»       Chrut^  or  Wisdom,  obeyed  or  reaiated^  PrOT. 

viii.  34^6. 

1  ^HUS  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord, 

A      *  BlessVl  is  the  man  that  hears  my  wordU  j 
'Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 

*  Anci  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 

i  '  The  soul  that  socks  me  shall  obtain 
'  Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain ; 


302  PacMlSES 

'  Immortal  life  m  his  reward, 
'  Life,  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 
ti  '  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me 
'  Doth  hifl  own  soul  an  injury; 
'  Fools  that  against  my  srrace  rebel, 
'  Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  helL' 

PROMISBB. 


IJJE 


at  EnmUg,  Gen.  iii.  I.  15.  17.  Gal.  i 

)ECEIV'D  bv  subtle  snares  of  hell, 
Adam  our^ead,  our  Father  fell, 
When  Satan  in  the  serpent  hid 
Propos'd  the  fruit  that  t3od  forbid. 

•1  Death  was  the  threatening;  death  began 
To  take  possession  of  the  man ; 
His  unliorn  race  receiv'd  the  wound, 
And  heavy  curses  smote  the  ground. 

:j  But  Satan  found  a  worse  reward; 
Thus  saith  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 


PRO.MI.SES.  203 

2  Come,  and  the  Lord  sli:ill  fve<\  our  souls 

With  more  substantial  meat. 
With  such  as  saints  in  ^lory  love, 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

3  Our  God  will  every  want  supply, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace; 
Hegives  by  covenant  and  by  oath 
The  ricKes  of  his  grace. 

4  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souls, 

And  wash  away  our  stains. 
In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 
Pourd  from  his  dying  veins 

o  [Our  guilt  shall  vanish  all  away, 
Though  black  as  hell  before; 
Our  sins  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea. 
And  shall  be  found  no  more. 

6  And  lest  pollution  should  o'erspread 

Our  inward  powers  again, 
His  Spirit  shall  bedew  our  souls 
Like  purifying  rain.] 

7  Our  heart,  that  flinty  stubborn  thing, 

That  terrors  cannot  move, 
That  fears  no  threatenings  of  his  wrath, 
Shall  be  dissolved  by  love. 

5  Or  he  can  take  the  flint  away 

That  would  not  be  refin'd, 
And  from  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
Bestow  a  softer  mind. 

9  There  shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell, 
And  deep  ensfrave  his  law. 
And  every  motion  of  our  souls 
To  swift  obedience  draw. 

10  Thus  will  he  pour  salvation  down. 
And  we  shall  render  praise ; 
We  the  dear  people  of  his  love. 
And  He  our  God  of  grace. 

OA-fl  Hymn  15.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

4lf  1  •  Our  own  Wtahun^  or  Christ  our  Strength^  3  Cor. 

xii.  7.  9,  10. 

1  T  ET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
JLi     *  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day,' 
Then  I'll  rejoice  in  deep  distress. 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  Grace. 


!£04  PROMISES. 

•2  I  glory  in  infirmity, 
That  "Christ's  own  power  m^  rest  on  me 
Wlien  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

:t  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
AH  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  paiiu. 
While  tiis  left  hand  my  head  sustaiiu. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

■"V  [So  Samson,  when  his  hair  was  lost, 
Met  the  Philistines  to  his  cost 
Shook  his  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise, 
Made  feeble  fight,  and  lost  his  eyes.] 


WHENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts  a 
And  where's  our  courage  fled? 
Has  restless  sin  and  raging  hell 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead? 


PROMISES.  206 

Wbile  God's  eternal  Son 

Ifit  sorereign  honours  and  his  names. 

8  'I  am  the  Last  and  I  the  Firsts 
'The  Saviour  God,  and  God  the  Just; 
'Th0re'8  none  beside  pretends  to  show 
'Such  justice  and  salvation  too. 

>  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell 
jast  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 
'LocJL  up  to  me  from  distant  lands, 
'Li^ti  ufe,  and  heaven  are  in  my  hands. 

4  'I  Iqr  my  holy  name  have  sworn, 
'Nw  shall  the  word  in  vain  return, 
To  me  shall  all  things  bend  the  knee, 
'Aad  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me.j 

5  'In  me  alone  shall  men  confess 
'Lieaisn  their  strength  and  righteousness; 
'Bat  such  as  dare  despise  mv  name, 
'Ffl  doihe  them  with  eternal  shame. 

6  'In  me,  the  Lord,  shall  all  the  seed 
'Of  Israel  from  their  sins  be  freed, 
'And  by  their  shining  graces  prove 
'Their  mterest  in  my  pardoning  love.' 

OAJ  Hymn  S6.  B.  1.  S.  M. 

1  ^nHE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
JL     His- Godhead  from  his  throne; 
'Mercy  and  Justice  are  the  names 
'By  which  I  wiU  be  known. 

S  'Te  djdnff  souls  that  sit 
'  In  darkness  and  distress, 
'Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
*To  my  recovering  grace.' 

3  Sbmers  shaU  hear  the  sound; 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own 
*  Our  righteousness  and  strength  are  found 
'In  thee,  the  Lord,  alone.' 

4  la  fliee  shall  Israel  trust. 

And  see  their  guilt  forj^iven; 
God  will  monounoe  the  smners  just, 
And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 

B 


206  PROMISES. 

one  Hjmn  87.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

i6\jiMt   Gt>d  dwdb  u-ilh  Ihe  humble  and  ptaittnl,  l»aiab 
tvii.  15,  16. 

1  npHUS  saith  the  High  and  Lofty  One, 
X.      '  I  sit  upon  my  noly  throne, 

'  My  name  is  God,  I  dwell  on  high, 
'  Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

2  'But  I  descend  to  worlds  below, 
'  On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too, 
'  The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
'  Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

3  '  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive, 
'  I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live, 

'  Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 
'  And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

4  ['When  I  contend  against  their  sin 

'I  make  them  know  now  vile  they've  been; 

'  But  should  my  wrath  for  ever  smoke, 

'  Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my  stroke.'] 

5  O  may  thv  pardoning  grace  be  nigh. 
Lest  we  should  taint,  oespair,  and  die ! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 


PROMISES.  Wl 

The  brmsed  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name.] 

6  Then  let  our  hiunble  faith  address 
His  mercy  and  his  power, 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace. 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

OlVy  Hymn  138.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

Mim    &M» in tke kandt of  Ckriti^  John X. 9^ 90. 


Mj  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honour  is  engag'd  to  save 

The  meanest  ^  his  sheep, 
hJH  that  his  heavenly  Father  gavot 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  &vourites  from  his  breast. 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  for  ever  rest 

CUljO  PMlm  119.  10th  Part.  C.  M. 

^UO*  Pkadmg  the  Promitsi. 

Ver.  38.  49. 

BEHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 

Ver.  41.  58.  107. 

Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down. 

And  promis'd  quickening  grace  t 
Doth  not  mv  heart  address  thy  throne? 

And  yet  my  love  delays. 

Ver.  183.  43. 

Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  £sdl; 

0  bear  thy  servant  up; 
Nor  let  the  scoffing  lips  prevail, 

Which  dare  reproach  my  hope.  *| 

Ver.  49.  74.  i 

Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lf/rd, 

Then  let  thy  truth  appear : 
Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 

And  trust  as  well  aa  fear. 


209.     7b  FaUh/ul'^ 

1  [TlEGIN,  my  tongue,  seme  heavenly  theme 

Jj     And  speak  some  boundless  thing, 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad,  ^  || 

Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God, 

3  Proclaim  '  salvation  from  the  Lord, 

'  For  WTetched  dying  men ;' 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 

With  an  immortal  pen.  '     ' 

4  Engrav'd  as  in  eternal  brass 

The  mighty  promise  shines ; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  rase 
Those  everlasting  lines.] 

5  [He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  death, 

And  make  them  when  he  please, 
He  speaks,  and  that  almighty  breath 
Fulfils  his  ereat  decrees. 


CHRIST.  S(M 

Praise  to  the  Grod  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  please. 

i  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord 
Who  rules  his  people  bv  his  word, 
knd  there  as  strong  as  his  decrees 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

3  [Firm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give, 
Sweet  words  on  which  his  children  live; 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  Grod, 

Who  spake  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 

4  Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound 
That  bid  the  new-made  world  go  round; 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles 

On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls.] 

5  Whence  then  should  doubts  and  fears  arise? 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes? 
Slowly,  alas,  our  mind  receives 

The  comforts  tiiiat  our  Maker  gives. 

6  0  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith, 

To  credit  what  th'  Almightv  saith ! 
T'  embrace  the  message  of  nis  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 

7  Then  i^ould  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

Oar  steady  souls  would  fear  no  more 
Than  solia  rocks  when  billows  roar. 

S  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinable  skies, 
Where  the  eternal  Builder  reigns, 
Aod  hiB  own  court  his  power  sustains. 


CHRIST. 

mHynm  51.  B.  9.  L.  M. 
•  Offd  the  Son  equal  wah  the  Ihiher. 

1  pRIGHT  King  of  gloiy,  dreadful  God! 
U    Otur  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat. 

To  thee  we  lift  an  huiMble  though^ 
And  worship  at  thine  awAil  feet. 

2  [Thy  power  hath  formed,  thy  wisdom  sways 
All  nature  with  a  sovereign  word ; 


210  CHRIST. 

And  the  bright  world  of  stare  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord.] 

3  Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one, 
And  smihng  sit  at  thy  right  hand; 
Eternal  justice  guards  thy  throne, 

And  vengeance  wails  thy  dread  command,] 

4  A  thousand  seraphs  strong  and  bright 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity; 
But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  light 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee! 

5  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

6  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams; 
Their  essence  is  for  ever  one. 
Though  they  are  known  by  different  i 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 
With  equal  honours  be  ador'd; 
His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 
AtiH  all  thR  Tiatlnna  nwn  thpir  T-orH 


CHRIST. 

How  fbll  of  truth!  howfiillof  gnoe! 
When  throagh  his  flesh  tiie  Godhead  shone. 
6  An^angels  leave  their  high  abode 
To  leam  new  mysteries  here^and  tell 
The  lore  of  our  descending  Crod, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 


1  VrOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song! 

11     Awake,  my  soul,  awake,  my  tongoe; 

Hosanna  to  iji'  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaixn. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Haa  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  The  siiacious  earth  and  spreading  flood 
Proclaim  the  wwe,  the  powerfulGod ; 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  noblest  labour  of  thine  hcmds: 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

5  Grace,  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name: 
Ye  angefi,  dwell  upon  &e  sound. 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground  I 

6  0,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face, 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold. 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold ! 

£i1  A  Hjmn  99.  B.  1.  tit  Put.  L.  H. 

•Al^a  Cirul  tht  ttemoi Lift,  Rom.  ix.  5. 

1  TESUS  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
•f     Aixay'd  in  majesty  and  blood. 
Thou  art  our  life ;  our  souls  in  thee 
Possess  a  fiill  feUcity. 

2  All  our  immortal  hopes  are  laid 
In  thee  our  surety  and  our  head : 
Thy  cross,  thy  cradle,  and  thy  throne, 
A»  big  with  glories  yet  unkiumrn. 


212 


INCARNATJON 


3  Let  atheists  scoff,  and  Jews  blaspheme 
Th'  etern2il  life  and  Jesus'  name; 

A  word  of  thy  almighty  breath 
Dooms  the  rebellious  world  to  death. 

4  But  let  mv  soul  for  ever  lie 
Beneath  the  blessings  of  thine  eye: 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above 
To  see  thy  face  and  taste  thy  love. 

INOARKATIOX  OF  CBKtST. 


Ifc 
I 


BEHOLD,  the  grace  appears. 
The  promise  is  fulmt'd; 
Mary  the  wondrous  virgin  bears, 
And  Jesus  is  the  child. 
1       [The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 
Calls  him  his  only  Son ; 
lie  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad, 
And  gives  him  David's  throne. 


OF    CHRIST.  21i 

With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs : 

9     '  Glorr  to  God  on  high, 

'And  hMTenly  peace  on  earth, 
'Good-will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
'At  our  Redeemer's  birth.'] 

01 C  HTmn4.  B.  1.  Isi'Part,  CM. 

*10.         Tht  Nalivity  of  ChrUt,  Lake  ii.  10,  *c. 

1  OHEPHERDS !  rejoice,  lift  up  your  eye*. 
O     And  send  your  fears  away ; 
News  from  the  regions  of  the  skies, 
'  Salvation's  born  to-day. 

5  'Jesos,  the  God  whom  angels  fear, 

'Comes  down  to  dwell  with  you; 
'To-day  he  makes  his  entrance  here, 
'But  not  as  monarchs  do. 

3  'No  gold  nor  purple  swaddling  bands, 

'  Nor  TGTal  shining  things ; 
'A  manger  for  liis  cradle  stands, 
'  And  ndds  the  King  of  kings. 

4  'Oo.  shepherds,  where  the  in&nt  lies, 

'  Ai^  see  his  humble  throne ; 

'With  tears  of  joy  in  all  your  eyes, 

'Go,  shepherds,  kiss  the  Son.' 

6  Thus  Gabriel  sang,  and  straight  around  , 

The  heavenly  armies  throng,  J 

Tliey  tune  their  harps  to  loi^y  sound,  ^ 

And  thus  conclude  the  song : 

6  'Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

'Let  peace  surrounathe  eMth; 
'Mortals  shall  know  their  Midcers  love, 
'At  their  Redeemer's  birth.' 

7  Lord,  and  shall  angels  have  their  songs, 

And  men  no  tunes  to  raise! 
0  may  we  lose  our  useless  tongues 
When  they  forget  to  praise. 

8  Glrary  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

That  pitied  us  forlorn, 
We  join  to  sing  our  Maker's  lore, 
For  &ere't  a  Saviour  bom. 


i 


214  INCARNATION 

I  npiHE  Lord  is  come,  the  heavens  proclaim 
JL     His  birth;  the  nations  leain  his  name: 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 

Q  All  ye  bright  arniie?  of  the  skies. 
Go,  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies: 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 
And  their  own  worshippers  confound; 
But  Judah  shout,  but  Zion  sing, 
And  oarth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 


0-|  Q  HTmn  60.  B.  1.  L.  H. 

/6M.O*  7^  Fh^nMan'M  Song!  or,lktMaiiak  tmn 
Lake  i.  46,  &«. 

1  ^^U^  soul  shall  magnify  the  Lord, 
Vf     In  God  the  Saviour  we  rejoice; 
While  we  repeat  the  virgin's  song. 
May  the  same  Spirit  tune  our  voice. 


OF  CHRIST. 

Of  Q  Hymn  135.  B.  S.  L.  M. 

«lt/«  T^pa  tmi  Prophidu  of  Ckriai. 

I  TIEHOLD  the  woman's  promis'd  seed! 
Jj    Behold  the  great  Messiah  come ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 
To  give  him  the  superior  room ! 

3  Abra'm  the  saint  rejoic'd  of  old, 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw : 
Moses  the  man  of  God  foretold 
This  great  fiilfiller  of  his  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 
Obtain  d  their  chief  design^  and  ceas'd ; 
The  incense  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head ; 

Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 

And  nations  own  the  promis'd  seed. 

QOA  Hymn  136.  B.  S.  L.  M. 

«4U«  MuraekM  at  the  Birth  of  Christ. 

1  nnHE  King  of  Glory  sends  his  Son 

y     To  make  his  entrance  on  this  earth ! 
Behold  the  midnight  bright  as  noon. 
And  heavenly  hosts  declare  his  birth ! 

2  About  the  young  Redeemer's  head 
What  wonders  and  what  glories  meet ! 
An  nnknown  star  arose,  and  led 

The  eastern  sages  to  his  feet. 

3  Simeon  and  Anna  both  conspire 
The  mfant-Sayiour  to  proclaim ; 
Inward  thev  felt  the  sacred  fire. 

And  bless'd  the  babe,  and  own'd  his  nam« 

4  Let  Jews  and  Greeks  blaspheme  aJoud^ 
And  treat  the  holv  child  with  scorn; 
Our  souls  adore  tn'  eternal  God 

Who  condescended  to  be  bom. 

OOI  Pnlm  98.  dd  Part  C.  M. 

^'^l*         Tf^ Memak'g  Coming  and Singdm^ 

I  TOYfto  the  world;  the  Lord  is  come; 
tf    I>et  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 


216  INCARNATION 

S  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns; 
Let  men  their  songs  emplor : 
While  fields  uid  floods,  rocks,  hillB,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thoms  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Fdx  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grao^ 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 

And  wonders  of  his  love. 
OOO  Paalra  96.  vei.  I.  10,  &e.  G.  H. 

A£l£l*  Clinil'i  Firtt  and  Seamd  Coming, 

\  CING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
(j     Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue; 
His  new  discover'd  graoe  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 
2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 
God's  own  almighty  Son  ■ 
His  power  the  sinking  «'orla  sustains,  ^ 

And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 


OF   CHRIST.  tl7 

2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  hills, 

And  makes  the  valleys  rise ; 
The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  smiles, 
The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

3  The  heavens  his  rightful  power  proclaim; 

The  idol-gods  around 
Fill  their  own  worshippers  with  shame, 
And  totter  to  the  ground. 

4  Adoring  angels  at  his  birth 

Make  the  Redeemer  known ; 
Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth. 
And  angels  guard  his  throne. 

5  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 

And  hills  and  seas  retire ; 
His  children  take  their  unknown  flight. 
And  leave  the  world  on  fire. 

6  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory  sown 

For  saints  m  darkness  here. 
Shall  rise  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 


LIFE  OF  CHRIST. 


QQi  Hymn  103.  B.2.  CM. 

^^^t*  Chrisi*9  Commistion,  John  iii.  16«  17* 

1  I^OME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  Grod 
yJ    With  new  melodious  songs; 

Come,  reader  to  almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  arm'd 

With  a  revenging  rod, 
No  hard  commission  toJ)erform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne. 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  yotfr  wounds. 

Am  wipe  your  sorrows  dry ; 


.218  LIFE 

Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 

And  you  shall  never  die. 
6  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offer'd  eraca ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 

And  give  the  Father  praise. 

OOK  Hymn  104.  B.  2.  S.  M. 

^^9.  The  «inu!. 

1  Tl  AISE  your  triumphant  songs 
m\    To  an  immortal  tune, 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 
Its  chief  beloved  chose, 

And  bid  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 
No  terror  clothes  his  brow, 

No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  fill'd  the  throne. 


II  cuHurr.  219 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witness'd  ike  fervour  (rfthy  prayer; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  condict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattom ;  make  me  hear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here; 

Then  God  the  judge  shall  own  my  name 
Amongst  the  followers  of  the  Lamh. 


OO'T  Hymn  US.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

«« I  ■         ^P^  niinulering  to  CiritI  attd  SaMt. 

'   ^REAT  God,  to  what  a  glorious  height 
"   ■  Hast  thou  advanc'd  the  Lord  thy  Son ! 


'G" 


Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light, 
Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 
!  Before  his  feet  thine  armies  wait. 
And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  more 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 
Iq  works  of  vengeance  and  of  love. 

3  His  orders  run  through  all  the  hosts, 
Legions  descend  at  his  command 

To  shield  and  guard  thy  people's  coasts 
When  foreign  rage  invades  the  land. 

4  Now  they  are  set  to  guide  our  feet 
Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet 
In  travelling  the  heavenly  road. 

5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground, 
And  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise  and  come, 
Send  a  beloved  angel  down. 

Safe  to  conduct  my  spirit  home. 

OOQ  Hymn  113.  B.  S.  C.  M. 

•«0*  7^  lanu. 

1  'PHE  majesty  of  Solomon! 
■L      How  glorious  to  behold 

The  servants  waiting  round  his  throne^ 
The  ivory  and  the  gold ! 

2  But.  mighty  God,  thy  palace  shines 

With  far  superior  beams ; 
Thine  angel  guards  are  swift  as  winds, 
Thy  ministers  are  flames. 

3  [Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  made 

His  entrance  on  this  eturth, 
A  shining  army  downvmd  lied 
I'o  o^brate  his  birth. 


990  StJPFEBINGS,  &C. 

4  And  when  oppress'd  with  pains  and  tm*9 

On  the  com  pvund  he  liesi 
Behold  a  heavenly  form  app^n 
T'  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  hands  of  Christ  our  Kinf 

Are  all  their  lemons  given ; 
They  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 
His  chosen  heirs  to  heaven. 

6  Pleasure  and  praise  run  through  their  hoit 

To  see  a  sinner  turn; 
That  Satan  has  a  captive  lost, 
And  Christ  a  subject  bom. 

7  But  there's  an  hour  of  brighter  joy 

When  he  his  angel  sends 

Obstinate  rebels  to  destroy, 

And  gather  in  his  friends. 

8  O  could  I  say,  without  a  doubt. 

There  shall  my  soul  be  found, 
Then  let  the  great  archangel  shout, 
And  the  last  trumpet  sound. 

aVrFERtMOS  AND  DEATH  OF  CBStSK 


They  curse  him  with  a  slanderoi  -^ 

And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  ' 

6  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies,'       ^ 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blasphemies 
They  nailhim  to  the  shamefiil  tree;    '  „ 
There  hung  the  man  that  died  for  me. 

7  [Wretches,  with  hearts  as  hard  as  stones. 
Insult  his  pietv  and  groans : 

Gall  was  the  food  they  gave  him  there, 
And  mock'd  his  thirst  with  vinegar.] 

8  But  God  beheld ;  and  from  his  throne 
Marks  out  the  men  that  hate  his  Son; 
The  hand  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead 
Shall  pour  out  vengeance  on  their  liead. 

nOfk  Pralm  69.  Ut  Psrt.  \..  M. 

^in/a         Ckriifi  Pamim  and  Simitr't  Sakatim. 

1  T|EEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
MW     The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord; 
Behold  the  rismg  billows  roll 

To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  In  long  complaints  he  spends  his  breath, 
While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  death, 
Aod  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 

To  execnte  their  curs'd  design. 

3  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Aton'd  for  sins  which  we  had  done. 

*  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honours  of  thy  law  restor'd ; 
His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

5  0  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live. 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name. 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 

0*)1  Pnim  B9.  ver.  1—14.  lat  Pin.  C.  H. 

«01.        TTuSiiffinngti^Chrul/in-ourSahatUm. 

1  (OAVE  me,  O  God,  the  swelling  floods 
O    '  Break  in  upon  my  soul; 
'I  sinlc,  Bnd  sorrows  o'er  my  head 
'  Like  mighty  waters  roll. 


Q20 
4 


SUFFERINGS,  8CC. 

■cry  till  all  my  voice  be  gone, 
'  In  tears  I  waste  the  day : 
My  God,  behold  my  longing  eyes, 
'  And  shorten  thy  delay, 

3  'They  hate  my  soul  without  a  cause, 

'  And  still  their  number  grows 
'  More  than  the  hairs  around  my  head, 
'  And  mighty  are  my  foes. 

4  '  'Twas  then  I  paid  that  dreadful  debt 

'  That  men  could  never  pav, 
'  And  gave  those  honours  to  tliy  law 

'  Which  sinners  took  away.' 
6  Thus,  in  the  great  Messiah's  name, 

The  royal  prophet  mourns; 
Thus  he  awaVes  our  hearts  to  grief, 

And  gives  us  joy  by  turns. 

6  '  Now  shall  the  saints  rejoice  and  find 

'  Salvation  in  my  name, 
'  For  I  have  borne  their  hea^^y  load 
'  Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  shame. 

7  '  Grief,  like  a  garment,  cloth'd  rae  round, 

'  And  sackclotii  was  my  dress, 


OF  CHRI8T.  S 

OOO      ^9^^  ^'  14-^91.  96.  99.  89. 9d  Part.  O.  M. 
TCO^m  nt  PoMtbii  and  EamlUiiian  ^  CkriH. 

1  T^OW  let  our  lips  with  holy  feax 
Jl^  And  mourntiil  pleasure  sing 
The  suflferings  of  our  ff  reat  High*priest, 

The  sorrows  of  our  King. 

2  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress; 

How  high  the  waters  rise ! 
While  to  his  heavenly  Father's  ear 
He  sends  perpetual  cries. 

3  *  Hear  me,  0  Lord,  and  save  ihy  Son, 

*  Nor  hide  thy  shining  face ; 

'  Why  should  tny  favourite  look  like  one 

*  Forsaken  of  thy  grace? 

4  *  With  rage  they  persecute  the  man 

*  That  groans  beneath  thy  wound, 

*  While  for  a  sacrifice  I  pour 

*  My  life  upon  the  ground. 

5  *  They  tread  my  honour  to  the  dust, 

*  And  laugh  when  I  complain ; 

*  Their  sharp  insulting  slanders  add 

*  Fresh  anguish  to  my  i>ain. 

6  *  All  my  reproach  is  known  to  th6e, 

'  The  scandal  and  the  shame ; 
'  Reproach  has  broke  my  bleeding  heart, 

*  And  lies  defil'd  my  name. 

7  *  I  look'd  for  pity,  but  in  vain; 

*  My  kindred  are  ray  grief: 

'  I  ask  my  friends  for  comfort  round, 

*  But  ineet  with  no  relief 

8  *  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst; 

*  They  gave  me  gall  for  food: 

'  And  sporting  with  my  dving  groans,         ^ 

*  They  triumph  in  my  blood. 

9  '  Shine  into  my  distressed  soul, 

*  Let  thy  compassion  save ; 

'  And  though  my  flesh  sink  down  to  deatht 
'  Redeem  it  from  the  grave. 

10  '  I  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 

'  Shall  reiffn  in  worlds  unknown; 
'  And  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
'  ShaU  seat  me  on  thy  throne.' 


324 


aVTFmXSQB,  &c. 


233. 


Pnlm  98.  nr.  1—16.  IM  Part  C.  H. 

\  i  "Vl/TIY  has  my  God  ray  soul  foraoc^ 
T  T      '  Nor  will  a  smile  afford  V 
(Thus  David  once  in  angiuish  spoke. 
And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 

2  Though  'tis  thy  chief  dehght  to  dwell 

Among  thy  praising  saints, 
Yet  thou  canst  hear  a  groan  as  well, 
And  pity  our  complaints. 

3  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name, 

And  great  deliverance  found; 

But  I'm  a  worm,  despis'd  of  men, 

And  trodden  to  the  ground. 

4  Shaking  the  head  they  pass  me  hy. 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn; 
'In  vain  he^trusts  in  God,'  they  oiy, 

'  Neglected  and  forlorn.' 
6  But  thou  art  he  who  form'd  my  flesb 

By  thine  almighty  word ; 
And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast. 

My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 


OF  CHRIST.  8SC 

11  My  heart  dissolvM  with  t)ang8  unknown, 

In  ffroans  I  waste  my  oreath; 
Thy  heavy  hand  has  brought  me  down 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 

12  Father,  I  give  my  spirit  up, 

And  trust  it  in  thy  hand : 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
Ana  rise  at  thy  command. 

QQ/I  Hyui  43.  B.  1.  Itt  Part.  L.  M. 

^04:«     JSdu*  war  Sftr^y  and  Saviour^  I  Peter  L  18* 

Gal.  111.  Id.  Rom.  iv.  S5 

1  A  DAM  our  Father  and  our  head 

jt\,    Transgress'd.  and  justice  doom'd  us  dea4 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair : 
There's  no  reprieve  nor  pardon  there. 

2  But,  O !  unutterable  grace, 

The  Son  of  God  takes  Adam's  place, 
Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies. 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds  and  dies. 

3  Justice  was  pleas'd  to  bruise  the  God, 
And  pay  its  wrongs  with  heavenly  blood : 
What  unknown  racks  and  pangs  he  bore ! 
Then  rose;  the  law  could  ask  no  more. 

4  Amazing  work!  look  down,  ye  skies. 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes : 
Ye  heaA^enly  thrones,  stoop  from  above, 
And  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 

ft  Lo!  they  adore  th'  incarnate  Son, 

And  sing  the  glories  he  hath  won,  i 

Sing  how  he  broke  our  iron  chains. 
How  deep  he  sunk,  how  high  he  reigns. 

6  Triumph  and  reign,  victorious  Lord, 
By  all  the  flaming  hosts  ador'd ; 
And  say,  dear  Conqueror,  say  how  long, 
Ere  we  shall  rise  to  join  their  song. 

7  Send  down  a  chariot  from  above. 
With  fierv  wheels,  and  pav'd  with  love, 
Raise  us  bevond  th'  ethereal  blue. 
To  sing  and  love  as  angels  do. 

OQf(  ^Z"'*^  ^  ^^  ^'  ^'  ^'  ^« 

iCfOOm         ChritPs  Jkaik^  Vkhry^  and  DommUm. 

I  T  SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death; 
X    He  conquer'd  when  he  fell : 


426  RESURRECTION 

'Tisfinish'd,  said  his  dyini;  breath, 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 

2  'Tisfinish'd,  our  Immanuel  cries. 

The  dreadful  work  is  done; 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arise,  * 

His  kingdom  is  begun. 

3  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 

For  glory  and  renown, 
When  through  the  regions  of  the  dead  }^ 

He  pass'd  to  reach  the  crown.  t 

4  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord; 
To  heaven  and  hell  his  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 

5  The  saints  from  his  propitious  eye  .i  | 

Await  their  several  crowns, 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly  t 

The  terror  of  his  frowns.  ; 

OQ£»  Psalm  Ifi.  an  Pan.  I..  M.  •    \ 

,ftOO.  Chritl'i  Atl-augidtney, 

1  "IJfO^^  ff'sl  their  guilt  and  sorrows  ri«e,      ' 


OF  CHRIST. 

'  Mr  heart  and  tongue  their  joys  express 
'My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  *My  spirit,  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  leare 

*  where  souls  departed  are ; 

*  Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave 

*  To  see  corruption  there. 

3  *  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 

*  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne ; 

'  Thv  courts  immortal  pleasure  give, 

*  Thy  presence  joys  unknown.' 

4  [Thus  in  the  name  of  Christ,  the  Lord, 

The  holy  David  sung, 
And  Provicience  fulfils  the  word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 

5  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  aiiores, 

Was  crucified  and  slain ; 
Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  restores, 
Behold,  he  lives  again ! 

6  When  shall  my  feet  arise  and  stand 

On  heaven's  etomal  hills ! 
There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  ^ere  the  Father  smiles.] 

OOQ  Hymn  76.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

^Oo«        T%e  Reaurreetion  and  Jseennon  of  Christ, 

1  If  OSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  Light 
-IX    That  cloth'd  himself  in  clay, 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death, 

And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread 

Since  our  Immanuel  rose, 
He  took  the  tvrant's  sting  away. 
And  spoil'a  our  hellish  foes. 

3  See  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  scatters  blessings  down. 
Our  Jesus  fills  the  middle  seat 
Of  the  celestial  throne. 

fi  [Kaise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues 
To  reach  his  blessed  abode, 


228  RESURRECTION 

Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs  i^ 

To  our  incarnate  God. 
6  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings,  ■ 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise, 
Let  heaven  and  all  created  things 

Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise.] 

OQQ  Hymn  aG.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

/60Ua     Hope  of  Hravrn  by  l/u  Haurrection  of  Chritt, 
I  Pel.  i.  3—5. 

1  T|LESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 
M3     The  Father  of  our  Lord. 

Be  his  abounding  mercy  prais  d, 
His  majesty  ador'd, 

2  "When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Son, 

And  call'd  him  to  the  skv. 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require  . 

Our  flesh  to  see  thw  dust! 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine  ; 


OF  CHRIST. 

4  H^nee  and  for  ever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart, 
And  to  those  hands  mv  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 


AtOBKBIOV  AKD  IXALTATIOM  OP  CHRIST. 


Q/l  1  Ptalm  9.  L.  M. 

^4x  •      CMtf9  Deatkf  MetwreeUenf  and  Jbeen^an. 

1  \}|7HY  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage? 

▼  ▼     The  Romans  why  their  swords  emplc 
Against  the  Lord  their  powers  engage 
His  dear  Anointed  to  destroy? 

2  '  Come  let  us  break  his  bands/  they  say, 

*  This  man  shall  never  give  us  laws/ 
And  thus  they  cast  his  yoke  away. 
And  nail'd  the  monarch  to  the  cross. 

3  But  Grod,  who  high  in  glory  reigns, 
Laughs  at  their  pride,  their  rage  controls; 
He'll  vex  their  hearts  with  inward  pains, 
And  speak  in  thunder  to  their  souls. 

4  '  I  will  maintain  the  King  I  made 

*  On  Zion's  everlasting  hill, 

'  My  hand  shall  bring  him  from  the  dead, 
'  And  he  shall  stand  your  sovereign  still.' 

5  [His  wondrous  rising  from  the  earth 
Makes  his  eternal  Godhead  known ; 
The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birth, 

*  This  day  have  I  begot  my  Son. 

6  '  Ascend,  my  Son,  to  my  right  hand, 

*  There  thou  shalt  ask,  and  f  bestow 

'  The  utmost  bounds  of  heathen  lands : 
'  To  thee  the  northern  isles  shall  bow.'] 

7  But  nations  that  resist  his  grace 
Shall  fall  beneath  his  iron  stroke ; 
His  rod  shall  crush  his  foes  with  ease, 
As  potters'  earthen  work  is  broke. 

PAUSE. 

8  Now  ye  that  sit  on  earthly  thrones. 

Be  wise,  and  serve  the  Lord,  the  Lamb; 
Now  at  nis  feet  submit  your  crowns. 
Rejoice  and  tremble  at  his  name. 

0  With  hmnUe  love  address  the  Son, 
Lest  he  grow  angry  and  ye  die; 


830  ASCENSION 

His  wrath  will  bum  to  worlds  unknown,' 
If  ye  provoke  his  jealousy. 
10  His  storms  shall  drive  you  quick  to  hell» 
He  is  a  God,  and  ye  bat  dust; 
Happy  the  souls  that  know  him  well, 
And  make  his  grace  their  only  trust 


1  'T^HIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 

X   And  men,  and  worms,  and  beasts,  and  Uxda^ 
He  rais'd  the  buildine  on  the  seas, 
And  gave  it  for  their  dweUing-plaoe. 

2  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
Thy  palace,  Lord,  above  the  sky : 
Who  shall  ascend  that  blest  abode. 
And  dwell  so  near  his  maker  God* 

3  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin. 

Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  dxe  cleaa. 
Him  shall  the  Lord  the  Saviour  bless, 
And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness. 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race 

That  seek  the  God  of  Jacob'^  face;  *" 

These  shall  eniov  the  blissful  sight. 


OP  CHRIST.  81 

2  Jesus  our  God  ascends  on  high; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpet's  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  Kixig, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound, 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song, 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race: 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  nis  own, 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abraham's  God  is  known, 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  sword 
Submit  before  his  throne. 

C%4  A  Pralm  6S.  Ter.  17,  18.  3d  Part.  L.  M. 

A^h^m      Chrui'8  JMcenmon^  and  the  Gift  of  tht  Sptnt. 

1  T  ORD,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
Ml    Ten  thousand  angels  fill'd  the  skjr ; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there; 
While  he  nronounc'd  his  dreadful  law. 
And  strucK  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made. 
Were  all  in  chains  like  captives  led. 

4  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne. 
He  sent  tl^e  promis'd  Spirit  down. 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

Ovl  (C  Hymn  141.  B.  1.  S.  M. 

^4tJ*  7%€  BitmUiahm  and  Exaiiation  of  Ckriti^ 

\m.  1-^.  ia-19. 

1      \?|^0  l^M  bebev'd  thy  word, 
T  T      Or  thy  salvation  known? 


£32  ASChNSlON 

Reveal  thine  arm,  almighty  Lord, 
And  glorify  thy  Son. 
I      The  Jews  eateera'd  him  here 
Too  mean  for  their  belief; 
Sorrows  his  chief  acquaintance  were. 
And  his  companion,  grief, 
i       They  turn'd  their  eyes  away, 
And  treated  him  with  scom; 
But  'twas  their  Kncf  tipon  him  lay, 
Their  sorrows  he  has  borne. 
I       'Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 
And  Gentiles  then  unknown, 
The  God  of  justice  pleas'd  to  bruise 
His  best  beloved  Son. 
i       '  But  I'll  prolong  his  days, 

'  And  make  his  kingdom  stand, 
'  My  pleasure  (saith  the  God  of  grace) 
'  Shall  prosper  in  his  hand. 
1       ['  His  joyful  soul  shall  see 
'  The  purchase  of  his  pain^ 
'  And  by  his  knowledge  justify 


OF  CHRftT. 

His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 

4  His  honour  and  Ms  breath 
Were  taken  both  away ; 

Joined  with  the  wicked  m  his  death, 
And  made  as  vile  as  they. 

5  But  God  shall  raise  his  head 
O'er  all  the  sons  of  men, 

And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed 
To  recompense  his  i>ain. 

6  '  m  give  him  (saith  the  Lord) 
'  A  nortion  with  the  strong ; 

'  He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 
'  And  hold  his  honours  long.' 

0>17  Htoih  37.  B.  1.  1st  Part  L.  M. 

^4 1  •  Ckrut§  JuumiUation^  Exaltation^  and  TMumph^ 
Phil.  ii.  8,  9.  Mark  xv.  20.  24.  29.  Col.  it.  15. 

1  npHE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 

X     That  onghtest  monument  of  praise 
That  e'er  the  God  of  love  designed, 
Employs  and  fills  my  labouring  mind. 

2  Begin,  my  soul,  the  heavenly  song, 
A  burden  for  an  angel's  tongue, 

When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things. 
He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings. 

3  Proclaim  inimitable  love, 
Jesus  the  Lord  of  worlds  above 
Pute  off  the  beams  of  bright  array, 
And  veils  the  God  in  mortal  clay. 

4  What  black  reproach  defil'd  his  name, 
When  with  our  sins  he  took  our  shame! 
He  whom  adoring  angels  blest. 

Is  made  the  impious  rebel's  jest. 

6  He  that  distributes  crowns  and  thrones,   , 
Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  bleeds  and  groans, 
The  Prince  of  Life  resigns  his  breath, 
The  King  of  Glory  bows  to  death. 

6  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  power, 
He  triumphs  in  his  dving  hour  ; 
And.  while  by  Satan  s  rage  he  fell 
He  dash'd  the  rising  hopes  of  helL 

^  Thus  wees  the  hosts  of  death  subdu'd, 
And  sin  was  dxown'd  in  Jesus'  blood; 

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434  ASCENSION 

Thus  he  arose  and  reigns  above, 
And  conquers  sinners  oy  his  love. 
8  Who  shall  fulfil  this  boundless  song? 
The  theme  surmounts  an  angel's  tongne: 
How  low,  how  vain,  are  mortal  airs, 
When  Gabriel's  nobler  harp  despairs. 

<£4:0*  CArti/'t  aging,  riiirtg,  and  reigning.  Lake  XzUi. 

27.  39.  44 — Iti.  Mail,  xxvii.  50.  ST.  xxniji.  e,  tu. 

1  "UEdies!  the  friend  of  sinners  dies! 

JX     Lo!  Salem's  daughters  weep  around,    | 

A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

A  sudden  trembUng  shakes  the  ground. 

3  Come;  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 
For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you,  ^ 

A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degi'ee, 
The  Lord  of  Glorv  dies  for  men! 
Butlo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see,  .   , 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again! 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb!  ■  m 


OF  CHRIST.  fl 

8  rDown  to  this  boM,  this  sinful  earth 
He  came  to  raise  our  nature  high! 
He  came  t'  atone  almighty  wrath ; 
Jesus  the  God  was  born  to  die.] 

4  [Hell  and  its  lions  roar'd  around, 
His  precious  blood  the  monsters  spilt^ 
Whue  weighty  sorrows  press'd  hnn  downt 
Large  as  the  loads  of  all  our  guilt] 

5  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death 
Th'  almighty  Captive  prisoner  lay. 
Th'  almighty  Captive  left  the  earth 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

6  Lift  up  jour  eyes,  ve  sons  of  light. 
Up  to  nub  throne  of  shining  ^ce, 
See  what  immortal  glories  sit 
Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  Ihce. 

7  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs 
Jesus  the  God  exalted  reisns, 

His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues. 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains! 

^S/\  Psalm  8.  C.  M. 

^£9vr«  €Mii*s  Cmdtteamon  and  Ghnifieaiiont  or,  Qod 

made  Man, 

1  £\  LORD,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 
\J    Is  thine  exalted  name ! 

The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 

The  moon  that  rules  the  nigh^ 
And  stars  that  well  adorn  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light ; 

3  Lord,  what  is  maiL  or  all  his  race, 

Who  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace^ 
And  love  his  nature  so! 

4  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form, 
Made  lower  than  his  angels  are, 
To  save  a  dying  worm ! 

5  [Yet  while  he  liv'd  on  earth  unknown. 

And  men  would  not  adore, 
Th'  obedient  seas  and  fishes  own 
His  Godhead  and  his  power. 


236  ASCENSION 

6  The  waves  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet ; 

And  fish,  at  his  command, 
Bring  their  large  shoals  to  Peter's  net, 
And  tribute  to  his  hand. 

7  These  lesser  glories  of  the  Son 

Shone  through  the  fleshy  cloud; 
Now  we  behold  him  on  his  throne, 

And  men  confess  him  God] 
S  Let  him  be  crown'd  with  majesty 

Who  bow'd  his  head  to  death" 
And  be  his  honours  sounded  high, 

By  all  things  that  have  breath. 
9  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 

Let  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 

CJXt  Hymn  83,   B.  3.  CM. 

^O 1  •  The  Paawn  and  Exaltalian  of  Chriil. 

1  ^pHUS  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
i      '  Awake,  my  dreadful  sword; 
'  Awakej  my  wrath,  and  smite  the  mao 


OF  CHKI8T.  St7 

TiB  Christ  the  everlaatiiig  Godt 
And  Christ  the  man  we  sing. 

2  Tell  how  he  took  onr  flesh 
To  take  away  our  guilti 

Sinff  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  bk)od 
That  hellish  monsters  spilt 

3  TAlas!  Hie  cruel  spear 
Went  deep  into  his  side. 

And  the  rich  flood  of  purple  gore 
Their  murderous  weapons  dyed.] 

4  rriie  waves  of  swelling  grief 
Did  o'er  his  bosom  rollj 

And  mountains  of  almighty  wrath 
Lay  heavy  on  his  soul.] 

5  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 
He  bow'd  his  awful  headt 

Yet  he  arose  to  live  and  reign 
When  death  itself  is  deaa. 

6  No  more  the  bloody  spear, 
The  cross  and  nails  no  more ; 

For  hell  itself  shakes  at  his  name, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

7  There  the  Redeemer  sits 
High  on  the  Father's  throne ; 

The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by, 
And  simles  up(m  his  Son. 

8  There  his  full  glories  shine 

With  uncreated  rays, 
And  bless  his  saints'  and  angels'  eyes 
To  everlasting  days. 

OCQ  Ptalii  31.  Tw.  1—9.  L.  M. 

^OOm  Chriit  exalted  to  the  JBmgthm. 

1  TIAVTD  rejoic'd  in  God  Ids  strength, 
MJ    Rais'd  to  the  throne  by  special  grace; 
But  Christ,  the  Son,  appears  at  length. 
Fulfils  the  triumph  ana  the  praise. 

2  How  great  is  the  Messiah's  joy 
In  the  salvation  of  thv  hand! 

Lord,  thou  hast  rais'd  his  kingdom  higlV, 
And  given  the  world  to  Ida  command. 
S  Tbyfoodness  grants  irhate'er  he  wilL 
Nor  aoib  the  least  request  wilSbiht^ 


386  ASCENSION 

Blessings  of  love  prevent  Mm  still. 
And  cro\TO&  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 

4  Honour  and  majesty  divine 

Around  his  sacreJ  temples  shine; 
Blest  with  the  favour  of  thy  face, 
And  length  of  everlasting  days. 

5  Thy  hand  shall  find  out  all  his  foes; 
And  as  a  fiery  oven  glows 

"With  raging  heat  ana  living  coals, 
So  shall  thy  wrath  devour  their  souls. 

OK  A       PBs'm  **■  20,  21.  27— 31.  2cl  Part.  C.  M. 
aO'*,  Chriil't  Sfftringi  and  Kingdom. 

OW  from  the  roaring  lion's  rage, 
'  0  Lord,  protect  thy  Son; 

"  Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage 
'  The  powers  of  hell  alone 
2  Thus  did  our  suffering  Saviour  pray, 
AVith  mighty  cries  and  tears; 

God  heard  Iiira  iu  that  dreadful  day, 
And  chas'd  away  his  fears. 


^'N' 


OF  CHRIST.  ! 

2  The  JewB  beheld  him  thus  forlorn. 

And  shook  their  heads  and  laugh'd  in  scon 

*  He  rescu'd  others  from  the  grave, 

*  Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save. 

3  '  This  is  the  man  did  once  pretend 

*  God  was  his  father  and  his  friend ; 
'  If  God  tiie  blessed  lov'd  him  so, 

*  Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  now?' 

4  Barbarous  people !  cruel  priests ! 

How  they  stood  round  Uke  savage  beasts  1 

Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

When  God  had  left  him  in  their  power. 

5  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet» 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died* 

6  But  God,  his  Father,  heard  his  cry : 
Rais'd  from  the  dead  he  reigns  on  high: 
The  nations  learn  his  righteousness. 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 

C%tLit         PnloB  89.  ir«r.  19,  &c.  4th  Part.  C.  M. 
i6vw«  Chind*9  mediatorial  Kingdom  /orchis  divine  and 

human  Nature, 

1  TTEAR  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 
MH    And  make  his  mercy  known : 

*  Sinners,  behold  your  help  is  laid 

*  On  my  almighty  Son. 

2  *  Behold  the  man  my  wisdom  chose 

*  Amonff  your  mortal  race ; 

*  His  head  my  holy  oil  overflows, 

*  The  Spirit  of  my  grace. 

3  '  High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 

*  My  people's  better  King  • 

'  My  arm  snail  beat  his  rivals  down, 
'  And  still  new  subjects  bring. 

4  '  My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way, 

*  With  mercy  by  his  side, 

'  While  in  my  name  through  earth  and  sea 

*  He  shall  m  triumph  ride. 

5  '  Me  for  his  Father  and  his  Grod 

*He  shall  for  ever  own, 
'  Call  me  his  lock,  his  him  abode» 
'  And  III  support  my  Son. 


34()  INTEECE86I0N 

6  '  My  first-born  Son  airay'd  in  «no» 

'  At  my  right  hand  shall  sit;. 
'  Beneath  him  angels  know  Uieir.pla<A 
'  And  moDarchs  at  his  feet. 

7  '  My  covenant  stands  for  ever  GaA, 

'My  promises  are  strong; 
*  Firm  as  the  heavens  his  throne  uall  Ui 
'  His  seed  endure  as  long.' 

257. 

I  ipHE  God  Jehovah  reigns, 

A      Let  all  the  na'ions  fear,  '  '  ' 

Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 
i      Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns,  .  .    / 

Let  earth  adore  its  Loni;  , 

Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  Standi 
Swift  to  fulfil  his  word.  '     .' 

3       In  Zion  is  his  throne,  / 

His  honours  are  divine; 
His  rinin^h  sii:dl  m;ike  his  wonders  knotxn, 


OP  CHBIST. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongoas 
Our  Maker's  honour  sing, 

Jesus  the  priest  receives  our  songs. 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  [We  bow  before  his  fece, 
And  sound  his  dories  high, 

'  Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace 

•  That  lays  his  thunder  by.] 

6  '  On  earth  thv  mercy  reigns^ 

*  And  triumphs  all  aoove ;' 

But  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  straiM 
To  sp^k  immortal  love ! 

7  [How  jarring  and  how  low 
Are  all  the  notes  we  singl 

Sweeit  Saviour,  tune  our  sonss  aaew, 
And  they  shall  please  the  King.] 

C%e^€k  Hymn  87.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

jQOum  Thi  mme. 

1  X  IFT  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  sea 
JLi    Where  your  Redeemer  stays; 
Kind  intercessor,  there  he  sits, 

And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  pra}^. 

2  'Twas  welL  ray  soul,  he  died  for  thee, 

And  shea  his  vital  blood, 
Appeas'd  stem  justice  on  the  tree. 
And  then  arose  to  Grod. 

3  Petitions  now  and  praise  mav  rise, 

And  saints  their  ofiferings  bring, 
The  Priest  with  his  own  sacrifice 
Presents  them  to  the  King. 

4  [Let  papists  trust  what  names  they  pleas 

Tfateir  saints  and  angels  boast; 
We've  no  such  advocates  as  these, 
Nor  pray  to  th'  heavenly  host] 

5  Jesus  alone  shall  bear  my  chea 

Up  to  his  Father's  throne, 
He.  dearest  Lord!  perfiimes  my  flis^s,* 
And  sweetens  every  groan. 

6  [Ten  thousand  nraises  to  the  King, 

Hosanna  in  the  highest; 
Ten  Acmaand  thanks  our  spirits  bring 
To  God  and  to  his  Christ.] 


At9  INTEBCESaiON 

aCfk  Hjoui  146.  B.  1.  G,  U.  .■' 

tOWJ,  Clrutand.brm. 

lUen  from  BA,  tU.  wd  Ix. 

1  TESTIS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
tf     A  thousand  glories  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polish'd  gold 

The  sons  of  Aaron  wore.  ,  i 

2  They  first  their  own  bumt-o£feriiigB  bronilit 

To  purge  themselves  from  sin ; 
Thy  life  was  pure  without  a  spot, 

And  a]l  thy  nature  clean.  '      ,  _ 

3  [Fresh  blood  as  constant  as  the  day         . '  ' 

Was  on  their  altar  spilt; 
But  thy  one  ofiering  takes  away 
For  ever  all  our  guilt.] 

4  [Their  priesthood  ran  through  s 

For  mortal  was  their  race; 
Thy  never-changing  office  stands 

Eternal  as  thy  days.] 
fi  Once  in  the  circuit  of  a  year 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears 

Before  the  golden  throne; 


OF  CHRIST. 

Incense  and  »pice  of  costly  names 
Would  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 

3  Aaron  must  lay  his  robes  away, 

lUs  mitre  and  his  vest, 
When  God  himself  comes  down  to  be 
The  offering  and  the  priest 

4  He  took  our  mortal  flesh  to  show 

The  wonders  of  his  love : 
For  us  he  paid  his  life  below. 
And  prays  for  us  above. 

5  '  Father  (he  cries),  forgive  their  sins, 

*  For  I  myself  have  died/ 
And  then  he  shows  his  open'd  veins, 
And  pleads  Ids  wounded  side. 

A/»o     PmIbb  S.  8.  M.     Translated  aceordiiiff  to  the 
ZIO^  #  diTine  vtMm,  Acts  ir.  94,  te. 

Chid  ^fitigf  rimng^  mteneding^  and  nigmng* 

1  [IMTAKER  and  sovereign  Lord 

ITJL  ^Of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seasi 
Thy  providence  connrms  thy  word, 
And  answers  thy  decrees. 

2  The  things  so  long  foretold 

By  David  are  fulfiU'd, 
When  Jews  and  Gentiles  joined  to  slay 
Jesus,  thine  holy  child.] 

3  Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage, 

And  Jews  with  one  accord 
Bend  aU  their  counsels  to  destroy 
Th'  anointed  of  the  Lord? 

4  Rulers  and  kings  agree 
To  form  a  vain  design ; 

Against  the  Lord  their  powers  unite, 
Against  his  Christ  they  join. 

5  The  Lord  derides  their  rage, 
And  will  support  his  throne: 

He  that  hath  rais'd  him  from  the  dead 
Hath  own'd  him  for  his  Son. 

PAITSE. 

6  Now  he's  ascended  high. 
And  asks  to  rule  the  Mrm; 

The  merit  of  his  blood  he  pleads. 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 


j^  INTEKCESSIOH 

7      He  asks^  and  God  bestowi 

A  laree  mheritance; 
Far  as  the  world's  remotest  ends 

His  kingdom  shall  advaooe. 

The  DaticuB  that  rebel 

Must  feel  his  iron  rod; 
He'll  vindicate  those  honours  w^ 

Which  he  receiv'd  from  God. 

Be  wise,  ye  rulers,  now, 

And  worship  at  his  throne: 


e 


With  trembUng  joy, 
To  God's  exalted  i 


'e  people,  bow 


iO     If  once  his  wrath  <irise, 
Ye  perish  on  the  place ; 
Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 
For  refuge  to  his  grace.] 

OCQ  Psalm  2.  C.  M. 

.*DO.  TTie  tame. 

1  "VS/HY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
▼  ▼       The  Lord's  anointed  Son? 


OF  CHRIST.  ■ 

0«A»AOTBEa  AMD  OFFIOIS  OF  OKEI#T^>^ 


c%g9  M  Hymn  IS.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

JBNfdnn  ofCkritt^  In.  ix.  9.  6, 7. 

1  ^TVIE  lands  that  loi]|r  in  darkness  lay 

X     Now  have  beheld  a  heavenly  light; 
Nations  that  sat  in  death's  cdd  shade 
Are  bless'd  with  beams  divinely  brifl^t 

2  The  yirmn's  promised  Son  is  boni, 
Behold  the  eiqpected  child  anpear: 
WhfKt  shall  his  names  or  titles  be? 
The  Wonderful,  the  Coimsellor. 

3  This  in&nt  is  the  mighty  God 
Come  to  be  suckled  and  ador'd: 
Th'  eternal  Father,  Prince  of  Peacei 
The  Son  of  David,  and  his  Lord. 

4  The  government  of  earth  and  seas 
Upon  his  shoulders  shall  be  laid; 
HIb  wide  dominions  shall  increase, 
And  honours  to  his  naime  be  paid. 

5  Jesus  the  hohr  child  shall  sit 
Hi^  on  his  mther  David's  throne. 
Shall  crush  his  foes  beneath  his  feet, 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 

rw^C  Hymn  1S9.  B.  9.  C.  M. 

ZnO.  Tie  Ojfieet  of  Chritt. 

1  1A7E  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  L<nrd, 

TV      That  comes  with  truth  and  grace: 
JesnSy  atiY  Spirit  and  thy  word 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 

2  We  reverence  our  Hi^h-priest  above,        ') 

Who  offered  up  his  blood,  f : 

And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love, 
By  ideading  with  our  Grod. 

3  We  honour  our  exalted  King^ 

How  sweet  are  his  commands? 
Heguaids our  souls  fix>m  heU  and  sin 
By  his  almighty  hands. 

4  Hosanna  to  his  glorious  name, 

Who  saves  by  different  ways; 
ffitf  mMrdes  lay  a  sovereign  claim 
To  onr  immortal  praise. 

X  9 


Uifl 

.&t>0»      Chanulert  a) 

TTunga,  in  Seripturt. 

1  1^  0,  worship  at  Immanuers  feet,  <, 
W  See  in  nis  face  what  wonders  meet;  '* 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 

His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace.  ( 

2  [The  whole  creation  can  afford 

But  some  faint  shadows  of  my  Lord : 
Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known, 
Must  mingle  colours  not  her  own.]  * 

3  [Is  he  eompar'd  to  mine  or  hrtad? 
Dear  Lord,  oar  souls  would  thus  be  fed; 
That  flesh,  that  dying  blood  of  thine, 

Is  bread  of  life,  is  heavenly  wine.]  • 

4  [Is  he  a  trm?  The  world  receives 
Salvation  from  his  healing  leaves' 

That  righteous  branch,  that  fruitnil  boui^ 
Is  David's  root  and  offspring  too,]  • 

fi  [Is  he  a  Tosel  Not  Sharon  yields 

Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields :  ^ 

Or  if  the  lily  he  assunoe,  ^ 


OF   CHRIST.  W? 

11  [Is  he  a  fwy?  He  leads  to  Gk)d» 
The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood; 
There  would  I  walk  with  hope  and  xeal» 
Till  I  arrive  at  Sion's  hill.] 

12  ris  he  a  doorf  I'll  enter  in; 
Behold  the  pastures  large  and  green, 
A  paradise  diidnely  &ir, 

None  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there.] 

13  ris  he  designed  a  comer-stone^ 

For  men  to  build  their  heaven  upon? 
Ill  make  him  my  foundation  too. 
Nor  fear  the  plots  of  hell  below.] 

14  rb  he  a  tempk?  I  adore 

Th'  indwelling  majesty  and  power; 
And  still  to  this  most  holy  place. 
Whene'er  I  pray,  I  turn  my  face.] 

15  ris  he  a  star  ?  He  breaks  the  nijght, 
nercinff  the  shades  with  dawning  light; 
I  know  his  slories  from  afar, 

I  know  the  bright,  the  morning  star.] 

16  [Is  he  a  sun?  His  beams  are  grace, 
His  course  is  joy,  and  righteousness; 
Nations  rejoice  when  he  appear 

To  chase  their  clouds,  and  dry  their  tean. 

17  0  let  me  climb  those  higher  skies. 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise ! 
There  he  displays  his  powers  abroad, 
And  shines  and  reigns  th'  incarnate  Qcd.} 

18  Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heaven  his  full  resemblance  bears ; 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 
Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 

OAT  Hjma  147.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

AOi^  The Namm and  Jftfet (/Chritt.from tmml Stnpktm. 

1  [^nniS  from  the  treasures  of  his  vr^td 

jL     I  borrow  titles  for.  my  Lord; 
Nor  B/ft^  nor  nature  can  supply 
Sufficient  i:>rms  of  majesty. 

2  Bright  image  of  the  Father's  &ce, 
Shining  with  undiminished  rajrs; 
Th'  eternal  God's  etgmal  Son, 
The  heir,  and  partner  of  his  throne.] 


3  The  Kin^  of  kings,  the  Lord  most  High, 
Writes  his  own  name  upon  his  thigh: 
He  wears  a  garment  dipp'd  in  blood. 
And  breaks  the  nations  with  his  rod. 

4  Where  grace  oan  neither  melt  nor  move 
The  Lamb  resents  his  injur'd  love, 
Awakes  his  wrath  without  delay, 

And  Judahs  Lion  tears  the  prey. 

5  But  when  for  works  of  peace  he  comes, 
What  winning  titles  he  assumes! 
lAghi  of  ike  world,  and  Life  for  men; 
Nor  bears  those  characters  in  vain. 

6  With  tender  pitv  in  his  heart, 
He  acts  the  Mediator's  part; 

A.  friend  and  brother  he  appears, 
And  well  fulfils  the  name  he  wears. 

7  At  length  the  Judge  his  throne  ascends, 
Divides  the  rebels  from  his  friends. 
And  saints  in  full  fruition  prove 

His  rich  variety  of  love. 

HjmnUe.  B.  1.      H.  M.  ortTa  i  r*. 


OF   CHRIST.  Mft 

AwakM  his  wrath  Without  delay, 
As  lionB  roar  And  tear  the  prey. 

6  But  when  for  works  of  peace 
The  great  Redeemer  comes 
What  g[entle  characters, 
What  title  he  assumes ! 

Light  of  the  worlds  And  Itfe  of  mm; 

Nor  wul  he  bear  Those  names  in  vaiB. 

6  Immense  compassion  reigns 
In  our  ImmanueFs  heart, 
When  he  descends  to  act 

A  Mutator's  part : 
He  is  Befriend  And  brother  too: 
Divinely  kind,  Divinely  true. 

7  At  length  the  Lord  the  Judge 
His  iJfvl  throne  ascends. 
And  drives  the  rebels  far 
From  favourites  and  friends : 

Then  shall  the  saints  CompleteljT  prove 
The  heights  and  depths  Of  all  ms  love. 

QfiQ  Hymn  149.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

4fDt/«    Tke  Oj/Ues  of  Christ  from  several  Scnptum. 

1  JOIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  power 
w    That  ever  men  or  anffels  bore ; 

All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Or  set  ImmanueTs  glory  forth. 

2  But  0  what  condescending  ways 

He  takes  to  teach  his  heavenly  grace !  \ 

My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  for  me. 

3  ^e  Af^d  of  the  Covenant  stands 
With  his  commission  in  his  hands, 
Sent  from  his  Father's  milder  throne 
To  make  the  great  salvation  known.] 

^  [Great  Prophet j  let  me  bless  thy  name; 
^  thee  the  jo)rful  tidings  came 
Of  wrath  appeas'd,  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdu'd,  and  peace  with  heaven.] 

5  [My  bri^t  eoccmple^  and  my  guide^ 
I  woaW  De  walkmg  near  thy  side; 
0  let  me  never  run  astray, 
Nor  follow  the  forbidden  way.] 


I 


.850  OFFICES 

6  [I  love  my  Shepherd^  he  shall  keep 
My  wanaeriiiE  soul  among  hia  sheep : 
He  feeds  his  nock,  he  calls  their  names, 
And  in  his  bosom  bears  the  lambs.] 

7  [My  Surety  undertakes  my  cause, 
Answering  his  Father's  broken  laws; 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set; 

My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt.] 

8  [Jesus  my  great  High-priest  has  dial, 
I  seek  no  sacrifice  beside ; 

His  blood  did  once  for  all  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne.] 

9  [My  Advocate  appears  on  high. 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by ; 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say 
Shall  turn  my  Father's  heart  away.] 

10  [My  Lord,  my  Conqueror,  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword  I  sing ; 
Thine  is  the  victory,  and  I  sit 

A  joyful  subject  at  tny  feet.] 

11  [Aspire,  my  soul,  to  glorious  deeds, 


OF  CHK18T.  861 

And  holds  the  promises 
And  paidons  in  his  hands: 

Commission'd  from  His  Father's  throne  . 

To  make  his  grace  To  mortals  known.] 

4  [Great  prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  biess  thy  name : 
By  thee  the  jo3rful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came; 
The  joyful  news  Of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdu'd,  And  peace  with  heaven.] 

8)e  thou  my  counsdhr^ 
[j  pattern  and  my  guide. 
And  through  this  desert  land 
Still  keep  me  near  thy  side: 
O  let  my  feet  Ne'er  run  astray, 
Nor  rove,  nor  seek  The  crooked  way.] 

6  ri  love  my  Shepherd^ s  voice, 
His  watonful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among 
The  thousands  of  his  sheep : 

He  feeds  his  flock.  He  calls  their  names. 
His  bosom  bears  The  tender  lambs.] 

7  [To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 
Will  I  commit  my  cause; 
He  answers  and  fulfils 
His  Father's  broken  laws : 

Behold  my  soul  At  freedom  set! 
My  Surety  paid  The  dreadful  debt] 

8  [Jesus  my  ereat  High-miest 
Offer'd  his  olood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seekis 
No  sacrifice  beside : 

His  powerful  blood  Did  once  atone ; 
And  now  it  pleads  Before  the  throne.] 

9  [My  ^cfooco^e  appears 
For  mv  defence  on  high. 
The  Father  bows  his  ears, 
And  lajrs  his  thunder  hy : 

Not  all  that  hell  Or  sin  can  say 
ShiU  turn  his  heart.  His  love  away.] 

10  [My  dear  Almightv  Lord, 
Mr  Ckmqiur€r  ana  my  AtVig-, 
Tny  sceptre,  and  thy  swordT 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing : 


tea 

Thine  is  the  power;  Behold  I  nt         ' 
In  willing  bonds  Beneath  thy  fetft] 

11  tNow  let  my  soul  arise, 
And  tread  the  tempter  down ; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 
To  conquest  and  a  crown. 

A  feeble  saint  Shall  win  the  day. 
Though  death  and  hell  Obotraot  tlw  way.] 

12  Should  rfl  the  hosts  of  death, 
And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 
Of  rage  and  mischief  on; 

I  shall  be  safe,  for  Christ  displays 
Superior  power,  And  guardian  grace. 


lii  X  .   Chritt  Jeiai,  lie  Lamb  of  God,  wonhippU  JJy  ofi 
the  Creolion,  Rev.  v.  11—13. 

1   /"^OME  let  US  join  our  cheerful  songs 
\J     With  angels  round  the  throne; 


TO  CHRIST 

When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  fisur  inferior  to  thy  name? 

2  Worthon  i*  he  that  once  was  slain 

The  Prince  of  Life  that  groan'd  and  died. 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  Almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Poww!  and  dominion  are  his  dne, 
Who  stood  condemned  at  Pilate's  bar : 
Wisdflm  belongs  to  Jesus  too. 

Though  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  there. 

4  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 
Yet  he  sustain'd  ama:ang  loss : 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might. 
Who  left  hisweakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid. 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn : 
While  fflory  shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men : 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say,  Amen. 

070  Hjmn  1.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

AiOm  A  WW  Somg  to  the  Lamb  that  was  skdn^  Rer.  T« 

6.  8,  9, 10.  12. 

1  DEHOLD  the  stories  of  the  Lamb 
O    Amidst  his  Father's  throne : 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name, 

And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around, 
With  vials  fall  of  odours  sweet. 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  iirayers  of  all  the  saints 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complamts, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  [Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 

Into  thy  secret  will? 
Who  but  the  Son  should  take  that  book 
And  open  every  seal? 

5  He  shall  fulfil  thy  great  decrees, 

The  Son  deserves  it  well ; 

Y 


Lo,  in  his  hand  the  sovereign  kev« 
Of  heaven,  and  death,  and  hell!| 

6  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  ^tn 

Be  endless  blessings  paid; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head. 

7  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blooc 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

8  The  worlds  of  nature  and  of  grace 

Are  put  beneath  thy  power : 

Then  shorten  these  delaying  days, 

And  bring  the  promis  d  hour. 

274. 

1  A  ■L'l-'  mortal  vanities,  begone, 

u\-     Nor  tempt  my  eyes,  nor  tire  my  can, 
Behold  amidst  th'  eternal  throne 
A  vision  of  the  Lamb  appears 

2  [Glory  his  fleecy  robe  adorns, 


TO  CHRIST.  M6 

His  grace  and  vengeance  shall  fulfil 
The  peaceful  and  me  dreadful  lines. 

8  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  from  hell 
With  thine  invaluable  blood ; 

And  wretches  that  did  once  rebel 
Are  now  made  favourites  of  their  Grod. 

9  Wortiby  for  ever  is  the  Lord, 
ThsA  died  for  treasons  not  his  own. 
By  every  tongue  to  be  ador'd. 

And  dwell  upon  his  father's  throne. 

Qf^K  Hymn  49.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

AlO*  Tk€Wcrk8ofMo9e$andiheLambfRsw.xf.Z. 

1 ITOW  strong  thine  arm  Ls.  mighty  God, 
IX    Who  would  not  fear  thy  name? 
Jesus,  how  sweet  thy  graces  are ! 
Who  would  not  love  tlje  Lamb? 

2  He  has  done  more  than  Moses  did. 

Our  Prophet  and  our  King; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  souls, 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sing. 

3  In  the  Red.  Sea  by  Moses'  hand 

Th'  Egjrptian  host  was  drown'd; 
But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  sins. 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 

4  When  through  the  desert  Israel  went, 

With  manna  they  were  fed ; 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh, 
And  C'dls  it  hving  bread. 

5  Moses  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 

Yet  never  reach  d  the  place : 
But  Christ  shall  bring  his  followers  home 
To  see  his  Father's  face. 

6  Then  shall  our  love  and  joy  be  fiill, 

And  feel  a  warmer  flame, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  th^  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

CWJH  Hjmn  91.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

AiO.         Ji  Sang  of  Praue  to  God  the  Bedeemer. 

I  T  ET  the  old  heathens  tune  their  song 
JLi    Of  great  Diana  and  of  Jove : 
But  the  sweet  theme  that  moves  my  tongue 
Is  my  Redeemer  and  his  love. 


256  AliMRGSSES 

2  Behold  a  God  descends  and  dies 
To  save  my  soul  from  gaping  hell ; 

How  the  black  gulf  where  Satan  lies  ■     " 

Yawn'd  to  receive  me  when  I  fell !  ' 

3  How  justice  frown'd  and  vengeance  stood  ', 
To  drive  mc  down  to  endless  pain! 

But  the  great  Son  propos'd  his  blood,  " 

And  heavenly  wrath  grew  mild  again.  ' 

4  Infinite  Lover,  gracious  Lord. 

To  thee  be  endless  honours  given : 

Thy  wondrous  name  shall  be  ador'd,  ^o 

Round  the  wide  earth,  and  wider  heaven. 

Q77  Hymn  79.  B.  2.  C.  M.  ,  j      * 

At   it  Fralie  to  the  fiedtemer.  , 

1  TJLUNG'D  in  a  grulf  of  dark  despair 

MT     We  wretched  sinners  lav, 
"Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope,  ' '  t 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

5  "With  pitving  eyes,  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  Helpless  grief, 
He  saw,  and  (O  amazing  love!) 


TO   CHRIST.  257 

8  AngeLsy  assist  our  mightyjoys. 
Strike  all  your  harps  of  ^Id ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told.] 

CVyO,  Hymn  5.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

jQl^m  Longing  to  praueCkrUt  better. 

1  T  ORD,  when  my  thoughts  with  wonder  roll 
JLi    O'er  the  sharp  sorrows  of  thy  soul. 
And  read  my  Maker's  broken  laws 
Rq^mir'd  ana  honour'd  by  thy  cross ; 

2  When  I  behdd  death,  hell,  and  jdn, 
Vanqmsh'd  by  that  dear  blood  of  thine, 
And  see  the  man  that  Rroan'd  and  diedf 
Sit  glorious  by  his  Father's  side ; 

3  My  passions  rise  and  soar  above, 

I'm  wing'd  with  faith,  and  fir'd  with  love; 
Fain  wotdd  I  reach  eternal  thinss, 
And  learn  the  notes  that  Gabriel  sings. 

4  But  my  heart  fails^  my  tongue  complains, 
For  want  of  their  immortal  strains ; 
And  in  such  humble  notes  as  these 
Falls  far  below  thy  victories. 

5  Well,  the  kind  minute  must  appear 
When  we  shall  leave  these  bodies  here, 
These  clogs  of  clay,  and  mount  on  high 
To  join  the  songs  above  the  sky. 


INFLUBMCE8  AND  GRACES  OF  THE   SPIRIT.^ 


0*70  Hymn  144.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

^  I  «/•  Tie  Eiguekn  of  the  Spirit;  or^  the  Sueeen  of  the 

GoepeL 

1  1^  RE  AT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
vl"    When  the  divine  disciples  met; 
Whilst  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave ! 
And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save ! 
Fumish'd  their  tongues  with  wondrous  words^ 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 

3  Thus  ajrm'd,  he  sent  the  champions  forth 
From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  nordi; 

T%t  ChriiHan  Oraeee  and  Thnpere  are  placed  ahhabetiiotMM^fvt 
^  e/JMStng  them  at  onee,  by  looking  ai  the  head  of  ibie  jMge. 


'  Go,  and  assert  your  Saviour's  caasoj. 
'  Go,  spread  the  mystery  of  his  cioas.    ■ 

4  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, . 
Of  what  almighty  force  they  are 
To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 
And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low ! 

5  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdu'd; 
While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss, 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 

6  Great  King  of  grace,  my  heart  subdae, 
I  would  be  led  m  triumph  too, 

A  willing  captive  to  my  Lord, 
And  sing  the  victories  of  his  word. 


.wri; 


fjQA  Hymn  110.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

«Ol/>  A  living  arid  a  dead  Failk  ;  roliecttd  from  uptral 
Scripturet. 

1  IITISTAKEN  souls!  that  dream  of  heaven, 
j^JL     And  make  their  empty  boast 


FAITH.  liftO 

7  His  Smiit  purifies  our  frame. 
Ana  seals  our  peace  with  God; 
Jesus,  and  his  salvation,  came 
By  water  and  by  blood.]  -     ' - 

QQ^  HTmn  113.  B.  1.  C^U. 

£ok^  Tkt  Btmifk  Serpent  /  or^  boking  to  Mua^  JtibM 

iii.  14—16. 

1  CS  0  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 
O    The  brazen  serpent  nigh, 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease. 

The  camp  forbore  to  die. 

2  '  Look  upward  in  the  dsdng  hour, 

*  And  uve,'  the  prophet  cries; 

But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure 

When  Faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 

High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns : 
Here  sinners  by  th'  old  serpent  stung 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 

4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives, 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope. 
Th'  expiring  Gentile  lives. 

QQO  Hymn  143.  B.  9.  S.  M. 

^OA.  Faith  in  Ckritt  our  Saeri/tee. 

1  VrOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
1^      On  Jewish  altars  slain, 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ  the  heavenly  Lamb 
Takes  all  our  5dns  away ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they.  ^ 

3  My  faith  wotdd  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  thine. 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see    ^ 
The  burdens  thou  didst  bear 

When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove; 


ij^c 


mo  TAITH. 

We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  roiee, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

OQQ  H;niTi  100.   B.  1.  L.  M. 

^OO (  StUevt  and  be  aaved,  John  iii.  16 — IS. 

J  OT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 

Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear; 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flamit^  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  lov'd  the  race  of  man  so  well. 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 
Trust  in  his  mighty  name  and  live; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  olessings  give. 

4  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refuse  the  grace ; 
Who  God's  eternal  Son  despise 
The  hottost  hell  shall  be  their  place. 

OQ  A  Hymn  35.  B.  1.  lai  Pnrt.  L.  M. 


FAITH.  861 

Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  hearen, 
By  faiUi  in  Grod's  eternal  Son. 

2  Wo  to  the  soTil  that  never  felt 
The  inward  pan^  of  pious  grief, 
But  adds  to  all  ms  crying  guilt 
The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief 

3  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead, 
Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies, 

He  seals  the  curse  on  his  own  head, 
And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 


of  TMngB  ttfueen,  Heb.  zi.  1.  9.  8. 10. 

1 1?AITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
JC      Of  thinra  beyond  our  sisht 
Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesn  and  sense, 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  times  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distent  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  macto 

By  God's  almighty  word ; 
Abra'm,  to  unknown  countries  led. 
By  faith  obey'd  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city  fair  and  high, 

Built  by  th'  eternal  hands ; 
And  feith  assures  us,  though  we  die, 
That  heavenly  building  stends. 

0Q7  Hymn  139.  B.  9.  L.  M. 

1  ^TniS  by  the  faith  of  ioys  to  come 

_jL   We  walk  througn  deserts  dark  as  night: 
TiU  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies, 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through. 
While  fiiith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow. 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 


262  ■  FA.ITK- 

4  So  Abra'm  by  divine  comraand 

Left  his  own  liouse  to  walk  with  God; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 
And  fir'd  his  zeal  aloug  the  road. 


"VSY  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies, 


And  Took  within  the  veil. 
There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise, 
The  waters  never  fail. 

2  There  I  behold  with  sweet  delight 

The  blessed  Three  in  One ; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God  s  incarnate  Son. 

3  His  promise  stands  for  ever  firm, 

His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart; 
He  binds  ray  name  upon  his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  bringB, 

How  short  our  sorrows  are, 
When  with  eternal  future  things 
The  nresent  we  comoare ! 


FEAR  AND  HOPE.  5168 

He  that  hath  lov'd  us  bears  us  through. 
And  makto  tis  more  than  conquerors  too. 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcominff  power, 
It  tiiumi^s  in  the  dying  nour : 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  nope» 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  or  earth  can  do. 

Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below. 

Shall  cause  his  mercnr  to  remove. 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ  our  love. 


FBAE  AND  HOPS. 


OQA  Pnlm  119.  13th  Part  CM.  I 

^vU«       Hbfy  Ihar^  and  Jhidemeu  of  ComeieneB.  \ 

Ver.  10.  I 

WITH  my  whole  heart  F  ve  sought  thy  fiACOi 
O  let  me  never  stray 
From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace, 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way. 

Ver.  11. 

Thv  word  I  Ve  hid  within  my  heart 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 

From  every  rising  sin. 

Ver.  63.  53.  158. 

Tm  a  companion  of  the  saints 

Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord ; 
MraoRows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 

when  men  transgress  thy  word. 

Ver.  161.  163. 

While  sinners  do  thy  gospel  wrong,   . 

My  spirit  stands  in  awe ; 
Mr  aoul  abhors  a  Isdng  tongue, 

But  loves  thy  righteous  law. 

Ver.  161.  190. 

Myheart  with  sacred  reverence' hears  i 

The  threaf  ninss  of  thy  word :  I 

Mrflesh  with  holy  trembling  fears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 

Ver.  166.  174. 

My  God,  I  long,  I  hoi)e.  I  wait 

For  thy  salvation  still ; 
While  thy  whole  law  is  my  delight, 

And  I  obey  thy  will. 


■464 

291. 


FEAR.    AND 


Psalm  i2.  I — 5.   IsC  PbiL  C.  M. 

•  Daeriion  and  Hope ;  or.  Complaint  ofJbtencefiom 

PubUc  Wori/iip. 

1  "V17ITH  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 

T  T       My  God,  to  thee  I  look ; 

So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find 

And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thv  courts  of  grace. 

And  meet  my  God  again? 
So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  ■with  pain. 

3  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul, 

And  tears  are  my  repast ; 
The  foe  insults  without  control, 
'  And  where's  your  God  at  last?' 

4  'Tis  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 

1  think  on  ancient  days; 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go, 
And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

5  But  why,  my  soul,  sunk  down  so  £Eur 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  ? 
Why  do  my  thoughts  indulge  despair, 
And  sin  apuitiat  mv  GoH' 


HOPS.  1165 

Why  doth  fhy  lore  so  long  forget 

<  driie  soul  that  groans  beneath  thy  stroke?' 

5  I'll  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  lowy 
ySThj  should  my  soul  indi^ge  her  gnef? 
Hoiw  in  the  L(nd,  and  praise  him  too, 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 

6  Tby  li^t  and  truth  shall  ffuide  me  stilL 
Thy  words  shall  my  best  thoughts  Mnplby, 
And  lead  me  to  thine  holy  hill. 

My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy. 

rMrrn  PnfanTT.  1ft  Part  C«  M« 

B99m     Jftfaiiwffi(y  mmmMng^  and  Hop^  prevaiBngm 

I  ffM)  God  I  cried  with  mournful  roice^ 
Jl     I  souflht  his  gracious  ear, 
In  the  sad  day  when  taroubles  rose^ 
And  filled  my  heart  with  fear. 

3  Sad  were  my  davs,  and  dark  my  nights. 
My  soul  refos  d  relief; 
1  thobght  on  Grod  the  just  and  wise. 
But  thoughts  increas'd  my  grief 

3  StOl  I  complained,  and  still  opprest, 
My  heart  began  to  break ; 
Mj  God,  thy  wrath  forbade  my  rest 
And  l^ept  my  eyes  awake. 

*  '^Lj^cr^li^lBaing  sorrows  grew 
Till  I  could  speak  no  more ; 
Then  I  within  myself  withdrew, 
And  call'd  thy  judgments  o^er. 

5 1  caD'd  back  rears  and  ancient  times^ 
When  I  beheld  thy  face ; 
Mrniirit  searched  for  secret  crimes 
Tlut  might  withhold  thy  grace. 

<  I  cdTd  thy  mercies  to  my  mind, 
Which  1  enjoy 'd  before; 
And  win  the  Lord  no  more  be  khi4t 
His  fiice  appear  no  more? 

7  Win  he  ftnr  ever  cast  me  off? 
His  promise  ever  fail? 
Has  he  ibrgot  his  teigider  love? 
Shan  anger  still  piwrail? 

I  But  I  fbrfaid  this  hopeless  thought^ 

TUi  dark  despairmg  frame, 

z 


266  JOT. 

The  humble  soul  with  grace  he  c , 

Whilst  on  the  proud  his  anger  frowni^ 

4  Dear  Father,  let  me  never  be 
Join'd  with  the  boasting  Pharisee; 
I  have  no  merits  of  my  own. 
But  plead  the  sufferings  of  thy  Son. 

QCT  Pnln  131.  C.  If. 

/6U  i  •  SumUily  atd  Suimmiam. 

1  TS  there  Eimbition  in  my  heart? 
X    Search,  gracious  God,  and  Me; 
Or  do  I  act  a  naughty  part? 

Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  I  churge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  itil], 

And  all  my  carriage  mild, 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will. 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind 

Shall  have  a  large  reward: 

Let  saints  in  Borrow  he  resigu'd. 

And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 


D  REIOICIHO. 


JOY.  *  il8 

Thy  love  to  saints  in  Christ  their  head 

Knows  not  a  limit,  nor  an  end. 

» 

Hymn  67.  B.  S.  L.  IL 
J%e  Fhuttrti  of  a  good  Cofiidbiee. 

X     T  ORD,  how  secure  and  bless'd  are  thejr 
JLi    Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoai'd  sin! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  snake  earth  and  sea» 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  poacei  ^tlmi. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  ihesdii,  * 
Made  m>  of  innocence  and  love; 

^nd  soft  and  SLl,ent  as  the  shad^ 
"Their  i^^hlly  i^        gently  xhoVe;. 

3  [Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on« 
!£ut  fly  not  half  so  fast  away ; 

Their  souls  zxid  ever  bright  as  noon, 
^And  calm  a^  summer  evenings  be. 

^  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hill& 
"Where  groves  of  living  pleasuresVpwl 
-^nd  longing  hopes  ana  cheerful  smiles 
aSit  undisturbed  upon  their  brow.] 

5  "They  scorn  to  seek  our  aolden  toyi^ 
^ut  spend  the  day  and  snare  the  night 
Xn  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys 
*Xhat  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight: 

6  "While  wretched  we,  like  worms  and  moles, 
Xiie  ^veiling  in  the  dust  below : 
-Almighty  grace,  renew  our  souls, 

And  we'U  aspire  to  glory  too. 

<M\r|  Hymn  73.  B.  S.  C.  M. 

^^yv*     BoukUmiUrtdi  or^opmiwdJoyormikni.  « 

1  TTENCE  from  my  sohI,  sad  thoughts,  be  III 
JLjL    And  leave  me  to  mjr  jo]rs, 
My  tongue  shall  triumph  in  my  God, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

S  Darkness  and  doubts  had  veil'd  my  mind 
.And  dro¥m'd  my  head  in  tears. 
Till  sovereign  grace  with  shining  rays 
Dispell'd  my  gloomy  fears. 

8  0  what  immortal  jovs  I  felt, 
And  raptures  all  divine, 
When  Jesus  told  me  I  was  liii» 
And  my  Beloved  mine. 

X  9 


270  joy. 

4  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  Boulf 

And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain, 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour,  of  thy  face 

Revives  my  joys  again. 


Hymn  39. 


301. 

1  1^  LORY  to  God  who  walks  the  sky, 
\Jf    And  sends  his  blessings  througn, 
That  tells  his  saints  of  joys  on  high, 
And  gives  a  taste  below. 
3  [Glory  to  God  that  stoops  his  throne 
That  dust  and  worms  may  see  't, 
And  brings  a  glimpse  of  glory  down 
Around  his  sacred  feet. 

3  When  Christ,  with  all  his  graces  crown'd. 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
'Tis  a  young  heaven,  on  earthly  gronnd. 
And  glory  in  the  bud, 

4  A  blooming  Paradise  of  joy 

In  this  wild  desert  springs;  ^j 

And  every  sense  I  straight  employ  *H 


JOY.  S7! 

QAO  Hjmn  SO*  B.  9.  8.  M. 

OW«  Euumfy  Jby  m  Earth. 

1  Ifi  OME.  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
VJ    And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banish'd  from  the  place! 

Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less.] 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
That  never  knew  our  God. 

But  favourites  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  jo]rs  abroad. 

4  [The  Grod  that  rules  on  high, 
And  thunders  when  he  please. 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy,  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas; 

6  ^^This  awful  Grod  is  ours, 
>ur  Father  and  our  love, 
wjU  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  »rry  us  above. 

6      There  we  shall  see  his  face. 

And  never,  never  sin  • 
i    There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
A       DriiJc  endless  pleasures  in. 

*^7      Yes,  and  before  we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create.] 

8  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below, 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow.] 

9  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets* 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry; 

We're  marcninff  through  Lnmanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  nig^. 


ittfi  KNOWLEDGE. 

ENOWLEDOE.  .  >-' 

QAQ     P**l°>  3^-  '"'■  ^^-  !*■  I*'- 13>  U  Part.  S.  1^ 

1  XIT'HERE  shall  the  man  be  foun^ 

T  T      That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound,  '  ■ 
And  trembles  at  the  rod? 

2  The  Lord  shdl  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  his  hearl, 

The  wonders  of  his  covenant  show, 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

3  The  dealings  of  his  hand 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still 

With  such  as  to  bis  covenant  stand, 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 

4  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 
Before  their  Maker's  face, 

Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises 
In  their  extensive  grace. 


UBEIULITY.  S; 

Ver.  33, 34. 

Ijf  Grod  to  me  his  statutes  show, 

And  heayenly  tnith  impart, 
His  work  for  ever  I'll  pursue, 

His  law  shall  rule  my  heart 

Ver.  60.  71. 

This  was  my  comfort  when  I  bore 
Variety  of  grief; 

made  me  learn  thy  word  the  more, 
And  fly  to  that  relief. 

V«r.  61. 

!n  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now; 
111  ne'er  forget  thy  law. 
or  let  that  blessed  gospel 
Whence  all  my  hopes  I 

Ver.  87.  171. 

lien  I  have  leam'd  my  Father's  will 
I'll  teach  the  world  his  ways; 
>  thankful  lips  inspir'd  with  zeal 
Bhall  loud  pronoimce  his  praise.] 


i«o, 
draw. 


LIBERALITY. 


^CkR        Pnlm  97.  m.  16.  81.  86—31.  8d  Ptrt.  C.  M. 
j|^^g»  CAartfy  to  Me  Poor/  or.lUligwnin  JVonbandDmb. 

"%J|/HY  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boast, 

▼  t      And  grow  profanely  bold? 
The  meanest  portion  of  the  just 
Excels  the  sinner's  gold. 

^  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends, 
But  ne'er  designs  to  pay ; 
The  saint  is  merciful  and  lends. 
Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 

^  His  alms  with  liberal  heart  he  gives 
.  Amongst  the  sons  of  need; 
His  memory  to  lon^  ages  UvU, 
And  blessed  is  his  seed. 

^  His  Ups  abhor  to  talk  profane, 
•   To  slander  or  defraud; 
His  ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
What  he  has  leam'd  of  God. 

6  The  law  and  gospel  of  the  Lord 
Deep  in  his  n€Art  abide; 


274  LIBERALITY. 

Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word, 
His  feet  shall  never  slide. 
6  When  sinners  fall,  the  righleous  stand, 
Preserv'd  from  every  snare; 
They  shall  possess  the  promis  d  land, 
And  dwell  for  ever  there. 


Psalm  41.  Ter.  1,9,3.  L.  M. 
CtarUi/  io  Ike  Poor ,  or,  PJy  to  the  ^fflidti. 


306. 

1  "DLEST  is  the  man  whose  bowels  mpv^ 
Xl    And  melt  wiih  pity  to  the  poor, 
Whose  soul,  by  svmpathizing  love, 

Feels  what  his  fellow-saints  endure. 

2  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief  ,'•.  / 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do; 
He,  in  the  time  of  eeneral  grief, 

Shall  find  the  Lord  has  bowels  too. 

3  His  soul  .shall  live  secure  on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
AVhen  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dear& 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or,  if  he  languish  on  liis  couch, 
God  will  pn->noiinre  his  sins  forgiven, 


LIBERALITY.  27{ 

4  Beset  with  threateninjs  danffers  round. 
Unmoved  shall  he  maintam  nis  ground ; 

His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up : 
The  soul  that's  fiU'd  with  virtue's  light, 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  nijg^h^ 

And  sees  in  darkness  beams  oihope. 

PAUSE. 

5  [01  tidings  never  can  surprise 
His  heart  that  fix'd  on  God  relies, 

Though  waves  and  tempests  roar  around : 
Safe  on  a  rock  he  sits,  ana  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 

And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drown'd. 

S    The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony 

To  find  their  expectations  crost : 
TTiey  and  their  envy,  pride  and  spite, 
Sink  down  to  everlastmg  night, 

And  all  their  names  in  darkness  lost.] 

^l^c^  Psalm  113.  L.  M. 

''^-^O*        Tike  Bksnngs  of  the  Piou9  and  Ckaritdbk. 

1  '  ■  ^HRICE  happy  man  who  fears  the  Lord, 

-1-     Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his  word ; 
Honour  and  peace  his  days  attend. 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind. 
To  works  of  mercy  still  inclined : 
H©  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid. 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid. 

3  WTien  time  grows  dark,  and  tidinra  spread 
Tliat  fill  his  neighbours  round  with  dread, 
His  heart  is  amrd  against  the  fear, 
For  God  with  all  his  power  is  there. 

*  His  soul,  well  fix'd  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word ; 
Amidst  the  darkness  light  shall  rise 
To  cheer  his  heart,  andf  bless  his  eyes. 

^  ^  hath  dispers'd  his  alms  abroad, 
|us  works  are  stQl  before  his  God; 
mi  name  on  earth  shall  lonjg  remain, 
Whua  envious  sinners  firet  in  vain. 


276 


Q/W|  PMlm  lis.  C.  H. 


LibirmlUyn 

1  TTAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
JLX    And  follows  bis  commands, ' 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 

Or  gives  with  Uhend  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well-establish'd  mind: 

His  soul  to  God  his  refage  nies 

And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  general  distress. 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousnei(» 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord 
Honour  on  earth  and  joys  above 


LOVE.  9S 

Sefore  we  quite  forsake  our  cIaj^ 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  h)ve  bear  us  awa/  * 

To  see  our  smiling  God. 

IHymn  49.  B.  9.  C.  If. 
•  Deiight  in  OotL 

MY  Ood,  what  endless  pleasures  dwell 
Above  at  th  v  right  hand ! 
Thy  courts  below,  now  amiable, 
Where  all  thy  graces  stand ! 

'    The  swallow  near  thy  temple  lies. 
And  chirps  a  cheerful  note : 
The  lark  mounts  upward  to  the  skies, 
And  tunes  her  warbling  throat. 

^    And  we,  when  in  thy  presence.  Lord, 
Do  shout  with  joyful  tongues, 
Or  sitting  round  our  Father's  board, 
We  crown  the  feast  with  songs. 

L    ^WMle  Jesus  shines  with  Quickening  grace, 
We  sing  and  mount  on  high ; 
But  if  a  frown  becloud  his  face. 
We  faint,  and  tire,  and  die. 

^   [Just  as  we  see  the  lonesome  dove 
Bemoan  her  widow'd  state, 
Wandering  she  flies  through  all  the  grove, 
And  mourns  her  loving  mate. 

^  Just  so  our  thoughts  from  thing  to  thing 
In  restless  circles  rove, 
Just  so  we  droop,  and  hang  the  wing. 
When  Jesus  tides  his  love.] 

^^Am  Christ  unseen  and  behved,  1  PeU  i.  8. 

^      1W"0T  with  our  mortal  eyes 
1^     Have  we  beheld  the  Lord, 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name. 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 

^      On  earth  we  want  the  sight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face, 
Yet  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

^     And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 
Our  ipy»  divinely  grow 
IjQspeakabte,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

9A 


41  Q  Pntm  ISa.  CM. 

OXO»  BnUurlg  Late. 

1  T  0 !  what  an  entertaining  sight 
mA    Are  brethren  that  agree, 
Brethren  whose  cheerful  nearts  unite 

In  bands  of  piety ! 

2  When  streams  of  love  from  Christ  ^.S|ri 

Descend  to  every  soul, 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wioft 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole. 

3  'Tis  like  the  oil  divinely  sweet, 

On  Aaron's  reverend  head. 
The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  fee^ 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 

That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  showa* 
And  makes  his  grace  distil. 


N 


OW  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 

His  sharp  distress,  liis  sore  complaic 


LOVE. 

"Wlien  weaker  Christians  we  despise 
"We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wroiig( 
7or  God  the  gracious  and  the  vufl 
Xleceives  the  leeble  with  the  stn»ig. 
IjBt  pride  and  wrath  be  banish'd  henoe, 
IMeekness  and  love  our  souls  pursue; 
^ior  shall  our  practice  give  onence 
rFo  saints,  the  Gentile  or  the  Jew. 

F  X  Oa         Lett  and  Ciariiy,  1  Cor.  ziU.  S— 7.  U. 

~B~  ET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem    - 
^■-i     Their  faith  and  zeal  declare, 
JiH  their  religion  is  a  dream 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 
X>ove  suffers  long  with  patient  eye* 

Nor  is  nrovok'd  in  haste, 
Slie  lets  the  present  injury  die, 
And  long  forgets  the  past, 
t    [Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 
She  quenches  with  her  tongue; 
Hopes,  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Though  she  endures  the  wrong.] 
*  [She  nor  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 
The  scandals  of  the  time; 
^^or  looks  with  pride  on  those  below. 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb-] 
"  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by 
To  seek  her  neighbour's  good ; 
^o  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die, 
And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 
°  hoye  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power, 
r^-Xn  all  the  realms  above; 
^  here  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more. 
But  saikts  for  ever  love. 

91  *y  PMln  35.  Y«.  IS.  U.  fid  Part.  C.  H. 

^'-  *  •  Ltm  b  JBntaia ,  or,  the  Low  of  Chritt  fa  Stewr*. 

typijudin  Dm^L 
^  XSEHOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love 
^     That  holy  David  shows: 
Hark,  how  his  sounding  bowels  move 
To  his  afflicted  foes! 
3  When  they  are  sick  his  soul  complains. 
And  seems  to  feel  the  smart; 


aSO  LOVE. 

Tbe  spirit  of  the  gospel  Teigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart. 

3  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole 

As  for  a  brother  dead ! 
And  fasting  mortified  his  soul. 

While  for  their  life  he  pray  d.  .      / 

4  They  groan'd ;  and  curs'd  him  on  thedr  bad^ 

Yet  still  he  pleada  and  mourns; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 

The  righteous  God  returns.  i.:"  |  }" 

fi  O  glorious  type  of  heavenly  grace!  L 

Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears;  -  » 

While  sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  iffa;**      ' 

And  pities  them  with  tears. 
6  He,  the  true  David.  Israel's  king,  * 

Bless'd  and  belov'd  of  God, 
To  save  us  rebels,  dead  in  sin, 

Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 

Ql  Q  PsHlm  109.  vpr,  1 — 5.  31,  C.  M. 

OlO.     Lore  to  Enemia,fi-vm  the  Example  ofChria. 

OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise. 


/ 


»      Zj''   Religion  "y^^  ni.  n  ,  , 
^.="-  minds  are  h,     .?  °^  "^w's- 


282 


REPEMTANCE. 


His  flesh  and  blood  were  all  refin'd, 

His  soul  divinely  good. 
6  Lord,  can  these  plants  of  viTtxie  grow 

In  such  a  heart  as  mine? 
Thy  crace  my  nature  can  renew, 

Ana  make  my  soul  like  thine. 


1  'X'HUS  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord, 
JL      '  Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue, 
'  Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong.' 
&  And  if  I'm  e'er  constrain'd  to  stay 
With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day. 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 

The  pious  thoughts  I  feel. 
Lest  scoffers  should  th'  occasion  take 
To  mork  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet,  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 


REPENTANCI.  tBl 

*Xhe  fiither  saw  the  rebel  come, 
AxkI  all  his  bowels  move. 

^e  ran,  and  fell  tipon  his  neck, 

Embraced  and  kiss'd  his  son; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake 

For  follies  he  had  done. 

^  *Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  ain^* 
CHie  father  gives  command,) 
*Dres8  him  in  garments  white  and  daiiit 
'  With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 


7  'A  day  of  feastinff  I  ordain, 
*  Let  mirth  ana  joy  aboimd; 
'My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  again, 
'Was  lost,  and  now  is  found? 

OOQ         PM^m  61.  Ter.  14—17.  9d  VweU  C.  IL 
OAOm     Jt^Kniance  and  Faiik  inihe  BImd  of  CkHtL 

1  ^\  GOD  of  mercy !  hear  my  call, 
"    My  load  of  guilt  remove ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 

That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace, 

Then  my  rejoicing  tonsue 
Shall  speaK  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain. 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  opprest  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
An  humble  groan^  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

QA  A  Hymn  74.  B.  9.  S.  M. 

t#^4«  BamUmusefwn  a  Sense  o/Dimne  Qmimmi  m^ 


Rtfttdmuib  ffwn  a  Seme  oj 
a  Complaint  0|' 

IS  this  the  kind  return 
And  these  the  thanks  we  <me? 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love. 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow ! 

To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Has  sin  reduced  onr  mind ! 

Wtst  strange  rebellious  wretchea 

And  Gad  as  stnmgeljr  kindl 


t84  BEFENTAMCX.  ^ 

\      [On  US  he  linds  the  sun  t  1' 

Shed  his  reTiving  ra^s, 
For  us  the  skies  their  circles  nm  : 

To  lengthen  out  our  days. 
\      The  brutes  obey  their  God, 
And  bow  their  necks  to  mODt 
But  we,  more  base,  more  brutish  thulSI^  . 
Reject  his  easy  reign.] 
i      Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh. 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  itooBi 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 
i       Let  old  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes. 
And  hourly  as  new  mercies  fell  ■ 

Let  hourly  thanks  arise.  ■;  ■ 


Hjmii  105.  B.  3.  CM. 

*  flowing  frvm  tht  Paiitnet  of  Oti, 


1    Jk  ND  are  we  wretches  yet  alive? 

jt\     And  do  we  yet  rebel? 

'Tis  boundless,  'tis  amazing  love 

That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

g  The  burden  nf  our  wcnyhtyguilt 


REPENTANCE.  gfi 

"^Twas  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groan'd  away  a  dvinaf  life 

For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

^  0  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 
That  crucified  my  God, 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  nail'd  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatel  wood. 

4  Yes.  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die. 
My  heart  has  so  decreed. 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleeoT 

5  Whilst  with  a  melting  broken  heart 
My  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

00*7  Hymo  9.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

O^  I  •      Chdly  Sorrow  anting  from  the  S^ffiaringt  of 

ChrUt. 

1  4  LAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
ilL    And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  [Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus,  thine, 

And  bath'd  in  his  own  blood. 

While  all  expos'd  to  wrath  divine 

The  glorious  suflFerer  stood.] 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity !  Grace  unknown ! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide. 

And  shut  his  glories  in. 
When  God  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

While  nis  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here.  Lord.  I  give  mysell  away, 
'Til  all  that  I  can  do. 


RESIGNATION. 
QOfi  Hyinn  101.  B.  1.  L.M.  ! 

IV.  7.  10. 

1  "Wjl/HO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 

T  T      Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  bom? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  form'd  anew; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  oi  their  King. 


329. 

1  £\  THOU  whose  grace  and  justice  reign 

V/     Enthron'd  above  the  skies, 

To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain. 


siNCBRiry.  96 

He  shall  restore  what  you  resiiin^ 
Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine. 

So  Abraham  with  obedient  hand 
Xed  forth  his  Son  at  God's  command, 
rrhe  wood,  the  fire«  the  knife  be  took, 
His  arm  prepar'd  the  dreadful  stroke. 

*  Abraham,  forbear/  (the  angel  cried  J 

*  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  tried, 

*  Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 
'  Shall  the  whole  earth  be  bless'd  indeed.' 

Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour 
The  Lord  displays  delivering  power; 
The  mount  oi  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 

Hymn  5.  B.  1.  C.  M. 
t     SubnUmon  to  afflictive  Provideneei^  Job  L  91. 

L    ^^TAKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 
-131     And  crept  to  life  at  first, 
We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  oust. 

^  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 
And  fondly  call  our  own, 
Are  but  diort  favours  borrow'd  now. 
To  be  repaid  anon. 

3  Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high 
Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave ; 
He  rives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name!) 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

*  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions,  then. 
Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sOTereim  Mdll, 
And  every  murmur  oie. 
5  If  8milin9  mercy  crowns  our  lives 
Its  praises  shall  be  spread, 
And  we*ll  adore  the  justice  too 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead* 


BINCBRITY. 


090  Hymii  Z5.  B.  1.  9d  P«rt  C.  If. 


Thah,  Smemiy,  Csfc  Phil.  ir.  & 

Me  who  bear  the  C 
Their  holy  vows  fulfil : 


1  r  ET  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name 


<S  SINrERITY. 

The  saints,  the  followers  of  the  Lamb,       l 

Are  men  of  honour  still,  .  IV 

True  to  the  solemn  oath  they  take,  fpj  C 

Though  to  their  hurt  they  swear;       i  sj 
Constant  and  just  to  all  they  speak,         'liT 

For  God  and  angels  hear.  -iH 

Still  with  their  lips  their  hearts  agree,    :  ik  ^  it 

Nor  flattering  words  devise ;  :*r ' 

They  know  the  God  of  truth  can  see       ij  ■ 

Through  every  false  disguise.  ,- 

They  hate  th'  appearance  of  a  lie  , ,;    , 

In  all  the  shapes  it  wears' 
They  live  the  truth;  and  when  they  die, 

Eternal  life  is  theirs. 
While  hypocrites  and  liars  fly 

Before  the  Judge's  frown,        _  ,    . 

His  faithful  friends,  who  fear  a  lie, 

Receive  th'  immortal  crown. 

CM. 

FormaVty  in  TFank^, 
John  iv.  34.  Psalro  ciiiU.  23,  31. 

GOD  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise, 
He  sees  our  inmost  mind; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  beliind. 


Vile  wi^toteg  dare  rehearse  his  tiaiialii  ,  -  ' 
^\^ith  Um  of  falsehood  and  deceit; 
Ji.  firiena  or  brother  they  defame, 
J^xA  sooth  and  flatter  those  they  hate. 

I  MThey  watch  to  do  their  neighboturs  wrong 
Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  face;  . 
IThev  take  his  covenant  on  their  tongue, 
Out  oreak  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 

t  T*o  heaven  they  lift  their  hands  unclean, 
I>efil'd  with  lust,  defil'd  with  blood; 
Sy  ixight  they  practise  every  sin, 
Sy  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  OotL 

5  And  while  his  judgments  long  delay, 
They  grow  secure  and  sin  the  more ; 
They  think  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 
And  put  far  ojQT  the  dreadful  hour. 

6  O  dreadful  hour !  when  God  draws  near, 
Apd  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes ! 
His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear. 
And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise. 

qOR  Ptalm  119.  Sd  Part.  C.  M. 

0%y3%  Froftmtm  tf  Siiutnty^  Repentanct^  and  OMteioi. 

Ver.  67.  60. 

rpHOU  art  my  portion,  0  my  God; 
A    Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

Ver.  30. 14. 

I  choote  the  path  of  heavenly  truth. 

And  glory  m  my  choice : 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 

Coald  make  me  so  rejoice. 

The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  let  before  my  eyes; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 

Attd  thexie  my  comfort  lies. 

Ver.  69. 

If  ooee  I  wttadj^  from  thy  path, 

I  tfuiik  t^pon  my  ways, 
Then  to^  mv  ftet  to  thy  commands, 

And  tmit  thy  pardoning  grace. 

▼•r.  94. 114. 

If oir  I  Ml  Aine,  for  ever  thine, 
0  Wf0 &7  servant,  Lord; 


S90  SINCERITY. 

Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place. 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

Ver.  119. 

Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 

Thy  statutes  to  fulfil; 
And  thus  till  mortal  life  shdl  end  \ 

Would  I  perform  thy  will.  -''','Vr 

QQl*  PBalm  139.  3d  Pari.  L.  H. 

0«>0«  Sitwtrity  jj™/«W,  laid  Gmre  trial ,  of,  M*  kiKl       ' '     _ 

learchi'ig  God.  '        i      • 

1  "M/fY  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feel 

ItX     When  impious  men  transgress  thy  will, 
I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profanej 
Take  thy  tremendous  name  in  vam. 

2  Does  not  my  soul  detest  and  hate 
The  sons  of  malice  and  deceit? 
Those  that  oppose  thy  laws  and  theo 

I  count  them  enemies  to  me,  '   n 

3  Lord,  search  my  soul,  try  every  thought:    ' 
Though  my  own  heart  accuse  me  not 

Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 
I  beg  the  trial  of  thine  eyes. 


TRUST.  291 

rWith  an  impartial  hand,  the  Lord 
J)e^  out  to  mortals  their  reward; 
rrhe  kind  and  faithful  souls  shall  find 
A  God  as  faithful,  and  as  kind. 

The  just  and  pure  shall  ever  say 
Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  than  they; 
^nd  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know 
God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too.] 


TRUST  AND  CONFIDINCS. 


Ptalm  6S.  rer.  5 — Id.  L.  M. 
No  Tnut  in  CreaturtM  /  or.  Faith  in  Dhku 
Grace  and  Power » 

1  7^M[  Y  spirit  looks  to  God  alone ; 
-L^JI.    My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne: 
^     L  all  my  feara,  in  all  my  straits, 

y  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  X^xust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  wajrs, 
r^our  otit  vour  hearts  before  his  face: 
V^f^hen  helpers  fail  and  foes  invade, 
S-cDd  is  our  all-sumcient  aid. 

3  ^^se  are  the  men  of  high  de^ee, 
T^tie  baser  sort  are  vanity ; 

!-■  fiid  in  the  balance  both  appear 
A-*ight  as  a  pufF  of  empty  air. 

4  ^ake  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
N^or  set  your  hearts  on  glittering  dust; 
Wliy  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke, 
A^^a  not  believe  what  God  hath  spoke ! 

5  Oixce  has  his  awful  voice  declared, 
Once  and  a^in  my  ears  have  heardi 
\  ^  P^w^r  IS  his  eternal  due : 
*He  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too.' 

6  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

aQQ  Hymn  103.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

OOU9        Noi  othttmed  of  the  Gospel,  2  'Hm.  i.  19. 

I  T'M  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
JL    Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word. 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 


292  ZEAL. 

2  Jesus,  my  God,  I  kaow  his  name, 

His  name  is  all  my  trust, 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  father's  face, 

And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 


OAt\  Hymn  37.  B.  I .  Sd  Part.  C.  H. 

O^V,  Zeal  and  Fortitude. 

1  T^O  I  believe  what  Jesus  saith. 
-Lf  Aud  think  the  gospel  true ! 
Lord,  make  me  bold  to  own  my  faith, 

And  practise  virtue  too. 

2  Suppress  my  shame,  subdue  my  fear, 


ADDRESSES,  &C.  2S 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  shall  with  Jfesus  reign. 

When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victorv  through  the  skies. 

The  glory  shall  be  thine. 


▲DDBB88E8  TO  THE   HOLT  SPIRIT. 


€' 


Hymn  34.  B.  3.  C.  M. 
•  Brtathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit  /  or^  Ftrvmujf  iff 

Deootian  deeiretL 

OME,  holv  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thv  quickening  powers, 
a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

Xjook,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 
^ur  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

n  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
[osannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

'ear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  lie 
At  this  poor  dying  rate? 
ur  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee? 
And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

^  Come,  holv  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

^*^»  7%«  OlperatioM  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

^  PATERNAL  Spirit!  we  confess 
^    And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
^i^9m  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

i  EnBghten*d  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  aay : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Ojor  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thr  power  and  alory  work  within, 
.Ana  rareak  the  cnains  of  reigning  ain, 

2  B  s 


ADDRESSES,  &C. 

r  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
■orm  our  wretched  hearts  anew, 
troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice, 
fcheerine  words  awake  our  joys; 
Ivords  allay  the  stormy  wind, 
palm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

Hymn  114.  B.  1.  C.  M. 
luiing  mid  Moliiig  Spirit,  Kom.  »iU. 
14.  16.  Eph.  i.  13,  14. 

iHY  should  the  children  of  a  king 
n     Go  mourning  all  their  da^s? 
I  Comforter,  descend  and  bnng 
Tie  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

I  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 
i  se.'il  the  heirs  of  heaven ! 

ivilt  thou  banish  niy  complaints, 
i  show  my  sins  forgiven? 
i  mv  conscience  of  her  part 
ihe  Redeemer's  blood; 
liear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
lat  I  am  born  of  God. 
I  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 
',,3  of  joys  to  come: 
r  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
'3  convey  me  home. 


^ 


CHRISIUAN.  M 

O  what  amazing,  lays  they  feel 
IVhile  to  their  golaen  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 
^nd  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King! 

IVhen  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
rrhat  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
^nd  stand  and  bow  among  them  mere, 
^nd  view  thy  &ce,  and  sing,  and  love! 


CHKISTIAM. 


A  ^^  m  Pttlffl  61.  Itt  Part.  L.  M. 

O'^^Btf*  ^  Peniieni  pkadingfit  Parim. 


I 


I 


SHOW  pity.  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive^ 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live : 
^A-re  not  thy  mercies  lar^e  and  free? 
IVlay  not  a  sinner  trust  m  thee? 

crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
LB  power  and  glory  of  thv  grace; 
Q-reat  God,  thv  nature  hatn  no  bound, 
let  diy  pardoning  love  be  found 

wash  my  soul  from  everjr  sin, 
^xid  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean; 
HCere  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
A^nd  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  Vty  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess 
^gainst  thy  law,  against  thy  grace : 
Lord,  should  thv  judgment  grow  severe, 
1^  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  mv  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death : 

f^  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 
Thy  ri^teous  law  approves  it  welL 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 

Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word. 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

OAH         Pnlai  85.  tot.  1—11.  Itt  Put  8.  BL 
a4D«  WmimgfitPiardonandJXnciian. 

I     T  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
X    My  trust  is  in  his  name: 
Let  not  a^y  foes  that  seek  my  blood 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 


S96  CHRISTIAN. 

I      Sin  and  the  powers  of  hell 
Persuade  me  to  despair; 
Lord,  make  me  know  thy  coTenant  mtSlt 
That  I  may  'scape  the  snare. 
I      From  the  first  dawning;  h(^t 
Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 
For  thy  salvation,  Lord,  I  wait 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 


Remember  all  th' 
_  And  lead  me  in.tliy 


ay  grace, 
thy  truth: 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth, 
i      The  Lord  is  just  and  kind,         , 
The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways; 
And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 
>      For  his  own  goodness'  sake 
He  saves  my  soul  from  shame; 
Hemrdons  (though  my  guilt  be  great)  . 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 


CHRISTUN.  89t 

Hjmn  41.  B.  S.  L.  M. 
J  ai^  of  €hd  motti/Ui  V9  to  tk€  HMUL 

L     [TTP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie. 
\J     And  livinff  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  tnoughts  leap  out  and  fly. 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 

2     Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christi 
Can  make  this  Idad  of  guilt  remove; 
And  thou  canst  bear  me  where  thou  fi]r*ft» 
On  thy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove !] 

i     O  might  I  once  mount  ujp  and  see 
The  glories  of  th'  eternal  skies, 
^What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be! 
How  despicable  to  my  eyes ! 

4  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  mv  Grod, 
Kingdoms  and  men  would  vaniw  soon^ 
Danish  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 

5  Thm  they  might  fight,  and  rage  and  rave, 
I  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf 
*While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 

6  Great  All  in  AU,  Eternal  King, 
liet  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 

Q  i  Q  Hymn  10.  B.  9.  C.  M. 


with  tamai  Jby«. 

1  liiT  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight, 
JMl    And  bids  the  world  fareweil, 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet» 

And  mischievous  as  hell. 

2  No  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 

Nor  seek  your  friendship  more; 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Lies  not?^thin  your  power. 

3  There's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  large  desire ; 
To  boundless  joy  and  solid  imrth 
My  nobler  tnoughts  aspire. 

A  [Where  pleasure  rolls  its  living  fioodi  * 
From  sin  and  dross  refin'd. 
Still  mrioging  from  a  throne  of  God, 
Axid  fit  to  cheer  the  mind. 


5  Th'  almighty  Ruler  of  the  sphere, 

The  glorious  and  the  great, 
Brings  his  own  all-sii  fficience  there 
To  make  our  bliss  complete. 

6  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove 

I'd  climb  the  heavenly  road; 
There  sits  my  Saviour  dress'd  in  lore. 
And  there  my  smiling  God. 


350. 


4 


Hym 


1  1"  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away; 
X    Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  me  smooth  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair, 
And  wliilst  I  listen'd  to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  convey'd  methera.' 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss. 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous 


tt 


I  4 


CHRI9TIAN.  <1N)9 

Ver.Sd.  ......     »»     . 

Hoir  would  I  ran  iit  ihy  commaodSp 

If  thou  my  heart  ^yBcharae 
From  sin  and  Satan^s  hatewchauMV    ". 

And  set  my  feet  at  large  !^ 

Ver.  13.  46.  '•< 

Mylips  with  courage  shall  declate 

Thy  statutes  and  thy  name ; 
ril  speak  thy  word,  though  kings  should  hear^ 

Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 

Ver.  61.  e9.  70. 

Let  bands  of  persecutors  rise 

To  rob  me  of  my  right, 
Xet  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies. 

Thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Ver.  115. 

Xepart  from  me,  ye  wicked  race. 

Whose  hands  and  hearts  are  ill; 
I  love  my  God,  I  love  his  ways. 

And  must  obey  his  will. 

Hymn  106.  B.  1.  S.  M. 
•  Dead  to  SS^i^the  Grow  of  Christy  Rom.  vi.  I,  i;  Sb* 

SHALL  we  so  on  to  sin 
Because  thy  grace  abounds, 
Or  crocify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds? 

*       Forbid  it,  mighty  God, 
Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said 
That  we  whose  sins  are  crucified 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead* 

3      We  will  be  slaves  no  more. 
Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  naiPd  our  tyrants  to  his  cross. 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

Qfl^Q  Hymn  81.  B.  8.  C.  M. 

0«nl«  Our  &n  HU  Cau$e  of  ChrutU  JkaOk 

ND  now  the  scales  have  left  mind 
.    Now  I  begin  to  see :  '^ 

0  (he  curs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done  I  ■ 
What  murderous  things  they  be !         r  :*  r 

8  Were  theae  the  traitors,  dearet^t  Lord^     -       ; 
That  thy  fair  bodv  toret 
MoQSbnrs.  that  stain  d  those  heavenly  lixnjbi 
Witik  floods  of  purple  gprel  ^ 


'A' 


300  LilRiSTtAN. 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

My  dearest  Lord  was  slain. 
When  justice  seiz'd  God's  only  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain? 

4  Forgive  my  guilt,  0  Prince  of  Peace, 

Pll  wound  my  God  no  more  ■ 
Hence  from  my  heart,  ye  sins,  be  gone, 
For  Jesus  I  adore. 

5  Furnish  me,  Lord,  with  heavenly  arms 

From  grace's  magazine, 
And  ril  proclaim  eternal  war 
With  every  darling  sin. 
OK  A  Hymn  31.  B.  J .  2cl  Part.  C.  M. 

004:*        The  hidden.  Life  of  a  ChrUtian,  Col.  ill.  8. 

1  I""!  HAPPY  soul!  that  lives  on  high; 
\J     Whde  men  lie  grovelling  here ! 
His  hopes  are  fix'd  above  the  SKy, 

And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

2  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings, 

While  peace  and  jov  combine 
To  form  a  life  whose  holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. 


OK 


G 


CBRISniLN. 

S  How  can  I  die  while  JcMTOs  lives, 
Who  rose  and  left  the  dead? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soiU  receives 
From  mine  exalted  head. 

^    All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have 
Shall  be  for  ever  IhinOi 
Whate'er  mv  duty  bids  me  give. 
My  cheernil  hands  resign. 

Yet  if  I  might  make  some  reserve. 

And  duty  did  not  call. 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great 

That  I  should  give  him  all. 

Hymn  140.  B.  9.  C.  M. 
7%M  Xmmpln  ofCkrUiandHU  Stdnti* 

JYE  me  the  winn  of  fiedth  to  rise 
Within  the  veu,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  gfreat  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

^      Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 
And  wet  their  couch  with  tears; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

^     I  sdL  them  whence  their  victory  came. 
They,  with  united  breath, 
.Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

^    They  mark'd  ^  footsteps  Ihat  he  trod^ 
(His  zeal  inspired  their  breast:) 
.And  following  their  incarnate  Grod 
Possess  the  promised  rest 

^   Our  fl^onous  Leader  claims  our  praise 
For  his  own  pattern  given. 
While  the  long  doud  of  witnesses 
Shows  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

Jtesiy  BymtiB.  B.  1.  L.M. 

^^i%  Tit  CMCte  Am,  In.  zl.  SS-31. 

^    A  WAKE,  our  souls,  away,  our  fears, 
-A.    Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone: 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race. 
And  put  a  chearful  courage  on. 

*  Tyiie,  His astrait  and  tfacnrny  road. 
And  m«tel  spirits  tire  and  feint; 
Bot  flier  fiiQ^  the  mif^ty  God, 
Hit  teds  flia  «|pagth  Of  every  saint— 


•  HRISTIAN. 


■he  mighty  Gotl,  whose  miilchless  power 

m  ever  new  and  ever  young, 

Ind  firm  endures  while  endless  years 

f  heir  everlasting  circles  run. 

Frt)m  thee,  the  overflowing  spring. 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply, 

■While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

■  Shall  melt  away,  and  drop  and  die. 

I  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air 

I  We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode, 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

»KQ  Hj™"  "7.  B.  2.  L.  M. 

iJtJO.  tkc  ChriMan  »'arfart. 

[CTAND  up.  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fear^ 
lO     And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on, 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy 
Where  thy  great  Captain-Saviour's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 
But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquish'd  foes, 
Thy  Jesus  nail'd  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose.] 

3  [What  though  the  prince  of  darkness  rage. 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite, 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 

s  and  endless  night. 

4  rebel, 


CHRISTUN.  303 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite. 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care, 
Instructs  me  to  Ihe  heavenly  fight. 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 

Doth  my  weak  courage  raise; 
He  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  Ihe  praise. 

0|wv  'PMlm  119.  17th  Put.  L.  M/ 

€fOv»  Owwqfe  and  Feneveranee  vnder  Peneeuikni  or. 


skkiing  in  Dfj/ladiUt  and  T)riab. 
Ver.  143.  S8. 

XX7HEN  pain  and  an^ish  seize  me,  Lordt 

▼  ▼      All  mv  support  IS  from  thy  word : 
My  soul  dissolves  for  heaviness, 
Ujdiold  me  with  thy  strengthening  grace. 

.  Ver.  51.  69.  110. 

The  proud  have  fram'd  their  scoffs  and  lies, 
They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes. 
And  tempt  my  soul  to  snares  and  sin, 
Yet  thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline. 

yer.  161.  78. 

They  hate  me,  Lord,  without  a  cause. 
They  hate  to  see  me  love  thy  laws; 
But  1  will  trust  and  fear  thy  name. 
Till  pride  and  malice  die  with  shame 

Q/»1  PmIoi  7.  C.  M. 

OOl*     Q^^BCmtofkUFeopk^andPttmakmenirf 
Ferteeuton, 

1  T^TY  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  friend, 
Ivi    My  hope  in  thee,  my  God ; 
Rise,  and  my  nelpless  hfe  defend 

From  those  Ihat  seek  my  blood. 

2  With  insolence  and  fury  they 

My  soul  in  pieces  tear, 
As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey, 
When  no  deliverer's  near. 

3  If  I  had  e'er  provok'd  them  first. 

Or  once  abus'd  my  foe. 
Then  let  him  tread  my  life  to  dust. 

And  lay  mine  honour  low.  ^ 

4  If  there  be  malice  hid  in  me, 

I  know  thy  piercing  eyes ; 
I  sbaald  not  ddre  appeal  to  thee, 
NaraAmy  Goato  rise. 


304  CHRISTUN. 

&  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand. 
Their  pride  and  power  control; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  my  soul. 

PAUSE. 

6  [Let  sinners  and  their  wicked  rage 

Be  humbled  to  the  dust; 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vindicate  the  just? 

7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  tui)% 

He  will  defend  th'  upright: 

His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 

Against  the  sons  of  spite. 

8  For  me  their  malice  digg'd  a  pit, 

But  there  themselves  are  cast; 
My  God  makes  all  their  mischief  light 
On  their  own  heads  at  last.] 

9  That  cruel  persecutine  race 

Must  feel  his  dreadful  sword; 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  grace 
And  justice  of  the  Lord. 


CHRISTIAN.  306 

6  Let  malice  v^it  her  rage  aloud, 
Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff; 
The  Lord  our  Grod  shall  judge  the  proud,  • 
And  cut  the  sinners  on. 

O/SQ  Pmlm  16. 1—8.  Itt  Part  C.  BL 

000«    Support  mid  Counsel  JhmQpdwiikmaMiriL 

1  C!  AYE  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  foe; 
O    In  thee  my  trust  I  place, 
Though  all  Ihe  good  that  I  can  do 

Can  ne'er  deserve  thy  grace. 

2  Yet  if  my^  Grod  inx>lonff  my  breath, 

The  saints  majr  pront  by 't; 
The  saints  the  giorv  of  the  earth, 
The  men  of  my  delight 

3  Let  heathens  to  tiieir  idols  haste, 

And  worship  wood  or  stone; 
But  my  detigfatful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  Imown. 

4  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food. 

He  fills  my  dailv  cup ; 
Much  am  I  pleas'a  wiui  present  good. 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 

6  God  is  my  portion  and  my  joy, 
His  counsels  are  my  light; 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day. 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 

6  My  soul  would  all  her  thoughts  approve 
To  his  all-seeinff  eye  • 
Not  death  nor  hell  my  tiopes  shall  move, 
While  such  a  friend  is  nigh. 

QiS  J  Pmlm  120.  C.  M. 

Off  4«  CompUni  ofqwareUome  Ntighboung  ot^  a  dtmU 

WUh  for  Peace. 

1  nnHOy  God  of  love,  thou  ever-blest, 

JL     Pitv  my  suffering  state ; 
When  wut  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest 
From  lips  that  love  deceit? 

2  Hard  lot  of  mine!  mv  days  are  cast 

Among  the  sons  oi  strife. 
Whose  never-ceasing  brawiings  waste . 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

5  OmigbtlAj  to  change  my  place, 

Haw  would  I  choose  to  dwell 


S08  CHKIffriAN. 

In  some  wide  loneBome  wildern^ 
And  leave  these  gates  of  hell! 
4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek. 
How  lovely  are  its  channs ! 
I  am  for  peace ;  but  when  I  speak. 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 
6  New  passions  still  their  souls  engage, 
And  keep  their  malice  strong: 
What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 
-     O  thou  devouring  tongue ! 
6  Should  burning  arrows  smite  thee  through. 
Strict  justice  would  approve; 
But  I  had  rather  spare  mv  foe. 
And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 


71  Opprtaian 


and  FabdWoi)  or,  £bA 
Mr  to  Faith  and  Prtq/tr. 

1  f\  THOU,  whose  justice  reigns  on  high, 

VF     And  makes  th'  oppressor  cease, 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  break  my  n«af;ft  f 


CHRISTIAK. 

7   ^VHien  to  thy  throne  I  rake  my  ctff 
The  wicked  fear  and  flee:     . 
So  swift  is  pno^er  to  reach  the  sky. 
So  near  is  Gfod  to  me. 

8  Xn  thee,  most  holy,  just,  and  tme, 
I  have  repos'd  my  trust; 
Nor  will  I  fesr  what  man  can  dO| 
The  ofl^ring  of  tiie  dust. 

•  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me,  Lordi 

Thoushalt  receive  m^  praise; 

1*11  sing,  'How  faithful  is  tiiy  word! 

'How  righteous  all  thy  ways!' 

I^^Thou  hast  secor'd  mv  soul  from  death; 
0  set  thy  prisoner  free! 
That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath. 
May  be  employ'd  tor  thee. 

?^^0      Pwlm  Sl«  vor.  7—13.  18—81.  9d  Part  C.  M. 
^^*^lO*        JMverancefrom  Slander  and  Bipr^aek. 

^      IMT^  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
ITi.    My  Grod,  my  help,  my  trust; 
Thou  hast  preserv^l  my  face  from  shame, 
Mine  honour  frx)m  the  dust. 

*  *  My  life  is  spent  with  grief,'  I  cried, 

'  My  years  consum'd  in  groans, 
*  My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  a^re  dried, 
'  And  sorrow  wastes  my  bones. 

3   Among  mine  enemies  my  name 
Was  a  mere  proverb  grown. 
While  to  my  neighbours  I  became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 

4  Slander  and  fear,  on  every  side, 
Smz*d  and  beset  me  round ; 
I  to  the  throne  of  grace  applied 
And  qieedy  rescue  found. 

6  How  ffreat  deliverance  thou  habt  wrotii^t, 
Before  the  sons  of  men! 
The  Iving  lips  to  silence  brought, 
Ana  made  their  boastings  vain! 

6  Thv  children  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 
Shall  thy  pavilion  hide. 
Guard  lliein  from  infrimv  and  wrongs, 
And  crush  the  sons  of  pride. 


t-HR!STIAN 

Jiin  thy  secret  presence,  Lord, 

fct  me  for  ever  dwell ; 
■enced  city,  wall'd  and  barr'd, 
^cures  a  saint  so  well. 

Psalm  118.  vfr.G— 15.   laiPart.  CM. 
Ddivermiu  from  a  TtimuU. 

bE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now, 
J  Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
Ihat  the  sons  of  earth  can  do, 
Tnce  heaven  affords  me  aid. 
Jsafer,  Lord,  to  hope  in  thee, 
|id  have  my  God  my  friend, 

1  trust  in  men  of  high  degree, 
|id  on  their  truth  depend. 

4  my  foes  beset  me  round 
llarge  and  angry  swarm  ; 

y  shall  all  their  rage  confound 

\  thine  almighty  arm. 

through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong, 

I  him  my  lips  rejoice; 

■e  his  salvation  is  my  song, 

.'  cheerful  is  my  voice  ! 
J  angrv  bees  ihey  girt  me  round; 
Ihen  God  appear.'*  they  flv: 

prning  thorns,  with  crackling  sound 

^'      ilei      ■• 


CHBUTIAN. 

-4  I  dveB  in  darknesa  snd  utuwen, 

My  heart  is  desolate  within ; 

My  thonjifats  in  musing;  silence  trace 

The  ancient  wonders  ra  thy  grace 
6  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope 

To  hear  my  sinking  spirits  up, 

I  stretch  mr  hands  to  Grod  again. 

And  thirst  like  parched  lands  for  rain. 
G  For  fliee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  monm; 

When  will  thy  smiTmg  race  return? 

Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove? 

And  God  for  ever  hide  his  love? 
"3  My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  save 

Will  sink  thy  prisoner  to  the  gram; 

My  heart  grows  faint,  and  dim  mine  eye; 

Make  haste  to  heilp  before  I  die. 
^  The  night  is  witness  to  my  tears, 

DistressiDg  pains,  distressing  fears; 

0  might  I  hear  thy  morning  voice. 
How  would  my  wearied  powers  rejoice! 

^  In  thee  I  trust,  to  thee  I  sigh. 
And  lift  my  weary  soul  on  nigh, 
For  thee  sit  waiting  all  the  day, 
And  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away. 
"^C  Break' ofif  my  fetters,  Lord,  and  show 
Which  is  the  path  my  feet  should  go; 
V  snares  and  toes  beset  the  road, 

1  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 
ll  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will, 

And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill; 
Let  the  good  Spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  thy  courts  above. 
l2  Then  shall  my  soul  no  more  complain, 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain; 
And  flesh,  that  was  my  foe  before, 
Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more, 

OAQ  Pwlm  55.  1— fl.  IG— le,  23.  C.  M. 

»H>t7»        Support  far  the  effiieted  and  templed  SoaU 

1  f\  GOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries, 
"     Behold  my  flowinET  tears, 
For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise. 
And  triumph  in  my  fears. 
S  Their  rage  is  levell'd  at  my  life, 
"     soul  with  guilt  they  load, 


{ 


310  tIfltlSTlAN. 

And  fill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife 
To  shake  my  hope  in  God. 

3  With  inward  pain  my  heart-atringB  sound, 

I  groan  witn  every  breath ; 
Horror  and  fear  beset  me  round 
Amongst  the  shades  of  death. 

4  0  were  I  like  a  feather'd  dove, 

And  innocence  had  wings ; 
I'd  fly  and  make  a  long  remove, 

From  all  these  restless  things. 
6  Let  me  to  some  wild  desert  go, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
"Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow, 

Temptations  never  come, 

6  Vain  hopes  and  vain  inventions  all 

To  'scape  the  rage  of  hell ! 

The  mighty  God  on  whom  I  call 

Can  save  me  here  as  well. 

PAUSE. 

7  By  morning  light  I'll  seek  his  face, 
At  noon  repeat  my  cry, 


CHRISTIAN.  81] 

Yet  we  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtain. 
How  negligent  we  live ! 

3  We  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move; 
We  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flsdng  from  above; 

4  We  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down. 

And  laboured  for  our  ffood, 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood ! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still? 

And  never  act  our  parte? 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearte. 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirite  move, 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise : 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

tfMfl  Hymn  98.  B.  9.  C.  M. 

O  i  X  •  Hardneu  of  Heart  comjplained  of, 

1  l^f  Y  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is ! 
Xv JL    How  heavy  here  it  lies ! 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast, 

Just  like  a  rock  of  ice ! 

2  Sin  like  a  raging  tyrant  site 

Upon  this  flinty  throne, 
And  every  grace  lies  buried  deep 
Beneath  mis  heart  of  stone. 

3  How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste  the  joys  above ! 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  faith, 
And  chills  my  fliiming  love. 

4  When  smiling  mercy  courte  my  soul 

With  all  ite  heavenly  charms, 
This  stubborn,  this  relentless  thing 
Would  thrust  it  from  my  arms. 

5  A^nst  the  thunders  of  thy  word 

Rebellious  I  have  stood, 
My  heart  it  shakes  not  at  the  wrath 
And  terrors  of  a  God.    • 

6  Dear  Saviour,  steep  this  rock  of  mine 

In  thine  own  cnmson  sea : 
None  bat  a  bath  of  blood  divine 
dm  melt  the  Oint  away. 


CHRISTIAN. 
Ter.  16-rSS.  3i  Put.  S.  M. 


MINE  eyes  and  my  desire 
Are  ever  to  the  Lord; 
I  love  to  plead  his  promises, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 
'.      Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  soul, 
Bring  thy  salvation  near! 
When  will  thy  hand  release  my  feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare! 
I       When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 
Of  my  forgiving  God 
Restore  me  from  those  dangerous  ways 
My  wandering  feet  have  trod? 
The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 
Doth  but  enlarge  my  wo; 
My  spirit  languishes,  my  heart 
Is  desolate  and  low. 
<       Wilh  every  morning  light 
My  sorrow  new  begins; 
Look  on  mv  anguish  and  my  pain, 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 


CHRISTIAN. 

Mttst  we  indul^  a  long  despair? 

Shall  our  petitions  die? 
Our  mouminss  never  reach  thine  Mr, 

Nor  tears  infect  thine  eye?] 
If  thou  despise  a  mortal  ffroui, 

Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  bldod ; 
An  advocate  so  near  the  throne 

Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 
He  brought  the  Spirit's  powerful  sword 

To  slay  our  deadly  foes; 
Our  sins  shall  die  beneath  thy  word, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose. 
How  boundless  is  our  Father's  gEaoe» 

In  height,  and  depth,  and  length! 
He  made  his  Son  our  righteousness, 

His  Spirit  is  our  strength. 

^7i.  PMlm  13.  c.  H. 


*-    ITO'W  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  &oe? 
-U    My  Godj  how  long  delay? 
When  shall  I  feel  those  heavenly  rays 
That  chase  my  fears  away? 
~    How  long  shall  mv  poor  labouring  sonl 
WrestTe  and  toil  in  vain? 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control, 
And-ease  my  raging  pain. 
'     See  how  the  prince  of  darkness  tries 
AH  his  malicious  arts, 
He  spreads  a  mist  around  my  eyes, 
And  throws  his  fiery  darts. 
L    Be  thou  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shield, 
My  soul  in  safety  keep ; 
Make  haste  before  mine  eyes  are  seaTd 
In  death's  eternal  sleep. 
^  How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud 
If  I  become  his  prev? 
Behold  the  sons  of  hell  grow  proud 
At  thy  8o  long  delay. 
6  But  thev  shall  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 
And  Satan  hide  his  head; 
He  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  look, 
« — 1  i--.ars  thy  voice  with  dread. 


t 


3 14  CHRISTIAN. 

7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  gneer  ' 
Where  all  my  hopes  have  hnng; 
I  shall  employ  my  ups  in  praise. 
And  victory  shall  he  sung. 

Hymn  90.   B.  3.  C.  M. 
Batkilidingi  and  JUturni ;  or,  llit  IiKomtatey  a^ 


375, 


1  "W^^HY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 

▼  T       My  God,  my  chief  delight? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night? 

2  [Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove! 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be 
As  I  liave  tasted  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee?] 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  lliy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bail  to  seize  my  taate. 


CHRISTIAN.  816 

)  [Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  goal. 

And  bring  my  heart  to  rest 
On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 

My  God,  my  Saviour  s  breast] 

)i<y/»  Psalm  13.  L.  M. 

^  I  0«  Pleading  with  God  under  DeaarHon  /  or,  JSfigM  Ai 

Darkne»$» 

HOW  long,  O  Lord,  shall  I  comj^lain 
Like  one  that  seeks  his  God  m  vain? 
Canst  thou  thy  face  for  ever  hide? 
And  I  still  pray,  and  be  denied? 

Shall  I  for  ever  be  forgot 

As  one  whom  thou  regardest  not? 

Still  shall  my  soul  thine  absence  mourn? 

And  still  despair  of  thy  return? 

How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  breast 
Be  ^vith  these  anxious  thoughts  opprest? 
And  Satan,  my  malicious  foe, 
Rejoice  to  see  me  sunk  so  low? 

Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 
Before  my  death  concludes  my  grrief; 
If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  hght, 
I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 

How  will  the  iwwers  of  darkness  boasti 
If  but  one  praying  soul  be  lost ! 
But  I  h^'Ve  trusted  in  thy  grace. 
And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 

Whate'er  my  fears  or  foes  suggest, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
My  heart  shall  feel  thy  love,  and  raise 
My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 

mm  Psalm  119.  16th  Part.  C.  M. 

i  •  m  Prayer  for  quickening  Oraee, 

Ver.  25.  37. 

MY  soul  lies  cleavinff  to  the  dust; 
Lord,  give  me  liie  divine ; 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust 
Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 

I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

To  speed  me  in  thy  way. 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race. 

Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

Ver.  107. 

When  sore  afiUctions  press  me  down, 
I  need  thy  quickening  powers ; 


316  CHRISTIAN. 

Thy  word  that  I  have  rested  on 
Shall  help  my  heaviest  houn. 

Ver.  l&G.  40. 

Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still? 

And  thou  a  faithful  God? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  wanner  tatl 

To  run  the  heavenly  road? 

Ver.  169.  40. 

Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  loTe, 

And  long  to  see  thy  face? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  more 

Without  enlivening  grace ! 
Ver.  93. 

Then  shall  I  love  thv  gospel  more, 

And  ne'er  forget  tny  word, 
When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  power 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

378. 


CHRISTIAN. 


Qi>7Q  Psalm  38*  C.  M*> 

OiVm    QmU  tfConidenee  and  Relief  ,-  cr,  Mtptnimlim 


and  Prayer  for  Pardon  and  Bum.  i  f 

1  A  MIDST  thv  wrath  remember  love, 
xjL    Restore  tby  servant^  Lord; 

Nor  let  a  Other's  chastemng  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  sword.  , 

2  Thine  arrows  stick  within  my  heart. 

My  flesh  is  sorely  prest : 
Between  the  sorrow  and  the  smart 
My  spirit  finds  no  rest. 

3  My  sins  a  heavv  load  appear, 

And  o'er  my  nead  are  gone; 
Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear. 
Too  hard  for  me  t'  atone. 

4  M V  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  sea, 

My  head  still  bending  down; 
And  I  go  mourning  all  the  day 
Beneath  my  Father's  frown. 

5  Lord,  I  am  weak,  and  broken  sore, 

None  of  my  powers  are  whole ; 
The  inward  anguish  makes  me  roar. 
The  anguish  of  my  soul. 

6  All  mj  desire  to  thee  is  known, 

•Thme  ear  counts  every  tear. 
And  every  sigh  and  every  groan 
Is  notic'd  by  thine  ear. 

7  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope; 

My  God  will  hear  my  cry, 
My  God  will  bear  my  spirits  up 
When  Satan  bids  me  die. 

8  [My  foot  is  ever  apt  to  slide. 

My  foes  rejoice  to  see  't; 
They  raise  their  pleasure  and  their  pride. 
When  they  supplant  my  feet 

9  But  I'll  confess  my  guilt  to  thee. 

And  grieve  for  all  my  sin, 
rU  mourn  how  weak  my  graces  be. 
And  beg  support  divine. 

10  My  God,  forgive  m^  follies  past, 

And  be  for  ever  nigh ; 
O  Lord  of  my  salvation,  haste. 
Before  thy  servant  die.] 

9n  2 


OOiF.       0(rrMM«/)r5b»,anJ.fiefaaMl3riVqiir. 

1  X^ROM  age  to  age  exalt  his  name, 

Ml      God  and  his  grace  are  still  the  aanu; 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 

2  But  if  their  hearts  rebel  and  rise 
Against  the  God  that  rules  the  skies, 
If  they  reject  his  heavenly  word, 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord; 

3  He'll  bring  their  spirits  to  the  ground, 
And  no  deliverer  snail  be  found; 
Laden  with  grief  they  waste  their  brealh 
In  darkness  and  the  shades  of  death. 

4  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries. 
He  makes  the  dawning  light  arise, 
And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade, 
That  hung  so  heavy  round  their  head. 

6  He  cuts  the  bars  of  brass  in  two, 

And  lets  the  smiling  prisoners  through; 
Takes  oif  the  load  of  guilt  and  grief, 


CHRISTIAN.  SI 

IVe  put  oxur  trust  in  Ood  alons, 
^d  glory  in  his  pardoning  grace. 

Let  the  unthinking  many  say. 
*  Who  will  bestow  some  earthly  good? 
But,  Lord,  thy  light  and  love  we  pray, 
Our  souls  desire  this  heavenly  food. 

Then  shall  my  cheerful  powers  rejoice 
At  grace  and  favour  so  divine ; 
Nor  will  I  change  my  happy  choice 
For  all  their  corn,  and  all  tneir  wine. 

Ptalm  85.  1—8.  1st  Part  L.  M. 
TFaitingfer  an  Jntwer  to  Prayer  t  mr^  IkHiimvmdt 
begun  and  compMetL 

LORD,  thou  hast  call'd  thy  grace  to  mind, 
Thou  hast  reversed  our  heavy  doom : 
So  Grod  forgave  when  Israel  sinned, 
And  brought  his  wandering  captives  home. 

i  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free* 
And  made  thv  fiercest  wrath  abate : 
Now  let  our  hearts  be  turn'd  to  thee, 
And  thy  salvation  be  complete. 

3  Revive  our  dying  ^ces,  Lord, 
And  let  thy  saints  m  thee  rejoice ; 
Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfil  thy  word. 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 

4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say ; 
He'll  speBkj  and  give  his  people  peace ; 
But  let  them  run  no  more  astray, 
Lest  his  returning  wrath  increase. 

QQQ  PBalm  61.  3d  Part.  L.  M. 

OoO«  7%e  Baekelider  restored f  or,  Bepeniance  and  IftiA 

in  the  Blood  of  Chritt. 

1  f\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  err, 
Vr     Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  liet , 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within. 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 
CSast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight: 
Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore. 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

Ml  %A% 


320  CHRISTIAN. 

4  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lordr  ■ 
His  help  aad  comfort  still  aiford : 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throno 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

6  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 
The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just: 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereisn  grace; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

8  0  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  mv  song; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


CHRirCUK.  SS 

6  Strike,  mighty  gnce,  my  flinty  aool. 
Till  melting  waters  flow, 
And  deep  repentance  drown  mine  eyea 
In  undissembled  wo. 

QQC        PmIb  is.  <rar.  t— 6. 15— IS.  l(t  Part.  L.  H. 
OOv*  DeOKrateiJram  D*^mr,  or,  Ttm^itHm*  mmrvmM, 

1  rpHEE  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  sbength, 

X     My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence; 
Thy  mi^ty  arm  shall  be  mv  trust, 
For  I  have  found  salvation  tnenoe. 

2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave,  ' 
Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  shade; 
While  floods  of  high  temptations  roae,\ 
And  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid. 

3  I  saw  the  opeoiDg  gates  of  hell. 
With  endless  pains  and  sorrows  there. 
Which  none  but  thev  that  feel  can  tell. 
While  I  was  hurried  to  despair. 

A  In  my  distress  I  call'd  '  My  God !' 
When  I  could  scu-ce  believe  him  mine; 
He  bow'd  his  ear  to  my  complaint, 
Then  did  his  grace  ai^ear  divine. 

fi  [With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief 
As  on  a  cherub's  win$  he  rode; 
Awfiil  and  brig^it  as  lightning  shone 
The  face  of  my  deliverer  God. 

6  Temptations  fled  at  his  rebuke, 
The  blast  of  his  almighty  breath; 
He  sent  salvation  from  on  high, 

And  drew  me  from  the  deeps  of  death.] 

7  Great  were  my  fears,  my  foes  were  great, 
Much  was  their  strength,  and  more  their  raip 
But  Christ,  my  Lord,  is  conqueror  still 

In  all  the  wars  that  devils  wage. 

8  ^lJ  song  for  ever  shall  record 
That  terrible,  that^joyful  hour: 
And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord 
IDue  to  his  mercy  and  his  power. 

OQ/J      PiBlm  40.  VCT,  1,  8,  3.  5.  17.  Ist  Port.  C.  Hi. 


I 


A  tonfi  of  DtUverann  fnm  prtal  Ditlrttt. 

WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord, 
— .    He  bow'd  to  hear  my  cry: 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 


t 


CJHilSTIAN. 

ais'd  me  from  a  horrid  pit 
'here  mourning  long  I  lay, 

from  my  bonds  releas'd  my  feet, 
eep  bonus  of  miry  clay. 

i  rock  he  made  me  stand, 
nd  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
)raise  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
I  a  new  thankful  song. 
;pread  his  works  of  grace  abroad; 
he  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 

sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
heir  only  hope  and  fear. 
'  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love! 
hy  mercies,  Lord,  how  great! 
have  not  words  nor  hours  enough 
heir  numbers  to  repeat, 
m  I'm  afflicted,  poor,  and  low, 
nd  liaht  and  peace  depart, 
God  beholds  my  heavy  wo, 
nd  bears  me  on  his  heart. 

psalm  Gl,  ver,  1—6.  S.  M. 
.Sofily  in  Gud. 

HEN  overuhelin'd  with  grief 
My  heart  within  me  dies, 
less  and  far  from  all  relief, 
0  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 


W 


CHRISTIAN. 

2  Bat,  oh!  it  swells  my  sorrows  high 
To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown, 
My  spirits  sink,  my  comforts  die, 
And  all  the  springs  of  life  are  down. 

3  Yet  why.  my  soul,  why  these  complaintsT 
Still  while  he  frowns,  nis  bowels  move ; 
Still  on  his  heart  be  bears  his  saints, 
And  feels  their  sorrows  and  his  love. 

4  Mj  name  is  printed  on  his  breast, 
His  book  of  Ufe  contains  my  name; 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impress'd 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

5  When  the  last  fire  bums  all  things  here, 
Those  letters  shall  securely  stanch 

And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear 
Writ  by  th'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  run, 
Whilst  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will; 
My  risins  and  my  setting  sun 

Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 

QQO  H;mn  103.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

00*Jt  The  BtetUadu,  Malt.  v.  9—13. 

1  [IJLESS'D  are  the  humble  souls  that  see 

XI  Their  emptiness  and  poverty; 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven.] 

2  [Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart; 
The  blood  of  Clirist  divinely  flows, 

A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes.] 

3  [Bless'd  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war; 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 

And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great] 

4  [Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace. 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness,  \. 
Thev  shall  be  well  supplied,  and  fed  i 
With  living  streams  anil  living  bread.]      ^ 

5  [Blesa'd  are  the  men  whose  bowels  mov»  ' 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love: 
From  Christ  the  Lord  snail  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  lore  again.] 


32d  christian. 

If  God  at  last,  my  sovereign  Judge, 

Should  frown,  and  bid  my  soul  Depart! 
3  Lord,  when  I  quit  this  earthly  stage, 

Where  shall  I  tiy  but  to  thy  breast! 

For  1  have  sought  no  other  home; 

For  I  have  learn'd  no  other  rest. 

3  I  cannot  live  contented  here. 
Without  some  glimpses  of  thy  fece: 
And  heaven  without  thy  presence  tnero 
Would  be  a  dark  and  tiresome  place. 

4  When  earthly  cares  engross  the  day, 
And  hold  my  thoughts  aside  from  thee,    . 
The  shining  hours  of  cheerful  light 

Are  long  and  tedious  years  to  me.  , 

5  AtiA  if  no  eve-ning  visit's  paid, 
Between  my  Saviour  and  my  soul, 
How  dull  the  night!  how  sad  the  shade! 
How  mournfully  the  minutes  roU! 

6  This  flesh  of  mine  might  learn  as  soon 
To  live,  yet  part  with  all  my  blood; 
To  breathe  when  vital  nir  is  gone, 


CHRISTUN.  i 

S  Xxi  darkest  sliades  if  he  appear, 
My  dawning  is  begun; 
He  is  my  soul%  sweet  morning  star, 
And, he  my  rising  sun. 

3    llie  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 
With  beams  of  sacred  blic«, 
"While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine. 
And  whispers  /  am  Ms! 

^     ^y  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 
At  that  transporting  word, 
Jlun  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

^       fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  deathi 
rd  break  through  every  foe : 
The  winflfs  of  love  and  arms  ot  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 


Psalm  90.  Yer.  13,  kc.  3d  Part  C.  M. 
Breathing  after  Heaoen, 

^  ETURN^  O  God  of  love,  return; 
J\f    Earth  is  a  tiresome  place ; 
How  long  shall  we  thy  children  mourn 
Our  absence  from  tny  feice; 

Xet  heaven  succeed  our  i)ainful  yearSi 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease, 
-And  in  proportion  to  our  tears 

So  make  our  joys  increase. 

*    Thy  wonders  to  thy  servant  show 
Make  thy  own  work  complete, 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 

^  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne 
In  all  thy  beauty.  Lord ; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

^%79«     ng  Hope  of  Buuen  our  Support  unitr  THali 

on  JEarih* 

1  TXTHEN  I  can  read  mv  title  clear 

V  T      To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
Ibid  farewell  to  every  fear. 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  aoainst  mv  soul  engage, 

Aiid  hellish  darts  be  nurl'd, 


I 


028  SAINTS   AND 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frownii^  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deliue  c<Hne, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  neaven,  my  alL 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

la  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

0«70*  Living  and  dying  taith  Qadprant, 

1  T  CANNOT  bear  thine  absence,  Lord, 
X    My  life  expires  if  thou  depart: 

Be  thou,  my  heart,  still  near  my  God,    , 
.And  Vhou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart. 

2  I  was  not  born  for  earth  or  sin, 
Nor  can  I  hve  on  things  so  vile; 
Yet  I  would  stay  my  Father's  tirae,^ 
And  hope  and  wait  for  heaven  a  while. 

3  Then,  dearest  Lord-  in  thine  embrace 


SINNERS.  889 

4  But  sixmers  find  their  counsels  crart; 
As  chsff  before  the  tempest  flies. 
So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lostp 
When  the  last  tmmpet  shakes  the  skiea 

6  In  vain  the  rebel  seeks  to  stand 
In  judgment  with  the  pious  race ; 
The  dreadful  Judoe  with  stem  command 
Diiddes  him  to  a  different  place. 

6  *  Straight  is  the  way  my  saints  hare  trody 
'  I  blest  the  path  and  drew  it  plain; 
'  But  you  would  choose  the  crooked  road, 
*  And  down  it  leads  to  endless  pain.' 

QQQ  Psalm  1.  S.  M. 

iKfOm         7%€  Smni  hmppy^  ike  Skmar  mimwUi. 

1  nPHE  man  is  ever  blest 

X     Who  shims  the  sinners'  ways, 
Among  their  counsels  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scomer's  place. 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  deliffht, 

Amidst  the  labours  ot  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 
Witii  waters  near  the  root  • 

Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  snail  live^ 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race, 

They  no  such  blessings  find ; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

6  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 
Before  that  judgment-seat, 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  rigkX  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet? 

6      He  knbws,  and  he. approves, 
The  way  the  righteous  go; 
But  sinners  and  tneir  works  shall  mMt 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

QdQ  Ptalm  119.  Ist  Past.  C.  M. 

<09«f  •  T%g  BUutdnm  ofSainU^  and  Mirny  rfBimtn. 

Far.  1,  S,  3. 

nLESTare  the  undefil'd  in  heasl, 
^M^    Whose  ways  are  right  and 


SAINTS  AND 

Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 

But  fly  from  every  sin. 
Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 

And  practise  thv  commands; 
With  their  whole  "heart  they  seek  the  Lord, 

And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 
Ver.  165. 
Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law! 

How  firm  their  souls  abide! 
Nor  can  a  hold  temptation  draw  , 

Their  steady  feet  aside. 

Ver.  6. 
Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy. 

And  keep  my  face  from  shame,  IJJ 

When  all  tny  statutes  I  obey, 

And  honour  all  thy  name.  ' 

Ver.  21.  lie. 

But  haughty  sinners  God  will  hate. 

The  proud  shall  die  accurst; 
The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit 

Are  trodden  to  the  dust. 


SINNERS.  331       I 

Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust;  i 

What  vain  designs  they  fona! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dniti 

Or  ehm  before  the  storm. 

Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 

Amongst  the  sons  of  grace, 
IVlien  Christ  the  Judge,  at  his  right  handy 

Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 

His  eye  beholds  the  path  ihey  tread« 

His  heart  approres  it  well; 
3ut  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 

Down  to  the  gates  of  helL 

.  ^^1         Ptalm  37.  t«r.  S3--97.  8d  Put  C.  IL 


Tit 

ntJlT  God,  the  steps  of  pious  fnen 
-iTl.    Are  ordered  by  thy  will; 
Though  they  should  fall,  thejr  rise  again,^ 
Thy  hand  supports  them  still. 

*rhe  Lord  delights  to  see  their  wajrs, 

Their  virtue  he  anpro ves : 
He'll  ne'er  depriye  them  of  nia  gracet 

Nor  leave  me  men  he  loves. 

*The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 
Their  poortion  and  their  home; 

He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  haifa 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

^   Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men. 
Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown ; 
Ye  shall  confess  their  nride  was  vain, 
When  justice  casts  them  down* 

PAUSE. 

^  The  haughty  sinner  have  I  seen. 
Not  fearing  man  nor  God, 
Like  a  tall  bi^-tree  fair  and  green. 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

t  And  lo!  he  vanish'd  from  the  ground. 
Destroyed  bv  hands  unseen ; 
Nor  r6ot,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

7  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousneas, 
His  several  steps  attend: 
Trad  pleasure  runs  through  all  his  waysi 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 


SAINTS  AND 


Jlewardt  of  the  Highlroui,  and  the    mdadi  or,  the   W»H 
Hatred,  and  ike  Sainl't  Palitnct,  i 

1  'Vl/'HY  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fret 

TT      To  see  the  wicked  rise?  •! 

Or  envy  sinners  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies  7  ( '^ 

2  As  flowery  grass,  out  down  at  noon* 

Before  the  evening  fades,  '  i 

So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon 
In  everlasting  shades, 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust, 

And  practise  all  that's  good ; 

So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 

And  he'll  provide  me  food. 

4  I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit, 

And  cheerful  wait  his  will; 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet. 
Shall  my  desires  fulfil, 

5  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display, 

And  make  thy  judgments  knowOf 
Fair  as  thp,  li>lit.  nf  Ha-wnin*r  dav. 


SINKERS.  888 

^ludUttiav  own  swords  against  them  tonii 
mBL  plan  sQiprise  thfi&  hearts. 


tf^  G0D|  to  whom  revenge  beknci^ 
3^    Proclaim  thy  wrath  aJood; 
-s-««t.soTereign  power  redress  onr  wzQap» 
Let  jnstice  smite  the  proud. 

^^^hejr say,  T%e Lord norsees nor hean; 

When  will  the  fixds  be  wise ! 
^^an  he  be  deaf  who  formed  their  ears? 
Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes? 

He  knows  their  impions  thonghts  are  Tain, 
And  they  shall  ieel  his  power; 

His  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with  pain 
In  some  surpnsing  hour. 

i  But  if  thir  saints  deserve  rebuke, 
Thou  nast  a  gentler  rod; 
Thv  providences  and  thy  book 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God. 

6  Blest  is  the  man  thv  hands  chsstise. 
And  to  his  dutv  draw; 
Thvscourges  make  thy  children  wise 
when  they  forget  thy  law. 

6  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  oflf  his  ssints^ 
Nor  his  own  promise  break; 
Hepardons  his  mheritance 
For  their  Redeemer's  sake. 

Ai\A  Ptalm  11.  L.  M. 

4U4*    Q^ihmOmR^fiihom^midhBim^WUUL 

1  1|^T  refuge  is  the  Grod  of  love : 
ITl.    Why  do  my  foes  insult  and  cry, 
'  Fly  like  a  timorous  trembling  dov^ 
'  To  distant  woods  or  mountains  HiyV 

8  Ifgovemment  be  all  destroyed, 
(That  firm  foundatLon  of  our  peace,) 
And  violence  make  justice  void, 
Where  shall  the  righteous  seek  redress? 

8  The  Lord  in  heaven  has  fix'd  his  throne, 
His  eyes  survey  the  world  below; 
To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known. 
His  eyelids  search  our  spirits  thrcfUgL 


334  SAINTS  AND 

4  If  he  afflicts  his  saints  SO  &r  ,    :,\,. 

To  prove  their  love,  and  try  flieir  SrttdlL  '/'  ' 
What  may  the  bold  transgressors  tear T     ' 
His  very  soul  abhors  their  ways.  'i-i: 

6  On  impious  wretches  he  shall  rain 
Tempests  of  brimstone,  fire,  and  death, 
Such  as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 
Of  Sodom  with  his  angry  breath.  . 

6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls, 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincere; 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 
The  men  that  his  own  image  bear. 


Pord'on  of  Sainla  and  Sim 


or,  HopeoHd 


1 


ARISE,  my  gracious  God, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee; 
They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 
To  drive  thy  saints  to  thee. 
S       Behold  the  pinner  dies, 

His  haughty  words  are  vain; 
Here  in  this  life  his  pleasure  lies, 


SINNKUS.  3J 

'Tis  all  they  seek ;  they  take  their  shares 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 

What  sinners  yalue,  I  resign; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine;: 
I  shall  bdiiold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

This  life's  a  dream,  an  emjity  show; 
3ut  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere; 
When  snail  I  wake,  and  find  me  there? 

0  fflorious  hour !  O  blest  abode ! 

1  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God! 
^nd  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

Bly  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound ; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surpriaoy 
.And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

I  ^"VT  Psalm  149.  C.  M. 

^^J  i  •  PraiH  (kd,  mU  hit  Sainti ;  or,  the  Smntw  judging 

the  World. 

ALL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 
And  let  your  sonss  be  new ; 
Amidst  the  church  with  cheerful  voice 
His  later  wonders  show. 

*  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 
Shall  their  Redeemer  sing ; 
And  Grentile  nations  join  the  praise, 
While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

^  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just. 
Whom  siimers  treat  with  scorn ; 
The  meek  that  lie  despis'd  in  dust 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 

^  Saints  should  be  jovful  in  their  King, 
E'en  on  a  dying  bed : 
And  like  the  souls  in  glory  sing. 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

5  Tlien  his  high  praise  shall  fill  their  tongues. 
Their  hands  shall  wield  the  sword ; 
And  vengMiice  shall  attend  their  songs. 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 

f  When  CShrist  his  jndfi^nent-seat  ascenda^ 
And  hkb  tiie  wor/dT  appear, 


336  PRIVATE   WORSHIP. 

Thrones  are  prepar'd  for  all  his  frieods, 

Who  humbly  lov'd  him  here. 
■"  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron  rod 

Nations  that  dar'd  rebel ! 
And  join  the  sentence  of  their  God 

On  tyrants  doom'd  to  hell. 
8  The  royal  sinners  bound  in  chains 

New  triumph  shall  afford; 
Such  honour  for  the  saints  remains: 

Praise  ye,  and  love  the  Lord. 


WORSHIP. 

PmiVATE    WORBHIP. 


408. 

1  "ll/fY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
ItX     a  stranger  to  myself  and  thee; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 


PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 
Ver.  81. 

^y  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace, 

Thy  promise  bears  me  up ; 
^nd  while  salvation  long  delayst 

Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 

Ver.  164. 

SSeven  times  a  day  I  lifl  my  hands. 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  tnee ; 
•Thy  righteous  providence  demands 

Repeated  praise  from  me. 

Ver.  63. 

"When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skioiy 

I  cbH  thy  works  to  mind ; 
'My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  nse, 

And  sweet  acceptance  find. 

^  /\  Psalm  56.  Ter.  15—17.  19.  22.  S.  M. 

^  -i  "•  Dangarqui  Protptnty ;  or^  daily  Dewftien  ineounigti 

IET  sinners  take  their  course, 
i    And  choosiB  their  road  to  death; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
ril  spend  my  daily  breath. 

My  thoughts  address  his  throne 
Wnen  morning  brings  the  light ; 
m  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

'       Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
0  my  eternal  God, 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

^      Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 
And  no  sad  changes  feel, 
They  neither  fear  nor  trust  thy  name. 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 

^     But  L  with  all  my  cares. 
Will  lean  upon  the  Lord, 
ril  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm. 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

S     His  arm  shall  weU  sustain 
The  children  of  his  love; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  staRcto 
No  earthly  power  can  mov^. 

mPn]m26.  L.M. 
»      Sdfi4uaminationf  &r^E9iieiumofGraef» 

1   TUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  my  wa) 

tf     And  try  my  reins,  and  try  mv  heart; 

or 


338 


FAMILY  WORSHIP. 


My  faith  upon  thy  promise  stays, 
Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart. 

2  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit, 
With  men  of  vanity  and  lies ; 
The  scoffer  and  the  hypocrite 

Are  the  abhorrence  oi  mine  eyes.       ' 

3  Amongst  thy  saints  will  I  appear, 
With  hands  well  wash'd  in  innocence; 
But  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar, 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 

4  I  love  thy  habitation,  Lord, 

The  temple  where  thine  honours  dwell; 
There  shall  I  hear  thine  holy  word. 
And  there  thy  works  of  wonder  tell. 

5  Let  not  my  soul  be  join'd  at  last 
With  men  of  treachery  and  blood, 
Since  I  my  days  on  earth  have  past 
Among  the  saints,  and  near  my  God. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP.  8M 

I'll  purge  my  family  around, 

And  make  the  wicked  flee : 
So  shall  my  house  be  ever  found 

A  dwelling  fit  for  thee. 

-I  Q  Psalm  1S7.  L.  M. 

lO*  2%e  Bkuing  of  Ood on  the  Bunne98  and  ComfiHi 


of  Life. 

FGrod  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 
And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost: 
If  Grod  the  city  will  not  keep, 
The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep. 

What  if  YOU  rise  before  the  sun, 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done» 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread; 

'Tis  all  in  vain,  till  Grod  hath  blest; 
He  can  make  rich,  vet  give  us  rest: 
Children  and  friends  are  blessings  too, 
If  Grod  our  sovereign  make  them  so. 

Happy  the  man  to  whom  he  sends 
Obeoient  children^  faithful  friends : 
How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove. 
When  they  are  season'd  with  his  love!  ' 

U  Psalm  187.  C.  M. 

•  GodaUinaU. 

rGrod  to  build  the  house  deny, 
Xl^e  builders  work  in  vain; 
And  towns  without  his  wakefrd  eye» 
A  useless  watch  maintain. 

Before  the  morning  beams  arise. 

Your  painful  work  renew. 
And  t|U  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 

Your  tiresome  toU  pursue. 

Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  fan\ 

In  vain,  till  God  nas  blest; 
But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care, 

You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 

Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friends, 
ShaU  real  blessing  prove. 

Nor  all  tbe  earthly  joys  he  sends 
K  sent  without  his  love. 


S40  fahilt  wob^hif. 

j-i  e  PnlmiaS.  C.  H.  i'  [  HI    0 

4X9*  Family  blntingt,  ■  ,i  /. 

1  r%  HAPPY  man  whose  soul  is  fifiU  ii^  r^ 

"     With  zeal  and  reverend  awfll    '')-  ;■ 
His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield. 

His  life  adorns  the  law,  J*  r  l, 

8  A  careful  providence  shall  standi 

And  ever  guard  thy  head. 
Shall  on  the  labours  of  thy  hand  - 

Its  kindly  blessings  sheu.  '  ;t 

S  [Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine; 

Thy  children  round  thy  board  '    ''  ' 

Each  like  a  plant  of  honour  shine, 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 3 

4  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil 

For  months  and  years  to  come ; 

The  Lord  who  d%vells  on  Zion's  hill 

Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 

5  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eyes 
Shall  see  his  house  incrense, 


PtfBLIC  WORSHIP.  Ml 

ilMp  PidmlSS.  8.P.lf«or«.&8. 

1     TTOW  pleannt 'tis  to  see 
JUL    Kindred  and  Mends  agraey 
StMli  ia  llieir  proper  station  moT6| 

And  each  fmfil  their  part 
Y  ^ith  sympathizing  heart, 
ui  dl  the  cares  of  life  and  loye! 

^      *l!1s  like  the  ointment  shed 
f.  On  Aaron's  sacred  head, 
'^linefy^  rich,  diyinely  sweet; 
"Hie  oil.  thronfh  all  the  room, 
Biffas'd  a  choice  perfume. 
nan  ftraoe^  his  robes,  and  blest  his  feet 

Like  frnitfol  showers  of  rain, 
,^  That  water  all  the  plain, 
<\y<iiding  firom  the  neighbonring  hiDs; 

Sudb  streams  of  pleasure  roll 
.^Through  every  friendly  soul 
Where  love  like  neavenly  dew  distils. 

PrBLIO  WOftSHlF. 

A"B  Q  Pnlm  ISS.  C.  M. 

^^-■.0«  Qcmg  to  ChurdL  , 

^   ^TrrOW  did  my  heart  reioice  to  hear 
-Mm,    My  Mends  devoutly  say, 
*  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
'And  keep  the  solemn  day!' 

^    1  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road; 
The  church,  adom'd  with  grace. 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  Grod 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

S    XJpto  her  conrte  with  joys  unknown 
^^The  holy  tribes  repair : 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne. 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

^   He  hears  our  praises  and. 
-w^  And  while  nis  awful  voice 
^Caiyides  the  sinners  from  the  saints. 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

S»»  be  within  this  sacred  place^ 
And  joy  a  constant  gtiest! 

tT9 


-It. 


•43  PUBLIC  AORSHir. 

With  holy  giftB  and  heavenly  gncs 
Be  her  attendants  blest ! 
6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  BtiU,    '  ■  ■  S  g 
While  life  or  breath  remains;  S  t 

There  my  best  friendR,  my  kindred  dutrf*'! 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns.        ..i ; 

J10  Psalm  123.  S.  P.M.  6. «. '6. 6.  '  '',,        , 

1  TTOW  pleas'd  and  blest  was  I         ' 
-tl.     To  hear  the  people  cry,  ' ' 

'  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-dsy!*    -',',-*^ 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal,  '  ' 

We  haste  to  Zion's  hiU,  ^d 

AM  there  our  vows  and  honoui*  ^yj  n^" 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place,  ""'^'X       ' 
Adorn'd  with  wondrous  grace,      ''i''__4T 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  UtW'MHK^ 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear  '^'/^ 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear         ■'' ' 

The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound.  '  '"'*-''  " 

3  There  Unvid's  greater  Son 


PUBLIC  W0R8H9.  843 

Bow  to  tile  glories  of  his  power, 
And  bless  his  wondrous  grace ; 

2  Lift  up  yonr  hands  by  morning  light, 
Ana  send  your  souls  on  high ; 
Rsdse  your  admiring  thoughts  by  !bi|[ht 
Above  the  starry  sky. 

i  The  Grod  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts 
With  rays  of  quickening  grace ; 
The  God  that  spreads  the  neavenS  ibto^. 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 

^  Q1  Psalm  89.  ver.  7,  ^Ec  S)d  Part.  O.  Mt 

ft^l«  The  Power  and  Majesty  of  God  f  or^reveren^ 

Worehip, 

WITH  reverence  let  the  faints  afijpMff 
And  bow  before  the  Lord, 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  htttf, 
Anji  tremble  at  his  word. 

t    How  terrible  thv  glories  be ! 

How  briffht  tnine  armies  shine ! 
Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thefet 
Or  truth  compared  with  thine? 

^    The  northern  pole  and  southiern  rest 
On  thy  supporting  hand ; 
Darkness  and  day  from  ea.st  to  w^t 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

^   Thv  words  the  ra^ng  winds  contrc^, 
And  rule  the  boisterous  deep ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

How  did  thy  arm  in  vengeance  shine  \ 

When  Egypt  durst  rebel ! 

*  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondurous  is  thy  grace  •  .  •  *i 

While  truth  and  mercy  join'a  in  one 
lavite  us  near  thy  face. 

loo  Hymn  108.  B.  9.  C.  M. 

'^mAm    4mm  to  the  Throne  of  Grace  by  a  Midiaim 

1  fi  OME  let  us  lift  our  ioyful  eyes 
\J     U]^  to  the  courts  above, 
And  tmile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 


^  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  thinei 
And  the  dark  world  of  hell : 


344  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

2  Once  'twas  a  seat  of  dreadful  wratii,  *    ' 

And  shot  devouring  flame; 
Our  God  appear'd  consuming  firt^ 
And  vengeance  was  his  name. 

3  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus*  blood 

That  calm'd  his  frowning  face, 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throng 
And  turn'd  the  wrath  to  grace.  ,' 

4  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feet, 

And  venture  near  the  Lord;  ,  , 

No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 

Nor  aouble  flaming  sword. 
fi  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  open'd  by  his  Son; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 

And  reach  the  almighty  throne. 
6  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 

Great  Advocate  on  high; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King 

That  lays  his  fury  by. 


423 


I'ji 


PUBLIC  WORSHIF.  M§ 

9  Th^  Matrow  chooser  where  to  rwt»  .. 

ikild  ftr  her  young  provides  her  neit{  ^ 

Sut  will  my  God  to  sparrows  grant 
That  pLeasore  which  his  children  want? 

4    Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  hig^ 
Arpund  thy  throne  of  majesty; 
Illy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  aU  meir  work  is  praise  and  loVA. 

^     Bleat  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays. 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  Team  thy  prtiM. 

^     Blesifyre  tbe  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate; 
God  ig  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

Cheerful  Aiof  walk  with  growing  stretagthf 
T41  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  lengthy 
TiU  all  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

^^^  Qfl  Pnim  S4.  3d  Part  L.  M. 

GREAT  God,  attend,  while  Sioft  singli 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  spring* ) 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

51  Mijght  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  nouse,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  p<y#er, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  doot. 

5J  Grod  is  ojjr  sun,  he  makes  our  day ; 
Grod  is  ckit  Shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  ffrace  will  God  bestow. 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  witnholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  0  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway       ?, 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee,  *^ 
Blast  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP- 
Pralm  B4.  T.  1.  4.  S,  3. 10.  Pu^hiMdL  0(  ICr: 


4.«D«    Delight  in  OnUnaaeeiof  Worthy 
in  hi*  Chvrthti, 


■,a»ifmmtf, 


I  "Rfl"Y  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 
IfX     To  which  thy  Gocl  resorts ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 
fl  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 
His  saving  power  displays, 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes         ' ' ' 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place. 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  loT^ 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declsTB  * ', 

The  secrets  of  thy  will;  '    '■  '■ 

And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there,  i'':'"  ' 
And  sing  thy  praises  still.  i ' 


■5  My  heart  and  fleshy  cry  out  for  t 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 

"Xliiiie  earthlr  temples  are! 

To  thine  abode  My  heart  aspires, 
Witii  varm  desires,  To  see  my  God. 

2  rrhe  sparrow,  for  her  young, 
"^^ith  pleasure  seeks  a  nest; 
-Anid  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest : 

My  spirit  faints.  With  equal  zeal, 
To  rise  and  dwell  Among  thy  sainla. 

3  CD  happy  souls  that  pray 
~N^rherB  God  appoints  to  hear! 
^3  happy  men  tnat  pay 
Tlieir  constant  senice  there  I 

They  -pnaae  thee  still ;  And  hajmy  they 
That  love  the  way  To  Zjon's  hifl. 

*  They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heaven  ^pears: 
O  glorious  seat.  When  Gcrf  out  King 
Shall  thither  bring  Oar  willing  £tetf 


347 


5  To  spend  one  sacred  day 
Where  God  and  saints  abide. 
Affords  diviner  joy 
Than  thi~m*r»T[i*i  ^.tt^\.-^A»_- 

Where  God  resorih.  I  I'-jt*.  .».  Koa 
To  keep  the  door  Than  tktioe  a  e 


And  learn  tiiu  wonuers  oi 

3  While  liLM-e  our  v;irious  v 
United  groans  ascend  on 
And  prayer  brings  down 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  [If  Satan  rage  and  sin  gn 
Here  ■we  receive  some  ch 
We  gird  the  gospel-armo- 
To  fight  the  battles  of  th< 

6  Or  if  our  spirit  faints  anc 
(Our  conscience  gall'd  w 
Here  doth  the  righteous 
With  healing  beams  ben 

6  Father,  mv  soul  would  s 
Within  IhV  temple,  near 
But  if  mv  feet  must  hem 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  i 


1  rpHE  Lord  of  dory  is 
X  And  mv  awTation 
God  is  my  streo^h,  nor 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  '949 

f  Now  sludl  my  head  be  lifted  hi^h 
Above  my  foes  around, 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

^OTk      Pfetlm  87.  Tor.  8,  9.  13, 14.  Sd  Part.  C.  BL 
KtlV«  Fruytr  and  Hope, 

SOON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say. 
*  Ye  children,  seek  my  ffrace  y 
My  heart  replied,  without  delay, 
m  seek  my  Father's  face.* 

t    Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 
Nor  frown  my  soul  away ; 
God  of  my  life,  1  flv  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

\   Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear. 
Leave  me  to  want,  or  die,  ' 

My  God  would  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  sui)ply- 
4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 
Had  not  my  soul  believ'd 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief. 
Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembhng  saints. 
And  keep  your  courage  up ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

iO-l  Psalm  65.  Ist  Part.  C.  M. 

^^i«   Ji  mrayor^hearmg  God,  and  the  (xerUiiu  ealbtL 

1 1)RAISE  waits  in  Sion,  Lord,  for  thee; 
jt     There  shall  our  vows  be  paid : 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray, 
All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 

2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail, 

But  pardonmg  grace  is  thine. 
And  ihou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choow. 

To  bring  them  near  thy  face. 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thy  house 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  what  thy  church  requests^ 

Thy  tamth  and  terror  shine, 
And  worlcB  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fulfil  thy  kind  design. 

2G 


350  PCBI.K   WORSHIP. 

6  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 
The  Lord  is  good  and  just; 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee, 
And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 
6  They  dread  th^  ghttering  tokens,  Lord, 
When  signs  in  heaven  appear; 
But  theT  shall  learn  thy  holy  word, 
And  love  as  well  as  fear. 

J  QO  Psalm  65.  vet.  1 — 5.  lat  Pan.  L.  M. 

**0*.  Ftibiie  Prayer  and  PraUe. 

1  ^I^HE  praise  of  Sion  waits  for  thee, 

X     My  God ;  and  praise  becomes  thy  boc^^*' 
There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 
And  there  perform  their  puolic  vows. 

2  O  thou,  whose  mercy  Nends  the  skiea 
To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray, 
All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes. 
And  islands  of  the  northern  sea. 

3  Against  my  will  my  sins  prevail, 

But  grace  shall  purge  away  their  staia; 
The  blood  of  Christ  will  never  fail 
To  wash  my  garments  white  again. 


lord's  day.  351 

My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  dtrone. 
2    jLmong  the  saints  that  fill  thy  hooM,  '   i-* 

My  offerings  shall  be  paid; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  tovb 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 
5    Bow  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 
Thou  ever-blessed  Grod! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  diy  sight! 
How  precious  is  their  blood ! 
^     How  happy  all  thy  servants  are! 
How  great  thy  grace  to  me ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care. 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 
8i     Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move;  ^ 

Thy  hand  hath  loos  d  my  bonds  of  pain^ 
And  boimd  me  with  thy  love. 
^    Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

A9a  HTmn  145.  B.  9.  C.  U* 

^*V^        SigU  Unugh  a  Gbut,  and  Face  to  Ao. 

*  T  LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  ^raoe 
-jL    Through  which  my  Lord  is  seen* 
And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face 

Without  a  glass  between. 

*  O  that  the  happy  hour  were  come  ^ 

To  change  my  faith  to  sight!  iW 

I  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home  1 

In  a  diviner  light.  \ 

^  Haste,  my  beloved,  and  remove  .9 

These  interposing  days ; 
Then  shall  my  passions  alt  be  love, 
And  all  my  powers  be  praise. 

LORira  DAT. 

435. 

)L_.,. „ 

My  Toice  ascending  high; 


I  T  ORp.,in.&e  morning  dipa  shalt  ])m^  , 


353  lord's  day. 

To  thee  will  I  direct  prayer, 

To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 

2  Upto  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gon* 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints. 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints.   ' 

3  Thuu  art  a  God  before  whose  sight    . 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court. 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness! 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

PAUSE. 

6  My  watchful  enemi<^s  combine  ' 


To  tempt  my  feet  astray; 


LORD  S  DAY. 

'     In  every  differeDt  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known; 
I*hey  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand^ 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 
'        Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice, 
Here  he  reveals  his  word, 
^i^e  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 
i  His  statutes  and  commands 

Are  set  before  our  eyes, 
7^e  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands. 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 
His  laws  are  just  and  pure. 
His  truth  without  deceit, 
^His  promises  for  ever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great 
1  [Not  honey  to  the  taste 

Affords  so  much  delight, 
^or  gold  that  ha-s  the  furnace  past 
So  much  allures  the  sight. 
*       While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  KlBft 
In  my  Redeemer's  name.] 

ASi'y  Veaim  19.  2d  Put.  S.  M. 

^**  4  •     Gmf't  tVard  ma»t  txallaU,  q,,  ttnii.jr_r 
Watchfuinm.  '^ 

ThSMina. 

X»EHOLD  the  momiagiin 
33     Begins  his  gloriom  w»- 
*lis  beams  through  all  the  natiofn. 
„  _        And  life  and  light  obiwt  ^ 

But  wht-ri-  Ihe  gospeJ  ,-,:ni« 
It  spreruls  diviin?;  jj^(_ 

tt  calls  U^  '".""^P'ranHBrtMnh. 


L 


354  lord's  dav. 

PAUSE. 

6      I  hear  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  ahove 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

6  O  who  can  ever  find 
The  errors  of  his  ways? 

Yet  with  a  bold  presumptuous  nlind^ 
I  would  not  dare  transgress. 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sirK 

Forgive  my  secret  faults, 
And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 

Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thouglite. 
6  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue, 

I  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 

My  Saviour  and  my  God. 


'E 


ARLY,  my  Gnd,  withriut  delay 
I  haste  to  seek  ihv  face: 


lord's  day.  866 

^V|F«  Imgb^ ifiv  CMi  ot^  ike  Loot  ^ Chihtttf^ 

than  Life. 

^  r«  RE  AT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claiimt 
JW    Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  iMt; 
The  fflories  that  compose  thy  name, 
Staina  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest 

^  2]Hoa  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise^ 
l^xou  art  my  Father  and  my  Grod;. 
^Moid  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties; 
^■^j  Son,  thy  servant  bought  with  blood. 

^  ^y^ith  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifted  handib 
^  Or  diee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look, 
^^  travellers  in  thirsty  lands 
^^nt  for  the  cooling  water  brook* 

*  y^ilh  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 

^^iQiong  thy  saints,  and  seelc  thy  face; 

^^H  have  1  seen  thy  glory  there, 
.  ^"'J^  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

^^ot  fruits  nor  wines  that  tempt  our  tastei 

S5  or  all  the  joys  our  senses  know, 

^:^^ould  make  me  so  divinely  blest, 

^^  raise  my  cheerful  passions  so. 

^^4y  life  itself  without  th  v  love 
jVo  taste  of  pleasure  could  afford  ? 
OTwould  but  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
^   Xf  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord. 

^midst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
iVhen  busy  cares  afflict  my  head,  ^ 
^ne  thought  of  thee  gives  new  delight, 
^nd  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

Xll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 
"While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  prsdse ; 
nPhis  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
-And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

A  >i|\  PMlm  63.  s.  M. 

*-*V»  Seeking  Qod. 

^       1|J"Y  God,  permit  my  tongue 
if  JL    This  joy,  to  call  theje  miney 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divme. 

Mr  thirsty  Muting  soul 
Tbjr  mercy  does  implore 


356  lord's  day. 

Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  "Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 
I  long  to  nnd  my  place, 

Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold, 
And  feel  thy  quickening  grace. 

4  For  life  without  thy  love 
No  relish  can  afford ; 

Nojoy  can  be  compar'd  to  this. 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

5  To  thee  I'll  lift  my  hands. 
And  praise  thee  while  I  live; 

Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast 
Such  food  or  pleasure  give. 

6  In  wakeful  hours  of  night 
I  call  my  God  to  mind ; 

I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  axe, 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

7  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  thee  ray  spirit  flies, 

And  on  thy  watchful  providence 


lord's  pay.  307 

i  JA  Pttlm  99.  Itt  Pttt.  L.  M. 

i  QWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
1^   To  praise  thy  name,  give  thaakS'  anonng, 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning-light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night 

SwiQ^  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest. 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 

0  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 

Like  D&nd's  harp  of  solemn  souncl:  -     ,. 

My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 

And  Uossf  his  works,  and  bless  his  \mid;      * 

Thy  works  of  grace  now  bright  they  ahinefl 

How  deep  thy  counsels!  how  divine! 

Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high: 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  <U0} 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breaUi 
Blast  tltem  in  ererlsAting  death. 
But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my  hearty 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  sh^ 
Like  ho^  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

«  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 
Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  mote; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
^or  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

^  l^hen  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
A.11  I  desir'd  or  wish'd  below ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
Xn  thai  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Hymn  73.  B.  2.  C.  M. 
U  The  Lord*$  iSayt  or^  the  Hesurreeiion  of  ChrUi. 

^^ft^LKSS'D  morning,  whose  young  danAllhi 
JO    Beheld  our  rising  God,  [rajrs 

^That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust; 
And  leave  his  dark  abode. 

Xn  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 

The  dear  Redeemer  lay, 
\rill  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 

The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

%ell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 
^   To  hold  our  God  in  vain, 
The  sleeping  Conqiueror  arose^ 

And  burst  theii*  feeble  chaia  " — 


LORD  S  DAY. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 
These  sacred  hours  we  pay. 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 
-5  [Salvation  and  immortal  praise 
To  our  victorious  King, 
Let  heaven,  and  earth,  and  rocks,  and  a 
With  glad  hosannas  ring.] 

AAA         Psalm  119.  ver,  -ii — 26.  4th  Pwl,  C.  M. 
■**4:.  Hoaanna;  tht  Lord"!  Day.-  or,  Chritt't  . 
and  our  Salvation. 

1  ^I^HIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
A      He  calls  the  hours  his  own : 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 
•3  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
Ana  Satan's  empire  fell; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread. 
Ana  all  his  wonders  tell. 
3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 
To  David's  holy  Son; 


lord's  day.  906 

T|hw  dar  dao^ares  it  all  divine, 
Thk  oay  did  Jesus  rise. 

This  is  the  glorious  day 
That  our  Redeemer  made; 
Let  us  r^ce,  and  sing,  amd  pray. 
Let  an  the  church  be  glad. 

Hoeanna  to  the  King 
Of  IhiYid's  royal  blood : 
Bless  him,  ye  samts;  he  comes  to  htiag 
Salvation  from  your  Grod 

We  bless  thine  holy  word, 
Which  all  this  grace  displays; 
And  o^r  on  thine  altar,  Lora, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

A^a  P**^  11®-  ^^-  9S-87.  L.  U. 

^  "l"  O !  what  a  glorious  comer-stone 
JLi    The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse; 
But  Grod  hath  built  his  church  hereon. 
In  spite  of  envy,  and  the  Jews. 

^  Great  Grod,  the  work  is  all  divine, 
Thp  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes; 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thme, 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise, 

3  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints  be  glad ; 
Hosanna,  let  his  name  be  blest; 
A  thousand  honours  on  his  head, 
With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory,  rest! 

4  In  Grod's  own  name  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race : 
Let  the  whole  church  address  their  King 
With  hearts  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praise. 

BKFORE  PRAYKK. 


AA^  Ptalm  99.  3d  Part.  S.  M. 

44l«         A kofy  Ood wonhipped with Btvermet. 

1      T^  XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
jlA     And  worship  at  his  feet; 

nature  is  all  holmess. 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

IVhen  Israel  was  bis  churcli, 
Wliea  Aaron  was  his  priest  > 


A.        0 


360  lord's  day. 

When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  pray'cl« 

He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins. 
Nor  would  destroy  their  race: 

And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 
Whose  grace  is  still  the  same; 

Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

A  AQ  Psalm  95,  C.  M. 

4-4-0.  A  Piai'n  before  Prautf. 

1   CING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  nanw, 

tj     And  in  his  strength  rejoice; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme. 

Exalted  be  our  voice.  J 

^  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 
And  psalms  of  honour  sing; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might,       ' 
The  whole  creation's  King. 
3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know, 
How  mean  their  natures  seem. 


LOKD'S  DAT.  aCll 

^      He  ibrm'd  the  deetn  unknown; 
He  gare  the  Bilas  meir  bound; 
The  watery  worlda  are  all  Hu  bwQ, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 
^       Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord : 
We  are  his  w^ks  and  not  our  own; 
He  form'd  iis  by  his  word. 
^        To-day  attend  his  voicoi 
Nor  dare  moToke  bis  rod; 
ComOk  like  ue  people  of  bis  cboioei. 
And  own  your  gracioua  Giod. 
™        But  if  your  ears  refuse 

lie  language  of  his  ffraoe, 
And  hearts  grow  hard,  uke  stubborn  Je«% 
That  unbelieving  race; 
'       The  Ijord  in  vengeance  dreet 
WUI  lift  his  hand  and  awear, 
'  "You  that  despise  my  promis'd  rest 
'  Shall  have  no  portion  there.' 

ite/v  Pnln  9fi.  1,  9,  8.  6—11.  L.  H. 

*^Mf»  Cmamt  Jbrt  tlinuMk  UnUiitf,  or,  a  Wvnb^  to 

delaying  Siniur$, 

COME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
A  fuftred  soriR  of  solemn  prsiSB; 
God  is  a  sovereign  King;  rehearse 
His  honours  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  otif  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  fram'd  our  natures  with  his  woid; 
He  is  our 
His  mercy. 

3  Come,  letv^  ^ih  voice  to^ay, 
The  covw  ^  [veobey; 

a  or  letf  hearts  renew 

I^MV  ^b^  Israel  knew. 

f 


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our  s^^JM^t  ^^^  ^^^  sheep 
lercyJT         ^  pa.stures  keep. 

Mathrael  kn 


God. 

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l»T6. 


362  LORD  S  DAY. 

6  [Look  back,  my  soul,  with  holy  dread, 
And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead; 
Attend  the  offer'd  grace  ttwiay, 

Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

7  Seize  the  kind  promise  while  it  waits, 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates; 
Believe,  and  take  the  promis'a  rest; 
Obey,  and  be  for  ever  blest] 

A  ff-i  Hymn  165.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

49  X  ■  Unfruilfulness,  Igmrronct,  and  untaiKtiJUd  Jffedmv. 

1  T  ONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
XJ     Of  thy  salvation.  Lord, 
But  still  how  weak  mv  faith  is  found. 
And  knowledge  of  tliy  word ! 
a  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place 
And  hear  almost  in  vain; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  memory  can  retain! 
3  [Mv  dear  Almighty,  and  my  God, 
How  little  art  thou  known 


THE  WORLD. 

Let  all  your  sacred  imssions  move,      tt 
While  you  rehearse  his  deeds;  ^^ 

3ut  the  great  work  of  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

Ill  that  have  motion*  life,  and  breatli, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest; 
ITet  when  my  voice  expires  in  deadly     •      - 

My  soul  shall  praise  nim  b^st 

;q  Hirmn  135.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

wOm     HU  Love  o/ChriMt  shed  abroad  m  ike  Htmi^       \  •!, 

Eph.  iii.  16,  &c«  .   |^    ^ 

DOME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dw^ 
By  fiaith  and  love  in  every  breast  * 
rhen  snail  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
rhe  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

I!ome,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength^ 
M[ake  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 
ind  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  lengl 
!)f  thine  immeasurable  grace. 

STow  to  the  Grod,  whose  power  can  do 
^ore  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know/    i 
3e  everlasting  honours  done 
ij  all  the  church,  through  Christ  his  Son. 


THE  WORLD. 


I A         —  iiy°^  ^9^-  ®.'-^i  9*  ^* 


The  WorUTe  three  chief  Temptatiafu. 

EN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 
We  look  on  things  below, 


honour,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy 
How  yain  and  dangerous  too ! 

Honour's  a  pufF  of  noisy  breath ; 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood, 
Ind  venture  everlasting  death 
jTp  ^ain  that  airy  good. 

Tl^iiilst  others  starve  the  nobler  mind, 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
Phey  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food 

T  indulge  a  sordid  lust.]  ^ 

rhe  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 

Are  dangerous  snares  to  souls ; 
HiereVimt  a  drop  of  flatterinfir  8weet» 
id  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 


> 


364  THK  WORLD, 

fi  God  is  miae  all-sufficient  ^ood, 

My  portion  and  my  choice; 

In  hini  my  vast  desires  are  fill'd, 

And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 

6  In  vain  the  world  accosts  my  ear. 

And  tempts  my  heart  anew; 

I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 

Nor  part  with  heaven  for  you. 


1  "IVI"^^  ''^  ^  ^'*"'  '^^  "^^^^  desires, 

ITX     He  burns  within  with  restless  firet 
Tost  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind, 
We  try  new  pleasures,  but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  stUl. 

3  So  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 

We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns, 
And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain 


THE  WORLD.  Sft 

And  no  kiiid  anael  near  your  bed 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies. 

C3o  now,  and  boast  of  all  your  stores, 
And  tell  how  bright  they  shine; 

Your  heaps  of  glittering  dust  are  yours, 
And  my  Redeemer's  mine. 

Pnlm  73.  Ter.  99.  3.  6. 17—4MI.  L.  M. 
7%e  Pnmpenty  rfSkmen  eurmtim 

^    ^  ORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 
-Mji    To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  raping  ^  ^ 
To  see  tiie  wicked  idac'd  on  m^  **  - 

In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  shine! 

^    £at  oh  their  end,  their  dreadfol  end! 
Thf  "mnc^xixry  taught  me  so; 
On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  £ery  mllaws  rpU  below. 

^    ^ow  let  tiiem  boast  how  tall  they  rise, 
m  never  envy  them  again; 
There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eyes, 
Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pam.         ^ 

^   TheirfaQcied  jays,  how  fast  they  flee! 
Just  like  a  dream  when  man  awakes; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 
Are  but  a  preface  to  their  plagues. 

^  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 
Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood; 
Locd^  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God- 

A  e^Q  Htbu  164.  B.  9.  C.  M. 

^400«  The  End  of  the  World. 

1  TV7HY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so? 
TT      Why  should  we  fix  our  eyes 
On  these  low  grounds  where  sorrows  grow 
And  every  pleasure  dies? 

^  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares 
Our  comforts  to  devour, 
There  is  a  land  above  liie  stars. 
And  joys  above  his  power. 

3  Nature  shafi  be  dissolv'd  and  die, 
.  The  mm  mvst  end  his  race, 

I  np  0Bitb  and  aea  for  ever  fij 

■  JMm  mr /9aFioar'i  ilMse. 

9s  9 


JKWI&H    lHI'RCH 


V'hen  will  that  glorious  mormiig  rise? 
When  the  last  trumpet  sound, 
'  And  call  the  nations  to  the  skies. 
From  underneath  the  ground? 


THE  JEWISH  CHURCHi 


THE  marroRT  or  the  israelitc& 


tti 


1  ^  IVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name, 
Ur     And  tell  the  world  his  grace; 

Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fam9^ 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 

2  His  covenant,  which  he  kept  in  mind 

For  numerous  ages  past. 

To  numerous  ages  yet  behind 

In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  sware  to  Abr'ara  and  his  seed, 

And  made  the  blessing  sure: 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read, 

And  find  his  truth  endure. 
'  Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  blest," 

"""'■'?  Almighty  voice,) 

Ishall  be  their  rest, 


4h) 


JEWISH  caUECH. 

PAUSE  I. 

9    "Wlien  Pharaoh  dar'd  to  vex  the  saints, 
And  thus  provok'd  their  God^ 
^^oses  was  sent  at  their  complaints, 
Arm'd  with  his  dreadful  rod. 
1*^    He  call'd  for  darkness ;  darkness  came 
Like  an  o'erwhelming  flood;  " 

He  lurn'd  each  lake  and  every  stream 
To  lakes  and  streams  of  blood. 
^*    Hegave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 

Through  the  whole  country  spread;  » 
And  frogs,  in  croaking  armies,  rise 
About  the  monarch  s  bed. 
^*   Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces, 
The  tenfold  vengeance  flew ; 
Locusts  in  swarms  devour'd  their  trees. 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 
^'    iTien,  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke, 
^^  The  fl^ower  of  Egypt  died ; 
TThe  strength  of  every  house  was  broke, 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 
*    .^Jow  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage. 
Nor  put  the  church  in  fear; 
X»rael  must  live  through  every  age,        ■  i 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

_^  PAUSE  II. 

iTiiis  were  the  tribes  from  bondage  broogfat 

And  left  tiie  hated  groTind : 
■ClMh  iKUne  Egyptian  spoils  had  got, 

-  And  not  one  feeble  found. 

"^Fbe  Lord  himself  chose  out  tiieir  inj, 
.         And  mark'd  their  journeys  risht, 
^hiVe  tbeiQ  n  leading  cloud  hy  <uy, 

-  A  fiery  guide  by  night. 

*rhey  thirst;  and  waters  from  the  rook 

In  rich  abundance  flovi^; 
And  following  still  the  course  toayLtook, 

Ran  all  the  desert  throne^. 
^  O  woQcfarous  stream !  O  bleesed  type 

Of  ever-flowing  grace ! 
80  Christ  011X  rock  maintains  onr  Uw 

Through  all  tlm  wilder 


36S 


JEWISH  CHURCH. 


19  Thus  guarded  by  ih'  Almighty  hand, 

Thfi  chosen  tribes  possest 
Canaan,  the  ricli.  the  promis'd  land. 
And  there  enjoyed  their  rest. 

20  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage,     / 

The  church  renounce  her  fear; 
Israel  must  live  throiigh  every  age, ,  ; 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 


S'= 


Biasings  and  PunahmaUl. 

2ING  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise; 
God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour-God, 

Let  Israel  hear  his  voice. 

'  From  vile  idolatry 

'  Preserve  my  worship  clean ; 
'  I  am  the  Lord  who  set  thee  free 

'  From  slavery  and  sin. 

'  Stretch  thy  desires  abroad, 

'  And  ril  supplv  them  well; 
'  But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 


JEWISH  CHURCH.  869 

ForaoC  the  works  he  wrought  to  profv 
His  power  before  their  eyes. 

3  Thejr  ww  the  places  on  Egypt  li^t» 

From  his  a  venffing  hand : 
What  dieadftil  tokens  of  his  might  * 

Spread  o'er  the  stnbborn  land! 

4  They  saw  him  cleave  the  mightr  aea» 

And  march'd  in  safety  throus[n, 
With  wajkery  walla  to  guard  their  waj. 
Till  they  had  'scap'd  the  foe. 

5  A  wondrous  pillar  mark'd  the  road, 

CbmppsM  of  shade  and  light : 
By  da^  it  proy'd  a  sheltering  cloud. 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 

8  He  from  the  rock  their  thirst  supplied; 
The  gushing  waters  fell, 
And  ran  in  rivers  bv  their  side, 
A  constant  miracle. 

7  Yet  they  provok'd  the  Lord  most  high, 

And  ciar'd  distrust  his  hand; 
'  Cati  he  with  bread  our  host  supply 
'  Ajpoidst  this  desert  land  V 

8  The  Lind  with  indignation  heard, 

And  ciBtus'd  his  wrath  to  flame; 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepared 
To  vindicate  his  name. 

40^«  TTke  PumikmeiU  of  Luxury  and  Intempumutf 

«r,  CkaatiMement  and  Sahatioiu 

1  "TITHEN  Israel  sins,  the  Lord  reproves, 

▼  T      And  fills  their  hearts  with  dread ; 
Yet  he  forgives  the  men  he  loves, 
And  sends  them  heavenly  bread. 

2  He  fed  them  with  a  liberal  hand, 

And  made  his  treasures  known; 
Hegave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
Tx>  pour  ptrovision  down. 

8  The  manna,  like  a  morning  shower. 
Lay  thick  around  their  teet; 
The  com  of  heaven,  so  light,  so  pui^ 
As.  ibaugh  'twere  angels'  mea€ 

4  Battbejr in  murmuring  languam  «ttd« 
'MUanM  m  all  our  feart -^ 


370  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

'  We  loathe  this  light,  this  airy  bread) 
'  We  must  have  flesh  to  taste.'  ■ : 

5  '  Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  please  your  liut,^- 

The  Lord  In  wrath  replied; 
And  sent  them  quails  like  sand  or  dus^ 
Heap'd  up  from  side  to  side. 

6  He  gave  them  all  their  oviti  desire : 

And  greedy  as  they  fed,  ^ 

His  vengeance  burn'd  with  secret  fir^    ,; 
And  smote  the  rebels  dead. 

7  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  retorn'd 

And  sought  the  Lord  with  tears; 
Under  the  rod  they  fear'd  and  mourn 'd, 
But  soon  forgot  their  fears. 

8  Oft  he  chastis'd  and  still  forgave, 

Till  by  his  gracious  hand 
The  nation  he  resolv'd  to  save, 
Possess'd  the  promLs'd  land. 


463. 


It 

rr  1 

.1 


Psalm  107.  3d  P 


And  let  their  thankful  offinings  jrave 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  lore. 

Pnlm  is.  Ter.  38,  &c  4th  Part.  LJlf. 
BaduHding  and  Forgitenen  /  or^SmpmMfd  i 
and  Skunta  taoed, 

GREAT  God,  how  ofl  did  Israel  proYe 
/By  turns  thine  anger  and  tibylovel 
^Xhere  in  a  glass  our  hearts  may  see 
liow  fickle  and  how  false  they  oe. 

\    yrixm  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot  / 
llie  dreadful  wonders  God  had  wrought!   ? 
rPhen  thev  provoke  him  to  his  f|W5e, 
iN^or  fear  nis  power  nor  trust  his  grace. 

3  IThe  Lord  consum'd  their  years  in  pain^ 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vam; 
A  tedious  march  through  unknown  wajs 
Wore  out  their  strength,  and  sx)ent  their  days. 

4  Oft  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain, 
They  moum'a,  and  sought  the  Lord  again 
Called  him  the  rock  of  their  abode. 
Their  Ugfa  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

5  Their  prayers  and  vows  before  him  rise, 
As  flattering  words  or  solemn  Ues, 
While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 

r  alse  to  his  covenant  and  his  love. 

6  ^t  did  his  sovereign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  ne'er  deserv'd  to  live ; 
His  anger  oft  awav  he  turn'd, 

Or  eke  with'  gentle  flame  it  burned. 

7  He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail. 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail ; 

The  God  ofAbraham  lov*d  them  isrtill^ 
.And  ]tA  tiiem  to  Ids  holy  hill. 

AUK     ^  ^^*  ▼•  7,  8.  Id— 14.  43—48.  3d  Part  S.  M. 
4-CKI*  hmdpmUhBd  and  pardoned  g  or,  GocTf  uathmgmUli    < 

Lave, 

I      £^  OD  of  eternal  love, 

CJr    How  fickle  are  our  WBqrs  t 
And  ii«  iow  ofllidid  Bftrael  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace  1 

f      Th^  w«r  thy  wonders  wrought,. 
And  ihmi  thy  praise  they  sung; 
BulwM'llgr  works  of  power  forgot^ 
Aridl  flHiriiiur^d  with  their  tong^i^. 


^75  JEWISH  CHURtal. 

•i      Now  they  believe  his  word,  '  ■'  ''i'^- 

While  rocks  with  rivers  flow:         '   ''' 
Now  with  their  lusts  provok'd  tW  Lord,i  -v 
And  he  reduo'd  them  low.  .4  if  ■ 

•1        Yet  when  lliey  rnourn'd  their  faults, 
He  hearken'd  to  their  groans, 
Brought  his  own  covenant  to  his  thou^b. 
And  caird  them  still  his  sons. 

5  Their  names  were  in  his  book, 
He  sav'd  them  from  their  foes: 

Oft  he  chastis'd  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  that  he  chose. 

6  Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord,  ' 
Who  lov'd  their  ancient  race;  ' 

And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word         ' '' 
Amen,  to  all  the  praise. 

j/»C  Psalm  129.  C.  M. 

400,  Fcri.eeulots  purUi/ied. 

1   ¥TP  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  sajr, 
tj      Have  I  been  nurs'd  in  tears; 
My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day,      -  -.-.  t 
And  tedious  as  ihe  years. 


O' 


JEWISH  CHURCH.  373 

Thflir  BDwth  shall  perish  in  despaiTi 
Andlie  despis'd  in  death.] 

CSo  com  that  on  the  house-top  stands 

No  hope  of  harvest  gives ; 
The  reaper  ne'er  shall  fill  ms  hands, 

Nor  binder  fold  the  sheaves. 

^    It  snrings  and  widiers  on  the  place: 
No  traveller  bestows 
A  word  of  blessing  on  the  ffrassy 
Nor  minds  it  as  he  goes.  J 

>#  ^Piy         Ptalm  1S5.  rw.  5—13.  Sd  Part.  L.  H 
^^=^f  ••  Tie  Wcrk»  of  Ormtkm^  Frmmdmti^  R$impf%m  tf 

brod^  tmd  Ikaintelum  ofEmfmim. 

REAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  hii^ 
Above  all  powers  and  every  urone; 
iVhate'er  he  please  in  earth  or  se^ 
Or  heaven  or  nell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

^       ^t  his  command  the  vapours  rise, 

The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar : 
He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind. 
And  tempest  from  his  airy  store. 

^         'Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent 
0  Eg3rpt|  through  thy  stubborn  land; 
When  all  thy  first-bom^  beasts  and  men, 
Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 

^       What  mightv  nations,  mighty  kings, 
He  slew,  ana  their  whole  country  mve 
To  Israel,  whom  his  hand  redeem'd, 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave ! 

His  power  the  same,  the  same  his  ffracey 
That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  heU; 
And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  possess, 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 

jg  /»Q  Psalm  186.  C.  M. 

^00«  QfttFt  Wamkn  of  Creaiian,  Promdence,  SedemfHm 

ofbnd^  md  SahaHon  ofku  People. 

I  pi  IVE  thankef  to  God,  the  sovereign  Lord; 


mercies  still  endure ! 
And  be  die  King  of  kings  ador'd; 
Hn  truth  is  ev^r  sure. 

2  What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done! 
How  mighty  is  his  hand! 
HMvm,  ejEurtb,  and  sea,  he  fram'd  %V0Qft*. 
How  wide  is  bis  commandl 

21 


374  JEWISH  CHURca. 

3  The  sun  supplies  the  day  with  light; 

How  bright  his  counsels  shine! 
The  moon  and  stars  adorn  the  night; 
His  works  are  all  divine ! 

4  [He  struck  the  sons  of  Egypt  dead; 

How  dreadful  is  his  rod! 
And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led; 
How  gracious  is  our  God! 

5  He  cleft  the  swelling  sea  in  two; 

His  arm  is  great  in  might, 
And  gave  the  tribes  a  passage  through; 
His  power  and  grace  unite. 

6  But  Pharaoh's  army  there  he  drown'd; 

How  glorious  are  his  ways!  _ 

And  brought  his  saints  through  desert  grot^^ 
Eternal  be  his  praise. 

7  Great  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand, 

Victorious  is  his  sword ; 
While  Israel  took  the  promis'd  land, 
And  faithful  is  his  word.} 

8  He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin; 
He  felt  his  pity  move : 


JEWISH  CHURCH.  37 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endure; 
And  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 

His  wisdom  fram'd  the  sun 
To  crown  the  day  with  light; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night 

His  power  and  grace  Are  still  the  same; 

And  let  his  name  Have  endless  praise. 

FHe  smote  the  first-bom  sons, 
The  flower  of  Egrypt,  dead : 
-And  Ihence  his  chosen  tribes 
^With  joy  and  glory  led. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  shall  still  endure; 

And  ever  sure  Abides  ibj  word. 

Sis  power  and  lifted  rod 

<;ieft  the  Red  Sea  in  two, 

^And  for  his  peoide  made 

^  wondrous  pisnge  through 

His  power  and  grace  Are  still  the  same 
And  let  his  name  Have  endless  praise. 

^ut  cruel  Pharaoh  there 
'With  all  his  host  he  drown'd ; 
And  brought  his  Israel  safe 
Through  a  long  desert  ground. 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endure; 
And  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 

PAUSE. 

The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 
Beneath  nis  dreadful  hand : 
While  his  own  servants  took 
Possession  of  their  land. 

His  power  and  grace  Are  still  the  same; 

And  let  his  name  Have  endless  praise. 

^  He  saw  the  nations  lie 
AU  perishing  in  sin. 
And  pitied  the  sad  state 
The  ruin'd  world  was  in. 

Thv  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endure; 

Ana  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 

9  He  sent  his  only  Son 
To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
Fnm  SMtan,  sin.  and  death, 
dad  every  burtful  foe. 


JEWISH  CHURCH. 

His  power  and  grace  Are  still  ih»  wMte; 
Ana  let  his  name  Have  endless  prm*. 
10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God,  ■ ; 

To  God  the  heavenly  King;  ' 

And  let  the  spaciom  eartii 
His  works  and  glories  sing.  ,  ■' 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  Shall  still  endue; '  • 
And  ever  sure  Abides  thy  word. 

■*  I  U.  Camfort  derired  from  andenl  FrovitUrtca  ;  or,  Jbrwtl 
deliiiered  from  Egypt,  and  brought  to  CanMM. 

1  '  ¥T0\V  awful  is  thy  chastening  rod!' 

MX     ( May  thy  own  children  sarj 
'The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadful  God! 
'  How  holy  is  his  way !' 

2  I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old ; 

The  King  that  reigns  above; 
I'll  hear  his  ancient  wonders  told,  ' 

And  learn  to  trust  his  love. 

3  Long  did  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 
With  Egypt's  yoke  opprest: 


JEWISH  CHURCH.  377 

^   Thine  arrows  through  the  sky  were  hurrd; 
How  glorious  is  the  Lord ! 
Surprise  and  trembling  seiz'd  the  world. 
And  his  own  saints  ador'd. 

^   He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock; 
And  safe  by  Moses'  hand 
Through  a  dry  desert  led  his  flock 
Home  to  the  promised  land.] 

L •^l  Psalm  114.  L.  M. 

^  1  •  Miraekt  attending  JkraetM  Jbumey. 

WHEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand. 
Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 
TTie  tribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 
^heir  King,  and  Judah  was  his  throne. 

Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay ; 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way : 
Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled[ 
^ith  backward  cuilrent  to  his  head. 

The  mountains  shook  like  frighted  sheep^ 
ILike  lambs  the  little  hillocks  leap; 
INot  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand, 
Oonscious  of  sovereign  power  at  hand. 

"What  nower  could  make  the  deep  divide? 
lifake  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills? 
And  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feels? 

Let  every  mountain,  every  flood, 
Hetire  and  know  the  approaching  God| 
The  King  of  Israel :  see  him  here ; 
Tremble,  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 

He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns, 
The  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns; 
Plints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  wordy 
And  fir^  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 

i  ^O  Hymn  134.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

^  i^»  M§e$^  Jtaron^  and'Jo$kua» 

'     ^nniS  not  the  law  of  ten  commands 
JL     On  holy  Sinai  given, 
Or  sent  to  men  by  Moses'  hands, 
Can  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 

^  'Tis  not  the  blood  which  Aaron 
Nor  smoke  of  sweetest  smell, 
Gu  bay  a  pardon  for  our  guilt, 
Or  save  our  souls  from  hell. 


378 


JEWISH  CHURCH. 


3  Aaron  the  priest  resigns  his  breath 

At  God's  immediate  will; 
And  in  the  desert  yields  to  death 
Upon  th'  appointed  hill. 

4  And  thus  on  Jordan's  yonder  side 

The  tribes  of  Israel  stand, 
While  Moses  bow'd  his  head  and  died 
Short  of  the  promis'd  land. 

5  Israel  rejoice,  now  Joshua*  leads, 

He'll  bring  your  tribes  to  rest; 
So  far  the  Saviour's  name  exceeds 
The  Ruler  and  the  Priest. 


£^  IVE  thanks  to  God;  he  reigns  aboTe,_ 


Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  loTr 
His  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 
And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 
2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
The  wonders  of  his  grare  record; 
Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  chose, 


CHRISTIAN  CHURCH.  37 

0  let  the  saints  with,  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  his  works!  how  kind  his  wajrs! 
Let  every  tonigae  pronounce  his  praise. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


THB  SBTTLIMBNT  AND  BBAUTT  OF  A  OHUBOB. 


*74 


<& 


Pnim  16.  C.  M. 

•  CharmeUnofaSamti  or^  m  CUiMm  tf  Zim  i  «r, 

tke  Quali/UaHofu  of  a  CkriiiMm. 

\X7H0  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill, 

▼  ▼      O  God  of  holiness! 
Wbom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 

So  near  his  throne  of  grace? 

Tlie  man  that  walks  in  pious  wajrs, 
.^And  works  with  righteous  hands; 
4?liat  trusts  his  Maker's  promises, 
And  follows  his  commands. 

lie  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart, 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue ; 
A^ill  scarce  believe  an  ill  report, 

Nor  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

*l7he  wealthy  sinner  he  contemns. 

Loves  all  that  fear  the  Lord ; 
And  though  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears. 

Still  he  performs  his  word. 

^His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe. 

And  never  ffripe  the  i)oor : 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth. 

And  find  his  heaven  secure. 

^^lye  Ptalm  16.  L.  M. 

^^I9«  Bdigion and  Juitice^  Goodnen and  Truth;  or.  IMibfo 
CMand  Mant  cr^ihe  QuaUfitaHonM  of  a  (Ant/titm. 

^  XXTHO  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 

▼  V      Great  Grod,  and  d.well  before  thy  face 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now. 

And  humbly  walks  with  God  below : 

8  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  i&  clfiKSi^ 
Whoas  jips  stiU  speak  the  thing  lliey  tci&axi*. 
NodBoaam  dwell  upon  his  tongue; 
Jw  nstes  to  do  his  neighbour  wi 


3S0  SETTLEMENT  OF 

3  [Scarce  will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 
Nor  vent  it  to  his  neighbour's  hurt: 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise. 
But  saints  are  honour'd  in  nis  eyes.] 

4  [Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good; 
Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swean^ 
Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears.] 

5  [He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold,  , . 
And  mourns  that  justice  snould  be  sold: 
While  others  gripe  and  grind  the  poor,    j 
Sweet  charity  attends  his  door.]            ■'  ■ 

6  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same 
That  he  -vvould  hope  or  wish  from  thein. 

7  Yet  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone; 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell  for  ever,  Lord,  with  thee. 


A  CHURCH.  881 

^J^n        P*"^  laS.  TOT.  4, 6.  7, 8. 15—17.  C.  IL 

^     CVfO  sleep  nor  dumber  to  his  eyes 
1^     Good  David  would  aSbrd, 
Till  he  had  found  below  the  skies 
A  dwelling  for  the  Lord. 

^    The  Lord  in  Zion  idao'd  his  name. 

His  ark  was  setUed  there; 

To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 

To  worship  thrice  a  year. 

^     IBut  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  go. 
Nor  wander  far  abroad ; 
^lYhere'er  Ihy  saints  assemble  now. 
There  is  a  house  for  Grod.] 

PAUSE. 

^       ^rise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 
And  enter  to  thy  rest! 
ILo!  thy  church  waits,  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  own'd  and  blest 

^        lEnter  with  all  thv  glorious  train, 
Thy  Spirit  ana  thy  word; 
Ml  msA  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

®        Here,  migh^  Grodi^  accept  our  vows, 
Here  let  tny  praise  be  spread; 
Bless  the  provinons  of  thy  house, 
^d  filTthy  poor  with  bread. 

'        Here  let  Ihe  Son  of  David  reign. 
Let  Grod's  Anointed  shine ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

^    Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne; 
And  as  his  kinsdom  grows. 
Fresh  honour  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confotmd  his  foes. 

A^Q  Ptalm  139.  Ter.  6.  13—18.  L.  M. 

^iO*MikeSdikmeniofaCkMm!hf  ot^  ihe  OrikuHim 

1  TX7HERE  shall  v^re  go  to  seek  and  find 
▼  ▼      An  habitation  tor  our  God, 
A  dwelling  for  th'  Eternal  Mind, 
Amongst  tbe  sons  ofAesh  and  bloodi 

8  T^Ood  of  Jacob  chose  the  YviSL 
OfTSon  fo(r  bis  ancient  rest; 


SS2  SETTLEMENT  OF 

And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still, 

His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest 

3  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 
And  reigri  for  ever,  saith  the  Lord; 
Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 
And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

4  Here  will  I  meet  the  huaifcy  poor, 
And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread;   ^ 
Sinners,  that  wait  before  mv  door. 
With  sweet  provisions  shall  be  fea. 

5  Girded  with  truth,  and  cloth 'd  with  gnue 
My  priests,  my  ministers  shall  shine: 
Not  Aaron,  in  his  costly  dress, 

Made  an  appearance  so  divine. 

6  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 

Their  inward  joys,  shall  shout  and  sing; 
The  Son  of  David  here  sh\II  reign, 
And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King. 

7  [Jesus  shall  see  a  numerous  seed 
Born  here,  t'  uphold  his  glorious  name; 
His  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  1: 


A  CHURCH.  Jig 

He  comes  with  blessings  from  above, 
.And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

^t  his  right  hand  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen  array 'd  in  purest  gold; 
*The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
IHer  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

^e  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own; 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne: 
7air  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
Hn  thee,  the  fevourite  of  his  choice; 
ILet  him  be  lov'd  and  yet  ador'd, 
IFor  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 

O  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 
^nd  all  thy  sons  (a  numerous  train) 
IBach  like  a  prince  in  glory  reign ! 

Xet  endless  honours  crown  his  head ; 
Xet  every  age  his  praises  spread ; 
^'hile  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 


nu  Glory  ofChrui,the  Su€eu$  of  Out  Ooqptf/ 


Psalm  45.  S.  M. 
MmMt;  the  Su€t 
tmd  ike  Gtntik  a 

MY  Saviour  and  my  King, 
Thy  beauties  are  divme; 
Thv  lips  with  blessings  overflow. 
And  every  grace  is  thine. 

Now  make  thy  glory  known. 
Gird  on  thy  dreadful  sword 
And  ride  in  majestv  to  spread 
The  conquests  ot  thy  word. 

Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foes, 
Or  melt  their  hearts  V  obey, 
^Vhile  justice,  meekness,  grace,  and  truth. 
Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

Thy  laws,  O  God,  are  right; 
Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand ; 
And  thy  victorious  gospel  proves 
A  sceptre  in  ihy  hand. 


S  ffbr  F^er  and  thy  Gad 

f  Ham  witbcut  measure  shed 


384  BEAUTY  OF 

His  Spirit,  like  a  joyful  oil,  * 

T'  anoint  thy  sacred  head.]  i 

6  [Behold,  at  thv  right  hand  ,| 
The  Gentile  cnurch  is  seen, 

Like  a  fair  bride  in  rich  attire. 

And  princes  guard  the  queen.]  i 

7  Fair  bride,  receive  his  love,  " 
Forget  thy  Father's  house;  ii 

Forsake  thy  gods,  thy  idol-gods. 
And  pay  thy  Lord  thy  vows. 

8  O  let  thy  God  and  King 

Thy  sweetest  thoughts  employ; 
Thy  children  shall  his  honours  sing 
In  palaces  of  joy. 

Psalm  87.  L.  M. 

The  Church  the  Birth-plaa  of  Iht  Sainta ,  or,  Au» 

and  Gcntila  uniltd  in  the  Chritlian  Ckartlh. 

1    C^  OD  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 

VF     Foundations  for  his  heavenly  praise: 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well. 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 


k  CHURCH.  38fi 

There  gpnow  thy  saintB  in  &ith  aod  lovei 
31est  iMb  thine  influence  from  above; 
Not  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live; 
rNatnre  deca3rs,  but  grace  must  thrive;) 
Time,  that  doth  all  thinn  else  impair. 
Still  makes  them  flourisn  strong  and  fidr. 

Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  true : 
None  that  attend  ms  gates  shall  find 
A  God  un&ithfdl  or  unkind. 


Fnlai  48.  rm.  1—8.  1st  Part  8.  M . 
•  T%e  Chunk  u  ike  Humour  mnd  SttfUy  ff «  jTiifw, 

[|^  RE  AT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
vV  ^  And  let  his  praise  be  great, 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
most  delightful  seat. 


2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 
How  beautiful  they  stand ! 

The  nonours  of  our  native  place. 
And  bidwarks  of  our  land.] 

3  In  Sion  God  is  known 
A  refuffe  in  distress  * 

How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces ! 

i      When  kings  against  her  ioin'd, 
And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

5  When  navies  tell  and  proud 
Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace, 

He  sends  his  tempest  roaring  loud, 
And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 

6  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Our  eves  have  often  seen, 

How  well  our  Grod  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  have  been. 

7  In  every  new  distress 
Welj  to  Ms  boase  repair, 

We'll  think  upon  his  wondrooB  grace^ 
Ami  aeek  deliverance  there^  '  ^ 

2K 


388 

485, 


Pnlm  48.  v«r.  10—14.  9d  Put.  S.  M. 

Tht  Btaulii  of  tht  Clutrthi  or,  (htpd  ffbrt% 

and  Ordtr. 

FAR  as  thy  iLime  is  known 
I'he  world  declares  thy  praiw; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne 

Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 

With  joy  let  Judah  utand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill. 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 

And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compnss  and  view  thine  holy  ground, 

And  mark  the  building  well; 

The  orders  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court. 
The  cheerful  son^s,  the  solemn  tows; 

And  make  a  fair  report. 

How  decent  and  how  wise! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 


A  CHURCH. 

And  God  tiie  judge  of  all  declaree 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiv'n. 

&  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead^ 
But  one  communion  m«^; 
All  join  in  Christ  their  living  head. 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

5  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest: 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is 
Must  he  for  ever  blest 


THB  0HURCIF8  AFFLICTIONi^  PBRSBCUTIOIT^ 

AND  COMPLAINTS. 


jk  Qjy  Psalm  80.  L.  M. 

abO  I  •  The  Chunk* »  Prayer  under  j^gUi 

fora  of  Ood  waeted. 


The  CkureVe  Prayer  under  J^ffiUiwnt  or,  lAe  FSM 


RE  AT  She|>herd  of  thine  Israel. 
Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dw 


And  led  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep : 

t  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now. 
Shine  from  on  high  and  guide  us  through 
Turn  us  to  thee,  tny  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  savM,  and  sigh  no  more. 

^   Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray 
And  wait  in  vain  thy  kind  return? 
How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  bum? 

^   Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread. 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 

PAUSE  I. 

'    Hast  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hands 
A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands? 
Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round, 
And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground? 

^  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shooti 
And  bless  the  nations  with  their  fruit!      ' 
But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 

7  Why  is  its  beauty  thus  de&c'd? 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste? 


388  THE  CHURCH  S 

Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join* 
And  every  beast  devours  the  vine. 

8  Return,  almichty  Godj  return, 

Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  monra.; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 
PAUSE  II. 

9  Lord,  when  this  vine  in  Canaan  grew, ' 
Thou  wast  its  strength  and  glory  too*. 
Attack'd  in  vain  by  all  its  foes, 

Till  the  fair  branch  of  promise  rose; 

10  Fair  branch,  ordain'd  of  old  to  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root; 
Himself  a  noble  vine,  and  we 
The  lesser  branches  of  the  tree. 

11  'Tis  Uiy  own  Son,  and  he  shall  stand 
Girt  with  thy  strength  at  thy  right  hand; » 
Thy  first-born  Son,  adom'd  and  blest     "  ' 
With  power  and  grace  above  the  rest 

12  O  !  for  his  sake  attend  our  cry, 
Shine  on  thy  churches  lest  they  die; 


r^ 


AFFLICTIONS,  &C. 

Nor  have  our  steps  declin'd  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  hast  ^ven ; 
6    Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar 
With  their  destructive  breath. 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruis'd  n*  wan. 
Hard  by  the  gates  of  death. 

PAUSE. 

\^e  are  expos'd  all  day  to  die, 

As  marivrs  for  thy  cause ; 
-Ai  sheep  for  slaughter  bound  we  lie 

By  sharp  and  bloody  laws. 
-Awake,  arise,  almighty  Lord, 
.^tVhy  sleep  thy  wonted  grace? 
i^hy  should  we  look  like  men  abhorr'd, 

Or  banish'd  from  thy  face? 
'^?Vilt  thou  for  ever  cast  us  oft 

And  still  n^lect  our  cries? 
v*oT  ever  hide  thiae  heavenly  love      ' 

From  our  afflicted  eyes? 
XDowq  to  the  dust  our  soul  is  bow'd, 

And  dies  upon  the  ground; 
Hise  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud. 

And  all  their  powers  confound. 
Hedeem  us  from  perpetual  shame, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God! 
AVe  plead  the  honours  of  thy  i 

The  merits  of  thy  blood. 


■  TTu  CkurtA  pleading  uilk  Ood 

WILL  God  for  ever  cast  us  off? 
His  wrath  for  ever  smoke 
A^inst  the  people  of  his  love, 
His  little  chosen  flock? 
^  Think  of  the  tribes  so  dearlv  bought 
With  their  Redeemer's  blood; 
Nor  let  thy  Sion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 
9  Lift  up  thy  feet  and  march  in  haste, 
Aloud  our  ruin  calls; 
See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 
Is  made  within  thy  waUs. 


f  W^eonee  thy  churches  \ 
'*-  foee  pro&nely  roar 


390  THE  church's 

Over  thy  gates  their  ensigns  hasg. 
Sad  tokens  of  their  power. 

5  How  are  the  seats  of  worship  broke!    - 

They  tear  the  buildings  down;        , 
And  he  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke  .. . 
Procures  the  chief  renown. 

6  With  flames  they  threaten  to  destroj 

Thy  children  m  their  nest; 
'  Come,  let  hs  burn  at  once,'  they  cry,  ' 
'  The  temple  and  the  priest.' 

7  And  .still  to  heighten  our  distress, 

Thy  presence  is  withdrawn; 
Thv  wonted  signs  of  power  and  grac^ 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 

8  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  woes, 

But  all  the  seers  mourn ; 
There's  not  a  soul  amongst  us  knows 
The  time  of  thy  return. 

PAUSE. 

9  How  long,  eternal  God,  how  ]on§ 
Shall  men  of  pride  hlasphi?) 


AFFLICTIONS,  &C. 

1 5  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dust 

That  sacred  power  blaspheme? 
Will  not  thy  hand,  that  ferm'd  them  fin 
Avenge  tnine  injur'd  jiame? 

16  Think  on  the  covenant  thou  hast  made. 

And  all  thy  words  of  love ; 
Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 
And  vex  thy  monming  dove. 

17  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  bloody 

And  make  our  hope  their  jest; 
Plead  thine  own  cause,  almighty  God! 
And  give  thy  children  rest. 

yjQfi  Psalm  83.  8.  M. 

^^ vvr«  ji  Complaint  against  Femeuton. 

1         4  ND  will  the  God  of  grace 
/1l    Perpetual  silence  keep? 
The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  sleep? 

'        Behold  what  cursed  snares 
The  men  of  mischief  spread ; 
The  men  that  hate  thy  saints  and  thee 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head. 

Asainst  thy  hidden  ones 
Their  counsels  they  employ, 
A.nd  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye, 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 

The  noble  and  the  base 
Into  thy  pastures  leap; 
The  lion  and  the  stupid  ass 
Conspire  to  vex  thy  sheep. 

^         *  Come,  let  us  join,'  they  cry, 
^    *  To  ro;)t  them  from  the  ground,  . 
*  Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain, 
*  Nor  memory  shall  be  found.'    • 

^       Awake,  almighty  God,  > .. 

And  call  thy  wradi  to  mind ;   K  • 
Give  tiiiem  like  forests  to  the  fire, 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

^     Ckmyince  their  madness.  Lord,        • 
And  noiake  them  seek  thy  name ; 
Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound. 
That  they  may  die  ija  sname. 


3g2  THE  church's 

8      Then  shall  the  nations  know 
That  glorious  dreadful  word, 
Jehovah  is  thy  4ame  alone, 
And  thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 

ACkl  Paalm  35.  vet.  1—9.  Isl  PsrU  C.  U. 

'tU  1  *  Fra^ir  and  faith  of  pencculcd  SainU. 

1  '^rOW  plead  my  cause,  almighty  God, 
X^      With  all  the  sons  of  strife; 

And  tight  against  the  men  of  blood, 
Who  fight  against  my  life. 

2  Draw  out  thy  spear,  and  stop  their  way, 

Lift  thine  avenging  rod; 

But  to  my  soul  in  mercy  say, 

'  I  am  thy  Saviour  God.' 

3  They  plant  their  snares  to  catch  my  fert^ 

Ana  nets  of  mischief  spread ; 
Plunge  the  destroyers  in  the  pit 
That  their  own  hands  have  made. 

4  Let  fo^  and  darkness  hide  their  way, 

And  slippery  be  their  ground; 
Thy  wrath  sliall  make  their  lives  a  prey. 
And  all  their  rage  confound. 


.  ^  SAFETY.  398 

2  Great  jGrod.  appear  to  their  surprise, 
Reveal  thy  dreadful  name; 
Letjtilieiii  ho  more  thy  wrath  despisei 
Nor  turn  our  hope  to  shame. 

3  Dost  thou  not  dwell  among  the  just? 
4Liid  yet  our  foes  deride, 
ThM  we  should  make  thr  name  our  trust; 
Great  God,  confound  their  pride. 

4r   0  that  the  joyful  day  were  come 
To  finish  our  dista'ess! 
When  God  shall  bring  his  children  homei 
Our  songs  shall  never  cease. 

^^qo  YmHOBL  5S.  Ter.  4—6.  C.  M. 


1^     A  RE  all  the  foesof  Sion  fools, 
^    Who  thus  devour  her  saints? 
Do  tiiey  not  know  her  Saviour  ndes, 
And  pities  her  complaints? 

^  They  shall  be  seiz'd  with  sad  surprise; 
For  God's  avenging  arm 
Scatters  the  bones  of  them  that  rise 
^       To  do  his  children  harm. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 
Of  armies  in  array  * 
when  God  has  first  aispers'd  their  host, 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

*  O  for  a  word  from  Sion's  King, 
Her  captives  tq  restore ! 
Jacob  wim  all  the  tribes  shall  sing, 
And  Judah  weep  no  more. 


TBB  8AVBTT,   DELIVERANCE,  AND  TRIVMPB 

OF  THE  CBORCH. 


<94 


Pt«  135.  T.  1—4.  14.  19^-81.  Itt  Pvt.  L.  M. 
Th*  Church  tt  God*»  Hwt  and  Care. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name 
While  in  his  holy  courts  ye  wait> 
Ye  saints  that  to  his  house  belong. 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 


je  the  Lord;  the  Lord  is  good; 
To  pinjse  bis  name  is  sweet  employ : 
laraelbe  chose  of  old,  and  still 
"'•-  cburcb  is  bis  peculiar  joy. 


?94  SAFETY  OF  -J 

3  The  Lord  himself  will  jud^  his  saints;  -*' 

He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends ; 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaintat 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

4  Through  every  age  the  Lord  declares 
His  name,  ana  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod; 
He  gives  his  suffering  servants  rest, 
And  will  be  known,  Th'  almighty  God. 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love, 
People  and  priests  exalt  his  name: 
Amongst  his  saints  he  ever  dwells;  ' 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 


NOW  shall  my  inward  joys  arise, 
And  burst  into  a  song. 
Almighty  love  inspires  my  near* 
And  pleasure  tunes  my  tongue. 
.  God  on  his  thirsty  Sion-bill 

Some  mercy-drops  has  thrown, 
And  solemn  nalhs  nave  bound  his  lovD 


THE  CHURCH.  386 

lioOf  the  glory  of  the  earth,  . 
And  beraty  of  the  land ! 

2  Balwarkii  of  mighty  graoe  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
The  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  th  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  np  the  OTerlasting  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fling, 
Enter,  ye  nations^  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King. 

^    Here  shall  jrou  taste  unmmgled  joySf 
And  live  in  perfect  peace, 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventured  on  his  grace; 

^     Trust  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  trust, 
And  banish  all  your  fears; 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
EteriuJ  as  his  years. 

^      [What  thouffh  the  rebels  dwell  on  high. 
His  arm  snail  bring  them  low, 
Low  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  lofty  heads  shall  bow.] 

^     [On  Babylon  our  feet  shall  tread 
In  that  rejoicing  hour. 
The  ruins  of  her  walls  shall  spread 
A  pavement  for  the  poor.] 

Hymn  64.  B.  3.  L.  M. 
€hd  ike  Glory  and  Defmee  of  Sion, 

APPY  the  church,  tnou  sacred  place. 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace; 
Thine  holv  courts  are  his  abode, 
Thou  earthly  i)alace  of  our  God. 

Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thj  ^tes 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage, 
Affainst  his  throne  in  vain  they  rage. 
Like  rising  wav€»,  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  and  YieW: 
Huf  arms  embrace  tins  happy  ground. 
Like  brazen  balwarkH  hum  around. 


*97, 

H 


SAFETY  OF 

I  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 


c  Minittry  of  Angelt. 


498. 

1    tflGH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
Jn,     The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  seat,    . 
And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  for  flight. 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awfiil  feet. 

3  '  Go,'  saith  the  Lord,  'my  Gabriel,  go, 
'  Salute  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb;* 
'  Make  haste,  ye  cherubs,  down  below, 
'  Sing  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  come.*t 

3  Here  a  bright  squadron  leaves  the  skies, 
And  thick  around  Elisha  stands;t 
Anon  a  heavenly  soldier  flies. 

And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  hands.^ 

4  Thy  winged  troop,';,  O  God  of  hosts, 
Wait  on  thy  wandering  church  below, 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 


THE  CHURCH.  897 

There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  ft>w     ^    ■  ' 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God; 
Lite,  love,  and  joy  still  glidins  throught 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word; 
That  all  our  raging  fear  controls : 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 
And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

Sion  enjoys  her  monarch's  love, 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  ner  firm  foundations  move. 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  arm'd  with  power. 

rw\  Pnlm  46.  2d  Part.  L^  M. 

ifUm  QadJlghUfor  hi*  Chureh. 

LET  Sion  in  her  King  rejoice. 
Though  tyrants  rage  and  kingdoms  rise  * 
is  utters  his  almighty  voice, 
rtxe  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

Tie  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought, 
—  d  Jacob's  God  is  stQl  our  aid : 


^liold  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought, 
r^Tiat  desolations  he  has  made ! 

rc3m  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 
^   makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease ; 
riien  from  on  high  his  thimder  roars, 
&  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace^ 

^^  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear, 
Jxariots  he  bums  with  heavenlv  flame ; 
^^ep  silence,  all  the  earth,  and  near 
•  *ie  sound  and  glory  of  his  name. 

^e  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God, 
^^  il  be  exalted  o'er  the  lands, 
j^'will  be  known  and  fear'd  abroad, 
out  still  my  throne  in  Sion  stands.' 

k  ^  liord  of  hosts,  almighty  Eong, 
^Jiile  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwell, 
vur  faith  shall  sit  secure,  and  sing 
Befiaaice  to  the  gates  of  hell. 


501. 


Hymii  98.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

Tlf  TnmmnhrfChnMt awr the 3neme$ tfhh 

Churchy  Isa.  bdiL  l^-^S,  kc* 


I IITHAT  mighty  man,  or  mighty  God^ 
FT      Comes  travelling  in  state, 

2L 


SAFETY  OF 

Along  the  Idumean  road, 
Away  from  Bozrah's  gate? 
3  The  glory  of  his  robe  proclaims 
"Tis  some  victorious  kins: 
'  'Tis  I,  X^e  Just,  ih'  Almighty  One, 
That  your  salvation  bring.' 

3  '  Why,  mighty  Lord,'  thy  saints  inquire, 

'  Why  thine  apparel  red  ? 
'And  all  thy  vesture  stain'd  Uke  those 
'  Who  in  the  wine-press  tread?' 

4  '  I  bv  myself  have  trod  the  press, 

'  And  crush'd  my  foes  alone, 
'  My  wrath  has  struck  the  rebels  dead, 
'My  fury  stamp'd  them  down. 

5  '  'Tis  Edom's  blood  that  dies  my  robcB 

'  With  joyful  scarlet  stains, 
'The  triumph  that  my  raiment  wears 
'  Sprung  from  their  bleeding  veins. 

6  'Thus  shall  the  nations  be  destroyed 

'  That  dare  insult  my  saints, 
'I  have  an  arm  t'  avenge  their  wrongs, 


THE  CHURCH.  8M 

S   TbQThoncnirai  Oyictariot»Kixig! 
Thine  own  right  hand  shall  raiae, 

we  thy  awful  Teofieance  sing,   . 
And  our  Deliverer  praise. 


HTinn  56*  B.  1*  C*  If* 

of  Moua 


t%€  Sm^f  MouM  and  ikt  Lmmb  t  tt^JMjfhmfliUkigf 
Rer.  XT.  3;  xwL  19;  zrii.  S. 

"YKTE  sing  the  fflories  of  thy  love, 

T  T      We  sound  thy  dreadful  name; 
The  Christian  church  unites  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

Great  God,  how  wondrous  are  thy  works 
,^0f  Tengeance  and  of  grace ! 
xThou  King  of  saints,  Almighty  Lord, 
How  just  and  true  thy  ways ! 

A^ITho  dares  refuse  to  fear  thy  name, 
^^^Or  worship  at  thy  throne? 
^tliy  judgments  speak  thine  holiness 
Through  all  the  nations  known. 

.Oreat  Babylon,  that  rules  the  earth, 
Drunk  with  the  martvr's  blood, 

Xier  crimes  shall  speedily  awaker 
The  fury  of  our  God. 

The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mix*d, 
And  she  must  drink  the  dre]Bps ; 

SStronff  is  the  Lord,  her  sovereign  judge. 
And  shall  fulfil  me  plagues. 

Hymn  56.  B.  1.  L.  M.        ^ 
The DtvU mnmtUhid f  or,  MiekaiPi  fVarwiiktk^ 
thragon,  Rer.  xii.  7. 


XET  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing 
The  wars  of  heaven,  when  Michae! 


1  stood 


^hief  general  of  the  Eternal  King, 


-And  fought  the  battles  of  our 

^gainst  the  drason  and  his  host 
nrEe  armies  of  tne  Lord  prevail : 
Xn  vain  they  rai[e,  in  vain  they  Doast  ^ 
rheir  courage  sinks,  their  weapons  rail. 

"^     ^wn  to  Ihe  earth  w»s  Satan  thTowu. 
^wn  to  the  earth  his  legions  fell; 
Then  was  the  tramp  of  triumph  oVowtl, 
AndBbaok  the  dreadful  deeps  of  Yie\L 


400  CHURCH 

4  Now  is  the  hour  of  darkness  past, 
Christ  hath  assum'd  his  reigning  power; 
Behold  the  great  accuser  cast 

Down  from  the  skies  to  rise  no  more. 

5  'Twas  by  thy  hlood,  immortal  Lamb, 
Thine  armies  trod  the  tempter  down; 
'Twas  by  thy  word  and  powerful  name, 
They  gain'd  the  battle  and  renown. 

6  Rejoice,  ye  heavens ;  let  every  star 
Shine  with  new  glories  round  the  sky; 
Saints,  while  ye  sing  the  heavenly  war. 
Raise  your  Deliverers  name  on  high, 

ftfkf^  Hymn  59.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

Ol/O.  Babykm  faUm,  Rei?.  xriii.  20,  31. 

1  TN  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone 
X     Lies,  a  fair  type  of  Babylon: 

'  Prophet-s.  rejoice,  and  all  ye  saints,  _ 
'  God  shall  avenge  your  long  complaints.' 

2  He  said,  and  dreadful  as  he  stood. 
He  suxik  the  millstono  in  the  flood: 
'  Thus  terribly  shall  Babel  fall : 


MEBTINaS:  401 

O   Xiet  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait 
Till  the  fair  harvest  come, 
TThey  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  greats 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

0  Thouffh  seed  lie  buried  long  in  dust. 

It  sna'n't  deceive  their  hope ; 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  losti 
For  grace  ensures  the  crop. 

^^^\I4m  amvrumg  JkUvenmee. 

1  "Aj^HEN  God  restor'd  our  captive  state, 

V  V    Joy  was  our  song,  and  grace  our  thenoie; 
The  grace  beyond  our  hopes  so  great. 
That  joy  appear'd  a  painted  dream. 

®    The  scoffer  owns  thy  hand,  and  pays 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name : 
^hile  we  with  pleasure  shout  tny  praise, 
^ith  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim. 

3     ^hen  we  reviewed  our  dismal  fears, 
*Twas  hard  to  think  they'd  vanish  so; 
^With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears, 
3Ie  makes  our  joys  like  rivers  flow. 

^     The  man  that  in  his  furrow'd  field 
His  scatter 'd  seed  with  sadness  leaves, 
"Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  yield 
A  welcome  load  of  joyful  sheaves. 

Ptalm  34.  Ut  Part.  L.  M. 
God*»  Care  of  the  SainUt  or,  Deiiveranee  hy  Projfit* 

^    T  ORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days, 

XJ    Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue; 
My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace, 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 

^  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me. 
Come,  let  us  all  exalt  his  name; 
I  sought  th'  eternal  God,  and  he 
Has  not  expos'd  my  hope  to  shame. 

3  I  told  him  all  my  secret  grief, 
My  secret  groanmg  reach'd  his  ears; 
He  gave  mv  inward  pains  relief. 
And  calm'd  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 

4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 
With  heavenly  joy  their  faces  shine; 

A^P  of  mercy  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  with  light  and  joy  divine. 

St  s 


Sf)8, 


402  L^HURCH 

5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord; 
O  fear  and  love  him,  all  ye  saints, 
Taste  of  his  grace,  and  trust  his  WOTdf 

6  The  wild  young  Hons,  pinch'd  with  pain 
And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood; 
But  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vwi, 
Nor  want  supplies  of  real  good. 

ei-kQ  Psalm  34.  rer.  1—10.  1st  Part.  C.  M. 

OyJU.       Prayer  and  Praiat  far  emintnt  DtUveranee. 

1  T'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day; 
X     How  good  are  all  his  ways ! 

Ye  humble  souls  that  use  to  pray, 
Coine,  help  my  lips  to  praise! 

2  Sing  to  the  honour  of  his  name, 

How  a  poor  sinner  cried, 
Nor  was  his  hope  expos'd  to  shame, 
Nor  was  his  suit  denied. 

3  When  threatening  sorrows  round  me  stood. 

And  endless  fears  aro.'je, 
Like  the  loud  billows  of  a  flood, 


MEETTN(;j!>.  40S 

^10  P^m  66.  ver.  13—20.  2d  Part.  C.  M. 

^-^  *  "•  Praise  to  (rod  for  hearing  Prayer, 

i    ^rOW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
XII     To  that  almighty  Power, 
That  heard  the  long  requests  I  made 
In  my  distressfulhour. 

'    My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 
To  make  his  mercies  known , 
Come,  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  has  done. 

^When  on  m]r  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 

I  souffht  his  heavenly  aid; 
He  saVd  mv  sinking  soul  from  heQ,  - 

And  deam's  eternal  shade. 

Xf  fidn  lay  cover'd  in  my  heart, 
^     While  prayer  employed  my  tongue, 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  re^^und, 
Nor  I  his  praises  sung. 

lut  Grod  (his  name  be  ever  blest) 
Hath  set  my  spirit  free, 
X(or  tum'd  fromldm  my  poor  request, 
Nor  tum'd  his  heart  from  me. 

L  ^^  -I  Pfafan  106.  Ter,  1-^.  L,  IL 

-K  J.  •      Praite  to  Qcd/  or^  Communion  with  8akU»» 

^Wy)  Grod,  the  great,  the  ever-blest, 
X     Let  songs  of  honour  be  addrest : 

39]B.  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands - 

Crive  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands 

*    'Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways? 
Who  shall  fulfil  thy  boundless  praise? 
Blest  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee  still, 
And  iMiy  their  duty  to  thy  will. 

^  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race,  thy  chosen  seed ; 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  I  see  thjr  tribes  rejoice, 
And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice! 
This  is  my  glory,  Lord,  to  be 
Join'd  to  thy  samts,  and  neiar  to  thee. 

e-i  Q      (Pnlm  109.  rer.  13-^U  9d  Part.  G.  VL) 
kMM^0  jflna^  Aeard^  and Zion  TttionL 

^  Tj^nJ^^^  ^?^  ^^^  "^^  rejoice, 
M^    nebold  the  promised  hour 


404  MISSIONARY 

Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voier , 
And  comes  t'  exalt  his  power. 
3  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 
Are  precious  in  our  eyes; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  in  glory  there; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name, 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  sits  a  soverei^  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes ; 
He  hears  the  dyintj  prisoners  groan. 
And  sees  their  signs  arise, 

5  He  frees  the  souls  conderan'd  to  death. 

And  when  his  saints  complain, 
It  sha'n't  be  said,  '  That  praying  breath 
'  Was  ever  spent  in  vain.' 

6  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead. 
And  left  on  long  record, 


MEETINGS.  405 

t    As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down ; 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils. 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

k    The  heathen  lands  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
Revive  at  his  first  (tewning^ht, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

fr    The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  daya, 
Drest  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise; 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

KT  ^    A  Pnlm  79.  9d  Part.  L.  M. 

^'X^*  CknMi*»  Kingdom  among  the  Oeniiia. 

^     fESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
V     Does  his  successive  journeys  nm: 
3His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
jHH  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  mote. 

^    CBehoid  the  Islands  with  their  kings, 
-And  Europe  her  best  tribute  brings; 
IProm  north  to  south  the  i)rinces  meet 
"To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

"There  Persia  dorious  to  behold, 
"There  India  snines  in  eastern  gold ; 
And  barbarous  nations  at  his  word 
Submit,  and  bow,  and  own  their  Lord.] 

Tor  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

^    People  and  realms  of  every  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

6  Blessinjss  aboimd  where'er  he  rei^n^^ 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chams, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

7  rWhere  he  displays  his  healing  powec^ 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  TDam\ 
In  bim  the  tribes  of  Adam  boaat 

More  blessings  than  their  father  \ort. 


406  MIS8I0NART 

8  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  brine        '•'^ 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King;  ■'"- 

Angels  descend  with  songs  again. 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  Ameo.] 

El  e  Paalm45.  C.  M.  .     ; 

OlO*    Thepmonal  Gloriuand  Gortmmmt^Chtti- 

\  T'LL  speak  the  honours  of  my  unf,.  .. 
i     His  form  divinely  fair; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

2  Sweet  is  thy  speech,  and  heavenly  gVUM 

Upon  thy  lips  is  shed ;  '' 

Thv  God  with  blessings  infinite 
Hath  crown'd  thy  sacred  head. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince, 

Ride  with  majestic  sway ; 
Thy  terrors  shall  strike  through  thy  foeS( 
And  make  the  world  obey. 

4  Thv  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands; 

Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
A  peaceful  sceptre  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  thy  saints  by  love. 


MSETI1I08.  407 

^  '^C^T  tiuRme,  O  God,  for  OTor  stands, 
>^nce  is  the  sceptre  in  th^  hands; 
1/h  J  laws  and  works  are  just  and  rights 
Jxutioe  and  grace  are  thj  delight 

^  pod,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  ffladness  on  thy  head. 
And  with  Ids  sacred  Spirit  blest 
His  first4)om  Son  above  the  rest 

f^l  w  Pnlm  no.  Itt  Put.  L.  M. 

8m9en$oftik  OotptL 

^    nnHUS  the  eternal  Father  spake 

JL     To  Christ  the  Son/ Ascend  and  sit 
'  At  my  right  hand^  till  I  shall  make 
'  Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet 

**   *  From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed, 

*  Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  tny  hand!, 

'  Shall  make  the  hearts,  of  rebels  bleed, 

*  And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

^   I  That  day  shall  show  thy  i)ower  is  great, 
I  When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  minds, 
'  And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple-gate, 

*  Where  holiness  in  beauty  snines.' 

^  P  blessed  power !  0  glorious  day ! 
what  a  large  victory  shall  ensue ! 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

^^  Q  Psalm  110.  9d  Part.  L.  M. 

7|*-t^O*  The  Kingdom  and  Prietihood of  CMd^ 

^   ^TPHUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea 
^X     Soake  to  his  Son,  and  thus  he  swore 
\  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be. 
'  And  change  from  nand  to  hand  no  mosOr 

^   ^  Aaron*  and  all  his  sons  must  die; 

*  But  everlasting  life  is  thine, 

*  To  save  for  ever  those  that  flj 

^    *  For  ref\ige  from  the  wrath  divine.    ' 

*  By  me  Melchisedek  was  made 

^  On  earth  a  king  and  priest  at  once ; 
^  And  thou,  my  heavenly  Priest,  shalt  plead« 
^    ^  And  thou,  my  King,  shalt  rule  my  soia? 

^nw  the  Priest  ascends  his  throne^ 
While  oaunaelB  of  eternal  peace. 


■Atehene»d^^1,&bVood, 

serous  droPjjeignglM^- 
V*y«^^ff/fa„  decree, 

al  shall  ™S/  o  mow 


MEETINGS.  409 

ow  he  bedews  old  David's  not 
With  blessinffs  from  the  skies; 
6  makes  the  Branch  of  promise  grow^ 
The  promis'd  Horn  anse. 

ohn  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord 
To  go  before  his  face, 
be  herald  which  our  Savioor-Gkxi 
Sent  to  prepare  his  wa3rs. 

e  makes  the  sreat  salvation  kno  wn. 
He  speaks  of  pardon'd  sins; 
Idle  grace  divine,  and  heavenly  love. 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 

)ehold  the  Lamb  of  God,  (he  cries  J 
^  That  takes  our  guilt  away : 
saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 
'  On  his  baptizing  day.] 

ie  ev'ry  vale  exalted  hiffh, 

*  Sink  every  mountain  low, 

rhe  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  souls 

'  Shall  his  salvation  know. 

rhe  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 
'  Shall  join  in  sweet  accord ; 
Ind  aU  that's  bom  of  man  shall  see 
'  The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

)ehold  the  morning-star  arise, 

'  Ye  that  in  darkness  sit; 

le  marks  the  path  that  le^ads  to  peace, 

'  And  guides  our  doubtful  feet' 

IHymn  SI.  B.  1.  C.  M.  < 

•  A  VMm  of  Ae  Khigdom  of  Chritt  among  Mm, 

Rer.  zxi.  1—4. 

'  0,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
J    To  our  believing  eyes ! 
he  earth  and  seas  are  iiass'd  away. 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

rom  the  third  heaven  where  Grod  resides 
That  holy,  happy  place,  i 

he  new  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adom'd  with  shining  grace. 

ttending  angels  shout  for  joy, 
And  the  bnffht  armies  sing, 
Mlortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 
>  Of  your  descending  King. 

H 


1 1 


410  MISSIOh'ARV. 

4  '  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

'  Removes  his  blest  abode, 
'  Men  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
'  And  he  the  loving  God. 

5  '  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  toan. 

'  From  every  weeping  eye, 
'  And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  ntd 
'  And  death  itself  shall  die. 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  0  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay ! 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

CrOO  Psalm  117.  CM.  , 

i3£l£lm  Praiie  lo  Cod  from  aU  Nation*.  ' 

1  £\  ALL  ye  nationSj  praise  the  Lord,.,' 

"     Each  with  a  different  tongue ; 
In  every  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 

2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land; 

Proclaim  his  grace  abroad; 
For  ever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand. 


mtm 


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BAPTISM.  411 


BAPTISM. 

Ij.    Ma 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine^ 
On  these  baptismal  waters  stone ; 
Oh  teach  our  hearts,  in  highest  strain, 
To  praise  the  Lamb  for  sinners 


We  love  thy  name,  we  love  thy  laws, 
We  jojrfully  embrace  thv  cause ; 
We  love  tlnr  crosa,  the  sname,  the  pain, 
O  Lamb  of  Ood,  for  sinners  slain ! 

We're  plunged  beneath  the  mystic  flood; 
Oh  plunge  us  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
We  die  to  sin,  and  seek  a  ffrave 
With  thee  beneath  the  yielding  wave. 

-And  as  we  rise,  with  thee  to  live. 
Oh  let  the  Holy  Spirit  give 
The  sealing  unction  from  above, 
The  breath  rf  life,  the  fire  of  love ! 

HTmn  199.  B.  1.   L.  M. 

BtUtven  Inaritd  with  Chritt  in  Be^Him^ 

Rom.  Ti.  3,  &e. 

^TkO  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
-^3    That  we  are  buried  with  the  Loid, 
3aptiz'd  into  his  death,  and  then 
Tut  oflF  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 

Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Hais'd  from  corruption,  firuilt,  and  death ; 
So  from  the  grave  did  Cnrist  arise, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 

No  more  let  sin  or  Saten  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flesh  again ; 
The  various^  Justs  we  serv'd  before 
Sbtdl  have  dominion  now  no  mote« 


527, 


BAPTISM. 

CM. 
BapHtm, 

EEKLY  in  Jordan's  holy  stream 
The  great  Redeemer  bowed ; 
right  was  tne  glory's  sacred  beam, 
That  hushd  the  wondering  crowd. 


2  Thus  God  descended  to  approve 

The  deed  that  Christ  had  done  ; 
Thus  came  the  emblematic  Dove, 
And  hover'd  o'er  the  Son. 

3  So,  blessed  Spirit,  come  to-day 

To  our  baptismal  scene  ; 
Ye  thoughts  of  earth,  be  far  away, 
Ye  bosoms,  be  serene. 

4  This  day  we  give  to  holy  joy — 

This  day  to  heaven  belongs  : 
Raised  to  new  life,  we  will  employ 
In  melody  our  tongues. 


BAPTISM.  41S 

He  tanffht  the  solemn  way, 
He  fix'd  the  holy  rite ; 
He  bade  his  ransomed  ones  obeyi 
And  keep  the  path  of  light 

The  Hol]r  Ghost  came  down 
The  baptism  to  approve ; 
The  ordinance  of  Christ  to  crown 
And  stamp  it  with  his  Iotoi 

Dear  Savionr,  we  will  tread 
In  thy  iqnpointed  way ; 
Xiet  glory  o'er  these  scenes  be  shed, 
And  smile  on  us  to-day. 

C«  fli* 
Tftejome, 

I 

XJRIED  beneath  the  yielding  ware 
The  great  Redeemer  lies ; 
views  him  in  the  watery  grave, 
And  thence  beholds  him  rise. 

A^ith  loy  we  in  his  footsteps  tread, 

And  would  his  cause  maintain, 
Xl^ike  him  be  numbered  with  the  dead. 

And  with  him  rise  and  reign ; 


JB 


3 


^low,  blest  Redeemer,  we  to  thee 
Our  flpratefal  voices  raise ; 
iVashed  in  the  fountain  of  thy  blood, 
Our  lives  shall  be  thy  praise. 


8*     Ma 

COME  and  behold  the  place. 
Where  once  your  Saviour  lay ; 
Confess  that  he  is  Lord  of  all. 
And  humble  homage  pay. 

H      Laid  in  the  watery  ^ve. 
He  quickly  rose  again ; 
Buried  with  him,  we  too  shall  rae^ 
And  endless  lite  obtain. 


414  THE  lord's 

3      Now  may  the  Spirit  crown, 
With  tokens  of  nis  grace. 
The  solemn  service  of  this  aaj, 
And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 


532.  7-L"«. 

1  ^^UR  Saviour  bowed  beneath  the  wave, 
\j     And  meekly  sought  a  watery  grave ; 
Come,  see  the  sacred  path  he  trod, 
A  path  well  pleasing  to  our  God. 

S  His  voice  we  hear,  his  footsteps  trace, 
And  hilher  come  to  seek  his  lace, 
To  do  his  will,  to  feel  his  love, 
And  join  our  songs  with  songs  above. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  Lamb  divine ; 

Let  endless  glories  round  him  shine; 
High  o'er  the  heavens  for  ever  reign, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 


SUPPER. 

Then  took  the  cup,  and  blest  tlie  wine; 
'  'Tis  the  new  cov  nant  in  my  blood.' 

^    [For  ns  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn, 
He  bore  the  scourse,  he  felt  the  thorn : 
And  justice  pour'd  uj^n  his  head 
Its  heavy  vengeance  in  onr  stead. 

For  ns  his  vital  blood  was  spilt. 
To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  ewlt, 
When  for  black  crimes  of  biggest  size 
He  gave  his  soul  a  sacrifice.  J 

*^  Do  this  (he  cried)  till  time  shall  end, 
'In  memory  of  vour  dving  friend: 
'  Meet  at  my  taole,  ana  record 
*  The  love  of  your  departed  Lord.' 

£  Jeeus,  ihy  feast  we  celebrate 
^^Ve  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
^Pill  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
^t?*he  marriagensupper  of  the  Lamb. 

Hynui  9.  B.  3.  S.  M« 
•  Ccmmunion  %mth  Ckriti^  and  untk  SanUt^  1  Cor« 

X.  16,  17. 

[  TESTIS  invites  his  saints 
tl     To  meet  around  his  board; 
ere  pardon'd  rebels  sit^  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  liord. 

For  food  he  gives  his  flesh, 
He  bids  us  cmnk  his  blood; 
mazing  favour !  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  Grod ! 

This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls 
Christ  and  his  members  one; 
We  the  young  children  of  his  love. 
And  he  the  first-bom  Son. 

We  are  but  several  parts 
Of  the  8&me  broken  Dread ; 
O^  body  with  its  several  limba^ 
Sut  Jetma  is  the  head. 


41G  THE  lord's 

6       Let  all  our  powers  be  join'd 
His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  he  praise. 

p-QK  Hymn  3.   B.  3.  CM. 

iJOOm   The  A'rui  Ttilamcnt  in  the  Bhtid  of  CkriM ,  or,  C 

Afiii  CovtnanI  sealed. 

1  *  'I'^HE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 

J-      '  Shall  stand  for  ever  good ;' 

He  said;  and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 

And  seal'd  trie  grace  with  blood. 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word 

I  set  ray  worthless  name ; 
I  seal  th'  engagement  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  Thy  light  and  strength,  and  pardoning  g 

And  glory  shall  be  mine; 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

4  I  call  that  legacy  my  own 
Which  Jesus  did  beijueath; 


I'! 

'X 


SUPPER.  < 

The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  naer  withdrew. 

5  Now  though  he  reigns  exalted  hight 
His  love  is  still  as  great : 

Well  he  remembers  Calvaryy 
Nor  let  his  saints  forget. 

8  [Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roll 
As  kind  as  when  he  died; 
And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  sonl 
Bleed  through  his  wounded  side.] 

r    [Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 
Of  Jesus'  dying  love : 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move.] 

Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt. 

While  we  his  death  record. 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt. 

Mourn  that  we  pierc'd  the  Lord. 

1  ^^W^  Hymn  5.  B.  3.  G«  M. 

T  ET  US  adore  th'  eternal  Word, 
JLi    'Tis  he  our  souls  hath  £Bd; 
^hou  art  our  living  stream,  O  Lord, 
And  thou  th'  immortal  bread. 

(The  maana  came  from  lower  skies, 

But  Jesus  from  above, 
^Where  the  fresh  springs  of  pleasure  riaeu 

And  rivers  flow  with  love. 

TThe  Jews,  the  fathers,  died  at  last, 
Who  ate  that  heavenly  bread; 

^ut  tihiese  provisions  which  we  taste 
Can  raise  us  from  the  dead.] 

^lest  be  the  Lord,  that  gives  his  flesh 

To  nourish  dying  men : 
^nd  often  tspreads  his  table  fresh 

Lest  we  should  faint  again. 

Our  souls  shall  draw  their  heavenly  breatii 

WMlst  Jesus  finds  supplies: 
Nor  shall  our  graces  sink  to  death, 

For  Jesus  never  dies. 

^  [Daily  our  mortal  flesh  decajrs, 
But  Christ  our  life  shall  come: 
His  unre^dsted  power  shaU  raise 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb.] 


THE  LORD  S 
HjBs  6.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

Lnkrnii.  1! 

ESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 
Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  ucv^i 

d  camai  objects  court  our  eyes 
thrnst  our  Saviour  from  our  thought 
knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  haT^^':^- 

t  to  forget  his  lovely  face; 

d  to  refresh  our  minds  he  gave 

ese  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

e  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread 

th  his  owu  flesh  and  dying  blood; 

•-  on  the  rich  pro^-ision  feed, 

d  taste  the  vrine,  and  bless  otir  God. 

t  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

d  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem; 

rist  and  nis  love  fill  every  thought, 

1  faith  and  hope  be  fix'd  on  him.  ■ 

lilst  he  is  absent  from  our  sight,  - 

s  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place,  9 

at  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 

d  live  for  ever  near  hia  fac«. 


SUPPER.  41J 

rhen  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
ALnd  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me.] 

Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  minOi 
rhat  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
^ove  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


I A  Hymn  8.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

tU.  The  Tree  of  Life. 

pi  OME,  let  US  join  a  joyful  tune 


yj    To  our  exalted  Lord, 
Ve  saints  on  high  around  nis  throne, 
And  we  around  his  board. 

WTiile  once  upon  this  lower  ground 

Weary  and  faint  ye  stood, 
IVhat  dear  refreshment  here  ye  found 

From  this  immortal  food ! 

Phe  tree  of  life,  that  near  the  throne 
In  heaven's  high  garden  grows, 

^aden  with  grace,  bends  gently  aovni 
Its  ever-smiling  boughs. 

Hovering  amongst  the  leaves  there  stands 

The  sweet  Celestial  Dove ; 
Lnd  Jesus  on  the  branches  hangs 

The  banner  of  his  love.] 

Tis  a  young  heaven  of  strange  delight 

While  in  his  shade  we  sit; 
lis  fruit  is  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

And  to  the  taste  as  sweet. 

^ew  life  it  spreads  through  dying  hearts. 
And  cheers  the  drooping  mind ; 

/"igour  and  joy  the  juice  imparts, 
Without  a  sting  behind.] 

^ow  let  the  flaming  weapons  stand. 

And  guard  all  Eden's  trees ; 
rhere's  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land 

That  bears  such  fruit  as  these. 

nfinite  grace  our  souls  adore, 
Whose  wondrous  hand  has  made 

rhis  living  branch  of  sovereign  power 
To  raise  and  heal  the  dead. 

I  %  Hymn  9.  B.  3.  S.  M. 

bl  •  The  Spirit,  the  Water,  and  the  Blood,  1  John  T.  9. 

[T  ET  all  our  tongues  be  one 
JLi    To  praise  our  God  on  higYi, 


420  THE  LORD  S 

Who  from  his  bosom  sent  his  Son 
To  fetch  us  strangers  nigh. 

2  Nor  let  our  voices  cease 

To  sing  the  Saviour's  name; 
Jesus,  th'  ambassador  of  peace, 
How  cheerfully  he  came! 

3  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 

Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appean 
To  make  the  payment  good.] 

4  [My  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  out  a  double  flood: 

By  water  we  are  purified. 
And  pardon'd  by  the  blood. 

5  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 
But  he  our  priest  atones; 

On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spilt, 
And  offer'd  wiih.  his  groans.] 

6  Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 

And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 


SUPPER.  42] 

8  But  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man 
HiB  brightest  form  of  glory  shines; 
Here  on  the  crpss  'tis  niirest  drawn 
In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3    FHere  his  whole  name  appears  complete ; 
Nor  wit  can  guess,  nor  reason  proye, 
Which  of  the  letters  best  is  wnt, 
The  power,  the  wisdom,  or  the  love.] 

i    Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart 

Where  grace  and  vengeance  strangely  join. 
Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart 
To  make  the  purchas'd  pleasures  mine. 

^    0  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross 
Where  Grod  the  Saviour  lov'd  and  died ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 
From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

^     I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name 
In  sounds  to  niortal  ears  unknown. 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 

Hymn  11.  B.  3.  C.  M. 
Parian  brought  to  our  Senua, 

^      ¥"  ORD,  how  divine  thv  comforts  are ; 
JLi     How  heavenly  is  the  place 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 
Of  his  redeeming  grace ! 

*   There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God 

And  sweetest  glories  shine; 

^I^here  Jesus  says,  that '  I  am  his, 

'  And  my  Beloved's  mine.' 

^    And  shows  his  wounded  side,} 
See  here  the  spring  of  all  your  joyB, 
*  That  open'a  when  I  died.' 

^  CHe  smiles,  and  cheers  my  mournful  heart» 
And  tells  of  all  his  pain ; 
*  All  this,'  he  says,  *  I  Dore  for  thee,' 
And  then  he  smiles  again.] 

^  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly 
For  grace  so  vast  as  this? 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  ey.es. 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss. 


lainaziiig  loves  as  these 

Ided  all  abroad, 

lirs  are  bevond  degrees, 

fthyofaGod.] 

wash'd  us  in  his  blood 
■acting  praise, 
Ihoiiour,  glory,  power, 
las  his  days.] 

Hymn  13.  B.  3.  L.  M. 
\e  Gn.-pel  Fenxl,  Luke  x\v.  16,  ic. 

hch  are  thy  provisions,  Lord! 
my  table  furiiish'd  from  above, 

■  of  life  o'ersnread  the  board, 
■crflows  with  heavenly  love. 
lent  family,  the  Jews, 
liuvited  to  the  feast, 

|v  lalte  what  ihey  refuse, 
^;  thy  salvation  taste. 
6  poor,  ihe  blind,  the  larae, 
Bva.s  far.  and  death  was  nigh, 

■  gospel  call  we  came, 
ivant  receiv'd  supply. 

Iiighway  that  leads  to  hell, 
s  of  darkness  and  despair, 
?  come  with  thee  to  dweU, 


V* 

o 


SUPPER.  42J 

While  everlastinff  love  displays   - 
The  choicest  c^  her  stores ! 

2  Here  every  bowel  of  our  Grod 

With  soft  compassion  rolls. 
Here  i)eace  and  jpardon.  bougphit  with  blood. 
Is  food  for  dying  souls. 

3  [While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cry  with  thankful  tongues, 
'  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest? 

4  '  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

'  And  enter  while  there's  room? 
*  When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
'  And  rather  starve  than  come.'] 

5  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  Uie  feast, 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in, 
Else  we  had  still  refus'd  to  taste, 
And  perish'd  in  our  sin. 

6  [Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God, 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come, 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad. 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

7  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full. 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
May  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace.] 

t^A£l  Hymn  14.  B.  3.  L.  M. 

940«  Tkt  Song  off  Stmeon^  Luke  ii.  98;  or^  a  Sigkioff 

Ckritt  maket  Death  easy, 

1  IW^OW  have  our  hearts  embrac'd  our  Grod, 
-L^     We  would  forget  all  earthlv  charms, 
And  wish  to  die  as  Simeon  would, 

With  his  young  Saviour  in  his  arms. 

2  Our  lips  should  learn  that  jovful  song. 
Were  out  our  hearts  prepared  like  hi^ 
Our  souls  still  waiting  to  be  gone, 
And  at  thy  word  depart  in  peace. 

3  Here  we  have  seen  thy  face,  O  Lord, 
And  view'd  salvation  with  our  eyes. 
Tasted  and  felt  the  living  word, 

The  bread  descending  from  the  akiea. 

4  Thou  bastpnsnar'd  this  dying  Ijanib, 
Jiast  set  bis  blood  before  our  £ace. 


434  THE  LORDS 

To  teach  the  terrors  of  thy  name, 
And  show  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
5  He  is  our  light ;  our  morning  Star 
Shall  shine  on  nations  yet  unknown ; 
The  glory  of  thine  Israel  here, 
And  joy  of  spirits  near  thy  throne. 

KA<J  Hymn  15.  B.  3.  CM. 

94  1  ■  Our  Lord  Junu  al  hit  own  TiMe, 

1  [nr^HE  memory  of  our  dying  Lord 

A      Awakes  a  thankful  tongue : 

How  rich  he  spread  his  royal  board, 

And  blest  the  food,  and  sung. 

2  Happy  the  men  that  eat  this  bread, 

But  doubly  blest  was  he 
That  gently  bow'd  his  loving  head, 
And  lean'd  it,  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  By  faith  the  same  delights  we  taste 

As  that  great  favourite  did, 
And  sit  and  lean  on  Jesus'  breast. 

And  take  the  heavenly  bread.] 
Down  from  the  palace  of  the  skies 


SUPP£R.  42G 

In  lively  figures  here  we  see 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  love ; 
£ach  of  us  hopes  he  died  for  me, 

And  then  our  griefs  remove. 

3  [Our  humble  faith  here  takes  her  rise 
While  sitting  round  his  board ; 
And  back  to  Calvary  she  flies 
To  view  her  groaning  Lord. 

4  His  soul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew ! 
And  the  large  load  of  all  our  guilt 
Lay  heavy  on  him  too. 

5  But  the  divinity  within 

Supported  him  to  bear : 
Djring  ne  conquered  hell  and  sin, 
And  made  his  triumph  there.] 

S    Grace,  wisdom,  justice,  ioin'd  and  wroue^t 
The  wonders  of  that  day ; 
No  mortal  tongue  nor  mortal  thought 
Can  equal  thanks  repay. 

^   Our  hymns  should  sound  like  those  above. 
Could  we  our  voices  raise  • 
Yet,  Lord,  our  hearts  shall  all  be  love, 
And  all  our  lives  be  praise. 

^^Q  Hymn  17.  B.  3.  S.  M. 

^^«7*   IneompartUfU  Food;  or,  the  Flesh  and  Blood  of 

Christ. 

^        [XHrE  sing  th'  amazing  deeds 

▼!     That  grace  divine  performs; 
Til'  eternal  God  comes  down  and  bleeds 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 

^      This  soul-reviving  wine. 
Dear  Saviour,  'tis  thy  blood ; 
We  thank  that  sacred  nesh  of  thine 
For  this  immortal  food.] 

3  The  banquet  that  we  eat 
Is  made  of  heavenly  thin^, 

Earth  hath  no  dainties  halfso  sweet 
As  our  Redeemer  brings. 

4  In  vain  had  Adam  sought 
And  Karch'd  his  garden  Tontid, 

For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fraiX 
In  all  that  happy  ground. 


4S6 
6 


THE  LORD  3 


Th'  angelic  host  above 
Can  never  taste  this  food, 


They  feast  upon  their  Maker's  love. 
But  not  a  baviour's  blood. 

6  On  us  th'  almightv  Lord 
Bestows  this  matcnless  grace, 

And  meets  us  with  some  cheering  word 
With  pleasure  in  his  face. 

7  Come,  all  ye  drooping  saints, 
And  banquet  with  the  King, 

This  wine  will  drown  your  sad  coiQidaint^ 
And  tune  your  voice  to  sing. 

8  Salvation  to  the  name 
Of  our  adored  Christ : 

Through  the  wide  earth  his  grace  proolaim 
His  glory  in  the  high'st. 

E^Cirk  Hymn  18.  B.  3.  L.  M, 

OaU.  ^      The  ^™,. 

1    TESUS,  we  bow  before  thy  feet, 
tl      Thy  table  is  divinelv  stor'd : 
Thy  sacred  flesh  our  souls  have  eat, 
'Tis  living  breajj :  we  thank  thee,  Lord ! 


SUPPER. 

Our  fiith  adores  thj  bleeding  love. 
And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  diea ; 
We  hope  for  heayenly  crowns  above 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame. 
And  fiing  their  scandals  on  thy  cause; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name. 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

With  joy  we  tell  the  scofi&ng  age 
He  that  was  dead  has  left  m»  tomb. 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 

nyinii  90.  B.  3*  C*  M* 
The  ProvUicnMfor  tke  TMe  of  cut  Lcrdi  or,  He 
TVee  ofLifij  and  River  ofLoH. 

'W  ORD,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand, 
JlA    And  sing  the  solemn  feast 
A^Vliere  sweet  celestial  dainties  stand 
For  every  willing  guest 

'    CThe  tree  of  life  adorns  the  board 
With  rich  immortal  fruit, 
-And  ne'er  an  angry  flaming  sword 
To  guard  the  passage  to  t. 

^    *The  cup  stands  crown'd  with  living  juice ; 
The  fountain  flows  above, 
-And  runs  down  streaming  for  our  use, 
In  rivulets  of  love.] 

^    The  food's  prepar'd  bv  heavenly  art, 
The  pleasure's  well  refin'd. 
They  spread  new  life  through  every  heart, 
And  cheer  the  drooping  mind. 

^  Shout  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  love. 
Ye  saints  that  taste  his  wine, 
Join  with  your  kindred  saints  above, 
In  loud  nosannas  join. 

C  A  thousand  glories  to  the  Grod 
That  gives  such  joy  as  this, 
Hosanna!  let  it  sound  abroad, 
And  reach  where  Jesus  is. 

KK9  Hymn  91.  B.  8.  C.  M. 

OOOm  ne  TVitHi^^  Fuisi  for  ChruTi  FieteryMcr  Ata, 

Deaths  and  EelL 

1  [#^OME,  let  US  lift  our  voices  biglii, 
\J    H«i  as  our  joyn  arise, 


-4S8 


THE  LORD  S 


And  join  the  songs  aboTe  the  sky, 
WKere  pleasure  never  dies. 

2  Jesus,  the  God  that  fonghl  and  bled, 

And  couquer'd  when  he  fell. 

That  rose,  and  at  his  chariot  wheels 

Dragg'd  all  the  jwwers  of  hell.] 

3  [Jesus  the  God  invites  us  here 

To  this  triumphal  feast, 
And  bnogs  immortal  blessings  down 
For  each  redeemed  guest.] 

4  The  Lord !  how  glorious  is  his  face ! 

How  kind  his  smiles  appear ! 
And  O.  what  melting  words  he  says 
To  every  humble  ear! 

5  '  For  you,  the  children  of  my  love,  i 

'  It  was  for  you  I  died, 
'  Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
'  And  look  into  my  side, 

6  '  These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 

'  The  toketi-s  of  my  pains, 
'  When  I  came  down  to  free  your  soob 

'Frnm  misprv  anrl  rhninR  -_2_ 


:/« 


SUPPER.  429 

IS  Wegive  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  {Nraiae, 
The  tribute  of  our  tongues; 
But  themes  so  infinite  as  these 
Exceed  our  noblest  songs. 

R  eCil  Hymn  29.  B.  8.  L.  M. 

^-*v4«  n<  Cftmpfmim  of  a  d^M^r  Cknti^ 

^    I^UR  Spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb ; 
vr     O  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move 
In  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 
And  melting  as  his  djring  love. 

%  Was  ever  equal  pity  found? 
The  Prince  of  heaven  resigns  his  breath, 
And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground 
To  ransom  guilty  worms  from  death* 

3  [Rebels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  laws; 
He  from  the  threatening  set  us  free, 
Bore  the  full  vengeance  on  his  cross, 
And  nail'd  the  curses  to  the  tree.] 

4  The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now, 
And  Sink's  thunder  roars  no  more; 
From  all  his  wounds  new  blessings  flow, 
A  sea  of  joy  without  a  shore. 

6  Here  we  have  wash'd  our  deepest  stains, 
And  heal'd  our  wounds  with  heavenly  blood; 
Blest  fountain!  springing  from  the  veins 
Of  Jesus  our  incarnate  Grod.] 

6  In  vain  our  mortal  voices  strive 
To  speak  compassion  so  divine ; 
Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  five. 
A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 

tW^  Hymn  93.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

OtKf*  _Orate  and  Glory  by  the  Death  of  Chut. 

1  [FITTING  around  our  Father's  board 

O    We  raise  our  tuneful  breath ; 
Our  faith  beholds  our  dying  Lord, 
And  dooms  our  sins  to  death.] 

2  We  see  the  blood  of  Jesus  shed. 

Whence  all  our  pcurdons  rise; 
The  sinner  views  me  atonement  made, 
And  loves  the  sacrifice. 

3  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  shameful  ctosa, 

Frocure  us  be&vemy  crowns ; 
Our  bifbest  gain  springs  from  tliy  \o»^ 
Our  beahng  from  thy  wounda. 


430 


THE  LORD  S 


4  O  'tis  impossible  that  we. 

Who  dwell  in  feeble  clay,  ■ 

Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee^   ■ 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 

CC/;  Hjmn  24.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

OJO.  Pardon  and  Strength  from  CkriH. 

1  "|7ATHER,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  gracBf' 
X       To  see  thy  glories  shine; 
The  Lord  will  his  own  table  bless, 
And  make  the  feast  divine. 
3  We  touch,  we  taste  the  heavenly  bread*' 
We  drink  the  sacred  cup : 
With  outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed, ' 
Our  souls  rejoice  in  hope. 

3  We  whall  appear  before  the  tlirone 

Of  our  foriJiviiig  God- 
Drest  in  the  uarments  of  his  Son, 
And  sprinkled  with  his  blood. 

4  We  shall  be  stron?  to  run  the  race. 

And  clirnb  the  upper  .sky; 
Christ  will  provide  our  souls  with  grace, 


4c-..- 


SUPP£R.  4] 

Zeal  and  revenge  perform  their  part, 

And  rising  sin  &roy; 
Hepentance  comes  with  aching  heart. 

Yet  not  forbids  the  joy. 

Dear  Saviour,  change  our  faith  to  sight, 

Let  sin  for  ever  die : 
Then  shall  our  souls  be  all  delight, 

And  every  tear  be  dry. 


SOLOMON'S  SONG. 

Hymn  66*  B.  1.  L«  M* 
•  Chriit  the  Eing  at  his  Tahle^  Sol.  SoDg«  L 

19,  13.  17. 

LET  him  embrace  my  soul,  and  prove 
Mine  interest  in  his  heavenly  love : 
The  voice  that  tells  me,  Thou  art  minCj 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  vine. 

On  thee  th'  anointing  Spirit  came, 
And  spread  the  savour  of  thy  name ; 
That  oil  of  gladness  and  of  grace 
Draws  virgin-souls  to  meet  thy  face. 

Jesus,  allure  me  by  thy  charms; 
My  soul  shall  fly  into  thine  arms : 
Our  wandering  feet  thy  favours  bring 
To  the  fair  chambers  of  the  King. 

rWonder  and  pleasure  tune  our  voice 
To  speak  thy  praises,  and  our  joys : 
Our  memory  keeps  tnis  love  oi  tnine 
Bfeyond  the  taste  of  richest  wine.] 

Though  in  ourselves  deform'd  we  are, 
And  black  as  Kedar's  tents  appear. 
Yet  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on. 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 

[While  at  his  table  sits  the  King, 

He  loves  to  see  us  smile  and  sing; 

Our  graces  are  our  best  perfume, 

And  breathe  like  spikenard  round  the  room.] 

As  myrrh  new  bleeding  from  the  tree, 

Such  is  a  dviiig  Christ  to  me : 
And  while  he  makes  my  soul  his  gviesX^ 
My  bosom,  Lord,  shall  be  thy  test 


432  SOLOMON  s 

8  [No  beams  of  cedar  or  of  fir 

Can  with  thy  courts  on  earth  compare; 
And  here  we  wait  until  thy  love 
Raise  us  to  nobler  seats  above.] 


1   'I^HOU  whom  my  soul  admires  above 

X.      All  earthly  joy,  and  earthly  love, 
Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  rae  know, 
"Where  do  thy  sweetest  pastures  grow T 
'2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep. 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  hke  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

4  [The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see ; 
Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be; 
A  wondrous  feast  thv  love 


S^«l 


SONG.  433 

He  saw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head 
The  banner  of  his  love  he  spread. 

IVith  living  bread  and  generous  wine 
He  cheers  this  sinking  heart  of  mine ; 
And  opening  his  own  neart  to  me, 
He  shows  his  thoughts,  how  kind  they  be.] 

0  never  let  my  Lord  depart, 
Lie  down  and  rest  upon  my  heart; 

1  char^  my  sins  not  once  to  move. 
Nor  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  love. 

Hymn  69.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

Ckritt  appeanng  to  fda  Churchy  and  HtJcmg  ket 

Company^  Sol.  Song,  ii.  8 — 13. 

THE  voice  of  my  Beloved  itounds 
Over  the.  rocks  and  rising  grounds, 
O'er  hills  of  guilt  and  seas  of  grief 
He  leaps,  he  flies  to  my  relief. 

Now  through  the  veil  of  flesh  I  see 
With  eyes  of  love  he  looks  at  me ; 
Now  in  the  gospel's  clearest  glass 
He  shows  the  beauties  of  his  face. 

Gently  he  draws  my  heart  along, 
Both  with  his  beauties  and  his  tongue : 

*  Rise  (saith  my  Lord)  make  haste  away 

*  No  mortal  joys  are  worth  thy  stay. 

*  The  Jewish  wint'ry  state  is  gone, 

*  The  mists  are  fled,  the  spring  comes  on,  . 

*  The  sacred  turtle-dove  we  hear 
'  Proclaim  the  new,  the  joyful  year. 

'  Th'  immortal  vine  of  heavenly  root 

*  Blossoms  and  buds,  and  jrives  her  fruit;* 
Lo,  we  are  come  to  taste  the  wine; 
Our  souls  rejoice  and  bless  the  vine. 

And  when  we  hear  our  Jesus  say, 

*  Rise  up,  my  love,  make  haste  away !' 
Our  hearts  would  fain  out-fly  the  wind. 
And  leave  all  earthly  loves  behind. 

^dO  Hymn  70.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

vO^«    Chritt  invitingy  and  the  Church  answaing  tki 

Invitation,  Sol.  Song,  ii.  14.  16,  17. 

1  [TTARK,  the  Redeemer  from  on  high 
XI     Sweetly  invites  his  favourites  nigh; 
From  caves  of  darkness  and  of  dovvhl, 
He  gently  speaks  and  calls  xis^  oul. 

20 


434  SOLOMON  s 

2  '  My  dove,  who  hidest  in  the  rock. 

'  Thine  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broke, 
'  Lift  up  thy  face,  foreet  thy  fear, 
'  And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  beu*: 

3  '  Thy  voice  to  me  sounds  ever  sweet; 
'  My  graces  in  thy  countenance  meet; 

'  Though  the  vain  world  thy  face  despise, 
'  'Tis  bright  and  comely  in  mine  eyes.* 

4  Dear  Lord,  our  thankful  heart  receives 
The  hope  thine  invitation  gives; 

To  thee  our  joyful  lips  shall  raise 

The  voice  oi  prayer,  and  that  of  praise.] 

5  [I  am  my  love's,  and  he  is  mine; 

Our  hearts,  our  hopes,  our  passions  join: 

Nor  let  a  motion,  nor  a  word, 

Nor  thought  arise  to  grieve  my  Lord. 

6  My  soul  to  pastures  fair  he  leads, 
Amongst  the  lilies  where  he  feeds; 
Amongst  the  sainls  (whose  robes  are  whiter 
Wash'd  in  liis  blood)  is  his  delight. 

7  Till  llie  d:iy  brrak,  ami  shadows  fl 


5^«4 


SONG.  436 

[I  bring  him  to  my  mother's  home, 
Nor  does  my  Lora  refuse  to  come, 
To  Sion's  sacred  chambers,  where 
My  soul  first  drew  the  vital  air. 

He  gives  me  there  his  bleedinff  heart,   ' 
Pierc'd  for  my  sake  with  deadly  smart; 
I  give  my  som  to  him,  and  there 
Our  loves  their  mutual  tokens  share.] 

I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys, 
Approach  not  to  disturb  my  joys ; 
Nor  sin  nor  hell  come  near  my  heart. 
Nor  cause  my  Saviour  to  dei^. 

Hymn  73.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

The  Ccronation  of  Christy  and  Etpcumth  ofUkt 

Ckureh^  Sol.  Song,  iii.  11. 

DAUGHTERS  of  Zion,  come,  behold 
The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 
Which  the  glad  church  with  joys  unknown 
Plac'd  on  the  head  of  Solomon. 

Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring, 
Accept  the  well-deserv'd  renown. 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Like  the  dear  hour  when  from  above 
We  first  received  thy  pledge  of  love. 

The  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 
Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay, 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

0  let  each  minute,  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys. 
Till  we  are  rais'd  to  sing  thy  name 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

0  that  the  months  would  roll  away. 
And  bring  that  coronation-day ! 
The  Kdng  of  grace  shall  fill  the  throne 
With  all  nis  Father's  glories  on. 


^65. 


Hymn  73.  B.  1.  L.  M 

The  Church's  Beauty  in  the  Eyee  of  Chrut^  Sol. 

Song,  iy.  1.  10,  11.  7,  8,9. 


1  TT IND  is  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
JDl    Affection  sounds  in  every  wotdi 


436  SOLOMON  s 

'  Lo,  thou  art  fair,  my  love,'  he  cries,  i  D 

'  Not  the  young  doves  have  sweeter  eyes.    • 

2  '  [Sweet  are  thy  lips,  thy  pleasing  voice 
'  Salutes  mine  ear  with  secret  joys, 

'  No  spice  BO  much  delights  the  smell, 
'  Nor  milk  nor  honey  taste  so  well.] 

3  'Thou  art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me, 
'  I  will  behold  no  spot  in  thee.' 
"What  mighty  wonders  love  performs, 
And  puts  a  comeliness  on  worms ! 

4  Defil'd  and  loathsome  as  we  are, 

He  makes  us  white,  and  calls  us  fair; 
Adorns  us  with  that  heavenly  dress, 
His  graces,  and  his  righteousness. 

5  '  My  sister  and  my  Kpouse,'  he  cries, 
'Bound  to  nvy  heart  uy  various  ties, 

'  Thy  powerfiil  love  my  heart  detains 
'  In  strong  delight  and  pleasing  chains.* 

6  He  calls  mc  from  the  lcnp:ird's  den. 
From  this  ui.ii    ^■  -rl'  .>rSi;;ists  and  men. 
To  Sion  win  -  ,i!-e; 

Not  Lebaimii    •      .  ir. 


SONG.  437 

[Let  my  Beloved  come^  and  taste 
His  pleasant  fruits  at  his  own  feast; 
'I  come,  my  spouse,  I  come,'  he  cnes. 
With  love  andf  pleasure  in  nis  eyes. 

Our  Lord  into  his  ^rden  comes, 
Well  pleas'd  to  smell  our  poor  perfumes. 
And  calls  us  to  a  feast  divine. 
Sweeter  than  honey,  milk,  or  wine. 

'  Eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  mv  friends, 
'The  hlessinffs  that  thy  Father  sends; 
'  Your  taste  shall  all  my  dainties  prove, 
'  And  drink  abundance  of  my  love.' 

Jesus,  we  will  frequent  thy  board, 
And  sing  the  bounties  of  our  Loid: 
But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live, 
Demands  more  praise  than  tongues  can  give.] 

Qij  Hymn  75.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

O I  •  Tkc  Daeriptian  of  ChrUt  the  Behved^  Sol.  Song, 

Y.  9,  10,  11,  12«  14,  15,  16. 

THE  wondering  world  inquires  to  know 
Why  I  should  love  my  Jesus  so : 
*  What  are  his  charms,'  say  they,  'above 
*The  objects  of  a  mortal  love?' 

Yes,  my  Beloved,  to  my  siffht. 
Shows  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  white : 
All  human  beauties,  all  divine 
In  my  Beloved  meet  and  shine. 

White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free; 
Red  with  the  blood  he  shed  for  me ; 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs : 
A  sun  amongst  ten  thousand  stars. 

[His  head  the  finest  gold  excels. 
There  wisdom  in  perfection  dwells; 
And  glory,  like  a  crown,  adorns 
Those  temples  once  beset  with  thorns. 

CJompassions  in  his  heart  are  found. 
Hard  by  the  signals  of  his  wound ; 
His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear 
The  cruel  scourge,  the  piercing  spear.] 

^  [His  hands  are  fairer  to  behold 

Tba72  diamonds  set  in  rings  of  gold; 
TTiose  heavenly  hands  that  on  the  tio^ 
Were  nad'd,  and  torn,  and  bled  fox  me. 

2  o  2 


IS  Solomon's 

7  Though  once  he  Ijow'd  his  feeble  knees, 
Loaded  with  sins  and  agonies, 

Now  on  the  throne  of  his  command 
His  le^  like  marble  pillars  stand.] 

8  [His  eyes  are  majesty  and  love, 
The  eagle  temper'd  with  the  dove: 
No  more  shall  trickling  sorrows  roll 
Through  those  dear  windows  of  his  soul. 
His  mouth,  that  pour'd  out  long  complaints, 
Now  smiles,  and  cheers  his  fainting  saints: 
His  countenance  more  i^raceful  is 

Tlian  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees.] 
0  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
Must  be  belov'd,  and  yet  ador'd; 
His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew, 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too. 


Ronrr,  Ti.  1,2.  3.  la. 

WHEN  strangers  stand  and  hear  me  tell 
What  beauties  in  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
Where  he  is  gone,  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 
My  best-beloved  keeps  his  throne 
On  hills  of  light,  in  worlds  imknow 


^N' 


SONG.  439 

C^^Q  Hjinn  77.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

vOSf  •  lit  Loot  of  Chritt  to  the  Churchy  in  his  Language  <b  heiF^ 
and  PrenMonafor  her^  Sol.  Song,  vii.  5,  6.  9.  IS,  18. 

OW  in  the  galleries  of  his  grace 
Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  says, 

*  How  faur  my  saints  are  in  my  sight! 

*  My  love  how  pleasant  for  delight!' 

2  Kind  is  thy  language,  Sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  every  word: 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows  sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 

3  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  were  almost  asleep, 
To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name, 
And  makes  our  cold  affections  flame. 

4  These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know 
In  fields  and  villages  below, 
Gives  us  a  relish  of  his  love, 

But  keeps  his  noblest  feast  above. 

6  In  paradise  within  the  gates 
A  higher  entertainment  waits ; 
JPruits  new  and  old  laid  up  in  store, 
Where  we  shall  feed,  but  thirst  no  more. 

nVi\  Hymn  78.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

OilJm  The  Strength  of  ChriaVa  Love^  Sol.  Song,  TliL 

5,  6,  7.  13,  14. 

1  [XMTHO  is  this  fair  one  in  distress, 

V  V      That  travels  from  the  wilderness? 
And  press'd  with  sorrows  and  with  sins, 
On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans. 

2  This  is  the  spouse  of  Christ  our  God. 
Bought  with  the  treasure  of  his  blood; 
And  ner  request  and  her  complaint 

Is  but  the  voice  of  every  saint.] 

3  *  0  let  my  name  engraven  stand. 

*  Both  on  thy  heart,  and  on  thy  hand : 

*  Seal  me  upon  thine  arm ;  and  wear 

*  That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

4  *  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known, 

'  Which  floods  of  wrath  could  never  drown; 

*  And  hell  and  earth  in  vain  cotnb\xv^ 
'  To  quench  a  fire  so  much  divine. 


440  TIMES  AND 

5  '  But  I  am  jealous  of  my  heart, 

'  Lest  it  should  once  from  thee  depart; 
'  Then  let  thy  name  be  well  imprest 
'As  a  fair  signet  on  my  breast. 

6  '  Till  thou  hast  brought  me  to  thy  home, 

'  Where  fears  and  doubts  can  never  come, 
'  Thy  countenance  let  me  often  see, 
'  And  often  thou  shalt  hear  from  me. 

7  '  Come,  my  Beloved,  haste  away, 

'  Cut  short  the  hours  of  thy  delay, 
'  Fly,  like  a  youthful  hart  or  roe, 
'  Over  the  huls  where  spices  grow.' 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS, 

MORNING  AND  EVEMNG. 

KW-i  Hymn  79.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

iJ  i  ItA Morning  Hymn,  Psalm  iJ*.  5.  8 ;  and  IxxJii.  94,  f 

1    I^OD  of  Ihe  morning,  at  whose  voice 

^     The  cheerful  suii  makes  haste  to  r" 


SEASONS.  441 

Pi^O  Hymn  G.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

tf  I  ^^^  A  Morning  Song, 

1  I^NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
"     Salutes  thy  waking  eyes, 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

3  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 
The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

^  *Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame. 
My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise : 
Kf  y  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  name. 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

COn  a  poor  worm  thy  i)ower  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand: 
Thy  justice  might  have  crush'd  me  dead, 

But  mercy  held  thine  hand. 

-A.  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun, 
A.nd  yet  thou  length'nest  out  my  thread, 

And  yet  my  moments  run.] 

X)«tr  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light. 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 

And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

^•^O  Psalm  3.  ver.  1 — 5.  8.  L.  M. 


Ji  Morning  Psalm, 

LORD,  how  many  are  my  foes. 
In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood ! 


0 

My  iieace  they  daily  discompose. 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

Tir'd  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 

To  thee  I  rais'd  an  evening  cry : 

Thou  heard'st  when  I  began  to  pray,  J 

And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

Supported  by  thine  heavenly  aid, 
3  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure ; 
Kot  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

3ut  God  sustain'd  me  all  the  night; 
Salvation  doth  to  Gtxl  belong: 
He  rais'd  my  head  to  see  the  lig[ht, 
^nd  makes  nis  praise  my  morning  song. 


TIMES  AND 

7  J  Hymn  81.  B.  1.   L.  M. 

t't*    J  SmgfoT  Morning  or  Evening,  Lam.  Ul.  83. 

MY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love!         ^  ' 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new, 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 
Thou  spreatl'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours; 
Thy  sov'reign  word  restores  the  Ughl^ 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 
I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command, 
To  thee  1  consecrate  my  days; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thine  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise, 

Jt^  Psalm  141.  ver.  3—5.  L.  M. 

1  Oi  WaUhfiilnm  and  brotherly  Reproof. 

A  Morning  or  Evening  Psaim. 

MY  God,  accept  my  early  vow5,_ 
Like  morning  incense  in  thine  house. 
And  !et  mv  nightly  worship  rise 
Swc-ct  as  tlie  evening  sacrince. 


SEASONS.  44< 

^  The  ereninff  rests  our  weary  head. 
And  angels  guard  the  room; 
We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed 
That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

4  The  rismg  morning  can't  assure 

That  we  shall  end  the  day, 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door 
To  snatch  our  lives  away- 

5  Our  breath  is  forfeited  by  sin 

To  God's  revenging  law ; 
We  own  thy  grace,  Immortal  King, 
Li  every  gasp  we  draw. 

6  Grod  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light  . 

Our  joy  and  safety  brings : 
Our  feeble  flesh  lies  safe  at  night 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

r^^  Hymn  80.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

S3  m  §•  An  Evening  Hymn, 

pMJm  ir.  8 ;  and  iii.  5,  6 ;  and  exliii.  8. 

1  nn^HUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 

X     Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I  perhaps  am  near  my  home; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head. 
While  well-apoointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed, 

4  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 
Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  thinss, 
My  Grod  in  safety  makes  me  dwell 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

5  [Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear : 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart! 
And  m  the  mormng  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart 

6  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tombi 
With  sweet  saJvation  in  the  sound.^ 


444  TIMES  AND 

K>JQ  Hymn  7.  B.  9.  C.  M. 

0  i  Oa  -Jn  Evening  Sang. 

1  THREAD  Sov' reign,  let  my  evening  sonj 
A*     Like  holy  incense  rise! 
Assist  the  offering  of  my  tongue 

To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 
a  [Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 
Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard, 
And  still  to  dri\'e  my  wante  away 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepar'd.] 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Lncompass  rae  around. 
But,  oh !  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found. 

4  "What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul! 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine 

To  ihv  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  tliy  graco  my  soul  resign 


SEASONS.  446 

■^or|      Ptilm  139.  ver.  14.  17,  18.  3d  Part.  C.  M. 
t-^Ovf«  The  Mercies  of  God  innumerable. 

An  Evening  Psalm. 

t    T  ORD,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o*er, 
Jl  J    They  strike  me  with  surprise ; 
Not  all  the  sands  that  spread  tne  shore 
To  equal  numbers  rise! 

^  Myflesh  with  fear  and  wonder  stands, 
The  product  of  thy  skill, 
And  hourly  blessinss  from  thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

■ 

^    These  on  mv  heart  by  night  I  keep; 
How  kino,  how  dear  to  me ! 
O  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
StiU  find  my  thoughts  with  thee. 

Ptalm  63.  Ter.  6—10.  Sd  Part.  C.  M. 
>  Midnigki  ThougkU  recoUedtd. 

-^^WAS  in  the  watches  of  the 

JL     I  thought  upon  thy  nower, 
X  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 

Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

^y  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed, 

Af  y  soul  arose  on  high ; 
*  My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,'  I  said, 

'Bring  thy  salvation  nigh.' 

^y  spirit  labours  up  thine  hill, 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road ; 
3ut  thy  rUht  hand  upholcis  me  still, 

While  rpursue  my  God. 

Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

'The  shadow  of  thy  wings ; 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 

Af  y  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 

4S  But  the  destroyers  of  my  peace 
ShaJl  fret  and  rajofe  in  vain; 
The  temoter  shall  lor  ever  cease, 
And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 

6  Thr  sword  shall  give  my  foes  to  death, 

And  send  them  down  to  dwell 

In  the  dark  caverns  ^  the  earthy 

Or  to  the  depths  of  hell. 

«p 


TUtES  A>ri 


582. 

1  |~i  OOD  is  tbeL«d.  Ute  faeavenlr  Kia^ 
v7     Who  makes  the  earth  his  care. 

Visit*  the  pestnres  every  spring, 

And  bids  the  gT3sa  appear. 

S  The  clouds,  like  rivers  rais'd  on  hi^i. 

Pour  ont,  at  thy  command. 

Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky. 

To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

3  The  soften'd  ridges  of  the  fieW 

Permit  the  com  to  spnng; 

The  valleys  nch  pro\Tsion  yield, 

And  the  poor  labourers  sing. 

4  The  little  hills  on  every  side 

Rejoice  at  falling  showers; 
The  meadows,  drest  in  all  their 
Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refreshed  with  rain. 
Promise  a  joyful  crop 


abroad; 


SEASONS.  447 

^    Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  slgr, 
Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

^  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 
And  ranks  of  corn  appear ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

^Q  J  Psalm  147.  3d  Part.  L.  M. 

Jo4t«  Summer  and  Winter, 

L  X  ET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God, 
JLi    And  make  his  honours  known 
*  For  sweet  the  joy,  our  songs  to  raise, 
'  And  glorious  is  the  work  of  praise.' 

2  Our  children  are  secure  and  blest; 
Our  shores  have  peace,  our  cities  rest; 
He  feeds  our  sons  with  finest  wheat. 
And  adds  his  blessings  to  their  meat 

3  The  changing  seasons  he  ordains. 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains : 
His  flakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends, 
And  thus  the  springing  com  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frost  he  strews  the  ground: 
His  hail  descends  with  clattering  sound : 
Where  is  the  man  so  vainly  bold. 
That  dares  defy  this  dreadful  cold  ? 

6  He  bids  the  southern  breezes  blow. 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  flow : 
But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise. 

6  Through  all  our  land  his  laws  are  shown, 
His  gospel  through  the  nation  known; 
He  hath  not  thus  revcal'd  his  word 
To  every  land :  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


KQK  P*^™  147.  7—9.  13—18.  C.  M. 

%309m  The  Seaaoru  of  the  Year.  • 

1  XKTITH  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud 

▼  ▼       Address  the  Lord  on  high: 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  cxcmtL^ 
And  com  in  valleys  grow. 


448  TIMES  AND 

3  He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat, 

He  hears  the  ravens  cry; 
But  man,  who  tastes  his  finest  wheat. 
Should  raise  his  honours  high. 

4  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year; 
He  hids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintery  days  appear. 
6  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow 
Descend  and  clothe  the  ground; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

6  When  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  high 

He  pours  the  rattling  hail, 
The  -wtclch  tht\t  dares  this  God  defy 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 

7  He  sends  his  word  and  melts  the  snov, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 


SEASONS.  44$ 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  o'er  the  flood. 
The  Thunderer  reigns  for  ever  Idng^ 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abrae, 
Where  we  his  awfal  glories  sing. 

6  In  gentler  languas[e  there  the  Lord 
The  counsels  of  ms  grace  imparts; 
Amidst  the  raging  storm  his  word 
Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 

fCQT  Hymn  69.  B.  9.  C.  M. 

OOim      Qodike  7%imd(trir,  or.  Ma  fart  Jwfgmmti^ 

ondEUL 

1  CilNG  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts, 
O    And  thou.  O  earth,  adore, 

Let  death  and  nell  through  all  their  coasts 
Stand  trembling  at  his  power. 

2  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky, 

He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne, 
There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie, 
Till  vengeance  darts  tnem  down. 

3  His  nostrils  breathe  out  fiery  streams. 

And  from  his  awful  tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames, 
And  thunder  roars  along. 

4  Think,  O  my  soul,  the  dreadful  day 

When  this  incensed  God 
Shall  rend  the  sky,  and  burn  the  sea, 
And  fling  his  wrath  abroad. 

5  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do? 

He  once  defied  the  Lord, 
But  he  shall  dread  the  Thunderer  now, 
And  sink  ]beneath  his  word. 

6  Tempests  of  angrv  fire  shall  rdl 

To  blast  the  rebel-worm. 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  soxd 
In  one  eternal  storm. 


roUTH  AND  OLD  AOI. 


RQQ      ^  ^*  ^'  1»  ^*  Parmphrased.  Ist  Put.  L.  M. 
€fOO«  The  Himatma  of  the  CkUdrm, 

1    ALMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  sldea, 
Jm  Through  the  wide  earth  tYiy  tkMDAS&vspRM 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise, 
Oerallihe  Aea vans  thy  hands  ^^ 


460  yOUTH  AND 

2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A  monument  of  honour  raise- 

And  babes,  with  uninstructea  tongue. 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

3  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  grouodt 

To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage,  ,     ' 

And  all  their  policies  confound. 

4  Children  amidst  thy  temple  throng  ,       .-, 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face; 

The  son  of  David  is  their  song. 
And  young  hosannas  fill  the  place. 

5  The  frowning  scribes  and  angry  priests 
In  vain  their  impious  cavils  bring; 
Revenge  sits  silent  in  their  breasts. 
While  Jewish  babes  proclaim  their  king. 

CQO         ^^li"  34.  vpr.  11—22.  '2d  Part.  L.  M. 

00»7«   ReVg^oui  Education,-  or,  Imlntct.om  of  Piety. 

1   |"i  HILDREN,in  years  and  knowledge  you*^ 
\J     Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue, 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 


OLD  AGE.  461 

roart  from  mischief,  practise  love, 
Pursue  the  works  oi  peace ; 
I  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approve, 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 

is  eyes  awake  to  guard  the  just, 
His  ears  attend  their  cry ; 
'hen  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust 
The  God  of  grrace  is  nigh. 

liat  though  the  sorrows  here  they  taste 
Are  sharp  and  tedious  too, 
lie  Lord,  who  saves  them  all  at  last, 
Is  their  supporter  now. 

vil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead ; 
But  Grod  secures  his  own, 
"events  the  mischief  when  they  dide. 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

lien  desolation  like  a  flood 
O'er  the  proud  sinnei"  rolls, 
lints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God, 
For  he  redeemed  their  souls. 

I  Hymn  33.  B.  1.  2d  Part.  L.  M. 

•  A  hopeful  Youth  falling  short  of  Heaven^  Mark  x»  81* 

^UST  all  the  charms  of  nature  then 
IJL    So  hopeless  to  salvation  prove  ? 
m  hell  demand,  can  heaven  condemn 
lie  man  whom  Jesus  deigns  to  love? 

lie  man  who  sought  the  ways  of  truth, 
ud  friends  and  neighbours  all  their  due^ 
L  modest,  sober,  lovelv  youth,) 
ad  thought  he  wantea  nothing  now. 

at  mark  the  change !  thus  spake  the  Lord, 
5ome  part  with  earth  for  heaven  to-day ;' 
lie  youth,  astonished  at  the  word, 
.  silent  sadness  went  his  way. 

x>r  virtues  that  he  boasted  so, 
liis  test  unable  to  endure ; 
3t  Christ,  and  grace,  and  glory  go 
3  make  his  land  ana  money  sure ! 

li,  foolish  choice  of  treasures  here! 
bif  fatal  love  of  tempting  gold ! 
ost  this  base  world  be  bouffht  so  dear? 
re  life  and  heaven  so  cheaply  soA^  '^ 


452  YOUTH  AND 

6  In  vain  the  charms  of  nature  shine, 

If  this  vile  passion  govern  me; 

Transform  my  soul,  O  love  divine! 

And  make  me  part  with  all  for  thee. 

KAO  Hymn  91.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

*JU£im    Mvia  ta  Youth,  Eccl.  xii.  1.  7.  Ibb.  Ixr.  Mu 

1  "VTOW  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood 
J.^      Remember  your  Creator  God, 

Behold,  the  months  come  hastening  on, 
When  you  shall  say,  My  joys  are  gone. 

2  Behold,  the  aged  sinner  goes, 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead. 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head, 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again, 
The  soul  in  agonies  of  pain 
Ascends  to  God,  not  there  1o  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

4  Eternal  King,  I  fear  ihy  name, 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am ; 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove, 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thv  love. 


OLD  AGE.  46 

Hymn  90.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

The  tame, 

LO,  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  rise, 
And  through  all  nature  rovey 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their  eyes, 
And  taste  the  joys  they  love. 

They  give  a  loose  to  wild  desireSi 

But  let  the  sinners  know 
The  strict  account  that  God  requiiw 

Of  all  the  works  they  do. 

The  Jud^e  prejpares  his  throne  on  high, 

The  fnghted  earth  and  seas 
Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye, 

And  flee  before  his  face. 

How  shall  I  bear  that  dreadful  day, 

And  stand  the  fiery  test? 
X  give  all  mortal  jovs  away 

To  be  for  ever  blest. 

PMlm  90.  T.  S.  11.  9, 10.  IS.  8d  Part  0.  M. 
Injlrmities  and  Mortality  the  Egui  of  Sin. 

^  ORD,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  fitults, 
JLi    And  iustice  grow  severe, 
*rhv  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts, 
And  bums  beyond  our  fear. 

*rhine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust; 

By  one  offence  to  thee ; 
Adam  with  all  his  sons  have  lost 

Their  immortality. 

Life  like  a  vain  amusement  flies, 

A  fable  or  a  song ; 
By  swift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 

Nor  can  our  joys  be  long. 

'Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amount 

To  threescore  vears  and  ten ; 
And  all  beyond  that  short  account 

Is  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

[Our  vitals  with  laborious  strife 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load. 
And  drag  those  poor  remains  of  life 

Along  the  tiresome  road.] 

^  Almighty  God,  reveal  thy  love, 
And  not  thy  wrath  alone ; 
O  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 
The  mercies  of  thy  throne  \ 


454  VOUTH,  &c. 

7  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art  || 

T'  improve  the  hours  we  have, 
That  we  may  act  the  wiser  part, 

And  hve  beyond  the  grave, 

Kftfi  Psalm  71.  ver.  6—9.   Ist  Pari.  C.  M. 

9(7D.  Tkt  ogtd  SaiiU't  ReflttHm  and  Hop€. 

1  1%#Y  God,  ray  everlastinc  hope, 
J-»X     I  live  upon  thy  truth; 

Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  iqit 
And  strengthen'd  all  my  youth. 

2  My  flesh  was  fashion'd  by  thy  power, 

With  all  these  limbs  of  mine  ■ 
And  from  my  mother's  painful  hour 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

3  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen'-  |   * 

Reiieated  every  year;  ' 

Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  them  to  thy  cnre. 

4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  decUna^ 

When  hoary  hairs  arise; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

5  Then  in  the  history  of  my  age, 


FAST  DAYS.  4fi6 

PAUSE. 

'hy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high. 

Unsearchable  thy  deeds ; 
liv  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 

And  bU.  my  praise  exceeds. 

ft  have  I  heard  thy  threatenings  roar. 
And  oft  endur'd  the  grief, 
ut  when  thy  hand  has  prest  me  sore,    ' 
Thy  grace  was  my  reUef. 

7  long  experience  have  I  known 

Thy  sovereign  newer  to  save; 
t  thy  command  I  venture  down 

Securely  to  the  grave. 

iThen  I  lie  buried  in  the  dust, 

My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care : 
liese  withering  limbs  with  thee  I  trust 

To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 


FAST  AMD  THANK80IVING   DAYa^ 

8. 


Psalm  10.  C.  M. 
Prayer  heard,  and  Sainte  eaved. 


CITH Y  doth  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far, 
TV       And  why  conceal  his  face: 
(Then  great  calamities  appear, 
And  times  of  deep  distress? 

fOrd,  shall  the  wicked  still  deride 

Thy  justice  and  thy  power? 
ihall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pride, 

And  still  thy  saints  devour? 

liey  put  thy  judgments  from  their  sight, 

And  then  insult  the  poor; 
'hey  boast  in  their  exalted  height 

That  they  shall  fall  no  more. 

jrise,  O  God,  lift  up  thine  hand. 

Attend  our  humble  cry ; 
fo  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand 

When  God  ascends  on  high. 

PAUSE. 

Vbj  do  the  men  of  malice  rage, 
And  8^  with  foolish  pride, 
Tbe  God  of  heaven  wifl  ne'er  engam 
'To£gbton  Zion's  side? 


56 


LAST  DAYS 


But  thou  for  ever  art  our  Lord; 

And  powerful  is  thine  hand, 
As  when  the  heathens  felt  thy  sword, 

And  perish'd  from  thy  land. 
Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray 

And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear; 
Hearken  to  what  thy  children  say, 

And  put  the  world  in  fear. 
1  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  oppress, 

No  more  despise  the  just; 
And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess 

They  are  but  earth  and  dust. 

;Qq  PflaliB  19.   C.  M- 

rt7«7«    Complaint  of  a  general  Corruption  of  Mannttt. 

HELP,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail, 
Religion  loses  ground; 
The  sons  of  violence  prevail, 

And  treacheries  abound. 
Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 

Yet  act  the  flatterer's  part; 
With  fair  deceitful  lips  they  speak. 

And  with  a  double  heart. 
If  we  reprove  some  liatefnl  lie, 

How  is  their  fury  stirr'd  ? 
'  Are  not  our  lips  our  own,'  they  cry, 

'  And  who  shall  be  our  Lord  V 


FAST  DATS.  45i 

8  Thr  wonL  like  ailyer  seven  times  tried, 
Throiigh  ages  shall  endure ; 
The  men  that  in  thy  truth  confide 
Shall  find  the  promise  sure. 

^{Afi  Pmlm  19.  L.  M. 

^'W*      T%e  Smmfg  Safa^  mul  Mope  m  mrilTiam* 

1  T  OHD,  if  thou  dost  not  soon  appear, 
JLi    Virtue  and  truth  will  flee  away ; 
Ji  faithful  man  amongst  us  here 
^iU  scarce  be  found,  if  thou  delay. 

3  The  whole  discourse  when  neighboun  met^ 
Is  fill'd  with  trifles  loose  and  vain; 
Their  lips  are  flattery  and  deceit 
And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

3    Sut  lips,  that  with  deceit  abound, 
Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  lonff ; 
The  God  of  vengeance  will  confoundT 
The  flattering  and  blaspheming  tongue. 

*    *  Yet  shall  our  words  be  free,'  they  cry; 

*  Our  tODj9[ues  shall  be  controU'd  by  none  • 

*  Where  is  the  Lord  will  ask  us  why  ? 

*  Or  say,  our  lips  are  not  our  own?* 

^  The  Lord,  who  sees  the  poor  opprest, 
And  hears  th'  oppressor's  haughty  strain, 
Will  rise  to  give  nis  children  rest, 
Nor  shall  they  trust  his  word  in  vain. 

*  Thj  word,  O  Lord,  though  often  tried. 
Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear ; 
Not  silver,  seven  times  purified 
From  dross  and  mixture,  shines  so  clear. 

7  Thy  grace  shall  in  the  darkest  hqur 
Defend  the  holy  soul  from  harm ; 
Though  when  the  vilest  men  have  power 
On  every  side  will  sinners  swarm. 

/»|\-|  Psdiii  60.  Ter.  1 — 5.  10 — 13.  C.  M. 

Ovr  JL  •      HumUiiaiion  for  DUappoitUmenU  in  W»» 

1  T  ORD,  hast  thou  cast  the  nation  oflf? 
JLi    Must  we  for  ever  mourn? 

Wilt  thou  indulge  immortal  wrath  ? 
Shall  mercy  ne'er  return? 

2  The  terror  of  one  frown  of  thine 

Malte  all  our  strength  away  \ 
Like  men  that  totter,  drunk  witYi  wVnie, 
fVe  tremble  in  dismay 

2Q 


458  I'AST  DVYS, 

3  Our  country  shakes  beneath  thy  stroke, 
And  dreEids  thy  threatening  hand; 
0  heal  the  people  Ihou  hast  broke  1/ 

Confirm  the  wavering  land.  ^^ 

A  Lift  up  a  banner  in  the  field,  ^ 

For  those  that  fear  thv  name  ■ 
Save  thy  beloved  with  thy  shield, 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 

5  Go  with  our  armies  to  the  fight, 

Like  a  confederate  God; 
In  vain  confederate  powers  unite 
Against  thy  lifted  rod. 

6  Our  troops  shall  ^m  a  wide  renown, 

By  thine  assisting  hand  ; 
'Tis  God  that  treads  the  mighty  down, 
And  makes  the  feeble  stand. 

CAO  Psalm  30,   L.  M. 

\t\}^,  F->r  a  Dai/  of  Prayer  in  line  of  War. 

1   1^rOW  mav  tlie  God  of  power  and  grace 

-i-^      Attend  his  people's  humble  cry ! 
Jehovah  hears,  when  Israel  prays, 
And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high. 
1  The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defends 


THANKSGIVING.  469 

Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 
A.nd  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 

^^Q  Hymn  30.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

^^i3m      Prtn/erfor  DtUveranee  answered^  1m«  xx?L 

8^12.  20,  31. 

IN  thine  own  wa^j^s,  O  God  of  love, 
We  wait  the  visits  of  thy  grace, 
Our  souls'  desire  is  to  thy  name, 
And  the  remembrance  oi  thy  face. 

My  thoughts  are  searching,  Lord,  for  thee, 
'Mongst  the  black  shades  of  lonesome  night; 
My  earnest  cries  salute  the  skies, 
Before  the  dawn  restores  the  light. 

Look,  how  rebellious  men  deride 
The  tender  patience  of  my  God ; 
But  thev  shall  see  thy  lifted  hand 
And  feel  the  scourges  of  thy  rod. 

e^    Hark,  the  Eternal  rends  the  sky, 
A  mighty  voice  before  him  goes, 
A  voice  of  music  to  his  friends. 
But  threatening  thunder  to  his  foes. 

^  Come,  children,  to  your  father's  amiiy 
Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  grace,  ^ 

Till  the  fierce  storms  be  overblown. 
And  my  revenging  fury  cease. 

^  My  sword  shall  boast  its  thousands  dain. 
And  drink  the  blood  of  haughty  kings. 
While  heavenly  jieace  around  my  flock 
Stretches  its  soft  and  shady  wings. 

DfkA  Ujmn  1.  B.  3.  L.  IL 

OV^«  J  Stmg  ofPrmte  to  God. 

1  ^"I^ATTJRE,  with  all  her  powers,  shall  sing, 
JL^     God  the  Creator  and  the  King; 

Nor  air.  nor  earth,  nor  skies,  nor  seas. 
Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praise. 

2  [Begin  to  make  his  glories  known. 
Ye  seraphs  that  sit  near  his  throne; 

Tone  your  harps  high^  and  spread  the  sound 
To  the  oreation's  utmost  bound. 

3  All  mortal  things  of  meaner  frame. 

Exert  year  finrce,  and  own  his  naoie;  ^ 

Whilst  with  our  soak  and  with  oar  Toiet  'fl 
We  sng  his  honours  and  otir  jors.]  fl 


460 


THANKSGIVING. 


4  [To  him  be  sacred  all  we  have, 
From  the  young  cradle  to  the  grave: 
Our  lips  shall  his  loud  wonders  tell, 
And  every  word  a  miracle,] 

5  [This  western  clime,  our  native  land, 
Lies  safe  in  the  Almighty's  hand: 
Our  foes  of  victory  dream  in  vain, 
And  wear  the  captivating  chain.^ 

6  Raise  monumental  praises  high 

To  him  that  thunders  through  the  sky, 
And  with  an  awful  nod  or  frown, 
Shakes  an  aspiring  tyrant  down. 

7  [Pillars  of  lasting  brass  proclaim 
The  triumphs  ot  th'  Eternal  Name: 
While  trembling  nations  read  from  far 
The  honours  of  the  God  of  war.] 

8  Thus  let  our  flaming  zeal  employ 

Our  loftiest  thoughts  and  loudest  songs; 
Let  there  be  sung,  with  warmest  joy 
Hosanna  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 

9  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame 
Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  Ihy  name; 


THANKSGIVING.  461 

^  [Amidst  our  States  exalted  high, 
Do  thou  our  glory  stand, 
And  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire 
Surround  the  favoured  land.] 

3  When  shall  thy  name,  from  shore  to  shoTOy 
Sound  all  the  earth  abroad, 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God? 

A  Sin^  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
Smg  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 
Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 

£  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sovereign  Judge, 
That  sits  enthroned  above. 
Wisely  commands  the  worlds  he  made 
In  justice  and  in  love. 

6  Earth  shall  obey  her  Maker's  will, 

And  yield  a  full  increase ; 
Our  Gdii  will  crown  his  chosen  land 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

7  God  the  Redeemer  scatters  round 

His  choicest  favours  here, 
While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

AtV7  Psalm  107.  Last  Part.  L.  M. 

Ovr  I  •  Colonza  planted ;  or,  Natioru  blest  andpunUhtd* 

A  Psalm  for  New  England. 

1  XIlTHEN  God,  provok'd  with  daring  crimes 

▼  T       Scourges  the  madness  of  the  times, 
He  turns  their  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 

2  His  word  can  niiso  the  springs  again, 
And  make  the  wither'd  mountains  green. 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 

3  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey, 
Or  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  thesr ; 

He  bids  th'  opprest  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 

4  They  sow  the  fields,  and  trees  they  plant. 
Whose  yearly  fruit  supplies  their  want: 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  «toc»\u^ 
Their  weaJti  increases  with  lYieVc  ^!Loc3i&&. 

2  a  - 


462 


THANKSGIVING. 


6  Thus  they  are  blest ;  but  if  they  siii, 
He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in, 
A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands, 
Their  rulers  die  by  barbarous  hands* 

6  Their  captive  sons,  expos'd  to  scorn, 
Wander  unpitied  and  ibrlorn; 

The  country  lies  unfenc'd,  untill'd, 
And  desolation  spreads  the  field. 

7  Yet  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 
Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns; 
Again  he  makes  the  cities  thrive, 
And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.] 

8  The  righteous,  with  a  joyful  sense, 
Admire  the  works  of  Providence; 
And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 
Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 

9  How  few,  with  pious  care,  record 
These  wondrous  dealings  of  the  Lord! 
But  wise  observers  still  shall  find 
TVif  Lord  is  holy,  jtisl,  and  kind. 


THANKSOIVINO.  46 

teQ  PMlm  18.  Itt  Part  0.  M. 

WE  love  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adort» 
Now  is  thine  arm  reveal'd ; 
Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  towers 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

We  fly  to  our  eternal  rock, 

And  find  a  sure  defence ; 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke, 

And  draw  salvation  thence. 

When  God,  our  leader,  shines  in  arms. 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 
The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms? 

The  lightning  of  his  spear? 

He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind, 

And  angels  in  array 
In  millions  wait  to  know  his  mind* 

And  swift  as  flames  obey. 

He  speaks,  and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 

Whole  armies  are  dismay 'd; 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  anffry  look, 

Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 

He  forms  our  ^[enerals  for  the  field, 

With  all  their  dreadful  skill ; 
Gives  them  his  awful  sword  to  veield 

And  makes  their  hearts  of  steel. 

[He  arms  our  captains  to  the  fight, 
Though  there  his  name's  forgot : 

He  girded  Cyrus  with  his  might, 
Bat  Cyrus  knew  him  not. 

Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blest 

For  his  own  church's  sake : 
The  powers  that  give  his  people  rest 

Shall  of  his  care  partake.] 

1  fi  Psalm  18.  8d  Part.  C.  M. 

JL  vr«  The  Conqueror* 9  Song, 

TO  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe 
The  triumphs  of  the  day ; 
Thv  terrors.  Lord,  confound  the  foe, 
And  melt  their  strength  away. 

'Tis  by  thine  aid  our  troops  prevail^ 

And  break  united  powers, 
Or  bam  their  boasted  fleets,  ot  «C8]ba 
The  proudest  of  their  towen. 


464  THANKSGIVING. 

3  How  have  we  chas'd  them  through  the  fields 

And  trod  them  to  the  ground, 
While  ihy  salvation  was  our  shield, 
But  they  no  shelter  found! 

4  In  vain  to  idol-saints  they  cry, 

And  perish  in  their  blood ; 
Where  is  a  rock  so  great,  so  high, 
So  powerful  as  our  God? 

5  The  rock  of  Israel  ever  lives, 

His  name  be  ever  blest; 
'Tis  his  own  arm  the  victory  gives, 
And  gives  his  people  rest. 

/;i  1  PBaim  124.  L.  M. 

Oil*  A  Song  Jit  public  DtUvmmee, 

1  TTAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 
Xl     Had  not  the  Lord  niaintain'd  our 
When  men,  to  make  our  lives  a  prey, 
Rose  like  the  swelling  of  the  tide; 

3  The  swelling  tide  had  stopt  our  breath, 
So  fiercely  aid  the  waters  roll, 
We  had  been  swallow'd  deep  in  death; 
Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelm'd  our  soul. 

3  We  leap  for  iov.  we  shout  and 


THANKSGIVINQ.  466 

Hmt  power  the  whole  creation  raleti 

And  on  the  starry  skies 
Sits  smiling  at  the  weak  designs 

Thine  envious  foes  devise. 

Thy  scorn  derides  their  feeble  rage. 

And,  with  an  awful  frown 
Flings  vast  confusion  on  their  plots. 

And  shakes  their  Babel  down. 

[Their  secret  fires  in  caverns  lay, 

And  we  the  sacrifice : 
But  gloomy  caverns  strove  in  vain 

To  'scape  all-searching  eyes. 

llieir  dark  designs  were  all  reveal'd, 

Their  treasons  all  betray'd : 
Praise  to  the  God  that  broke  the  snare 

Their  cursed  hands  had  laid.] 

In  vain  the  busy  sons  of  hell, 

Still  new  rebellions  try. 
Their  souls  shall  pine  with  envious  raga^ 

And  vex  away  and  die. 

Almighty  grace  defends  our  land 

From  their  malicious  power; 
Then  let  us  with  united  songs 

Almighty  grace  adore. 

IQ  Pmlml16.        10*t. 

a  0«  Popiih  Idolatry  repro9id* 

NOT  to  our  names,  thou  only  just  and  true, 
Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glory  due : 
Thy  power  and  grace,  thy  truth  and  justice 

claim 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  sovereign  name : 
Shine  through  the  earth  from  heaven,  thy  blest 

abode. 
Nor  let  the  heathens  say.  And  whereas  yowr  God? 

Heaven  is  thine  higher  court;  there  stands  thy 

throne, 
And  through  the  lower  worlds  thy  veill  is  done; 
Our  God  fram'd  all  this  earth,  these  heavens 

he  spread. 
But  fools  adore  the  gods  their  hands  have  made : 
The  kneeling  crowd,  with  looks  devout,  behold 
Their  silver-saviours,  and  their  s^nXa  ol  ^^« 
n^  are  those  artful  shapes  of  eyeH  %xA  ewsi^ 
rhe  molten  image  neither  seea  liox  \i«ax%\ 


468  MAGISTRACY. 

/*  -a  >2  Psalm  101.  L.  M. 

DID*  The  MagiitnUi'l  Piali 

1  jl/JERCY  and  judgment  arc  my  song; 
ItI.     And  since  they  both  to  thee  beloog* 
My  eracious  God,  my  righteous  King, 

To  tnee  ray  songs  and  vows  I  bring.  g 

2  If  I  ara  rais'd  to  bear  the  sword, 
I'll  take  my  counsels  from  thy  word; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside: 
No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  with  me, 
"Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  No  sons  of  slander,  rage,  and  strife, 
Shall  be  companions  of  my  life; 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride, 
Within  my  doors  shall  ne'er  abide. 

5  [I'll  search  the  land,  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honour,  wealth,  and  trust: 
The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  favourites  still.] 


MAOisnucT.  469 

j0t  hau^ty  stanen  smk  their  pride» 
for  lift  ra  nigh  their  scornful  head ; 
)at  hij  their  foolish  thoughts  asidet. 
Lnd  own  the  empire  God  tiath  maae. 

}uoh  honours  never  come  by  chance, 
■for  do  the  winds  promotion  blow ; 
ria  God  the  judge  doth  one  advance, 
lis  God  that  lays  another  low. 

9o  Tain  pretence  to  royal  birth 
(hall  fix  a  tyrant  on  the  throne : 
rod.  the  great  sovereign  of  the  earth, 
¥111  rise  and  make  his  justice  known. 

Hifl  hand  holds  out  the  dreadful  cup 
>f  vengeance,  mix'd  with  various  pbguea^ 
?o  make  the  wicked  drink  them  up, 
Vring  out  and  taste  the  bitter  dregs. 

fow  shall  the  Lord  exalt  the  just, 
Lnd  while  he  tramples  on  the  proud, 
Lnd  lays  their  glory  in  the  dust, 
(y  lips  shall  sing  his  praise  aloud.] 

8  Psalm  91.  C.  M. 

•  Qyr  Buien  the  Care  of  Htaufu 

3UR  rulers,  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise, 
Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice, 
Lnd,  blest  with  tuy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

!*hy  sure  defence,  through  nations  round 
Hath  spread  their  glonous  name : 

Lnd  their  successful  actions  crown  d 
With  dignity  and  fame. 

lien  let  us  on  our  God  alone 

For  timely  aid  rely ; 
[is  mercy,  which  adorns  his  throne, 

Shall  all  our  wants  supply. 

(ut.  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 

Snail  feel  thy  dreadful  hand ; 
^hy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those 

That  hate  thy  just  command. 

IThen  thou  against  them  doth  engage, 

Thy  just  hnt  dresdful  doom 

S&a£  like  a  6ery  oven's  rage,  ^_ 

Tbmr  hopes  and  them  consume. 

9n 


470  MAGISTRACV. 

6  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wondrous  power  declare, 

And  thus  exalt  thy  fame; 
Whilst  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare 
For  thine  almighty  name. 

g*1  Q  PBalm.  58.     L.  P.  M. 

0  J.  *Jt  Warning  to  Magutralet, 

1  JUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws,  ; 
•f      Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause,    ' 

When  th'  injur'd  poor  before  you  stands^ 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor,  .  --. 

And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure,  ;  - 

While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your 

a  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew,  f !  '- 

That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too?  K> 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reisos;  "  t 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God,  'f 

And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad,  _■' 

To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains,    t 

3  A  poison 'd  arrow  is  your  tongue,  ■  ^ 

The  arrow  sharp,  the  poison  strong, 

And  rlearti  attends  where'er  it  wounds; 
You  hear  no  counsels,  cries,  or  tears; 


.SICKNKSS.  471 

/JQA  Psalm  82.  L.  M. 

O^"*       God  the  supreme  Governor ,-  or^  MagittraieM 

warned, 

1  "  A  MONG  th'  assemblies  of  the  greati 
JnL    A  greater  ruler  takes  his  seat; 
The  Grod  of  heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth  and  alltneir  ways. 

2  Why  will  ye  then  frame  wicked  laws? 
Or  why  support  th'  unrighteous  cause? 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor, 
That  sinners  vex  the  saints  no  more? 

3  They  know  not,  Lord,  nor  will  they  know, 
DarK  are  the  ways  in  which  thejr  go; 
Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 

For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 

4  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  let  thy  Son 
Possess  his  universal  throne, 
And  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod ; 
He  is  our  Judge,  and  he  our  God. 

81CKNE8B  AND  RECOVBET. 


/»Q1       Pnlm  103.  T.  1—13.  20,  21.  Ut  Part.  C.  M, 
D^l  •  A  Prayer  for  the  JJUeted. 

1  ¥TE AR  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face, 
JX     But  answer,  lest  I  die ; 

Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace 
To  hear  when  sinners  cry  ? 

2  My  days  are  wasted  like  the  smoke 

Dissolving  in  the  air ; 
My  strength  is  dried,  my  heart  is  broke, 
And  sinking  in  despair. 

3  My  spirits  flag  like  withering  grass 

Burnt  with  excessive  heat; 
In  secret  groans  my  minutes  pass, 
And  I  forget  to  eat. 

4  As  on  some  lonely  building's  top 

The  sparrow  tells  her  moan. 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope 
I  sit  and  grieve  alone. 

6  My  soul  is  like  a  wilderness. 

Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl; 
There  Uie  rad  raven  finds  her  nlac6> 
And  there  the  screaming  owl. 


472  SICKKESS  AND 

6  Dark  disnaal  thoughts  and  boding  fears 

Dwell  in  my  troubled  breast; 
While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  ean, 
Nor  give  my  spirit  rest. 

7  My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woes, 

And  tears  are  my  repast; 
My  daily  bread  like  asnes  grows 
Unpleasant  to  my  taste. 

8  Sense  can  atTorcl  no  real  joy 

To  soula  that  feel  thy  frown; 
Lord,  'twas  thy  hand  advanc'd  me  high. 
Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 

9  My  locks  like  withered  leaves  appear, 

And  life's  declining  lisht 
Grows  faint  as  evening  shadows  are 
That  vanish  into  night. 

10  But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same, 

0  my  eternal  God! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 

11  Thou  wilt  arise  and  show  thy  face. 
Nor  will  my  Lord  delay, 


I 


RECOVERY.  41 

4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  [This  mortal  life  decays  apace, 

How  soon  the  bubble's  oroke ! 
Adam  and  all  his  numerous  race 
Are  vanity  and  smoke. 

6  I'm  but  a  sojourner  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  were, 
May  I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go 
When  I  the  summons  hear. 

7  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  a  while. 

Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still. 
And  ril  declare  thy  love.] 

#S9Q  Psa^  119*  14th  Part.  C.  M. 

0^«>«   Benefit  of  Jffliettofu\  and  Support  under  them. 

Ver.  153.  81   83. 

CONSIDER  all' my  sorrows.  Lord, 
And  thy  deliverance  send ; 
My  soul  for  thy  salvation  faints, 
W  hen  will  my  troubles  a*m1  7 

•  s 

V 

Yet  I  have  fou*^  ' 

To  bear ' 
Afflictiav> 

Ap' 


.  •  1 


624. 


74  SICKNESS  AND 

Vet.  67. 

Before  I  knew  thy  chastening  rod. 

My  feet  were  apt  to  stray ; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word. 

Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

Psalm  119.  Lmi  Part.  L.  M. 

Saad'Jfal  Affi^ctumt. 

Vet.  67.  59. 

FATHER,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand; 
How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod. 
That  forc'd  my  conscience  to  a  stand. 
And  brought  ray  wandering  soul  to  (iod. 
Foolish  and  vain  I  went  astray 
Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges.  Lord; 
I  left  ray  guide,  and  lost  my  way. 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 

Ver.  71. 

'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke, 
For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well, 

Ver.  78. 

'les  from  thv  mouth 


RECOVERY.  477 

/»QQ  Psalm  91.  ver.  9—16.  8d  PmrU  C.  M. 

D^O«  Prcttetion  from  Deaths  Guard  of  Jingtk^  Pietory 

and  Deliverance, 

1  XTE  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 
X     Expos'd  to  every  snare. 

Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dweUinfl^plaoa^. 
And  try  and  trust  his  care.  \ 

2  No  ill  shall  enter  vtrhere  you  dwell ;  < 

Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh, 
And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raise  his  saints  on  high. 

3  Hell  giye  his  wmkHh  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  all  their  wajrs; 
To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  akep. 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

4  Their  hands  shall  bear  you,  lest  you  fiUl 

And  dash  against  the  stones : 

An  they  not  servants  at  his  caU| 

And  sent  t'  attend  his  sons? 

^  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread; 
The  tempter's  wiles  defeat; 
He  that  ham  broke  the  serpent's  head 
Puts  him  beneath  your  feet. 

C  '  Because  on  me  they  set  their  lovSt 
'  I'll  save  them/  saith  the  Lord ; 

*  I'll  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 

*  Destruction  and  the  sword. 

7  *  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call; 

*  In  trouble  I'll  be  niffh ; 

*  My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  ftU^ 

^  And  raise  them  when  they  die. 

8  *  Those  that  on  earth  m v  name  have  known, 

*  I'll  honour  them  in  neaven : 

'  There  my  salvation  shall  be  snovnii 
'  And  endless  life  be  given.' 

ttOQ  Ptalm  30.  Ter.  6.  Sd  Part  L.  M. 

0^t/«  Heaiih^  Sieknest^  and  Rteowery. 

1  T7IIRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
Jl      And  I  presum'd  'twould  ne'er  be  mght; 
Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 

*  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depaxX? 

Wbicb  nuuie  my  mountain  staxud  lo  Vx*^ 


178  SICKNESS  AND 

Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

}  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  tny  God,  ' 

'  What  canst  thou  profit  hy  my  blood? 
'  Deep  in  the  dust  can  I  declare 
'Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there? 

I  'Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace,'  I  said, 
'  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead:' 
Thy  word  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt, 
Thy  pardoning  love  remov'd  my  guilt. 

>  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forma  of  wo,  * 

Are  tiirn'd  to  joy  and  praises  now; 
I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground, 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

i  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame,  * 

Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro'  earth  and  heaTBH, 
For  sickness  heal'd,  and  sins  forgiven. 


530. 


RECOVERY.  49 

■  1 

3  *  Mytimes  are  in  thine  hand/  I  cried, 

'Though  I  draw  near  the  dust/ 
Thou  art  the  refuge  where  I  faide^ 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust 

4  O  make  thy  reconciled  face 

Upon  thy  servant  shine, 
And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
For  I'm  entirely  thine. 

PAUSE. 

5  ['Twas  in  my  haste,  my  spirit  said, 

*  I  must  despair  and  die, 
*  I  am  cut  oflF  before  thine  eyes,' 
But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry.] 

6  Thy  goodness,  how  divinely  free ! 

How  wondrous  is  thy  grace 
To  those  that  fear  thy  majesty, 
And  trust  thy  promises  1 

7  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints, 

And  sing  his  praises  loud ; 
He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints, 
And  recompense  the  proud. 


Psalm  116.  l8t  Part.  C.  M. 
Eeeoveryfrom  Sieknes90 


632. 

1  T  LOVE  the  Lord;  he  heard  my  cries, 
X     And  pitied  every  groan : 

Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord ;  he  bow'd  his  ear, 

And  chas'd  my  griefs  away ; 
O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair. 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray ! 

3  My  flesh  declin'd,  mv  spirits  fell, 

And  I  drew  near  the  dead, 
While  inward  pangs,  and  fears  of  hell, 
Perplex'd  my  wakeful  head. 

4  *  My  God,'  I  cried,  *thy  servant  save, 

*Thou  ever  good  and  just; 
*  Thy  power  can  rescue  irom  the  graven 
•'Thy  power  is  all  my  trust' 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrestt 

He  bid  my  pains  remove : 
Jleturn,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  teatt 
For  tbou  bast  known  aia  love* 


480  RECOVERY. 

'  6  My  God  hath  sav'd  ray  soul  from  death. 
And  dried  my  falling  tears; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath. 
And  my  remaining  years. 

^QQ  Hrmn  55.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

Ovu*     Hatkiah'i  6ong  I  or,  S'ckncu  and  Bxcovtry, 
Isaiah  xiKviii.  9,  kc. 

1  "VSTHEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 

T  T      Our  God  deserves  a  song; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are  wont  I'  abuse 

Our  minds  with  slavish  fears: 
Our  days  are  past,  and  we  shall  lose 
The  remnant  of  our  years. 

4  We  chatter  with  a  swallow's  voice, 

Or  like  a  dove  we  mourn, 
With  bitteme.ss  instead  of  joys, 
Afflicted  and  forlorn. 

i  healinti 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  481 

Among  th'  anemblies  of  thjr  taints 

Our  thankful  voice  we  raise; 
There  we  have  told  thee  our  complaints^ 

And  there  we  speak  thy  praise. 


TIMB  AND  ETIENITY. 


»Qe  Hymn  88.  B.  1.  L.  BL 

^OOm  Life  ike  Daiy  of  Oraee  and  Hope,  Eoel.  iz.  4,  5,  6.  IQ. 

LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  t'  ensure  the  great  reward; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  bum. 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

[Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  ffiveu 
To  'scape  fix)m  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  messings  of  the  day.] 

The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie, 
Their  memory  and  tneir  sense  is  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

[Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust- 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that  s  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun.] 

Then  what  mv  thoughts  design  to  do. 
My  hands  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found. 
Nor  fedth,  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 
In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste^ 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

€%£h  Hymn  44.  B.  1.  8d  Part.  C.  M. 

t#0«  The  true  Improoemtnt  of  Life, 

AND  is  this  life  jprolong'd  to  me? 
Are  days  and  seasons  given? 
O  let  me  then  prepare  to  be 
A  fitter  heir  of  heaven. 

In  vain  the^e  moments  shall  not  ^M)^ 

These  golden  hours  be  gone: 
Lord,  I  accept  thine  oflfer'a  grao^^ 
/  bow  before,  thy  throixe. 


463  TIME  AND 

3  Now  cleanse  my  soul  from  every  sin 

By  my  Redeemer's  blood  : 
Now  let  my  flesh  and  soul  begin 
The  honours  of  my  God. 

4  Let  me  no  more  my  soul  beguile 

With  sius  deceitful  toys: 
Let  cheerful  hope,  increasing  still. 

Approach  to  heavenly  joys, 
fi  Mv  thankful  lips  shall  loud  proclaim 

The  wonders  of  thy  praise, 
And  spread  the  savour  of  thy  name 

Where'er  I  spend  my  days. 
6  On  earth  let  my  example  shine, 

And  when  I  leave  this  state, 
Mav  heavea  receive  this  soul  of  mina 

To  bliss  supremely  great. 

/>Q'7  Hvmn  46.  B.  1.  3d  Part.  L.  M. 

Dt>  1  ■       Tht  PrinUga  v/Ihe  Livaig  lAove  tht  Dtad. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  zeal,  awake,  my  love, 
J\.  To  serve  my  Saviour  here  below. 
In  works  which  perfect  saints  above 

And  holy  angels  cannot  do. 


„f:;t 


ETERMTY.  4^ 

2  Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 

That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  ih6  round 
Oi  threescore  years  and  ten.  • : 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste ; 
Moments  of  sm,  ana  months  of  wo, ' 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast  [\l  ' 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul,  , 

And  call  her  to  tine  skieS; 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 

AQO  Hymn  68.  B.  2*  CM. 

OOt/«  The  Shoftnei9  qf  Ufe^  and  the  Goodneu  of  CM. 

1  nniME !  what  an  empty  vapour  'tis ! 

JL     And  days  how  swift  they  are! ' . 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies,  (' 

Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2  [The  present  moments  just  appear,       -^ 

Then  slide  away  in  haste,  .  r       /    ■; 

That  we  can  never  sav,  They^re  fure^ 
But  only  say.  They  repast^ 

rOur  life  is  ever  on  the  wing. 

And  death  is  ever  nigh : 
TThe  moment  when  our  lives  begin  '  •     ' 

We  all  begin  to  die.]  *"'' 

"Vet  mighty  God,  our  fleeting  days 

Thjr  lastmg  favours  share, 
Yet  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace .    .  , 
Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 

"Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, .... 

And  we  are  cloth  d  with  love;    .,      , ,  . 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  roiiQ;  , 

That  leads  our  souls  above.  :  / 

^   His  ffoodness  runs  an  endless  round;  \ 
All  glory  to  the  Lord : 
His  mircy  never  knows  a  bound, 
And  be  his  name  ador'd ! 

^  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song, 
And  when  we  close  our  eyes. 
liSt  the  next  aee  thy  praise  prolong 
Till  time  and  nature  diet. 


«  / 


484  TIME  AND 

£ylA  Pfalm  Ul.  T«r.  3— 6.  3d  Part.  C.  II. 

0417*  7%e  Fanilg  of  Man,  oruf  ConiU*ttatiiM  ■/  Otd. 

1  T  ORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  lIUHl«  .  / 
JLi     Born  of  the  earth  at  first ! 

His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain  .,  . 

Still  hastinf^  to  the  dust. 

2  O  what  is  feeble  dying  man  '„  [/ 

Or  any  of  his  race, 
That  God  should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace ! 

3  That  God  who  darts  his  lightnings  down, 

Who  shakes  the  worlds  above, 
And  mountains  tremble  at  his  frown, 

How  wondrous  is  his  love!  <  -'A 


1  npEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  dkyt, 

JL      Thou  Maker  of  my  frame ! 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 
An  inch  or  Iwo  of  time; 


ETERNITY.  466 

Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay ; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  Grod  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 

And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downwarof  as  we  run. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell. 

That  shght  the  joys  above ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  wa  fad, ' 
That  break  such  cords  of  love. 

6  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereiffn  grtoOp 
And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high. 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, . 
And  see  salvation  nigh.  .  ' 

HAO  (Hjmn  55.  B.  3.  C.  M.) 

040«  Prait  life  and  tuceuding  Etrndt^. 

1  nnHEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Name, 
A     And  humbly  own  to  thee, 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame! 
What  dying  worms  are  we ! 

8  [Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still 
As  months  and  days  increase ; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 
Whatever  we  do,  where'er  we  oe. 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave.] 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb, 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  aroimd 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Grood  God !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

6  Infinite  joy  or  endless  wo 

Attends  on  every  breath. ; 
And  yet  how  unconcem'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  \ 

29^ 


466  TIME  AXV 

7  W&ken.  O  IxHtL  oar  drowsr  leaaB, 
To  walk  thia  dangerous  road ; 
And  if  oar  eouls  are  hurried  hence. 
May  thcT  be  found  with  God! 


644. 


PnlB  ».  i«r.  t— 5.  IK  Pmn.  C.  M. 

1  i~kUR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
\J    Our  hope  for  years  to  oome. 
Oar  shelter  mtm  the  stormy  blast. 
And  our  eternal  home. 
S  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 
Thy  saints  haTe  dwelt  secure; 
Safficient  is  thine  arm  alone. 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hilU  in  order  stood. 

Or  earth  receir'd  her  frame. 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thv  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dott, 

Return,  ye  soiis  of  men ; 
All  nations  rose  from  earUi  at  fint* 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 


1 


ETERNITY.  487 

^  J  S  Psalm  90.  tot.  5.  10.  19.  S.  M. 

D4tJ«  The  Funky  and  Sharinm  ef  L^. 

1  T  ORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 
JLi    Is  this  our  mortal  frame ! 

Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name! 

2  Alas,  'twas  brittle  clay 
That  built  our  bodies  first! 

And  every  month  and  every  day 
They're  mouldering  back  to  du8t. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace. 
Nor  will  our  minutes  stay ; 

Just  Uke  a  flood,  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly, 
We'll  keep  their  end  in  siffht, 

We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisaom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight 

5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 
This  life's  tempestuous  sea : 

Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

OAH  Hymn  13.  B.  2.  L.  M. 

D4rD«  7%e  CnaiuMf  Preiervation^  DUmhUion^  muiJSuienh 

Hon  of  this  World. 

1  CJ ING  to  the  Lord  that  built  the  skies^ 

O    The  Lord  that  rear'd  this  stately  frame; 
Let  half  the  nations  sound  his  praise. 
And  lands  unknown  repeat  his  name. 

2  He  form'd  the  seas,  and  form'd  the  hills, 
Made  every  drop,  and  every  dust 
Nature  ana  time  with  all  tneir  wheels^ 
And  put  them  into  motion  first. 

3  Now  from  his  high  imperial  throne 
He  looks  far  down  upon  the  spheres; 
He  bids  the  shining  orbs  roll  on, 
And  round  he  turns  the  hasty  years. 

I  Thus  shall  this  moving  engine  last 
Till  all  his  saints  are  gather'd  in, 
Then  for  the  trumpet's  dreadful  blast, 
To  shake  it  all  to  dust  again! 

5  Yet  when  the  sound  shall  tear  the  skieS, 
And  lightning  bum  the  globe  below, 
Saints,  you  may  lift  your  joyful  evw, 
Tbere^s  a  new  neaven  ana  eartii  lox  T^sfO.      I 


490 

650. 


DEATH  AND  THE 
Hymn  52.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

Dmih  drradful  or  dttightfat. 


f 


1  T|EATH!  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
if  To  those  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forc'd  away 

To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes, 

But  guih,  a  heavy  chain. 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skies 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain.  ,  . 

3  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell,  ^ 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear;  ^ 

You  must  be  driv'n  from  earth,  and  dvell 
A  long  for  ever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face, 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward  tOCk, ,,. 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  Hejs  a  God  of  sovereign  love  .K,\^ 


That  promis'd  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  aboYS, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 


I 


RESURRECTION.  489 

PAUSE. 

5  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life  s  a  dream, 
An  empty  tale ;  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour,] 

6  [Our  age  to  seventy  years  is  set : 

How  snort  the  term !  how  frail  the  state ! 

And  if  to  eighty  we  arrive, 

We  rather  sigh  and  groan  than  live.] 

7  But  O  how  oft  thy  wrath  appears. 
Ana  cuts  off  our  expected  years ! 
Thy  wrath  awakes  our  humble  dread ; 
We  fear  the  power  that  strikes  us  drad. 

8  Teach  us.  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man; 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span, 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 

Fit  us  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee. 

649. 


Ptalm  102.  33—38.  3d  Part  L.  M. 
Man*i  MoiiaKiy  and  ChrUf**  Eternity, 


1  TT  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 

X    Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  nee: 
Disease  and  death,  at  his  command, 
Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

2  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon : 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day. 
And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon? 

3  Yet  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief 
This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage. 
Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  Uve  ; 
Christ  is  the  same  through  every  age. 

4  'Twas  he  this  earth's  foundation  laid; 
Heaven  is  the  building  of  his  hand : 

This  earth  grows  old,  these  heavens  shall  6de, 
And  all  be  chang'd  at  his  command. 

5  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky 
Like  ^rments  shall  be  laid  aside ; 

But  still  thv  throne  stands  firm  and  hifa; 
Thy  churcn  for  ever  must  abide. 

6  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live. 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  Te\f[ii\ 
This  dying  world  shall  they  survive. 

And  the  dead  saints  be  rais'd  esam. 


492 


BEATH  1.XD  THE 


2  I  could  renounce  mv  all  bekiv 

If  my  Creator  birf. 
And  run  if  I  were  call'd  to  go. 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top, 

And  view  the  promis'd  land, 

Mt  desh  itself  would  long  to  drop. 

And  pray  for  the  coinmaud. 

4  Clasp'd  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 

I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  mr  ufe  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

655. 

I  T  ORD.  at  thy  temple 
XJ     As  happy  Simeon  came, 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here; 
O  mnke  our  joys  the  same! 

5  With  what  diWne  and  vast  delight 

The  ^ood  old  man  was  fill'd, 
When  londiv,  in  his  wither'd  arms, 
He  clasp'd  the  holy  child ! 


P 


HTma  19.  B.  t.  CM. 
Tit  Sen^  tf  SnwMt,  Luke  ti.  27,  fcc. 


RESURRECTION.  493 

S  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  neyer-witnering  flowers : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  [Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  floodt 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolVd  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea. 
And  linffer,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  tear  to  launch  away.] 

5  O !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  ffloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ; 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

/»^w  Hymn  31.  B.  9.  L.  M. 

Ot#  i  •  Ckri§i*i  Presence  makes  Death  easy. 

1  \]|LrHY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 
Tt    What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
I^eath  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  oread  to  enter  there. 

i  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away : 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet. 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  naste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate. 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  past. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillars  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

fi^fi  Hymn  97.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

000«  Jssuranee  of  atanent  or,  a  Saint  pr^pand  to  He^ 

3  Tim.  ir.  6—8.  18. 

1  [T|EATH  may  dissolve  my  body  Twsv^ 
JLf    And  bear  my  spirit  home; 
Wbr  do  my  minutes  move  so  s\o^> 
Nor  my  salvation  come? 

2T 


494 


DEATH  AND  THE 


2  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 

The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Finish'd  my  course,  and  kfipt  the  faith, 
And  wait  the  sure  reward.] 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade; 
The  riehteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day. 
Shall  place  it  on  iny  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone; 
But  all  that  love,  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5  Jesus  the  Lord  shall  guard  me  safe 

From  every  ill  design; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  keep 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

6  God  is  my  everlasliiig  aid, 

And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain; 

To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 

And  endlews  pniise — Amen. 


RESURRECTION.  4b^ 

23.  B.  1.  Ist  Part.  L.  M. 
Ab$ent  from  iht  Body  and  preteni  with  the  Lord^ 


ttttfk  Hymn  23.  B.  1.  Ut  Part.  L.  M. 

\3\3\J*  Ab$ent  frimtht  Body 

2  Cor.  V.  8. 


'M 


1  ABSENT  from  flesh!  O  blissful  thought, 
J^   What  unknown  joys  this  momeat  brings, 
Freed  from  the  mischiefs  sin  has  brought. 
From  pains  and  fears  and  all  their  sprmgB. 

2  Absent  from  flesh !  illustrious  day. 
Surprising  scene !  triumphant  stroke ! 
That  rends  the  prison  otmy  clay, 
And  I  can  feel  my  fetters  broke. 

3  Absent  from  flesh !  then  rise,  my  soiU, 
Where  feet  nor  wings  could  never  dimbt 
Beyond  the  heavens  where  planets  roll, 
Measuring  the  cares  and  joys  of  time. 

4  I  go  where  God  and  glory  shine. 
His  presence  makes  eternal  day, 
My  all  that's  mortal  I  resign, 

For  angels  wait  and  point  my  way. 

ODl  •  The  Death  of  a  Sinner. 

Y  thoughts  on  aw^ul  subjects  roll, 
Damnation  and  the  dead : 
What  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul 
Upon  a  dying  bed ! 

2  Linffering  about  these  mortal  shores 

She  makes  a  long  delay, 
Till  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 

3  Then  swifl  and  dreadful  she  descends 

Down  to  the  fiery  coast. 

Amongst  abominable  fiends. 

Herself  a  frighted  ghost. 

4  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 

And  darkness  makes  their  chains ; 
Tortur'd  with  keen  despair  they  cry, 

Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 
6  Not  all  their  anguish  and  their  blood 

For  their  old  guilt  atones, 
Nor  the  compassion  of  a  Grod 

Shall  hearken  to  their  groans. 

6  Amazing[  grace,  that  kept  my  breat):!, 
Nor  bid  my  soul  remove, 
TXff  I  had  ham'd  my  Saviour'a  detAi,     , 
And  well  ensured  his  love  I 


496  DEATH  aN'D  the 

^/»Q  Hymn  3.  B.  2.  C.  M.  ,■ 

V>D^>  The  Death  and  Burial  of  a  SaiiU. 

1   A\rHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friend*! 
TT       Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  seads 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 
12  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too  , 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  sloV, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Whv  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Tlieir  bodies  to  the  tomb? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  soften'd  every  bed; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  reat^ 
But  with  their  dying  Head? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascended  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  souls  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 


RE8URRXCTI0N.  497 

^%i^  A  Hjnm  98*  B«  9*  C*  m» 

1  QTOOPdowBt  my  thoughts,  that  used  to  riM« 
O    Converse  a  while  with  death; 

Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  ms  breath. 

2  His  guivering  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 

His  pulse  is  faint  and  few. 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 

3  Bl9it,  O  the  soul  that  never  dies ! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flieg, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts  triumphing  there, 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell 
In  infinite  despair. 

6  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die? 
And  must  this  soul  remove? 
O  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh 
To  bear  it  safe  above! 

6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 
My  naked  soul  I  trust. 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command 
To  drop  into  the  dust. 

itatK  Hymn  61.  B.  9.  C.  M. 

009«  A  Thought  of  Death  and  Ghnf. 

1  1%^Y  soul,  come  meditate  the  day. 
ItJL    And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay, 

And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

2  [And  you.  mine  eyes,  look  down  and  view 

The  hollow  g;Bping  tomb, 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you. 
Whene'er  the  summons  come.] 

3  O  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 

And  place  us  in  their  stead. 
Then  would  our  spirits  leam  to  fly. 
And  converse  with  the  dead : 

4  Then  we  should  see  the  saints  above^ 

In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souLs  anou^dV^^^^ 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

St3 


498  DEATH  AND  THE 

5  [How  we  should  scorn  these  clothes  of  fl 

These  fetters  and  this  load! 

And  loQg  for  evening  to  undress, 

That  we  may  rest  with  God.] 

6  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 

Before  the  summons  come, 
And  pray,  and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

CCa  (Hymn  63.  B.  8.  C.  M.) 

ODD.  A  Funtral  Thought. 

1  TTARK!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  soBBiL 
JnL     Mine  ears  attend  the  cry, 
'  Ye  living  men,  come  Wew  the  grouild 
,         '  Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 
3  'Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
'  In  spite  of  all  your  towers; 
'  The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head 
'  Must  lie  as  low  as  ours.' 

3  Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom? 

And  are  we  still  secure? 
Still  walking  downward  to  our  tomb, 
And  yet  prepar'd  no  more? 

4  Grant  us  the  powers  of  quick'ning  grace 


1US6URRECTI0N.  4M 

^•^Q  Pialm  49.  L.  M. 


1  XXTHY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor, 

▼  ▼    And  boast  the  large  estates  they 
How  Tain  are  riches  to  secure 
Their  haughty  owners  from  the  graye  I 

2  They  can't  redeem  one  hour  from  deathi 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust; 
Nor  giye  a  dying  brother  breath. 
When  God  commands  him  down  to  dust 

3  There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 
Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round; 
That  flesh,  so  delicately  fed, 

Lies  cold,  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 

4  Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  dies. 
Laid  in  the  ffraye  for  worms  to  eat; 
The  saints  snail  in  the  morning  rise, 
And  find  th'  oppressor  at  their  feet. 

5  His  honours  perish  in  the  dust, 

And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  bkod : 
That  fflonous  day  exalts  the  just 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

6  My  Sayiour  shall  my  life  restore. 
And  raise  me  from  my  dark  abode ; 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more, 
But  dweU  for  ever  near  my  God. 

^/^Q         Pnlm  49.  tot.  6—14.  Itt  Put  0.  M • 


Pride  and  Deaik  /  or,tk§  Fmnty  of  Life  and  Sidm. 

1  \M7H  Y  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow 

y  ▼      To  insolence  and  pride. 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  every  rising  tide  T 

2  [Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  scam. 

Made  of  the  selfsame  clay. 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  was  bom 
Of  better  dust  than  they?] 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve, 
Redeem  from  death  one  guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  [Life  is  a  blessing  can't  be  sold. 

The  ransom  is  too  high : 
Jostice  will  ne'er  be  bribed  wiUdl  vj^ 
TiiBt  man  may  never  die.1 


BOO  DEATH  AND  THE 

5  He  sees  the  brutish  and  the  wise, 
The  timorous  and  the  brave 
Quit  their  possessions,  close  their  eyes,    ( 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 
B  Yet,  'tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride 
'  My  house  shall  ever  stand ; 
'And  that  my  name  may  long  abide, 
'  I'll  give  it  to  my  lantl.' 
7  Vain  are  his  thoughts,  his  hopes  arelot^ 
How  soon  his  memory  dies! 
His  name  is  written  in  the  dust 
Where  his  own  carcass  lies. 

PAUSE.  iJ 

3  This  is  the  folly  of  their  way ; 
And  yet  their  snn.s,  as  vain, 
Approve  the  words  their  fathers  say. 
And  act  their  works  again. 

9  Men  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

If  honour  raise  them  high, 
Live  like  the  beast,  a  thoughtless  race. 
And  like  the  beast  they  die.  i 

10  [Laid  in  the  grave  like  sillv  sheep, 

Death  feeds  upon  them  tnere, 
Till  the  la.it  trumpet  breaks  their  sleep 


RESURRECTION.  501 


i^m-i  Ptalm  89.  rm.  47,  ke.  0th  Part.  L.  M. 
Dil*  MtrlaHiy  mnd  Mopt. 
A  Fanend  Ptalm. 

1  TIEMEMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  state, 
M\    How  frail  our  life !  how  short  the  date ! 
Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breath 
Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death? 

2  Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  die, 
Our  flesh  and  sense  repine  and  cry, 

*  Must  death  for  ever  rage  and  reign? 

'  Or  hast  thou  made  mankind  in  vain? 

3  *  Where  is  thy  promise  to  the  just? 

*  Are  not  thy  servants  tum'd  to  dust? 
But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs 
And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 

4  That  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day, 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away. 
And  clears  the  honour  of  thy  word : 
Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

fiTO     P*<^  ®^*  ^cf*  ^"7*  ^*        ^  ^'  ^- 

O  i  Am  lAft^  Deaihj  and  the  lUiurrectton, 

1  nnHINK,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man, 

X     How  few  his  hours,  how  short  his  span ! 

Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave : 
Who  can  secure  his  vital  breath 
A^inst  the  bold  demands  of  death, 

With  skill  to  fly,  or  power  to  save? 

2  Lord,  shall  it  be  for  ever  said, 

*  The  race  of  man  was  only  made 

'  For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust?' 
Are  not  th)r  servants,  day  by  day. 
Sent  to  their  graves,  and  tum'd  to  clay? 

Lord,  where's  thy  kindness  to  the  jurt? 

3  Hast  thou  not  promis'd  to  thy  Son 
And  all  his  seed  a  heavenly  crown? 

But  flesh  and  sense  indulge  despair: 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  faith  can  read  his  holv  word, 

And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

4  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
Who  gives  his  saints  a  long  reward 

For  all  their  toil,  reproach,  and  i^bi\i\ 
Let  all  helow  and  all  above 
Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondroua  \ove^ 
And  each  repeat  a  loud  Amen. 


501  DEATH  AND  THE  ^1 

gtiyy  Ps*!m  16.  3d  Pan.  L.  M.  H 

O  I  O*  Cofrage  in  Death,  and  Hope  of  ike  Rtturrtetion.    '  ^^1 

/"HEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  stnt^y 


'W^ 


His  arm  is  my  almignty  prop; 
Be  glad,  mv  heart;  rejoice,  my  tongue, 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 
S  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  for  ever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave, 

3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obev. 
Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high, 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow; 
And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace 
(Which  we  but  tasted  here  oeiow) 
Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 

^•j  4  (Hymn  110.  B.  3.  S.  M.l 

t»  I  4r.  Tniimph  oter  Dtatk  in  Hope  of  thi  Rat 

1         A  ND  must  this  body  die? 
fX.     This  mortal  frame  decay? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 


RESURRECTION.  603 

CT^i  Hymn  102.  B.  2.  L.  M. 

^3  4  9»  Ji  happy  Resurrection. 

1   1^0,  rU  repine  at  death  no  more, 
-i.^      But  with  a  cheerful  gasp  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave 
These  dying,  withering  limbs  of  mine. 

2  Let  worms  devour  mv  wasting  flesh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust, 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning,  throuRh  the  skies. 
Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day  • 

Cut  short  the  hours,  dear  T^ord,  ana  come, 
Thy  lingering  wheels,  how  long  they  stay! 

4  [Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see 
The  light  of  thy  returning  face, 
And  hear  the  language  of  those  lips 
Where  Grod  has  shed  his  richest  grace.] 

6  [Haste,  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love. 
Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay, 
That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys, 
And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  aay.] 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

gyygl  Hymn  65.  B.  1.  L.  M. 

D  i  D«  The  Ktngdams  of  the  World  become  the  Emgdom 

of  our  Lord^  Re^.  zi.  15—18. 

1  X  ET  the  seventh  angel  sound  on  high, 

JLi    Let  shouts  be  heard  through  aU  the  sky; 
Kings  of  the  earth,  with  glad  accord, 
Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  Lord. 

2  Almighty  God.  thy  power  assume. 
Who  wast,  ana  art,  and  art  to  come : 
Jesus,  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 
For  ever  live,  for  ever  reign. 

3  The  angry  nations  fret  and  roar, 
That  they  can  slay  the  saints  no  more 
On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  Gxxl 
To  pay  the  long  arrears  of  blood. 

4  Now  must  the  rising  dead  appear. 
Now  the  decisive  sentence  near; 
Now  the  dear  martyrs  of  the  liOt^ 

Receive  an  infinite  reward. 


b  i  4  •  Cluiti  reigning  in  Htontn,  and  anting  to  Jud^miUti ' 

1  TTE  reigjns;  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  rei^fts; 
JX     Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains; 

I^et  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice, 

2  Deep  are  his  counsels,  and  unknown; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne : 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  way  surround. 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo!  becomes, 

Shakes  the  wide  earth,  and  cleaves  the  tQtB)w; 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire, 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

4  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay,  : 
Fly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  d&y.  .  : 
Then  Hft  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high,  ; 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh.        . '.    . 

/jn-Q  Hymn  107.  B.  2.  C.  M.  .    '  r! 

D  I  O.         T/:e  ceerlafting  Mnenre  i.f  God  ijilolcralk.  ^ 

L  T^HAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
X.      'I'll'  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 


JUDGMENT.  (k)6 

7  O  tell  me  fhat  my  worthless  name 
Is  graven  on  thy  hands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  hook 
Where  my  salvation  stands ! 

6  Give  me  one  kind  assuring  word 
To  sink  my  fears  again; 
And  cheerfally  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten.] 

i^TO  Psalm  9.  Ist  Part.  C«  Bf • 

Oitf*       Wraik  and  Merty  fiwn  the  Jwfgmmd  SkU. 

1  XiriTH  my  whole  heart  ril  raise  m)r  aftng 

vv    Thy  wonders  ril  proclaim : 
Thou,  sovereign  Judge  of  right  and  wrong. 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame. 

2  m  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace; 

My  God  prepares  his  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness, 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  opprest. 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trust 

In  thy  abundant  grace  - 
For  thou  has  ne'er  forsook  the  just. 
Who  humbly  seek  thy  fetce. 

6  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 
Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 
Who  executes  his  threatening  word. 
And  doth  his  grace  fulfil. 

£tQfk  Hymn  45.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

OOV*  7U  itmi  Judgment,  Rer.  xzi.  5— S. 

1  ^£E,  where  the  ^eat  incarnate  God 
^     Fills  a  majestic  throne, 

While  from  the  skies  his  awful  voice 
Bears  the  last  judgment  down. 

2  ['  I  am  the  First  and  I  the  Last, 

'  Through  endless  years  the  same; 
*  I  AM  is  my  memonal  stilL 

*  And  my  eternal  name. 

3  '  Such  favours  as  a  God  can  gxve 

*  Mr  royal  grace  bestows ; 

'  Yemrsty  souls,  come  taste  tlie  idteusA 
Where  life  and  pleasure  ftovrm, 

9  U 


DAY  or 

The  saint  that  triumphs  o'er  his  sins, 

'  I'll  own  him  for  a  son. 
The  whole  creation  shall  reward 

The  conquests  he  has  won. 
But  bloody  hands,  and  hearts  unclean, 

And  all  the  lying  race, 
The  faithless  arid  tne  scoffing  crew, 

'  That  spurn  at  offer'd  grace; 
They  shall  be  taken  from  my  sight, 

'  Bound  fast  in  iron  chains, 
And  headlong  plung'd  into  the  lake 

'  Where  fire  and  darkness  reigns.'] 
I  may  I  stand  before  the  Lamb, 

When  earth  and  seas  are  fled! 
nd  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  ray  nam© 

With  blessings  on  my  head! 
lay  I  with  those  for  ever  dwell 

Who  here  were  mv  delight, 
l^iile  sinners,  banish'd  down  to  hell, 

No  more  offend  my  sight. 

Psalm  30.  Ter.  1—6.   Ist  Part.  C.  M. 
The  lait  Judgment :   or,  Iht  Sainti  nuiardid. 

HE  T>ord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne 
Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh, 
he  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 


1 
IT 


JUDGMENT.  C 

<t  'Their  &ith  and  works  broughrforth  to ligl 
'  Shall  make  the  world  comesa  - 
^  M]r  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 

*  And  heaven  adore  my  grace. 

^•On     Ps-  M*  ▼•  !•  ^*  8-  1^  31*  39.  3d  Ptot  C.  M. 
vO^*  7^  Judgment  of  HypaarUm* 

1  "VVTHEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall  desceni 
▼  ▼    And  saints  surround  their  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend. 
And  hear  his  awful  word. 

S  *  Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 

*  Will  I  the  world  reprove; 

'  Altars  and  rites  and  forms  are  vain, 

*  Without  the  fire  of  love. 

3  '  And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 

*  To  bring  their  sacrifice? 

'  They  call  my  statutes  iust  and  true, 
'  But  deal  in  theft  ana  lies. 

4  '  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sight, 

'  And  sin  without  control  ? 
'  But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light, 

*  With  anguish  in  your  soul.' 

<C  Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, ' 
Before  his  wrath  appear ; 
If  once  you  fall  beneath  his  sword, 
There's  no  deliverer  there. 

^MQQ  Psalm  50.  To  a  new  Tuna. 

^3>OOm  ThekLBt  Judgment. 

9.  nnHE  Lord,  the  Sovereign,  sends  his  su 
X  mons  forth, 

Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  the  nort 
From  east  to  west  the  sounding  orders  sprea 
Through  distant  worlds  and  regions  of  the  dea 
No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more :  behold  the  da 

5  Behold  the  Judge  descends;  his  guards  f 

nigh! 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  skt : 
Heaven,  earth,  and  hell  draw  near ;  let  all  thii 

come 
To  hear  his  justice,  and  the  sinner's  doaiSL; 
*  But  gather  first  my  saints,^  (tVie  ^wdi^i^  ^ 

mandSf) 
^ Bring  them,  ye  angels,  firom  ikaxt  dVstoa;)^^ 


3  '  Behold !  my  covenant  stands  for  ever  good, 

'  Seal'd  by  tli'  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 
'And  sigii'd  with  all  their  naineb;  the  Greek, 

the  Jew, 
'  That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new, 
'  There  s  no  distinction  here ;  come,  spread  trair 

thrones, 
'  And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  my  tons. 

4  '  I  their  Almighty  Saviour  and  their  God, 

'  I  am  their  judge :  ye  heavens,  proclaim  abroad 

'  My  just  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 

'  Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear: 

'  Sinners  in  Zion,  tremble  and  retire; 

'  I  doom  the  painted  hypocrite  to  fire. 

5  '  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
'Do  I  condemn  thee;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain, 
'  Without  the  flames  of  love :  in  vain  the  Store 
'  Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before: 

'  Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts  and  savage  breed, 
'  Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  where 
they  feed. 

6  'If  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food?      , 
'  When  did   I   thir.st,  or  drink  thy  buUoeks 


JUDGMENT.  50! 

9  Knnera,  awake  betimes*  ye  fools,  be  wise; 
Awake,  before  this  dreaaful  momiiig  rise; 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  crooked  work 

amend, 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  judge  your  friend 
Lest  Uke  a  lion  his  last  vengeance  tear 
Your  trembling  souls,  and  no  deliverer  near. 

£^QA  Psalm  50.        10^8  &  11 V 

Oo4r*  T%e  hut  Judgment. 

1  rv^HE  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons  forth 
J.     Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  thi 

north ; 
From  east  ta  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread 
Through  distant  worlds  and  regions  of  the  dead 
The  trumpet  sounds;   hell  trembles!  heavei 

rejoices; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerfu 
voices. 

"2  No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more ;  behold  the  dav 
Behcdd  the  judge  descends ;  his  ^ards  are  nign 
Tempests  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky : 
When  God  api)ears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  befon 
him: 

*  Heaven,  earth,  and  hell  draw  near;  let  al 
things  come 

*  To  hear  my  justice  and  the  sinner's  doom; 
'  But  gather  first  my  saints,'  the  Judge  com 

mands, 
^  Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distan^ 

lands:' 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerfu 

passion. 
And  shout,  ye  saints ;  he  comes  for  your  sal 

vation. 

*  Behold  my  covenant  stands  for  ever  Rood, 

*  Sear4,  by  th'  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 
^  And  sign'd  with  all  their  names ;  the  Greek 

the  Jew, 

*  That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  tive  tv^tw  ;! 
There^s  no  distinction  here :  join  aWyowt  ^ovm 

And  raise  your  heads,  ye  saint^  iot  Vew^wt 
joices. 

%Xft 


510  DAY  OF 

5  '  Here,'  saith  the  Lord,  '  ye  angels,  spread  their 

thrones, 
'  And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  mywrns: 
'Come,  my  redeem'd,  possess  the  joys  prepar'd 
'  Ere  time  hegan ;  'tis  your  divine  reward ;' 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  pas- 
sion :  [tion. 
And  shout,  ye  saints,  he  comes  for  j'our  ^va- 
PAUSE  I. 

6  '  I  am  the  Saviour,  I  th'  almighty  God, 

'  I  am  the  Judge :  ye  heavens,  proclaim  abroad 
'  My  just  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 
'  Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear: 
when  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him; 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

7  '  Stand  forth,  thou  bold  blasphemer,  and  pro- 

fane, [vain; 

'  Now  feel  my  wrath,  nor  call  mv  ihreatenings 
'Thou  hypocrite,  once  drest  in  saints'  attire, 
'  I  doom  the  painted  hypocrite  to  fire :' 
Judgment  proceeds;  hell  trembles;  heaven  re- 
joices ;  [voices. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerftil 


JUDGMENT.  51 1 

PAUSE  II. 

X 1  '  Unthinking  wretch !  how  couldst  thon  hope 
to  please 

*  A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  them? 
'While  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thjr 

tonffue, 
'Thou  lov'st  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother 

wrong? 
Judgment  proceeds;  hell  trembles;  heaven 

rejoices ; 
Lift  up  your  head,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful 

voices. 

1 2  '  In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends, 
'Thieves   and    adulterers   are   thy    chosen 

friends- 
'  While  the  raise  flatterer  at  my  altar  waits, 

*  His  harden'd  soul  divine  instruction  hates  ;* 
God  is  the  judge  of  hearts ;  no  fair  disguises 
Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  rises. 

3  '  Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love, 
'  But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne'efr  re- 
prove? 
'  Ana  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 

*  That  the  All  Holy  would  indulge  thy  sin?' 
See,  God  api)ears ;  all  nature  joins  t'  adore  him ; 
Judgment  proceeds,  and  smners  fall  before 

him. 

.4  ' Behold  my  terrors  now:  my  thunders  roll, 
'  And  thv  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul ; 

*  Now  like  a  lion  shall  mv  vengeance  tear 
'  Thy  bleeding  heart,  and.  no  deliverer  near :' 
Judgment  concludes;  hell  trembles;  heaven 

rejoices ;  [voices. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful 

EPIPHONEMA. 

6  '  Sinners,  awake  betimes ;  ye  fools,  be  wiw ; 
'  Awake,  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise : 
'Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  crooked 
*  works  amend,  friend ;' 

'  Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your 
Then  join,  ye  saints;  wake  every  c\iWtW^^^M9r 
sion.  \Jasst 

When  Christ  returns,  he  comes  fot  70MX  «^ 


bl^  HELL  AND  HEAVEN 

HBLL  AND  HEAVEN. 
/»CJE  Hymn  14.  B.  2.  L.  M. 

003.  HiJI,    <!r,lkc  FengcanaofOod. 

1  "%TrriTH  holy  fear  and  humble  sonff, 

T  T  The  dreadful  God  our  souls  soore; 
Reverence  and  awe  become  the  ton^fW  ' 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 

2  Far  in  the  deep  where  darkness  dwelll« 
The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell, 

And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  there. 

3  [Eternal  plagues  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks  and  fiery  coals, 
And  darts  t  inflict  immortal  pains 
Dipp'd  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls,] 

4  [There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 
And  roars  and  bites  his  iron  bands; 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 

Crash'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thine  liaiiwj 

5  There  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 
Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod; 
Once  they  could  scorn  a  Saviour  s  eraoe 


HEAVEN.  618 

4    Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 
PpUntion,  sin^  and  shame ; 
^one  shall  obtain  admittance  there 
Bat  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

fi    He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life. 
There  all  their  names  are  found; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

^GfJ  Hymn  86.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

^^Sim       Frteimn  from  Sin  and  MUery  in  Httmtn. 

1  ^^UR  sinS;  alas,  how  strong  they  be ! 
\J    And  like  a  violent  sea 

They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  hurry  us  away. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise ! 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar  f 
HvX  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Si^e  on  the' heavenly  shore. 

^  There  to  fulfil  his  sweet  commands 
Our  speedy  feet  shall  move, 
No  sin  snail  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall  we  sit,  and  sing,  and  tell 
The  wonders  of  his  grace. 
Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  hearts. 
And  smile  in  every  face. 

6  For  ever  his  dear  sacred  name 
Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue, 
And  Jesus  and  salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

AQQ  Hymn  40.  B.  I.  L.  M. 

OOO*  Tkt  Buiifuu  and  Bk89tdneu  off^mifitd  iftawfa, 

Rev.  Tii.  13,  &o. 

L  « XIITHAT  happy  men,  or  angels  these 

V  v     *  That  all  their  robes  are  spodess  white  ? 
*  Whence  did  this  glorious  troop  arrive 
'  At  the  pure  realms  of  heavenly  light  f 

2  From  tort'ring  racks  and  burning  fires, 
And  seas  of  their  own  blood  the)r  came ; 
But  nobler  blood  has  wash'd  their  robes. 
Flowing  from  Christ  the  dying  Lamb.        ^  '; 

3  Now  they  approach  th'  almighty  throud^ 
With  loud  hosannas  night  and  aay^ 
Sweet  anthems  to  the  greut  T\iree  Ot^a 

Measure  their  bleaa'd  eternity. 


514  HEAVEN.  ^  j    t 

4  No  more  shall  hunger  pain  their  souls, 

He  bids  their  parching  thirst  be  gone,         '  ^'' 
And  spreads  the  shadow  of  his  ivings 

To  screen  them  from  the  scorching  sun. 

5  The  Lnmb  thiit  tills  the  middle  throne 
Shall  shed  around  his  milder  beams, 
There  shall  they  feast  on  his  rich  love, 
And  drink  full  joys  from  living  streams. 

6  Thus  shall  their  mighty  bliss  renew- 
Through  the  vast  round  of  endless  years, 

And  the  soft  hand  of  sovereign  grace  4 

Heals  all  their  wounds,  and  wipes  their  teais.    " 

rtQQ  Hymn  41.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

WO«7.         77ie  Martyrt  glori/td.  Rev.  vii,  13,  tui.  ^ 

1  ^I^HESK  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they   ^ 

X      'Whence  all  their  white  array?    [shine!     ' 
'  How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
'  Of  everlasting  day?' 

2  From  tort'ring  pains  to  endless  joys 

On  fiery  wheels  they  rode. 
And  strauRelv  wash'd  their  raiment  white 
In  Jesus'  dyini?  blond. 


HEAVEN.  Alfi 

rhu8  will  we  mount  on  sacred  wingSy 

And  tread  the  courts  above; 
Tor  earth,  nor  all  her  mightiest  things, 

Shall  tempt  our  meanest  love.] 

"here  on  a  high  majestic  throne 

Th'  Almighty  Father  reians, 
nd  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  down 

On  all  the  blissful  idains. 

right  like  the  sun  the  Saviour  sits, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon, 
\o  evemngs  there,  nor  gloomy  nightSr 

To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

.midst  those  ever-shining  skies 

Behold  the  Sacred  Dove, 
(Thile  banish'd  sin  and  sorrow  flies 

From  all  the  realms  of  love. 

lie  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

Stand  bending  round  the  throne : 
Old  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  praise 

The  Infinite  Three  One. 

But  O  what  beams  of  heavenly  grace 

Transport  them  all  the  while ! 
Ten  thousand  smiles  from  Jesus'  face^ 

And  love  in  every  smile !] 

esus,  O  when  shall  that  dear  day, 

Thatjovfiil  hour  appear, 
Vhen  1  snail  leave  this  house  of  clay 

To  dwell  amongst  them  there? 

|-i  Hjrmn  68.  B.  2.  C.  M. 

^  J.  •  T%e  humble  Worship  of  Heaven. 

FATHER,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see 
The  place  of  thine  abode, 
'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts  ana  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

[ere  I  behold  thy  distant  face> 

And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight; 
(at  to  abide  m  thine  embrace 

Is  infinite , delight 

'dpart  with  all  the  joys  of  oense 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne; 
Pleasure  springs  firesh  for  ever  thfincuM,, 

Vwfpeakable,  unknown. 


16  HEAVEX. 

[There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen. 

In  shining  ranks  they  move,  ■' 

And  drink  immortal  vigour  in 

Witii  wonder  and  with  love. 
Then  at  thy  feet  with  awful  fear 

Th'  adoring  armies  fall; 
With  Joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there 

Before  th'  eternal  All. 
There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host 

In  duty  and  in  hliss, 
While  kss  than  nothing  I  could  boast, 

And  vajiily*  confess.] 
The  more  thy  glories  strike  mine  eyes, 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie ; 
Thus,  whUe  I  sink,  my  joys  shall  rise 

Uiuneasurably  high. 

■  OO  Hymn  31.  B.  3.   C.  M. 

'J4)m  The  GUn-y  of  Chn>l  i«  //cnrm. 

OTHE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys. 
The  glories  of  the  place 
"Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 

Of  his  o'erflo^v^ng  grace ! 

Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 


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ee  what  immortal  glories  shine, 
And  circle  it  around. 

*7hi8  is  the  man,  th'  exalted  man 

Whom  we  unseen  adore  * 
IBut  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face. 

Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

CXordy  how  our  souls  are  all  pn  fire 

To  see  thy  bless'd  abode, 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise 

To  our  incarnate  God. 

-A.nd  while  our  faith  enjoys  the  sight 

We  long  to  leave  our  clay, 
And  wish  thy  fiery  chariots.  Lord, 

To  fetch  our  souls  away.] 

^^\Q  Hymn  75.  B.  S.  C.  M. 

^vO«  SpurUual  and  eternal  Jov»  f  or,  the  beaiijk  Sigk$ 

of  Cnrist, 

^p^ROM  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 
JC      And  run  eternal  rounds, 
Se  vond  the  limits  of  the  skies. 
And  all  created  bounds. 

*The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  outbrave, 
Xieave  dull  mortalitv  behind, 

And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

rrhere,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns 

In  heaven's  umneasur'd  space, 
m  spend  a  long  eternity 

In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

^  Millions  of  years  my  wondering  eyea 
Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove. 
And  endless  ages  I'll  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 

5  Sweet  Jefl[us,  every  smile  of  thine 
Shall  fir^h  endearments  bring, 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight  ^ 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

6  Haste,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  soul 
Up  to  ihy  bless'd  abode, 


Ply,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

2X 


DOXOLOGIES. 


bt/'*.  .1  Song  of  Pral 


DOXOLOGIES. 
6.  B.  3,         L.  M. 

Id  ikt  eva^laied  TVinily,  God 
the  Falher,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

1  TJLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love,. 
XI  To  whose  celestial  source  we  ow»^  ' 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 
From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  the  sacred  Spirit  praise, 
Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo 

-    Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
.  And  God  the  Spirit  we  adore. 

That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
"Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 


DOXOLOGIES.  519 

698*         ^y^^  ^'  ^*  ^-     ^*  ^- 

1  pi  LORY  to  God  the  Father's  name, 
U    Who,  from  our  sinful  race, 
Chose  out  his  favourites  to  proclaim 

The  honours  of  his  grace. 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 

Wno  dwelt  in  humble  clav, 
And  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

J  Glo^  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 
I  rom  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heavenlv  oirth  derive, 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

I  Glory  to  God,  that  reigns  above, 
Th'  eternal  Three  in  One, 
Who,  by  the  wonders  of  his  love. 
Has  made  his  nature  known. 

599«  ^y^^  ^^'  ^'  ^'       ^'  ^' 

L    nnHE  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd, 

X.      Who  calls  our  souls  from  death,     • 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 
And  new-creating  breath. 

i  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  ^on. 
And  Spirit  all  divine. 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

700«  My™"  34.  B.  3.         C.  M. 

Now  let  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  liord. 

7A1  Hymn  35.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

•vl«  *         Or  thus: 

HONOUR  to  thee.  Almighty  Three, 
And  everlasting  One ; 
Allffloiy  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit,  and  the  Son. 

702-  c.  M. 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  beador'd. 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


UOXOI.OGIES. 


703 

1 


Hym, 


.  1st.  S.  H. 


LET  God  the  Father  live 
For  ever  on  our  tongues; 
Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  songs. 
!       Ye  saints,  employ  your  breath 
In  honour  to  tne  Sou, 
Who  bought  your  souls  from  hell  and  deBtt 
By  offerinii;  up  his  own.  ^ 

I       Give  to  the  Spirit  praise  i| 

Of  an  immortal  strain. 
Whose  light  and  power  and  grace  cmreys^' 
Salvation  down  to  men. 
.       While  God  the  Comforter 
Reveals  our  pardon'd  sin, 
O  may  the  blood  and  water  bear  ^ 

The  same  record  within.  1 

i       To  the  great  One  in  Three  ,1 

That  seals  this  grace  in  heaven,  * 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be  ' 

Eternal  glory  given.  ^ 


DOXOLOGIES.  S 

707.  L-  P.  M. 

NOW  to  the  Great  and  Sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  given. 
Through  all  the  worloB  where  God  is  know: 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

f^AQ  Hymn  88.  B.  8. 

.  i\MOm        A  Simg^iof  PraUe  to  ihe  Uemd  Tfitdt^. 

H.  M.  or  6*t  iL  8't. 

1  T  GIVE  immortal  praise 

X    To  God  the  Father's  love. 

For  all  my  comforts  here. 

And  better  hopes  above ' 
He  sent  his  own  Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  That  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  too, 

Who  boumt  us  with  his  blood 

From  everlasting  wo : 
And  now  he  lives.  And  now  he  reigns^ 
And  sees  the  fruit  Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God'the  Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worship  give,' 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live : 

His  work  completes  The  great  design. 
And  fills  the  soul  With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  Thee 
Be  endless  honours  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 
And  the  mysterious  One* 

Where  reason  fails.  With  all  her  powers; 
There  faith  prevails.  And  love  adores. 

fYflO  Hymn  39.  B.  3. 

i\JU.  H.  M.  or  6' &  8V 

■O  Him  that  chose  us  first 
Before  the  world  began. 
To  Him  that  bore  the  curse 
To  save  rebellious  man. 
To  Him  that  form'd  Our  keaits  aainr^ 
1b  endless  prsise,  And  glory  dxii 


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H0SANNA8.  633    1 

^  Let  every  nation,  every  age, 
In  this  delightfal  work  engage; 
Old  men  and  babes  in  Sion  sing 
rrhe  growing  glories  of  her  King. 

7X4«  Hymn  43.  B.  8.  G.  M. 

1  TFOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  grace, 
XL     Sion,  behold  thy  King; 
Proclaim  the  Son  of  David's  race, 
And  teach  the  babes  to  sing. 

8  Hosanna  to  th'  incarnate  Word, 
Who  from  the  Father  came ; 
Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 
With  blessings  on  his  name. 

#7-1  c  Hymn  16.  B.  1.  C.  M. 

4  AOm  Hoionna  to  Ckrigt^  Matt.  rd.  9.  Luke  liz.  38.  Ml 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
JX     Of  David's  ancient  line, 
His  natures  two,  his  i>erson  one, 

Mysterious  and  divine.  I 

a  The  root  of  David  here  we  find, 
And  offspring  is  the  same ; 
£temity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 

8  Blest  he  that  comes  to  wretched  man 
With  peaceful  news  from  heaven ; 
Hosannas  of  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  given. 

4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

Th'  hosanna  on  their  tongues,  ] 

Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise,  and  break      j 

Their  silence  into  songs.  I 

17-f  £^  Hymn  89.  B.  3.  C.  M. 

4  10«  Chrut'a  Vidory  over  Satan. 

I  TTOSANNA  to  our  conquering  King! 
XJl    The  prince  of  darkness  flieSj 
His  troops  rush  headlong  down  to  nell. 
Like  ughtning  from  the  skies. 

5  There  bound  in  chains  the  lions  roar. 

And  fr^ht  the  rescu'd  sheep, 
But  heavy  bars  confine  their  po^et 
And  malice  to  the  deep. 


524  HOSANNAS. 

3  Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King, 

All  hail,  incarnate  Love ! 
Ten  thousand  songs  and  glories  wait 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 

4  Thy  victories  and  thy  deathless  fame 

Through  the  wide  world  shall  run, 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumph  thou  hast  won. 

717. 


rOSANNA  to  the  Son 


1  "iJC 

JX     Of  David  and  of  God 
Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down. 

And  bought  it  with  his  olood. 

2  To  Christ  the  anointed  King 
Be  endless  blessings  given, 

Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heaven. 

71 8.     ^^y"""  *^-  ^  ^-   "  "• "'  ^''  *  ^''• 

1       TTOSANNA  to  the  King 

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HYMNS 


GOD. 

i<7i  Q  1      L.  M.  Dr.  S.  Stennett 

ilt/«  A  Song  of  PraUt  to  God. 

1  ^T^O  God,  the  universal  King, 

X.     Let  all  mankind  their  tribute  bring; 
All  that  have  breath,  your  voices  raise, 
In  songs  of  never-ceasing  praise. 

2  The  spacious  earth  on  which  we  tread, 
And  wider  heavens  stretch 'd  o'er  our  head, 
^  large  and  solemn  temple  frame 

celebrate  its  Builder  s  fame. 

Hdre  the  bright  sun,  that  rules  the  day, 
As  through  the  sky  he  makes  his  way, 
To  all  the  world  proclaims  aloud 
The  boundless  sovereignty  of  God. 

1  When  from  his  courts  the  sun  retires. 
And  with  the  day  his  voice  expires. 
The  moon  and  stars  adopt  the  song. 
And  through  the  night  tne  praise  prolong. 

5  The  listening  earth  with  rapture  hears 
The  harmonious  music  of  the  spheres; 
And  all  her  tribes  the  notes  repeat, 
That  God  is  wise,  and  good,  and  great. 

5^-But  man,  endow'd  with  nobler  powers, 
.';His  God  in  nobler  strains  adores; 
uMHis  is  the  gift  to  know  the  song, 
S^;^  well  as  sing  with  tuneful  tongue. 

%iL£\  2      L.  M.  Williams's  Psalms. 

<JPU.  T%e  Unity  of  God,  Deut.  vi.  4. 

1  in^TERNAL  God!  Almighty  Cause 

JCi     Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown! 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws. 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  Being  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possest, 
CJontroird  by  none  are  thy  commands, 
Thou  from  thyself  alone  art  blesX . 


528  THE  BEING  AND  J 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe;  ■ 
Let  heaven  and  earth  due  hooia^  pay ; 

A!!  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands; 
Tneir  idol  deities  dethrone; 

Reduce  the  world  to  thy  command; 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 
<7Q1  3     L.  M. 

i  Alt  Thr  HpiriiMality  of  God,  John  iy.  S4. 

1  npHOU  art,  0  God!  a  spirit  pure, 

X      Invisible  to  mortal  eyes; 
Th'  immortal,  and  the  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  chang'es,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die. 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see. 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible  !  what  hand 
Can  draw  thy  image  spotless  fair! 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  the  immortal  King  compare! 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  629 

4  Uncertain  life,  how  soon  it  flies ! 

Dream  of  an  nonr,  how  short  our  bloom ! 
Like  spring's  gay  verdure  now  we  rise, 
Cut  down  ere  night  to  fill  the  tomb. 

6  Teach  us  to  count  our  short'ning  days. 
And  with  true  diligence,  applv 
Our  hearts  to  wisdom's  sacred  Vays, 
That  we  may  learn  to  live  and  die. 

6  O  make  our  sacred  pleasures  rise. 
In  sweet  proportion  to  our  pains, 
'Till  e'en  the  sad  remembrance  dies, 
Nor  one  uneasy  thought  complains. 

7  [Let  thy  almighty  work  appear 
With  power  and  evidence  divine : 
And  may  the  bliss  thy  servants  share 
Continued  to  their  children  shine. 

8  Thy  glorious  image,  fair  imprest, 
Let  all  our  hearts  and  lives  declare ; 
Beneath  thy  kind  protection  blest. 
May  all  our  labours  own  thy  care !] 

^OQ  ^      ^'  ^*  ^'-  Doddridge. 

I  AOm  Tke  hnmutabiHty  of  God,  and  the  MutMlUy  of 

the  Creation,  Psalm  cii.  25 — ^28. 

1  £^  RE  AT  Former  of  this  various  frame, 
UT  Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name ; 
And  bow  and  tremble  while  they  praise 

'  The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  with  unsurprised  survey, 
Saw'st  nature  rising  yesterday ; 
And,  as  to-morrow,  snalt  thine  eye 
See  earth  and  stars  in  ruin  lie. 

3  Beyond  an  ang:ers  vision  bright, 
Thou  dwell'st  in  self-existent  light ; 
Which  shines,  with  undiminish'd  ray, 
While  suns  and  worlds  in  smoke  decay. 

4  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  with  every  circling  sun ; 
And,  in  the  firmest  state  we  boast, 

A  moth  can  crush  us  into  dust. 

6  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around ; 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground ; 
Let  the  last  general  flame  arise, 
And  melt  the  arches  of  the  skies  *. 

2  Y 


,-)30  THE  BEING  AND 

R  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see, 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode, 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

f^C*  A  6      C.  M.  Dr.  Watts's  Lyric  Poaou. 

1  T^HY  names,  how  infinite  they  bel 

X      Great  Everlasting  One! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfin'd  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  glories  shine  of  wondrous  size, 

And  wondrous  large  thy  grace; 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyes. 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

3  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss 

Which  angels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'4 

4  The  mysteries  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlighten 'd  minds; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky, 
And  fly  before  the  winds; 
6  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 


PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD.  631 

1  O  Thou,  whose  all-disposing  sway 
The  heavens,  the  earth,  and  seas  obey ; 
Whose  might  through  all  extent  extends, 
Sinks  through  all  depth,  all  height  transcends ; 

6  From  earth's  low  margin  to  the  skies. 
Now  bids  the  preffnant  vapours  rise ; 
The  lightning  pallid  sheet  expands ; 
And  glads  with  showers  the  furrow'd  lands; 

6  Now,  from  thy  storehouse,  built  on  high, 
Permits  the  imprisoned  winds  to  fly ; 
And,  guided  bv  thy  will^  to  sweep 

The  surface  of  the  foaming  deep : 

7  Him  praise — ^the  everlasting  King, 
And  mercy's  unexhausted  spring; 
Haste,  to  his  name  your  voices  rear  * 
What  name  like  his  the  heart  can  cneer? 

I  i60«      7%e  Omniprttenu  and  OmnUdenee  of  Qifd^ 

Psalm  cxzxiz. 

1  T  ORD !  thou,  with  an  unerring  beam, 
JLi     Surveyest  all  my  powers ; 

My  rising  steps  are  watch'd  by  thee ; 
JBy  thee,  my  resting  hours. 

2  My  thoughts,  scarce  struggling  into  birth, 

Great  God,  are  known  to  thee : 
Abroad,  at  home,  still  I'm  enclos'd 
With  thine  immensity. 

}  To  thee,  the  labyrinths  of  life 
In  open  view  appear; 
Nor  steals  a  whisper  from  my  lips 
Without  thy  listening  ear. 

I  Behind  I  glance,  and  thou  art  there, 
Before  me  shines  thy  name ; 
And  'tis  thy  strong  almighty  hand 
Sustains  my  tender  frame. 

b  Such  knowledge  mocks  the  vain  essajrs 
Of  my  astonish'd  mind; 
Nor  can  my  reason's  soanng  eye 
Its  towering  summit  find. 

PAUSE. 

5  Where  from  thy  Spirit  shall  I  stretch 
The  pinions  of  my  flight? 
Or  where,  through  nature's  spacious  range^ 
Shall  I  elude  thy  sight! 


53'^  Till;  BEING  AND 

7  Scal'd  I  the  skies,  the  biaze  divine 

Would  overwhelm  my  soul: 
Plun^'d  I  to  hell,  there  should  I  hear 
Thine  awful  thunders  roll. 

8  If  on  a  morning's  dartiuEr  ray 

With  matchless  speed  I  rode. 

And  flew  to  the  wild  lonely  shore, 

That  bounds  the  ocean's  flood; 

9  Thither  thine  hnnd,  all-present  God! 

Must  ^uide  the  wondrous  way, 
And  thine  Omnipotence  support 

The  fabric  of  my  clay. 
10  Should  I  involve  myself  around 

With  clouds  of  tenfold  night. 
The  clouds  would  shine  like  blazing 

Before  thy  piercing  sight. 
1 !    '  The  beams  of  ntxin,  the  midnight  hot 

'  Are  both  alike  to  thee; 
'  O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  Power 

'From  which  T  cannot  flee!' 


727. 


I 
1 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  632 

5  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why, 
Nor  Grod  the  reason  gives ; 
Nor  dares  the  favourite  angel  pry 
Between  the  folded  leaves. 

7  Mv  Grod,  I  would  not  long  to  see 
My  fate  with  curious  eyes. 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise ; 

B  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 
O  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord  the  Lamb ! 

i^QQ  10     7*B*    B.  Francis. 

•  ^0«  The  Majetty  of  God. 

1  #^  LORY  to  the  eternal  King, 
br    Clad  in  majesty  supreme! 
Let  all  heaven  his  praises  sing. 
Let  all  worlds  his  power  proclaim. 

2  Through  eternity  he  reigns 
In  unbounded  realms  of  hght; 
He  the  universe  sustains 

As  an  atom  in  his  sight. 

3  Suns  on  suns,  through  boundless  space, 
With  their  systems  move  or  stand ; 

Or,  to  occupy  their  place. 
New  orbs  rise  at  his  command. 

1  Kin^oms  flourish,  empires  fall. 
Nations  live,  and  nations  die. 
All  forms  nothing,  nothing  all — 
At  the  movement  of  his  eye. 

5  O,  let  my  transported  soul 
Ever  on  his  glories  gaze; 
Ever  yield  to  his  control, 
Ever  sound  his  lofty  praise ! 

^OO  11      L.  M.  Beddome. 

4  AHf.  The  Wisdom  of  God. 

1  \1/^AIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will; 

TV       Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still! 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise ; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  wnkao^n^ 
Judgment  and  truth  support  Va&  likccitL^. 

*  T  i 


534  THE  BEING  AND 

3  In  heaven,  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees; 

And  by  his  saints  it  stands  confest, 
Tliat  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat; 
And,  midst  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

m-Qfk  12      (first  Part.)  C.  M.  Steele. 

i  aU,  Thr  Gi^odnru  of  God,  Nahum  i.  7. 

1  "^^E  hiimlde  souls,  approach  your  God 

A      With  soD}^  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  liis  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  liis  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms; 
'Tis  here  lie  m;iki>s  his  goo(!ness  known 
In  its  (iivincr  forms. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  58 

3  Thy  justice,  holiness,  and  truth, 
Our  solemn  awe  excite : 
But  the  sweet  charms  of  sovereign  grace 
Overwhelm  us  with  delight. 

1  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire. 
Thunders  thy  dreadful  name; 
But  Sion  sings,  in  melting  notes. 
The  honours  of  the  Lamh. 

5  In  all  thy  doctrines  and  commands, 
Thv  counsels  and  desims, — 
In  ev  ry  work  thy  hands  nave  fram'd. 
Thy  love  supremely  shines. 

S  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 
Through  earth  and  heaven  above, 
The  joyful  and  transporting  news, 
That  God  the  Lord  is  Love ! 

pyQI  13      L.  M.    Medley. 

I  Ol  •  The  Loving-Kindneu  of  the  Lord,  Psalm  Ixiii.  7. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays,  • 

J\.    And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me. 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  free ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall. 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate. 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along. 

His  loving-kindness,  O  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud. 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thunder'd  loud. 
He  near  mv  soul  has  always  stood. 
His  loving-Kindness,  O  how  good ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  mv  Jesus  to  depart; 
But  though  I  nim  have  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not 

B  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale. 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
O !  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  Joving-Kindness  sing  in  deaXk. 


536 


THE    BEING    AND 


7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise. 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

I  32,  Tkt  Graa'cf  God. 

1    TEHOVAH,  Lord  of  power  and  might, 
•1      How  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 
The  blaze  of  day,  the  pomp  of  night, 
Thy  majesty  proclaim. 
S  Lord,  what  is  man — weak,  sinful  man — 
That  he  thy  care  should  prove ; 
That  thou  for  him  shouldst  deign  to  plan 
Such  mighty  acts  of  love. 

3  Made  in  thine  image  at  his  birth — 

Next  to  the  heavenly  host. 
And  sovereign  of  the  new-form'd  earth, 
Each  privilege  he  lost. 

4  Then  did  the  pitying  Saviour  leave 

The  glories  of  the  sky, — ^ 
Oh  !  love  too  wondrous  to  conceive 
For  sinful  man  to  die, — 
I  To  die,  ihit  we.  by  grace  restor'd, 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  637 

No  sinner  shall  ever  be  empty  sent  back. 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  for  Jesus's  sake. 

5  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell : 
Its  glories  I'll  sing,  and  its  wonders  I'll  tell : 
'Twas  Jesus  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on  the 

tree, 
Who  open'd  the  channel  of  mercy  for  me. 

6  Great  Father  of  mercies !  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  the  covenant  love  of  thy  crucified  Son : 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  whose  whisper  divme 
Sea&  mercy  and  pardon  and  righteousness  mine. 

i  t}4«         TT&e  Long'suffenng  or  Paiienee  of  God, 

1  T  ORD,  and  am  I  yet  alive, 

JLi     Not  in  torments,  not  in  hell ! 
Still  dotii  thy  good  Spirit  strive ! — 
With  the  chief  of  sinners  dwell ! 

Tell  it  unto  sinners,  tell, 

I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell ! 

2  Yes,  I  still  lift  up  mine  eyes, 
Will  not  of  thy  love  despair ; 
Stm  in  spite  of  sin  I  rise. 

Still  I  bow  to  thee  in  prayer.       Tell  it,  &o. 

3  O  the  length  and  breadth  of  love ! 
Jesus,  Saviour,  can  it  be ! 

All  thy  mercy's  height  I  prove. 

All  the  depth  is  seen  in  me.         Tell  it,  &o. 

4  See  a  bush,  that  bums  with  fire, 
Unconsum'd  amid  the  flame ! 
Turn  aside  the  sight  t'  admire, 

I  the  living  wonder  am.  Tell  it,  &c. 

5  See  a  stone  that  hangs  in  air ! 
See  a  spark  in  ocean  live ! 
Kept  alive  with  death  so  near, 
I  to  Go^  the  glory  give : 

Ever  tell — to  sinners  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  hell ! 

pyQBT  17     c.  M. 

i  OOm  The  Holiness  of  God,  Isaiah  yiii.  IS. 

1  XTOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 
Jn.     Of  our  eternal  King : 
TTirice  holy  Lordy  the  angels  cry  ; 
Thrice  holy,  lei  us  sing. 


5i-(  THE  BEING   AND 

2  Heaven's  brightest  lamps  with  hiin  compar'd, 

How  mean  Ihey  look  and  dim  ! 

The  fairest  angels  have  their  spots, 

When  once  compar'd  with  him. 

3  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  truth  is  his  delight; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

4  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode, 

5  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach; 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 

6  Thou  lioly  God!  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thv  delight. 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 


736. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  639 

I  The  words  his  sacred  lips  declare, 
Of  his  own  mind  the  image  bear; 
What  should  Mm  tempt,  from  frailty  free. 
Blest  in  his  self-sufficiency  ? 

}  He  will  not  his  great  self  deny ; 
A  Grod  all  truth  can  never  lie : 
As  well  might  he  his  being  quit 
As  break  his  oath,  or  word  forget. 

i  Let  friffhten'd  rivers  change  their  course. 
Or  backward  hasten  to  their  source ; 
Swift  through  the  air  let  rocks  be  hurl'd, 
And  mountains  like  the  chaff  be  wturl'd ; 

5  Let  suns  and  stars  forget  to  rise, 
Or  quit  their  stations  m  the  skies ; 
Let  neaven  and  earth  both  pass  away, 
Eternal  truth  shall  ne'er  decay. 

6  True  to  his  word,  God  gave  his  Son 
To  die  for  crimes  which  men  had  done : 
Blest  pledge !  he  never  will  revoke 

A  single  promise  he  has  spoke. 

MTQQ  so      L.  M.  Dr.  Watt8*8  Lyric  Poems. 

I  00«  Ood  supreme  and  aeJf-wffieieni. 

1  "VM/^HAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 

▼  ▼     Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach; 
He  dwells  conceal'd  in  radiant  flame, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach. 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light 
Compared  with  him  how  short  they  fall ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bripit ; 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

3  He  six)ke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo ! 
Creation  rose  at  his  command ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres, 
There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop : 
But  his  own  self-sufficience  bears 

The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows^ 
Measuring?  their  changes  by  iVve  tcvqoxv'. 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows; 

Hjs  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 


540  THE  BEING  AND 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise' 

All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

TQQ  2'       ^-  *'      ^'■-  ^-  SWTinett. 

i  OU*  Mercy  and  Truth  met  Ivgcthtr,  Paalra  iiu».  10. 

1  \T|;'HEN  first  the  God  of  boundless  gnoe 
T  T       Disclos'd  his  kind  design 
To  rescue  our  apostate  race 
From  mis'ry,  shame,  and  sin; 
3  Quick,  through  the  realms  of  light  and  blw, 
The  joyful  tidings  ran; 
Each  henrt  exulted  at  Ihe  news, 
That  God  would  dwell  with  man. 

3  Yet,  midst  (heir  joys,  they  paus'd  a  while, 

And  ask'd  with  strange  surprise, 
'  But  how  can  injur'd  justice  smile, 
'  Or  look  with  pitying  eyes? 

4  '  [Will  i(n'  Miiiii/|)iy  deign  again 

'  '!'■■  >  '-'■  ■  ■■■   ''T  \\-orld; 
'Ami    ■  .-'  rebellious  men 

^rehurfd? 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  64 

OSS      C.  M.    Dr.  Wfttts's  Sermons. 
•  The  Dodruu  and  Uh  of  the  Trinity,  Eph.  ii.  18. 

FATHER  of  glory!  to  thy  name 
Immortal  praise  we  give. 
Vlio^  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 
Arid  bid  us  rebels  live. 

mmortal  honour  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease ; 
)ur  lives  he  ransom'd  with  his  own, 

And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

^o  thy  almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  ^ven, 
^ose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee» 

And  trains  us  up  for  heaven. 

iBt  men,  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
Lnd  spread  his  honours  and  their  joys 

Through  nations  far  abroad. 

iCt  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  joiij. 

One  general  song  to  raise ; 
let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 

In  harmony  and  praise. 

0  22      7'8. 

•  To  the  Trinity. 

aOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord! 
Self-existent  Deity, 
\y  the  hosts  of  heaven  ador'd. 
Teach  us  how  to  worship  thee : 
)nlv  uncreated  Mind, 

Wonders  in  thy  nature  meet; 
^erfect  Unity  combined 
With  Society  complete. 

Jl  nerfection  dwells  in  thee, 

Now  to  us  obscurely  known, 
Tiree  in  one,  and  one  in  three. 

Great  Jehovah,  God  alone ! 
\e  our  all,  O  Lord  divine ! 

Father,  Saviour,  Vital  Breath ! 
IcdVy  spirit  soul  be  thine. 

Now,  ana  at,  and  after  death ! 

rlorious,  thou,  in  holiness. 
Father  didst  thy  rights  maintain ; 

Vaih  and  grace  at  once  express, 
When  thy  oiiIy  Son  was  slain*. 


542  THE  BEING  AND 

Here  is  deepest  wisdom  seen; 

Here  the  richest  stores  of  grace; 
Mildest  love  and  vengeance  Keen ; 

O  how  bright  their  mingled  rays! 

4  Fearful  thou  in  praises  too, 

Loving  Saviour,  slaughter'd  Lamb! 

We  with  jov  and  reverence  view- 
All  thv  glorv,  all  thy  shame! — 

Be  thy  death  the  death  of  sin. 
Be  thy  life  the  sinner's  plea; 

Save  me,  teach  rae,  rule  within, — 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  to  me. 

5  Wonder-working  Spirit,  thine 

Th'  efficacious  grace  we  sing; 
Set  on  us  thy  seal  divine, 

Safely  to  thy  kingdom  bring; 
Mortify  sin,  root  and  deed, 

Daily  strengthen  every  grace; 
Send  us,  uree  us  on  with  speed. 

And  let  glory  crown  the  race ! 

'J  ACi  23      L.  M.     Dr.  Wattg's  Lyric  Poems. 


P£RF£CT10NS  OF  GOD.  543 

Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie  so  far, 
knd  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face ! 

Who  can  behold  the  blazing  light? 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame? 
Nfone  but  tny  wisdom  knows  thy  might, 
N^one  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name. 

IQ  S4      L.  M.    N . 

hOm      Tke  marai  FerfeeHon*  of  the  Deity  imitated^ 

Mfttt.  ▼.  48. 

GREAT  Author  of  the  immortal  mind! 
For  noblest  thoughts  and  views  designed, 
Vlake  me  ambitious  to  express 
rhe  image  of  thy  holiness. 

Wliile  I  thy  boundless  love  admire, 
Grrant  me  to  catch  the  sacred  fire ; 
rhus  shall  mv  heavenly  birth  be  known, 
A.nd  for  thy  child  thou  wilt  me  own. 

Father,  I  see  thy  sun  arise 

Fo  cheer  thy  fnends  and  enemies  • 

ind,  when  thy  rain  from  heaven  descends, 

rhy  bounty  both  alike  befriends. 

Enlarge  my  soul  with  love  like  thine ; 
My  moral  powers  by  grace  refine ; 
So  shall  I  feel  another's  wo, 
ind  cheerful  feed  an  hungry  foe. 

[  hope  for  pardon,  through  thy  Son, 
For  all  the  crimes  which  I  have  done; 
3  may  the  grace  that  pardons  me, 
Constrain  me  to  forgive  like  thee ! 

\A  (35)    L.  M.    Merrick's  Psalms. 

Mc»  T%e  Divine  Perfeetioru  celebrated^  Ps.  Ixxxix.  cxlv. 

11/1" Y  grateful  tongue,  immortal  King ! 
LvJL    Thy  mere V  shall  for  ever  sing ; 
My  verse  to  time  s  remotest  day, 
rhy  truth  in  sacred  notes  display. 

3  say,  what  strength  shall  vie  with  thine? 
What  name  among  the  saints  divine, 
3f  equal  excellence  possessed, 
rhy  sovereignty,  great  God,  contest? 

rhee.  Lord,  heaven's  host  their  leader  own; 
rhee,  might  unbounded,  Thee  alone, 
iiVith  endless  majesty  has  crown'd ;  ^ 
Ind  faith  unsullied  vests  t\ie©  xo\n  " 


544  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

4  The  heaven  above  and  earth  below, 
Thee,  Lord,  their  trreat  possessor,  know: 
By  thee,  this  orb  to  being  rose. 
And  all  tliat  nature's  bounds  enclose. 

5  From  thee,  amid  the  aerial  space, 
The  north  and  south  assume  their  place; 
'Tis  thine  the  ocean's  race  to  ^ide, 
And  calm  at  will  its  swelling  tide. 

6  O  bless'd  the  tribes,  whose  willing  ear 
Awakes  the  vestal  shout  to  hear; 
Who  thankful  see,  where'er  they  tread, 
Thy  favouring  beams  around  them  sprwd. 

7  How  shall  they  joy,  from  day  to  day, 
Thy  boundless  mercy  to  display. 
Thy  riyhteousne.'!S,  indulgent  Lord, 
With  holy  confidence  record! 

8  0  wise  in  all  thy  works!  thy  name 
Let  man's  whole  race  aloud  proclaim; 
And  grateful,  through  the  length  of  daj% 
In  ceaseless  songs  repeat  thy  praise. 


745, 


I 


Lyric  Poemi. 


CREATION.  540 

CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

J/»  S7      L.  M.    Needham. 

40«        A  Mummary  View  of  the  Creation^  Gen.  i. 

LOOK  up,  ye  saints!  direct  yoiir  eves 
To  him  who  dwells  above  the  skies; 
With  vour  fflad  notes  his  praise  rehearse 
Who  lorm'cT  the  mighty  universe. 

He  spoke,  and,  from  the  womb  of  night, 
At  once  sprang  up  the  cheering  light : 
Him  discord  heard;  and,  at  his  nod. 
Beauty  awoke,  and  spoke  the  God. 

The  word  he  gave,  th'  obedient  tan 
Began  his  glomus  race  to  run : 
Nor  silver  moon  nor  stars  delay 
To  glide  along  the  ethereal  way. 

Teeming  with  life, — ^air,  earth,  and  sea, 
Obey  th  Almighty's  high  decree ! 
To  every  tribe  he  gives  their  food, 
Then  speaks  the  whole  divinely  good. 

But  to  complete  the  wondrous  plan, 
From  earth  and  dust  he  fashions  man : 
In  man  the  last,  in  him  the  best, 
The  Maker's  image  stands  confest. 

Lord,  while  thy  glorious  works  I  view, 
Form  thou  my  heart  and  soul  anew ; 
Here  bid  thy  purest  light  to  shine. 
And  beauty  glow  with  charms  divine. 

AfJ  38     c.  M. 

%!•  The  Creatum  cf  Man  t  or^  God  the  Seareher  of  the 

lUart,  Psalm  czxxix. 

LORD !  thy  pervading  knowledge  strikes 
Througn  nature's  inmost  gloom. 
And  in  thv  circling  arms  I  lay 
A  slumoerer  in  me  womb. 

Thee  will  I  honour,  for  I  stand 

A  volume  of  thy  skill : 
Stupendous  are  thy  works,  and  they 

My  contemplations  fill ! 

Thine  eye  beheld  me  when  the  speck 

Of  entity  began ; 
And  o'er  my  form,  in  darkness  fram'd, 

Thy  rich  embroid'ry  ran : 

3i  S 


04G  (  KEATION  AND 

4  Th'  unfasliiuu'd  mass  by  thee  was  seen; 

My  structure,  in  thy  book, 
Was  planii'd  before  thy  curious  mould 
The  future  embryo  took. 

5  How  precious  arc  the  streaming  joys 

That  from  thy  love  descend! 
Would  I  rehearse  their  numbers  o'er, 
Where  would  their  numbers  end? 

6  Not  ocean's  countless  sands  exceed 

The  blessings  of  the  skies; 
With  night's  descending  shades  they  fell. 
With  morning's  splendours  rise. 

7  '  Thine  awful  glories  round  me  8hine> 

■  Mv  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise; 
'  Lord !  to  thy  works  of  nature  join 
'  'i'hy  miracles  of  grace.' 

rrAQ         ('^-')     ^-  ^I-     D''-  Watts'8  Lyiic  Poemt. 
t  4:0.  .1  Song  lo  Creating  ffhdom. 

1  "INTERNAL  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise! 
JlA     Thee  the  creation  sings! 
W'ilh  thy  lov'd  niime,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 


PROVIDENCE.  647 

Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light : 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  rou; 
And  stars  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

Sing,  earth,  in  verdant  robes  array'd, — 
Its  herbs  and  flowers,  its  fruit  and  shade ; 
Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms. 
Of  nsh,  and  fowl,  and  beasts,  and  worms. 

View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns; 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins. 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

But,  oh !  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reijnis  incarnate  love ! 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  array 'd, 
For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 

Thither,  mv  soul,  with  rapture  soar! 
There,  in  tne  land  of  praise,  adore ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay — 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

r^^fk  31      L.  M. 

THY  ways,  O  Lord !  with  wise  design, 
Are  fram'd  upon  thy  throne  above, 
And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 
Poor  mortals  tny  arrangements  view ; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure. 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

Thy  flock,  thy  own  peculiar  care. 
Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uney'd, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way ; 
But,  trusting  to  thy  piercing  eye, 
None  of  their  feet  to  ruin  stray^ 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

My  favour'd  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  her  reason  at  thy  throne ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discBTti, 
rU  trust  thee  for  my  guide  ^one. 


I  t»  1  .  Crcalim  ,L..d  Prai-idr.icc. 

LORD,  when  our  raptur'd  thought  survej's 
Creation's  beautiess  o'er, 
All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 

And  bid  our  souls  adore, 
'.  Where'er  we  turn  our  gazing  eyes, 

Thv  radiant  footsteps  shine; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise, 

And  speak  tneir  source  divine. 
I  The  living  tribes  of  countless  forms, 

In  earth,  and  sea,  and  air. 
The  meanest  flies,  the  smallest  worms, 

Almighty  power  declare. 
Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness.  Lord, 

In  all  thy  works  appear: 
And,  O!  let  man  thy  praise  record, — 

Man,  thy  distingiiisn'd  care! 
From  thee,  the  breath  of  life  he  drew; 

That  breath  thy  power  maintains ; 
Thv  tender  mercy,  ever  new, 

His  brittle  frame  sustains, 
Yel  nobler  favours  claim  his  praise, 

Of  reason's  hght  possess'd; 
By  revelation's  brigntest  rays 

Still  more  divinely  bless'd. 
Thy  providence  his  constant  guard, 

When  tbreat'ning  woi 


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PROVIDENCE.  640 

Trust  we  to  youth,  or  friends,  or  poMrer? 
Pix  we  on  this  terrestrial  ball? 
When  most  secure,  the  coming  hour, 
If  thou  see  fit,  may  blast  them  all. 

When  lowest  sunk  with  grief  and  shame, 
Fill'd  with  affliction's  bitter  cup, 
Lost  to  relations,  friends,  and  fame, 
Thy  powerful  hand  can  raise  us  up. 

Thy  powerful  consolations  cheer, 
Thy  smiles  suppress  the  deep-fetch'd  sigh, 
Thy  hand  can  dry  the  tricklmg  tCMBtr 
That  secret  wets  the  widow's  eye. 

All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
On  thy  eternal  will  dei)end ; 
And  all  for  greater  good  were  given, 
And  all  shall  in  thy  glory  end. 

This  be  my  care ;  to  all  beside 
[ndifferent  let  my  wishes  be ; 
'  Passion  be  calm,  and  dumb  be  pride, 
^  And  fix'd,  O  God,  my  soul  on  tnee.' 

[^q  34      C.  M.    Cowper. 

JO«  The  Mytteriea  of  Providence. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs. 

And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take. 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 

In  blessings  on  your  head. 

Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowninig  providence 

He  hides  a  smilmg  face. 

His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 

But  sweet  will  be  the  ftowex. 


550  CREATION  AND 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

C.  M.     Beddome. 
>  Mmlcria  lo  be  aplained  hertofttr,  John  xiii.  7- 


754. 


1  rf^REAT  God  nf  providence!  thy  ways 
Of     Are  hid  from  mortal  sight; 
Wrapt  in  impenetrable  shades. 

Or  ctoth'd  with  dazzling  Hght. 

2  The  wondrous  methods  of  thy  grace 

Evade  the  human  eye: 
The  nearer  we  attempt  t'  approach, 
The  farther  off"  they  fly. 

3  But  in  the  world  of  bliss  above, 

Where  thou  dost  ever  reign, 
These  mysteries  shall  be  all  unveil'd. 
And  not  a  doubt  remain. 

4  The  Sun  of  righteousness  shall  there 

His  brightest  beams  display. 
And  not  a  hoverinsi  cloud  obscure 
That  never-ending  day. 

C.  M.     Addison. 


PROVIDENCE.  651 

>  Our  ^e,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life. 
Thy  sacrifice  shall  be ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  our  lot. 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 

^P^  37      CM.    Steele. 

4  90«    Praue  for  the  Blesnngs  of  Providenu  and  Ormtf 

Psalm  czxxiz. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
Jlml     Kind  guardian  of  my  days. 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  [Around  my  path  what  dangers  rose ! 

What  snares  spread  all  my  road ! 
No  power  could  guard  me  from  my  foes, 
But  my  preserver,  God. 

4  How  many  blessings  round  me  shone,, 

Where'er  I  turn'd  my  eye ! 
How  many  passed  almost  unknown, 
Or  unregarded  by !] 

6  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 
From  thy  exhaustless  store ; 
But  ah !  in  vain  my  labouring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o  er. 

6  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  days. 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would,  trace, 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  thy  praise. 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

7  Yes,  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord ! 

For  favours  more  divine ; 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word. 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

8  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays. 

And  every  weakness  dies. 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace,  •     !r 

And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

9  Then  shall  my  jovful  powers  unite 

In  more  exalted  lays. 
And  join  the  happy  sons  of  light 
In  ev^lasting  praise. 


THE  FALL. 

'7tliJ  3^      L.  M,     Dr.  Walta's  Ljrici. 

i  Otim  Original  Sin. 

1  A  DAM,  our  father  and  our  head, 

/*.  Transgress'd,  and  justice  doom'd  us  dead' 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 
There's  no  reprieve  nor  pardon  there. 

2  Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies; 
Seraphs,  tlie  mighty  and  the  wise, 
Speak;  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load. 
Trie  weighty  vengeance  of  a  God? 

3  In  vain  we  ask;  for  all  around 

Stand  silent  through  the  heavenly  ground; 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength  or  half  the  love. 

4  But,  O!  unmeasurable  grace! 

Th'  eternal  Son  takes  Adam's  place; 
Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies, 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds,  and  dies. 

5  Amazing  work!  look  down,  ye  skies, 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes! 
Ye  saints  l)elow.  and  saints  above, 


Tin:  TALL.  5r3 

When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

6  Break,  sovereign  grace,  0  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  captive  free : 
Reveal,  Almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

lypiQ  40     s.  M. 

I  tJO«       7%«  evil  Heart,  Jer.  xrii.  9.  Matt.  xv.  19. 

1  4  STONISH'D  and  distressed, 
/V     I  turn  mine  eyes  within : 

My  heart  with  loads  of  guilt  opprest, 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 
What  vile  affections  there ! 

Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile. 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints. 
These  tyrant  lusts  subdue ; 

Expel  the  darkness  of  my  mind. 
And  all  my  powers  renew. 

4  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 
Shall  loud  hosannas  raise ; 

My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, 
My  lips  proclaim  thy  praise. 


Sin  and  Holiness, 

1  XltrHAT  jarring  natures  dwell  within — 


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i^SQ  41      L.  M.    Cnittenden. 

Vi     ,     ^  .     .. 

Imperfect  grace,  remaining  sin ! 
Nor  this  can  reign,  nor  that  prevail. 
Though  each  by  turns  my  heart  assail. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die ; 
Now  raise  my  songs  oi  triumph  high : 
Sing  a  rebellious  passion  slain, 

Or  mourn  to  feel  it  live  again. 

3  One  happy  hour  beholds  me  rise, 
Borne  upwards  to  my  native  skies. 
While  faith  assists  my  soaring  flignt 
To  realms  of  joy  and  worlds  of  light 

4  Scarce  a  few  hours  or  minutes  roll. 
Ere  earth  reclaims  my  captive  soul ; 
I  feel  its  svmpathetic  force. 

And  headlong  urge  my  downward  course. 

6  How  short  the  joys  thy  visits  give !  ^     '   - 
How  long  thine  absence,  Lord,  1  ^ot^\^ 

3  A 


,4  SCRIPTURE. 

What  clouds  obscure  my  rising  sun, 
Or  intercept  its  rays  at  noon! 
[Again  the  Spirit  lifts  his  swordj 
And  power  divine  attends  the  word; 
I  fee!  the  aid  it-s  comforts  yield. 
And  vanquish'd  passions  quit  the  field.] 
Great  God,  assist  me  through  the  fight. 
Make  me  triumphant  in  thy  might; 
Thou  the  desponding  heart  can  raise, — 
The  victory  mine,  and  thine  the  praise. 

OU.  Thi  £ffaU  oflhr  Fall  lamenitd,  Pb.  cxii.  136.  159. 

VRISE,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise; 
To  torreniji  melt  my  streaming  eyes; 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 
See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame; 
See  scandals  ]X)ur'd  on  Jesus'  name; 
The  father  wounded  through  the  Son; 
The  world  abus'd ;  the  soul  undone. 
See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
Closing  in  everlasting  night — 
In  flames,  that  no  abatement  know. 


SCRIPTURE.  55£ 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  qud^  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way ; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

^£tC%  ^      ^*  ^*    Beddome. 

I  D^«  Th€  Vhefubun  of  ike  Seriptmtet. 

1  \)|rHEN  Israel  through  the  desert  pMsU 

▼  T    A  fiery  pillar  went  before 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste. 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  Grod ! 
Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven : 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 
And  quickens  its  inactive  powers; 

» It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  nght; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours : 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  9ur  hearts ; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts ; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favoured  lands  who  have  this  word,— 
Ye  saints  who  feel  its  saving  power, — 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguish'd  grace  adore. 

w/»0  45      C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

i  DO«  The  Biehes  of  GotTs  Word. 

1  T  ET  avarice^  from  shore  to  shore, 
JLi    Her  fav'nte  god  pursue; 
Thy  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more 

Than  India  or  Peru. 

2  Here,  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy 

Are  open'd  to  our  sight; 
The  purest  gold,  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 

9  The  counsels  of  redeeming  gre^ce. 

These  sacred  leaves  untoHL ;  * 


rrj6  SCRIPTURE. 

And  here,  \he  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 

4  Here,  lii^ht  descending  from  aboTO  i 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet:  ^ 

Here,  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redrest. 

And  all  our  wants  suppUed; 
Naui^ht  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

6  For  tlie.se  inestimable  gains, 

That  so  enrich  the  mind,    - 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assur'd  that  we  shall  find ! 


■  Tlie  ExalUnty  nnii  .Sufficiency  of  the  Hull/  S 

] RATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glorv  shines! 
For  ever  be  thv  name  aaor'd 
For  these  celestial  lines. 


MORAL  LAW.  557 

THE  MORAL  LAW,  Sec 


*7Cri  ^7      ^-  M-     O'-  Gibbons. 

4  OaU  Our  Duty  to  God,  Exod.  xx.  3—18. 

1  npHAT  God,  who  made  the  worlds  on  high, 
X      And  air,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
Own  as  thy  God ;  and  to  his  name, 
In  homage  bow  the  knee. 

^  Let  not  a  shape,  which  hands  have  wrought 
Of  wood,  or  clay,  or  stone^ 
Be  deem'd  thy  God ;  nor  thmk  him  like 
Aught  thou  hast  seen  or  known. 

3  Take  not  in  vain  the  name  of  God ; 

Nor  must  thou  ever  dare 
To  make  thy  falsehoods  pass  for  truth, 
By  his  dread  name  to  swear. 

4  That  day  on  which  he  bids  thee  rest 

From  toil,  to  pray  and  praise — 
That  day  keep  holy  to  the  liord. 
And  consecrate  its  rays. 

9  O  mtf  that  God,  who  gave  these  laws, 
Wnte  them  on  every  heart; 
That  all  may  feel  their  living  power, 
Nor  from  his  paths  depart! 

i  00«  Our  Duty  to  our  Neighbour, 

1  ^I^HY  sire,  and  her  who  brought  thee  forth, 
X      With  all  thy  mind  and  might. 
Fear,  love,  and  serve ;  so  shall  thy  days 
Be  numerous,  calm,  and  bright. 

^  The  blo9d  of  man  thou  shalt  not  shed, 
Its  voice  will  pierce  the  sky ; 
And  thou«  by  the  just  laws  ol  heaven. 
For  the  dire  crime  shalt  die. 

3  To  thine  0¥nai  couch  thou  shalt  not  take 

A  wife  but  her  thine  own : 
Vast  is  the  ffuilt,  and  on  thine  head 
Heaven  oarts  its  vengeance  down. 

4  Thou  shalt  not  or  from  friend  or  foe. 

Take  aught  by  force  or  stealth ; 
Thy  goods,  thv  stores,  must  grow  from  right, 
Or  God  wiu  curse  thy  wealth. 

6  No  man  shalt  thou,  by  a  false  charge, 
Or  crush,  or  brand  with  shame", 

S  A3 


ftj-i  liUKAL  LAW. 

Dear  as  thine  own,  so  wills  thy  God, 

Must  be  his  life  and  name. 
6  Thv  soul  one  wish  shall  not  let  loose 

For  that  which  is  not  thine; 
Live  in  thv  lot,  or  small  or  great. 

For  Goa  has  drawn  the  hne. 

L.  M.     Dr.  Doddridp 
rr  found  lamting,  Dwi.  i 

1  Tl  AISE.  thoughtless  sinner!  raise  thinteye; 
3\     Behokl  the  balance  lifted  high: 
There  shall  God's  justice  be  displaj'd, 

And  there  thy  hope  and  life  be  weigh'd. 

2  See,  in  one  scale,  his  perfect  law! 
Mark  with  what  force  its  precepts  draw; 
Wouldst  thou  the  awful  test  sustain, 

Thy  works,  how  hght !  thy  thoughts,  how  Tain! 

3  Behold !  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  those  dreadful  characters; 

■  Tekelf — thy  soul  is  wanting  found, 

'  And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  grojuul!' 

4  I<et  sudden  fear  thy  nerves  unbrace; 
Confusion  wild  o'erspread  thy  face: 


MORAL  LAW.  559 

3  I  see  my  fig-leaf  righteousness 
Can  ne'er  thy  broken  law  redress : 
Yet,  in  thy  gospel  plan,  I  see 
There's  hope  oi  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

4  Here  I  behold  thy  wonders,  Lord ! — 
How  Christ  hath  to  thy  law  restor'd 
Those  honours,  on  th'  atoning  day, 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

6  Amazing  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Display 'd  to  rebels  from  above !    • 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  my  faith  increase. 
To  love  and  trust  thy  plan  of  grace. 

i  D  €/•       nUgal  Obedience  followed  hy  ewmgtHed, 

1  "VTO  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 
j3I      To  serve  the  Lord  aright; 
And  what  she  has  she  misappliets. 

For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay 

In  bondage  and  distress ! 
I  toU'd,  the  precept  to  obey ;  . 
But  toil'd  without  success. 

3  Then,  to  abstain  from  outward  sin 

Was  more  than  I  could  do; 
Now)  if  I  feel  its  power  within, 
I  feel  1  hate  it  too; 

4  Then,  all  my  servile  works  were  done 

A  righteousness  to  raise ; 
Now^  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 
I  freely  chose  his  ways. 

5  *  What  shall  I  do?'  was  then  the  word, 

*  That  I  may  worthier  crow?' — 
*  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord?' 
Is  my  inquiry  now. 

6  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfill'd. 

And  hear  his  ]^rdoning[  voice, 
Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
Ana  duty  into  choice. 

I  i  "•       Hu  Law  and  Chspel/  or,  Chrtsi  a  Refuge. 

1  <  #^URST  be  the  man,  for  evet  cxinX^  ^ 
^  ty    '  That  doth  one  wilful  sixrcomToaX\ 
'Death  and  damnation  for  tYve  fvxtX, 
'Without  relief,  and  infinite^ 


560  MOilAL  LAW. 

2  Thus  Sinai  roars,  and  round  the  earth 
Thunder,  and  fire,  and  vengeance  flings; 
But,  Jesus,  thy  dear  gasping  breath 
And  Calvary  say  gentler  things : 

3  'Pardon,  and  grace,  and  boundless  love, 
'  Streaming  along  a  Saviour's  blood ; 

'  And  life,  and  joys,  and  crowns  above, 
*  Obtain'd  by  a  dear  bleeding  God.' 

4  Hark,  how  he  prays  [the  charming  sound 
Dwells  on  his  dying  lips)  '  Forgive  T 
And  every  groan  and  gaping  wound 
Cries,  '  Father,  let  the  rebels  live!' 

5  Go,  you  that  rest  upon  the  law, 
And  toil  and  seek  salvation  there; 
Look  to  the  flame  that  Moses  saw. 
And  shrijik,  and  tremble,  and  despair; 

6  But  I'll  retire  beneath  the  cross, — 
Saviour,  at  thy  dear  (Vcl  I'll  lie; 

And  the  keen  sword  that  justice  drawg, 
Flaming  and  red,  shall  pass  me  by. 
53     H.  M.  or  6'h  &  s's.  Cowper. 

The  rrrnn/..  *  '  '  "       "  '     '      " 


771. 


TIIK  GOSPEL.  561 

In  him  our  Surety  seem'd  tx)  say, 
*  Behold,  I  bear  your  sins  away.' 

5       Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood, 

The  living  bird  went  free ; 

The  type,  well  understood, 

Express'd  the  sinner's  plea: — 
Descnb'd  a  guilty  soul  enlarged, 
And  by  a  Saviour's  death  discharged 

5      Jesus,  I  love  to  trace 

Throughout  the  sacred  page, 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace. 
The  same  in  every  age ! 
O  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsaf  d  to  me ! 


THE  OOSPSU 


^170  ^      I'*  ^*    Beddome. 

t  lAm  The  Ooipd  of  Chriai. 

1  £^  OD,  m  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 

\X    Makes  his  eternal  coun^dls  known; 
'Tis  here  his  richest  mercy  shines. 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fistirest  lines. 

2  Here,  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 
May  taste  his  grace  and  learn  his  name; 
*Tis  writ  in  characters  of  blood, 
Severely  just,  immensely  good. 

3  Here,  Jesus  in  ten  thousand  ways 
His  soul-attracting  charms  displays. 
Recounts  his  poverty  and  pains. 
And  tells  his  love  in  melting  strains. 

4  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts. 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts; 
Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live, 
It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive 

6  Our  raging  passions  it  controls,    > 
And  comfort  yields  to  contrite  souls ; 
It  brings  a  better  world  in  view. 
And  guides  us  all  our  journey  through. 

8  May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 
Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  my  cy^, 
TUl  life's  last  hour  my  soTil  eugag^^ 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage  \ 


662  THE  GOSPEL. 

mrmn  53      C.  M.     Dr.  Gibbons. 

i  iHt   TTu  GiupfJ  vrorlkg  of  aJI  Jteeplalim,  ITSm.  L  li 

1    TESUS.  th'etenial  SonofGod, 
tl      Whom  seraphim  obey. 
The  bosom  of  the  Father  leaves, 
And  enters  human  clay, 
a  Into  our  sinful  world  he  comes, 
The  messenger  of  grace, 
And  on  the  bloody  tree  expires, 
A  victim  in  our  place. 

3  Trans^essors  of  the  deepest  stain 

In  him  salvation  find :  • 

Hi&  blood  removes  the  foulest  guiltfjl 
His  Spirit  heals  the  mind. 

4  Our  Jesus  saves  from  sin  and  hell; 

His  words  are  true  and  sure, 
And  on  this  rock  our  faith  may  rest 
Immovably  secure. 

5  O  let  these  tidings  be  receiv'd 

With  universal  joy. 
And  let  the  high  angelic  praise 
Our  tuneful  powers  employ ! 

6  '  Glory  to  God,  who  gave  his  Son 


THE  GOSPEL.  663 

5  But  O  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  given. 
When,  with  the  myriads  round  the  thRme, 
We  join  ihe  feast  of  heaven ! 

6  There  joys  immeasurably  high 

Shau  overflow  the  soul, 
And  springs  of  life  that  never  dry 
In  thousand  channels  roll. 

n^nmfeC         ^7  H.  M.  or  6*8  &  8*8.  Altered  by  Topladj. 

1       "OLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
JD    The  gladly  solemn  sound ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound. 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

3      Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God. 
The  sin-atoning  Lam  d  ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 
Throuffh  all  the  lands  proclaim : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

)       [Ye,  who  have  sold  for  naught 
1110  heritage  above. 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 
The  gift  of  Jesus'  love : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

I       Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell 
Your  liberty  receive  • 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home 

i      Ye  Iraoikrupt  debtors,  know 

The  sovereipi  grace  of  heaven ; 
Though  sums  immense  ye  owe, 
A  nee  discharge  is  given : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

8  *     The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace  v 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 
BeboM  your  Saviour's  ncei 


776. 


i4  THE  GOSPEL, 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 
Jesus,  our  great  High-priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  hoi 

5B      L.  M.     Dr.  Doddtidn. 

The  Goepel  JubiUe,  Psalm  luiix.  1 

1  T  OUD  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  soum^ 
ii     And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  ron 
Let  every  soul  with  transport  hear, 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year. 

a  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know 
That  you  ten  thousana  talents  owe. 
When  humble  at  his  feet  you  fall. 
Your  gracious  God  forgives  them  alj., 

3  Slaves,  that  have  borne  the  heavy  qg^ 
Of  sin  and  hell's  tyrannic  reign, 
To  liberty  assert  your  claim. 

And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heaven, 


THE  GOSPEL.  565 

3  The  mighty  debt,  that  sinners  ow'd, 

Upon  the  cross  he  pars : 
Then  through  the  clouds  ascends  to  God. 
Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise. 

4  There  he  oiur  great  High-priest  appears 

Before  his  Father's  throne : 
Mingles  his  merits  with  our  tears, 
And  pours  salvation  down. 

6  Great  Gtxi,  with  reverence  we  adore 
Thy  justice  and  thy  grace ; 
And  on  thy  faithfulness  and  power 
Our  firm  dependence  place. 

i  i  0«  ProdanuUion  oftkt  Gotpel, 

1  "FT  ARK — hark — the  notes  of  joy 
XL     Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains ! 
And  serai)hs  find  employ 

For  their  sublimest  strains. 
Some  new  deliffht  in  heaven  is  known, 
Loud  ring  the  narps  around  the  throne. 

2  Hark — hark — ^the  sounds  draw  nigh, 

The  jojrful  hosts  descend ; 
Jesus  forsakes  the  sky, 

To  earth  his  footsteps  bend, — 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race. 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace 

3  Bear — ^bear  the  tidings  round. 

Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in  God  is  found. 

What  pity  he  can  show. — 
Ye  winds  that  blow — ye  waves  that  roll, 
Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole ! 

4  Strike — strike  the  harps  again. 

To  great  Immanuel  s  name ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men, 

And  loud  his  grace  proclaim. 
Angels  and  men,  wake  every  string, 
'Tis  God  the  Saviour's  praise  we  smg ! 

I  I  Sf  •  Qoipd  Trumpet, 

1  TT ARK,  hark !  the  gospel-tranvpeX  wv^^ 
JU.    Through  the  wide  earl\i\)afteOcLo\«svai^ 

3B 


566  SCRIPTURE    DOCTRINES. 

Pardon  and  peace  by  Jesus'  blocxi ; 
Sinners  are  reconcil'd  to  God, 
And  brought  into  the  heavenly  road 
By  grace  divine. 

2  Come,  sinners,  hear  the  joyfiQ  newa. 
Nor  longer  dare  the  grace  refuse; 
Mercy  and  justice  here  combine, 
Goodness  and  truth  harmonious  join. 
While  boundless  love  in  every  Una 

Invites  you  near. 

3  Ye  saints  in  glory,  strike  the  lyre. 
Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sacred  fire ; 
Let  both  the  Saviour's  love  prociaim, 
Aud  spread  abroad  his  matchless  fame, 
For  ever  worthy  is  the  Lamb 

Of  endless  praise. 


SCRIPTURE  DOi 


ND   BLESBlMOa 


AND  BLESSINGS.  567 

4  Our  Saviour  and  friend 
His  love  shall  extend, 

It  knew  no  beginning,  and  never  shall  end : 

Whom  once  he  receives 

His  Spirit  ne'er  leaves, 
Nor  ever  repents  of  the  grace  that  he  gives. 

5  This  proof  we  would  give 
That  thee  we  receive ; 

Thou  art  precious  alone  to  the  souls  that  believe : 

Be  precious  to  us ! 

All  oesides  is  as  dross, 
Gompar'd  with  thy  love  and  the  blood  of  thy  < 


PART  THE    SECOND. 

6  Yet  one  thing  we  want. 
More  holiness  grant ! 

For  more  of  thy  mind  and  thy  image  we  pant! 

Thine  image  impress 

On  thy  favourite  race ; 
O  fashion  and  polish  thy  vessels  of  grace ! 

7  Thy  workmanship  we 

More  fully  would  be ;  [ih«e: 

Lord,  stretch  out  thine  hand,  and  conform  us  to 
While  onward  we  move 
To  Canaan  above,  09 

Come  jm  us  with  holiness,  fill  us  with  love. 

8  Vouchsafe  us  to  know 
More  of  thee  below ; 

Thus  fit  us  for  heaven,  and  glory  bestow; 

Our  harps  shall  be  tun'd. 

The  Lamb  shall  be  crown'd. 
Salvation  to  Jesus  through  heaven  shall  resound. 

MfO-t  (63)    L.  M.    Beddome. 

I  O  J.  •  The  Consequences  of  Election^  Rom.  Tiii.  33— 39. 

1  X^HO  shall  condemn  to  endless  flames 

T  V    The  chosen  people  of  our  Grod! 
Since  in  the  book  of  lite  their  names 
Are  fairly  vmt  in  Jesus'  blood. 

2  He,  for  the  sins  of  all  the  elect. 
Hath  a  complete  atonement  made; 
And  justice  never  can  expect 

That  the  same  debt  should  tw\c%  \^  \jMji* 

3  Not  tribulation,  nakedness, 

The  famine,  peril,  or  ihe  sword; 


568  St-RIPTCRE  DOCTRINES 

Not  persecution,  or  distress. 

Can  sei»arate  from  Christ  the  Lord. 

4  Nor  life,  nor  death,  nor  depth,  nor  heig^ 
Nor  powers  below,  nor  powers  above; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  cotob. 
Can  change  his  purposes  of  love. 

5  His  sovereign  mercy  knows  no  end. 
His  faithfulness  shall  still  endure; 
And  those  who  on  his  word  depend 
Shall  find  his  word  for  ever  sure. 


OMY  distrustful  heart. 
How  small  thv  feith  appears! 
But  greater.  Lord,  thou  art 

Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears: 
Did  Jesu.s  once  upon  me  shine! 
Then  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 
Unchangeable  his  ivill, 

Though  dark  may  be  my  frame; 
His  loving  heart  is  still 

Eternallv  the  same: 


i 

4 


AND  BLESSINGS.  5(3 

Lord,  thy  mercy 

Does  botn  grace  and  glory  give. 

2  Every  fallen  soul^  by  sinning, 
Merits  everlasting  pain : 
But  thy  love,  without  beginning, 

Has  restor  d  thy  sons  again : 
Countless  millions 
Shall  in  life  through  Jesus  reign. 

)  Pause,  my  soul,  adore  and  wonder ! 

Ask,  '  0  why  such  love  to  me?* 
Grace  nath  put  me  in  the  number 

Of  the  Saviour's  family : 
Hallelujah! 
Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee ! 

I  Since  that  love  had  no  beginning, 

And  shall  never,  never  cease ; 
Keep,  O  keep  me.  Lord,  from  smning! 

Guide  me  in  the  way  of  peace ! 
Make  me  walk  in 
All  the  paths  of  holiness. 

5  When  I  quit  this  feeble  mansion, 

And  my  soul  returns  to  thee ; 
Let  the  power  of  thy  ascension 

Manifest  itself  in  me ; 
Through  thy  Spirit, 
Give  the  final  victory ! 

B  [When  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet; 

When  my  soul  and  body  join ; 
When  m)^  Saviour  comes  to  judgment. 

Bright  in  majesty  divine ; 
Let  me  triumph 
In  thy  righteousness  as  mine.] 

7  When  in  that  blest  habitation, 

Which  my  God  has  fore-ordain'd; 

When  in  glory's  full  possession, 
I  with  saints  and  angels  stand ; 

Free  grace  only 

Shall  resound  through  Canaan's  land. 

^QA  (66)    6.8.4.    OHtw. 

i  04r«  The  Covenant  Ood. 

1      npHE  God  of  Abram  praise, 

A      Who  reigns  enthron'd  abore : 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love  I 

8  B  8 


570  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES 

Jehovah,  great  I  AM ! 
By  earth  and  heaven  confest, 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  Name 
For  ever  bless'd. 

2  The  God  of  Abram  praise. 
At  whose  supreme  command, 

From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  Ills  right  hand: 
I'd  all  on  earth  forsake. 
Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power: 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 
My  shield  and  tower. 

3  The  God  of  Abram  praise, 
Whose  all-sufficient  grace 

Shall  guide  me,  all  my  happy  dayi. 
In  all  his  ways: 
He  calls  a  worm  his  friend, 
He  calls  himself  my  God! 
And  he  shall  save  me  to  the  end, 
Througli  Jesus'  blood. 
A       He  bv  himself  hath  sworn; 
I  on  his  nath  depend; 
I  shall,  on  eagles'  wings  upborne, 


AND  BLESSINGS.  671 

7  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 
The  Lord  our  righteousness ! 

Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 
Tne  Prince  of  Peace ; 
On  Sion's  sacred  height 
His  kingdom  still  mamtains; 
And  glorious  with  his  saints  in  lights 
For  ever  reigns. 

8  The  ransom'd  nations  bow 
Before  the  Saviour's  face, 

Joyful  their  radiant  crowns  they  throw, 
O'erwhelm'd  with  mtce : 
He  shows  his  scars  of  love ; 
They  kindle  to  a  flame, 
And  sound  through  all  the  worlds  above, 
'The  slaughter'd  Lamb!' 

9  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high, 

'  Hail  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost!' 
They  ever  cry : 
Hail  A  Dram's  God  and  mine ! 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  thine. 
And  endless  praise. 

lyo^  67      C.  M.    Dr.  DoddridffiB. 

I  09«      Support  in  CMTs  Covenant  under  Troubk^ 

3  Sam.  xxiii.  5. 

1  T^JTY  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 
i.TJL    Abides  for  ever  sure ; 

And,  in  its  matchless  grace,  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  What  though  my  house  be  not  with  thee, 

As  nature  could  desire ! 
To  nobler  joys  than  nature  gives 
Thy  servants  all  aspire. 

8  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 
My  Father  art  become ; 
Jesus,  my  guardian  and  my  friend. 
And  heaven  my  final  home ; 

4  I  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will. 
For  all  that  will  is  love ; 
And,  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost^ 
I  wait  the  light  above. 


I 


672  SCRIPTCRE  DOCTRINES 

5  Thv  covenant  thp  last  accent  claims 
Of  this  poor  faltering  tongue; 
And  that  shall  the  first  notes  employ 
Of  my  celestial  song. 

TCiS      68    L.  M-Gline*    Bemlej'B  Collectioo. 
I  OVm         PUading  the  C.nenarU,  Psalm  Ixxi*.  30. 

1  |~|  LORD,  my  God!  whose  sovereign  lore 

vf     Is  still  the  sanrie,  nor  e'er  can  move, 
Look  to  the  covenant,  and  see, 
Has  not  thy  love  been  shown  to  me? 
Remember  me,  my  dearest  friend. 
And  love  me  alw»^s  to  the  end. 

2  Be  with  me  still,  as  heretofore, 
And  help  me  forward  more  and  mora; 
My  strong,  my  stubborn  will  incline 
To  be  obedient  still  to  thine; 
O  lead  me  by  thy  gracious  hand, 
And  guide  me  safe  to  Canaan's  land . 

icit.  Redeeming  Low. 

1  l^OW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
J^      Sine:  aloud  in  Jesus'  name! 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove. 


AND  BLESSINGS.  678 

7  He  subdu'd  th'  infernal  powers; 
Those  tremendous  foes  of  ours 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove — 
Mighty  in  redeeming  love. 

8  Hither,  then,  your  music  brinjf, 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  stnng; 
Mortals,  join  the  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

»7QQ  70      L.  M.    Steele. 

i  OOm     Btdempiion  by  Chriat  alant^  1  Pet  L  It,  19. 

1  '■7'  NSL AV'D  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chsini 
JlA     Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doom'd  to  everlasting  imns, 

We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  peace; 
Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  ixx>r. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 
An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid : 
Invalu'd  price !  his  precious  blood 
For  vile  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell : 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dyinff  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness !  love  divine ! 
O  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 

The  matchless  grace :  nor  yield  to  sin. 
Nor  wear  its  crSel  fetters  more ! 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  love  pursue 
The  glorious  work  it  has  begun ; 
Each  secret  lurking  foe  subdue. 
And  let  our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 


71      8.7.4.    F — 
Finiihed  lUdemption. 


789. 

1  TTARK!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
XI     Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary ! 
See  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  ve\\s  lilbft  Apf  \ 
'ItisGnUih'dV 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry  \ 


574  SCRIPTTRE  DOCTKBES 

2  It  is  finish 'd '. — O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charmisg  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measiuFe, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord- 
It  is  finisb'd! — 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish 'd  all  the  t>pes  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law! 
Finishd  all  that  God  had  promis'd; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish 'd! — 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  [Happy  souls,  approach  the  table, 

Taste  the  soul-reWving  food; 
Nothing  half  so  sweet  and  pleasant 

As  ihe  Saviour's  flesh  and  blood. 
It  is  finish"d! — 
Christ  has  borne  the  heavy  load.] 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuers  name- 


I 


AND  BLESSINGS.  575 

5  'Tis  finish'd — Heaven  is  reconcil'd, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoil'd ; 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

B  'Tis  finish'd — let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round : 
'Tis  finish'd— let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky. 

WQ1  73      8*8.    D.  Turner. 

i  SF  1  •  Gratitude  to  God  for  Redemption,  Eph.  L  7.  11. 

1  C!  HALL  Jesus  descend  from  the  skies 
O  To  atone  for  our  sins  by  his  blood, 
And  shall  we  such  goodness  despise. 

And  rebels  still  be  to  our  God  ? 

2  [No  brute  could  be  ever  so  base ! 

Shall  man  thus  ungrateful  then  prove? 
Forbid  it,  O  God  of  all  grace ! 
Forbid  it,  thou  Spirit  of  love ! 

3  The  devils  would  laugh  us  to  scorn, 

For  folly  so  shameful  as  this : 
O  let  us  to  God  then  return, 

Sure  never  was  goodness  like  his.] 

4  He  sav'd  us,  or  we  had  been  lost, 

Nor  comfort  nor  hope  had  e'er  known ; 
Yet  he  knew  this  salvation  would  cost 
No  less  than  the  blood  of  his  Son. 

6  Through  him  we  forgiveness  shall  find, 

And  taste  the  sweet  blessings  of  peace; 
If,  contrite  and  humbly  resigned, 
We  trust  in  his  promised  grace. 

6  This  world,  then,  with  all  its  gay  jov. 

That  its  thousands  has  snar'd  ana  undone, 
May  tempt,  but  shall  never  destroy, 
Whom  Jesus  has  mark'd  for  his  own. 

7  While  here  through  the  desert  we  stray, 

Our  God  shall  be  all  our  delight; 
Our  pillar  of  cloud  in  the  dav. 
And  also  of  fire  in  the  night : 

8  TiU.  the  Jordan  of  death  safely  pass'd, 

We  land  on  the  heavenly  shore, 
Where  we  the  hid  manna  shall  taste,  ^ 

Nor  hunger  nor  thirst  any  mote. 


676 


SCRIPTTBE  DOCTRIKE8 


9  And  there,  while  his  glories  we  see. 
And  fe&st  on  the  joys  of  his  love. 
We  chang'd  to  his  likeness  shall  be, 
And  then  shall  all  gratitude  prore. 

TQO      '*  ^-  ^-  ^-  °'  ^-  '■^-  '*'■    Toplady. 
I  <7i£*  Christ's  Monanenl. 

1  f\  THOU,  who  didst  thy  glory  leave 
Vf     Apostate  sinners  to  retrieve 

From  nature's  deadly  fall, — 
If  thou  hast  bought  me  with  a  price. 
My  sins  against  nie  ne'er  shall  rise; 

For  thou  hast  borne  them  all. 

2  And  wast  thou  punish'd  in  my  stead? 
Didst  thou  without  the  city  bleed 

To  expiate  my  stain? 
On  earth  my  God  vouchsaf  d  to  dwell, 
And  made  of  infinite  avail 

The  sufferings  of  the  man. 

3  Behold  him  for  transgressors  given! 
Behold  th'  incarnate  King  of  heavea 

For  u.*;,  his  foes,  expire! 
Amaz'd,  O  earth!  the  tidings  hear! 
He  bore,  that  we  might  never  \ 


AND  BLESSINGS.  577 

All  thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood, 

Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  Grod. 

3  Jesus,  hail !  enthron'd  in  ^lory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide! 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honour,  power,  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy;  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing. 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give : 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits ! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays! 
Help  to  smg  our  Saviour's  merits; 

Help  to  cnant  Immanuel's  praise. 

TO /I  ^'^     ''"•• 

I  UHtm      Pleading  the  Attmement^  Psalm  IxzziT.  9. 

1  "OATHER^  God.  who  seest  in  me 
JC      Only  sm  and  misery. 

Turn  to  thy  anointed  one, 
Look  on  thy  beloved  Son ; 
Him,  and  then  the  sinner,  see;' 
Look  through  Jesus'  wounds  on  me. 

2  Heavenly  Father,  Lord  of  all. 
Hear,  and  show  thou  hear'st  my  call ! 
Bow  thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow. 
Smile  on  me,  a  sinner,  now ! 

Now  the  stone  to  flesh  convert, 
Cast  a  look,  and  melt  my  heart. 

3  Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go. 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 
Hear  mv  Advocate  divine 
Lo !  to  nis,  ray  suit  I  join ; 
Join'd  with  his,  it  cannot  fail : 
Let  me  now  with  thee  prevail! 

4  Turn,  from  me,  thy  glorious  eyes 
To  his  bloody  sacnfice, — 

To  the  fall  atonement  made. 
To  the  utmost  ransom  paid: 


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SCRIPTtTlE  DOCTRDJES 


And,  if  mine,  through  him.  thoa  art, 
Speak  thy  mercy  to  my  heart 

5  Jesus,  answer  from  above. 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love ' 
Pity  from  tlune  eye  let  fall; 
Bless  me  while  on  thee  I  call: 
Am  I  thine,  thou  Son  of  God? 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

6  Father,  see  the  victim  slain, 
Oflfer'd  up  for  guilty  men ; 
Hear  his  blood-prevailini?  cry; 
Let  thy  bowels  then  reply ! 
Then  through  him  the  sinner  see; 
Then,  in  Jesus,  look  on  me ! 

■raK  ^      C.  M.    ToplidT'*  CoIlBMio*. 

■  «'«'•  Effitaoom  Grace.  Ps»lm  xIt.  3—6. 

1  TTAIL!  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine 
Xl     Is  thy  victorious  sword ! 
The  stoutest  rebel  must  resign 

At  ihy  commanding  word. 

2  Deep  are  the  wounds  thy  arrows  ga% 
They  pierce  the  hardest  heart; 


AND  BLESSINGS.  679 

2  As  the  omniscient  Lord  drew  nigh, 
Upward  he  look'd,  and  saw  him  there; 

*  Zaccheus,  hasten  down,  for  I 

*  Must  be  thy  guest  to-day ;  prepare. 

3  *  To-day,'  the  pardoning  Saviour  cries, 

*  Salvation  to  tny  house  is  come  j 

*  On  wings  of  S9v'reign  love  it  flies; 

*  Go,  tell  the  blissful  news  at  home.' 

4  Lord,  look  on  souls  that  gaze  around, 
To  every  listening  sinner  speak ; 
Now  may  thy  ancient  love  abound ; 
From  every  seat  a  captive  take. 

5  Sinners,  make  haste  our  God  to  meet ; 
Come  to  the  feast  his  love  prepares ; 

*  The  lost  are  sought  and  sav'd,'  how  swatt! 
And,  'not  the  righteous,'  Christ  declares. 

6  Say,  what  are  you  come  out  to  view, 
Jesus,  who  once  for  sinners  died  ? 

O  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  to  you, 
'  Cast  sinful,  righteous  self  aside.' 

7  Lord,  wilt  thou  stoop  to  be  my  guest? 
Dost  thou  invite  thee  to  my  home? 
Welcome,  dear  Saviour,  to  my  breast. 
To-day  let  thy  salvation  come. 

MTQW  79      c.  M. 

i^  I  m  The  lost  Sheep  founds  Luke  xr.  3,  4. 

1  XT^HEN  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold 

▼  ▼     Has  lost  a  straying  sheep, 
Through  vales,  o'er  hills,  he  anxious  roves, 
And  climbs  the  mountain  steep; 

2  But,  O  the  jov !  the  transport  sweet! 

When  he  the  wanderer  finds; 
Up  in  his  arms  he  takes  his  charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 

3  Homeward  he  hastes  to  tell  his  joys. 

And  makes  his  bliss  complete : 
The  neighbours  hear  the  news,  and  all 
The  joyful  shepherd  greet. 

4  Yet  how  much  greater  is  the  joy 

When  bat  one  sinner  turns', 
When  the  poor  wrctcb,  wit\i  oTo\L«tL>MMX> 
His  sins  and  errors  moumaX 


5fr0  S<_HIPTllRt;  DOtTRlNES 

5  Pleas'd  with  tlie  news,  the  saints  below 
In  soncs  their  tongues  employ! 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  till'd  with  joy. 
€  Well-pleas'dj  the  Father  sees  and  hean 
The  conscious  sinner  weep; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 
7  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain. 
But  kindle  with  new  fire; 
'  A  wandering  sheep's  return'd,'  they  toag. 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

TQC  80      C.  !M.     Dr.  S.  Stennelt. 

I  Ua.  The  converted  Thief,  Luke  ixiii.  4S. 

1  1  S  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
-LM.  And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died, 
Hepour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 

That  languish'd  at  his  side, 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shi 

The  penitent  confessed; 
Then  turn'd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address'd: 


AND  BLESSINGS.  UOl 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave 
With  ever-growing  zeal ; 

If  millions  tempt  ns  Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 
Our  souls  to  thee  our  head; 

Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright. 
That  we  thy  path  may  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 
From  these  abodes  of  clay  • 

But  love  shall  keep  us  near  tny  side 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

6       Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 
Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
If  he  in  heaven  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 

Qfifi  82      L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

OW#  Praise  to  God  for  renewing  Oraee, 

1  nnO  God  my  Saviour  and  my  King, 

JL     Fain  would  my  soul  her  tribute  bring; 
Join  me,  ye  saints,  in  songs  of  praise. 
For  ye  have  known  and  felt  his  grace. 

2  Wretched  and  helpless  once  I  lay, 
Just  breathing  all  my  life  away; 
He  saw  me  welt'ring  in  my  blood. 
And  felt  the  pity  of  a  God. 

3  With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 

Bound  up  my  wounds,  and  sooth'd  my  grief; 
Pour'd  joys  divine  into  my  heart. 
And  bade  each  anxious  fear  depart. 

4  These  proofs  of  love,  my  dearest  Lord ! 
Deep. in  my  breast  I  will  record: 
The  life,  which  I  from  thee  receive. 
To  thee,  behold,  I  freely  give. 

6  My  heart  and  tongue  shall  tune  thy  praise. 
Through  the  remainder  of  my  days: 
And,  when  I  join  the  powers  above, 
My  soul  shall  better  sing  thy  love. 

O'KfXm      Human  Righteousness  insuffUieni  toJusHfy^ 

Micah  vi.  6—8. 

1  \l^HEREWITH,OLoTd,«\i?^\\^tWT«w 
rf    Or  how  myself  befoxe  \\x7  i»cfe^ 
HoTT,  in  thy  purer  eyes  appearl 
What  shall  I  bring  to  gam  \Yvy 

3  c  3 


aS{2  SCRlprVHE  DOCTRmES 

2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  most  high 
Will  multiplied  oblations  please? 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favour  buy? 
Or  slaughter'd  miUions  e'er  appease  ?- 

3  Can  these  assuage  the  wrath  of  God? 
Can  these  wash  out  mv  pniilty  stain? 
Rivers  of  oil,  or  seas  of  blood  ? — 
Alas!  they  all  must  flow  in  vain. 

4  What  have  I  then  wherein  to  trust  ^ 
I  nothing  have,  I  nothing  am; 
Excluded  is  my  every  boast, 
My  glory  swallow'd  up  in  shame. 

5  Guilty,  I  stand  before  thy  faoe- 
My  sole  desert  is  hell  and  wrath; 

'Twerc  just  the  sentence  should  take  place: — 
But,  O!  I  plead  my  Saviour's  death! 

6  I  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 
Who  died  for  sinners  on  the  tree ; 
I  plead  his  righteousness  alone, 

O  put  the  spotless  robe  on  me! 


I 


AND  BLESSINGS.  583 

6  O  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice ! 
Bid,  Lord,  thy  banish'd  ones  rejoice; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

Q/\Q  85      112th.    President  Daries. 

OVOm  The  pardoning  Gody  Micah  yii.  18. 

1  pi  RE  AT  God  of  wonders !  all  thy  ways 
U  Are  matchless,  godlike,  and  divine ; 
But  the  fair  glories  of  thy  grace. 

More  godlike  and  unnvaird  shine : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free? 

2  Crimes  of  such  horror  to  forgive. 

Such  ffuilty  daring  worms  to  spare ; 
This  is  tny  grand  prerogative. 

And  none  shall  m  the  honour  share : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

3  Angels  and  men  resign  their  claim 

To  pity,  mercy,  love,  and  grace, 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah's  name 

With  an  incomparable  blaze : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  Uke  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free? 

4  In  wonder  lost  with  tremblingjoy, 

We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God, 
Pardon  for  crimes  of  deepest  die ; 

A  pardon  seaVd  with  Jesus'  blood 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free? 

6  O  may  this  strange,  this  matchless  grace^ 

This  godlike  miracle  of  love. 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise. 

And  all  the  angelic  choirs  above : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free? 

Qr|  J  86  L.  M.  6  lines.   C.  M.    Steele. 
0\/4b«      Pardoning  Love,  Jer.  iii.  22.   Ho«.  %br,  4. 

1  TTOW  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart 
JJL     Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  dep^xt^ 
Forgetful  of  his  word  1 

2  Yet  sov'reim  mercy  calls,  '  RetaxnC 
Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come* 


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My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 
O  take  the  wanderer  home! 
3  And  canst  thou,  wih  thou  yet  forgive, 
And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love? 
■4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power 
How  glorious,  how  divine! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 
5  Thv  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet. 
Dear  Saviour,  I  adore; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
Ann  let  me  rove  no  more! 

cap;  S7       L.  M.     Dr.  Gibbons. 


'F 


fhrgitxtirta,  Luke  v 

ORGIVENESS!  'tis  a  joyful  soiuid 
To  malefactors  doom'd  to  die; 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around; 
Ye  seraphs,  shout  it  from  the  sky! 
'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine ; 
Tis  full,  outmeasuring  every  crime: 


AND  BLESSINGS.  586 

2  .  This  impious  heart  of  mine 

Could  once  defy  the  Lord, 
Ckmld  rush  with  violence  on  to  sin  , 
In  presence  of  thy  sword. 

3  How  often  have  I  stood 
A  rebel  to  the  skies, 

4Jid  yet  and  yet,  O  matchless  grace ! 
Thy  thunder  silent  lies. 

4  Oh,  shall  I  never  feel 
The  meltinffs  of  thy  love ! 

Am  I  of  such  neU-harden'd  steel 
That  metcy  cannot  move? 

6      O'ercome  by  dying  love, 
Here  at  thy  cross  I  lie, 
And  throw  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  all ; 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  die. 

6  'Rise,'  says  the  Saviour,  *rise! 

*  Behold  my  wounded  veins ! 

*  Here  flows  a  sacred  crimson  flood 

*  To  wash  away  thy  stains.' 

7  See,  God  is  reconcil'd ! 
Behold  his  smiling  face ! 

Let  joyful  cherubs  clap  their  wings, 
Ana  sound  aloud  his  grace. 

Og^fJ  B9      C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

OV  I  •  Pardon  spoken  by  Christ,  Matt.  ix.  2. 

1  \/I"Y  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thv  voice 
ITJL    Pronounce  the  words  of  peace ! 
And  all  my  warmest  powers  shall  join 
To  celebrate  thy  grace. 

8  With  gentle  smiles  call  me  thy  child, 

Ana  speak  my  sins  forgiven; 
The  accents  mild  shall  charm  mine  ear 
All  like  the  harps  of  heaven. 

3  Cheerful,  where'er  thy  hand  shall  lead. 

The  darkest  path  1 11  tread: 
Cheerful  I'll  quit  these  mortal  shores, 
And  mingle  with  the  dead. 

4  When  dreadful  guilt  is  done  away, 

No  other  fears  we  know ; 
That  hand  which  scatters  pardons  do^irw^ 
Shall  crowns  of  life  bestow. 


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Qf\Q  90       L.  M.     SlogdoD. 

?jVO»         God  rtadif  toforpiTt  ,■  or.  Despair  linful. 

1  \Y^HAT  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears? 

T  T     As  if  iKe  Lord  was  loth  to  save. 
Or  lov'd  to  see  us  drench'd  in  tears. 
Or  sink  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

2  Does  he  \vant'slaves  to  grace  his  throns? 
Or  rules  he  by  an  iron  rod? 

Loves  he  the  deep  despairing  groan? 
Is  he  a  tyrant,  or  a  God? 

3  Not  all  the  sins  which  we  have  wrought 
So  much  his  tender  bowels  grieve, 

As  this  unkind,  injurious  thought. 
That  he's  unwilling  to  forgive. 

4  What  though  our  crimes  are  black  as  ni^t 
Or  glowing  like  the  crimson  morn, 
Imm^nuel's  blood  will  make  them  white 
As  snow  through  the  pure  ether  borne. 

6  Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own, 
And  wel!  may  rebel  worms  surprise; 
But  was  not  thy  incarnate  Son 
A  most  amazing  sacrifice? 
'  I've  found  a  raTisom,'  saith  the  Lord, 


AND  BLESSINGS.  587 

No  name,  no  Honours  here  I  crave, 
Well  pleas'd  with  those  beyond  the  grave. 

4      Jesus,  mv  elder  brother,  lives ; 
With  nim  I  too  shall  reign ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  death,  while  he  survives, 
Shall  make  the  promise  vain : 
In  him  my  title  stands  secure, 
And  shall  while  endless  years  endure. 

6      When  he,  in  robes  divinely  bright, 
Shall  once  again  appear. 
Thou  too,  my  soul,  snalt  shine  in  light. 
And  his  full  image  bear : 
Enough ! — I  wait  th'  appointed  day : 
Bless'd  Saviour,  haste,  and  come  away. 

Q1A  '   ^      CM.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

oil/.  Mba,  Father,  Gal.  iv.  6. 

1  C!  OVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
O     Allow  my  humble  claim ; 

Nor,  while  a  worm  would  raise  its  head, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  My  Father,  God!  how  sweet  the  sound! 

How  tender,  and  how  dear ! 
Not  all  the  harmony  of  heaven 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 

On  my  expanding  heart: 
And  show  that  in  Jehovah  s  grace 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

4  Cheer'd  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwavering  I  believe ' 
And  Abba,  Father,  humbly  cry. 
Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 

Q1  1  93      C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

OX  X  •     True  Liberty  given  by  Christ,  John  viii.  36. 

1  TTARK!  for  'tis  God's  own  Son  that  calls 
XI     To  life  and  liberty ; 
Transjwrted,  fall  before  his  feet 

Who  makes  the  prisoners  free. 

2  The  cruel  bonds  of  sin  he  breaks. 

And  breaks  old  Satan's  ch»ia\ 
Smiling  he  deals  those  pardons  xoxmdk 
Which  free  from  end\e«8  piaixv. 


598  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES 

3  Into  the  captive  heart  he  poura 

His  Spirit  from  on  high ; 
We  lose  the  terrors  of  the  slave. 
And  Abba,  Father!  cry. 

4  Shake  off  your  lx)nds,  and  sing  his  gracCj 

The  sinner's  friend  proclaim; 
And  call  on  all  around  to  seek 
True  freedom  by  his  name. 

5  Walk  on  at  large,  till  you  attain 

Your  Fathers  house  above; 
There  shall  you  wear  immortal  ci 
And  sing  immortal  love. 

0-|  O  3*       ~'s-     Humphrey*. 

0  1  ^.  The  Priribga^  of  iKt  Sent  of 

1  TJLESSED  arethesonsof  God; 

XJ     Thei-  arc  bought  with  Jesus'  bloodt 
They  are  ransom'd  from  the  grave, 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have: 

With  them  niimber'd  may  we  be, 

Now  and  through  eternity! 

2  God  did  love  tliem,  in  his  Son, 
Long  before  ihe  world  begun 


"-^P 


AND  BLESSINGS.  589 

Yet  they  have  an  inward  joy. 
Pleasures  which  can  never  cloy : 
With  them,  &c.  ' 

7  They  alone  are  trulv  blest — 

Heirs  of  God,  joint-neirs  with  Christ; 
They  with  love  and  i)eace  are  fiU'd ; 
They  are  by  his  Spirit  seal'd : 
with  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

Q1  Q  95      L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

OxOm  Ckrutiam  the  Sens  of  God,  John  i.  13.  1  Jdm  iiL  1. 

1  XT^*^  ^^^  *^^  nobles  of  the  earth, 

JL^      Who  boast  the  honours  of  their  birth, 

Such  real  dignity  can  claim 

As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  given 

To  be  the  sons  and  neirs  of  heaven ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joys  beyond  the  sky. 

3  [On  them,  a  happy  chosen  race. 
Their  Father  pours  his  richest  grace: 
To  them  his  counsels  he  imparts. 
And  stamps  his  image  on  their  hearts. 

4  Their  infant  cries,  their  tender  age, 
His  pity  and  his  love  engage : 

He  clasps  them  in  his  arms,  and  there 
Secures  them  with  parental  care.] 

5  His  will  he  makes  them  early  know, 
And  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go; 
Whispers  instruction  to  their  minds, 
And  on  their  hearts  his  precepts  binds. 

6  When,  through  temptation,  they  rebel. 
His  chast'ning  rod  he  makes  them  feel; 
Then,  with  a  father's  tender  heart. 

He  soothes  the  pain  and  heals  the  smart 

7  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supplv. 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watcntul  eye, 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heaven  above. 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

8  If  I've  the  honour.  Lord,  to  be 
One  of  this  numerous  family ; 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow, 
To  ckU  thee  Abba,  Father  \  too. 

3D 


590  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES 

9  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love ! 
Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  in  my  face. 

Ql   A  96      S.  M.    Di.  Doddridge. 

0  1  4>     Cammvniim  u-ilH  Gad  and  Chritl,  I  Jolui  i.  t 

1  |~|UR  heavenly  Father  calls, 
Vf     And  Christ  invites  us  near; 

With  both  our  friendship  shall  be  awe 
And  our  communion  dear. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs; 
He  pardons  every  day ; 

Almignty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are: 
What  various  stores  of  good, 

Diffns'd  from  our  Redeemer's  nand, 
And  purchas'd  with  his  blood! 

4  Jesus,  our  living  Head, 
We  bless  thy  faithful  care; 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne. 

And  our  Forerunner  there 

Here  fix,  my  roving  heart! 


.^ 


AND  BLESSINGS.  59 

A  liffht  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  eniov'd ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still  f 
But  now  I  find  an  achinff  void 
Tho  world  can  never  ml. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove !  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whatever  that  idol  be. 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ;  ^ 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

01  ^  (99)    C.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Sennoiui. 

Ol  imOthat  I  knew  where  Imighifind  him^  Job  zziiL  S,  4. 

1  r|  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
v/     Where  I  might  find  my  Crod ! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face. 

And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  rd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise. 

What  sorrows  I  sustain ; 
How  sprace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy  sake. 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints. 

And  heal  my  broken  bones; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints. 

The  language  of  their  groans. 
6  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  gc^ce^ 

To  8pre9d  thy  sorrows  there 


818. 


"Y^rHERE  shall  we  siniiprs  hide  our  heads! 


Can  rocks  or  mountains  save? 
Or  shall  we  wrap  us  in  the  shades 
Of  midnight  and  the  grave? 

2  Is  there  no  shelter  from  the  eye 

Of  a  revenging  God? 
Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  fly; 
Bedew  us  with  thy  blood. 

3  Those  guardian  drops  our  souls  secure. 

And  wash  away  our  sin; 
Eternal  justice  frowns  no  more, 
And  conscience  smiles  within. 

4  We  bless  that  M-ondrous  purple  stream. 

That  cleanses  every  stain; 
Yet  are  our  souls  but  half  redeem'd, 
If  sin,  the  tyrant,  reign. 

5  Lord,  blast  his  empire  with  thv  breath! 
,      That  cursed  throne  must  fall; 

Ye  flattering  plagues  that  work  our  destht 
Fly,  for  we  hate  vou  all. 

L.  .M.    Dr.  Doddrid. 


DOCTRINES.  69? 

Pouring  his  tears  at  Jesus'  feet 
For  pity  and  relief. 

S      *  O  speak  the  word/  he  cries, 

*  Ana  heal  me  of  my  pain : 

*  Lord,  thou  art  able,  if  thou  wilt, 

*  To  make  a  leper  clean.' 

5  Compassion  moves  his  heart 
He  speaks  the  gracious  wora ; 

The  l^r  feels  his  strength  return, 
And  all  his  sickness  cur'd. 

4      To  thee,  dear  Lord,  I  look. 
Sick  of  a  worse  disease ; 
Sin  is  my  painful  malady, 
And  none  can  give  me  ease. 

6  But  thy  Almighty  grace 
Can  heal  my  lep'rous  soul : 

O  bathe  me  in  thy  precious  blood. 
And  that  will  make  me  whole. 

A01  ^^^      ^-  ^-    ^'-  I>oddridge. 

O^  L^  The  Seeiiritu  of  ChriaiU  Sheep,  John  x.  97—^. 

1       IMfY  soul,  with  joy  attend.  ^ 

ivJL    While  Jesus  silence  breaks; 
No  angel's  harp  such  music  yields 
As  what  my  Shepherd  speaks. 

«      *  I  know  my  sheep,'  he  cries, 

*  My  soul  approves  them  well : 

^  Vain  is  the  treacherous  world's  disguiset 

*  And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  *  I  freely  feed  them  now 

*  With  tokens  of  my  love ; 

*  But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 

*  And  sweeter  streams  aoove. 

4  *  Unnumber'd  years  of  bliss 

*  I  to  my  sheep  will  give  • 

'  And  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands, 

*  Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 

6       *  This  tried  Almighty  hand 

*  Is  rais'd  for  their  defence : 

'  Where  is  the  power  shall  reach  them  thwi. 

'  Or  what  shall  force  them  thence?' 
6      Enough,  my  gracious  Lord, 

Let  faith  tnumphant  cry ; 
My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live, 

Can  on  this  promise  die. 

393 


^94  s>LniPTlTRE 

aCtO  '0*       ^-  -'^''     ^^-  Doddridge. 

9!£^.     A'oaA  pttirrvfd  in  th,  .Irk,  and  Iht  Bilievtr  in 

rhr,;t.  I  Peter  iii.  20.  31. 

1  rpHE  deluge  at  th'  Almighty's  call, 

M-      In  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell! 
Swallow'd  the  mountains  in  its  rage, 
And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 

2  In  vain  the  tallest  sons  of  pride 
Fled  from  the  close-pursuing  wave; 
Nor  could  their  mightiest  towers  defend. 
Nor  swiftness  'scape,  nor  courage  save. 

3  How  dirL>  the  wreck!  how  loud  the  roar! 
How  shrill  the  universal  cry 

Of  millions,  in  the  last  despair,  

Re-echo'd  from  the  low'ring  sky! 

4  Yet  Noah,  humble,  happy  saint! 
Surrouniied  with  a  chosen  few, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear. 
And  sang  the  grace  lliat  steer'd  him  through 

5  So  may  I  sing,  in  Jesus  safe. 

While  storms  nf  vengeance  round  me  fall. 
Conscious  how  high  mv  hopes  are  fix'd. 
Beyond  what  shakes  this  earthly  ball. 


DOCTRINES.  695 

QQ  J  (106)    L.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

1  TESUS,  my  Saviour  and  my  God. 

tf     Thou  hast  redeemed  me  with  tny  blood ; 
By  ties,  both  natural  and  divine, 
X  ^tm,  and  ever  will  be,  thine. 

2  But,  ah !  should  my  inconstant  hearty 
Ere  I'm  aware,  from  thee  depart, 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee ! 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hate; 
The  guilt,  the  shame,  I  deprecate : 
And  yet,  so  mighty  are  my  foes, 

I  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows. 

4  Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord ! 
Grace  m  the  needful  hour  alSbrd : 
O  steel  this  timorous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

6  So  shall  I  triumph  o'er  my  fears. 
And  gather  joys  from  all  my  tears; 
So  shall  I  to  the  world  proclaim 
The  honours  of  the  Christian  name. 


T 


QOK  107  5*8  &  6*8  or  5*8  &  1 1*8.  Toplady. 
0/6D.  The  Method  of  SatvaHan. 

IHEE,  Father!  we  bless. 
Whose  distinguishing  grace 
Selected  a  people  to  show  forth  thy  praise : 
Nor  is  thy  love  known 
By  election  alone : 
For,  O !  thou  hast  added  the  gift  of  thy  Son. 

2  The  goodness  in  vain 
We  attempt  to  explain. 

Which  found  and  accepted  a  ransom  for  men : 

Great  Surety  of  thine, 

Thou  didst  not  decline  [sign. 

To  concur  with  the  Father's  most  gracious  de- 

3  To  Jesus,  our  friend. 
Our  thanks  shall  ascend. 

Who  saves  to  the  utmost,  and  loves  to  the  end : 

Our  ransom  he  paid! 

In  his  merit  array 'd, 
We  attain  to  the  glory  for  wVi\c\i  nh^  ^^t^'®*^ 


4       Sweet  Spirit  of  grace ! 

Thy  mercy  we  bless 
For  thy  emiuerit  share  in  the  council  of  pea» 

Great  Agent  divine, 

To  restore  us  is  thine, 
And  cause  us  afresh  in  thy  likeness  to  shine. 
6       O  God,  'tis  thy  part  ^^ 

To  convince  and  convert;  ^^I^H 

To  give  a  new  life,  and  create  3  new  1mM^^^| 

By  thy  presence  and  grace  "^^^F 

We're  upheld  in  our  race. 
And  are  kept  iu  thy  love  to  the  end  of  our  daj* 
6       Father,  Spirit,  and  Son, 

Agree  thus  in  one,  [own; 

The  salvation  of  those  he  has  mark'dforliij 

Let  us,  too,  agree 

To  glorify  Thee,— 
Thou  ineffable  One,  thou  adorable  Thnwl 

coc  '"f'    ^-  '■  *■ 

0^0.  f'rte  Salvation,  3  Tim.  i.  9. 


J 


ESUS  is  our  great  salvation. 
Worthy  of  our  best  esteem ! 
He  has  sav'd  his  favourite  nation ; 
Join  to  sing  aloud  to  him : 


DOCTRINES.  597 

5  Free  election,  known  by  calling, 

Is  a  privilege  divine : 
Saints  are  kept  from  final  falling : 

All  the  glory,  Lord,  be  thine; 
All  the  glory. 
All  the  glory,  Lord,  is  thine. 

OA  i  •  Complete  SahaHon, 

1  CJ  ALVATION,  through  onr  dying  God, 
O     Shall  surely  be  complete;* 

He  paid  whate'er  his  people  ow'd. 
And  cancell'd  all  their  debt. 

2  He  sends  his  Spirit  from  above, 

Our  nature  to  renew ; 
Displays  his  power,  reveals  his  love, 
Gives  life  and  comfort  too. 

3  He  heals  our  woxmds,  subdues  our  foei^ 

And  shows  our  sins  forgiv'n ; 
Conducts  us  through  the  wilderness, 
And  brings  us  safe  to  heaven. 

4  Salvation  now  shall  be  my  stay ; 

'  A  sinner  sav'd,'  I'll  cry, 
Then  gladly  quit  this  mortal  clay, 
For  better  joys  on  high. 

QOQ  HO      11.8.    K . 

O^Om  Distinguuhing  Graee^  Jer.  xzzi.  S. 

1  TN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
JL    Ye  pilgrims !  for  Sion  who  press, 
Break  forth,  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of  dajrs. 

His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love,  from  eternity  fix'd  upon  you. 

Broke  forth  and  discovered  its  flame. 
When  each  with  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he 
drew. 
And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name. 

8  O  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  you  were  in. 
Your  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt. 
You  all  would  have  liv'd,  would  have  died  too  in 
sin, 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  guilt. 

*  Christ  has  made  a  eompleU  atonement  for  his  people :  in  IM 
tense  kU  work  is  finished  :--4he  work  of  the  Spirit,  which  at  pre- 
sent, in  some  of  the  saints,  is  only  hegun^  in  doe  tiakjtell  ha  ^om. 
pleted  also.  ,  ^"^^ 


59S  SCBIPTCRE 

4  What  was  there  in  you  that  could  merit 
Or  give  the  Creator  delight? 
'Twas  '  eveo  so.  Father !'  you  ever  must  dug, 
■  Because  it  seem'd  good  in  thy  sight' 
6  'Twas  all  of  thy  grace  we  were  brought  to  dbtjl 
While  others  were  sutfer'd  to  go 
The  road  which  by  nature  we  chose  as  our  -nj, 
Which  leads  to  the  regions  of  wo. 
6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name. 

To  him  ail  the  glory  belongs;  [&me, 

Be  yours  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  hii 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  your  songs. 


4~^  RE  AT  God,  'tis  from  thy  sovereign  grace 


That  all  my  blessings  flow  , 
Whate'er  1  am,  or  do  possess, 

I  1o  thy  mercy  owe. 
'Tis  this  my  jiowerful  lust  controls, 

And  pardons  all  my  sin  ■ 
Spreads  life  and  comfort  through  my 

And  makes  my  nature  clean. 
'Tis  tliis  upholds  me  whilst  I  live, 


I 


DOCTRINES.  699 

4  Grace  led  my  rovinff  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road : 

And  new  supplies,  each  hoxir,  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  [Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray. 
And  made  my  eyes  overflow ; 

'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go.] 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown. 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

Q<w\  113    6.  8.  6.  or  L.  C.  M. 

OtW«  TVutting  in  ChrUt  for  Pardon^ 

1  fk  THOU  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith, 
Vr     Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death, 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
But  flv  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 

And  suflFer'd  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  g[ui^ty  sinner's  stead. 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead, 

And  his  availing  blood  : 
That  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be, 
That  merit  shall  atone  for  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

3  Then  save  me  from  eternal  death. 
The  spirit  of  adoption  breathe, 

His  consolations  send : 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 

*  Thy  Maker  is  thy  friend.' 

4  The  king  of  terrors  then  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me, 

To  bid  me  come  away : 
Undogg'd  by  earth,  or  earthly  things, 
I'd  mount,  I'd  fly,  with  eager  wings. 

To  everlasting  day. 


GOO  scRiprrHE 

nthy 


'S 


ALVATION!— Oh,  melodious  sound 

To  wretched  dying  men  ! 


Salvation  that  from  God  proceeds, 
And  leads  to  God  again. 

2  Rescued  from  hell's  eternal  gloom. 

From  fiends,  and  fires,  and  chains; 
Rais'd  to  a  paradise  of  bliss, 
Where  love  triumphant  reigns! 

3  But  may  a  poor  bewilder'd  soul, 

Sinful  and  weak  as  mine. 
Presume  to  raise  a  trembling  eye 
To  blessings  so  diviae. 

4  The  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss 

My  feeble  heart  o'erhears  ; 
And  unbelief  almost  perverts 
Tlie  promise  into  learn. 

5  Mv  Saviour  God,  no  voice  but  thine 


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INVITATIONS.  601 

4  So  shall  our  thankful  Ups  repeat 
Thy  praises  with  a  tunefUl  voice. 
While,  humbly  prostrate  at  thy  leeU 
We  wonder,  tremble,  and  rejoice. 

QC|Q  114      (Second  Part.)    L.  M. 

OUA*  Seek  ye  my  JFhee,  Psalm  xxrfi.  8. 

1  TEHOVAH  speaks ;  '  Seek  ye  my  face !' 
J     My  soul  £ires  the  wondrous  grace : 
I'll  seek  thy  face — ^thy  Spirit  give ! 

O  let  me  see  thy  face  ana  live. 

2  I'll  wait;  perhaps  my  Lord  may  oome; 
(If  I  turn  back,  now  sad  mv  doom!) 
And,  begging,  m  his  way  I U  lie 

Till  the  sweet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

8  Dailv  I'll  seek,  with  cries  and  tears.  . 
Witn  secret  sighs,  and  fervent  pray'rs; 
And,  if  not  heard — I'll  weeping  sii 
And  perish  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

4  But  canst  thou,  Lord !  see  all  my  pain. 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  f 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not,  me  deceive, — 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  iface  shatt  live. 

QOQ  11^      (First  Part.)    8.7.4. 

000«  Cmne  and  wekome  to  Jeaus  ChrUt^  Isaiah  !▼.  1. 

1  £^  OME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched. 
\J  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  soraf 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 

Full  of  pity  join'd  with  power : 
He  is  able^ 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

5  Come,  ye  thirsty !  come  and  welcome ; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 
Without  money. 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

8      Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger^ 
Nor  of  fitness  fondl]f  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him; 
Thiflhejpves  vou; 
Tis  his  Spirit^B  risins  beaxa. 


Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden. 

Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall! 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better. 

You  will  never  come  at  all: 
Not  the  righteous, — 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 
View  him  prostrate  in  the  garden:— 

On  the  ground  your  Maker  liesl. 
On  ihe  bloody  tree  behold  him; 

Hear  him  cry,  before  he  dies, 
'  It  is  finish 'd!' 
Sinner,  M-ill  not  tkrs  suffice  ? 
Lo!  th'  incarnate  God  ascendw 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  I 

Venture  on  him,  venture  wholl; 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude; 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 
Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  concerts 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name : 
Hallelujah! 


INVITATIONS.  603 

k  Pardon,  now.  is  freely  published 

Through  the  Mediator's  blood; 
Who  ham  died  to  make  atonemen 

And  appease  the  wrath  of  God ! 
Wondrous  mercy ! 
See,  it  flows  through  Jesus'  blood ! 

S  In  his  name,  you  are  entreated 

To  accept  this  act  of  grace ; 
This  the  day  of  your  acceptance. 

Listen  to  the  terms  of  peace : 
O  delay  not, 
Listen  to  the  terms  of  peace. 

4  Having  thus,  then,  heard  the  message, 
All  with  heav'nly  mercy  fraught; 

Gro  and  tell  the  gracious  Jesus 
If  you  will  be  sav'd  or  not : 

Say.  poor  sinner ! 

Will  you  now  be  sav'd  or  not? 

QQyl  116      (First  Part.)    C.  M.    Faweett. 


Ld  the  wicked  fonake  hie  way^  Ue,  Isaiah  It*  7* 

1  QINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard; 
O     'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 

He  calls  you,  by  his  sovereign  word. 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest. 

You  live  devoid  of  peace ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell ; 

Why  will  you  persevere? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell. 
Shut  up  in  black  despair? 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go ! 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days 
To  reap  immortal  wo ! 

6  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live 
Through  his  abounding  grace : 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word. 
Renouncing  every  sin; 
Submit  to  him^  your  sovereign  Lotd^ 
And  ieam  his  will  divine. 


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604  SCRIPTURE 

7  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts; 
He  pardons  like  a  God; 
He  will  forgive  voiir  numerous  feults, 
Through  the  Tledeetner's  blood. 


haalt,  and  delayed  not.  Pa.  c 

1  TIASTEN.  O  sinner,  to  be  wise, 

JX     And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sual 
The  longer  wisdonn  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  hasten  mercu  to  implore, 
And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  BUB, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  stage  be  ran. 

3  O  hasten,  sinner,  to  return, 
And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  bartl 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  O  hasten,  sinner,  to  he  blest, 
And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 


INVITATIONS.  606 

We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice. 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  taith,  our  fears  remove ; 
And  sweetly  influence  every  breast. 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

OOD«  Tei  there  a  room,  Luke  ziT.  9S. 

1  XTE  dying  sons  of  men, 

X     Immerg'd  in  sin  and  wo, 

The  gospel's  voice  attend, 

While  Jesus  sends  to  you : 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty,  come. 
In  Jesus'  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

2  No  longer  now  delay. 

Nor  vain  excuses  frame : 
He  bids  you  come  to-day. 

Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame; 
All  things  are  ready,  sinner,  come. 
For  every  trembling  soul  there's  room. 

8      Believe  the  heavenly  word 
His  messengers  proclaim ; 
He  is  a  gracious  Lord, 
And  faithful  is  his  name : 
Backsliding  souls,  return  and  come, 
Cast  off  despair,  there  yet  is  room. 

4      Compell'd  by  bleeding  love. 

Ye  wandering  sheep,  draw  near ; 
Christ  calls  you  from  above, 
His  charming  accents  hear ! 
Let  whosoever  wul  now  come. 
In  mercy's  breast  there  still  is  room. 

00*7  H9      7*8. 

OO I  •  Compel  them  to  come  tn,  Luke  xiy.  S3. 

1  T  ORD,  how  larg[e  thy  bounties  are, 
JLi    Tender,  gracious,  sinner's  Mend ! 
What  a  feast  dost  thou  prepare, 

And  what  invitations  send ! 
Now  fulfil  thy  great  design. 

Who  didst  first  the  message  bring:        ^^ 
Every  heart  to  thee  incline,  V^ 

Now  compel  them  to  come  in.  ^^ 

2  Rushing  on  the  downward  road. 

Sinners  no  compulsion  need, 

2%'^ 


OG  srRiPTURi: 

Glory  to  forsake,  and  God : 

See  they  run  with  rapid  speed : 
Draw  them  back  by  love  divine; 

With  tliy  grace  their  spirits  win: 
Every  heart,  &c. 
Thus  their  wiUing  souls  compel, 

Thus  their  happy  minds  constrain, 
From  the  ways  of  death  and  hell. 

Home  to  God  and  grace  again : 
Stretch  that  conquering  arm  of  thine, 

Once  outiitretch'd  to  bleed  for  sin: 
Every  heart  to  thee  incline, 

Now  compel  them  to  come  in, 

.QQ  l^"      '^■^^-     Steele. 

>(JO.  Tki  Sniiour'i  Inmtation,  John  vii.  37. 

THE  Sanour  calls — let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 

Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 
For  every  thirsty  longins:  heart. 

Here  strcnms  of  liounty  flow: 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart 

To  banish  mortal  wo. 
Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  every  pain: 


PROMISES.  607 

2  Backsliders,  fill'd  with  your  own  wavs. 
Whose  weeping  nighte  and  wretched  dajrt 

In  bitterness  are  spent. 
Return  to  Jesus ;  he  11  reveal 
His  lovely  face,  and  sweetly  heal 

What  you  so  much  lament. 

3  Tried  souls!  look  up— he  says,  'Tis  I; 
He  loves  you  still,  but  means  to  try 

If  faith  will  bear  the  test; 
The  Lord  has  given  the  chiefest  gX)od| — 
He  shed  for  you  his  precious  bloc^ ; 

0  trust  him  for  the  rest ! 

4  Ye  tender  souls,  draw  hither  too, 
Ye  grateful,  hignly-favour'd  few, 

Who  feel  the  debt  you  owe ! — 
Press  on,  the  Lord  hath  more  to  give; 
By  faith  upon  him  daily  live, 

And  you  shall  find  it  so. 

QQQ  ^^^      (Second  Part.)    C.  M. 

OOt/«  Tke  Invitation  of  Wiidom. 

O !  wisdom  stands  with  smiling  face, 

1  And  courts  us  to  her  arms; 
Who  can  resist  the  wondrous  grace, 

And  slight  her  pow'rful  charms? 

2  She,  gen'rous,  holds  out  to  our  sight 

Riches  which  shall  endure ; 
Not  sparkling  rubies  half  so  bright, 
Nor  finest  gold  so  pure. 

3  Eternal  pleasures  fill  her  train. 

Pleasures  that  never  cloy : 
'  Come,  drink  of  bliss  unmix'd  with  pain, 
*  Ana  taste  celestial  joy.' 

4  Immortal  crowns  she  now  displays, 

And  thrones  beyond  the  skies ; 
Accept  her  blessings  while  she  stays, 
And  seize  the  glorious  prize. 

QQQ  ^^^     '^^^  ^^^     ^'  ^* 

^OVm    Thu  hmtation  of  Wisdom  aeeepttd^  Rer.  iiL  17* 

1  T  HEAR  the  counsel  of  a  friend,  W 

JL    And  to  his  soothing  voice  attend;        ▼^ 
*  Come,  sinners,  wretched,  blind,  and  poor, 
'  Come,  buy,  from  my  unbounded  «tote^. 


'L 


PROMISES.  609 

123      L.  M.     Fawceti. 
•  As  thy  days^  so  shall  thy  strength  be,  Deut.  xxxiii.  35. 

AFFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near, 
Thv  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear ; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee 
That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

Let  not  thy  heart  despond,  and  say, 
How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  f 
He  has  engaged,  by  firm  decree. 
That,  as  thy  da)rs,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong ; 
Ana,  if  the  conflict  should  be  long. 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee ; 
For,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be- 

Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name ; 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see 
That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

5  When  call'd  to  bear  the  weighty  cross, 
Or  sore  affliction,  pain,  or  loss. 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty — 

Still,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view. 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subane ; 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free ; 

And,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

04r^«      Ftar  noi^forlam  with  thee^  Isaiah  zlL  10. 

1    A  ND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
juL    To  dissipate  our  fear  ? 
Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 
Our  Goa  for  ever  near  ? 

8  Dost  thou  a  father's  bowels  feel 
For  all  thy  humble  saints  ? 
And  in  such  friendly  accents  speak 
'  To  soothe  our  saa  complaints  ? 

3  Why  droop  our  hearts  ?  why  flow  our  eyes 

While  such  a  voice  we  hear  ? 
Why  rise  our  sorrows  and  our  fears, 
While  such  a  friend  is  near  ? 

4  To  all  thine  other  favours,  add  * 

A  heart  to  trust  thv  word ; 
And  death  itself  shall  hear  us  sing, 
While  resting  on  the  Lord. 


610  SCRIPTCRE 

843. 

1  "■T'lNB  are  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks  J 
JV     To  cheer  the  drooping  saint ; 

'  Mv  [{race  sufficient  is  for  you, 

'Though  nature's  powers  may  faint 

2  '  My  grace  its  glories  shall  display, 

'  And  make  your  griefs  remove  : 
'  Your  weakness  shall  the  triumphs  t^ 

'  Of  boundless  power  and  love.' 

3  What  though  my  griefs  are  not  remor'd. 

Yet  why  should  I  despair  ?  . 

While  rav  kind  Saviour  s  arms  support^  i 
I  can  the  burden  bear, 

4  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord, 

'Tis  good  to  tnist  thy  name  : 
Thy  power,  thy  faithfulness,  and  love, 
Will  ever  be  the  same. 

5  Weak  as  I  am,  yet  through  thy  grace, 
1  all  things  can  jKTfo 


PROMISES.  611 

AAP%  ^^      ^'  ^*    ^'*  Doddridge. 

o4tf«    Ftar  noif  His  vour  Father's  good  pUaaure  to  ghe 

you  the  Kngdom^  Luke  xii.  32. 

1  "^E  little  flock  whom  Jesus  feeds, 

X  Dismiss  your  anxious  cares ; 

Look  to  the  Shepherd  of  your  souls,  ^ 

And  smile  away  your  fears. 

2  Though  wolves  and  lions  prowl  around, 

His  staff  is  your  defence : 
Midst  sands  and  rocks,  your  Shepherd's  Toice 
Calls  streams  and  pastures  thence. 

8  Your  Father  will  a  kingdom  give. 
And  give  it  with  delight ; 
His  feeblest  child  his  love  shall  call 
To  triumph  in  his  sight. 

4  [Ten  thousand  praises.  Lord,  we  bring 
For  sure  supports  like  these : 
And  o'er  the  pious  dead  we  sing 
Thy  living  promises. 

6  For  all  we  hope,  and  they  enjoy, 
We  bless  the  Saviour's  name  : 
Nor  shall  that  stroke  disturb  the  song 
Which  breaks  this  mortal  frame.] 

Qj/J  128      ll's.    K . 

04rO«  Exceeding  great  and  precious  Promises f 

2  Pet.  1.  4. 

1  T¥  O  W  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord. 

XI  Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

2  In  every  condition, — in  sickness^  and  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  m  wealth ; 
At  nome  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 

*  As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 
ever  be.' 


to  stand, 

*  Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  *  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 

*  For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  trouble  to  bless ; 
'  And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deep|>e«»\>  di^^RS^. 


5  '  Whenthroughfiery  trialsthypathwayshalllie, 

'  My  grace,  aU-sufiicient,  shall  be  thy  supply;    ' 
'  The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee ;  I  only  design 
'  Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  '  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
'  My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  : 

'  And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 

'  Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be 

'  borne. 

7  *  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  repose, 
'  /  will  not,  I  nnll  not  desert  to  his  foes  ; 

'  That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

'  shake, 
'  rU  never,  no,  never,  no,  never  forsake.'* 


847. 

1   'X'HEE  we  adore,  Ete'rnal  Word! 
X       The  Father's  equal  Son: 
By  heaven's  nhedieut  ho.st  adord, 
Ere  time  its  course  begun. 


CHRIST.  613 

7  Ood  oyer  all,  for  ever  blest, 

The  righteous  curse  endures; 
JUid  thuflL  to  souls  with  sin  distrest, 
Eternal  bliss  ensures. 

8  What  wonders  in  thy  person  meet, 

My  Saviour,  all  divine ! 
I  fell  with  rapture  at  thy  feet, 
And  would  be  wholly  thine. 

OA^y  199      (Second  PartO    CM.    Madlejr. 

04r  I  •         The  IncamaHon  of  (fhrui^  Luke  ii.  U. 

1  TMTORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
jjfJL    And  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 

Joy.  love,  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

8  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 
And  loud  the  echo  roird ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  neaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  j 
And  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy, 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  [Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night 

Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious,  heavenly  light 
The  wondrous  scene  unfurl'd.] 

6  Hark !  the  cherubic  armies  shout. 

And  ^lory  leads  the  song : 
Good-will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

7  O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love 

Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise. 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above. 
And  mingle  with  their  lays ! 

8  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 

*  Glorjr  to  God  on  high  I 
^Good-will  and  peace  are  now  cotDL^s^^ft^\ 
^  Jesus  was  bom  to  die.' 

8F 


614  CHRIST. 

9  Hail,  Prince  of  Life!  for  ever  hail,  ■* 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  Ufe  8houl4'4|t 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end.  ^ 

848.  Tht  Song  of  the  l>igtU.  I 

\   TTARK,  the  herald  angels  sing,  ■  i 

XX     '  Glory  to  the  new-bom  King; 
'  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
'  God  and  sinners  reconcil'd.' 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  P( 
Hail  the  Sun  of  Righteousness' 

3  [Mild  he  lays  his  glories  by; 
Born  that  men  no  more  might  die; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth; 
Born  to  give  them  second  hirth.] 

4  Come,  Desire  of  Nations!  come. 
Fix  in  us  thy  luimble  home: 
Rise,  the  woman's  jiromis'd  seed. 
Bruise  in  us  the  serpent's  head. 


UK, 


CHRIST.  616 

6  Adoring  angels  tun'd  their  songs 
To  mdl  tne  joyful  day ; 
With  rapture  then  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  worship  pay. 

6  What  glory,  Lord,  to  thee  is  due ! 
With  wonder  we  adore ; 
But  could  we  sing  as  angels  do, 
Our  highest  praise  were  poor. 

Qtil\  ^^      ^  '^-  ^*    RobinBon. 

09V«  Fraite  to  the  Rtdtemmr. 

1  T^flGHT Y  God !  while  angels  bless  thee, 
ITJL    May  an  infant  lisp  thy  name? 
Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels, 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme : 
Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  Amen. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation ! 

Ancient  ot  eternal  days ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise :  HaL 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, — 

Qrana  beyond  a  seraph's  thought; 
For  created  works  of  power, — 
Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought:  Hal. 

4  For  thy  providence  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain; 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow : 

Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign.  Hal. 

6  But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption. 
Dark  through  brightness  all  along; 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression ; 

Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song?  Hal. 

6  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory» 

SnaU  thy  praise  unutter'a  Uet 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence! 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die.  Hal. 

7  Did  archangels  sing  thy  coming  ? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays? — 
Shame  would  cover  me  ungrateful, 

Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise !         Hal. 

8  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  wo\ 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives: 
Flow  my  praise,  for  ever  fto^.  ^^^ 


Their  „J;?ii" 

3   For  „.  '  "'^^ 

Tu""' mean,  wrei 
'2t.  in  oar  mortal 

Jotheeourd^Jg 

And  evprJ    '•I''«J« 
.  „  H'S  holy  hr^.V'h'"'. 


CHRIST.  .  61' 

And.  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6.  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

QK  Q        135.      L.  M.    (First  Part)    Dr.  Doddridgs. 
Ot#0«  Chri8t*9  Transfigwratian^  Matt.  xrli.  4. 

1  XT|7HEN  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 
V  ▼    The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 

8  With  thee,  in  the  obscurest  cell, 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell. 
Rather  than  p9mpous  courts  behold. 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy ; 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ, 
I  see  the  King  of  ulory  shine ; 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor  thus  his  servants  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transformed  he  stood ; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell. 
Cried,  *  Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell.' 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 
To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise ; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join. 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 

6  That  mount,  how  bright !  those  forms,  how  fidr 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  for  ever  there ! 

Come,  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 
And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 

fif^Q  ^^^      (Second  Part.)    8. 8.  6.  or  L.  C.  M. 

OOOm  Gethsemaru^  Matt.  xxri.  36 — 45. 

1  TMMANUEL,  sunk  with  dreadful  wo, 
X    Unfelt.  unknown  to  all  below — 

Except  the  son  of  God — 
In  agonizing  pangs  of  soul. 
Drinks  deep  from  wormwood's  bitterest  bowl. 

And  sweats  great  drops  of  blood. 

2  See  his  disciples  slumbering  round. 
Nor  pitying  friend  on  earth  \^  fcwjimV 

He  treads  the  press  aloxve  •. 


»'fe  heard  beS; 
.    Amazement  „^ 

",  astonished  ser 
And  left  the  S 

H54.         "«     Ljf.    B 
wflP"',''  ''""bs,  the. 


CHRIST.  619 

6  At  thy  last  gasp,  the  graves  display'd 
Their  horrors  to  the  upper  skies ; 

O  that  our  souls  might  hurst  the  shade. 
And,  quicken'd  by  thy  death,  arise  ! 

7  The  rocks  could  feel  thy  powerful  death, 
And  tremble,  and  asunder  part ; 

Oh,  rend,  with  thy  expiring  breath. 
The  harder  marble  of  our  heart ! 

Q^^  137      L.  M.    Steele. 

099«  A  dying  Saviour,* 

1  QTRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  the  Savioardies, 
O     Hark !  his  expiring  groans  arise ! 

See,  from  his  hands,  his  leet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  ssLcred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound  ! 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  woimd ; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows 

To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes ! 

3  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place. 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace  ! 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 

O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 

4  And  didst  thou  bleed  ? — ^for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

No !  he  withdrew  his  sickening  ray. 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  moummg  oay. 

6  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo. 

Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow ; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

6  Come,  dearest  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stujpid  heart ; 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 


The  JUtradion  of  the  Crou,  John  xii.  99. 

ONDER — ^amazing  sight ! — ^I  see 
Th'  incarnate  Son  of  God, 


Expiring  on  the  accursed  tree. 
And  weltering  in  his  blood. 

2  Behold  a  nurple  torrent  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head : 

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CHRIST.  621 

And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 
High  rais'd  his  conquering  head ; 
In  wild  dismay  The  guards  around, 
Fall  to  the  ground,  And  sink  away. 

2  Lo !  the  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet 

To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet : 
Joyful  they  come,  And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day  To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  bstck  to  heaven  they  fly 
The  joyful  news  to  bear : 
Hark !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  fills  the  air ! 

Their  anthems  say.  *  Jesus,  who  bled, 
'  Hath  left  the  dead;  He  rose  to-day.' 

4  Ye  mortals !  catch  the  sound, 
Redeem'd  by  him  from  hell,^ 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  vou  dwell ! 
Transported  cry — Jesus,  who  bled, 
'  Hath  left  the  dead,  No  more  to  die.' 

6      All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Who  sav'st  ub  with  thy  blood ! 

Wide  be  thy  name  ador'd. 

Thou  rising,  reigning  God ! 
With  thee  we  rise.  With  thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain  Beyond  the  skies. 

OuU*  The  Resurrtetim^  1  Cor.  xr.  56. 

1  pHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day! 
\J     Sons  of  men  ana  angels  say ! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high ! 
Sing,  ye  heavens, — and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, — 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won : 
Lo!  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er: 

Lo !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  king ! 
*  Where,  O  death !  is  now  \ky  %^ 


622,  CHRIST. 

Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save, 

'  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave?" 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led. 
Following  ffliv  o^nUed  Head: 
Made  like  hini,  lik./  \n\n  wc  rise, 
Ours  the  cross,  tlit^  grtive,  the  skies. 

6  What  though  once  we  perish'd  all, 
Partners  of  our  parents  fall, 
Second  life  let  us  receive, 

In  our  heavenly  Adam  live. 

7  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  given! 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now, 
Hail  the  Resurrection — thou. 

oOll.  Thr  Jieimrrrcifim  and  J/icmtlm. 

1     A  NGELS!  roll  the  rock  away! 

■l\     Beath  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey! 

See!  he  rises  from  trie  tomb, 

Glowmg  with  immortal  bloom.       Hallelujah. 
S  'Tis  the  Saviour!  augels  raise 

Fame's  eternal  trump  of  p 


CHRIST.  6 

I  see  fiilfill'd  what  prophets  say, 
And  aU  the  power  of  d!eath  defy. 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim 
How  weak  the  bands  of  conquered  death : 
Sweet  pledge,  that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise,  and  draw  immortal  breath! 

3  [Our  Surety,  freed,  declares  us  free, 
For  whose  offences  he  was  seiz'd : 
In  his  release  our  own  we  see, 

And  shout  to  view  Jehovah  pleas'd.] 

4  Jesus,  once  numbered  with  the  dead, 
Unseals  his  eyes  to  sleep  no  more : 
And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  nlead, 
For  whom  the  pains  of  death  ne  bore. 

6  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul,  behold ! 
See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears ! 
Thou  too  shalt  bear  an  harp  of  gold. 
To  crown  thy  joy  when  he  appears. 

6  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head. 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  flesh  for  ever  with  the  dead. 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

fifiO  144      C*  M.    Dr.  Doddridgre. 

00/6«     Comfort  to  ntch  who  seek  a  risen  Juuty  Matt. 

zxnii.  5,  6. 

1  XTE  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord, 

i     Chase  all  your  fears  away; 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought; 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ! 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay 
Which  throbb'd  and  bled  for  you. 

3  A  moment  give  a  loose  to  grief, — 

Let  grateful  sorrows  rise ; 
And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away 
With  torrents  from  your  eyes. 

4  Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  songB, 

The  Saviour  lives  again ; 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqueror  could  detain. 

6  High  o'er  the  angelic  bands  he  rears 
His  once  dishonoured  lQLead\ 


And,  through  unnumber'd  years,  he  reifBl. 
Who  dwelt  among  ihe  dead. 
6  With  joy  like  his  shall  every  saint 
His  empty  tomb  survey; 
Then  rise,  with  his  ascending  Lord, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

Q£f*y  155      L.  M.    Wesley's  Collociion. 

OOO.  Chrifl'a  dtiCTtiion,  Psalm  xiiv.  7. 

1  I^UIi  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead; 
\^  Our  JeKus  is  gone  up  on  high; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led — 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 

'  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenlv  gatflsl.i 
'  Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way !' 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 

He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right>-»  ■ 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4  '  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who?' 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell,  o'erthrew; 


CHRIST.  8S6 

And  praise  V>  God,  And  peace  on  earth, 
For  such  a  birth,  Proclaim'd  aloud. 

3  Ye,  in  the  wilderness, 
Beheld  the  tempter  spoil'd, — 
Well  known  in  every  dresSj 
In  every  combat  foil  d : 

And  joy'd  to  crown  The  Victor's  head,    , 
When  Satan  fled  Before  his  frown. 

4  Around  the  bloody  tree 

Ye  press'd,  with  strong  desire, 

That  wondrous  sight  to  see, — 

The  Lord  of  life  expire ; 
And,  could  your  eyes  Have  Imown  a  tear. 
Had  dropp'a  it  there  In  sad  surprise. 

6      Around  his  sacred  tomb 

A  willing  watch  ye  keep, 

Till  the  blest  moment  come 

To  rouse  him  from  his  sleep : 
Then  rolVd  the  stone,  Ana  all  ador'd 
Your  rising  Lord,  with  joy  unknown. 

6  When,  all  array'd  in  light. 
The  snining  Conqueror  rcwde. 
Ye  hail'd  his  rapturous  flight 
Up  to  the  throne  of  God ; 

And  wav'd  around  Your  Rolden  wings, 
And  struck  your  strings  Of  sweetest  sound. 

7  The  warbling  notes  pursue. 
And  louder  anthems  raise ; 
While  mortals  sing  with  you 
Their  onm  Redeemer's  praise; 

And  thou,  my  heart.  With  equal  flame, 
And  joy  the  same.  Perform  tny  part 

Q/10^  147      L.  M.    Steele. 

009«  The  exalted  Saviour. 

1  I^OW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
-L^     And  join  the  blissful  choir  above; 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns. 

And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  love. 

2  While  seraphs  tune  the  immortal  song, 
Oh,  may  we  feel  the  sacred  flame; 
And  every  heart,  and  every  tongue. 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  n»xckft\ 

5  Jesus,  who  once  upon  tVie  tree 
In  agonizing  pains  expit'd; 


^'^  still  cor 
«  Vet  though  for 


^'•'^'i,  the  ll 


see. 


CHRIST.  637 

l£i^  149    H.  M.  or  6's  ud  8's. 

'^  i  •  Tke  JSngdom  of  Ckriti,  PhU.  It.  4« 

^  Tl  E  JOICE !  the  Lord  is  King : 
Xl^  Your  God  and  King  adore : 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  Uft  up  the  voice* 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Reioice !  the  Saviour  reiffns, — 

The  God  of  truth  and  love ; 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains, 

He  took  his  seat  above ; 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail. 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice* 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

i  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy : 
Lift  up  tne  heart,  lift  up  the  voice* 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ! 

Jesus,  the  judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangers  voice — 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  r^'oice. 

Q/»Q      150    10*3  and  11%  as  5*8  and  6^8.    Fawoett 
OOO.     7%«  Fulness  of  Christ,  John  i.  16.  Col.  i.  19. 

1  4  FULNESS  resides  in  Jesus  our  head, 
-/V  And  ever  abides  to  answer  our  need : 
The  Father's  good  pleasur#  has  laid  up  in  store 

A  plentiful  treasure  to  give  to  the  poor. 

2  Whatever  be  our  wants,  we  lie^d  not..to  fear,- 

Our  numerous  complaints  his  n^ei^tsjanjMl  hear : 
His  fulness  shall  yield  us  abundant  supplies; 
His  power  shall  shield  us  when  ddmrank^irss^. 


628  CHRIST. 

3  The  fountain  o"erflows  our  woes  to  redress; 

Still  more  he  bestows,  and  grace  upon  gnoe: 
His  gifts  ill  abundance  we  daily  receive; 
He  has  a  redundance  for  all  that  believe. 

4  Whatever  distress  awaits  us  below, 

Such  plentiful  grace  will  Jesus  bestow. 
As  still  snail  support  us,  and  silence  our  fear; 
For  nothing  can  hurt  us  while  Jesus  is  near. 
6  When  troubles  attend,  or  danger  or  strife. 

His  love  will  defend  and  guard  us  thro  life: 
And  when  we  are  fainting,  and  readv  to  die, 
Whatever  is  wanting  his  hand  will  supply. 


869, 
1 


arcAable  Ricfta  of  Chriit,  Eph.  ill.  %. 


HOW  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  forth? 
How  shall  I  his  beauties  declareT 
O  how  shall  I  speak  of  his  worth. 
Or  what  his  chief  dignities  are? 
His  angels  can  never  express, 

Nor  saints  who  sit  nearest  his  throne, 
How  rich  are  his  treasures  of  grace  : — 
No  !  this  is  a  myst'ry  unknown. 
2  In  him,  all  the  fulness  of  God 


CHRIST.  629 

Draw  near,  while  with  terror  you're  tossed, 
Believe,  and  your  peace  shall  begin. 

5  Now,  sinners,  attend  to  his  call, 

*  Whoso  hath  an  ear  let  him  hear,' 
He  promises  mercy  to  all 

Who  feel  their  sad  wants,  far  and  near : 
He  riches  has  ever  in  store. 

And  treasures  that  never  can  waste : 
Here's  pardon,  here's  grace,  yea,  and  more, 

Here  s  glory  eternal  at  last. 

^^fk  152      L.  M.    Steele. 

O  i  V«  The  Iniereeuian  of  Christ,  Heb.  Wi.  96. 

1  ¥¥E  lives !  the  great  Redeemer  lives ! 
jLL     (What  joy  me  blest  assurance  gives!) 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 

Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears. 

And  justice,  arm'd  with  frowns,  appears ; 
But  m  the  Saviour's  lovely  face. 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  black,  despairing  thoughts ! 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  fieiults, 

His  ix)werfiil  intercessions  rise ; 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  everjr  dark  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power. 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

6  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend--^ 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend ; 
Our  case  can  never,  never  fail. 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

Cyjl  153      C.  M.    Toplad^. 

O  i  J.  •        CkrUfs  Iniercessian  prevalent^  John  Xfii.  M< 

1  A  WAICE,  sweet  gratitude !  and  sing 
juL    Th'  ascended  Saviour's  love ; 
Sing  how  he  lives  to  carry  on 

His  people's  cause  above. 

2  With  cries  and  tears,  he  offer'd  up 

His  humble  suit  below ; 
But  with  authority  he  asks, 
Eiathron'd  in  glory  now. 

8o8 


630  CHRIST, 

3  For  all  that  come  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  he  demands ; 
Points  to  their  names  upon  his  breast, 

And  spreads  his  wounded  hands. 

4  His  sweet  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  his  claim  : 

'  Father,  I  will  that  all  my  sainta 

'  Be  with  me  where  I  am  : 

5  '  By  their  salvation,  recompense 

'  The  sorrows  I  endur'd  ■ 

'  Just  to  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 

'  And  faithful  to  thy  word.' 

6  Eternal  life,  at  his  request. 

To  every  saint  is  given  ; 

Safety  below,  and  after  death, 

The  plenitude  of  heaven. 

7  [Founded  on  right,  thy  prayer  avails; 

The  Fatlier  smiles  on  thee  ; 
And  now  Ihou  in  thy  kingdom  art, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 


8  Let  the  much  incense  of  thy  prayer 


I'HRIST.  631 

6  So,  gracious  Saviour !  on  my  breast 
May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, — 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne ! 

QWQ  155      C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge* 

O  i  0«  Chnd*B  JUdmonition  to  Peter  under  mproad^ing  TriAg 
and  IhiercesBion  for  Atm,  Luke  zxiL  31,  38. 

1  TTOW  keen  the  tempter's  malice  is ! 
JX    How  artful  and  now  great ! 
Though  not  one  grain  shall  oe  destroy'd. 

Yet  will  he  sift  the  wheat. 

2  But  God  can  all  his  power  control, 

And  gather  in  his  chain ; 
And.  where  he  seems  to  triumph  most, 
The  captive  soul  regain. 

3  There  is  a  Shenherd,  kind  and  strong, 

Still  watchful  for  his  sheep  : 
Nor  shall  th'  infernal  lion  rend 
Whom  he  vouchsafes  to  keep. 

4  Blest  Jesus !  intercede  for  us, 

That  we  may  fall  no  more : 
O  raise  us  when  we  prostrate  lie. 
And  comfort  lost  restore. 

6  Thy  secret  energy  impart, 
That  faith  may  never  fail ; 
But  midst  whole  showers  of  fiery  darts, 
That  temper'd  shield  prevail. 

6  fieour'd  ourselves  by  grace  divine. 
We'll  guard  our  brethren  too ; 
And,  taught  their  frailty  by  our  own, 
Our  care  of  them  renew. 


CHARACTERS  AND  REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST. 

QJ^A  156      L.  M.  9 

Oi^m  Mtfoeate,  1  John  ii.  1. 

1  TIJHERE  is  my  God  ?  does  he  retire 
T  T    Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 

S  No,  Lord !  the  breathings  of  desire^ 
The  weak  petition,  if  siiiceie) 
U  not  jforbidden  to  aspire. 
But  reaches  thy  cdl-graclouA  fSh" 


(2  CHRIST 

Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye. 
See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands, — 
The  tflorious  Advocate  on  high, 
With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 
He  sweetens  every  humble  groan, 
He  recommends  each  broken  prayer ; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone. 
Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 
Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord! 
With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word. 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine, 
wfr  157      L.  M. 

'  *  O*  Braxin  Serpent,  Numbers  iii.  8,  9, 

WHEN  Israel's  grie\nng  tribes  complain'd. 
With  fiery  serpent-s  greatly  pain'd, 
A  serpent  straight  the  prophet  made 
Of  molten  brass,  to  view  display'd. 
Around  the  fainting  crowds  attend, 
To  heaven  their  mournful  sighs  ascend  ; 
They  hope,  they  look,  wliile  from  the  pole 
Descends  a  power  that  makes  them  whole- 
But,  oh !  what  healing  to  the  heart 
Doth  our  Redeemer's  cross  impart! 
What  life,  by  faith,  our  souls  receive 
Whiit  pleasures  do  his  sorrows 


OF  CHRIST.  638 

3  Without  this  bread,  I  starve  and  die; 
No  other  can  mjr  need  supply : 

But  this  will  suit  my  wretched  case, 
Abroad,  at  home,  in  every  place. 

4  'Tis  this  relieves  the  hungry  poor 
Who  ask  for  bread  at  mercy's  door  ; 
This  living  food  descends  from  heav'ny 
As  manna  to  the  Jews  was  giv'n. 

6  This  precious  food  my  heart  revives; 
What  strength,  what  nourishment  it  gives ! 
O  let  me  evermore  be  fed 
With  this  divine  celestiid  bread ! 

QMW  159      L.  M.    Fawcett 

Oil*  Bridegnom  and  Htubandf  or,  the  Marriage  hihuam 

Christ  and  the  Soul. 

1  TESUS,  the  heavenlv  Lover,  gave 
tf     His  life  my  wretched  soul  to  save : 
Resolv'd  to  make  his  mercy  known, 
He  kindly  claims  me  for  his  own. 

2  Rebellious.  I  aoainst  him  strove, 
Till  melted  ana  constrained  by  love; 
With  sin  and  self  I  freely  part, 

The  heavenly  Bridegroom  wins  my  heart 

3  My  guilt,  my  wretchedness  he  knows, 
Yet  takes  and  owns  me  for  his  spouse : 
My  debts  he  pays,  and  sets  me  free, 
And  makes  hw  riches  o'er  to  me. 

4  My  filthy  rags  are  laid  aside^ 

He  clothes  me  as  becomes  his  bride; 
Himself  bestows  my  wedding-dress, — 
The  robe  of  perfect  righteousness. 

6  Lost  in  astonishment,  I  see, 
Jesus !  thy  boundless  love  to  me : 
With  angels  I  thy  grace  adore. 
And  long  to  love  and  praise  thee  more. 

6  Since  thou  wilt  take  me  for  thy  bride, 

0  Saviour,  keep  me  near  thy  side ! 

1  fain  would  give  thee  all  my  heart. 
Nor  ever  from  my  Lord  depart. 

QnrQ  ^^^      ^*  ^*    Beddome. 

O  i  0«        Bright  and  morning  Star^  Rer.  zxii.  16. 

E  worlds  of  light  that  roll  so  near 
The  Saviour's  thTone  oi  d^--^'^^'»>}ft»> 


'T 


CHAKACTERS 

tell  how  mean  your  glories  are, — 
low  faint  and  few,  compar'd  with  his ! 
Ve  sing  the  bright  and  morning  Star, 
esus,  tlie  spring  of  light  and  love : 

ee,  how  its  rays,  diffus'd  from  far, 
Conduct  U8  to  the  realms  above! 
ts  cheering  beams  spread  wide  abroad, — 
'oint  out  the  puzzled  Christian's  way: 
!till,  as  he  goes,  he  finds  the  road 
Cnlighten'd  with  a  constant  day. 
Thus  when  the  Eastern  magi  brought 

heir  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears; 

irects  tnem  to  the  babe  they  sought, 

nd  guides  their  steps  and  calms  their  fears.] 
Vhen  shall  we  reach  the  heavenly  place 
Vhere  this  bright  Star  shall  brightest  shine? 
.eave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night, 
^nd  view  a  lustre  so  divine? 

9  1G1       C.  M.     Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

■    Chief  among  ten  Thmuand  ,•  or,  the  EiaUeneie* 
of  Christ,  Cam.  V.  10— le. 

rO  Christ,  the  Lord,  let  every  tongue 
Its  noblest  tribute  bring: 
Vlien  he's  the  subject  of  Ihe  song,  '    I 

Who  can  refuse  to  sine? 


OF  CHRIST.  63? 

3  Enter,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  haste, 

For  Jesus  is  the  door : 
Nor  fear  the  serpent's  wily  arts, 
Nor  fear  the  hen's  roar. 

4  Oh  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 

And  Jews  and  Gentiles  come, 
All  travelling,  through  one  beauteoijis  gatey 
To  one  eternal  home ! 

QQA  166      L.  M.    Steele. 

ao4:*  (htr  Example,  John  xiiL  15. 

1  A  ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love? 
olL    Such  let  our  conversation  be ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simpUcity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife^ 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes^ 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life ! 

3  Oh,  how  benevolent  and  kind ! 
How  mild !  how  readv  to  forgive ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

A  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
HumiUly  and  holy  zeal 
Shone  tnrough  his  life  divinely  brignt ! 

6  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labours  of  his  life  were  love : 
Oh,  if  we  love  the  Saviour's  name. 
Let  his  divine  example  move ! 

6  But,  ah !  how  blind !  how  weak  we  are ! 
How  fhdl !  how  apt  to  turn  aside ! 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 

And  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

7  Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be  !• 
Make  us,  by  thv  transforming  gr^ce, 
Dear  Saviour,  daily  more  like  thee, 

00^»  ibfgnifmer  and  FoundoHcn  of  m^  Bape,  Hebt  ^  1^9  90* 

1   TESUS,  the  Lord,  our  souls  adore  I 

tl     A  painful  sufferer  now  no  more, 

High  on  his  father's  throne  he  reigns  ^ 

O'er  earth  and  heaven's  exteu^be  \Swn^. 

aH 


vv  iin  sacrea  wonder  and 
Jesus,  thy  own  Ibrerunn 
ii-nter'd  beyond  the  vale 

5  Loud  let  the  howling  tei 
And  foaming  waves  to  m 
No  shipwreck  can  my  vt 
omce  hope  hath  fix'd  its 

169  5'8&6'«„ 
Fountain  opened  far  Sif 

'T''HPJ  fountain  of 

fru    1 ,     Lord,  help  us 

i  he  blood  of  our  Pries 

Our  crucified  King: 

The  fountain  that  cleai 

From  Sin  and  from  fi 

And  richly  dispenses 

balvation  and  health 

2    This  fountain  so  deai 

,-,Pell  freely  impart; 

When  pierc'd  by  the  sp 

With  blood  and  with  w. 
The  first  to  aton^ 


OF  CHRIST.  638 

4  This  fountain,  unseal'd, 
Stands  open  for  all 

Who  long  to  be  heal'd, 

The  great  and  the  small ; 
Here's  strength  for  the  wesukly 

That  hither  are  led ; 
Here's  health  for  the  sickly, 

And  life  for  the  dead. 

5  This  fountain,  though  rich. 
From  charge  is  quite  clear ; 

The  poorer  the  wretch, 

The  welcomer  here ; 
Come  needy,  and  guilty. 

Come  loathsome  and  bare ; 
Though  lep'rous  and  filthy. 

Come  just  as  you  are. 

6  This  fountain  in  vain 
Has  never  been  tried ; 

It  takes  out  all  stain 

Whenever  applied : 
The  foimtain  nows  sweetly, 

With  virtue  divine, 
To  cleanse  souls  completely. 

Though  lep'rous  as  mine. 

QQ>y  169      C.  M.    Cowper. 

OO  I  •  Praiufor  the  Fountain  opened, 

1  ^HERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood, 

JL     Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners,  p^lung'd  beneath  that  flood. 
Lose  aU  tneir  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
O  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb !  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power. 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

6  But  when  this  lisping,  B^aiMMJMkJft^'^^*^^ 
Lies  silent  in  the  gra've. 


f^found  me 

ft  fleers  my 
and  says  that! 

Nefe^acio"^ 
'W^brfsoiealwa, 

Ki.  fi"=,'"'ou 


OF   CHRIST  64 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  smiling  face,— * 
That  face  which  I  have  often  seen  ? 
Arise,  thou  Sun  of  righteousness ! 
Scatter  the  clouds  that  intervene. 

3  Thou  art  the  glorious  gift  of  Grod 
To  sinners  weary^  and  distrest ; 
The  first  of  all  his  gifts  bestow'd, 
And  certain  pledge  of  all  the  rest 

A  Could  I  but  say  this  gift  is  mine, 
I'd  tread  the  world  beneaUi  my  feet, 
No  more  at  poverty  repine. 
Nor  envy  the  rich  sinner's  state. 

5  The  precious  iewel  I  would  keep, 
And  lodge  it  deep  within  mv  heart ; 
At  home,  abroad,  awake,  asleep, 
It  never  should  from  thence  depart ! 

QUA  ^"^^      ^'  ^-    ^'  Doddridge. 

0«f\/«  Head  of  the  Ckureky  Eph.  iv.  15, 16. 

1  TESUS,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace 
tl     That  calls  a  worm  thy  own ; 
Gives  me  among  thy  saints  a  place 

To  make  thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  thee,  our  vital  Head, 

We  act,  and  ffrow,  and  thrive ; 
From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead 
When  most  he  seems  alive. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord : 
One  boov  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  tnou  our  common  Lord. 

4  Oh^  may  my  fiaith  each  hour  derive 

Thy  Spirit  with  delight ; 
While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  strive 
This  bond  to  disunite. 

5  Thou  the  whole  bodv  will  present 

Before  thy  Father  s  face ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

OQI  173      C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

0«/l*    Jesu9~^mreeiou9  to  them  thai  beUeve,  I  Pei^  Vi  % 

1   TESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name^ 
•I     'Tis  music  to  my  eat  •, 
Fain  would  1  sound  it  out  «o  \0\3A. 
That  earth  and  heaven  tnv^X.  Vkt^'* 

3  R  » 


_,  Jina  shed : 

J  tiB  noblest  1 

,  ,„/'>ecordia 

ff°d  and  man  i 

Brought  him  fc 
S'"",,  ye  saints, 
Sweli  the  song^, 

^■*  the  first  S 
^«  did  he  our  a 

i??l""?*  >«/  o: 


OF  CHRIST.  643 

fi  Behold  your  Kinffi  your  Saviour,  crown'd 
With  glories  aQ  divine ; 
And  tell  the  wondering  nations  round, 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power,  and  boundless  graoe, 

In  him  unite  their  rays : 
You,  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face, 
Can  you  forbear  his  praise? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do. 
And  wish  like  -them  to  sing 

6  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain? 
Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise ! 
Thv  love  can  animate  the  strain. 
And  bad  it  reach  the  skies. 

6  Oh,  happv  i)eriod !  glorious  day ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
Wilh  all  their  powers,  the  raptur'd  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

OU^m  Croum  Him. 

1  T>  ACKSLIDERS,  who  vour  misery  feel, 
Xi     Attend  your  Saviour^s  call ; 
Return,  he'll  your  backslidings  heal; 

Oh,  crown  nim  Lord  of  all. 

2  Thouffh  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilt, 

And  painful  is  your  thrall ; 
For  broken  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne. 

And  low  before  him  fall; 
He  understands  the  Spirit's  groan ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Whoever  comes  he'U  not  cast  out, 

Although  your  faith  be  small : 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  doubt; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

QQK  177      C.  M. 

0«/9«         The  9piritual  CoronaHcn^  Cant  iiu  lU 

i    A  LL-HAIL  the  povtrex  oi  3e«vi^  xmmsi^X 
-A    Let  angels  prostrate  f^; 


G',4  CHA.RACTERS 

Bring  forth  Ihe  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Martyrs. 

2  [Crown  him,  ve  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  attar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 

ConvfTlcd  Jam. 

3  [Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small ! 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  oi  all.] 

Belin-Ing  Gmtila. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall; 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
Am!  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Sinntn  of  every  .Sge.  i 

5  [Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  ll 

Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall, 

Now  joy  with  all  the  hosts  above, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 


OF  CHRIST.  645 

Exclude  me  from  thy  guardian  care, 
Or  slight  a  sinful  beggar's  prayer. 

3  Thee,  Saviour,  at  my  greatest  need, 

I  trust  my  faithful  friend  to  prove  • 
Now  o'er  thy  meanest  servant  spread 

The  skirt  of  thy  redeeming  love : 
Under  thy  wings  of  mercy  take, 
And  save  me  for  thy  ment's  sake. 

4  Hast  thou  not  undertook  my  cause. 

Lord  over  all,  to  worms  allied? 
Answer  me  from  that  bleedinff  cross. 

Demand  thy  dearly  ransom  d  bride ; 
And  let  my  soul,  betroth'd  to  thee, 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  for  ever  be ! 

QQ/y  179      L.  M.    Fawoett. 

0«/  i  •  Lamb  of  Ood^  Uc  John  i.  99. 

1  "DEHOLD  the  sin-atoning[  Lamb, 
XI    With  wonder,  latitude,  and  We; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  sname, 
See  him  descending  from  above. 

2  Out  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid ; 
He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load ; 
Our  ransom  nrice  he  Mly  paid 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  save  a  guiltv  world,  he  dies; 
Sinners,  benold.  the  bleeding  Lamb! 
To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes. 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  him  abound ; 
He  can  the  richest  blessings  give ; 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found. 

He  bids  the  d}ring  sinner  live. 

6  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee — 
Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  wo. 

QQQ  180     s.  M.   J.  c.  w. 

0«/0«  Leader. 

1       '^T'HOU  very  paschal  Lamb, 

JL     Whose  blood  for  us  was  shed. 
Through  whom  we  out  of  Egypt  camA\ 
Thy  ransomed  people  led. 


899. 


iiu  ever  on  thy  peop 

i  ne  manna  of  thy 

__9  '»'     l. 

WHEN  sms  and  f 
^»  And  faintinirh( 
Jesus,  to  thee  I  Kf,*^ 
To  thee  I  breathe  mj 
?'■',""•'"  "ot  mine,  mi 
And  can  my  hope— m 

1  hat  word  which  bnill 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviot 

1  hen  my  immortal  life 

Here  let  me  build  and  1 

"ot  a  1  the  powers  of  ei 
Oaneer  dissolve  the  sa, 
5  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  tr 
If  Jesus  ,s  for  ever  mi™ 
K"' death  Itself,  that  iS 
ohall  break  a  unio 


OF    CHRIST.  647 

2  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing, 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Every  poor  benighted  heart; 
Come,  and  manifest  the  favour 

Thou  hast  for  the  ransom 'd  race : 
Come,  thou  dear  exalted  Saviour ! 

Come,  and  bring  thy  gospel  grace. 

3  Save  us  in  thy  great  compassion, 

P  thou  mild  pacific  Pnnce ! 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins : 
By  thine  all-suflScient  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release ; 
By  the  mfluence  of  thy  Spirit, 
.  Guide  us  into  perfect  peace. 

Oni  1S3      7*8.    W . 

tJvT  1  •    Mdehizedek  a  Type  of  Christ,  Gen.  law.  18, 19. 

1  "IT"  ING  of  Salem,  bless  my  soul ! 
JlIu    Make  a  wounded  sinner  whole ! 
King  of  righteousness  and  peace, 
Let  not  thy  sweet  visits  cease ! 

2  Come !  refresh  this  soul  of  mine 
With  th  v  sacred  bread  and  wine ! 
All  thy  love  to  me  unfold. 

Half  of  which  cannot  be  told. 

3  Hail,  Melchizedek  divine ! 

Thou  great  High-priest  shalt  be  mine ! 
All  my  powers  before  thee  fall, — 
Take  not  tythe,  but  take  them  all. 

QfkQ  184      C.  M. 

t/\F^«        Muienger  of  the  Covenant,  Mai.  iii.  1. 

1  TESUS,  commission'd  from  above, 
tl     Descends  to  men  below. 

And  shows  from  whence  the  springs  of  love 
In  endless  currents  flow. 

2  He.  whom  the  boundless  heaven  adores, 

Whom  angels  long  to  see, 
Quitted  with  joy  those  blissful  shores, 
Ambassador  to  me ! 

8  To  me.  a  worm,  a  sinful  clod, 
A  re  Del  all  forlorn ; 
A  foe,  a  traitor  to  my  Grod, 
And  of  a  traitor  bom : 


And  gave  h 
^■ke  buriiM, 

'  Messiah's  oom^ 


OF   CHRIST.  64 

7  Jesus,  thy  gospel  firmly  stands 
A  blessinff  to  these  favour'd  lands ; 
No  infidel  shall  be  our  dread, 
Since  thou  art  risen  from  the  dead. 

OfiA  ^^     '^*  ^*  ^*    ^'  Wetlej. 

iTvTflr.        Paaaotfer,  Exod.  xii.  7.  1  Cor.  t.  7,  8, 

1  fi  HRIST  our  Passover  is  slain 
\J     To  set  his  people  free, — 
Free  from  sin's  Egyptian  chain, 

And  Pharaoh's  tyranny. 
Lord,  that  we  may  now  aepart. 
And  truly  serve  our  pardoning  God, 
Sprinkle  every  house  and  heart  . 

With  thine  atoning  blood. 

2  Let  the  angel  of  the  Lord 

His  awful  charge  fulfil ; 
Let  his  pestilential  sword 

The  first-born  victims  kill ; 
Safe  in  snares  and  death  we  dwell, 
Protected,  by  that  crimson  sim, 
From  the  rage  of  earth  ana  helL 

And  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  a  difference  make 

Betwixt  thy  friend  and  foe, 
Vengeance  on  the  Egyptians  take. 

And  grace  to  Israel  show? 
Know'st  thou  not,  most  rishteous  God, 
We  on  the  paschal  Lamb  rely  ? 
See  us  cover'd  with  the  blood, 

And  pass  thy  people  by. 

OfkK  1^     ^'^'    Steele. 

t7VtJ«  Pearl  of  great  Priee^  Matt  ziii.  46. 

1  ^^E  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu! 

X     A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  specious  baits  of  sense ; — 
Inestimable  worth  api)ears, 
The  Pearl  of  price  immense ! 

3  Jesus,  to  multitudes  imknown, 

O  name  divinely  sweet ! 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone, 
Wealth,  honour,  pleasure  mMK 


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650  CHARACTERS 

4  Should  bold  the  Indies,  at  my  call, 

Their  boasted  stores  resign ; 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all, 
For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

5  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possess'd, 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart,  i 

And  be  for  ever  bless'd.  ' 

6  Dear  Sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires. 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine; 
Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 
And  bid  me  call  thee  mine. 
atkCi  IBS      L.  M.    Steele. 

ifVtt.  Phyalcian  «f  Smh.  Jer.  viii.  23. 

1  T^EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made; 
-1-^     Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure? 

In  vain,  alas!  is  nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  e."tceeds  all  nature's  power. 

2  Sin.  like  a  raging  fever,  reigns 

Wilh  fifal  Ktrcneth  in  every  part;  '  ' 

The  dir(^  contagion  fills  the  veins,  * 

And  sjirpnils  its  jioisnn  to  the  heart 


OF  CHRIST.  661 

2  Since  still  thou  goest  about  to  do 

Thy  needy  creatures  good ; 
On  me.  that  I  thy  praise  may  show, 
Be  all  thy  wonders  show'a. 

Leper, 

3  Now,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call. 

Thy  miracles  repeat  • 
With  pitying  eye  behold  me  fall, 
A  leper  at  thy  feet. 

4  Loathsome,  and  vile,  and  self-abhorr'd, 

I  sink  beneath  my  sin ; 
But,  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

Deaf  and  Dumb, 

5  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  commands. 

Open,  O  Lord!  mine  ear; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  withered  hands, 
And  lift  them  up  in  prayer. 

6  Silent,  (alas!  thou  know'st  how  long,) 

My  voice  I  cannot  raise; 
But  oh !  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  tongue, 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 

Lame, 

7  Lame,  at  the  pool  I  still  am  seen, 

Waiting  to  find  relief; 
While  many  others  venture  in, 
And  wasn  away  their  grief. 

8  Now  speak  my  mind,  my  conscience,  sound, 

Give,  and  my  strength  employ ; 
Light  as  a  hart,  my  soul  shall  bound, 
The  lame  shall  leap  for  joy. 

Blind. 

9  If  thou,  my  God,  art  passing  by, 

Oh !  let  me  find  thee  near; 
Jesus,  in  mercy  hear  mv  cry, 
Thou  Son  of  David,  near! 

10  See,  I  am  waiting  in  the  way, 

For  thee  the  heavenly  light; 
Command  me  to  be  brought,  'and  say 
*  Sinner,  receive  thy  sight.' 

Possessed. 

1 1  Cast  out  thy  foes,  and  let  them  still 

To  thy  ffVeat  name  submit: 
Clothe  with  thy  righteousness,  and  heaU 
And  place  me  at  tl^y  fee\.. 


Dm  grace  and  truth  gy 
My  Lord  a  priest  is  , 
As  sware  the  mig),, 
To  Israel  and  his  s^ 
Oidam'd  to  offer  Woo 
*  or  sinners,  who  his  m, 
Apnest,asVaSMelcS 

TLtT'  ^'i'""^  kin, 
1  hat  he  might  succou 
To  every  tempted  dSd 

^™  us,  and  then  for  us 
And  K  ■,i'»",''™s  agai 
And  by  the  altar  staS 
There  shows  how  he« 

Our"  ":'"f  '',!?><!rMd  hi 

I  other  pnests  disclaim 
And  laws,  and  offeiS 
None  but  the  bleedinT 

H.   u  K^hty  wort-  --- J 

He  shall  have  all  Ik 


OF  CHRIST.  6i 

His  nature  and  his  name  bespeak 
His  unexampled  pedigree. 

3  Descended  from  the  eternal  God, 
He  bears  the  name  of  his  own  Son : 
And,  dress'd  in  human  flesh  and  blood, 
He  puts  his  priestly  garments  on. 

4  The  mitred  crown,  the  embroidered  vest, 
With  graceful  dignity  he  wears ; 

And,  in  full  splendour,  on  his  breast 
The  sacred  oracle  appears. 

€  So  he  presents  his  sacrifice, — 
An  offering  most  divinely  sweet; 
While  clouds  of  fragrant  incense  rise, 
And  cover  o'er  the  mercy-seat 

6  The  Father,  with  approving  smile, 
Accepts  the  offering  of  his  Son : 
New  joys  the  wondering  angels  feel, 
And  haste  to  bear  the  tidings  down. 

7  The  welcome  news  their  lips  repeat, 
Give  sacred  pleasure  to  my  breast: 
Henceforth,  my  soul,  thy  cause  commit 
To  Christ,  thy  Advocate  and  Priest 

Q1  r|  L.  M.  6  lines.    President  Daries. 

«7l  VF«        Prophet,  Priest,  and  King,  1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1  TESUS,  how  precious  is  thy  name! 
tf     The  great  Jehovah's  darling  thou ! 
Oh,  let  me  ca,tch  th'  immortal  flame. 

With  which  angelic  bosoms  glow  I  • 
Since  angels  love  thee,  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

2  My  Prophet  thou,  my  heavenly  ffuide. 

Thy  sweet  instructions  I  will  near! 
The  words,  that  from  thy  lips  proceed, 

O  how  divinely  sweet  they  are! 
Thee,  my  great  Prophet,  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

3  My  jn^at  Htghrprtest,  whose  precious  blood 

Did  once  atone  upon  the  cross; 
Who  now  dost  intercede  with  God, 

And  plead  the  friendless  ^\taiet'%  c»Kai6\ 
In  tbeei  trust;  thee  1  wo\]\d\oN^, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  Bibo^re. 

8  I  a 


i4  rHARACTERS 

My  Ki?ig  supreme,  to  thee  I  bow, 

A  willing  subject  at  thy  feet; 
All  other  lords  I  disavow. 

And  to  thy  government  submit; 
My  Saviour  King  this  heart  would  love. 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 
ill  193      I,,  w. 

111.  The  Han>o'i>.  Isa.  IsL.  3. 

I.  T  COME,'  the  great  Redeemer  cries, 
X     '  A  year  of  freedom  to  declare, 
From  deiits  and  bondage  to  discharge; 
'  And  Jews  and  Greeks  the  grace  shall  share. 
'  A  day  of  vengeance  I  proclaim, 
'  But  not  on  man  the  storm  shall  fall: 
'  On  me  its  ihunders  shall  descend, 
'  My  strength,  my  love,  sustain  them  all.' 
Stupendous  favour !  matchless  grace 
.Tesus  has  died,  that  we  might  live: 
Not  worlds  belo\v,  nor  worlds  above 
Could  so  divine  a  ransom  give. 
To  Him,  who  lov'd  our  ruin'd  race. 
And  for  our  lives  laid  down  his  own, 
Let  songs  of  joyful  praises  rise, 
Sublime,  eternal  as  his  throne. 


OF  CHRIST  655    J 

5  Pardon^  and  peace,  and  lively  hope, 
.    To  sinners  now  are  given ; 
Israel  and  Judah  soon  shall  change 

Their  wilderness  for  heaven. 

6  With  joy  we  taste  that  manna  now, 

Thy  mercy  scatters  down : 
We  seal  our  numble  vows  to  thee, 
And  wait  the  promis'd  crown. 

Ql  Q  195      7*8.    Topladj. 

«/  J.  O*  Boek  tmitten  /  or^  the  Bock  ofJigti^  Imu  ZX?L  4. 

1  T{  OCK  of  Affes,  shelter  me ! 
m\    Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 
Let  the  water  and  the  bloody 
From  thy  wounded  side  which  flow'd, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure ; 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  thy  law's  demands : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress ; 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace : 
Black,  I  to  the  fountain  fly. 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die ! 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eye-strings  break  in  death. 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  cm  thy  judgment  throne, — 
Rock  of  A^es,  shelter  me ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 

Ql   J  196      L.  M.    Steele. 

if  1 4*  Saviour.^he  ondy  One^  Acts  ir.  IS. 

1   TESUS,  the  sprinff  of  joys  divine, 
tf   Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow — 
Jesus,  no  other  name  but  thine 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  wo. 

5  In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  way  to  happiness  and  GcA\  ^ 
Her  weak  directions  leave  \)cift  tomA 
Bewildered  in  a  dubious  toaii- 


«'iO.  197 

5       ™>-  x-ants  are  all? 

To  c  eS  m""!^''  " 
Hon  ,!.„"•/ spirit  n 

a. i,""r  pastil 


OF  CHRIST.  667 

2  Should  justice  appear  a  merciless  foe, 

Yet  be  of  good  cneer,  and  soon  shall  you  know 
That  sinners,  confessing  their  wickedness  past, 
A  plentiful  blessing  of  pardon  shall  taste. 

3  Then  dry  up  your  tears,  ye  children  of  grief, 
For  Jesus  appears  to  give  you  relief: 

If  you  are  returning  to  Jesus,  your  friend. 
Your  sighing  and  mourning  in  singing  shall  end. 

4  *  None  will  I  cast  out  who  come,'  saith  the  Lord, 
Why  then  do  you  doubt?  lay  hold  of  his  word : 
Ye  mourners  of  Sion,  be  bold  to  believe, 

For  ever  rely  on  your  Saviour,  and  live. 

Sf  JL  I  •  Sun^  Psalm  Izxxiv.  11. 

1  f^  RE  AT  God !  amid  the  darksome  night, 
vl"    Thy  glories  dart  upon  my  sight, 
While,  wrapt  in  wonder,  I  behold 

The  silver  moon  and  stars  of  gold. 

2  But.  when  I  see  the  sun  arise. 
Ana  pour  his  glories  o'er  the  skies. 
In  more  stupendous  forms  I  view 
Thy  greatness  and  thy  goodness  too. 

3  Thou  Sun  of  suns,  whose  dazzling  light 
Tries  and  confounds  an  angel's  sight! 
How  shall  I  glance  mine  eye  at  thee 

In  all  thy  vast  immensity  ? 

4  Yet  I  may  be  allow'd  to  trace 
The  distant  shadows  of  thy  face ;. 
As  in  the  pale  and  sickly  moon. 
We  trace  the  image  of  the  sun. 

6  In  every  work  thy  hands  have  made. 
Thy  power  and  wisdom  are  display'd : 
But,  O !  what  glories  all  divine 
In  my  incarnate  Saviour  shine ! 

6  He  is  my  Sun :  beneath  his  wings 
My  soul  securely  sits  and  sinffs ! 
And  there  enjoys,  like  those  above 
The  balmy  influence  of  thy  love. 

7  Oh,  may  the  vital  strength  and  he^l. 
His  cheering  beams  comm\xxi\caXe, 
Enable  me  my  course  to  rxxxi 
With  the  same  vigour  as  t\\e  swuX 


3  1  can  do  nothing  i 

Wither'd  and  ban 

11  sever'd  from  I 

■>  LTpon  my  leaf,  „M 

Kefreshmg  de* 

lllepant,  whicH  I 

t>Ml„„Vbeni 

And  foney  with 
iTmt  to  eternal  la 

919.       "?a 

JESUSmyjuTI 

"    He  whom  r  a» 

Ihe  narrow  wiy,^ 

S    rhewavtheholy^ 

Iheroadthatlfflia 

The  ls.ing'8  highS 

3  This  IS  the '  ■    • 

And  mnnrn 


OF   CHRIST.  669 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  haTe  found : 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood. 
And  say — Benold  the  way  to  God! 

QQA  ^^     ^*  ^'  ^'  ^^  ^*  ^*  ^* 

%lA\J9  Way,  Truth,  and  Life,  John  xiv.  6. 

1  rw^HERE  is  no  path  to  heavenly  bliss, 

JL      Or  solid  joy  or  lasting  peace, 

But  Christ,  tn'  appointed  road : 
O  ma/  we  tread  the  sacred  way  ! — 
By  faith  rejoice,  and  praise,  and  pray, 

Till  we  sit  down  with  God  1 

2  The  tjrpes  and  shadows  of  the  word 
Unite  in  Christ,  the  man,  the  Lord, 

The  Saviour,  just  and  true : 
Oh,  may  we  all  nis  word  believe ! 
.  And  all  his  promises  receive. 
And  all  his  precepts  do ! 

3  As  he  above  for  ever  lives. 
And  life  to  dyin^  sinners  gives. 

Eternal  and  divine ; 
Oh,  may  his  Spirit  in  me  dwell ! 
Then,  sav'd  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell. 

Eternal  life  is  mine. 

QQI  203      L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

«/^  J.  •  Wudom,  Righteoutruaa,  Sanettjieaiion,  and  Redimp' 

turn,  1  Cor.  L  30, 31. 

1  "M/l  Y  God !  assist  me  while  I  raise 
IvjL    An  anthem  of  harmonious  praise : 
My  heart  thy  wonders  shall  proclaim, 
And  spread  its  banners  in  thy  name. 

2  In  Christ  I  view  a  store  divine ; 
My  Father,  all  that  store  is  thine ! 
By  thee  prepared,  by  thee  bestow'd ; 
Hail  to  the  Saviour  and  the  God ! 

3  When  gloomy  shades  my  soul  o'erspread, 
*  Let  there  be  light,'  the  Almighty  said ! 
And  Christ,  my  Sun,  his  beams  displays, 
And  scatters  round  celestial  rays. 

4  Condemn'd,  thy  criminal  I  stood, 
And  awful  justice  ask*d  my  \AooaL\ 

That  welcome  Saviour,  from  tVi.?  XJtttoTi^^ 
Brought  rig^hteousness  and  paxdoxi  ^ovrcv. 


1 


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Jf  *o„,  o  God, 'Si 

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01    CHRIST.  661 

His  glories  project  to  the  eye. 

And  prove  it  was  not  his  aesi^ 
Those  fflories  concealed  should  he, 

But  there  in  full  majesty  shine. 

3  The  first  gracious  promise  to  man 

A  olessed  prediction  appears ; 
His  work  is  the  soul  of  the  plan, 

And  gives  it  the  glory  it  wears : 
How  cheering  the  truth  must  have  been. 

That  Jesus,  the  promised  seed, 
Should  triumph  o'er  Satan  and  sin, 

And  hell  in  captivity  lead ! 

4  The  ancient  Lemlical  Law 

Was  prophecy,  after  its  kind ; 
In  tvpes,  there,  the  faithful  foresaw 

The  Saviour  that  ransom'd  mankind  : 
The  altar,  the  lamb,  and  the  priest. 

The  blood  that  was  sprinkled  of  old. 
Had  life  when  the  people  could  taste 

The  blessings  those  shadows  foretold. 

6  Review  each  prophetical  song 

Which  shines  m  prediction's  rich  train, 
The  sweetest  to  Jesus  belong. 

And  point  out  his  sufferings  and  reign ; 
Sure  David  his^  harp  never  strung 

With  more  of  true  sacred  delight. 
Than  when  of  the  Saviour  he  sung, — 

And  he  was  reveal'd  to  his  sight 

6  May  Jesus  more  precious  become ! 

His  word  be  a  tamp  to  our  feet, 
While  we  in  this  wilderness  roam, 

Till  brought  in  his  presence  to  meet ! 
Then,  then  we  will  mxe  on  thy  fece,— 

Our  Prophet,  our  rriest,  and  our  King ! 
Recount  all  thy  wonders  oif  grace. 

Thy  praises  eternally  sing. 


THE  INFLUENCES  AND  GRACES  OP  THE  SPIRIT. 

QQyl  906      (Pint  Pan.)  L.M.  Glines. 

t7>64r*       Thepromued  OmfiHtr^  John  xIt.  16—18. 

1   TESUS,  we  hang  upon  the  word 
tl     Our  longing  soma  \sx^%  \ie»x^  iTOWi  '^^fc 
Be  mindful  of  thy  promise,  liOtdi, 
Thy  promise  made  to  Bwch.  «r  tae  \ 

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I  «li  love  of  thp  «_' 
^.'s  lie  f.ii-^. . 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  66.' 

5  His  blest  renovation  begun, 

He  dwells  in  the  hearts  of  his  saints : 
Abandons  his  temple  to  none, 
Nor  e'er  of  his  calling  repents. 

6  Imprest  with  the  image  divine. 
The  soul  to  redemption  he  seals : 

And  each  with  the  Saviour  shall  shine. 
When  glory  complete  he  reveals. 

7  How  constant  thy  love  I  believe, 
Which  steadfast  endures  to  the  end ; 
Then  never,  my  soul,  may  I  grieve 
So  loving,  so  holy  a  Friend. 

QOn  ^^      r First  Part.)    L.  M.    B— ^ 

^A^%       The  LeatUngt  of  the  Spint^  Rom.  Tiii.  14. 

1  1^0 ME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
\J     With  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  ^ide ! 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside ! 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare ; 
Lead  to  thy  word  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display. 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  holiness, — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God : 
Lead  us  to  Christy — ^the  living  way; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pasture  stray, 

5  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest. 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

QOr^  ^^      (Second  Part)    CM. 

«/>69*  77^  Work  of  the  Spirit  mresented  by  the  Wtndi 
or^  tonereign  aoping  Urace,  John  iii.  8. 

1  npHE  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind, 

JL      Blows  when  ana  where  he  please ; 
How  happy  are  the  men  who  feel 
The  soul-enlivening  breeze ! 

2  He  forms  the  carnal  mind  afresh^ 

Subdues  the  power  of  ^m, 
Transforms  the  neart  of  etoiveXo^e^^ 
And  plants  his  grace  vn\h\iv. 


664 


INFLUENCES   OF   THE 


3  He  sheds  abroad  the  Father's  love, 

AppHes  redeeming  blood. 
Bids  both  our  guilt  and  grief  remove. 
And  brings  us  near  to  God. 

4  Lord,  fill  each  dead  benighted  soul 

With  life,  and  light,  and  joy  ! 
None  can  thy  mighty  power  control, — 
Thy  glorious  work  destroy. 

*7^0»    TAf  Spirit')  Injluaua  torapand  to  living  tVater. 

1  TJLESS'D  Jesus!  Source  of  grace  divine, 
X#  WliHt  soul  refresliing  streams  are  thine 
Oh,  bring  these  healing  waters  ni^h, 

Or  we  must  droop,  and  fall,  and  die. 

2  No  traveller  through  desert  lands, 
'Midst  scorching  suns  and  burning  sands. 
More  needs  the  current  to  obtain, 
Or  to  enjoy  refreshing  rain. 

3  Our  longing  souls  aloud  would  sing. 
Spring  up,  celestial  Fountain,  spring! 
To  a  redundant  river  flow. 
And  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below. 

4  May  this  blest  torrent  near  my  .side, 


I 


i 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  665 

5  That  heavenly  influence  let  me  find, 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind, 

While  every  grace  maintains  its  bloom, 
Diffusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

6  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confined 
To  me,  but  pour'd  on  all  mankind : 
Till  earth's  wild  wastes  in  verdure  rise. 
And  a  young  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 

OOQ  ®^^      ^*  ^*    ^*  Doddridge. 

«/>60*  Seeking  to  Oodfor  the  Communieatum  of  kii  Spirit. 

1  T¥EAR.  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy  throne, 
Xl    And  send  thy  various  blessinffs  down : 
While  bv  thine  Israel  thou  art  sougnt. 
Attend  the  prayer  thy  word  hath  taugnt 

2  C!ome2  sacred  Spirit!  from  above. 
And  nil  the  coldest  hearts  with  love ; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone. 
And  let  thy  godlike  power  be  known. 

3  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Snail  floods  of  pious  sorrows  nse : 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn 

4  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await 
Numerous  around  thy  temple-ffate ! 
Each  pressing  on  witn  zeal  to  be 

A  living  sacnfice  to  thee. 

6  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arise ! 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great. 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 

OOQ  ^^^  (J^nt  Part)  L.  M.  6  lines.  President  Datries. 
fjAVm  The  Influences  of  the  Spirit  desired, 

1  INTERNAL  Spirit!  Source  of  light! 
tj     Enlivening,  consecrating  fire. 
Descend,  and  with  celestial  heat, 

Our  dull,  our  frozen  hearts  inspire  : 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume ! 
Come,  condescending  Spirit !  come. 

2  In  our  cold  breasts,  O  strike  a  spark 

Of  the  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel ; 
Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 

Or  lie  benumb'd  and  stopid  %^iSL\ 
Come,  pimfying  Spirit  \  come. 
And  make  our  hearts  t\xy  coxvatoxAii^tKv^- 

8k8 


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329.         %,  S 

.   y     Withenerg 

with  beams  of  m 

From  the  celestia; 

.Life,  light  and  iff 

And  may  I  d^Uy,  (^ 

J  nj-  quickening  « 

Mflt,  melt  this  fm 

Ihia  stubborn  iSS 

tach  evil  passion  irH 

And  form  me  all  in 

*       Mine  ,rill  the  nro« 

.  But  thine  shalTte  1 

And  unto  thee  I  wiU 

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HOLY  SPIRIT.  667 

4  Each  idol  tread  beneath  thy  feet, 
And  to  thyself  the  conquest  get : 
Let  sin  no  more  oppose  my  Lord, 
Slam  by  thy  Spirit  s  two-edsfd  sword. 

6  C!onstrain  my  soul  thy  sway  to  own: 
Self-will,  seu-riffhteousness,  dethrone : 
Let  Dagon  fall  before  thy  &ce, — 
The  ark  remaining  in  its  place. 

6  Detach  from  sublunary  joys 

One  that  would  only  hear  thy  voice. 
Thy  beauty  see,  thy  erace  aamire« 
N(»r  s^w  but  with  celestial  fire. 

7  Larser  communion  let  me  prove 
With  thee,  blest  object  of  my  love ; 
But,  oh !  lor  this  no  power  have  I ; 
My  strength  is  at  thy  feet  to  lie- 

QQfl  ^^^      (Second  Part)    L.  M. 

«^0\f  •  jipnpitiotu  Gak  longed  for. 

1  A  T  anchorlffd,  remotefiSii  home, 
-HL    Toiling,  I  cry,  *  Srveet  Spirit^  come ! 
^  Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 

*  But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  way. 

2  '  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
'  And  loose  my  cable  from  below ; 

*  But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail ; 

'  ThoUf  Thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious  gale !' 

QQI  213      L.  M.    Steele. 

«f  O  JL  •    The  Jnfiumeea  of  the  Spirit  experienotd^  John 

ziv.  16,  17. 

1  T|EAR  Lord !  and  shall  thy  Spirit  rest 
JLf    In  such  a  wretched  heart  as  mine! 
Unworthy  dwelling !  glorious  guest ! 
Favour  astonishing,  divine ! 

2  When  sin  prevails,  and  gloomy  fear, 
And  hope  almost  expires  in  night. 
Lord,  can  thy  Spirit  then  be  here,  ^ 
Great  Spring  of  comfort,  life,  and  light 

3  Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh ! 
'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart ; 
Else  would  my  hopes  for  ever  die, 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

4  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soult 
Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 

The  tempest  of  ray  fearo  conXxcA., 
And  bid  my  drooping  powers  lejp^*^^- 


668  INFLUENCES  OF  TUE 

5  Whene'er  to  call  the  Saviour  miue, 
With  ardent  wish  my  heart  aspires ; 
Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine 
Which  animates  these  strong  desires? 

6  What  less  than  thy  almighty  word 

Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust,  4 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,  ray  treasure,  and  my  trust  ? 

7  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say 
'  I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace, 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray 
Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  f 

8  Let  Ihy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 
For  ever  dwell,  O  God  of  love! 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impi 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

QQi>  2U        8'8. 

iJOAt        The  Holy  Spirit  addraitd  under  Darknen. 

1  T|ESCEND,  Holy  Spirit— the  Dove, 
mJ     And  visit  a  sorrowful  breast; 
My  burden  of  guilt  to  remove. 

And  bring  me  assurance  and  rest; 
Thou  only  hast  power  to  relieve 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  669 

If  Jesus,  who  pour'd  out  his  blood, 

Obtain'd  me  a  mansion  above ; 
Come,  heavenly  Comforter,  come ! 

Sweet  witness  of  mercy  divine ! 
And  make  me  thy  permanent  home, — 

And  seal  me  eternally  thine. 

QQQ  215      (First  Part.)    L.  M. 

«/f>0«  77^  grieved  S^nrit  entreated  not  to  depart^  Ps.  li.  11. 

1  CJTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay! 

0  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite. 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away^ 

Nor  take  thine  everlasting  night. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 
Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen. 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  griev'd : — 

3  Yet,  oh !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honour  of  my  great  High-pnest ; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 

1  G^all  not  see  thy  people^s  rest. 

4  If  yet  thou  canst  my  sins  forgive, — 
E'en  now,  O  Lord,  relieve  my  woes ; 
Into  thy  rest  of  love  receive, 

And  bless  me  with  the  calm  repose. 

6  E'en  npw  my  weary  soul  release. 
And  raise  me  by  thy  gracious  hand; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace. 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land. 

QQQ  ^^^      (Second  Part)    C.  M. 

S/Of>«  The  grieved  Spirit  deeired  to  return, 

1  T^" Y  grace  so  weak,  mv  sin  so  strong, 
ivJL     My  heart  is  greatly  pain'd : 
Bless'd  Spirit,  art  thou  griev'd  ? — and  is 

Thine  influence  restrain'd  ? 

2  Tell  me — Oh,  tell  me,  what  will  please 

And  cause  thee  to  return ; 
As  dove  the  absence  of  their  mates, 
I  thy  withdrawments  mourn. 

3  Come,  then.  Celestial  Helper !  come, 

With  energy  divine ; 
Ease,  of  its  heavy  load  of  guilt. 
This  troubled  heart  of  mine. 


'"  CTjde  me  inli 

■•  ^Mll  sacred  prind^ 
Tlio  huh  that  sS 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  76] 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

One  moment  takes  away ; 
And  grace,  when  first  the  war  begins. 
Secures  the  crowning  day. 

4  C!omfort  through  all  this  vale  of  tears. 

In  rich  profusion  flows. 
And  glory  of  unnumber'd  years 
Eternity  bestows. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords,  we  onward  move. 

Till  round  thy  throne  we  meet : 
And  captives  in  the  chains  of  love, 
Embrace  our  Conqueror's  feet. 

QQ>I    '  ^^^      (Second  Part.)    L.  M. 

«/04«  The  Time  of  Love,  Ezck.  xri.  6.  8. 

1  T  ORD,  'twas  a  time  of  wondrous  love, 

mJ  When  thou  didst  first  draw  near  my  soul. 
And,  by  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
My  raging  imssions  didst  control. 

2  Guilty  and  self-condemn'd  I  stood, 
Nor  dreamt  of  life  and  bliss  so  near ; 
But  he  my  evil  heart  renew'd, 

And  all  his  graces  planted  there. 

3  He  will  complete  the  work  begun, 
By  leading  me  in  all  his  ways ; 
To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  equal  praise. 


THE  GRACES  OP  THE  HOLY  SPIEIT. 


QQ^         S17      (First  Part)    8. 8.  6.    S.  Pearoe. 
«/Ot)«   Conienimeni  encouraged  hy  the  Divine  PromUe^ 

Heb.  xiii.  5. 

1  T  ET  ocean's  waves  tumultuous  rise, 
ii  And  strive  in  vain  to  pierce  the  skies^ 

And  mingle  with  the  stars  ; 
Then  disappointed  backward  roll, 
And,  wild  with  rage,  disturb  the  pole 

With  their  presumptuous  wars ; 

2  Let  rebel  angels,  doom'd  to  fire. 
Provoke  the  dread  Eternal's  ire. 

And  combat  with  their  God ; 
Then  headlong[  from  the  ethereal  hdi^V 
Precipitate  their  downward  fL\^Vt> 

At  bis  emotive  nod; 


Bemoan  his  pre! 

Wor  let  the  „„ge 

Offspring  of  di« 

Thankful  riiyj" 

And  prize  the  hi, 

'"lMd.hispromL« 

J hw  shall  support,, 

J  11  praise  him  fe, 

T.  T^       Where  er  iti 

''fc^'^facelertj 

;^''<listhegift„f';^ 


HOLT   SPIRIT.  673 

«/OD«  The  Power  of  Faith. 

1  Tj^AITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthlj  blisB, 
JL      And  saves  me  from  its  snares ; 

Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings. 
And  softens  all  my  cares : 

2  Extinffuishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

Andf  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer,         J 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  m  vain : — 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise,  seal'd 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there  unshaken^  would  I  rest 

Till  this  vile  body  dies ; 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wings. 
At  once  to  glory  rise ! 

OQT  ^^^      ^*  ^'    ^'  Doddridge. 

«/0  I  mThe  Struggle  between  Faith  and  Unbeiuf  Markix.94. 

1  TESUS,  our  souls'  delightful  choice, 
tl     In  thee,  believing,  we  rejoice ; 
Yet  still  our  joy  is  mix'd  with  grief^ 
While  faith  contends  with  unbelief. 

2  Thy  promises  our  hearts  revive, 
Ana  Keep  our  fainting  hopes  alive : 
But  guilt,  and  fears,  and  sorrows  rise, 
And  Jlide  the  promise  from  our  eyes. 

3  O  let  not  sin  and  Satan  boast, 
While  saints  lie  mourning  in  the  dust ; 
Nor  see  that  faith  to  ruin  brought. 

Which  thy  own  gracious  hand  hath  wrought 

4  Do  thou  the  dying  spark  inflame ; 
Reveal  the  glories  ol  thy  ivaxa^\ 

And  put  all  aiudous  doiibts  \o  mf^V^ 
As  sluuieB  disfpers'd  by  opeTi\x\%  u!i£t^^ 

8  Lt 


i  he  blood  of  atom 
And  lead  me  to  Jesu 

Sreak,  Saviour!  for 
Ihy  presence  is  ft 

Attend  to  my  sorrowi 

My  groamngs  that 

"  Ijnietimes  I  strive, 

ThJfi^slSS 

The  Lord  has  fo^ 

^   TJiyGodwiUbeg 

i  Yet  Lord,  if  thv  love' 

.uT/.^enant-blessin, 

Ah !  tell  me  how  is  it" 

Some  pleasure  in  wi 

Almighty  to  rescue  thtf 

rv,i  >■  *'''™  's  my  shH 

Let  this  be  the  daVo 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  675 

How  then  can  wrath  on  me  take  place, 
If  shelter'd  in  thy  righteousness, 
And  sprinkled  with  thy  blood  ? 

3  [If  thou  hast  my  discharge  procured, 
And  freely,  in  my  room,  endur'd 

The  whole  of  wrath  divine ; 
Pajrment  God  cannot  twice  demands- 
First  at  my  bleeding  Surety's  hand. 

And  then  again  at  mine.] 

4  Turn  then,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest ! 
The  merits  of  thy  great  High-priest 

Speak  peace  and  liberty : 
Trust  in  nis  efficacious  blood ; 
Nor  fear  thy  banishment  from  Grod, 

Since  Jesus  died  for  thee. 

QJfl  322      8*8. 

S/^vr*  Faith  Conquering, 

1  nnHE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 

X     And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives. — 

Redemption  in  full  through  nis  blood : 
Thoug[h  thousands  and  thousands  of  foes 

Against  him  in  malice  unite. 
Their  rage  he,  through  Christ,  can  oppose— 

Led  forth  by  the  Spirit  to  fight. 

2  The  faith  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 

And  brings  such  salvation  as  this. 
Is  more  than  mere  notion  or  name ; 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is : 
A  principle,  active  and  young. 

That  lives  under  pressure  and  load ; 
That  makes  out  of  weakness  more  strong. 

And  draws  the  soul  upward  to  God. 

3  It  treads  on  the  world  and  on  hell ; 

It  vanquishes  death  and  desimir ; 
And,  oh !  let  us  wonder  to  tell, 

It  overcomes  heaven  by  prayer, 
Permits  a  vile  worm  of  the  dust. 

With  God  to  commune  as  a  friend ; 
To  hope  his  foreiveness  as  just. 

And  look  for  his  love  to  me  end. 

4  It  says  to  the  mountains,  '  Depart,' 

That  stand  betwixt  God  Mid^^  %cwSSl\ 
It  binds  up  the  broken  ia  YieatV^ 
And  makes  wounded  conacvcncwk  'wasA.^N 


H,de  all  ay  tra„» 
=  The  Mork  which  hi 

"f  sever  my  sou/!g 
'  My  name  from  ,h, -2 

Loud  to  th,  „../"- 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  61 

4  The  time  of  love  will  come, 
When  we  shall  clearly  see, 

Not  only  that  he  shed  his  blood, 
But  each  shall  say,  'for  me.' 

5  Tarry  his  leisure,  then ; 
Wait  the  appointed  hour : 

Wait  till  the  Bridegroom  ot  your  souls 
Reveal  his  love  with  power. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God ! 
That  stays  himself  on  thee ! 

Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord 
Shall  thy  salvation  see. 

Q>4  Q  ^^     h.M.    Dr.  W«tt8*8  Sermoiis* 

«/4:0«      Faith  eormecUd  with  SahHOion^  Rom.  L  !€. 

Heb.  X.  39. 
[See  Hymn  284.] 

€%A  A  S36      C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

«744«       Being  in  the  fear  o/GodaUthetU^  bng^ 

Proyerbs  xziii.  17. 

1  nnHRICE  happy  souls,  who,  bomfromheaV 

X      While  yet  they  sojourn  here. 
Humbly  begin  their  da}rs  with  God, 
And  spend  them  in  his  fear. 

2  So  may  our  eyes  with  holy  zeal 

Prevent  the  dawning  day. 
And  turn  the  sacred  pages  o'er, 
And  praise  thy  name,  and  pray. 

3  Midst  hourly  cares,  may  love  inresent 

Its  incense  to  thy  throne — 
And,  while  the  world  our  hands  employs. 
Our  hearts  be  thine  alone ! 

4  As  sanctified  to  noblest  ends. 

Be  each  refreshment  soumt ; 
And,  by  each  various  providence. 
Some  wise  instruction  brought ! 

5  When  to  laborious  duties  call'd, 

Oi'  by  temptations  tried, 
We'll  seek  the  shelter  of  thjr  wings. 
And  in  thy  strength  connde. 

6  As  different  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  womIA.  to 
With  thee  amidst  the  soc\i\.)awDA^— - 
In  solitude  with  thee. 

SiS 


Who  bsars  his  thres 

And  trembles  at  Ii 

'''■S;'.¥?re<i  passion 

Blending  their  foaul 

iheir  source  is  ftc 

T£"'°,r?,i'"8l>t  th' 

'^''f'rf'jlhedoeslS 

And  loves  as  mnoh 

4  Let  fear  and  love,  nm 

And  taste  thrjoy/j 
946.       "Lj^w?-  "■ 

MMIsoldierof'S, 
*  I  A/^'lf^werofthi! 
^"A^alllfeartSow! 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  679 

r 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 
Shall  conquer,  though  they  die : 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afieur, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

€  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

«^4: 1  •  Graviiy  and  Decency, 

1  T»  EHOLD  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God, 
Xf     So  dearly  bought  with  Jesus'  blood? 
Are  they  not  born  to  heavenly  joys, 

And  shall  they  stoop  to  earthly  toys ! 

2  Can  laughter  feed  th'  immortal  mind ! 
Were  spirits  of  celestial  kind 

Made  for.a  jest,  for  sport  and  play — 
To  wear  out  time,  and  waste  the  day  ? 

3  Doth  vain  discourse,  or  empty  mirth. 
Well  suit  the  honours  of  their  birth  1 
Shall  they  be  fond  of  gay  attire. 
Which  children  love,  ana  fools  admire  ? 

4  What  if  we  wear  the  richest  vest. 
Peacocks  and  flies  are  better  drest ; 
This  flesh,  vnth  all  its  gaudy  forms. 
Must  drop  to  dust,  and  feed  the  worms. 

5  Lord,  raise  our  hearts  and  passions  higher. 
Touch  our  vain  souls  with  sacred  fire ; 
Then  with  a  heaven  directed  eye. 

We'll  pass  these  glittering  trifles  by. 

6  We'll  look  on  all  the  toys  below 
With  such  disdain  as  angels  do ; 
And  wait  the  call  that  bids  us  nse 
To  mansions  promis'd  in  the  skies. 

Q  J  O  230     L.  M. 

•^4tO«  Hope  set  before  im. 

1  A  ND  be  it  so — ^that  till  this  hour, 

Jl\.  We  never  knew  what  faith  has  meant ; 
And,  slaves  to  sin  and  Satan's  poweif, 
Have  never  felt  these  hearts  relent. 

2  What  shall  we  do  ?  shall  we  lie  dcrwTiv 
Sink  in  despair,  and  groan,  axvd  d\fe1 

And,  sunk  beneath  th'  Almig'bLty^ito'wtL 
Not  glance  one  cheerful  hope  oiv\v\^^- 


680 


GRACES    OF   THE 


3  Forbid  it,  Saviour  !  to  thy  ^ace 
As  sinners,  strangers,  we  wilt  come 
Among  thy  saints  we  ask  a  place, — 
For  ill  thy  mercy  there  is  room. 

4  Lord,  we  beUeve  !  Oh,  chase  away 
The  gloomy  clouds  of  unbelief: 
Lord,  we  repent!  Oh,  let  thv  ray 
Dissolve  nur  hearts  in  sacred  grief! 

5  Now  spread  the  banner  of  thy  love, 
And  let  us  know  that  we  are  thine ; 
Cheer  us  with  blesKiners  from  above, 
With  all  the  joys  of  hope  divine  ! 

1       [  First  Pari.)     L.  M. 
Ihpe  in  Darkneu, 


949. 


1  £~k  GOD,  my  sun,  thy  blissful  rays 

\-9     Can  warm,  rejoice,  and  guide  my  heart! 
How  dark,  how  mournful  are  my  days. 
If  thy  enlivening  beams  depart ! 

3  Scarce  through  the  shades  a  glimpse  of  d^ 
Appears  to  these  desiring  eyes ! 
But  shall  my  drooping  spirit  say, 
The  cheerful  morn  will  never  rise  ? 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  681 

Endanger'd  or  distrest, 
To  thee  alone  I'll  fly, 
Implore  thv  powerful  nelp, 
And  at  tny  footstool  lie ; 
My  case  bemoan,  my  wants  reveal, 
And  i)atient  wait ; — ^for,  who  can  tell  ? 

My  heart  misgives  me  oft, 

And  conscience  storms  within; 
One  apracious  look  from  thee 
Wul  make  it  all  serene : 
Satan  suggests  that  I  must  dwell 
In  endless  flames ; — ^but,  who  can  tell  7 

Vile  unbelief,  begone : 

Ye  doubts,  swift  fly  away ; 
God  hath  an  ear  to  hear. 
While  Fve  an  heart  to  pray : 
If  he  be  mine,  all  will  be  well — 
For  ever  so ; — and,  who  can  tell? 


Qf^rw  232      8. 8. 6. 

«/9vr«  Hoping  and  Longing,  Num.  xiii.  30.  Deut  iii.  85. 

1  l^OME,  Lord!  and  help  us  to  rejoice, 

V>'    In  hope  that  we  shall  hear  thy  voice,— 

Shall  one  day  see  our  Gpd : 
Shall  cease  from  all  our  painful  strife, 
Handle  and  taste  the  word  of  Life, 

And  feel  the  sprinkled  blood. 

2  Let  us  not  always  make  our  moan, 
Nor  worship  thee  a  God  unknown ; 

But  let  us  live  to  prove. 
Thy  people's  rest,  thy  sainf  s  delight, 
The  length  and  breadth,  the  deptn  and  height, 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

3  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope. 

We  stand,  and  from  the  mountain-top 

See  all  the  land  below : 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  Paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow. 

4  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil. 
Favoured  with  God's  peculiar  smile. 

With  every  blessing  blest  • 
There  dwells  the  Lord,  owt  ».\^\eo\vsK««»^  * 
And  keeps  his  own  in  x>etfec\.  -peac^ 
And  everlasting  rest. 


Gi 

951. 


'■e  us  a  lot  of 


"ope  encouraged  jy 

»»  WhyheavK 
i-an  sovereign  Goa 
Am  I  not  safe  if  Go 
2  He  holds  all  nature 
t  hat  sracious  hand 
Doth  life,  and  time. 
And  lias  immortal  j( 

'  '^K^"  supports  thu 
Un  him  alone  myS< 
1  he  wondrous  glorft 
How  wide  they  qm 

4  Infinite  wisdom!  ba 
(Jnchanging  faithfuh 
Here  let  me  trust,  wl 
JN  or  from  my  refuge 

5  My  Gal  if  thou  art  I 
I  hen  I  have  all  «,-  v 
A  present  hein  f. 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  688 

How  happy,  how  divinely  blest, 
The  sacrea  words  of  truth  attest ! 

2  When  conscious  grief  laments  sincere, 
And  pours  the  penitential  tear ; 
Hope  points,  to  your  dejected  eyes, 
The  bright  reversion  in  the  skies. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  wealth  and  pride 
]  despise  your  lot,  your  hopes  deride ; 
'.  n  vain  they  boast  their  Irttle  stores; 
Trifles  are  tfieirsj  a  kingdom  yours! — 

4  A  kingdom  of  immense  delight. 
Where  health,  and  peace,  and  joy  unite; 
Where  undecJining  pleasures  rise. 
And  every  wish  hath  full  supplies : 

6  A  kingdom  which  can  ne'er  decay, 
While  time  sweeps  earthly  thrones  away; 
The  state,  which  power  and  truth  sustain, 
Unmov'd  for  ever  must  remain. 

6  There  shall  your  eyes  with  rapture  view. 
The  glorious  Friend  that  died  for  you*; 
That  died  to  ransom,  died  to  raise 

To  crowns  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 

7  Jesus,  to  thee  I  breathe  my  prayer ! 
Reveal,  confirm  my  interest  there : 
Whate'er  my  humble  lot  below. 
This,  this  my  soul  desires  to  know! 

8  O  let  me  hear  that  voice  divine 
Pronounce  the  glorious  blessing  mine! 
Enroird  among  thy  happy  poor. 

My  largest  wishes  ask  no  more. 

Q^Q  235     c.  M. 

«/9t)«  Humble  pleading  for  Mercy. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  leet  we  sinners  lie, 
ii    And  knock  at  mercy's  door; 
With  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye 

Thy  favour  we  implore. 

2  [On  us  the  vast  extent  display 

Of  thy  forgiving  love ; 
Take  all  our  neinous  guilt  away. 
This  heavy  load  remove, 

3  We  sink — ^with  all  this  weight  oppressed 

Sink  down  to  death  and  keW.  \ 
O  give  our  troubled  spirits  xesX^ 
Our  numerous  fears  dispel 


"OTJetanvaJ 
„  '"repossess 
954.        ™     s« 

"  heip  me  sooT 
"rean  off  these  aH 

^  ample.  i»,„i,™ 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  68{ 

€^^£t  ^^      ^«  ^*    ^*  I>oddiidge. 

«J 9D«  Bejoiemg  m  GmT,  Jer.  iz.  23,  34. 

1  'T^HE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 

JL  Maintains  his  universal  state ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  power  extends, 
All  heaven  before  his  footstool  bends. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  power  p^resides, 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  his  delight, 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise !  vour  wisdom  boasty 
No  more,  ye  strong !  your  valour  trust ; 
No  more,  ye  rich !  survey  your  store, — 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore : 

4  Glory,  ye  saints !  in  this  alone, — 
That  God,  your  God.  to  you  is  known; 
That  you  have  own'd  his  sovereign  sway, — 
That  you  have  felt  his  cheering  ray. 

6  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  power,  we  find 
In  one  Jehovah  all  conabin'd ; 
On  him  we  fix  our  roving  eyes. 
And  all  our  souls  in  raptures  rise. 

6  All  else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall ; 
But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  God,  the  blessed,  deigns  to  love? 

Q^rj  239      S.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

</9  I  •  Egoieing  in  the  Ways  of  Chd^  Psalm  oxzzriii.  & 

1  I^OW  let  our  voices  join 
JL^      To  form  a  sacrea  song ; 

Ye  pilgrims,  in  Jehovah's  ways. 
With  music  pass  along. 

2  How  straight  the  path  appears. 
How  open  and  how  fair! 

No  lurking  gins  t'  entrap  our  feet ; 
No  fierce  destroyer  there. 

3  But  flowers  of  paradise 
In  rich  profusion  sprinff; 

The  Sun  of  Glory  gilds  tne  path. 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 
In  beauteous  prospect  rise; 

And  brighter  crowns  lYiaxv  iaoi\ai\»  ^W2t^ 
Which  sparkle  througYi  \Yi^  fSsi^a- 

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HOLY   SPIRIT.  687 

^  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 

But  when  mv  faith  is  sharply  tried, 

I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, — 

Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 
6  But,  O  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee 

Subdues  the  disobedient  will ; 

Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 

And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 
6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive 

As  I  am  ready  to  repine ; 

Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive ; 

Be  shame  and  self-abhorrence  mine. 

</0\/«        Immutable  Perftdiona  and  Glory  of  OctL 

1  f\  LORD,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 

V^    The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends ; 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Beyond  the  spreading  skies  extends. 

2  Thy  justice,  like  the  hills,  remains ; 

How  deep,  great  GkxJ,  thy  judjrments  are : 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3  With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain. 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day ; — 
Oh  let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain ! 
To  upnght  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

t/Olf.  The  Same, 

1  4  BOVE  these  heavens'  created  rounds, 
jHL    Thy  mercies,  Lord,  extend ; 

Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds 
where  time  and  nature  end. 

2  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  throne, 

Though  mountains  melt  away ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknown, 
A  deep,  unfathom'd  sea. 

3  Though  all  created  light  decay, 

And  death  close  up  our  eyes ; 

Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day, 

Wnere  clouds  can  never  rise. 

vOX  •  God  shining  in  the  Hearty  8  Cor.  i?.  6 

1  "pRAISE  to  the  Lord  of  bo\vxid\w^  \si\si^ 
JT  With  uncreated  g\oTiea\>T\^\.\ 
His  presence  gilds  the  wotVd  ^S^^e, — 
Th'  unchanging  source  of  \\^\.  wvdiVss^* 


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688  GRACES   OF   THE 

■2  Our  rising  earth  his  eye  beheld. 
When,  ill  substantial  fiarkness  veil'd. 
The  shapeless  chaos,  nature's  womb. 
Lay  buried  in  the  horrid  gloom. 

3  '  Let  there  be  li^ht,'  Jehovah  said  ! 
And  light  o'er  all  its  face  was  spread  ; 
Nature,  array'd  in  charms  unknown, 
Gay  with  its' new-born  lustre  shone. 

4  He  sees  the  mind,  when  lost  it  lies 
In  shades  of  ignorance  and  vice, 
And  darts  from  heav'n  a  vivid  ray, 
And  changes  midnight  into  day. 

a  Shine,  mighty  Goil !  with  vigour  shine, 
On  this  benighted  heart  of  mine  ■ 
And  let  thy  glories  stand  reveal'd. 
As  in  the  Saviour's  face  beheld. 

*  My  soul,  revived  by  heav'n-bom  day, 
Thy  radiant  image  shall  display  ; 
While  all  my  faculties  unite 
To  praise  the  Lord  who  gives  me  light 


962 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  61 

6  But  help  me  to  declare  to-day, 
If  many  things  I  cannot  say, 
'  One  thinff  I  know/  all  praise  to  thee, 
'  Though  oUnd  I  wa« — yet  now  I  5ee.' 

<700«    Knowledge  at  present  imperfect^  I  Cor.  xiiL  9. 

1  inr^H Y  way,  0  God !  is  in  the  sea, 

JL      Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace; 
Nor  comprenend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround, 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  wandering  thoughts  confound. 

3  When  I  behold  thy  awful  hand 

My  earthly  hopes  destroy  • 
In  deep  astonishment  I  stand. 
And  ask  the  reason,  why  ? 

4  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love ; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

5  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will ; 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
Wh^n  will  thv  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

6  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace : 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

3/04:.  UberaUty. 

1  i^H,  what  stupendous  mercy  shines 
Vr     Around  the  majesty  of  Heaven ! 
Rebels  he  deigns  to  call  nis  sons. 
Their  souls  renewed,  their  sins  forgiven. 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine, — 
The  grace  that  blazes  like  a  sun ; 

Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light. 
Through  all  your  lives  let  mercy  run ! 

3  Up9n  your  bounty's  vnlling  wings 
Swift  let  the  great  sa\vat\oxv  flN  \ 
The  hungry  feed,  the  naked  <AQ!CckA\ 
To  pain  and  sickness  \ve\p  ^^^7  • 

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HOLY  SPIRIT.  69] 

4  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found. 
But  maj  be  found  in  thee ; 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

a  Oh,  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 
To  look  within  the  veil, 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  words  can  never  fail ! 

6  He.  that  has  made  my  heaven  secure. 

Will  here  all  good  provide ; 
While  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor  ? 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

7  O  Lord !  I  cast  my  care  on  thee ; 
I  triumph  and  adore ; 

Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 


QVffl 

To  love  and  please  thee  more. 

Love  to  Christ  present  or  absent. 


OAT  ^*^      ^'  ^'    ^^'  ^^^^'*  Lyrics. 

«/0  I  •  Love  to  Christ  present  or  absent, 

1  f\F  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 

Vr     Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest ! — 
Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below. 
The  nearest  image  of  the  blest. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thy  embrace. 
There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove ; 
Each  smile  upon  tny  beauteous  face 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  While  of  thy  absence  we  complain, 
And  long  or  weep  in  all  we  do, 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain ; 
And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  bv  day  we  rove; 
Or  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night 

For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  Love, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

6  Jesus,  our  God,  yet  rather  come ! 

Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face  :— 
'Tis  best  to  see  our  Lord  at  home. 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

Q/^Q  250      7^8.     Newton. 

vOO«  Lovestthou  me  ?  John  xxi.  16. 

1  ^  ^I^IS  a  iK)int  I  long  to  know, 

X      Oft  it  causes  anxioMS  \xid\ii^dXt— 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  nol 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 


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Should  i  grieve  fo 
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Choose  the  way,  J 
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HOLY  SPIRIT.  688 

3  I  was  a  traitor,  doom'd  to  fire, 
Bound  to  sustain  eternal  pains ; 
He  flew  on  win^s  of  strong  desire. 
Assumed  my  guilt,  and  took  my  cnaii 

4  Infinite  grace !  almighty  charms ! — 
Stand  in  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies ! 
Jesus,  the  God,  extends  his  arms, — 
Hangs  on  a  cross  of  love,  and  dies. 

6  Did  pity  ever  stoop  so  low, 
Dress'd  in  divinity  and  blood ! 
Was  ever  rebel  courted  so, 
In  groans  of  an  expiring  God  ? 

6  Again  he  lives !  and  spreads  his  hands, — 
Hands  that  were  nail'a  to  torturing  smart ! 

'  By  these  dear  wounds !'  says  he ;  and  stands, 
And  prays  to  clasp  me  to  his  heart. 

7  Sure  I  must  love  •  or  are  my  ears 
Still  deaf,  nor  will  my  passions  move  ? 
Lord !  melt  this  flintv  heart  to  tears ; — 
This  heart  shall  yield  to  death  or  love. 

OTA  ^^^      ^*  ^*    ^^-  ^'  Stennett 

t7  I  \f»  Frofeaaion  ofLtnt  to  ChrUi. 

ffD  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  to  thee, — 
No  passion  for  thy  charms  ? 
No  wish  my  Saviour's  face  to  see. 
And  dwell  within  his  arms ! 

2  Is  there  no  spark  of  gratitude 

In  this  cold  heart  of  mine, 
To  him  whose  generous  bosom  glow'd 
With  friendship  all  divine  ? 

3  Can  I  pronounce  his  charming  name, 

His  acts  of  kindness  tell  ? 
And,  while  I  dwell  upon  the  theme. 
No  sweet  emotion  feel  ? 

4  Such  base  ingratitude  as  this 

What  heart  but  must  detest ! 
Sure  Christ  deserves  the  noblest  place 
In  every  human  breast. 

6  A  very  wretch.  Lord !  I  should  prove^ 
Had  I  no  love  to  thee : 
Rather  than  not  my  Savio\iT  \ove, 
O  may  I  cease  to  bel 


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HOLY  SPIRIT.  69C 

Your  poinp^  are  but  shadows  and  sounds, 

And  pass  in  a  moment  away : 

The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows, 

Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine; 

My  joy  everlastingly  flows, — 

My  God,  my  Redeemer,  is  mine. 

Qi^Q  ^^      S*  M.    Fawcett. 

</  I  /6«  Lo9t  to  the  Brethren. 

1  TILEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
XJ     Our  hearts  in  Christian  love ! 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prajrers ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes ; 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear: 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain : 

But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  couraije  by  the  way  • 

While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin  we  shall  be  free : 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

Qi^Q  355      S.  M.    Beddome. 

<7  I  0«  Christian  Love,  Gal.  iu.  88. 

1  IT  ET  party  names  no  more 

Ai    The  Christian  world  o'erspread; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free^ 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  Head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth. 
Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  CTowiCd. 

S      Let  envy,  child  of  hell\ 
Be  banished  far  awav ; 


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HOLY  SPIRIT.  697 

ijkfjl^  958      C.  M. 

t/  1 0«  Love  fo  our  EnemUt/rom  the  Exampk  of  Ckritif 

Lake  xxiii.  34.  Matt.  t.  44. 

1  A  LOUD  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace 
-HL    Christ  to  his  murderers  bare : 
Which  made  the  tort'ring  cross  its  throne. 

And  hung  its  trophies  there. 

2  *  Father,  forgive !'  his  mercy  cried. 

With  his  expiring  breath, 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 

3  Jesus,  this  wondrous  love  we  sing ! 

And,  whilst  we  sing,  admire : 
Breathe  on  our  souls,  and  kindle  there 
The  same  celestial  fire. 

4  Sway'd  by  thy  dear  example,  we 

For  enemies  will  pray ; 
With  love,  their  hatred — and  their  curse 
With  blessings — will  repay. 

Qi^i^  S59      C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett. 

<7  i  i  •  JU  Mainmeni$  wdn  toithout  Love^  I  Cor.  xiii.  !<*^« 

J   QHOULD  bounteous  nature  kindly  pour 
O     Her  richest  gifts  on  me. 
Still,  O  my  God !  I  should  be  poor. 
If  void  of  love  to  thee. 

2  Not  shining  wit,  nor  manly  sense. 

Could  make  me  truly  good ; 
Nor  zeal  itself  could  recompense 
The  want  of  love  to  God. 

3  Did  I  possess  the  ffift  of  tongues, 

But  were  denied  thy  ^ace ; 
My  loudest  words — my  loftiest  songs. 
Would  be  but  sounding  brass. 

4  Though  thou  shouldst  ffive  me  heavenly  skill 

Each  mystery  to  explain  • 
If  Fd  no  heart  to  do  thy  wiU, 
My  knowledge  would  be  vain. 
6  Had  I  so  strong  a  faith,  my  God ! 
As  mountains  to  remove ; 
No  laith  could  do  me  real  good. 
That  did  not  work  by  love. 
6  [What  though,  to  gratify  my  pride, 
And  make  my  heaven  secure 
All  my  possessions  I  divide 
Among  the  hunginr  poor ; 


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HOLY   SPIRIT.  699 

3  Not  in  base  scandal's  arts  he  deals, 

For  truth  dwells  in  his  breast : 
With  grief  he  sees  his  neighbour's  faultSi 
And  thinks  and  hopes  tne  best. 

4  What  blessings  bounteous  heaven  bestows, 

He  takes  with  thankful  heart : 
With  temp'rance  he  both  eats  and  drinks, 
And  gives  the  poor  a  part 

5  To  sect  or  party  his  large  soul 

Disdains  to  be  confin  d : 
The  good  he  loves  of  ev'rjr  name, 
And  prays  for  all  mankind. 

6  Pure  is  his  zeal,  the  offspring  fair 

Of  truth  and  heavenly  love : 
The  bigot's  rage  can  never  dwell 
Where  rests  the  peaceful  dove. 

7  His  business  is  to  keep  his  heart, 

Each  passion  to  control ; 

Nobly  ambitious  well  to  rule 

The  empire  of  his  soul. 

8  Not  on  the  world  his  heart  is  set. 

His  treasure  is  above ; 
Nothing  beneath  the  sovereign  good 
Can  claim  his  highest  love. 

QQfl  262      L.  M. 

t^Ovr*  Jgur'^a  Wish,  Prov.  xxx.  7,  8,  9. 

1  ri^HUS  Agur  breath'd  his  warm  desire — 

A      *  My  God,  two  favours  I  require ; 
'  In  neither  my  request  deny, 

*  Vouchsafe  them  both  before  I  die  : 

2  '  Far  from  m)^  heart  and  tents  exclude 
'  Those  enemies  to  all  that's  jfood ; 

'  Folly,  whose  pleasures  end  m  death, 

*  And  Falsefiooas  pestilential  breath. 

3  *  Be  neither  wealth  nor  want  my  lot, 

*  Below  the  dome,  above  the  cot, 

*  Let  me  my  life  unanxious  lead: 

*  And  know  no  luxury  nor  need. 

4  Those  wishes,  Lord,  we  make  ova  owb.\ 
Oh,  shed  in  moderation  do^m 

Thy  bounties,  till  this  TnoT\?i\\yteaJ3cv^ 
Expiring,  tunes  thy  praise  Vn  ' 


'  Patience 


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■'^J' patience  we, 
Jne  troubles  of 

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j^e  smile  amid  ot 
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HOLY   SPIRIT*  70 

QQQ  ^^     ^*^    Dr.  Doddridge. 

«/00«  QcdipeakingPeaeetohiaPeopU^Pv&ilxixw.B. 

1  T*TNITE,  my  roving  thoughts !  unite 
U     In  silence  soft  and  sweet ; 

And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gentlv  down 
At  thy  great  Sovereign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  heard, 

Yet  sladly  I  attend ; 
For,  loT  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul 

The  sounds  of  peace  convey;  • 
The  tempest  at  his  word  subsiaes^ 
And  winds  and  seas  obey. 

4  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart 

To  grieve  his  love  no  more ; 
But  charm'd  by  melody  divine. 
To  give  its  follies  o'er. 

QQJ  266    L.M.61ine8.   R.  Hill. 

t/o4«     A  Prayer  for  the  promised  Retty  Isa.  zxn.  S« 

1  T^EAR  Friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hear, 
13     And  magnify  thy  grace  divine ; 
Pardon  a  worm  that  would  draw  near, 

That  would  his  heart  to  thee  resign ; 
A  worm,  by  self  and  sin  opprest. 
That  pants  to  reach  thy  promis'd  rest 

2  With  holy  fear  and  reverend  love, 

I  long  to  lie  beneath  thy  throne  * 
I  long  in  thee  to  live  and  move. 

And  stay  myself  on  thee  alone : 
Teach  me  to  lean  upon  thy  breast. 
To  find  in  thee  the  promis'd  rest. 

3  Thou  say'st  thou  wilt  thy  servants  keep 

In  perfect  peace,  whose  minds  shall  be 
Like  new-born  babes,  or  helpless  sheep. 

Completely  stay'd,  dear  Lord,  on  thee : 
How  calm  their  state,  how  truly  blest 
Who  trust  on  thee,  tne  promis'd  rest. 

4  Take  me,  my  Saviour,  as  thine  own. 

And  vindicate  my  righteous  cause ; 
Be  thou  my  portion.  Lord,  alone. 

And  bend  me  to  obey  my  \aw%\ 
In  thy  dear  arms  of  love  caters?  di. 
Give  me  to  find  thy  promise  d  xes*. 

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Amazing  Jove  I  tha 

Aiid  ween.  o«..  ... 


HOLY   SPUUT. 

3  If  tinctor'd  with  that  odious  gall 

Unknowing  I  remain, 
Let  srace,  like  a  pure  silver  stream, 
Wash  out  th'  accursed  stain. 

4  If,  in  these  fatal  fetters  bound, 

A  wretched  slave  I  lie. 
Smite  off  my  chains,  and  wake  my  soul 
To  light  and  liberty. 

6  To  humble  penitence  and  prayer 
Be  gentle  pity  siven ; 
Speak  ample  i)araon  to  my  heart, 
And  seal  its  claim  to  heaven. 

Qfifi  968      (Second  Part.)    L.  BL 

t/OO*  Eardneti  of  Heart  kumented, 

1  T  ORD !  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day 
jLA    To  melt  this  stubborn  stone  away ; 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine. 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend ;  the  earth  can  quake ; 
The  seas  can  roar ;  the  mountain  sha^e ; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign. 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt. 
What  but  an  adamant  woiUd  melt? 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  move  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  One  can  yet  perform  the  deed ; 
That  One  in  all  his  grace  I  need ; 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine, 
^And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 

6  Oh,  Breath  of  Life,  breathe  on  my  soul ! 
On  me  let  streams  of  mercy  roll : 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

QA7  ^^^      ^*  ^*    ^'*  DoddriafB. 

t/O  I  •      Chriti  exalted  to  give  Repentance^  Acts  t.  31. 

1  "pXALTED  Prince  of  Life !  we  own 
Xli     The  royal  honours  of  thy  throne, 
'Tis  fix'd  by  God's  almighty  hand. 
And  seraphs  bow  at  thy  command. 

2  Exalted  Saviour !  we  confess 

The  sovereign  triumphs  oi  \ky  %|c«jm/% 
Where  beams  of  gentle  nd\»xvcA  do^^i^ 
And  temper  majesty  diinne. 


704  GRACES  OF  THE 

3  Wide  tbv  resistless  sceptre  sway. 
Till  all  thine  enemies  obey  : 
Wide  may  the  cross  its  virtues  proTe* 
And  conquer  millions  by  its  love. — 

4  Mighty  to  vanquish  and  forgive  ; 
Thme  Israel  shall  repent  and  live  ; 
And  loud  proclaim  tnv  healing  breath. 
Which  works  their  life  who  wrought  thy  dca 


988. 


STO      T's.     Dr.  S,  Stennotl, 
PmUmtial  Sigla. 

1  I^ATHER!  at  thy  call  I  come: 
JC  In  thy  bosom  there  is  room 
For  a  eiiiiU"  soul  to  hide, — 
Prt!ssd  with  grief  on  every  side.  , 

2  Here  I'll  make  my  piteous  moaiL|> 
Thou  canst  understand  a  groan  : 
Here  my  sins  and  sorrows  tell; 
What  I  feel  thou  kuowest  well. 

3  Ah  !  how  foolish  I  have  been. 
To  obey  the  voice  of  sin — 
To  forget  thy  love  to  me, 
And  to  break  my  vows  to  thee. 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  706 

9  Has  m^  elder  brother  died  ? 
And  is  iustice  satisfied  ?    ' 
Why,  on,  why — should  I  despair 
Of  my  Father's  tender  care  ? 

t70€/»  Tke  Penitmt. 

1  1>R0STRATE,  dear  Jesus !  at  thy  feet, 
Ml      a  guilty  rebel  lies ; 

And  upwards  to  the  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Oh  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence : 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm : 
Forbid  it  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt  \ 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hiast  shed|— 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord ! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

QQr|  273      C.  M.    Steele. 

t7t7vr«  Penitence  and  Slope, 

1  T^EAR  Saviour !  when  my  Noughts  recall 
JLf     The  wonders  of  thy  ffrace, 

Low  at  thv  feet  asham'd  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid ! 

Ah,  vile  ungrateful  heart 
By  earth's  low  cares  detain  d, — ^betray^d 
From  Jesus  to  depart. — 

3  From  Jesus — ^who  alone  can  give 

True  pleasure,  peace,  and  rest : 
When  absent  from -my  Lord,  I  live 
Unsatisfied,  unblest. 

4  But  he,  for  hi&  own  mercy's  sake. 

My  wandering  soul  reatoioa  \ 
He  bids  the  mouminff  1[ie«cl  pas^xSsA 
The  pardon  it  impIoteB. 


^'sra  accepted  t 
tLT"'"*- with  1 

S^.  pit™,  h^ 
"f  hears  tleirsS 
Homage  in  aS^ 

992.       ^.rrc 

^."osegroatwtK-. 
^  Js  sm  the  oa„« 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  7G 

Then  tell  me.  gracious  God !  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart  or  no? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

3  I  sometimes  think  myself  inclined 

To  love  thee,  if  I  could ; 

But  often  feel  another  mind. 

Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

4  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more ; 
But,  when  I  cry,  '  My  strength  renew,' 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

6  Thy  saints  are  comforted,  I  know. 
And  love  thy  house  of  prayer ; 
I  sometimes  go  where  others  go. 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 

6  Oh.  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache ; — 
Decide  this  doubt  for  me ; 
And,  if  it  be  not  broken,  break — 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

QQ  J  (276)    C.  M.    Beddome. 

t/«/49  EuigruUion  ;  (n-y  Ood  our  PorHotu 

1  "PLC Y  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
jJfM.    Great  God !  are  in  thy  hand ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee. 

And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine ; 
Before  they  were  possess'd  by  me. 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word. 

Though  the  whole  world  were  gone. 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

4  What  is  the  world,  with  all  its  store  ? 

'Tis  but  a  bitter  sweet ; 
When  I  attempt  to  pluck  the  rose, 
A  pricking  tnorn  1  meet. 
6  Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  be  founds 
The  honey's  mix'd  witVi  gaXV  *. 
Midst  changing  scenes,  and  ^.^jViist  ^^^^-^ 
Be  tbou  my  all  in  au. 


^'vhat  most 
"no  never  h* 

4  ri^  favour  aU 

^Jhouarteno 

^te'  else  I  ^ 

,  w''*  letter  sti 

fi  B  ,    ]  ""*'d  b 
^nm  aU  these 


996. 

j^J^Bcanmvhe 

Lordr^'JfJJ'./My 

J.  „i  ?'  ">y  feet  1 


HOLY  SPIRIT..  709 


Wf9      C*  M*    T*  GiMiiB* 
1  Sam.  iii.  18. 


1  TT  is  the  Lord— enthroned  in  light, 
X    Whose  claims  are  all  divine : 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 

To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust. 

Or  contradict  his  will, 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just. 
And  must  be  righteous  stul  ? 

S  It  is  the  Lord — ^who  gives  me  all 
My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease ; 
And,  of  his  bounties,  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord — ^who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load— 
From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 
To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord — ^whose  matchless  skill 

Can  from  afflictions  raise 
Matter  eternity  to  fill 
With  ever-growing  praise. 

6  It  is  the  Lord — mv  covenant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  fee  his  name ! 
Whose  gracious  promise,  seal'd  vrith  blood. 
Must  ever  be  tne  same. 

7  His  covenant  will  my  soul  defend, 

Should  nature's  self  expire. 
And  the  great  Judge  of  all  descend' 
In  awful  flames  of  fire ! 

8  And  can  my  soul,  with  hopes  like  these, 

Be  sullen,  or  repine  ? 
No,  gracious  God !  take  what  thou  i^ease. 
To  thee  I  all  resign. 

OOQ  ^^     CM.    Needhsm. 

Wo*  Self-denudt  or^  taking  up  the  Crony  Mtrk  TiiL 

38.  hSke  ix.  96. 

1     A  SH  AM'D  of  Christ !— my  soul,  disdain 
jTL     The  mean,  ungen'rous  thought : 
Shall  I  disown  that  Friend,  whose  blood 
To  man  salvation  braugn\.1 

2  With  the  glad  news  of  \o^e  miA.  ^gew^^ 
From  heaven  to  eaitlh  \ie  c^xa&\ 


Ire  prec,„-;;s 

.  -  f  >"  reign™ 

999.     , 

Much  more  Iha. 
M'ilV'»°-'-0« 

'  T™  'li»usa„d  TOrid 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  711 

2  All  I  can  wish  is  thine  to  give : 

My  God,  I  ask  thy  love, 
That  greatest  boon  1  can  receive. 
That  bliss  of  heaven  above. 

3  To  heaven  my  restless  heart  aspires ; 

Oh !  for  some  quickening  ray, 
To  animate  mv  faint  desires, 
And  cheer  the  tiresome  way. 

4  While  sin  and  Satan  join  their  art 

To  keep  me  from  my  Lord, 
Dear  Saviour,  guard  my  trembling  heart. 
And  guide  me  by  thy  word. 

6  Whene'er  the  tempting  foe  alarms. 
Or  spreads  the  fatal  snare, 
m  fly  to  my  Redeemer's  arms. 
For  safety  must  be  there. 

6  My  Guardian,  my  almighty  Friend, 
On  thee  my  soul  womd  rest ; 
On  thee  alone  my  hopes  depend, 
In  thee  I'm  ever  blest. 

JL  W  M,  •  Sincerity  desired, 

1  TF  secret  fraud  should  dwell 
JL    Within  this  heart  of  mine ; 

Purge  out,  0  God !  that  cursed  leaven. 
And  maJce  me  wholly  thine. 

2  If  any  rival  there 

Dares  to  usurp  the  throne. 
Oh.  tear  the  infernal  traitor  thence, 
And  reign  thyself  alone. 

3  Is  any  lust  conceal'd  ? 
Bring  it  to  open  view  : 

Search,  search,  dear  Lord !  my  inmost  aoul, 
And  all  its  powers  renew. 

W^*  AmT^ua/MfufeflEneiv/  or^  inward  RtUgwn. 

1  ~D  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
m\    Of  mortals  here  below , 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know  ! 

8  More  needful  this  than  glittering  wealth, 
Or  aught  the  world  bestows  \ 
Nor  reputation,  food,  oi  l^ed\)i)cL 
Can  give  us  such  tepoae. 


My  heart  to 
"  ",?,Sf  rve  me  fi 

^^  m  me  Jet , 
'^I-f  lively  l,q. 

"  mount  Sk 

[t  «„J1 ''"?''»■*< 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  71: 

Ml  VvO*  MMomagemeni  to  trutt  and  iove  Chd^  Pt«  jaodr. 

1  ry^HROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 

X     In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  stUl 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all,  who  are  distrest, 
From  my  example  comfort  take. 
And  cnarm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 
Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

4  Oh,  make  but  trial  of  his  love ! — 

Experience  will  decide 
How  olest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints !  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  * 
Make  you  his  service  your  aelight,— 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

6  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 

The  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him. 
And  see  their  need  supplied. 

^fU\A  ^6      (First  Part.)    L.  M. 

1  UU4«      Trwt  and  Confidence,  Hab.  UL  17, 18. 

1  A  WAY,  my  unbelieving  fear ! 

j\.    Let  fear  in  me  no  more  take  place ; 
My  Saviour  doth  not  yet  apijear ; 
He  hides  the  brightness  of  nis  face : 
But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go. 
And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield  ? 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  no ! 
I  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 

2  Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 
Although  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 
The  withering  fig-tree  droop  and  di6» 
The  field  illude  the  tiller's  toil— 
The  emptv  stall  no  herd  afford — 
And  nensn  all  the  bleatrng  TM.fe\ 
J>/.  i  will  triumph  in  t\i©  \jat^\ — 

The  God  of  my  salvaVioxi  pt?i.\«»\ 

so  3 


1004.       •« 

is'™",  who  hid 
^twn  grace  hsft 


HOLY   SPIRIT.  715 

4  I  own  my  guilt;  my  sins  confess; 
Can  men  or  derils  make  them  more  7 
Of  crimes,  already  numberless, 
Vain  the  attempt  to  swell  the  score. 

5  Were  the  black  list  before  my  siffhti 
While  I  remember  thou  hast  died^ 
*Twould  only  urge  mv  speedier  flight 
To  seek  salvation  at  tny  side. 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  I'll  cast  me  down, 
To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear ; 

And — ^if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne-* 
I'll  be  the  first  who  perish'd  there. 

ttlfkXlL  387      (Second  Part.)    CM. 

1  TF  God  is  mine,  then  present  things, 
1    And  things  to  come,  are  mine; 
Yea,  Christ,  his  word,  and  Spirit  too, 

And  glory  all  divine. 

2  If  he  is  mine,  then  from  his  love, 

He  every  trouble  sends ; 
All  things  are  working  for  my  good. 
And  bliss  his  rod  attends. 

3  If  he  is  mine,  I  need  not  fear 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell ; 
He  will  support  my  feeble  frame. 
Their  utmost  force  repel. 

4  If  he  is  mine,  let  friends  forsake,-- 

Let  wealth  and  honours  flee — 
Sure  he,  who  giveth  me  himseiff 
Is  more  than  these  to  me. 

6  If  he  is  mine,  I'll  boldly  pass 

Through  death's  tremendous  vale ; 
He  is  a  solid  comfort,  when 
All  other  comforts  fail. 

6  Oh,  tell  me.  Lord !  that  thou  art  mine ; 
What  can  I  wish  beside  ? 
My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live. 
When  all  the  streams  are  dried. 

innft        S88     (First Part.)  CM.  Beddome. 

1  XTE  trembling  souls !  dismiss  your  fears ; 
JL  .  Be  mercy  all  your  tVietae  \ 
Mercy,  which^  like  a  rivet,  fLo^i^ 
In  one  continued  streaxa. 


Ur  leave  1: 
A  fiuthful 
Andfaithf 

lo  endless  I 

™.W8doS^ 
H«  grace  S! 

1006.-    «. 

■'  ^te  smiles  hsve 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  717 

iniV7  ^*^     8.8.6.    Jew*. 

JL  UV I  •  Fmr»  rtmmud    It  ul^benei  afrmd^  Jofan  vi  90. 

1  TTNCLE AN !  unclean !  and  fuU  of  rin, 
\J     From  first  to  last,  O  Lord,  I've  been ! 

Deceitful  is  my  heart : 
Guilt  presses  down  my  burden 'd  soul ; 
But  Jesus  can  the  waves  control, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart. 

2  When  first  I  heard  his  word  of  grace. 
Ungratefully  I  hid  mv  face, — 

Ungratefully  delay  d : 
At  length  his  voice  more  powerful  came, 

*  *Tis  1,'  he  cried,  '  I,  still  the  same ; 

*  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid.' 

3  My  heart  was  chan^'d ;  in  that  same  hour 
My  soul  confessed  his  mighty  power ; 

Out  flow'd  the  brinv  tear : 
I  listen'd  still  to  hear  nis  voice ; 
Again  he  said,  *  In  me  rejoice  : 

*  'Tis  I ; — thou  need'st  not  fear.' 

4  *  Unworthy  of  thy  love !'  I  cried : 

*  Freely  I  love,'  he  soon  replied, 

*  On  me  thy  faith  be  stay'd : 

*  On  me  for  every  thing  depend ; 

*  I'm  Jesus  still,  the  sinner  s  friend, — 

*  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid.' 

1  AAQ    ^^0  10*8  &  1  Ts  as  5*8  &  6*8.  Newton. 
l- vrVrO*    Itoill  trust,  and  not  be  afraid,  Isa.  zii.  S. 

1  TJEGONE,  unbelief!  my  Saviour  is  near, 
Xf     And  for  my  relief  will  surely  api)ear : 
By  nrayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  he  will  perform : 
Witn  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way,  since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  his  to  provide : 

Tho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all  fail« 
The  word  he  has  spoken  shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love,  in  time  past,  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink ; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  review,  [thro*. 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help  me  (Juite 

4  Determin'd  to  save,  he  watch'd  o'er  my  path. 
When,  Satan's  blind  slave,  I  sported  witaofiatk-. 
And  can  he  have  taught  me  \o\t>MXvxt\^^^ 

And  thus  far  have  oxoxigyvX  nv^  \d^x&  "^^  *^ 
shame  ? 


Andth, 


1009. 

f  he  wis 
And  fait, 

4;Yho  knc 

^ndheav 

]vi.sdom  t, 

;C^,"fe  begu 

6  S^*  ''^  the  2 
K^PJjy  the  , 
^fi  whose  ot 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  719 

One  smile  from  thee  my  heart  shall  fire. 
And  teach  me,  smiling,  to  expire, 

3  If  nature  at  the  trial  shake, 

And  from  the  cross  or  flames  draw  back, 
Grace  can  its  feeble  courage  raise, 
And  turn  its  tremblings  into  praise. 

4  While  scarce  I  dare  with  Peter  say, — 
*  rU  boldly  tread  the  bleeding  way ; 
Yet,  in  thy  steps,  like  John,  I'd  move 
Wim  humble  hope  and  silent  love. 

i  A1  1       ^^^     (y^^^  P^^)    ^*  ^*    Beddoow. 
1  vr  11  •  Holi/  Zeal  and  Diligence. 

1  "W)trHILE  carnal  men,  with  all  their  might, 

▼  T     Earth's  vanities  pursue. 
How  slow  the  advances  which  I  make, 
With  heaven  itself  in  view ! 

2  Inspire  my  soul  with  holy  zeal ; 

Great  God !  my  love  inflame  ; 
Religion  wdthout  zeal  and  love 
Is  out  an  empty  name. 

3  To  gain  the  top  of  Zion's  hill 

May  I  with  fervour  strive ; 
And  all  those  powers  employ  for  thee 
Which  I  from  thee  derive ! 

1 A1  1  293      (Second  Part.)    C.  M. 

lUll.  Zeal  for  God. 

1  TF  duty  calls,  and  suffering  too, 
M.    My  Lord !  I'd  follow  thee : 
As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  ao ; 

As  thou  art,  would  I  be. 

2  With  zeal  inflam'd,  'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  Father's  will : 
May  the  same  zeal  my  soul  excite, 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

3  Meekness,  humility,  and  love, 

Did  through  thv  conduct  shine ; 
Oh.  may  mv  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy.  Lord,  of  thine ! 

4  Depending  on  thy  sov'reign  grace, 

rll  tread  the  heavenly  toml; 
With  willing  mind  thy  foo\ate\^  Xxwc^ 
And  climo  to  thine  abode. 


720 


THE  CHRISTIAH. 


PAUSE. 

6  Oh,  let  me  run  the  Christian  raoe 
With  diligence  and  speed  ! 
God's  Word,  his  Spirit,  and  his  Grace, 
Do  ail  to  duty  lead. 

6  Did  Jesus  leave  the  realms  of  bliss 

To  save  from  sin  and  hell?  A 

A  love  BO  wonderful  as  this  m 

Calls  for  a  glowing  zeal.  V 

7  Those  who  to  Christ  for  refuge  flee, 

Should  in  his  footi^leps  treM  ; 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  should  be 
Both  trusted  and  obey'd. 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 


m 


WITH  melting  heart  and  weeping  ejfl^ 
My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries; 

What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee, 

T'  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  me? 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  721 

1  ^1  A  994      (Second  Part.)    C.  M. 

1  TS  there,  in  heav'n  or  earth,  who  oaa 
X    A  wretched  mortal  save  ? 

Make  a  poor  lep'rous  sinner  clean  ? 
Redeem  an  helpless  slave  ? — ' 

2  Who  can  appease  an  an^y  God  ? — 

Relieve  a  ourden'd  mmd  ? 
In  whom  a  soul,  o'erwhelm'd  with  gnilt, 
May  ease  and  safety  find  ? 

3  Yes !  there  is  One,  who  dwells  on  high, 

That  can  do  this  and  more ; 
A  Being  of  unbounded  love 
And  uncontrolled  power — 

4  Immanud  is  his  name ;  who  once. 

Upon  th'  accursed  tree. 
Bore  the  vast  weight  of  all  their  sins 
Who,  burden'd,  to  him  flee. 

6  But  now  he  lives — he  ever  lives. 
And  pleads  what  he  hath  done ; 
Whilst  God  ten  thousand  crimes  forgiTM» 
Through  his  atoning  Son. 

6  Jesus !  I  to  thy  feet  repair, 
And  there  will  prostrate  lie ; 
Be  thou  propitious  to  my  prayer, 
And  I  shall  never  die. 

1  rk-f  Q  295      8.  7.    D.  Turnor. 

J.  vrX  0«  Juuiy  thou  Son  of  David^  have  mercy  on  mc, 

Mark  x.  47. 

1  TESUS,  fbll  of  all  compassion, 

tf     Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry ; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation ; 
See !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelm'd  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting. 
Send,  O  send  me  quick  relief! 

3  [Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 

But  to  him  who  comfort  gives  ? 
Whither,  from  the  dread  ofaving. 
But  to  him  who  ever  lives  1\ 

4  [While  I  view  thee,  woMiideA,  ^wvwt> 

JJiieathiess,  on  the  cursed  \xe%, 

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Seeking 

Sen/the"^ 

'  On'lie  won 
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THE  CHRI8TUN.  723 

5  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost , 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust : 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply ; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  aie. 

6  Thou  dost  promise  to  forgive 
All  who  in  thy  Son  believe  ; 
Lord,  I  know  thou  canst  not  lie : 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

7  Father,  dost  thou  seem  to  frown? 
Let  me  shelter  in  thy  Son ! 
Jesus !  to  thine  arms  I  fly ; 
Come  and  save  me,  or  I  die. 

-1  /\1  ^  296      (Second  Part.)    C.  M. 

1.  V  X  4r«  Help  me^  my  God^-Oh  sa»e  nu^  Ps.  eiz.  96* 

1  TTELP  and  salvation.  Lord!  I  crave: 
Jl     For  both  I  creatly  need : 

None  else  these  blessings  can  bestow ; 
From  thee  they  must  proceed. 

2  Heh  me  thy  glories  to  behold ; 

Thy  loveliness  to  see : 
Save  irom  an  atheistic  heart, 
Which  shuns  the  Deity. 

3  [Help  me  the  turpitude  of  sin 

With  shame  to  realize : 
Save  from  impenitence,  and  thaw 
A  breast  as  hard  as  ice] 

4  Heh  me  to  cleave  to  Christ  alone ! 

Where  else  can  sinners  fly  ? 
Save  me  from  all  self-righteousness. 
And  every  idol  nigh. 

6  Hdp  me  to  live  upon  thy  word,— 
The  Christian's  daiW  food : 
Save  me  from  unbelief,  that  foe— 
That  bar  to  every  good. 

6  Heip  me  to  do  thy  holy  will ; 

Let  duty  bliss  dispense : 
S€tt>e  from  a  disobedient  heart, 
From  sloth  and  negligence. 

7  Help  me  to  persevere  in  grace ; 

Still  gladly  following  on/. 
Stwe  me  from  each  hackfi\\d\tv%  ^^qoSSol 
To  which  my  heart  is  ptoxve- 


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And  this 

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J  he  dread 

1015.  »i^ 

S—-  In  life's 

J^"8iiidemyd 
S"fse  this  ra 
J  n  fix  on  Man. 
'  o  spom  the  tft 

J  hen  let  ^ 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  '''2; 

2  'Tis  Love  that  gilds  the  vernal  raj — 
Adorns  the  flow'ry  robe  of  May — 

Perfumes  the  breathing  gale : 
'Tis  .Love  that  loads  the  plenteous  plain 
With  blushing  fruits  ana  golden  grain, 

And  smiles  o'er  every  vale. 

3  But,  in  thy  gospel  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  characters. 

And  charms  the  ravish'd  breast ; 
There,  Love  immortal  leaves  the  sky, 
To  wipe  the  drooping  mourner's  eye, 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  There  smiles  a  kind  propjitious  God— ^ 
There  flows  a  dying  Saviour's  blood, 

The  pledge  of  sins  forgiv'n ; 
There. Faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 
To  regions  of  eternal  day. 

And  opens  all  her  heaven. 

5  Then,  in  redeeming  Love  rejoice, 
My  soul !  and  hear  a  Saviour's  voice, 

That  calls  thee  to  the  skies  : 
Above  life's  empty  scenes  aspire — 
Its  sordid  cares  and  mean  desire— 

And  seize  th'  eternal  prize. 

I  ril  /»      398    (First  Part.)  S.  M.  Dr.  Doddridge 
1- V  X  D«      Devoting  himself  to  Crod,  Rom.  xii.  1. 

1  A  ND  will  th'  eternal  King 
juL     So  mean  a  gift  reward  ? 

That  ofFrin^,  Lord,  with  joy  we  bring 
Which  thine  own  hand  prepar'd. 

2  We  own  thy  various  claim ; 
And  to  thine  altar  move, 

The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace, 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 

3  Descend,  celestial  fire ! 
The  sacrifice  inflame : 

So  shall  a  grateful  odour  rise, 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 

*|/\1/»  998      (Second  Part.)    S.  M. 

1  V1D«  Going  foruHstd t  or,  D'fffictdHn  the  Oeeaaimef 

Prwer  and  Pleading,  Exod.  xir.  15^ 

1      T  IKE  Israel,  Lord,  am  11 
JLJ    My  soul  is  at  a  B\axvdL\ 
A  sea  before,  an  host  beYimd, 
And  rocks  on  eitYieT  Yiaud. 


Tk"*  time  01 
T-'ny  chosen 

And  make  ti 

jiouwMtb 

Thi  '^i  m  tin 

""'thou  not  at 
yi.  send  deli. 


"can  conimandTbi 


THE  CHRISTIilN.  '^' 

Will  he  within  this  bosom  raise 
A  living  temple  to  his  praise  ? 

2  The  joyful  news  transports  my  breast  • 
All  hail !  I  cry,  thou  heavenly  guest  ? 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  powers  within, 
And  let  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

3  Enter  with  all  thy  heavenly  train ! 
Here  live,  and  here  for  ever  reign ! 
Thy  sceptre  o'er  my  passions  sway ; 
Let  love  command,  and  I'll  obey. 

4  Reason  and  conscience  shall  submiti 
And  pay  their  homage  at  thy  feet ; 
To  thee  I'll  consecrate  my  heart, 
And  bid  each  rival  thence  depart 

fi  No  idol-god  shall  hold  a  place 
Within  this  temple  of  thy  grace : 
Dagon  before  the  ark  shall  fall. 
And  God  in  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

1  rii  ij  299      (Second  Part)     C.  M. 

l"X  i  •  Imploring  the  Fretenee  of  God* 

1  T  ORD  !  let  me  see  thv  beauteous  fBM ! 
JLi     It  yields  a  heav'n  below ; 

And  angels  round  the  throne  will  say 
'Tis  all  the  heaven  they  know. 

2  A  glimpse — a  single  glimpse  of  thee 

Would  more  delicht  my  soul 
Than  this  vain  world,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  I  possess  the  whole. 

Ifl^fJ  299      (Third  Part.)    L.  M. 

m,"m.  i  •  Happy  in  the  Salvation  of  Ood^  Pnlm  zhri.  4* 

1  TNDULGENT  God !  to  Thee  I  raise 
X    My  spirit  fraught  with  joy  and  praise : 
Grateful  1  bow  before  thy  throne. 

My  debt  of  mercy  there  to  own. 

2  Rivers  descending.  Lord !  from  Thee, 
Perpetual  glide  to  solace  me : 

Their  varied  virtues  to  rehearse. 
Demands  an  everlasting  verse. 

3  And  yet  there  is,  beyond  the  rest 

One  stream — the  widest  and  VScl^  w«fcr— 
Salvation  !  Lo,  the  purpVe  ^ooAi  ,, 

KoUb  rich  with  my  Hea©ettieT*fi'^A«»* 


Bids  mortal 
Nor  dreads 
oent  with  s, 

"a 

P„„-/  rem  w< 

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His  Mul  disdi 

He  only, 

aiess'd  «ith  fl 

And  seeks 
And  f '"^  "te' 
ri      yi  those  w. 

Nnth; 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  7S1 

6  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord !  repliee, 
I  come  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest ; 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end ; 
Now — Oh,  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend  !— 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast ! 

1 0 1 9»  Tke  Pilgrim*'a  Song. 

1  Tl  ISE,  mv  soul !  and  stretch  thy  wingB^ 
M\    Thy  Detter  portion  trace : 

Rise,  from  transitory  things. 
Towards  heav'n,  thy  native  place ! 

Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars,  decay ; 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above ! 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
Thus  a  soul,  new-born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode. 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given, — 
All  your  sorrows  left  below. 

And  earth  exchang'd  for  heav'n. 

1  AOA  3^      ^-  ^-    ^f*  Doddridge. 

L\f/C\J.  Running  the  Christian  Race,  PhU.  liL  IS— 14. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 
-HL     And  press  with  vigour  on : 

A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeaL 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high : 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  aTOWiidi 

HoJd  thee  in  full  sxirvey  \ 


3  5"f^  iJul  each 
^  -V^ope  is  my  he 

^  yjhusarm'd,  I, 

To  Vicf  ?v    ""P«  0 
J  022.  _,    304  , 

And  Lt^Z^.  i- 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  73 

Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep 
And  g^ide  me  witn  his  e^re : 
My  anchor  hope  shall  firm  abide^ 
And  I  each  boist'rous  storm  outnde. 

4      By  faith  I  see  the  land, — 
The  port  of  endless  rest : 
My  souL  thy  sails  expand, 
And  ny  to  Jesus'  breast ! 
Oh,  may  I  reach  the  heavenly  shore, 
Where  winds  and  waves  distress  no  mora* 

6      Whene'er  becalm'd  I  lie, 

And  storms  forbear  to  toss, 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord !  still  nigh, 
Lest  I  should  suffer  loss : 
For  more  the  treacherous  calm  I  dread. 
Than  tempests  bursting  o'er  my  head 

6      Come,  Holy  Ghost !  and  blow 
A  prosp'rous  gale  of  grace ; 
Waft  me  from  all  below 

To  heaven — my  destin'd  place ! 
Then,  in  full  sail,  my  port.  I'll  find. 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

lAOO  (305)    Vs. 

LXJdQOm  Ttmpted—hut  Jtying  to  Christ  for  Rtfitgt. 


JESUS !  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll — 


While  the  tempest  still  is  nigh ! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour !  hide 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  • 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ! 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone ! 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  ! 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd ; 

All  my  fielp  from  thee  I  bring : 
Cover  my  defenceless  head. 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  virant ; 

More  than  all  in  thee  1  iitviL  \ 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  feinV. 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  \)[ie\i\MA.\ 


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THE  CHRISTIAN.  783 

Trials  make  the  promise  sweet; 

Trials  jjive  new  life  to  pray'r ; 
Triids  bnnff  me  to  his  feet, — 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here — 

No  chastisement  by  the  way — 
Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 

Fshould  prove  a  cast-away  ? 
Bastards  may  escape  the  rod,« 

Sunk  in  earthly  vain  delight; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God 

Must  not — ^would  not  if  he  might 

1  AO^  ^^      ^'  ^*    ^^'  ^'  Stennett. 

X  Xf^COm  TTie  Ministry  of  AngtU. 

1  i^  RE  AT  God !  what  hosts  of  angels  stand, 
Ijr    In  shining  ranks,  at  thy  right  hand, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  dazzling  light, 

With  pinions  stretch'd  for  distant  flight ! 

2  Immortal  fires !  seraphic  flames ! 
Who  can  recount  their  various  names  ? 
In  strength  and  l)eauty  thev  excel; 
For  near  the  throne  of  Goa  they  dwell. 

3  How  eag[erly  they  wish  to  know 
The  duties  ne  would  have  them  do : 
What  joy  their  active  spirits  feel, 
To  execute  their  Sovereign's  will ! 

4  Hither  at  his  command  thev  fly 

To  guard  the  beds  on  which  we  lie ; 
To  shield  our  nersons  night  and  day, 
And  scatter  all  our  fears  away. 

5  [Aghast  the  hostile  Syrian  band 
Around  the  helpless  prophet  stand. 
While  mighty  Gabriel  downward  flies, 
And  with  his  chariot  fills  the  skies. 

6  Herod  attempts,  but  all  in  vain. 
To  bind  a  Peter  with  his  chain : 
At  one  soft  word  an  ansel  speaks, 
The  massy  chain  asuncfer  breaks.] 

7  Send,  O  my  God,  some  angel  down, 
(Though  to  a  mortal  eye  unknown,} 
To  guide  and  guard  my  doub\£vvL  ^ v) 
Vp  to  the  realms  of  endle^  d»?r^ 


"u  call  u, 
On  whici 

^1  would  II 

""should, 

IVorlesr, 

"a^IwouM 
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-  Ko  leve  m. 

And  .a  a. 

Then  .hall  n,J 

Ann"! '■'«•* 
And  Changs  «.< 

For  song,  of, 

J  WOULD* 
^°I  Satan  It. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  725 

r  know  what  he  appoints  is  best. 
Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 

5  O  could  I  but  believe ! 
Then  all  would  easy  be : 

I  would,  but  cannot — Lord,  relieve. 
My  help  must  come  from  thee ! 

6  But  if  indeed  I  rvotdd^ 
Though  I  can  nothing  do : 

Yet  the  desire  is  something  good 
For  which  my  praise  is  due. 

7  By  nature  prone  to  ill, 
Till  thine  appointed  hour, 

I  was  as  destitute  of  will 
As  now  I  am  of  power. 

8  Wilt  thou  not  crown  at  lenffth 
The  work  thou  hast  begun? 

And  with  a  will  afford  me  strength 
In  all  thy  ways  to  run  ? 

jiXjAQm  Complaining  of  InamBUmcif, 

1  rriHE  wandering  star,  and  fleeting  wind, 

X      Both  represent  the  unstable  mind : 
The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew, 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud,  and  wind,  and  dew,  and  star, 
Faint  and  imperfect  emblems  are ; 
Nor  can  there  aught  in  nature  be 

So  fickle  and  so  filse  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame, 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same ; 
We  vow,  ana  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat 

4  We'  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return ; 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  bum ; 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel, 
We  soar  to  heaven,  then  sink  to  hell. 

6  With  flowing  tears,  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  foUv  and  unsteadfastness : 
When  snail  these  hearts  more  fixed  be, 
Fix'd  by  thy  grace,  and  fix'd  for  thee  ? 

1AOO  311     L-^-    m.  &  StmiAtt 

1  \j4t9Jm  FruU  Icunmitd. 

1  f\FT  have  I  turned  my  ey^  ^^Qcrai, 
t-^    And  Iwought  to  \\gYv\  wma  ^aX»^  ^KSi.\ 


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^"ng  fort[ 

And  alj  hei 

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Again  posse 

Ap^\  form  a 

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i^ince  every  s 

is  but  the  f 

2  ^o- Lord,  I'll 

Nor  ever  da 

ietsurejma 
My  painful  i 

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aiUows  on  bi 

4  Prom  fear  to  hi 


THE  CHRISTIAN. 
-l/\Q1  813      7.6.8. 

aiider'a  Praytr,  , 

1  TESUS,  let  thy  pitying  eye. 

tJ     Call  back  a  wandering  sheep ; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain  like  Peter  weep ; 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored, 

On  me  be  all  its  freeness  shown ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  iieart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,  through  thy  dving  love, 

The  humble  contrite  heart ; 
Give,  what  I  have  long  implord, 

A  portion  of  thy  love  unknown ; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  my  neart  of  stone. 

3  See  me.  Saviour,  from  above. 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die ; 
Life,  and  happiness,  and  love. 

Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye : 
Speak  the  reconciling  word. 

And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  neart  of  stone. 

4  Look,  as  when  thy  pityinff  eye 

Was  clos'd  that  we  might  live ; 
*  Father,  (at  the  point  to  die 

Mv  Saviour  gasp'd,)  forgive!' 
Surely  with  that  dying  word. 

He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries, '  'Tit  don 
O  my  loving,  bleeding  Lord, 

This  breaks  my  heart  of  stone. 

1 AQO  ^^^      ^-  ^*    Fmwoett 

1  \JOAm  Peter*B  Fall  and  Reetnery^  Lake 


1  TTOW  did  the  powers  of  darknett  rafB 
Xl     Against  the  Son  of  God ! 

While  cruel  men  on  earth  engage 
To  shed  his  precious  blood. 

2  His  friends  forsook  him  with  surpriie, 

When  that  dread  scene  be^saa ; 
And  one  perfidiously  deii\e(& 
He  ever  knew  tYie  m;)^. 


Peter  r  ^^'  ' 

/  am  found  i 
7  r  A^°"'d  not  s 

,      ^"d  Jet  af  ^? 

^  ®««n  as  the  mon,  t 

Wis  ]ovt  «  ^  «^e' 
3  In  vain  ,u   "^^  *^^  ^ 


THE  CHRISTUN.  789 

6  Now  when  the  eTening  shade  prevails^ 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns; 

And  when  the  mom  the  light  reveals. 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

7  My  prayers  are  now  a  chatt'ring  n0iie» 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face ! 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyw. 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 

8  Now  Satan  threatens  to  preyail, 

And  make  my  soul  his  prey ; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  £ul, 
O,  come  without  delay ! 

-|  AO  A  316    G.  M.    Steele. 

lUt}4r«       Trwhkd,  hid  making  €M  a  M^ki^ 

1  T|EAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  scml, 
JLF     On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  wares  of  trouble  rollf 

My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee,  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ;  .. 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweei  rtUef 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

S  But  O !  when  gloomy  doubts  pravailt 
I  fear  to  call  thee  mine : 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  £u]« 
Ana  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust : 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleaye  to  thai^ 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust 

5  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  fiice? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 

6  No.  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer ; 
O  may  I  ever  find  access 
To  breathe  my  sorrows  there ! 

7  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat ; 
With  humbie  hope  attend  iliy  ^^inSLi 
And  wBit  beneath  thy  feed. 


3  By  our  illustri. 

We  no  extre 

rrepar'd  to  stri 

If  thou,  OUT 

4  We;il  trace  the 

To  triumph  i 

Nor  shun  thy  c 

May  we  but 

1036.    c.,^' 

i  r|MVsoul,M 

^-^     Wherefori 

Let  thy  griefs  bi 

Bid  thy  restle 

Look  to  Jesus, 

And  rejoice  in  h 

2  What  though  Se 

Vex  and  tease 

And  thysinfulii 

Often  iiJl  thee 

i  hou  shalt  conqi 

Through  the  Lai 

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From  wit] 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  74i 

5  O  that  I  could  now  adore  hinii 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  him, 

And  unceasing  sing  his  love ! 
Happy  songsters ! 
When  shaU  I  your  chorus  join  7 

t  tW7  ^^^   ^'  ^ 

llfOim  The  Bequegt. 

1  fT^ATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliii 
JC      Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 

Let  tills  petition  rise  : 

2  '  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  hearti 

'  From  ev'ry  murmur  free;, 
*  The  blessings  of  thy  grace  imparti 
*  And  make  me  live  to  thee : 

5  *  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  rnine^ 

^  My  life  and  death  attend; 
'  Thv  presence  through  my  journey  ahine^ 
^  And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

1AQQ  ^^    ^-^'    Steele. 

lirOO*  Waiel^fulneii  and  Prayer^  Mail  xxfL4kL 

1  A  LAS !  what  hourly  dangers  rise ! 
A.    What  snares  beset  my  way ! 
To  heaven,  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 

And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complauif 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears !  ^ 

My  weak  resistance,  an !  how  vain ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears! 

3  O  ffracious  Grod,  in  whom  I  live. 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to  watch;  and  pray) 'and  itrivie, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  fiaith,  increase  my  hope, 
When  foes  and  fears  i)reva]i ; 
ad  bear  my  fiednting  spirit  np. 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  Ml. 

6  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  hearti 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  Grod,  thy  powerful  aid  ixoguXi 
My  iruanuan  and  my  guidft. 


^    /  "-as  ho  ^..] 

f"^^^  has  be 
^s  almost  dr, 

f  i  ?'}ce  he'd 
9."k  ,^^'  his  Jo 

J^ lasted  mv  „    ^ 
7  "Vi        ^^  Player 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  743 

3  But  why  does  that  celestial  flower 
Open  and  thrive  and  shine  no  more? 
Where  are  its  balmy  odours  fled  ? 
And  why  reclines  its  beauteous  head  ? 

4  Too  plain,  alas !  the  languor  shows 
Th'  unkindly  soil  in  which  it  grows ; 
Where  the  black  frost  and  beating  storm 
Wither  and  rend  its  tender  form  ? 

6  Unchanging  Sun,  thy  beams  display 
To  drive  the  frost  and  storms  away ; 
Make  all  thy  potent  virtues  known 
To  cheer  a  plant  so  much  thy  own. 

6  And  thou,  bless'd  Spirit,  deign  to  blow 
Fresh  sales  of  heaven  on  shrubs  below; 
So  shall  they  grow,  and  breathe  abroaa 
A  fragrance  grateful  to  our  God. 

tAill  323    L.  M.    G — . 

1  ir4rl  •  EUing  to  God. 

1  ^TO  W^  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
X^     Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time. 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Bom  by  a  new  celestial  birth. 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  T 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  ? 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road. 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  dischargeg 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  chains,  oreaks  up  our  celt^ 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

6  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoy'd  above ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now 
Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 

IfkAO  ^^    L*  ^-    Fawcett. 

J.ir4r/6«  Remembering  ail  the  toay  the  Lord  kae  kd  kim, 

Dent.  viii.  S. 

1  nnHUS  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on, 

X     And  made  his  truth  and  tneccY  W^f^^^Hw.^ 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  x\&e^ 
And  comforts  mingle  witib^  ui^  «a^^« 


—       ^ 

'*  Uy  soul, 

ner  hope; 
oees  ever 
^^d  wonc 

7  hich  lea 
♦Vhile  in  tl 

That  Jesus 

J  043.  --^^ 

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THE   CHRISTIAN.  746 

1  i\A  A  ^^    L-  ^* 

ll/44:«  SoUeUouio/JMikinghiiCouneunth^, 

Acts  zx.  34. 

1  A  SSIST  US,  Lord,  thy  name  to  praise 
JoL    For  the  rich  gospel  of  thy  grace; 
And,  that  our  hearts  may  love  it  more, 
Teach  them  to  feel  its  vital  power. 

2  With  joy  may  we  onr  course  pursue, 
And  keep  the  crown  of  life  in  view ; 
That  crown  which  in  one  hour  repays 
The  labour  of  ten  thousand  days. 

3  Should  bonds  or  death  obstruct  our  way, 
Unmov'd  their  terrors  we'll  survey. 
And  the  last  hour  improve  for  thee, 
The  last  of  life  or  liberty. 

4  Welcome  those  bonds  which  may  unite 
Our  souls  to  their  supreme  delight ; 
Welcome  that  death,  whose  painful  strife 
Bears  us  to  Christ,  our  better  life. 

1  f\A  ^  ^^    ^'  ^*  ^'*  Doddridge. 

J.  vr4t}*  77te  Believer  committing  his  departing  Spirit 

toJeitu, 

1  f\  THOU,  that  hast  redemption  wrought, 
"     Patron  of  souls  thy  bloods  hath  bought. 
To  thee  our  spirit  we  commit. 

Mighty  to  rescue  from  the  pit 

2  Millions  of  blissful  souls  above. 
In  realms  of  purity  and  love. 

With  songs  of  endless  praise  proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy  fieathful  name. 

3  When  all  the  ix)wers  of  nature  fail'd. 
Thy  ever  constant  care  prevailed ; 
Courage  and  joy  thy  friendship  spoke. 
When  ev'ry  mortal  bond  was  oroke. 

4  We  on  that  friendship,  Lord,  repose, 
The  healing  balm  of  all  our  woes : 
And  we,  when  sinking  in  the  grave. 
Trust  thine  omnipotence  to  save. 

5  0  may  our  spirits,  by  thy  hand. 
Be  gather'd  to  that  happy  b^Tid> 

Who,  midst  the  blessings  oi  XJiii  t^v^S^^^ 
Lose  all  remembrance  oi  t\ie\t  ^ysx. 


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And 
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PRIVATE  WORSHIP.  747 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 
My  search  let  heavenly  wisdoiD  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  searched  and  purified. 

4  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 
Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer ; 
Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove 
That  God  has  fii'd  his  dwelling  there. 

IfiAQ  330    L.  M.    Beddome. 

m40*  Jleading  tie  ScriphirtM. 

1  |~^REATGod,oppress'd  with  grief  and  fear, 
\Ji    I  take  thy  book,  and  hope  to  find 
Some  gracious  word  of  promise  there. 

To  soothe  the  sorrows  of  my  mind. 

2  I  turn  the  sacred  volume  o'er, 

And  search  with  care  from  page  to  page ; 
Of  threateuings  find  an  ample  store, 
But  nought  that  can  my  gnef  assuage. 

3  And  is  there  nought?    Forbid,  dear  Lord, 
So  base  a  thought  should  e'er  arise : 

I'll  search  agEiin ;  and,  while  I  search, 

0  may  the  scales  fall  off  mine  eyes ! 

4  'Tis  done :  and,  with  transporting  joy, 

1  read  the  heaven-inspired  lines ; 
There  mercy  spreads  its  brightest  beams, 
And  truth  with  dazzling  lustre  shines. 

6  Here's  heavenly  food  for  hungry  souls. 
And  mines  of  gold  t'  enrich  the  poor : 
Here's  healing  oalm  for  every  wonnd, 
A  ^ve  for  every  festering  sore. 

1  tkAQ  331     L.  M.     PreBident  Dariei. 


'.  19,  30. 

1  "WJ^HAT  Strange  perplexities  arise ! 
T  T    What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies! 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear  ( 
How  few,  alas !  approv'd  and  clear. 

3  And  what  am  I  ? — My  souL  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take : 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart,  appear  ? 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear? 
Is  Jesus  form'd,  and  livmg  \Xiete\ 
Say,  do  his  lineaments  di'vioe, 
la  thought,  and  word,  andad'Mm.^ifia*'' 


746  FAMILY    WORSHIP. 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still; 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal ; 

My  fears  remove ;  let  me  appear 

To  God,  and  my  own  conscience,  clear. 

5  Scatter  the  clouds  which  o'er  my  head 
Thick  glooms  of  dubious  terror  spreaul, 
Lead  me  into  celestial  day. 

And  to  myself,  myself  display, 

6  May  I  at  that  bless'd  world  arrive. 
Where  Christ  through  all  my  soul  shi 
And  give  full  proof  that  he  is  there. 
Without  one  gloomy  douht  or  fear. 

1  AC^A  332     C.  M. 

lUaiT.  Scmt  Prnyer,  MstL  ri.  6. 

1  ""     ^ 


FATHER  divine,  thy  piercing  e" 
Sees  through  the  darkest  nigt 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 

"VV'itli  heart-disceruing  sight. 
There  may  that  piercing  eye  survey 

My  duteous  homage  paid, 
With  every  morniiig  s  dawning  ray, 

And  every  evening's  shade. 
O  let  thy  own  celestial  fire 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  749 

2  To  thee  we  nve  our  health  and  strengtii, 
While  health  and  strength  shall  last ; 
For  future  mercies  humbly  trust, 
Nor  e'er  forget  the  past. 

1ARO  ^^    L.U.     Steele. 

J.  \j0^9         T%t  ChriiHanU  nobUst  Bem^uHon, 

Joeh.  xxiy.  15. 

1  A  H,  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain, 
jljL    Slaves  to  the  world;  and  slaves  to  sm ; 
A  nobler  toil  may  I  sustain, 

A  nobler  satisfaction  win. 

2  May  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 
With  all  my  ix)wers  to  serve  the  Lord, 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart. 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

3  O  be  his  service  all  my  joy. 
Around  let  my  example  shine. 
Till  others  love  the  bless'd  employ, 
And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

4  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 
My  solemn,  my  determin'd  choice. 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control. 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

5  O  may  I  never  faint  or  tire, 

Nor  wandering  leave  his  sacred  ways : 
Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

1  ARQ  ^^    ^'  ^*    ^''  Doddridge. 

1  \Ji30.  Family  Bdigion,  Gen.  xvui.  1 9. 

1  "I^ATHER  of  all,  thy  care  we  blessj 

JC   Which  crowns  our  families  with  peace ; 
From  thee  they  spring,  and  by  thy  hand. 
They  have  been,  and  are  still  sustain'd 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  prais'd, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  rais'a; 

Who,  Lord  of  heaven,  scorns  not  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house. 
Morning  and  night,  present  \\»  no-tt^  \ 
Our  servants  there,  and  imM  i:^c». 

Be  taught  thy  precepte,  and  \ivy  \EW^. 

3m1fc 


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Uur  warmest  wii 

To  lead  their  a 

3       Dear  Lord,  thj 

Upon  our  infan 

u  bnng  the  long'i 

1  hat  makes  ■tht 

•I      May  ihev  recei 

Confess  the  Sa\ 

ihen  follow  their 

i  hrough  the  ha 

5      Thus  let  our  fai 

burrouml  thy  sa 

1  here  to  adore  thy 

And  sing  their  d 

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JP  ,  \Vith  all  ensa 
Hark,  how  he  ^ 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  751 

4  [Ye  little  flock,  with  Dleasure  hear; 

Ye  children,  seek  nis  face ; 
And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 
The  blessings  ot  his  grace.] 

5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


1  t\Kii    ^^    ^*  ^*  ^  ^'"  ^"^  ^*'*    ^*  Fnneit. 
lUOD*  On  opening  a  Piaee  of  Worokip. 

1  TN  sweet  exalted  strains 

JL    The  King  of  glory  praise ; 

O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
He,  with  a  nod,  the  world  controls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles. 

2  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne. 
His  throne  of  grace  divine ; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known. 
And  wide  his  glones  shine ; 

Fair  Salem,  still  nis  chosen  rest. 

Is  witli  his  smiles  and  presence  olest 

3  Then,  Kinff  of  Glory,  come. 
And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome. 
This  people  as  thv  own ; 

Beneath  this  roof,  O  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

4  Here;  may  thine  ears  attend 
Our  interceding  cries. 
And  grateful  praise  ascend 
All  fragrant  to  the  skies : 

Here,  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around ! 

5  Here,  may  th'  attentive  throng 
Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love. 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  seraphim  above ; 

And  willing  crowds  STUTOwivdL  ^Jtv!  \icws&^ 
With  sacred  joy  and  swee\  «jc»wycftL\ 


To  fill  our  „, 
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PUBLIC    WORSHIP  71 

1  ARQ  ^^^    ^*  ^'    ^'-  S-  Stennett. 

JL  XfOUm  7%e  Pleasure  of  social  Worship. 

OW  charmingis  the  place, 
Where  my  Kedeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad. 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces, 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  coinpar'd  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here,  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crown'd,  , 

Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit> 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

4  To  him  their  prayers  and  cries 
Each  humble  soul  presents; 

He  listens  to  their  broKen  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

6      To  them  his  sovereign  will 
He  graciously  imparts ; 
And  in  return  accepts,  with  smUes, 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

6      Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 
Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  Goa. 

tfiCfi  ^^    "^'b*    I>*Tanier. 

J.  \/D\/*        T%e  EsutUeney  of  public  Worship. 

1  T  ORD  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair, 
JLa    E'en  on  earth,  thy  temples  are! 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 

Much  of  heaven,  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes ; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  vvritn  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne ; 
Here  thou  mak'st  thy  glories  known ; 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways. 
Taste  thy  love,  and  smg  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  with  festive  songs  of  joy, 
We  our  happy  lives  employ ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  mee  mox^^ 
Till  from  eartfi  to  lieavexi  'we  wsm. 


IJWPy  the  men,  T 
Wil6  ardent  love 

Sr^T"  ?!?!»  to  't 
With  willing  hear 

■*  ?2.»  "jay  within  Ih 

Anordsmorerealj 

.      4,''™  thousands  in 

1  he  meanest  place 

6  God  is  a  sun;  our 

from  his  revivinij  i 

God  IS  a  shield,  tHii 

i  0  guard  us  from  a 

6  Hb  pours  his  kinde. 

profusely  down  on  I 

And  grace  shall  mil 

1  he  happy  fay'riiEs 

7  O  Lord  of  hosts,  tho 

Ho".  Jest,  divinely  1 

Who  trusts  thy  lo/e, 

And  fixes  all  his  hop 

1062.  „,.,       M4 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  7& 

3  There  joyful  find  a  sure  abode, 
And  view  the  beauty  of  my  God  ; 
For  he  within  his  hallow'd  shrine 
My  secret  refuge  shall  assign. 

4  When  thou,  with  condescending  grace. 
Hast  bid  me  seek  thy  shining  face, 
My  heart  replied  to  thy  kind  word. 
Thee  will  I  seek,  all-gracious  Lord- 

6  Should  every  earthly  friend  depart. 
And  nature  leave  a  parent's  heart, 
My  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  denend, 
Will  be  my  father  and  my  friend. 

6  Ye  humble  souls,  in  every  strait^ 
On  God  with  sacred  courage  wait ; 
His  hand  shall  Ufe  and  strength  afford : 
O,  ever  wait  upon  the  Lord  ! 

1  (id^  ^^    ^'  ^*    ^^'  ^^^^'^  Lyrics. 

JlvrOO*  FitrtM  vttinwUhoui  Religion, 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God  ! 
juL    How  wondrous  is  thy  name ; 

Thy  glories  how  diffused  abroad 
Through  the  creation's  frame ! 

2  Nature  in  every  dress 
Her  humble  homafi^e  pays. 

And  finds  a  thousandf  ways  t'  express 
Thine  undissembled  praise. 

3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 
To  her  Creator  too ; 

Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  King, 
And  pay  the  worship  due. 

4  [But  pride,  that  busy  sin, 
Spoils  all  that  I  perform, 

Curs'd  pride,  that  creeps  securely  in, 
And  swells  a  haughty  worm.] 

6      Create  my  soul  anew, 

Else  all  my  worship 's  vain ; 
This  wretched  heart  will  ne'er  be  truei 
Until  'tis  form'd  again. 

6      Let  joy  and  worship  spend, 
The  remnant  of  my  day», 
And  to  my  Go(L  my  80\x\  ^acexA 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  ftra^ae. 


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Tkf  heaven  p„ 

The,,  „j.j  *^ 

?"[«■  eager  to  ■ 

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3  „  And  had  ,h?^ 

'ge  peace  i„pl„r, 

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„  J^o  Jacob's  Go 

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LORD  8-DAY. 

3  Cries  to  God,  '  Thy  mercy  show ; 
'  Lo !  I  cx>me,  thy  will  to  do ! 

'  I  the  sacrifice  wiU  be, 

'  Death  shall  plunge  his  dart  in  me.' 

4  Though  the  form  of  God  he  bore, 
Great  in  jrlory,  great  in  power. 
See  him  in  our  flesh  array'd. 
Lower  than  his  angels  made. 

5  [He  that  heaven  itself  possess'd, 
Now  an  infant  at  the  breast ! 
Angels,  from  the  world  above. 
See  and  sing  th'  amazing  love ! 

6  Through  the  shining  hours  of  day, 
Toil  and  danger  mark  his  way ; 
Lonely  mounts,  and  chilling  air, 
Witness  oft  his  midnight  prayer. 

7  Now  the  heavenly  Lover  dies ! 
Darkness  veils  the  mid-day  skies! 
Angels  round  the  bloody  ^e 
Throng,  and  gaze  in  ecstasy. 

8  [Powers  unseen  earth's  bosom  heave, 
Rocks  and  tombs  asunder  cleave  ; 
While  the  Temple's  rending  veil, 
Tells  the  priest  the  awful  tale.] 

9  But,  the  third  day's  dawning  come, 
Lo !  the  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb ! 
Reascends  his  native  sky, 
Where  he  lives,  no  more  to  die. 

10  On  his  cross  he  builds  his  throne. 
Whence  he  makes  his  glories  known, 
Sends  his  Spirit  down  to  give 
Djnng  sinners  grace  to  live. 

1  m*C  348    L.  M.    J.  Stennett. 

lUOO.  lU  Saibalk. 

1  A  NOTHER  six  days' work  is  done, 
/*.     Another  Sabbatn  is  begun : 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest. 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  bless'd. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds ; 
Provides  an  antopast  of  heaven, 
And  gives  tiiis  day  the  food,  dl  * 


Willi  hope,  we  full 
^  J"  )'"','>'  duSes,  let  i 
In  holy  pleasures,  j 
How  sweet  the  Sat 
in  hope  of  one  thai 

1067.        J,"   H.. 

AWAKE,  our 
„,       Shake  off  6 
ihe  wonders  of  tl 
Uur  noblest  songs 
Auspicious  morn !  tj 
iiright  seraphs  hail  i 
At  lliv  approaohin 
"eluotant  death  n 
i  he  glorious  Prin 
In  dark  domains  c 
Jh  angehohostaroc 
And  midst  their  shou 

All  hail,  triumphal 
Heaven  with  . 


LORD*S-DAY.  769 

6       Make  bare  thy  potent  arm, 
And  wing  th'  unerring  dart, 
With  salutary  pangs, 
To  each  rebellious  heart ; 
Then  dying  souls  for  life  shall  sue, 
Numerous  as  drops  of  morning  dew. 

1  A^Q  ^^   ^*  ^*    ^ ' 

JL  vrOO*     Hymn  for  the  Evening  of  the  LortTB-daif. 

1  X^REQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns 
X      To  shed  its  quickeninff  beams ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns ! 
How  languid  are  its  flames ! 

H  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love. 
Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive ; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end  : 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine : 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear. 
And  feast  on  love  divine ; 

5  Where  we,  in  high  seraphic  strains. 

Shall  all  our  powers  employ. 
Delighted  range  th'  ethereal  plains, 
And  take  our  fill  of  joy. 

AvrOJ/*  Lord* i-day  Evening, 

1  "Vl/^HEN,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 

V  T       Behold  thee  all  serene ; 
Blest  in  perpetual  Sabbath-day, 
Without  a  veil  between. 

2  Assist  me,  while  I  wander  here. 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares ; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  then  accept  my  prayers. 

3  [Release  my  soul  from  every  chain, 

No  more  hell's  cai)tive  led ; 
And  pardon  a  repenting  cYuVSl, 
For  whom  the  Saviowt  \>\%a.  — 


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BEFORE  PRAYER.  76) 

HYMNS  BEFORE  PRATES. 


1  ^yyi  353    L.  M.    Cowper. 

X  U  I  X  •  Exhortation  to  Prayer, 

1  XT/^HAT  various  hind'rances  we  meet 

T  f      In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there ! 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  praver,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Praver  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide. 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side ; 

But  when  through  weariness  they  lail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

6  Have  you  no  words  ? — ah !  think  again ; 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow  creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent. 
To  heaven  in  supplication  spent, 
Your  cheerful  songs  would  oft'ner  be, 
*  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me.' 

X  vr  I  /6fm    I  will  not  let  thee  go^  except  thou  bku  jm, 

Gen.  xxxii.  26. 

1  T  ORD.  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
JLA    Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 
Do  not  turn  away  tny  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me  who  I  am  ? 

Ah !  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  my  name ; 
Yet  the  question  ^ves  a  plea 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee  ? 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold. 
In  rebellion  blindlv  bold, 

Scorn  thy  grace,  tny  power  AfiS:?  ^ 
That  poor  rebel.  Lord,  w%a\- 

3  B% 


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Canst  thou  lei, 
MX-I  must  m, 

1073.    ™f  0 

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Whatever  nS 


BEFORE  PRAYER. 

7  But  if  I  die  with  mercy  sought. 

When  I  the  King  have  tried, 
This  were  to  die  (delightful  thought!) 
As  sinner  never  died. 

356    S.1 
£  krdan  Heart,  and  a  blee^ng  A»Mmr< 

1      TTNTO  thine  altar.  Lord, 
(J    A  broken  heart  I  bring ; 
And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 
Of  such  a  worthless  thing? 

8  To  Christ,  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
My  faith  airects  its  eyes  ; 

Thou  may'st  reject  that  worthless  thing, 
But  not  his  sacrifice. 
3      "When  he  gave  up  the  ghost. 
The  law  was  satisfied ; 
And  now  to  its  most  rigorous  cUims, 
I  answer,  '  Jesus  died.' 

lATC^  ^^^    L.  M.    Beddome. 

±\JiOt  Holy  BaldnoM. 

1  QPRINKLED  with  reconciling  blood, 
tJ     I  dare  approach  thy  throne,  O  God ; 
Thy  face  no  frowning  aspect  wears, 
Thy  hand  no  vengeful  thunder  bears  ! 

2  Th'  encircling  rainbow,  peaceful  sign, 
Doth  with  renilgent  brightness  shine ; 
And  while  my  faith  beholds  it  near, 

I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 

3  Let  me  my  grateful  homage  pay, 
"With  courage  sing,  with  fervour  pray; 
And,  though  myself  a  wretch  undone, 
Hope  for  acceptance  through  thy  Son — 

4  Thy  Son,  who  on  the  accursed  tree 
Expir'd  to  set  the  vilest  free ; 

On  this  I  build  my  only  claim, 
And  all  I  ask  is  in  his  name. 

1  fITC  358     8.  8.  6.  or  L.  C.  M 

1 V  <  O.        T%t  LonTi  Prayer,  Mstt  ri.  9—13. 

1  /~1UR  Father,  whose  eternal  sway 
\y  The  bright  angelic  hosts  obey, 

O  lend  a  pitying  ear ; 
When  on  thy  awful  name  we  cailL, 
And  at  thy  feet  submiasCTe  ^a!\. 
Oh  !  condescend  to  'heaT. 


Jf  thou  irithho 
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,,  That  feels  the 

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.   y  •  set  our  Rni* 

And  lead  our  he 
*  ijine  is  the  jbwm 

All     gl„ry    ^        ,         W 

J^et  every  creatu^' 
Tij-wondersl^j 


BEFORE    SERMON.  766 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  deaf  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

1 ATQ  ^^^   ^"  ^• 

lUlO.  1  Cor.  iU.6,7. 

1  TN  vain  ApoUos'  silver  tongue, 

X  And  Paul's,  with  strains  profound. 
Diffuse  among  the  listening  tnrong 
The  gospel's  gladddening  sound. 

2  Jesus,  the  work  is  wholly  thine 

To  form  the  heart  anew  ; 
Now  let  thy  sovereign  grace  divine 
Each  stuobom  soul  subdue.  * 

X  "  I  5/«  Before  Sermon, 

1  ^I^HY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 

JL      Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear. 
And  faith  be  mixt  with  what  we  near : 
Chor.  Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless, 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above : 
With  food  divine  may;  we  be  fed. 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread : 

Chor,  Thus,  &c. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply. 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear. 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear : 

Chor.  Tnus,  &c. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will : 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display ; 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day : 

Chor.  Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless, 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

I.  vF  I  ?/•  Longing  for  the  presence  and  blessing  of  God^ 

1  Sam.  vii.  9. 

1  T  OOK  from  on  high,  i^reat  God,  and  see 
JLi    Thy  saints  lamexiliav^  ^iXfex  Vw»\ 
We  sigh,  we  languish,  ^ivi  eoTO^^xv\ 
Revive  thy  gracious  woxV  «jgpMi. 


t,  M?y  his  rich  , 
H'j.I'ids  the  begs 

""tb  unto  yo„  £ 


1081. 


i?  *"y  own  ar,^. 


BEFORE   SERMON.  767 

1  AQO  ^^    ^*  ^- 

1  XfO^m       Tike  Pool  of  Bethesda^  John  ▼.  2—4. 

1  TTOW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 
JX     Here  m  thjr  ways  forgotten  lie  ? 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me  ? 

2  Sinners  on  every  side  step  in, 
And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin ; 
But  I,  a  helpless,  sinnsick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  cov'nant  angel,  swift  come  down, 
To-day  thine  own  appointments  crown ; 
Thy  power  into  the  means  infuse. 
And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 

4  Thou  seest  me  lying  at  the  pool, 

I  would,  thou  know\t  I  would,  be  whole; 
O  let  the  troubled  waters  move. 
And  minister  thy  healing  love. 

X  UoO*  Prayer  for  Mimster  and  People, 

1  T|  BARE  ST  Saviour,  help  thy  servant 
MJ     To  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love ! 
Pour  thy  grace  upon  this  people. 

That  thv  truth  they  may  approve : 
Bless,  O  bless  them, 
From  thy  shining  courts  above. 

2  Now  thy  gracious  word  invites  them 

To  partake  the  gospel-feast  • 
Let  thy  Spirit  sweetly  draw  them ; 

Every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ! 
0  receive  us. 
Let  us  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

-|  fkQ  A  366    L.  M. 

lUo4«  Casting  the  Gospel-net^  Luke  t.  6.  John  ziL  6« 

1  I^OW,  while  the  gospel-net  is  cast, 
JL^      Do  thou,  O  Lord,  the  effort  own : 
From  numerous  disappointmente  past, 
Teach  us  to  hope  iix  thee  alone. 

2  May  this  be  a  much-favour'd  hour. 
To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led ; 

O  clothe  thy  word  with  sovereign  power 
To  break  the  rocks,  and  laVae  m^  q«^\ 

3  To  mourners  speak  a  c\ie©t\THt  "^cp 
On  seeking  soius  voucYisafe  V>  ^' 


DID  Oh 
I    .^      And 
i-et  floods  of 
Burst  fom, 

The  Son  oi 

-  Angels  wia 

Be  thou  Mtob 

"e  shed  th« 

He  weft  th, 

,  i-Mhsinde 

Jn  heaven  alon 

And  there., : 

086. 

j'-^  Bess  the, 
L^'eaoh  heart, 
p  Kaise  the  wai 

°wSef.Sl«T 
'^1'  us  all.  »!,„ 


BEFORE   SERMON. 


2      Jesus,  attend  my  cry. 

Thou  Son  of  David,  hear ;  ■ 
If  now  thou  passest  by, 
Stand  still  and  call  me  near ; 
The  darkness  from  my  heart  remoTe, 
And  show  me  now  thy  pardoning  love 

1 AQQ  ^V    ^-  M-    Beddome. 

1.  VOO*         Thy  Engdon  amt.  Matt.  Ti.  10. 

1  A  SCEND  thy  throne,  almighty  Kimr, 
J\.    And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad ; 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring. 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat 
Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  race, 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 
Become  the  lungdoms  of  the  Lord  ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, 
Be  thou  through  Heaven  and  earth  ador'd. 


1  T  OOK  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye; 
J-i    See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaugnter'd  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  mouldering  corpses  live  ? 
And  can  these  perish'd  bones  revive? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  kno*n ; 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thy  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nign. 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe. 

Life  spreads  through  aU  the  realms  of  death; 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice ; 
They  move,  they  waiken,  they  rejoice. 
6  So  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 

Shall  shake  the  heavens  kqA  t^tA  ^aoa  ^gKsttsA^ 
Dead  saints  shall  from  Oieix  Xon^A  vc^3Kk^ 
And  spring  to  life  beyoi^  &b  j»sr- 

3T 


Send  down  th 

3  Then  shall  our  c 

,    Begin  this  son 

y  hou,  Lord,  ha 

And  be  the  g. 

1091,       373    H.W 

ON  what  has  i 
-^  Thy  blessii 
■I  he  power  is  thii 
To  make  it  spr 
■Uo  thou  the  graci 
And  thou  alone  s 


TAe^nado 


1092.  ._,„,. 

1  'T'O  distent  lant 
^  And  thus  tt 
To  Gentile,  Turk, 
t  nou  King  of  gra 

2  Where'er  thy  sun 
1  ny  name,  O  God 
May  nations  yet  n; 
t  ny  wisdom,  r — 


AFTER  SERMON.  771 

3  Upon  the  Spirit's  promised  aid 

Depend  from  day  to  day, 
And,  while  he  breathes  his  quickening  gale^ 
Adore,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

4  Preserve  unquench'd  your  love  to  God, 

And  let  the  flame  arise. 
And  higher  and  still  higher  blaze, 
Till  It  ascend  the  skies. 

6  With  a  transporting  joy  expect 
The  grace  your  Lord  shall  give. 
When  all  his  saints  shall  from  his  hands 
Their  crowns  of  life  receive. 

IflQJ         376    CM.    Toplady*8  CoUeetioiu 
JL  l/«7ft«  Mw  it  the  accepted  Time. 

1  f^  OME,  guilty  souls,  and  flee  away 
IJ     Tobhrist,andhealvourwouids; 
This  is  the  welcome  gospel-day, 

Wherein  free  grace  abounds. 

2  God  lov'd  the  church,  and  gave  his  Son 

To  drink  the  cup  of  wratn ; 
And  Jesus  says  hell  cast  out  none 
That  come  to  him  by  faith. 

ifkQ/i  ^^    SdPart    L.  M. 

JL  vr 94«         The  amoineed  Sinner  encouraged, 

1  XIK^HO  is  the  trembling  sinner,  who, 

TV  That  owns  eternal  death  his  due? 
Who  mourns  his  sin,  his  guilt,  his  thrall^ 
And  does  on  God  for  mercy  call  ? 

2  Peace,  troubled  soxil,  dismiss  thy  fear, 
Hear,  Jesus  speaks,  Be  of  mod  cheer ; 
Upon  his  cleansing  grace  rely. 

And  thou  shalt  never,  never  die. 

JL  Vr  «/{J«  Acceptance  through  Chriet  akne^  John  zi?.  6. 

1  TTOW  shall  the  sons  of  men  amiear, 
JLL    Great  God^  before  thine  awnil  bar ! 
How  may  the  gruilty  hope  to  find 
Acceptance  with  the  eternal  Mind  ? 

2  Not  vows,  nor  groans,  nor  broken  cries, 
Not  the  most  costly  sacn&oe^  ^ 

Not  infant  blood,  profuseVf  «^X^ 
Will  expiate  a  smnef  b  g^V 


Solid  comfo'n 
2  After  death,  i 

Then  ray  bS, 

'096. 

JS  Jesus  mia 

fe  let  the  wl 
And  comforts  „ 
Can  l^"^?''  ''« 
'  nough  creaturi 
Then  Jet  me  Sil 

1097. 

S'^jf-f.lBstroy^ 
§t'°'"haflv 


AFTER  SERMON.  773 

3  Felix  up  starts,  and  trembling  cries, 

*  Go,  for  this  time,  away, 
'  rU  hear  thee  on  these  points  again, 
'  On  some  convenient  day/ 

4  Attention  to  the  words  of  life. 

Let  FeUx  thus  adjourn ; 
Lord,  let  us  make  these  solemn  truths 
Our  jSxst  and  last  concern. 

IflQQ  ^1    ^•^• 

I.l/«7«7«       JabexU  Prayer,  1  Chroiu  It.  9, 10. 

1  ^fk  THAT  the  Lord  indeed 

V/    '  Would  me,  his  servant,  bless, 
*  From  every  evil  shield  my  head, 
'  And  crown  my  paths  with  peace ! 

2  '  Be  his  almighty  hand 

'  My  helper  and  mv  guide^ 
'  Till  with  nis  saints  in  Canaan's  land, 
'  My  portion  he  divide. 

%  1  fkfk  ass    itt  Part.    C.  fiL 

M.  llA/«  Duiring  to  walk  in  the  Way  of  BJmm  to 

Happmeee,  Ps.  IzzzIt.  8. 

1  T  ORD  God,  omnipotent  to 
jLA    My  supplication  hear ; 
Guardian  of  Jacob^  to  my  voice 
Incline  thy  gracious  ear : 

fl  If  I  have  never  yet  begun 
To  tread  the  sacred  road, 
O  teach  mv  wandering  feet  the  way 
To  Zion  8  blest  abode  ! 

5  Or,  if  I'm  travelling  in  the  path« 

Assist  me  with  tny  strength. 
And  let  me  swift  advances  make, 
And  reach  thine  heaven  at  length, 

4  My  care,  my  hope,  my  first  request. 
Are  all  compns'd  in  this, 
To  follow  where  thy  saints  have  led. 
And  then  partake  their  bliss. 

%  -I  /W\  38S    dd  Part.    C.  M. 

1.  xlfir*  Good  Hope  of  Intere^  united  with  QratUude, 

I  TF,  Lord,  in  thy  fiiir  book  of  life, 
X    My  worthless  name  do\\i  t<<«i!A\ 
And  in  my  heart  the  \«w  \b  ^mV 
By  thine  unerring  YianA  \ 


A of  one 
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^  d  give  1 

01^71  Sav 
Who  rei 

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^wu  mercifi 

^indsayour  d 

•"^  Preserve  us  in 

y  never  remoi 

With  joy  the  b 

IIOI.  3, 


AFTER   SERMON.  776 

I  I  fkf%  384    Iftt  Part.    C.  M. 

M.±\F;Q.  iVirf  imKo  ut,  Ps.  czt.  1. 

1  1W"0T  unto  US,  but  thee  alone, 
JL^     Bless'd  Lamb,  be  glory  given ; 
Here  shall  thy  praises  be  oegun, 

And  carried  on  in  heaven. 

2  The  hosts  of  spirits  now  with  thee 

Eternal  anthems  sing : 
To  imitate  them  here,  lo !  we 
Our  hallelujahs  bring. 

3  Had  we  our  tongues  like  them  inspir'dy 

Like  theirs  our  sonffs  should  rise ; 
Like  them  we  never  should  be  tir*d, 
But  love  the  sacrifice. 

4  Till  we  the  veil  of  flesh  lay  dowUt 

Acc^t  our  weaker  lays: 
And  when  we  reach  thy  Father's  throne 
We'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 

1  I  /U>  384    9d  Part    G.  M . 

M.M.\J^9        Joying  and glorffing  in  ihiB  Lord, 

1  XTE  saints  of  every  ifttk,  with  joy 
JL  To  God  your  offerings  bring : 
Let  towns  and  cities,  hills  and  vale8» 

With  loud  hosannas  ring. 

2  Let  him  receive  the  glory  due 

To  his  exalted  name  ; 
With  thankful  tongues,  and  hearts  inflam'd. 
His  wondrous  deeds  proclaim. 

3  Praise  him  in  elevated  strains, 

And  make  the  world  to  know. 
How  ffreat  the  Master  whom  you  serve. 
And  yet  how  gracious  too. 

1  1  fk€\  385    8*8. 

J.  XvrO*      Our  God  for  ever  and  erer,  Pb.  zlTiii.  14. 

1  IT^HIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore,^ 

JL    Our  faithful  unchangeable  Friend ; 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  power, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end. 

2  'Tis  Jesus,  the  First  and  the  Last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  suide  \i&  «»&  Vlcrsv^\ 
We'll  praise  him  for  a\l  \3aa.\.  S&  "GMiX^ 
And  trust  him  for  a\\  liJa»L\?ii\o 


When  all  thii 

4  IVhen  we  appea 

H.thalthyl 

i  hen  will  we  si 

And  Christ  di 

1105.  , 

GLORY  too, 
Let  earth  « 
Praise™  hi 
His  love  and  giw 
»  ho  all  our  som 
oing  aloud,  ever  I 
Worthy  the  1 
Jesus,  our  Loni,i 
core  sin's  ttBmqu 

Tell  wlSum  ^ 

What  spoils  e„n,, 

*mg  his  great  nui 

Worthy  the  Jt 

?Su'il7^2"H 


AFTER  SERMON. 

In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  ioyfol  noise, 
Shouting  wiin  heart  and  voice, 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

6  AVhat  though  we  change  our  place. 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name : 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  ^King^ 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

6  Then  let  the  h<»t8  above, 
In  realms  of  endless  love, 

Praise  his  dear  name  : 
To  him  ascribed  be, 
Honour  and  majesty, 
Through  all  eternity, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

1 1  na  3SS    L.  M.    Hart. 

I  lUD*  Jt  Ditmimtm. 

1  T^ISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord, 
MJ  Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive. 

And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thon  art  good, 
Wash  all  our  works  m  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  every  fetter'd  soul  release 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

1 IV I .  M  Diimimm. 

1  T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
J-i    Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace : 
O  refresh  us ! 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration. 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 
May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found  \ 


ii^  Who:'/ 

T  ^^  "'ch  he  I 

On  which  o 
'^  ^  ^.|:,'?^ct  our  so, 

^  V^e  great  A 
^Vhii^'^j'^yhis 

AV'icii  only  thp  > 
The  S  t'^e  h5V 


AFTER  SBRMON. 

DOJlOLOailL 

1111.  393    CM. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  H0I7  Ghost, 
Who  made  the  earth  and  heaven. 
Of  equal  dignity  possest, 
Be  equal  honourB  given. 

1112.  S94    a.  H.    Baddoma. 

TO  the  eternal  Three, 
In  will  and  essence  One, 
Be  unirersal  honcxirs  paid, 
Coequal  honours  done. 

1113.  ^'    ^''*-    %Keii- 

P RAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Sou,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

111^.        39fi    lO'g  and  ll'i,  01 5'i  BDd  6'i. 

GIVE  glory  to  God,  ye  children  of  men, 
And  publish  abroEul,  again  and  a^n, 
The  Son's  glorious  merit,  the  Father's  free  grace. 
The  gifts  of  the  Spirit,  to  Adam's  lost  race. 

1115.  *"'    »"P"*-    8.7.<. 

FATHER,  Son.  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Thou  the  God  whom  we  adore ; 
May  we  all  thy  love  inherit, 
To  thine  image  us  restore ; 
Vast  Eternal! 
Praises  to  thee  evermore. 

1115.       ^"    SdPtit.    B.  s.  e.  M  L.  c.  H. 

TO  Father,  Son^  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host. 
And  in  the  church  below, 
From  whom  all  creatuiw  dtev  ^wivtNstcitf!^ 
By  whom  redemption  \)\Qai^&  *Cu&  ««i^. 
From  whom  all  oomlQiEte^^^ 


I 

J 


-  ^^press  the 

i  hat  we  the 

Ji.(^^l  us  wha 

Orwhatinif 

^  M'  W'ounded 

\v-.i**?'«  for 
M  thev  res 
And  wash  ou 

^  St"  tJ^ey  cele 
WiS'^  with  J 
Our  bosom,  ar 

J^'nd  succour,  1 
^  j^'hen  at  th'  Ah 

Can  tf  °J'''  fin« 
f^an  they  incline 

Or  HTest  the  vei 
f^^om  the  dark  re 


THE   WORLD.  781 

2  Through  the  wide  circuit  of  the  earth. 

Their  eMer  wishes  rove, 
In  chase  oi  honour^  wealth,  and  mirth, 
The  phantoms  ot  their  love. 

3  But  oft  these  shadowy  joys  elude 

Their  most  intense  pursuit : 
Or^  they  seize  the  fancied  good, 
There's  poison  in  the  fruit. 

4  Lord,  from  this  world  call  off  my  love, 

Set  my  affections  right ; 
Bid  me  aspire  to  joys  above, 
And  walk  no  more  by  sight. 

5  O  let  the  glories  of  thy  face, 

Upon  my  bosom  shme ; 
Assur'd  of  thv  forgiving  grace, 
My  joys  will  be  divine. 

1  1  1  Q  400    C.  M.    Needham. 

J.  J.l0«     The  rich  Fool  mrprised,  Lnkexii.  1&— 32. 

1  TkELUDED  souls !  who  think  to  find 
JLF  A  solid  bliss  below ; 

Bliss,  the  fair  flower  of  paradise. 
On  earth  can  never  grow. 

2  See  how  the  foolish  wretch  is  pleased, 

T*  increase  his  worldly  store ; 
Too  scanty  now  he  finds  his  barns. 
And  covets  room  for  more, 

3  '  What  shall  I  do  V  distrest  he  cries ; 

'  This  scheme  will  I  pursue ; 
'  My  scantv  bams  shall  now  come  down. 
'  I'll  build  them  large  and  new : 

4  *  Here  will  I  lay  my  fruits,  and  bid 

*  My  soul  to  take  its  ease  : 

'  Eat,  drii^  be  fflad ;  my  lasting  store 

*  Shall  give  wnat  joys  I  please.' 

5  Scarce  had  he  spoke,  when,  lo !  from  heaven 

Th'  Almighty  made  reply  : 
*  For  whom  dost  thou  provide,  thou  fool  I 

*  This  night  thyself  shalt  die.' 

6  Teach  me,  my  God,  all  earthly  joys 

Are  but  an  empty  dte«iii  \ 
And  may  I  seek  my  bAis^  ^^oxke 
In  thee,  the  good  Sxmeeisi&V 


,  We  aij  ti;J 
And  rate   J 

'^  or  all  thy 

1120.     *» 

'J)EADbe„, 
;Sf  'o  mortal 
'o  seiMual  bli, 

Sf'hefairfiS 

A^rparadisT, 

,   Of  'hoSlrf' 


THE   CHURCH.  783 

• 

When  with  her  livinff  liffht  she  paints 
The  dew-drops  of  the  lawn  ? 

2  Fair  as  the  moon,  when  in  the  skies 

Serene  her  throne  she  guides, 
And  o'er  the  twinkling  stars  supreme 
In  full-orb'd  glory  ndes : 

3  Clear  as  the  sun,  when  from  the  east 

Without  a  cloud  he  springs ; 
And  scatters  boundless  light  and  heat 
From  his  resplendent  wings : 

4  Tremendous  as  a  host  that  moves 

Majestically  slow. 
With  banners  wide  display'd,  all  arm'd, 
All  ardent  for  the  foe ! 

6  This  is  the  Church  by  heav'n  array'd, 
With  strength  and  sprace  divine ; 
Thus  shall  she  strike  her  foes  with  dread. 
And  thus  her  glories  shine. 

1  1  OO  ^^    L*  ^-    Steele. 

1 1 AA*  The  Pretence  of  ChrUt  the  Joy  of  hie  People. 

1  ^r^HE  wond'ring  nations  nave  beheld 

A     The  sacred  prophecy  fulfilled : 
And  angels  hail  the  glorious  mom. 
That  show'd  the  great  Messiah  bom ; 

2  The  Prince !  the  Saviour !  long  desir'd. 
Whom  men  foretold,  by  heaven  inspir'a. 
And,  raptur'd,  saw  the  blissful  day 
Rise  o'er  the  world  with  healing  ray. 

3  Oft,  in  the  temples  of  his  grace, 
His  saints  behold  his  smiling  face ; 
And  oft  have  seen  his  glories  shine 
With  i)ower  and  majesty  divine  : 

4  But  soon,  alas !  his  absence  mourn, 
And  pray  and  wish  his  kind  return ; 
Without  his  life-inspiring  light, 
'Tis  all  a  scene  of  gloomy  mght. 

6  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  children  cry, 
Our  graces  droop,  our  comforts  die ; 
Return,  and  let  tny  glories  rise 
Again  to  our  admiring  eyes ; 

6  'Till,  fill'd  with  light,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Thy  courts  below,  like  tbo^  ^Xks^i^^ 
Triumphant  halleiu]a\iB  t^\»^. 
And  heaven  and  eartYi  xeaoxsjvdL^^  tp*^^'**^- 


"iia  seeJt  1 

Before  his  fix 

And  pour  j 

*  O  come  and  j 

In  everlasfi 

Accept  the  Hi 

Withthanii 

1124    <»«  H. 
■      fJREAT 

which  conk 

Within  thy  ( 

How  kind  the  ( 

f  or  us  to  raiw 

2      Though  onos 

We  now  aiipi 

^  or  Jesus  hi 

And  makes  oi 

Jtranmrs  no  no 

,  And  find  our  ia 

'      T°  "jco  our  n 

iv°J°Zf"     " 


THE   CHURCH.  7St 

5      May  all  the  nations  throng 

To  worship  in  thy  house ; 

And  thou  attend  the  song, 

And  smile  upon  their  vows ; 
Induljsent  still,  till  earth  conspire 
To  join  the  choir  of  Zion's  hill. 

1  I  on  4^    L-  M-    ^^'  Doddridge. 

ILAUm     ne  IngtUuiim  of  a  Qotpd  Mimkry  frm 

Chriit,  Eph.  It.  8. 11, 13. 

1  Tj^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 
X    Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  boimties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  Aposties'  honour'd  name. 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame ; 

In  lowlier  forms  to  bless  our  eyes,  ^ 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise, 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live ; 
While  ffuarded  by  his  potent  hand. 
Midst  sLil  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care. 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fedr. 

6  Jesus  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know. 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

1  1  O  A  406    L.  M. 

±M,A\}m    On  Btnd^  a  Member  into  the  Wmli  cf  ike  MhUOry^ 

bttiahU  ObetMenee  to  the  heaoenly  Vteion^  lea.  tL  8. 

1  ^^UR  God  ascends  his  loflv  thron 
vr  Array'd  in  majesty  unknown : 
His  lustre  all  the  temple  fills, 

And  spreads  o'er  all  m'  ethereal  hills : 

2  The  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
By  all  the  Seraphim  adoi^di) 

Andy  while  they  stand  \jeii«^^'^^  w«^^ 
They  veil  their  faces  and  ^ew  \%t*- 


"  "If  let  his  V 
i  Hough  ever 

f  eylei'd,  dist 
And  seek  the  j 
^  Send  forth,  O  ] 
'  o  guide  our  d 
"'ir  drooping  h 
Nor  let  u,^ 

3  Keturn,  in  wam 
^orietthyflS 
May  our  blassy 
"ear  to  our  go^ 


n28. 


THE   CHURCH.  787 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there : 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults. 
Lord,  where  should  we  appear  ? 

5  May  they,  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see : 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  tlxee. 

1  1  QQ  411    L.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

XX^«f«  The  Goodnest of  Gi)d acknowledged m giving 
Potion  after  hU  oum  heart,  Jer.  iiL  15.* 
JH  the  Settkmeniof  a  Mimeter. 

1  QHEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep, 
O  With  constant  care,  thy  humble  sheep ; 
By  thee  inferior  pastors  rise. 

To  feed  our  souls  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Modell'd  by  thy  own  gracious  heart. 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love. 
Men  may  attest^  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active  tender  care, 

?^^*kMi!^-^'V^  ^^^  sheen  appear; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led. 

The  way  to  Zion's  pasture  tread ! 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows. 
And  scattered  blessings  on  thy  house : 
Thy  saints  are  succoured,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Comnletely  heal  each  former  stroke. 
And  oless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  bless  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

1  1  Qfi  419    C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

1  iOl/>  Chriet'e  Care  of  Mmistere  and  Churehea^  lUr.  iL  ir 

1  ^m/E  bless  th'  eternal  Source  of  Ught, 

TV    Who  makes  the  stars  to  shine ; 
And  through  this  dark  beclouded  world 
Diffuseth  rays  divine. 

2  We  bless  the  church's  sovereign  King, 

Whose  golden  lamps  we  are  : 
Fix'd  in  the  temples  of  his  Iot^^ 
To  shine  veith  Tadiance  i^. 

♦  See  Hymn  407,  and  XrownJiAoa'ttiiMs^ 


^nd  fet  o,?; 
;5n<i  ail  our  ti 

Nor  tun,  ^ 

JVor  smite  the  . 
/fe«st  o'er  theb, 

-^nd  bid  „~  S2; 
^  Bound  fn 


THE   CHURCH.  789 

9  Around  him  may  thy  angels  wait, 
Deck'd  with  their  robes  of  heavenly  state, 
To  teach  his  happy  sonl  to  rise, 
And  waft  him  to  nis  native  skies. 

1  1  QO  414    c.  M. 

1  lO Am  Jit  a  Mv9Uier*9  kerning  his  People.    PauPefkre- 

weii  Charge^  Acts  xz.  96, 97. 

1  X1|7HEN  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends, 

▼  T    It  was  a  weeping  day ; 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends 
And  wip'd  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heaven  they  met  again  with  joy, 

(Secure  no  more  to  part,} 
Where  praises  every  tongue  employ, 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace. 

Their  children  soon  shall  meet ; 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face. 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  But  they  who  heard  the  word  in  vain, 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warn'd. 
Will  tremble  when  they  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scom'd. 

6  On  vour  own  heads  your  blood  will  fall. 
It  any  perish  here : 
The  preachers  who  have  told  you  all 
Shall  stand  approved  and  clear. 

6  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone. 
Is  not  their  utmost  view  : 
O !  hear  their  praver,  thy  message  own, 
And  save  their  hearers  too. 

1  1  QQ  415     L.  M. 

1100«  7%e  Feople'e  Prayer  fir  their  Mimeieri  or^  MniM" 
tere  and  Mieeianariet*  committed  to  Qod. 

1  X^ITH  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend 
Y^    Him\  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend : 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

*  See  alto  hymn  (in  Rippon't  Selection)  490,  fint,  Moond,  and 
Child  parts. 


f  The  Dfonouns  in  this  hymn^if  nsft«iWP|,TnKj'^^i«^^^^'^ 
plaral,  */Aem,*  ^.  ^. 


That  thoii 
J  ne  wondt 

'  MV  bretl 

M*  ^^ 
J?,)"  present 
J  be  word  ol 

Of  the  Rede 
f''"™  the  go 

ff  i'l'  Plewnr 
4;''?,°  he.  des 

in  his  aJ!^^ 

^S'opinliMd, 
Jo  him  MTioli 

^  Such  «  roi,    _ 


MISSIONS.  791 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice,* 
Of  such  whose  prudent  generous  zeal 
Shall  make  thy  lavour'd  ways  rejoice. 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord. 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread, — 
The  table  of  their  pastor  filL 

And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  oread : 

4  [When  i)astor,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve, 
Majr  their  own  hearts  with  grace  lie  crown'd  ! 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy, 

Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound.] 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
O  may  they  win  a  good  degree 

Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith. 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  uxm  ! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  them  assigned. 
The  work  of  love,  is  fully  done, 
Call  them  from  serving  tables  here. 
To  sit  around  thy  glonous  throne. 

MONTHLY  AND  MIBBIONART  PRAYER  MBETINQt. 


1100«    Ohrioui  thing$  spoken  of  Zion,  ike  aiy  of  Chd^ 

Pt.  IxxxYii.  Isa.  zxxiu.  30, 91. 

1  tf^  LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
or  Zion,  city  of  our  Grod ! 

He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken. 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode : 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? . 
With  salvation's  wall  surrounded,* 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  [See !  the  streams  of  living  waters 
Springing  from  eternal  love. 

Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters. 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  thy  thirst  t'assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

•  If  this  hrmn  be  tnng  before  the  <JbfiAfie^^3D«BL  "Qda  %M»fi^\a» 
of  the  Beeonarene  may  ttuid  thxie  i 

*  Fat  wiadom  to  dxnti  crax  fikimn^ 


Makes  thei 
^is  his  lov 
Over  self  to 
And  as  prie 
CiOch  for  a  i 

5  Saviour,  if  i 
I  through  81 
Let  the  wor) 
'"Jllglpiyi 
J  ading  a  th. 
AI  his  boMt 


Zi< 


1136. 

Ajf  lofulted, 
J  he  manenoe 
Andstrangen 

Thatder-  - 
When  IV 


MISSIONS.  79 

5  In  one  vast  symphony  of  praise. 
Gentile  and  Jew  shaU  then  unite ; 
And  infidelity,  asham'd, 

Sink  in  the  abyss  of  endless  night 

6  Afric's  emancSpated  sons 

Shall  ioin  with  Europe's  polished  race 
To  celebrate,  in  different  tongues, 
The  glories  of  redeeming  grace. 

7  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Immanuel's  kingdom  must  extend  ; 
And  every  many  in  every  face^^ 

Shall  meet  a  brother  and  a  friend. 

1  1  Q/»  418    8d  Pan.    L.  M. 

110D«     T%e  approaehmg  Fall  of  Babyion  pnHeieif 

ReT.  xtT.  6 — 8. 

1  T>ROUD  Babylon  vet  waits  her  doom, 
Jl    Nor  can  her  tottring  palace  feJl, 
Till  some  blest  messenger  arise 

The  spacious  heathen  world  to  call. 

2  And  see  the  glorious  time  approach ! 
Behold  the  mighty  angel  fly. 

The  gospel  tidings  to  convey 
To  every  land  beneath  the  sky  ! 

3  0  see.  on  both  the  India's  coast, 
And  Africa's  unhappy  shore. 

The  unlearn'd  savage  press  to  hear ; 
And  hearing,  wonder  and  adore  : 

4  [See,  while  the  jojrful  truth  is  told^ 

'  That  Jesus  left  his  throne  in  heaven, 
'  And  suffer'd,  died,  and  rose  again, 
'  That  guilty  souls  might  be  forgiven ;' 

5  See  what  deliffht,  unfelt  before, 
Beams  in  his  nx'd,  attentive  eye : 
And  hear  him  ask. '  For  wretched  me, 

*  Did  this  (Uvine  Kedeemer  die  ? 

6  *  Ah !  why  have  ve  so  long  forborne 

*  To  tell  such  welcome  news  as  this  ? 

*  Go  now,  let  every  sinner  hear,  • 
'  And  share  in  such  exalted  bliss.'] 

7  The  islands,  waiting  for  his  law, 
With  rapture  greet  the  sacraOi  ^©'mi^n 
And,  tauffht  the  Savio\it'a^^CA.cw»Tfflafta> 
Cast  all  their  idols  to  tVie  fStoxoA. 

3X 


w  ho  groans  t 

3  And  teU  the  p 
On  Ethiopia^ 
Vou  come— w 
To  cheer  and  i 

*  Go,  tell  on  Ind 
The  Ganges,  1 
1  Mt  to  mneh 
lou  come — thi 

5  TelloSlhedMi 
■    i  hat  he  in  darl 

Vou  come — a  a 
You  come— tt« 

6  Say  thereijrioi 
Is  all  beneToSm 
And,  crown'd  w 
Its  heavenly  oJi 

Jjo .'  I  am 


MISSIONS.  79A 

4  But,  ah !  to  spread  their  sacred  theme, 
How  few  have  out  attempts  been  found ! 
What  heathen  lands  from  us  have  heard 
The  glorious  heart-reviving  sound  ? 
6  To  a5  their  duty  they  bequeathed ; 
And  left  the  promise  on  record  ; 
And,  had  our  ardour  equall'd  theirs. 
The  same  had  been  our  blest  reward. 

6  [We,  too,  had  multitudes  beheld 
Forsake  the  gods  their  hands  had  made. 
And  the  bright  beam  of  heavenly  day 
Their  yti  benighted  realms  pervade.] 

7  Saviour  divine,  our  guilt  forgive  ! 
Inspire  our  souls  with  warmer  zeal ! 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high ; 
And  let  us  all  his  influence  feel. 

1  1  fv-t  419    lit  Put.    L.  M. 

1  "DEHOLD  th'  expected  time  draw  near, 

X>     The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn 

Behold  the  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  with  prophecies,  conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire  : 
The  ripening  fields,  already  white> 
Present  a  harvest  to  our  sight. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  : 
The  exil'd  slave  waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  the  blest  labour  share  a  part ; 
Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

5  Let  us  improve  the  heavenly  gale. 
Spread  to  each  breeze  our  hoisted  sail, 
Till  north  and  south,  and  east  and  west, 
Shall,  as  America,  be  blest. 

6  Invite  the  ghhe  to  come  and  prove 
A  Saviour's  condescending  love, 
And  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
Assur'd  they  shall  acce^Aai^ce  TCAfi\. 

7  [Our  hearts  exult  in  songa  cS.\it«w«., 
That  we  have  seen  tViese  Va.\,\et  &»:?*> 


■1-hat  throuo 
i  ny  word 

2  '  Ask,  and  I 
,  Forthini 
And  to  the  » 

■>  i,"'''!™eii 

3  HMtthomio 

Shalitheir 

VVIuIe  Gentil 

And  bow  b 

*  When  8h«Il  (j 

Sit  down  at  g^ 

Andleam. 

5  Are  not  all  it 

Under  th'  ex 

i  o  the  domiqii 

Without  ext 

<i  From  east  tow 

i-  hen  be  hi* 

turope,  with  i 

Hoaanaaf  to^ 

7  Asia  and  /( "  " 


MISSIONS.  797 

Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul. 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ! 

4  0  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heavenly  word, 
And  vassals,  long  enslav'd,  becom 
The  freedmen  of  the  Lord  ? 

5  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  heathen  Ixibes, 

A  dark,  bewildered  race. 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuei's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace ! 

6  Haste,  sovereign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love ; 
Soften  the  tiger  to  a  lamb. 
The  vulture  to  a  dove ! 

7  *Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospers  rays ; 
And  build  on  sin^  aemolish'd  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

Verses  8,  9,  and  10,  of  this  Hymn,  in  substance,  were  written  off 
Margate,  b^  Mr.  William  Ward,  one  of  the  Baptist  Miariorok 
ries,  on  their  departure  for  India,  May  38, 1799. 

8  [O  charge  the  waves  to  bear  our  friends 

In  safety  o'er  the  deep : 
Let  the  rough  tempest  speed  their  way, 
Or  bid  its  fury  sleep.] 

9  Whene'er  thy  sons  proclaim  good  newt, 

Beneath  the  Banian's  shade. 
Let  the  poor  Hindoo  feel  its  power, 
And  grace  his  soul  pervade. 

10  O  let  the  heavenly  Shaster  spread. 

Bid  Brahmans  preach  the  word ; 
And  may  all  India's  tribes  become 
One  Cdste  to  serve  the  Lord. 

PAUSE. 

1 1  Send  forth  thy  wordj  and  let  it  fly, 

Arm'd  with  thy  Spirit's  power, 
Then  thousands  shall  confosift  \t&  ts<ii%:^  ^ 
And  bless  the  saving  \\oMt. 

♦  raises  7,  9,  and  10,  of  ^laYi^itta^iisKJ^*^*"  '^'***^ 

3x% 


11U  inimp 

No  mur 

15  Lord,  for  S 

Are  in  tl 

Flyswifte, 

iniflpro 

16  Amen,  with 

Unnumbi 

■amm,  with 

l/nntambc 

And  sprenda  i 
Where'er  tlie 
^nmes  alliabli 

Dart  forth  th« 

i  here  may  hk 

1  he  Sanonrte 

■■!  For  works  «.« 


MISSIONS.  79i 

2  The  Master  whom  you  serve 
Will  needful  strength  bestow ; 

Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose ; 

The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  Saviour's  fame. 
And  tell  his  matchless  grace 

To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 
Of  Adam's  numerous  race. 

5  We  wish  you,  in  his  name, 
The  most  divine  success — 

Assur'd  that  he  who  sends  you  forth 
Will  your  endeavours  bless. 

1  1  QQ  490    4th  Part.     C.  M. 

J.  J.  tJO*     7^  wonder'ioorking  God  invoked  for  kU 

CAurcA,  Isa.  li.  9. 

1  A  WAKE,  awake,  thou  mighty  arm, 
Jm.    Which  hast  such  wonders  wrought 
Which  captive  Israel  freed  from  harm. 

And  out  of  Egypt  brought. 

2  Art  ihott  not  it,  which  Rahab  slew  ? 

And  cmsh'd  the  dragon's  head  ? 
Constrain'd  by  thee,  the  waves  withdrew, 
From  their  accustom'd  bed. 

3  A^in  thy  wonted  prowess  show 

Be  thou  made  bare  again ; 
And  let  thine  adversaries  know 
That  they  resist  in  vain. 

1  1  QQ  421     Ist  Part.    L.  M. 

J.  L  «)«/•  Longing  for  the  Loiter  Day  Gkry, 

1  TTTOW  many  years  has  man  been  driven 
JX     Far  off" from  happiness  and  heaven? 
When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 
Thy  wandering  church,  to  roam  no  more  ? 

2  Six  thousand  years  are  nearly  i)ast 
Since  Adam  from  thy  sight  was  cast : 
And  ever  since,  his  fallen  race. 
From  age  to  age,  are  void  of  grace. 

3  When  vdll  the  happy  trump  proclaim 
The  judgment  of  the  martyr' a  \iwxJci\ 
When  shall  the  captive  \,xcyyp9»\i^S:t«»> 

And  keep  the  eterivaV  ^-obWeeX 


£*"u  uiis  our 
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II  3a 


^rago-b 
■it  -m-m-^  VreoflSfti 

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■'  (.or  near  six  tl 

gave  that  iiiS 

■*  Shall  not  the  I 
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AndmanrhapJ 
Johappue^™ 

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jj  remnant  muM 

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,  To  furmsh  troph 

jhefur,ou8daS 


MISSIONS.  801 ' 

Shall  in  maKnificence  and  fame  exceed ; 
That  which  King  Solomon  so  glorious  made. 

2  Wide  as  the  spacious  globe  on  which  we  tread, 
This  sacred  temple  shall  its  bounds  extend, 
Its  blessing,  not  to  Abram's  seed  confin'd. 
Shall  millions  of  the  Gentile  race  befriend. 

3  See,  in  the  torrid  regions  of  the  south. 
The  humble  worshipper  approach  with  joy ; 
Arid  shivering  natives  of  tae  frozen  pole 

In  the  same  heavenly  strains  their  lips  employ. 

4  With  all  simplicity  of  word  and  deedt 
With,  zeal  for  God,  and  love  to  souls  inspir'd, 
See  the  successful  Missionaries  teach ; 
Their  ardour  still  by  ^thering  converts  fir'd. 

5  Hark!  they  proclaim  salvation  by  the  cross. 
And  thousands  press  to  accept  the  boundless 

grace; 
Jesus  his  own  almighty  power  displays, 
His  temple  now  is  universal  space. 

M.  M.  0*/a  Sainti  toaging  to  tee  that  King  with  hU  many  ermoM, 
Rev.  xix.  IS. 

1  f^  O  forth,  ye  saints,  behold  your  King, 
U    With  godlike  honours  crownM, 
Ten  thousand  beauties  in  his  word 

Shall  spread  his  fame  around. 

2  Where'er  the  sun  begins  its  race. 

Or  stops  its  swift  career. 
Both  east  and  west  shall  own  his  grace, 
And  Christ  be  honour'd  there. 

3  Ten  thousand  crowns  encircling  show 

The  victories  he  hath  won : 
O  may  his  conquests  ever  grow, 
While  time  its  course  shall  run. 

4  Ride  forth,  thou  mighty  Conqueror,  ride 

And  millions  more  subdue, 

Destroy  our  enmity  and  pride. 

And  we  will  crown  thee  too. 

tt  A{\  433     lit  Part.     L.  M.  6  line*. 

±±^\f*  Oeniikipragiiigfor  Jewa,  Rom. la.  I,  a.  M,M. 

1  XiATHER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear 
X      Our  earnest  suit  for  AAst'^Ti^^'eftftSi.-, 
Justly  they  claim  l\»e  8oftfift\.\rtWi«i 
From  us,  adopted  m  ^e\i  «te«». 


■■'  *Jn  him  thei 

Yes,  gracious  J 

All  Israel  shal 

4  Come,  then,  thi 

The  veil  froE 

iieoeive  thy  an 

That,  quioke 

1  he  world  may 

And  shout  to  G 

1140.     *»   «; 

'       TJEJOICE 

-*!-■    Among 

He  breaka  th( 

I  Aj'l.pakes  tl 

J^et  hell  oppose 

'n  spite  of  foes  h 

-      The  cause  of 

And  truth,  an( 

'Jesim'd  our  i 

bnall  sproad  ai 

Oentile  and  Jew 

Allegiance  due  w 

3      The  baffled  nri 


MISSIONS. 

Let  rebels  kiss  the  victor's  feet, 
Eternal  bliss  his  subjects  meet. 
6      AU  power  is  in  his  band, 

His  i)eople  to  defend, 

To  his  most  high  command 

Shall  millions  more  attend  : 
AU  heaven  with  smiles  approTes  his  cause, 
And  distant  isles  receive  his  laws. 

6  This  httle  seed  from  heaven 
Shall  soon  become  a  tree; 
This  ever-blessed  leaven 
Diffus'd  abroad  must  be  : 

Till  God  the  Son  shall  come  again, 
It  must  go  on.     Amen  !  Amen ! 

PAUSE. 

7  Ye  who  have  known  his  name. 
Subserve  bis  glorious  plan; 
Proclaim  to  all  your  race 
The  friend  of  God  and  man : 

How  happy  ye  who  own  his  sway ! 
Ye  own  d  shall  be  another  day. 

8  All  hail,  incarnate  Lord, 
Our  souls  triumphant  cry, 
Be  thv  bless'd  name  ador'd. 
By  all  beneath  the  sky  : 

But  when  we  join  the  hosts  above, 
In  strains  divine  we'll  sing  thy  love. 


1  T  IFT  up  your  joyful  eyes,  and  see 
JLi     A  plenteous  harvest  all  around, 
Rip'ning  for  bliss,  and  not  a  grain 
Shall  ever  &11  unto  the  ground : 

2  A  harvest  of  immortal  souls, 
Secur'd  by  an  almighty  power ; 

Nor  heat  nor  cold,  nor  storms  shall  hart. 
Nor  ravenous  beasts  of  prey  devour 

3  0  happy  day,  when  all  th'  elect 
Complete  in  number  shall  be  found, 
And,  like  their  great,  their  mystic  Head, 
Be  with  eternal  honours  crown'd. 

•  The  bynuM  from  the  iSTTtii  to  ftie.  WV«.  Awi -i^nN*  ^ 
Quvad  of  the  Ooepa,  tod  OiA  h«^\iww  (A  <ibib  CUa><A- 


Thou  lead'st 
May  we  the  a 
And  partners 
4  Then,  rang'd 
The  Saviour*! 
While  heaven 
Thy  glorious  < 

AsaociATroNfl;  on 

1141    o     *« 

(»>a''  graaoiaJlppr^ 

1  'pHKLordc 
^  From  his 
And,  when  the 

He  well  dis« 

2  He  sees  the  tea 

The  scandaJs 

And  join  their  e 

i  he  wiut       I 


ASSOCIATIONS.  808 

'  Yea,  (saith  the  Lord,)  the  world  shall  koow- 

'  These  humble  souls  are  mine  ; 
'  These,  when  my  jewels  I  produce, 

'  Shall  in  full  lustre  shine.  ' 

'  When  deluges  of  fieir  wrath 

'  My  foes  away  shall  bear, 
'  That  hand,  which  strikes  the  wicked  through, 

'  Shall  all  my  children  spare.' 


1  "DEFORE  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 
JO     Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring, 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise. 
For  heavenly  news  atid  peaceful  days 

3  We  sinff  the  conquests  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loud  thy  healing  word ; 
While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

3  Thy  various  service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme ; 
And,  while  we  feel  thy  heavenly  love, 
We  bum  like  Seraphim  above. 

4  Nor  seraphs  there  can  ever  raise. 
With  ns,  an  equal  song  of  praise : 
They  are  the  noblest  work  of  God, 
But  we  the  purchase  of  his  blood. 

5  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound ; 

Still  prune  the  vine,  or  plough  the  ground ; 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  feed, 
And  watch  them  with  unwearied  heed. 

6  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love. 
Our  care  beloV,  and  crown  above : 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  best  employ, 
Thy  presence  our  eternal  joy. 


1  T\0  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord? 
JLF    Behold  my  heart  and  see, 
And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out 

That  dares  to  TiM  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  theefrom  my  soul ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  Iotc  ■. 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  e^eiv  yi^^ 

When  Jesus  cannot  laove. 


And  make 

6  Would  not  II 

In  honour 

And  chaUens 

1  o  damp  ti 

■^  Thou  know's 

pBut.O!I, 

J"  ar  from  the . 

And  learn  t 

1144. 

I  pATHERt 
JL  AtteatiTO 
We  plead  for  ti 
successful  iJiii 
2  HowgreatflMi 
Do  thou  their  a 
Their  best  aooi, 
We  share  theV 

»  Clothe,  then,  wi 
Their  won),,  .j 
Jo  them  til 


ASSOCIATIONS.  807 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  sonls  for^t  their  pains ; 
Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

I  I  J  r;    427    l8t  Part.    8.  7.  4.    Altered  by  Dr.  Ryland. 
I.  l.4iJ«  Prayer  for  a  RemvaL 

1  CJ  AVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, . 
^     Grant  us,  Lord,  a  ^acious  rain ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 

Unless  thou  return  again : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee ! 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Snine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance. 
Everv  plant  should  droop  and  die : 
Lord,  &c. 

3  Surely,  once  thy  garden  flourish'd, 

Every  part  looked  ga}^  and  green : 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd, 
Happv  seasons  we  have  seen ! 
Lord,  &c. 

4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded. 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see : 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee : 
Lord,  &c. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth  ? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars. 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth ! 
Lord,  &c. 

6  Some  in  whom  we  once  deliffhted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below : 
Some,  alas !  we  fear,  are  blishted, 
Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  snow : 
Lord,  &c. 

7  Younger  plants — ^the  sight  how  pleasant ! 

Cover'a  thick  with  blossoms  stood ; 
But  they  cause  us  erief  at  present. 
Frosts  have  nipp  d  them  in  the  bud : 
Lord,  &c. 

8  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  \i\li)aet. 

Thou  canst  make  tVieta\AQOTa  %®a5i% 


AM  begin 

To  reviv 

^-ord,  reviv 

All  our  hell 

1145.  ^. 
'  O  f^' 

Thy  Chun* 

i  w  chureh 

S  We  are  a  bn 

How  kind  th 

Yet  all  to  at 

It  thou  forea 

3  We  call  to  a 

Of  life  and  I< 

When  holy  > 

J  o  joyg  rawa 

^  But  now  the ' 

.And  many  nuj 
■''  We  need  <!««» 
We  need 


ASSOCUTIONS.  809 

"I  -1  J  ^  4S7    3d  Part    ll'fc 

X  14:t9«         Comfort  for  the  Chwrck  in  Troukk. 

1  ^\  ZION !  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave, 
yj    Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no 

man  can  save  * 
With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terror  dismav'd, 
In  toiling  and  rowing  thy  strength  is  decay  d. 

9  Loud  roaring,  the  billows  now.  nigh  overwhelm^ 
But  skilful's  the  Pilot  who  sits  at  the  helm ; 
His  wisdom  conducts  thee,  his  pow'r   thee 

defends. 
In  safety  and  quiet  thy  warfare  he  ends. 

3  '  O  fearfiil !  O  faithless !'  in  mercy  he  cries, 

'  My  promise,  my  truth,  are  they  light  in  thine 

eyes  V 
Still,  still  I  am  with  thee,  my  promise  shall 

stand. 
Thro'  tempest  and  tossing  I'll  bring  thee  to  land. 

4  Forget  thee  I  will  not,  I  cannot,  thy  name 
Engrav'd  on  my  heart  doth  for  ever  remain ; 
The  palms  of  my  hands,  whilst  I  look  on,  I  see 
The  wounds  I  receiv'd  when  su£feriDg  for  thee. 

5  I  feel,  at  my  heart,  all  thy  sighs  and  thy  groans, 
For  thou  art  most  near  me,  my  flesh  and  my 

bones  • 
In  all  thy  distresses  thy  Head  feels  the  pain, 
Yet  all  are  most  needful,  not  one  is  in  vain. 

6  Then  trust  me  and  fear  not,  thy  life  is  secure: 
My  wisdom  is  perfect,  supreme  is  mv  power : 
In  love  I  correct  thee,  thy  bouI  to  renne, 

To  make  thee  at  length  in  my  likeness  to  shine. 

7  The  foolish,  the  fearful,  the  weak  are  my  care. 
The  helpless,  the  hopeless*  I  hear  their  saa 

pray'r ; 
From  all  their  afflictions,  my  glory  shall  sprinff. 
And  the  deeper  their  sorrows,  the  louder  they'll 

sing.' 

1  1  J  /;  438    8.  7.  4. 

Ji.X4:0«       Longing  for  the  Spread  of  the  GoopeL 

1  tf^'£R  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
Vr     Look,  my  soul,  be  «X\W  raA  ^g^aj^N 
All  the  promises  do  travu\\ 
With  a  glorious  day  oi  «»«fe: 


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ASSOCIATIONS.  81! 

And.  unconstrain'd,  their  homage  pay 
To  ineir  exalted  God  and  King. 

5  O  may  his  conquest  still  increase. 
And  every  foe  his  power  subdue ; 
While  angels  celebrate  his  praise, 
And  saints  his  growing  glones  show. 

6  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 
From  all  below,  and  all  above. 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  his  name, 
In  songs  as  lasting  as  his  love. 

1  1   J  Q  430    H.  M.  or  6*8  and  8*8. 

X  X  4:0«      HU  InereoH  of  the  MtmahU  Sngdom. 

1  A  LL  hail,  incarnate  God ! 

jflL  The  wondrous  things  foretold 

Of  thee  in  sacred  writ, 

With  joy  our  eyes  behold, 
Still  does  thine  arm  new  trophies  wear, 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  To  thee  the  hoary  head 
Its  silver  honours  pays. 

To  thee  the  blooming  youth 

Devotes  its  brightest  days : 
And  every  ace  their  tribute  l[>rinff, . 
And  bow  to  thee,  all-conquering  Iking. 

3  O  haste,  victorious  Prince, 
That  happv,  fflorious  day. 
When  souls,  uke  drops  of  dew, 
Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway : 

O  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes. 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies. 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Eternal  be  thy  reign ; 
Behold  the  nations  sue 
To  wear  thy  sentle  chain : 

When  earth  ana  time  are  known  no  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure. 

1  1  /i  Q  431    H.  M.  or  6*8  and  S't. 

JLl4:t/«     The  eampUHng  of  the  spiritual  Tmpk, 

ING  to  the  Lord  above, 
Who  deigns  on  earth  to  raise 
A  temple  to  his  love^ 
A  monument  of  praise  \ 
Ye  saints  around,  tnTO\x]GflitiS!L\\atc«H^^> 
Harmonious  sound  tVie  BxxVXdiW*  ^  xwwol^- 


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COLLECTIONS.  81 

S  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 
Dost  thou  exalted  shine : 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace : 
And  wilt  confess  their  hamble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  m&y'st  be  cloth'd  and  £Bd, 

And  visited  and  cheer'd; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  lore. 

We  in  thv  poor  would  see : 
O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread, 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 
1  1  EO  43i    L.  M. 

1  ±Oi6m  Of  Hunt  man  hme  vxpvtn  thee,  1  Chnjn.  ndx.  14. 

1  ^l^HE  Lord,  who  rules  the  world's  affiairB, 

M.     For  me  a  well-spread  board  ^prepares ; 
My  grateful  thanks  to  him  shall  rise, 
He  knows  my  wants,  those  wants  supplies. 

2  And  shall  I  grudge  to  give  his  poor 
A  mite  from  all  my  generous  store  ? 
No,  Lord  !  the  friends  of  thine  and  thee 
Shall  always  find  a  friend  in  me. 

1 1  P^Q  ^^    I"  H.    Dr.  Gibbou. 

11  Jo-   "UttBen^lemeeof  ChritlforimThmiUHm. 


1  XM^HEN  Jesus  dwelt  m  mortal  clay, 

T  T    What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day. 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race? 

2  Teach  us,  0  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue; 
Let  alms  bestow'd,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witness'd  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  UveSf 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives, 
W^om  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank. 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank: 

4  But  he  who  marks,  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  way ; 
Treads  the  same  path  the  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  Qoi. 


And  grace 


4 


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liow  narrowly 

1  he  snares  < 

^      Jhe  flatterii 
Assail'd  my 

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,   i»utfe]Itoris 

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Ana  pleasure 

/>arkne8s,  and 

f  J"oVd  aroun/, 
^ut  no  relief,. 


CHimCH  MfiEtlNGd.  815 

7      Oh !  may  I  ne'er  forget 
The  mercy  of  my  God ; 
Nor  ever  want  a  tongue  to  spread 
His  loudest  praise  abroad. 

1  X  tH>«  The  Canvertion  ofSifmen  a  MtHerfor  Prayer 

andPraUe. 

1  nnHERE'S  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth, 

JL   When  prodigals  return, 
To  see  desponding  souls  rejoice. 
And  haughty  sinners  mourn. 

2  '  Come,  saints,  and  hear  what  God  hath  done,' 

Is  a  reviving  sound : 

0  may  it  spread  from  sea  to  sea. 
E'en  all  the  globe  around ! 

3  Often,  O  sovereign  Lord,  renew 

The  wonders  of  this  day ; 
That  Jesus  here  may  see  his  seed, 
And  Satan  lose  his  prey. 

4  Great  G<xl,  the  work  is  all  thine  own, 

Thine  be  the  praises  too ; 
Let  everv  heart  and  every  tongue 
Give  tnee  the  glory  due. 

1  1  ^T  ^^    ^*  ^*    Newton. 

A  XtJ  i  •  Jpo$ia»y — Will  ye  aUo go  away  f 

1  "WM^^HEN  any  turn  from  Zion  s  way, 

V  T    TAlas,  what  numbers  do !) 
Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
*  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too?' 

2  Ah;  Lord !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

iJnless  thou  hold  me  fast, 

1  feel  I  must,  I  shall  decline. 

And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  power,  I  know 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me: 
To  whom  or  whither  could  I  go, 
K  I  should  turn  from  thee  T 

4  Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest  assur'd 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd 

CouldT  never  reach  my  case ; 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find. 
But  in  thy  Qoundless  erai^. 


And  can  m 

On  whom  a 

2  Whither,  al 

A  wretched 

Can  this  daj 

One  glimpse 

3  Eternal  life 

On  these  my 

Here  sweete: 

i  nan  all  the 

'^  Jift  earth's  a 

Whde  thou  a 

One  smile,  oi 

My  dearest  I 

5  Thy  name  m- 

J^nou  art  my' 

Depart  from  t 

^  i«  endless  n 

6  Low  at  thy  fe, 

M^e  safety  dv 

^tiU  let  me  liv 

^  or  life,  eterna 

1 159.       i« 


BAPTISM. 

3  Protect  the  young  from  every  snare, 
And  let  thy  staff  support  the  old ! 
Relieve  the  poor,  nor  let  the  rich 
Have  all  their  heritage  in  gold. 

4  Let  joyful  saints  still  taste  thy  grace ; 
Give  to  the  mournera  heavenly  day ; 
Sustain  the  strong,  and  quick  revive 
The  withering  p^ts  from  their  decay. 


1160. 

1  I  N  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands, 
X  Immersing  the  repenting  Jews ; 
The  Son  of  God  the  rite  demands, 

Nor  dares  the  holy  man  refuse : 
Jesus  descends  beneath  the  wave, 
The  emblem  of  his  future  grave. 

2  Wonder,  ye  heavens !  your  Maker  lies, 

In  deeps,  conceai'd  from  human,  view : 
Ye  saints,  behold  him  sink  and  rise, 
jkA.  fit  example  thus  for  you ; 
•  ^Be  sacred  record,  while  you  read, 
Willis  you  to  imitate  the  deed. 

3  But  lo !  from  yonder  opening  skies, 

What  beams  of  dazzling  glory  spread ! 
Dove-like,  th'  Eternal  Spirit  flies. 

And  lights  on  the  Redeemer's  head  ; 
Amaz'd,  they  see  the  power  divine 
Around  the  Saviour's  temples  shine. 

4  But.  hark !  my  soul,  hark,  tmd  adore ! 

What  souaofl  are  those  that  roll  alangT 
Not  like  loud  Sinai's  awful  roar. 

But  soft  and  sweet  as  Gabriel  s  song : 
'  This  is  my  well-beloved  Son, 
'  I  see  well-pleas'd  what  he  hath  done.' 
f>  Thus  the  eternal  Fath£r  spoke. 

Who  shakes  creation  with  a  nod : 
Througli  partiag  skies  the  accents  broke, 

And  bia  us  hear  the  Son  of  God : 
O  hear  the  awful  word  today, 
Hear,  all  ye  nations,  aM  (Aa^  \ 


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To  those  bright  realms  of  peace  and  rest, 
Where  all  th^  exulting  tribes  are  bless'd 
With  one  great  choral  day. 

J.Ou*  hvilation  la/oUotu  Ike  Lamb. 

1  T¥UMBLE  souls,  who  seek  salvation 
XL  Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  Revelatioa, 

Tread  tiie  path  that  Jesus  trod : 
Flee  to  him  your  only  Saviour, 

In  his  migntj'  name  confide ; 
In  the  whole  of  your  behaviour,       \ 

Own  him  as  your  sovereign  guide. 
3  Hear  the  bless'd  Redeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  gracious  voice; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  beffril  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice ; 
Jesus  says,  '  Let  each  behever 

'  Be  baptized  in  my  name ;' 
He  himself  in  Jordan's  river, 

Was  immersed  beneath  the  stream. 


lainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 


mly  here  his  tootsteps  tracu 
'ollow  him  without  delay  j 
"ly  his  command  embracing, 
^     ) !  your  Captain  leads  the  way : 
lew  the  rite  with  understanding, 
Jesus'  grave  before  you  lies ; 
Be  interr  d  at  his  commanding, 
After  his  example  rise. 


tlC^A  446     C.  M. 

ttD4*   TU  Bdieeer  comtraintdby  ththttef  and 
tofoitow  him, 

1  T\EAR  Lord,  and  will  thy  pardoning  lore 
Ar     Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile  ? 
Wilt  thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile  ? 
3  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endor'd, 
And  all  its  shame  despis'd, 
And  shall  I  he  asham'd,  O  Lord, 
With  thee  to  be  baptiz'd ! 
3  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead. 
In  Jordan's  swelling  flood''. 
And  shall  my  pride  dwdam  ^ft  ^«aeA. 
That's  worthy  of  toy  Go^l 


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1166. 

1  ^Y^HUS  was  the  great  Redeemer  plung'd 
JL    In  Jordan's  swelling  flood, 
To  show  he  must  be  soon  baptiz'd 
In  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood. 
S  Thus  was  his  sacred  body  laid 
Beneath  the  yielding  wave ; 
Thus  was  his  sacred  body  rais'd 
Out  of  the  liquid  grave. 
3  Lord,  we  thy  precepts  would  obey, 
In  thy  own  footsteps  tread, 
Would  die,  be  buried,  rise  with  thee, 
Our  ever-living  Head. 

1167. 

1   TESUS,  mighty  King  in  Siou! 
tf  Thou  alone  our  guide  shalt  be ! 
Thy  commission  we  rely'  on. 
We  would  follow  none  but  thee : 

0  As  an  emblem  of  thy  passion, 
jjjtnd  thy  vict'ry  o'er  the  grave, 

'     aP"  ^^'^  know  thy  great  salvation 

arj^re  baptiz'd  beneath  the  wave. 

3  Fearless  of  the  world's  despising, 

We  the  ancient  path  pursue ; 

Buried  with  our  Lord,  and  rising 

To  a  life  divinely  new. 

1  1  /*Q  450    L.  M.    J.  SMmiBlt. 
M.  X  Oo*  J  bc^timuU  Bj/mn. 

I   CtEE  how  the  willing  converts  trace 
O  The  path  their  great  Redeemer  trod; 
And  follow  through  his  liQuid  sraTO, 
The  meek,  the  lowly  Son  of  God! 

3  Here  they  renounce  their  former  deeds, 
And  to  a  heavenly  hfe  aspire ; 
Their  rags  for  glorious  robes  exchanged, 
They  shine  in  clean  and  bright  attire. 

3  O  sacred  rite,  by  thee  t^e  name 
Of  Jesus  we  to  own  begin : 
This  is  our  resurrection  pledge. 
Pledge  of  the  pardon  of  qui  tsoiu 


Whose 

2  Asharn 
Let  ev 
He  she 
O'er  th 

3  Asham 
Let  mi 

1  IS  mi 
Bright 

4  Asham' 
On  wh( 
No;  w: 
That  I 

5  Asham'i 
When  I 

6        No  tear 
No  fears 

6  Till  thei 
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That  Ch; 

7    TTTifi  inm^ 


BAPTISU. 

3  Great  things,  O  everlastii^  Sod, 
Great  things  for  tis  thy  grace  hath  done  ; 
Constrained  hy  thy  dm^hty  lo^, 
Our  willing  feet  to  meet  thee  num. 

3  In  thy  assembly  here  we  stand. 
Obedient  to  thy  great  command; 
The  sacred  flood  is  foil  in  view, 

And  thy  sweet  voice  invites  us  thrOikKh. 

4  The  world,  the  Spirit,  and  the  Bride 
Must  not  invite  and  be  denied ; 
Was  not  the  Lord,  who  came  to  save, 
Interr'd  in  such  a  liquid  grave  ? 

6  Thus  we,  dear  Saviour,  own  thy  now, 
Receive  us  rising  from  the  stream ; 
Then  to  &y  table  let  us  come, 
And  dwell  in  Zion  as  our  home. 

1  1  mrf  463    C.  M.    Baddoma. 

J,  J.  It*  ibming  Ufort  Bi^titm ,  or,attiu  J^alm-  riii, 
Pa.  czix.  39. 

1  ¥TOW  great,  how  solemn  is  the  «ork 

Xl    Which  we  attend  to-day ! 
Now  for  a  holy,  solemn  frame, 
O  God,  to  thee  we  pray. 

2  O  may  we  feel  as  once  we  fel^ 

When  twin'd  and  griev'd  at  hetttt 
Thy  kincf,  forgiving,  melting  look 
Reliev'd  our  every  smart. 

3  Let  graces  then  in  exercise 

Be  exercis'd  again ; 
And,  nurtur'd  by  celestial  power, 
In  exercise  remain. 

4  Awake,  our  love,  our  fear,  our  hope, 

Wake,  fortitude  and  joy, 
Vain  world,  begone ;  let  things  above 
Our  happy  thoughts  employ. 
fi  WhUst  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
To  all  around  we  owu ; 
Drive  each  rebellious  rival  lust. 
Each  traitor  from  the  throne. 
6  Instruct  our  minds,  our  wills  subdue, 
To  heaven  our  passioua  t^eav 
QTwt  haace  our  lives,  oui  a)i,  tqk?>» 
Devoted  to  thy  pra^. 


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BAPTISM.  8S5 

The  Saviour's  footsteps  to  explore, 
And  tread  the  path  he  trod  before. 

Eternal  Spirit^  heavenly  Dove, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  mov^ ; 
That  we,  through  energy  divine, 
May  have  the  substance  with  the  sign. 

All  ye  that  love  Immanuel's  name, 
And  long  to  feel  the  increasing  flame, 
'Tis  you,  je  children  of  the  light. 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  invite. 

H.P — . 

Ye  who  your  native  vileness  mouiti, 
And  the  to  great  Redeemer  turn. 
Who  see  your  wretched  state  bjr  sin, 
'  Ye  blessed  of  the  Lord,  come  m.' 

Jesus  my  Saviour,  and  mv  alL 
Methinks  I  hear  tny  gentle  call ; 
These  are  the  sounds  that  chide  my  ttajr, 
*  Arise,  my  love,  and  come  away.* 

Amazing  grace !  and  shall  I  still 
Prove  disobedient  to  thy  will  ? 
Ah !  no :  dear  Lord,  the  watery  tomb 
Belongs  to  thee,  ana  there  I  come. 

H — . 

Ap9Stles  trod  this  holy  ground, 
This  is  the  road  believers  go ; 
My  Jesus  in  this  way  was  found, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  tread  it  too. 

J.  Stennett 

With  lowly  minds,  and  lofty  songi^ 
Let  all  admire  the  Saviour's  mracei 
Till  the  great  rising  dav  reveal 
Th'  immortal  glory  of  his  &ce. 

6 . 

To  Father,  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost, 
We  humbly  dedicate  our  powers ; 
If  with  Jehovah's  blessing  crown'd, 
Immortal  happiness  is  ours. 

-g  1  Q/»  468    H.  M.  or  6*8  and  S's. 

J.10D*  Jn  Jddreu  to  the  Holy  %nrii. 

I  TkESCEND,  celestial  Dove, 
MJ  And  make  thy  presence  \wtfswcL\ 
RbvmI  our  Saviour's  love, 
And  seal  us  for  thiae  ovrtv  *, 


On, 

1187. 


'  'pno 

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BAPTISM.  827 

With  Christ  your  Lord,  ye  hve  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 

3  There  by  his  Father's  side  he  sits, 

Enthron'd,  divinely  fair ; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  brother  stilly  i 

And  your  forerunner  there. 

4  Rise  firom  these  earthly  trifles,  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love : 
Above  your  choicest  treasure  lies. 
And  DO  your  hearts  above. 

5  But  earth  and  sin  will  drag  us  down. 

When  we  attempt  to  fly ; 
Lord,  send  thy  strong  attractive  power 
To  raise  and  fix  us  high. 

1  1  QQ  471    C.  M.    Beddome. 

X  J.Ot/»   He  voent  on  hU  wav  refoieing^  Acts  Tiii.  9. 

1  npHE  holy  Eunuch,  when  baptiz'd, 

JL     Went  on  his  way  with  joy ; 
And  who  can  tell  what  rapt'rous  thoughts 
Did  then  his  mind  employ  ? 

2  '  Is  that  most  glorious  Saviour  mine, 

*  Of  whom  1  lately  read  ? 

*  Who,  bearing  all  my  sins  and  «ne% 

*  Was  number'd  with  the  dead  ? 

3  '  Is  he,  who,  bursting  from  the  grave» 

*  Now  reigns  above  the  sky, 

'  My  advocate  before  the  throne, 
'  My  portion  when  I  die? 

4  '  Have  I  profess'd  his  holy  name  ?  :    .  , 

'  Do  I  nis  gospel  bear, 
'  To  Ethiopia's  scorched  lands,  < 

'  And  shall  I  spread  it  there  r  r 

6  '  Bless'd  pool !  in  which  I  lately  lay, 

'  And  left  my  fears  behind : 

*  What  an  unworthy  wretch  am  I ! 

*  And  Grod  profusely  kind. 

6  *  Bless'd  emblem  of  that  precious  hiooA 

'  Which  satisfied  for  sin ; 

*  And  of  that  renovating  grace, 

*  Which  makes  the  conscience  clean.* 

7  This  pattern,  Lord,  with  sacred  joy, 

Help  us  to  keep  in  view ; 
The  same  our  work,  t\v.e  «dax^^O  xDd^ 
Our  conscdation  too. 


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4  In  him  the  Father,  reconcil'd, 
Invites  yonr  souls  to  come ; 
The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 
And  kindly  welcomed  home. 

6  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 
The  blessings  of  his  love ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast. 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  the  eternal  throne. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 

7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come ; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 

1  1  QQ  ^74    L.  M.    Dr.  Watts's  Lyrics. 

M.  M.  79  Am         Christ  dyings  risings  and  reigning, 

1  TTE  dies !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies ! 
Xl     Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ! 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground ! 
Come,  saints,  and  orop  a  tear  or  two. 
For  him  who  groan'd  oeneath  your  load ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood! 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree. 
The  Lord  of  glorv  dies  for  men ; 
But  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  a^in ! 
The  rising  God  forsakes  tne  tomb ! 
Up  to  his  Father's  courts  he  .flies : 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home. 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies  ! 

3  Break  off  your  tears^e  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  Deliv'rer  reigns : 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains  T 
Say  *  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King, 

*  Bom  to  redeem,  and  sItom  \o  ^v^%^? 

Then  ask  the  monster, '  "VlYvet^^  ^^  ^^^^V- 

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-1  1  Q^  ATI    L.  M.    Beddome. 

X  X  t/O*  Holy  Admiraiian  and  Joy. 

1  TESUS,  when  faith  with  fixed  eyes 
tl   Beholds  thy  wondrous  sacrifice, 
Love  rises  to  an  ardent  flame, 

And  we  all  other  hope  disclaim. 

2  With  cold  affections,  who  can  see 

The  thorns,  the  scourge,  the  nails,  the  tree, 
Thy  flowing  tears,  and  purple  sweat, 
Thy  bleeding  hands,  and  head,  and  feet. 

3  Look,  saints,  into  his  opening  side— 

The  breach,  how  large,  how  deep,  how  wide ! 
Thence  issues  forth  a  double  flood 
Of  cleansing  water,  pard'ning  blood. 

4  Hence,  O  my  soul,  a  balsam  flows 

To  heal  thy  wounds,  and  cure  thy  woes ; 
Immortal  joys  come  streaming  down, 
Joys,  Ukehis  griefs,  immense,  unknown. 

5  Thus  I  could  ever,  ever  sing 

The  sufferings  of  my  heavenlv  King: 
With  growing  pleasures  spread  abroia 
The  mysteries  of  a  dying  God. 

-1  -1  Q/;  478    L.  M. 

1 1  t/D*         Meditating  on  the  Croes  of  Chrut. 

1  #^OME  see  on  bloody  Calvary. 

\J     Suspended  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
A  harmless  sufferer,  cover'd  o'er 
With  shame,  and  welt'ring  in  his  gore. 

2  Is  this  the  Saviour  long  foretold 
To  usher  in  the  age  of  gold  ? 

To  make  the  reign  of  sorrow  cease. 
And  bind  the  jarring  world  in  peace  ? 

3  'Tis  He,  'tis  He !— he  kindly  shrouds 
His  glories  in  a  niffht  of  clouds^ 
That  souls  might  from  their  rum  rise. 
And  heir  th'  imperishable  skies. 

4  See,  to  their  reftiffe  and  their  rest. 
From  all  the  bonds  of  guilt  released. 
Transgressors  to  his  cross  repair. 
And  find  a  full  redemption  there. 

6  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  triumphs  oi  VJcln  n^s^X 
And  millions  more  to  tYi.ee  ^^^icj  > 
-And  on  thy  sacrifice  tely . 


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LORD  S   SUPPER.  » 

I  -|  no         480    L.  M.    Dr.  W&tu'a  LyriM. 

I I  «7o*  Leve  on  a  Cron  and  a  Thront, 

1  IWrOW  let  our  faith  grow  strons,  and  me 
X^     And  view  our  Lord  in  allnis  love ; 
Look  back  to  hear  his  dying  cries, 
Then  mount  and  see  his  throne  above. 

3  See  where  he  languish'd  on  the  cross; 
Beneath  onr  sins  he  groan'd  and  died ; 
See  where  he  sits  to  plead  our  cause, 
By  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  If  we  behold  his  bleeding  heart, 
There  love  in  floods  of  sorrow  reigns ; 
He  triumphs  o'er  the  killing  smart, 
And  seals  our  pleasure  with  his  pains. 

4  Or  if  we  climb  th'  eternal  hills, 
Where  the  dear  Conqa'ror  sits  enthron'd, 
Still  in  his  heart  compassion  dwells, 
Near  the  memorials  oi  his  wound. 

6  How  shall  vile  pardon 'd  rebels  show 
How  much  they  love  their  dying  God? 
Lord,  here  we'd  banish  every  foe, 
We  hate  the  sins  that  cost  thy  blood. 

6  Commerce  no  more  we  hold  with  hell, 
Our  dearest  lusts  shall  all  depart ; 
But  let  thine  image  ever  dwell 
Stampt  as  a  seal  on  every  heart 


1  "TWTO  more,  dear  Saviour,  will  I  boast 
X^    Of  beauty,  wealth,  or  loud  applause ; 
The  world  hath  all  its  glories  lost. 
Amid  the  triumphs  of  thy  cross. 

2  In  every  feature  of  thy  face. 
Beauty  her  fairest  charms  displays : 
Tnilii,  wisdom,  majesty,  and  grace 
Shine  thence  in  sweetly  mingled  ny%. 

3  Thy  wealth  the  power  of  thought  transcends, 
'Tis  vast,  immense,  and  all  divine : 

Thy  empire.  Lord,  o'er  worlds  extends, 
The  sun,  the  moon,  the  stars  are  thine. 

4  Yet,  (O  how  marvellous  the  sight !) 
I  see  thee  on  a  cross  expire. 

Thy  Godhead  veil'd  in  sable  night ; 
And  angels  from  the  sceue  le^w.. 

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4  '  ^at,  O  my 
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LORD  S  SUPPEE. 

I    C.  M.    Dt.  S.  Sten 
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r  A •  MyJItth  u  JHeat  imtcat,  Jotin  Ti.  63—66. 

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\  Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
I     Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

-,  Himself  comes  down,  and  dies ; 
And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. 

3  The  bitter  torments  he  endur'd 

Upon  the  shameful  cross, 
For  us  his  welcome  guests  procur'd 
These  heart-reviving  joys. 

4  His  body,  torn  with  rudest  hands. 

Becomes  the  finest  bread  ; 
And,  with  the  blessing  he  commands, 

Our  noblest  hopes  are  fed, 
6  His  blood,  that  from  each  op'ning  vein 

In  purple  torrents  ran, 
Hath  fill'd  this  cup  with  gen'rous  wine* 

That  cheers  both  God  and  man. 

6  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free. 

Dear  Saviour,  so  divine; 
Well  thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

7  Yes,  thou  shalt  surely  have  my  heart 

My  soul,  my  strength,  my  all ; 
With  life  itself  I'll  freely  part. 
My  Jesus,  at  thy  call. 


Jtita  vj^t — ke  died — ttt  koto  kt  hv'd  iw,  Joiui  zi.  U, 

lir  a  face  bedew'd  with  tears ! 
What  beauty  e'en  in  grief  appears ! 


ICO  fair  a  face  bedew'd  with  tears 
O     What  beauty  e'en  in  grief  appeal 
He  wept,  he  bled,  he  died  for  you; 
What  more,  ye  saints,  could  Jesus  do 

2  Enthroa'd  above,  with  equal  glow 
His  warm  affections  downward  flow ! 
In  our  distress  be  bears  a  part, 

And  feels  a  sympathetic  smart 

3  Still  his  compassions  are  the  same. 
He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame : 
Our  heaviest  burdens  he  sustains, 
Shares  in  our  sorrows  aad.  omx  'v«axi&. 


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LORD  S   SUPPEK.  S37 

5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large, 

That  millions  more  may  come ! 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world 
O'erfiU  the  spacious  room. 

6  All  things  are  ready ;  come  away, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

'   487    L.  M.     Steele. 
Communion  wilh  Chriit  at  Au  TIiMe, 

1  '^I^O  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

jL,    (Dear  name  by  heaven  and  earth  adordl) 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low ; 
Far,  far  above  our  numbte  songs. 
The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

3  Yet  while  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  humbly  worship  at  his  feet ; 

0  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love ! 

4  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  display'd, — 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 
6  Let  humble,  penitential  wo, 

With  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow; 
And  thy  forgiving  smiles  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy  to  every  heart 

1  OS\£t  '^^^    ^-  ^'^    Steele. 

1  £/\J\i*  Praiia  la  tht  Rtdeemer. 

1  'T^O  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

i      Awake  the  sacred  song, 
O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame !) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach ! 

What  mortal  tongue  display ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  ]eft  his  radiant  tUxoiie  Qn.Vv^, 

Left  the  bright  reaAma  o?  \^\«», 


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Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  p&y 

The  debt  we  owe  thy  love ; 

Yet  tell  US  how  we  may 
I  Our  gratitude  approve ; 

i       Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  thee  we  give ; 
I       The  gift,  though  small,  thou  wilt  receive. 

1  Oi'kQ  ^^    ^'  ^'    Pi^'idci*  Dbtjm. 

1  imVO*        Stif-dedieatum  at  ihe  LonPt  Thble. 

'    1  T  ORD,  am  I  thine,  entirely  thine? 

mJ    Purchas'd  and  sav'd  by  blood  divine  7 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be ; 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 
S  Thee,  my  new  master,  now  I  call, 
And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all ; 
Lord,  let  me  live,  and  die  to  thee; 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity. 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

HOKNlXa  ANP  EVENINO. 

1 0AQ  *^^    ^-  ^' 

M.  £l\jvm  J  momiag  Hi/mn. 

1  'T^O  thee  let  my  first  oflFerinra  rise, 

i      Whose  sun  creates  the  day, 
Swifl  as  his  gladdening  influence  flies, 
And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  favouring  hand  be  nigh  ! 

So  oft  vouchsafd  before ! 
Still  m^  it  lead,  protect,  supply, 
And  I  that  hand  adore  1 

3  If  bliss  thy  providence  impart, 

For  which  resign'd  I  pray ; 
Give  me  to  feel  the  grateful  head  \ 
And  without  guilt  be  gay ! 

4  Affliction  should  thy  love  intend, 

As  vice  or  folly's  curC; 
Patient  to  gain  that  gracious  end, 

May  I  the  means  endure  ! 
G  Be  this  and  every  future  day 

Still  wiser  than  the  past ; 
And,  when  I  all  my  Ufe  survey, 

May  grace  sustain  at  la&t. 


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A  thousand  yeai 

Should  be  nniu 

What  must  fr 

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What  Jesus  haa 

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J  hou  hast  comm 

J  o  live  by  fciai, 

Lord,  help  me 


TIMES   AND   SEASONS.  ( 

And  to  its  great  original 
The  bumble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down, 
Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  preserver  near ! 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 
This  weak  defenceless  frame : 

But  whence  these  favours,  Lord,  to  me, 
All  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

5  O  !  how  shall  I  repay 
The  bounties  of  my  God? 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath- 

The  pleasing,  painful  load, 
f)       Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 

I  bring  my  sacrifice ; 
Ting'd  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 

With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 
7       My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 

A  long  eternity. 

I  A  X  0>  Jln  tttning  Hymn. 

1  |~^  RE  AT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
\^     With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  : 

0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 
And  every  gentle  rolling  hour, 

Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart. 
Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful  can  from  thee  depart, 

And,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus :  his  dear  name  alone 

1  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

5  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  evelids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeole  frame  ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praisen  \a  Wvy  tossw*. 


I,  e'er'i's 
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Kise  glori, 

"Oletmy, 

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My  soul  wi 

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J^o  powers  < 

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1  "     Let  fla 

O"  evenin 


TIMES   AND    SEASONS.  843 

THE  SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 


1  Q1  tt  ^^^    ^'  ^'    Needham. 

1  ^1  D«  On  the  Spring. 

1  riiHE  icy  chains  that  bound  the  earth 

X.      Are  now  dissolved  and  gone ; 
Wak'd  by  the  sun,  the  blooming  spring 
Puts  his  new  livery  on. 

2  Where  awful  desolation  reign'd, 

Bless'd  plenty  rears  her  head ; 
Exulting,  with  a  smile,  to  see 
Her  late  destroyer  fled. 

3  Teeming  with  life,  th'  advancing  sun 

Protracts  the  falling  day ; 
Grand  light  of  heaven !  he  seems  to  wish 
To  make  a  longer  stay. 

4  In  clouds  of  gold  behold  him  set, 

Beyond  the  west  he  flies :  ^ 

Short  is  his  nightly  course,  and  soon 
He  gilds  the  eastern  skies. 

5  My  soul,  in  every  scene  admire 

The  wisdom  and  the  power ; 
Behold  the  God  in  every  plant^ 
In  every  opening  flower. 

6  Yet  in  his  word,  the  God  of  grace 

Has  wrote  his  fairer  name : 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  bve 
My  noblest  songs  shall  claim. 

7  With  warmest  beams,  thou  God  of  grace* 

Shine  on  this  heart  of  mine : 
Turn  thou  my  winter  into  spring, 
And  be  the  glory  thine. 

"iOt^  ^^^    S.  M. 

1^1  I  •       The  Return  of  the  Spring  eeiebraUd. 

1  TT^ROM  winter's  barren  clods, 
JC    From  winter's  joyless  waste, 

The  spring  in  sudden  youth  appears. 
With  blooming  beauty  grac  a. 

2  How  balmy  is  the  air ! 
How  warm  the  solar  beams ! 

And  to  refresh  the  ground,  the  rains 
Descend  in  gentle  sti©aLtcv%. 

3  Great  God,  at  t\iy  c^otcitcv^xv^ 
Seasons  in  order  rise  \ 


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The  ear 

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Beauteo 
i  »e  birds, 
invite  01 

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Onprest ' 

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-.  ^  Break  thr 

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^o  song  n 

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And  overo 

^'  make  my  1 

A"d  blosso 


TIMES   AND  SEASONS. 

3  The  sun,  thy  minister  of  love, 

That  from  the  naked  ground 
Calls  forth  the  hidden  seeds  to  birth, 
And  spreads  their  beauties  roimd ; 

4  At  the  dread  order  of  his  God, 

Now  darts  destructive  fires : 
Hills,  plains,  and  vales  are  parch'd  with  drouf^ 
And  blooming  life  expires. 

5  Like  bumish'd  brass,  the  heaven  around 

In'  angry  terror  bums, 
While  the  earth  lies  a  joyless  waste, 
And  into  iron  turns. 

6  Pity  us,  Lord,  in  our  distress. 

Nor  with  our  land  contend ; 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent, 
And  showers  of  mercy  send ! 

J.  A£i\y*  On  a  Year  of  threatening  Bain. 

1  TTOW  hast  thou,  Lord,  from  year  to  year 
Jl     Our  land  with  plentv  crown'd ! 
And  generous  fruit,  and  golden  grain. 

Have  spread  their  riches  round. 

2  But  we  thy  mercies  have  abus'd 

To  more  abounding  crimes ; 
What  heights,  what  daring  heights  in  sin, 
Mark  and  disgrace  our  times ! 

3  Equal,  though  awful  is  the  doom. 

That  fierce  descending  rain 

Should  into  inundations  swell, 

And  crush  the  rising  grain ! 

4  How  just,  that  in  the  autumn's  leiga, 

When  we  had  hop'd  to  reap. 

Our  fields  of  sorrow  and  despair 

Should  lie  an  hideous  heap  ? 

5  But,  Lord,  have  mercy  on  our  land, 

Those  floods  of  vengeance  stay; 
Dispel  those  glooms,  and  let  the  sun 
Shine  in  unclouded  day ! 

6  To  thee  alone  we  look  for  help; 

None  else  of  dew  or  rain 
Can  give  the  world  the  smallest  drop^ 
Or  smallest  drop  restrain. 


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5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 
Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop : 
The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 

1  AAOm  Harvest,'  or  the  accepted  Time^  and  Day  of  Sal- 

vation,  ProY.  x.  5. 

1  QEE  how  the  little  toilins  ant 
O     Improves  the  harvest  hours : 
While  summer  lasts,  through  all  ner  cells 

The  choicest  stores  she  pours. 

2  While  life  remains,  our  harvest  lasts ; 

But  youth  of  life's  the  prime ; 
Best  is  this  season  for  our  work. 
And  this  th'  accepted  time. 

3  To-day  attend,  is  Wisdom's  voice ; 

To-morrow,  Folly  cries : 
And  still  to-morrow  His,  when,  oh  ! 
T<HJay  the  sinner  dies. 

4  When  conscience  speaks,  its  voice  regard. 

And  seize  the  tender  hour : 
Humbly  implore  the  promised  grace, 
And  God  will  give  the  power. 

100>l  ^^    CM.    Steele. 

1  CJTERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
O     Encircling  nature  round ; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown'd ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 
And,  drooping,  lifeless,  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart— 

3  My  heart,  where  mental  winter  reigns, 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Confin'd  in  cold  inactive  chains. 
How  desolate  and  sad ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  Sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring. 
This  darkness  cheerful  dav. 

5  O  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  rei%iv«  \ 
And  perfect  day,  .the  strnV^  o\  O^, 
Fills  all  the  neaven\y  \A»l\tv%. 


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TlxMES    AND    SEASONS.  841 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores ; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks^  and  days, 
Demana  successive  songs  of  praise ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid. 
With  morning  Ught,  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes. 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 


NEW  TEAR'S  DAT. 


1  OOT  ^^    ®*  '^'    Robinson. 

l/Q/6im       Oraieful  Reeolieetion,  1  Sam.  vii.  IS. 

1  1^0 ME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
\J  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet. 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above : 
Praise  the  mount — 0  fix  me  on  it. 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  Fm  come ; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure. 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 

3  O !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  that  grace.  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee ! 
Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  lo^^ — 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  \»Vi^  ^cii<\  w^S.A^n 

Seal  it  for  thy  coMtte  ^Jdon^^ 


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TIMES   AND   SEASONS. 

Mr  BOuI  the  pleasant  theme  prolong, 
Then  rise  to  aid  th'  angelic  song. 

513     Ta.     Fawcett. 
J  BirtK-day  Hymn,  Ada  urri.  S9. 

1  T  MY  Ebenezer  raise 

X    To  my  kind  Redeemer's  praise; 
With  a  grateful  heart  I  own, 
Hitherto  thy  help  I've  known. 

2  What  may  be  my  future  lot, 
Well  I  know  concerns  me  not ; 
This  should  set  my  heart  at  rest, 
What  thy  will  ordains  is  best. 

3  I  my  all  to  thee  resign : 
Father,  let  thv  will  be  mine ; 
May  but  all  tny  dealings  prove 
Fruits  of  thy  paternal  love. 

4  Guard  me,  Saviour,  by  thy  pow'r, 
Guard  me  in  the  trying  hour  : 
Let  thy  unremitted  care 

Save  me  from  the  lurking  snare. 

5  Let  my  few  remaining  days 
Be  directed  to  thy  praise ; 
So  the  last,  the  closing  scene 
Shall  be  tranquil  and  serene. 

6  To  thy  will  I  leave  the  rest, 
Grant  me  but  this  one  request. 
Both  in  life  and  death  to  prove 
Tokens  of  thy  special  love. 

1  OQ1  °'^    ^-  ^- 

XAiiX^  A  wtdding  Hymn, 

1  C!  INCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear, 
O     To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 
O  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 
3  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 
,     Who  now  have  plighted  hands ; 
Their  union  with  thy  favour  crown, 
And  bless  their  nupti^  bands. 
3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow. 
Of  all  rich  dowries  best ; 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 


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1  j£00*  Jt  Parting. 

1  T^OR  a  season  call'd  to  part, 

-I.       Let  us  now  ourselves  conuneod 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humhle  prayer! 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep ! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  he  strong, 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  iMiin : 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long 
In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 

4  Then  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 

Ghenezers  shall  be  rear'd ; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 


1  ''I^H Y  presence,  everlasting  God, 

X      Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abro^ ; 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  cannot  sleep, 
In  every  place  tny  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain ; 
When  absent,  happy  if  we  share 
Thy  smiles,  thy  counsels,  and  thy  care. 

3  To  thee,  we  all  our  ways  commiL 
And  seek  our  comforts  near  thy  feet ; 
Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us,  in  thy  beloved  house. 
Again  to  pay  our  thankful  vows ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known. 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 


1  TTOW  soft  the  words  my  Saviour  speaks, 
JD.     How  kind  the  ^Tont«&%V'6TwiM».\ 
A  bruised  reed  he  nevex  \sTe«^M^, 
Not  will  he  quench  t\v6  wntf^\"B4 

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1  OQT  ^^^    ^'  ^*    ^^*  Doddridge. 

1  /QO  i  •  SukfirMt  the  Kingdom  of  God,  Matt.  vL  33. 

1  I^OW  let  a  true  ambition  rise, 
1.^  And  ardour  fire  our  breast, 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 

In  heavenly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display, 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  stars  and  suns  decay. 

3  Away  each  grovelling  anxious  care. 

Beneath  a  Christian's  aim ; 
We  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys. 
In  our  Redeemer's  name.- 

4  Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 

The  glorious  prize  pursue ; 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthljr  good, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view.         ^^ 

1  OQQ  520    C.  M.    Steele.  %-•  *^  ••   % 

1  /QOOm         Fanities  of  the  World,  Pe.  iv.  6,  7.        M.%^r%   %^ 

X  TIEGONE,  ye  gilded  vanities,  ,  • 

9  M3    I  seek  substantial  gc)od : 
To  real  bliss  my  wishes  rise — 
The  favour  of  my  God. 

2  Thy  smiles  immortal  joys  impart, 

Heaven  dawns  in  ev'ry  ray ; 
One  glimpse  of  thee  will  cheer  my  heart, 
And  turn  my  night  to  day. 

3  Not  all  the  good  which  earth  bestows 

Can  fill  the  craving  mind : 
Its  highest  joys  have  mingled  woes. 
And  leave  a  sting  behind. 

4  Should  boundless  wealth  increase  my  store, 

Can  wealth  my  cares  beguile  ? 
I  should  be  wretched  still,  and  poor, 
Without  thy  blissful  smile. 

5  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thv  presence  through  my  journey  shine. 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

6  Grant^  0  my  Father  and  my  God, 

This  sweet,  this  one  request  • 
Be  thou  my  guide  to  tYuxve  ^i5Qc»L^> 
And  mine  eternal  re^\. 


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TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

Or  slight  thj  providence ; 
When  lost  in  ignorance  we  lay, 
To  vice  and  death  an  easy  prey, 

Thy  goodness  snatch'd  us  thence. 

CoDgiegfttion. 

3  0  what  a  num'rous  race  we  see, 
In  ignorance  and  misery, 

tfnprincipled,  untaught ! 
Shall  they  continue  still  to  lie 
In  ignorance  and  misery  ? 

We  cannot  bear  the  tiiought. 

.  Childien. 

4  Give,  Lord,  each  liberal  soul  to  prove, 
The  joys  of  thine  exhausttess  love ; 

And  while  thy  praise  we  sing, 
May  we  the  sacred  Scriptures  know, 
And  like  the  blessed  Jesus  grow, 

That  earth  and  heaven  may  ring. 
CoDgregatioD. 

5  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart ; 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasure  to  impart ; 

To  thee  thine  own  we  give : 
Hear  thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see, 
O  let  these  children  hve  to  thee, 

O  let  these  children  hve. 


1241.       "  "-iS; 

1  TILEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
XJ     At  melting  pity's  call, 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  fell. 

S  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 
In  softest  accents  pleads ; 
O  !  may  each  tender  bosom  move. 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss,  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth  ; 
And  l^id  the  mind  that  went  astray 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim. 

And  God  will  well  approve. 


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J.  ^40«  /br  a  public  Fait. 

1  QEE.  gracious  God,  before  thy  thronei 
O    Thy  mourning  people  bend ; 

'Tis  on  tny  sovereign  aprace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  i)ower  display ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  stul  we  live  to  pray. 

3  Great  God,  and  is  Columbia  spar'd, 

Ungrateful  as  we  are ! 
O  make  thy  awful  warnings  heard, 
While  mercy  cries  *  Forbear.' 

4  What  land  so  favour'd  of  the  skies, 

As  these  apostate  States  ! 
Our  num'rous  crimes  increasing  rise, 
Yet  still  thy  vengeance  waits. 

5  How  chang'd,  alas !  are  truths  divine. 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin. 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name ! 

6  Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 

Their  pleasures  they  require ; 
And  sink  with  gay  indifference  down 
To  everlasting  fire. 

7  0  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thy  resistless  grace ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word. 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

8  Then,  should  insulting  foes  invade, 

.  We  shall  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
If  God,  our  God  is  near. 

1 OA  A  ^^^   C*  ^-   ^^^ — • 

1  ^44«  J  Hymn  far  a  FoMl^y^  Gen.  xnii.  88    M. 

1  "VM/^HEN  Abram,  full  of  sacred  awe, 

▼  ▼       Before  Jehovah  stood. 
And,  with  an  humble,  fervent  prayer. 
For  guilty  Sodom  sued ; 

2  With  what  success,  vAvaX.  ^oxAtwosi*  5gcw» 

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7  Great  God,  the  promis'd  period  bring, 
Let  standards  be  no  more  unfarl'd ; 

-  Come,  peace,  and  bless  with  balmr  wing 
The  eastern  and  the  western  world. 

8  When  shall  the  gospel's  healing  ray 
(Kind  Source  of  amity  divine) 
Spread  o'er  the  world  celestial  day ! 
When  shall  the  nations.  Lord,  be  thine! 

1  ^A.a  ^^    ^'  ^'    1''^^'*'^°*  Davis. 

M.  j£40*  Ifational  Judgment*  depreeaitd,  and  natitnal 
ibrtiei  pitadtd  for,  AmM  iii.  1 — 6. 

1  XMT'HILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  0  Lord, 
T  T     We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  swcnd ; 
Oh !  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly : 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry ! 

5  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears; 
Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

3  On  thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call ; 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall ; 
And  is  there  no  dehverance  there ; 
And  must  we  i)erish  in  despair  ? 

4  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaKen  God  we  turn  ; 

O  spare  our  guilty  country,  spare 

The  church'whicn  thou  hast  planted  here. 

6  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God  ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood  ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises, 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  bought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands,  in  helpless  woe ; 
Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

±  iGi'±  i  •      Tliani^tmtgfor  Ftdory  mer  Bntmif. 

1  npO  Thee,  who  reign'st  supreme  above, 

X      And  reign'st  supreme  oelow, 
Thou  God  of  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
We  our  successes  owe. 

2  The  thundering  horse,  the  martial  band, 

Without  thine  aid,  were  vain ; 

And  victory  flies  at  thy  command 

To  crown  the  bright  camva^- 


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TIUES   AND   SEASONS.  863 

1  ^4«7«       Praitefor  national  Piaee,  Pa.  zln.  9. 

1  1^  REAT  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies. 
Or     A  word  of  thy  almighty  breath 
Can  sink  the  world,  or  bid  tt  rise ; 

Thy  smile  is  life,  thy  frown  is  death. 

2  When  angry  nations  rush  to  arms, 
And  rage  and  noise^  and  tumult  reign, 
And  war  resounds  its  dire  alarms, 

And  slaughter  spreads  the  hostile  plains ; 

3  Thy  sovereign  eye  looks  calmly  down, 

And  marks  their  course,  and  bounds  their  pow'r : 
Thy  word  the  angry  nations  own, 
And  noise  and  war  are  heard  no  more. 

4  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing, 
(Sweet  peace,  with  her  what  blessings  fled  !) 
Glad  plenty  laughs,  the  vallevs  sing, 
Reviving  commerce  lifts  her  head. 

A  Thou  good,  and  wise,  and  righteous  Lord, 

All  move  subservient  to  thy  will ; 

And  peace  and  war  await  thy  word. 

And  thy  sublime  decrees  fulfil. 
6  To  thee  we  pay  our  grateful  songs, 

Thy  kind  protection  still  implore ; 

O  may  our  hearts,  and  lives,  and  tongues, 

Confess  thy  goodness,  and  adore. 
tdfifk  S33    L.  M. 

±  «9lJa  Tiaaktgimng  for  national  Deliieraace,  and  Jm- 
provtmeni  ofU,  Luke  i.  74,  75. 

1  "ORAISE  to  the  Lord,  who  bows  his  ear, 
Ml     Propitious  to  his  people's  prayer. 
And,  though  deliverance  long  delay, 
Answers  in  his  well-chosen  day. 

a  Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  ; 
His  power  and  grace  shall  be  our  song ; 
The  tribute  of  our  love  we  bring 
To  thee,  our  Saviour,  and  our  King ! 

3  Our  temples,  guarded  from  the  flame. 
Shall  echo  thy  triumphant  name  ; 
And  every  peaceful,  private  home. 
To  thee  a  temple  snail  become. 

4  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  honour'd  sight ; 
Hence  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear 
'Till  life's  last  hour  to  petse^ietfe. 


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As  dwells  in  this  much-fiiTourd  land  ? 
Here  plenty  reigns ;  here  freedom  sheds 
Her  cboiccMt  blmsings  on  our  heads : 

By  God  supported  still  we  stand. 

8  Here  commerce  spreads  the  wealthy  stoie^ 

Which  comes  from  every  foreign  shore; 

Science  and  art  their  charms  display ; 
Religion  teacheth  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  in  our  Maker's  praise, 

As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 

3  These  are  thy  gifts,  Almighty  King ! 
From  thee  our  matchless  blessings  spring; 

Th'  extended  shade,  the  fruitful  skies, 
The  raptures  liberty  bestows. 
The  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 

4  With  grateful  hearts,  with  cheerful  tongues, 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs; 

His  power  and  mercy  we  proclaim  ; 
And  still,  through  ev'ry  age  shall  own, 
Jeborah  nere  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 

And  triumph  in  his  mighty  name. 
&  Long  as  the  moon  her  course  shall  run, 
Or  man  behold  the  circling  sun, 

May'st  thou  o'er  fair  Columbia  reign ; 
Still  crown  her  counsels  with  success, 
With  peace  and  joy  her  borders  bless, 

And  all  her  saci^d  rights  maintain. 

1 0RQ  ^^   ^'  "' 

1/600*  Ddivtraneu,  Nam.  xxiii. 

1  XX^HAThathGodwroughtlmightlsraelsay, 

T  T    When  Jordan  roU'a  its  tide  away 
And  gave  a  passage  to  ^eir  bands, 
Sa^ly  to  march  across  its  sands. 

2  What  hath  God  wrought !  might  well  be  said, 
When  Jesus,  rising  frvm  the  dead, 
Scatter'd  the  shades  of  pagan  night. 

And  bless'd  the  nations  with  his  light. 

3  What  hath  God  wrooght !  O  blissful  theme  I 
Are  we  raieem'd  and  ca\V4\j7\«ai.\ 
Shall  we  be  led  the  desert  ^TOOS^ot— 
And  aafe  anive  at  sVotv  VooT. 


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3  This  can  my  every  care  control. 

Gild  e&ch  dark  Bcene  with  lights 
This  is  the  sunshine  of  the  sonl, 
Without  it  all  is  night. 

4  My  Lord,  my  life^  O  cheer  my  heart 

With  thy  reviving  ray, 
And  hid  these  mournful  shades  depart 

And  brii^  the  dawn  of  day. 
fi  O  hamiy  scenes  of  pure  delight ! 

Where  thy  Ml  beams  impart 
Unclouded  beauty  to  the  signt, 

And  rapture  to  the  heart. 

6  Her  part  in  those  iair  realms  of  bliss. 

My  spirit  longs  to  know ; 

My  wishes  terminate  in  this, 

Nor  can  they  rest  below. 

7  Lord,  shall  the  breathings  of  my  heart 

Aspire  in  vain  to  thee ! 
CJonfirm  my  hope,  that  where  thou  art 
I  shall  for  ever  be. 

8  Then  shall  my  cheerful  spirit  sing 

The  darksome  hours  awav, 
And  rise  on  faith's  ex{>anded  wing 
To  everlasting  day. 

1  MUOt      CompAwit  mtd  Ape  lutdirgnal  Paim. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  pain'd :  but  I  resign 
Xi    My  body  to  thy  will; 

'Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine, 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 

2  Dark  jre  the  wavs  of  providence, 

While  they  who  love  thee  groan ; 
Thy  reasons  lie  conceal'd  from  sense, 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak, 

And  plead  before  her  God, 
Lest  the  o'erburden'd  heart;  should  break, 
Beneath  thine  heavy  rod. 

4  These  mournful  groans  and  flowing  tean 

Give  my  poor  spirit  eaae  ■, 
While  every  groan  my  "FwMsi^tfwv 
And  every  tear  he  aeoB. 


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1      TWO  ST  thou  my  profit  seek. 
MJ    And  chasten  as  a  friend  ? 
0  God,  I'll  kiss  the  smarting  rod, 
There's  honey  at  the  end, 
S      Dost  thou  through  death's  dark  vale, 
Conduct  to  heaven  at  last  1 
The  fiitore  good  will  make  amends 
For  all  the  evil  past 
3      Lord,  I  would  not  repine 
At  strokes  in  mercy  sent; 
If  the  chastisement  comes  in  love, 
My  soul  shall  be  content 

i.  /600w  fbratuk  Chambtr. 

Written  when  dspriTed  bj  lickneM  of  UtMtdlng 
pnblie  wonhtp. 

1  rm^HE  &bric  of  nature  is  fair, 

X      But  fairer  the  temple  of  grace ; 
To  saints  'tis  the  joy  of  the  earth, 
The  most  glorious  and  beautiful  place. 

2  To  this  temple  I  once  did  resort. 
With  crowds  of  the  people  of  Grod ; 
Enraptur'd  we  enter  d  his  courts. 
And  hail'd  the  Redeemer's  abode. 

3  The  Father  of  mercies  we  prais'd, 
And  prostrated  low  at  his  throne ; 
The  Saviour  we  lov'd  and  ador'd. 
Who  lov'd  us  and  made  us  his  own. 

4  Full  oft  to  the  message  of  peace. 
To  sinners  address'd  from  the  sky, 
Welisten'd — extolhna  that  grace. 
Which  set  us,  once  rebels,  on  high. 

5  Faith  clave  to  the  crucified  Lamb, 
Hope,  smiling,  exalted  its  head, 

Love,  warm'd  at  the  Saviour's  dear  name, 
And  vow'd  to  observe  what  he  said. 

6  What  pleasure  appear'd  in  the  looks 
Of  the  brethren  and  sisters  around ! 
With  transport  all  seem'd  to  reflect 
On  the  blessings  in  Jesus  they'd  found. 

7  Sweet  moments !  If  ai^ht  upon  earth 
Resembles  the  joy  of  the  akies, 


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TIBIE8    AND    SEASONS.  8 

5  Thus  the  lion  yields  me  hooey 

From  the  eater  food  is  given 
Strengthen'd  thus,  I  still  press  fonraid, 

SingiM  as  I  wade  to  heaven, — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
And  my  sins  are  all  forgiv'n. 

3  Mid  the  igloom  the  vivid  lightnings 

With  increasing  brightness  play, 
Mid  the  thom-hnike  beauteous  flow'rets 

Look  more  beautifiil  and  gay : 
Hallelujah,  &^. 

4  So,  in  darkest  diapensations, 

Doth  my  foithful  Lord  appear, 
With  his  richest  consolatioDS, 

To  reanimate  and  cheer : 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Thus  to  bring  my  Saviour  near 

6  Floods  of  tribulation  heighten, 

Billows  still  around  me  roar, 
Those  that  know  not  Christ — ye  firightm ; 

But  my  soul  defies  your  power : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

6  In  the  sacred  page  recorded 

Thus  the  word  securely  stands ; 
'  Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  the^ 

'  Nought  shall  pluck  you  from  myi  I 
Sweet  amiction,  sweet  affliction, 
Every  word  my  lore  demands. 

7  All  I  meet  I  find  assists  me 

In  my  path  to  heavenly  joy, 
Where,  though  trials  now  attend  me, 

Trials  never  more  annoy : 
Hallelujah,  &lc. 
e  Bless'd  there  with  a  weight  of  gloiy. 

Still  the  path  I'U  ne'er  forge^ 
But  exulting,  cry,  it  led  me 

To  my  blessed  Saviour's  seat — 
Sweet  amiction,  sweet  affliction, 
Which  has  brought  to  Jesns'  feet. 


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M9    SdPHt.    S.  M. 

<jl(  oftaneti/ltd  MiiUm  i 
!  Cotmant  undtr  at  Sad, 

OW  gracious,  and  how  wise, 
Is  our  chastisina  God ; 
And,  O !  how  rich  the  blessings  are 
Which  blossom  from  his  rooT! 

2  He  lifts  it  up  on  high 
With  pity  in  his  heart, 

That  every  stroke  his  children  feel 
May  grace  and  peace  impart 

3  Instructed  thus,  they  bow 
And  own  his  sovereign  sway  ; 

They  turn  their  erring  footsteps  hack 
To  his  forsaken  way. 

4  His  cov'nant  love  they  seek. 
And  seek  the  happy  bands 

That  closer  still  engage  their  hearts. 

To  honour  his  commands. 
6      Dear  Father,  we  consent 

To  discipline  divine ; 
And  bless  the  pain  that  makes  our  sonU 

Still  more  completely  thine. 
6      Supported  by  thy  love. 

We  tend  to  realms  of  peace. 
Where  every  pain  shall  lar  remove, 

And  every  frailty  cease. 


TIME  AND  BTEBNITY. 

M.j6vX»  Tie  StertttM  ef  Timtand  FrwUtf  tf  Ibm, 
Pi.  xisix. 

1  1  LMIGHTY  Maker  of  my  frame. 
J\.    Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days ! 
Teach  me  to  know  how  fi^il  I  am. 

And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

2  Mv  days  are  shorter  than  a  span ; 
A  little  point  my  life  appears: 
How  frail,  at  best,  is  dying  man. 
How  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears ! 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise,  and  show, 
Vain  are  the  cares  wkich.  tori's.  ^aa'^isE^. 
He  heaps  up  treasureft  xmii"w\fiQ.":w^-. 
And  dies,  and  leaves  ftver^  «S!i.\i 


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TIME   AND   ETEENITT. 

Times  of  trial  and  of  grief, 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief: 

5  Times  the  tempter's  power  to  prove ; 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love  : 
All  must  come,  and  last,  and  end. 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 

6  Plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly ; 
Tillhe  bids,  I  cannot  die : 

Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit 

7  O  thou  Gracious,  Wise,  and  Just, 
In  thy  hands  my  life  I  trust : 
Have  I  somewhat  dearer  still  ? — 
I  resign  it  to  thy  will. 

8  May  I  always  own  thy  hand — 
Still  to  thee  surrender'd  stand  ; 
Know  that  thou  art  God  alone, 
I  and  mine  are  all  thy  own. 

9  Thee,  at  all  times,  will  I  bless; 
Having  thee,  I  all  possess : 
How  can  I  bereaved  be. 
Since  I  cannot  part  with  thee. 

Iiiw04*  TKmt  and  Eltn^ty !  or,  loaging  afUr  wiuem 
Pkatara,  S  Coi.  IT.  16. 

1  TTOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 
-U.    Detain  our  hearts  and  eyes. 
Regardless  of  immortal  io/s, 
And  strangers  to  the  sines? 
S  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 
They  fade  upon  the  sight, 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas !  how  vain ! 

With  conscious  sighs  we  own ; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain, 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4  Oh.  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly, 

Above  these  gloomy  shades. 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky. 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades ! 

5  There  Joys  unseen,  by  moi\a\.  e^ct^ 

Ox  rrason's  feeble  xay , 


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TIME  AND  FraBNiry. 

8  Beneath  thr  balmy  wing, 
O  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 

Our  happy  souls  shall  sit  and  sing 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

9  Nor  shall  that  radiant  day, 
So  joyfully  begun, 

In  evening  shadows  die  away, 
Beneath  the  setting  sun. 
10       How  various  and  how  new 
Are  thy  compassions.  Lord! 

Eternity  thv  love  shall  show, 
And  all  thy  truth  record. 

1266.  "''-" 


Ettmity Jm/fid  ai 

1  "pTERNITYisjustathand, 
J-i     And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 

And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away  1 

2  Eternity  ! — ^tremendous  sound ! 
To  guiltf  souls  a  dreadful  wound! 
But,  oh  f  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents !  how  divine ! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 

My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer — 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  i»rdon  seal'd,  and  peace  with  Grod. 

4  But  should  my  brightest  hopes  be  vain ! 
The  rising  doubtj  how  sharp  its  pain ! 
My  fears,  O  gracious  God!  remove; 
Speak  me  an  object  of  thy  love. 

5  Search,  Lord,  O  search  my  inmost  heatii 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy  impart : 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me  free. 

And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

1  0^*7  M9    e.  8.  6.  or  L.  C.  H. 

"^HOU  God  of  glorious  majesty ! 


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To  thee, — against  myself, — to  thee, 
A  sinftil  worm,  I  cry : 
A  half-awakened  child  of  man. 
An  heir  of  Midless  bliss  or  pain, 
A  sinner  bom  to  die. 
S  Lo!  on  a  narrow  necW  ol  "VaiA, 
'Twixt  two  uaboanded  «qak\  «te»n 


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Ye  pure  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace 

To  see,  without  a  veil,  his  face. 

t      Ye, — that  have  here  receiv'd 

The  unction  from  above. 

And  in  his  Spirit  liv'd. 

And  thirsted  for  his  love : 

Jesus  shall  claim  you  for  his  bride; 

Rejoice  with  all  the  sanctified. 

>  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope 

Of  that  great  day  unknown,    . 

When  you  shall  be  caught  up 

To  stand  before  his  throne ; 

Call'd  to  partake  the  marriage  feast. 

And  lean  on  our  Immanuel's  breast 

>  The  everlasting  doors 
Shall  soon  the  saints  receive 
Above  those  angel  powers 
In  glorious  joy  to  live ; 

Far  from  a  world  of  grief  and  sin, 
With  God  eternally  shut  in. 
'       Then  let  us  wait  to  hear 

The  trumpet's  welcome  sound  : 
To  see  our  Lord  appear, 
May  we  be  watching  found, 
Enrob'd  in  righteousness  divine. 
In  which  the  bride  shall  ever  amne. 


1  £\  GOD  of  Love !  with  cheering  ray 
VF     Gild  my  expiring  streak  of  diy ; 
Thy  love  through  each  revolving  year 
Has  wip'd  away  affliction's  tear. 

2  Free  me  from  death's  terrific  gloom, 

And  all  the  guilt  which  shrouds  the  tomb ; 
Heighten  my  joy,  support  my  head, 
Before  I  sink  among  the  dead. 

3  May  death  conclude  my  toils  and  tears ! 
May  death  destroy  my  sins  and  fears ! 
May  death,  through  Jesus,  be  my  friend  ! 
May  death  be  life,  when  life  shall  endl 

4  Crown  my  last  moments  with  thy  pow'r — 
The  latest  in  my  latest.  \io\B', 

Then  to  the  raptur'd  \Ye\^**\  wftx. 
Where  fears  and  deaftv  wce^tospwo.'* 


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DEATH.  81 

3  Our  souls  are  rising  on  the  wing 

To  venture  in  liis  place ; 
For,  when  grim  death  has  lost  his  sting, 
He  has  an  aogel's  face. 

4  Jesus !  then  purge  mj  crimes  awa/, 

'Tis  guilt  creates  mv  fears ; 
'Tis  guilt  gives  death  nis  fierce  arraj, 

And  all  the  arms  he  bears. 
6  Oh !  if  my  threat'ning  sins  were  gone, 

And  death  had  lost  his  sting, 
I  could  invite  the  angel  on, 

And  chide  his  lazy  wing. 

6  Away,  these  interposing  days, 

And  let  the  lovers  meet ; 
The  angel  has  a  cold  embrace, 
But  kind,  and  soft,  and  sweet 

7  I'd  leap  at  once  my  seventy  years, 

I'd  rush  into  his  arms. 
And  lose  my  breath,  and  all  my  cures, 
Amid  those  heavenly  charms. 

8  Joyful,  I'd  lay  this  body  down, 

And  leave  this  lifeless  clay 

Without  a  sigh,  without  a  groan. 

And  stretch  and  soar  away. 

1  OTO  ^*    I"  M.    Dr.  DoddiUga. 

l^i^*  Detiringlo<iepart^andti>iewahCMM,PtiLl.n. 

1  X^HILE  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand, 
▼  ▼    And  view  the  scene  on  either  hand, 
My  spirit  struggles  with  my  clay. 
And  longs  to  wing  its  flight  away. 

5  Where  Jesus  dwells  my  soul  would  be, 
And  faints  my  much-lov'd  Lord  to  see ; 
Earth,  twine  no  more  about  my  heart ! 
For  'tis  far  better  to  depart. 

3  Come,  ye  angelic  envoys !  come. 
And  lead  the  willing  pilgrim  home : 
Ye  know  the  way  to  Jesus'  throne, — 
Source  of  my  joys,  and  of  your  own. 

4  That  blissful  interview,  how  sweet! 
To  f&H  transported  at  b.\&  iv^y 
Raia'd  in  his  arms,  to  'v\e'<«  \i^  ^%sjb> 
Through  the  full  beanawe^  oV  \fi*  ww»\ 


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DEATH.  8i 

Thy  image  trace  in  every  word, — 
Thy  love  in  every  line. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 
Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  ftice, 
While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms 
Receive  the  smiling  grace. 

8  '  I  take  these  little  lambs,'  said  he, 
'  And  lay  them  in  my  breast ; 
'  Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
*  In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  '  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  nnloose, 

'  But  can't  dissolve  my  love ; 
'  Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
'  The  family  above. 

5  '  Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  raise, 

'  And  mould  with  heavenly  skill : 
'  rU  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 
'  And  hands  to  do  my  will.' 

6  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear. 

And  shout  with,  joys  divine. 
Dear  Saviour,  all  ^^  have  ana  are 
Shall  be  for  ever  thine. 

X  ^  I  tJm         Jit  the  Funeral  of  a  young  Penon. 

1  VV^HEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  awa 

▼  ▼       By  death's  resistless  hand. 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay. 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O,  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power, — *  I  too  must  die !' 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb ! 
It  bids  us  seize  tne  present  hour. 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 
6  Oh,  let  us  fly — ^to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  aim  cml  «^n^\  ^ 
Then  shall  our  hopes  asc«tA  otl  x^ai^^ 
And  trinmpb  o'er  lAie  «cvi^. 


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DEATH.  88T 

Death  strikes  the  blow ;  he  ^oans  and  cries. 
And  in  despair  and  horror  dies. 

4  Not  BO  the  heir  of  heavenl)^  bliss  : — 
His  soul  is  fill'd  with  conscious  peace ; 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear ! 

He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 

5  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene; 
No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen  ; 

His  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom, 
And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 

6  Lord  !  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere, 
My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear; 
And,  when  the  toils  of  life  are  past, 

May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 

1  OTQ         ^^    '^^''  '^^  "'"• "  ^'"  ""^  6'*- 
1.  ^lO«  On  the  Dtath  of  a  Beiiatr. 

1  ['^T^IS  finish'd,  'tis  done!  the  spirit  is  fled, 

X    Our  brother  isgone,  the  Christian  is  dead : 
The  Christian  is  living  in  Jesus's  love, 
And  gladly  receiving  a  kingdom  above. 

2  All  honour  and  praise  are  Jesus's  due  ! — 
Supported  by  grace,  he  fought  his  way  through  : 
Triumphantly  glorious,  through  Jesus's  zeal. 
And  more  than  victorious  o'er  sin  death  and  hell.] 

3  *Then  let  us  record  the  conquering  name. 
Our  Captain  and  Lord,  with  shoutings  proclaim ; 
Who  trust  in  his  passion,  and  follow  their  Head, 
To  certain  salvation  shall  surely  be  led. 

4  O  Jesus,  lead  on  thy  militant  care. 

And  give  us  the  crown  of  righteousness  there, 
Where,  dazzled  with  glory,  the  seraphim  gaze 
Or  prostrate  adore  thee  in  silence  of  praise 
6  Wimin  us  display  thy  love^  when  we  die. 
And  bear  us  away  to  mansions  on  high  : 
The  kingdom  be  given  of  glory  divine, 
And  crown  us  in  heaven  eternally  thine. 

1  0*70         "^^     ^-  ^-     I'oplaily'l  Collection. 
I'W  I  V*      Prtparatim  for  Oralh,  Mfttt.  xzi*.  M. 

1       "PREPARE  me  gracious  God ! 

mT     To  stand  before  thy  face ! 

Thy  Spirit  must  the  work  perform. 

For  It  is  all  of  grace. 
*  If  the  three  last  renea  of  \tuB  \i^mn^e  tu«%^cmb,'OcM&.>«^ 
rene  the  tbiid,  thas— 

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DEATH.  889 

Changes  the  visage  once  so  dear, 
M|         And  gathers  back  the  breath. 

!  2  'Tis  He, — ^the  Potentate  supreme 
'  Of  all  the  worlds  above, — 

'       Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
I  Nor  from  their  purpose  move. 

3  'Tis  He,  whose  justice  might  demand 
Our  souls  a  sacrifice ; 

Yet  scatters,  with  unwearied  hand, 
A  thousand  rich  supplies. 

4  Our  covenant  God  and  Father  he 
In  Christ  our  bleeding  Lord, 

Whose  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  heart, 
With  one  reviving  word. 

5  Fair  garlands  of  immortal  bliss 
He  weaves  for  every  brow ; 

And  shall  rebellious  passions  rise. 
When  he  corrects  us  now  ? 

6  Silent  we  own  Jehovah's  name, 
We  kiss  the  scourging  hand ; 

And  yield  our  comforts  and  our  life 
To  thy  supreme  command. 

1 0QO  ^^   ^*  ^' 

LZf^Mm  SaHifaeHon  in  Ood under  the  Ltm  of  dear 

Friendt, 

1  ^l^HE  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 
JL     The  flowing  tear,  the  heaving  sigh. 

When  righteous  persons  fall  around^ — 
When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 

2  Yet  not  one  anxious,  murm'ring  thought. 
Should  with  our  mourning  passions  blend 
Nor  would  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 
Th'  almighty  ever-living  Friend. 

3  Beneath  a  num'rous  train  of  ills. 
Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  tail ; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee,  our  God, 
O'er  every  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

4  Parent  and  husband,  guard  and  guide ; 
Thou  art  each  tender  name  in.  oae^ 
On  thee  we  cast  out  every  o^^^ 
And  comfort  seek  from  li&ee  ^!lotl^. 

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II 5  '  Lo !  I  am  with  you/  saith  the  LonJi 

^  *  My  church  shall  safe  abide ; 

ig  *  For  I  will  ne'er  forsake  m v  own, 

f  *  Whose  souls  in  me  connde.' 

B  6  Through  every  scene  of  life  and  deaths 
m  This  promise  is  our  trust ; 

And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
When  we  are  cold  in  dust. 

tOQr;  567    8.7.4. 

J.  <60tJ«  ITie  Grave  t  or,  Chriti  a  Guide  through  Death 

Jo  Glory,  • 

1  f^  UIDK  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah ! 
\Jf    Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weaK,  but  thou  art  miffhtv, 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 
Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 
Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow, 

Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 
Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  J^dan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 

Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 
Songs  of  praises 
I  wm  ever  give  to  Thee. 


THE  RESURRECTION  OP  THE  BODY, 
1 0Qfi  ^^    ^*  ^* 

J./6oD«  TI^BodieeoftheSmrUiquidBmedandrmMed 

hy  the  Spirit^  Rom.  Tiii.  11. 

1  \]ErH  Y  should  our  mourning  thoughts  delight 
▼  v     To  grovel  in  the  dust  ? 
Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  the  expiring  just  ? 

fi  Did  not  the  Lord,  our  Saviour,  die, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave  ? 
Pid  not  our  Lord  ascenOL  oxl\l\Av^ 
And  prove  his  pov/et  \o  «a:^^- 


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JUDGMENT. 
7  How  will  our  joy  and  wonder  rise, 
When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  ira  homeward  throuigh  the  skies, 
On  love's  triumphant  wing! 


DAY  OF  jtlDOHBNT. 

XmOO,   Simttn  end  SairOi  in  Ikt  Wruk  of  Sdture, 

In.  xxir.  IB — 90. 
i  TTOW  great,  how  terrible,  that  God 

fL     Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod  ! 

He  frown&T— earth,  aea,  all  nature's  flrame, 

Sink  in  one  universal  flame. 
ft  Where  now,  O  where,  shall  sinners  seek 

For  shelter  in  the  general  wreck  ? 

Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown? 

See  rocks,  Uke  snow,  dissolving  down. 

3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry ; 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie ; 
There,  on  the  flaming  billows  tost, 
For  ever — O,  for  ever  lost ! 

4  But,  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 
Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadfal  scene ; 
Your  Saviour  lives,  the  worlds  expire, 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fii«. 

&  Jesus,  the  helpless  creature's  Friend, 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend ; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  Ughtoiugs  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 


1  TM^Y  waken'd  soul,  extend  thy  win^, 

ItX    Beyond  the  verge  of  mortal  things; 

See  this  vain  world  in  smoke  decay, 

And  rocks  and  mountains  melt  away. 
S  Behold  the  fiery  deluge  rolL 

Through  heaven's  wide  arch,  from  pole  to  pole ; 

Pale  sun,  n(>  more  thy  lustre  boast ; 

Tremble  and  fall,  ye  starry  host. 
3  This  wreck  of  nature  all  around — 

The  angel's  about,  the  trumpet's  sound, 


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3  *  Depart  from  me.  accurs'd, 

*  To  everlasting  name, 

'  For  rebel-angels  first  prepared, 

*  Where  mercy  never  came.' 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day  • 

When  earth,  and  heaven,  before  hin  ftce, 
Astonish'a,  shrink  away  ? 

6      But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead  ; 
Hark,  from  the  ^spel's  cheering  sound* 
What  joyful  tidings  spread ! 

6  Ye  sinneiis,  seek  his  grace, 
Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove. 
By  which  the  Saviour  bled ; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 

1  OQ1  ^73    C.  M.    Dr.  Doddridge. 

X<£t/1«     neJmalSenienetandHappinitiiif  il» 

Righieoua^  Matt.  zzr.  34. 

1  A  TTEND,  my  ear ;  my  h'eart,  rejoice, 
J\.    While  Jesus  from  his  throne, 
Before  the  bright  angelic  hosts. 

Makes  his  last  sentence  known. 

2  When  sinners,  cursed  from  his  face, 

To  raging  flames  are  driven ; 
His  voice,  with  melody  divine, 
Thus  calls  his  saints  to  heaven : 

3  '  Bless' d  of  my  Father,  all  draw  near, 

'  Receive  the  great  reward ; 
'  And  rise,  with  raptures,  to  possess 
'  The  kingdom  love  prepared. 

4  *  Ere  earth's  foundations  first  were  laid, 

'  His  sov'reign  purpose  wrought, 
'  And  rear'd  those  palaces  divine 
*  To  which  you  now  are  brought 

6  '  There  shall  you  reign  unnumber'd  years, 
'  Protected  bv  my  power ; 
'  While  sin  ana  deam,  ^tA'^^ta^sjS. 
'  Shall  vex  your  som  no  xacst^^ 


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JUDGMENT.  8£ 

Hallelujah, 

Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine. 

4  '  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

*  Enter  into  life  and  joy ! 
'  Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrowti. 

'  Endless  praise  be  your  employ ! 
Hallelujah, 
Welcome,  welcome,  to  the  skies ! 

6  Now  at  once  they  ris^  to  glory, 
Jesus  brings  them  to  the  King ; 
There,  with  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

They  eternal  anthems  sing : 
Hallelujah, 
Boundless  glory  to  the  Lamb. 

100>l  ^'^    8.7.4. 

1  i«t74r«  Mlgnunt,  Rer.  i.  7 ;  Ti.  14-^17 ;  nii.  17.  M>. 

1  T  O !  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending. 
1a    Once  for  favour'dsinnere  slain: 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 
Hallelujah, 
Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign  ? 

2  Ev'ry  eve  shall  now  behold  him 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty ; 
Those  who  set  at  nau8[ht  and  sold  him, 

Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing. 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see ! 

8  Ev'ry  island,  see  and  mountain, 
Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away ; 

All  who  hate  him  must,  confoundeid. 
Hear  the  trump  poclaim  the  day : 

Come  to  judgment! 

Come  to  judgment !  come  away ! 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected. 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected. 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air ! 
HaUelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  Qod  appear ! 

5  Answer  thine  own  Btide  %xidL^^fa&% 

Hasten,  Lord,  tVie  getietii^  ^Qom\ 


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6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought  our  courage  raise ! 

Swiftly  Grod's  creat  day  approaches, 
Sighs  shall  then  be  chang'd  to  praise ! 

May  we  triumph, 

When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze ! 

t  OCl^  ^'^^    ^-  ^'    ^'  ^'  Stennett, 

li^S/D*  The  Itut  Judgment. 

1  ^  TTE  comes !  he  comes !  to  judge  the  WOr 

Jn.     Aloud  the  archangel  cries ! 
While  thunders  roll  from  jpole  to  poll, 
And  lightnings  cleave  the  skies. 

2  Th^  af&ighted  nations  hear  the  sounds 

And  upward  lift  their  eves : 
The  slumb'ring  tenants  ot  the  ground, 
In  living  armies  rise. 

3  Amid  the  shouts  of  num'rous  friends 

Of  hosts  divinely  bright, 
The  Judge  in  solemn  pomp  descends, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light. 

4  His  head  and  hairs  are  white  as  snow. 

His  eyes  a  fiery  flame, 
A  radiant  crown  adorns  his  brow, 
And  Jesus  is  his  name. 

5  Writ  on  his  thigh  his  name  appears. 

And  scars  his  victories  tell ; 
Lo !  in  his  hand  the  Conqueror  bears 
The  keys  of  death  and  nell. 

6  So  he  ascends  the  judgment^eat. 

And.  at  his  dread  command. 
Myriads  of  creatures  round  his  feet. 
In  solemn  silence  stand. 

7  Princes  and  peasants  here  expect 

Their  last,  their  righteous  doom ; 
The  men  who  dar'd  his  grace  reject. 
And  they  who  dar'd  presume. 

8  *  Depart,  ye  sons  of  vice  and  sin !' 

Tne  injur'd  Jesus  cries ; 
While  the  long-kindling  wrath  within 
Flashes  from  both  his  eyes. 

9  And  now  in  words  divinely  sweet, 

With  rapture  in  his  face, 
Aloud  his  sacred  lips  lepfe^V,  ^ 

The  sentence  of  Y\\s  ftTOs»  - 


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■t  HELL    AND    HEAVEN.  9l 

■•    Or  else  the  lowest,  hotteat  hell, 

■         Had  surely  been  my  place. 

^  Thither  I  was  by  law  adiudg'd, 

^        And  thitherward  rush  d  on ; 

_j    And  there  in  my  eternal  doom 

™^        Thy  justice  might  have  shons. 

ij|4  But,  lo !  (what  wondrous,  matchleas  lore !) 

I  call  a  place  my  own, 
^      On  earth,  within  tne  gospel  sound, 
m         And  at  thy  gracioas  throne. 
~  0  A  place  is  mine  among  thy  saints, 
~  A  place  at  Jesus'  feet. 

And  I  expect  in  heaven  a  place 

Where  saints  and  angels  meet. 
H  6  Blest  Lamb  of  God,  thy  sovereign  gnc« 
^         "     "  ^  ""  ■  all, 


Which  made  a  place  in  glory  min*, 
■       '  'lell. 


«  __  To  all  around  I'll  tell, 
liich  made  a  place  in  {, 
Whose  juat  desert  was  hell, 

1000  ^1    ^^■ 

1  C! INNER,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown! 
O    Why  in  snch  dreadful  haste  to  die ! 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown, 
Heedless  against  thy  Crod  to  fly? 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
Urg'd  on  by  sin's  fentastic  dreams  ? 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate, 
Ajid  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames? 

3  Stay,  sinner !  op  the  gospel  plains : 
Behold  the  God  of  bve  untold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untoU. 

MvWt      7%e  rith  Man  toul  latatut.  Lake  xvi.  SB. 

1  XN  what  confusion  earth  appears — 
J.     God's  dearest  children  knth'd  in  toKtt ! 
While  they,  who  heaven  itself  deride 
Riot  in  luxury  and  pride. 

S  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend,  I 

And,  ere  I  censure,  view  the  em ;  1 

That  end  how  differentl  w^o  c»a^lfi^. 


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2  Oh,  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  generous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow : 
There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooka,  and  vales. 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day ; 
There  God  the  Sun  for  ever  reigns. 
And  scatters  night  away. 
6  No  chilling  winds,  or  pois'noua  breath, 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  fiice. 
And  in  his  hosom  rest? 

7  Fill'd  with  dehght,  my  raptur'd  soul, 

Can  here  no  longer  stay  : 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

-|  OAO  S^    id's  and  ll'a.    J.  Stnphan. 

1  rf^Nwingsoffaith,  mount  up,  my  Boul.and  rise 
".r  View  thine  inheritance  beyond  the  skies 
Nor  heart  can  think,  nor  mortal  tongue  can  tell. 
What  endless  pleasu  res  in  those  m  ansions  dwell 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  all  bright  and  gloriout 
O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell,  he  reigns  victorious 

2  No  gnawing  grief,  no  sad,  heart-rending  pain, 
In  that  blest  country  can  admission  gain  : 
No  sorrow  there,  no  soul-tormentiDg  fear. 
For  God's  own  hand  shall  wipe  the  tailing  tear 
Here  our  Redeemer  lives,  &c. 

3  Before  the  throne  a  ciystal  river  glides. 
Immortal  verdure  deoM  \\»  (i\iR«TO^'»a!«.\ 
Here  the  fair  tree  oi  \\fe  ■ma\e»!tt.«:.  ^''^^   .^^ 
Its  blooming  head,  aTv4RoVT«v«o.^"«Qa»'» 
Here  our  RedeemeT  \\vBa,  8wi- 


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4  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 
To  boundless  rapture  while  they  gaze : 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

5  There  all  the  favourites  of  the  Lamb 
Shall  join  at  last  the  heavenly  choir : 
O  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 
Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire ! 

6  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  Soirit  seal 
Out  interest  in  that  blissful  place ; 
Till  death  remove  this  mortal  veil, 
And  we  behold  thy  lovely  face. 

JL  OvrO*  7%«  evtrUuting  Song. 

1  "E^  ARTH  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long ! 
JCi     Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 

And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  man,  my  Saviour,  sits ; 

The  God !  how  brieht  he  shines! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains. 

Circle  the  throne  around  ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs : — 

Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing  ! 
Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

5  [Hark,  how  beyond  the  narrow  bounds 

Of  time  and  space  they  run ; 
And  echo,  in  majestic  sounds, 
The  Godhead  of  the  Son! 

6  And  now  they  sink  the  loftv  tune, 

And  gentler  notes  they  play ; 
And  bring  the  Father's  Equal  down 
To  dwell  in  humble  clay. 

7  O  sacred  beauties  of  the  man ! 

(The  God  resides  within  :) 
His  flesh  all  pure,  without  ^  %\»^ti^ 
His  soul  without  a  siu. 


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