FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SCQ WL Tfrtlf* AN immmmmtw OF THE Psalms, Hymns ) and Spi OF THE REV. ISAAC WATTS, D. D. TO WHICH IS ADDED, A SUPPLEMENT, BEING A SELECTION OF MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED HYMNS FROM THE MOST APPROVED AUTHORS, ON A GREAT VARIETY OF SUBJECTS. AMONG WHICH ARE ALL THE HYMNS OF DR. WATTS, ADAPTED TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE WORSHIP, NOT PUB- LISHED IN THE COMMON EDITIONS. WITH INDEXES VERY MUCH ENLARGED AND IMPROVED, TO FACILITATE THE USE OF THE WHOLE IN FINDING P>ALMS AND HYMNS, SUITED TO PARTICULAR SUBJECTS OR OCCASIONS^ BY JAMES M. WINCHELL, A. M. Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Boston, boston: PRINTED^ AND PUBLISHED BY LINCOLN & EDMAND% No. 53 Cornhilh— 18«1, To Churches. Ministers.) and others. The Publishers wish to excite attention to the many ad vantages, which this Hymn Book possesses over any other that has been published in this country I» contains the ivhole of the common editions of Watts ; and all Psalms and Hymns relating to the same subject are placed together, so as to be seen at one view, thus rendering it more easy to select appropriate hymns, and also a copious variety on any subject. The indexes are much enlarged, in which the common editions have been very deficient. But when it is considered that the Supplement contains more than 300 Hymns, on subjects now become common, but for which no Psalm or Hymn can be found in the common edi- tions—that this selection comprises about 80 Hymns of Dr. Watts's own composition, most of which were never publish- ed in thiscountrv — that the Particular Metres in the Selec- tion enable the choir to sing many tunes of superior merit, for which there are no metres in Watts — and that it may be used in connexion with the common editions — the Publishers flatter themselves that it cannot fail to become the standard work in the churches. The work has been highly recommended by many eminent ministers ; and as the expense of laying aside the old edi- tions at once, is ob\ iated, numerous societies have readily introduced it, who express a strong desire that it may become general. It may be easily introduced into any society by first furnishing the pulpit and the singers : The congregation may then be occasionally entertained with an appropriate hymn from the Supplement, and individuals procure the book when they feel disposed. District of Massachusetts, to wit : District Clerk's Office. BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the tenth day of August, A. D. 1 820, in the the fottv-sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America, faint) Loring, Ensign Lincoln, and Thomas Bdmandt, , and Abridge, the names of tunes in which it may be sung The sharp # is added to denote the key, and to assist in the selection of other appropriate tunes. A Psalm or Hymn suited to a particular subject may be found, 1. By the table of the first lines, if the hist line be recob lected, the number opposite to each Psalm and Hymn refer- ring to the number of the Arrangement 2 By the tables of Psalms and Hymns following the Prefice if the number of the Psalm or Hymn in the com- mon editions be recollected. Thus, The 84 Psalm 1st Part L. M. is 402 of the Arrangement. The 25 Hymn 1st Book is 158 of the Arrangement 3. By referring to the Index of subjects, or the Syllabus of the Arrangement, when neither the number nor the first line is re- collected. The numbers in the Index of Scriptures refer to the Psalms and Hymns in the Arrangement, founded upon the passages to which they are opposite. Thus, Genesis, 1st 58, that is page 58 of the Arrangement, contains the Hymn founded on that passage of scripture. The Psalms and Hymns on the u Perfections of God,*' on the 4t Doctrines of the Gospel," and on the ,k Graces of the Holy Spirit,'' follow the alphabetical order of the subjects on which thev are written. Particular Directions to Ministers and others rjho take the lead in public or Jamily Worship. 1 In giving out a Psalm or Hymn where the Arrangement is used exclusively, it will be necessary to mention the num- ber of the Arrangement only. 2. Where the common editions of Watts are principally used, the number of the Arrangement may be omitted. 3 Where the Arrangement and the common editions are used promiscuously, it will be necessary to mention the num- bers of both in the following order. l.>9 Psalm 1st Part. L. M. being the 40th cf the Arrangement, 35th Hymn. 2d Book. CM. 2i 8 of the Arrangement. By a careful observance of the above directions, all confu- sion or inconvenience in the use of this Arrangement will be avoided. • PREFACE. THE Psalms and Hymns of the Rev. Dr Watts are so generally esteemed and so extensively circulated, lhat any apology is deemed unnecessary for this attempt to facilitate the use of them Owing to their promiscuous position in the common editions and also to the extreme deficiency of the Indexes, the use of them has long been attended with many inconveniences, especially to those leading in public worship. • These inconveniences have suggested to many persons, the propriety oi an arrange ment of the whole, into distinct sec- tions or chapters, according to the different subjects of which they treat, interspersing the Psalms and Hymns in one book. Such an arrangement was successfully attempted, some years since, by the Rev. Dr Rippon, of London ; which met with so great encouragement, f*s to require four editions in the short space of four years From his labours, it is just to ac- knowledge, much assistance has been derived in preparing this American edition. Dr Watts, himself, seems to have justified the principle of an arrangement, by following it in several instances He has judiciously placed together in one book, the Hymns on the Lord's Supper ; the advantage of which, is repeatedly expe- rienced at the administration of that ordinance. He has also placed together the Hjmns, on Solomon's Songs; the songs to the Blessed Trinity ; and the Hosannas to Christ. But if there be any advantage in having these Hymns arranged un- der their respective heads, still greater advantage, it is thought, must be derived from having the uhule thus arrang- ed. It is even conjectured, by many, that Dr. Watts would have followed this plan throughout, had it early enough oc- curred to him, and had he published the several parts of his book at the same time. "For," as D»-. Rippon has justly observed, "to have been consistent with himself, he should have distributed the whole work into sections, or none of it; but by setting the example in several chapters, it is presum- ed he lias sanctioned the analysis of every part of the work." With regard to the interspersion of the Psalms among the Hvmns, it is only necessary to observe, that this has been done already, to a considerable extent, by Dr. Watts himself. It will be perceived by any one, who will consult the titles of PREFACE, v the iirit arid second books of Hymns, that there are, among them, more pieces composed from the Book of Psalms, than there are, either from the Gospel of Matthew, Murk, Luke or John, or from the important epistle to the Hebrews The intersperion, therefore, of the whole, cannot be considered a just cause of complaint ; especially, when the use of the *-:/lwh\$ thereby made easy: for, by a glance of the eye, all the. Psalms or Hymns on a particular subject may be imme- diately perceived. It may not be improper to observe here, that great care has been taken to preserve toe Psalms and Hymns of Dp Watts entire ; at the same time, by a careful comparison of the best editions, both European and American, not a few of the typo- graphical errors, and other alterations, which have been ac- cumulating for \ears, have been corrected. It ought also to be distinctly noticed, that the number of each Psalm and Hymn in the common editions, is preserved in a conspicuous place, in this; so that, by refei i ing to the direc- tions, and the Tables of Numbes which follow this Preface, no inconvenience will be occasioned by the promiscuous use of '.his with the old editions of Watts. The tunes named over each Psalm and Hymn, are such as have received the approbation of some of the best judges of music. For the selection of them, the subscriber acknowl- edges himself chiefly indebted to Mr. Jonathan. Huntington, a teacher of music, who cheerfully undertook the task, at the request of the Standing1 Committee of the Handel and Haydn Society in this town The advantages which Ministers end private Christians may derive from this Arrangement ; and especially from the en- larged Indexes both of subjects and scriptures, which are at- tached to it, will, it is thought, best recommend it It is not presumed to be perfect, though it is hoped no errors of mag- nitude have crept into it. Such as it is, it is humbly com- mended to the candour of an enlightened Christian publick ; and especially to the blessing of Him, who is "fearful in praises," with a fervent desire that it may be instrumental in promoting the interests of piety, and the cause of sacred de- votion. JAMES M. WINCHELL, Boston, November, 1818, TABLE OF THE PSALMS. Note. lc The Hymns and Psalms may be found, as usual, by the Index of the first lines. 2. This Table gives the numerical order of the former .Editions, and the corresponding numbers in the Ar- rangement. Thus, 1st Psalm, CM. is S80, that is, 380 of the Arrangement ; 2d Psalm, S. M. is 146 of the Arrangement. 1 - C. M. 380 16 lptL.M. 239 26 - L. M. 391 S. M. 378 2 L.M. 122 27 lptCM. 407 L. M. 377 3 L.M. 641 2 CM. 408 3 - S. M. 146 1 CM. 344( 29 • L. M. 502 CM. 147 o CM. 1 23 ' 30 1 L.M. 604 L. M. 127 17 - S. M. 385 2 L.M. 603 3 - CM. 281 L.M. 38 6 31 1 CM. 605 L. M. 549 18 1 L.M. 366 32 2 CM. S47 4 - L.M. 362 2 L. M. 320 S.M. 205 CM. 555 3 L.M. 284 CM. 206 5 - CM. 413 18 1 CM. 584 I L.M. 208 6 - C M. 600 2 CM. 585 2 L. M. 207 L.M. .599 19 1 S. M. 414 33 1 CM. 60 ■7 - CM. S42 2 S.M. 415 2 CM. 2 8 - S.M. 54 L.M. 95 1 P.M. 61 CM. 134 P. M. 96 2 P. M. 1 JptL. M. 564 20 L.M. 577 34 1 L. M. 484 2 L.M. 190 21 - CM. 599 2 L.M. 565 S 1 CM. 647 L.M. 137 1 CM. .2 C M. 74 22 1 CM. 1 20 2 CM. 56' 10 - CM. 573 2 CM. ins 35 1 CM. 4 67 A! - L.M. 384 L. M. 139 2 CM. 303 12 - L.M. 575 23 - L.M. 165 36 - I,. M. 75 C M. 574 C M. 166 CM. 3 13 - L. M. 357 S.M. 167 S.M. 36 CM. 553 24 - CM. 452 37 1 CM. 382 }i 1 C M. 182 L.M. 128 o C M. 291 <2 CM. 4 6s 25 1 S.M. 328 3 CM. 381 M - C M. 4.10 o S.M. 2S9 33 - C M 360 J,. M. 451 1 3 S.M. 353 I 39 1 CM. 306 TABLE OF THE PSALM 6. 1* 2ptC. M. 613 65 lptL. M. 410 i 87 - L. M. 458 3 C. M. 596 2 L.M. 81 89 lp1 L.M. 173 10 1 CM. 367 1 C M. 409 2 L.M. 639 2 CM. 162 2 C M. 559 1 C. M. 15 L.M. 163 3 CM. 558 o C M. 53 41 - L.M. 292 66 1 CM. 52 3 CM. 243 42 1 CM. 278 o CM. 486 4 CM. 140 2 L.M. 279 67 - C. M. 581 5 C. i>/. 174 44 - C. M. 464 68 1 L. M. 55 Last Fjr P. ,V/. 640 45 - 8.M. 457 o L. M. 130 93 - Z.AT. 618 C. M. 491 3 L, M. 79 1 C. M. 616 1 L.M. 492 69 1 C M. 118 2 C. AT. 570 o L.M. 456 2 C M. 119 3 37'4 16 1 L. M. 475 3 C. M. 229 S. M. 617 2 L. M. 476 1 L. M. 117 91 - L M. 601 47 - CM. 129 2 L.M. 116 C M. 60? 18 1 S. M. 460 71 1 C M. 571 92 1 L. M. 420 2 S.M. 461 2 C M. 200 a L.M. 459 49 1 CM. 637 3 C M. 572 63 - L. M. Q o CM. 638 72 1 L. M. 4S9 1 P.M. 10 L. M. 636 2 L. M. 490 2 P. M. 11 50 1 C M. 649 73 I CM. 73 94 1 CM. 383 2 CM. 238 2 C M. 168 2 C M. 345? 3 CM. 650 L.M. 434 95 - C. M, 425 L.M. 317 S.M. 72 S. M. 426 1 P.M. 651 74 CM. 4G5 L. M. 427 2 P.M. 652 75 L. M. T6 - CM. Hi 51 1 L M. 327 76 CM. 3 PlM. 660 2 L M. 179 77 1 CM. 97 1 645 3 L.M. 3G4 2 C. M. o L. M. 106 i'i CM. 180 78 1 C M. 82 o - 496 78 - 546 106 - 334 132 - 230 10 - 250 51 - 214 79 - 547 107 - 256 133 - 302 11 - 194 52 - 510 80 - 553 108 - 298 134 - 305 12 - 195 53 - 92 81 - 550 !09 - 201 T35 - 430 13 - 148 54 - 191 82 - 25 110 - 629 136 - 316 14 - 276 55 - 607 83 - 67 111 - 225 137 - 226 15 - 258 oQ - 479 84 - 259 112 - 269 138 - 263 16 - 684 57 - 177 85 - 260 113 - 503 139 - 176 17 - 621 58 - 480 86 - 24 114 - 504 140 - 263 1{J - 623 59 - 481 87 - 261 115 - 240 141 - 131 19 - 625 60 - 107 83 - 609 116 - £37 142 - 132 20 - 202 61 - 152 89 - 568 117 - 192 143 - 161 21 - 497 62 - 154 90 - 569 118 - 246 144 - 325 24 - 635 63 - 158 91 - 567 119 - 247 145 - 144 25 - 159 64 - 161 92 - 254 120 - 273 146 - 150 26 - 125 65 644 93 - 255 121 - 505 147 - 15* 27 - 628 66 - 534 94 - 19: 122 - 502 148 - 15t 28 - 477 67 - 535 95 - 21! 123 - 307 149 - 151 29 - 478 68 - 536 96 - 1 9S 124 - 178 150 - 153 30 - 578 69 - 537 97 - 23- 32 - 42 70 - 538 98 - 235 . BOOK II. 1 - 579 11 - 33^ l\ - 159 81 - 627141 - 2 - 630 12 - 145 22 - 20 32 - 614 42 - 3 - 631 13 - 68 23 - 326 33 - 653 43 - 4 - 228 14 - 419 24' - 3 84 34 - • 323 44 - 5 - 160 15 - 171 25 - 351 35 - 218 45 - 6 - 548 16 - 172 26 - 29 36 - 142 46 - 7 - 554 17 - 14 27 - 86 37 - 143 47 - 8 - 552 18 - 474 28 - 632 38 - 296 43 - 9 - 311 19 - 66 29 - 216 39 - 610 49 - 10 - 331 20 - 356 o0 - 288 40 - 175 50 - 330 2C-7 133 653 5 6 104 329 62s 36f 2* TABLE OF HYMN.-. 51 - 102 75 - 662 | 99 - 7 123 - 406 147 - 58 52 - 620 76 - 124 100 - 372 124 - 448 148 - 155 53 - 371 '77 - 339 101 - 431 125 - 149 - 589 54 - 373 78 - 215 102 - 643 126 - 249 150 185 55 - 615 79 - 157 103 - 32 127 - 507 151 - 93 56 - 433 80 - 51 104 - 33 126 - 181 152 - 462 57 - 285 31 - 335 105 - 31 129 - 274 153 - 186 58 - 611 82 - 217 106 - 310 130 - 154 - 199 59 - 287 83 - 135 107 - 646 131 - 245 15') - 164 60 - 266 84 - 136 108 - 401 132 - 149 156 - 187 61 - 633 85 - 209 109 - 71 133 - 324 157 - 188 62 - 563 86 - 655 110 - 642 134 - 506 153 - 189 63 - 634 87 - 27 111 - oli:l 135 - 108 159 - 64 - 473 88 - 2-2-1. 112 - 114 136 - 109 160 - 183 65 - ;->75 89 - 685 113. - 115 137 - 126 161 - 223 66 - C26 90 - 236 114 - 121 138 - 248 162 - 275 67 8 91 - 661 1115 - 13 139 - 113 163 - 354 68 - 659 92 - 537 116 - 336 140 - 337 164 - •135 69 - 265 93 - 170 117 - 376 141 - 508 165 - 423 70 12 94 - 169 118 - 164 142 - 270 ! 166 - 44 71 - 88 95 - 365 119 - . 94 143 - 231! 167 - 45 72 - 421 96 - 196 J120 - 242 144 - 267' 108 - 46 73 - 286 97 - 197 1121 - 241 145 - -112 169 - 47 74 - 309 98 - 352 j 122 - 388 146 - 432j 170 - 28 BOOK III. 1 - 50 'J i i - 519 2 1 - 5 29 - 664 39 673 2 510 12 • 520 22 - 531 80 - 668 40 - 679 3 - 511 13 ■ ■ 521 23 - 31 - 673 41 - 681 4 - 512 14 522 24 - 532 $2 - 665 5 - 513 15 ■ 523 25 - 535 33 - 666 llosannas. 6 - 514 16 - 524 34 - 669 42 - 682 7 - 515 17 - 525 Doxologics. 35 • 970 43 - 8 - 516 18 - 526 26 - 663 :•; - 674 44 - 6HC 9 - 517 19 - b'l 27 - 667 37 - 675 45 - 687 10 - 518 SO - 528 28 - t.VJ 33 - 677 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. The figures express the Number of the Hymns and Psalms ae they are now arranged. ADORE and tremble, for 21 Alas! and did my Saviour 311 All l; lory to thy wondrous 666 AH mortal vanities begonel59 All ye that love the Lord 387 Almighty Ruler of the 564 Amidst thy wrath 360 Among the assemblies of 594 Among tne princes earthly 87 And are we wretches yet 31 And must this body die 642 And now the scales have 335 And will the God of grace 466 Are all the foes of Sion 469 Are sinners now so 468 Arise, my gracious God 385 Arise, my soul, my joyful 217 As new-born babes desire 161 Atth\ command, our 527 Attend, while God's 221 Awake, my heart, arise 202 Awake, our souls, away Awake ye saints to praise A w ay from every mortal 406 338 49 Beholdthesure foundation 455 Behold the woman's 108 Behold the wretch whose 307 Behold thy waiting 264 Behold what wondrous 161 Bless, O my soul, the 17 Bless'd are the humble 370 Blest are the sons of 396 Blest are the souls that 243 Bless'd are the un lefil'd 379 Bless'd be the everlasting 125 Bless'd be the Father 663 Bless'd is the man, forever i;08 Bless'd is the man who 380 Bless'd is the man whose 292 Bless'd is the nation where 2 Bless'd morning ! whose 421 Bless'd with the joys of 181 Blood has a voice to 164 Bright King of glory, 102 Broad is the ioad that 189 Bury'd in shadows of the 234 But few among the carnal 193 Backward with humble 177 B gin my tongue some £65 Behold how sinners 282 Behold the Mind their 126 Behold the g'ories of the 155 Behold the grace appears 105 Behold the lofty sky 414 Behold the love, the 303 Behold the morning sun 415 Behold the potter and the 192 Behold the rose of Sharon 536 Can creatures to perfection 28 Children in years and 565 Christ : the King 687 Hosanna to the Prince of grace - - - 683 Hosanna to the Prince of light . - - 124 Hosanna to the royal Son 684 Hosanna to the Son 586 Hosanna with a cheerful 552 llow are thy glories here 532 How awful is thy 446 How beauteous are their 250 How can I sink with such 336 How condescending and 512 How did my heart rejoice J98 How fast their guilt and 122 How full of anguish is the 372 How heavy is the night 235 How honourable is the 472 How large the promise 503 Plow long, O Lord, shall 357 How long wilt thou 355 How oft have sin and 176 How pleasant, how 402 How pleasant 'tis to see 397 How pleas'd and bless'd 399 How rich are thy 520 How sad our state by 236 How shall I praise the 44 How shall the young secure 98 How short and hasty is 614 How should the sons of 24 How strong thine arm is 156 How sweet and awful is 52 i How vain are all things 329 How wondrous great, how 27 I pannot bear thine 376 I give immortal praise 677 I hate the tempter and his 187 I lift my banners, saith 478 I lift my soul to God 328 I love the Lord, he heard 606 I love the windows of thy 412 I send the joys of earth 332 I set the Lord before my 123 F sing my Saviour's 121 I waited patient for the 367 I will extol thee. Lord, on 604 If God succeed not, all the 3 3 If God to build the house 394 I'll bless the Lord from 485 I'll praise my Maker with 19 III speak the honours of 491 I'm not asham'd to own 322 In all my vast concerns 4i In anger Lord rebuke me 600 In Gabriel's hand a 481 In God's own house 429 In Judah God of old was 5^8 in thine own wajs, O God 578 In vain the wealthy 635 In vain we lavish out our 257 Infinite grief, amazing wo J65 Into thine hand, O God of 605 Is there ambition in my 283 Is this the kind return 309 It is the Lord our 619 Jehovah speaks, let Israel 259 Jehovah reigns, he dwells 9 Jehovah reigns, his throne 46 Jesus, in thee our eyes 144 Jesus invites his saints 510 Jesus is gone above the 5 14 Jesus our Lord ascend 495 Jesus shall reign where'er 490 Jesus, the man of 195 Jesus, we bless thy 191 Jesus, we bow before thy 526 Jesus, with all thy saints 216 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Join all the glorious 153 Juin all the names of love 151 Joy to the world, the 1 1 0 Judge me, O Lord, and 391 Judges, who rule the 59? Just are thy ways and true 284 Kind is the speech of 541 Laden with guilt and full 94 Let all our tongues be one 517 Let all the earth their 66') Let all the heathen 97 Let children hear the 82 Let everlasting glories 245 Let every creature join 89 Let every mortal ear 252 Let every tongue thy 37 Let God arise in all his 55 Let God the Father, and 671 Let God the Father live 672 Let God the Maker's 673 Let him embrace my soul 534 Let me but hear my 258 Let mortal tongues 480 Let others boast how 66 Let Pharisees of high 302 Let sinners take their 390 Let the old heathens tune 159 Let the seventh angel 644 Let the whole race of 7 Let the wild leopards of 183 Let them neglect thy 218 Let us adore th' eternal 513 Let Zion and her sons 488 Let Zion in her King 476 Let Zion praise the 560 Life and immortal joys 2/2 Life is the time to serve 609 Lift up your eyes to the 143 Like sheep we went 132 Lo, the destroying angel 164 Lo, the young tribes of 569 Lo, what a glorious 424 Lo, what a glorious sight 497 Lo, what an entertaining 299 Long as I live I'll bless 23 Long- have I sat beneath 428 Lord, at thy temple we 625 Lord, hast thou cast the 576 Lord, how divine thy 519 Lord, how secure and 285 Lord, how secure my 240 Lord, I am thine, but 386 Lord, lam vile, conceiv'd 179 Lord, I can suffer thy 599 Lord, I esteem thy 100 Lord, I have made thy 101 Lord, I will bless thee all 434 Lord. I would spread my 180 Lord, if thine eyes survey 570 Lord, if thou dost not 575 Lord, in the morning thou 413 Lord of the worlds above 405 Lord, thou hast call'd 363 Lord, thou hast heard 6(j8 Lord, thou hast search'd 40 Lord, thou hast seen my 3 0 Lord, thou wilt hear me 555 Lord, 'tis a pleasant thing 4 .>9 Lord, we adore thy 5.8 Lord, we adore thy vast 71 Lord, we are blind, poor 9 Lord, we confess our 225 Lord, we have heard thy 4o4 Lord, what a feeble piece 617 Lord, what a heaven of 172 Lord, what a thoughtless 434 Lord, what a wretched 371 Lord, what is man, poor 6l2 Lord, what was man when 190 Lord, when I count thy 556 Lord, when my thoughts 160 Lord, when thou didst 130 Loud hallelujahs to the 85 Maker and sov'reign Lord 146 Man has a soul of vast 4.32 Mercy and judgment are 590 Mine eyes and my desire 353 Mistaken souls, that 268 My dear Redeemer and 113 My drowsy powers, why 351 My God, accept my 551 My God, consider my 359 My God, how endless is 550- TABLE OF FIRST LINES. *y My God, how many are 281 My God, in whom are all 80 My God, my everlasting 57 'I My God, my King, thy 22 My God, my life, my 170 Mv God, my portion, and 169 My God, permit me not 388 Mv God, permit my 418 M- God, the spring- of 373 My God, the steps of 381 Mi God, what en less 297 M' God, what inward 319 Mv heart, how d't-adful 35 My befit rejoices in thy 347 My never ceasing song 1.5 My r- filge is the G >d 384 My righteous Judge, my 34-9 My Saviour and my 457 My Saviour God, my 508 My Saviour, my \lmighty 200 My Shepherd is the living 16"> My Shepherd will supply 166 My soul, come meditate 633 My soul forsakes her vain 3 >1 My soul, how lovely is the 404 My soul lies clea\ ing to 358 My soul, repeat his praise 4 My soul, th) great Creator 62 My spirit looks to God 321 My spirit sinks within me, 279 My thoughts on awful 6)0 My thoughts surmount 275 Mv trust is in my heavenly 34.' Naked as from the earth 315 Nature with all her 5/9 Nature with open volume 5' 8 No, I shall envy them no 43 i No, I'll repine at death no 643 No more, my God, I boast <.0i No sleep nor slumber to 453 Nore\e hath seen, nor ear 654 Not all the blood of beasts 27i Nf>t all the outward forms 2 ! 9 Not different food, nor 30) Not from the dust 67 Not the malicious nor 232 Not to condemn the sons 271 Not to our names thou only 50 Not to ourselves, who are 48 Not to the terrors f the 462 Not w ith our mortal eyes 298 Now be my heart inspir'd 492 Now be the God of Israel 496 Now bv the bowels of my 300 Now for a tune of lofty 133 Now from the roaring 138 Now have our hearts 522 Now I'm convinc'd the 73 No'a in the gaH'ries of 545 Now- in the heat of 567 Now let a spacious world 58 Now let our lips with 119 Now let our mournful 139 Now let our pains be all 5"4 Now let the Father and 669 Now let the Lord my 369 Now may the God of 577 Now plead my cause, 467 Now Satan comes with 188 Now shall my inward joys 471 Now shall my solemn 486 Now to the great and 676 Now to the Lord a noble 104 Now to Ifee L rd that 152 Now to the power of God 226 O ; II ye nations, praise 498 O bless the Lord, mv soul 39 O blessed souls are they 205 O for a shout of sacred 1 29 O for an ove* coming faith 621 O God, mv refuge, hear 350 O God of "grace and 362 O God of mercy, t ear my 308 O God, to whom revenge ;83 O happy man who-e soul -95 O happy nation where the I O how I love thy holy law 99 O if my soul were form' d 3i0 O Loid, how many are 549 O Lord, our heavenly :A O Lord, our Lord, how 1 "4 O that the Lord would 233 O that thy statutes every 3>3 O the Almighty Lord SX TABLE OF FIRST LINES. O the delights, the 661 O thou that hear'st when 364 O thou whose grace and 313 O thou whose justice 346 O what a stiff 'n beliious 438 Of justice and of grace I 392 Often I seek my Lord by 539 Once more, my soul, the 548 Our days, alas ! our 610 Our God, how firm his 175 Our God, our help in ages 616 Our land, O Lord, with 592 Our sins, alas ! how strong ^55 Our souls shall magnify 107 Our spirits join t' adore 5i0 Out of the deeps of long 205 Plung'd in a gulf of dark 157 Praise, everlasting praise 266 Praise waits in Zion, 409 Praise ye the Lord, exalt 470 Praise ye the Lord, my 18 Praise ye the Lord, 'tis 76 Preserve me Lord, in time 239 Raise thee, my soul, fly 658 Raise your triumphant 33 Rejoice ye righteous in 60 Remember, Lord, our 639 Return, O God of love, 374 Rise, rise, my soul and 14 Sa;nls, at your heavenly 314 Salvation is forever nigh 227 Salvation, O the joyful 224 Save me, O God, the 118 Save me, O Lord, from 344 See what a living stone 423 Set where the great 648 Shall the vile race of flesh 25 Shall we go or. to sin 334 Shall wisdom cry aloud 254 Shew pity, Lord, O Lord 327 Shine, mighty God, on 581 Shout to the Lord, and 587 Sin has a thousand 185 Sin like a venomous 186 Sing all ye nations to the 52 Sing to the Lord aloud 437 Sing to the Lord Jehovah's 425 Sing to the Lord that built 68 -ingto the Lord with 84 Sing to the Lord ye distant 1 11 Sing to the Lord, ye 563 Sitting around our 531 So did the Hebrew 269 So let our lips and lives 230 Songs of immortal praise 56 "oon as I heard my 408 Stand up, my soul, shake 339 Stoop down, my thoughts, 632 Strait is the way, the donr 223 Sure there's a righteous 72 Sweet is the memory of 16 Sweet is the work, my 420 Teach me the measure of 613 Terrible God, that reign'st 20 Th' Almighty reigns 213 That awful day will surely 646 That man is blest who 293 The earth forever is the 452 The glories of my Maker, 88 The God Jehovah reigns 141 The God of glory sends 652 The God of mercy be 668 The God of our salvation 81 The heavens declare thy 9$ The King of glory sends 109 The King of saints, how 456 The lands that long in 148 The law by Moses came 246 The law commands, and 241 The Lord appears my 348 The Lord declares his -42 The Lord descending 249 The Lord, how wondrous ^8 The Lord is come, the 106 The Lord Jehovah reigns 47 The Lord Jehovah reigns 1 1 The Lord my shepherd 167 The Lord of Glory is 407 The Lord of glory reigns, 10 The Lord on high 260 The Lord, the Judge, 649 | The Lord, the Judge, his 317 | The Lord, the sovereign 90 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. xv u The Lord,thesov'r'n,sends65! The majesty of Solomon 115 The man is ever blest 3?8 The memory ofourdying $23 The praise of Sion waits 410 The promise of my 511 The promise was divinely 506 The true Messiah now 145 The voice of my Beloved 53? The wondering world 543 The wonders, Lord, thy 16 J Thee we adore, Eternal 6l ? Thee \yill I love, O Lord, 366 There is a house not made 6^N There is a land of pure 6 6 There was an hour when 194 These glorious mir.ds, 657 Thi k, mighty God, on 640 This is the day the Lord 422 This is the word of truth 248 This spacious earth is all 128 Thou art my portion, O 318 Thou God of love, thou 345 Thou, whom my soul 53j Thrice happy man who 294 Through every age, 618 Thus did the sons of 507 Thus far the Lord lias led 553 Thus I resolv'd before 306 Thus saith the first, the 237 Thus saith the high and 26l Thus saith the Lord, the 238 j Thus saith the Lord, your 162 Thus saith the mercy of 505 i Thus saith the Ruler of 135 Thus saith the wisdom of 255 Thus the eternal Father 493 Thus the great Lord of 494 Thy favours, Lord, surprise 5 Thy mercies fill the earth, 290 J Thy name, Almighty 500 ! Thy works of glory, 70 ; Time, what an empty 611 . 'Tis by the faith of joys 274 'Tis by thy strength the 559 'Tis from the treasures 151 'Tis not the law of ten 448 , To God I cried with 280 To God I made my 30 To God the Father, God 6*5 To G-d the Father's 679/»80 To God the great, the 487 To God the onl\ wise 214 To heaven I lift my 64 To him that chose us 678 To our Almighty Maker, 251 To our eternal God, 681 To thee before the 3-;9 To thee, most holy, and 591 To thine almighty arm 585 'Twas by an order from 93 'Twas for our sake, 116 'Twas from thy hand, my 59 * Twas in the watches of 557 'Twas on that dark, that 509 'Twas the commission of 501 Unshaken as the sacred 210 Up from my youth may 448 U|> to the fields where 330 Up to the hills I lift mine 63 Up to the Lord that 6 Upward I lift mine eyes 65 Vain are the hopes that 220 Vain are the! ones the 198 Vain man on foolish 440 We are a garden wall'd 542 We bless the Lord, the 79 We bless the p; ophet of ■ 149 We love the Lord, and 584 We sing the amazing 525 We sing the glories of 479 Welcome, sweet day of 419 Well, the Redeemer's 142 What different powers of 231 What equal honours shall 158 What happy men or 656 What mighty man, or 477 What shall I render to 411 When Christ to judgment 650 When God is nigh my 641 When God, provok'd with 582 When God res'.or'd our 483 When God reveai'd his 482 SVlll TABLE OF FIRST LINES. When I can read my title 375 When I survey the 515 When I with pleasing 57 When in the lig-ht of 43! When Israel freed from 447 When Israel sins, the 439 When man grows bold in 36 When overwhelm'd with 368 When pain and anguish 341 When strangers stand, 544 When the first parents of 215 When the great Builder 184 When the great Judge, 74 When we are rais'd from 607 Whence do our mournful 42 Where are the mourners, 199 Where shall the man be "289 Where shall we go to seek 454 While I keep silence and 207 While men grow bold in 3 Who can describe the joys 31 2 Who has believ'd thy 131 Who is this fair one in 546 Who shall ascend thy 451 Who shall inhabit in thy 450 Who shall the Lord's *f6 Who will arise and plead 343 Wh\ did the Jews 127 Why did the nations join 147 Why do the proud insult 636 Why do the wealthy 291 Why doth the Lord stand 573 Why doth the man of 637 Why do we mourn Why does your face, Why has mv God my Why is my heart so far Why should I vex my Why shoidd the children Why should this earth Why should we start and Will God forever cast us With all my powers of With cheerful voice I With earnest longings of With holy fear, and With joy we meditate With my whole heart I'll With my whole heart I've With reverence let the With songs and honours Would you behold the Ye angels round the Ye holy souls in God Ye islands of the Ye nations round the Ye servants of the Ye sons of Adam, vain Ye sons of men, a feeble Ye sons of pride, that Ye that delight to serve Ye that obey th' immortal Ye tribes of Adam join Yet (saith the Lord) if Zion rejoice, and Judah 631 209 120 356 382 3:5 435 627 465 212 152 78 653 262 647 ■277 53 561 69 674 61 112 83 35 568 602 638 34 400 91 174 583 INDEX OF SCRIPTURES, VERY MUCH E.VL.1RGED. GENESIS. i . - 58 ii 17 . - 181 iii 1,1 5, 17 - 256 iii 15 - V 8. 162 - v 5 , 79 iii 24 - V 7, 5.6 xii 1, 4 V 4, 274 xv 18 - V 2- -5, 436 xvii 7 - - 503 xvii 7, 10 - 505 xvii 17 V 6, 7 . 35 xiii 6- — 14 - 314 xxii i8 V 5, 107 xxviii 17 - 519 22, 21 - 71 EXODUS. iii 10 - V ?, 436 vi 6 - 446 vii 9 . V 9. 436 vii 20, 21 - V 1G , ib. viii 6, 17, 24 V 11 ,ib. x 13, 14 V tS , ib. X 22 - - V 1C ), ib. xii 13, 22, 23, 27, 29, 164 V 13, 436 xii 35, 36 V 5, 436 xiii 21 - V 16. 436 V 5. 438 xiv 12 446, v, *, 438 xiv 26, 27 v 3, 156 xv 1, 6, 10 - 583 XV 3 - v 8, 579 xv 8 - v 4, 438 xvi 4, 14, 1 439 xvii 6 v 17, 18, 436 V 6, 43 S xix 16—18 - 462 xix 18—20 - 244 xxviii 2, &c. v I, 144 xxx 8 - - 448 xxxiv 23. 24 - 453 LEVITICUS. iii 2, 8 - - 270 viii 12 - 454, 453 ix 8 - v 2, 144 xiv 5 1 - v 5, 179 xvi 6, 11, 17, 24, v 2, 144 xvii 15 - v 5, 144 NUMBERS. x 35, 36 - - 453 xi I, 4, 10 v 7, 8, 438 xi 6—9, 31 — 33 439 xx 11 - v 10, 150 V 17 18, 436 xx 28 - - 448 xxi 24—26, 35, v 4, 444 xxiii 19 265 xxxiii 38 - 448 XX INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. DEUTERONOMY. i 38 - v 5, 448 iii 28 - - ib. V 29 - v 5, 437 v iii 15 v 10, 150 xxxi 3 23 v 5, 448 xxxii 29. 30 - 437 xxxu 49, 50 624, 448 XXXIV 1 — 8, 624, 626 V 5, 156 V 4, 448 JOSHUA. iii 13 16 447 xii r, &.C. V 4, 444 xxiii 14, 15 265 JUDGES, xiii 8 - - 141 RUTH. ii 12 I. SAMUEL. xii 24 - 482, 483 XV 29 - - 265 xxv 29 - v 7, 153 v 7, 151 II. SAMUEL, vi 15 - - 129 xxiii 4 - v 5, 150 v 5, 151 I. KINGS. viii 27 — 30 - 5 viii 29, 30 v 14, 150 X 8, 15—1-8 - 115 II. KINGS. vi 17 - - 474 I. CHRONICLES. vi 31 - 453, 454 XV 1 - 453, 454 xvi 1 - 453, 454 II. CHRONICLES. ix 7, 17—19 - 115 xxix 23 - - 270 EZRA. iii 11 - - 77 ix 6 - 360, 282 ix 13 - - v 2, 4 v 5, 38 NEHEMIAH. ix 7, 8 - v 4, 274 ix 10 - - 436 ix 11 - 446, v 2, 12 ix 12 - v 16, 433 ix 15 - v 6, 438 JOB. i 6—13 - v 5, 217 i 21 - - 315 ii 1—9 - v 5, 217 iv 17—21 - 25 v 6—8 - - 67 ix 2—10 - - 24 ix 12 - v 4, 28 ix 19 - v 4, 44 xi 7—9 - - 27 xi 7—12 - - 28 xiii 15 - - 71 xiv 4 - - 177 v 5, 376 xix 25—27 - 642 xxii 5 - v 5, 517 xxiii 9, 10, 11 v 2,3, 30 xxv 5 - v 6, 28 xxvi 11 — 14 - 28 INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. XXi xxxvii 22 xxxvin 7 xli 20 V 3, 298 v 2, 184 , 21, 31 v5, 12 PSALMS. ii 6, 9 - . 121 ii 10, 11 v 4, 5. 13 11 12 - V 4. 15 1 j* J2 - v 4. 153 iij 5, 6 - 552, 553 ,v 8 - 553, 554 v 3 - 548. 552 Vl 6 - V 2, 337 ix 17 - . 630 xvu 14 - - 433 xix 1—3 .- 54y xix 5—9 - 547 xxiv 7 — 10 v 3. 472 xxxiii 4,6 ,8, 10, 21 265 xl 2, 3 - . 2>7 XXXVi 9 - v 5 15 1 V 5 153 xlvi 5, 6 - 473 Xlviii . . 473 xIvim 14 - v 5, 151 Xlix 14 - . 387 li 5 - . ]77 h 10 - v 4, 189 ]v 6 - V 6, 331 lv 6—8 - . 332 Ixv 11 v 4_7i 6I1 Ixviii 17 - 474 lxviii 19 v 4—7, 61, Ixxii 15. 17, 19 v 4. 148 lxxiii 24, 25, v 5. 15 1 Ixxjm 25 - 169, 170 lxxvii 7—9 - 354 Ixxvii 10 - . 7i 3* lxxvii 16 — 19 - 17 Ixxxiv 10 - 419 Ixxxv 10 - v 3, 102 V 2, 533 Ixxxix - 14 v 7, 44 Ixxxix 48 - 634 xc 1, 2 - 14, 8 xc 9 - - 4, 614 ciii 1,2 - . 336 ciii 19 - - 6, 13 c«v 4 - 157, ii5 cvii 23 — 29 - 12 ex 3 - - i83 c*i 9 - v 3, 107 cxvi 12 - . s36 cxviii 24 - 419 cxix 5 - v 6, 94 cxix 24 - 94 cxix 25 - - 329 cxxiv - - 58r cxx\i 3 - v 4, 183 I exxxix 13 — 16 - 66 exxxix 23, 24 315 cxlin 8 553 cxlvii 19, 20 - 92 cxiviii - . 88 cxlviii 2 - . 86 cxlix - - 579. PROVERBS. iji 24 V 3, 5, 553. 554 vi 6—11 . v 2, 351 vni 22—32 . 254 nil 54—36 . 255 ix 5 - . 523 xvii 17 v 6, 151, 153 ECCLESIASTES. 1 2 _ . 432 ix 4—6, 10 - 609 xxu INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. xi 9 - - 568, 569 xii 1,7 - - 567 xii 14 - 568, 569 SOLOMON'S SONG. i 2—5, 12, 13, 17 534 i 7 ii 1 ii i_4, 6, 7 ii 3 ii 3, 4 ii 8—13 ii 14, 16, 17 ii 16 iii 1—5 iii 2 535 V 5, 150 V 5, 287 536 V 1, 287 516 537 5~>8 286 539 540 iv 1, 10, 11, 7,9, 8, 541 iv 12, 14, 15 V 1 - - V 9—12, 14—16, v 10—16 V 18, • vi 1—3, 12 vii 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, viii 5 — 7, 13, 14, 542 542 543 150 544 545 546 viii 6 V 3, 275 ISAIAH. i 25 vii 14, 145 viii 20 ix 2 ix 2, 6, 7 xiv 12 xxvi 1 xxvi 1 — 6 xxvi 8—20 xxvi 12 xxviii 12 xxviii 16 V 9, 150 v 1, 150 v 5, 94 259, 260 148 V 3, 184 217 4.72 578 V 6, 223 432 45 3 V 13, 150 xxvm 20 xxxii 2 xxxiii 14 xxxv 8 xxxviii 9, &c. xl 9, 10 xl 17 xl 27—31 xl 28, 31 xlii 21 xlin 25 xliv 22 xlv "1, 5 xlv 7 xlv 9 xlv 21—24 xlv 24 xlviii 10 xlix 13—17 I 10, II Iii 7—10 lin hit lit: In: lv lv 5, 10— 9, 12 1 6 8 10, 11 1,2. 7 1, 2. 7 lvii 15, 16 lix 20 Ixi 0 1. 2. 6 1—3 4—7 17 lxii Ixiii lxiii lxv 8, 1 lxv 20 199 228 20 193 607 250 V 6, 659 42 338 163, 162 209 200 V 7, 584 550 V 4. 28 259. 260 200 V 9, 150 471 199 250 131 132 103 138 252 257 149 153 202 250 477 478 221 567 12 v v V 5, JEREMIAH. ii 2 - - 540 ii (S - 371 viii 21, 22, 91 v 2, 248 INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. XX111 ix 23, 24 - - 193 xiii 23 - - 183 xiv 22 - V 5, 49 xxiii 6 - 234, 200 xxxvi 2,4, 17, 18,22, 23, 25, 27,29, 32 V 2, 93 LAMENTATIONS. i 12 - - 311 iii 23 - - 550 EZEKIEL. xvi 8 - v 3, 4, 540 xvi 3 - - 155 xxxiii 30, 31 - 428 xxxvi 25—27 - 257 xxxvi 26 - - 352 xxxvii 4, 10 v 5, 225 V 2, 248 DANIEL. ii 21 591 ii 44 146, 127 iii 12, 16 - v 4. 161 iv 34, 35 28 45 vi 13 V 4, 161 vi 10 390 vii 14 490 HOSEA. ii 14 537 ii 19, 20 541 iii 5 303, 173 vi 3, 4 356, 442 vi 6 238 vii 11 356 X 2 V 3, 329 xi 4 V 4, 5, 614 V 3, 4, 388 xiii 9 - - 236 XIV 9 V 8, 9, 582, 449 JOEL. i 5 440 577 AMOS. iv 12 - 634, 629 v 21—25 238. 650 viii 9, 10 - 576 ix 2, 3 - - 40 JONAH. ii 2 - - 361, 70 ii 3 - - 279 ii 4 - - 605 v 14, 150 MICAH. ii 7 - - v 4, 403 ii 10 - - 432 v 2 - i - 105 vi 6, 8 - - 2.58 vii 7 - 203, 204 vii 18, 19 - 209, 257 NAHUM. i 2—7 - - 21 i 2—9 - - 563 i 15 - - 250, 333 HABAKKUK. i 2 357, 355 i 4 -.- 466 ii 4 - - 271 ii 12, 13 - - 476 ii 14 - - 490 iii 8—10, v 6—9, 446 447 XXIV INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. ZEPHANIAH. xiii 45, 46 v3, 94 iii 12 357, 279, 313 xiii 49, 50 v 7, 115 iii 14—17 475, 476 xiv 25 v6, 134 xvi 18 - 455 HAGGAI. xvi 24 - 227 ii 7 - v 5, 6, 107 xvii 4 287 xvii 27 v 6, 134 ZECHARIAH. xv iii 20 453, 454 ii 5 - - v 2, 581 xix 27 - 336 vi 13 - - v 4, 494 xix 28 v 5—8, 387 xii 10 - 365, 310 xxi 9 422, 423, 684 xiii 1 v 4, 236, 257 xxi 15, 16 564 v8, 150 xxii 17 — 21 589 xiii 9 - v 9, 150 xxii 4 I 493 xiii 7 135 xxii 37—40 237- MALACHI. iii 1 - - v 3, iii 3, 4 - v 9, iv 2 - v 16, v3, 151 150 150 221 12 xxv 31, 32, xxv 33 xxv 34, 41, 46 V v 5, 574 v 7, 151 v 7, 153 V 6, 380 646 7, 8, 618 MATTHEW. xxvi 26—30, 509, 511 ii 1—11 - - 109 xxvi 53 115 iii 7 - - v 2, 494 xxvii 29 v 6, 661 iii 9 2.H) xxvii 35 HO lv l — 1 1 - v3, 113 ix vii 45 v 4,311 iv 16 - - 259, 260 xxvii 46 5 J 1 v 3—12 - - 370 xxvii 51 — 53 126 vii 13, 14 - - 189 xxviii 1 — 8 421 v 1,6, '-•7/ xxviii 18, 20 244 ix 12 186 xxviii 19, 28 501 xi 5 xi 19 - v 6, 126 151 MARK. v6, 113 ii 17 186 -27 195 iv 33 v 2, 151 X 253 v 1—16 - 186 X 262 ix 24 v 3, xii 50 - v 6, 151 x 14 503 v6, 153 x 28 v 3, 4, 336 xiii 16, 17 250 xiv 22—26 609, 511 INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. XXV xv 17 xv 24 — 45 xv 33 xv 34 xvi 2—6 xvi 15 — 17 xvi 15—18 v 6, 661 136 v 4, 311 524 421 244 267 LUKE. i 26 i 30—33 . 50, 5 I, i 68, 69, To— 79 ii 10 — 14 ii 13 - 474, ii 25, 28, 36, 38, 625. v4, v6, v3, ii ::— 32 iii 4, 5 V 4, 6 V 31 vi 12 vii 47, 48 x21 x 21, 22 x 24 xii 16, 21 xiii 24 xiv 16, 17,21—23 xiv 17, 22, 23 xv 7, 10 xv 11—24 xvi 19—26 xvi 20, 22 xvi 22 xviii 1, xviii 7, 8 xviii 8 xviii 10—14 xviii 28 xix 10 xix 38, 40 312, v5, v5, v5,28 v3. 4, v4, 474 105 107 496 105 115 109 522 111 134 186 113 241 195 194 250 433 223 520 521 115 307 630 631 114 223 13 285 282 336 351 684 xxi 28 xxii 19, 20 xxii 39, 41 xxii 43 xxii 44 xxiii 33—47 xxiii 34 v 5, xxiv 1 — 8 xxiv 26 v 4,645 509, 511 113 114, 115- 524 136 145, 530 421 121 JOHN. 1,3,11 103 v 5, 151 v 5, 153 219 v 1. 149 ' 246 - 496 v 3, 208 V 2, 113 219 269 241 196 6—18 - 271 iii 33 - - 264 iii 34 - v 5, 457 iii 36 - - 272 iv 14 - v4, 94 iv 24 - - 316 v 25 - - 248 v 36 - v2, 93 v 39 - v 2, 94 vi 31,35, 39 513 vi 32, 33. 48—51 525 526, v4, 156 122 i 9 i 13 i 16 i 17 i 29—32, 36 i 47 ii 17 iii 3—8 iii 14—16 iii 15 iii 16 iii vi 55 vi 66 vii 18 viii 56 x 7, 9 v 3, 189 v6, 162 v 2, 273 v 12, 150 XXVI INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. x 10 32 | viii 33 v 3, 103 x 17, 18 v4, 135 xii 7 474 x 28, 29 263 xiii 26 224 xii 52 269, 163 xiii 46 v 2, 490 xiii 15 i 13 xiv 15—17 309 xiii 15 v 5, 151 xvi 14, 15, 33 305 xiii 23, 25 523 xvi 31 - 241 xiv 2, 3 514 xvii 30 31 xiv 6 v 11, 150 xx 24 375 v 5, 151 xxvi 28 - 189 v 5, 153 xiv 19 513 ROMANS. xv 1,5 v 6, 150 i 16 248, 322, 527 xvi 14 v7, 163 i 28 - v 3, 4, 437 xvi 16 514 ii 4 309, 31 xvii 4 121 ii 5 v 2, 21 v 4, 226 iii 10—18 v 4, 5, 182 xix 2 v 6,661 iii 19 — 22 198 xix 30 121 iii 20 241 xix 34 136, 517 iv 6 — 8 208, 206 XX 1 421 iv 19, 20 v 6, 7, 35 xx 20 519 iv 20, 21 266 xx 20, 27 v 5, 529 V 6, 8 157 xx 28 v 10, 151 v 8 196 v 12—14 183 ACTS v 12—21 178 i 591 vi 1,2, 6 234 v 15, 16, 7 vi 3, 6 - 502 i 9 - 124 vi 9 - v5, 6, 136 i 11 126 vii 8,9, 14, 24 240 ii 1—11 267 vii 11 185 ii 23—23 123 vii 15, 19 231, 223 ii 23—36 136 viii 14, 16 325 ii 38 501 viii 28 71 ii 39 v 3, 4, 504 viii 32 - 531 iii 22 v 2, 108, v 4, 151 viii 33—39 276 v3, 245 viii 56 - 108 iv 24 — 28 146 ix 21—23, 20 I9« iv 32 v 7, 521 x 4 108 vii 37 v 2, 108 x 18 v 5. 'J 1 I viii 4 v 5, 2 14 xi 2 442 IKDEX OF SCRIPTURES. XXV11 xi 16, 17 504 ii Id - - 247 xi 25, 26 442 iv 17, 18 - 275 xii 14 v 6, 451 v 1, 5—8 - 629 xiii 1 — 7 589 v 7 - 274 xiv 17 — 19 301 v 5, 125 xv 5 113 v 3, 71 v5, 51 v 14 196, 197, 515 xv 3 503 v 14, 15 . 161,215 xv 13 270 v 1 7 - - 221 xvi 20, 231 v 7, 413 v 19 - - 155 ix 15 - 157, 33 I. CORINTJ x 17 - - 193 i 23, 24 - 247, 513 xi 2 - - 540 i 26—31 193 xi 14 - y 3, 188 i 30 23 !, 235 xii 7,9, 10 - 258 ii 7 v 3, 219 xii 9, 10 - v 4, 532 ii 9, 10 654 v 6, 223 iii 6, 7 217 iu.ll v 13, 150 GALATIANS. iv 12 v 6,451 ii 20 - v 5, 151 v 7 164 t 5, 1 53 vi 3 v 5—8, 387 v 5, 518 vi 10, 11 332 iii 10, 11, 22 - 241 vii 29 611 ii» 13, 14 - 530 ix 27 223 iii 26 • - v 1, 272 x 4 v 10, 150 iv 4 - - 256 x 16, 17 510 iv 5, 6 v 9, 10, 161 x 31 v 6, 161 iv 6 - - 161 x 32 301 v 2—6 - - 506 xi 1 w 4, 337, 113 v 14 - v 3, 237 xi 23 — 26 509, 528 v 17 - - 231 xiii 1 — 3 305 v 22, 23 - 533 xiii 2 — 7, 13 302 vi 7, 8 - - 185 xiii 10, 12 412 vi 14 515, 269, 527, xv 3 - 529 228 xv 55 — 57 621 II. CORINTHIANS. i 12 - - 235 i 20 - - 265 ii 11 - - 187 EPHESIANS, i 3—6 - . 19, 1 7 53i i 13, 14 - - 325 i 17—20 - 324 XXVIil INDEX OF SCRIPTURES. ii 1,5 - v 2, 224 1 iv 16 - v 8, 115 ii IT - - 433 v 10 - - 529 ii 13 - - 222 it 20 - v 13, 150 I. TIMOTHY. iii 9 JO - 103 ill - - 249 iii 16— 21 - 430 i 13 - v 3, 4, 521 iv 8 - - 130 i, 1—3 . . 589 iv 15 - v7, 150 ii 5 - - 401 iv 17 — 19 - 183 v6, 151 iv 30—32 - 300 v6, 153 v 23 - v 7, «50 iii 15 453 v 25 - - 529 iii ]6 - - 155 v 27 - - 346 v 6, 103 vi 16 - v 2,375 vi 16 - v 2, 44 PHILIPPIANS. If. TIMOTHY. i 23 - - 633 i 9, 10 - - 226 ii 2 - - 300 i 12 - 322, 375 ii 6—8 - - 103 ii 1 - v 4, 532 ii 6 - - v5, 102 iii 5 - - 189 ii 7 8 - - 215 iii 15, 1 6 - 92 ii 9—u - 661 iii 16, 17 - 93 iii 7—f) - 201 iv 6—8, 18 - 339 iv 8 - 310, 326 iv 7, 8 -. - 628 COLOSSIANS. TITUS. i 9 — 13 - 324 i 2 - 176 i 14 - - 531 ii 10—13 - 230 i 16 - - 103 ii 13 - v 6, 514 i 20 - . 164 ii 3_7 - - 225 ii 9 - v 14, 150 ii 12 - - 502 HEBREWS. ii 14, 15 334, 685 i 1, 2 - - 92 ii 15 - - 256 i 3 - - v 2, 151 iii 3 372 i 5 - - v 4, '02 iii 4 - - 642 i 6 - 106 iii 5 - - 223 i 7 - 115, 114 iii 16 - - 99 i 10—12 - 619 i 14 114, 115. 474 I.THKSSALONIANS. ii 5_y - 190, 134 iv 13—17 - 643 ii 9 - - 121 IXDEX OF SCRIPTDKEg. XXIX II 10 ii 14-— 18 iii 3, 5, 6 iii 7—ii iii 13 iv 2 iv 7 iv 15, 16 v 7 v 12—14 vi II, 12 vi 17—19 vii 22 vii 23 — 27 vii 1,3,21, vii 25 ix 7, 12, 24, ix 11, &c. ix 14, 2G ix 26 ix 27 A 1 x 1 — 12 x 4—9 x 12 x 19, 20 x 28 xi 1, 3, 8, 10 xii 1 — 4 xii 2 xii 15 xii 18—23 xii 24 xii 29 xiii 7, 8 xiii 10, 15 - v 11, 151 215 246 - 426, 427 185 428 426, 427 262 262 42* 337 176 v 7, 151 144 23—25, 494 v 2, 149 25 144 v 8, 151 512 162, 163 615 108 145 162, 163 v 8, 151 401 246 - 273 337 269 v 5, 226 v6, 182 462 164 16 619 v 6, 423 i 26 ii 10 ii 17—20, 26 iv 7 iv 14 v 5, 223 241 - 268 188 611 1. PETER 1 3—5 i 7 J 8 II 18, 10 2 4,6 21 21, 22 ii 24 iii 18 v 8 - 125 - v9, 150 - 298, 270 121 512 161 455 v5, 151 113 163, 162 335 188 II. PETER. ]9 93 JAMES. !? - - v5, 44 4 11 1 5— -15 m 68 ii 7- -14 - 435 I. JOHN. i 7 1 \6 - - 209 11 - v9 , 151 11 - - 431 ii 19 - - 189 ii 20,27 v4 , 166 iii ',3 - 161 iii 5 - . 163 111 8 - v5, 226 V 4,5 S, 8 - 431 V - - 517 JUDE 6 - - 196, 197 24, 25 - - 214 XXX INDEX OP SCRIPTURES, REVEL ATION. xii 1 1 337 i 5—7 - 152,530 xii 7 — 13 480 i 10 422, 423 xii 12 188 ii 7 5lo xiv 10, 11 646 ii 26, 27 387 xiv 13 - 623 ii 28 v 5, 5Z2 xv 3 156, 479 iii 21 v 6—8, 387 xv 3,4 v 10, 151 iv 4, 10, 11 659 xvi 19 - 479 v 5—11 v 4, 151 xvii 6 479 v 4, 153 xviii 20, 21 291 v 6—9 - 159 xix 13 v 3, 153 v 6, 8—12 155 xiv 16 * - v3, 151 v 11 — 13 154 v3, 153 v 12 158 xx 15 v 4, 5, 369 vi 2 v 1, 151 xxi 2 — 4 497 vi 14—17 v 4, 5, 210 xxi 5 — 8 648 vi 15, 16 v 4, 151 xxi 27 654 v 4, 153 xxii 1, 2, 14 528 v 5, 503 xxii 2 v 4, 150 vii 9, 15 v 3, 532 xxii 2, 14 516 vii 13—17 65d, 657 xxii 16 1 v 4, 15, 150 vii 16, 17 497 xxii 20 - 152 xi 15 644 ' ENLARGED ItSS'IDSiS ©UP UWIB^Ii©!!©©' W, B.—Turn to the particular article you -want, as in a Dictionary or Con- cordance, but look not under Christ for atonement or redemption, out at the very ivords themselves, and so in every instance. If you find not the term you seek, look for another of iimilar in,port, sucf. as conversion and regeneration. The figures refer to the numbers of the Hymns and of the Pages, -which alway? answer to each other. t/wvw A. AARON and Christ, 144, 145 "■*■ Moses and Joshua, 448 Abba, Father, 16 J v. 5, 6 Abel and Christ, 164 Abounding, iniquity, 573, 574 grace,' 209, 202, 191, 176 Abraham, stones made children of, 220 Abraham's call, 27-1 v. 4 faith and obedience, 273 v. 3, 4 blessing on the Gentiles, 5C3, SGi. 506 offering his s- • , 274 Absence, from God, deprecated, 376 fortver intolerable, 372, 646 and presence of God 8c Christ, 372 from public worship painful, 27* Absent Saviour, gone to pis pare i place For his people, 514 love to the, 298 mtmorial of the, 509, 514 Access, to the throne of grace by a mediator, 401 Adam, corrupt nature from, 181, 222 sovereign of the crmturts,53 v. 9 first and second, 177 their dominion, 190 Adoption, 161 and election, 191 Adoration, 479. See Worship. Advice to youth, 565, 566, 567, 568, 5*9 Advocacy of Christ, 142. 1-43 Advocate, Christ an, 151 v. 9, 153 v. 9 Affections, inconstant, 356 unsanctifitd, 428 ■phitual, described, 285 desired, 3S8, 221 Afflicted, Christ's compassion to them, 262, 369 v. 3 Af?linir,ns,of the church, 463 469 corporal and menta', 349 courage in them, 350 difference between those of saints and sinners, 333 hope in them, 357, 279, 280 light and short, 275 v. 4 Afflictions, heavy and overwhelming, 280, 595, 349 instructions by them, 383, 598 moderated, 211 profit >>v,and support under them with' ut rejection, 174 V.ion to them, 596,313, 283 removed by prayer, 484, 361 regulated by providence, 67 sanctified, 383,508 ■ubfi ission to them, 315, 71,596, 3i3. 283 support, trust, and comfort under the IB, 67. 369, 375 trying our graces. 52, 341 Aged, saints, flourishing, 459, prayer and song, 572 reflection and hope, 571 sinner, at death and iudgrnent,567 All in all. God, 169, 170, 394 /ill seeini' Cod, 40. 41 All rufficience of Christ, 276 of God. 1. 2, 42 of gi nee in duty & suffering 258,42 dmne, our bliss, 331 v. 5 Almost christian, 189 ilms, or liberality, 291, 296 Ambition of the world, 431, deprecat- ed, 283 Amen, 442 v. 6, 490 v. 8, 628 V. 6, 640 v. 4 America, prayer for it, 581 praise to God for it, 579, 587 prosperity and happiness of it, 581, 588, 560 Anchor, hope an, 176 v. 3 Angel of the covenant, Christ, 153 v. 3, 15-4 v. 3 Angels, (bad) their fall, 184 min;s'.;y of, 714 punished, and man saved, 196, 197 vanquished and miserable,86 v. 6,7 (good) guardian, 602, 484 v. 5, 474 happy at the conversion of sinners 3 115 v. 6 XXXII INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Angels, subject to Christ, 157 v. 4 114 v. 4 Angtr and love of God, 36, 81, 5, 6, 41,62, 16,51 Anger. See Wrath, Vengeance, Hell. Ansxver to the Church's prayers, 578. See Prayer. Antichrist, his ruin, 478, 479, 481 Anticipation, of death and glory, 385, 386. 572 v. 4, 7, 8 Jjjollos, nothing witho-it God, 247 v. 4 Apostate, perishing, 189 Apostles, commissioned, 244 Apparel, spiritual, 202, v. 6, 7, 252 Appeal to God, against persecutors, 342 concerning on i- sincerity, 319,320 our humility, 2^3 Ark, placed in Zion, 453 Arm of the Lord, made bare. 250 v. 6 Church sealed on Christ's, 546 v. 3 Arms of everlasting love, 217 v. 3 Am our of the gosp .-■!, 339, 406 v, 4 Ascension of Canst, 124, 127 130 Ashamed, not, of Christ, or his gospel, 322, 5.7 Astonishing lore and grace, 161, 232 Assistance, gracious, in duty, 42 in the spiritual warfare, 340, 212, 21' against sin and Satan, 42 Assurance, of interest, 322, 2S6 of heaven, 628, 375 of the love of Christ. 276, 286 desired, 324, 2'-5 v. 8, 616 v. 6—8, 45 v. 10, 7 v. 6 . ttheism, practical, 3, 182, 574, 575 punished, 573 Atonement of Christ, 162, 152, 270 Attributes of God, 38 52 Authority of rwagistrau s from God, 591 Avenger, God an, of his saints, 13 Awakened sinner, 240 B. Babes, new-born, described, 161 Babylon, ruin of it, predicted, 473 filing, 479 fallen, 4 i backsliders, in distress and desertion, 353 n stored, 364 pardoned, 203, 441, 204 Backstidings and returns. 3iG Banquet of love, 5216, 520 Baptism, and circumcision, 501— -508 the commission, 501 and circumcision, 507 believers buried with Christ in, 502 of infants, 505, 607 children devoted to Hod in, 505,504 preaching, and the Lord's supper, 508 Beatific vision longed for, 662, 412, 659 Beatitude** 370 and be saved, 271 BeUrvcr described, 161 baptised, 50 1, 502 . •'■ and burial of a, 631 Beauty, of Christ, 5-i3, 492 of Christ's righteousness, 202 of the church, 5-11,456,457 v. 5,7 of gospel ministers, 249 of holiness. 257 of saints, 456, 458 Birth, does not convey grace, 220 first and second, 219 of Christ, 105, 103, 148, 107 miracles at the, 109 Blmtphemu, complained of, 574, 575 Blessed, the described, 370, 208,377, 379, 380 dad in the Lord, 623 Blesset'ness, of gospel times, 250 of heaven. 655, 667, 657, 159 only in God and Christ, 169, 170, 372 Blessing, «f Abraham on the Gentiles; 503, 504, 506 of God on business, 393 Blessings, of the gospel, 141, 496 ofa familv, 395,396 Of the country, 558, 559, 561 of a nation, 580 of the spring, 553 Blood of Abel, 164 Blood of Christ, cleansing, 232, 270, 308, 257, 236 v. 4, 6, 179 v. 5, 6, 117 sea! Of the New Testament, 511 and flesh our food, 525, 526 spirit and water. 517 Boasting, excluded, 193, 201 in "Christ, 515, 527 Book, of nature and scripture, 95,96,98 of Cod's decrees, 7 of life, 369, 7 v. 6 Branch of momise, Christ the, 463 v.51, 496 v. 2 Brazen serpent, 269 Bread, strengthening, 62 v. 12 of life, Christ the, 514, 144 v. 3 Breathing after comfort and deliver- and . 359 after holiness, 233 Broad and narrow way, 189 v. 1 Brother. Christ a, 219 v. 6, 220 v. 6 Brotherly love, 299 n ( > roof, 551 v. 3,4 Burini of a saint, 631 with Christ in baptism, 502 Business, of life blest, 393 of glorified saints, 656, 657, 159 Cesar's dues, 539 v. 5 Call of the gospel, 252 255 accepted, 520 Calvary. 512 v. 5. See Cross Canaan, Israel led to it, 4-19 lost through unbelief, 4*7 and heavt n, 626, 448, 436 v. 4, 5, 7 Captain of salvation, 151 v. 11, 153 v. It fare of God ever his saints, (arcs welcome d, 375 v. 3 Carnal, mind, enmity, 177 joys parted \ / INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Carnal reason humbled, 194, 195 Caust, out, left with God, 67 v. 3, 4 Ceremonies, mere external, vain, 301 Change produced by the gospel, 248 Characters of Christ, 150 153 of tru Christians, 161 Charity, and love, 300, 302 and uncharitableness, 301 to the poor, 291, 262 v. 1, 2 blessing attending, 293, 295 and justice, 451 mixed with imprecations, 467 Chastisement, 438,439. See Afflictions. Chastity, 232, 054 Children, (infants) in the covenant of grace. 503, 504 devoted to God, 504,505, 507 instructed, 82, 565 praising God, 564 made blessings, 3 3, 394 Children of God, (christians) 161 their characters, 161 their privileges desired, 161 v. 7 Christ, 102, 160 and Aaron, 144 and A be), 1-2 Adam the second, 178, 190 his all-sufficiency, 122 h:s ascension, 127, 130, 494 t). ;■ tared, described, 543 his characters, 150 th>_ chureh's foundation, 455 his coining, the signs of it, 571 his commission. gracious, 271,32,33 his condescension and glorifica- tion, 134 covenant made with him, 173 first and second coming, or his in- carnation, kingdom, and judg- ment, 106, 111,645 the creator, 619 crucified, esteemed foolishness, 225 the tru.- David, 303,173 liis death and resurrection, 119, 120, 123, 138, 139 his eternity, 019 exalted to the kingdom, 145,134, 137, 489, 490, 493, 494 our example. 304 faith in his hood, 308 God and man, 173 his Godhead, 619 pow< r and v isdom of God, 518 th< dt sire of all nations, 107 v. 6 his glorj and grace, 104 glor) in heaven, 661 our hope, 362. 364, 308 human and divine nature, 20, 103, 148,684 incarnation and dominion, 134 incarnation and sacrine . the king, and the church his spouse 456, 457 his kingdom among the Gentiies, 660", 489. -190, 458, 457, 453 his love to enemies, 303 j 304 his majesty, 213, 141 4* Christ, his mediatorial kingdom, 140 493 495 names and title*, 151 153 his obedience arid death, 229 his offices, 149 his personal glories and govern meat, 491 praised by children, 564 proph. t, priest, and king, 149, 493 495 hi3 resurrection on the Lord's day, 422, 423 sent by the Father, 32, 33, 271 our strength and righteousness, 200 his sufferings and kingdom, 119 127, 138 i39 his sufferings for our salvation, 118 his titles, 148, 151 153 his zeal and reproaches, 116 See other articles concerning Christy under their respective terms. CHRISTIAN LIFE, 327 376 an, almost one, 189 character of a true, 161 church made of Jews and Gen- tiles, 458 qualifications of one, 450 452 religion, its excellence, 245 virtues, 223 weak, not to be despised, 301 Church, Jewish and christian, 436— 50« beauty of it, 456, 457, 460, 461, 398, 541 birth-place of saints, 4 built on Jesus Christ, 455 h.r complaints avenged, 481 delight and safety in it, 407 destruction of enemies proceeds from tbene< ,588 espoasais to Christ, MO gathered and s. tiled, 453, 454 of the Gentiies, 457 v. 1,5, o, 129 God fights for b< r, 476, 573, 577 God's presence there. 453, 454, 404 405 God's special delight, 458, 453,454 God's garden, 45'-— enc.osed, 542 going to it. 3 iu happiness, -,'3 the h use, and care of God, 470, 471 Jews and Gentiles united in it,45S inoi as< of it, 531 prayer of the, in distress, 466 ted, 46-^,466 rest... d by prayer, 363. 488, 361 its safi-tj in troubles and in desola- tions, 471 473,475 the saf t\ and honour ..fa nation* 460 " the spouse of Christ. 456 in the wilderness, 546, 463 v. 1, 2 its worship and order, 461 wiath against enemies proceeds thence, 588 Church meetings, 482 489 members characterized. 450 452 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Circumcision, and Baptism, 501— 50S abolished, 506 and baptism, 505, 507 Citizen of Zion, 450,451 Cleansing blood of Christ, 236, 232, 210 308 Clot/iing, spiritual, 202, 252, 651 Cloud of witnesses, 337 Cloudy pillar, 436, 438 Colonies planted, 582 Comfort, from the covenant with Christ, 175 from the gospel, 245 from the hope of heaven, 375 holiness and pardon, 362, 206, 233 350 Of life blest, 393 and pardon. 203,204 under sorrows of bodv and mind, 3 19, 375 from the divine presence, 373 from the promises and faithfulness of God, 175,266 restored, 286 and support in God, 122,343,344 from ancient providenct s, 446, 349 Commission, of Christ, 32, 33, 271 of the apostles, 244 Communion, with Christ and saints, 510, 487, 492 between Christ and his church, 534 539 between saints in heaven and on earth, 4 with Christ d ired, 171 Company of taint' the best. 239,487 Compassion, of God, 4, 16,37, 18,19 of a dying Saviour. 512, 530 of Christ to the . fllictcdand tempt- ed, 562 Complaint, of absence from public wor- ship, 278 of the church, 463 469 of dec ii and flattery, 574, 575 of desertion, 357, 354 of vain discourse, 575 of dulness,351,323 of a hard heart, 352 of indwelling sin, 240,354 of ingratitude, 309, 554 of pride, atheism, oppression, &c. 573, 575 of sickness, 600 Of sloth and negligence, 323, 351 of quarrelsome neigh boars, 349 of temptation, 354, 355 of heavj afflictions in mind and body, 349 general, 595 Condemnation, by the law, 240, 198 none to bi li< vers, 276 (V descention, of God to our affairs, 6 'o our worship, 5, 261 of Christ, 134, 109 Confection, of ont poverty, 23f» 'of sin. repentance, and pardon, 205 208, 179, 2, 180, 327, . 203, 204,340 Confidence, in God, 284, 276 under trials and afflictions, 67 Conqueror, Christ, a, 529, 685, 151, 153, 622 Conquerors, believers, 34P, 621, 276 v. 4, 5, 648 v. 4 Conscience, secure and awakened, 240 tender, 277 the pleasures of a good one, 285 its guilt relieved, 207, 360, 179, 180, ' 308,364,203,204 Constancy, in the gospel, 228. (See Courage.) Contention, complained of, 345 and love, 3C0 Contentment cherished, 283 and love, 300 Converse with God, 4 '7, 418,389 Conversion, its nature and author, 21?, 232 effect, d bv divine power, 493, 494 the difficult) of it, 223 . 567 569 tin wonder of earth, 482 the joy of heaven, 312 praise for it, 183 v. 4 t ai nestly desired, 22), 181 v. 4, S on the ascension of Christ, 493— 495 of J. ws and Gentiles, 458, 487,660 Conviction of sin. bv the law, 240, 19S by the cross of Christ, 334. 365 Corner*ston€,aa emblem of Christ] 150 " v. 13 Coronation of Christ, 540 Correction, 177, 181,222. See Affliction. Corrupt nature from Adam, 573, 575 n of manners general. See Depravity. Counsel to noting persons, 56*, and support from God, 344,98, 100 Counsellor, Christ, 14S v. 2, 153 v. 5 Counsels jrus, 584 v. 7 D. Daily devotion, 390, 40, 41, 319 Danger, of our earthly pilgrimage, 371 of ii.. gleet, 009,255 of lovi to the creatures, 329 of pride, 194 of distil and hell, y sin, 'i55 v. l help in them di sired, 547 v. 3, 6 not meritorious* I and delights of h ■ 1 1 It, 655 Dweiltng with God, on earth, 452 in heaven, 128 Earnest of the Spirit, 629 v. 3. 325 V. 4 Earth* no rest on it. 432 Ea: thiu joys forsaken, 331, 332 Earthly mindeduess lamented, 388 Education religious, 565, 82 Effects of Christ's death, 155 Effusion of the Spirit, 267 Egypt's plagues, 436 Election, in Christ. 191 sovereign and free, 192, 194, 195 excludi s boasting, 193 Employment, of saints in heaven, 655 End of the righteous and wicked, 386, 81.377 of seif-righteousness, 199 of the world, 68, 435 of hfe to be kept in view, 617 Enemies, of the church disappointed, 587 destl-OJ ed, 574, 575, 460. 5S3 national dismayed and destroyed, 584 prayCd for, 467,303,304 salvation from spiritual, 217 triumph* dover, by Christ, 477,478 and b\ Christians, 472 v. 6, 7 £newt/, death tin v. 6 overcoming, enjoyi d, 622,276 weak, lamenti d, 266 v. 5, 236 v. 3 in Christ, our sacrifice, 270 for pardon and sanctification,23G and know I. dge of him, 322 joy of it. and love, 275,298 triumphing in Christ, 276 over death and the grave, 622 ■walking by it, 274 without w orkg, dead, 268 its victories, 268, v. 4 the way of salvation, 271 and salvation, 271 Faithfulness, of God, 15, 43, 18, 19, 37, 436 to his promises, 176, 175, 107, 537 of a good man, 451 Fall of angels and men, 184 and recover} of man, 256, 215 of Babylon, 479 481 Falsehood, blasphemy, rcc. 574, 575 and oppression, deliverance from them, 346, 574, 575 Family, government, 392 love and worship, 396 blessings, 395 Father, God our, 161, 46, 47 Christ the everlasting, 148 Fear, of God, holy, 277 teverential in worship, 53, 26 of death, 627 overcome, 621, 622, 642 Fears and doubts suppressed, 286, 281, 605, 485, 484 Feast, of the gospel, 252, 520 of love, 536, 520 of triumph, 529 made by divine love, 521 its provisions, 528 its guests invited, 520, 521, 523 Fellowship, w ith Christ and saints, 510 between Christ and his church 534 539 •with Ch'-ist desired and enjoyed, 171, 172,419 Fervency of devotion, desired, 323 want of it lamented, 351 Feve of body and mind, 432 v. 3, 4 Few saved, 1*89 seek and find, 207 v. 1 Finishing of Christ's work, 121 Fire, Christ represented by a, 150 v. 9 Flattery, and deceit complained of: 574, 575 self flattery, 3 Flesh, and sin mortified, 223, 230, 189 and spirit, ^31 and b'ood of Christ the best food, 525,526 our tabernacle, 629 Flint, the. dissoivt d, 257 v. 7, 8 Flourishing religion in old age, 459 Fly in/,, from Christ, folk of it, 255 v. S to Christ, the felicity of it, ib. v. 1,2 Folly and madness of sin, 186 Food, spiritual, 252, 257, 171 [526 the flesh and blood of Christ, 525, for the soul desired, 150 v. 3 Fools made wise, 193 Forbearance, of God, 31 of the righteous, 382 Forgctfulness, 428 Forgiveness, of original and actual sin, on confession, 179, 180 prayed for, 360, 327 plentiful with God, 203, 204 Formality in worship, 651, 652,316 Formation of man, 59 wisdom of God in it, 57 Forms, mere outward, vain, 219,316, 179 v. 4,5 Foretaste of heaven, 287 desired, 172 Fortitude excited, 330 Foundation, Christ the, 455 Fountain of Christ's blood, 257 v. 4, 150 v. 8, 236 v. 4 , Frailty of man, 639, 416,612 and folly of man, 614 Freedom from sin and misery in heav- en, 655 Freeness, of the gospel, 252 of grace, 192 197 Fretfumess discouraged, 382 Friend, God is, aud father, 46, v. 4, 47 v. 4 Christ a, 151 v. 6, 153 v. 6 Friendship, its blessings, 387 Frowns and smiles of Christ 369 v. 1 3 Fruits, of Christ's death, 138 of the Spirit, 370 of the gospel, 248 of faith, 268 of holiness and grace, 230 Fullness, of Christ, 298 of the gospel, 252 Funeral, psalm, 618,639 thought, 634. See Death, Burial. G. Ga rden, of Christ, the church, 542 of God, 459 Garments of salvation, 202, 252 v. 6, 7 Gates of Sion, 252 v. 9, 472 v. 3 of hell,47n v. 6 of heaven, 128 v. 6,7 Gentiles, Christ revealed to, 250, 148, 520, 521, 496 the God of the, 660 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Gentiles, blessing of Abraham on them, 503, 504, 506 given to Christ, 147, 127, 138, 489, 490 called in answer to prayer, 409 owning the true God, 660, 251, 129 Church of the, 456, 457, 490, 409 and Jews united in the Christian church, 458 Glorified, body, 642 martyrs and saints, 656, 657 Glory, of God, infinite, 27, 660 in the gospel, 249 in our salvation, 229 and grace in the person of Christ, 104, 103, 249 shines in the sufferings and cross of Christ, M5, 533,133 of Christ in heaven, 661 and grace promised, 403, 243, 640, 213 and grace by the death of Christ, 531 to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 663 681 Glorification and condescension of Christ, 134, 491, 492 Glory of God in our salvation, 229 and grace promised, 184, 403, 213, 243 Gloryinq in Christ and his cross, 322. 20li 515, 527 Glutton, 439 and drunkard, 440 God, ail in all, 169, 170, 394 all-seeing, 40, 41 all-sufficient, 2, 1,122 his attributes, 1 57 his being, attributes, and provi- dence, 3. 75, 76, 81, 559 the avenger of his people, 13 his care of saints, 342, 484 and of the church, 471 creator and r» deemer, 218 creation and providence, 60, 62 our defence and saivation, 281, 2 1, 368,48,50 eternal, sovereign, and holy, 9 eternal and man mortal, 616, 618, 6!9 his faithfulness, 15, 436, 43 far above the creatures, 25 glorified by Christ, 349, 518 glorified, and sinners saved, 229 goodm »s and mercy, 16, 17, 39, 4, 38, 37 {goodness and truth, 10, 18, 19 lis governing power and goodness, 52 great and good, 55, 79, 612, 22, 23. 16,76 heart searching, 319 our only hop< arid li< I", 30 incoinnn hensihle, 28, 27 the judge, 645, 147,317, 651,652 jriiid to Ins p. ople,37, 18, 19 >»is majesty, ')oo, 20 Go <, and condescension, 34, 35, 612 mercy and truth, 75, 53, 17, 39., 37 made man, 134 of nat 1 re and grace, 558, 559 his perfections, 44, 28, 75, 3, 43, 22, 23,16,18,19 our portion, and Christ our hope, 362 our portion here and hereafter, 168 his power and majesty, 53, 55, 9 11,660 praised by children, 564 our preserver, 63 65, 212 present in his churches, 404, 405 our refuge in national troubles, 475, 476 our shepherd, 165 167 Iiis sovereignty and goodness to man, 35, 134, 012, 16 our support and comfort, 343 supreme governor, 594, 9— -11, 591 his vengeance and compassion, 55, 645 unchangeable, 174, 56 his universal dominion, 90 his wisdom in his works, 56,57 worthy of at! praise, 22, 23, 18, 19, 429, 91, 89, 387 sight of him weans from the world, 330 terrible to sinners, 20. See Per- fections. JVorks. ifc. Godhead of Christ, 102, 103,619 Good works, 244, 450. 451, 128, 293,294 profit men, riot God, 239 cannot justify, 11^,201 Goodness of God, 16, 18, 19, 54, 17, 43, 611,309 and greatness, 51, 45 47 and power, 51 and wrath, 21 Gospel, armour, 406 v. 4, 339 V. 1 glad tidings, 250 feast, 252, 520 its g'oij and success, 95, 457,492, 493, Si67, 148 v. 1 different success of it, 247 invitations and provisions, 252, 528 givis no liberty to sin, 334,230,268 joyful sound, 94, 24 J, 110,224 times, their blessedni ss, 250 divine evidence of tin , 93 attested by miracles, 214, 109, 126 not ashamed of the, 322, 527 glorifies God, '49 ministry, 250 its h isdom and grace, 249 its blessed effect?. 248 savour of life or death, 247 sinned against, 246 ami law, 1M and law joined, 242 distinguished, 241 alone pv. s sinners hope, 245 power of God to salvation, 248, 499 practical tendency of it, 230 worship and order, 461 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. XXXIX £?9vernment, and magistrates from God, 589, 591 of Christ, 589, 148 v. 3 5 Grace, adopting, 1' 1 of Christ, 489^— 492 converting, 222 electing, 191 its evidences or self-examination, 391,319 in exercis ■, 533 not conveyed l>> parents, 220 its fieedo'a anil sovereignty, 1 2 197 and hnliniss,230 growth in, '59 an immortal and holy priiici;: e, 161 v. 5 without iik rir, 344, 206, 208 justifying, l '■• pardoning, 20^,203,204 and provident-. ,'>0,75,444,76 — 78 given us in Christ, 226 v. 3, 175 pern vering, 214 equal tO OOWI I. il persevering hikI restoring, 212 promises of, 256 266 above riches 580 sanctifying and savins;, 225 and glorj in Ehi person of Christ, 104, 103 and glory by the death of Christ, 531 salvation by it, 226, 225 sovereignty of it, 192 197 <.f t'.e Spirit, 370 all-sufficient in duty and suffer- ings, 258> 42, 200 Btrperabounding, 209 surprising, 2 ■.,. 161 throne of, accessible, 401, 112, 143 and v ngeance, 21 truth and prott ction. 80 tried by afflictions. 366,52, 210,211 and glory, 213, 403 Graceless sou's, wretched, 169 Graces, (christian) 370 in exercise at the Lord's table, 533 tried, 386, 52 shilling in trials, 341 Gratitude, for divine favours, 336 want of it lamented, 309, 554 v. 3 Greatness, and goodness uf God, 45— 57,51 Growth in grace. 459 Cui'le, Chnst a, 151 v. 5, 153 v. 5 the divine counsels our, 168 v. 2, 547 v. 5. 6 the holy Spirit, 3 19 v. 11 Guidance, divine, sought, 547 v. 4 6 Guilt of conscience relieved. 207, 209, 360, 179, 180, 308, 364, 203, 204 H. Habits sinful, hard to be broken, 183 Happiness, in God onh, 169, 170 jn God's presence, 372, 373 on eaufc, 287,288 V. 7—— 10 in heaven, 662 Happy, saint and cursed sinner, 378 men describ d, 370, 206, 205 nation, 580 of hi art, 352 Harvest, tS9 56i Hatred and love, 300 Hea>/, Chnst our, 150 v. 7, 510 v. 5 Health, prt sen ed, 54 8. 554, 66 sickness and recovery, 600, 603, 604, '">0s. 607 p aytd for, 360, 6oo, 5Q6 Hearing, of prayer and salvation, 486, 362 the word unprofitab'y, 428 and praying for soce ss, 428 with pi asun and profit, 250,247 Heart, known to God. 40 hard, 352 softened, 25" v. 7 9 Heaven, what C nslituii s it, 170 aspirations after, 659, 172, 331, 332, '2 .3 1 its blessedness aid business, 656, meditation of, 275 in ghg nee in seeking after, 614 li \> of it supporting, 375 hop, d fui liy Christ's resurrection, 125 freedom from sin and misery there, 655 worship 'fit humble, 659* CbrUt's dy elling piace, 661, 544 dwelling p ace of the saints, 128 sight of Rod and Christ there, 326 1)1 s» d wcierj tin re, 658, 462 nothing " itboul God, 168 invisiblt and holy,6S4 ensured and pit pared for, 628 fori taste of it on earth, 287 jnospe et of it makes death easy, 626 of separate souls and resurrection, 386 the everlasting felicity of, 662 and earth, 331,332,371 and h -11, Heavenly mit.dedness,, 285 desired, 388 joy on earth, 171, >88, 287 Hell, and death, 630 and judgment, 56^,648 or the ve.ngt.anct < f God 653, 20 bol] t\ ar of, 653, 646 Helpless souls hoping and praying, 30 Hezekiah's song, 607 High Priest, Christ, 151 v. 8, 153 v. 8 and king and jttdgi , 152 Holiness. See Grace, Spiritual, Sanc- tijicatiun. and sovereignty of God, 24, 25 ai.d grace, 232, 230,268 its characters, 370 true faith promotes, 337 forbids sin, 161 v. 5 necessary preparation for heaven, 654 Sardon and comfort, 362 esired, 233 XI INDEX OF SUBJFCTS. Holiness, loved only by the gracious, 213, v. 4 professed, 318, 319 Honour, of the world, vain, 431 to magistrates, 589 Hope, »f saints, Christ the, 362 in tin covenant, 176 in darkness, 357, 280, 349 gives light and strength, 274 of the resurrection, 641, 622, 621, 385,316.631,642 and despair in death, 385, 637, 638 and prayer, 408 of national victory, 577 and direction, 279 in afflictions, 279, 349 of the heipless, 30 of the ;iving,609 the soul's anchor, 176 inCluist comfort under sorrows,369 of heaven by Christ's resurrection, 125 of heaven, supporting and sancti- fying under trials, 375, 161, v. 4 make th not ashamed, 484, 485 makes death easy, 626 of sinners, vain, 377 v. 4 6 //orn of i) romise, 496 v. 2 Hosanna, to Christ, 632 687 of the children, 664 for the Lord's Day, 422, 423 Households, 504 v. 4, 505 v. 3. See Family. J/wmanaffairs condescended tobyGod,6 Humanity and deity of Christ, 103, 148, 684 Humble, God dwells with the, 261 enlightened, 194, 195, 496 sinner pardoned, 282 worship of heaven, 659 Humiliation, day, 573, 578 for disappointment in war, 576 and exaltation of Christ, 121, 155, 152, 133, 136 Humility and pride, 192 and meekness, 370 and submission, 283 £596 and resignation under affliction, of heaven, 659 Hunger, and thirst after righteousness, 370 v. 4 none in heaven, 656, 657 Husbandman's psalm, 558 Hypocrites, and hypocrisy, 574, 575 known and abhorred of God, 315 and almost christian, 189 and apostacy, 189 at the day of judgment, 650, 652 I. Idolatry reproved, 48, 49, 344, 50 Ignorance lamented, 428 Ignorant, enlightened, 194, 195 Illumination of the Spirit, 32 1 Images, vain and stupid, 48, 49, 50 Immanuel, God with us, 155, 684, 153, 103, v. 6 Immutability of God and his covenant, 174, 56 Impenitence, the danger of, 272 Improvable natn d to God, 467 v. G Iniprecations and charity, 467 Incarnation, of Christ, 103, 105, 148. 107 praise for the, 157 and sacrifice of Christ, J 62 Incomprehensibility of God, 27 and invisibility, 29 and sovereignty, 28 Inconstancy, or Israel, 442 of our love, 356 Increase, of the church, 581 of grace, 459 Industry, nothing without a blessing, 39.% 394 Infants, 59 v. 5. See Children. Ingratitude complained of, 309, 614, v. 3,4 Inheritance, eternal, 276 Iniquity, abounding-, 574, 575 prevailing, conquered and pardon- ed, 409 Inspiration and prophecy, 93 Institution of the Lord's Supper, 509 Instruction, from God, 289 from scripture, 97, 98 in piety, 565 Instructive afflictions, 383 Insufficiency, of reason, 27 of self-righteousness, 199, 252 of riches to free from death, 636, 637 of the world to make us happy, 331, 3 2, 169 Intemperance, punished, 439 and pardoned, 440 Intercession of Christ, 142 147 Interest in Christ, assurance of it desir- ed, 325 INVITATIONS, of scripture, 252 255 of Christ, to sinners, 253 to saints answered, 538 of the gospel, 252 255, 521, 259, 260 of saints to sinners, 485 v. 5, 6 importance of regarding the, 254, 255 accepted, 336 Isaac and the altar, 314 Islands, the, to be called, 138 v. 3 6, 400 v. 2 distant, 409 v. 5 northern, 410 v. 2, 5 v. 1, 579 v. 5 Israel sav. d from the Assyrians, 588 delivered from Egypt and brought toCunaan, 215, 4»6, 436, 449, 444, 445, 77 their rebellion and punishment, 4 8,441 punished and pardoned, 442, 440 travets in the wilderness, 449, 447 Israelitish history, 436 449 J Jailor, the Philippian, 505 v. 3 Jealousy q foui love to Christ, 546 Jehovah, 85 v. 11, 55 v- 3, 466 v. 8 reigns, 9 11. Ill, 645 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. xh fetus, dearest of names, 155. See Lord, Christ. Jewish church, 436 449 Jews. See Israel, and Gentiles. John baptist's mess igv, 496 Jordan divides, 447 v. 2 Joshua, Christ, so called, 448 Journey, Christian, through a wilder- ness, 371 of the Israelites, 449, 447 Joy, spiritual, reason of it, 60 in Christ unseen, 298 carnai and deceitful parted with, 331,332 of faith, 275 heavenly upon earth, 287, 288 soon interrupted, 356, 287, v. 7 spiritual restored, 286 in Christ's presence eternal, 662 of conversion, 482. See Delight. in heaven, on a sinner's conver- sion, 312, 312 v. 6 Judge, Christ, 648 652, 151 v. 7, 153 v. 7 Judgment, day, 644 652 the last, 648, 644 certain, 646 youth reminded of, 568,569 Christ coming to, 152 and hell, 653 desire to stand with acceptance at the, 648 v. 7 dignity and dominion of the right- eous at the, 387 v. 5 8 and mercy, 647, 55 seat of God, 647, 378 v. 5 Just, the, described, 291, 451 Justice, of God, 24 and grace, 321 v. 6 and mercy, 21, 44 v. 7, 45 v. 7, 8, 37. v. 5 of providence, 74 and truth towards men, 451 Justification, complete, 276 free, 206, 208. 204 by faith, not by works, 198, 201 and sanctification , 236, 202 Lam6,slain,praise to the,216,154 159 takes away sin, 270 of God, angry, 151 v. 4, 153 v. 4 conquers the roaring lion, 216 v. 3, LamPs book of life, 369 v. 4, 5, 7 v. 6 Langour of devotion, 323 Law, of God, or love to God and our neighbour, 237 delight in the? 99, 378 convinces of sin, 240 condemns but cannot save, 198. 448, 272 v. 3 engraved on the heart, 257 v. 9 and gospel, distinguished, 241 and gospel, joined, 242 obedience better than sacrifice. 238 * K King of kings, Christ, 151 v. 3, 153 v. 3 Kings and priests, believers made, 152, 155 v. 7 Kingdom, of Christ, 157, 141 and titles of Christ, 148 of Christ among men, 497, 644 of God, supreme, 13 eternal, 8 Kiss the Son, 653 v. 6 » Knoivledg", desired, 299, 415 and faith in Christ, 322 of Christ crucified, excellent, 242 v. 5 given to those who seek it, 255 vam without love, 296 saving from God, 194, 195 sins against law and gospel, 246 Leader, Christ a, 337 v. 5 Leaning on Christ, 546, 523 v. 2 Legacy of Christ claimed, 511 Levitical priesthood fulfilled in Christ, 145 Liberality, to the poor, 291, 292 rewarded, 292 295 Liberty, spiritual asserted, 334 of conscience, 589 v. 5, 593 v. 2 Life, (Christ the) of men, 151 v. g. 158 v. 5 of man described, 656, v. 5—7 frail, succeeded by eternitv, 6IS wonderfully preserved, 548, 66 short, and miserable, 610, 6ll and God good, 611 the day of grace and hope, 609 and riches, their vanity, 637 short and feeble, 612, 631, 618 Light, of the Jewsand Gentiles, Christ. 625 v. 4, 495 * and sa.vation by Christ, 259, 250. 234, 235 ' pf the world, 151 v. 5, 153 v. 5 in darkness, by God's presence. 373,351, v. 3,4 ' Lion, (Satan) 155 v. 2 conquered by the Lamb,2l6 v. 8 Jiidnh's. 151 v. 4, 153 v. 4 Living power and dying love of Christ. 215 v. 4 * Looking within the veil, 337, 275 on Christ and mourning, 365 Long-suffering of God, 3i, 309 Longing after God and his house, 278, 41'3 418 for holiness, 2-?3 for comfort, 359, 172 v. 11, 12 for heaven, 326, 374 for die beatific vision, 4 12, 662 Lord, of hosts, and Lord of lords, 151 v. 3, 153 v. 3 our rightvo'jsncs;,, 234, 235 LorcPs day, 413 424 Lord's supper, Hymns, 509 5SS instituted, 509 provisions at the, 525, 528 *lii LNDEX OF SUBJECTS. Lord's Supper , our redeemer at the ta- ble, 523, 534 a triumphal feast, 529 the admiring guests, 521 [533 evangelical graces exercised at the, and baptism, 508 Love of God, to the righteous, and ha- tred to the wicked, 377, 378 in sending his Son, 271, 32, 33 better than life, 417, 418 Love of God unchangeable, 174, 442, 276,263,471 distinguishing, 194, 195, 196, 197 of Christ to men, 254 to sinners, 303 to the church, 545 in dying, 530 in words and deeds, 545 its strength. 546 unchangeable, 276, 471 unparalleled, 512 shed abroad in the heart, 430 its banqu> t, 536, 521 to God and our neighbour, 237 to God inconstant, 356 pleasant and powerful, 296 to Christ strong, 372 to the unseen Saviour. 298,661 v. 7 Somen, brotherly, 299 to enemies, 303, 304, 451 v. 6 and worship in a family, 299 to the creature dangerous, 329 and charity, 302 and sympathy, 370 v. 5 and hatred, 300 Jieace and meekness, 370 aiih and joy, 298 6up< rior to knowledge, faith, and hope* 296 perf. ct in heaven, 661 religion vain without it, 305 Lusts o? the flesh, conflict with, 231 Lu.xunj, punishid,439 and pardoned, 410 Lydin's house, 505 v. 3 Lying hated, 392 v. 5 M. f/Iadness. folly and distemper of sin, 185 WAGlSfRACr, 530 595 Magistrates, their authority from God, 591 advice to them, 146 v. 9, 10, 147 v. 5,6 honour due to, 589 qua ifleation»a&d duties of, 590 v allied, 5C'3, 5>1 Kised and deposed, 591 Majesty of ^iod, terrible, 20, 4f5, 55. See Goo, Grrrdnr s. Malice, and u&tred discountenanced, 300 against God, implacable, 467 v. 6 Man. hi* wonderful fin mation, 292 his dominion ovi i the « Matures, 54 bis full and r< com : y, 256 . it, and Christ eternal, 612 Man, his vanity as mortal, 612, 613, 25, 618,616 saved, and angels punished, 196, 197 Manna, rained down, 439 v. 1— -4 spiritual, 5i3, 156 v. 4 Mariner,s psalm, 6'J, 70 Murks, of implant, d grace, 391, 319 of the blessed man, 370 of the children of God, 161 of true faith, 268 oPgenume holiness, 230 of sincerity, 320, 415 at the pause Marriage, mystical, 456 Martyrdom, 276 , 228 Martyrs glorified, 656, 657 Mary, the virgin's song, 107 Mast, r of a family, 392 Mediator, access bv, to the throne 6i grace, 401^ 151, v 6, 153 v, 6 Meditation, 378, 380,557 and retirement, 388 on the word, 99, 100 on heaven, 275 Meekness 378 v. S, 291, 299 learned of Christ, 253 Melancholy , reproved, 279 and hope, 280 removed, 482 Melchizeder,9 type of Christ, 485 v. 3S 4,494 Members of a church characterized* 450 452 Memorial of our absent Lord, 514, 509 Memory, weak, 428 Mercies national. 579, 583 common ami special, 79, 17, 39 praise for spiritual ik temporal, 17. innumerable, 556 L-'u everlasting, 77, 445 recorded, 449 and judgment, 647 and truth of God. 15, 75,38 goodness and truth, 18, 19 truth and grace, 77, 48, 22 Mercy of God cause of salvation, 225. 32,33 Merit, human, disclaimed, 239 Merits of Christ, 155 Message, of the angels, 105 ofCh.iit.32 of 'he gt»pe 1,224 ofgospi I ministers, 250 of John the Baptist, 496 Messenger of the covenant, 151 v. 3, 153 v. 3 Messiah, born, 107 J( mi, the true, 145 Michaefs war with the dragon, 484 MidaL fit thoughts, 557, 99, 100, 556 Miii'tu God, Christ the, 143 v. 3, 477 Milk, of ll .. ord desired, lr»l UUd ..• , 252 v. 5 .1/ ./ '. cai .■).. 177 spiritual, 389 Ministers, commission of the apostolic 244 ordained, 454,453 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. xiiii Ministers, their message, 250 their work and encouragement, 244 r. 1,4, 5 loved for their works' sake, 250 Ministry, of angels, 474, 114, 115 of the gospel welcome, 250 Miracles, at the b'nth of Christ, 109 in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, 400 in the wilderness, 447 M'uery, and sin banished from heav- en, 655 and shortness of life, 610 without God in the world, 433 of sinners, 378 381 Misimproveinent of time, 614 Missionary meetings, hymns for, 439 500 Morningstar, Christ, 496 v. 8,150 v. 15 songs, 547 549 or evening, 550 552 of a I.ordVdav. 511, &c. Mortality, of man j 613. 627 the effect of sin, 170 and hope, 639 and God eternal, 98, 616, 618 and Christ's eternity, 619 Mortif. ration, of sin, 223, 23C, 199 to the world by the sight of God, 330, 172 by the cross of Christ, 515 to sin by the cress, 310 hy the sight ofhtaven,330 Motet, A.iron and Joshua, 448 [156 and Christ, their different works, disobedii punished, 246 rod of, 436 v. 9 death like his desired, 624, 626 Mourning for sin, 664, 370 v 2, 272 v. 1 Murmuring punished, 9 Mysteries in the gospel, 247 revealed, 194, 195 JJarr.es and offices of Christ. 14S 153 NY; rrew m ay , 223, 189 Nation, the honour and safety of it is the chinch, 4*0 nrosperity of it, 580, 581 liesl and panbru d, 582 wheie God n sides, happy, 2 Natioru.l, deliverance, 581, '591, 588, K6,4S3 lion*, the church's safety, and tnon ] h in them. 475 mercies and thanks, $79, 587, 5£3 112 Hature, book of. and scripture, 95 — 97 and giace, 177, 232, 181 of rv.an's frame, 59 of falit-n man. nnfnl, 182, 177 works of. to be dissolved, 68,435 v. 3 Heplert of religion dangerous, 6c9, 255 Negligence complained of, 614 ',.itr and God loved. 237 Sew covenant, promises, 257 sealed, 511 £ New birth, 219 creation, 219, 221, 117 creature described, 161,257 v. 6—10 testament in the blood of Christ, 511 heart, described and desired, 221, 257 v. 7, 10 life, 334 song, 155 h< aven and earth, 68, v. 5 New Ei, gland, psalm for, 582 X0i'.\ God's immortal, 14, v. 4 Ncnv is the accepted time, 425 v. 5 o. Oath, of God, to Abraham, and his seed, 436 to David and Christ, 174 and promise to his people, 175, 47f son nan to be regarded, 451 v. 4 and promises of men broken, 574 ■ rc, to Christ, 246 i . 268 flowing from love. !>• tter th.in sacrifice, 233 t!i ii fin and voluntary, 2: iical,2r><5, 161 sincere, 3 19, 320, 205 the highest wisdom, Offc-«t:. not to be piven to an Ojfices. and titles of Christ, 1 : of the Spirit, 321, 126 Old ge, flourishing in religion, 453 unconverted, 567 ami preparations for death, 570 r and -ong for, 572 jii and hope of, 571 and the resurrection, 572, 640, 6iS f sin crucified, 223,230,189 Oiive rr^e, wild and good, 504 Omnipotence, of God, 24 our strength, 42 and ^raci-, 51 Omnipresence of God, 40, 41 [v. 4 ence of God, 40,41, 44v. 3,45. Oppression, complained of, 575 [tors, punished, 573, 574. See Perteeu- Onluiaiurs, delight in, 419, 171, 172 n and Lord's Supper Ordination of a minister, 454, 453 Original sin, 177, 256 Overcoming faith, prayed for, 621 enjoved, 622,276 Pain, eomfbrt under, 369 forgotten when Christ is remem- bered, 425 Paradise en earth, 287, 288 v. 7-10,285 Pardon, for the greatest sins, 209 and f the christian religion, 245 of Christ's righteousness 202 of holiness in heaven, 654, 655 of happiness in heaven, 656 i 662 Perfections of God, 43 so of God, displayed in the gospel, 2 19 shining in the cross, 513 Persecuted saints praying and plead- ing, 463 466 their prayer and faith, 467 God their avenger, 16 Persecution, courage and perseverance under if, 276, 341 victory over and deliverance from it, 469,371, 343 Persecutors, punished, 34?, 443, 387 their folly, 468 complained of, 5*3 deliverance from them, 74, 573,343 PERSEFERAflCE, of thu saints, 210 214 in duty, 42, 338 in holiness, 214,230 udder persecution and trials, 341 the effect of truth and mercy, 100 connected with all the graces, 370 in pace desired, 232 v. 4 of saints to glory certain, 106, 214, 322.628, 125 Person, of Christ, 104, 103 ami glorie* of Christ, 491, 457 the blessed, 205, 206, 208, .570 Pestilence, presen ation in it, 601 Pharisee and Publican, 283 Physician, Christ, 186, 269 Piety, instructions therein, 565. See Saint Pilgrimage, the christian, 371 PisgatPs mount, 624 Pity, to the poor and afflicted, 291,292 in words and deeds, 2yl blessed and rewarded, 293 295 of Christ, 530, 512, 215 V. 2 Pleading, under afflictions without re- pining, 250, 596 the promises, 264 under pain of mind, 313 under persecution, 463 466 Pleasures, of religion, 287, 288 of a good conscience, 285 danger of sensual, 431 sinful, forsaken, 331, 332 heavenly, aspired after, ib Pollution, removed and prevented, 237 v. 4— 8 Poor, charity to them, 291, 292 friends of the, rewarded, 293 295 Portion, God our only, 169, 170 the best, 362 of saints and sinners,686, 384, 382 Positive institutions, the use of, 508 Potter am\ the clay, 192 Poverty, of spirit. 370, 253 confessed, 239, 659 v. 6, 7 Power, of God , 24, 42 and goodness, 51, 52 and majesty of God, 53, 55, 22, 23- and wisdom in Christ crucified, 249,518 and grace of Christ, 258 of the Spirit in converting sinner^ 324, 183 of faith, 268, 276 of grace and sin, 231 of Christians through Christ, 258 for the gospel, 248, 492 , Powers of hell vanquished by Christ, 685, 529, 235 Practical, atheism, 3, 36, 182 religion, 291, 268 tendency of the gospel, 230 PRAISE to'God, our Creator, 83, 84 for creation and providence, 61,62 for creation and redemption, 218 for daily preservation, 548,552,554 for eminent deliverances, 485, 608 for deliverance from death. 605, 608 for private deliverances, 411 general, 87, 22, 23, 16 for the irospel, 251 for health restored, 603, 604, 606 for hearing prayer, 486, 488 public, 608 and public prayer, 410 toi protection, grace and truth, 80 for g« neral providence, and special grace, <5 for rain, 558, 76, 560 StfcflMtfr 456, "7,4 154 185,216,133, 159, 100 for redeeming grace, 215, 157, 32, ■ INDEX OF SUBJECTS. xlv rruiocfux temporal blessings." for tt .. ptations overcome, 36o for victory in war, 5 4 imperfect eta earth, 160, 142 v. 7 fr<,i:j UIgl I . from cliililren, 564 from aJ vimls, 387, 429 from nli nations, 401, 402 from the man n, 88 from all creatures, 85, 89 universal praise, 85, 89 toti.e Tnmtt/,663 681 Pray r, in the name of Christ alonr-,143 MKWi red, 3"1 363,484,409,486 in the church's distress, 463 and faith of persecuted saints, 467, 382, 340 an.l bopt ,408 and happiness, 405,406 ' for denv< ranee ansvi red, 578 beard, and Zion reslori.fl, 488 and praise for deliverance, 435 public, 50-1, 503 and praise public, 410 and ]ni ading for pardon, 327 for n pt ntanecand pardon, 360,308 in timi of war, 577 and hope of ^ itt< ry, ib. Preaching, suece ss of it, desired, 428 i.t success of it, 247 unprofitable for want of faith, 428 pleasing and profitable, 250 baptism ai d the Lord's sapper, 508 Predestination, of Christ and his peo- I i . 191 sovereign arid distinguishing, 192, Preparation, for death, 628, 570 desired, 634 forheavi n, «20,654 PRESENCE of God, in worship, 5 light and darkness, 373 001 I.t' . 72. 169, 170 support in di ath, 634 [v. 4 desired living and djing, 376, 624 of Christ on earth. 544 in worship, 171,172 at his tab.i . 534 the life of the soul, 372 light in darkness, 240 v. 4 malus (bath easy, 627, 625 makes a heaven of heaven, 170, 372 v. 3 Preserving grace, 2i2, 214 Preservation,™ public dangers, 601, 475,293,295 bv day and night, 64, 65 of our li ves, 66, 54ft, 558, 554 of the soul. 322 and restoring grace, 212 from sin and death to the king- dom, 214 and dissolution of tliis world, 68 Presumption, and despair, 187, 188, 240 (beaded, 415 V. 6,7 ffridc, danger and mischief of it, 194, 19.5. 5* Pride, abased, 515, 133 195 deprecated. 283 and humanity, 282, 253 atheism ai:d oppression punished, 573,574 and death, 637 Priesthood, of Christ, 88, 164, 144, 494 li \ uicai ending in bun, 145 Priests, and kings, christians made,, 155 v. 7, 152 \. 2 Prin< e of peace, 148 P inees vain, 18, 19, 321 | Privileges of the gospel valued, 250 Prison. 4" the body, 629 of Uu grave, 634, 421 of sin, 234, 235 of bell, 653 Prisoners of Satan released, 234 v. 4 Prodigal v,n, 307 [318 Profession, of sincerity and repentance, > i. in>iiicere,31'),317,651,652 Profit hindered by weakness of faith, and by ignorance anil unbelief, . 247 Planuses, fulfilled in Christ, 107, 103 of the covenant, 257, 175 faithfulness of God in them, 265 and truth of God unchangeable, 176 our security, 175, '266 interest in them desired, 265 pleaded, 264 and threatenings, 437 Prophecies and types of Christ, 108 Pi ophe y and inspiration, 93 Prophet, Christ our, 151, v. 4, 153 v. 4 priest and king, 149 Prosperity, and adversity, 315 dangerous, 390,434 of sinners vain, 433, 431 P'0.iprrotis sinners cursed, 381, 637, 73 Protection, from spiritual enemies, 335 truth and grace, 80 b\ day and night, 6.1, 65 of the church, 472, 210 Providence, oS God, directing humao affairs, 6 over afdictions and death, 67 bereaving, adored, 315 executed hy Christ, 155 v. 4, 5 its darkness, 71 dark and frowning, attended with faith, 71 prosperous and afflictive, 315 its wisdom and equity. 74 and creation, 61,444, 445 general and special grace, 75, 76 and perfections of God, 75 its mystery unfolded, 72 recorded, 82, 446, 449 in air, earth, and sea, 53,60,61,79, 62, 69, 76 Provision.*, of the gospel, 252, 520, 528, 171 v.3 5 of God\ house, 75 v. 5, 6 of the Lord's table, 509, 521 5*3 Prudence acd zeal, 306 slvi INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Psalm, for soldiers, 576, 584, 585 for old age, 571,572 for husbandmen, 558 for a funeral, 618, 639, &C for the Lord's day, 420 before prayer and sermon, 425 for magistrates, 590 for a master of a family, 392 for mariners, 70 for gluttons and drunkards, 440 for New-England, 582 for America, 560. 581 morning and evening psalms, 547 557 Public, praise for private mercies, 245 247 for deliverance, 251 worship, absence of it complained of, 28 worship attended on, 249 ordinances, their benefit, 406 prayer and praise, 410, 179 Pub/it an and Pharisee, 282 Punishment of sinners, 43, 377, 378, 380.38 4 of unbelievers, 272, 271, 246 and salvation, 439, 437, 442 See Affliction, Hell. Purity, of heart, blessedness of it, "232, 370 v. 8 of heavenly bins, 654 Purposes, holy, 333 Q. Qualifications of a christian, or of a church member, 450 152 Quarrelsome neighbours, 345 .Quickening grace, in regeneration, 219 v. 4 after regeneration desired, 358,323 R. Jface, the Christian, 338 unsuccessful without God, 547 v. 4 Rain from heaven, 559, 560, 49 Sansom, Christ a, 132, 131 Reading the scripture, 101, 299 Reason, feeble and groveling, 37 carnal, humbled, 194, 195 Recovery, from the ruin of the fall, 177, 252,256,215 praise for it, 217 from sickness, 600,604, 606 Reconciliation of God and sinners in Christ, 155,33 Redemption, by Christ, 234, 235 by price, 512 by price and power, 216 ana protection, 217 praise for, 215, 157,32, 33 Refiner, Christ a, 150 v. 9 Regeneration, its nature and author, 219 kinged for, 221, 181 v. 4, 5 Rejoicing, in God, 284 288 Relative duties, 451, 396, 397 Release by prayer, 361,363, 4«s Reliance, on God, the reason and hap- piness of it, 18, 19 on the promises dt sired, 266, 45 V. 9 on Christ and the gospel, 236 Religion, duties of it, 230, 223 pleasures of it, 287, 288, 285 prospects of it, 287,288, 626 and justice, 4.-1 in words and dreds,230,451, 291 vain without love, 305 its supports, 230 v. 4 christian, its excellence, 245 revivals of it prayed for, 363, 489. 491,492 enjoyed, 36X 488, 361 flourishing m old age, 459 Religious, education, 565, 82 pai nts convey not grace, 220 % Remanbran^e, of Christ, 514 of former deliverances, 280,339 of all the way, 449 Renovation desired, 181, 221 Repentance, effected by divine good- ness, 309, 31 at the cross of Christ, 310, 311 gives joy in heaven, 312 confession and panlon,205 208 and praver for pardon and health, and faith in the blood of Christ, 364 of the prodigal, 307 Reprieve, none m death, 637 v. 3, 636, v. 2 no pardon, 382 v. 7 10, 649 v. 2, 652 Reproacht removed, 347, 382, 639 v. 4 Reproof, brotherly and beneficial, 551 Resignation, 197 to affliction, 596. 3i3 to the will of God, 285 to bereaving providences, 315 Resolutions, holy, 333 Rest, none on earth, 432 promised by Christ, 253 complete in heaven, 655 Restoration, from the rail, 117, 222 from backsliding, 364, 165-^—167 from sorrows and sins, 212 from sickness, 600, 604,606 of joy, 482 of S ion, 488 by praver. 3r> 1 , 363 RESURRECTION of Christ, 123, 124, 421 and death of Christ, 123 death and ascension of Christ, 124, 127, 146 ground of faith in him, 126 v. 3,4 gives hope of heaven, 125 of the body, 622, 642,643, 386 hope of it, 641,642, 386 and death, 638 [636 of a saint, awl death of a sinner, Retirement and meditation, 388 Returning, sinner, 312 backslider, 327, 364,308, 179, 180, i*» with svlf-abhorrence, 356 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. xlvii Revelation, the »crrjtuje, evidence of it* di- vinity, 93 of Christ to Jtwi and Genti.'es, 250,4*8 Revenge against our own sins, 3 10 Heverenctydue to God, ZO in worship, 5 3, 26 [492 Revivals of reiigion, prayed for, 363, 491, ed by prayer, 363, 488, 361 Rewards, of duty and sincerity, 320 impartial, ib. v. 5, 0 of the righteous and the wicked, 38* of Liberality, 293 295 Rubes, earthl> compared with grace, $80 their vanity, 637, 433i*'2 Rich nnn,r, dying, 433 unenvied, 433 Righteous, their birth, 219, l6f their temper and character, 37O, 161 their conduct, 23O, 203 their company, 2jy, 487, 21 7 v. 3 their raiment, 202, 2S2 v. 6, 7 their happy end, 62.,— —<>-$ difference be '.ween the, and the wicked, 378, 381 Rigbleoiuness, of Christ, valuable, 20I our robe, 202, 252 v. 6, 7 and strength in Christ, 200, 234, 235, 259,260 internal, breathed after, 233 and grace thirsted for, 37,ia Gol, 368 in the covenant. I "6 of saints in the hands of Christ, 263 of believers, 217 a? tCe Coot of the cross, 213 , Safety, of the cbarch, 472, 473 in public* dangers, 6C1 and delight in the church, 407 and triumph of the church in national desolations, {74 Saints, character* of, 161, 450 beloved in Christ, 191 happy, and smr.er3 miserable, 378 and sisjner*, the difference, 377 and «inner* distinguished by the Judge, 648 the beat company, 239 communion of, jio patience and the world's hatred, 382 God their avenger, 13 God's care of them, 484 *afe in evil times, 575,475 secure in public diseases, OOt, 602 and sinner's portion, 385, 386 dwell in heaven, 128 punished and pardoned, 442, 361 and saved, 439, 441 chastised and sinners destroyed, 383 their afflictions moderated, 2 1 1 tried and preserved, 52, 210 die, but Christ lives. 619 death and burial of, 631 conducted to heaven, 4.19 in the separate state, 386 judging the world, 387 reward at last, 649, 374,420 in glory, 656, 657 and sinners' end, 38 1, 38O, 384. S*S Righteous. Sacrament, their use, 5O8 Salvation, jo\ ful sound, 224 by Christ, 229, 227, 259, : in the cross, 228 of the worst of sinner*, 232 of s-i.nts, 573, 227 v. J by grace in Christ, 225, 2 26 and God g\ orifieci, 229 and triumph, 284 and defence in God, 368 S.inf'ijt.aiion, 232— by Christ, 234,23$ through faith, 236— desired, 236, 23 j evidence of it, 23c — aid pardon, 257 justification and salvation, 257 San^nf.rd afflictions, 598, 383 Sarab and Isaac, 35 v. 6, 7 Satan, subdued, 281 his temptations, 187, 188, 625, 3S5 See Devil. Tcrr.p'.a iont. — his f.ery darts, 375 v. 2 Satisfaction of Christ, 155, 531 Suptre, of the gospel, 457 v. 4, 491 v. 4 of prace, 51, v. 4 touching the top of It, 33 v. 5, 6 ompiained of, $74 Scr plures, sacred compared with the book of nature, 97, 95, 414 their perfection, 97 their variety and excellence, 101, 94, 242 instruction from them, 98 attended with the Spirit, 299, 34O v. 1,428 reveal Christ,93— delight in the,99, 558 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. S.riptures, holiness & comfort from the, IOI reading the, 299, 242 v. 9, 73, v. 6 praise fee the, 92 Sea, God's dominion over the, 12 Sea,, of Christ's blood, • 76, 5 1 1 the oath of God a, 1 74 Sealing of the Spirit, 32s, 2O7 v. 2 Sei' man's song, 70 Seasom ufihe year, 558— —561 S&rei devotion, 388, 389, 48+ Secure sinner, awakened, 240 Seed, of the woman, 256, 1O8 of the promise to Abiaham, 35 v, 6, 7 of the word, 247— of grace, 161 v. 5 Seeking, God, 4C8, 73— after Christ, 535 and finding him, 539 Self- confidence, vain, 258— relinquished, 201 Self-denial, commanded by Christ, 189, 223, 450 Self ■ dedication entire, 336 joyful, 2i s v. 5, 6 Self -destruction, 25 5, v. 3 Self -examination, or evidences of grace, 3gr, 319 Self. flattery, 3. 36 Self-nhieousness, of the Pharisee, 262 insufficient, 199, 252 renounced, 201, 204 Senses assisting faith, 5C8 Sensual pleasures, forsaken, 331, 332 dangerous, 329, 431 Separate souls, heaven of, 38(3 Serpent, brazen, 269 Service of God the highest joy, 417, 418 Sheep, wandering from God's fold, 132 v. I. * desirous of restoration, 233 v. 5 lost, restored, 132 the weakest safe in Christ's hands, 263 Shepherd, God, 1(55—167 Christ a, 132, ISI v. 6, 153 v. fj Shield, Christ a, 34O v. 8— grace a, 258 v. 2 Shipivrtck prevented, 70 Sbortnas of time improved, 6 1 7 Sick-bed devotion, 596,606,600, 36O Sicknts>, healed, 600, 604» 606 and recovery, 60 7 Sight of God in his house, 4O6 of Christ in heaven, 326 mortifies to the world, 33O, 17* of Christ beatific, 662 makes death easy, 424, 625 Signsof Christ's coming, 574, III of implanted gracr, 39 1 Sin, of nature, 18 1, 182— original 177, 18 1 original and actual confessed, and par- doned, 179, 1 80 and chastisement of saints, 438, 442 indwelling, conviction of,240 against the law and gospel, 246 evil of it, 184 abounding, 574— deceitfulness of it, 185 custom in it, 183 folly and madness of it, 186 the ruin of angels and men, 184 the cause of Christ's death, 335, 365 must be opposed, 223 resolution! against it, 31, 310, 335 Sin, prayer for victory over it, 236 v. 5, 33. v- 5, 31 v. 5 crucified, 334 pardoned and subdued, 236, 257, 232 and misery banis hed from heaven, 655 Sins of the tongue, 575, 565, 31 7 Sinai and Sion,4&2 commands not saving, 448, 198 Sincerity, ,19,206 or evidences of grace, 391 professed, 318, 319 proved and rewarded, 320 and hypocrisy, 316 and watchfulness, 415 Sinner, man by nature and practice a, :8z cursed and saint happy, 378, 384 and saint's portion, 385,386, 377,381, 049 hatred of and saint's patience, 382 destroyed and saints chastized, 383 the vilest saved, 232 death of the, terrible, 620 aged, dying, 567 Slander, complained of, 182 v. 5 deliverance from it ,347, 345 SL AVERT of iatan release from, by Christ, 234 of sin, freedom from, by Christ, 334 deliverance from it desired, 240 Sleep, sweet, 28; v. 5 Sloth, spiritual, lamented, 351, 323 Smiles of Christ desired, 369 Snoiu and frost, 5 60, 561 Society, of sinners, avoided, 378, 38© hated, 391 of saints chosen, 239, 462, 39c in heaven blessed, 658, 462 Sod?m, fire of, 20, 384 v. 5 So'diers* psalms, 576, 584, 585 Son, of God, eternal, 2si v. 2, 153 v. a of David, 684, 148, v. 3 Song, of the angels, 105 of Moses and the Lamb, 479, 156 of Hezekiah, 607 of Solomon, 5 }_| 54O of Simeon, 625, 522 Sons of God, their character and privileges, 161 Sorrow, for sin, 3O9— 3 1 1. See Repen. tancc. for the pious dead restrained, 631 comfort under it, 369, 375 SOUL, value of it, 632 Of a sinner on a death-bed, 63O must leave the body, 633, 637 forced into eternity, 620 sinking into hell, 567 of a saint committed to Christ, 228 beautifully arrayed, 202 in separate state, 386, 18, 19, 429, C2p Sovereignly, of God, 24, 28 in bereaving providences adored, 31 j of grace, 194, r95 Spear in the Redeemer's side, 136 Spirit given at Christ's ascension, 1 36 miraculous gift of, 267 water and blood, 419 bis offices and operation*, 314 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. dil Spirit, hU influences represented by the wind, 542 witnessing and sealing, 32s hit work powerful and gracious, 324, "83 attending the word, 299, 340 t. 1 , 428 v- 5 earnest of heaven, 629 v. 3 dwelling in the heart, 257 v. 9 fruits of the, 161 his teaching desired, 299, 1 79 t. 3 breathed after, 323, 542 Spiritual, apparel, 202 blessings and punishments, 437 duties, 230, 223 deliverance, 217, 473, 37J enemies overcome, 281, 34O, 366 meat, drink, and clothing, 252, 389 mmdedoess, 46O— pilgrimage, 37 I race, 3S6— warfare, 339, 340 l.ollest, God, 057 v. 3— Chiiit, 343 righteousness, 202 church, 541, 202— heaven, 654, 650 Spouie, of Christ, is the chureh, 4S6 her beauty, 5 + 1— her request, 546 Spring, of the year, 5 58, 559 and summer, 558, 559, 62 v. 9— 12 summer and winter, 56O, 5r the weak, 258 and peace, 472 and righteousness in him, 259, 260, 234, 235 repentance and p:>rdon prayed for, 36O of divine grace, 212 Submission, and deliverance, 3 14 to affliction I, to dark providence, 71 to bereaving dispensations, 315 and humility, 283— and pleading, 372 encouraged and rewardeJ, 314 to Christ recommended, 127 V. 8— 10, U7, 253 v. 3. 4 to death, 643, 6.K Sub tame of the leviiical priesthood, 145 Success, of the gospel, 95, 493, 148 v. 1, 4, 5 to the word preached, desired, 428 Sudden, death, 61 5 and seasonjble deliverance, 314 Sufferings, of Christ, prcat, 133, 524 and death of Christ, 120 for Christ, 37c t. 8 and kingdom of Christ, 146, t ',8,492 Suffi.i. ::.r,of pa-don, ;oo— or grace, 2,. ,4- Summer, 558, 5 59— and winter, 56O, 561 Summons, of the saint, 633 Sun, Christ a, [50 v. 16 in darkness, 31 j v 4, 5 of righteousness, 2; I, v. 3, 406 v. $, V*iUtk>n of iu course iesired, S47 Superabounding grace, 2O9 Sup; art, and counsel from God, 344 and comfort in God, 343, 597 for the afflicted and tempted, 350 under trials, 369, 37$, 276 in prospect of death, 622 Supremacy of God, 13 Surety, Christ our, 151 v. 7, 153 t. 7 and sacrifice, Christ a, 163 S-word, of the Redeemer, 457 T. 2, 3,491 v. 3. 492 v. 3 of tBe Spirit, 354 v. 5 the flaming, 516 v. 7 Sympathy of Christ to the weak and tempt- ed, 202, 3O9 v. 3, 512 ▼. 6 Table, of providence and grace, 165— 1$; of grate, 1 71 of the Lord's supper, 528 of the Spirit and word, 299 Temple, of God's grace, loved, 4O6 Christ repiesented by a, 150 v. 14 l(m;tations, of the world, 431 cunquered by faith, ib in sickness overcome, 599 of the aevU, 187, 188, 355. 291 and desertions lamented, 354 hope under sharp and long, 1 76 strength and support under them, 28 1 , J50, 258, 42 overcome, 281, 366 escape and deliverance from them, 28 1, 360, 343 Tempted, Christ's compassion to the, 262 Tempter, satan, 355— the lying to be tiocf- den down, 281 Tender, conscience, 277 m covenant sealed, sri Thanks, public, fur pi vale mercies, 41 1,<5C8 - faoj for viriory, 583 foe national c.ercies, 579 Thi ratenirg, the- first, 256 Threatening and promises, 437 Throne of Gi ace, accessible by Christ, 49 1 free to sinners, 2C4 Thrones of judgment prepared for the sainf/, 387 v 6— 8 Thunder and storm, 562, 89, 444, 49 improved, 563 7ime, misimproved, 614, 553 v 2 short, Gil— to be redeemed, 6C9 end of it ken >n view, 617 Times, evil, 383, 384 saint's safety, and hop* in them, 575, 5 74 Title, a c.ear one to heaven desired, 375 Tules and offices of Christ, 148 — 153 Tongue, sins of it, 575 glory of the frame, 6C3, v. 6 governed, 3C6, 560, 565 T>avels, of the Israelites, 449, 447 of spiritual pilgrims, 37 1 Treachery mnplsinfll f, 574, 575 Tee »/ life, si 6— and river of love, 528 Trial of oar graces by afflictions, 52, Zi* of our hearts, 39 1 , 3 1 9 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Trials. See Afflictions, support under them, 3<5a, J7S, 276 grace shining in them, 341 removed by prayer, 484, 361 [677 Trinity, the united three, 2.8, 068, 681, praised, 659—681 Triumph, of Chrsst over the church's en- emies,477, 478,472— of faith, 276 over death, 622,642— for salvation ,284 for national victory, 584 and safety of the church in national desolations, 475 of saints at the last day, 387 Troubles. See Afflictions, Temptations. Tree, Christ compared to a, 150 v. 4 of life, J28 Trumpet, of the gospel, 252 of the archangel, 68 v. 5, 652 v. I trust, in the Lord, 472, 203 v. 6, 7 in the word, 265, 204 v. 4 under afflictions, 67 in the creatures vain, 321, 18, 19 in Christ recommended, 271 well founded, 322 in view of death, 632 v. 6 Truth, grace and protection, 80,37, tg» l9 and mercy evidenced, 112 v. 3—7 lumult, deliverance from it, 348 Types, of Christ, 14s— and prophecies, 108 u Unbelief, and impenitence, 272 like the spea-- in Christ's side, 365 danger of, 271— lamented, 266 v. 5 prayed against, 236— destructive, 247 punished, 427— Canaan lest by it, 427 and envy cured, 382 Unchangeable, God and his covenant, 174, love and grace, 176, IS [43, 56 promises, 265, 176, 471 truth, is, 176 Uncharitabitness and charity, 301 Unconverted, state, 222— old age, 567 advice to the, 20 v. 4, 653 v. 6 unfit for heaven, 654 I'nfrui /fulness under the word, 428 Unholy souls not fit for heaven, 654 Union, of Christ and saints, 510 to Christ desired, ISO v 6 of faith and works, 268 of Jews and Gentiles, 458 of saints on earth and in heaven, 462 UNITT, of God, one in three, 668,681,677 of friends and kindred, 397 of a family and of saints, 396 of the church on earth and in heaven , Vnseen Saviour beloved, 298 [462 adored, 661 v 7 Vnspeakable, love, 151— joys, 298 Vie of the moral law, 240, 198 or positive institutions, 503 V Vain discourse, in company, 575 none in heaven, 371 v. 11 Value, of Christ and his righteowaeai, 201 1 if the soul, 6.12— of the saints, 239 fanity, of man, 25 of mun as mortal, 6f2, 613, 618, 588 of life and jiches, 637 Vanity, of youth, alluring, 568, 569 of the world, 329, 432, 43s of self-righteousness, 199, 20 S» 25/2 Veil, looking within the, 337, 27s Vengeance, and compassion of God, 55 against the enemies of the church, 588, 387, 20 in hell, 653 VICTORT, national, hoped & prayed for,S77 over sin and hell, 340 over temptations in sickness, 599, 366 over temporal enemies, 584 thanksgiving for national, 583 of Christ, over enemies, 477, 478 over Satan, 68 5, 48O over death and hell, 529 and kingdom, 121 of saints through Christ, 337 in the spiritual warfare, 340 and deliverance from persecution, 385 ove:- death and the grave, 621, 622 ours, the praise God's 34O Vine, emblem of 1 hrist, 1 50 v. I Vinegar and gall offered to Christ, 1 19 Vineyard of God wasted, 463 Virtue, shining in trials and afflictions, 202, 203, v. 4 of men failing, 574, 575 Virtues, Christian, 37O, 223 Vision of the Lamb, 159. See Light. Visit, waiting a gracious one, I 71 VOl^E of God, in the law, 237 in the gospel, 252— in the promises, 265 to his friends and enemies, 578 v. 4—6 of Christ, or wisdom, 254, 255 orhisblood, 164— the judge, 648 Vows, paid in the church, 411,409 of holiness, 313 and promises broken by the wicked,574 w Waiting, for strength from God, 42 for pardon and direction, 328 for an answer to prayer, 363 with earnest desire of deliverance and salvation, 203, 204, 349 for heaven, 376 for Christ's second coming, 514 for grace and salvation, 203 v. 4—8 Walking, by faith, 71, (29 Wandering from God, 356, 132 v. 1,2 and returning, 356 Wants, spiritual, all to he supplied, 257, 42C War, prayer in time of, 577 disappointments therein, 576 victory in, 584— spiritual, 34O, 366 Warfare, christian, 339 assistance and victory in it, 34O, 366* Warnings of God, to his people, 437 to young sinners, $Cii to magistrates, S93, 594 [232, 257 Washing, of justification and sanuification , from sin, 225, 501 in Christ's blood, 656, 6S7» SOI spiritual, desired, 236 Watchfulness, and pt&yer, 113, v. S over the 1 . — rid sincerity, 415 and brotht iiv u proof, 55 • Wat /nun, spiritual, united, 250 V r gospel, 250 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. mater, lUC «ptrit and tte bkj J, 5:7 Way, Christ io tailed, 1 SO v. 11 to salvation, faith tbe, 271 to heaven strait, 223 Weak Cbiiiliam, nut to be despised, 3OI encouraged by Christ, 262 taft: in his hands, 265 ■hall be victorious, 1 5 3 v- IIj 1* Wtaknc.s, out own, and Christ's strength, 2 58 Weather, and seasons various, 560, 561, 81 stormy succeeded by calm, 69, 70 thunder and lightning, Bp, 444, » 2 cluuds, winds , waves and tempests, 58, v 4 summer and winter, 560, s6l Welcome , to the g<*pel ministers, 25O to the Lord's day, 419 tinners to return and be happy, 6O9, 251— —255 ITfcj/f, robes, 202, 658, 65 7 Chrii>'» Mm], 54;— »aints made, 541 Ufcti ; difference between them and the rigtt- eous. their w^y and end, 38O, 32 I Wi(kednui,ti( man by nutuie, 182 - j.itmn of manr.c-r:, 574, 57s or poetical atheism, . ,b. of U.!j wii . believe it of it, S4O, 463, v. (, 2 failh gU ■ Wind, of divine influences, 542 wavi , -■ and storms 5- "1,69, TO Wi'nr and bre.u! , - I Winter and sumncr. Jt»0, 561 WISDOM . d unbounded, 44 t. i of God in bis works, f6 and eq 1 and grate of the gospel, 2-19 carnal humbled, 94,195, '93 tin';/, the wisdom 01 Gi-d, 254, 518 invitations ,25 5 Wisdoix, Christ our, 234 power and love in Cfc; i Wisbes, of the saints all gratified above, 325, 420 v 7 Wiln-:s of the Spirit desired, 325, 5«7 v. 10 Wonderful, Christ the, 148 v. 2 WORD Christ the, 1O3— made flesh, 103 the 'written, relish Cm it, 161 v. 1 read with desire and delight, 101, 2gp the preaibed unprofitable through un- belief, 423 success of it desired, 42s v. 5. See Scrip. ure Wards of promises, sweet, 266 of performance 265, 266 and deeds of Chiist, 545,457, 491,492 and deeds of Christians, 2 30, 451, 291, 205 »C - Work of creation , 58— of providence, 560,56 1 of creation and providence, 60, 61, 62 of provicieace and grace, 85, 75— 80 Work of creation, providence and grace, 81 56,414,415 of creation, providence, redemption, and ss.vation,444, 445, 77 of the Spirit, powerful and gracious, 314, 18J desiring it may be complete, 374 of Christ and of the Spi.it, 202 Works, good, profit men, not God, 239 Mi saving, :98,44s v. 1 tF»rld, its creation, it its preservation, dissolution and restora- tion, 08 '-,4.>5 unsatisfying, 331, 332, 169 unworthy our delight, 435 its temptations, 431 crucifixion to it, by cross of Christ, SIS by the si(4h; fit and saints' patience, 3452 Worldij mmdedne.j, folly of, and prayer Wor.i if <>( G'xl beaefkl 1 delightful, -71 .17;. 4:9,4C4- acctpted through Christ, 142, 143 and order 1 f t^_- gosjf , 55 '—in a f.mily, 30,6 public lor.gfd tor, 4. 16— 4 1 8, 4»- — 4 - • ?9«, 399 place 1 ab»^ ,63 reverential, 26, 53 viin with' -it sincerity, 316 ofheoven humMe, 659 of Christ's 1 ighteousness, »CI W> ath, issd m< -_y of 1 1 and merry (roan the judgment seat, '647 , 653. See God, Puni:h- menl. ■sj fears, 337 Y T «ir.r feasts at Jerusalem, 4J3 Take of Christ easy, 253 of affliction, 593 v 3 of circumcision, 5OO v. 2 Toutb, its vanity, 568, 569 reminded of judgme: exhorted to remember their Creator, 56 Zeal of Christ, 285, 229 scandaiizod, 1 18 v 9 insp. ring the saints, 337 cbrntian the extent of it, 336 ▼. 3, 4 and prudence, 306 in the christian race, 338 for the gospel, 321— fi r God, 335 against sin, 3 ; O W3nt of it lamented, 351 Zccbariab's song, 496 Zion,its beauty and worship, 461 citizi n of it described, 45O, 45 r its safety 473— and Sinai, 462 the residence of God, 454, 453 the joy of the saints, 398, 399 the glory of the earth, 472. teeCburfo SYLLABUS OF THE ARRANGEMENT. The PERFECTIONS of GOD in alph order, from 1 to 57 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE - - 58 - 82 UNIVERSAL PRAISE 83-91 SCRIPTURE - - - - - 92 - 101 CHRIST 102-104 His incarnation 105-112 Life and Ministry - - - - 113 - 115 Sufrerix&s and Death - - - - 116 - 122 Resurrection 123-126 Ascension and Exaltation - 127 - 141 Intercession - 142 - 147 Characters and Offices - - - 148 - 153 Addressee to ( hrist - - - - 154 - 160 DOCTRINES of the GOSPEL, aifxh. arranged 161 - 236 LAW AND GOSPEL 237-251 Invitations and Promises - - - 252 - 266 THE SPIRIT 267 - 326 Graces of the Spirit alphabetically arranged 268 - 322 Addresses to the Spirit - 323 - 326 CHRISTIAN 327-376 SAINTS AND SINNERS - - - - 377 - 387 WORSHIP 388-430 Private 383-391 Family - - - - - - 392 - 397 Public 398-412 Lord's day - - - - - 413 - 424 Before Prayer ----- 425 Before Sermon 426 - 428 Aft- r Sermon 429 - 430 THE WORLD 431 - 435 THE CHURCH 436 - 50i Jewish Church, or History of the Israelites 436 - 449 Christian Church - 450 - 500 Settlement and beauty of a Church 450 - 462 Afflictions, Persecutions and Complaints 463 - 469 Safety, Deliverance, and Triumph - 470 - 481 Church Meetings - 482 - 488 Prayer and Praise, or Missionary Meetings 489 - 500 CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM - - 501 - 508 LORD'S SUPPER 509-533 SOLOMON'S SONG 534-546 TIMES AND SEASONS - - - - 547 - 608 Morning and Evening - 547 - 557 Seasons of the Year - 558 - 563 Youth and old Age - 564 - 572 Fast and Thanksgiving days - - 573 - 594 Magistracy 589 - 594 Sickness and Recovery - 595 - 608 TIME AND ETERNITY - - - - 609 - 617 DEATH AND RESURRECTION - - 618 - 643 DAY OF JUDGMENT - - - - 644 - 652 HELL AND HEAVEN - - - - 653 - 662 DOXOLOGIES 663-681 Hosannas to Christ - 682 - 68T DR, WATTS S PSALMS AND HYMNS. THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD, Alphabetically Arranged, I ) Psalm 33. 2d Part. P. M. # * ) St. Helens, Forty-six Psalm. Ail-sufficiency of God, and vanity cf creatures. 1 O HAPPY nation ! where the Lord Reveals the treasure of his word, And builds his church, his earthly throne ! His eye the heathen wond surveys, He form'd their hearts, he knows their ways ; But God, their Maker, is unknown. 2 Let kings rely upon their host, And of his strength the champion boast ; In vain they boast, in vain rely : In vain we trust the brutal force, Or speed, or courage of an horse To guard his rider, or to fly. 3TThe eye of thy compassion, Lord, Doth more secure defence afford, When death or dangers threat'ning stand : Thy watchful eye preserves the just, Who make thy name theii fear and trust, When wars or famine waste the land. 4 In sickness or the bloody field, Thou our physician, thou our shield, Send us salvation from thy throne : We wait to see thy goodness shine ; Let us rejoice in help. divine, For all our hope is God alone. 6 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. O] Psalm 33. 2d Part. CM. 4 ~* } St. Asaphs, Wareham, Rochester. Allsufficiency of God, iSfc. 1 BLEST is the nation where the Lord Hath fix'd his gracious throne ; Where he reveals his heavenly word, And calls their tribes his own. 2 His eye, with infinite survey, Does the whole world behold : He form'd us all of equal clay, And knows our feeble mould. 3 Kings are not rescu'd by the force Of armies, from the grave ; Nor speed, nor courage of an horse Can the bold rider save. 4 Vain is the* strength of beasts or men, To hope for safety thence ; But holy souls from God obtain A strong and sure defence. 5 God is their fear, and God their trust, When plagues or famine spread ; His watchful eye secures the just, Among ten thousand dead. 6 Lord, let our hearts in thee rejoice, And bless us from thy throne ; For we have made thy word our choice, And trust thy grace alone. ^ Psalm 36. C. M. ~ & ) Barby, St. James, Irish. Being and attributes of God asserted. 1 WHILE men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, " Their thoughts believe there's none." 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare (Whate'er their lips profess) PERFECTIONS OF GOD. " God hath no wrath for them to fear, " Nor will they seek his grace." 3 What strange self-flattYy blinds their eyes ! But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see, with sore surprise, The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away ; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep unfathom'd sea. 5 Ai>ove these heavens' created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend ; Thy truth outlives the narrow bounds, W-here time and nature end. 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast ; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children choose to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature streams run low, And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day, * Where clouds can never rise.] a) Psalm 103. 2d Part. S. M * ** ) Dover, Pelham. Compassion of God. 1 MY soul, repeat his praise, Whose mercies are so great ; Whose anger is so slow to rise, So ready to abate. 2 God will not always chide ; And when his strokes are felt, PERFECTIONS OF GOD. His strokes are fewer than our crimes, And lighter than our guilt. 3 High as the heav'ns are rais'd Above the ground we tread* So far the riches of his grace Our highest thoughts exceed. 4 His power subdues our sins; And his forgiving love, Far as the east is from the west, Doth all our guilt remove. 5 The pity of the Lord To those that fear his name, Is such as tender parents feel ; He knows our feeble frame. 6 He knows we are but dust, Scatter 'd by every breath : His 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. 8 But thy compassions, Lord, To endless years endure ; And children's children ever find Thy words of promise sure. ~~zT~ Hymn 45. B. 2. L. M. ~*~ U $ Quercy, Shoel, Wells. Condescension of Go J. 1 THY favours, Lord, surprise our souls ; Will th' Eternal dwell with us ? What canst thou find beneath the poles, To tempt thy chariot downwaVd thus ? 2 Still might he fill his starry throne, And please his ears with Gabriel's songs i PERFECTIONS OF GOD. But heavenly Majesty comes down, And bows to hearken to our tongues ! 3 Great God ! what poor returns we pay For love so infinite as thine ! Words are but air, and tongues but clay, But thy compassion's all divine. a) Hymn 46. B. 2. L. M. * 0 ^ Portugal, Truro, Dunstan. Condescension of God. 1 UP to the Lord, who reigns on high, And views the nations from afar, Let everlasting praises fly, And tell how large his bounties are. 2 [He that can shake the worlds he made, Or with his word, or with his rod ; His goodness, how amazing great ! And what a condescending God ! 3 God, that must stoop to view the skies, And bow to see what angels do, Down to the earth he casts his eyes, And bends his footsteps downward too.] 4 He overrules all mortal things, And manages our mean affairs : On humble souls the King of kings Bestows his counsels, and his cares. 5 Our sorrows and our tears we pour Into the bosom of our God ; He hears us in the mournful hour, And helps to bear the heavy load. 6 In vain might lofty princes try Such "condescension to perform ; For worms were never rais'd so high Above their meanest fellow worm. 6* 7,8 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 7 O ! could our thankful hearts devise A tribute equal to thy grace, To the third heaven our songs should rise And teach the golden harps thy praise. *v\ Hymn 99. B. 2. C. M. * * $ Abridge, Christmas. Decrees of God. 1 LET the whole race of creatures lie Abas'd before their God ; Whate'er his sov'reign voice has form'd He governs with a nod. 2 [Ten thousand ages 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 nor a worm But's found in his decrees ; He raises monarchs to their thrones, And sinks them as he please.] v 4 If light attend the course I run, 'Tis he provides those rays ; And 'tis his hand that hides my sun, If darkness cloud my days. 5 Yet I would not be much concern'd. Nor vainly long to see The volumes of his deep decrees, What months are writ for me. 6 When he reveals the book of life, O, may I read my name Among the chosen of his love, The foll'wers of the Lamb ! oT~ Hymn 67. B. 2. C. M. ~~#~ . ~ $ Stade, Abridge, Bedford. Dominion and immutability of God. 1 GREAT God ! how infinite art thou ! What worthless worms are we! PERFECTIONS OF GOD. Let the whole race of creatures bow. And pay their praise to thee. 2 Thy throne eternal ages stood, Ere seas or stars were made ; Thou art the ever-living God, Were all the nations dead. 3 Nature and time quite naked lie To thine immense survey, From the formation of the sky, To the great burning day. 4 Eternity, with all its years, Stands present in thy view ; To thee there's nothing old appears — Great God ! there's nothing new. 5 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, And vex'd with trifling cares; While thine eternal thought moves on Thine undisturb'd affairs. 6 Great God ! how infinite art thou ! What worthless worms are we ! Let the whole race of creatures bow, And pay their praise to thee. 9\ Psalm 93. L. M. Old Hundred, Portugal. Dominion, eternity and immutability of God. JEHOVAH reigns ! he dwells in light, Girded with majesty and might ; The world, created by his hands, Still on its first foundation stands. But ere this spacious world was made, Or had its first foundation laid, Thy throne eternal ages stood, Thyself the Ever-living God. Like floods the angry nations rise, And aim their rage against the skies ; 10, 11 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. Vain floods, that aim their rage so high ! At thy rebuke the billows die. 4 Forever shall thy throne endure : Thy promise stands forever sure ; And everlasting holiness Becomes the dwellings of thy grace. ml Psalm 93. 1st Part. P. M. * 1U S Old 50th, or Landaff', Chcrriton. Dominion of God. 1 THE Lord of glory reigns, he reigns on high : His robes of state are strength and 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 his own Godhead is the firm foundation. 2 God is th' Eternal King: Thy foes in vain Raise their rebellion to confound thy reign. In vain the storms, in vain the floods arise, And roar, and toss their waves against the skies : Foaming at heaven, they rage with wild commotion, But heaven's high arches scorn the swelling ocean. 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 fear adore him. t1? Psalm 93. 2d Part. P.M. * 11 j Dalston, St. Giles, 1 THE Lord Jehovah reigns, And royal state maintains, His head with awful glories crown'd ; Array Yl in robes of light, Begirt with sov'reign might, And rays of majesty around. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 12 2 Upheld by thy commands, The world securely stands ; And skies and stars obey thy word ; Thy throne was fix'd on high, Before the starry sky ; Eternal is thy kingdom, Lord. 3 In vain the noisy crowd, Like billows fierce and loud, Against thine empire rage and roar : In vain with angry spite, The surly nations fight, And dash like waves against the shore. 4 Let floods and nations rage, And all their powers engage : Let swelling tides assault the sky : The terrors of thy frown Shall beat their madness down ; Thy throne forever stands on high. 5 Thy promises are true, Thy grace is ever new : There fix'd, thy church shall ne'er remove : Thy saints with holy fear Shall in thy courts appear, And sing thine everlasting love. CC/* Repeat the fourth stanza, if necessary. 19J Hymn 70. B. 2. L. M. * j Green's Hundredth, Dunstan. Dominion of God over the sea. 1 GOD of the seas, thy thund'ring voice Makes all the roaring waves rejoice ; And one soft word of thy command, Can sink them, silent, in the sand. 2 If but a Moses wave thy rod, The sea divides and owns its God ; The stormy floods their Maker knew, And led his chosen armies through. 13 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 3 The scaly shoals, amidst the sea, To thee, their Lord, a tribute pay ; The meanest fish that swims the flood Leaps up, and means a praise to God. 4 [The larger monsters of the deep On thy commands attendance keep ; By thy permission, sport and play, And cleave along their foaming way. 5 If God his voice of tempest rears, Leviathan lies still, and fears ; Anon he lifts his nostrils high, And spouts the ocean to the sky.] 6 How is thy glorious power ador'd Amidst those wat'ry nations, Lord ! Yet the bold men that trace the seas, Bold men refuse their Maker's praise. 7 [What scenes of miracles they see, And never tune a song to thee ! While on the flood they safely ride, They curse the hand that smooths the tide. 8 Anon they plunge in wat'ry graves, And some drink death among the waves : Yet the surviving crew blaspheme, Nor own the God that rescu'd them.] 9 O, for some signal of thy hand ! Shake all the seas, Lord, shake the land : Great Judge, descend, lest men deny That there's a God who rules the sky. -jo? Hymn 115. B. 2. CM. * * ** j> St. James, St. Ann's, Christmas. Dominion and vengeance of God. 1 HIGH as the heavens above the ground Reigns the Creator, God ; Wide as the whole creation's bound Extends his awful rod. PERFECTIOXS OF GOD. 14 2 Let princes of exalted stale To hi in 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 vain ; 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 feaj; ; The meanest saint that you despise Has an avenger there. + a) Hymn 17. B. 2. C. M. * l^ $ Arlington, Devizes, Braintree. Eternity of God. 1 RISE, rise, my soul, and leave the ground. Stretch all thy thoughts abroad ; And rouse up every tuneful sound To praise th' Eternal God. 2 Long ere the lofty skies were spread, Jehovah fill'd his throne : Or Adam form'd, or angels made, The Maker liv'd alone. 3 His boundless years can ne'er decrease, But still 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 his own. immortal noxvy And sees our ages waste, 15, 16 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 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 all away, And flames melt down the skies, My God shall live an endless day, When old creation dies. -i £ ) Psalm 89. 1st Part. C. M. * $ Irish, Devizes, St. Ann's. Faithfulness of God. 1 MY never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord ; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 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 cov'nant seaPd To David's greater Son. 4 His seed forever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of Hosts, thy wondrous ways Arc sung by saints above ; And saints on earth their honours raise To thine unchanging love. 7^1 pUlm 145. 2d Part. C. M. * 1 D l Barby, Bedford. Goodness of God. 1 SWEET is the mem'ry of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King ; PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 17 Let age to age thy righteousness In songs of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but not confines His goodness to the skies ; Through the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On thee for daily food : Thy lib'ral hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. 4 How kind are thy compassions, Lord ! How slow thine anger moves ! But soon he sends his pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures, with all their endless race, Thy power and praise proclaim ; But saints, that taste thy richer grace, Delight to bless thy name. -17? Psalm 103. 1st Part. L. M. * } Shod, Nevvcourt. Goodness and mercy of God. 1 BLESS, O my soul, the living God, Call home thy thoughts, that rove abroad : Let all the powers within me join In work and worship so divine. 2 Bless, O my soul, the God of grace ; His favours claim thy highest praise ; Why should the wonders he hath wrought Be lost in silence and forgot ? 3 'Tis he, my soul, that sent his Son To die for crimes which thou hast done ; He owns the ransom, and forgives The hourly follies of our lives. 18 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 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 satisfies our mouth with good, And fills our hopes with heavenly food. 6 He sees th' oppressor and th' oppress'd, And often gives the suff'rers rest ; But will his justice more display In the last great rewarding day. 7 [His power he show'd by Moses' hands, And 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 the whole earth adore his grace : The Gentile with the Jew shall join In work and worship so divine.] inj Psalm 146. L. M. * 1 C? $ Luton, Blendon. Goodness and truth of God. 1 PRAISE ye the Lord ; my heart shall joiii In work so pleasant, so divine — Now while the flesh is mine abode, And when my soul ascends to God. 2 Praise shall employ my noblest powers, While immortality endures ; My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last. 3 Why should I make a man my trust ? Princes must die and turn to dust ; Their breath departs, their pomp and power And thoughts all vanish in an hour. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 19 % Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God : he made the sky, And earth, and seas, with all their train, And none shall find his promise vain. 5 His truth forever stands secure : He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor ; He sends the lab'ring conscience peace, And grants the pris'ner sweet release. 6 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind ; The Lord supports the sinking mind ; He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless. 7 He loves his saints, he knows them well, But turns the wicked down to hell : Thy God, O Zion ! ever reigns ; Praise him in everlasting strains. -|q? Psalm 146. as 113th. P.M. # ***$ St. Hellens, Psalm 46. Goodness of God, and vanity of men. 1 I'LL praise my Maker with my breath ; And when my 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. 2 Why should I make a man my trust? Princes must die and turn to dust : 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 Israel's God : he made the sky; And earth and seas with all their train ; 20 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. His truth forever stands secure : He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor,? And none shall find his promise vain. 4 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind ; The Lord supports the sinking mind ; He sends the laboring conscience peace ; He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless, And grants the pris'ner sweet release. 5 He loves his saints, he knows them well. But turns the wicked down to hell : Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns ; Let every tongue, let every age In this exalted work engage ; Praise him in everlasting strains. 6 I'll praise him while he lends me breath ; And when my 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. _^ 2f\) Hymn 22. B. 2. L. M. * — " $ Truro, Blendon. Grandeur of God, or his terrible majesty. 1 TERRIBLE God, who reign'st on high. How awful is thy thund'ring hand ! • The fiery bolts, how fierce they fly ! 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 ; if With endless burnings who can dwell, 41 Or bear the fury of a God ?" PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 21 4 Tremble, ye sinners, and submit ; Throw down your arms before his throne : Bend your heads low beneath his feet, Or his strong hand shall crush you down. 5 And ye, bless'd saints, that love him too, With rev'rence bow before his name ; Thus all his heavenly servants do : God is a bright and burning flame. Oi l Hymn 42. B. 1. CM, * or b ~ S Dundee, St. Ann's. Grand eur of God, or divine wrath and mercy. 1 ADORE and tremble, for our God Is a consuming fire ;* His jealous eyes his wrath inflame, And raise his vengeance higher. 2 Almighty vengeance, how it bums ! How bright his fury glows ! Vast magazines of plagues and storms Lie treasur'd for his foes. 3 Those heaps of wrath by slow degrees Are fore'd 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 wat'ry grave ; The frighted sea makes haste away, And shrinks up ev'ry wave. 5 Through the wTide air the weighty rocks Are swift as hailstones hurl'd ; Who dares to meet his fiery rage, That shakes the solid world ? 6 Yet, mighty God ! thy sov'reign grace Sits regent on the throne, • Heb. xii. 29. 7* 22 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. The refuge of thy chosen race When wrath comes rushing down. 7 Thy hand shall on rebellious kings A fiery tempest pour, While we, beneath thy shelt'ring wings, Thy just revenge adore. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —■ 9«j Psalm 145. L. M. # ^^ $ Old Hundred, Dunstan, Bath. Greatness, truth, and justice of God. 1 MY God, my King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of my days ; Thy grace employ my humble tongue, Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of ev'ry hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear ; And ev'ry setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim ; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream ; Thy mercy swift, thine anger slow ; But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sov 'reign glory shine, And speak thy majesty divine ; Let " ev'ry 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 unborn ages make my song The joy and labour of their tongue. C But who can speak thy wondrous deeds ? Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds ; Vast and unsearchable thy ways ; Vast and immortal be thy praise ! 4 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 23, 24 90 > Psalm 145. 1st Part. CM. # ^O ^ Baiby, Rochester. Greatness and mercy of God. 1 LONG as I live Pll bless thy name, My King, my God of love ; My work and joy shall be the same In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great ; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue ; And, while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways ; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds of ancient date Shall through the world be known : Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendour shown. 6 The world is manag'd by thy hands ; Thy saints are ruPd by love : And thine eternal kingdom stands. Though rocks and hills remove. 24\ Hymn 86. B. 1. CM. *orb Charmouth, Canterbury. Holiness and majesty of God. HOW should the sons of Adam's race Be pure before their God ; If he contend in righteousness, We fall beneath his rod. 25 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 2 To vindicate my words and thoughts I'll make no more pretence ; Not one of all my thousand faults Can bear a just defence. 3 Strong is his arm, his heart is wise ; What vain presumers dare Against their Maker's hand to rise. Or tempt th' unequal war ? 4 [Mountains by his almighty wrath From their old seats are torn ; He shakes the earth from south to north, And all her pillars mourn. 5 He bids the sun forbear to rise; Th' obedient sun forbears ; His hand with sackcloth spreads the skies, And seals up all the stars. 6 He walks upon the stormy sea ; Flies on the stormy wind ; There's none can trace his wondrous way, Or his dark footsteps find.] 0r) Hymn 82. B. 1. L. M. #orb £0 £ Fountain, Old Hundred Holiness of God, and mortality of men. 1 SHALL the vile race of flesh and blood Contend with their Creator, God ? Shall mortal worms presume to be More holy, wise, or just than he ? 2 Behold he puts his trust in none Of all the spirits round his throne ; Their natures, when compar'd with his, Are neither holy, just, no wise. 3 But how much meaner things are they Who spring from dust and dwell in clay ! Touch'd by the finger of thy wrath, We faint and vanish like the moth. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 26, 27 4 From night to day, from day to night, We die by thousands in thy sight : Bury'd in dust whole nations lie, Like a forgotten vanity. 5 Almighty Pow'r, to thee we bow ; How frail are we, how glorious thou ! No more the sons of earth shall dare With an eternal God compare. af>) Psalm 99. 2d Part. S. M. * -^ $ St. Thomas, Dover. Holiness and vengeance of God. 1 EXALT the Lord our God, And worship at his feet : His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cry'd, when Samuel pray'd, 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 abus7d 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. 97 £ Hymn 87. B. 2. C. M. * S Abridge, Bedford. Incomprehensibility of God. 1 HOW wondrous great, how glorious bright Must our Creator be ! Who dwells amidst the dazzling light Of vast infinity ! 28 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 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 all its wings, And climbs above the skies ; But still how far beneath thy feet Our grov'lling reason lies ! 4 [Lord, here we bend our humble souls, And awfully adore : For the weak pinions of our minds Can stretch a thought no more.] 5 Thy glories infinitely rise Above our lab'ring tongue ; In vain the highest seraph tries To form an equal song. 6 [In humble notes our faith adores The great mysterious King, While angels strain their nobler powers, And sweep th' immortal string.] nnj Hymn 170. B. 2. L. M. ST &™ $ Islington, Gloucester. Incomprehensibility and sovereignty of God. 1 [CAN creatures to perfection find Th' eternal, uncreated Mind ? Or can the largest stretch of thought Measure and search his nature out? 2 'Tis high as heav'n, 'tis deep as hell, And what can mortals know or tell ? His glory spreads beyond the sky, And all the shining worlds on high. 3 But man, vain man, would fain be wise ; Born like a wild young colt, he flies Through all the follies of his mind, And smells and snuffs the empty wind.] PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 29 4 God is a King, of power unknown ; Firm are the orders of his throne ; If he resolve, who dare oppose, Or ask him why, or what he 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 ; The pillars of heaven's starry roof Tremble and start at his reproof. 7 He gave the vaulted heav'n if.s form, The crooked serpent and the worm ; He breaks the billows 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 ? oq} Hymn 26. B. 2. L. M. "IT ^ S Quercy, Wells. Invisibility of God, 1 LORD, we are blind, poor mortals, blind, We can't behold thy bright abode ; O ! 'tis beyond a creature mind, To glance a thought half way to God. 2 Infinite leagues beyond the sky, The great ETERNAL reigns alone ; Where neither wings nor souls can fly, Nor angels climb the topless throne. 3 The Lord of glory builds his seat Of gems incomparably bright ; And lays beneath his sacred feet Substantial beams of gloomy night. 30. 31 P^^F/'TTON'S OF GOD. 4 ifet, glorious Lorn, thy gracious eyes Look through, and cheer us from above : Beyond our praise thy grandeur flies, Yet we adore, and yet we love. orW Psalm 142. CM. * or b **" y Canterbury, Barby, Wantage Kindness of God, or God the hope of the helpless. 1 TO God I made my sorrows known, From God I sought relief; In long complaints before his throne I pour'd out all my grief. 2 My soul was overwhelm'd with woes, My heart began to break ; My God, who all my burdens knows, He knows the way I take. 3 On ev'ry side I cast mine eye, And found my helpers gone ; While friends and strangers pass'd me by, Neglected or unknown. 4 Then did I raise a louder cry, And call'd thy mercy near, " Thou art my portion when I die, " Be thou my refuge here." 5 Lord, I am brought exceeding low : Now let thine ear attend ; And make my foes, who vex me, know I've an almighty Friend. 6 From my sad prison set me free, Then shall I praise thy name ; And holy men shall join with me Thy kindness to proclaim. o| ) Hymn 105. B. 2. CM. *orb "* J Christmas, Arlington. Longsuffering of God. 1 AND are we wretches yet alive ? And do we yet rebel? PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 32 'Tis boundless, 'tis amazing love, That bears us up from hell ! 2 The burden of our weighty guilt Would sink us down to flames ; And threatening vengeance rolls above, To crush our feeble frames. 3 Almighty Goodness cries, Forbear! And straight the thunder stays : And dare we now provoke his wrath, And weary out his grace ! 4 Lord, we have long abus'd thy love, Too long indulg'd our sin ; Our aching hearts e'en bleed to sec What rebels we have been. 5 No more, ye lusts, shall ye command, No more will we obey ; Stretch out, O God, thy conq'ring hand, And drive thy foes away. an] Hymn 103. B. 2. C. M. * ^ $ Christmas, Carthage. Love of God, in the gift of his Son- 1 COME, happy souls, approach your God, With new melodious songs; Come, render to almighty grace The tribute of your tongues. 2 So strange, so boundless was the love That pity'd 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 to perform The vengeance of a God. 8 33 PERFECTIONS OF 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 your wounds, And wipe your sorrows dry ; Trust in the mighty Saviour's name, And you shall never die. 6 See, .dearest Lord, our willing souls Accept thine ofter'd grace ; We bless the great Redeemer's love, And give the Father praise. 33 \ Hymn 104. B. 2. S. M. * Watchman, Pelham. Love and mercy of God. RAISE your triumphant songs To an immortal tune ; Let the wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done. Sing how Eternal Love Its chief Beloved chose, And bid him raise our wretched race From their abyss of woes. His hand no thunder bears, No terror clothes his brow ; No bolts to drive our guilty souls To fiercer flames below. 'Twas mercy fill'd the throne, And wrath stood silent by, When Christ was sent with pardons down To rebels doom'd to die. Now, sinners, dry your tears, Let hopeless sorrow cease ; Bow to the sceptre of his love, And take the offcr'd peace. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 34, 35 6 Lore, we obey thy call; We lay an humble claim To the salvation thou hast brought, And love and praise thy name. rw ) Psalm 113. P. M. # «« $ St. Hellens, or 46th Psalm. Majesty and condescension of God. 1 YE that delight to serve the Lord, The honours of his name record, His sacred name forever bless: Where'er the circling sun displays His rising beams or setting rays, Let lands and seas his pow'r confess. 2 Not time, nor nature's narrow rounds, Can give his vast dominion bounds ; The heavens are far below his height ; Let no created greatness dare With our eternal God compare, Arm'd with his uncreated might ! 3 He bows his glorious head to view What the bright hosts of angels do, And bends his care to mortal things ; His sov'reign hand exalts the poor, He takes the needy from the door, And makes them company for kings. 4 When childless families despair, He sends the blessing of an heir, To rescue their expiring name : The mother, with a thankful voice, Proclaims his praises and her joys : Let ev'ry age advance his fame. od Psalm 113. L. M. # "^ $ New-Court, Gloucester. Majesty and condescension of God. 1 YE servants of <*? Almighty King, In ev'ry ^ his praises sing : 36 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 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 time, nor place, his pow'r restrain, Nor bound his universal reign. 3 Which of the sons of Adam dare, Or angels, with their God compare ! His glories how divinely bright, Wno dwells in uncreated light ! 4 Behold his love ! He stoops to view What saints above and angels do :" And condescends yet more to know The mean affairs of men below. 5 From dust and cottages obscure, His grace exalts the humble poor ; Gives them the honour of his sons, And fits them for their heav'nly thrones. 6 [A word of his creating voice Can make the barren house rejoice : Though Sarah's ninety years were past, The promis'd seed is born at last. 7 With joy the mother views her son, And tells the wonders God has done ; Faith may grow strong when sense despairs, Though nature fails, the promise bears.] r 1 — r>ft) Psalm 36. S. M. b dV $ Aylesbury, Ustick. Majesty of God, and wickedness of man. 1 WHEN man grows bold in sin, My heart within me cries, " He hath no faith of God within, "Nor fear bc^re his eyes." 2 [He walks awhile o^ceal'd In a sclf-flatt'ring dream, PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 37 Till his 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 soul, And leaves no goodness there. 4 He plots upon his bed, New mischiefs 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, Shall one great day appear. 6 His truth transcends the sky ; In heav'n his mercies dwell ; Deep as the sea his judgments lie, His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs ! O never let my soul remove From underneath his wings ! 07 ) Psalm 145. 3d Part. C. M. * ° ' $ Stade, St. Martins, Irish. Mercy of God to sufferers. 1 LET ev'ry tongue thy goodness speak, Thou so v 'reign Lord of all ; Thy strength'ning hands uphold the weak, And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distress'd Beneath some proud oppressor's frown ? Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 8* 38 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 3 The Lord supports our tott'ring days, And guides our giddy youth ; Holy and just are all his ways, And all his words are truth. 4 He knows the pains his servants feel. He hears his children cry, And, their best wishes to fulfil, His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere : He saves the souls, whose humble love Is join'd with holy fear. 6 [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay, And pierce their hearts with pain ; But none that serve the Lord shall say, " They sought his aid in vain."] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad ; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God.] oo* Psalm 103. 2d Part. L. M. * ^^ $ Portugal, Dunstan. Mercy and love of God to his people. 1 THE Lord, how wondrous are his ways *■ How firm his truth, how large his grace I He takes his mercy for his throne, And thence he makes his glories known. 2 Not half so high his pow'r hath spread The starry heav'ns above our head, As his rich love exceeds our praise, Exceeds the highest hopes we raise- 3 Not half so far hath nature placid The rising morning from the west, As his forgiving grace removes The daily guilt of those he loves. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 39 4 How slowly doth his wrath arise I On swifter wings salvation flies : And if he lets his anger burn, How soon his frowns to pity turn ! 5 Amidst his wrath compassion shines ; His strokes are lighter than our sins ; And while his rod corrects his saints, His ear indulges their complaints. 6 So fathers their young sons chastise, With gentle hands and melting eyes ; The children weep beneath the smart, And move the pity of their heart. PAUSE. 7 The mighty God, the wise and just, Knows that our frame is feeble dust ; And will no heavy load impose Beyond the strength that he bestows. 8 He knows how soon our nature dies, Blasted by ev'ry wind that flies ; Like grass we spring, and die as soon As morning flow'rs that fade at noon. 9 But his 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 vain. ^q) Psalm 103. 1st Part. S. M. *~ "*■' $ Hopkins, Dover, Watchman. Mercy of God to soul and body. 1 O BLESS the Lord, my soul ! Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name, Whose favours are divine. 2 O bless the Lord, my soul, Nor let his mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness, And without praises die. 40 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 3 'Tis he forgives thy sins, 'Tis he relieves thy pain, 'Tis he that heals thy sicknesses, And makes thee young again. 4 He crowns thy life with love, When ransom 'd from the grave ; He that redeem'd my soul from hell Hath sov 'reign pow'r to save. 5 He fills the poor with good ; He gives the suft'rers rest; The Lord hath judgments for the proud, And justice for th' oppress'd. 6 His wond'rous works and ways He made by Moses known ; But sent the world his truth and grace By his beloved Son. Aftl Psalm 139. 1st Part. L. M. m "*" $ Bath, Blendon, Castle-Street. Omniscience of God. 1 LORD, thou hast search'd and seen me thro' ! 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 pow'r I stand ; On ev'ry side I find thy hand ; Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, I am surrounded still with God. 4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great ! What large extent ! what lofty height ! My soul, with all the pow'rs I boast, Is in the boundless prospect lost.j PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 40 5 " O may these thoughts possess my breast, " Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; "Nor let my weaker passions dare " Consent to sin, for God is there." Pause I. 6 Could I so false, so faithless prove, To quit thy service and thy love, Where, Lord, could I thy presence shun, Or from thy dreadful glory run ? 7 If, up to heav'n I take my flight, 'Tis there thou dweil'st enthron'd in light : Or dive to hell, there vengeance reigns, And Satan groans beneath his chains. 8 If, mounted on a morning ray, I fly beyond the western sea, Thy swifter hand would first arrive, And there arrest thy fugitive. 9 Or should I try to shun thy sight, Beneath the spreading veil of night, One glance of thine, one piercing ray, Would kindle darkness into day. 10 " O may these thoughts possess my breast, " Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; " Nor let my weaker passions dare " Consent to sin, for God is there." Pause II. 11 The veil of night is no disguise, No screen from thy all- seeing 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. 41 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 13 " O may these thoughts possess my breast > " Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; " Nor let my weaker passions dare " Consent to sin, for God is there.'' a* \ Psalm 139. 1st Part. CM. * *\3 London, St. Ann's. Omniscience of God. 1 IN all my vast concerns with thee, In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence, Lord, or flee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thine 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 O wondrous knowledge, deep and high I Where can a creature hide ? Within thy circling arms I lie, Beset on every side. 5 So let thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from ev'ry ill, Secur'd by sov'reign love. PAUSE. 6 Lord, where shall guilty souls retire, Forgotten and unknown ? In hell they meet thy dreadful fire, In heav'n thy glorious throne. 7 Should I suppress my vital breath, To 'scape the wrath divine, Thy voice could break the bars of death. And make the grave resign. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 42 8 If, wing'd with beams of morning light, I fly beyond the west, Thy hand, which must support my flight, 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 hour, Are both alike to thee : O may I ne'er provoke that pow'r From which I cannot flee ! a<2] Hymn 32. B. 1. CM. * *■£* ) Carthage, Christmas. Omnipotence of God. 1 Whence do our mournful thoughts arise ? And where's our courage fled ? Has restless sin and raging hell Struck all our comforts dead ? 2 Have we forgot th' Almighty Name That form'd the earth and sea ? And can an all -creating arm Grow weary, or decay? 3 Treasures of everlasting might In our Jehovah dwell ; He gives the conquest to the weak, And treads their foes to hell. 4 Mere mortal pow'r shall fade and die, And youthful vigour cease ; But we that wait upon the Lord Shall feel our strength increase. 5 The saints shall mount on eagles' wings,. And taste the promis'd bliss, Till their unwearied feet arrive Where perfect pleasure is. 43, 44 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. a*) Psalm 111. 2d Part. CM. * "**^ ) St. Asaph's, Braintree, Carthage. Perfections of God 1 GREAT is the Lord ; his works of might 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 are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise Must with his fear begin ; Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. a a) Hymn 166. B. 2. CM. * "*** $ Bedford, London, Barby. Perfections of God. 1 HOW shall I praise th1 eternal God, That Infinite Unknown ? Who can ascend his high abode, Or venture near his throne ? 2 [The great Invisible ! He dwells Conceal'd in dazzling light; But his all-searching eye reveals The secrets of the night. 3 Those watchful eyes, that never sleep, Survey the world around ; His wisdom is a boundless deep, Where all our thoughts are drown'd ;] PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 45 4 [Speak we of strength ? His arm is strong, To save, or to destroy ; Infinite years his life prolong, And endless is his joy.] 5 [He knows no shadow of a change, Nor alters his decrees ; Firm as a rock his truth remains, To guard his promises.] 6 [Sinners before his presence die ; How holy is his name ! His anger and his jealousy Burn like devouring flame.] 7 Justice, upon a dreadful throne, Maintains the rights of God : While mercy sends her pardons down, Bought with a Saviours blood. 8 Now to my soul, immortal King, Speak some forgiving word; Then 'twill be double joy to sing The glories of my Lord. Hymn 167. B. 2. L. M. *T Gloucester, Truro. Perfections of God. GREAT God ! thy glories shall employ My holy fear, my humble joy ; My lips, in songs of honour, bring Their tribute to th' eternal King. [Earth and the stars, and worlds unknown, Depend precarious on his throne; All nature hangs upon his word, And grace and glory own their Lord.] [His sov'reign pow'r what mortal knows? If he command, who dare oppose? With strength he girds himself around, And treads the rebels to the ground.] 9 45 \ 46 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 4 [Who 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 [His name is holy, and his eye Burns with immortal jealousy ; He hates the sons of pride, and sheds His fiery vengeance on their heads.] 6 [The beamings of his piercing sight Bring dark hypocrisy to light; Death and destruction naked lie, And hell uncover'd to his eye.] 7 [Th' eternal law before him stands ; His justice, with impartial hands,* Divides to all their due reward, Or by the sceptre, or the sword.] 8 [His mercy, like a boundless sea, Washes our loads of guilt away, While his own Son came down and died, T engage his justice on our side.] 9 [Each of his words demands my faith, My soul can rest on all he saith; His truth inviolably keeps The largest promise of his lips.] 10 O tell me, with a gentle voice, " Thou art my God," and Til rejoice ! Fill'd with thy love, I dare proclaim The brightest honours of thy name. 46 \ Hymn 168. B. 2. L. M. 1 Nantvvich, Old Hundred. Perfections of God. JEHOVAH reigns, his throne is high ; His robes are light and majesty ; His glory shines with beams so bright, No mortal can sustain the sight. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 47 2 His terrors keep the world in awe; His justice guards his holy law ; His love reveals a smiling face ; His truth and promise seal the grace. 3 Through all his works his wisdom shines, And baffles Satan's deep designs; His pow'r is sov'reign to fulfil 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 : Heav'n is secure, if God be mine. a**\ Hymn 169. B. 2. H. M. * ^* ■ $ Portsmouth, Bethesda. 1 THE Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is built on high; The garments he assumes Are light and majesty : His glories shine I No mortal eye With beams so bright, I Can bear the sight. 2 The thunders of his hand Keep the wide world in awe; His wrath and justice stand To guard his holy law : And where his love I His truth confirms Resolves to bless, | And seals the grace; 3 Through all his ancient works Surprising wisdom shines, Confounds the pow'rs of hell, And breaks their curs'd designs. Strong is his arm, I His great decrees, And shall fulfil | His sov'reign will. 4 And can this mighty King Of glory condescend? 48 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. And will he write his name, "My Father and my Friend?" I love his name, | Join all my pow'rs, I love his word ; | And praise the Lord. jo? Psalm 115. L. M. # ^*° S Gloucester, Bath. Perfections of God, and vanity of idols. 1 NOT to ourselves, who are but dust, Not to ourselves is glory due, Eternol God, thou only just, Thou only gracious, wise and true. 2 Shine forth in all thy dreadful name; Why should a heathen's haughty tongue Insult us, and, to raise our shame, Say, "where'stheGod you've serv'd so long?" 3 The God we serve maintains his throne Above the clouds, beyond the skies; Through all the earth his will is done, He knows our groans, he hears our cries. 4 But the vain idols they adore Are senseless shapes of stone and wood ; At best a mass of glittVing ore, A silver s£r* or golden god. 5 [With eyesrand ears, they carve their head ; Deaf are their ears, their eyes are blind : In vain are costly offerings made, And vows are scatter'd in the wind. 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 O, Israel ! make the Lord thy hope, Thy help, thy refuge, and thy rest: The Lord shall build thy ruins up, \nd bless the people and the priest. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 49 8 The dead no more can speak thy praise, They dwell in silence and the grave; But we shall live to sing thy grace, And tell the world thy pow'r to save. aQ) Psalm 135. C. M. * ^«^ $ St. Asaph's, Devizes, Arlington. Perfections of God, and vanity of idols. 1 AWAKE, ye saints, to praise your King, Your sweetest passions raise, Your pious pleasure, while you sing, Increasing with the praise. 2 Great is the Lord ; and works unknown Are his divine employ; But still his saints are near his throne, His treasure and his joy. 3 Heav'n, earth and sea confess his hand ; He bids the vapours rise; Lightning and storm, at his command, Sweep through the sounding skies. 4 All pow'r, that gods or kings have claim'd, Is found with him alone; But heathen gods should ne'er be nam'd Where our JEHOVAH's known. 5 Which of the stocks or st ^s they trusty Can give them show'rs of Inn? In vain they worship glitt'ring dust, And pray to gold in vain, 6 [Their gods have tongues that cannot talk^ Such as their makers gave: Their feet were ne'er design'd to walk, Nor hands have pow'r to save. 7 Blind are their eyes, their ears are deaf, Nor hear when mortals pray; Mortals, that wait for their relief, Are blind and deaf as they> 9* 50 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 8 Ye saints, adore the living God, Serve him with faith and fear; He makes the churches his abode, And claims your honours there. % - - ■ ■ — ■ - ~ft) Psalm 115. P.M. # •JV $ Walworth, New 50th. Perfections of God, and vanity of idols. 1 NOT to our names, thou only Just and True. Not to our worthless names is glory due ; Thy pow'r and grace, thy truth and justice claim immortal honours to thy sov'reign name ; Shine thro' the earth from heav'n thy blest abode, Nor let the heathen say, " And where's your God ?" 2 Heav'n is thy higher court : there stands thy throne; And through the lower worlds thy will is done. Our God fram'd all this earth, these heav'ns he spread? But fools adore the gods their hands have made : The kneeling crowd, with looks devout, behold Their silver saviours, and their saints of gold. 3 [Vain are those artful shapes of eyes and ears ; The molten image neither sees nor hears : Their hands are helpless, nor their feet can move , They have nojl^ech, nor thought, nor pow'r, nor love ; Yet sottish^Hmals make their long complaints To their deaf idols, and their moveless saints. 4 The rich have statues well adorn'd with g*old ; The poor, content with gods of coarser mould, With tools of iron carve the senseless stock, Lopt from a tree, or broken from a rock : People and priests drive on the solemn trade, And trust the gods that saws and hammers made.} 5 Be heav'n and earth amaz'd ! 'Tis hard to say Which are more stupid, or their gods or they. O Israel, trust the Lord ! he hears and sees, He knows thy sorrows, and restores thy peace. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 51 His worship does a thousand comforts yield ; He is thy help, and he thine heav'nly shield. In God we trust ; our impious foes in vain Attempt our ruin, and oppose his reign ; Had they prevail'd, darkness had clos'jfour days,. And death and silence had forbid his praise : But we are sav'd, and live : Let songs arise, And Zion bless the God that built the skies. 51 Hymn 80. B. 2. S. M. Sutton, St Thomas. Power of God. 1 O the Almighty Lord! How matchless is his pow'r I Tremble, O earth, beneath his word, And all the heav'ns adore ! 2 Let proud imperious kings Bow low before his throne; Crouch to his feet, ye haughty things, Or he shall tread you down. 3 Above the skies he reigns, And, with amazing blows, He deals unsufferable pains On his rebellious foes. 4 Yet, everlasting God, We love ta speak thy praise ; Thy sceptre's equal to thy rod, The sceptre of thy grace. 5 The arms of mighty love Defend our Zion well; And heav'nly mercy walls us round From Babylon and hell. 6 Salvation to the King Who sits enthron'd above ; Thus we adore the God of might. And bless the God of love. 52 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. zol Psalm 66. 1st Part. CM. * S Cambridge, Braintree. ^ Power and goodness of God. 1 SING, all ye nations, to the Lord, Sing with a joyful noise ; With melody of sound record His honours, and your joys. 2 Say to the Pow'r that shakes the sky, " How terrible art thou ! "Sinners before thy presence fly, " Or at thy feet they bow." 3 [Come, see the wonders of our God, How glorious are his ways ! In Moses' hand he put his rod, ' And clave the frighted seas. 4 He made the ebbing channel dry, While Israel pass'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 uY Eternal to the fight, And tempt that dreadful war? 6 O bless our God, and never cease: Ye saints, fulfil his praise: He keeps our life, maintains our peace, And guides our doubtful ways. 7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suft'ring souls, To make our graces shine; So silver bears the burning coals, The metal to refine. 8 Through wat'ry deeps and fiery way& We march at thy command; Led to possess the promised place By thine unerring hand. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 53, 54 to I Psalm 89. 2d Part. C. M. b <-*«* $ Plymouth, Dorset. Power and majesty of God. 1 WITH rev'rence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord ; His high commands with rev'rence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories be! How bright thine armies shine ! Where is the pow'r that vies with thee 5 Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The northern pole and southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from east to west Move round at thy command. 4 Thy words the raging winds control, And rule the boist'rous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heav'n, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell : How did thine arm in vengeance shine, When Egypt durst rebel! 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace ; While truth and mercy, join'd in one, Invite us near thy face. kjJ Psalm 8. S. M. * °^ S Hopkins, St. Thomas. Sovereignty of God, and man's dominion over the creatures. 1 O LORD, our heav'nly King, Thy name is all divine ! Thy glories round the earth are spread, And o'er the heav'ns they shine. 55 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 2 When to thy works on high I raise my wond'ring eyes, And see the moon, complete in light, Adorn the darksome skies : 3 When I survey the stars, And all their shining forms — Lord, what is man, that worthless thing. Akin to dust and worms ! — 4 Lord, what is worthless man, That thou shouldst love him so! Next to thine angels is he plac'd, And lord of all below. 5 Thine honours crown his head, While beasts like slaves obey, And birds that cut the air with wings, And fish that cleave the sea. 6 How rich thy bounties are! And wondrous are thy ways: Of dust and worms thy pow'r can frame A monument of praise. 7 [Out of the mouths of babes And sucklings thou canst draw Surprising honours to thy name! And strike the world with awe. 8 O Lord, our heav'nly King, Thy name is all divine; Thy glories round the earth are spread, And o'er the heav'ns they shine.] xe ) Psalm 68. 1st Part. L. M. * ^^ $ Nantwich, Islington. Vengeance and compassion oj God. 1 LET God arise in all his might, And put the troops of hell to flight, As smoke, that sought to cloud the skies; Before the rising tempest flies. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 56 2 [He comes, array'd in burning tiames; Justice and vengeance are his names ; Behold his fainting foes expire, Like melting wax before 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 face. 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 pris'ners see the light again ; But rebels that dispute his will, Shall dwell in chains and darkness still. PAUSE. 6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong; Crown him, ye nations, m your song: His wondrous names and powYs rehearse ; His honours shall enrich your verse. 7 He shakes the heav'ns 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, God is the strength of ev'ry saint. &f*) Psalm 111. 1st Part. CM. * *J*J y Arlington, Dundee, Rochester. Wisdom of God in his works. 1 SONGS of immortal praise belong To my Almighty God; He has my heart, and he my tongue, To spread his name abroad. 57 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 2 How great the works his hand hath wrought! How glorious in our sight! Good men in ev'ry age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How most exact is nature's frame ! How wise th' Eternal mind! His counsels never change the scheme That his first thoughts design'd. 4 When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He fix'd his covenant sure : The orders that his lips pronounce To endless years endure. 5 Nature and time, and earth and skies, Thy heav'nly skill proclaim ; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name ? 6 To fear thy pow'r, to trust thy grace Is our divinest skill ; And he's the wisest of our race, That best obeys thy will. K~\ Psalm 139. 2d Part. CM. * *J 9 ) Braintree, Barby. Wisdom of God in the formation of man. 1 WHEN I with pleasing wonder stand 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 possess'dr 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 ev'ry part, Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laid Was copy'd by thine art.' CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 53 4 Heav'n, earth and sea, and fire and wind Show me thy wondrous skill; But I review myself, and find Diviner wonders still. 5 Thine awful glories round me shine, My flesh proclaims thy praise ; Lord, to thy works of nature join Thy miracles of grace. CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. ro> Hymn 147. B. 2. CM. # O® S Rochester, St. Anns. Creation of the world. Gen. i. 1 " NOW let a spacious world arise," Said the Creator, Lord : At once th' obedient earth and skies Rose at his sovVeign word. 2 [Dark was the deep : the waters lay Confus'd, and drown'd the land ; He call'd the light — the new-born day Attends on his command. 3 He bade the clouds ascend on high ; The clouds ascend, and bear A wat'ry treasure to the sky, And float on softer air. 4 The liquid element below Was gathered by his hand , The rolling seas together flow, And leave the solid land. 5 With herbs and plants (a flow ry birth | The naked globe he crown'd, Ere there was rain to bless the earth. Or sun to warm the ground. 10 59 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 6 Then he adorn'd the upper skies : Behold ! the sun appears ; The moon and stars in order rise, To mark out months and years. 7 Out of the deep th' Almighty King . Did vital beings frame ; The painted fowls of ev'ry wing, And fish of ev'ry name.] 8 He gave the lion and the worm At once their wondrous birth ; And grazing beasts, of various form, Rose from the teeming earth. 9 Adam was form'd of equal clay, Though sov'reign of the rest, Design'd for nobler ends than they, With God's own image blest. 10 Thus glorious in the Maker's eye, The young 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. raj Psalm 139. 2d Part. L. M. b *J*J ^ Armley, Limehouse. The wonderful formation of man. 1 'TWAS from thy hand, my God, I came, A work of such a curious frame ; In me thy fearful wonders shine, And each proclaims thy skill divine. 2 Thine eyes did all my limbs survey, Which yet in dark confusion lay ; Thou sau'st the daily growth they took, Form'd by the model of thy book. CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 60 ■ ■■' 3 By thee my growing parts were nam'd, And what thy sov'reign counsels fram'd (The breathing lungs, the beating heart) Were copy'd with unerring art. 4 At last, to shew my Maker's name, God stamp'd his image on my frame, And in some unknown moment join'd The finish'd members to the mind. 5 There the young seeds of thought began, And all the passions of the man : Great God, our infant nature pays Immortal 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 pow'r of numbers to recount. 7 I could survey the ocean o'er, And count each sand that makes the shore, Before my swiftest thoughts could trace The num'rous wonders of thy grace. 8 These on my heart are still impress'd, With these I give mine eyes to rest ; And at my waking hour I find God and his love possess my mind. r*r\) Psalm 33. 1st Part. CM. * \J\J ^ Wareham, Devizes, Cambridge. Works of Creation and Providence. 1 REJOICE, ye righteous, in the Lord, 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 Reveal his wondrous name,. 61 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 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 deep ; The flowing seas their limits know, And their own station keep. 5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth, With fear before him stand : He spake, and nature took its birth, And rests on his command. 6 He scorns the angry nations' rage, And breaks their vain designs : His counsel stands through every age, And in full glory shines. A1 I Psalm 33. P. M. #- V* 3 St. Hellens, Psalm 46. Works of creation and providence* 1 YE holy souls, in God rejoice, Your Maker's praise becomes your voice ; Great is your theme, your songs be new : Sing of his name, his word, his ways, His works of nature, and of grace, How wise and holy, just and true ! 2 Justice and truth he ever loves, And the whole earth his goodness proves ; His word the heavenly arches spread. How wide they shine from north to south ! And by the spirit of his mouth Were all the starry armies made. 3 He gathers the wide flowing seas, (Those wat'ry treasures know their place) In the vast store- house of the deep : CREATION AND PROVIDENCE, 62 He spake, and gave all nature birth, And fires and seas, and heav'n and earth His everlasting orders keep. 4 Let mortals tremble, and adore A God of such resistless pow'r, Nor dare indulge their feeble rage : Vain are their thoughts and weak their hands, But his eternal counsel stands, And rules the world from age to age. f»cW Psalm 104. L. M. * **^ $ Gloucester, Bath, Italy. The glory of God in creation and providence. 1 MY soul, thy great Creator praise : When cloth'd in his celestial rays, He in full majesty appears, And, like a robe, his glory wears. [NOTE. This Psalm may be sung to a different metrc^ by adding the following two lines to every stanza, viz. Great is the Lord; what tongue can frame An equal honour to his name~\ — . 2 The heavens are for his curtain spread ; TV unfathom'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 forever stand ; He binds the ocean in his chain, Lest it should drown the earth again. 5 When earth was cover'd with the flood, Which high above the mountains stood , 10* 62 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. He thunder'd, and the ocean fled, Confin'd to its appointed bed. 6 The swelling billows know their bounds, And in their channels walk their rounds; 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 vallies as 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 like 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 ; The grove, the garden, and the field, A thousand joyful blessings yield. 10 He makes the grassy food arise, And gives the cattle large supplies ; With herbs for man, of various power, To nourish nature, or to cure. 11 What noble fruit the vines produce! The olive yields a shining juice ; Our hearts are cheer'd with generous wine, With inward joy our faces shine. 12 O bless his name, ye nations, fed With nature's chief supporter, bread ! While bread your vital strength imparts, Serve him with vigour in your hearts. Pause II. 13 Behold the stately cedar stands, Pais'd in the forest by his hands ; Birds to the boughs for shelter fly, And build their nests secure on high. CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 62 14 To craggy hills ascends the goat ; And at the airy mountain's foot The feebler creatures make their cell ; He gives them 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 young abroad, And roaring, 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 And every land thy riches fill : [skill ! Thy wisdom round the world we see, This 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 wrorks, Almighty Lord, All nature rests upon thy word, And the whole race of creatures stand, Waiting their portion from thy hand. 22 While each receives his different food, His cheerful looks pronounce it good ; 03 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. Eagles and bears, and whales and worms Rejoice and praise in different forms. 23 But when thy face is hid, they mourn ; And, dying, to their dust return; Both man and beast their souls resign, Life, breath and spirit, all are thine. 24 Yet thou canst breathe on dust again, And fill the world with beasts and men ; A word of thy creating breath Repairs the wastes of time and death. 25 His works, the wonders of his might, Are honoured with his own delight : How awful are his glorious ways ! The Lord is dreadful 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 to sovereign grace. 27 In thee my hopes and wishes meet, And make my meditations sweet ; Thy praises shall my 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 heav'nly King, Immortal hallelujahs sing. (**) Psalm 121. L. M. * vtJ $ Truro, Nantwich. Divine Protection. 1 UP to the hills I lift mine eyes, 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, CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 64 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 vale, 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 dayy Nor the pale moon with sickly ray Shall blast thy couch ; no baleful star Dart his malignant fire so far. 6 Should earth and hell with malice burn, Still thou shalt go, and still return Safe in the Lord ; his heavenly care Defends thy life from every snare. 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 thy God. r.4) Psalm 121. C. M. * ^^* S Dundee, Abridge. Preservation by day and night. 1 TO heaven I lift my waiting eyes, There all my hopes are laid ; The Lord, that built the earth and skies, Is my perpetual aid. 2 Their feet shall never slide nor fall, Whom he designs to keep : His ear attends the softest call ; His eyes can never sleep. 3 He will sustain our weakest powers With his almighty arm. 65 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 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 his leave to smite ; He shields thy head from burning noon, From blasting damps at night. 6 He guards thy soul, he keeps thy breath, Where thickest dangers come ; Go, and return, secure from death, Till God commands thee home. 65 \ Psalm 121. H. M. Bethesda, Portsmouth. God our preserver. UPWARD I lift mine eyes, From God is all my aid ; The God that built the skies, And earth and nature made : His grace is nigh In ev'ry hour. God is the tower To which I fly; 2 My feet shall never slide, Nor fall in fatal snares, Since God, my guard and guide, Defends me from my fears. Those wakeful eyes, I Shall Israel keep, Which never sleep, < When dangers rise. 3 No burning heats by day, Nor blasts of evening air, Shall take my health away, If God be with me there : Thou art my sun And thou my shade, By night or noon To guard my head CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 66 4 Hast thou not given thy word, To save my soul from death ? And I can trust my Lord To keep my mortal breath : I'll go and come, Till from on high Nor fear to die, Thou call me home. r>r*l Hymn 19. B. 2. C. M. * *-*^ } Abridge, London. Our bodies frail* and Gud our preserver. 1 LEI' others boast how strong they be, Nor death nor danger fear ; But we'll 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 fades the grass away. 3 Our life contains a thousand springs, And dies, if one be gone : Strange ! that a harp of thousand strings 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 spake — and straight our hearts and In all their motions rose ; [brains " Let blood, (said he) flow round the veins," 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.] a CREATION* AXD PROVIDENCE. n~t Hvm.v 83. B. 1. C. M. b " • J Durham, Wi:.- Jjfiiction* and death i *rce. 1 NOT from the diut affliction gro¥ Nor troubles rise by chance ; Yet we are born 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 man grows up to mourn. 3 Yet with my God I leave my cause, And trust his promis'd grace : H n\': by his well- known lav. Of love and righteousness. I Not all the pains that e'er I 1/ Shall spoil my future peace; Tor death and hell can do no morc Th i " h I my Father p 1 • pr>< II::::; 13. B, 2. L. M. * W \ Luton, - • - - . m I 4Utobdum oj the vtorUL 1 SING to the Lor ! ih the si Lord this stately frame , Let all the na\ I jnd bis And 1 Is unknc bis name* 2 He form'd \h the hills, M ide even- drop, and every dust — Nature and time with all their wheels, And push'd them into motion first 3 N /••.-. fa n bi i high imperial thr He loo II rbs roil And round he turns the basty }c CREATION" AXD PROVIDENCE. 69 4 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 burn the globe below, Saints, you may lift your joyful eyes, There's a new heaven and enrth for you. ^q) Psalm 107. 4th Part. L. M. * *-**' $ Eaton, Nantwich, Blendon. The seaman's song. 1 WOULD you behold the works of God, 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 command, and tempests rise, That heave the ocean to the skies. 3 Now to the heav'ns they mount amain ; Now sink to dreadful deeps again ; What strange affright young sailors fell, And like 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, And sends salvation in distress. 5 He bids the winds their wrath assuage, The furious waves forget their rage : 'Tis calm ; and sailors smile to see The haven where they wish'd to be. 6 O may the sons of men record The wondrous goodness of the Lord ! Let them their private off'rings bring, And in the church his glory sing. 11 70 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. "j(\) Psalm 107. CM. # > Cambridge, Rochester, Abridge. The mariner's psalm. 1 THY works of glory, mighty Lord, Thy wonders in the deeps, The sons of courage shall record, Who trade in floating ships. 2 At thy command the winds arise, And swell the towering waves ; The men, astonish'd, mount the skies, And sink in gaping graves. 3 [Again they climb the watery hills, And plunge in deeps again : Each like a tott'ring drunkard reels, And finds his courage vain. 4 Frighted to hear the tempest roar, They pant with flutt'ring breath; And, hopeless of a distant shore, Expect immediate death.] 5 Then to the Lord they raise their cries; He hears their loud request, And orders silence through the skies, And lays the floods to rest. 6 Sailors rejoice to lose their fears, And see the storm allay'd : Now to their eyes the port appears; There let their vows be paid. 7 'Tis God that brings them safe to land ; Let stupid mortals know That waves are under his command, And all the winds that blow. 8 O that the sons of men would praise The goodness of the Lord ! And those that see thy wondrous waysf Thv wondrous love record. CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 71,72 ^t ) Hymn 109. B. 2. L. M. # • * $ Bath, Patney. TAe darknes* of providence. 1 LORD, we adore thy vast designs, TV obscure abyss of providence ! Too deep to sound with mortal lines, Too dark to view with feeble sense. 2 Now thou array'st thine awful face In angry frowns, without a smile : We through the cloud believe thy grace, Secure of thy compassion still. 3 Through seas and storms of deep distress We sail by faith, and not by sight ; Faith guides us in the wilderness, Through all the terrors of the night. 4 Dear Father, if thy lifted rod Resolve to scourge us here below ; Still let us lean upon our God, Thine arm shall bear us safely through. 72 \ Psalm 73. S. M. * Sutton, Hopkins. The mystery of providence unfolded. SURE there's a righteous God, Nor is religion vain ; Though men of vice may boast aloud, And men of grace complain. I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, While haughty fools, with scornful eyes. In robes of honour shine. [Pamper'd with wanton ease, Their flesh looks full and fair ; Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas, And grows without their care. 73 CREATION AND PROVTDENCE. 4 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 malice blasts the .good man's name. And spreads their lies abroad. 6 But I, with flowing tears, Indulged my doubts to rise ; " Is there a God that sees or hears " The things below the skies ?H] 7 The tumults of my thought Held me in hard suspense, Till to thy house my feet were brought, To learn thy justice thence. 8 Thy word with light and power Did my mistakes amend ; I viewed the sinners' life before, But here I learnt their end. 9 On what a slippery 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 arc thine. ~r> ) Psalm 73. 1st Part. C. M. # • «^ £ London, Dundee. Afflicted saints happy, and prosperous sinners cursed. 1 NOW Pm convinc'd the Lord is kind To men of heart sincere : Yet once my foolish thoughts rcpin'd. And border'd on despair. CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 73 2 I griev'd to see the wicked thrive, And spoke with angry 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 ; " Against the heavens their slanders rise, 11 While saints in silence weep. 4 " In vain I lift my hands to pray, " And cleanse my heart in vain, " For I am chasten'd all the day, " The night renewrs my pain." 5 Yet while my tongue indulg'd complaints, I felt my heart reprove ; " Sure I shall thus offend thy saints, " And grieve the men I love." 6 But still I found my doubts too hard, The conflict too severe, Till I retir'd to search thy word, And learn thy secrets there. 7 There, as in some prophetic glass, I saw the sinner's feet High mounted on a slipp'ry place, Beside a fiery pit. 8 I heard the wretch profanely boast, Till at thy frown he fell ; His honours in a dream were lost, And he awoke in hell. 9 Lord, what an envious fool I was ! How like a thoughtless beast, Thus to suspect thy promised grace, And think the wicked blest ! 10 Yet I was kept from full despair, Upheld by power unknown : That blessed hand that broke the snare Shall guide me to thy throne. 74 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. ^a\ Psalm 9. 2d Part. C. M. b S Canterbury, Plymouth. The wisdom and equity of Providence. 1 WHEN the great Judge, supreme and just, Shall once inquire for blood, The humble souls who mourn in dust, Shall find a faithful God. 2 He from the dreadful gates of death Doth his own children raise ; In Z ion's gates, with cheerful breath, They sing their Father's praise. 3 His foes shall fall, with heedless feet, Into the pit they made ; And sinners perish in the net Which their own hands have spread, 4 Thus by thy judgments, mighty God, Are thy 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 thy known commands. 6 Though saints to sore distress are brought , And wait and long complain, Their cries shall never be forgot, Nor shall their hopes be vain. 7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat. To judge and save the poor ; Let nations tremble at thy feet, And man prevail no more. 8 Thy thunder shall affright the proud, i And put their hearts to pain, Make them confess that thou art God, And they but feeble men.] CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 75, 76 met Psalm 36. L. M. # ■^ ) Old Hundred, Eaton, Blendon. The perfections and providence of God ; or, general providence and special grace. 1 HIGH in the heavens, eternal God ! Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever 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. 1 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. 5 From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast ; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain, rich and free, Springs from the presence of the Lord ; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. FsaiM 147. 1st Part. L. M 7~ 76 \ Dunstan, Newcourt. Creation, providence and grace. 1 PRAISE ye the Lord : 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise : His nature and his works invite To make this duty our delight. 77 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to his name ; His mercy melts the stubborn soul, And makes the broken spirit whole. 3 He form'd the stars, those heav'nly flames ; He counts their numbers, calls their names : His wisdom's vast, and knows no bound, A deep, where all our thoughts are drown'd. 4 Great is our Lord, and great his might ; And all his glories infinite : He crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wicked to the dust. PAUSE. 5 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high, Who spreads his clouds around the sky ; There he prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain. 6 He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn : The beasts with food his hands supply, And the young ravens when they cry. 7 What is the creature's skill or force ? The sprightly man, the warlike horse, The nimble wit, the active limb ? All are too mean delights for him. 8 But saints are lovely in his sight ; He views his children with delight : He sees their hope, he knows their fear, And looks and loves his image there. Psalu 136. L. m ~* Luton, Eaton, Wells. Creation, providence and grace. 1 GIVE to our God immortal praise ! Mercy and truth are all his ways ; Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. 77 \ CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 78 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown, The King of kings with glory crown ; His mercies ever shall endure, When lords 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 God 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. 5 The Jews he freed from Pharaoh's hand, And brought them to the promised land : Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. , 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 God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. 8 Through this vain world he guides our feet, And leads us to his heav'nly seat ; His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more. ~Q * BIalm 1:36. C. M. ~*~" • ) Braintree, Irish. God's wonders of creation, providence, redemption cf Israel, and salvation of his people. 1 GIVE thanks to God, the sov 'reign Lord; His mercies still endure : And be the King of kings ador'd ; His truth is ever sure. 78 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 2 What wonders hath his wisdom done ; How mighty is his hand ! Heav'n, earth and sea, he fram'd alone ; How wide is his command ! 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 pow'r and grace unite. 6 But Pharaoh's army there he drown'd ; How glorious are his ways ! And brought his saints thro' desert ground ; 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 : How sad the state the world was inT How boundless was his love ! 9 He sent to save us from our«o ; His goodness never fails ; From death, and hell, and every foe ; And still his grace prevails. 10 Give thanks to God, the heav'nly King ; His mercies still endure ; Let the whole earth his praises sing; His truth is ever sure. CREATION" AND PROVIDENCE. 79, 80 »%q ) Psalm 68. 3d Part. L. M. * • *^ 5 Antigua, Islington. Praise for temporal blessings ; or, common and. special mercies* 1 WE 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 sun his circuit round, To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground ; He bids the clouds, with plenteous rain, Refresh the thirsty ground again. 3 'Tis to his care we owe our breath, And all our near escapes from death : Safety and health to God belong; He heals the weak, and guards the strong. 4 He makes the saint and sinner prove The common blessings of his love ; But the wide difFVence that remains Is endless joy, or endless pains. 5 The Lord, that bruis'd the serpent's head, On all the serpent's seed shall tread ; The stubborn sinner's hope confound, And smite him with a lasting wound. 6 But his right hand his saints shall raise From the deep earth, or deeper seas, And bring them to his courts above, There shall they taste his special love. q>(\1 Psalm 57. L. M. # ~^ $ Bath, Green's Hundredth. Praise for protection, grace and truth. 1 MY God, in whom are all the springs Of boundless love and grace unknown ; Hide me beneath thy spreading wings, Till the dark cloud is over-blown. 81 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 2 Up to the heav'ns I send my cry ; The Lord will my desires perform ; He sends his angels from the sky, And saves me from the threat'ning storm. 3 Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the heav'ns where angels dwell ; Thy pow'er 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 land to land thy wonders tell. ^71 Psalm 65. 2d Part. L. M. ♦" ^ S Ninety-seventh Psalm, Shoel Divine providence in air, earth, and sea; or, the God of nature and grace 1 THE God of our salvation hears The groans of Zion mix'd with tears ; Yet when he comes with kind designs, Through all the way his terror shines. 2 On him the race of man ctoends, 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 At dreadful distance from the shore. CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. SI 4 He bids the noisy tempests cease; He calms the raging crowd to peace, When a tumultuous nation raves Wild as the winds, and loud as waves. 5 Whole kingdoms, shaken by the storm, He settles in a peaceful form ; Mountains established by his hand, Firm on their old foundations stand. 6 Behold his ensigns sweep the sky; New comets blaze, and lightnings fly; The heathen lands, with swift surprise, From the bright horrors turn their eyes. 7 At his command, the morning ray Smiles in the east, and leads the day ; He guides the sun's declining wheels, Over the tops of western hills. 8 Seasons and times obey his voice ; The evening and the morn rejoice To see the earth made soft with showers, Laden with fruit, and dress'd in flowers. 9 'Tis from his watVy stores on high, He gives the thirsty ground supply ; He walks upon the clouds, and thence Doth his enriching drops dispense. 10 The desert grows a fruitful field; Abundant food the vallies yield ; The vallies shout with cheerful voice, And neighbouring hills repeat their joys. 11 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 divine ; O'er every field thy glories shine ; Through every month thy gifts appear; Great God ! thy goodness crowns the year. 12 82, 83 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. Qp) Psalm 78. 1st Part. CM. * *3£* $ Wareham, Irish, Peterborough. Providences of God recorded ,- or, pious education and instruction of children. 1 LET children hear the mighty deeds Which God perform'd of old ; Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make his glories known, His works of power and grace ; And we'll convey his wonders down, Through every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to their's ; That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall they learn in God alone Their hope securely stands ; That they may ne'er forget his works, But practise his commands. UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 8 What lasting honours shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to thy name ? 5 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heavens our voices raise ; And earth with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. 6 Wide as the world is thy command; Vast as eternity thy love! Finn as a rock thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. 35 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. ^^^ od Psalm 146. L. M. * 0<^ 5 Newcourt, Eaton- Universal praise to God. 1 LOUD hallelujahs to the Lord, From distant worlds where creatures dwell ; Let heaven begin the solemn word ; And sound it dreadful down to hell. [NOTE. This Psalm may be sung to a different Metre, by adding the hvojblloiving lines to every stanza, viz. Each of his ivor&s his name displays. But they can ne'er fulfil his praise.~\ 2 The Lord ! how absolute he reigns ! Let every angel bend the knee ! Sing of his love in heavenly strains, And speak how fierce his terrors be. 3 High on a throne his glories dwell, An awful throne of shining bliss ; Fly through the world, O sun, and tell How dark thy beams compar'd to his. 4 Awake, ye tempests, and his fame In sounds of dreadful praise declare ; And the sweet whisper of his name Fill every gentler breeze of air. 5 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 ; Vallies, lie low before his eye ; And let his praise from every hill Rise tuneful to the neighbouring sky. 7 Ye stubborn oaks, and stately pines, Bend your high branches, and adore ; Praise him, ye beasts, in different strains : The lamb must bleat, the lion roar. UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 86 8 Birds, ye must make his praise your theme ; Nature demands a song from you ; While the dumb fish that cut the stream Leap up, and mean his praises too. 9 Mortals, can you refrain your tongue, When nature all around you sings? O for a shout from old and young, From humble swains, and lofty kings ! 10 Wide as his vast dominion lies, Let 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! O may it dwell on ev'ry tongue ! But saints who best have known the Lord, Are bound to raise the noblest song. 12 Speak of the wonders of that love VVhich Gabriel plays on every chord ; From all below, and all above, Loud hallelujahs to the Lord. o-W Hymn 27. 13. 2. L. M. ~*~ ^^ $ Castle-Street, Antigua. Praise ye him, all his angels. 1 GOD ! the eternal, awful name, That the whole heavenly army fears, That shakes the wide creation's frame, And Satan trembles when he hears ! — 2 Like flames of fire his servants are, And light surrounds his dwelling-place; 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 beauties of your sov'reign King* 12* 87 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 4 Tell how he shows his smiling face, And clothes all heav'n in bright array ; Triumph and joy run through the place, And songs eternal as the day. 5 Speak — for you feel his burning love — What zeal it spreads through all your frame ! That sacred fire dwells all above, For we on earth have lost the name. 6 [Sing of his pow'r and justice too, That infinite right hand of his, That vanquished Satan and his crew, "When thunder drove them down from bliss.] 7 [What mighty storms of poison'd darts Were hurl'd upon the rebels there ! What deadly javelins naiPd their hearts Fast to the racks of long despair !] 8 [Shout to your King, ye heav'nly host; You that beheld the sinking foe ; Firmly ye stood when they were lost ; Praise the rich grace that kept you so. 9 Proclaim his wonders from the skies ; Let every distant nation hear ; And while you sound his lofty praise, Let humble mortals bow and fear.] a*i) Psalm 86. C. M. * ) Mear, Abridge. A general song of praise to God. 1 AMONG the princes, earthly gods, There's none hath pow'r divine ; Nor is their nature, mighty Lord, Nor are their works like thine. 2 The nations, thou hast made, shall bring Their oft'rings round thy throne ; For thou alone dost wondrous things. For thou art God alone. UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 88 3 Lord, I would walk with holy feet ; Teach me thine heav'nly ways, And my poor scatter'd thoughts unite In God my Father's praise. 4 Great is thy mercy, and my tongue- Shall those sweet wonders tell, How by thy grace my sinking soul Rose from the deeps of hell. oo> Hyjvt* 71. B. 2. C. M. ~*~ ~~ ) Cambridge, St Asaphs. Praise to God from all creatures, 1 THE glories of my Maker, God, My joyful voice shall sing, And call the nations to adore Their Former and their King. 2 'Twas his right hand that shap'd our clay, And wrought this human frame ; But from 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, And fowls of every wing, And rocks and trees and fires and seas. Their various tribute bring. 5 Ye pianets, to his honour shine ; And wheels of nature roll ; Praise 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. 89 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. oq| Psalm 148. S. M. + ^^ $ St. Thomas, Sutton. Universal praise. 1 LET every creature join To praise th' eternal God : Ye heavenly host, the song begin. And sound his name abroad. 2 Thou sun with golden beams, And moon with paler rays, Ye starry lights, ye twinkling flames, Shine to your Maker's praise. 3 He built those worlds above, And fix'd their wondrous frame ; By his command they stand or move, And ever speak his name. 4 Ye vapours, when ye rise, Or fall in showers, or snow, Ye thunders, murm'ring round the skies, His power and glory show. 5 Wind, hail, and flashing fire, Agree to praise the Lord, When ye in dreadful storms conspire To execute his word. 6 By all his works above His honours be exprest; But saints that taste his saving love Should sing his praises best. Pause I. 7 Let earth and ocean k;;ow They owe their Maker praise : Praise him, ye watery worlds below, And monsters of the seas. 8 From mountains near the sky Let his high praise resound, UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 89 From humble shrubs and cedars high, And vales and fields around. 9 Ye lions of the wood, And tamer beasts that graze, Ye live upon his daily food, And he expects your praise. 10 Ye birds of lofty wing, On high his praises bear, Or sit on flow'ry boughs, and sing Your Maker's glory there. 11 Ye creeping ants and worms, His various wisdom show; And flies, in all your shining swarms, Praise him that drest you so. 12 By all the earth-born 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. 14 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. 16 Let nature join with art, And all pronounce him blest ; But saints, that dwell so near his heart. Should sing his praises best, 90, 91 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. qq* Psalm 103. 3d Part. S. M. * 3 Hopkins, Dover. God's universal dominion ; or, angtls praise the Lord. 1 THE Lord, the sovereign King, Hath fix'd his throne on high ; O'er all the heavenly world he rules, And all beneath the sky. 2 Ye angels, great in might, And swift to do his will, Bless ye the Lord, whose voice ye hear, Whose pleasure ye fulfil. 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 shew Their Maker's glory, thou, my soul, Shalt sing his praises too. qj ) Psalm 148. H. M. # *? * $ Portsmouth, Bethesda. Praise to God from all creatures. 1 YE tribes of Adam, join With heaven, and earth, and seas, And offer notes divine To your Creator's praise. Ye holy throng In worlds of light Of angels bright, Begin the song. 2 Thou sun, with dazzling rays, And moon, that rules the night, Shine to your Maker's praise, With stars of twinkling light. His power declare, I And clouds that fly Ye floods on high, I In empty air. UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 91 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. He mov'd their mighty wheels In unknown ages past ; And each his word fulfils While time and nature last. In different v \s His wondrous name, His works proclaim And speak his praise. v A USE. 5 Let all the earth-born race, And monsters of the deep, The fish that cleave the seas, Or in their bosom sleep, From sea and shore And still display Their tribute pa}', Their Maker's pow'r. 6 Ye vapours, hail, and snow, Praise ye th' Almighty Lord, And stormy winds that blow, To execute his word. When lightnings shine, Or thunders roar, Let earth adore His hand divine. 7 Ye mountains near the skies, With lofty cedars there, And trees of humbler size, That fruit in plenty bear ; Beasts, wild and tame, In various forms, Birds, flies, and worms, Exalt his name. 8 Ye kings, and judges, fear The Lord, the sovereign King ; And while you rule us here, His heavenly honours sing ; Nor let the dream I Make you forget Of power and state 1 His power supreme. 92^ SCRIPTURE. 9 Virgins, and youths, engage To sound his praise divine, While infancy and age Their feebler voices join. Wide as he reigns By every tongue His name be sung In endless strains. 10 Let all the nations fear The God that rules above ; He brings his people near, And makes them taste his love. While earth and sky I His saints shall raise Attempt his praise, | His honours high. SCRIPTURE. qo* Hymn 53. B. 1. L. M. * *s£ $ Blendon, Portugal. The holy scriptures. 1 GOD, who in various methods told 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, That 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 people all, who read his love In long epistles from above, (He hath, not sent his sacred word To every land) praise ye the Lord. SCRIPTURE. 93, 94 Q* I Hymn 151. B. 2. L. M. # vO (j Eaton, Gloucester. Prophecy and inspiration. 1 'TWAS by an order from the Lord The ancient prophets spoke his word ; The Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hearts with heavenly fire. 2 The works and wonders which they wrought Confirm'd the messages they brought; The prophet's pen succeeds his breath, To save the holy words from death. 3 Great God ! mine eyes with pleasure look On die dear volume of thy book ; There my Redeemer's face I see, And read his name who died for me. 4 Let the false raptures of the mind Be lost, and vanish in the wind ; Here I can fix my hope secure ; This is thy word, and must endure. OjJ Hymn 119. B. 2. CM. *orb *^'* $ Plymouth, Abridge. The holy scriptures. 1 LADEN with guilt, and full of fears, I fly to thee, my Lord ; And not a glimpse of hope appears But in thy written word. 2 The volume of my Father's grace Does all my grief assuage; Here I behold my Saviour's face Almost in every page. 3 [This is the field where hidden lies The pearl of price unknown ; That merchant is divinely wise, Who makes the pearl his own.] 13 95 SCRIPTURE. 4 [Here consecrated water flows, To quench my thirst of sin ; Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, No danger dwells therein.] 5 This is the judge who 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 roving feet command ! Nor I forsake the happy road That leads to thy right hand. Qtf Psalm 19. L. M. * *'«-' $ Castle-Street, Portugal. The books of nature and of scripture compared; or, the glory and success of the gospel. 1 THE heavens declare thy glory, Lord; In every star thy wisdom shines ; But when our eyes behold thy word, We read thy name in fairer names. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days thy power confess :'- But the blest volume thou hast writ Reveals thy justice and thy grace. 3 Sun, moon and stars convey thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand ; So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world thy truth has run ; Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light, or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light : Thy gospel makes the simple wise; Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right. SCRIPTURE. 96 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renew'd, and sins forgiven : Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make thy word my guide to heaven. qal Psalm 19. P. M. * ^^ $ St. Hellens, Forty-sixth Psalm. The books of nature and of scripture. 1 GREAT God, the heav'n's well order'd frame Declares the glories of thy name : There thy rich works of wonder shine : A thousand starry beauties there, A thousand radiant marks appear Of boundless power, and skill divine. 2 From night to day, from day to night, The dawning and 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 journies 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 ; All nature joins to show thy praise. Thus God in every creature shines ; Fair is the book of nature's lines, But fairer is thy book of grace. PAUSE. 5 I love the volumes of thy word ; What light and joy those leaves afford To souls benighted and distress'd 1 97 SCRIPTURE. Tny precepts guide my doubtful way ; Thy fear forbids my feet to stray ; Thy promise leads my heart to rest, 6 From the discov'ries of thy law The perfect rules of life I draw ; These are my study and delight: Not honey so invites the taste, Nor gold, that has the furnace pass'd, Appears so pleasing to the sight. 7 Thy threat'nings wake my slumb'ring eyes, And warn me where my danger lies ; But 'tis thy blessed gospel, Lord, That makes my guilty conscience clean, Converts my soul, subdues my 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. q^) Psalm 119. 7th Part. CM. * *3 • $ Peterborough, Abridge. Imperfection of nature, and perfection qf scripture. 1 LET all the heathen writers join To form one perfect book, Great God, if once compar'd with thine, How mean their writings look ! 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave Could shew one sin forgiven ; Nor lead a step beyond the grave ; But thine conduct to heaven. 3 I've seen an end of what we call Perfection here below ; How short the pow'rs of nature fall. And can no" further go ! SCRIPTURE. 4 Yet men would fain be just with God, By works their hands have wrought; But thy commands, exceeding broad,. Extend to every thought. 5 In vain we boast perfection here While sin defiles our frame; And sinks our virtues down so far. They scarce deserve the name. 6 Our faith and love, and every grace, Fall far below thy word; But perfect truth and righteousness Dwell only with the Lord. qq£ Psalm 119. 4th Part. CM. b *^ ) Chelsea, Bangor. Instruction from scripture. Verse 9. 1 HOW shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin? Thy word the choicest rules imparts, To keep the conscience clean. Verse 130. 2 When once it enters to the mind, It spreads such light abroad, The meanest souls instruction find, And raise their thoughts to God. Verse 105 3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, That guides us all the day ; And through the dangers of the night, A lamp to lead our way. Verses 99, 100. 4 The men that keep thy law with care, And meditate thy word, Grow wiser than their teachers are» And better know the Lord. 13* 99 SCRIPTURE, Verses 104, 113. 5 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. Verses 89, 90, 91. 6 [The starry heavens thy rule obey, The earth maintains her place ; And these thy servants night and da$r, Thy skill and power express. 7 But still thy law and gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine; Not earth stands firmer than thy word, Nor stars so nobly shine.] Verses 160, 140,9,116. 8 Thy word is everlasting truth, How pure is every page! That holy book shall guide our youth. And well support our age. QQ) Psalm 119. 5th Part. CM. # *lv ) Irish, Brattle Street. Delight in scripture ; or, the ivord of God dwelling in us. Verse 97. 1 O HOW I love thy holy law ! 'Tis daily my delight : And thence my meditations draw Divine advice by night. Verse 148. 2 My waking eyes prevent the day, To meditate thy word : My soul with longing melts away To hear thy gospel, Lord. Verses 3, 13, 54. 3 How doth thy word my heart engage! How well employ my tongue! And, in my tiresome pilgrimage, Yields me a heavenly song. SCRIPTURE. 100 Verses 19, 103. 4 Am I a stranger, or at home, 5Tis my perpetual feast; Not honey dropping from the comb So much allures the taste. Verses 72, 127. 5 No treasures so enrich the mind, Nor shall thy word be sold For loads of silver well refin'd, Nor heaps of choicest gold. Verses 28, 49, 175. 6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop, Thy promises of grace Are pillars to support my hope, And there I write thy praise. 100? PsALM 119- 6th Part- C- M- '• IVJVJ £ St Davjd, st. James. Holiness and comfort from tlie word. Verse 128 1 LORD, I esteem thy judgments right, And all thy statutes just ; Thence I maintain a constant fight With every flattering lust. Verses 97, 9. 2 Thy precepts often I survey : I keep thy law in sight, Through all the business of the day, To form my actions right. Verse 62. 3 My heart in midnight silence cries, " How sweet thy comforts be !" My thoughts in holy wonder rise, And bring their thanks to thee. Verse 162. 4 And when my spirit drinks her fill At some good word of thine, Not mighty men that share the spoil Have joys compar'd to mine. 101, 102 CHRIST. 101 I Psalm 119. 8th Part. CM * A" A $ Barby, Swanwick. The word of Cod is the saint's portion ; or the excellency and variety of scripture. 1 LORD, I have made thy word my choice, My lasting heritage; There shall my noblest powers rejoice. My warmest thoughts engage. 2 I'll read the histories of thy love, And keep thy laws in sight, While through the promises I rove, With ever fresh delight. 3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, Where 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; Our fairest hope beyond the grave, And our eternal rest. CHRIST. in9? Hymn 51. B. 2. L. M. * M-S3£k $ Shoel, Dunstan. God the Son equal with the Father. 1 BRIGHT King of glory, dreadful God ! Our spirits bow before thy seat : To thee we lift a humble thought, And worship at thine awful feet. 2 [Thy pow'r hath form'd, thy wisdom sways All nature with a sovereign word ; And the bright world of stars obeys The will of their superior Lord.] CHRIST. l63 3 [Mercy and truth unite in one, And, smiling, sit at thy right hand : Eternal justice guards thy throne, And vengeance waits thy dread command.] 4 A thousand seraphs, strong and bright, Stand round the glorious Deity ; But who, among 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 forever one : Though they are known by different names, 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, And all the nations own their Lord.] -i(\o} Hymn 2. B. 1. L. M. ~T" } Quercy, All Saints. The deity and humanity of Christ. 1 ERE the blue heav'ns were stretch'd abroad, From everlasting was the Word : With God he was ; the Word was God, And must divinely be ador'd. 2 By his own power were all things made; By him supported, all things stand: He is the whole creation's head, And angels fly at his command. 3 Ere sin was born, or Satan fell, He led the host of morning stars ; (Thy generation who can tell, Or count the number of thy years?) 104 CHRIST. 4 But lo, he leaves those heavenly forms ; The Word descends and dwells in clay, That he may hold converse with worms, Dress'd in such feeble flesh as they. 5 Mortals with joy beheld his face, Th' eternal Father's only Son I How full of truth ! how full of grace ! When through his flesh the Godhead shone 1 6 Archangels leave their high abode, To learn new mysteries here, and tell The love of our descending God, The glories of Immanuel. TaJ] Hymn 47. B. 2. L. M. "♦" * ^^ J Truro, Newcourt. Glory and grace in the person of Christ. 1 NOW to the Lord a noble song! Awake, my soul; awake, my tongue; Hosanna to th' Eternal Name, And all his boundless love proclaim. 2 See, where it shines in Jesus' face, The brightest image of his grace ; God, in the person of his Son, Has all his mightiest works outdone. 3 The spacious earth and spreading flood Proclaim the wise, the powerful God ; And thy rich glories from afar Sparkle in every rolling star. 4 But in his looks a glory stands, The noblest labour of thine hands ; 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 angels, dwell upon the sound ; Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground. INCARNATION OF CHRIST. 105 6 O, 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 ! INCARNATION OF CHRIST. ir|K? Hymn 3. B. 1. S. M. # l\JO £ Dover, Silver-Street. The nativity of Christ. 1 BEHOLD the grace appears, The promise is fulfill'd ; Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears, And Jesus is the Child ! 2 [The Lord, the highest God, Calls him his only Son ; He bids him rule the lands abroad, And gives him David's throne. .3 O'er Jacob shall he reign With a peculiar sway ; The nations shall his grace obtain, His kingdom ne'er decay.] 4 To bring the glorious news, A heavenly form appears ; He tells the shepherds of their joys, And banishes their fears. 5 " Go, humble swains," said he, " To David's city fly ; "The promis'd Infant, born to-day, " Doth in a manger lie. 6 " With looks and hearts serene, " Go, visit Christ your King ;" And straight a flaming troop was seen; The shepherds heard them sing: 106, 107 CHRIST. 7 " Glory to God on high, " And heavenly peace on earth ; 11 Good will to men, to angels joy, "At the Redeemer's birth." 8 [In worship so divine Let saints employ their tongues; With the celestial hosts we join, And loud repeat their songs : 9 " Glory to God on high, " And heavenly peace on earth ; "Good will to men^ to angels joy, " At our Redeemer's birth."] lOfi? Psalm 97. 2d Part. L. M. * I UQ £ Gloucester, Rothwell. Christ's incarnation. 1 THE Lord is come ; the heavens proclaim His birth ; the nations learn his name ; An unknown star directs the road Of eastern sages to their God. 2 All ye bright armies 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 : Let Judah shout, let Zion sing, And earth confess her sovereign King. 107? Hymn 60- b- !• L- M. * * " • $ Gloucester, Antigua. The virgin Mary's song ; ort the promised Messiah born% 1 OUR souls shall magnify the Lord ; In God the Saviour we rejoice : While we repeat the virgin's song, May the same Spirit tune our voice. INCARNATION OF CHRIST. T08 2 [The Highest saw her low estate, And mighty things his hand hath done ; His overshadowing power and grace Make her the mother of his Son. 3 Let every nation call her bless'd, And endless years prolong her fame; But God alone must be ador'd ; Holy and reverend is his name.] 4 To those that fear and trust the Lord, His mercy stands forever sure; From age to age his promise lives, And the performance is secure. 5 He spake to Abraham and his seed, " In thee shall all the earth be bless'd ;" The memory of that ancient word Lay long in his eternal breast. 6 But now no more shall Israel wait, No more the Gentiles lie forlorn ; Lo, the Desire of Nations comes ; Behold the promis'd Seed is born ! * _ iAoj Hymn 135. B. 2. L. M. * 1UO $ Nantwicb, Shoel. Types and prophecies of Christ. 1 BEHOLD the woman's promis'd Seed ! Behold the great Messiah cone ! Behold the prophets all agree To give him the superior room ! 2 Abrah'm, the saint, rejoie'd of old, When visions of the Lord he saw ; Moses, the man of God, foretold This great Fulfiller of his law. 3 The types bore witness to his name, Obtain'd their chief design, and ceas'd — The incense, and the bleeding Iamb, The ark, the altar, and the priest. 14 109,110 CHRIST. 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. if\Ql Hymn 136. B. 2. L. M. # *-*J\j ^ Luton, Ninety-seventh Psalm. Miracles at the birth of Christ. 1 THE King of glory sends his Son 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 unknown star arose, and led The eastern sages to his feet. 3 Simeon and Anna both conspire The infant Saviour to proclaim ; Inward they felt the sacred fire, And bless'd the Babe, and own'd his name, 4 Let Jews and Greeks blaspheme aloud, And treat the holy Child with scorn ; Our souls adore th' eternal God, Who condescended to be born. jin* Psalm 98. 2d Part. CM. » * *^* $ Kingston, Mear. The Messiah's coming and kingdom. 1 JOY to the world! the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King ; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth ! the Saviour reigns ! Let men their songs employ ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy. INCARNATION OF CHRIST. Ill 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world wTith truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. 111? Psalm 96. C. M. *■ $ Rochester, Devizes. Christ's f.r si and second coming. 1 SING to the Lord, ye distant lands, Ye tribes of every tongue ; His new discovered grace demands A new and nobler song. 2 Say to the nations, Jesus reigns, God's own Almighty Son ; His power the sinking world sustains. And grace surrounds his throne. 3 Let heaven proclaim the joyful day, Joy through the earth be seen ; Let cities shine in bright array, And fields in cheerful green. 4 Let an unusual joy surprise The islands of the sea : Ye mountains, sink ; ye vallies, rise, Prepare the Lord his way. 5 Behold, he comes! he comes to bless The nations as their God; To show the world his righteousness, And send his truth abroad. 6 But when his voice shall raise the dead, And bid the world draw near, How will the guilty nations dread To see. their Judge appear ! 112,113 . CHRIST. 112^ Psalm 97. C. M. * S Braintree, Irish, Bedford Christ's incarnation and the last judgment. 1 YE islands of the northern sea, Rejoice, the Saviour reigns ; His word like fire prepares his way, And mountains melt to plains. 2 His presence sinks the proudest hills, And makes the vallies 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 flights And leave the world on fire. 6 The seeds of joy and glory sown For saints in darkness here, Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown, And a rich harvest bear. LIFE OF CHRIST. 1 1 ^ ) Hymn 139. B. 2.- L. M. * 1 1 «> J Portugal, Eaton. The example of Christ. 1 MY dear Redeemer, and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word: But in thy life the law appears, Drawn out in living characters. LIFE OF CHRIST. 1U 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will, Such love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe, and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains, and the midnight air, Witness'd the fervour of thy prayer ; The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict, and thy victory too. 4 Be thou my pattern ; make me bear More of thy gracious image here ; Then God, the Judge, shall own my name Among the followers of the Lamb. --T7] Hymn 112. B. 2. L. M. #~ * -*'* $ Nantwich, Dunstan. Angels ministering to Christ and saints. 1 GREAT God, to what a glorious height Hast thou advane'd the Lord, thy Son ! Angels, in all their robes of light, Are made the servants of his throne. 2 Before his feet their armies wait, And swift as flames of fire they move, To manage his affairs of state, In works of vengeance and of love. 3 His orders run through all their hosts, Legions descend at his command, To shield and guard our native coasts, When foreign rage invades our land. 4 Now they are sent to guide our feet Up to the gates of thine abode, Through all the dangers that we meet, In travelling the heav'nly 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, 14* H5 CHRIST. lid Hymn 113. B. 2. CM. * 1 L U i Dundee, St. David. The same. 1 THE majesty of Solomon, 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 ha"d made His entrance on this earth, A shining army downward fled, To celebrate his birth. 4 And when, oppress'd with pains and fears, On the cold ground he lies, Behold a heavenly form appears, T' allay his agonies ! 5 Now to the hands of Christ our King Are all their legions given ; They wait upon his saints, and bring His chosen heirs to heaven. 6 Pleasure and praise run through their host, To see a sinner turn ; Then Satan has a captive lost, And Christ a subject born. 7 But there's an hour of brighter joy, When he his angels sends Obstinate rebels to destroy, And gathe.r in his friends. 8 O! could I say without a doubt, " There shall my soul be found V\ Then let the great archangel shout, And the last trumpet sound. SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. 116 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. | 1 fi ) Psalm 69. 2d Part. L. M. b * ^ ^ Dresden, Limehouse. Christ's sufferings and zeal. 1 'TWAS for our sake, eternal God, Thy Son sustain'd that heavy load Of base reproach, and sore disgrace, And shame defiTd his sacred face. 2 The Jews, his brethren and his kin, Abus'd the Man that check'd their sin : While he fulfill'd thy holy laws, They hate him, but without a cause. 3 [" My Father's house, (said he,) was made " A place for worship, not for trade ;" Then, scattering all their gold and brass, He scourg'd the merchants from the place.] 4 [Zeal for the temple of his God Consum'd his life, expos'd his blood : Reproaches at thy glory, thrown He felt, and mourn'd them as his own.] 5 [His friends forsook, his foliVers fled, While foes and arms surround his head ; They curse him with a slanderous tongue, And the false judge maintains the wrong.] 6 His life they load with hateful lies, And charge his lips with blasphemies : They nail him to the shameful tree ; There hung the Man that died for me! 7 [Wretches, with hearts as hard as stones, Insult his piety 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 due vengeance on their head. 117,118 CHRIST. Ill] PsALM 69- 1st Part. L. M. b \ Limehouse, Putney. Christ's passion and sinners' salvation. 1 DEEP in our hearts let us record The deeper sorrows of our Lord : Behold die rising billows roll, To overwhelm his holy soul ! 2 In long complaints he spends his breath, While hosts of hell, and powers of death, And all the sons of malice join, To execute 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. 4 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 O ! 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. |-iq? Psalm 69. 1st Part. CM. b * A^ $ Abridge, Canterbury. The sufferings of Christ for cur salvation. 1 " SAVE me, O God ; the swelling floods " Break in upon my soul : " I sink, and sorrows o'er my head " Like mighty waters roll. 2 " I cry till all my voice be gone ; " In tears I waste the day : " My God, behold my longing eyes, " And shorten thy delay. SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. 118 3 " They hate my soul without a cause, 11 And stiil their number grows " More than the hairs around my head, " And mighty are my foes. 4 " 'Tvvas then I paid that dreadful debt, 11 That men could never pay, " And gave those honours to thy law, " Which sinners took away." 5 Thus, in the great Messiah's name, The royal prophet mourns ; Thus he awakes 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 heavy load " Of sorrow, pain, and shame. 7 " Grief, like a garment, cloth'd me round, " And sackcloth was my dress, " While I procur'd for naked souls " A robe of righteousness. 8 " Among my brethren and the Jews " I like a stranger stood, "And bore their vile reproach, to bring " The Gentiles near to God. 9 " I came in sinful mortals' stead " To do my Father's will ; " Yet when I cleans'd my Father's house, " They scandaliz'd my zeal. 10 " My fasting and my holy groans " Were made the drunkard's song : "But God, from his celestial throne, " Heard my complaining tongue. 11 "He sav'd me from the dreadful deep, " Nor let my soul be drown'd ^ " He rais'd and fix'd my sinking feet " On well established ground. 119 CHRIST. 12 " 'Twas in a most accepted hour, "My prayer arose on high, " And, for my sake, my God shall hear " The dving sinner's cry." -i -jo ) Psalm 69. 2d Part. CM.* orb * ■*• *^ ) Abridge, Canterbury. The passion and exaltation of Christ. 1 NOW let our lips with holy fear, And mournful pleasure, sing The sufferings of our great 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, O Lord, and save thy Son, "Nor hide thy shining face; " Why should thy 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 pain. 6 " All my reproach is known to thee, " The scandal and the shame ; " Reproaches break my bleeding heart, " And lies defile my name. 7 " I look for pity, but in vain ; "My kindred are my grief: " I ask my friends for comfort roupd* "But meet with no relief. ! SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRTST. 120 8 " With vinegar they mock rny thirst ; " They give me gall for food ; " And, sporting with my dying groans, " They triumph in my blood. 9 " Shine into my distressed soul, " Let thy compassion save ; " And though my flesh sink down to death, " Redeem it from the grave. 10 " I shall arise to praise thy name, " Shall reign in worlds unknown ; " And thy salvation, O my God, " Shall seat me on thy throne." -j nt}) Psalm 22. 1st Part. C. M. b 1 £AJ £ Plymouth, Bangor. The sufferings and death of Christ. 1 "WHY hath my God my soul forsook, " Nor will a smile afford V (Thus David once in anguish spoke, And thus our dying Lord.) 2 " Though 'tis thy chief delight to dwell Amcng 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 fin a worm, despis'd of men, And trodden to the ground. 4 Shaking the head, they pass me by, And laugh my soul to scorn; "In vain he trusts in God," they cry, "Neglected and forlorn." 5 But thou art He who form'd my flesh, By thine almighty word: And since I » hung upon the breast, My hope is in the Lord. $21 CHRIST. 6 Why wiii my Fathtr hide his lace When foes stand threatening round, In the dark hour of deep distress, And not a helper found? pause. 7 Behold thy Darling left among The cruel and the proud, As bulls of Bashan, fierce and strong, As lions roaring loud. 8 From earth and hell my sorrows meet, To multiply the smart; They nail my hands, they pierce my feet And try to vex my heart. 9 Yet if thy sovereign hand let loose The rage of earth and hell, Why will my heavenly Father bruise The Son he loves so well? 10 My God, if possible it be, Withhold this bitter cup; But I resign my will to thee, And drink the sorrows up. 11 My heart dissolves with pangs unknown; In groans I waste my breath; Thy heavy hand hath 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, And rise at thy command." 7^-j l Hymn 114. K~2. C. M. * 1^1 $ St. Martins, Mear. Clirist's death, victory, and dominion. 1 I SING my Saviour's wondrous death ; He conquer'd when he fell : 6,7Is finistid? said his dying breath, And shook the gates of hell. SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. 122 2 "Tis finish^ our Immanuel cries; 1 J he 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. 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 Await their several crowns, And all the sons of darkness fly The terror of his frowns. iq" 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 I bestow " The utmost bounds of heathen land,. " 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 potter's earthen work is broke.- JPAUSE. 8 Now ye who sit on earthly thrones, Be wise, and serve the Lord the Lamb; Now at his feet submit your crowns, Rejoice and tremble at his name. 9 With humble love address the Son, Lest he grow angry and ye die ; His wrath will burn to worlds unknown* If ye. provoke his jealousy, 15* 128 CHRIST. 10 His storms shall drive you quick to hell ; He is a God, and ye but dust : Happy the souls that know him well, And make his grace their only trust. I90? Psalm 24. L. M. * liil0$ Wells, Nantwich. Saints dwell in heaven ; or^ Christ's ascension. 1 THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's, — And men, and worms, and beasts, and birds; He raib u the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling place. 2 But there's a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky ; Who shall ascend that bless'd abode, And dwell so near his Maker, God ? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean : 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's face ; These shall enjoy the blissful sight, And dwell in everlasting light. PAUSE. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh ! Who can this King of glory be ? The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord the Saviour way : Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead, he goes before, He opens heaven's eternal door, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their Godo ASCENSION, &c. OF CHRIST. 129,130 12Q? Psalm 47. CM. & *■***' y Devizes, Rochester, / Christ ascending and reigning. 1 O FOR a shout of sacred joy To God, the sovereign King ! Let every land their tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. 2 Jesus our God ascends on high ! His heavenly guards, around, Attend him rising through the sky, With trumpets' joyful sound. 3 While angels shout and praise their King* 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 his 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 Submit before his throne. [swords, 1 <*n I Psalm 68. 2d Part. L. M. * I 0\J £ Blendon, Dunstan. Christ's ascension, and the gift of the Spirit. 1 LORD, when thou didst ascend on high^ Ten thousand angejs fill'd the sky; Those heavenly guards around thee wait, Like chariots, that attend thy state, 13f CHRIST. 2 Not Sinai's mountain could appear More glorious when the Lord was there ; While he pronounc'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 the promis'd Spirit down, With gifts and grace for rebel men, That God might dwell on earth again. -j^-i ) Hymn 141. B. 1. S. M. b *Ol $ Sutton, Little Marlborough. The humiliation and exaltation of Christ. 1 WHO has believ'd thy word, Or thy salvation known? Reveal thine arm, almighty Lord, And glorify thy Son. 2 The Jews esteem'd him here Too mean for their belief, Sorrows his chief acquaintance were, And his companion, grief. 3 They turn'd their eyes away, And treated him with scorn ; But 'twas their griefs upon him lay, Their sorrows he has borne. 4 'Twas for the stubborn Jews, And Gentiles, then unknown, The God of justice pleas'd to bruise His best beloved Son. 5 "But I'll prolong his days, " And make his kingdom stand ; " My pleasure," saith the God of grace, " Shall prosper in his hand. ASCENSION, kc. OF CHRIST. 132 6 [" His joyful soul shall see " The purchase of his pain, " And by his knowledge justify " The guilty sons of men.] 7 [" Ten thousand captive slaves, " Releas'd from death and sin, " Shall quit their prisons and their graves. 11 And own his power divine.] 8 [" Heaven shall advance my Son "To joys that earth deny'd ; " Who saw the follies men had done, u And bore their sins, and died."] iooj Hymn 142. B. 1. S. M. b 1 °^ $ Aylesbury, Ustic. The name. 1 LIKE sheep we went astray, And broke the fold of God ; Each wandering in a different way ; But all the downward road. 2 How dreadful was the hour, When God our wanderings laid, And did at once his vengeance pour Upon the Shepherd's head ! 3 How glorious was the grace When Christ sustain'd the stroke ; His life and blood the Shepherd pays A ransom for the flock. 4 His honour and his breath Were taken both away : Join'd with the wicked in 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 pain. 133 CHRIST. "I'll give him," saith the Lord, A portion with the strong; He shall possess a large reward, " And hold his honours long." a •too) Hymn 43. B. 2. L. M. # lOO^ Nantwich, Dunstan. Christ's sufferings and glory. 1 NOW for a tune of lofty praise To great Jehovah's equal Son! Awake, my voice, in heavenly lays, Tell loud the wonders he hath done. 2 Sing how he left the worlds of light, And the bright robes he wore above ; How swift and joyful was his flight On wings of everlasting love I 3 [Down to this base, 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; While weighty sorrows press'd him down, Large as the loads of all our guilt.] 5 Deep in the shades of gloomy death, Th' Almighty Captive pris'ner lay; Th' Almighty Captive left the earth, And rose to everlasting day. 6 Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light, iJp to his throne of shining grace ; See what immortal glories sit Round the sweet beauties of his face. 7 Amongst a thousand harps and songs, Jesus, the God, exalted reigns! His sacred name fills all their tongues. And echoes through the heavenly plains ! ASCENSION, &c. OF CHRIST. 134 Psalm 8. C. M. * Pembroke, Exeter, Abridge. Christ's condescension and glorification ; or^ God made 134| 1 O LORD, our Lord, how wondrous great 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 night, And stars, that well adorn the sky, Those moving worlds of light: 3 Lord, what is man, 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. 6 The waves lay spread beneath his feet; And fish, at his command, Bring their large shoals to Peter's net, Bring tribute to his hand. 7 These lesser glories of the Son Shone through the fleshly cloud: Now we behold him on his throne, And men confess him God.] 8 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. 135, 136 CHRIST. 9 Jesus, our Lord, how wondrous great Is thine exalted name ; The glories of thy heavenly state Let the whole earth proclaim ! jo£? Hymn 83. B. 2. CM. * 1 fjO £ jrigh^ Cambridge. The passion and exaltation of Christ . 1 THUS saith the Ruler of the skies, " Awake, my dreadful sword ; "Awake, my wrath, and smite the Man, " My Fellow," saith the Lord. 2 Vengeance receiv'd the dread command, And, armed, down she flies; Jesus submits t' his Father's hand, And bows his head, and dies. 3 But, O ! the wisdom, and the grace, That join with vengeance now ! He dies to save our guilty race, And yet he rises too. 4 A Person so divine was he, Who yielded to be slain, That he could give his soul away, And take his life again. 5 Live, glorious Lord, and reign on high : Let every nation sing, And angels sound, with endless joy, The Saviour, and the King. *oa] Hymn 84. B. 2. S. M. ♦ *< Y™ S Froorae, Watchman, Dover. The same. 1 COME, all harmonious tongues, Your noblest music bring ; 'Tis Christ, the everlasting God, And Christ, the Man, we sing. ASCENSION, &c. OF CHRIST. 137 2 Tell how ue tooic our flcsn, To take away our guilt; Sing the dear drops of sacred blood. That hellish monsters spilt. 3 [Alas ! the cruel spear Went deep into his side ; And the rich flood of purple gore Their murderous weapons dy'd.] 4 [The waves of swelling grief Did o'er his bosom roll ; And mountains of Almighty wrath Lay heavy on his soul.] 5 Down to the shades of death He bow'd his awful head ; Yet he arose to live and reign When death itself is dead. 6 No more the bloody spear, The cross and nails no more ; For hell itself shakes at his name, And all the heavens adore. i 7 There the Redeemer sits High on the Father's throne ; The Father lays his vengeance by, And smiles upon his Son. 8 There his full glories shine With uncreated rays, And bless his saints' and angels' eyes, To everlasting clays. 107? Psalm 21. L. M. ~ 1 ° • $ Eaton, Dunstan. Christ exalted to the kingdom, 1 DAVID rejoic'd in God his strength, Rais'd to the throne by special grace; But Christ, the Son, appears at length, Fulfils the triumph and the praise. 16 140, 141 CHRIST. 140 1 PsALM 89- 4th Part C- M. * ■* $ Christmas, Swanwick. Christ's mediatorial kingdom ; or, his divine and human nature. 1 HEAR what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known : " Sinners, behold your help is laid " On my Almighty Son. 2 " Behold the Man my wisdom chose " Among your mortal race ; " His head my holy oil o'erflows, " The Spirit of my grace. 3 " High shall he reign on David's throne, " My people's better King ; " My arm shall 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 in triumph ride. 5 " Me for his Father and his God " He shall forever own, "Call me his rock, his high abode; " And I'll support my Son. 6 " My first-born Son, array'd in grace, " At my right hand shall sit ; " Beneath him angels know their place,. " And monarchs at his feet. 7 " My covenant stands forever fast ; " My promises are strong ; " Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, "His seed endure as long." Psalm 99. 1st Part. S. M. *~ 141 j Sutton, Hopkins. Christ's kingdom and majesty. 1 THE God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear ; INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. 142 Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. Jesus, t he Saviour, reigns ! Let earth adore its Lord ; Bright eherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. In Zion is his throne, His honours are divine : His church shall make his wonders known, For there h^s glories shine. How holy is his name ! How terrible his praise I Justice, and truth, and judgment join In all his works of grace. INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. -1^9? Hymn 36. B. 2. S. M. 141:^ $ Thatcher, St Thomas. Christ's intercession. 1 WELL, the Redeemer's gone T' appear before our God, To sprinkle o'er the flaming throne With his atoning blood. 2 No fiery vengeance now, Nor burning wrath comes down ; If justice call for sinners' blood, The Saviour shows his own. 8 Before his Father's eye Our humble suit lie moves ; The Father lays his thunder by, And looks, and smiles, and loves* 4 Now may our joyful tongues Our Maker's honour sing ; Jesus, the Priest, receives our songs?. And bears them to the King* 16* H3 CHRIST. 5 [We bow before his face, And sound his glories high : " Hosanna to the God of grace, " Who lays his thunder by.] 6 " On earth thy mercy reigns, '* And triumphs all above ;" But, Lord, how weak are mortal strains. To speak immortal love: 7 [How jarring and how low Are ail the notes we sing ! Sweet Saviour, tune our songs anew, And they shall please the King.] ijo* Hymn 37. B. 2. C. M. * ■*^^ $ York, Braintree. The same. 1 LIFT up your eyes to th' heavenly seat, Where your Redeemer stays : Kind Intercessor, there he sits, And loves, and pleads, and prays. 2 'Twas well, my soul, he died for thee, And shed his vital blood ; Appeas'd stern justice on the tree, And then arose to God. 3 Petitions now, and praise may rise, And saints their offerings bring ; The Priest, with his own sacrifice, Presents them to the King. 4 [Let Papists trust what names they please, Their saints and angels boast ; We've no such advocates as these, Nor pray to th' heav'niy host.] 5 Jesus alone shall bear my cries Up to his Father's throne ; He, dearest Lord, perfumes my sighs, And sweetens every groan. INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. 1U 6 [Ten thousand praises to the King, Hosanna in the high'st ; Ten thousand thanks our spirits bring To God, and to his Christ.] 144* Hymn 145. B. 1. CM. * ^ ) Christmas, Rochester. Chrut and Aaron. 1 JESUS, in thee our eyes behold A thousand glories more Than the rich gems and polish'd gold The sons of Aaron wore. 2 They first their own burnt oft rings brought, To purge themselves from sin ; Thy life was pure without a spot, And all thy nature clean. 3 [Fresh blood, as constant as the day, Was on their altar spilt ; But thy one off'ring takes away, Forever, all our guilt.] 4 [Their priesthood ran thro' several hands, For mortal was their race ; Thy never- changing office stands Eternal as thy days.] 5 [Once, in the circuit of a year, With blood, but not his own, Aaron within the veil appears, Before the golden throne. 6 But Christ, by his own pow'rful blood, Ascends above the skies, And in the presence of our God Shews his own sacrifice.] 7 Jesus, the King of glory, reigns On Zion's heav'nly hill, Looks like a Lamb that has been slain, And wears his priesthood still. 143 CHRIST. 5 [We bow before his face, And sound his glories high : M Hosanna to the God of grace, " Who lays his thunder by.] 6 " On earth thy mercy reigns, '' And triumphs all above ;" But, Lord, how weak are mortal strains, To speak immortal love: 7 [How jarring and how low Are ail the notes we sing ! Sweet Saviour, tune our songs anew, And they shall please the King.] lz|o* Hymn 37. B. 2. C. M. * l^xO I York, Braintree. The same. 1 LIFT up your eyes to th' heavenly seat, Where your Redeemer stays : Kind Intercessor, there he sits, And loves, and pleads, and prays. 2 'Twas well, my soul, he died for thee, And shed his vital blood ; Appeas'd stern justice on the tree, And then arose to God. 3 Petitions now, and praise may rise, And saints their offerings bring ; The Priest, with his own sacrifice, Presents them to the King. 4 [Let Papists trust what names they please, Their saints and angels boast ; We've no such advocates as these, Nor pray to th' heav'niy host.] *> Jesus alone shall bear my cries Up to his Father's throne ; He, dearest Lord, perfumes my sighs, And sweetens every groan. INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. 144 6 [Ten thousand praises to the King, Hosanna in the high'st ; Ten thousand thanks our spirits bring To God, and to his Christ.] 144J Hymn 145. B. 1. CM. * ^*:^*r ^ Christmas, Rochester. Christ and Aaron. 1 JESUS, in thee our eyes behold A thousand glories more Than the rich gems and polish'd gold The sons of Aaron wore. 2 They first their own burnt off 'rings brought, To purge themselves from sin ; Thy life was pure without a spot, And all thy nature clean. 3 [Fresh blood, as constant as the day, Was on their altar spilt ; But thy one off'ring takes away, Forever, all our guilt.] 4 [Their priesthood ran thro' several hands, For mortal was their race ; Thy never- changing office stands Eternal as thy days.] 5 [Once, in the circuit of a year, With blood, but not his own, Aaron within the veil appears, Before the golden throne. 6 But Christ, by his own pow'rful blood, Ascends above the skies, And in the presence of our God Shews his own sacrifice.] 7 Jesus, the King of glory, reigns On Zion's heav'nly hill, Looks like a Lamb that has been slain, And wears his priesthood still. 145, 146 CHRIST. 8 He ever lives to intercede Before his Father's face : Give him, my soul, thy cause to plead, Nor doubt the Father's grace. TTx7~ Hymn 12. B. 2. C. M. * *^** $ Abridge, Barby. Christ is the substance of the Levitical priesthood. 1 THE true Messiah now appears, The types are all withdrawn : So fly the shadows and the stars, Before the rising dawn. 2 No smoking sweets, nor bleeding lambs» Nor kid, nor bullock slain ; Incense and spice, of costly names, Would all be burnt in vain. 3 Aaron must lay his robes away, His mitre and his vest, When God himself comes down to be The off'ring 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 shews his open'd veins, And pleads his wounded side. ]ac> I Psalm 2. S. M. * 1^±\J £ Silver-Street, Dover. Christ dying, rising, interceding, and reigning. 1 [MAKER and sov'reign Lord Of heaven, and earth, and seas, Thy providence confirms thy word, And answers thy decrees. 2 The things so long foretold By David are fulfill'd, INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. 146 When Jews and Gentiles join to slay Jesus, thine holy Child.] 3 Why did the Gentiles rage, And Jews, with one accord, Bend all their counsels to destroy Th' Anointed of the Lord ? 4 Rulers and kings agree To form a vain design ; Against the Lord their pow'rs unite, Against his Christ they join. 5 The Lord derides their rage, And will support his throne ; He who hath rais'd him from the dead Hath own'd him for his Son. PAUSE. 6 Now he's ascended high, And asks to rule the earth : The merit of his blood he pleads, And pleads his heav'nly birth. 7 He asks, and God bestows A large inheritance : Far as the world's remotest ends His kingdom shall advance. 8 The nations that rebel Must feel his iron rod ; He'll vindicate those honours well Which he receiv'd from God. 9 [Be wise, ye rulers, now, And worship at his throne ; With trembling joy, ye people, bow To God's exalted Son. 10 If once his wrath arise, Ye perish on the place ; Then blessed is the soul that flies For refuge to his grace.] 147, 148 CHRIST. 1J.7 I Psalm 2. C. M. * or b 1^rl $ Dundee, Bath. The same. 1 WHY did the nations join to slay The Lord's anointed Son ? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his gospel down ? 2 The Lord, who sits above the skies, Derides their rage below, He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes their spirits through. 3 " I call him my eternal Son, 44 And raise him from the dead ; "I make my holy hill his throne, " And wide his kingdom spread. 4 " Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy 44 The utmost heathen lands : 44 Thy rod of iron shall destroy 44 The rebel who withstands." 5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth, Obey th'. anointed Lord, Adore the King of heav'nly birth, And tremble at his word. 6 With humble love address his throne ; For if he frown, ye die ; Those are secure, and those alone, Who on his grace rely. CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. |4o? Hymn 13. B. 1. L. M. * *^^ > Gloucester, Leeds, China. The Son of God incarnate ; or^ the titles and the kingdom of Christ. 1 THE lands that long in darkness lay Now have beheld a heav'nly light ; Nations that sat in death's cold shade Are bless'd with beams divinely bright. CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 149 2 The virgin's promis'd Son is born ; Behold th' expected Child appear ! What shall his names or tides be? "The Wonderful, the Counsellor!" 3 [This Infant is the Mighty God, Come to be suckled and ador'd ; Th' Eternal Father, Prince of Peace, The Son of David, and his Lord.] 4 The government of earth and seas Upon his shoulders shall be laid ; His wide dominion still increase, And honours to his name be paid. 5 Jesus, the holy Child, shall sit High on his father David's throne ; Shall crush his foes beneath his feet, And reign to ages yet unknown. iaqI Hymn 132. B. 2. CM. * ■"■/*^ ) Cambridge, St. James. The offices of Christ. 1 WE bless the Prophet of the Lord, That comes with truth and grace ; Jesus, thy Spirit and thy word Shall lead us in thy ways. 2 We reverence our High- Priest above, Who offer'd up his blood, And lives to carry on his love, By pleading with our God. 3 We honour our exalted King ; How sweet are his commands ! He guards our souls from hell and sin, By his Almighty hands. 4 Hosanna to his glorious name, Who saves by diff'rent ways; His mercies lay a sov'reign claim To our immortal praise. 150 CHRIST. 1^(\l Hymn 146. B. 1. L. M. * LUXJ ) Wells, Antigua. Characters of Christ, borrowed from inanimate things. 1 [GO, worship at hnmanuei's feet, See in his 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 compar'd to wine or bread ? Dear Lord, our souls would thus be fed : That flesh, that dying blood of thine, Is bread of life, is heav'nly wine.] 4 [Is he a tree ? The world receives Salvation from his healing leaves : That righteous branch, that fruitful bough, Is David's root and offspring too.] 5 [Is he a rose? Not Sharon yields Such fragrancy in all her fields : Or if the lily he assume, The vallies bless the rich perfume.] 6 [Is he a vine? His heav'nly root Supplies the boughs with life and fruit : O let a lasting union join My soul to Christ, the living vine!] 7 [Is he the head ? Each member lives, And owns the vital powers he gives; The saints below, and saints above, Join'd by his Spirit and his love.] 8 [Is he a fountain ? There I bathe, And heal the plague of sin and death : These waters all my soul renew, And cleanse my spotted garments too.] CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 150 9 [Is he a fire ? He'll purge my dross ; But the true gold sustains no loss ; Like a refiner shall he sit, And tread the refuse with his feet.] 10 [Is he a rock ? How firm he proves ! The Rock of Ages never moves ; Yet the sweet streams that from him flow Attend us all the desert through.] 11 [Is he a way ? He leads to God ; The path is drawn in lines of blood ; There would I walk, with hope and zeal, Till I arrive at Zion's hill.] 12 [Is he a door ? I'll enter in : Behold the pastures large and green ; A paradise — divinely fair ; None but the sheep have freedom there.] 13 [Is he design'd a corner-stone For men to build their heav'n upon ? I'll make him my foundation too, Nor fear the plots of hell below.] 14 [Is he a temple ? I adore Th1 indwelling majesty and powV ; And still to this most holy place, Whene'er I pray, I turn my face.] 15 [Is he a star ? He breaks the night, Piercing the shades with dawning light ; I know his glories 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 appears To chase their clouds, and dry their tears.] 17 [O let me climb those higher skies, Where storms and darkness never rise : There he displays his power abroad, And shines and reigns tlV incarnate God.^ 17 151 CHRIST. 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.] 151 > Hymn 149. B. 1. L. M. * let Part. > Green's Hundredth, Bath. The offices of Christ. 1 JOIN all the names of love and power, That ever men or angels bore ; All are too mean to speak his worth, Or set ImmanuePs glory forth. 2 But O ! what condescending ways He takes to teach his heav'nly grace ! My eyes with joy and wonder see, What forms of love he bears for me. 3 [The "Angel of the cov'nant" stands With his commission in his hands, Sent from his Father's milder throne, To make the great salvation known.] 4 [Great Prophet ! let me bless thy name, By thee the joyful tidings came Of wrath appeas'd, of sins forgiv'n, Of hell subdu'd, and peace with Heaven.] 5 [My bright Example, and my Guide, I would be walking near thy side ; O let me never run astray, Nor follow the forbidden way!] 6 [I love my Shepherd — he shall keep My wand'ring soul among his sheep : He feeds his flock, he calls their names, And in his bosom bears the lambs.] 7 [My Surety undertakes mjr cause, Answ'ring his Father's broken laws ; Behold my soul at freedom set, My Surety paid the dreadful debt.] CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 151 8 LJesus, my great High Priest, has died — I seek no sacrifice beside ; His blood did once for all atone, And now he 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 vict'ry, and I sit A joyful subject at thy feet.] 11 [Aspire, my soul, to glorious deeds; The Captain of Salvation leads ; March on, nor fear to win the day, Though death and hell obstruct the way.] 12 [Should death and hell, and pow'rs unknown Put all their forms of mischief on, I shall be safe ; for Christ displays Salvation in more sov'reign ways.l 151 ) Hymn 147. B. 1. L. M. ♦ ad Paru 5 Truro, Newcourt. The names and titles of Christ. 1 ['TIS from the treasures of his word I borrow titles for my Lord : Nor art nor nature can supply Sufficient forms of majesty. 2 Bright image of the Father's face, Shining with undiminish'd rays ; Th' eternal God's eternal Son, The heir and partner of his throne.] 3 The King 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, 152 CHRIST. 4 Where grace can neither melt nor move, The Lamb resents his injur'd love ; Awakes his wrath without delay, And Judah's Lion tears the prey. 5 But when for works of peace he comes, What winning titles he assumes ; — 44 Light of the world, and Life of men 1" Nor bears those characters in vain. 6 With tender pity in his heart, He acts the Mediator's part ; A Friend and Brother he appears, And well fulfils the names 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. ]Ko] Hymn 61. B. 1. L. M. # 1 tJ£i ^ Ninety-seventh Psalm, Newcourt. Christ our High Priest and King ; and Christ coining to judgment. 1 NOW to the Lord, that makes us know The wonders of his dying love, Be humble honours paid below, And strains of nobler praise above. 2 'Twas he that cleans'd our foulest sins, And washed us in his 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 confessed, 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 piere'd him once, Then he displays his pard'ning love. CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 153 5 The unbelieving world shall wail, While we rejoice to see the day : Come, Lord ; nor let thy promise fail, Nor let thy chariots long delay. 153 £ Hymn 148. B. 1. H. M. * ist part. S Portsmouth. The names and titles of Christ. 1 [WITH cheerful voice I sing, The titles of my Lord, And borrow all the names Of honour from his word. Nature and art Sufficient forms,. Can ne'er supply Of majesty. 2 In Jesus we behold His Father's glorious face, Shining forever bright With mild and lovely rays. Th' eternal God's Eternal Son Inherits and Partakes the throne.] The sov'reign King of kings, The Lord of lords most high, Writes his own name upon His garment and his thigh. His name is call'd "The Word of God," Where promises and grace Can neither melt nor move, The angry Lamb resents The injuries of his love ; He rules the earth With iron rod. As lions roar, And tear the prey,. Awakes his wrath Without delay, But when for works of peace The great Redeemer comes, What gentle characters. What titles he assumes v 17* 153 CHRIST. Nor will he bear Those names in vain, " Light of the world, And Life of men ;" 5 Immense compassion reigns In our Immanuel's heart, When he descends to act A Mediator's part : He is a Friend, Divinely kind, And Brother too, Divinely true. 7 At length the Lord, the Judge, His awful throne ascends, And drives the rebels far From favourites and friends : Then shall the saints I The heights and depths Completely prove | Of all his love. 153 ) Hymn 150. B. 1. H. M. * ad part. 3 Portsmouth. The offices of Christ. 1 JOIN all the glorious names Of wisdom, love and power, That ever mortals knew, That angels ever bore : All are too mean Too mean to set To speak his worth, My Saviour forth. 2 But, O what gentle terms, What condescending ways Doth our Redeemer use To teach his heavenly grace ! Mine eyes with joy And wonder see What forms of love He bears for me. [Arrayed in mortal flesh, He, like an angel, stands, And holds the promises And pardons in his hands : Commission'd from I To make his grace His Father's throne, I To mortals known.] CHARACTERS AND OFFICES OF CHRIST. 153 I [Great Prophet of my God, My tongue would bless thy name ; By thee the joyful news Of our salvation came ; The joyful news I Of hell subdu'd, Of sins forgiven, | And peace with Heav'n.] > [Be thou my Counsellor, My Pattern and my Guide; And through this desert land Still keep me near thy side. O let my feet i Nor rove, nor seek Ne'er run astray, I The crooked way.] 5 [I love my Shepherd's voice ; His watchful eyes shall keep My wand'ring soul among The thousands of his sheep : He feeds his flock, His bosom bears He calls their names ; The tender lambs.] [To this dear Surety's hand Will I commit my cause ; He answers and fulfils His Father's broken laws. Behold my soul I My Surety paid At freedom set ! I The dreadful debt.] [Jesus, my great High Priest, Offer'd his blood, and died : My guilty conscience seeks No sacrifice beside. His pow'rful blood | And now it pleads Did once atone ; Before the throne.] [My Advocate appears For my defence on high ; The Father bows his ear, And lays his thunder by. Not all that hell I Shall turn his heart, Or sin can say I His love away.] 134 CHRIST. 10 [My dear Almighty Lord, My Conq'ror and my King, Thy sceptre, and thy sword, Thy reigning grace, I sing. Thine is the now'r ; Behold I sit * In willing bonds Before thy feet.] 11 [Now let my soul arise, And tread the tempter down ; My Captain leads me forth To conquest and a crown. A feeble saint Tho' death and hell Shall win the day, Obstruct the way.] 12 Should all the hosts of death, And pow'rs of hell unknown, Put their most dreadful forms Of rage and mischief on, I shall be safe ; Superior pow'r For Christ displays And guardian grace. ADDRESSES TO CHRIST. 1PU* Hymn 62. B. 1. CM. ♦ -* ^^ $ Exeter, Swanwick. Christ Jesus, the Lamb of God, worshipped by all the creation. 1 COME, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 " Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, " To be exalted thus ;" " Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, " For he was slain for us." 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honour and pow'r divine ; And blessings, more than we can give, Be, Lord, forever thine. ADDRESSES TO CHRIST. 155 4 Let all that dwell above the sKy, And air, and earth, and seas, Conspire to lift thy glories high, And speak thine endless praise. 5 The whole creation join in one, To bless the sacred name Of him, that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. 155 £ Hymn 1. B. 1. C. M. * ist part. S Parma, Devizes. A new song to the Lamb that was slain, 1 BEHOLD the glories of the Lamb, Amid 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 full of odours sweet, And harps of sweeter sound. 3 Those are the prayers of all the saints, And these the hymns they raise : Jesus is kind to our complaints, He loves to hear our praise. 4 [Eternal Father, who shall look Into thy secret will? Who but the Son shall take that book, And open every seal ? 5 He shall fulfil thy great decrees, The Son deserves it well ; Lo, in his hand the sov'reign keys Of heav'n, and death, and hell !] 6 Now to the Lamb, that once was slain, Be endless blessings paid ; Salvation, glory, joy remain Forever on thy head. 155, 156 CHRIST. 7 Thou hast redeem'd our souls with blood, 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. X55£ Hymn 148. B. 2. C. M. * ad Part. S St. Anns, Barby. God reconciled in Christ. 1 DEAREST of all the names above, My Jesus, and my God ! Who can resist thy heavenly love, Or trifle with thy blood ? 2 'Tis by the merits of thy death The Father smiles again ; 9Tis by thine interceding breath The Spirit dwells with men. 3 Till God in human flesh I see, My thoughts no comfort find ; The holy, just, and sacred Three Are terrors to my mind. 4 But if Immanuel's face appear, My hope, my joy begins ; His name forbids my slavish fear, His grace removes my sins. 5 While Jews on their own law rely, And Greeks of wisdom boast, I love uY incarnate mystery, And there I fix my trust. l^ft? Hymn 49. B. 1. CM. * LOO $ Abridge, Stade. The ivorl's of Moses and the Lamb* 1 HOW strong thine arm is, mighty God, Who would not fear thy name ? ADDRESSES TO CHRIST. 157 Jesus, how sweet thy graces are! Who would not love the 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, The Egyptian 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 calls it living bread. 5 Moses beheld the promis'd land, Yet never reaclvd the place ; But Christ shall bring his followers home To see his Father's face. 6 Then shall our love and joy be full, And feel a warmer flame, And sweeter voices tune the song Of Moses and the Lamb. -j k*j) Hymn 79. B. 2. C. M. * **J* $ Stade, Irish, Swanwick. Praise to the Redeemer. 1 PLUNG'D in a gulf of dark despair, We, wretched sinners, lay, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimmering day. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Grace Beheld our helpless grief; He saw — and CO amazing love!) He ran to our relief. 3 Down from the shining seats above With joyful haste he fled, 158 CHRIST. Enter'd the grave, in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. 4 He spoil'd the powers of darkness thus, And brake our iron chains; Jesus has freed our captive souls From everlasting pains. 5 [In vain the baffled prince of hell His cursed projects tries; We that were doom'd his endless slaves, Are rais'd above the skies.] 6 0! for this love, let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break, And all harmonious human tongues The Saviour's praises speak. 7 [Yes, we will praise thee, dearest Lord, Our souls are all on flame ; Hosanna, round the spacious earth, To thine adored name! 8 Angels, assist our mighty joys ; Strike all your harps of gold ; But when you raise your highest notes, His love can ne'er be told.] itoj Hymn 63. B. 1. L. M. # l«->0$ old Hundred, Dunstan. Christ's humiliation and exaltation. 1 WHAT equal honours shall we bring, To thee, O Lord our God, the Lamb, When all the notes that angels sing, Are far inferior to thy name ? 2 Worthy is 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 Power and dominion are his due, Who stood condemn'd at Pilate's bar; ADDRESSES TO CHRIST. 159 Wisdom belongs to Jesus too, Tho' he was charg'd with madness here. 4 All riches are his native right, Yet he sustain'd amazing loss : To him ascribe eternal might, Who left his weakness on the cross. 5 Honour immortal must be paid, Instead of scandal and of scorn ; While glory shines around his head, And a bright crown without a thorn. 6 Blessings forever on the Lamb, Who bore the curse for wretched men ; Let angels sound his sacred name, And every creature say, Amen. 159] Hymn 25. B. 1. L. M. *~~ r$t part. 5 Eaton, China. A vision of the Lamb. 1 ALL mortal vanities, be gone, Nor tempt my eyes, nor tire my ears, Behold amidst th' eternal throne A vision of the Lamb appears. 2 [Glory his fleecy robe adorns, Mark'd with the bloody death he bore ; Seven are his eyes, and seven his horns, To speak his wisdom and his power. 3 Lo, he receives a sealed book From him that sits upon the throne ; Jesus, my Lord, prevails to look, On dark decrees, and things unknown.] 4 All the assembling saints around Fall worshipping before the Lamb, And in new songs of gospel sound Address their honours to his name. 5 [The joy, the shout, the harmony, Flies o'er the everlasting hills ; 18 159 CHRIST. " Worthy art thou alone," they cry, "To read the book, to loose the seals."] 6 Our voices join the heavenly strain, And with transporting pleasure sing, " Worthy the Lamb that once was slain, " To be our Teacher and our King !" 7 His words of prophecy reveal Eternal counsels, deep designs; His grace and vengeance shall fulfil The peaceful and the dreadful lines. 8 Thou hast redeemed our souls from hell With thine invaluable blood ; And wretches, that did once rebel, Are now made favourites of their God. V Worthy forever is the Lord, That died for treasons not his own, By every tongue to be ador'd, And dwell upon his Father's throne ! J59 £ Hymn 21. B. 2. L. M. * ad Part. 3 Nantwich, Dunstan. A song of praise to God the Redeemer. 1 LET the old heathens tune their song Of great Diana, and of Jove, But the sweet theme that moves my tongue Is my Redeemer and his love. 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 me down to endless pain ! But the great Son proposal 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, Round the wide earth, and wider heaven. ADOPTION. 160, 161 if>(\} Hymn 5. B. 2. L. M. * 1 OU £ Gloucester, Portugal. Longing to praise Christ better. 1 LORD, when my thoughts with wonder roll O'er the sharp sorrows of thy soul, And read my Maker's broken laws, Repaired and honour'd by thy cross; 2 When I behold death, hell, and sin, Vanquish'd by that dear blood of thine, And see the Man, that groan'd and dy'd, 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 would I reach eternal things, And learn the notes that Gabriel sings. 4 But my heart fails, my tongue complain? 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. DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL, Alphabetically arranged,, ADOPTION. \§\ } Hymn 64. B. 1. S. M. i ist Part. S Froome, Germany, Dover. 1 BEHOLD what wondrous grace The Father hath bestow'd On sinners of a mortal race, To call them sons of God ! 2 'Tis no surprising thing, That we should be unknown ; 161 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. The Jewish world knew not their King^ God's everlasting Son. 3 Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made ; But when we see our Saviour here, We shall be like our Head. 4 A hope so much divine May trials well endure, May purge our souls from sense and sin, As Christ the Lord is pure. 5 If in my Father's love I share a filial 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 kindred own. J6X I Hymn 143. B. 1. CM. * 2li Part. $ Canterbury, Dundee. Characters of the Children of God, from several scriptures, 1 AS new born babes desire the breast To feed, and grow, and thrive; So saints with joy the gospel taste, And by the gospel live. 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 flatt'ring baits on earth Can make them slaves to lust ; They can't forget their heavenly birth* Nor grovel in the dust. 4 Not all the chains that tyrants use Shall bind their souls to vice ; ATONEMENT. 162 Faith, like a conq'ror, can produce A thousand victories.] 5 [Grace, like an uncorrupted seed, Abides and reigns within ; Immortal principles forbid The sons of God to sin.] 6 [Not by 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 quick'ning power, And joys that never fail. 8 O happy souls ! O glorious state Of overflowing grace ! To dwell so near their Father's seat, And see his lovely face. 9 Lord, I address thy heavenly throne ; Call me a child of thine, Send down the Spirit of thy Son To form my heart divine. 10 There shed thy choicest loves abroad, And make my comforts strong : Then shall I say, " My Father, God,^ With an unwavering tongue. ATONEMENT, 1R9l Psalm 40. 2d Part. C. M. * 1KJ£ J" st Davifi's> Mear. The incarnation and sacrifice of Christ. 1 THUS saith the Lord, " Your work is vain* u Give your burnt offerings o'er ; " In dying goats and bullocks slain, . " My soul delights no more," 18* 163 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 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, " I keep it near my heart ; " Mine ears are open with delight " To what thy lips impart." 4 And see, the blest Redeemer comes ! Th' eternal Son appears ! And at th' appointed time assumes The body God prepares. 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, And much his truth he show'd, And preach'd the way of righteousness. 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. 1(\ll Psalm 40. L. M. * 10t* $ Bath, Italy. Christ our sacrifice. 1 THE wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought, Exceed our praise, surmount our thought ; Should I attempt the long detail, My speech would faint, my numbers fail. ATONEMENT. 164 2 No blood of beasts on altars spilt Can cleanse the souls of men from guilt ; But thou hast set before our eyes An all-sufficient Sacrifice. 3 Lo ! thine eternal Son appears ; To thy designs he bows his ears ; Assumes a body well prepar'd, And well performs a work so hard. 4 " Behold, I come," (the Saviour cries, With love and duty in his eyes,) " I come to bear the heavy load " Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 5 And all the food divinely blest. 3 My wand'ring feet his ways mistake, But he restores my soul to peace, And leads me, for his mercy's sake, In the fair paths of righteousness. 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 Amid the darkness and the deeps, Thou art my comfort, thou my stay ; Thy staff supports my feeble steps, Thy rod directs my doubtful way. 6 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 Spirit condescends to rest ! 'Tis a divine anointing, shed Like oil of gladness at a feast. 8 Surely the mercies of the Lord Attend his household all their days ; There will 1 dwell to hear his word, To seek his face and sing his praise.] 1fifi£ Psalm 23. C. M. # ^UU^ Braintree, Mear. The same. 1 MY Shepherd will supply my need, Jehovah is his name ; In pastures fresh he makes me feed, Beside the living stream. 167 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 2 He brings my wand'ring spirit back, When I forsake his ways ; And leads me, for his mercy's sake, In paths of truth and grace. 3 When I walk through the shades of deaths Thy presence is my stay ; A word of thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. 4 Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, Doth still my table spread ; My cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head. 5 The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days ; O may thine 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 nor a guest, But like a child at home. 1fi7^ Psalm 23. S. M. b ■* ° • $ Shirland, Froome. The same. 1 THE Lord my Shepherd is, I shall be well supply 'd : 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 holy name. COMMUNION WITH GOD. 168 4 Winie he affords mo aid, I cannot yield to fear ; Tho' I should walk thro' death's dark shade5 My Shepherd's with me there. 5 In sight of all my foes Thou dost my table spread ; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head. 6 The bounties of thy love Shall crown my foil' wing days ; Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy praise. 1(\gI Psalm 73. 2d Part. CM. b ■■■UOj Rochester, Arundel. God oar portion here and hereafter. 1 GOD, my supporter and my hope, My help forever near, Thine arm of mercy held me up, When sinking in despair. 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet Through this dark wilderness ; Thine hand conduct me near thy seat, To dwell before thy face. 3 Were I in heav'n without my God, 'Twould be no }oy to me ; And while 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 thy presence, die ; Not all the idol gods they love Can save them when they cry. 169 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 6 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. IfiQ? Hymn 94. B. 2. CM. # 1 0** $ St. Anns, Abridge. God my only happiness. 1 MY God, my portion, and my love, My everlasting all ! I've none but thee in heav'n above, Or on this earthly ball. 2 [What empty things are all the skies, And this inferior clod ! There's nothing here deserves my joys ; There's nothing like my God.] 3 [In vain the bright, the burning sun, Scatters his feeble light ; 'Tis thy sweet beams create my noon, If thou withdraw, 'tis night, 4 And while upon my restless bed Among the shades I roll, If my Redeemer shows his head, 'Tis morning with my soul.] 5 To thee I owe my wealth, and friends, And health, and safe abode ; Thanks to thy name for meaner things, But they are not my God. 6 How vain a toy is glitt'ring wealth, If once compar'd to thee I Or what's my safety or my health, Or all my friends, to me ? 7 Were I possessor of the earth, And call'd the stars mine own, Without thy graces, and thyself, I were a wretch undone. COMMUNION WITH GOD. 170 8 Let others stretch their arms like seas, And grasp in all the shore ; Grant me the visits of thy face, And I desire no more. 17O* Hymn 93. B. 2. 9. M. #~ 1 '^ $ Dover, Pelham. God all, and in all. 1 MY God, my life, my love, To thee, to thee I call; 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 here ; If thou depart, 'tis hell.] 3 [The smilings of thy face, How amiable they are! 'Tis heaven to rest in thine embrace, And no where else but there.] 4 [To thee, and thee alone, The angels owe their bliss ; They sit around thy gracious throne, And dwell where Jesus is.] 5 [Not all the harps above Can make a heavenly place, If God his residence remove, Or but conceal his face.] 6 Nor earth, nor all the sky- Can one delight afford ; No, not a drop of real joy, Without thy presence, Lord. 7 Thou art the sea of love, Where all my pleasures roll ; The circle where my passions move, And centre of my soul. 19 171, 172 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 8 To thee my spirits fly, ^ With infinite desire ; And yet how far from thee I lie ; Dear Jesus, raise me higher.] 171 ( Hymn 15. B. 2. L. M. *~ } Eaton, Ninety-seventh Psalm. The enjoyment of Christ ; or, delight in worship. 1 FAR from my tho'ts, vain world, be gone ; Let my religious hours alone ; 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 truth 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 Immanuel, all divine ! In thee thy Father's glories shine : Thou brightest, sweetest, fairest One, That eyes have seen, or angels known ! 17o} Hymn 16. B. 2. L. M. * I I -j (J Portugal, Dunstan, Castle-Street. 1 LORD, what a heaven of saving grace Shines through the beauties of thy face, COVENANT OF GRACE. 173 And lights ^ur passions to a flame ; Lord, how we love thy charming name I 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 Our raptur'd eyes and soul employs, Here we could sit and gaze away A long, an everlasting day. 4 Well, we shall quickly pass the night, To the fair coasts of perfect light ; Then shall our joyful senses rove O'er the dear Object of our love. 5 [There shall we drink full draughts of bliss, And pluck new life from heavenly trees ; Yet, now and then, dear Lord, bestow A drop of heaven, on worms below. 6 Send comforts down from thy right hand, While we pass through this barren land ; And in thy temple let us see A glimpse of love, a glimpse of thee. COVENANT OF GRACE. 170* Psalm 89. 1st Part. L. M. b 1 • ° ) All Saints, Carthage. The covenant made with Christ ,• or, the true David. 1 FOREVER shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord : Mercy and truth forever stand, Like heaven, established by his hand. 2 Thus to the Son he sware, and said, ;' With thee my covenant first is made ; " In thee shall dying sinners live ; " Glory and grace are thine to give, 174 SCRIPTURE POCTRIVE?. 3 "Be thou my Prophet, thou my Priest . " Thy children shall be ever blest, u Thou art my chosen King ; thy throne " Shall stand eternal, like my own. 4 M 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 si whom I chose, " To guard my flock, to crush my foes, "And :.: V. him to the Jewish throne, " \\ as but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the cl rejoice, and sing ■our and her Kii g ; A s heave.:'; w oders. show, A:. : his works below. -j-w Psalm 89. 5::i R,n, CM. 0 * * "* $ el. -. ;~.ciijr.s wit I 1 UY] rd] if David's n M The n, " Should 1 . s, " A.J. tempt l 2 " Their sins I'.A ad, •"And make their folly smart ; " But Til not c " Nor from nv depart. 5 " My covenant . ne'er revok M But keep n v ind ; •• And what FL ive hath ^ " 1.:.: . I Ti .11 bind. I sworn, (I need no m •■ And pk ;• holiness, To seal the sacred promise sure ■ To David and - see. COVEXAXT OF GRACE. 175. 1 5 "The sun shall see his offspring rise, " And spread from sea to sea, " Long as he travels round the skies, " To give the nations day. 6 "Sure as the moon that rules the night, H His kingdom shall endure, " Till the fix'd laws of shade and light M Shall be observ'd no more." l7-> Hymn 40. B. 2. CM. * 1 '** $ St. James, St. Martins. Our comfort in the covenant made v:ith Christ. 1 OUR God, how firm his promise stands, E'en when he hides his face ! He trusts in our Redeemer's hands His glory and his grace. 2 Then why, my soul, these sad complaints, Since Christ and we are one "? Thy God is faithful to his saints, Is faithml to his Son. 3 Beneath his smiles my heart has liv'd, And part of heaven possess'd ; I praise his name for grace receiv'd, And trust him for the rest. 1-7^ < Hymn 139. B. 1. L. M. * 1 *U $ Bath, Italy. Hope in the coxenard ; or, Gcri'o promise and truth unchangea* ble. 1 HOW oft have sin and Satan strove To rend my soul from thee, my God ; But everlasting is thy love, And Jesus seals it with his blood. 2 The oath and promise of the Lord Join to confirm the wondrous grace ; Eternal power performs the word, And tills all heaven with endless praise, 19* (77 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 3 Amidst temptations sharp and long, My soul to this dear refuge flies ; Hope is my anchor, firm and strong, While tempests blow, and billows rise, 4 The gospel bears my spirit up ; A faithful and unchanging God Lays the foundation for my hope, In oaths, and promises, and blood. DEPRAVITY AND FALL OF MAN. -177? Hymn 57. B. 1. CM. b -* • ■ 5 Dundee, Wantage, Plymouth. Original sin ; or, the first and second Adam. 1 BACKWARD with humble shame we look On our original ; 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 dreadful 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 death. 4 How strong in our degen'rate 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 wc hope for living fruit From such a deadly tree? DEPRAVITY OF MAN. 178 6 What mortal power, from things unclean, Can pure productions bring? Who can command a vital stream From an infected 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 sov'reign Power That new- creates our dust. -17c I Hymn 124. B. 1. L. M« b -1 ' ^ ) Quercy, German. The first and second Adam. 1 DEEP in the dust, before thy throne, Our guilt and our disgrace we own : Great God ! we own th' unhappy name Whence sprang our nature and our shame. 2 Adam, the sinner : at his fall, Death, like a conqueror, seiz'd us all ; A thousand new-born babes are dead, By fatal union to their head. 3 But while our spirits, filPd with awe, Behold the terrors of thy law, We sing the honours of thy grace, 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. 5 [By the rebellion of one man, Through all his seed the mischief ran ; And by one man's obedience now, Are all Ms seed made righteous too,] J 79 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 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 righteousness. 1 t^q ) Psalm 51. 2d Part. L. M. b 1 • ** $ Putney, Armley. Original and actual sin confessed. 1 LORD, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin ; And born unholy and unclean ; Sprung from the man, whose guilty fall Corrupts his race, and taints us all. 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, The seeds of sin grow up for death : Thy law demands a perfect heart ; But we're defil'd in every part. 3 [Great God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true; O make me wise betimes, to see My danger and my remedy.] 4 Behold I fall before thy face; My only refuge is thy grace : No outward forms can make me clean ; The leprosy lies deep within. 5 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, Nor hyssop branch, nor sprinkling priest, Nor running brook, nor flood, nor sea, Can wash the dismal stain away. 6 Jesus, my God, thy blood alone Hath power sufficient to atone ; Thy blood can make me white as snow, No Jewish types could cleanse me so. 7 While guilt disturbs and breaks my peace, Nor flesh nor soul hath rest or ease ; Lord, let me hear thy pardoning voice, And make my broken bones rejoice. DEPRAVITY OF MAN. 180, 181 lftn> Psalm 51. 1st Part. CM. b laXJ ^ Bedford, St. \nns, Original and actual sin confessed and pardoned. 1 LORD, I would spread my sore distress And guilt before thine eyes ; Against thy laws, against thy grace, How high my crimes arise ! 2 Shouldst thou condemn my soul to hell, And crush my flesh to dust, Heav'n would approve thy vengeance well, And earth must own it just. 3 I from the stock of Adam came, Unholy and unclean ; All my original is shame, And all my nature sin. 4 Born 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 ; O 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 ; Backsliders shall address thy throne, And turn to God again. lft1 I Hymn 12sT"B. 2. C. M. b~ ini $ Plymouth, York. Corrupt nature from Adam. 1 BLEST with the joys of innocence, Adam, our father, stood, 182 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. Till he debas'd his soul to sense, And ate th' unlawful food. 2 Now we are born a- sensual race, To sinful joys inclin'd ; Reason has lost its native place, And flesh enslaves the mind. 3 While flesh, and sense, and passion reigns. Sin is the sweetest good ; We fancy music in our chains, And so forget the load. 4 Great God ! renew our ruin'd frame, Our broken powers restore : Inspire us with a heavenly flame, And flesh shall reign no more I 5 Eternal Spirit, write thy law Upon our inward parts, And let the second Adam draw His image on our hearts. 1 S2 I Psalm 14. 1st Part. C. M. & * ^^ $ Canterbury, Barby. By nature all men are sinners. 1 FOOLS in their hearts believe and say, " That all religion's vain ; " There is no God that reigns on high, "Or minds uY affairs of men." 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane Corrupt discourse proceeds : And in their impious hands are found Abominable deeds. 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne, Looks down on things below, To find the man that sought his grace, Or did his justice know. 4 By nature all are gone astray ; Their practice all the same; DEPRAVITY OF MAN. 183, 184 There's none that fears his Maker's hand, There's none that loves his name. 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit ; Their slanders never cease ; How swift to mischief are their feet ! Nor know the paths of peace. 6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root) In every heart are found ; Nor can they bear diviner fruit, Till grace refine the ground. -ioo* Hymn 160. B. 2. L. M. b *00-J ivlagdalen, Putney. Custom in sin. 1 LET the wild leopards of the wood Put off the spots that nature gives ; Then may the wicked turn to God, And change their tempers and their lives. 2 As well might Ethiopian slaves Wash out the darkness of their skin ; The dead as well may leave their graves, 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 God ! I own thy power divine, That works to change this heart of mine; I would be form'd anew, and bless The wonders of creating grace. \qa\ Hymn 24. B. 2. L. M. * A ^^ $ Gloucester, 97th Psalm. The evil of sin visible in the Jail of angels and men. 1 WHEN the great Builder arch'd the skies. And form'd all nature with a word ; The joyful cherubs tun'd his praise, And every bending throne ador'd. 185 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 2 High in the midst of all the throng, Satan, a tall arch-angel, sat ; Among the morning stars he sung, Till sin destroy 'd his heavenly state. 3 ['Twas sin that hurl'd him from his throne, Grov'ling in fire, the rebel lies ; How art thou sunk in darkness down. Son of the morning, from the skies.] 4 And thus our two first parents stood, Till sin denTd the happy place: They lost their garden and their God, And ruin'd all their unborn race. 5 [So sprung the plague from Adam's bow'r, And spread destruction all abroad ; Sin, the curs'd name, that in one hour Spoil'd six days' labour of a God.] 6 Tremble, my soul, and mourn for grief, That such a foe should sieze thy breast ; Fly to thy Lord for quick relief; O ! may he slay this treach'rous guest. 7 Then to thy throne, victorious King, Then to thy throne our shouts shall rise ;. Thine everlasting arm we sing, For sin, the monster, bleeds and dies. idc) Hymn 150. R. 2. CM. b I ^^ $ Wantage, Chelsea. The deceilfulness of sin. 1 SIN has a thousand treach'rous arts To practise on the mind ; With flatt'ring looks she tempts our 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. DEPRAVITY OF MAN. 186 3 She pleads for all the joys she brings, And gives a fair pretence ; But cheats the soul of heav'nly 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. -,rwW Hymn 153. B. 2. CM. b *0\J £ Bangor, Carolina. The distemper, folly, and madness of sin. 1 SIN, like a venomous disease, Infects our vital blood ; The only balm is sov'reign grace, And the physician, God. 2 Our beauty and our strength are fled, And we draw near to death, But Christ the Lord recalls the dead With his Almighty breath. 3 Madness, by nature, reigns within, The passions burn and rage, Till God's own Son, with skill divine, The inward fire assuage. 4 [We lick the dust, we grasp the wind, And solid good despise : Such is the folly of the mind, Till Jesus makes us wise.] 5 [We give our souls the wounds they feel, We drink the pois'nous gall, And rush with fury down to hell; But Heaven prevents the fall.] 6 [The man possess'd among the tombs, Cuts his own flesh and cries : He foams and raves till Jesus comes, And the foul spirit flies. J 20 187, 188 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 187^ Hymn 156. B. 2. C. M. * or b *^ $ Abridge, Swanwick. Presumption and despair ; or, Satan's various temptations. 1 I HATE the tempter and his charms; I hate his flatt'ring breath ; The serpent takes a thousand forms To cheat our souls to death. 2 He feeds our hopes with airy dreams, Or kills with slavish fear ; And holds us still in wide extremes, Presumption or despair. 3 Now he persuades, " how easy 'tis " To walk the road to heaven j*' Anon, he swells our sins, and cries, "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, " For 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. ■joo* Hymn 157. B. 2. C. M. ^ * ^^ $ Carolina, Windsor. The same 1 NOW Satan comes with dreadful roar, And threatens to destroy ; DEPRAVITY OF MAN. 189- He worries whom he can't devour, With a malicious joy. 2 Ye sons of God, oppose his rage, Resist, and he'll be gone ; Thus did our dearest Lord engage, And vanquish him alone. 3 Now he appears almost divine, Like innocence and love : But the old serpent lurks within, When he assumes the dove. 1 Fly from the false deceiver's tongue, Ye sons of Adam, fly ; Our parents found the snare too strong, Nor should the children try. 189 Hymn 158. B. 2. L. M. Liraehouse, Armley, Few saved ; or, the almost Christian, the Hypocrite, and Apoi tate. 1 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 droso 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 ; Create my heart entirely new; Which hypocrites could ne'er attain, Which false apostates never knew. 190, 191 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 1 QO I PsALM 8- 2d Part- L- M. * or b 1 c7U $ Quercy, Leeds, Wells. Adam and Christ, lords of the old and new creation. 1 LORD, what was man when made at first ! Adam, the offspring of the dust ! That thou shouldst set him and his race But just below an angel's place? 2 That thou shouldst raise his nature so, And make him lord of all below; Make every beast and bird submit, And lay the fishes at his feet? 3 But O ! what brighter glories wait To crown the second Adam's state I What honours shall thy Son adorn, Who condescended to be born ! 4 See him below his angels made ! See him in dust among the dead, To save a ruin'd world from sin; But he shall reign with power divine! 5 The world to come, redeem'd from all The miseries that attend the fall, New made, and glorious, shall submit At our exalted Saviour's feet. ELECTION. IQ-I } Hymn 54. B. 1. L. M. # U*$ Castle-Street, Shoel. Electing grace ; or, saints beloved in Christ. 1 JESUS, we bless thy Father's name ; Thy God and our's are both the same ; What heavenly blessings from his throne Flow down to sinners through his Son ! 2 " Christ be my first elect," he said ; Then choose our souls in Christ our head. Before he gave the mountains birth, Or laid foundations for the earth. ELECTION. 192 3 Thus did eternal love begin To raise us up from death and sin ; Our characters were then decreed, " Blameless in love, a holy seed." 4 Predestinated to be sons, Born by degrees, but chose at once ; A new regenerated race, To praise the glory of his grace. 5 With Christ, our Lord, we share our part In the affections of his heart ; Nor shall our souls be thence remov'd, Till he forgets his first-belov'd. 109* Hymn 117. B. 1. L. M. b **^ ) Putney, Armley. Election sovereign and free. 1 [BEHOLD the potter and the clay I He forms his vessels as he please : Such is our God, and such are we, The subjects of his just decrees. 2 Doth not the workman's power extend O'er all the mass, which part to choose. And mould it for a nobler end, And which to leave for viler use?] 3 May not the sovereign Lord on high Dispense his favours as he will : Choose some to life, while others die, And yet be just and gracious still? 4 What if, to make his terror known, He lets his patience long endure, Suffering vile rebels to go on, And seal their own destruction sure? 5 What if he means to show his grace. And his electing love employs To mark out some of mortal race, And form them fit for heavenly joys?] 20* 193, 194 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. (3 Shall man reply against the Lord, And call his Maker's ways unjust, The thunder of whose dreadful word Can crush a thousand worlds to dust ? 7 But, O my soul, if truth so bright, Should dazzle and confound thy sight. Yet still his written will obey, And wait the great decisive day. 8 Then shall he make his justice known, And the whole world, before his throne, With joy, or terror, shall confess The glory of his righteousness. Iqo? Hymn 96. B. 1. CM. * 1 *7t> £ St AnR»s? Christmas. Election excludes boasting. 1 BUT few among the carnal wise, But few of noble race, Obtain 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 in his presence boast, But in the Lord alone. iQAl Hymn 11. B. 1. L. M. * 1*M( Antigua, Wells. The humble enlightened, and carnal reason humbled; or, the sovereignty vf grace. 1 THERE was an hour when Christ rejoie'd, And spoke his joy in words of praise ; ELECTION. 195 " Father, I thank thee, mighty God, " Lord of the earth, and heav'ns, and seas ! 2 " I thank thy sovereign power and love, " That crowns my doctrine with success ; "And makes the babes in knowledge learn " The Wights, and breadths, and lengths of grace 3 u But all this glory lies conceaFd, " From men of prudence and of wit ; " The prince of darkness blinds their eyes, " And their own pride resists the light. 4 " Father, 'tis thus, because thy will " Chose and ordain'd it should be so ; " lis thy delight t' abase the proud, " And lay the haughty scorner low. 5 " There's none can know the Father right, " But those who learn it from the Son ; " Nor can the Son be well receiv'd, " But where the Father makes him known, 6 " Then let our souls adore our God, " That deals his graces as he please ; " Nor gives to mortals an account M Or of his actions, or decrees." 1Q~? Hymn 12. B. 1. CM. * liJU j Wareham, St. Ann's. Free grace in revealing Christ. 1 JESUS, the Man of constant grief, 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 reveal'd thy Son " To men unlearned ; and to babes 44 Hath made thy gospel known. 3 4t The mysteries of redeeming grace 44 Are hidden from the wise : 196, 137 scripture doctrines. " While pride and carnal reasonings join " To swell and blind their eyes." 4 Thus doth the Lord of heaven and earth His great decrees fulfil, And orders all his works of grace By his own sovereign will. Too] Hymn 96. B. 2. C. M. *~ > London, Canterbury. Distinguishing love ; or, angels punished, and men saved. 1 DOWN headlong from their native skies- The rebel angels fell, And thunderbolts of flaming wrath Pursu'd them deep to hell. 2 Down from the top of earthly bliss Rebellious man was hurl'd; And Jesus stoop'd beneath the grave To reach a sinking world. 3 O, love of infinite degree, Unmeasurable grace ! Must Heaven's eternal Darling die To save a traitorous race? 4 Must angels sink forever down, And burn in quenchless fire, While God forsakes his shining throne To raise us, wretches, higher ? 5 O for this love, let earth and skies With hallelujahs ring, And the full choir of human tongues All hallelujahs sing. ICft] Hymn 97. B. 2. L. M. * *WJ y Green's Hundredth, Bath. The same. 1 FROM 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. JUSTIFICATION. 2 Amazing work of sovereign 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, our all we pay : Millions of tongues shall sound "thy praise On the bright hills of heavenly day. JUSTIFICATION. 10Q> Hymn 94. B. 1. C. M. b 1 UO $ Abridge, Bedford. Justification byfaitht not by works ; or, the law condemns, grace justifies. 1 VAIN are the hopes the sons of men On their own works have built ; Their hearts by nature all unclean, And all their actions guilt. 2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their mouths, Without a murmuring word, And the whole race of Adam stand Guilty before the Lord. 3 In vain we ask God's righteous law To justify us now, Since to convince and to cortlemn Is all the law can do. 4 Jesus, how glorious is thy grace ! When in thy name we trust, Our faith receives a righteousness, That makes the sinner just. iqq| Hymn 154. B. 2. L...M. ~fcT 1W £ German Hymn, Wells. Self-righteousness insufficient. > 1 " Wh ere are the mourners," saith the Lord. " That wait and tremble at my word, " That walk in darkness all the day ? " Come, make my name your trust and stay. i9!oo SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 2 " [No works, nor duties of your own, " Can for the smallest sin atone ; " The robes that nature may provide, " Will not your least pollutions hide. 3 "The softest couch that nature knows "Can give the conscience no repose: " Look to my righteousness, and live, " Comfort and peace are mine to give.] 4 " Ye sons of pride, that kindle coals, " With your own hands, to warm your souls, " Walk in the light of your own fire, " Enjoy the sparks that ye desire : 5 " This is your portion at my hands ; " Hell waits you with her iron bands ; " Ye shall lie down in sorrow there, " In death, and darkness, and despair." 9flfl? Psalm 71. 2d Part. C. M. * &\JVJ $ Irish) Rochester. Christ our strength and righteousness. 1 MY Saviour, my Almighty Friend ! When I begin thy praise, Where will the growing numbers end, The numbers of thy grace ? 2 Thou art my everlasting trust ; 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 strength, 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. 1 JUSTIFICATION. 201, 202 \ 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 [My tongue shall all the day proclaim My Saviour and my God ; His death has brought my foes to shame. And sav'd me by his blood. 7 Awake, awake, my tuneful powers ; With this delightful song, I'll entertain the darkest hours, Nor think the season long.] OTki * Hymn 109. B. 1. L. M. b ~^A ) Bath, China, Quercy. The 'value of Christ and his righteousness. 1 NO more, my God, I boast no more 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 his 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 ! 4X The best obedience of my hands Dares not appear before thy throne ; But faith can answer thy demands, By pleading what my Lord has done. Of\9\ Hymn 20. B. 1. C. M. * ZMA \ Exeter, Irish, York. Spiritual apparel ; namely, the robe of righteousness, and gar- ments of salvation. 1 AWAKE, my heart, arise, my tongue, Prepare a tuneful voice; 203 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. In God, the life of all my joys, Aloud will I rejoice. 2 'Tis he adorn'd my naked soul, And made salvation mine ; Upon a poor polluted worm He makes his graces shine. 3 And, lest the shadow of a spot Should on my soul be found, He took the robe the Saviour wrought, And cast it all around. 4 How far the heavenly robe exceeds What earthly princes wear ! These ornaments, how bright they shine ! How white the garments are ! 5 The Spirit wrought my faith and love, And hope, and every grace ; But Jesus spent his life to work The robe of righteousness. 6 Strangely, my soul, art thou array'd By the great sacred Three 1 In sweetest harmony of praise Let all thy powers agree. PARDON. nAO I Psalm 130. C. M. A\JO £ Carolina, Wantage. Pardoning grace* 1 OUT of the depths of long distress, The borders of despair, I sent my cries to seek thy grace, My groans to move thine ear. 2 Great God, should thy severer eye, And thine impartial hand, Mark and revenge iniquity, No mortal flesh could stand. PARDON. 204 3 But there are pardons with my God For crimes of high degree ; Thy Son has bought them with his blood? 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 light, And meet them with their eyes : 6 So waits my soul to see thy grace, And, more intent than they, Meets the first op'nings of thy face, And finds a brighter day.] 7 Then in the Lord let Israel trust, Let Israel seek his face : The Lord is good as well as just, And plenteous in his grace. 8 There's full redemption at his throne For sinners long enslav'd ; The great Redeemer is his Son : And Israel shall be sav'd. n(\A I Psalm 130. L. M. ""IT" «"^» $ Green's Hundredth, Eaton. Pardoning grace. 1 FROM deep distress and troubled thoughts To thee, my God, I rais'd my cries ; 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 fear. 21 205, 206 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. Q 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 fix'd 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 sinful ways, And pardons what our hands have done. nfi&l Psalm 32. S. M. ~b~ ^J** $ Aylesbury, Sutton. Forgiveness of sin upon confession. 1 O BLESSED souls are they, Whose sins are covered o'er ! Divinely blest, to whom the Lord Imputes their guilt no more. 2 They mourn their follies past, And keep their hearts with care ; Their lips and lives, without deceit, Shall prove their faith sincere. 3 While I conceal'd my guilt, I felt the fest'ring wound, Till I confess'd my sins to thee, And ready pardon found. 4 Let sinners learn to pray, Let saints keep near the throne; Our help in times of deep distress Is found in God alone. Hymn 78. B. 2. CM. * ^10 $ Dundee, Bedford. Redemption by Christ. 1 WHEN the first parents of our race 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 his 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 thine. 6 Thine honour shall forever be The business of our days, Forever shall our thankful tongues Speak thy deserved praise. ?M\\ Hymn 29. B, 2. CM. ~~* ^1U$ Arlington, St. Asaph. Redemption by price and power. 1 JESUS, with all thy saints above, My tongue would bear her part, Would sound aloud thy saving love,. And sing thy bleeding heart. SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 2 Bless'd be the Lamb, my dearest Lord, Who bought me with his blood, And quench'd his Father's flaming sword In his own vital flood ; 3 The Lamb that freed my captive soul From Satan's heavy chains, And sent the lion down to hovvl Where hell and horror reigns. 4 All glory to the dying Lamb, And never-ceasing praise, * While angels live to know his name, Or saints to feel his grace. Q1^> Hymn 82. B. 2. CM. * «" * • $ Pembroke, York. Redemption and protection from, spiritual enemies. 1 ARISE, my soul, my joyful powers, And triumph in my God; Awake, my voice, and loud proclaim His glorious grace abroad. 2 He rais'd me from the deeps of sin, The gates of gaping hell, And fix'd my standing more secure Than 'twas before I fell. 3 The arms of everlasting love Beneath my soul he plac'd, And on the Rock of Ages set My slippery footsteps fast. 4 The city of my blest abode Is wall'd around with grace ; Salvation for a bulwark stands* To shield the sacred place. 5 Satan may vent his sharpest spite, And all his legions roar; Almighty mercy guards my life, And bounds his raging power. REGENERATION. 6 Arise, my soui; awake, my voice, And tunes of pleasure sing ; Loud hallelujahs shall address My Saviour and my King. oinj Hymn 35. B. 2. C. M. * &*■& \ Swanwick, Rochester. Praise to God for creation and redemption. 1 LET them neglect thy glory, Lord, Who never knew thy grace ; But our loud song shall still record The wonders of thy praise. 2 We raise our shouts, O God, to thee, And send them to thy throne ; All glory to th' United Three, The undivided One. 3 rTwas He (and we'll adore his name) Who form'd us by a word ; 'Twas He restored 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. REGENERATION. O-i q* Hymn 95. B. 1. CM. fc ^ *■ & $ Bangor, Dundee. Regeneration. 1 NOT all the outward forms on earth, Nor rites that God has given, Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth, Can raise a soul to heaven. 2 The sovereign will of God alone Creates us heirs of grace; Born in the image of his Son, A new, peculiar race. SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 3 The Spirit, like some heavenly wind, Breathes on the sons of flesh, New models all the carnal mind, And forms the man afresh. 4 Our quicken'd souls awake, and rise From the long sleep of death ; On heavenly things we fix our eyes, And praise employs our breath. oon} Hymn 99. B. 1. CM. b — l' $ York, Plymouth. Stones made children of Abraham; or, grace not conveyed i religious parents* 1 VAIN are the hopes that rebels place Upon their birth and blood, Descended from a pious race, (Their fathers now with God.) 2 He from the caves of earth and hell Can take the hardest stones, And fill the house of Abrah'm well With new-created sons, 3 Such wondrous power doth he possess, Who form'd our mortal frame, Who calPd the world from emptiness ; The world obey'd and came. 991 I Hymn 130. B. 2. C. M. # £ym -1- £ Hymn Second, Irish. The new creation. 1 ATTEND, while God's exalted Son Doth his own glories shew ; "Behold, I sit upon my throne, " Creating all things knew. 2 "Nature and sin are passed away, " And the old Adam dies ; " My hands a new foundation lay ; " See the new world arise. REGENERATION, 3 " I'll be a Sun of Righteousness " To the new heavens I make ; " None but the new-born heirs of grace " My glories shall partake." 4 Mighty Redeemer! set me free From my old state of sin ; O, make my soul alive to thee, Create new powers within : 5 Renew mine eyes, and form mine ears, And mould my heart afresh ; Give me new passions, joys, and fears, And turn the stone to flesh. 6 Far from the regions of the dead, From sin, and earth, and hell ; In the new world that grace has mad£, I would forever dwell. an? l Hymn 159. B. 2. C. M. ~# £i£i£t £ Kingston, Braintree. An unconverted state ; or, converting grace. 1 GREAT King of glory, and of grace, We own with humble 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 ; Engag'd in the old serpent's cause, Against our 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. 2*2 223 SCRIPTURE DOCTRINES. 5 And can such rebels be restor'd? Such natures made divine? Let sinners 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 rebellious strangers nigh, And turn his foes to friends. 990* Hymn 161. B. 2. CM. b ^^^ $ Wantage, Dundee. Christian virtues ; or> the difficulty of conversion, 1 STRAIT is the way, the door is strait, That leads to joys on high ; 'Tis but a few that find the gate, While crowds mistake and die. 2 Beloved self must be deny'd, The mind and will renew'd ; Passion suppress'd, and patience try'd, 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 vile idolatry) And every member, every sense, In sweet subjection lie. 5 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 Fulfil a task so hard? Thy grace must all my work perform, And give the free reward. 1 SALVATION. 224, 225 SALVATION. 99/| ) Hymn 88. B. 2. C. M * ££"* ) (Deyizes, Rochester. Salvation. 1 SALVATION ! O, the joyful sound ! 'Tis pleasure to our cars ; A sovereign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fears. 2 Bury'd in sorrow, and in sin, At hell's dark door we lay ; But we arise by grace divine To see a heavenly d T. 3 Salvation ! let the echc ly The spacious earth around, While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. OO^i Hymn 111. B. 1. C. M. T && 22* 238,239 LAW AND GOSPEL. 4 But O ! 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. 900? Psalm 50. 2d Part. CM. ♦ ^00$ Wareham, St Martins. Obedience is better than sacrifice. 1 THUS saith the Lord, " The spacious fields, "And flocks and herds are mine; " O'er all the cattle of the hills " I claim a right divine. 2 " I ask no sheep for sacrifice, " Nor bullocks burnt with fire ; " To hope and love, to pray and praise, " Is all that I require. 3 " Call upon me when trouble's near, " My hand shall set thee free ; " Then shall thy thankful lips declare " The honour due to me. 4 " The man that offers humble praise, " He glorifies me best ; " And those, that tread my holy ways, " Shall my salvation taste." nnqj Psalm 16. 1st Part. L. M. b £"$& $ Carthage, Putney. Confession of our poverty, and saints the best company ; ort good viorks profit men, not God. 1 PRESERVE me, Lord, in time of need ; For succour to thy throne I flee, But have no merits there to plead ; My goodness cannot reach to thee. 2 Oft have my heart and tongue confess'd How empty and how poor I am ; My praise can never make thee bless'd, Nor add new glories to thy name. MORAL LAW. 240 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap 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. OAf\\ Hymn li5. B. 1. CM. *■ or b ^^" $ St. Davids, St. Asaphs. Conviction of iin by the law. 1 LORD, how secure my conscience was, And felt no inward dread ! I was alive without the law, And thought my sins were dead. 2 My hopes of heaven were firm and bright ; But, since the precept came With a convincing power and light, I find how vile I am. 3 [My guilt appear'd but small before, Till terribly I saw How perfect, holy, just, and pure Was thine eternal law. 4 Then felt my soul the heavy load, My sins reviv'd again; I had provok'd a dreadful God, And all my hopes were slain.] 5 I'm like a helpless captive sold, Under the power of sin ; I cannot do the good I would, Nor keep my conscience clean. 6 My God, I cry with every breath ^For some kind power to save, To break the yoke of sin and death, And thus redeem the slave. 241, 242 LAW AND GOSPEL. OA I I Hymn 121. B. 2. L. M ~^ «** J Gloucester, All Saints. The law and gospel distinguished. 1 THE law commands, and makes us know What duties to our God we owe : But 'tis the gospel must reveal Where lies our strength to do his will. 2 The law discovers guilt and sin, And shews 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 I But in the gospel Christ appears, Pard'ning 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 thnt trusts the promise lives. 949? Hymn 120. B. 2. S. M. * ^"*^ 5 Hopkins, Sutton. The law and gospel joined in scripture. 1 THE Lord declares his will, And keeps the world in awe : Amidst the smoke on Sinai's hill Breaks out his fiery law. 2 The Lord reveals his face ; And, smiling from above, Sends down the gospel of his grace, Th' epistles of his love. 3 These sacred words impart Our Maker's just commands ; The pity of his melting heart, And vengeance of his hands. 4 [Hence we awake our fear, We draw our comfort hence ; GOSPEL. 243, 244 The arms of grace are treasur'd here, And armour of defence. 5 We learn Christ crucify 'd, And here behold his blood ; All arts and knowledges beside Will do us little good.] 6 We read the heavenly word, We take the offer'd grace, Obey the statutes of the Lord, And trust his promises. 7 In vain shall Satan rage Against a book divine, Where wrath and lightning guard the page. Where beams of mercy shine. GOSPEL. 940? Psalm 89. 3d Part. CM. * ^™ ) Exeter, Pembroke. A blessed gospel. 1 BLEST are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound ; Peace shall attend the paths they go. And light their steps surround. 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 forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. 244* Hymn 128. B. 1. L. M. *~ ^^* S Old Hundred, Green's Hundredth. The Apostles* commission ,- or, the gospel attested by miracles, 1 " GO, preach my gospel," saith the Lord ; " Bid the whole earth my grace receive : 245 LAW AND GOSPEL. " He shall be sav'd that trusts my word ; " He shall be damn'd that won't believe. 2 " [111 make your great commission known, "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 sick, go raise the dead, " Go cast out devils in my name ; "Nor let my prophets be afraid, " Tho' Greeks reproach, and Jews blaspheme. 3 4 " Teach all the nations my commands ; " I'm with you till the world shall end ! ** All power is trusted in my hands ; " I can destroy, and I defend." 5 He spake, and light shone round his head ; On a bright cloud to heaven he rode : They to the farthest nations spread The grace of their ascended God. ^ak] Hymn 131. B. 2. L. M. * ^"**^ $ Antigua, Islington, Italy. The excellency of the Christian religion. 1 LET everlasting glories crown Thy head, my Saviour, and my Lord ; Thy hands have brought salvation down, And writ the blessings in thy word. 2 [What if we trace the globe around, And search from Britain to Japan, There shall be no religion found So just to God, so safe for man.] 3 In vain the trembling conscience seeks Some solid ground to rest upon ; With long despair the spirit breaks, Till we apply to Christ alone. 1 How well thy blessed truths agree! How wise and holy thy commands ! GOSPEL. 246 Thy promises how firm they be ! How firm our hope and comfort stands ! 5 [Not the feign'd fields of heath'nish bliss Could raise such pleasures in the mind ; Nor does the Turkish 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 them vanity and lies, And bind the gospel to my heart. OAa} Hymn 118. B. 1. S. M. # or b ^^U $ Hopkins, St. Thomas. Moses and Christ ; or, sins against the law and gospel. 1 THE law by Moses came; But peace and truth and love Were brought by Christ (a nobler name) Descending from above. 2 Amidst the house of God Their different works were done ;. Moses a faithful servant stood, But Christ a faithful 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! 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, 23* 247. 248 LAW AND GOSPEL. 247? Hymn 119. B. 1. C. M. * ^ ' S Dundee, St. Davids. The different success of the gospel. 1 CHRIST and his cross are all our theme; The mysteries that we speak Are scandal in the Jews' esteem, And folly to the Greek. 2 But souls enlighten'd from above, With joy receive the word ; They see what wisdom, power and love Shine in their dying Lord. 3 The vital savour of his name Restores their fainting 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 Apollos sows the ground, And Paul may plant in vain. -» aA&) Hymn 138. B. 2. L. M. * £**& $ Roth well, Eaton. The power of the gospel. 1 THIS is the word of truth and love, Sent to the nations from above ; Jehovah here resolves to shew 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, and cloth'd afresh ; And hearts of stone are turn'd to flesh. GOSPEL. 249 4 [Where 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 of savage name Put on the nature of the lamb ; 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 hate me too : The word that saves me does engage A sure defence from all their rage. 24Q> Hymn 126. B. 2. C. M. * ~d~x*-' ^ Pembroke, Arlington. God glorified in the gospel. 1 THE Lord, descending from above, Invites his children near ; While power, and truth, and boundless love, Display uheir 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 in Jesus' face. 4 The law its best obedience owes To our incarnate God ; And thine avenging justice shows Its honours in his blood. 5 But still the lustre of thy grace Our warmer thoughts employs, Gilds the whole scene with brighter rays, And more exalts our joys. LAW AND GOSPEL. >n> Hymn 10. B. 1. S. M. * ^^U $ St. Thomas, Ryland. The blessedness of gospel times ; or, the revelation of Christ tc ^feius atid Gentiles. 1 HOW beauteous are their feet, Who stand on Zion's hill I Who bring salvation on their tongues. And words of peace reveal. 2 How charming is their voice ! How sweet the tidings are ! "Zion, behold thy Saviour King, " He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our ears, That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found. 4 How blessed are our eyes, That see this heav'nly light ; Prophets and kings desir'd it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen 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. ok* I Psalm 98. 1st Part. CM. * ***-* * 5 Biaintree, Abridge. Praise for the gospel. 1 TO our Almighty Maker, God, New honours be address'd ; His great salvation shines abroad, And makes the nations bless'd. SCRIPTURE INVITATIONS. 252* 2 He spake the word to Abrah'm first ; His truth fulfils his grace ; The Gentiles make his name their trust, And learn his righteousness. 3 Let the whole earth his love proclaim With all her different tongues ; And spread the honours of his name In melody and songs. SCRIPTURE INVITATIONS AND PROMISES. INVITATIONS. 2^9? Hymn 7. B. 1. CM. * ^"^^ $ Christmas, Rochester. The invitation of the gospel; or, spiritual food and clothing, 1 LET ev'ry mortal ear attend, And ev'ry 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 strive with earthly toys " To fill an empty mind : 3 " Eternal Wisdom has prepar'd "A soul reviving feast, " And bids your longing appetites " The rich provision taste. 4 u Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, uAnd pine away and die ; ".Here you may quench your raging thirst " With springs that never dry. 5 " Rivers of love and mercy here " In a rich ocean join ; 253 SCRIPTURE INVITATIONS. " Salvation in abundance flows, Like floods of milk and wine. 6 " [Ye perishing and naked poor, 11 Who work with mighty pain " To weave a garment of your own, " That will not hide your sin ; 7 " Come naked, and adorn your souls " In robes prepar'd by God, " Wrought by the labours of his Son, " And dy'd in his own blood."] 8 Dear God ! the treasures of thy love Are everlasting mines, Deep as our helpless mis'ries are, And boundless as our sins ! 9 The happy gates of gospel grace Stand open night and day ; Lord, we are come to seek supplies, And drive our wants away. OKoj Hymn 127. B. 1. L. M. * £.00 { Dunstan, Antigua. Chris? s invitation to sinners; or, humility and pride. 1 " COME hither, all ye weary souls, " Ye heavy laden sinners, come ; " I'll give you rest from all your toils, u And raise you to my heav'nly home. 2 " They shall find rest that learn of me ; "I'm of a meek and lowly mind ; " But passion rages like the sea, " And pride is restless as the wind. 3 " Blest is the man whose shoulders take " My yoke, and bear it with delight ; 11 My yoke is easy to His neck, " My grace shall make the burden light." 4 Jesus, we come at thy command ; With faith, and hope, and humble zeal, Resign our spirits to thy hand, To mould and guide us at thy will. (I SCRIPTURE INVITATIONS. 254 9TT> Hymn 92. B. 1. S. M. # ^U4ir ^ Watchman, Sutton. Christ the wisdom of God. 1 SHALL Wisdom cry aloud, And not her speech be 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. " 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 " The earth was balanc'd well ; " With joy I saw the mansion, where "The sons of men should dwell. 7 " My busy thoughts at first "On their salvation ran, " Ere sin was born, ~or Adam's dust " Was fashion'd to a man. 8 " Then come, receive my grace, " Ye children, and be wise ; " H..ppy the man that keeps my ways; c The man that shuns them dies." u (4 255, 256 SCRIPTURE PROMISES. ofcrJ Hymn 93. B. 1. L. M. * £00 ^ Gloucester, Bath, Luton. Christ, or Wisdom, obeyed or resisted. 1 THUS saith the Wisdom of the Lord, " Bless'd is the man that hears my word, " Keeps daily watch before my gates, " And at my feet for mercy waits. 2 " The soul that seeks me shall obtain " Immortal wealth, aftd heavenly gain ; " Immortal life is his reward, " Life, and the favour of the Lord. -3 " But the vile wretch that flies from me, "Doth his own soul an injury; "Fools, that against my grace rebel, " Seek death, and love the road to hell.r PROMISES. OZa] Hymn 107. B. 1. L. M. b &*-*" $ Limehouse, Putney. The fall and recovery of man ; or, Christ and Satan at enmity, 1 DECEIV'D by subtle snares of hell, Adam our head, our father, fell ! When Satan, in the serpent hid, Propos'd the fruit that God forbid. 2 Death was the threatening ; death began To take possession of the man ; His unborn race receiv'd the wound, And heavy curses smote the ground. 3 But satan found a worse reward; Thus saith the vengeance of the Lord, " Let everlasting hatred be " Betwixt the woman's seed and thee. 4 " The woman's seed shall be my Son ; " He shall destroy what thou hast done ; " Shall break thy head, and only feel "Thy malice raging at his heel." SfcRIPtURE PROMISES. 257 5 [He spake — and bid four thousand years Roll on ; — at length his Son appears ; Angels with joy descend to earth, And sing the young Redeemer's birth. 6 Lo ! by the sons of hell he dies ; But, as he hung 'twixt earth and skies, He gave their prince a 'fatal blow, And triumph "d o'«b the powers below.] 9K7 } Hymn 9. B. 1. CM. * ^^ • $ Colchester, St. Martins. The promises of tlie'fovenant of grace. 1 IN vain we lavish out our lives To gather empty wind : The choicest blessings earth can yield Will starve a hungry mind. 2 Come, and the Lord shall feed our souls With more substantial meat, With such as saints in glory love, With such as angels eat. 3 Our God will every want supply, And fill our hearts with peace ; He gives by covenant and by oath The riches of his grace. 4 Come, and he'll cleanse our spotted souls* And wash away our stains, • In the dear fountain that his Son Pour'd from his dying veins. 5 [Our guilt shall vanish all away, Though black as hell before; Our sins shall sink beneath the sCa> 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.] 24 258 SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 7 Our heart, that flinty, stubborn thing, That terrors cannot move, That fears no threatenings of his wrath, Shall be dissolv'd by love. 8 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 engrave 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. OXDJ Hymn 15. B. 1. L. M. ~* £lOO £ Green's Hundredth, Bath. Our oto7i weakness ; ory Christ our strength. 1 LET me but hear my Saviour say, " Strength shall be equal to thy day," Then I rejoice in deep distress, Leaning on all-sufficient grace. 2 I glory in infirmity, That Christ's own power may rest on me y When I am weak, then am I strong, Grace is my shield, and Christ my song. 3 I can do all things, or can bear All sufferings, if my Lord be there ; Sweet pleasures mingle with the pains, While his left hand my head sustains, 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. SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 259, 260 S 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. -* OZql Hymn 84. B. 1. L. M. # &*'*-' ) Islington, Antigua. Salvation, righteousness, and strength in Christ. 1 JEHOVAH speaks, let Israel hear, Let all the earth rejoice and fear, While God's eternal Son proclaims His sovereign honours and his names. 2 "I am the Last, and I the First, " The Saviour God, and God the Just ; " There's none beside pretends to shew " Such justice and salvation too. 3 [" Ye that in shades of darkness dwell, " Just on the verge of death and hell, " Look up to me from distant lands, 11 Light, life, and heaven are in my hands. 4 "I by my holy name have sworn, " Nor shall the word in vain return, " To me shall all things bend the knee, " And every tongue shall swear to me.] 5 " In me alone shall men confess, " Lies all their strength and righteousness " But such as dare despise my name, " I'll clothe them with eternal shame. 6 " In me, the Lord, shall all the seed "Of Israel from their sins be freed, u And by their shining graces prove 1 Their interest in my pardonrng love.?; <$af\\ Hymn 85. B. 1. S. M. T ^UU S Hopkins, St. Thomas, The same, 1 THE Lord on high proclaims His Godhead from his throne; 261 SCRIPTURE PROMISES. -» " Mercy and justice are the names 44 By which I will be known. 2 "Ye dying souls, that sit " In darkness and distress, " Look from the borders of the pit " To my recovering grace." 3 Sinners shall hear the sound ; Their thankful tongues shall own, " Our righteousness and strength is found, " In thee, the Lord, alone." 4 In thee shall Israel trust, And see their guilt forgiven ; God will pronounce the sinners just, And take the saints to heaven. 2fi1 \ Hymn 87. B. 1. L. M. * * &"* ) Antigua, Gloucester. God dwells ixilh the /nimble and penitent. 1 THUS saith the High and Lofty One, "I sit upon my holy 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 ;• "1 bid the mourning sinner live; " Heal all the broken hearts I find, " And ease the sorrows of the mine]. 4 [" When I contend against their sin, " I make them know how vile they've been , "But should my wrath forever smoke, " Their souls would sink beneath my stroke.' J 5 O may thy pardoning grace be nigh, Lest wc should faint, despair, and die ! Thus shall our better thoughts approve The methods of thy chastening love.] SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 262, 26: 9^9 ) Hymn 125. B. 1. CM. ^°^ $ Braintree, Barby. Christ's compassion to the weak and tempted. 1 WITH joy we meditate the grace Of our High-Priest above ; His heart is made of tenderness, His bowels melt with love. 2 Touch'd with a sympathy within, He knows our feeble frame ; He knows what sore temptations mean. For he has felt the same. 3 But spotless, innocent and pure The great Redeemer stood, While Satan's fiery darts he bore, And did resist to blood. 4 He in the days of feeble flesh Pour'd out his cries and tears, And in his measure feels afresh What every member bears. 5 [He'll never quench the smoking flax,. But raise it to a flame : The bruised reed he never breaks, Nor scorns the meanest name.] 6 Then let our humble faith address His mercy and his power ; We shall obtain delivering grace In the distressing hour. 263 \ Hymn 138. B. 1. C. M. 4 London, Abridge. Saints in the hands of Christ. FIRM as the earth thy gospel stands. My Lord, my hope, my trust ; If I am found in Jesus' hands, My soul can ne'er be lost* 24* 264, 265 SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 2 His honour is engag'd to save The meanest of his sheep ; All that his heavenly Father gave His hands securely keep. 3 Nor death nor hell shall e'er remove His favourites from his breast; In the dear bosom of his love They must forever rest. 9fijJ Psalm 119. 10th Part. CM. b' ^<-^ J St. Martins, Carolina. Pleading the promises. Verses 38, 49. 1 BEHOLD thy waiting servant, Lord, Devoted to thy fear ; Remember and confirm thy word, For all my hopes are there. Verses 41, 58, 107. 2 Hast thou not sent salvation down, And promis'd quickening grace? Doth not my heart address thy throne? And yet thy love delays. Verses 123, 42. 3 Mine eyes for thy salvation fail ^ O bear thy servant up ! Nor let the scoffing lips prevail, Who dare reproach my hope. Verses 49, T4. 4 Didst thou not raise my faith, O Lord? Then let thy truth appear : Saints shall rejoice in my reward, And trust, as well as fear. 2fV>J Hymn 69. B. 2. CM. * • *■'*-' 5 Arlington, Christmas. The faithfulness of God in his promises* 1 [BEGIN, my tongue, some heav'nly theme, And speak some boundless thing, SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 265 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 wretched, 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 raze 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 great decrees. 6 His very word of grace is strong, As that which built the skies ; The voice that rolls the stars along Speaks all the promises. 7 He said, Let the wide heaven be spread^ And heaven was stretch'd abroad; AbraHm, Vll be thy God, he said, And he was Abrah'm's God. 8 O, might I hear thine heavenly tongue But whisper, Thou art mine! Those gentle words should raise my song To notes almost divine. 9 How would my leaping heart rejoice, And think my heaven secure ! I trust the all-creating voice, And faith desires no more. 3 266 SCRIPTURE PROMISES. 2fifi I Hymn 60. B. 2. L. M. * £i\JYJ £ Islington, Portugal. The truth of God the promiser ; ort the protnises are our se- curity, 1 PRAISE, everlasting praise be paid To him who earth's foundations laid ; Praise to the God whose strong decrees Sway the creation as he please. 2 Praise to the goodness of the Lord, Who rules his people by his word ; And 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 God, Who spoke, and spread the skies abroad. 4 Each of them powerful as that sound That bid die 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 that our Maker gives. 6 O, for a strong, a lasting faith, To credit what th' Almighty saith ! T' embrace the message of his Son, And call the joys of heaven our own. 7 Then should the earth's old pillars shake, And all the wheels of nature break, Our steady souls would fear no more Than solid rocks, when billows roar. 8 Our everlasting hopes arise Above the ruinable skies, Where the eternal Builder reigns, And his own courts his power sustains, GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 267, 268 INFLUENCES AND GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. OKl\ Hymn 144. B. 2. L. M. # ^^ ■ I Green's Hundredth, Bath. The effusion of the Spirit; or, the success of the gospel. 1 GREAT was the day, the joy was great, When the divine disciples met ; While 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 : Furnish'd their tongues with wondrous words, Instead of shields, and spears, and swords. 3 Thus arm'd, he sent the champions forth, From east to west, from south to north : Go ! and assert your Saviour's cause ; Go! spread the mystery of his cross. 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 subdue I would be led in triumph too, A willing captive to my Lord, And sing the victories of his word. FAITH. OftQ* Hymn 140. B. 1. CM. * ^UO S St Asaphs, St. Martins. A living and a dead faith. Collected from, several scriptures. 1 MISTAKEN souls ! that dream of heav'n, And make their empty boast 269 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. Of inward joys, and sins forgiven, While they are slaves to lust. » 2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights, If faith be cold and dead; None but a living power unites To Christ, the living head. 3 'Tis faith that changes all the heart, 'Tis faith that works by love ; That bids all sinful joys depart, And lifts the thoughts above. 4 'Tis faith that conquers earth and hell By a celestial power; This is the grace that shall prevail In the decisive hour. 5 [Faith must obey her Father's will, As well as trust his grace; A pardoning God is jealous still For his own holiness. 6 When from the curse he sets us free, He makes our natures clean, Nor would he send his Son to be The minister of sin. 7 His Spirit purifies our frame, And seals our peace with God; Jesus and his salvation came By water and by blood.] \ Hymn 14. B. 1. L. M. * ^ ■ O $ Truro, Portugal. The triumph of faith ; or, ChrisVs unchangeable love. 1 WHO shall the Lord's elect condemn? 'Tis God that justifies their souls ; And mercy, like a mighty stream, O'er all their sins divinely rolls. FEAR AND HOPE. 277 Who shall adjudge the saints to hell? Tis Christ that suffer'd in their stead ; And, the salvation to fulfil, Behold him rising from the dead ! He lives ! he lives ! and sits above, Forever interceding there : Who shall divide us from his love, Or what should tempt us to despair? Shall persecution, or distress, Famine, or sword, or nakedness ? He that hath lov'd us bears us through, And makes us more than conquerors too Faith hath an overcoming power ; It triumphs in the dying hour ; Christ is our life, our joy, our hope, Nor can we sink with such a prop. Not all that men on earth can do, Nor powers on high, nor powers below, Shall cause his mercy to remove, Or wean our hearts from Christ our love. FEAR AND HOPE. 277 \ Psalm 119. 13th Part. CM. h Holy fear, and tenderness of 'conscience. Verses 10. 1 WITH my whole heart I've sought thy face. O let me never stray From thy commands, O God of grace, Nor tread the sinners way ! Verse 11. 2 Thy word I've hid within my heart, To keep my conscience clean, And be an everlasting guard From every rising sin. 278 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. Verses 63, 53, 158. 3 I'm a companion of the saints, Who fear and love the Lord : My sorrows rise, my nature faints, When men transgress thy word. Verses 161, 163. 4 While sinners do thy gospel wrong, My spirit stands in awe; My soul abhors a lying tongue, But loves thy righteous law. Verses 161, 120. 5 My heart with sacred reverence hears The threatenings of thy word ; My flesh with holy trembling fears The judgments of the Lord. Verses 166, 174. 6 My God, I long, I hope, I wait For thy salvation still ; While thy whole law is my delight, And I obey thy will. iwo? Psalm 42. IstPart. C. M. # or b ^ ■ ^ 5 Svvanwick, Barby. Desertion and hope ; or, complaint of absence from public ivoj' ship. 1 WITH earnest longings of the mind, My God, to thee I look ; So pants the hunted hart to find And taste the cooling brook. 2 When shall I see thy 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 last9 FEAR AND HOPE. 27$ 4 'Tis with a mournful pleasure now I think on ancient days : Then to thy house did numbers go, f And all our work was praise. 5 But why, my soul, sunk down so far Beneath this heavy load "? Why do my thoughts indulge despair, And sin against my God? 6 Hope in the Lord, whose mighty hand Can all thy woes remove ; For I shall yet before him stand, And sing restoring love. 97Q^ Psalm 42. 2d Part. L. M. * ^•^$ Portugal, Bath. Melancholy thoughts reproved; or, hope in affliction. 1 MY spirit sinks within me, Lord, But I will call thy name to mind, And times of past distress record, When I have found my God was kind* 2 Huge troubles, with tumultuous noise, Swell like a sea, and round me spread ; Tny water-spouts drown all my joys, And rising waves roll o'er my head. 3 Yet will the Lord command his love When I address his throne by day ; Nor in the night his grace remove; The night shall hear me sing and pray, 4 I'll cast myself before his feet, And say, " My God, my heavenly rock ! " Why doth thy love so long forget " The soul that groans beneath thy stroke?" 5 I'll chide my heart that sinks so low, Why should my soul indulge her grief? Hope in the Lord, and praise him too : He is my rest, my sure relief. 25* 280 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 6 Thy light and truth shall guide me still; Thy word shall my best thoughts employ, And lead me to thine holy hill, My God, my most exceeding joy ! 980? Psalm 77. 1st Part. CM. b ^■OU $ Durham, Dundee. Melancholy assaulting, and hope prevailing. 1 TO God I cry'd with mournful voice, I sought his gracious ear, In the sad day when troubles rose, And fill'd the night with fear. 2 Sad were my days, and dark my nights* My soul refus'd relief; I thought on God, the just and wise, But thoughts increased my grief. 3 , Still I complain'd, and still oppressed, My heart began to break : My God, thy wrath forbade my rest, And kept mine eyes awake. 4 My overwhelming sorrows grew Till I could speak no more ; Then I within myself withdrew, And call'd thy judgments o'er. 5 I call'd back years and ancient times, When I beheld thy face ; My spirit search'd for secret crimes, That might withhold thy grace. 6 I call'd thy mercies to my mind, Which I enjoy 'd before : And will the Lord no more be kind ? His face appear no more ? 7 Will he forever cast me pft ? His promise ever fail ? Hath he forgot his tender love ? Shall anger still prevail? FEAR AND HOPE. 28 1 8 But I forbid this hopeless thought, This dark, despairing frame, Remembering what thy hand hath wrought ; Thy hand is still the same. 9 I'll think again of all thy ways, And talk thy wonders o'er ; Thy wonders of recovering grace, When flesh could hope no more. 10 Grace dwells with justice on the throne ; And men, that love thy word, Have in thy sanctuary known The counsels of the Lord. 9C1 I Psalm 3. C. M. • ^OX $ Irish, Abridge. Doubts and fears suppressed ; or, God our defence from sin and Satan. 1 MY God, how many are my fears ! How fast my foes increase ! Conspiring my eternal death, They break my present peace. 2 The lying tempter would persuade There's no relief in heaven ; And all my swelling sins appear Too big to be forgiven. 3 But thou, my glory and my strength, Shalt on the tempter tread, Shalt silence all my threat'; ung guilt, And raise my drooping head. 4 [I cry'd ; and from his holy hill He bow'd a listening ear ; I call'd my Father and my God, And he subdu'd my fear. 5 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, In spite of all my foes ; I 'woke, and wonder'd at the grace, That guarded my repose.] 282 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 6 What though the host of death and hell All arm'd against me stood ! Terrors no more shall shake my soul ; My refuge is my God. 7 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, While I thy glory sing : My God hath broke the serpent's teeth, And death has lost his sting. 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs; His arm alone can save ; Blessings attend thy people here, And reach beyond the grave. HUMILITY. 282 \ Hymn 131. B. 1. L. M. Castle-Street, All Saints. The pharisee and publican. 1 BEHOLD how sinners disagree, The publican and pharisee ; One doth his righteousness proclaim ; The other owns his guilt and shame. 2 This man at humble distance stands, And cries for grace with lifted hands: That, boldly rises near the throne, And talks of duties he has done. 3 The Lord their different language knows, And different answers he bestows ; The humble soul with grace he crowns, While on the proud his anger frowns. 4 Dear Father, let me never be Join'd with the boasting pharisee; I have no merits of my own, $ut plead the sufferings of thy Son. JOY AND REJOICING. *>oo> Psalm 131. C. M. b £00 £ Plymouth, Mear. Humility and submission. 1 IS there ambition in my heart? Search, gracious God, and see; Or do I act a haughty part ? Lord, 1 appeal to thee. 2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still, 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 sorrow lie resign'd, And trust a faithful Lord. JOY AND REJOICING. 9ft J. \ Psalm 18. 3d Part. L. M. •* ^^^ S Antigua, Italy. Rejoicing in God; or, salvation and triumph. 1 JUST are thy ways, and true thy word, Greak Rock of my secure abode : Who is a God, be ide the Lord ? Or, where's a refuge like our God? 2 'Tis he that girds me with his might, Gives me his holy sword to wield ; And, while with sin and hell I fight, Spreads his salvation for my shield. 3 He lives — (and blessed be my Rock) The God of my salvation lives : The dark designs of hell he broke : Sweet is the peace my Father gives. 4 Before the scoffers of the age I will exalt my Father's name ; Nor tremble at their mighty rage, But meet reproach, and bear the shame. 285 286 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 5 To David and his royal seed Thy grace forever shall extend ; Thy love to saints, in Christ their head, Knows not a limit, nor an end. 285 J Hymn 57. B. 2. L. M. * Eaton, All Saints. The pleasures of a good conscience. 1 LORD, how secure and blest are they Who feel the joys of pardon'd sin ! Should storms of wrath shake earth and sea, Their minds have heav'n and peace within. 2 The day glides sweetly o'er their heads, Made up of innocence and love ; And soft and silent as the shades, Their nightly minutes gently move. 3 [Quick as their thoughts their joys come on. But fly not half so fast away ! Their souls are ever bright as noon, And calm as summer evenings be. 4 How oft they look to th' heavenly hiUs, Where groves of living pleasure grow I And longing hopes and cheerful smiles Sit undisturb'd upon their brow.] 5 They scorn to seek our golden toys; But spend the day and share the night In numbering o'er the richer joys, That heaven prepares for their delight. 6 While wretched we, like worms and moles. Lie grov'ling in the dust below : Almighty grace, renew our souls, And we'll aspire to glory too. 9o/W Hymn 73. B. 2. CM. ~~#~ ^^v* $ Braintree, Hvmn Second. Doubts scattered ; or, spiritual joys restored. I Hence from my soul, sad tho'ts, be gone, And leave me to my joys ; \ JOY AND RE.TOTHTG. 287 My tongue shall triumph in my God, And make a joyful noise. 2 Darkness and doubts had veiPd my mind, And drown'd my head in tears, Till sovereign grace, with shining rays, Dispell'd my gloomy fears. O ! what immortal joys I felt, And raptures all divine — When Jesus told me — / was his, And my Beloved, mine. 4 In vain the tempter frights my soul, And breaks my peace in vain ; One glimpse, dear Saviour, of thy face, Revives my joys again. 907* Hymn 59. B. 2. C. M. * ^~ • S IrIsh, Arundel. Paradise on earth. 1 GLORY to God, who walks the sky, And sends his blessings through ; Who tells his saints of joys on high, And gives a taste below. 2 [Glory to God, who 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, 5Tis a young heaven on earthly ground, And glory in the bud. 4 A blooming paradise of joy In this wild desert springs ; And every sense I straight employ- On sweet celestial things. 5 White lilies all around appear, And each his glory shows; 288 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. The Ro^e of btiaron biossoms here, The fairest Flower that blows. 6 Cheerful I feast on heavenly fruit, And drink the pleasures down ; Pleasures that flow hard by the foot Of the eternal throne!] 7 But ah ! how soon my joys decay ; How soon my sins arise, And snatch the heavenly scene away From these lamenting eyes ! 8 When shall the time, dear Jesus, when The shining day appear, That I shall leave those clouds of sin, And guilt, and darkness here? 9 Up to the fields above the skies, My hasty feet would go ; There everlasting flow'rs arise, And joys unwith'ring grow. 900* Hymn 30. B. 2. S. M. * 2SoC> j St Thomas, Silver-Street. Heavenly joy on earth. 1 [COME, we that love the Lord, 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 fav'rites of the heav'nly King May speak their joys abroad. 4 [The God that rules on high, And thunders when he please, KNOWLEDGE. 289 That rides upon the stormy sky, And manages the seas ;] 5 This awful God is ours, Our Father, and our love ; He shall send down his heav'nly pow'rs To carry us above. 6 There we shall see his face, And never, never sin ; There from the rivers of his grace Drink 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 heav'nly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 10 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry ; We're marching through ImmanuePs ground, To fairer worlds on high.] KNOWLEDGE. 289 ( Psalm 25. 2d Part. S. M. Sutton, Froome. Divine instruction. WHERE shall the man be found, That fears t* offend his God ; That loves the gospel's joyful sound, And trembles at the rod ? 26 290 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 2 The Lord shall make him know The secrets of his heart, 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 in his 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. 290 \ Psalm 119. 9th Part. C. M. Arundel, Kingston, Hymn Second. Desire of knowledge ; or, the teachings of the Spirit with the word. Verses 64, 68, 18. 1 THY mercies fill the earth, O Lord, How good thy works appear ! Open mine eyes to read thy word, And see thy wonders there. Verses 73, 125. 2 My heart was fashion'd by thy hand, My service is thy due ; O make thy servant understand The duties he must do. Verse 19. 3 Since I'm a stranger here below, Let not thy path be hid ; But mark the road my feet should go, And be my constant guide. Verse 26. 4 When I confess'd my wandering ways, Thou heard'st my soul complain ; Grant me the teachings of thy grace, Or I shall stray again. LIBERALITY. 291 Verses 33, 34. 5 If God to me his statutes show, And heavenly truth impart, His work forever I'll pursue, His law shall rule my heart. Verses 50, 71. 6 This was my comfort when I bore Variety of grief; It made me learn thy word the more, And fly to that relief. Verse 51. 7 [In vain the proud deride me now ; I'll ne'er forget thy law ; Nor let that blessed gospel go, Whence all my hopes I draw. Verses 27, 171. 8 When I have learn'd my Father's wilL I'll teach the world his ways ; My thankful lips, inspir'd with zeal, Shall loud pronounce his praise.] LIBERALITY. 9Q-|7 Psalm 37. 2d Part. C. M. ^*7-l $ Barby, Carolina. Charity to the poor s or^ religion in icords and deeds 1 WHY do the wealthy wicked boast, And grow profanely bold ? The meanest portion of the just, Excels the sinner's gold. 2 The wicked borrows of his friends, But ne'er designs to pay ; The saint is merciful, and lends, Nor turns the poor away. 3 His alms with lib'ral heart he gives Among the sons of need ; His mem'ry to long ages lives, And blessed is his seed: 292, 293 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 4 His lips abhor to talk profane, - To slander or defraud ; His ready tongue declares to men What he has learn'd of God. 5 The law and gospel of the Lord Deep in his heart abide ; Led by the Spirit and the word, His feet shall never slide. 6 When sinners fall, the righteous stand, Preserved from every snare ; They shall possess the promis'd land, And dwell forever there. 9Q9^ Psalm 41. L. M. * £*!£ \ Antigua, Truro Charity to the poor ,• or, pity to the afflicted. 1 BLEST is the man, whose bowels move, And melt with pity to the poor, Whose soul by sympathizing 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 general grief Shall find the Lord has bowels too. 3 His soul shall live secure on earth, With secret blessings on his head, When drought, arid pestilence, and dearth, Around him multiply their dead. 4 Or, if he languish on his couch, God will pronounce his sins forgiven, Will save him with a healing touch, Or take his willing soul to heaven. n0<>\ Psalm 112. L. P. M. * &*J& \ St. Hcllens. The blessings oj the liberal man. I THAT man is blest, who stands in awe Of God, and loves his sacred law : LIBERALITY. 298 His seed on earth shall be renown'd : His house, the seat of wealth, shall be An inexhausted treasury, And with successive honours crown'd. 2 His lib'ral favours he extends, To some he gives, to others lends : A gen'rous pity fills his mind : Yet what his charity impairs, He saves by prudence in affairs, And thus he's just to all mankind. 3 His hands while they his alms bestow'd. His glory's future harvest sow'd : The sweet remembrance of the just, Like a green root, revives and bears A train of blessings for his heirs, When dying nature sleeps in dust. 4 Beset with threatening dangers round, Unmov'd shall he maintain his ground ; His conscience holds his courage up : The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light, Shines brightest in affliction's night; And sees in darkness beams of hope, PAUSE. 5 [111 tidings never can surprise His heart, that fix'd on God relies, Tiie waves and tempests roar around. Safe on a rock he sits, and sees The shipwreck of his enemies, And all their hope and glory drownM 6 The wicked shall his triumph see, And gnash their teeth in agony, To find their expectations crost ; They and their envy, pride and spite, Sink down to everlasting night, And all their names in darkness losl.L 26* 297, 298 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 2Q7? Hymn 42. B. 2. CM. * ^*^ • 5 Kingston, Peterborough, St. Asaphs. Delight in God. 1 MY God, what endless pleasures dwell Above, at thy right hand ! Thy courts below, how amiable, Where all thy graces stand ! 2 The swallow near thy temple lies, And chirps a cheerful note ; The lark mounts upward to the skies, And tunes her warbling throat : 3 And we, when in thy presence, Lord, We shout with joyful tongues ; Or, sitting round our Father's board, We crown the feast with songs. 4 While Jesus shines with quick'ning grace, We sing, and mount on high ; But, if a frown becloud his face, We faint, and tire, and die. 5 [Just as we see the lonesome dove Bemoan her widow'd state, Wandering, she flies through all the grove, And mourns her loving mate : 6 Just so our thoughts, from thing to thing In restless circles rove; Just so we droop, and hang the wing, When Jesus hides his love,] 9QDJ Hymn 108. B. 1. S. M. * AVO $ Pelham, Watchman. Christ unseen and beloved. 1 NOT with our mortal eyes Have we beheld the Lord ; Yet we rejoice to hear his name, And love him in his word, LOVK. 209,300 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 joys divinely grow Unspeakable, like those above, And heaven begins below. 9QO* Psalm 133. CM. * AiJiJ ^ Jiarby, Abridge; Brotherly lore. 1 LO, what an entertaining sight Are brethren that agree ! Brethren, whose cheerful hearts unite In bands of piety ! 2 When streams of love, from Christ the spring, Descend to every soul, And heavenly peace, with balmy wing, Shades and bedews the whole: 3 'Tis like the oil, divinely sweet, On Aaron's reverend head, The trickling drops p< rium'd his ieet, And o'er his garments spread. 4 'Tis pleasant as the morning dews That fall on /ion's hill, Where God his mildest glory shews, And makes his yace distil. onn> Hymn 130. B, 1. L. M. fr 0lJVJ$ Lirnel.ou-.e, Hall.. J. ore and hatred. 1 NOW by the bowels of my God, His sharp distress, his sore complaints, By his last groans, his dying blood, 1 charge my soul to love the saints. 2 Clamour, and wrath, and war, be gone, Envy and spite, forever cease ; 301, 302 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. Let bitter words no more be known Among the saints, the sons of peace. 3 The Spirit, like a peaceful dove, Fiies from the realms of noise and strife : Why should we vex and grieve his love, Who seals our souls to heavenly life ! 4 Tender and kind be all our thoughts; Through all our lives let mercy run; So God forgives our numerous faults, For the dear sake of Christ his Son. om I Hymn 126. B. 1. L. M. ~ •W/l $ Rothwell, Eaton. Charity and uncharitableness. 1 NOT different food, nor different dress Compose the kingdom of our Lord, But peace and joy and righteousness, Faith and obedience to his word. 2 When weaker Christians we despise, We do the gospel mighty wrong; For God, the gracious and the wise, Receives the feeble with the strong. 3 Let pride and wrath be banish'd hence, Meekness and love our souls pursue : Nor shall our practice give offence To saints, the Gentile, or the Jew. ono* Hymn 133. B. 1. C. M. b~ OVA $ Dundee, St. James. Love and charity. 1 LET Pharisees of high esteem Their faith and zeal declare, All their religion is a dream, If love be wanting there. 2 Love suffers long with patient eye, Nor is provok'd in haste, She lets the present inj'ry die, And long forgets the past. LOVE. 303 3 [Maliee and rage, those iires of hell, She quenches with her tongue ; Hopes, and believes, and thinks no ill, Though she endures the wrong.] 4 [She ne'er desires, nor seeks to know The scandals of the time ; Nor looks with pride on those below, Nor envies those that climb.] 5 She lays her own advantage by, To seek her neighbour's good, So God's own Son came down to die, And bought our lives with blood. 6 Love is the grace that keeps her power In all the realms above ; There faith and hope are known no more, But saints forever love. Oi\o} Psalm 35. 2d Part. CM. * «*UO $ Abridge, Arlington. Love to enemies ; or, the love of Christ to sinners typified in Duvid. 1 BEHOLD the love, the generous love, That holy David shows ; Hark, how his sounding bowels move To his afflicted foes ! 2 When they are sick, his soul complains, And seems to feel the smart ; The spirit of the gospel reigns, And melts his pious heart. 3 How did his flowing tears condole, As for a brother dead ! And, fasting, mortify 'd his soul, While for their life he pray'd. 4 They groan'd, and curs'd him on their bed, Yet still he pleads and mourns ; And double blessings on his head The righteous God returns. 304 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 5 O glorious Type of heavenij' grace ! Thus Christ the Lord appears ; While sinners curse, the Saviour prays, And pities them with tears. 6 He, the true David, Israel's King, Blest and belov'd of God, To save us, rebels, dead in sin, Paid his own dearest blood. **fM I Psalm 109. C. M. t OU"* $ Bedford, Wantage, Love to enemies, jrom the example of Christ. 1 GOD of my mercy and my praise, Thy glory is my song : Though sinners speak against thy grace With a blaspheming tongue. 2 When in the form of mortal man Thy Son on earth was found, With cruel slanders, false and vain, They compass'd him around. 3 Their miseries his compassion move, Their peace he still pursu'd ; They render hatred for his love, And evil for his good. 4 Their malice rag'd without a cause, Yet, with his dying breath, He pray'd for murd'rers on his cross, And blest his foes in death. 5 Lord, shall thy bright example shine In vain before mine eyes ? Give me a soul a- kin to thine, To love mine enemies. 6 The Lord shall on my side engage, And, in my Saviour's name, I shall defeat their pride and rage, Who slander and condemn. PRUDENCE. 305, 306 QrfcK> Hymn 134. EL 1. L. M. # 0\JO $ Oporto, Wells. Etligion vain without love. 1 HAD I the tongues of Greeks and Jews, And nobler speech than angels use, If love be absent, I am found, Like tinkling brass, an empty sound. 2 Were I inspir'd to preach and tell All that is done in heav'n and hell : Or could my faith the world remove, Still I am nothing without love. 3 Should I distribute all my store, To feed the bowels of the poor ; Or give my body to the flame, To gain a martyr's glorious name ; 4 If love to God, and love to men, Be absent, all my hopes are vain ! Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal, The works of love can e'er fulfil. PRUDENCE. Of\a) Psalm 39. 1st Part. CM. * ^^"^ > London, Charmouth. Watchfulness over the tor.gue ; or, prudence and zeal. 1 THUS I resolv'd before the Lord, "Now will I watch my tongue, " Lest I let slip one sinful word, " Or do my neighbour wrong." 2 And if I'm e'er constraint 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 mock my holy zeal. 307 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 4 Yet if some proper hour appear, I'll not be over-avv'd, But let the scoffing sinners hear That I can speak for God. REPENTANCE. ^07 £ Hymn 123. B. 1. CM. b ■*" • $ Carolina, Canterbury. The repenting prodigal. 1 BEHOLD the wretch, whose lust and wine Had wasted his estate; He begs a share among the swine, To taste the husks they eat ! 2 " I die with hunger here," he cries, " I starve in foreign lands ; " My father's house has large supplies, "And bounteous are his hands. 3 "I'll go, and with a mournful tongue "Fall down before his face ; " Father, I've done thy justice wrong, " Nor can deserve thy grace." 4 He said — and hasten'd to his home, To seek his father's love ; The father saw the rebel come, And all his bowels move. 5 He ran, and fell upon his neck, Embrac'd and kiss'd his son ; The rebel's heart with sorrow brake, For follies he had done. 8 "Take off his clothes of shame and sin,'* (The father gives command) " Dress him in garments white and clean, " With rings adorn his hand. ■« REPENTANCE. 303, 309 7 " A day of feasting I ordain ; "Let mirth and joy abound; "My son was dead, and lives again, " Was lost, and now is found." r>no> Psalm 51. 2d Part. CM. b UUo £ Plymouth, Windsor. Repentance, and faith in the blood of Christ. 1 O 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 tongue Shall speak aloud thy righteousness, And make thy praise my song. 3 No blood of goats, nor heifers slain, For sin could e'er atone ; The death of Christ shall still remain Sufficient and alone. 4 A soul oppress'd with sin's desert, My God will ne'er despise : A humble groan, a broken heart, Is our best sacrifice. onq* Hymn 74. B. 2. S. M. b ^"^ \ Little Marlborough, Ustic. Repentance J ran a sense of divine goodness ; or, a complaint of ingratitude. 1 IS this the kind return, And these the thanks we owe, Thus to abuse eternal love, Whence all our blessings flow ? 2 To what a stubborn frame Has sin reduc'd our mind ! What strange rebellious wretches we, And God as strangely kind ! 310 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 3 [On us he bids the sun Shed his reviving rays ; For us the skies their circles run, To lengthen out our days. 4 The brutes obey their God, And bow their necks to men : But we, more base, more brutish things, Reject his easy reign.] 5 Turn, turn us, mighty God, And mould our souls afresh ; Break, sov'reign grace, these hearts of stone, And give us hearts of flesh. 6 Let old ingratitude Provoke our weeping eyes ; And hourly, as new mercies fall, Let hourly thanks arise. o10> Hymn 106. B. 2. C. M. b «>-■-"$ Carolina, York. Repentance at the cross. 1 O IF my soul was form'd for wo, How would I vent my sighs ! Repentance should like rivers flow From both my streaming eyes. 2 'Twas for my sins, my dearest Lord Hung on the cursed tree, And groan'd away a dying life For thee, my soul, for thee. 3 O ! how I hate those lusts of mine That crucify'd my God ; Those sins that pierc'd and nail'd his flesh Fast to the fatal wood ! 4 Yes, my Redeemer, they shall die ; My heart has so decreed ; Nor will I spare the guilty things That made my Saviour bleed, REPENTANCE. 311, 312 5 While, with a melting, broken heart, My murder'd Lord I view, I'll raise revenge against my sins, And slay the murderers too. on I Hymn 9. B. 2. C. M. b ***■ * S Mear, Wantage. Godly sorrow arising from the sufferings of Christ, 1 ALAS ! and did my Saviour bleed ! And did my Sov'reign die? Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I ? 2 Thy body slain, sweet Jesus, thine, And bath'd in its own blood, While, all expos'd to wrath divine, The glorious Sufferer stood ! 3 Was it for crimes that I had done, He groan'd upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown I 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 his dear cross appears ; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes in tears. 6 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe: Here, Lord, I give myself away; 'Tis all that I can do. o19£ Hymn 101. B. 1. L. M. * ° l ~* S Truro, Shoel. Joy in heaven for a repenting sinner, 1 WHO can describe the joys that rise, Through all the courts of paradise, 27* 513 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. To see a prodigal return, To see an heir of glory born? 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 of their King. RESIGNATION. qio* Psalm 123. CM. *orb «* l «* $ Bedford, Plymouth. Pleading vsith submission. 1 O THOU, whose grace and justice reign Enthron'd above the skies, To thee our hearts would tell their pain, To thee we lift our eyes. 2 As servants watch their master's hand, And fear the angry stroke ; Or maids before their mistress stand, And wait a peaceful look : 3 So for our sins we justly feel Thy discipline, O God ; Yet wait the gracious moment still, Till thou remove thy rod. 4 Those, who in wealth and pleasure live, Our daily groans deride, And thy delays of mercy give Fresh courage to their pride. 5 Our foes insult us, but our hope In thy compassion lies; This thought shall bear our spirits up, That God will not despise. RESIGNATION. 314,315 otj* Hymn 129. B. 1. L. M. * 0 Lrt ^ New court, Shoel. Submission and deliverance ; or, Abraham offering his son. 1 SAINTS, at your heavenly Father's word, Give up your comforts to the Lord ; He shall restore what you resign, Or grant you blessings more divine. 2 So Abrah'm, with obedient hand, Led fonh his son at God's command ; The wood, the fire, the knife he took ; His arm prepar'd the dreadful stroke. 3 " Abrah'm, forbear," the angel cry'd ; " Thy faith is known, thy love is try'd ; " Thy son shall live, and in thy seed " Shall the whole earth be blest indeed." 4 Just in the last distressing hour The Lord displays delivering power; The mount of danger is the place Where we shall see surprising grace. oj - ) Hymn 5. B. 1. C. M. "IT ** l ° $ Bangor, Chelsea. Submission to afflictive providences. 1 NAKED as from the earth we came, And crept to life at first, We to the earth return again, And mingle with our dust. 2 The dear delights we here enjoy, And fondly call our own, Are but short favours borrow'd now, To be repaid anon. 3 'Tis God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave; He gives, and (blessed be his name !) He takes but what he gave. 4 Peace, all our angry passions, then ; Let each rebellious sigh 316, 317 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. Be silent at his so v 'reign will, And every murmur die. 5 If smiling mercy crown our lives, Its praises shall be spread ; And we'll adore the justice too, That strikes our comforts dead. SINCERITY. oial Hymn 136. B. 1. CM. # " *$* S Mear, Bedford. Sincerity and hypocrisy ; or, formality in worship. 1 GOD is a spirit, just and wise, He sees our inmost mind ; In vain to heaven we raise our cries, And leave our souls behind. 2 Nothing but truth before his throne With honour can appear ; The painted hypocrites are known Through the disguise they wear. 3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies, Their bending knees the ground ; But God abhors the sacrifice Where not the heart is found. 4 Lord, search my thoughts, and try my ways, And make my soul sincere ; Then shall I stand before thy face, And find acceptance there. 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 off the dreadful hour. 6 O dreadful hour, when God draws near, And sets their crimes before their eyes ; His wrath their guilty souls shall tear, And no deliverer dare to rise. oioj Psalm 119. 3d Part. CM. * ** A " > Mear, St. Davids, Dundee. Professions of sincerity, repentance and obedience* Verses 57, 60. 1 THOU art my portion, O my God ; Soon as I know thy way, My heart makes haste t' obey thy word, And suffers no delay. Verses 30, 14. 2 I choose the path of heavenly truth, 4 And glory in my choice ; Not all the riches of the earth Could make me so rejoice. 3 The testimonies of thy grace I set before mine eyes : Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies. 319 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. Verse 59. 4 If once I wander from thy path, I think upon my ways ; Then turn my feet to thy commands, And trust thy pardoning grace. Verses 94, 114. 5 Now I am thine, forever thine, O save thy servant, Lord ! Thou art my shield, my hiding place, My hope is in thy word. Verse 112. 6 Thou hast inclin'd this heart of mine Thy statutes to fulfil : And thus, till mortal life shall end, Would I perform thy will. oiq\ Psalm 139. 3d Part. L. M. b <* * ** $ 97th Psalm, Putney. Sincerity professed, and grace tried; or, the heart -searching God. 1 MY God, what inward grief I feel, When impious men transgress thy will ! I mourn to hear their lips profane, Take thy tremendous name in vain. 2 Does not my soul detest and hate The sons of malice and deceit ? Those that oppose thy laws and thee, I count them enemies to me. 3 Lord, search my soul, try every thought ; Though mine own heart accuse me not Of walking in a false disguise, I beg the trial of thine eyes. 4 Doth secret mischief lurk within ? Do I indulge some unknown sin ? O turn my feet when e'er I stray, And lead me in thy perfect way. TRUST AND CONFIDENCE. 320, 321 09AJ Psalm 18. 2d Part. L. M * Sincerity proved and rewarded. 1 LORD, thou hast seen my soul sincere, Hast made thy truth and love appear ; Before mine eyes I set thy laws, And thou hast owird my righteous cause. 2 Since I have learn'd thy holy ways, I've walk'd upright before thy face : Or, if my feet did e'er depart, 'Twas never with a wicked heart. 5 What sore temptations broke my rest, What wars and smugglings in my breast ! But through tliy grace that rcign^ within, I guard against my darling sin : 4 That sin, which close besets me still. That works and strives against my will ; When shall thy Spirit's sov'reign power Destroy it, that it rise no more ? 5 [With an impartial hand, the Lord Deals out to mortals their reward ; The kind and faithful soul shall find A God as faithful and as kind. 6 The just and pure shall ever say, Thou art more pure, more just than they : And men that love revenge shall know- God hath an arm of vengeance too.] TRUST AND CONFIDENCE. on-i ) Psalm 62. L. M. * "^ * S Antigua, Portugal. No trust in creatures ; or, faith in divine grace and power. 1 MY spirit looks to God alone ; My rock and refuge is his throne : In all my fears, in all my straits, My soul on his salvation waits. 322 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways, Pour out your hearts before his face ; When helpers fail, and foes invade, God is our all-sufficient aid. 3 False are the men of high degree, The baser sort are vanity ; Laid in the balance, both appear Light as a puff of empty air. 4 Make not increasing gold your trust, Nor set your hearts on glittering dust : Why will ye grasp the fleeting smoke, And not believe what God has spoke? 5 Once has his awful voice declar'd, Once and again my ears have heard., " All power 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. **22 1 Hymn 103. B. 1. C. M. # **£*£* $ Devizes, Arlington. Not ashamed of the gospel. 1 I'M not a sham 'd to own my Lord, Or to defend his cause, Maintain the honour of his word, The glory of his cross. 2 Jesus, my God ! I know 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 Pve committed to his hands Till the decisive hour. ADDRESSES TO THE SPIRIT. 323, 324 4 Then will he own my worthless name Before his Father's face, And in the New Jerusalem Appoint my soul a place. ADDRESSES TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. a9o ) Hymn 34. B. 2. C. M. + «*^«* S Barby, Bedford. B thing after the Holy Spirit ; or, fervency of devotion deaircd- 1 COME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers, Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these trifling toys : Our souls can neither fly nor go, To reach eternal joys. 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise ! Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this poor, dying rate ? Our love so faint, so cold to thee, And thine to us so great ? 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers ; Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. 094? Hymn 133. B. 2. L. M. 4 °^f 5 Green's Hundredth, Truro. The operations of the Holy Spirit. i ETERNAL Spirit, we confess And sing the wonders of thy grace ; Thy power conveys our blessings down From God the Father, and the Son. 28 325, 326 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 2 Enlighten'd by thine heavenly ray, Our shades and darkness turn to day : Thine inward teachings make us know Our danger and our refuge too. 3 Thy power and glory works within, And breaks the chains of reigning sin-, Doth our imperious lusts subdue, And forms our wretched hearts anew. 4 The troubled conscience knows thy voice; Thy cheering words awake our joys ; Thy words allay the stormy wind, And calm the surges of the mind. ^9k ) Hymn 144. B. 1. C. M. * O£0 £ Bedford, Arlington. The witnessing and sealing spirit. 1 WHY should the children of a King Go mourning all their days ? Great Comforter, descend, and bring Some tokens of thy grace. 2 Dost thou not dwell in all the saints, And seal the heirs of heaven ? When wilt thou banish my complaints, And show my sins forgiven ? 3 Assure my conscience of her part In the Redeemer's blood ; And bear thy witness with my heart, That I am born of God. 4 Thou art the earnest of his love, The pledge of joys to come ; And thy soft wings, celestial Dove, Will safe convey me home. 09ft* Hymn 23. B. 2. L. M. * ■O^VJ £ Newcourt, Italy, Ninety-seventh Psalm. The sight of Christ and God in heaven. 1 DESCEND from heav'n, immortal Dove, Stoop down, and take us on thy wings ; CHRISTIAN. 327 .iount, and bear us far above 5 reach of these inferior things : xSeyond, beyond this lower sky, Up where eternal ages roll ; Where solid pleasures never die, And fruits immortal feast the soul. 3 O for a sight, a pleasing sight Of our Almighty Father's throne ! There sits our Saviour, crown'd with light, Cloth'd in a body like our own. 4 Adoring saints around him stand, And thrones and pow'rs before him fall ! The God shines gracious through the Man. And sheds sweet glories on them all. 5 O what amazing joys they feel, While to their golden harps they sing, And sit on every heavenly hill, And spread the triumphs of their King ! 6 When shall the day, dear Lord, appear, That I shall mount, to dwell above ; And stand and bow among them there, And view thy face, and sing, and love ? CHRISTIAN. 197 i Psalm 51. 1st Part. L. M. b **£* • $ German, Bath, Limehouse. A penitent pleading for pardon. 1 SHEW pity, Lord ; O Lord, forgive ; Let a repenting rebel live ; Are not thy mercies large and free ? May not a sinner trust in thee ? 2 My crimes are great, but not surpass The power and glory of thy grace : Great God, thy nature hath no bound* So let thy pard'ning love be found. 328 CHRISTIAN. 3 O wash my soul from every sin, And make my guilty conscience clean > Here on my heart the burden lies, And past offences pain mine eyes. 4 My lips with shame my sins confess, Against thy law, against thy grace ; Lord, should thy judgment grow severe, I am condemn'd, but thou art clear. 5 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath, I must pronounce thee just in death : And if my soul were sent to hell, Thy righteous law approves it well. 6 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, Whose hope, still hovVing round thy word Would light on some sweet promise there Some sure support against despair. oooj Psalm 25. 1st Part. S. M. b £*^ y Little Marlboro', Aylesbtiry. Waiting for pardon and direction. 1 I LIFT my soul to God, My trust is in his name : Let not my foes that seek my blood Still triumph in my shame. 2 Sin and the powers of hell Persuade me to despair; Lord, make me know thy covenant well That I may 'scape the snare. 3 From the first dawning light Till the dark evening rise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait With ever longing eyes. 4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth; Forgive the sins of riper days. And follies of my youth, CHRISTIAN*. 329, 330 5 The Lord is just and kind ; The meek shall learn his ways; And every humble sinner find The methods of his grace. 6 For his own goodness' sake He saves my soul from shame ; He pardons (though my guilt be great) Through my Redeemer's name. 090? Hymn 48. B. 2. C. M. * O&V $ Bedford, Hymn Second. Love to the creatures is dangerous. 1 HOW vain are all things here below ! How false, and yet how fair ! Each pleasure hath its poison too, And every sweet a snare. 2 The brightest things below the sky Give but a flattering light ; We should suspect some danger nigh, Where we possess delight. 3 Our dearest joys, and nearest friends, The partners of our blood, How they divide our wavering minds, And leave but half for God. 4 The fondness of a creature's love, How strong it strikes the sense ; Thither the warm affections move, Nor can we call them thence. 5 Dear Saviour, let thy beauties be My soul's eternal food ; And grace command my heart away From all created good. ooaJ Hymn 41. B. 2. L. M. ~# dOVJ $ Eaton, Nantwich. A sight of God mortifies us to the world. 1 [UP to the fields where angeis lie, And living waters gently roll, 28* 331 CHRISTIAN. Fain would my thoughts leap out and fly, But sin hangs heavy on my soul. 2 Thy wondrous blood, dear dying Christ, Can make this world of guilt remove ; And thou canst bear me where thou fly'st, On thy kind wings, celestial Dove ! 3 O might I once mount up, 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, my God, Kingdoms and men would vanish soon; Vanish, as though I saw them not, As a dim candle dies at noon. 5 Then 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 all, eternal King, Let me but view thy lovely face, And all my powers shall bow, and sing Thine endless grandeur, and thy grace. ooi ) Hymn 10. B. 2. CM. * or b 001 $ St. James, York. Parting with carnal joys. 1 MY. soul forsakes her vain delight, And bids the world farewell ; 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 within your power. 3 There's nothing round this spacious earth That suits my large desire ; CHRISTIAN. 332 To boundless joy and solid mirth My nobler thoughts aspire. 4 [Where pleasure rolls its living flood, From sin and dross refin'd, Still springing from the throne of God, And fit to cheer the mind. 5 Th' Almighty Ruler of the sphere, The glorious and the great, Brings his own all-sufficience there, To make our bliss complete.] G Had I the pinions of a dove, I'd climb the heavenly road ; There sits my Saviour, dress'd in love. And there my smiling God. «o^j H\mn 11. B. 2. L. M. #orb *)0£ £ Carthage, Luton, Putney. The name. 1 1 SEND the joys of earth away ; Away, ye tempters of the mind, False as the smooth deceitful sea, And empty as the whistling wind. 2 Your streams were floating me along Down to the guif of black despair : And while I listen'd to your song, Your streams had e'en convey 'd me there. 3 Lord, I adore thy matchless grace, That warn'd me of that dark abyss ; That drew me from those treacherous seas, And bade me seek superior bliss. 4 Now to the shining realms above I stretch my hands, and glance mine eyes ; O for the pinions of a dove, To bear me to the upper skies. 5 There, from the bosom of my God, Oceans of endless pleasure roll ; There would I fix my last abode, And drown the sorrows of my soul. 333, 334 CHRISTIAN. ooo ) Psalm 119. 15th Part. C. M. * 000 £ Hymn 2d, Irish, Pembroke. Holy resolutions* Verse 93. 1 O THAT thy statutes, every hour, Might dwell upon my mind! Thence I derive a quickening power, And daily peace I find. Verses 15, 16. 2 To meditate thy precepts, Lord, Shall be my sweet employ ; My soul shall ne'er forget thy word, Thy word is all my joy. Verse 32. 3 How would 1 run in thy commands^ If thou my heart discharge From sin, and Satan's hateful chains. And set my feet at large ! Verses 13, 46. 4 My lips with courage shall declare Thy statutes and thy name ; I'll speak thy word, though kings should hear, Nor yield to sinful shame. Verses 61,69, 70. 5 Let bands of persecutors rise To rob me of my right; Let pride and malice forge their lies, Thy law is my delight. Verse 115. 6 Depart from me, ye wicked race, Whose hands and hearts are ill ; I love my God, I love his ways, And must obey his will. ooj? Hymn 106. B. 1. S. M. * *>*" \ St. Thomas, Sutton. Dead to sin by the cross of Christ. 1 SHALL we go on to sin, Because thy grace abounds ! CHRISTIAN. 336 Or crucify the Lord again, And open all his wounds ? 2 Forbid it, mighty God ! Nor let it e'er be said, That we, whose sins are crucify'd, Should raise them from the dead. 3 We will be slaves no more, Since Christ has made us free, Has nail'd our tyrants to his cross, And bought our liberty. oox* Hymn 81. B. 2. CM. * or b 00tJ $ St. James, Dundee. Our sin the cause of Christ's death. 1 AND now the scales have left mine eyes, Now I begin to see : O the curs'd deeds my sins have done ! What murderous things they be ! 2 Were these the traitors, dearest Lord, That thy fair body tore ? Monsters, that stain'd those heavenly limbs With floods of purple gore ! 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, O Prince of Peace 1 Ffl wound my God no more ; Hence from heart, ye sins, be gone ; For Jesus I adore. 5 Furnish me, Lord, with heavenly arms From grace's magazine, And I'll proclaim eternal war, With every darling sin. 336, 337 CHRISTIAN. oof** Hymn 116. B. 2. CM. # OOU £ Christmas, Abridge. Mercies and thanks. 1 HOW can I sink with such a prop As my eternal God, Who bears the earth's huge pillars up, And spreads the heavens abroad ? 2 How can I die while Jesus lives, Who rose and left the dead ? Pardon and grace my soul receives From mine exalted Head. 3 All that I am, and all I have,. Shall be forever thine ; Whate-'er my duty bids me give, My cheerful hands resign. 4 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. 007* Hymn 140. B. 2. C M. # && * ) Barby, Abridge, Peterboro\ The examples of Christ and the saints. 1 GIVE me the wings of faith to rise Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys, How bright their glories Jbe ! 2 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. 3 I ask them whence their victory came ? They, with united breath, Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb ; Their triumph to his death. 4 They mark'd the footsteps that he trod, (His zeal inspir'd their breast ;) CHRISTIAN. 338, 339 And, following their incarnate God, Possess'd the promis'd rest. 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise, For his own pattern given ; While the long cloud of witnesses Show the same path to heaven. ooo? Hymn 48. B. 1. L. M. * OOO £ Truro, Duncan. The christian race. 1 AWAKE, our souls ; away, our fears, Let every trembling thought be gone ! Awake, and run the heavenly race, And put a cheerful courage on. 2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road, And mortal spirits tire and faint ; But they forget the mighty God, That feeds the strength of every saint : 3 The mighty God, whose matchless power Is ever new, and ever young, And firm endures, while endless years Their everlasting circles run. 4 From thee, the overflowing spring, Our souls shall drink a fresh supply, While such as trust their native strength Shall melt away, and droop, and die. 5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air, We'll mount aloft to thine abode ; On wings of love our souls shall fly, Nor tire amidst the heavenly road. ooqj Hymn 77. B. 2. L. M. * °°^J Blendon, Dunstan. The Christian warfare. 1 STAND up, my soul, shake off thy fears, And gird the gospel armour on ; March to the gates of endless joy, Where thy great Captain- Saviour's sone. ;44(\l Psalm 144. 1st Part. C. M. # «"*J S St. Anns, Kingston. Assistance and victory in the spiritual warfare. 1 FOREVER blessed be the Lord, My Saviour and my shield ; He sends his Spirit with his word, To arm me for the field. 2 When sin and hell their force unite. He makes my soul his care, Instructs me to the heavenly fight. And guards me through the war. 3 A Friend and Helper so divine* Doth my weak courage raise ; He makes the glorious victVy mine, And his shall be the praise. CHRISTIAN. 341,342 **4.1 I Psalm 119. 17th Part. L. M. b «J^-l $ Quercy, Putney. Courage and perseverance under persecution ; or, grace shining in- difficult ies and trials. Verses 143, 28. 1 WHEN pain and anguish seize me, Lord, All my support is from thy word ; My soul dissolves for heaviness, Uphold me with thy strengthening grace. Verses 51, 69, 110. 2 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. Verses 161,78 3 They hate me, Lord, without a cause, They hate to see me love thy laws ; But I will trust and fear thy name, Till pride and malice die with shame. oj9? Psalm 7. CM. 5 O-l-rf $ Plymouth, St Anns God's care of his people, and punishment of persecutors. 1 MY trust is in my heav'nly Friend, My hope in thee, my God ; Rise, and my helpless life defend From those who 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. If there Be malice found in me, I know thy piercing eyes ; 29 343 CHRISTIAN. I should not dare appeal to thee, Nor ask my God to rise. 5 'Arise, my God, lift up thy hand, Their pride and power control ; Awake to judgment, and command Deli v 'ranee 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 reins, He will defend uY 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, persecuting race Must feel his dreadful sword ; Awake, my soul, and praise the grace And justice of the Lord. nio? Psalm 94. 2d Part. CM. D *J4trO > Bangor, Carolina, Durham. God our support and comfort ; or, deliver ancc from, temptation and persecution. 1 WHO will arise and plead my right Against my num'rous foes ? While earth and hell their Torce unite, And all my hopes oppose. 2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, . Sustain'd my fainting head, My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul among the dead. CHRISTIAN. 344 3 "Alas! my sliding feet," I cry'd ; Thy promise was my prop : Thy grace stood constant by my side : Thy Spirit bore me up. •1 While multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roil, Thy boundless love forgives my faults, Thy comforts cheer my soul. 5 Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws : But God, my refuge, rules the skies, He will defend my cause. 6 Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoff; The Lord our God shall judge the proud. And cut the sinners off. 0 4a\ Psalm 16. 1st Part. CM. * °^^ $ Abridge, Bedford. Support mid counsel from God, without merit. 1 SAVE me, O Lord, from every foe: In thee my trust I place, Though all the good that I can do Can ne'er deserve thy grace. 2 Yet, if my God prolong my breath. The saints may profit by't ; The saints, the glory of the earth, The men of my delight. 3 Let heathens to their idols haste, And worship wood or stone ; But my delightful lot is cast Where the true God is known. 4 His hand provides my constant food, He fills my daily cup ; Much am I pleas'd with present good. But more rejoice in hope. 345 CHRISTIAN. 5 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- seeing eye : Not death nor hell my hopes shall move, While such a friend is nigh. oj£* Psalm 120. C. M. b 0*kO $ York, St. Anns, Plymouth. Gomplaint of quarrelsome neighbours / or, a devout wish for peace. 1 THOU God of love, thou ever blest, Pity my suffering state ; When wilt thou set my soul at rest From lips that love deceit? 2 Hard lot of mine ! my days are cast Among the sons of strife, Whose never ceasing brawlings waste My golden hours of life. 3 O might I fly to change my place, How would I choose to dwell In some wide lonesome wilderness, And leave these gates of hell ! 4 Peace is the blessing that I seek ; How lovely are its charms! I am for peace; but when I speak, They all declare for arms. 5 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 my foe, And melt his heart with love, CHRISTIAN. 346 1Af\l Psalm 56. C. M. * *"U $ Mear, Christmas. Deliverance from oppression and falsehood ; or, God's care of his people, in answer to faith and prayer. 1 O THOU, whose justice reigns on high, And makes th' oppressor cease ; Behold how envious sinners try To vex and break my peace I 2 The sons of violence and lies Join to, devour me, Lord ; But as my hourly dangers rise, My refuge is thy word. 3 In God, most holy, just, and true, I have repos'd my trust ; Nor will I fear what flesh can do, The offspring of the dust. 4 They wrest my words to mischief still, Charge me with unknown faults ; Mischief doth all their counsels fill, And malice all their thoughts. 5 Shall they escape without thy frown ? Must their devices stand ? O cast the haughty sinner down, And let him know thy hand ! PAUSE. 6 God counts the sorrows of his saints. Their groans affect his ears; Thou hast a book for my complaints, A bottle for my tears. 7 When to thy throne I raise my cry, The wicked fear and flee ; So swift is prayer to reach the sky, So near is God to me. 8 In thee, most holy, just, and true, I have repos'd my trust ; 29* 347 CHRISTIAN*. Nor will I fear what man can do, The offspring of the dust. 9 Thy solemn vows are on me, Lord, Thou shalt receive my praise ; I'll sing, " how faithful is thy word ! " How righteous all thy ways !" 10 Thou hast secur'd my soul from death I O set thy prisoner free, That heart and hand, and life and breath, May be employ 'd for thee ! 047? Psalm 31. 2d Part. C. M. + *" ■ $ Rochester, St. James. Deliverance from slander and reproach. 1 MY heart rejoices in thy name, My God, my help, my trust ; Thou hast preserv'd my face from shame, Mine honour from the dust. 2 " My life is spent with grief," I cry'd, "My years consum'd in groans, " My strength decays, mine eyes are dry'd, " 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 Seiz'd and beset me round : I to the throne of grace apply'd, And speedy rescue found. pause. 5 How great deliverance thou hast wrought Before the sons of men ! The lying lips to silence brought, And made their boastings vain! CHRISTIAN". 348 6 Thy children from the strife of tongues Shall thy pavilion hide, Guard them from infamy and wrongs, And crush the sons of pride. 7 Within thy secret presence, Lord, Let me forever dwell ; No fenced city, wall'd and barr'd, Secures a saint so well. oaqI Psalm 118. 1st Part. CM. * ««0 $ St. Davids, St. Asaphs. Deliverance from tumult. 1 THE Lord appears my helper now, Nor is my faith afraid What all the sons of earth can do, Since heaven affords its aid. 2 'Tis safer, Lord, to hope in thee, And have my God my friend, Than trust in men of high degree, And on their truth depend. 3 Like bees my foes beset me round, A large and angry swarm ; But I shall all their rage confound By thine almighty arm. 4 'Tis through the Lord my heart is strong, In him my lips rejoice; While his salvation is my song, How7 cheerful is my voice ! 5 Like angry bees they girt me round; When God appears, they fly : So burning thorns, with crackling sound, Make a fierce blaze and die. 6 Joy to the saints and peace belongs : The Lord protects their days : Let Israel tune immortal songs To his almighty grace. r J§9 CHRISTIAN. 040I Psalm 143. L. M. b vr**/ § German, Eaton, Putney. Complaint of heavy affliction in mind and body, 1 MY righteous Judge, my gracious God, Hear when I spread my hands abroad, And cry for succour from thy throne: 0 make thy truth and mercy known ! 2 Let judgment not against me pass ; Behold thy servant pleads thy grace : Should justice call us to thy bar, No man alive is guiltless there. 3 Look down in pity, Lord, and see The mighty woes that burden me; Down to the dust my life is brought, Like one long bury'd and forgot. 4 I dwell in darkness and unseen, My heart is desolate within ; My thoughts in musing silence trace The ancient wonders of thy grace. 5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope To bear my sinking spirits up ; 1 stretch my hands to God again, And thirst, like parched lands, for rain, 6 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn; When will thy smiling face return ? Shall all my joys on earth remove ? And God forever hide his love ? 7 My God, thy long delay to save Will sink thy prisoner to the grave ; My heart grows faint, and dim mine eye Make haste to help before I die. 8 The night is witness to my tears, .Distressing pains, distressing fears; O might I hear thy morning voice, How would my wearied powers rejoice ! CHRISTIAN. 350. 9 In thee I trust, to thee I sigh, And lift my heavy soul on high ; For thee sit waiting all the day, And wear the tiresome hours away. 10 Break off my fetters, Lord, and show Which is the path my feet should go ; If snares and foes beset the road, I flee to hide me near my God. 11 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. 12 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. okaI Psalm 55. C. M. t> OOU £ Wantage, Bangor. Support for the afflicted and tempted soul. 1 O GOD, my refuge, hear my cries, Behold my flowing tears, For earth and hell my hurt devise, And triumph in my fears. 2 Their rage is levell'd at my life, My soul with guilt they load, And fill my thoughts with inward strife, To shake my hope in God. 3 With inward pain my heart-strings sound; I groan with every breath : Horror and fear beset me round, Among the shades of death. 4 O were I like a feather'd dove,. And innocence had wings; I'd fly, and make a long remove From ail these restless things. 351 CHRISTIAN. 5 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, The night shall hear me ask his grace, Nor will he long deny. 8 God shall preserve my soul from fear, Or shield me when afraid ; Ten thousand angels must appear, If he command their aid. 9 I cast my burdens on the Lord, The Lord sustains them all ; My courage rests upon his word, That saints shall never fall. 10 My highest hopes shall not be vain, My lips shall spread his praise ; While cruel and deceitful men Scarce live out half their days. op^ I Hymn 25. B. 2. C. M. #~ tW/I £ Barby, Dundee. Complaining of spiritual sloth. 1 MY drowsy powers, why sleep ye so? Awake, my sluggish soul ! Nothing has half thy work to do ; Yet nothing's half so dull ! 2 The little ants for one poor grain, Labour, and tug, and strive ; Yet we, who have a heaven t' obtain How negligent we live! CHRISTIAN-. 352 3 We, for whose sake ail nature stands, And stars their courses move ; We, for whose guard the angel bands Come flying from above ; 4 We, for whom God the Son came down, And labour'd for our good ; How careless to secure that crown He purchas'd with his blood ! 5 Lord, shall we lie so sluggish still, And never act our parts ? Come, holy Dove, from th' heavenly hill, And sit and warm oar hearts. 6 Then shall our active spirits move ; Upward our souls shull rise ; With hands of faith, and wings of love We'll fiy, and tyke the prize. 0x9? Hymn 98. B. 2. C. M. b ***}& ) Durham, Wantage. Hardness cf heart complained of. 1 MY heart, how dreadful hard it is ! How heavy here it lies ; Heavy and cold within my breast, Just like a rock of ice! 2 Sin, like a raging tyrant, sits Upon this flinty throne ; And every grace lies bury'd deep, Beneath this 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 flaming love. 4 When smiling mercy courts my soul With all its heavenly charms, This stubborn, this relentless thing, Would thurst it from mine arms. 353 CHRISTIAN. 5 Against 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 crimson sea! None but a bath of blood divine. Can melt the flint away. oko? Psalm 25. 3d P:\rt. S.M. #orb 000 $ Thatcher, St. Bridges. Distress of soul ; or, backsliding and desertion, 1 MINE eyes and my desire Are ever to the Lord : I love to plead his promises, And rest upon his word. 2 Turn, turn thee to my soul ; Bring thy salvation near : When will thy hand release my feet Out of the deadly snare? 3 When shall the sovereign grace Of my forgiving God Restore me from those dangerous ways My wandering feet have trod! 4 The tumult of my thoughts Doth but enlarge my wo : My spirit languishes, my heart Is desolate and low. 5 With every morning light My sorrow new begins ; Look on my anguish and my pain, And pardon all my sins. PAUSE. 6 Behold the hosts of hell! How cruel is their hate ! Against my life they rise, and join Their fury with deceit. CHRISTIAN. 354 7 O ! keep my soul from death, Nor put my hope to shame ; For I have plac'd my only trust In my Redeemer's name. 8 With humble faith I wait To see thy face again : Of Israel it shall ne'er be said, " He sought the Lord in vain." orcjj Hymn 163. B. 2. C. M. ~b~ dO*± ^ Bangor, Carolina. Complaint of desertion and temptation. 1 DEAR Lord, behold our sore distress ; Our sins attempt to reign ; Stretch out thine arm of conquering grace, And let thy foes be slain. 2 The lion, with his dreadful roar, Affrights thy feeble sheep: Reveal the glory of thy power, And chain him to the deep. 3 Must we indulge a long despair ? Shall our petitions die? Our mournings never reach thine ear? Nor tears affect thij^ eye ? 4 If thou despise a mortal groan, Yet hear a Saviour's blood*; An Advocate so near the throne, Pleads and prevails with God. 5 He bought the Spirit's powerful sword, To slay our deadly foes : Our sins shall die beneath thy word, And hell in vain oppose. 6 How boundless is our Father's grace In height, and depth, and length ! He makes his Son our righteousness His Spirit is our strength. 30 355, 356 CHRISTIAN. ok^ Psalm 13. C. M. b ^°° J York, Dundee. Complaint under temptations of the Devil. 1 HOW long wilt thou conceal thy face, My God, how long delay? [ When shall I feel those heavenly rays That chase my fears away ? 2 How long shall my poor labouring soul Wrestle and toil in vain? Thy word can all my foes* control, And ease my raging pain. 3 See how the prince of darkness tries All his malicious arts; He spreads a mist around my eyes, And throws his fiery darts. i Be thou my sun, and thou my shield ; My soul in safety keep; Make haste, before mine eyes are seal'd In death's eternal sleep. 5 How would the tempter boast aloud If I become his prey ! Behold the sons of hell grow7 proud At thy so lon$ delay. 6 But they shall fly at thy rebuke. And Satan hide his head : He knows the terrors of thy look, And hears thy voice with dread. 7 Thou wilt display that sovereign grace Where all my hopes have hung ; I shall employ my lips in praise, And victory shall be sung. *>£&) Hymn 20. B. 2. C. M. b OOiy $ Chelsea, Carolina. Backsliding* and returns ; or, the inco7istancy of our late. 1 WHY is^my heart so far from thee, My God, my chief delight ? CHRISTIAN. 356 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 have tasted in thy love, As I have found in thee?] 3 When my forgetful soul renews The savour of thy 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 bait to seize my taste, And to pollute my joys. 5 [Trifles of nature, or of art, With fair, deceitful charms, Intrude into my thoughtless heart, And thrust me from thy arms.] 6 Then I repent, and vex my soul That I should leave thee so ; Where will those wild affections roll, That let a Saviour go ? 7 [Sin's promis'd joys are turn'd to pain, And I am drown'd in grief; But my dear Lord returns again, He flies to my relief! 8 Seizing my soul with sweet surprise. He draws with loving bands ; Divine compassion in his eyes, And pardon in his hands.] 9 [Wretch that I am, to wander thus> In chase of false delight ! Let me be fastened to thy cross, Rather than lose thy sight.] 10 IVftke haste, my days, to reach the goal And bring my heart to rest 357, 358 CHRISTIAN. On the dear centre of my soul, My God, my Saviour's breast ! 0K7? Psalm 13. L. M. b °° • $ 97th Psalm, German. Pleading ivith God under desertion; or, hope in darkness. 1 HOW long, O Lord, shall I complain, Like one who seeks his God in vain ? Canst thou thy face forever hide, And I still pray and be deny'd ? 2 Shall I forever be forgot, As one whom thou regardest not ? Still shall my soul thine absence mourn ? And still despair of thy return ? 3 How long shall my poor, troubled breast Be with these anxious thoughts oppress'd ? And Satan, my malicious foe, Rejoice to see me sunk so low ? 4 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief, Before my death conclude my grief; If thou withhold thy heavenly light, I sleep in everlasting night. 5 How will the powers of darkness boast, If but One praying soul be lost ! But I have trusted in thy grace, And shall again behold thy face. 6 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. 0£Q» Psalm 119. 16th Part. CM. b 000 £ Windsor, Canterbury. Prayer for quickening grace. Verses 25, 37. 1 MY soul lies cleaving to the dust; Lord, give me life divine ! From vain desires, and every lust- Turn off these eyes of mine. CHRISTIAN. do9 2 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. Verse 107. 3 When sore afflictions press me down, I need thy quick 'ning powers ; Thy word that I have rested on, Shall help my heaviest hours. Verses 156, 40. 4 Are not thy mercies sov'reign still, And thou a faithful God ? Wilt thou not grant me warmer zeal To run the heavenly road. Verses 159, 40. j 5 Does not my heart thy precepts love, And long to see thy face ? And yet how slow my spirits move, Without enlivening grace ! Verse 93. 6 Then shall I love thy gospel more, And ne'er forget thy word, When I have felt its quickening power, To draw me near the Lord. o£Q* Psalm 119. 12th Part. C. M. b OOV £ Bedford, Windsor, York. Breathing after comfort and deliverance. Verse 153. 1 MY God, consider my distress, Let mercy plead my cause ; Though I have sinn'd against thy grace I can't forget thy laws. Verses 39, 116. 2 Forbid, forbid the sharp reproach, Which I so justly fear ; Uphold my life, uphold my hopes. Nor let my shame appear, 30* h 11m tor 3 t #=: - : --:-; Mk mm CHRISTIAN. 361 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 my desire to thee is known, Thine eye 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 spirit 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 ; I'll mourn how weak my graces be, And beg support divine. 10 My God, forgive my follies past, And be forever nigh ; O Lord of my salvation, haste, Before thy servant die.] o£i ) Psalm 107. 2d Part. L. M. OU1 $ Leeds, Bath. Correction for rin, and release by prayer. 1 FROM age to age exalt his name ; God and his grace are still the same ; 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 ; * 362 CHRISTIAN. 3 He'll bring their spirits to the ground, And no deliverer shall be found : Laden with grief, they waste their breath 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. 5 He cuts the bars of brass in two, And lets the smiling prisoners through ; Takes off the load of guilt and grief, And gives the labouring soul relief. 6 O may the sons of men record The wTondrous goodness of the Lord ! How great his works ! how kind his ways ! Let every tongue pronounce his praise. O(l
    aal Psalm 18. 1st Part. L. M. * OUvJ $ Islington, Green's Hundredth. Deliverance from despair ; or, temptations overcome. 1 THEE will I love, O Lord, my strength. My rock, my tower, my high defence ; Thy mighty arm shall be my trust, For I have found salvation thence. 2 Death and the terrors of the grave Stood round me with their dismal shade; While floods of high temptations rose. And made my sinking soul afraid. 3 I saw the opening gates of hell, With endless pains and sorrows there, Which none but they that feel can tell, While I was hurried to despair. I 367 CHRISTIAN I 4 In my distress, I call'd my God, When I could scarce believe him mine ; He bow'd his ear to my complaint ; Then did his grace appear divine. 5 [With speed he flew to my relief, As on a cherub's wing he rode ; Awful and bright as light'ning shone The face of my Deliv'rer, 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 rage ; But Christ, my Lord, is conqueror still, In all the wars that devils wage. 8 My song forever shall record That terrible, that joyful hour ; And give the glory to the Lord, Due to his mercy and his power. 1(\l\ Psalm 40. 1st Part. CM. « *^^ • 5 Abridge, Christmas. A song of deliverance Jrom great distress. 1 I WAITED patient for the Lord; He bow'd to hear my cry ; He saw me resting on his word, And brought salvation nigh. 2 He rais'd me from a horrid pit, Where mourning long I lay ; And from my bonds releas'd my feet, Deep bonds of miry clay. 3 Firm on a rock he made me stand, And taught my cheerful tongue To praise the wonders of his hand, In a new, thankful song. CHRISTIAN. 368, 369 4 Til spread his works of grace abroad ; The saints with joy shall hear ; And sinners learn to make my God Their only hope and fear. 5 How many are thy thoughts of love ! Thy mercies, Lord, how great ! We have not words nor hours enough Their numbers to repeat. 6 When I'm afflicted, poor and low, And light and peace depart, My God beholds my heavy wo And bears me on his heart. Of»Q I Psalm 61. S. M. b OUO £ Ustic> Sutton. Safely in God. 1 WHEN, overwhelm'd with grief, My heart within me dies, Helpless, and far from all relief, To Heaven I lift mine eyes. 2 O lead me to the rock That's high above my head, And make the covert of thy wings My shelter and my shade. 3 Within thy presence, Lord, Forever I'll abide ; Thou art the tower of my defence, The refuge where I hide. 4 Thou givest me the lot Of those .that fear thy name ; If endless life be their reward, I shall possess the same. 3691 Hymn 50. B. 2. L. M. ~b Comfort under sorrows and pains. 1 NOW let the Lord, my Saviour, smile, And show my name upon his heart; ;70 CHRISTIAN. I would forget my pains awhile, And in the pleasure lose the smart. 2 But O ! 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 complaints? Still while he frowns, his bowels move ; [ Still on his heart he bears his saints, And feels their sorrows, and his love. 4 My name is printed on his breast ; His book of life contains my name : Td rather have it there impress'd, Than in the bright records of fame. 5 When the last fire burns all things here. Those letters shall securely stand, And in the Lamb's fair book appear, Writ by th' eternal Father's hand. 6 Now shall my minutes smoothly run, While here I wait my Father's will ; My rising and my setting sun Roll gently up and down the hill. o^a^ Hymn 102. ° • U S Portugal, L B. 1. L. M. 4 Leeds, Eaton. The beatitudes. 1 BLEST are the humble souls that sec Their emptiness and poverty : Treasures of grace to them are given, And crowns of joy laid up in heaven. 2 Blest are the men' of broken heart, Who mourn for sin with inward smart; The blood of Christ divinely flows, A healing balm for all their woes. 3 Blest are the meek, who stand afar From rage and passion, noise and war; CHRISTIAN. 371 God will secure their happy state, And plead their cause against the great. 4 Blest are the souls that thirst for grace, Hunger and long for righteousness ; They shall be well supply'd and fed With living streams and living bread. 5 Blest are the men, whose bowels move And melt with sympathy and love ; From Christ, the Lord, shall they obtain Like sympathy and love again. 6 Blest are the pure, whose hearts are clean From the defiling power of sin ; With endless pleasure they shall see A God of spotless purity. 7 Blest are the men of peaceful life, Who quench the coals of growing strife ; They shall be call'd the heirs of bliss, The sons of God, the God of peace. 8 Blest are the sufferers, who partake Of pain and shame for Jesus' sake ; Their souls shall triumph in the Lord ; Glory and joy are their reward. «71 ) Hymn 53. B. 2. CM. b «*■■■■$ Durham, Stade. The pilgrimage of the saints ; or, earth and heaven. 1 LORD ! what a wretched land is this, That yields us no supply : No cheering fruits, no wholesome trees, Nor streams of living joy ! 2 But pricking thorns through all the ground, And mortal poisons grow ; And all the rivers that are found With dangerous waters flow. 3 Yet the dear path to thine abode Lies through this horrid land : 371 CHRISTIAN. Lord ! we would keep the heavenly road, And run at thy command. 4 [Our souls shall tread the desert through. With undiverted feet ; And faith, and flaming zeal, subdue The terrors that we meet.] 5 [A thousand savage beasts of prey Around the forest roam : But Judah's Lion guards the way, And guides the strangers home.] 6 [Long nights and darkness dwell below. With scarce a twinkling ray ; But the bright world to which we go Is everlasting day.] 7 [By glimmering hopes and gloomy fears We trace the sacred road : Thro' dismal deeps, and dangerous snares. We make our way to God.] 8 Our journey is a thorny maze, But we march upward still ; Forget these troubles of the ways, And reach at Z ion's hill. 9 [See the kind angels at the gates, Inviting us to come ! There Jesus, the Forerunner, waits To welcome travellers home.] 10 There, on a green and flow'ry mount. Our weary souls shall sit, And, with transporting joys, recount The labours of our feet. 11 [No vain discourse shall fill our tongue. Nor trifles vex our ear ; Infinite grace shall be our song, And God rejoice to hear.] CHRISTIAN. 372 12 Eternal glories to the King, That brought us safely through ; Our tongue shall never cease to sing, And endless praise renew. *?72? Hymn 100. B. 2. L. M. b ** ' ^ $ Limehouse, Quercy, Putney. The presence of Christ is the life of my soul. 1 HOW full of anguish is the thought, How it distracts and tears my heart, If God at last, my sovereign Judge, Should frown, and bid my soul depart. 2 Lord, when I quit this earthly stage, Where shall I fly but to thy breast ? For I have sought no other home, For I have learn'd no other rest. 3 I cannot live contented here, Without some glimpses of thy face : And heav'n, without thy presence there, 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 And if no evening visit's paid Between my Saviour and my soul, How dull the night ! how sad the shade I How mournfully the minutes roll ! 6 This flesh of mine might learn as soon To live, yet part with all my blood ; To breathe, when vital air is gone, Or thrive and grow without my food, 7 [Christ is my light, my life, my care, My blessed hope, my heavenly prize ; Dearer than all my passions are, My limbs, my bowels, or mine eyes, 31* 373 CHRISTIAN. 8 The strings that twine about my heart, Tortures and racks may tear them off; But they can never, never part With their dear hold of Christ my love.] 9 [My God ! and can a humble child, That loves thee with a flame so high, Be ever from thy face exil'd, Without the pity of thine eye ? 10 Impossible ! for thine own hands Have tied my heart so fast to thee ; And in thy book the promise stands, That where thou art, thy friends must be.] tv^fj ) Hymn 54, B. 2. CM. * ** ■ ** S Swanwick, Rochester. God's presence is light in darkness. 1 MY God, the spring of all my joys, The life of my delights, The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights ! — 2 In darkest shades, if he appear, My dawning is begun ; He is my soul's sweet Morning Star, And he my rising Sun. 3 The opening heavens around me shine With beams of sacred bliss, While Jesus shews his heart is mine, And whispers, / am his. 4 My soul would leave this heavy clay, At that transporting word ; Run up with joy the shining way, T' embrace my dearest Lord. 5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, I'd break through every foe ; The wings of love, and arms of faith, Should bear me conqueror through. CHRISTIAN. 374,375 1*1 ±\ PsALM 90- 3dPart- C-M- b ** *^ ) Abridge, Canterbury. Breathing after heaven. 1 RETURN, O God of love, return : Earth is a tiresome place ; How long shall we, thy children, mourn Our absence from thy face ? 2 Let heaven succeed our painful years, Let sin and sorrow cease ; And in proportion to our tears So make our joys increase. 3 Thy wonders to thy servants show, Make thy own work complete; Then shall our souls thy glory know, And own thy love is great. 4 Then shall we shine before thy throne In all thy beauty, Lord ; And the poor service we have done Meet a divine reward. •v^k ) Hymn 65. B. 2. CM. * &i&$ St David, Christmas. The hope of heaven our support under trials on earth. 1 WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And hellish darts be hurl'd, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares, like a wild deluge, come, And storms of sorrow fall ; May I but safely reach my home, My God, my heaven, my all : 4 There shall I badie my weary soul In seas of heavenly rest ; 376, 377 SAINTS AND SINNERS. And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. **7fi I Hymn 117. B. 2. L. M. b •* ' W $ Portugal, Eaton. Living and dying with God present. 1 I CANNOT bear thine absence, Lord ; My life expires if thou depart : Be thou, my heart, still near my God, And thou, my God; be near my heart. 2 I was not born for earth and sin, Nor can I live on things so vile ; Yet I will stay my Father's time, And hope and wait for heaven a while. 3 Then, dearest Lord, in thine embrace Let me resign my fleeting breath ; And, with a smile upon my face, Pass the important hour of death. SAINTS AND SINNERS. 077} Psalm 1. L. M. * & ■ • | Portugal, All Saints. The difference between the righteous and the viicked. 1 HAPPY the man, whose cautious feet Shun the broad way that sinners go, Who hates the place where atheists meet, And fears to talk as scoffers do. 2 He loves t' employ his morning light Among the statutes of the Lord : And spends the wakeful hours of night With pleasure, pond'ring o'er his word. 3 He, like a plant by gentle streams, Shall flourish in immortal green ; And heav'n will shine with kindest beams On every work his hands begin. SAINTS AND SINNERS. 378 4 But sinners find their counsels cross'd : As chaff before the tempest flies, So shall their hopes be blown and lost, When the last trumpet shakes the skies. 5 In vain the rebel seeks to stand In judgment with the pious race ; The dreadful. Judge, with stern command, Divides him to a different place. 6 " Straight is the way my saints have trod ; " I blest the path, and drew it plain ; " But you would choose the crooked road, " And down it leads to endless pain." *^7ft I Psalm 1. S. M. * ** ' ~ $ Sutton, St. Thomas. The saint happy , the miner miserable. 1 THE man is ever blest, Who shuns the sinners' ways, Among their councils never stands, Nor takes the scorner's place : 2 But makes the law of God His study and delight, Amid the labours of the day, And watches of the night. 3 He, like a tree, shall thrive, «% With waters near the root ; Fresh as the leaf his name shall live ; His works are heaverJjjfruit. 4 Not so th' ungodly race ; They no such blessings find ; Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff Before the driving wind. 5 How will they bear to stand Before that judgment seat, Where all the saints at Christ's right hand In full assembly meet? 379 SAINTS AND SINNERS. 6 He knows and he approves The way the righteous go; But sinners and their works shall meet A dreadful overthrow. 070* Psalm 119. 1st Part. CM. * ■* • *^ S Cambridge, Stade. The blessedness of saints, and misery of sinners. Verses 1, 2, 3. ' 1 BLEST are the undenl'd in heart, Whose ways are right and clean ; Who never from thy law depart, But fly from every sin. 2 Blest are the men that keep thy word, And practise thy commands ; With their whole heart they seek the Lord, And serve thee with their hands. Verse 165. 3 Great is their peace who love thy law; How firm their souls abide! Nor can a bold temptation draw Their steady feet aside. Verse 6. 4 Then shall my heart have inward joy, And keep my face from shame, When all thy statutes 1 obey, And honour all thy name. Verses 21, 118. 5 But haughty^iners God will hate, The proucfflftall die accurst; The sons of falsehood and deceit Are trodden to the dust. Verses 119, 155. 6 Vile as the dross the wicked are ; And those that leave thy ways Shall see salvation from afar, But never taste thy grace. SAINTS AND SINNERS. 380,381 Qftn> Psalm 1. CM. * OoU $ st. Martins, Barby. The way and end of the righteous and the wicked. 1 BLEST is the man who shuns the place Where sinners love to meet ; Who fears to tread their wicked ways, And hates the scoffer's seat : 2 But in the statutes of the Lord Has plac'd his chief delight ; By day he reads or hears the word, And meditates by night. 3 [He, like a plant of generous kind, By living waters set, Safe from the storms and blasting wind, Enjoys a peaceful state.] 4 Green as the leaf, and ever fair, Shall his profession shine; While fruits of holiness appear, Like clusters on the vine. 5 Not so the impious and unjust ; What vain designs they form ! Their hopes are blown away, like dust, Or chaff, before the storm. 6 Sinners in judgment shall not stand Among the sons of grace, When Christ the Judge at his right hand Appoints his saints a place. 7 His C3re beholds the patlWiey tread, His heart approves it well : But crooked ways of sinners lead Down to the gates of hell. ooi } Psalm 37. 3d Part. C. M. * OOl £ Sunday, Braintree. The same. 1 MY God, the steps of pious men Are order'd by thy will ; 382 SAINTS AND SINNERS. Though they should fall, they rise again ; Thy hand supports them still. 2 The Lord delights to see their ways, Their virtue he approves : He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace, Nor leave the men he loves. 3 The heavenly heritage is theirs, Their portion and their home ; He feeds them now, and makes them heirs Of blessings long to come. 4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men, Nor fear when tyrants frown ; Ye shall confess their pride was vain, When justice casts them down. PAUSE. 5 The haughty sinner have I seen, Not fearing man nor God, Like a tall bay tree, fair and green, Spreading his arms abroad. 6 And lo, he vanish'd from the ground, Destroy'd by hands unseen ; Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf was found Where all that pride had been. 7 But mark the man of righteousness, His several steps attend ; True pleasure runs through all his ways, And peaceful is his end. IQVl Psalm 37. 1st Part. CM. b OO^ $ MeaiN York, The cure of envy, fretfulness and unbelief ,- or, (he rewards of the righteous and the wicked ; or, the world's hatred, and the saint's patience. 1 WHY should I vex my soul, and fret To see the wicked rise ? Or envy sinners, waxing great By violence and lies ? SAINTS AND SINNERS. 382 2 As flowery grass, cut down at noon, Before the evening, fades, 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 known, Fair as the light of dawning day, And glorious as the noon. 6 The meek at last the earth possess, And are the heirs of heaven ; True riches with abundant peace, To humble souls are given. PAUSE. 7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his way, Nor let your anger rise, Though providence should long delay To punish haughty vice. 8 Let sinners join to break your peace, And plot, and rage, and foam ; The Lord derides them, for he sees Their day of vengeance come. 9 They have drawn out the threat'ning sword, Have bent the murd'rous bow, To slay the men that fear the Lord, And bring the righteous low. 10 My God shall break their bows, and burn Their persecuting darts ; 32 383, 38*4 SAINTS AND SINNERS. Shall their own swords against them turn, And pain surprise their hearts. **£**$ Psalm 94. 1st Part. CM. b OaO $ Dundee, London. Saints chastised, and sinners destroyed; or, instructive affliction. 1 O GOD, to whom revenge belongs, Proclaim thy wrath aloud ; Let sov'reign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. 2 They say, " The Lord nor sees nor hears :" When will the fools be wise ! Can he be deaf, who form'd their ears ? Or blind, who made their eyes ? 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his pow'r ; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. 4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod : Thy providences and thy book Shall make them know their God. 5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise, When they forget thy law. 6 But God will ne'er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break ; He pardons his inheritance, For their Redeemer's sake. nnij Psalm 11. L. M. * or fo OO^fr ^ Winchester, Armley. God loves the righteous, and hales the voicked. 1 MY refuge is the God of love ; Why do my foes insult, and cry, " Fly, like a timorous, trembling dove, "To distant woods or mountains fly?*' SAINTS AND SINNERS. 385 2 If government be all destroy 'd, (That firm foundation of our peace) And violence make justice void, Where shall the righteous seek redress ? 3 The .Lord in heaven hath fix'd his throne ; His eye surveys the world below ; To him all mortal things are known ; His eye-lids search our spirits through, 4 If he afflicts his saints so far, To prove their love, and try their grace, What must the bold transgressors fear ? His very soul abhors their ways. 5 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. oo^j Psalm 17. S. M. * oao S Silver Street, Dover. Portion of saints and sinners g or, hope and despair in death 1 ARISE, my gracious God, And make the wicked flee ; They are but thy chastising rod, To drive thy saints to thee, 2 Behold the sinner dies, His haughty words are vain : Here in this life his pleasure lies, And all beyond is pain. 3 Then let his pride advance, And boast of all his store; The Lord is mine inheritance, My soul can wish no more. 386 SAINTS AND SINNERS. 4 I shall behold the face Of my forgiving God ; And stand complete in righteousness, Wash'd in my Saviour's blood. 5 There's a new heaven begun When I awake from death, Dress'd in the likeness of thy Son, And draw immortal breath. 1£f\l Psalm 17. L. M. * OOU £ Truro, Nantwich. The sinner's portion, a?id the saint's hope; or, the heaven of separate souls, and the resurrection. 1 LORD, I am thine ; but thou wilt prove My faith, my patience, and my love : When men of spite against me join, They are the sword, the hand is thine. 2 Their hope and portion lie below : 'Tis all the happiness they know ; }Tis all they seek; they take their shares, And leave the rest among their heirs. 3 What sinners value, I resign ; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine ; I shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. 4 This life's a dream, an empty show ; But the bright world to which I go Hath joys substantial and sincere ; When shall I wake and find me there ? 5 O glorious hour ! O blest abode ! I shall be near and like my God ! And flesh and sin no more control The sacred pleasures of the soul. 6 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpet's joyful sound : Then burst the chains with sweet surprise. And in my Saviour's image rise. SAINTS AND SINNERS. 387 007* Psalm 149. C. M. * ^^ ■ $ Rochester, Irish. Praise God, all his saints ; or, the saints judging the world 1 ALL ye that love the Lord, rejoice, And let your songs be new ; Amid the church with cheerful voice His later wonders shew. 2 The Jews, the people of his grace, Shall their Redeemer sing ; And Gentile nations join the praise, While Zion owns her King. 3 The Lord takes pleasure in the just, Whom sinners treat with scorn ; The meek, that lie despis'd in dust, Salvation shall adorn. 4 Saints should be joyful in their King, E'en on a dying bed ; And like the souls in glory sing, For God shall raise the dead, i Then his high praise shall fill their tongues, Their hands shall wield the sword ; , And vengeance shall attend their songs, The vengeance of the Lord. *3 When Christ his judgment-seat ascends, And bids the world appear, Thrones are prepar'd for all his friends, Who humbly lov'd him here. 7 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. 3 The royal sinners, bound in chains, New triumph shall afford; Such honour for the saints remains; Praise ye, and love the Lord. 32* 388, 389 WORSHIP. WORSHIP. PRIVATE WORSHIP. oooj Hymn 122. B. 2. L. M. ♦ 000 $ Portugal, Eaton. Retirement and meditation. 1 MY God, permit me not to be A stranger to myself and thee ; Amid a thousand thoughts I rove, Forgetful of my highest love. 2 Why should my passions mix with earth, And thus debase my heavenly birth? Why should I cleave to things below, And let my God, my Saviour go? o Call me away from flesh and sense ; One sovereign word can draw me thence : I would obey the voice divine, And all inferior joys resign. 4 Be earth, with all her scenes, withdrawn ; Let noise and vanity be gone : In secret silence of the mind, My heaven, and there my God, -I find. 389 Psalm 119. 2d Part. CM. # Canterbury, York. Secret devotion and spiritual mindedness >• or, cotistant converse ivith God. Verses 147, 55, 1 TO thee, before the dawning light, My gracious God, I pray ; I meditate thy name by night, And keep thy law by day. Verse 81. 2 My spirit faints to see thy grace ; Thy promise bears me up ; And, while salvation long delays, Thy word supports my hope. PRIVATE WORSHIP. 390 Verse 164. 3 Seven times a day I lift my hands, And pay my thanks to thee ; Thy righteous providence demands Repeated praise from me. Verse 62. 4 When midnight darkness veils the skies. I call thy works to mind ; My thoughts in warm devotion rise, And sweet acceptance find. oqa/ Psalm 55. S. M. b 0 J7U £ UstiCj Aylesbury Dangerous prosperity ; or, daily devotion encouraged. 1 LET sinners take their course, And choose the road to death : But in the worship of my God I'll spend my daily breath. 2 My thoughts address his throne, When morning brings the light ; I seek his blessing every noon, And pay my vows at night. 3 Thou wilt regard my cries, O my eternal God ! While sinners perish in surprise, Beneath thine angry rod. 4 Because they dwell at ease, And no sad changes feel, They neither fear nor trust thy name, Nor learn to do thy will. 5 But I, with all my cares, Will lean upon the Lord ; I'll cast my burdens on his arm, And rest upon his word. 6 His arm shall well sustain The children of his love : The ground on which their safety stands No earthly power can move. 391, 392 WORSHIP. oqi ) Psalm 26. L. M. ♦ "«^ * $ Blendon, Islington. Self-examination / or, evidences of grace. 1 JUDGE me, O Lord, and prove my ways, And try my reins, and try my heart ; 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 scoiFer and the hypocrite Are the abhorrence of mine eyes. 3 Among 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 thy 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. qq9? Psalm 101. C. M. < «*^^ $ Bedford, London. A psalm for a master of a family. 1 OF justice and of grace I sing, And pay my God my vows ; Thy grace and justice, heavenly King, Teach me to rule my house. 2 Now to my tent, O God, repair, And make thy servant wise ; I'll suffer nothing near me there That shall offend thine eyes. FAMILY WORSHIP. 393 3 The man that doth his neighbour wrong, By falsehood or by force, The scornful eye, the slanderous tongue, I'll thrust them from my doors. 4 I'll seek the faithful and the just, And will their help enjoy ; These are the friends that I shall trust, The servants I'll employ. 5 The wretch that deals in sly deceit, I'll not endure a night : The liar's tongue I'll ever hate, And banish from my sight. 6 I'll purge my family around, And make the wicked flee ; So shall my house be ever found A dwelling fit for thee. oqqt Psalm 127. L. M. b ***'*' $ Limehouse, Quercy. The blessing of God on the business and comforts of life. 1 IF God succeed not, all the cost And pains to build the house are lost ; If God the city will not keep, The watchful guards as well may sleep. 2 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 ? — 3 'Tis all in vain, till God hath blest ; He can make rich, yet give us rest ; Children and friends are blessings too, If God, our sovereign, make them so. 4 Happy the man to whom he sends Obedient children, faithful friends ! How sweet our daily comforts prove, When they are season'd with his love ! 394, 395 WORSHIP. 004 I Psalm 127. CM. b vWt y Abridge, Swanwick. God all in all. 1 IF God to build the house deny, The builders work in vain ; And towns, without his wakeful eye, An useless watch maintain. 2 Before the morning beams arise, Your painful work renew, And, till the stars ascend the skies, Your tiresome toil pursue. 3 Short be your sleep, and coarse your fare, In vain, till God has blest ; But if his smiles attend your care, You shall have food and rest. 4 Nor children, relatives, nor friends, Shall real blessings prove, Nor all the earthly joys he sends, If sent without his love. oqd Psalm 128. CM. # OVO £ Rockbridge, Irish, St. Martins. Family blessings. 1 O HAPPY man, whose soul is fill'd With zeal and reverend awe! His lips to God their honours yield. His life adorns the law. 2 A careful Providence shall stand, And ever guard thy head, Shall on the labours of thy hand Its kindly blessings shed. 3 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. 4 The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfil For months and years to come; FAMILY WORSHIP. 396, 397 The Lord, who dwells on Zion's hill, Shall send thee blessings home. 5 This is the man whose happy eyes Shall see his house increase, Shall see the sinking church arise, Then leave the world in peace. oqa) Psalm 133. S. M. # "^^ ) Aylesbury, Dover, Watchman. Communion of saints ; or, love and worship in a family. 1 BLEST are the sons of peace, Whose hearts and hopes are one, Whose kind designs to serve and please, Through all their actions run. 2 Blest is the pious house, Where zeal and friendship meet ; Their songs of praise, their mingled vows, Make their communion sweet. 3 Thus, when on Aaron's head They pour'd the rich perfume, The oil through all his raiment spread, And pleasure filPd the room. 4 Thus on the heavenly hills The saints are blest above, Where joy like morning dew distils, And all the air is love. 397 1 Psalm 133. S. P. M. St. Giles, Dalston. The blessings of friendship. HOW pleasant 'tis to see Kindred and friends agree ; Each in his proper station move, And each fulfil his part, With sympathising heart, In all the cares of life and love ! 398 WORSHIP. 'Tis like the ointment shed On Aaron's sacred head, Divinely rich, divinely sweet : The oil through all the room Diffus'd a choice perfume, Ran through his robes, and blest his feet. Like fruitful showers of rain, That water all the plain, Descending from the neighbouring hills ; Such streams of pleasure roll Through every friendly soul, Where love like heavenly dew distils. [Repeat the Jirst stanza if necessary.'] PUBLIC WORSHIP. Psalm 122. C. M. * 398 \ Dunstan, Braintree. Going to church. 1 HOW did my heart rejoice to hear My friends devoutly say, "In Zion let us all appear, " And keep the solemn day P 2 I love her gates, I love the road : The church, adorn'd with grace, Stands like a palace built for God, To show his milder face. 3 Up to her courts, with joys unknown. The holy tribes repair ; The Son of David holds his throne, And sits in judgment there. 4 He hears our praises and complaints : And while his awful voice Divides the sinners from the saints, We tremble, and rejoice. 5 Peace be within this sacred place, And joy a constant guest ; PUBLIC WORSHIP. 399 • . — . i — „ With holy gifts, and heavenly grace, Be her attendants blest. 6 My soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains; There my best friends, my kindred dwell, There God my Saviour reigns. QQQ* Psalm 122. S. P. M. # 0*7«7 $ St. Giles, Dalston. The same. 1 HOW pleas'd and blest Was I, To hear the people cry, " Come, let us seek our God to-day I" Yes, with a cheerful zeal, We haste to Z ion's hill, ^And there our vows - and honours pay. 2 Zion, thrice happy place, Adorn'd with wondrous grace, And walls of strength embrace thee round ! In thee our tribes appear, To pray, and praise, and hear The sacred gospel's joyful sound. 3 There David's greater Son Has fix'd his royal throne; He sits for grace and judgment there : He bids the saint be glad, He makes the sinner sad, And humble souls rejoice with fear. 4 May peace attend thy gate, And joy within thee wait, To bless the soul of every guest : The man that seeks thy peace, And wishes thine increase, A thousand blessings on him rest! 5 My tongue repeats her vows, 4 Peace to this sacred house ! 400, 401 WORSHIP. " For here my friends and kindred dwell':" And since my glorious God Makes thee his blest abode, My soul shall ever love thee well. [Repeat the fourth $tanza> if necessary.'] Af\(\] Psalm 134. C. M. * <±\J\J $ Christmas, Irish, York. Daily and nightly devotion. 1 YE, that obey th' immortal King, Attend his holy place; Bow to the glories of his power, And bless his wondrous grace. 2 Lift up your hands by morning light, And send your souls on high : Raise your admiring thoughts by night Above the starry sky. 3 The God of Zion cheers our hearts With rays of quickening grace; The God that spreads the heavens abroad, And rules the swelling seas. 401 ) Hymn 108. B. 2. C. M. # ^^ * $ St. Asaphs, Rochester. Jccess to the throne of grace by a Mediator. 1 COME, let us lift our joyful eyes Up to the courts above, And smile to see our Father there Upon a throne of love. 2 Once 'twas a seat of dreadful wrath, And shot devouring flame ; Our God appeared consuming fire, And vengeance was his name. j Rich were the drops of Jesus' blood, That calm'd his frowning face ; That sprinkled o'er the burning throne, And turn'd the wrath to grace. 1 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 402 4 Now we may bow before his feet, And venture near the Lord ; No fiery cherub guards his seat, Nor double flaming sword. 5 The peaceful gates of heavenly bliss Are open'd by the Son ; High let us raise our notes of praise, And reach th1 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. i(\v\ Psalm 84. 1st. Part. L. M. * QVJ& £ Portugal, Greeks Hundredth. The pleasures of public worship. 1 HOW pleasant, how* divinely fair, O Lord of Hosts, thy dwellings are ! With long desire my spirit faints To meet th' assemblies of thy saints. 2 My flesh would rest in thine abode ; My panting heart cries out for God ; My God ! my King ! why should I be So far from all my joys and thee ? 3 The sparrow chooses where to rest, And for her young provides her nest ; But will my God to sparrows grant That pleasure which his children want"? 4 Blest are the saints, who sit on high, Around thy throne of majesty; Thy brightest glories shine above, And all their work is praise and love. 5 Blest are the souls that find a place Within the temple of thy grace ; There they behold thy gentler rays, And seek thy face, and learn thy praise. 403, 404 WORSHIP. 6 Blest are the men whose hearts are set To find the way to Zion's gate; God is their strength ; and through the road They lean upon their helper, God. 7 Cheerful they walk with growing strength, Till all shall meet in heaven at length ; Till all before thy face appear, And join in nobler wrorship there. -- — '■»■ 4(\o) Psalm 84. 2d Part. L. M. # ±UO $ Italy, Eaton. God and his church ; or, grace and glory. X GREAT God, attend, while Zion sings The joy, that from thy presence springs ; To spend one day with thee on earth Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. *2 Might I enjoy the aneanest place Within thy house, O God of grace, Not tents of ease, nor thrones of power, ■ Should tempt my feet to leave thy door, 3 God is our sun, he makes our day : God is our shield, he guards our way From all th' assaults of hell and sin, From foes without, and foes within. 4 All needful grace will God bestow, And crown that grace with glory too : He gives us all things, and withholds No real good from upright souls. 5 O God, our King, whose sovereign sway The glorious hosts of heaven obey ; And devils at thy presence flee ! Blest is the man that trusts in thee. a(\ a I Psalm 84. C. M. * 4-U) Psalm 105. C. M. * ^«**> $ Rochester, York. God's conduct to Israel, and the plagues of Egypt. 1 GIVE thanks to God, invoke his name, And tell the world his grace ; Sound through the earth his deeds of fame, 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. 36* * 436 THE JEWISH CHURCH. 3 He sware to Abrah'm and his seed, And made the blessing sure ; Gentiles the ancient promise read, And find his truth endure. 4 " Thy seed shall make all nations blest," (Said the Almighty voice) "And Canaan's land shall be their rest, " The type of heavenly joys." 5 [How large the grant ! how rich the grace ! To give them Canaan's land, When they were strangers in the place, A little feeble band ! 6 Like pilgrims, through the countries round, Securely they remov'd ; And haughty kings, that on them frown'd, Severely he reprov'd. 7 " Touch mine anointed, and mine arm Shall soon avenge the wrong ; " The man that does my prophets harm;, " Shall know their God is strong." 8 Then let the world forbear its rage, Nor put the church in fear : Israel must live through every age, And be th' Almighty's care.] Pause I. 9 When Pharaoh dar'd to vex the saints-, And thus provok'd their God, Mos^s was sent, at their complaints, Arm'd with his dreadful rod. 10 He call'd for darkness ; darkness came. Like an o'er whelming flood ; He turn'd each lake and every stream To lakes and streams of blood. 11 He gave the sign, and noisome flics Through the whole country spread ; And frogs, in croaking armies, rise About the monarch's bed. ISRAELITES. 436 12 Through fields, and towns, and palaces, The tenfold vengeance flew ! Locusts in swarms devour'd their trees, And hail their cattle slew. 13 Then by an angel's midnight stroke, The flower of Egypt died ; The strength of every house was broke, Their glory and their pride. 14 Now let the world forbear its rage, Nor put the church in fear ; Israel must live through every age, And be th' Almighty's care.] Pause II 15 Thus were the tribes from bondage brought, And left the hated ground : Each some Egyptian spoils had got, And not one feeble found. 16 The Lord himself chose out their way, And mark'd their journies right ; Gave them a leading cloud by day, A fiery guide by night. 17 They thirst : and waters from the rock In rich abundance flow, And, following still the course they took, Ran all the desert through. 18 O wondrous stream ! O blessed type Of ever flowing grace ! So Christ our rock maintains our life Through all this wilderness. 19 Thus guarded by th' Almighty hand, The chosen tribes possess'd Canaan, the rich, 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 through every age, And be th' Almighty's care. 437, 438 THE JEWISH CHURCH. A¥1 V Psalm 81. S. M. # *** • 3 Thacher, Dover. The warnings of God to his people ; or spiritual blessings and punishments. 1 SING to the Lord aloud, And make a joyful noise; God is our strength, our Saviour God, Let Israel hear his voice. 2 " From vile idolatry " Preserve my worship clean : , " I am the Lord who set thee free u From slavery and sin. 3 " Stretch thy desires abroad, " And I'll supply them well : " But if ye will refuse your God, " If Israel will rebel ; 4 "I'll leave them," saith the Lord, " To their own lusts a prey, " And let them run the dangerous road ; " 'Tis their own chosen way. 5 " Yet, O ! that all my saints Would hearken to my voice ! Soon I would ease their sore complaints, "And bid their hearts rejoice. 6 " While 1 destroy their foes, "I'd richly feed my flock, 11 And they should taste the stream that flows " From their eternal Rock." aIq) Psalm 78. 2d Part. C. M. *~ 4<*C> \ St Martin's, Irish. Israel's rebellion and punishment ; or, the sins and chastisement* of God's people. 1 O WHAT a stiff rebellious house Was Jacob's ancient race ! False to their own most solemn vows, And to their Maker's grace. C( ISRAELITES. 439 2 They broke the covenant of his love, And did his laws despise, Forgot the works he wrought, to prove His power before their eyes. 3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light, From his avenging hand ; What dreadful tokens of his might Spread o'er the stubborn land. 4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea, And march in safety through, With watery walls to guard their way, Till they had 'scap'd the foe. 5 A wondrous pillar mark'd the road, Composed of shade and light ; By day it prov'd a sheltering cloud, A leading fire by night. 6 He from the rock their thirst supply'd; The gushing waters fell, And ran in rivers by their side, A constant miracle. 7 Yet they provok'd the Lord most high, And dar'd distrust his hand ; " Can he with bread our hosts supply " Amid this desert land ?" 8 The Lord with indignation heard, And caus'd his wrath to flame ; His terrors ever stand prepar'd To vindicate his name. jQQ* Psalm 78. 3d Part. C. M. *~ ^**& S Kingston, Barby. The punishment of luxury and intemperance ; or, chastisement and salvation. 1 WHEN Israel sins, the Lord reproves And fills their hearts with dread ; Yet he forgives the men he loves, And sends them heavenly bread. 440 THE JEWISH CHURCH. 2 He fed them with a liberal hand, And made his treasures known ; He gave the midnight clouds command To pour provision down. 3 The manna, like a morning shower, Lay thick around their feet ; The corn of heaven, so light, so pure, As though 'twere angels' meat. 4 But they in murmuring language said, " Manna is all our feast, " We loathe this light, this airy bread ; " We must have flesh to taste." 5 " Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,'' The Lord in wrath reply'd ; And sent them quails, like sand or dust, Heap'd up from side to side. 6 He gave them all their own desire ; And greedy as they fed, His vengeance burnt with secret fire, And smote the rebels dead. 7 When some were slain, the rest retunvd, 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 promis'd land. a Aft) Psalm 107. 3d Part. L. M. #or0 ^*^" 3 Armley, Fountain Intemperance punished and pardoned ; or, a psalm for the glutton and the drunkard. 1 VAIN man, on foolish pleasures bent, Prepares for his own punishment ; What pains, what loathsome maladies From luxury and lust arise ! ISRAELITES. 441 2 The drunkard feels his vitals waste, Yet drowns his health to please his taste ; Till all his active powers are lost, And fainting life draws near the dust. 3 The glutton groans, and loathes to eat, His soul abhors delicious meat ; Nature, with heavy loads oppress'd, Would yield to death to be releas'd. 4 Then how the 'frighted sinners fly To God for help, with earnest cry ! He hears their groans, prolongs their breath, And saves them from approaching death. 5 No med'cines could effect the cure So quick, so easy, or so sure ; The deadly sentence God repeals; He sends his sovereign word, and heals. 6 O may the sons of men record The wondrous goodness of the Lord ! And let their thankful oft 'rings prove How they adore their Maker's love. J/11 I Psalm 78. 4th Part. L. M. * ^" * $ Castle-Street, Eaton. Backsliding and forgiveness ; or% sin punished and saints saved. 1 GREAT God, how oft did Israel prove By turns thine anger and thy love ! There in a glass our hearts may see How fickle and how false they be. 2 How soon the faithless Jews forgot The dreadful wonders God had wrought ! Then they provoke him to his face, Nor fear his power, nor trust his grace* 3 The Lord consum'd their years in pain, And made their travels long and vain ; A tedious march, through unknown ways, Wore out their strength, and spent their days. 442 THE JEWISH CHURCH. 4 Oft, when they saw their brethren slain, They mourn'd and sought the Lord again ; CalI'd him the Rock of their abode, Their high Redeemer and their God. 5 Their prayers and vows before him rise, As flattering words, or solemn lies, While their rebellious tempers prove False to his cov'nant, and his love. 6 Yet did his sovereign grace forgive The men who not deserv'd to live ; His anger oft away he turn'd, Or else with gentle flame it burn'd. 7 He saw their flesh was weak and frail, He saw temptations still prevail ; The God of Abrah'm lov'd them still. And led them to his holy hill. AA&l Psalm 106. 2d Part. S. M. * 4*^*^ ^ gt Thomas, Froome. Israel punished and pardoned ,• or, God's unchangeable love. 1 GOD of eternal love, How fickle are our ways ! And yet how oft did Israel prove, Thy constancy of grace ! 2 They saw thy wonders wrought And then thy praise they sung; But soon thy works of power forgot, And murmur'd with their tongue. 3 Now they believed his word, While rocks with rivers flow; Now with their lusts provok'd the Lord, And he reduc'd them low. 4 Yet when they mourn'd their faults, He hearken'd to their groans ; Brought his own covenant to his thoughts, And calPd them still his sons. ISRAELITES. 44S 5 Their names were in his oook, 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, AmeJi, to all their praise. aaoI Psalm 129. C. M. 4 ^±^±0 $ Tisbury, Abridge, Arlington. Persecutors punished. 1 UP from my youth, may Israel say, Have I been nurs'd in tears ; My griefs were constant as the day, And tedious as the years. 2 Up from my youth, I bore the rage Of all the sons of strife; Oft they assail'd my riper age, But not destroyed my life. 3 Their cruel plough had torn my flesh, With furrows long and deep ; Hourly they vex'd my wounds afresh, Nor let my sorrows sleep. 4 The Lord grew angry on his throne, And, with impartial eye, Measur'd the mischiefs they had done, Then let his arrows fly. 5 How was their insolence surprised, To hear his thunders roll ! And all the foes of Zion seiz'd With horror to the soul ! 6 Thus shall the men that hate the saints Be blasted from the sky ; Their glory fades, their courage faints, And all their projects die. 36 444 THE JEWISH CHURCH. 7 [What though they flourish tall and fair, They have no root beneath ; Their growth shall perish in despair, And lie despis'd in death.] S rSo corn, that on the house-top stands, No hope of harvest gives ; The reaper ne'er shall fill his hands, Nor binder fold the sheaves. 9 It springs and withers on the place: No traveller bestows A word of blessing on the grass, Nor minds it as he goes.] AAaI Psalm 135. 2d Part. L.M. *~ 'J/". S Luton, Truro. The works of creation, providence, redemption of Israel, and destruction of enemies. 1 GREAT is the Lord, exalted high Above all powers, and every throne : Whate'er he pleas'd, in earth or sea, Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done. 2 At 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. 3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent, O Egypt, through thy stubborn land ; When all thy first-born, beasts and men, Fell dead by his avenging hand. 4 What mighty nations, mighty kings He slew, and their whole country gave To Israel, whom his hands redeemed, No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave ! 5 His power the same, the same his grace, That saves us from the hosts of hell, And heaven he gives us to possess, Whence those apostate angels fell. ISRAELITES. 445 1 ii-j Psalm 136. H. M. * ^"^ \ Bethesda, Portsmouth. God's wonders of creation, providence, redemption of Israel, and salvation of his people . 1 GIVE thanks to God most high, The universal Lord ; The sovereign King of kings ; And be his grace ador'd. His power and grace And let his name Are still the same ; Have endless praise. 2 How mighty is his hand ! What wonders hath he done ! He formM the earth and seas, And spread the heavens alone. 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. 4 [He smote the first-born sons, The flower of Egypt, dead : And thence his chosen tribes With joy and glory led. Thy mercy, Lord, And ever sure Shall still endure ; Abides thy word. 5 His power and lifted rod Cleft the Red Sea in two, And for his people made A wondrous passage through. And let his name Have endless praise. His power and grace Are still the same ; 6 But cruel Pharaoh there With all his host he drown'd ; 446 THE JEWISH CHURCH. And brougnt his Israel safe Through a long desert ground. Thy mercy, Lord, I And ever sure Shall still endure ; | Abides thy word.] PAUSE. 7 [The kings of Canaan fell Beneath his dreadful hand : While his own servants took Possession of their land. His power and grace And let his name Are still the same; Have endless praise.} 8 He saw the nations lie All perishing in sin, And pity'd the sad state The ruin'd world was in. Thy mercy, Lord, I And ever sure Shall still endure ; | Abides thy word,. 9 He sent his only Son To save us from our wo, From Satan, sin, and death, And every hurtful foe. His power and grace I And let his name Are still the same ; I Have endless praise. 10 Give thanks aloud to God,. To God, the heavenly King; And let the spacious earth His works and glories sing. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure ; And ever sure Abides thy word. AAi\l Psalm 77. 2d Part. CM. b 44 O $ Plymouth, Carolina. Comfort derived from ancient providences ; or, Israel delivered from, Egypt, and brought to Canaan. X " HOW awful is thy chastening rod ! (May thine own children say) "The great, the wise, the dreadful God, "How holy is his way!" ISRAELITES. 446 2 I'll meditate his works of old ; The King who 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 oppress'd ; Long he delay'd to hear their cry, Nor gave his people rest. 4 The sons of good old Jacob seem'd Abandon'd to their foes; But his almighty arm redeem'd The nation that he chose. 5 Israel, his people and his sheep, Must follow where he calls ; He bade them venture through the deep, And made the waves their wTalls. 6 The waters saw thee, mighty God, The waters saw thee come : Backward they fled, and frighted stood, To make thine armies room. 7 Strange was thy journey through the sea, Thy footsteps, Lord, unknown ; Terrors attend the wondrous way, That brings thy mercies down. 8 [Thy voice, with terror in the sound, Through clouds and darkness broke ; All heaven in lightning shone around. And earth with thunder shook. 9 Thine arrows through the skies were hurl'd : How glorious is the Lord ! Surprise and trembling seiz'd the world, And his own saints ador'd. 10 He gave them water from the rock, And safe, by Moses' hand, Through a dry desert led his flock Home to the promis'd land.] 36* , A 447, 448 THE JEWISH CHURCH. _ ; 447 £ Psalm 114. L. M. * $ Antigua, Blendon. Miracles attending Israel's journey. 1 WHEN Israel, freed from Pharaoh's hand, Left the proud tyrant and his land, The tribes with cheerful homage own Their King, and Judah was his throne. 2 Across the deep their journey lay ; The deep divides to make them way ; Jordan beheld their march, and fled With backward current to his head. 3 The mountains shook like frighted sheep, Like lambs the little hillocks leap ; Not Sinai on her base could stand, Conscious of sovereign power at hand. 4 What power could make the deep divide? Make Jordan backward roll his tide? Why did ye leap, ye little hills? And whence the fright that Sinai feels? 5 Let every mountain, every flood Retire, and know th' approaching God, The King of Israel : see him here ! Tremble, thou earth, adore and fear. 6 He thunders, and all nature mourns -r The rock to standing pools he turns; Flints spring with fountains at his word, And fires and seas confess the Lord. i^DJ Hymn 124. B. 2. C. M. * "^"^ S Barby, Swanwick. Moses, Aaron, and Joshua. 1 'TIS not the law of ten commands On holy Sinai given, Or sent to men by Moses' hands, Can bring us safe to heaven. 2 'Tis not the blood that Aaron spilt, Nor smoke of sweetest smell, ISRAELITES. 449 Can buy a pardon for our guilt, Or save our souls from hell. 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. • Joshua, the same with Jesus, and signifies a Saviour. aaq] Psalm 107. 1st Part. L. M. # ^"** $ Italy, Newcourt, Roth well. Israel led to Canaan, and Christians to heaven. 1 GIVE thanks to God : he reigns above, Kind are his thoughts, his name is love ; His mercy ages past have known, And ages long to come shall own. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord The wonders of his grace record : Israel, the nation whom he chose, And rescu'd from their mighty foes. 3 [When God's almighty arm had broke Their fetters and the Egyptian yoke, They trac'd the desert, wandering round, A wild and solitary ground! 4 There they could find no leading road, Nor city for a fix'd abode ; Nor food, nor fountain to assuage Their burning thirst, or hunger's rage.] 5 In their distress, to God they cry'd ; God was their Saviour and their guide ; 450 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. He led their march far wandering round ; 'Twas the right path to Canaan's ground. 6 Thus when our first release we gain From sin's old yoke and Satan's chain, We have this desert world to pass, A dangerous and a tiresome place. 7 He feeds and clothes us all the way, He guides our footsteps, lest we stray ; He guards us with a powerful hand, And brings us to the heavenly land. 8 O let the saints with joy record The truth and goodness of the Lord ! How great his works ! how kind his ways ! Let every tongue pronounce his praise. THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. THE SETTLEMENT \ND BEAUTY OF A CHURCH. iKAJ Psalm 15. C. M. * 40U $ Braintree, Stade. Characters of a taint ; or, a citizen of Zion ; or, the qualifica- tions of a Christian. 1 WHO shall inhabit in thy hill, O God of holiness? Whom will the Lord admit to dwell So near his throne of grace? & The man that walks in pious ways, And works with righteous hands, That trusts his Maker's promises, And follows his commands. 3 He speaks the meaning of his heart, Nor slanders with his tongue ; Will scree believe an ill report, Nor do his neighbour wrong. ITS SETTLEMENT. 451 4 The wealthy sinner he contemns, Loves all that fear the Lord ; And, though to his own hurt he swears, Still he performs his word. 5 His hands disdain a golden bribe, And never gripe the poor; This man shall dwell with God on eartlh And find his heaven secure. 451 \ Psalm 15. L. M. * Shoel, Eaton. Religion and justice, goodness and truth ,- or, duties to God and Than; or, the qualifications of a Christian. 1 WHO shall ascend thy heavenly place, Great God, and dwell before thy face ? The man that minds religion now, And humbly walks with God below: 2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean, Whose lips still speak the thing they mean ; No slanders dwell upon his tongue ; He hates to do his neighbour wrong. 3 [Scarce will he trust an ill report, Or vent it to his neighbour's hurt. Sinners of state he can despise, But saints are honour'd in his eyes.] 4 [Firm to his word he ever stood, And always makes his promise good ; Nor dares to change the thing he swares, Whatever pain or loss he bears.] 5 [He never deals in bribing gold, And mourns that justice should be sold : While others gripe and grind the poor, 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 would hope or wish from them. 452, 453 THE CHRISTIAN" CHURCH. 7 Yet when his holiest works are done, His soul depends on grace alone : This is the man thy face shall see, And dwell forever, Lord, with thee, AZ.<*}1 Psalm 24. C. M. *orh *±*J£i £ St David's, Abridge, London. Dwelling viith God. 1 THE earth forever is the Lord's, With Adam's numerous race ; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode ? He that hath hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise, and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers To meet the Lord prepare : Lift up their everlasting doors, The King of glory's near.' 5 The King of glory ! who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations : but to dwell ' With saints is his delight. A^o\ Psalm 132. C. M. # ^w ) Colchester, London. A church established. 1 INO sleep nor slumber to his e}^es Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there : A CHURCH'S SETTLEMENT. 454 To Zion the whole nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 But we have no such lengths to go, Nor wander far abroad; Where'er thy saints assemble now, There is a house for God.] PAUSE. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest! Lo ! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and blest. 5 Enter, with all thy glorious train, Thy Spirit and thy word ; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 6 Here, mighty God ! accept our vows ; Here let thy praise be spread ; Bless the provisions of thy house, And fill thy poor with bread. 7 Here let the Son of David reign ; Let God's Anointed shine ; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And, as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. azaI Psalm 132. L. M. * ^**« $ Dunstan, Eaton. At the settlement of a church ; or> the ordination of a minister. 1 WHERE shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' Eternal Mind, Among the sons of flesh and blood ? r* 455 , THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. "' ' ' ' ■! HI «M 2 The God ol Jacob chose the hill Of Zion, for his ancient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3 " Here will I fix my gracious throne, " And reign forever," saith the Lord ; " Here shall my power and love be known, " And blessings shall attend my word. 4 " Here will I meet the hungry poor, " And fill their souls with living bread : " Sinners, that wait before my door, " With sweet provision shall be fed. 5 " Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace, " 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 joy, shall shout and sing ; " The Son of David here shall reign, " And Zion triumph in her King. 1 [ Jesus shall see a numerous seed " Born here, t' uphold his glorious name ; "His crown shall flourish on his head, " While all his foes are cloth'd with shame."] jkk> Psalm 118. 3d Part. CM. * *±;QO J Rochester, London. Christ the Joundation of his church. 1 BEHOLD the sure Foundation- Stone, Which God in Zion lays, To build our heavenly hopes upon. And his eternal praise. 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear, And saints adore the name ; They trust their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame. ITS BEAUTY. 456 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Reject it with disdain ; Yet on this Rock the church shall rest, And envy rage in vain. 4 What though the gates of hell withstood, Yet must this building rise : 'Tis thine own work, Almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes. ACLa) Psalm 45. 2d Part. L. M. #~ ^*JO ) Islington, Antigua. Christ and his church ; or the mystical marriage. 1 THE King of saints, how fair his face, Adorn'd with majesty and grace ! He comes with blessings from above, And wins the nations to his love. 2 At his right hand, our eyes behold The queen array'd in purest gold ; The world admires her heavenly dress, The robe of joy and righteousness. 3 He forms her beauties like his own ; He calls and seats her near his throne; Fair stranger, let thine heart forget The idols of thy native state. 4 So shall the King the more rejoice In thee, the favourite of his choice : Let him be lov'd, and yet ador'd, For he's thy Maker and thy Lord. 5 O happy hour, when thou shalt rise To his fair palace in the skies, And all thy sons, (a numerous train) Each like a prince in glory reign. 6 Let endless honours crown his head; Let every age his praises spread ; While we, with cheerful songs, approve The condescensions of his love. 37 457 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. A^i Psalm 45. S. M. # ^^ * S Pelham, Froome. The glory of Christ ; the success of the gospel^ and the Gentile church. 1 MY Saviour and my King, Thy beauties are divine ; Thy lips with blessings overflow, And every grace is thine. 2 Now make thy glory known ; Gird on thy dreadful sword, And ride in majesty, to spread The conquests of thy word. 3 Strike through thy stubborn foes, Or melt their hearts t' obey ; While justice, meekness, grace and truth Attend thy glorious way. 4 Thy laws, O God, are right; Thy throne shall ever stand : And thy victorious gospel prove A sceptre in thy hand. 5 [Thy Father and thy God Hath without measure shed His Spirit, like a joyful oil, T' anoint thy sacred head.] 6 [Behold, at thy right hand The Gentile church is seen* Like a fair bride in rich attire, And princes guard the queen. 7 Fair bride, receive his love : Forget thy father's house : Forsake thy gods, thy idol gods, And pay thy Lord thy vows. 3 O let thy God and King Thy sweetest thoughts employ! Thy children shall his honours sing In palaces of joy. ] A CHURCH'S SETTLEMENT. 458, 459 Apia) Psalm 87. L. M. * -JrOo ^ 97th psaimj Green's Hundredth. The church the birth-place of the saints ; or, Jews and Gen- tiles united in the Christian church. 1 GOD in his earthly temple lays Foundations for his heavenly praise : He likes the tents of Jacob well, But still in Ziou loves to dwell. 2 His mercy visits every house That pays its night and morning vows ; But makes a more delightful stay Where churches meet to praise and pray 3 What glories were describ'd of old 1 What wonders are of Zion told ! Thou city of our God below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know, 4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew Shall there begin their lives anew ; Angels and men shall join to sing The hill, where living waters spring. 5 When God makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 'Twill be an honour to appear As one new born, or nourish 'd there. A^ql Psalm 92. 2d Part. L. M. * ^OXJ $ Dunstan, Portugal. The church is the garden of God. 1 LORD, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand In gardens planted by thy hand; Let me within thy courts be seen, Like a young cedar, fresh and green. 2 There grow thy saints in faith and love,, Blest with thine influence from above ; Not Lebanon, with all its trees, Yields such a comely sight as these. 460 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. - ' .. * 3 The plants of grace shall ever live ; (Nature decays, but grace must thrive) Time, that doth all things else impair, Still makes them flourish strong and fair. 4 Laden with fruits of age they shew The Lord is holy, just and true : None that attend his gates shall find A God unfaithful or unkind. aoc\ \ Psalm 48. 1st Part. S. M. # ^*U\J £ Dover, St. Thomas. The church is the honour and safety of a nation. 1 [GREAT is the Lord our God, And let his praise be great ; He makes his churches his abode, His most delightful seat. 2 These temples of his grace, How beautiful they stand ! The honours of our native place, And bulwarks of our land.] 3 In Zion, God is known A refuge in distress; How bright has his salvation shone Through all her palaces. 4 When kings against her join'd, And saw the Lord was there, In wild confusion of the mind, They fled with hasty fear. 5 When navies, tall 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 eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold Where his own sheep have been. A CHURCH'S BEAUTY. 461, 462 In every new distress We'll to his house repair, We'll think upon his wondrous grace, And seek deliverance there. jft-i I Psalm 48. 2d Part. S. M. * 4U1 S Silver Street, Aylesbury The beauty of the church ; or, gospel worship and order. 1 FAR as thy name is known The world declares thy praise ; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne, Their songs of honour raise. 2 With joy let Judah stand On Zion's chosen hill, Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, And counsels of thy will. 3 Let strangers walk around The city where we dwell, Compass and view thine holy ground, And mark the building well ; 4 The orders of thy house, The worship of thy court, The cheerful songs, the solemn vows, And make a fair report. 5 Howt decent and how wise ! How glorious to behold ! Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes, And rites adorn'd with gold. 6 The God we worship now Will guide us till we die, Will be our God while here below, And ours above (he sky. Aaol Himn 152. B. 2. C. M. ♦ ^"^ $ Dundee, Christmas. Sinai and Sion. 1 NOT to the terrors of the Lord, The tempest, fire, and smoke ; 37* 463 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Not to the thunder of that word, * Which God on Sinai spoke : 2 But we are come to Sion's hill, The city of our God, Where milder words declare his will, And spread his love abroad. 3 Behold th* innumerable host Of angels, cloth'd in light ! Behold the spirits of the just, Whose faith is turn'd to sight ! 4 Behold the blest assembly there, Whose names are writ in heaven ; And God, the judge of all, declare Their vilest sins forgiven. 5 The saints on earth, and all the dead, But one communion make ; All join in Christ, their living Head, And of his grace partake. 6 In such society as this My weary soul would rest: The man that dwells where Jesus is, Must be forever blest. THE CHURCH'S AFFLICTIONS, PERSECU- TIONS AND COMPLAINTS. A&ll Psalm 80. L. M. * "*0O $ WenSi Portug-al. The church's prayer under affliction ; or, the vineyard of God wasted. 1 GREAT Shepherd of thine Israel, Who didst between the cherubs dwell, And lead the tribes, thy chosen sheep, Safe through the desert and the deep ; 2 Thy church is in the desert novv ! Shine from on high and guide us through ; Twrii us o thee, thy love restore ; We shall be sav'd, and sigh no more. ITS AFFLICTIONS, &c. 463 3 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 burn ? 4 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. 5 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 ? 6 How did the spreading branches shoot, And bless the nations with the fruit ? But now, dear Lord, look down and see Thy mourning vine, that lovely tree. 7 Why is its beauty thus defac'd? Why hast thou laid her fences waste? Strangers and foes against her join, And every beast devours thy vine. 8 Return, Almighty God, return ; Nor let thy bleeding vineyard mourn; 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 thine own Son, and he shall stand, Girt with thy strength, at thy right hand* 464 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 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; Turn us to thee, thy love restore ; We shall be savM, and sigh no more. AAA I Psalm 44. C. M. b i*°'* $ Stade, PI) mpton. The church's complaint in persecution. 1 LORD, we have heard thy works of old, Thy works of power and grace, When to our ears our fathers told The wonders of their days : 2 How thou didst build thy churches here, And make thy gospel known ; Among them did thine arm appear, Thy light and glory shone. 3 In God they boasted all the day; And in a cheerful throng Did thousands meet, to praise and pray, And grace was all their song. 4 But now our souls are seiz'd with shame, Confusion fills our face, To hear the enemy blaspheme, And fools reproach thy grace. 5 Yet have we not forgot our God, Nor falsely dealt with Heaven ; Nor have our steps declin'd the road Of duty thou hast given : 6 Though dragons all around us roar With their destructive breath, And thine own hand has bruis'd us sore, Hard by the gates of death. PAUSE. 7 We are expos'd all day to die As martyrs for thy cause, ITS AFFLICTIONS, &c. 465 As sheep, for slaughter bound, we lie, By sharp and bloody laws. 8 Awake, arise, Almighty Lord ! Why sleeps thy wonted grace? Why should we look like men abhorr'd, Or banish'd from thy face? 9 Wilt thou forever cast us off, And still neglect our cries ? Forever hide thy heavenly love From our afflicted eyes? 10 Down to the dust our souls are bow'd, And die upon the ground ; Rise for our help, rebuke the proud, And all their powers confound. 11 Redeem us from perpetual shame, Our Saviour and our God ; We plead the honours of thy name, The merits of thy blood. Psalm 74. C. M. * or b Bedford, York. The church pleading with God under sore persecution. 1 WILL God forever cast us off? His wrath forever smoke Against the people of his love, His little chosen flock? 2 Think of the tribes so dearly bought With their Redeemer's blood ; Nor let thy Sion be forgot, Where once thy glory stood. 3 Lift up thy feet and march in haste, Aloud our ruin calls ; See what a wide and fearful waste Is made within thy walls. 4 Where once thy churches pray'd and sang, Thy foes profanely roar ; 465 \ 465 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Over thy gates their ensigns hang, 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 destroy Thy children in their nest ; " Come, let us burn at once," they cry, 44 The temple and the priest." 7 And still, to heighten our distress, Thy presence is withdrawn ; Thy wonted signs of power and grace, Thy power and grace are gone. 8 No prophet speaks to calm our woes, But all the seers mourn ; There's not a soul among us knows The time of thy return. PAUSE. 9 How long, eternal God ! how long Shall men of pride blaspheme ? Shall saints be made their endless song, And bear immortal shame ? 10 Canst thou forever sit and hear Thine holy name profan'd ? And still thy jealousy forbear, And still withhold thine hand ? 11 What strange deliverance hast thou shown In ages long before ! And now no other God we own, No other God adore. 12 Thou didst divide the raging sea, By thy resistless might, To make thy tribes a wondrous way, And then secure their flight. ITS AFFLICTIONS, &c. 46 6 1J Is not the world oi nature thine, The darkness and the day ? Didst thou not bid the morning shine, And mark the sun his way ? 14 Hath not thy power form'd every coast, And set the earth its bounds, With summer's heat and winter's frost, In their perpetual rounds ? 15 And shall the sons of earth and dust That sacred power blaspheme ? Will not thy hand that form'd them first, Avenge thine injur'd name ? 16 Think on the covenant thou hast made, And all thy words of love : Nor let the birds of prey invade Nor vex thy mourning dove. 17 Our foes would triumph in our blood, And make our hope their jest : Plead thine own cause, Almighty God, And give thy children rest. Aaal Psalm 83. S. M; ~ *400 $ Pelham, Sutton. A complaint against persecutors. 1 AND will the God of grace Perpetual silence keep ? The God of justice hold his peace, And let his vengeance sleep ? 2 Behold what cursed snares The men of mischief spread : The men that hate thy saints, and thee, Lift up their threat'ning head. 3 Against thy hidden ones Their counsels they employ, And malice, with her watchlul eye. Pursues them to destroy. 467 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 4 The noble and the base Into thy pastures leap ; The lion and the stupid ass Conspire to vex thy sheep. 5 " Come, let us join," they cry, " To root them from the ground, " Till not the name of saints remain, "Nor memory shall be found." 6 Awake, Almighty God, And call thy wrath to mind ; Give them, like forests, to the fire, Or stubble to the wind. 7 Convince their madness, Lord, And make them seek thy name ; Or else their stubborn rage confound, That they may die in shame. 8 Then shall the nations know That glorious, dreadful word, Jehovah is thy name alone, And thou the sovereign Lord. 4fi7£ Psalm 35. 1st Part. C. M. b ^" ■ $ Bangor, Durham Prayer and faith of persecuted saints ; or, imprecations mixed with charity. 1 NOW plead my cause, Almighty God, With all the sons of strife ; And fight 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 feet, And nets of mischief spread ; Plunge the destroyers in the pit That their own hands have made. ITS AFFLICTIONS, &c. 468 4 Let fogs and darkness hide their way, And slippery be their ground ; Thy wrath shall make their lives a prey, And all their rage confound. 5 They fly, like chaff before the wind, Before thine angry breath ; The angel of the Lord behind Pursues them down to death. 6 They love the road that leads to hell ; Then let the rebels die, Whose malice is implacable Against the Lord on high. 7 But if thou hast a chosen few Among that impious race, Divide them from the bloody crew By thy surprising grace. 8 Then will I raise my tuneful voice To make thy wonders known ; In their salvation I'll rejoice, And bless thee for my own. Af\&l Psalm 14. 2d Part. CM. b 4K>0 $ Plympton, Irish. The folly of persecutors. 1 ARE sinners now so senseless grown, That they trie saints devour? And never worship at thy throne, Nor fear thine awful power? 2 Great God ! appear to their surprise ; Reveal thy dreadful name ; Let them no more thy wrath despise, Nor turn our hope to shame. 3 Dost thou not dwell among the just? And yet our foes deride, That we should make thy name our trust; Great God ! confound their pride. 38 469, 470 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 4 O that the joyful day were come, To finish our distress! When God shall bring his children home, Our songs shall never cease. ^/^q? Psalm 53. CM. * "*U^ $ York, St. Ann's Victory and deliverance from persecution. 1 ARE all the foes of Sion fools, Who thus devour her saints? Do they not know her Saviour rules, And pities her complaints ? 2 They shall be seiz'd widi 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 despis'd their host, They fall an easy prey, 4 O for a word from Sion's King, Her captives to restore ! Jacob with all his tribes shall sing, And Judah weep no more. THE SAFETY, DELIVERANCE, AND TRI- UMPH OF THE CHURCH. A*H\\ Psalm 135. 1st Part. L. M # *± i\J £ Gloucester, Eaton. The church is God's house and ca"e. 1 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. 2 Praise ye the Lord ; the Lord is good ; To praise his name is sweet employ : Israel he chose of old, and still His church is his peculiar joy. ITS SAFETY. 471 3 The Lord himself will judge his saints; He treats his servants as his friends ; And when he hears their sore complaints, Repents the sorrows that he sends. i Through every age the Lord declares His name, and 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 : Among his saints he ever dwells : His church is his Jerusalem. a*** ) Hymn 39. B. 1. C. M. * or b "*■■■■$ Plymouth, Carolina. God's lender care of his church. 1 NOW shall my inward joys arise. And burst into a song ; Almighty love inspires my heart, And pleasure tunes my tongue. 2 God, on his thirsty Sion hill, Some mercy drops has thrown ; And solemn oaths have bound his love To shower salvation down. 3 Why do we, then, indulge our fears, Suspicions and complaints ? Is he a God, and shall his grace Grow weary of his saints ? 4 Can a kind woman e'er forget The infant of her womb, And, 'mongst a thousand tendt thoughts, Her suckling have no room ? 5 "Yet," saith the Lord, " should nature change, "And mothers monsters prove, " Sion still dwells upon the heart "Of everlasting love. 472 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 6 "Deep on the paims of both my hands 44 1 have engrav'd her name ; " My hand shall raise her ruin'd walls, 44 x\nd build her broken frame. 479* Hymn 8. B. 1. CM. # ^ • ^ S Peterboro', Irish. The safety and protection of the church. 1 HOW honourable is the place Where we adoring stand ; Zion, the glory of the earthf And beauty of the land ! 2 Bulwarks of mighty grace defend The city where we dwell ; The walls, of strong salvation made, Defy th' assaults of hell. 3 Lift up the everlasting gates, The doors wide open fling ; Enter, ye nations, that obey The statutes of our King. 4 Here shall you taste unmingled joys, And live in perfect peace ; You that have known Jehovah's name And ventur'd on his grace. 5 Trust in the Lord, forever trust, And banish all your fears : Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells, Eternal as his years. 6 What though the rebels dwell on high*. His arm shall bring them low ; Low as the caverns of the grave Their lofty heads shall bow. 7 On Babylon our feet shall tread In that rejoicing hour ; The ruins of her walls shall spread- A pavement for the poor. ITS SAFETY AND TRIUMPH. 473, 474 .|~q> Hymn 64. B. 2. L. M. * Tt # O $ Luton, Wells, Eaton. Goc/ Jfo .g'/ory an^ defence of Sion. 1 HAPPY the church, thou sacred place, The seat of thy Creator's grace ; Thine holy courts are his abode, Thou earthly palace of our God. 2 Thy walls are strength, and at thy gates A guard of heavenly warriors waits ; Nor shall thy deep foundations move, Fix'd on his counsels and his love. 3 Thy foes in vain designs engage ; Against his throne in vain they rage ; Like rising waves, with angry roar, That dash and die upon the shore. 4 Then let our souls in Sion dvvell, Nor fear the wrath of Rome and hell ; His arms embrace this happy ground, Like brazen bulwarks built around. 5 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. A*ia\ Hymn 18. B 2. L. M. # ^'^M Blendon, Shoel. The ministry of angeU. 1 HIGH on a hill of dazzling light The King of glory spreads his seat, And troops of angels, stretch'd for flight, Stand waiting round his awful feet. 2 " Go," saith the Lord, " my Gabriel, go, " Salute the virgin's fruitful womb ; " Make haste, ye cherubs, down below, 11 Sing and proclaim the Saviour come." 38* 475 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 3 Here a bright squadron leaves the skies, And thick around Elisha stands; Anon a heavenly soldier flies, And breaks the chains from Peter's hands, 4 Thy winged troops, O God of hosts, Wait on thy wandering church below; Here we are sailing to thy coasts, Let angels be our convoy too. 5 Are they not all thy servants, Lord? At thy command they go and come ; With cheerful haste obey thy word, And guard thy children to their home. 4-1^1 PsALM 46- 1st Part. L. M. b *x f *J J Ninety-seventh Psalm, Ruthford. The church's safety and triumph among national desola- tions. 1 GOD is the refuge of his saints, When storms of sharp distress invade ; Ere we can offer our complaints, Behold him present with his aid. 2 Let mountains from their seats be hurl'd Down to the deep, and bury'd there; Convulsions shake the solid world, Our faith shall never yield to fear. 3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar ; In sacred peace our souls abide, While every nation, every shore Trembles, and dreads the swelling tide. A There is a stream, whose gentle flow Supplies the city of our God ; Life, love, and joy still gliding through, And watering our divine abode. 5 That sacred stream, thine holy word. That all our raging fear controls : Sweet- peace thy promises afford, And give new strength to fainting soufe. ITS TRIUMPH. 476, 47T 6 Sion enjoys her Monarch's love, Secure against a threatening hour ; Nor can her firm foundations move, Built on his truth, and arm'd with power. A~ia\ Psalm 46. 2d Part. L. M. #~ *± 4 O £ Truro, Leeds, Italy. God fights for his church. 1 LET Sion in her King rejoice, Though tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise ; He utters his almighty voice, The nations melt, the tumult dies. 2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought, And Jacob's God is still our aid : Behold the works his hand hath wrought,. What desolations he hath made ! 3 From sea to sea, through all the shores, He makes the noise of battle cease ; When from on high his thunder roars, He awes the trembling world to peace. 4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear, Chariots he burns with heavenly flame : Keep silence, all the earth, and hear The .sound and glory of his name. 5 " Be still, and learn that I am God, "Til be exalted o'er the lands, " I will be known and fear'd abroad, " But still my throne in Sion stands." 6 O Lord of hosts, Almighty King, While we so near thy presence dwell, Our faith shall sit secure, and sing Defiance to the gates of hell. A~m\ Hymn 28. B. 1. C. M. *~ ^ • • $ Wareham, Arundel. The triumph of Christ over the enemies of his church. 1 WHAT mighty man, or mighty God Comes travelling in state, 478 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Along the Idumean road, Away from Bozrah's gate ? 2 The glory of his robes proclaims 'Tis some victorious king ; "Tis I, the just, th' Almighty One, " That your salvation bring." 3 Why, mighty Lord, thy saints inquire, Why thine apparel red ? And all thy vesture stain'd like those, Who in the wine-press tread ? 4 " I, by 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 " 'Tb Edom's blood that dyes my robes " With joyful scarlet stains ; "The triumph that my raiment wears " Sprung from their bleeding veins. 6 " Thus shall the nations be destroy 'd, "That dare insult my saints; u I have an arm t' avenge their wrongs, " \n ear for their complaints. " Hymn 29. B. i. C. M. * Braintree, Peterborough. The triumph of Christ ; or, the ruin of -antichrist. " I LIFT my banners," saith the Lord, " Where antichrist has stood ; "The city of my gospel foes " Shall be a field of blood. " My heart has study 'd just revenge, "And now the day appears, " The day of my redeem'd is come, " To wipe away their tears. " Quite weary is my patience grown, " And bids my fury go ; " Swift as the lightning it shall move, "And be as fatal too. 478 J ITS TRIUMPH. 479 4 " I call for helpers, but in vain; 41 Then has my gospel none ? 11 Well, mine own arm has might enough " To crush my foes alone. 3 " Slaughter and my devouring sword " Shall walk the streets around, " Babel shall reel beneath my stroke, "And stagger to the ground.,, 6 Thine honours, O victorious King ! Thine own right hand shall raise, While we thine awful vengeance sing, And our Deliverer praise. A^q( Hymn 56. B. 1. C. M. * ** • *^ > Abridge, Christmas. The song of Moses and the Lamb / or, Babylon falling. 1 WE sing the glories of thy love, We sound thy dreadful name : The Christian church unites the songs Of Moses and the Lamb. 2 Great God ! how wondrous are thy works Of vengeance, and of grace ; Thou King of saints, Almighty Lord, How just and true thy ways ! 3 Who dares refuse to fear thy name, Or worship at thy throne ? Thy judgments speak thy holiness, Through all the nations known. 4 Great Babylon, that rules the earth. Drunk with the martyrs' blood, Her crimes shall speedily awake The fury of our God. 5' The cup of wrath is ready mix'd, And she must drink the dregs ; Strong is the Lord, her sovereign Judge* And shall fulfil the plagues. 480, 481 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. AQfil Hymn 58. B. 1. L. M. * ^OU S Italy, Nantwich. The devil vanquished ; or, Michaels tsar with the dragon. 1 LET mortal tongues attempt to sing The wars of heaven, when Michael stood Chief general of th' eternal King, And fought the battles of our God. 2 Against the dragon and his host The armies of the Lord prevail ; In vain they rage, in vain they boast, Their courage sinks, their weapons fail. 3 Down to the earth was Satan thrown, Down to the earth his legions fell ; Then was the trump of triumph blown, And shook the dreadful deeps of hell. 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 blood, immortal Lamb, Thine armies trod the tempter down ; 'Twas by thy word and powerful name They gain'd the battle and renown. 6 Rejoice, he heavens; let every star Shine with new glories round the sky ; Saints, while ye sing the heavenly war, Raise your Deliverer's name on high. AQ+ ) Hymn 59. B. 1. L. M. * ^Ol $ Wells, Limehouse. Babylon fallen* 1 IN Gabriel's hand a mighty stone Lies, a fair type of Babylon ; "Prophets rejoice, and all ye saints, 11 God shall avenge your long complaints." CHURCH MEETINGS. 482 2 He said, and dreadful as he stood, He sunk the mill -stone in the flood : " Thus terribly shall Babel fall : "Thus, and no more be found at all." CHURCH MEETINGS. AQol Psalm 126. C. M. * *±0& ^ Parma, St. Martins, Kingston. The joy of a remarkable conversion $ or, melancholy removed. 1 WHEN God reveal'd his gracious name, And chang'd my mournful state, My rapture seem'd a pleasing dream, The grace appear'd so great. 2 The world beheld the glorious change, And did thy hand confess ; My tongue broke out in unknown strains^ And sung"" surprising grace. 3 " Great is the work," my neighbours cry'd, And own'd thy power divine ; "Great is the work," my heart reply'd, " And be the glory thine." 4 The Lord can clear the darkest skies, Can give us day for night ; Make drops of sacred sorrow rise To rivers of delight. 5 Let those that sow in sadness wait Till the fair harvest come, They shall confess their sheaves are great, And shout the blessings home. 6 Though seed lie bury'd long in dust, It shan't deceive their hope; The precious grain can. ne'er be lost, For grace insures the crop. 483, 484 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. ago I Psalm 1^6. L. M. # 4*00 £ Gloucester, Truro. Surprising deliverance. 1 WHEN God restor'd our captive state^ Joy was our song, and grace our theme ; The grace beyond our hopes so great, Thai joy appear'd a painted dream. 2 The scoffer owns thy hand, and pays Unwilling honours to thy name ; While we with pleasure shout thy praise,, With cheerful notes thy love proclaim. 3 When we review'd our dismal fears, 'Twas hard to think they'd vanish so ; With God we left our flowing tears, He makes our joys like rivers flow. 4 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. aqa ) Psalm 34. 1st Part. L. M. * *0* $ ah Saints, Bath. God's care of the saints ; or deliverance by prayer. 1 LORD, I will bless thee all my days, Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue; My soul shall glory in thy grace, While saints rejoice to hear the song. 2 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 groaning reach'd his ears ; He gave my inward pains relief, And calm'd the tumult of my fears. 4 To him the poor lift up their eyes, Their faces feel the heavenly shine; CHURCH MEETINGS. 485 A beam of mercy from the skies Fills them with light and joy divine. 5 His holy angels pitch their tents Around the men that serve the Lord ; O fear and love him, all his saints, Taste of his grace, and trust his word ! 6 The wild young lions, pinch'd with pain And hunger, roar through all the wood ; But none shall seek the Lord in vain, Nor want supplies of real good. agk\ Psalm 34. 1st Part. CM. # ^0tJ S York, Barby. Prayer, and praise for eminent deliverance, 1 I'LL bless the Lord from day to day; How good are all his ways! Ye humble souls, that use to pray, Come, help my lips to praise. 2 Sing, to the honour of his name, How a poor sufPrer cry'd ; Nor was his hope expos'd to shame, Nor was his suit deny?d. 3 When threatening sorrows round me stood, And endless fears arose, * Like the loud billows of a flood, Redoubling all my woes; 4 I told the Lord my sore distress, With heavy groans and tears; He gave my sharpest torments ease, And silenc'd all my fears. PAUSE. 5 [O, sinners ! come and taste his love, Come, learn his pleasant ways; And let your own experience prove The sweetness of his grace. 39 486 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 6 He bids his angels pitch their tents Round where his children dwell ; What ills their heavenly care prevents No earthly tongue can tell.] 7 [O love the Lord, ye saints of his ; His eye regards the just : How richly blest their portion is, Who make the Lord their trust ! 8 Young lions, pinch'd with hunger, roar, And famish in the wood ; But God supplies his holy poor With every needful good.] Aoa] Psalm 66. 2d Part. CM. « i*^^* $ London, Braintree. Praise to God for hearing prayer. 1 NOW shall my solemn vows be paid To that Almighty Power, Who heard the long requests I made In my distressful hour. 2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare To make his mercies known ; Come, ye that fear my God, and hear The wonders he hath done. 3 When on my head huge sorrows fell, 1 sought his heavenly aid; He sav'd my sinking soul from hell, And death's eternal shade. 4 If sin lay cover'd in my heart, While prayer employ 'd my tongue, The Lord had shown me no regard, Nor I his praises sung. 5 But God (his name be ever blest) Hath set my spirit free, Nor turn'd from him my poor request. Nor turn'd his heart from inc. 4 CHURCH MEETINGS. 487, 488 4o7j Psalm 106. 1st Part. L. M. * 40 I $ Wells, Green's Hundredth. Praise to God ; or, communion with sai?its. 1 TO God the great, the ever bless'd, Let songs of honour be address'd ; His mercy firm forever stands ; Give him the thanks his love demands. 2 Who knows the wonders of thy ways ? Who shall fulfil thy boundless praise? Blest are the souls that fear thee still, And pay their duty to thy will. 3 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 thy tribes rejoice, And aid their triumphs with my voice ! This is my glory, Lord, to be JoinVl to thy saints, and near to thee. ago I Psalm 102. 2d Part. CM, * "*°^ $ Swan wick, St. Ann's. Prayer heard, and Zion restored. 1 LET Zion and her sons rejoice ! Behold the promis'd hour ! Her God hath heard her mourning voice, And comes t' exalt his power. 2 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 Sovereign on his throne, With pity in his eyes : 4 - THE CHRISTIAN" CHURCH. He hears the dying prisoners groan, A-.-..1 >ees :/.-: j- v-'-.s .:._-. 5 He frees the souls condemned to death; And, when his saints complain, I: shan't be said, that praying breath Was ever spent in vain. 6 This shall be known when we are dead. left on long record. That ages yet unborn may re: And Imst and praise the Lord. kd praise for the exlargf jF the chur TI.WS. ABO] Psalm 7St Is L. M. ♦ Tie iagdam af Oirist. 1 GREAT The known and unknown worlds obey. N kingdom to thy Son, Extend his power, exalt his throne. I Thy sceptre well becomes his hanc Afl heaven submits to his command justice shall avenge the poor, pride and rage prevail no more. 9 With power he vindicates the j And treads ttv oppressor in the dost : ffia • •■ rrship and his fear shall last, I boors, and years, and time be past. 4 As tail on meadows newly mown. So shall he send his influence down , His grace on fainting souls dtsriK Like heavenly dew on thirsty hiBs. e heathen lands, that lie beneath The shddes of overspreading death. MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 490 Revive at his first dawning light, And deserts blossom at the sight. 6 The saints shall flourish in his days, Drest in the robes of joy and praise ; Peace, like a river, from his throne Shall flow to nations yet unknown. AQCil Psalm 72. 2d Part. L. M. * laVJ £ Dunstan, Blendon. Christ's kingdom among the Gentiles. 1 JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journies run : His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 [Behold ! the islands, with their kings, And Europe her best tribute brings : From north to south the princes meet, To pay their homage at his feet. 3 There Persia, glorious to behold, There India shines in Eastern gold ; And barbarous nations, at his word, Submit, and bow, and own their Lord.] 4 For him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise "With every morning sacrifice. 5 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 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; The prisoner leaps to loose his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 7 [Where he displays his healing power, Death and the curse are known no more ; 39* 491,492 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. In him the tribes of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost. 8 Let every creature rise, and bring Peculiar honours to our King ; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the long Amen.] JQ1 ] Psalm 45. C. M. #• "*«^J- $ Abridge, Pembroke. The personal glories and government of' Christ. 1 I'LL speak the honours of my King : His form divinely fair; None of the sons of mortal race May with the Lord compare. 2 Sweet is thy speech, and heavenly grace Upon thy lips is shed : Thy 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 Thy throne, O God, forever stands : Thy word of grace shall prove A peaceful sceptre in thy hands, To rule thy saints by love. 5 Justice and truth attend thee still, But mercy is thy choice ; And God, thy God, thy soul shall fill With most peculiar joys. AQOi Psalm 45. 1st Part. L. M. * ^«^ $ Dunstan, Eaton. The glory of Christ, and power of his gospel. 1 NOW be my heart inspir'd to sing, The glories of my Saviour King, Jesus the Lord, how heavenly fair His form ! how bright his beauties are ! MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 493 2 O'er all the sons of human race He shines with a superior grace; Love* from his lips divinely flows, An6! blessings all his state compose. 3 Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord I Gird on the terror of thy sword ! In majesty and glory ride, With truth and meekness at thy side. 4 Thine anger, like a pointed dart, Shall pierce the foes of stubborn heart ; Or, words of mercy, kind and sweet, Shall melt the rebels at thy feet. 5 Thy throne, O God, forever stands, Grace is the sceptre in thy hands ; Thy laws and works are just and right, Justice and grace are thy delight. 6 God, thine own God, hath richly shed His oil of gladness on thy head, And with his sacred Spirit blest His first-born Son above the rest. aqo\ Psalm 110. 1st Part. L. M. + ***«* $ Islington, Portugal. Christ exalted, and multitudes converted ; or, the success of the gospel. 1 THUS the eternal Father spake To Christ the Son : " Ascend and sit " At my right hand, till I shall make " Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 V From Zion shall thy word proceed ; " Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand, " Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed, " And bow their wills to thy command. 3 " That day shall show thy power is great, " When saints shall flock with willing minds, " And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, " Where holiness in beauty shines." 494, 495 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 4 O blessed power ! O glorious day ! What a large victory shall ensue ! And converts, who thy grace obey*. Exceed the drops of morning dew. * aoa] Psalm 110. 2d Part. L.IyL #~ ^*^* $ Newcourt, Portugal. The kingdom and priesthood of Christ. 1 THUS the great Lord of earth and sea Spake to his Son, and thus he swore: " Eternal shall thy priesthood be, " And change from hand to hand no more. 2 " Aaron and all his sons must die : "But everlasting life is thine, " To save forever those that fly " For refuge from the wrath divine. 3 "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 sons." 4 Jesus, the priest, ascends his throne, While counsels of eternal peace, Between the Father and the Son, Proceed with honour and success. 5 Thro' the whole earth his reign shall spread, And crush the powers that dare rebel ; Then shall he judge the rising dead, j And send the guilty world to hell. 6 Though while he treads his glorious way, He drinks the cup of tears and blood, The sufferings of that dreadful day Shall but advance him near to God. aqk) Psalm 110. CM. * QVU £ gt# A&j.phs, Exeter. Christ's kingdom and priesthood. 1 JESUS, our Lord, ascend thy throne, And near thy lather sit: ^ MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 496 In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit. 2 What wonders shall thy gospel do! Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew, And own thy sovereign grace. 3 God hath pronounced a firm decree, Nor changes what he swore; " Eternal shall thy priesthood be, " When Aaron is no more. 4 " Melchisedek, that wondrous priest, " That king of high degree, " That holy man, who Abrah'm blest, " Was but a type of thee." 5 Jesus, our priest, forever lives To plead for us above; Jesus, our king, forever gives The blessings of his love. 6 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain ; Shall strike the powers and princes dead Who dare oppose his reign. AQf\l Hymn 50. B. 1. C. M. ~~7 ^^U S Arundel, Bray. The song of Zach arias, and the message of John the Baptist ; or, light and salvation by Jesus Christ. 1 NOW be the God of Israel bless'd, Who makes his truth appear; His mighty hand fulfils his word, And all the oaths he sware. 2 Now he bedews old David's Root, With blessings from the skies; He makes the Branch of Promise grow, The promis'd Horn arise. 3 [John was the prophet of the Lord, To go before his face ; 497 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The herald which our Saviour God Sent to prepare his ways. 4 He makes the great salvation known, He speaks of pardon'd sins ; While grace divine, and heavenly love, In its own glory shines. 5 " Behold the Lamb of God," he cries, " That takes our guilt away : " I saw the Spirit o er his head " On his baptizing day.] 6 " Be every vale exalted high, " Sink every mountain low ; " The proud must stoop, and humble souls " Shall his salvation know. 7 " The heathen realms with Israel's land " Shall join in sweet accord ; " And all that's born of man shall see "The glory of the Lord. 8 " Behold the Morning Star arise, 4k Ye that in darkness sit ; " He marks the path that leads to peace, " And guides our doubtful feet." am] Hymn 21. B. 1. C. M. * ^**' • $ Arlington, Christmas. A vision of the kingdom of Christ among men. 1 LO, what a glorious sight appears To our believing eyes ! The earth and seas are pass'd away, And the old rolling skies. 2 From the third heaven, where God resides, That holy, happy place, The New Jerusalem comes down, Adorn'd with shining grace. 3 Attending angels shout for joy, And the bright armies sing, MISSIONARY MEETINGS. 498, 499 " Mortals, behold the sacred seat " Of your descending King. 4 "The God of glory down to men 4 ' Removes his bless'd abode; "Men, the dear objects of his grace, uAnd he, the loving God. 5 "His own soft hand shall wipe the tears " From every weeping eye ; " And pains and groans, and griefs and fears, "And death itself shall die." o^How long, dear Saviour, O how long Shall this bright hour delay? Fly swifter round, ye wheels of time, And bring the welcome day. jqq? Psalm 117. C. M. * 4:t70 ^ Wareham, Rochester. Praise to God from all nations. 1 O ALL ye nations, 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 : Forever firm his truth shall stand; Praise ye the faithful God. aqqI Psalm 117. L. M. * <±VV $ Denbigh, Newcourt. The same. 1 FROM all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise ; Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ; Eternal truth attends thy word; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. 500, 501 CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM. XAO l Psalm 117. S. M. ~~# WVS Hopkins, Sutton. The same. 1 THY name, Almighty Lord, Shall sound through distant lands; Great is thy grace, and sure thy word. Thy truth forever stands. 2 Far be thine honour spread, And long thy praise endure, Till morning light and evening shade Shall be exchang'd no more. CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM. *ni ) Hymn 52. B. 1. L. M. * OxJl $ Quercy, Eaton. Baptism. 1 'TWAS the commission of our Lord, " Go, teach the nations, and baptize." The nations have receiv'd the word Since he ascended to the skies. 2 He sits upon th' eternal hills, With grace and pardon in his hands, And sends his covenant, with the seals, To bless the distant Gentile lands. 3 " Repent, and be baptiz'd," he saith, " For the remission of your sins ;" And thus our sense assists our faith, And shows us what his gospel means. 4 Our souls he washes in his blood, As water makes the body clean; And the good Spirit from our God Descends like purifying rain. 5 Thus we engage ourselves to thee, And seal our covenant with the Lord ; O may the great Eternal Three In heaven our solemn vows record ! BAPTISM. 502, 503 k09£ Hymn 122. B. 1. L. M. p 0\J& £ Ninety. seventh Psalm, Bath. Believers buried with Christ in baptism. 1 DO we not know that solemn word, That we are bury'd with the Lord ; Baptiz'd into his death, and then Put off the body of our sin ? 2 Our souls receive diviner breath, RaisYl from corruption, guilt, and death : So from the grave did Christ arise, And lives to God above the skies. 3 No more let sin nor Satan reign Over our mortal flesh again ; The various lusts we serv'd before Shall have dominion now no more. zriol Hymn 113. B. 1. CM. ~~# WO £ Wareham, Arlington. Abraham's blessing on the Gentiles. 1 HOW large the promise ! how divine To Abrah'm and his seed ! " I'll be a God to thee and thine, " Supplying all their need." 2 The words of his extensive love From age to age endure ; The Angel of the covenant proves, And seals the blessing sure. 3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms, To our great fathers given ; He takes young children to his arms, And calls them heirs of heaven. 4 Our God, how faithful are his ways ! His love endures the same ; Nor from the promise of his grace Blots out the children's name. 40 604, 505 CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM. CL(\A ] Hymn 114. B. 1. C. M. * *W* $ Christmas, Kingston. The same. 1 GENTILES by nature, we belong To the wild olive wood ; Grace takes us from the barren tree, And grafts us in the good. 2 With the same blessings, grace endows The Gentile and the Jew ; If pure and holy be the root, Such are the branches too. 3 Then let the children of the saints Be dedicate to God; Pour out thy Spirit on them, Lord, And wash them in thy blood. 4 Thus to the parents and their seed Shall thy salvation come, And numerous households meet at last In one eternal home. K(\k\ Hymn 121. B. 1. C. M. * OVJO £ Wareham, Bedford. Children devoted to God. (For those who practise Infant Baptism.) 1 THUS saith the mercy of the Lord, " I'll be a God to th*e ; " I'll bless thy numerous race, and they " Shall be a seed for me." 2 Abrah'm believ'd the promis'd grace, And gave his son to God ; But water seals the blessing now, That once was seal'd with blood. 3 Thus Lydia sanctify'd her house, When she receiv'd the word ; Thus the believing jailer gave His household to the Lord. .}' BAPTISM. 506, 507 4 Thus later saints, Eternal King, Thine ancient truth embrace; To thee their infant offspring bring, And humbly claim the grace. r.c\ct\ Hymn 134. B. 2. C. M. « <^UO \ Swanwick, Irish. Circumcision abolished. 1 THE promise was divinely free, Extensive was the grace, " I will the God of Abrah'm be, "And of his numerous race." 2 He said — and with a bloody seal Confirmed the words he spoke ; Long did the sons of Abrah'm feci The sharp and painful yoke. 3 Till God's own Son, descending low, Gave his own flesh to bleed ; And Gentiles taste the blessing now, From the hard bondage freed. 4 The God of Abrah'm claims our praise ; His promises endure ; And Christ the Lord, in gentler ways, Makes the salvation sure. Xfvj] Hymn 127. B. 2. L. M. * V J Qdlrcy, Gloucester. Circumcision and baptism. [Written only for those who practise the baptism of infants.] 1 THUS did the sons of Abrah'm pass Under the bloody seal of grace ! The young disciples bore the yoke, Till Christ the painful bondage broke. 2 By milder ways doth Jesus prove His Father's covenant, and his love ; He seals to saints his glorious grace, And not forbids their infant race. 508 CIRCUMCISION AND BAPTISM. 3 Their seed is sprinkled with his blood, Their children set apart for God ; His Spirit on their offspring shed, Like water pour'd upon the head. 4 Let every saint with cheerful voice In this large covenant rejoice ; Young children, in their early days, Shall give the God of Abrah'm praise. tAoj Hymn 141. B. 2. C. M. * *J"tj $ Hymn Second, Peterborough. Faith assisted by sense ; or, preaching, baptism, and the Lord's supper. 1 MY Saviour God, my sov'reign Prince, Reigns far above the skies ; But brings his graces down to sense, And helps my faith to rise. 2 Mine eyes and ears shall bless his name, They read and hear his word ; My touch and taste shall do the same, When they receive the Lord. 3 Baptismal water is design'd To seal his cleansing grace ; While at his feast of bread and wine He gives his saints a place. 4 But not the waters of a Jlood Can make my flesh so clean, As by his Spirit and his blood He'll wash my soul from sin. 5 Not choicest meats, nor noblest wines So much my heart refresh, As when my faith goes through the signs, And feeds upon his flesh. 6 I love the Lord, who stoops so low, To give his word a seal ; But the rich grace his hands bestow Exceeds the figures still THE LORD'S SUPPER. 509 THE LORD'S SUPPER. KftQ> Hymn 1. B. 3. L. M. b vU»/ ^ Limehouse, Putney. The Lord's Supper instituted. 1 'TWAS on that dark, that doleful night, When powers of earth and hell arose Against the Son of God's delight, And friends betray 'd him to his foes : 2 Before the mournful scene began, He took the bread, and blest, and brake; What love through all his actions ran! What wondrous words of grace he spake ! 3 " This is my body broke for sin ; " Receive and eat the living food :" Then took the cup, and bless'd the wine ; " 'Tis the new covenant in my blood." 4 [For us his flesh with nails was torn, He bore the scourge, he felt the thorn ; And justice pour'd upon his head Its heavy vengeance in our stead.] 5 [For us his vital blood was spilt, To buy the pardon of our guilt ; When for black crimes of biggest size, He gave his soul a sacrifice.] 6 " Do this," he cry'd, " till time shall end, " In memory of your dying Friend ; " Meet at my table, and record " The love of your departed Lord." 7 [Jesus ! thy feast we celebrate ; We show thy death, we sing thy name, Till thou return, and we shall eat The marriage supper of the Lamb.] 40* 510,511 THE LORD'S SUPPER. RiAJ Hymn 2. B. 3. S. M. * Ul\J^ Watchman, Little Marlboro'. Communion with Christ and with saints. 1 [JESUS invites his saints To meet around his board ; Here pardon'd rebels sit, and hold Communion with their Lord. 2 For food he gives his flesh ; He bids us drink his blood : Amazing favour ! matchless grace Of our descending God !] 3 This holy bread and wine Maintain our fainting breath, By union with our living Lord, And interest in his death. 4 Our heavenly Father calls Christ and his members one ! We the young children of his love, And he the first-born Son. 5 We are but several parts Of the same broken bread ; One body hath its several limbs, But Jesus is the head. 6 Let all our powers be join'd His glorious name to rSlse; Pleasure and love fill every mind, And every voice be praise. p- -t 1 } Hymn 3. B. 3. C. M. * ** " * $ Swanwick, Irish. The New Testament in the blood of Christ ; or, the new covenant sealed. I " THE promise of my Father's love " Shall stand forever good," He said — and gave his soul to death, And seal'd the grace with blood. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 512 2 To this dear covenant of thy word I set my worthless name; I seal th' engagement to my Lord, And make my humble claim. 3 The light, and strength, and pardoning grace, 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 bequeath ; 'Twas purchas'd with a dying groan, And ratify'd in death. 5 Sweet is the memory of his name Who bless'd us in his will, And to his testament of love Made his own life the seal. k19£ Hymn 4. B. 3. CM. # dl£$ Bedford, Abridge. Christ's dying love ; or, our pardon bought at a dear price. 1 HOW condescending and how kind Was God's eternal Son ! Our misery reach'd his heavenly mind, And pity brought him down. 2 [When justice, by our sins provok'd, Drew fortii its dreadful sword, He gave his soul up to the stroke, Without a murmuring word.] 3 [He sunk beneath our heavy woes, To raise us to his throne : There's ne'er a gift his hand bestows, ^ But cost his heart a groan.] 4 This was compassion like a God, That when the Saviour knew The price of pardon was his blood. His pity ne'er withdrew. 513 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 5 Now, though he reigns exalted high, His love is still as great: Well he remembers Calvary, Nor lets his saints forget. 6 [Here we behold his bowels roll As kind as when he died, And see the sorrows of his soul Bleed through his wounded side.] 7 [Here we receive repeated seals Of Jesus' dying love : Hard is the wretch that never feels One soft affection move.]" 8 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. K^c*) Hymn 5. B. 3. CM. * OlO ^ York? Arlington. Christ the bread of life. 1 LET us adore th' Eternal Word I 'Tis he our souls hath fed : Thou art our living stream, O Lord, And thou th' immortal bread. 2 [The manna came from lower , skies, But Jesus from above ; ., Where the fresh springs of pleasure rise, And rivers flow with love. 3 The Jews, the fathers, died at last, Who ate that heavenly bread ; But these provisions which we taste, Can raise us from the dead.] 4 Bless'd be the Lord, who gives his flesh To nourish dying men; And often spreads his table fresh, Lest we should faint again. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 514 5 Our souls shall draw their heavenly breath, While Jesus finds supplies; Nor shall our graces sink to death, For Jesus never dies. 6 [Daily our mortal flesh decays, But Christ, our life, shall come; His unresisted power shall raise Our bodies from the tomb.] ^IdJ Hymn 6. B. 3. L. M. * ° l * S Dunstan , Old Hundred. The memorial of our absent Lord. 1 JESUS is gone above the skies, Where our weak senses reach him not ; And carnal objects court our eyes, To thrust our Saviour from our thought. 2 He knows what wandering hearts we have, Apt to forget his lovely face ; And, to refresh our minds, he gave These kind memorials of his grace. 3 The Lord of life this table spread With his own flesh and dying blood ; We on the rich provision feed, And taste the wine, and bless our God. 4 Let sinful sweets be all forgot, And earth grow less in our esteem : Christ and his love fill every thought, And faith and hope be fix'd on him. 5 While he is absent from our sight, 'Tis to prepare our souls a place, That we may dwell in heavenly light, And live forever near his face. 6 [Our eyes look upward to the hills, Whence our returning Lord shall come : We wait thy chariot's awful wheels, To fetch our longing spirits home.] 515, 516 THE LORD'S SUPPER. t1X ) Hymn 7. B. 3. L. M. HfcT OlD $ Kirk> Carthage, Putney. Crucifixion to the world by the cross of Christ. 1 WHEN I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God : All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet ? Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 [His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o'er his body on the tree; Then am I dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me.] 5 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all ! , FLial Hymn 8. B. 3. C. M. ~ ** A U $ Rochester, St. Ann's. The tree of life. 1 COME, let us join a joyful tune To our exalted Lord, Ye saints on high, around his throne, And we around his board. 2 While once upon this lower ground, Weary and faint ye stood, What dear refreshments here ye found From this immortal food ! 3 The tree of life, that near the throne In heaven's high garden grows, THE LORD'S SUPPER. 517 Laden with grace, bends gently down Its ever smiling boughs. 4 [Hovering among the leaves, there stands The sweet celestial Dove; And Jesus on the branches hangs The banner of his love. 5 'Tis a young heaven of strange delight While in his shade we sit; His fruit is pleasing to the sight, And to the taste as sweet. 6 New life it spreads through dying hearts, And cheers the drooping mind ; Vigour and joy the juice imparts, Without a sting behind.] 7 Now let the flaming weapon stand, And guard all Eden's trees ; There's ne'er a plant in all that land, That bears such fruits as these. 8 Infinite grace our souls adore, Whose wondrous hand has made This living Branch of sovereign power To raise and heal the dead. t*l7> Hymn 9. B. 3. S. M. * *J" • $ Thacher, St. Thomas. The Spirit, the water, and the blood. 1 LET all our tongues be one, To praise our God on high, 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 ; 518 THE LORD'S SUPPER. Great was our debt, and he appears To make the payment good. 4 [My Saviour's pierced side Pour'd out a double flood ; By water we are purify 'd, 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 with his groans.] 6 Look up, my soul, to him Whose death was thy desert, And humbly view the living stream Flow from his breaking heart. 7 There, on the cursed tree, In dying pangs he lies, Fulfils his Father's great decree, And all our wants supplies. 8 Thus the Redeemer came, By water, and by blood ; And when the Spirit speaks the same, We feel his witness good. 9 While the Eternal Three Bear their record above, Here I believe he died for me, And seal my Saviour's love. 10 [Lord, cleanse my soul from sin, Nor let thy grace depart ; Great Comforter, abide within, And witness to my heart.] r-iq* Hymn 10. B. 3. L. M. ^X^$ Bath, Eaton. Christ crucified, the wisdom, and power of God. 1 NATURE with open volume stands, To spread her Maker's praise abroad ; And every labour of his hands Shows something worthy of a God. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 519 2 But in the grace that rescu'd man, His brightest form of glory shines ; Here, on the cross, 'tis fairest drawn In precious blood, and crimson lines. 3 [Here his whole name appears complete; Nor wit can guess, nor reason prove, Which of the letters best is writ, The power, the wisdom, or the love.} 4 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. 5 O, the sweet wonders of that cross, Where God the Saviour lov'd and died ! Her noblest life my spirit draws From his dear wounds and bleeding side. 6 I would forever speak his name, In sounds to mortal ears unknown, With angels join to praise the Lamb, And worship at his Father's throne. Riq* Hymn 11. B. 3. C. M. ~#~ «•'**'$ St. Asaph's, Devizes. Pardon brought to our senses. 1 LORD, how divine thy comforts are ! How heavenly is the place, Where Jesus spreads the sacred feast Of his redeeming grace ! 2 There the rich bounties of our God, And sweetest glories shine ; There Jesus says that "I am his, "And my Beloved's mine." 3 " Here," saith the kind redeeming Lord, And shows his wounded side, " See here the spring of all your joy&, uThat open'd when I died!" 41 520 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 4 [He smiles, and cheers my mournful heart, And tells of all his pain ; "All this," says he, "I bore for thee," And then he smiles again.] 5 What shall we pay our heavenly King For grace so vast as this ! He brings our pardon to our eyes, And seals it with a kiss. 6 [Let such amazing loves as these Be sounded all abroad ; Such favours are beyond degrees, And worthy of a God.] 7 [To Him who wash'd us in his blood, Be everlasting praise ; Salvation, honour, glory, power, Eternal as his days.] 520 \ Hymn 12. B. 3. L. M. # Old Hundred, Evening Hymn. The gospel feast. 1 [HOW rich are thy provisions, Lord ! Thy table fuurish'd from above ! The fruits of life o'erspread the board, The cup o'erflows with heavenly love. 2 Thine ancient family, the Jews, Were first invited to the feast : We humbly take what they refuse, And Gentiles thy salvation taste. 3 We are the poor, the blind, the lame ; And help was far, and death was nigh ! But at the gospel call we came, And every want receiv'd supply. \> From the highway that leads to hell, From paths of darkness and despair, Lord, we are come, with thee to dwell, Glad to enjoy ihy presence here.] THE LORD'S SUPPER. 521 5 [What shall we pay th' Eternal Son, That left the heaven of his abode, And to this wretched earth came down, To bring us, wanderers, back to God ? 6 It cost him death, to save our lives ; To buy our souls, it cost his own ; And all the unknown joys he gives, Were bought with agonies unknown. 7 Our everlasting love is due To him who ransom'd sinners lost ; And pity'd rebels, when he knew The vast expense his love would cost.] 521 £ Hymn 13. B. 3. CM. * *^ -* S St- Martins, Christmas. Divine love making a feast, and calling in the guests. 1 HOW sweet and awful is the place, With Christ within the doors, While everlasting love displays The choicest of her stores ! 2 Here every bowel of our God With soft compassion rolls ; Here peace and pardon, bought with blood, Is food for dying souls. 3 [While all our hearts and all our songs Join to admire the feast, Each of us cries, with thankful tongues, " Lord, why was I a guest ? 4 " Why was I made to hear thy voice, " And enter while there's room, u When thousands make a wretched choice, "And rather starve than come ?'1 5 'Twas the same love that spread the feast ^ That sweetly fore'd us in ; Else we had still refus'd to taste, And perish'd in our sin. 522, 523 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 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.] ^29 1 Hymn 14- B- 3- L. M. # c^^1 5 Quercy, Nantwich. The song of Simeon ; or, a sight of Christ makes death easy. 1 NOW have our hearts embraced our God; We would forget all earthly charms, And wish to die as Simeon would, With his young Saviour in his arms. 2 Our lips should learn that joyful song, Were but our hearts prepared like his ; 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 skies. 4 Thou hast prepar'd this dying Lamb, Hast set his blood before our face, 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. r9«W Hymn 15. B. 3. C. M. *~ &&& $ St. Ann's, Abridge. Our Lord Jesus at his own table. 1 [THE memory of our dying Lord Awakes a thankful tongue; THE LORD'S SUPPER. 524 How rich he spread his royal board, And bless'd the food, and sung ! 2 Happy the men that eat this bread, But doubly bless'd 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.] 4 Down from the palace of the skies, Hither the King descends ! "Come, my beloved, eat (he cries,) " And drink salvation, friends. 5 [" My flesh is food and physic too, "A balm for all your pains: " And the red streams of pardon flow " From these my pierced veins."] 6 Hosanna to his bounteous love, For such a feast below ! And yet he feeds his saints above With nobler blessings too. 7 [Come, the dear day, the glorious hour, That brings our souls to rest! Then we shall need these types no more, But dwell at th' heavenly feast.] 524 \ Hymn 16. B. 3. C. M. # Mear, Irish. The agonies of Christ. NOW let our pains be all forgot, Our hearts no more repine ; Our sufferings are not worth a thought, When, Lord, compar'd with thine. In lively figures here we see The bleeding Prince of love : 41* 525 THE LORD'S SUPPER. Each of us hopes he dy'd 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; Dying, he conquer'd hell and sin, And made his triumph there.] 6 Grace, wisdom, justice, join'd and wrought The wonders of that day : No mortal tongue, no mortal thought, Can equal thanks repay. 7 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. k9k I Hymn 17. B. 3. S. M. * O—O $ St Thomas, Ustick, Pelham. Incomparable food ; or, the flesh and blood of Christ. 1 [WE sing th' amazing deeds That grace divine performs, Th' eternal God comes down and bleeds, To nourish dying worms. 2 This soul-reviving wine, Dear Saviour, 'tis thy blood ; We thank that sacred flesh of thine For this immortal food.] 3 The banquet that we eat Is made of heavenly things ; THE LORD'S SUPPER. 526 Earth hath no dainties half so sweet As our Redeemer brings. 4 In vain had Adam sought, And search'd his garden round, For there was no such blessed fruit In all that happy ground. 5 Th' angelic host above Can never taste this food ; They feast upon their Maker's love, But not a Saviour's blood. 6 On us th' Almighty Lord Bestows his matchless 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 complaints, And tune your voice to sing. 8 Salvation to the name Of our adored Christ: Through the wide earth his grace proclaim, His glory in the high'st. KO(\l Hymn 18. B. 3. L. M. * OSAJ $ Gloucester, Wells, Bath. The same. 1 JESUS ! we bow before thy feet ! Thy table is divinely stor'd ! Thy sacred flesh our souls have eat, 'Tis Hving bread — we thank thee, Lord ! 2 And here we drink our Saviour's blood ; We thank thee, Lord ! 'tis generous wine ; Mingled with love, the fountain flow'd From that dear bleeding heart of thine. 3 On earth is no such sweetness found, For the Lamb's flesh is heavenly food ; 527, 528 THE LORD'S SUPPER. In vain we search the globe around For bread so fine, or wine so good. 4 Carnal provisions can at best But cheer the heart, or warm the head ; But the rich cordial that we taste Gives life eternal to the dead. 5 Joy to the Master of the feast; His name our souls forever bless! To God the King, and God the Priest, A loud hosanna round the place. P>97? Hymn 19. B. 3. L. M. ""#"" **& I $ Eaton, Portugal. Glory in the cross ; or.t not ashamed of Christ crucified. 1 AT thy command, our dearest Lord, Here we attend thy dying feast ; Thy blood, like wine, adorns thy board, And thine own flesh feeds every guest. 2 Our faith adores thy bleeding love, And trusts for life, in One that died: We hope for heavenly crowns above From a Redeemer crucify 'd. * 3 Let the vain world pronounce it shame, And fling their scandals on thy cause; We come to boast our Saviour's name, And make our triumphs in his cross. 4 With joy we tell the scoffing age, He that was dead has left his tomb ; He lives above their utmost rage, And we are waiting till he come. cool Hymn 20. B. 3. CM. ~~* U£a $ Bedford, Rochester. The provisions for the table of our Lord; or, the tree of life, and river of love. 1 LORD, we adore thy bounteous hand, And sing the solemn feast, Where sweet celestial dainties stand For every willing guest. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 529 2 [The tree of life adorns the board With rich immortal fruit, And ne'er an angry flaming sword To guard the passage to't. 3 The cup stands crown'd with living juice; The fountain flows above, And runs down streaming, for our use, In rivulets of love.] 4 The food's prepar'd by heavenly art ; The pleasure's well refin'd ; They spread new life through every heart, And cheer the drooping mind. 5 Shout and proclaim the Saviour's love, Ye saints, that taste his wine; Join with your kindred saints above, In loud hosannas join. 6 A thousand glories to the God Who gives such joy as this ; Hosanna ! let it sound abroad, And reach where Jesus is. ^q| Hymn 21. B. 3. CM. * *j£*J S Rochester, Bray. The triumphal/east for Christ's victory oxer tin, and death, and hell. 1 [COME, let us lift our voices high, High as our joys arise ; And join the songs above the sky, Where pleasure never dies. 2 Jesus, the God, who fought and bled, And conquer'd when he fell ; Who rose, and at his chariot wheels Dragg'd all the powers of hell :] 3 [Jesus, the God, invites us here, To this triumphal feast, And brings immortal blessings down For each redeemed guest.] 529 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 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, " 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 tokens of my pains, " When I came down to free your souls " From misery and chains. 7 " [Justice unsheath'd its fiery sword, " And plung'd it in my heart; " Infinite pangs for you I bore, " And most tormenting smart. 8 " When hell, and all its spiteful powers, " Stood dreadful in my way, " To rescue those dear lives of yours, " I gave my own away. 9 "But while I bled, and groan'd, and died, "I ruin'd Satan's throne; " High on my cross I hung, and spy'd " The monster tumbling down. 10 uNow you must triumph at my feast, u And taste my flesh, my blood ; " And live eternal ages bless'd, " For 'tis immortal food." 11 Victorious God ! what can we pay For favours so divine ? We would devote our hearts away, To be forever thine.] 12 We give thee, Lord, our highest praise, The tribute of our tongues ; But themes so infinite as these Exceed our noblest songs. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 530, 531 (Ln(\) Hymn 22. B. 3. L. M. * OuXJ $ Ninety-seventh Psalm, Wells. The compassion of a dying Christ. 1 OUR spirits join t' adore the Lamb; O that our feeble lips could move In strains immortal as his name, And melting as his dying love ! 2 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 Sinai's thunder roars no more : From all his wounds new blessings flow, A sea of joy without a shore. 5 Here we have wash'd our deepest stains, And heal'd our wounds with heav'nly blood : Bless'd fountain ! springing from the veins Of Jesus, our incarnate God.] 6 In vain our mortal voices strive To speak compassion so divine ; Had we a thousand lives to give, A thousand lives should all be thine. koi I Hymn 23. B. 3. C. M. * *}&* $ Bedford, Dundee. Grace and glory by the death of Christ. 1 [SITTING around our Father's board, We raise our tuneful breath ; Our faith beholds her dying Lord, And dooms our sins to death.] 532 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 2 We see the blood of Jesus shed, Whence all our pardons rise ; The sinner views th' atonement made, And loves the sacrifice. 3 Thy cruel thorns, thy shameful cross, Procure us heavenly crowns : Our highest gain springs from thy loss, Our healing from thy wounds. 4 O ! 'tis impossible that we, Who dwell in feeble clay, Should equal sufPrings bear for thee, Or equal thanks repay. 532 J Hymn 24. B. 3. C. M. * York, St. James. Pardon and strength from Christ. FATHER, we wait to feel thy grace, To see thy glories shine ; The Lord will his own table bless, And make the feast divine. We touch, we taste the heavenly bread, We drink the sacred cup : With outward forms our sense is fed, Our souls rejoice in hope. We shall appear before the throne Of our forgiving God, Dress'd in the garments of his Son, And sprinkled with his blood. We shall be strong to run the race, And climb the upper sky : Christ will provide our souls with grace, He bought a large supply. [Let us indulge a cheerful frame, For joy becomes a feast ; We love the mem'ry of his name, More than the wjne we taste.] SOLOMON'S SONG. 533, 534 t>**l Hymn 25. B. 3. CM. * 000 ^ Devizes, Barby. Divine glories and graces. 1 HOW are thy glories here display'd ; Great God, how bright they shine ! While at thy word we break the bread, And pour the flowing wine! 2 Here thy revenging justice stands, And pleads its dreadful cause ; Here saving mercy spreads her hands, Like Jesus on the cross. 3 Thy saints attend, with every grace, On this great sacrifice ; And love appears with cheerful face, And faith with fixed eyes. 4 Our hope in waiting posture sits, To heaven directs her sight; Here every warmer passion meets, And warmer powers unite. 5 Zeal and revenge perform their part, And rising sin destroy ; Repentance comes with aching heart, Yet not forbids the joy. 6 Dear Saviour, change our faith to sight; Let sin forever die; Then shall our souls be all delight, And every tear be dry. SOLOMON'S SONG. roj * Hymn 66. B. 1. L. M. # Oo^± £ Italy, Newcourt. Christ, the King, at his table. 1 LET him embrace my soul, and prove Mine interest in his heavenly love : 42 535 SOLOMON'S SONG. — — — — — ■ »>■■■ — The voice that tells me, " Thou art mine," Exceeds the blessings of the vine. 2 On thee uV anointing Spirit came, And spread the savour of thy name ; That oil of gladness and of grace Draws virgin souls to meet thy face. 3 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. 4 [Wonder and pleasure tune our voice To speak thy praises, and our joys ; Our memory keeps this love of thine Beyond the taste of richest wine.] 5 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. 6 [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.] 7 As myrrh, new-bleeding from the tree, Such is a dying Christ to me : And while he makes my soul his guest. My bosom, Lord, shall be thy rest. 3 [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.] kok> Hymn 67. B. 1. L. M. * 000 ^ Gloucester, Portugal. Seeking the pastures of Christ the shepherd, 1 THOU, whom my soul admires above All earthly joy, and earthly love, SOLOMON'S SONG. J33C Tell me, dear Shepherd, let me know Where doth thy sweetest pasture grow ? 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 like 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 sec ; Thy sweetest pastures here they be : A wondrous feast thy love prepares, Bought with thy wounds and groans and tear=. 5 His dearest flesh he makes my food, And bids me drink his richest blood : Here to these hills my soul will come, Till my Beloved lead rne home.] -of* I Hymn 68. B. 1. L. M. ~T~ •JOO $ Wells> Shoel> The banquet of love. 1 BEHOLD the Rose of Sharon here: The lily which the valleys bear; Behold the tree of life, that gives Refreshing fruit and healing leaves. 2 Among the thorns so lilies shine, Among wild gourds the noble vine, So in mine eyes my Saviour proves, Amidst a thousand meaner loves. 3 Beneath his cooling shade I sat, To shield me from the burning heat; Of 'heavenly fruit he spreads a feast, To feed my eyes, and please my taste. 4 [Kindly he brought me to the place Where stands the banquet of his grace ; He saw me faint, and o'er my head The banner of his love he spread. 537 SOLOMON'S SONG. 5 With living bread and generous wine He cheers this sinking heart of mine ; And opening his own heart to me, He shows his thoughts, how kind they be.] 6 O never let my Lord depart ! Lie down and rest upon my heart : I charge my sins not once to move, Nor stir, nor wake, nor grieve my love. £07* Hymn 69. B. 1. L. M. * ^^ ■ $ Italy, Rothwell, Castle Street. Christ appearing to his church, and seeking her company. 1 THE voice of my Beloved sounds Over the rocks and rising grounds; O'er hills of guilt, and seas of grief, He leaps, he flies to my relief. 2 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. 3 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. 4 u The Jewish wintry state is gone, " The mists are fled, the spring comes on ; " The sacred turtle-dove we hear " Proclaim the new, the joyful year. 5 " Th' immortal vine of heavenly root " Blossoms and buds, and gives her fruit." Lo, we are come to taste the wine ; Our souls rejoice, and bless the vine. 6 And when wc hear our Jesus say, " Rise up, my love, make haste away !" Our hearts would fain outfly the wind, /\nd leave all earthly loves behind. SOLOMON'S SONG. 538 *qq> Hymn 70. B. 1. L. M. * 000 ^ Eaton, Truro. Christ inviting, and the church answering the invitation. 1 HARK ! the Redeemer from on high Sweetly invites his favourites nigh ; From caves of darkness and of doubt, He gently speaks and calls us out. 2 "My dove, who hidest in the rock, "Thine heart almost with sorrow broke, " Lift up thy face, forget thy fear, " And let thy voice delight mine ear. 3 u Thy voice to me sounds ever sweet ; " My graces in thy count'nance 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 of 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, Among the lilies where he feeds ; Among the saints (whose robes are white, Wash'd in his blood) is his delight. 7 Till the day break, and shadows flee, Till the sweet dawning light I see, Thine eyes to me-ward often turn, Nor let my soul in darkness mourn. 8 Be like a hart on mountains green, Leap o'er the hills of fear and sin ; Nor guilt nor unbelief divide My love, my Saviour, from my side.] i 42* ^39, 540 SOLOMON'S SONG. r.oqj Hymn 71. B. 1. L. M. # ^0i7^ Portugal, German. Christ found in the street, and brought to the church. 1 OFTEN I seek my Lord by night, Jesus, my love, my soul's delight ; With warm desire and restless thought, I seek him oft, but find him not. 2 Then I arise and search the street, Till I my Lord, my Saviour meet; I ask the watchmen of the night, " Where did you see my soul's delight V' 3 Sometimes I find him in my way, Directed by a heavenly ray ; I leap for joy to see his face, And hold him fast in mine embrace. 4 [I bring him to my mother's home; Nor does my Lord refuse to come, To Sion's sacred chambers, where My soul first drew the vital air. 5 He gives me there his bleeding heart, Pierc'd for my sake with deadly smart; I give my soul to him, and there Our loves their mutual tokens share.] 6 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 depart. r.ACiX Hymn 72. B. 1. L. M. ~V *«U S Shoel, Portugal. The coronation of Christ ,• and espousals of the church. 1 DAUGHTERS of.Sion, come, behold The crown of honour and of gold, Which the glad church, with joys unknown, Plac'd on the head of Solomon. 2 Jesus, thou everlasting King, Accept the tribute which we bring; SOLOMON'S SONG. 541 Accept the well-deserv'd renown, And wear our praises as thy crown. 3 Let every act of worship be Like our espousals, Lord, to thee : Like the dear hour, when from above We first receiv'd thy pledge of love. 4 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. 5 O ! 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. 6 O that the months would roll away^ And bring that coronation day ! The King of grace shall fill the throne, With all his Father's glories on. r41 ) Hymn 73. B. 1. L. M. * *-'i*^- $ Winchester, Newcourt. The church's beauty in the eyes of Christ. 1 KIND is the speech of Christ our Lord, Affection sounds in every word ; " Lo, thou art fair, my love," he cries ; " Not the young doves have sweeter eyes. 2 ["Sweet are thy lips, thy pleasing voice " Salutes mine ear with secret joys ; "No spice so much delights the smell, "Nor milk nor honey tastes 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 DefiPd and loathsome as we are, He makes us white, and calls us fair; 542 SOLOMON'S SONG. Adorns us with that heavenly dress, His graces, and his righteousness. 5 "My sister and my spouse," he cries, " Bound to my heart by various ties, "Thy powerful love my heart retains " In strong delight and pleasing chains." 6 He calls me from the leopard's den, From this wide world of beasts and men. To Sion, where his glories are : Not Lebanon is half so fair. 7 Nor dens of prey, nor flowery plains, Nor earthly joys, nor earthly pains, Shall hold my feet, or force my stay, When Christ invites my soul away. k^9> Hymn 74. B. 1. L. M. * 0**& $ Green's Hundredth, Bath. The church the garden of Christ. 1 WE are a garden wall'd around, Chosen and made peculiar ground, A little spot enclos'd by grace, Out of the world's wide wilderness. 2 Like trees of myrrh and spice we stand, Planted by God tne Father's hand ; And all his springs in Sion flow; To make the young plantation grow. 3 Awake, O heavenly wind, and come, Blow on this garden of perfume ; Spirit divine, descend and breathe A gracious gale on plants beneath. 4 Make our best spices flow abroad, To entertain our Saviour God : And faith, and love, and joy appear, And every grace be active here. 5 [Let my Beloved come and taste His pleasant fruits at his own feast : SOLOMON'S SONG. 543 " I come, my spouse, I come," he cries, With love and pleasure in his eyes. 6 Our Lord into his garden comes, Well pleas'd to smell our poor perfumes ; And calls us to a feast divine, Sweeter than honey, milk, or wine. 7 " Eat of the tree of life, my friends, " The blessings that my Father sends ; " Your taste shall all my dainties prove, "And drink abundance of my love." 8 Jesus, we will frequent thy board, And sing the bounties of our Lord ; But the rich food on which we live Demands more praise than tongues can give.] t>A~\ Hymn 75. B. 1. L. M. *~> *«0 £ Winchester, Luton. The description of Christy the beloved. 1 THE wond'ring world inquires to know Why I should love my Jesus so; " What are' his charms," say they, " above " The objects of a mortal love ?" 2 Yes, my Beloved, to my sight, Shows a sweet mixture, red and white ; All human beauties, all divine, In my Beloved meet and shine. 3 White is his soul, from blemish free; Red with the blood he shed for me; The fairest of ten thousand fairs ; A sun among ten thousand stars. 4 [His head the finest gold excels; There wisdom in perfection dwells, And glory like a crown adorns Those temples once beset with thorns. 5 Compassions in his heart are found, Hard by the signals of his wound : 544 SOLOMON'S SONG. His sacred side no more shall bear The cruel scourge, the piercing spear.] 6 [His hands are fairer to behold Than diamonds set in rings of gold ; Those heavenly hands, that on the tree Were naii'd, and torn, and bled for me. 7 Though once he bow'd his feeble knees, Loaded with sins and agonies, Nov/, on the throne of his command, His legs 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.] 9 Hi$ mouth that pour'd out long complaints Now smiles, and cheers his fainting saints ; His countenance more graceful is Than Lebanon with all its trees. 10 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. K/ij? Hymn 76. B. 1. L. M. ~ W± $ Eaton, Italy, Rothwell. Christ diuells in heaven, but visits on earth. 1 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. 2 My best Beloved keeps his throne On hills, of light, in worlds unknown ; But he descends, and shows his face In the young gardens of his grace. 3 [In vineyards planted by his hand, Where fruitful trees in order stand, SOLOMON'S SONG. 545 He feeds among the spicy beds, Where lilies show their spotless heads. 4 He has engross'd my warmest love; No earthly charms my soul can move : I have a mansion in his heart, Nor death nor hell shall make us part.] 5 [He takes my soul ere I'm aware, And shows me where his glories are ; No chariot of Amminadib The heavenly rapture can describe. 6 O may my spirit daily rise On wings of faith above the skies, Till death shall make my last remove^ To dwell forever with my Love.] r— ZA^l Hymn 77. B. 1. L. M. + °^^ $ Shod, Castle Street. The love of Christ to the church, in his language to herf and provision for her. 1 NOW, in the galleries of his grace, Appears the King, and thus he says, " How fair my saints are in my sight, II 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. 546 SOLOMON'S SONG. 5 In paradise, within the gates, An higher entertainment waits ; Fruits new and old, laid up in store, Where we shall feed, but thirst no more. KAa I Hymn 78. B. 1. L. M. * u^u $ Shoel, Newcourt The strength of Christ's love, and the souls jealousy of her own. 1 [WHO is this fair one in distress, 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 her request, and her complaint, Is but the voice of every saint.] 3 " O let my name engraven stand "Both on thy heart and on thy hand: " Seal me upon thine arm, and wear "That pledge of love forever there. 4 " Stronger than death thy love is known, " Which floods of wrath could never drown ; " And hell and earth in vain combine "To quench a fire so much divine. 5 "But I am jealous of my heart, "Lest it should once from thee depart; "Then let thy name be well impress'd "As a fair signet on my breast. 6 " Till thou hast brought me to thy home, " Where fears and doubts can never come, " Thy count 'nance 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 hills where spices grow." MORNING AND EVENING. 547, 548 TIMES ANT^ SEASONS. MORNING AND EVENING. t Psalm 65. 2d Part. CM. # OD Au Saints. Storm and thunder. 1 GIVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame, Give to the Lord renown and power ; Ascribe due honours to his name, And his eternal might adore. 2 The Lord proclaims his power aloud Over the ocean and the land ; His voice divides the watery cloud, And lightnings blaze at his command. 3 He speaks, and tempest, hail and wind Lay the wide forest bare around; The fearful hart and frighted hind Leap at the terror of the sound. 4 To Lebanon he turns his voice, And lo, the stately cedars break; The mountains tremble at the noise, The valleys roar, the deserts quake. 5 The Lord sits sovereign on the flood, The Thunderer reigns forever King: 563 TIMES AND SEASONS. But makes his church his blest abode, Where we his awful glories sing. 6 In gentler language, there the Lord The counsels of his grace imparts ; Amid the raging storm, his word Speaks peace and courage to our hearts. zao] Hymn 62. B. 2. CM. * or b ^VO $ Swan wick, London. God the thunderer ; or, the last judgment and hell.* 1 SING to the Lord, ye heavenly hosts, And thou, O earth, adore : Let death and hell 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 them 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 I 5 What shall the wretch, the sinner do ? He once defy'd the Lord; But he shall dread the Thunderer now, And sink beneath his word. 6 Tempests of angry fire shall roll, To blast the rebel worm, And beat upon his naked soul In one eternal storm. * Made in a great sudden storm of thunder, Aug. 20, 1697. YOUTH AND OLD AGE. rA/I ) Psalm 8. 1st Part. L. M. •_ tW* $ Truro> Shoel. The hosanna of the children ; or, infants praising God. 1 ALMIGHTY Ruler of the skies, Through the wide earth thy name is spread ; And thine eternal glories rise O'er all the heavens thy hands have made. 2 To thee the voices of the young A monument of honour raise ; And babes, with uninstructed tongue, Declare the wonders of thy praise. 3 Thy power assists their tender age To bring proud rebels to the ground ; To still the bold blasphemer's rage, And all their policies confound. 4 Children amid 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. Kar^ I Psalm 34. 2d Part. L. iVL # or b UV)U £ Portugal, Ojiercy. Religious education ; or instructions of piety. 1 CHILDREN, in years and knowledge young, Your parents' hope, your parents' joy, Attend the counsels of my tongue ; Let pious thoughts your minds employ. 2 If you desire a length of days, And peace to crown your mortal state, 44 566 TIMES AND SEASONS. Restrain your feet from impious ways, Your lips from slander and deceit. 3 The eyes of God regard his saints, His ears are open to their cries ; He sets his frowning face against The sons of violence and lies. 4 To humble souls and broken hearts, God with his grace is ever nigh ; Pardon and hope his love imparts, When men in deep contrition lie. 5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans, His Son redeems their souls from death ; His Spirit heals their broken bones : They in his praise employ their breath. 566 \ Psalm 34. 2d Part. C. M. Exhortations to peace and holiness. 1 COME, children, learn to fear the Lord ; And, that your days be long, Let not a false or spiteful word Be found upon your tongue. 2 Depart from mischief, practise love, Pursue the works of peace ; So shall the Lord your ways approve, And set your souls at ease. 3 His eyes awake to guard the just, His ears attend their cry ; When broken spirits dwell in dust, The God of grace is nigh. 4 What though the sorrows here they taste, Are sharp and tedious too, The Lord, who saves them all at last, Is their supporter now. 5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead, But God secures his own, YOUTH AND OLD AGE. 567, 563 Prevents the mischief when they slide, Or heals the broken bone. 6 When desolation, like a flood, O'er the proud sinner rolls, Saints find a refuge in their God, For he redeem'd their souls. Kail Hymn 91. B. 1. L. M. b W • \ Putney, Carthage. Advice to youth ; or, old age and death in an unconverted state 1 NOW, in the heat of youthful blood, 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 to dwell, But hears her doom, and sinks to hell. 4 Eternal King, I fear thy name ; Teach me to know how frail I am ; And when my soul must hence remove, Give me a mansion in thy love. Kaal Hymn 89. B. 1. L. M. ~^~ OVO $ Armley, Eaton. Touth and judgment. 1 YE sons of Adam, vain and young, Indulge your eyes, indulge your tongue, Taste the delights your souls desire, And give a loose to all your fire. 2 Pursue the pleasures you design, And cheer your hearts with songs and wine ; Enjoy the day of mirth ; but know There is a day of judgment too. 572 TIMES AND SEASONS. 1 »ii iii And from my mother's painful hour, I've been entirety thine. 3 Still hath my life new wonders seen, Repeated every jrear; Behold my days that yet remain, I trust them to thy care. 4 Cast me not off when strength declines, When hoary hairs arise ; And round me let thy glory shine, Whene'er thy servant dies. 5 Then, in the history of my age> When men review my days, They'll read thy love in every page, In every line, thy praise. ^72 1 PsALM 71- 3d Part- c- M- b ** • ^ $ Durham, Canterbury. The aged Christian's prayer and song ; or, old age, death, and the resurrection. 1 GOD of my childhood and my youth, The guide of all my days, I have declar'd thy heavenly truth, And told thy wondrous ways. 2 Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs, And leave my fainting heart? Who shall sustain my sinking years, If God, my strength, depart ? 3 Let me thy power and truth proclaim To the surviving age, And leave a savour of thy name When I shall quit the stage. 4 The land of silence and of death Attends my next remove ; O may these poor remains of breath 'leach the wide world thy love! PAUSE. 5 Thy righteousness is deep and high, Unsearchable thy deeds; FAST DAYS. Sv Thy glory spreads beyond the sky, And all my praise exceeds. 6 Oft have I heard thy threat'nings roar, And oft endur'd the grief; But when thy hand hath press'd me sore, Thy grace was my relief. 7 By long experience have I known Thy sovereign power to save ; At thy command I venture down Securely to the grave. 8 When I lie buried deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care ; These withering limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair. FAST AND THANKSGIVING DAYS, &c X70J Psalm 10. C. M. b ** • «* $ Windsor, Wantage. Prayer heard, and saints saved ,- or, pride, atheism, and oppres- sion punished. For a humiliation day. 1 WHY doth the Lord stand off so far ? And why conceal his face, When great calamities appear, And times of deep distress ? 2 Lord, shall the wicked still deride Thy justice and thy power? Shall they advance their heads in pride, And still thy saints devour? 3 They put thy judgments from their sight, And then insult the poor, They boast, in their exalted height, That they shall fall no more. 4 Arise, O God, lift up thine hand; Attend our humble cry ; No enemy shall dare to stand When God ascends on high. 574 TIMES AND SEASONS. PAUSE. 5 Why do the men of malice rage, And say, with foolish pride, " The God of heaven will ne'er engage " To fight on Zion's side ?" 6 But thou forever art our Lord ; And powerful is thine hand, As when the heathens felt thy sword, And perish'd from thy land. 7 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. 8 Proud tyrants shall no more oppress, No more despise the just ; And mighty sinners shall confess They are but earth and dust. *V7J.$ Psalm 12. C. M. # or b 0 i^±^ st. Ann's, Colchester. Complaint of a general corruption of manners ; or, the promise and signs of Christ's coming to judgment. 1 HELP, Lord, for men of virtue fail ; Religion loses ground ; The sons of violence prevail, And treacheries abound. 2 Their oaths and promises they break, Yet act the flatterer's part ; With fair, deceitful lips they speak, And with a double heart. 3 If we reprove some hateful lie, How is their fury stirr'd ! " Are not our lips our own," they cry, " And who shall be our Lord ?" 4 Scoffers appear on every side, Where a vile race of men Is rais'd to seats of power and pride, And bears the sword in vain. FAST DAYS. 5rn PAUSE. 5 Lord, when iniquities abound, And blasphemy grows bold, When faith is hardly to be found, And love is waxing cold; 6 Is not thy chariot hastening on ? Hast thou not given the sign? May we not trust and live upon A promise so divine ? 7 "Yes," saith the Lord, "now will I rise, " And make oppressors flee ; "I shall appear to their surprise, " And set my servants free." 8 Thy word, like silver seven times try'd, Through ages shall endure : The men, who in thy truth confide, Shall find the promise sure. K*ik\ Psalm 12. L. M. #orb ° '° $ Limehouse, Bath. The saints' safety and hope in evil times ; or, sins of the tongue complained of viz. blasphemy, falsehood, life. 1 LORD, if thou dost not soon appear, Virtue and truth will flee away ; A faithful man among us here Will scarce be found, if thou delay. 2 The whole discourse when neighbours meet, Is fill'd with trifles loose and vain ; Their lips are flattVy and deceit, And their proud language is profane. 3 But lips, that with deceit abound, Shall not maintain their triumph long : The God of vengeance will confound The flattering and blaspheming tongue. 4 "Yet shall our words be free," they cry, " Our tongues shall be controlPd by none : "Where is the Lord, will ask us why? "Or say, our lips are not our own?" £*&? TIMES AND SEASONS. .he Lord, who sees the poor oppress'd, And hears th' oppressor's haughty strain, Will rise to give his children rest, Nor shall they trust his word in vain. 6 Thy word, O Lord, though often try'd, Void of deceit shall still appear ; Not silver, seven times purify'd From dross and mixture, shines so clear. 7 Thy grace shall, in the darkest hour, Defend the holy soul from harm ; Though when the vilest men have powrer? On every side will sinners swarm. *V7fi£ Psalm 60. CM. b & • ™ \ Wantage, Chelsea. On a day of humiliation for disappointments in inar, 1 LORD, hast thou cast the nation off? Must we forever mourn ? Wilt thou indulge immortal wrath ? Shall mercy ne'er return ? 2 The terror of one frown of thine Melts all our strength away ; Like men that totter, drunk with wine, We tremble in dismay. 3 " Our Zion trembles at thy stroke, " And dreads thy lifted hand ! " O, heal the people thou hast broke, " And save the sinking land." 4 Lift up a banner in the field For those that fear thy 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 't In vain confederate powers unite Against thy lifted rod. FAST DAYS. 57' 6 Our troops shall gain a wide renown By thine assisting hand ; 'Tis God that treads the mighty down, And makes the feeble stand. k~~> Psalm 20. L. M. * 0 t 9 ^ Quercy, Wells. Prayer and hope of victory. For a day of prayer in time of war. 1 NOW may the God of power and grace Attend his people's humble cry ! Jehovah hears when Israel prays, And brings deliverance from on high. 2 The name of Jacob's God defends Better than shields or brazen walls ; He from his sanctuary sends Succour and strength when Zion calls. 3 Well he remembers all our sighs ; His love exceeds our best deserts ; His love accepts the sacrifice Of humble groans and broken hearts. 4 In his salvation is our hope, And in the name of Israel's God Our troops shall lift their banners up, Our navies spread their flags abroad. 5 Some trust in horses train'd for war, And some of chariots make their boasts ; Our surest expectations are From thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts* 6 [O may the memory of thy name Inspire our armies for the fight ! Our foes shall fall and die with shame, Or quit the field with shameful flight.] 7 Now save us, Lord, from slavish fear ; Now let our hopes be firm and strong, Till thy salvation shall appear, And joy and triumph raise the song. 578, 579 TIMES AND SEASONS. 578 Hymxv 30. B. 1. L. M. Winchester, Shoel Prayer for deliverance answered. 1 IN thine own ways, O God of love, We wait the visits of thy grace ; Our souls' desire is to thy name, And the remembrance of thy face. 2 My thoughts are searching, Lord, for thee, 'Mongst the black shades of lonesome night ; My earnest cries salute the skies, Before the dawn restore the light. 3 Look how rebellious men deride The tender patience of my God ; But they shall see thy lifted hand, And feel the scourges of thy rod. 4 Hark ! the Eternal rends the sky, A mighty voice before him goes, A voice of music to his friends, But threat'ning thunder to his foes. 5 " Come, children, to your Father's arms, "Hide in the chambers of my grace, " Till the fierce storms be overblown, "And my revenging fury cease. 6 " My sword shall boast its thousands slain, " And drink the blood of haughty kings, " While heavenly peace around my flock " Stretches its soft and shady wings." k~q> Hymn 1. B. 2. L. M. * 0 §\J ^ Bath, Castle Street. A song of praise to God. 1 NATURE, with all her powers, shall sing 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 j THANKSGIVING DAYS. 680 i . . ■ Tune your harps high, and spread the sound To the creation's utmost bound. 3 [All mortal things of meaner frame, Exert your force, and own his name ; While with our souls and with our voice, We sing his honours and our joys.] 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 [These Western shores, our native land, Lie 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 who thunders through the sky, And, with an awful nod or frown, Shakes an aspiring tyrant down. 7 [Pillars of lasting brass proclaim The triumphs of 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 thy name ; The strongest notes that angels raise, Faint in the worship and the praise.] 580 £ Psalm 144. L. M. * |WV S Dunstan, Nantwich. Grace above riches ; or, the happy nation. \ HAPPY the city, where their sons, Like pillars round a palace set, 45 581 TIMES AND SEASONS. And daughters, bright as poiish'd stones, Give strength and beauty to the State. 2 Happy the country, where the sheep, Catde and corn have large increase ; Where men securely work or sleep, Nor sons of plunder break their peace. 3 Happy the nation thus endow'd ; But more divinely blest are those, On whom the all-sufficient God Himself with all his grace bestows. Koi I Psalm 67. C. M. ~~# •J Psalm 107. Last Part. L. M. * •J&& $ Ninety- seventh Psalm, Quercy. Colonies planted ; or, nations blest and punished. A Psalm for New-England. 1 WHEN God, provok'd with daring crimes, Scourges the madness of the times, He turns their fields to barren sand, And dries the rivers from the land. 2 His word can raise 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 they, He bids th' oppressed and poor repair, And build 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 stocks Their wealth increases with their flocks. 5 Thus they are blest : but if they sin, He lets the heathen nations in ; A savage crew invades their lands ; Their children die by barbarous hands. 6 Their captive sons, expos'd to scorn, " Wander unpitied and forlorn ; The country lies unfene'd, untill'd, And desolation spreads the field. 7 Yet if the humbled nation mourns, Again his dreadful hand he turns'; Again he makes their cities thrive, And bids the dying churches live.] 583 TIMES AND SEASONS. 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 The Lord is holy, just, and kind. kdo) Hymn 111. B. 2. C. M. * ^~«* $ Arundel, Pembroke. Thanksgiving for victory ; or^ God's dominion, and our deliv- erance. 1 ZION, rejoice ; and Judah, sing ; The Lord assumes his throne : Come, let us own the heavenly King, And make his glories known. 2 The great, the wicked, and the proud, From their high seats are hurl'd ; Jehovah rides upon a cloud, And thunders through the world. 3 He reigns upon th' eternal hills, Distributes mortal crowns ; Empires are fix'd beneath his smiles; And totter at his frowns. 4 Navies, that rule the ocean wide, Are vanquish'd by his breath, And legions, arm'd with power and pride. Descend to watery death. 5 Let tyrants make no more pretence To vex our happy land ; Jehovah's name is our defence, Our buckler is his hand. 6 [Still may the King of grace descend > To rule us by his word; And all the honours we can give. Be offer'd to the Lord.] THANKSGIVING DAYS. 584 e QA \ Psalm 18. 1st Part. C. M. * 00^± $ Wareham, Irish. Victory and triumph over temporal enemies. 1 WE love thee, Lord, and we adore; Now is thine arm reveal'd ; Thou art our strength, our heavenly tower. Our bulwark and our shield. 2 We fly to our eternal Rock, And find a sure defence ; His holy name our lips invoke, And draw salvation thence. 3 When God, our leader, shines in arms, What mortal heart can bear The thunder of his loud alarms, The lightning of his spear ? 4 He rides upon the winged wind, And angels, in array, In millions, wait to know his mind, And swift as flames obey. 5 He speaks, and at his fierce rebuke W hole armies are dismay'd ; His voice, his frown, his angry look, Strikes all their courage dead. 6 He forms our generals for the field, With all their dreadful skill, Gives them his awful sword to wield, And makes their hearts of steel. 7 [He arms our captains to the fight, Though there his name's forgot ; (He girded Cyrus with his might, When Cyrus knew him not.) 8 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.] 45* 585, 586 TIMES AND SEASONS. XQfiS Psalm 18. 2d Part. CM. ♦ UOO I Devizes, St. Martins. The conqueror's song. 1 TO thine almighty arm we owe The triumphs of the day ; Thy terrors, Lord, confound the foe, And melt their strength away. 2 'Tis by thine aid our troops prevail, And break united powers ; Or burn their boasted fleets, or scale The proudest of their towers. 3 How have we chas'd them through the field, And trod them to the ground, While thy 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. 6 Orf kings that reign as David did, He pours his blessings down ; Secures their honours to their seed, And well supports their crown. t&f\l Psalm 124. L. M. * ^OU $ All Saints, Castle Street. A song for public deliverance. 1 HAD not the Lord} may Israel say, Had not the Lord maintain'd our side, When men, to make our lives a prey, Rose like the swelling of the tide ; 2 The swelling tide had stopt our breath, So fiercely did the waters roll, THANKSGIVING DAYS. 587 We had been swallowed deep in death; Proud waters had o'erwhelm'd our soul. 3 We leap for joy, we shout and sing, Who just escap'd the fatal stroke; So flies the bird with cheerful wing, When once the fowler's snare is broke. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who broke the fowler's cursed snare, Who sav'd us from the murdering sword, And made our lives and souls his care. 5 Our help is in Jehovah's name, Who form'd the earth and built the skies ; He that upholds that wondrous frame, Guards his own church with watchful eyes. £07* Hymn 92. B. 2. C. M. i~~ 00 • S Bray, Rochester. The church saved, and her enemies disappointed ; or, deliv- erance from treason 1 SHOUT to the Lord, and let our joys Through the whole nation run : Ye western skies, resound the noise Beyond the rising sun. 2 Thee, mighty God, our souls admire; Thee our glad voices sing ; And join with the celestial choir, To praise th' eternal King. 3 Thy power the whole creation rule% And, on the starry skies, Sits smiling at the weak designs Thine envious foes devise. 4 Thy scorn derides their feeble rage, And, with an awful frown, Flings vast confusion on their plots, And shakes their Babel down. 5 [Their secret ftres in caverns lay, And we the sacrifice; 588 TIMES AND SEASONS. But gloomy caverns strove in vain To 'scape all- searching eyes. 6 Their dark designs were all reveal'd, Their treasons all betray 'd : Praise to the Lord, who broke the snare Their cursed hands had laid.] 7 In vain the busy sons of hell Still new rebellions try ; Their souls shall pine with envious rage, And vex away, and die. 8 Almighty grace defends our land From their malicious power ; Then let us with united songs Almighty grace adore. Kgg] Psalm 76. C. M. ""*" *J^^ $ Peterborough, Rockbridge. Israel saved, and the Assyrians destroyed / or, God's vengeance against his enemies proceeds from his church. 1 IN Judah God of old was known, His name in Israel great ; In Salem stood his holy throne, And Zion was his seat. 2 Among the praises of his saints, His dwelling there he chose ; There he receiv'd their just complaints Against their haughty foes. 3 From Zion went his dreadful word, And broke the threatening spear, The bow, the arrows, and the sword, And crush'd th' Assyrian war. 4 What are the earth's wide kingdoms else But mighty hills of prey? The hill on which Jehovah dwells Is glorious more than they. 5 'Twas Zion's King that stopp'd the breath Of captains and their bands : MAGISTRACY. 589 The men of might slept fast in death, And never found their hands. 6 At thy rebuke, O Jacob's God, Both horse and chariot fell ! Who knows the terrors of thy rod! Thy vengeance, who can tell ! 7 What power can stand before thy sight, Wrhen once thy wrath appears ? WThen heav'n shines round with dreadful light, The earth lies still and fears. 8 When God, in his own sovereign ways, Comes down to save th' oppress'd, The wrath of man shall work his praise, And he'll restrain the rest. 9 [Vow to the Lord, and tribute bring ; Ye princes, fear his frown : His terror shakes the proudest king, And cuts an army down. 10 The thunder of his sharp rebuke Our haughty foes shall feel : For Jacob's God hath not forsook, But dwells in Zion still.] MAGISTRACY. Koqj Hymn 149. B. 2. C. M. * &®& $ Arundel, Kingston. Honour to magistrates / or, government from God. 1 ETERNAL Sovereign of the sky, And Lord of all below, W7e, mortals, to thy majesty Our first obedience owe. 2 Our souls adore thy throne supreme, And bless thy providence For magistrates of meaner name, Our glory and defence. 590 TIMES AND SEASONS. 3 [The rulers of these States shall shine With rays above the rest, Where laws and liberties combine To make a nation blest. 1 4 Kingdoms on firm foundations stand, W hile virtue finds reward ; And sinners perish from the land By justice and the sword. 5 Let Cesar's due be ever paid To Cesar and his throne ; But consciences and souls were made To be the Lord's alone. ZQftl Psalm 101. L. M. # OV\J { Newcourt, All Saints. The magistrate's psalm. 1 MERCY and judgment are my song ! And since they both to thee belong, My gracious God, my righteous King, To thee my songs and vows I'll bring. 2 If I am 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 door 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.] MAGISTRACY. 591 6 In vain shall sinners hope to rise By flatt'ring or malicious lies; And while the innocent I guard, The bold offender shan't be spar'd. 7 The impious crew, that factious band, Shall hide their heads, or quit the land; And all that break the public rest, Where I have power, shall be suppress'd. KQi I Psalm 75. L. M. * Oul $ Old Hundred, Eaton. Power and government from God alone. 1 TO thee, Most Holy, and Most High, To thee we bring our thankful praise ; Thy works declare thy name is nigh, Thy works of wonder and of grace. 2 " To slavery doom'd, thy chosen sons " Beheld their foes triumphant rise : " And, sore oppressed by earthly thrones, " They sought the Sovereign of the skies. 3 " 'Twas then, great God, with equal power, u Arose thy vengeance and thy grace, " To scourge their legions from the shore> " And save the remnant of thy race." 4 Let haughty sinners sink their pride, Nor lift so high their scornful head ; But lay their foolish thoughts aside, And own the " empire" God hath made. 5 Such honours never come by chance, Nor do the winds promotion blow ; 'Tis God, the Judge, doth one advance, 'Tis God that lays another low. 6 No vain pretence to royal birth Shall fix a tyrant on the throne ; God, the great Sovereign of the earth, Will rise, and make his justice known; 592 TIMES AND SEASONS. 7 [His hand holds out the dreadful cup Of vengeance, mix'd with various plagues, To make the wicked drink them up, Wring out, and taste the bitter dregs. 8 Now shall the Lord exalt the just : And while he tramples on the proud, And lays their glory in the dust> Our lips shall sing his praise aloud. 1 592? Psalm 21. CM. * *^ > Hymn Second, Arlington. Our country the care of Heaven. 1 OUR land, O Lord, with songs of praise Shall in thy strength rejoice ; And, blest with thy salvation, raise To heaven their cheerful voice. 2 Thy sure defence, through nations round, Has spread our wondrous name; And our successful actions crown'd With dignity and fame. 3 Then let our land on God alone For timely aid rely; His mercy, which adorns his throne, Shall all our wants supply. 4 But, righteous Lord, thy stubborn foes Shall feel thy dreadful hand ; Thy vengeful arm shall find out those Who hate all just command. 5 When thou against them dost engage, Thy just, but dreadful doom Shall, like a fiery oven's rage, Their hopes and them consume. 6 Thus, Lord, thy wondrous power declare, And thus exalt thy fame ; While we glad songs of praise prepare For thine almighty name. a*.^ -;- MAGISTRACY. 695 k00 ) Psalm 58. L. P. M. * DVO $ St. Hellenes Warning to magistrates. » 1 JUDGES, who rule the world by laws, Will ye despise the righteous cause, When trT injur'd poor before you stands? Dare ye condemn the righteous poor, And let rich sinners 'scape secure, While gold and greatness bribe your hands ? -2 Have ye forgot, or never knew, That God will judge the judges too? High in the heavens his justice reigns ; Yet you invade the rights of God, And send your bold decrees abroad, To bind the conscience in your chains. 3 A poison'd arrow is your tongue, The arrow sharp, the poison strong, And death attends where'er it wounds: You hear no counsels, cries or tears ; So the deaf adder stops her ears Against the power of charming sounds. 4 Break out their teeth, eternal God, Those teeth of lions dy'd in blood ; And crush the serpents in the dust : As empty chaff, when whirlwinds rise, Before the sweeping tempest flies, So let their hopes and names be lost. 5 Th* Almighty thunders from the sky, Their grandeur melts, their titles die, As hills of snow dissolve and run, Or snails that perish in their slime, Or births that come before their time, Vain births, that never see the sun. 6 Thus shall the vengeance of the Lord Safety and joy to saints afford \ 46 594, 595 TIMES AND SEASONS. And all that hear shall join and say, " Sure there's a God that rules on high, "A God that hears his children cry, " And will their sufferings well repay." 594 \ Psalm 82. L. M. * Islington, Italy. God the supreme governor ; or, magistrates warned. 1 AMONG th' assemblies of the great, A greater Ruler takes his seat; The God of heaven, as Judge, surveys Those gods on earth and all their 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 they 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. SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. Psalm 102. 1st Part. C. M. D Brattle Street, Plymouth. J prayer of the afflicted. 1 HEAR me, O God, nor hide thy face, 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. 595 \ SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 595 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. 5 My soul is like a wilderness, Where beasts of midnight howl : There the sad raven finds her place, And there the screaming owl. 6 Dark dismal thoughts and boding lears, Dwell in my troubled breast ; While sharp reproaches wound my ears, #. Nor give my spirit rest. 7 My cup is mingled with my woes> And tears are my repast ; My daily bread like ashes grows Unpleasant to my taste. 8 Sense can afford no real joy To souls that feel thy frown ; Lord, 'twas thy hand advanc'd me high. Thy hand hath cast me down. 9 My locks like wither'd leaves appear, And life's declining light Grows faint, as evening shadows are, That vanish into night. 10 But thou forever art the same, O 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 Beyjipd th' appointed hour of grace, . That long expected day. 596 TIMES AND SEASONS. 12 He hears his saints, he knows their cry, And by mysterious ways Redeems the pris'ners doom'd to die, And fills their tongues with praise. tqnj Psalm 39. 3d Part. CM. b Ot/O £ Plympton, Colchester. Sick-bed devotion; or, pleading without repining. 1 GOD of my life, look gently down, Behold the pains I feel ; But I am dumb before thy throne, Nor dare dispute thy will. 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord ; They come at thy command ; I'll not attempt a murmuring word Against thy chastening hand. 3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, 4 'Remove thy sharp rebukes;1' My strength consumes, my spirit dies, Through* thy repeated strokes. 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the dust ; Our feeble pow'rs can ne'er withstand, And all our beauty's lost. 5 [This mortal life decays apace, How soon the bubble's broke ! 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 lust remove, Thy praise shall be my business,, still, And rii declare thy love, 597 \ SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 59? Psalm 119. 14th Part. CM. b Bangor, London. Benefit of afflictions, and support under them* Ver. 153, 81, 82. 1 CONSIDER all my sorrows, Lord, And thy deliverance send; My soul for thy salvation faints; When will my troubles end ? Verse 71. 2 Yet I have found 'tis good for me To bear my Father's rod ; Afflictions make me learn thy law, And live upon my God. Ver. 50. 3 This is the comfort I enjoy When new distress begins, I read thy word, I run thy way, And hate my former sins. Ver 92. 4 Had not thy word been my delight, When earthly joys were fled, My soul, oppress'd with sorrow's weight, Had sunk among the dead. Ver. 75. 5 I know thy judgments, Lord, arc right, Though they may seem severe : The sharpest sufferings I endure Flow from thy faithful care. Ver. 67. 6 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. 46* 598, 599 TIMES AND SEASONS. Rqoj Psalm 119. Last Part. L. M. b U*70 £ Carthage, Winchester. Sanctified afflictions ; or> delight in the word of God. Ver. 67, 59. 1 FATHER, I bless thy gentle hand ; How kind was thy chastising rod, That fore'd my conscience to a stand, And brought my wandering soul to God ! 2 Foolish and vain, I went astray, Ere I had felt thy scourges, Lord ; I left my guide, and lost my^ way, But now I love and keep thy word, Ver. 71. 3 '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. 72. 4 The law that issues from thy mouth Shall raise my cheerful passions more Than all the treasures of the South, Or Western hills of golden ore. Ver. 73. 5 Thy hands have made my mortal frame, Thy Spirit form'd my soul within ; Teach me to know thy wondrous name, And guard me safe from death and sin. Ver. 74. 6 Then all that love and fear the Lord, At my salvation shall rejoice ; For I have hoped in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. . — -« — — KQQJ Psalm 6. L. M, * or b 0 J*i £ Blendon, Armley. Temptations in siciness overcome^ 1 LORD, I can suffer thy rebukes, When thou with kindness dost chastise \ SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 600 But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear ; O let it not against me rise ! 2 Pity my languishing estate, And ease the sorrows which I feel; The wounds thine heavy hand hath made, O let thy gentler touches heal! 3 See how I pass my weary days, In sighs and groans ; and when 'tis night, My bed is water'd with my tears ; My grief consumes and dims my sight. 4 Look how the powers of nature mourn! How long, Almighty God, how long ; When shall thine hour of grace return ? When shall I make thy grace my song? 5 I feel my flesh so near the grave, My thoughts are tempted to despair : But graves can never praise the Lord, For all is dust and silence there. 6 Depart, ye tempters, from my soul ; And all despairing thoughts, depart ; My God, who hears my humble moan, Will ease my flesh, and cheer my heart. AOO I Psalm 6. C. M. * or b UUU S Plymouth, London. Complaint in sickness / or, diseases healed. 1 IN anger, Lord, rebuke me not, Withdraw the dreadful storm ; Nor let thy fury grow so hot Against a feeble worm. 2 My soul's bow'd down with heavy cares? My flesh with pain oppress'd ; My couch is witness to my tears, My tears forbid my rest. 3 Sorrow and pain wear out my days; I waste the night with cries, 601 TIMES AND SEASONS. Counting the minutes as they pass, Till the slow morning rise. 4 Shall I be still tormented more? Mine eyes consum'd with grief? How long, my God, how long before Thine hand afford relief? 5 He hears when dust and ashes speak ; He pities all our groans; He saves us for his mercy's sake, And heals our broken bones. 6 The virtue of his sovereign word Restores our fainting breath; But silent graves praise not the Lord, Nor is he known in death. ftftl I Psalm 91. L. M. * DU1 S Eaton, Italy Safety in public diseases and dangers. 1 HE that hath made his refuge, God, Shall find a most secure abode ; Shall walk all day beneath his shade, And there at night shall rest his head. 2 Then will I say, " My God, thy power " Shall be my fortress and my tower : " I, that am form'd of feeble dust, " Make thine almighty arm my trust." 3 Thrice happy man ! thy Maker's care Shall keep thee from the fowler's snare; Satan, the fowler, who betrays Unguarded souls a thousand ways. 4 Just as a hen protects her brood (From birds of prey that seek their blood,) Under her feathers, so the Lord Makes his own arm his people's guard. 5 If burning beams of noon conspire To dart a pestilential fire, God is their life, his wings are spread To shield them with an healthful shade. SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 60S 6 If vapours, with malignant breath, Rise thick, and scatter midnight death, Israel is safe: The poison'd air Grows pure, if Israel's God be there. PAUSE. 7 What though a thousand at thy side, At thy right hand ten thousand died ? Thy God his chosen people saves, Among the dead, amid the graves. 8 So when he sent his angel down To make his wrath in Egypt known, And slew their sons, his careful eye Pass'd all the doors of Jacob by. 9 But if the fire, or plague, or sword, Receive commission from the Lord, To strike his saints among the rest, Their very pains and deaths are blest. 10 The sword, the pestilence, or fire, Shall but fulfil their best desire ; From sins and sorrows set them free, And bring thy children, Lord, to thee. a(\ol~ Psalm 91. C. M. # OU^i ) Braintree, Devizes. Protection from deaths guard of angels, victory and deliver- ance- 1 YE sons of men, a feeble race, Expos'd to every snare, Come, make the Lord your dwelling place, And try, and trust his care. 2 No ill shall enter where you dwell ; Or if the plague come nigh, And sweep the wicked down to hell, 'Twill raise his saints on high. 3 He'll give his angels charge to keep Your feet in all their ways : ..;, To watch your pillow while you sleep, And guard your happy days. 603 TIMES AND SEASONS. 4 Their hands shall bear you, lest you fall And dash against the stones ; Are they not servants at his call, And sent t' attend his sons? 5 Adders and lions ye shall tread ; The tempter's wiles defeat; He that hath broke the serpent's head Puts him beneath your feet. 6 " Because on me they set their love, " 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 Til be nigh ; 41 My power shall help them when they fall, " And raise them when they die. 8 " Those that on earth my name have known, " I'll honour them in heaven : "There my salvation shall be shown, " And endless life be given." Aft** I Psalm 30. 2d Part. L. M. D OUO $ Portugal, Armley. Health, sickness^ and recovery. 1 FIRM was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd 'twould ne'er be night: Fondly I said within my heart, " Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cry'd aloud to thee, my God, " What^anst thou profit by my blood ? " Deep m the dust, can I declare " Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there ? SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 604,605 4 " 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. 5 My groans, and tears, and forms of wo, Are turn'd to joy and praises now ; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, ' And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne'er be silent of thy name ; Thy praise shall sound through earth and heaven, For sickness heaPd, and sins forgiven. fi04 I Psalm 30. 1st Part. L. M. # W1* £ German Hymn, Bath. Sickness healed, and sorrow removed. 1 I WILL extol thee, Lord, on high; At thy command diseases fly : Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave.? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints of his, And tell how large his goodness is ; Let all your powers rejoice and bless, While you record his holiness. 3 His anger but a moment stays ; His love is life and length of days ; Though grief and tears the night employ, The morning star restores the joy. aok> Psalm 31. 1st Part. CM. # ^U^ S Stade, York. Deliverance from death. I INTO thine hand, O God of truth, My spirit I commit; * Thou hast redeem'd my soul fjpn death, And sav'd me from the pit. 606 TIMES AND SEASONS. 2 The passions of my hope and fear Maintain'd a doubtful strife, While sorrow, pain, and sin, conspir'd To take away my life. 3 " My times are in thy hand," I cry'd, " Though I draw near the dust ;" Thou art the refuge where I hide, 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 C'Twas in my haste my spirit said, " I must despair and die, " I am cut off 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 ! 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. s*(\a) Psalm 116. 1st Part. CM. b DUO £ Dundee, York. Recovery from sickness. 1 I LOVE the Lord : He heard my cries, And pity'd 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 ^as'd my griefs away : O let my heart no more despair, While I have breath to pray 1 SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 607 3 My flesh declin'd, my spirits fell, And I drew near the dead ; While inward pangs, and fears of hell, Perplex'd my wakeful head. 4 " My God," I cry'd, " thy servant save, 88 Thou ever Good and Just ! " Thy power can rescue from the grave, 81 Thy power is all my trust." 5 The Lord beheld me sore distrest, He bade my pains remove : Return, my soul, to God, thy rest, For thou hast known his love. 6 My God hath sav'd my soul from death, And dry'd my falling tears : Now to his praise I'll spend my breath, And my remaining years. (MM I Hymn b5. B. 1. CM. b W * ) Canterbury, Mear. Hezekiah's song ; or, sickness and recovery. 1 WHEN we are rais'd from deep distress, 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 t' abuse Our minds with slavish fears; "Our days are past, and we shall lose 88 The remnant of our years." 4 We chatter with a swallow's voice, Or like a dove we mourn, With bitterness instead of joys, Afflicted and forlorn. 47 608, 609 TIME AND ETERNITY. 5 Jehovah speaks the healing word, And no disease withstands; Fevers and plagues obey the Lord, And fly at his commands. 6 If half the strings of life should break, He can our frame restore : He casts our sins behind his back, And they are found no more. fiflft? Psalm 118. 2d Part. CM. * UUO $ Arundel, Mear. Public praise for deliverance from death. 1 LORD, thou hast heard thy servant cry, And rescu'd from the grave ; Now shall he live : (and none can die, If God resolve to save.) 2 Thy praise, more constant than before, Shall fill his daily breath ; Thy hand, that hath chastis'd him sore, Defends him still from death. 3 Open the gates of Zion now, For we shall worship there ; The house, where all the righteous go, Thy mercy to declare. 4 Among th' assemblies of thy saints Our thankful voice we raise ; There we have told thee our complaints, And there we speak thy praise. TLME AND_ETERNITY. AnQ \ Hymn 88. B. 1. L. M. # or b \yVj\J $ German Hymn, Wells. Life, the day of grace and hope. I LIFE is the time to serve the Lord, The time t' insure the great reward; TIME AND ETERNITY. 610 And while the lamp holds out to burn, The vilest sinner may return. 2 [Life is the hour that God hath given To 'scape from hell, and fly to heaven; The day of grace, and mortals may Secure the blessings of the day.] 3 The living know that they must die, But all the dead forgotten lie ; Their memory and their sense is gone, Alike unknowing and unknown. 4 [Their hatred and their love is lost, Their envy bury'd in the dust ; They have no share in all that's done Beneath the circuit of the sun.] 5 Then what my thoughts design to do, My hands, with all your might, pursue j Since no device nor work is found, Nor faith, nor hope, beneath the ground. 6 There are no acts of pardon pass'd In the cold grave, to which we haste ; But darkness, death, and long despair. Reign in eternal silence there. a^()l Hymn 39. B. 2. C. M. b "■»" $ Wantage, Canterbury. The shortness and misery of life. 1 OUR days, alas ! our mortal days Are short and wretched too ! "Evil and few," the patriarch says, And well the patriarch knew. 2 Tis but, at best, a narrow bound, That Heaven allowTs to men ; And pains and sins run through the round Of threescore years and ten. 3 Well, if ye must be sad and few7, Run on, my days, in haste ; / Moments of sin, and months of wo, / Ye cannot fly too fast. 611 TIME AND ETERNITY. 4 Let heavenly love prepare my soul, And call her to the skies, Where years of long salvation roll, And glory never dies. a77] Hi'mn 58. B. 2. C. M. b~ V1 1 5 Plymouth, Abridge. The shortness of life, and the goodness of God. 1 TIME ! what an empty vapour 'tis ! 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 ; That we can never say — they're here. But only say — they^re past.] 3 [Our life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh ; The moment when our lives begin, We all begin to die.] 4 Yet, mighty God ! our fleeting days Thy lasting favours share ; Yet, with the bounties of thy grace, Thou load'st the rolling year. 5 'Tis sovereign mercy finds us food, And we are cloth'd with love ; While grace stands pointing out the road That leads our souls above. 6 His goodness runs an endless round ; All glory to the Lord ! His mercy never knows a bound ; And be his name ador'd. 7 Thus we begin the lasting song ; And, when we close our eyes, Let the next age thy praise prolong, Till time and nature dies, TIME AND ETERNITY. 612, 613 ftl9? Psalm 144. 2d Part. CM. b Oli£^ Windsor, Durham. The vanity of man, and condescension of God. 1 LORD, what is man, poor feeble man, Born of the earth at first ! His life a shadow, light and vain, Still hastening 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 ! ft-- o ) Psalm 39. 2d Part. C. M. b ° l «* S Carolina, York. The vanity of man, as mortal. 1 TEACH me the measure of my days, 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 two of time ; Man is but vanity and dust, In all his flower and prime. 3 See the vain race of mortals move Like shadows o'er the plain ; They rage and strive, desire and love, But all their noise is vain. 4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show, Some dig for golden ore ; They toil for heirs, they know not who, And straight are seen no more. 47* 014,615 TIME AND ETERNITY. 5 What should I wish or wait for then From creatures, earth and dust? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope, My fond desires recal ; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. fMj* Hymn 32. B. 2. C. M. b~ V > Durham, Canterbury. Frailty and Jolly. 1 HOW short and hasty is our life ! How vast our souls' aflairs ! 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 God, from on high, invites us home, But we march heedless on ; And, ever hastening to the tomb, Stoop downward as we run. 4 How we deserve the deepest hell, That slight the joys above ! What chains of vengeance should we feel, That break such cords of love ! 5 Draw us, O God, with sovereign grace, And lift our thoughts on high, That we may end this mortal race, And see salvation nigh. fild Hymn 55. B. 2. C. M. J7 Ulcl$ Abridge, Windsor. Frail Zi/e, and succeeding eternity. 1 THEE we adore, Eternal Name, And humbly own to thee #* TIME AND ETERNITY. 616 How feeble is our mortal frame : What dying worms are we ! 2 [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; Whate'er we do, where'er we be, We're travelling to the grave.] 4 Dangers stand thick through all the groun d, To push us to the tomb ; And fierce diseases wait around, To hurry mortals home. 5 Good 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 ! 7 Waken, O Lord, our drowsy sense To walk this dangerous road ; And, if our souls are hurry'd hence, May they be found with God. fil fi I Psalm 90. 1st Part. C. M. b 0 1 0 J Durham, Plympton. Man frail, and God eternal. 1 OUR God, our iielp in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast* And our eternal home ; 2 Under the shadow of thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure ; 617 TIME AND ETERNITY- Sufficient is thine arm alone, And our defence is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth receiv'd her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 Thy word commands our flesh to dust,; " Return, ye sons of men ;" All nations rose from earth at first, And turn to earth again. 5 A thousand ages in thy sight Are like an evening gone ; Short as the watch that ends the night, Before the rising sun. 6 [The busy tribes of flesh and blood, With all their lives and cares, Are carry'd downward by the flood, And lost in following years. 7 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 8 Like flowery fields the nations stand, Pleas'd with the morning light; The flowers beneath the mower's hand Lie with'ring ere 'tis night.] 9 Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home. fil7? Psalm 90. S. M. b 0 1 #. J Aylesbury, Little Marlboro'. The frailty and shortness of life. 1 LORD, what a feeble piece Is this our mortal frame ! DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 613 — - — Our life, how poor a trifle 'us, That scarce deserves the name ! 2 Alas ! the brittle clay That built our body first ! And every month and every day 'Tis mouldering back to dust. 3 Our moments fly apace, Nor will our minutes stay; Just like a flood our hasty days Are sweeping us away. 4 Well, if our days must fly, We'll keep their end in sight ; We'll spend them all in wisdom'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. DEATH AND THE RESURRECTION. />-|o> Psalm 90. L. M. 0 ^ * ~ $ Putney, Armley. Man mortal, and God eternal. A mournful song at a funeral. 1 THROUGH every age, eternal God, Thou art our rest, our safe abode ; High was thy throne ere heaven was made, Or earth thy humble footstool laid. 2 Long hadst thou reign'd ere time began, Or dust was fashion'd into man ; And long thy kingdom shall endure, When earth and time shall be no more. 3 But man, weak man, is born to die, Made up of guilt and vanity : 619 DEATH AND RESURHECTIOIV. Thy dreadful sentence, Lord, was just, 44 Return, ye sinners, to your dust." 4 [A thousand of our years amount Scarce to a day in thine account ; Like yesterday's departed light, Or the last watch of ending night.] PAUSE. 5 Death, like an overflowing stream, Sweeps us away ; our life's a dream — An empty tale — a morning flower, Cut down and wither'd in an hour. 6 Our age to seventy years is set : How short 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, And cuts off our expected years ! Thy wrath awakes our humble dread ; We fear the power that strikes us dead.] 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. aiq] Psalm 102. 2d Part. L. M. b ^^•^i Limehouse, German Hymn. Man's mortality and Christ's eternity g or, saints die, but Christ and the Church live. 1 IT is the Lord our Saviour's hand Weakens our strength amid the race ; 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 ? DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 620 3 Yet, in the midst or death and grief, This thought our sorrow shall assuage ; u Our Father and our Saviour live ; " Christ is the same through every age." 4 'Twas he this earuYs foundation laid, Heaven is the building of his hand; This earth grows old, these heav'ns shall fade, And all be chang'd at his command. 5 The starry curtains of the sky, Like garments, shall be laid aside ; But still thy throne stands firm and high, Thy church forever must abide. 6 Before thy face thy church shall live, And on thy throne thy children reign ; This dying world shall they survive, And the dead saints be rais'd again. aoftl Hymn 52. B. 2. C. M. b "«^J $ Chelsea, Canterbury. Death dreadful, or delightful. 1 DEATH ! 'tis a melancholy day 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 guilt, 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 dwell A long forever there! 4 See how the pit gapes wide for you, And flashes in your face ; And thou, my soul, look downward too. And sing recovering grace. 621, 622 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 5 He is a God of sovereign love, Who promis'd heaven to me, And taught my thoughts to soar above, Where happy spirits be. 6 Prepare me, Lord, for thy right hand ; Then come the joyful day : Come, death, and some celestial band, To bear my soul away. fi91 I Hymn 17. B. 1. C. M. ♦* U^X $ St James, Mear. Victory over death. 1 O FOR an overcoming faith To cheer my dying hours, To triumph o'er the monster, death. And all his frightful powers ! 2 Joyful, with all the strength I have, My quivering lips should sing, " Where is thy boasted victory, grave ? " And where the monster's sting ?" 3 If sin be pardon'd, I'm secure ; Death hath no sting beside : The law gives sin its damning power; But Christ, my ransom, died. 4 Now to the God of victory Immortal thanks be paid, Who makes us conquerors, while we die, Through Christ, our living head. KwT Hymn 6. B. 1. C. M. T y>££ $ York, London. Triumph over death. 1 GREAT God, I own thy sentence just, And nature must decay ; I yield my body to the dust, To dwell with fellow clay. 2 Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave, And trample on the tombs; DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 623,624 My Jesus, my Redeemer lives, My God, my Saviour comes. 3 The mighty Conqueror shall appear High on a royal seat, And death, the last of all his foes, Lie vanquish'd at his feet. 4 Though greedy worms devour my skin, And gnaw my wasting flesh, When God shall build my bones again, He'll clothe them all afresh. 5 Then shall I see thy lovely face With strong, immortal eyes, And feast upon thy unknown grace, With pleasure and surprise. ^90* Hymn 18. B. 1. C. M. b \)£0 $ Durham, Windsor. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. 1 HEAR what the voice from heav'n proclaims For all the pious dead ; Sweet is the savour of their names, And soft their sleeping bed. 2 They die in Jesus, and are blest ; How kind their slumbers are! From sufferings and from sins releas'd, And freed from every snare. 3 Far from this world of toil and strife, They're present with the Lord ; The labours of their mortal life End in a large reward. o9a I Hymn 49. B. 2. C. M. JT ^^^ $ Dundee, Stade, Plymouth. Moses dying in the embraces of God. 1 DEATH cannot make our souls afraid, If God be with us there ; We may walk through its darkest shade, And never yield to fear. 48 625 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 2 I couid renounce my all below, If my Creator bid ; And run, if I were call'd to go, And die as Moses did. 3 Might I but climb to Pisgah's top, i And view the promis'd land, My flesh itself would long to drop, And pray for the command. 4 Clasp'd in my heavenly Father's arms, I would forget my breath, And lose my life among the charms Of so divine a death. anzl Hymn 19. B. 1. C. M. * U^"J S Braintree, St. David's. The song of Simeon ; or, death made desirable. l*LORD, at thy temple we appear, As happy Simeon came, And hope to meet our Saviour here ; O make our joys the same ! 2 With what divine and vast delight The good old man was filPd, When fondly in his wither'd arms He clasp'd the holy Child ! 3 " Now I can leave this world," he cry'd ;- " Behold thy servant dies ! " I've seen thy great salvation, Lord ! " And close my peaceful eyes. 4 " This is the Light prepar'd to shine " Upon the Gentile lands ; " Thine Israel's glory, and their hope, " To break their slavish bands." 5 [Jesus ! the vision of thy face Hath overpowering charms! Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace, If Christ be in my arms. DEATfl AND RESURRECTION. 620,627 6 Then, while ye hear my heart-strings break, How sweet my minutes roll ! A mortal paleness on my cheek, And glory in my soul.] nan I Hymn 66. B. 2. C. M. * O^O ^ Braintree, Arundel, St. Asaphs. A prospect of heaven makes death easy. 1 THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign, Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, And never- withering flowers ; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. 3 [Sweet fields, beyond the swelling flood, Stand dress'd in living green : So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan roll'd between. 4 But timorous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea, And linger, shivering on the brink, And fear to launch away.] 5 O ! could we make our doubts remove, These gloomy 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. awl Hymn 31. B. 2. L. M. * U^ • $ Italy, Portugal. Christ's presence makes death easy. 1 WHY should we start and fear to die ? What timorous worms we mortals are ! 628 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. Death is the gate of endless joy, And yet we dread to enter there. 2 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 would stretch her wings in haste, Fly, fearless, through death's iron gate, Nor feel the terrors as she pass'd. 4 Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there. ^90 ) Hymn 27. B. 1. C. M. b Ui^° S Carthage, Windsor. Assurance of heaven ; or, a saint prepared to die. 1 [DEATH may dissolve my body now, And bear my spirit home; Why do my minutes move so slow, Nor my salvation come ? 2 With heavenly weapons I have fought The battles of the Lord, Finish'd my course, and kept the faith, And wait the sure reward.] 3 God has laid up in heaven for me A crown which cannot fade; The righteous Judge at that great day Shall place it on my 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 I From every ill design; And to his heavenly kingdom take This feeble soul of mine. DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 629, 630 6 God is my everlasting aid, And hell shall rage in vain: To him be highest glory paid, And endless praise. Amen. — ft9Q? Hymn 110. B. 1. C. M. + y>£i\J $ Canterbury, Bedford. Death and immediate glory. 1 THERE is a house not made with hands, Eternal and on high; And here my spirit waiting stands, Till God shall bid it fly. 2 Shortly this prison of my clay Must be dissolved and fall; Then, O my soul, with joy obey Thy heavenly lather's call. 3 'Tis he, by his almighty grace, That forms thee fit for heaven; And, as an earnest of the place, Hath his own Spirit given. 4 We walk by faith of joys to come ; Faith lives upon his word ; But while the body is our home, We're absent from the Lord. 5 'Tis pleasant to believe thy grace, But we had rather see ; We would be absent from the flesh, And present, Lord, with thee. aor\\ Hymn 2. B. 2. C. M. h ' uou S Windsor, Carolina. The death of a sinner. 1 MY thoughts on awful subjects roll, Damnation and the dead : What horrors seize the guilty soul Upon a dying bed ! 48* 631 DEATH AND RESURRECTION, 2 Lingering about these mortal shores, She makes a long delay ; Till, like a flood, with rapid force, Death sweeps the wretch away. 3 Then, swift and dreadful she descends Down to the fiery coast, Among 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. 5 Not all their anguish and their blood For their old guilt atones, Nor the compassion of a God Shall hearken to their groans. 6 Amazing grace, that kept my breath, Nor bade my soul remove, Till I had learn'd my Saviour's death, And well insur'd his love ! floi i Hymn 3. B. 2. C. M. b ^** * 3 Canterbury, Bangor. The death and burial of a saint. .1 WHY do we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms. 2 Are we not tending upward too, As fast as time can move ? Nor would we wish the hours more slow, To keep us from our Love. 3 Why should we tremble to convey Their bodies to the tomb.? ; the dear flesh of Jesus lay, /d left a long perfume. ! DEATH AND RESURRECTION". 63£ -». — . — i «^ 4 The graves of all his saints he blest, And soften'd every bed : Where should the dying members rest4 But with the dying Head? 5 Thence he arose, ascending high, And shovv'd our feet the way : Up to the Lord our flesh shall fly At the great rising day. 6 Then let the last loud trumpet sound, And bid our kindred rise : Awake, ye nations, under ground ; Ye saints, ascend the skies. ftoo* Hymn 28. B. 2. CM. t> \JO& £ Wantage, Plymouth. Death and eternity. 1 STOOP down, my tho'ts, that us'd to rise, Converse a while with death; Think how a gasping mortal lies, And pants away his breath. 2 His quivering lip hangs feebly down, His pulse is faint and few : Then, speechless, with a doleful groan, He bids the world adieu. 3 But O the soul, that never dies ! At once it leaves the clay ! Ye thoughts, pursue it where it flies, 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 ! 5 And must my body faint and die ? And must this soul remove? O, for some guardian angel nigh, To bear it safe above ! 633,634 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 6 Jesus, to thy dear faithful hand My naked soul I trust; And my flesh waits for thy command To drop into my dust. f>oo I Hymn 61. B. 2. C. M. b UO° J Mear, St. James, York. A thought of death and glory. 1 MY soul, come, meditate the day, 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, gaping 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 learn to fly, And converse with the dead. 4 Then should we see the saints above, In their own glorious forms, And wonder why our souls should love To dwell with mortal worms. 5 [How should we scorn these clothes of flesh, These fetters, and this load, And long 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. **a\ Hymn 63. B. 2. CM. ~~b~ vJO4* $ Canterbury, Wantage. A funeral thought. J HARK ! from the tombs a doleful sound ! Mine ears, attend the cry— DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 635 " Ye living men, come view the ground " Where you must shortly lie. 2 " Princes, this clay must be your bed, " In spite of all your towers : "The tall, the wise, the reverend head " Must lie as low as ours." 3 Great God, is this our certain doom? And are we still secure ? Still walking downward to the tomb, And yet prepare no more? 4 Grant us the powers of quickening grace, To fit our souls to fly; Then, when we drop this dying flesh, We'll rise above the sky. ao^l Hymn 24. B. 1. L. M. b DOU £ German Hymn, Putney. The rich sinner dying. 1 IN vain the wealthy mortals toil, And heap their shining dust in vain : Look down and scorn the humble poor, And boast their lofty hills of gain. 2 Their golden cordials cannot ease Their pained hearts, or aching heads, Nor fright, nor bribe approaching death From glittering roofs and downy beds. 3 The lingering, the unwilling soul The dismal summons must obey, And bid a long, a sad farewell To the pale lump of lifeless clay. 4 Thence they are huddled to the grave, Where kings and slaves have equal thrones ; Their bones without distinction lie Among the heap of meaner bonesc 636, 637 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. filfi? Psalm 49. L. M. b "«W S Limehouse, Putney. The rich sinntr*s death, and the saint's resurrection, 1 WHY do the proud insult the poor, And boast the large estates they have ? How vain are riches to secure Their haughty owners from the grave ! 2 They can't redeem one hour from death, With all the wealth in which they trust ; Nor give 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 grave for worms to eat; The saints shall in the morning rise, And find th' oppressor at their feet. 5 His honours perish in the dust, And pomp and beauty, birth and blood: That glorious day exalts the just To full dominion o'er the proud. 6 My Saviour shall my life restore, And raise me from my dark abode: My flesh and soul shall part no more, But dwell forever near my God. ao*vl Psalm 49. 1st Part. CM. * *-**^ • $ Dundee, Durham. Pride and death ,- or, the vanity of life and riches. 1 WHY doth the man of riches grow To insolence and pride, To see his wealth and honours flow With every rising tide? 2 [Why doth he treat the poor with scorn. Made of the self-same clay, DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 637 And boast as though his flesh were born 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 ; Justice will ne'er be brib'd with gold, That man may never die.] 5 He sees the brutish and the wise, The timorous and the brave, Quit their possessions, close their eyes, And hasten to the grave. 6 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 land." 7 Vain are his thoughts, his hopes are lost. How soon his memory dies ! His name is written in the dust, Where his own carcass lies. PAUSE. 8 This is the folly of their way; And yet their sons, 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. 10 [Laid in the grave like silly sheep, Death feeds upon them there, Till the last trumpet breaks their sleep, In terror and despair,] 638,639 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. ftoo ) Psalm 49. 2d Part. C. M. b VOO $ St. Anns, China. Death and the resurrection. 1 YE sons of pride, that hate the just, And trample on the poor, When death has brought you down to dust* Your pomp shall rise no more. 2 The last great day shall change the scene: When will that hour appear ? When shall the just revive and reign O'er all that scorn'd them here? 3 God will my naked soul receive, When sep'rate from the flesh; And break the prison of the grave, To raise my bones afresh. 4 Heaven is my everlasting home : Th' inheritance is sure : Let men of pride their rage resume, But I'll repine no more. ooq] Psalm 89. 2d Part. L.M. b~ ^"*^ J Limebouse, Putney, Bath. Mortality and hope. A funeral psalm. 1 REMEIVfBER, Lord, our mortal state, 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 forever rage and reign, " Or hast thou made mankind in vain ? 3 "Where is thy promise to the just? " Are not thy servants turn'd to dust ?v 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, DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 640, 641 And clears the honour of thy word : Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. KACll Psalm 89. P. M. b O^JrU £ St Hellens, Newcourt. Life, death, and the resurrection. 1 THINK, mighty God, on feeble man ; How few his hours, how short his span ; Short from the cradle to the grave. Who can secure his vital breath, Against the bold demands of death, With skill to fly, or power to save ? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, " The race of man was only made " For sickness, sorrow, and the dust f Are not thy servants, day by day, Sent -to their graves, and turn'd to clay? Lord, where's thy kindness to the just? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy Son, And all his seed, a heavenly crown ? Bat flesh and sense indulge despair : Forever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward For all their toil, reproach, and pain : Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wondrous love, And each repeat a loud Amen. f>A+ ) Psalm 16. 3d Part. L. M. b **"" S Bath, Green's Hundredth. Courage in deuth, and hope if the resurrection. 1 WHEN God is nigh, my faith is strong; His arm is my almighty prop : 49 642 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. Be glad, my heart; rejoice, my tongue; My dying flesh shall rest in hope. 2 Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet, gracious God, th^u #iit hot leave My soul forever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave. 3 My flesh shall thy first call obey, 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 below) Spread heavenly joys through all the place. aAoi Hymn 110. B. 2. S. M. # QQ^i S Sutton, Watchman. Triumph over death, in hope of the resurrection. 1 AND must this body die? This mortal frame decay? And must these active limbs of mine Lie mouldering in the clay? 2 Corruption, earth and worms Shall but refine this flesh, Till my triumphant spirit comes, To put it on afresh. 3 God my Redeemer lives, And often from the skies Looks down, and watches all my dust, Till he shall bid it rise. 4 Array'd in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine ; And every shape, and every face, Look heavenly, and divine. 5 These lively hopes we owe To Jesus' dying love ; We would adore his grace below. And sing his power above. D\Y OF JUDGMENT. 643, 644 6 D r Lord, ace. p. he praise Oi' these our humble songs, Till tunes of nobler sound we raise With our immortal tongues. pinj Hymn 102. B. 2. L. M. * O-ltJ ^ An Saints, Eaton. A happy resurrection. 1 NO, I'll repine at death no more, But, with a cheerful gasp, resign To the cold dungeon of the grave These dying, withering limbs of mine. 2 Let worms devour my 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, through the skies, Bring that delightful, dreadful day; Cut short the hours, dear Lord, and 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 God has shed his richest grace.] 5 [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 day.] DAY OF JUDGMENT. &AaI Hymn 65. B. 1. L. M. * U^^ $ Eaton, Blendon. The kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of the Lord or, the day of judgment. 1 LET the seventh angel sound on high, Let shouts be heard through all the sky; 645 DAY OF JUDGMENT. Kings of the earth, with glad accord, Give up your kingdoms to the Lord. 2 Almighty God, thy power assume, Who wast, and art, and art to come; Jesus, the Lamb, who once was slain. Forever live, forever reign ! 3 The angry nations fret and roar, That they can slay the saints no more ; On wings of vengeance flies our God, To pay the long arrears of blood. 4 Now must the rising dead appear; Now the decisive sentence hear; Now the dear martyrs of the Lord Receive an infinite reward. 645 \ Psalm 97. 1st Part. L. M. Old Hundred, Eaton. Christ reigning in heaven, and coming to judgment. 1 HE reigns ! the Lord, the Saviour reigns ! Praise him in evangelic strains; Let 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 ways surround, Justice is their eternal ground. 3 In robes of judgment, lo, he comes! Shakes the wide earth, and cleaves the tombs ; Before him burns devouring fire, The mountains melt, the seas retire. 4 His enemies, with sore dismay, Fly from the sight, and shun the day : Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high. And sing, for your redemption's nigh* BAY OF JUDGMENT. o4b (\/ial Hymn 107. B. 2. CM. t v>4tO $ Bangor, Durham. The everlasting absence of God intolerable. 1 THAT awful day will surely come, Th1 appointed hour makes haste, When I must stand before my Judge, And pass the solemn test. 2 Thou lovely Chief of all my joys, Thou Sovereign of my heart, How could I bear to hear thy voice Pronounce the sound, Depart ? 3 The thunder of that dismal word Would so torment my ear, 'Twould tear my soul asunder, Lord, With most tormenting fear. 4 [What, to be banish'd from my life. And yet forbid to die ! To linger in eternal pain, Yet death forever fly !] 5 O ! wretched state of deep despair, To see my God remove, And fix my doleful station where I must not taste his love ! 6 Jesus, I throw mine arms around, And hang upon thy breast ; Without a gracious smile from thee My spirit cannot rest. 7 O ! tell me that my worthless name Is graven on thy hands ; Show me some promise, in thy book, Where my salvation stands. 8 [Give me one kind, assuring word, To sink my fears again; And cheerfully my soul shall wait Her three score years and ten.] 49* 647, 648 DAY OF JUDGMENT. ftdll Psalm 9. 1st Part. CM. * W^ • S St. James, Devizes. Wrath and mercy from the judgment seat. 1 WITH my whole heart I'll raise my song, Thy wonders I'll proclaim ; Thou, sovereign Judge of right and wrong, Wilt put my foes to shame. 2 I'll 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 oppress'd ; 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 hast ne'er forsook the just, Who humbly sought thy face. 5 Sing praises to the righteous Lord, Who dwells on Zion's hill, Who executes his threat'ning word, And cloth his grace fulfil. aAol Hymn 45. B. 1. CM. b D4!rO ^ York, Buckingham. The last judgment, 1 SEE where the great 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 memorial still, " And my eternal name. DAY OF JUDGMENT. 649 3 " Such favours as a God can give, " My royal grace bestows : " Ye thirsty souls, come taste the streams " Where life and pleasure flows.] 4 [" The saint that triumphs o'er his sins, " I'll own him for a son ; " The whole creation shall reward u The conquests he has won. 5 " But bloody hands, and hearts unclean, " And all the lying race, " The faithless and the scoffing crew, " That spurn at offer'd grace ; 6 " They shall be taken from my sight, " Bound fast in iron chains, "And headlong plung'd into the lake " Where fire and darkness reigns."] 7 O may I stand before the Lamb When earth and seas are fled ! And hear the Judge pronounce my name, With blessings on my head. 8 May I with those forever dwell, Who here were my delight, While sinners, banish'd down to hell, No more offend my sight. f>Aql Psalm 50. 1st Part. CM. # V^ktJ ^ Pembroke, Braintree. The lust judgment ; or, the saints rewarded. 1 THE Lord, the Judge, before his throne Bids the whole earth draw nigh ; The nations near the rising sun, And near the western sky. 2 No more shall bold blasphemers say, '* Judgment will ne'er begin ;" No more abuse his long delay To impudence and sin. 650 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 3 Thron'd on a cloud, our God shall come, Bright flames prepare his way ; Thunder and darkness, fire and storm, Lead on the dreadful day. 4 Heaven from above his call shall hear, Attending angels come, And earth and hell shall know and feat" His justice and their doom. 5 "But gather all my saints," he cries, 44 That made their peace with God "By the Redeemer's sacrifice, 44 And seal'd it with his blood. 6 " Their faith and works, brought forth to light, 44 Shall make the world confess 44 My sentence of reward is right, "And heaven adore my grace." aKftl Psalm 50. 3d Part. CM. # v>*J" $ Dundee, Rochester. The judgment of hypocrites. 1 WHEN Christ to judgment shall descend, And saints surround their Lord, He calls the nations to attend, And hear his awful word. 2 " 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 44 To bring their sacrifice ? " They call my statutes just and true, 44 But deal in theft and lies. 4 " Could you expect to 'scape my sight, 44 And sin without control ? " But I shall bring your crimes to light, 44 With anguish in your soul." N DAY OF JUDGMENT. 651 5 Consider, ye, that slight the Lord, Before his wrath appear; If once you fall beneath his sword, There's no deliverer there. {>*+ I Psalm 50. 1st Part. P. M. b OOl < Walworth, New 50th. The last judgment. 1 THE Lord, the Sov'reign, sends his summons forth, Calls the south nations, and awakes the north; From east to west the sounding orders spread, Through distant worlds, and regions of the dead : No more shall atheists mock his long delay; His vengeance sleeps no more: behold the day! 2 Behold, the Judge descends ! his guards are nigh ; Tempest and fire attend him down the sky : Heav'n, earth and hell, draw near ; let all things come To hear his justice, and the sinner's doom ! w But gather first my saints (the Judge commands) *1 Bring them, ye angels, from their distant lands. 3 u Behold my covenant stands forever good, Seal'd by th' eternal sacrifice in blood, And sign'd with all their names ; the Greek, the Jew, That paid the ancient worship, or the new ; There's no distinction here ; come, spread their thrones, And near me seat my favourites and my sons. 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 4t If I were hungry, would I ask thee food ? When did I thirst, or drink thy bullocks' blood ? Can I be flatter'd with thy cringing brows, Thy solemn chatlerings, and fantastic vows ? Are my eyes charm'd thy vestments tc behold, Glaring in gems, and gay in woven gold ? 652 DAY OF JUDGMENT. 7 u Unthinking w-etch ! how couldst then . to please A God, a Spirit, with such toys as •.. While, with my grace and .statutes on :); >ngue, Thou lov'st deceit, and dost thy brother wrong ! In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends, Thieves and adulterers are thy chosen friends. 8 " Silent I waited with long-suffering love : But didst thou hope that I should n^'er reprove ? And cherish such an impious thought within, That God, the righteous, would indulge thy sin ? Behold my terrors now ; my thunder? roll, And thine own crimes affright thy guilty soul.'* 9 Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wise ; Awake before this dreadful morning rise ; Change your vain thoughts, your crooked works amend ! Fly to the Saviour, make the Judge your friend ; Lf-st like a lion his last vengeance tear Your trembling souls, and no deliverer near. 652 \ Ps alm 50. 2d Part. P. M. * Cherriton, Landaff. The last judgment. 1 THE God of glory sends his summons forth, Calls the south nations, and awakes the north ; From east to west the sovereign orders spread, Through distant worlds, and regions of the dead. The trumpet sounds ; hell trembles ; heav'n rejoices ; Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices 2 No more shall atheists mock his long delay; His vengeance sleeps no more: Behold the day! Behold, the Judge descends ! his guards are nigh : Tempest and fire attend him down the sky. When God appears, all nature shall adore him : While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. 3 " Heav'n, earth and hell, draw near ; let all things come, To hear my justice, and the sinner's doom ! But gather first my saints, (the Judge commands,) Bring them, ye angels, from their distant lands." When Christ returns, wake every cheerful passion ; And shout, ye saints ! he comes for your salvation. 4 a Behold ! my covenant stands forever good, Seal'd by th' eternal sacrifice in blood, And sign'd with all their names ; the Greek, the Jew, That paid the ancient worship, or the new." There's no distinction here ; join all your voices, And raise your heads, ye saints, for heaven rejoices, DAY OF JUDGMENT. 652 5 " Here t^atth the Lord) ye angels, spread their thrones, Ar> :ic:ai me seat my favourites and my sons: Come, my redeem'd, possess the joys prepared Ere tin.e began ! 'tis your divine reward." When Christ returns, wake every cheerful passion ; And shout, ye saints ! he comes for your salvation. Pause I. 6 " I am the Saviour, I th' Aimighty 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 profane, Now feel my wrath, nor call my threatenings vain : Thou hypocrite, once dress'd in saint's attire, I doom the painted hypocrite to fire" Judgment proceeds ; hell trembles ; heaven rejoices ; Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 8 |C Not for the want of goats or bullocks slain Do I condemn thee ; bulls and goats are vain Withou' the flames of love ; in vain the store Of brutal offerings that were mine before " Earth is the Lord's ; all nature shall adore him ; While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. 9 " If I were hungry, would I ask thee food ; When did I thirst, or drink thy bullocks' blood? Mine are the tamer beasts, and savage breed, Flocks, herds, and fields, and forests where they feed.'' All is the Lord's ; he rules the wide creation; Gives sinners vengeance, and the saints salvation. 10 " Can I be flatter'd with thy cringing bows, Thy solemn chatterings, and fantastic vows ? Aie my eyes charm'd thy vestments to behold, Glaring in gems, and gay in woven gold r" God is the Judge of hearts ; no fair disguises Can screen the guilty, when his vengeance rises. Pause II. 11 " Unthinking wretch ! how couldst thou hope to please A God, a Spirit, with such toys as these? While with my grace and statutes on thy tongue, Thou lov'st deceit, and dost thy brother wrong." Judgment proceeds; hell trembles; heaven rejoices i Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 12 * In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends ; Thieves and adulterers are thy chosen friends : 653 HELL AND HEAVEN. While the false 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. 13 " Silent I waited with long-suffering love : But didst thou hope that I should ne'er reprove ? And cherish such an impious thought within, That the All-holy would indulge thy sin?" See, God appears ! all nature joins t' adore him 4 Judgment proceeds, and sinners fall before him. 14 " Behold my terrors now ; my thunders roll, And thy own crimes affright thy guilty soul. Now like a lion shall my vengeance tear Thy bleeding heart, and no deliverer near." Judgment concludes; hell trembles; heaven rejoices Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. Epiphonema. 15 u Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wise ; Awake before this dreadful morning rise : Change your vain thoughts, your crooked works amend Fly to the Saviour, make the Judge your friend." Then join the saints ; wake every cheerful passion ; When Christ returns, he comes for your salvation HELL AND HEAVEN. />ko> Hymn 44. B. 2. L. M. b *jQO £ Limehouse, Putney. Hell ; or the vengeance of God. 1 WITH holy fear, and humble song, The dreadful God our souls adore ; Reverence and awe becomes the tongue That speaks the terrors of his power. 2 Far in the deep, where darkness dwells* 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, Dy'd in the blood of damned souls. HEAVEN. 654 4 There Satan, the first sinner, lies, And roars, and bites his iron bands ; In vain the rebel strives to rise, Crush'd with the weight of both thine hands.] 5 There guilty ghosts of Adam's race Shriek out, and howl beneath thy rod ; Once they could scorn a Saviour's grace, But they incens'd a dreadful God. 6 Tremble, my soul, and kiss the Son — Sinners, obey the Saviour's call ; Else your damnation hastens on, And hell gapes wide to wait your fall. ak a I Hymn 105. B. 1. C. M. *~ VQ4: $ st. James, Dundee. Heaven invisible and holy. 1 NOR eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, Nor sense nor reason known, What joys the Father hath prepar'd For those that love the Son. 2 But the good Spirit of the Lord Reveals a heaven to come ; The beams of glory in his word Allure and guide us home. 3 Pure are the joys above the sky, And all the region peace ; No wanton lips, nor envious eye, Can see or taste the bliss. 4 Those holy gates forever bar Pollution, sin and shame ; None shall obtain admittance there, But followers of the Lamb. 5 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- 50 655, 656 HEAVEN. a^l Hymn 86. B. 2. CM. * or b VOO £ Abridge, St. Anns. Freedom from sin and misery in heaven. 1 OUR sins, alas, how strong they be ! 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 ! But death shall land our weary souls Safe on the heavenly shore. 3 There, to fulfil his sweet commands, Our speedy feet shall move ; No sin shall 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. 5 Forever his dear sacred name Shall dwell upon our tongue ; And Jesus and salvation be The close of every song. r>r uch lb1 Almighty Throne With loud hosannas night and day ; Sweet anthems to the great Three-One Measure their blest eternity. 4 No more shall Hunger pain their souls ; He bids their parching thirst be gone ; And spreads the site low of his wings To screen them from the scorching sun. 5 The Lamb, that fills 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 sov'reign grace Heals ail their wounds, and wipes their tear.-. i\^ll Hymn 41. B. 1. C. M. # ^^ ■ $ Exeter, Cambridge. The same ,* or, the martyrs glorified. 1 "Th e se glorious minds, how bright they shine ! u Whence all their white array ? " How came they to the happy s* " Of everlasting day ?" 2 From torturing pains to endless joys, On fiery wheels they rode, And strangely wash'd their raiment white In Jesus5 dying blood. 3 Now they approach a spotless God, And bow before his throne ; Their warbling harps and sacred songs Adore the Holy One. 4 The unveiPd glories of his face • Among his saints reside, While the rich treasure of his graoc Sees all their wants supply ?d. 658 HEAVEN. 5 Tormenting thirst shall leave their souls, And hunger flee as fast ; The fruit of life's immortal tree Shall be their sweet repast. 6 The Lamb shall lead his heavenly flock Where living fountains rise, And love divine shall wipe away The sorrows of their eyes. ftXO? Hymn 33. B. 2. CM. ♦ UtJO £ Christmas, Bray. The blessed society in heaven. 1 RAISE thee, my soul, fly up, and run Through every heavenly street, And say, There's nought below the sun That's worthy of thy feet. 2 [Thus will we mount on sacred wings. And tread the courts above : Nor earth, nor all her mightiest things, Shall tempt our meanest love.] 3 There, on a high majestic throne Th' Almighty Father reigns, And sheds his glorious goodness down On all the blissful plains. 4 Bright, like a sun, the Saviour sits, And spreads eternal noon : No evenings there, nor gloomy nights. To want the feeble moon. 5 Amid those ever-shining skies, Behold the sacred Dove ; While banish'd sin, and sorrow flies From all tlie realms of love. 6 The glorious tenants of the place Stand bending round the throne ; And saints and seraphs sing and prais< The infinite Three-One. HEAVEN. 659 7 [But O, what beams of heavenly grace, Transport them all the while ! Ten thousand smiles from Jesus* face, And love in every smile !] 8 Jesus, and when shall that dear day, That joyful hour, appear, When I shall leave this house of clay, To dwell among them there ? at^Q) Hymn 68. B. 2. C. ML # UOV £ Wareham, Stade. The humble worship of heaven, 1 FATHER, I long, I faint to see The place of thine abode ; I'd leave thy earthly courts, and flee Up to thy seat, my God ! 2 Here I behold thy distant face, And 'tis a pleasing sight ; But to abide in thine embrace Is infinite delight ! 3 I'd part with all the joys of sense To gaze upon thy throne ; Pleasure springs fresh forever thence, Unspeakable, unknown. 4 [There all the heavenly hosts are seen; In shining ranks they move ; And drink immortal vigour in, With wonder, and with love. 5 Then at thy feet with awful fear Th' adoring armies fall ; With joy they shrink to nothing there. Before th' eternal all. 6 There I would vie with all the host In duty, and in bliss; 50* 660 HEAVEN. While less than nothing I could boast, And vanity confess.] 7 The more thy glories strike mine eyes, The humbler I shall lie ; Thus, while I sink, my joys shall rise Unmeasurably high. 660 \ Psalm 96. L. P. M. 46th Psalm. The God of the Gentiles. 1 LET all the earth their voices raise To sing the choicest psalm of praise, 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 wondering nations read thy word; Among us is Jehovah known: Our worship shall no more be paid To gods which mortal hands have made Our Maker is our God alone. 3 He fram'd the globe, he built the sky, He made the shining worlds on high, And reigns complete in glory there : His beams are majesty and light ; His beauties, how divinely bright ; His temple, how divinely fair ! 4 Come, the great 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 holiness, And in his courts his grace proclaim. HEAVEN. 66 ftftl ) Hymn 91. B. 2. CM. # UU A $ Braintree, Barby. The glory of Christ in heaven, 1 O THE delights, the heavenly joys, The glories of the place, Where Jesus sheds the brightest beams Of his o'erflowing grace. 2 Sweet majesty and awful love Sit smiling on his brow; And all the glorious ranks above At humble distance bow. 3 [Princes to his imperial name Bend their bright sceptres down ; Dominions, thrones, and powers rejoice To see him wear the crown. 4 Archangels sound his lofty praise Through every heavenly street, And lay their highest honours down Submissive at his feet.] 5 Those soft, those blessed feet of his, That once rude iron tore, High on a throne of light they stand, And all the saints adore. 6 His head, the dear majestic head, That cruel thorns did wound, See what immortal glories shine, And circle it around! 7 This is the Man, th' exalted Man, Whom vve, unseen, adore ! But, when our eyes behold his face, Our hearts shall love him more. 8 [Lord ! how our souls are all on fire To see thy blest abode : Our tongues rejoice in tunes of praise To our incarnate God! 6$2 HEAVEN. 9 And while our faith enjoys this sight, We long to leave our clay; And wish thy fiery chariots, Lord, To fetch our souls away.] aaol Hymn 75. B. 2. CM. # W& ^ Christmas, Hymn Second, Pembroke. Spiritual and eternal joys ; or, the beatific sight of Christ. 1 FROM thee, my God, my joys shall rise^ And run eternal rounds, Beyond the limits of the skies, And all created bounds. 2 The holy triumphs of my soul Shall death itself out-brave, Leave dull mortality behind, And fly beyond the grave. 3 There, where my blessed Jesus reigns, In heaven's unmeasur'd space, I'll spend a long eternity In pleasure, and in praise. 4 Millions of years my wondering eyes Shall o'er thy beauties rove; And endless ages I'll adore The glories of thy love. 5 [Sweet Jesus ! every smile of thine Shall fresh endearments bring, And thousand tastes of new delight From all thy graces spring. 6 Haste, my Beloved, fetch my soul Up to thy blest abode; Fly, for my spirit longs to see My Saviour, and my God.] DOXOLOGIES. 663 f£j* I CANNOT persuade myself to put a full period to these divine Hymns, until I have addressed a special SONG OF GLORY to God the Father, tiie Son, and the Holy Spir- it. Though the Latin name of it, Gloria Patri, be retained in the English nation from the Roman Church ; and though there may be some excesses of superstitious honour paid to the words of it, which may have wrought some unhappy preju- dices in weaker Christians, yet I believe it still to be one of the noblest parts of Christian worship. The subject of it is the doctrine of the Trinity, which is that peculiar glory of the Divine Nature, that our Lord Jesus Christ has so clearly revealed unto men, and is so necessary to true Christianity. T*he action is praise, which is the most complete and exalted part of heavenly worship. I have cast the song into a variety of forms, and have fitted it by a plain version, or a larger par- aphrase, to be sung either alone, or at the conclusion of an- other Hymn. I have added also a few Hosannas, or ascrip- tions of salvation to Christ, in the same manner, and for the same end. DOXOLOGIES. (Those of each metre are placed together, beginning with L. M.~) aaol Hymn 26. B. 3. 1st L. M. * DD*> S Old Hundred, Bath. A song of praise to the ever -blessed Trinity, God the Fath- er, Son, and Spirit. 1 BLESS'D be the Father and his love, To whose celestial source we owe 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. 664—667 DOXOLOGIES. 664 * Hymn 29- & 3- 2d L. M. * ^^ S Quercv, Green's Hundredth, Bath. 1 GLORY to God the Trinity, Whose name has mysteries unknown ; In essence One, in person Three ; A social nature, yet alone. 2 When all our noblest powers are join*d The honours of thy name to raise, Thy glories over-match our mind, And angels faint beneath the praise. 665 1 Hymn 32. B. 3. 3d L. M. * TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be honour, praise, and glory given, By all on earth and all in heaven. acta I Hymn 33. B. 3. L. M. * M>°$ 0rthus. ALL glory to thy wondrous name, Father of mercy, God of love ; Thus we exalt the Lord, the Lamb, And thus we praise the heavenly Dove. aa^\ Hymn 27. B. 3. 1st C. M. ♦ **** • $ Bray, St. Martins. 1 GLORY to God the Father's name, Who, from our sinful race, Chose out his favourites to proclaim The honours of his grace. 2 Glory to God the Son be paid, Who dwelt in humble clay, And, to redeem us from the dead, Gave his own life away. 3 Glory to God the Spirit give, From whose almighty power Our souls their heavenly birth derive, And bless the happy hour* DOXOLOGIES. 668— 671 4 Glory to God that reigns above, TO eternal Three in One, Who by the wonders of his love Has made his nature known. 668 | Hymn 30. B. 3. 2d C. M. * 1 THE God of mercy be ador'd, Who calls our souls from death, Who saves by his redeeming word, And new- creating breath. 2 To praise the Father, and the Son, And Spirit all divine, The One in Three, and Three in One, Let saints and angels join. 669 1 Hymn 34. B. 3. 3d 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 Lord. 670 \ Hymn 35. B. 3. C. M. * Or thus. HONOUR to thee, Almighty Three, And everlasting One ; All glory to the Father be, The Spirit, and the Son. 671 \ The 2d at tht end of the PsaLns. C. M. #• LET God the Father, and the Son, And Spirit be adord, Where there are works to make him known, Or saints to love the Lord- 672, 673 DOXOLOGIES. ft»79 ) Hymn 28. B. 3. 1st S. M. * 0 ■ * J Dover, Silver- Street. 1 LET God the Father live Forever on our tongues : Sinners from his first love derive The ground of all their songs. 2 Ye saints, employ your breath In honour to the Son, Who bought your souls from hell and death By offering up his own. 3 Give to the Spirit praise Of an immortal strain, Whose light and power and grace conveys Salvation down to men. 4 While God the Comforter Reveals our pardon'd sin, O may the blood and water bear The same record within! 5 To the great One in Three, That seal this grace in heaven, The Father, Son, and Spirit, be Eternal glory given. 673 | Hymn 31. B. 3. 2d S. M. * 1 LET God the Maker's name Have honour, love and fear; To God, the Saviour, pay the same. And God the Comforter. 2 Father of Lights above, Thy mercy we adore, The Son of thine eternal love, And Spirit of thy power. DOXOLOGIES. 674—677 674^ Hymn 36. B. 3. 3d S. M. * YE angels round the throne, And saints that dwell below, Worship the Father, love the Son, And bless the Spirit too. 675 1 Hymn 37. B. 3. S. M. * Or thus. GIVE to the Father praise ; Give glory to the Son ; And to the Spirit of his grace* Be equal honour done. 676 ( The bth at ihe end °fthe Psalms- p- M- * NOW to the great and sacred Three, The Father, Son, and Spirit, be Eternal praise and glory given, Thro' all the worlds where God is known. By all the angels near the throne, And all the saints in earth and heaven. a^nl Hymn 38. B. 3. H. M. * " • • \ Bethesda, Portsmouth. A song of praise to the blessed Trinity. 1 I GIVE immortal praise To God the Father's love, For all my comforts here, And better hopes above. He sent his own To die for sins Eternal Son, That man had done. 2 To God, the Son, belongs Immortal glory too, Who bought us with his blood From everlasting wo : 51 678 DOXOLOGIES. And now he lives, And sees the fruit And now he reigns, 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 And fills the soul The great design, With joy divine. 4 Almighty God, to thee Be endless honours done, The undivided Three, And the mysterious One : Where reason fails I There faith prevails, With all her powers, | And love adores. 678 \ Hymn 39. B. 3. H. M. Portsmouth. TO 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 hearts anew, Is endless praise And glory due. 2 The Father's love shall run Through our immortal songs; We bring to God the Son Hosannas on our tongues : Our lips address / With equal praise, The Spirit's name And zeal the same. 3 Let every saint above, And angel round the throne, Forever bless and love The sacred Three in One. Thus hcav'n shall raise 1 When earth and time His honours high, I Grow old and die. DOXOLOGIES HOSANNAS. 679—682 679 \ Hymn 40. B. 3. H. M. TO God the Father's throne Perpetual honours raise ; Glory to God the Son, To God the Spirit praise : And while our lips I Our faith adores^ Their tribute bring, I The name we sing. 680 ( The 6^ at tJie end °f the Psalms. H. M. 4 TO God the Father's throne Perpetual honours raise ; Glory to God, the Son, To God, the Spirit, praise : With all our powers, Thy name we sin>: Eternal King, While faith adores. 681 j Hymn 41. B. 3. H. M. Or thus : TO our eternal God, The Father, and the Son And Spirit, all divine, Three mysteries in one. Salvation, power, By all on earth, And praise be given, And all in heaven THE HOSANNA ; OR, SALVATION- ASCRIBED TO CHRIST. 682^ Hymn 42. B. 3. L. M. 1 HOSANNA to king David's Son, Who reigns on a superior throne ; We bless the Prince of heavenly birth, Who brings salvation down to earth, 678 DOXOLOGIES. And now he lives, I And sees the fruit And now he reigns, I 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 I And fills the soul The great design, I With joy divine. 4 Almighty God, to thee Be endless honours done, The undivided Three, And the mysterious One: Where reason fails I There faith prevails, With all her powers, | And love adores. 678 \ Hymn 39. B. 3. H. M. Portsmouth. 1 TO Him that chose us first, Before the world began ; To Him that bore the curse To save rebellious man ; To Him that form'd I Is endless praise Our hearts anew, | And glory due. 2 The Father's love shall run Through our immortal songs; We bring to God the Son Hosannas on our tongues : Our lips address | With equal praise, The Spirit's name And zeal the same. 3 Let every saint above, And angel round the throne, Forever bless and love The sacred Three in One. Thushcav'n shall raise I When earth and time His honours high, I Grow old and die. DOXOLOGIES HOSANNAS. 679—632 679 \ Hymn 40. B. 3. H. M. TO God the Father's throne Perpetual honours raise ; Glory to God the Son, To God the Spirit praise : And while our lips Their tribute bring, Our faith adores ( The name we sine;, 680 \ The 6th at the end °fthe Pfd**- H- ml ' TO God the Father's throne Perpetual honours raise ; Glory to God, the Son, To God, the Spirit, praise : With all our powers, Eternal King, Thy name we sing While faith ad 681 \ Hymn 41. B. 3. H. JM. Or thus : TO our eternal God, The Father, and the Son And Spirit, all divine, Three mysteries in one. Salvation, power, I By all oh sai And praise be given, | And all in heaven THE HOSANNA; OR, SALVATION" ASCRIBED TO CHRIST. 682 i Hymn 42. B. 3. L. M. * 1 HOSANNA to king David's Son, Who reigns on a superior throne ; We bless the Prince of heavenly birth, Who brings salvation down to earth, 683, 684 HOSANNAS. 2 Let every nation, every age, In this delightful work engage ; Old men and babes in Sion sing The growing glories of her King. M. 683 \ Hymn 43. B. 3. C. 1 HOSANNA to the Prince of Grace ; Sion, behold thy King ; Proclaim the Son of David's race, And teach the babes to sing. 2 Hosanna to th1 incarnate Word, Who from the Father came ; Ascribe salvation to the Lord, With blessings on his name. Kga) Hymn 16. B. 1. CM. * UO^i: $ Bedford, Parma. Hosanna to Christ. 1 HOSANNA to the royal Son Of David's ancient line ; His natures two, his person one, Mysterious and divine. 2 The root of David here we find, And offspring is the same ; Eternity and time are join'd In our Immanuel's name. 3 Bless'd He that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heaven; Hosannas of the highest strain To Christ the Lord be given ! At Let mortals ne'er refuse to take Th' hosanna on their tongues, Lest rocks and stones should rise, and break Their silence into songs. HOSANNAS. 685, 68Q 685 \ Hymn 89. B. 2. C. M. Christmas, York. Christ's victory over Satan. 1 HOSANNA to our conquering King ! The prince of darkness flies ; His troops rush headlong down to hell, Like lightning from the skies. 2 There bound in chains the lions roar, And fright the rescued sheep ; But heavy bars confine their power And malice to the deep* 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 triumphs thou hast won. 686 \ Hymn 44. B. 3. S. M. Watchman, St. Thomas. HOSANNA to the Son Of David, and of God, Who brought the news of pardon down, And bought it with his blood. To Christ, th' anointed King, Be endless blessings given ; Let the whole earth his glory sing, Who made our peace with heaven. 51* 687 HOSANNAS. 687 \ Hymn 45. B. 3. H. M. Portsmouth, Bethesda. 1 HOSANNA to the King Of David's ancient blood; Behold he comes to bring Forgiving grace from God: Let old and young And at his feet Attend his way, I Their honours lay. 2 Glory to God on high; Salvation to the Lamb ; Let earth, and sea, and sky, His wondrous love proclaim: Upon his head I And every age Shall honours rest, | Pronounce him bless'd. SUPPLEMENT TO WATTS. SELECTION OF MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED HYMNS, FROM THE MOST APPROVED AUTHORS, OH A GREAT VARIETY OF SUBJECTS. Among which are ALL THE HYMNS OF DR. WATTS, ADAPTED TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE WORSHIP, NOT PUBLISHED IN THE COMMON EDITIONS. WITH COPIOUS INDEXES TO SUBJECTS, ORDER OF INDEXES TO THE SUPPLEMENT. Page. Table of the First Lines, - - - - 5 Index of Scriptures, 8 Index of Subjects, 10 Syllabus, 14 PREFACE THE number of Hymns in this Selection has been limited to a little over three hundred, for the purpose of rendering it convenient to bind them in the same volume with the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts, to which they are designed as a Supplement. For the same purpose also, some of the Hymns have been a- bridged, that the volume might not be extended to an immoderate size. In one respect at least, it is thought this Selection will be preferable to any now in circulation. It con- tains the whole of the Sacred Poetry of Dr. Watts, a- daptad to the purposes of devotion and praise, not found in the common editions. An addition of nearly eighty Hymns from the pen of that " sweet singer in Israel," to those already in use, cannot but be highly grateful to the Christian public. In point of sentiment and poetry, they will be found worthy of the just celebrity of their distinguished Au- thor. Of the character of the other hymns, it is left for the public to judge. Care has been taken to give as great a variety as the limits of the work would admit. Many excellent hymns on particular subjects might have been insert- ed, but they would have excluded others on subjects equally important. A primary object, after giving the whole of Dr. Watts, has been to select the best Hymns on subjects which he had omitted ; and the compiler flatters him- self that this work, containing as it does more than a thousand Psalms and Hymns, of approved excellence, will furnish the churches of Christ with a supply of sacred poetry, better suited to all subjects and occa- sions, than any heretofore published ; while, by throw- ing the whole into one volume, the price is reduced, and the confusion arising from the use of two books, avoided. IV PREFACE. It affords me no small gratification, that both the plan and the select Hymns have received the appro- bation of many whose judgment and taste the public have long been accustomed to respect But the con- sideration that the book may be used in the same con- gregation with the common editions of Watts, will highly recommend it to the attention of Christians. It has long been a subject of regret among judic- ious persons, of all religious denominations, that so many hymns should have obtained circulation, which are entirely destitute of poetic merit, and which serve only to corrupt the taste, and excite the passions, without benefiting the heart. The injurious effects of such Hymns it is hoped the use of this Supplement will have a tendency to coun- teract, and at the same time preserve entire those in- imitable compositions of Dr. Watts, which many per- sons, of late, have discovered too much willingness to mutilate or neglect. No selection, however excel- lent, should be suffered to supersede the use of them. u It is deemed unnecessary to make any apology for taking a few hymns, from authors who differ in doo trinal sentiments, from myself and the churches with which I am in connection. The hymns themselves, superior, in their kind, and on subjects in which all real Christians agree, must and will be their own apology." May the great Head of the Church bless this humble effort to promote his glory, and the beauty of Christian worship. JAMES M. WINCHELI Boston, May, 1819. TABLE of FIRST LINES to the SUPPLEMENT. Hymn & Page Absent from flesh, 291 Absurd and vain attempt 168 Adam, our father and our 77 Afflicted saint, to Christ 104 Again the Lord of life 182 All hail the power of 65 Almighty King ! whose 29 Almighty Maker God 178 Am I a soldier of the 1 12 And is this life prolonged 277 And is the gospel peace 49 Angels ! roll the rock 54 Another six days' work 180 Are those the happy 229 As on the cross the 91 As birds their infant 194 At anchor laid, remote 106 Awake, my soul, lift up 170 Awake, my soul, stretch 148 Awake my zeal, awake 278 Awake, ye saints, and 248 Before thy throne, eternal 217 Behold the sons, the 114 Behold th' expected time 220 Bestow, dear Lord, upon 257 Blest be the tie that 130 Blest is the man whose 259 Blessed are the sons of 71 Blessed Redeemer ! how 1^2 Blow ye the trumpet, 188 Celestial King! our 11 Christ, the Lord, is risen 53 Come, Holy Spirit, come 105 Come, humble sinner, in 185 Come in, thou blessed of 201 Come, Lord, and warm 303 Come, let us search our 123 Come, thou fount of 244 Come, thou soul 187 Come, weary souls with 103 Come, ye that love the 64 Come, ye that know and 14 Compar'd with Christ, in 60 Curst be the man, forever 94 Dear refuge of my weary 161 Dear Saviour, we are 90 Dear Saviour, we rejoice 200 Hymn & Page. Deep are the wounds 67 Didst thou, dear Jesus, 142 Deluded souls that seek 295 Do flesh and nature 304 Do I believe what Jesus 146 Do thou, my soul, in 15 Earth has engross'd my 305 Encompass'd with clouds 154 Enslav'd by sin, and 88 Eternal God ! almighty 18 Eternal God ! enthron'd 257 Eternal power ! whose 38 Eternal Power, almighty 2 Eternal Wisdom, thee we 21 Exert thy power, thy 219 Farewell, dear friend 287 Fair Sion's King, we 204 Father, ador'd in worlds 186 Father, how wide thy 98 Father, is not thy promise 221 Father of glory, to thy 17 Father of .mercies ! in thy 42 Father of our feeble race 126 Father of all, thy care 173 Father of mercies, in thy 211 Father of faithful 224 Fierce passions 107 For a season call'd 251 Frequent the day of God 181 Glory to God on high 192 God is a name my soul 10 God moves in a mysterious 24 God of my life, through all 37 God of eternity, from 279 Grace, 'tis a charming 79 Great Author of the 20 Great God of Providence ! 25 Great God, 'tis from thy 80 Great God, thy holy law 124 Great God, thy matchless 176 Great God, the nations of 223 Great God, to thee my 235 Great God, we sing that 245 Great King of glory, 175 Great Lord of all, thy 266 Great Lord of angels, we 213 Great Ruler of the earth 267 Guide me, O thou great 288 VI TABLE OF THE FIRST LINES Hymn & Page Hail ! mighty Jesus ! 89 Hail ! thou once despised 74 Hark, the glad sound ; 48 Hark ! the herald angels 44 Happy beyond description 1 11 Happy the man. who finds 145 Hath God been faithful 110 He lives ! the great 57 Heii\ Lord, the songof 261 Hear, gracious G-d. mv 159 He dies ! the Friend of 209 Hence from my soul, 137 Ho ! every one that 102 Holy and reverend is 9 Honour and happiness 149 How charming is the 177 How are thy servants SO How helpless guilty nature 92 How is our nature spoil'd 73 How long shall death, 290 How oft, alas ! this 83 How precious is the book 59 How precious is thy word, 41 How rich thy gifts, 269 How soft the words my 252 How vast the treasure we 164 I ask'd the Lord, that I 163 I love thy kingdom, Lord 195 I see the pleasant bed 282 Indulgent God, whose 236 Infinite power, eternal 165 In glad amazement, Lord, 36 Inquire, ye pilgrims, 196 Is it a thing of good report 115 I love thy charming 66 I sing thy matchless 63 my all, to heaven is 69 mv Lord, how rich 231 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, JoSUS, Jesus, Jesus, Keep silence, all created 4 Kindred in Christ, for his 250 our Saviour and 61 the spring of joys 68 thy blood and 82 thy blessings are 116 lover of my soul, 158 full of all 150 Hymn & Page. Let avarice, from shore to 40 Let party names no more 131 Let those who bear the 143 Let Zion's watchmen all 214 Lord, at thy feet we 1 18 Lord, at thy table 207 Look down, O Lord, 189 Lord, didst thou send 210 Lord, hast thou made 286 Lord, how delightful 'tis 260 Lord, in the temples of 230 Lord, I am pain'd, but I 270 Lord of my life, O may 2 34 Lord of the worlds below 243 Lord, send thy word, and 222 Lord, 'tis an infinite 292 Lord, what is man, 169 Lord, when our raptur'd 23 Lord, when we see a 290 Mark, when tempestuous 132 Mark the soft-falling 191 Methinks the last great 299 Mortals, awake, with 43 My God, I bow before 228 My God, I love, and I 302 My helper God, I bless 247 My soul, survey thy 144 Mv sorrows like a flood 84 My thoughts, that often 280 My times of sorrow and 140 Must all the charms of 254 Must friends and kindred 281 Not by the laws of 108 Not ail the nobles of the 72 No strength of nature 96 No war, nor battle's 47 Now begin the heavenly 87 Now let our drooping 286 Now let our voices join 121 Now let our faith grow 206 Now we are met in holy 199 O for a closer walk with 75 O for a thousand tongues 70 O happy soul, that lives 157 O how I love thy holy law 271 O righteous God, thou 265 TO THE SUPPLEMENT. vu Hyma ic Page O Lord, another day is 2J7 O Lord, my best desires 139 O my soul, what means 62 O thou, before whose 203 O thou, the wretched's 138 O the immense, th' 241 O that I knew the secret 76 O 'tis a lovely thing- to 134 O what stupendous mercy 125 O'er the gloomy hills of 226 Of all the joys we mortals 127 On thee each morning", 238 Our country is 171 Our little bark on 32 Our Lord is risen from 55 Patience ! O 'tis a grace 133 Peace ! 'tis the Lord 294 Praise ye the Lord, 34 Prostrate, dear Jesus ! at 135 Questions and doubts be 97 Rejoice ! the Lord is King 58 Remark, my soul, the 246 Saviour, visit thy 198 See, gracious God, 262 See how the mounting 233 See Israel's gentle 174 Shall atheists dare insult 99 Shepherd of Israel, bend 202 Shepherd of Israel, 212 Shepherds ! rejoice, lift 45 Sinner, O why so 301 Sinners, the voice of God 100 Sovereign of life, I own 276 Stand and adore ! how 19 Stern winter throws his 242 Stretch'd on the cross, 50 Sweet is the love that 129 Sweet was the time when 160 The billows swell, the 274 The deluge, at the 85 The earth and nil the 33 The evils that beset our 273 The God of love will sure 293 The glorious armies of 35 The Lord on mortal 218 The Lord will happiness 136 52 Hymn & Page. The Lord my pasture 28 The Lord, how fearful is 13 The mighty frame of 56 The righteous Lord, 120 The spacious firmament 1 Thanks for mercies past 193 There is a fountain fill'd 62 Thou art, O God, a spirit 16 Thou didst, O mighty 5 Thou only centre of my 272 Thou only Sovereign of 197 Through all the 141 Thine earthly sabbaths, 183 This is the feast of 208 Thus far 'tis well, you 255 Thy bounties, gracious 232 Thy names, how infinite 12 'Tis a point I long to 128 'Tis finish'd ! so the 5i 'Tis my happiness below 153 To thee, who reign'st, 268 To praise the ever 240 •Twas God preserv'd me 31 Unveil thy bosom, faithful 289 We bless the etefnal 216 What glory gilds the 190 What heavenly man, or 205 What is our God, or 8 What scenes of horror 283 What shall the dying 95 What strange perplexities 1 72 What various hindrances 184 What vain desires and 152 When Abrah'm fill'd with 263 When all thy mercies, O 26 When blooming youth is 282 When darkness long has 166 When fancy spreads her 167 When marshall'd on the 156 When pale with sickness, 27 When shall thy lovely 300 When sickness shakes 275 When the Eternal bows 3 When the last trumpet 298 When tumults of unruly 113 When verdure clothes 239 Where is my God } does 59 VIII INDEX OF SCRIPTURES Hymn & Page Where shall we sinners 9> Where shall the guilty 109 Where two or three, 227 Wherefore should man, 119 Wherewith, O Lord, 81 While I am banish'd 179 ' While o'er our guilty 2^4 While shepherds watch'd 46 Whilst thee I "seek, 15"> . Why should our mourning 297 ! With cheerful voices 249 With humble heart, and 256 With tears of anguish I 78 Hymn & Pap. Witness, ye saints, that 151 Would you win a soul to 215 Ye hearts, with youthful 253 Ye humble saints 6 Ye humble souls, approach 7 Ye humble souls complain 117 Ye messengers of Christ 225 Ye mourning saints whose 284 Yc sons of men, with joy 22 Yes, the Redeemer rose 52 Ye wretched, hungry, 101 Zeal is that pure and 147 JNDEX OF SCRIPTURES TO THE SUPPLEMENT. Chap. Ver. Hymn. Chap . Ver. Hymn. Chap. Ver. Hymn. GENESIS. 23 3 9 '37 19$ 5 22 75 23 4 28, 104 138 2,6 3 6 9 75 24 54.5 5 143 2 108 7 7-1 1 85 26 2 172 148 34 18 24—3* 263 34 18 137, '38 149 2 64 ♦7 9 171 34 I— IO 276 149 4 132 EXODUS. 37 II 132 PROVERBS J 2 3— s 74 41 I 2S7 3 7 III *5 " 9 42 x—3 178, 179 3 13,17 MS LEVITICUS. 42 S 159,162 8 17 253 20 7 9 43 3 222 '4 IS 134 NUMBERS. 43 56 159.162 '4 32 283 12 3 132 45 I— II 64 19 8 145 DEUTERONOMY. 45 S 89 19 II 134 5 29 III 45 12 21,22 22 3 134 6 4 18 46 IO 139 ECCLESIASTES. 7 9 6 SI I I3S.I37 3 II IC— 12 21 is— 2<5 94 Si 17 138 9 7—10 277,288 32 IO 195 68 18 [211 12 13 III 33 25 104 73 28 K57 SOLOMON'S SONG. I. SAMUEL. 73 28 228,229 4 12 62 7 12 244 81 13 7S.76 ISAIAH. I. KINGS. 86 II in 9 6,7 58 8 22—54 I 75 176 87 4 175.176 29 '9 132 NEHEMIAII. 88 270 31 5,6 194-196 9 17 118 90 S 35 I— IO 222 JOB. 90 12 145 42 21 82 1 21 140 141 97 2 24 44 24 21 5 29 4 99 S 9 46 IO 13 9 8 21 89 28-37 271 49 16 195 9 12 IV 141 I03 13 11 I $3 7 70 II 7 10, 12 104 3 21—25 5S 1 104 23 3 76 107 23-30 31,32 5$ 7 102 24 5 81,82 I OK 1 13 6 3 55 10 191 29 3 76 ICO 118 19—24 182,183 57 '5 2,3. '35,138 37 S— 23 K — 12 119 9 2S6 61 1-3 48 1'aALMS. f 19 54 '71 63 '-3 20s 2 6 64 119 67 IS3.27I 63 4 87,88 2 8 221 M9 67-97 271 66 2 2,3 4 6 166 119 75 • 139. '40 JEREMIAH 6 1—9 271 276 119 82—89 19O 2 »3 62 84 2, 3, 119 119 IOS 39 3 23 93 IS '43 122 I 182,183 n 23 67 to 1.39.40 133 129,13'. 173 9 23,24 120 TO THE SUPPLEMENT. IX Cfcap. Ver. Hymn. IO 7 ll1 lO 12 11,23 23 6 82 33 IS !94 LAMENTATIONS. 3 39 l07 EZEKIEL. 33 II 100,297 3S 10 194 37 I-IO i«9 DANIEL. 4 35 13 7 IO IS 84 »3 JOEL. 3 17 194 JONAH. 4 7-1O 163 MICAH. 6 0,7,8, 7S,8l,I23, 124,125,126 ZECHARIAH. 13 I 6l I 17 194 MALACHI. 3 16,18 218 MATTHEW. 2 2 156 5 $ U7 5 48 2 6 9— 13 186 7 12 122,123.124 9 12 67 9 27 ISO IO 38 142 II 28 103 13 3 187 IS 22 150 18 20 227 19 I3,U 174 19 20,22 2S4.2SS 22 I — IO IOI 2» 37—39 >22, 124 23 35 147 2S 3S,40 231 27 39 91 28 20 286 MARK. 10 14 '74 12 29 18 15 27 91 LUKE. 1 68 87,88 2 IO 43,47 7 38 I3S, 138 12 s "I 13 34 195 14 22 IOI, 116 15 7 135,136 16 17 6 17 13 ISO 18 6 174 18 13 118,135,138 21 19 133 23 4 91 23 34 94 Chap. Ver. Hymn. JOHN. I 12 7L72 1 29 74 I 14-17 68,69 3 8 105 3 5 92 3 14 129, 131 4 6—19 128 4 9 277,278 4 24 .6 4 35 220 0 67,68 90, 197 1 1 16 290 14 17,18 50,51 <7 I 1 90 1 9 30 51 ±1 IS 128 ACTS. 2 37 95 3 8 I2S 4 12 68 !0 36 6S 13 29 103 ROMAN" I 10,20 I I 16 99,116 2 4 135,136 3 2 5 73,109 3 20—28 108,109 5 I-S 133 0 23 61 7 5-10 96 7 9 108 7 12-19 78 7 14—21 152 8 1,2 152 8 2—8 92 8 U—19 71,72 8 28 144 8 34 74 1 1 12,33 S,244 12 1 126 14 I—14 168 I. CORINTHIANS. 1 9 6 1 18—31 97,99 131 1 20 3 21 144 3 22 16+ 9 24,27 148 IS IO 80 IS 55 53,209 IS 56,57 290,294 II. CORINTHIANS. 5 1-9 291 7 10 135,136 89 56 9 14 80 10 4 170 12 9 104,107,153 13 5 172 GALATIANS. 2 20 82 3 IO 94 3 13 87,88 4 S 87,88 Chap. Ver# Hymn. 46 72 4 18 147 EPHESIANS. I 7 87,88 1 22 63 2 I — 10 92 2 14 73,74 4 15 63,14} 4 8—12 20 t 6 11—13 i;o PHILIPPIANS. 1 23 296 2 5 49 2 6—IO 56 3 1 1—14 148 4 8 110,(11 ID, U3, 134 C0L03SIAN3. I 4 129,l3r I 18 63 3 1-3 IJ7 3H 60 3 '2 132 4 14 87,88 1. THESSAL0NIANS. 4 I 7S 4 I3-I8 293,294 5 24 6 I. TIMOTHY. 1 IS 82 118 1 70 2 3 266 3 13 137 4 13,14 217 6 16 2 TITUS. 2 4 87,88 2 14 93 3 2 132 3 5 92 HEBREWS. * 3 93 1 H,12 5 4 12 89 6 18 93,153 6 12 133 7 25 57,59 9 2 87,88 9 24 5 7,59 9 14 73,74 IO 23 6 10 36 133 10 12 57,59 11 13 171 12 1 148 12 2—12 153 12 3 210 13 I 129,131 13 17 214 JAMES. I 3,4 133 4 14 273 5 10,11 133 I.PETER. 1 15 9 I 19 73,74 INDEX OF SUBJECTS i hap. Ver. Hymn, Chap. Ver. Hymn. Chap. Ver. Hymn. 1 22 129,131' 4 8 14,163 S 9 87,88 ,73,74 a 4,7 66 S 7 17 5 H IS a ii 171 S IO 97 S 12 74 2 21 49 s 20 61 7 17 62 9 20 133 REVELATION. IS 12 74 8 4 1?2 I 12 210 14 3 64,74 >■ JOHN'. I 18 58 20 12 29 s 2 I S9 4 8 9 21 6 62 3 »,2 5 2-9 192 5g* — — 22 SO 29§ INDEX OF SUBJECTS TO THE SUPPLEMENT. flBBA, Father, 72 *■-*■ Abraham, the friend of God, 82, v. 3 slbscnt from flesh, 291 Adam, first and second, 77 Adoption, 71. 72 AJJlictions, 153, 271 sanctified, 153, 271, 272 Angels- proclaiming the birth of Christ, 47 Antidote of death, 66 Appearance before God here and hereafter, 179 Arrows of Christ, 89 Atheists and In/Uds, 99 Atonement, 73, 74 B. Baptism, 313—327 Being of God, 1 Ifc'oA of providence, decrees, and life, and grace, 4 .BooA-* opened, 299 Blessing requested, 187 Brethren, love of, 129, 130, 131 C. Canaan, Christ the way, 69 Chaiitij, &c. 231 Charitable collection, 23], 232 Chitaren, death of, 284 CHRIST, his incarnation, 43—47 "advocate, 59 "ALL IN ALL, 60 "ascension, 55, 56 "atonement of, 73 "his birth proclaimed, 47 "characters of, 59—70 ''coronation of, 65 " dominion, 58 ♦•his exaltation, 57 "example, 49 "eternal life, 61 " fountain, 62 " gratitude for his atonement, 74 "his humiliation, 56 v. 3, 4 "our head, 90, v. 3 "head of the Church, 63 " iutt Tccssion, 57 "kingdom of, 58 "a king. 8Q- " king, 64, 65 "life and ministry, 48 "a lamb, 88. 192 "pasclial lamb, 74 Christ, message of, 48 " pr: cious. 66 "physician, 67 " prayer of, for his enemies, 94, v. 4 " praise to, 70 "a prince, 74, v. 3 "pattern, 49 " a refuge, 94, 158 " Redeemer, 70 " sufferings and death, 50, 51 " resurrection, 52—54 " Saviour, 68 "his triumph, 56 " way, 69 Christ's regard to little children, 174 " presence the joy of his people, 230 Christian, the, 149 " cast down, yet hoping, 162 " callingupon Christ in afflictii>n,274 " comparison and complaint of, 165 •' desiring to be as in months past,l60 " desiring to praise, 165, 178 "examination of self, 172 "friends welcomed, 250 " growing in grace, 163 " hidden life of the, 157 " happy in God, 167 " longing for the presence of Christ, 296 " longing for the presence of God, 292, 293 "pilgrim, 171 " race, 148 " rejoicing, 166 "sons of God, 72 "supplicating, 150 "tempted, but flying to Christ for refuge, 158—161, and trusting in God, 159 "treasure of, 164 "walking in darkness, 159 "warfare, 170 Church, asking the way to Zion, 196 " choosing pastors, 202 " " deacons, 204 "God the defence of, 194 " love to, 195 " meetings of, 199—204 " members received, 201 "praying for sick Minister, 203 CHrutianity, inward witness to, 97,151 Close at the year, 246, 248 Come, Lord Jesus, 300 TO THE SUPPLEMENT. Xi Company, good and had, 115 Communion with God, 75, 76 Condescension of God, 2, 3 Conference meetings, 227—230 Cons/ience, 95 " made whole, 108 "chained, 113, v. 5 "liberty of, 168 Contentment, 107 Coronation of Christ, 65 C rem ion and Providence, 21—33 Cross, doctrine of, 97 "of Christ, 94 v. 6. "welcomed, 153 Curse of the law, 94 D. Deacons, chosen 204 Death and Eternity, 230—292 Death of fri. nils, 287 "Christ thi antidote of, 66 "of kindred improved, 281 "of a saint and sinner, 282, 283 "of children, 284 "of a young person, 285 " of a minister, 236 14 W( come meaeajrer, 290 Deerees, and dominion of God, 4 Deluge, 85 Depravity, 77, 78 Devotion, and trust, 155 Dictrinei tf G+epel, 71—93 Dread of departing from Christ, 197 Dying Saviour, 50, 51 E. Early pi< ty, 252 Ebenezer, erected, 2-44, y- 2 Emblemed die e ft', cts of the Gospel,191 Envy, 13] v. 3 Eternity, of God, 5 Eternal life, Christ the, 61 Evening and morning, 235 — 237 Everlasting song, 305 Experience, related, 199, 200 Ezet.icPs vision, 189 P. Faithfulness, 110 " and truth of God, 6 Faith, connected ..ih salvation, 108 "in sacrifice of Christ, 109 "fainting, 154 Family worship, 173, 174 Fast and thanksgiving, 262—269 Fea>r of tin- gospel, 101 "sinners invited to, 101 Fear, 113 Fear of God, 111 Flood, 85 Flesh and spirit, 152 Forms of worship, vain, 178 Fortitude. 112, 113 Friends, meeting of, 250 " death of, 281, 287 Funeral Hymn, 289 G. Gentiles, praying for Jews, 224 52* God, his being, 1 " condescension, 2, 3 " decrees and dominion, 4 " the defence of Zion, 194 " exalted above praise, 38 " eternity and immutability, 5 " faithfulness, 6 " good nt ss, 7 " greatness, 8 " goodness of, 141 v. 3 " glorious and sinners saved, 98 " glory of, in creation and redemp- tion, 98 " holiness, 9 " incomprehensibility, 10, 11 " infinity, 12, 19 " lore, 14 " the fight and glory of heaven, 302 " majesty, 15 " praise to, 34—38 " our portion. 140 " a refuge to the troubled, 161 " sovereignty j decrees and grace of, 4, 13 " spirituality, 16 " our shepherd, 28 " th> supreme good, 167 " trinity, 17 " unity, 18 u v/ayi of, mysterious, 99 " wisdom of, 141 Good report, things of, 115 Goodness of God to men, 22 Gospel, and law, 94—99 * power of God, 95 " pillar of our hope, 95 v. 4 " rational defence of, 99 " tin- glory of Uod, 98 " emblem of, 191 Grace, and Providence, 29, 33 ■ salvation by, 79, 80 " woik of, 79 " efficacious, 89 " match less, 88 v. 4 " and works, 96, 108 Gravity, and decency, 114 Grave, 288, 289 Grateful recollection, 244 Gratitude, for mercies, 31, 26, 27 k for deliverance in storm, 32 Guide, Christ a, 288 H. Heaven, 302—305 Hidden life of a Christian, 157 Holy Spirit, ] 05, 106 " graces of, '07 " invoked, 105 " prosperous gale, 106 Hope, none excluded from, 116 Humility, 117, 1 .8, 119 the humble, happy, 132 I. Improvement of life, 277, 278, 279 Instability of worldly enjoyment, 273 Invitations and Promises, 101-104,116 xu INDEX OF SUBJECTS J. Jeios, prayed for, 224 Joy, in God, 120 '♦ in the ways of God, 121 Joys of heaven, 303 Jubilee, 188 Judgment, 299, 300, 301 Justice, and equity, 122, 123 " and truth, 124 Justification, 81, 82 K. King of saints, Christ, 64 Kingdom of heaven promised to the poor, 117 L. Lamb, Christ a, 83 v. 3 Lamp, the scriptures a, 39 Law and Gospel, 94—99 Law fulfilled by Christ, 95, 96 u curse of, 94 Legal obedience, and evangelical, 96 Liberality, 125 Liberty of conscience, 168 Little children invited to Christ, 174 Longing for the spread of the gospel,226 Lord's' Day, 180—182 " morning, 182 Lord's supper, 205—210 Love, 126—131 *« to God and man, 126 " to Christ, 127, 128 " to brethren, 129, 130, 131 Lovely carnage, 134 M. Man, by nature, grace and glory, 169 Mariner's hymn for deliverance, 32 Marriage, 249 Meekness, 132, 117 Meeting and parting of friends,250,251 Message of Redeemer, 48 Minister, settled, 212 M ordained, 211—215 " death of, 286 *« watching for souls, 214 •' meetings, 216—218 " Christ's care of, 216 Ministry, instituted, 211 Missionary meetings, 219—225 Missionaries prayed for, 223 " addressed and encouraged, 225 Morning, 233, 234 " and evening, 238 Moses, 94, v 5. Mourning the absence of Christ, 127 v. 3, 128 Mutual love, 129 Mysteries of Providence, 24, 25 N. new-Tear, 244, 245 Noah, and the Ark, 85 Obedience, legal and evangelical, 94 Opening a place of public worship, 175, 176 P. Pardon, 83 " and confession, 84 Pardoning love, 83 Parting of friends, 251 Pastors chosen, 202 Patience, 133 Perfections of the Deity, 1—20 " moral, imitated, 20 Perseverance, 85 '* desired, 86 Physician, Christ a, 67 Piety, early, 252 Pleading, for mercy, 118, 135, 137,138 Pleasure, of social worship, 177 Poor in spirit, happy, 137 Prayer, prevalent, 18 , 185 " for a revival, 19 8 " answered by crosses, 163 " before sermon, 184—187 " after sermon, 190 " Lord's, 186 Praise to God, 35—38 " to Christ, 70 " for mercies, 36 " through all our existence, 37 Presence of Christ, the joy of his peo- ple, 230 " of God, worth dying for, 292 Pride, and humility, 119 Privileges of sons of God, 71, 72 " of the living, &c. 278 Private worship, 172 Providence, 33 Prudence, 134 R. Hansom, Christ our, 88 Receiving members, 201 Redeeming love, 87 Redemption, 87, 88 Refuge in a storm, 156 Regeneration, 89, 90, 97 v. 3, 4, 5 Relieving Christ, &c. 231 Repentance, 136—138 Resignation, 139—141 Resurrection, 296—298 " of Christ, 52, 54 Return of joy, 166 Revival, prayed for, 198 Rich fool surprised, 295 Righteousness, of Christ, 81, 82 Robe of Christ, spotless, 82 v. 4 S. Sabbath, 180— T83 Sacrifice, Christ a, 88 v. 3 Saint expiring, 282 " afflicted, 104 Saints, conquering, 112 Salvation, 79 Sanctification, and pardon, 93 Satisfaction, in God, 291 Scripture, 39—42 '• false and true, 147 Self denial, 142 Seasons, 243 Sheplierd, God our, 28 TO THE SUPPLEMENT. Xlli Sickness, comfort in, r275 ** of a minister, 203 " and recovery, 270, 276 Sin, fetters of, 88 v. 4 " a tyrant, 93 v. 4, 5 " original^ 77 ** indwelling, lamented, 78 ** and sorrows, 76 Sinai, and Calvary, 94 v. 2. Sincerity, and truth, 143 Sinners, captives, 88 v. L " traitors, 88 v. 2 " invited, 100, 101, 102 Social worship, 177 Soldier of the cross, 112 Sons of God, 71, 72 Sorrows, and sins, 78 Sovereignty of God, 4, v. 4, 5 Spring, 239 Star, of Bethlehem, 156 Strength, equal to days, 104 Submission, 139 " under bereavement, 294 Successful resolve, 185 Sun, moon, and stars proclaim the being of God, 1 Summer, and harvest, 240 Supreme, God the, 167 Sunday schools, 25^—261 Sword of Christ, 89 T. Thief converted, 91 " prayer of, on the cross, 91, v. 3, 4, 5 Thunder, God of, 241 Time and eternity, 277, 279 Times and seasons, 233—276 "swiftness of, 246 Traveller's Psalm, 30, 31, 32 Treasure, Christian's, 164 U. Union to Christ, 90 Universal praise, 34, 38 V. Victory, of Christ, 89 " over his enemies, 89 " " the grave, 268, 294 W. Walking with God, 75 Warfare of the Christian, 170 Weary, souls invited, 103 Wirttei; 242 Wisdom, of redeeming time, 279 " true, 145 " her ways pleasant, 145 Witnesses, a cloud of, 148, v. t Witness, to Christianity, 97 Word of God, glory of, 190 " inspired, 39 "riches of, 40 " u>>efulness of, 41 " sufficiency of, 42 Worship, 172 " close of, 182 " delight in, 179 " forms of, vain, 178 "family, 173, 174 " private, 172 " public, 175, 195 Worthy the Lamb, 192 y. Youth, 252—257 " death of, 285 "and old age, 258 Z. Zeal and fortitude, 146, 148 "false and true, U7 2, 3 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. Hymn 2. CM. Steele. * Stade, St. Martin's, Barby. Condescension of God. 1 ETERNAL Power, Almighty God, Who can approach thy throne ? Accessless light is thine abode, To angel eyes unknown. 2 Before the radiance of thine eye, The heavens no longer shine ; And all the glories of the sky Are but the shade of thine. 3 Great God, and wilt thou condescend To cast a look below ? To this vile world thy notice bend, These seats of sin and wo ? 4 [But O ! to shew thy smiling face, To bring thy glories near ! Amazing and transporting grace, To dwell with mortals here !] 5 How strange ! how awful is thy love ! With trembling we adore : Not all uY exalted minds above Its wonders can explore. 6 While golden harps and angel tongues Resound immortal lays, Great God, permit our humble songs To rise, and mean thy praise. Hymn 3. C. M. Watts \s Lyric Poems. Carthage, St. Ann's, St David's. Condescension of God. 1 WHEN the Eternal bows the skies, To visit earthly things, With scorn divine he turns his eyes From towers of haughty kings. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 2 He bids his awful chariot roil Far downward from the skies, To visit every humble soul, With pleasure in his eyes. 3 Why should the Lord, that reigns above, Disdain so lofty kings ? Say, Lord, and why such looks of love Upon such worthless things ? 4 Mortals, be dumb : what creature dares Dispute his awful will? Ask no account of his affairs, But tremble, and be still. 5 Just like his nature is his grace, All sovereign and all free ; Great God, how searchless are thy ways ! How deep thy judgments be ! Hymn 4. C. M. Wattis Lyric Poems. * Abridge, Canterbury. Decrees and dominion of God. 1 KEEP silence, all created things, And wait your Maker's nod : My soul stands trembling, while she sings The honours of her God. 2 Life, death, and hell, and worlds unknown. Hang on his firm decree : He sits on no precarious throne, Nor borrows leave to be. 3 Chain'd to his throne, a volume lies, With all the fates of men, With every angel's form and size, Drawn by th' eternal pen. 4 His providence unfolds the book, And makes his counsels shine ; Each opening leaf, and ev'ry stroke, Fulfils some deep design. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 5 Here, he exalts neglected worms To sceptres and a crown : And there, the following page he turns, And treads the monarch down. 6 Not Gabriel asks the reason why, Nor God the reason gives; Nor dares the fav'rite angel pry- Between the folded leaves. 7 My God, I would not long to see My fate with curious eyes, What gloomy lines are writ for me, Or what bright scenes may rise : 8 In thy fair book of life and grace, O may I find my name Recorded in some humble place, Beneath my Lord, the Lamb ! Hymn 5. C. M. Howe, ♦ Devizes, St. Ann's, Canterbury. Eternity of God. 1 THOU didst, O mighty God, exist Ere time began its race; Before the ample elements Fill'd up the void of space : 2 Before the pondVous earthly globe In fluid air was stay'd ; Before the ocean's mighty springs Their liquid stores display'd. 3 And when the pillars of the world, With sudden ruin break, And all this vast and goodly frame Sinks in the mighty wreck : 4 When from her orb the moon shall start, Th1 astonish'd sun roll back ; While all the trembling starry lamps Their ancient course forsake : 5 Forever permanent and fix'd, From agitation free, PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 6, 1 Unchang'd, in everlasting years, Shall thy existence be. Hymn 6. L. M. Need/mm. * Portugal, Wells, Shoel. Faithfulness of God. 1 YE humble saints, proclaim abroad The honours of a faithful God : How just and true are all his ways, How much above your highest praise ! 2 The words his sacred lips declare Of his own mind the image bear ; What should him tempt, from frailty free, Blest in his self sufficiency ! 3 He will not his great self deny : A God all truth can never lie : As well might he his being quit As break his oath, or word forget. 4 Let frighted rivers change their course, Or backward hasten to their source ; Swift through the air let rocks be hurPd, And mountains like the chaff be whirl'd ; 5 Let suns and stars forget to rise, Or quit their stations in the skies ; Let heaven 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. Hymn 7. C. M. Steele. + Irish, Exeter, Abridge. Goodness of God. 1 YE humble souls, approach your God With songs of sacred praise. 53 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 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 ; Hut nobler benefits declare The wonders of his love. 3 He gave his Son, his only Son, To ransom rebel worms ; 'Tis here he makes his goodness known In its diviner forms. 4 To this dear refuge, Lord, we come ; 'Tis here our hope relies ; A safe defence, a peaceful home, When storms of trouble rise. 3 Thine eye beholds, with kind regard, The souls who trust in thee ; Their humble hope thou wilt reward With bliss divinely free. 6 Great God, to thy almighty love, What honours shall we raise ? Not all the raptur'd songs above Can render equal praise. Hymn 8. L. M W atts's Lyric Poems.* Portugal, Old Hundred, Blendon Greatness of God, or God supreme and self-sufficient. 1 WHAT 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, Compar'd with him, how short they fall ! They are too dark, and he too bright ; Nothing are they, and God is all. 3 He spoke the wondrous word, and lo ! Creation rose at his command ; Whirlwinds and seas their limits know, Bound in the hollow of his hand. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 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 the moon ; No ebb his sea of glory knows; His age is one eternal noon. 6 Then fly, my song, an endless round, Hie lofty tune let Gabriel raise: All nature dwell upon the sound, But we can ne'er fulfil the praise. Hymn 9, C. M. Ripporfs Selection. # or b Bedford, Abridge, York. Holiness of God. 1 HOLY and reverend is the name Of our eternal King : Thrice holy Lord, the angels cry ; Thrice holy, let us sing. 2 Heaven's brightest lamps with him compard. How mean they 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. 10 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 6 Thou holy God, preserve my soul From all pollution free; The pure in heart are thy delight, And they thy face shall see. Kymn 10. L. M. Watts' s Lyrics. * Green's Hundredth, Angel's Hymn. Incomprehensibility of God. 1 GOD is a name my soul adores ; Th' almighty Three, tlv eternal One ! Nature and grace, with all their powers, Confess the Infinite Unknown. 2 From thy great Self thy being springs ; Thou art thy own Original, Made up of uncreated things, And sclf-sufncience bears them all. :"> Thy voice produced the seas and spheres, Bid the waves roar and planets shine; But nothing like thyself appears Through all these spacious works of thine. 4 Still restless nature dies and grows ; From change to change the creatures run Thy being no succession knows, And all thy vast designs are one. 5 Thrones and dominions round thee fall. And worship in submissive forms ; Thy presence shakes this lower ball. This little dwelling-place of worms. 6 How shall affrighted mortals dare To sing thy glory or thy grace? Beneath thy feet we lie so far, And see but shadows of thy face ! 7 Who can behold the blazing light ! Who can approach consuming flame? None but thy wisdom knows thy might, None but thy word can speak thy name. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 11, 12 Hymn 11. CM. Smart. # or b St. Ann's, Huddersfield, God incompreliensible. 1 CELESTIAL King, our spirits lie, Trembling beneath thy feet ; And wish, and cast a longing eye. To reach thy lofty seat. 2 In thee, what endless wonders meet ! What various glories shine ! The dazzling rays too fiercely beat Upon our fainting mind. 3 Angels are lost in glad surprise, If thou unveil thy grace ; And humble awe runs through the skies, When wrath arrays thy face. 4 Created powers, how weak they be ! How short our praises fall ! So much akin to nothing, we, And thou, th' eternal All. 5 Lord, here we bend our humble souls, And awfully adore ; For the weak pinions of our minds Can stretch a thought no more. Hymn 12. CM. Watts' 's Lyrics. * or b St. Asaphs, Bedford, Stade. Infinity of God. 1 THY names, how infinite they be ! 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. 53* PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 3 Thine essence is a vast abyss, Which angels cannot sound, An ocean of infinities, Where all our thoughts are drown'd. 4 Thy mysteries of creation lie Beneath enlighten'd minds ; Thoughts can ascend above the sky, And fly before the winds ; 5 Reason may grasp the massy hills, And stretch from pole to pole; But half thy name our spirit fills, And overloads our soul. 6 In vain our haughty reason swells, For nothing's found in thee But boundless inconceivables, And vast eternity. Hymn 13. CM. Watts }s Lyrics. * or b Canterbury, Bedford, Abridge. Sovereignty and Grace. 1 THE Lord, how fearful is his name ! How wide is his command ! Nature, with all her moving frame, • Rests on his mighty hand. 2 Immortal glory forms his throne, And light his awful robe; While with a smile, or with a frown, He manages the globe. 3 A word of his almighty breath Can swell or sink the seas ; Build the vast empires of the earth, Or break them as he please. 4 Adoring angels round him fall, In all their shining forms, His sovereign eye looks through them all, And pities mortal worms. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 14, 15 5 Now let the Lord forever reign, And sway us as he will, Sick, or in health, in ease, or pain, We are his fav'rites still. Hymn 14. C. M. * Braintree, Irish, Devizes. Love of God. 1 COME, ye that know and fear the Lord, And lift your souls above ; Let every heart and voice accord, To sing, that God is love. 2 This precious truth his word declares, And all his mercies prove ; Jesus, the gift of gifts, appears, To shew, that God is love. 3 Sinai, in clouds, and smoke, and fire, Thunders his dreadful name ; But Sion sings, in melting notes, The honours of the Lamb. 4 In all his doctrines and commands, His counsels and designs — In ev'ry work his hands have fram'd, His love supremely shines. 5 Angels and men the news proclaim Through earth and heaven above — The joyful and transporting news, That God the Lord is love. Hymn 15. L. M. Upton's Selection. # Wells, Old Hundred, Portugal. Majesty of God. 1 DO thou, my soul, in sacred lays, Attempt thy great Creator's praise; But; O, what tongue can speak his fame ! What mortal verse can reach the theme ! 16 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 2 Before his throne a glittering band Of seraphim, and angels stand ; Etherial spirits, who, in flight, Outvving the active rays of light. 3 To God all nature owes its birth ; He form'd this pond'rous globe of earth, He rais'd the glorious arch on high, And measur'd out the azure sky. 4 In all our Maker's grand designs, Omnipotence, with wisdom, shines; His works, thro' all this wondrous frame, Bear the great impress of his name. 5 Rais'd on devotion's lofty wing, Do thou, my soul, his glories sing; And let his praise employ thy tongue, Till listening worlds applaud the song. Hymn 16. L. M. Ripports Selection. # Leeds, Castle Street. Spirituality of God. 1 THOU art, O God, a Spirit pure, Invisible to mortal eyes ; Th' immortal, and th' eternal King, The great, the good, the only wise. 2 While nature changes, and her works Corrupt, decay, dissolve, and die, Thy essence pure no change shall see, Secure of immortality. 3 Let stupid heathens frame their gods Of gold and silver, wood and stone ; Ours is the God that made the heavens \ Jehovah he, and God alone. 4 My soul, the purest homage pay, In truth and spirit him adore; More shall this please than sacrifice, Than outward forms delight him more. PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 17, 18 Hymn 17. CM. Watt is Sermons. # Irish, Braintree. Trinity. 1 FATHER of glory ! to thy name Immortal praise we give, Who dost an act of grace proclaim, And bid us, rebels, live. 2 Immortal honour to the Son, Who makes thine anger cease; Our lives he ransom'd with his own, And died to make our peace. 3 To thy Almighty Spirit be Immortal glory given, Whose influence brings us near to thee, And trains us up for heaven. 4 Let men with their united voice Adore th' eternal God, And spread his honours and their joys Through nations far abroad. 5 Let faith, and love, and duty join, One general song to raise ; Let saints in earth and heaven combine In harmony and praise. Hymn 18. L. M. Williams's Psalms. * Old Hundred, Portugal. Unity of God. 1 ETERNAL God! Almighty Cause 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 possess'd ; Controll'd by none are thy commands ; Thou from thyself alone art bless'd. 19, 20 PERFECTIONS OF GOD. 3 To thee alone ourselves we owe ; Let heaven and earth due homage pay ; All other gods we disavow, Deny their claims, renounce their sway. 4 Spread thy great name through heathen lands, Their idol deities dethrone ; Reduce the world to thy commands, And reign, as thou art, God alone. Hymn 19. L. M. Watts' s Lyrics. * Blendon, Castle-Street. Cod only tnoivn to himself. 1 STAND and adore! how glorious He, That dwells in bright eternity ! We gaze, and we confound our sight, Plung'd in th' abyss of dazzling light. 2 Seraphs, the nearest to the throne, Begin, and* speak the Great Unknown : Attempt the song, wind up your strings, To notes untry'd, and boundless things. 3 How far your highest praises fall Below th' immense Original ! Weak creatures we, that strive in vain To reach an uncreated strain ! 4 Great God, forgive our feeble lays, Sound out thine own eternal praise; A song so vast, a theme so high, Calls for the voice that tun'd the sky. Hymn 20. L. M. Needham. * Islington, Italy, Gloucester. Moral Perfections of the Deity imitated. 1 GREAT Author of th' immortal mind ! For noblest thoughts and views design'd, Make me ambitious to express The image of thy holiness. 2 While I thy boundless love admire, Grant me to catch the sacred fire; CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. gl Thus shall my heavenly birth be known, And for thy child thou wilt me own. 3 Enlarge my soul with love like thine; My moral powers by grace refine ; So shall I feel another's wo, And cheerful feed an hungry foe. 4 I hope for pardon, through thy Son, For all the crimes which I have done ; O, may the grace that pardons me, Constrain me to forgive like thee! CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. Hymn 21. C. M. Watts' s Lyrics. # Braintree, Devizes. A song to Creating Wisdom. 1 ETERNAL Wisdom, thee we praise! Thee the creation sings ! With thy lov'd name, rocks, hills, and seas, And heaven's high palace rings. 2 Thy hand, how wide it spread the sky ! How glorious to behold ! Ting'd with the blue of heavenly dye, And starr'd with sparkling gold. 3 Thy glories blaze all nature round, And strike the gazing sight, Through skies, and seas, and solid ground, With terror and delight. 4 Infinite strength, and equal skill, Shine through the worlds abroad, Our souls with vast amazement fill, And speak the builder, God. 5 But still the wonders of thy grace Our softer passions move; Pity divine in Jesus' face We see, adore, and love. 22, 23 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. Hymn 22. L. M. Doddridge. # Antigua, Castle Street. God's goodness to the children of men. 1 YE sons of men, with joy record The various wonders of the Lord ; And let his power and goodness sound, Through all your tribes the earth around. 2 Let the high heavens your songs invite, Those spacious fields of brilliant light ; Where sun, and moon, and planets roll, And stars that glow from pole to pole. 3 But O! that brighter world above, Where lives and reigns incarnate love ! God's only Son, in flesh array 'd, For man a bleeding victim made. 4 Thither, my soul, with rapture soar, There, in the land of praise adore ; The theme demands an angel's lay, Demands an everlasting day. Hymn 23. C. M. Steele. # Irish, Braintree, Christinas. Creation and Providence. 1 LORD, when our raptur'd thought surveys Creation's beauties o'er, All nature joins to teach thy praise, And bid our souls adore. 2 Where'er we turn our gazing eyes, Thy radiant footsteps shine ; Ten thousand pleasing wonders rise, And speak their source divine. 3 The living tribes, of countless forms, In earth, and sea, and air, The meanest flies, the smallest worms, Almighty power declare. CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 24 4 Thy wisdom, power, and goodness, Lord, In all thy works appear : And, O ! let man thy praise record — Man, thy distinguished care ! 5 From thee the breath of life he drew; That breath thy power maintains ; Thy tender mercy, ever new, His brittle frame sustains. 6 Yet nobler favours claim his praise, Of reason's light possess'd ; By revelation's brightest rays Still more divinely bless'd. Hymn 24. C. M. Cowper. # St. Anns, Barby, Stade The mysteries of Providence ; or% light shining out of darkness. 1 GOD moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform ; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage taker The clouds, ye so much dread, Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace ; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 54 25, 26 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. Hymn 25. C. M. Beddome. * Bedford, St. Martins. Mysteries to be explained hereafter. 1 GREAT God of providence ! thy ways Are hid from mortal sight; Wrapt in impenetrable shades, Or cloth'd with dazzling light. 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 hov'ring cloud obscure That never-ending day. Hymn 26. C. M. Addison. # Carthage, Arundel, Irish. Gratitude for divine mercies. Part I, 1 WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Thy providence my life sustain'd, And all my wants redress'd, When in the silent womb I lay, Or hung upon the breast. ,3 To all my weak complaints and cries Ihy mercy lent an ear, CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 27 Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learn'd To form themselves in prayer. 4 Unnumber'd comforts on my soul Thy tender care bestow 'd ; Before my infant heart conceiv'd From whom those comforts flow'd. 5 When in the slippery paths of youth, With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, convey'd me safe, And led me up to man. 6 Through hidden dangers, toils, and death, It gently clear'd my way, And through the pleasing scenes of vice WThere thousands go astray. Hymn 27. C. M. Addison. * Bedford, St. Anns, York. Gratitude for divine mercies. Part II. 1 WHEN pale with sickness, oft hast thou With health renew'd my face ; And when in sin and sorrow sunk, Reviv'd my soul with grace. 2 Thy bounteous hand with worldly good Has made my cup run o'er \ And in a kind and faithful friend Has doubled all my store. 3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ, Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 4 Through every period of my life, Thy goodness I'll pursue ; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. 5 Through all eternity to thee A joyful song I'll raise ; For O, eternity's too short To utter all thy praise ! 31, 32 CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. Hymn 31. L. M. Upton. * Luton, Shod, Eaton. Gratitude for journeying mercies. 1 'TWAS God who kept me by his power ; His goodness, O my soul, adore 1 Preserv'd by him, to him I raise This monument of grateful praise. 2 Many go out and ne'er return, But leave their families to mourn The sad irreparable blow, Hasty, and vast, and awful too. 3 Others, return'd in safety, find, Fled from the earth, some lovely mind, Embrace in vain the breathless clay, And wish to grieve themselves away. 4 What woes, beyond my powers to count, What sorrows, to unknown amount, Might have occurr'd to wound my heart, And bid my brightest scenes depart ! • 5 But God (his name my soul shall bless,) Still crowns my house with life and peace! My life he crowns with every good, And will be known a gracious God. 6 What can I do but ask his grace, Still to enhance my debt of praise ; Jesus, my soul to thee I bring, And long to serve thee while I sing. Hymn 32. C. M. Madaris Collection. * Stade, Mear, St. Ann's. Thanksgiving for deliverance in a stonn* 1 OUR little bark, on boist'rous seas, By cruel tempest tost, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Expecting to be lost — 2 We to the Lord in humble prayer Breath'd out our sad distress; CREATION AND PROVIDENCE. 33 Though feeble, yet with contrite hearts, We begg'd return of peace. 3 The stormy winds did cease to blow, The waves no more did roll ; And soon again a placid sea Spoke comfort to each soul. 4 O ! may our grateful, trembling hearts, Sweet hallelujahs sing To him who hath our lives preserv'd, Our Saviour and our King. 5 Let us proclaim to all the world, With heart and voice, again, And tell the wonders he hath done For us, the sous of men. Hymn 33. L. M. Evans's Collection. ♦ Green's Hundredth, Islington. Providence. 1 THE earth and all the heavenly frame Their great Creator's love proclaim ! He gives the sun his genial power, And sheds the soft refreshing shower. 2 The ground with plenty blooms again, And yields her various fruits to men ; To men ! who, from thy bounteous hand, Receive the gifts of every land. 3 Nor to the human race alone Is his paternal goodness shown ; The tribes of earth, and sea, and air, Enjoy his universal care. 4 Not e'en a sparrow yields his breath, Till God permits the stroke of death : He hears the ravens when they call, The Father, and the Friend of all. 34 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. UNIVERSAL PRAISE. Hymn 34. C. M. Wattis Lyrics* i Parma, Pembroke, Knaresborough. Universal Hallelujah. 1 PRAISE ye the Lord, immortal choir, That fill the realms above ; Praise him, who form'd you of his fire, And feeds you with his love. 2 Shine to his praise, ye crystal skies, The floor of his abode ; Or veil in shades your thousand eyes, Before your brighter God. 3 Thou restless globe of golden light, Whose beams create our days, Join with the silver queen of night, And own your borrow'd rays. 4 Winds, ye shall bear his name aloud, Through the etherial blue; For when his chariot is a cloud, He makes his wheels of you. 5 Shout to the Lord, ye surging seas, In your eternal roar : Let wave to wave resound his praise, And shore reply to shore. 6 Thunder and hail, and fires and storms* The troops of his command, Appear in all your dreadful forms, , And speak his awful hand. 7 Wave your tall heads, ye lofty pines, To him that bid you grow ; Sweet clusters, bend the fruitful vines On every thankful bough. 8 Thus while the meaner creatures sing. Ye mortals, catch the sound : Echo the glories of your King Through all the nations round. UNIVERSAL PRAISE. 35, 36 Hymn 35. C. M. Evans's Coll * Tisbury, Irish, Devizes. Praise to God. 1 THE glorious armies of the sky, To thee, Almighty King ! Triumphant anthems consecrate, And hallelujahs sing. 2 But still their most exalted flights Fall vastly short of thee ; How distant then must human praise From thy perfections be ! 3 Yet how, my God, shall I refrain, When to my ravish'd sense, Each creature, in its various ways, Displays thy excellence ? 4 The blushes of the morn confess That thou art much more fair ; When in the east its beams revive, To gild the fields of air. 5 The singing birds, the whistling winds, And waters murmuring fall, To praise the first Almighty Cause, With different voices call. 6 Thy numerous works exalt thee thus, And shall we silent be ? No, rather let us cease to breathe, Than cease from praising thee. Hymn 36. L. M. Doddridge. * Newcourt, Nantwich. Praise to God for his unnumbered mercies. 1 IN glad amazement, Lord, we stand Amid the bounties of thy hand ; How numberless those bounties are ! How rich, how various, and how fair ! 2 But O ! what poor returns we make ! What lifeless thanks we pay thee back ! 37 UNIVERSAL PRAISE. Lord, we confess, with humble shame, Our offerings scarce deserve the name. 3 Fain would our labouring hearts devise To bring some nobler sacrifice ; It sinks beneath the mighty load : What shall we render to our God ? 4 To him we consecrate our praise, And vow the remnant of our days ; Yet what, at best, can we pretend, Worthy such gifts, from such a friend ? 5 In deep abasement, Lord, we see Our emptiness and poverty ; Enrich our souls with grace divine, And make them worthier to be thine. Hymn 37. L. M. Evans's Collection. * Italy, Portugal, Shoel, Leeds. Praise to God through the whole of our existence. 1 GOD of my life, through all its days, My grateful powers shall sound thy praise ; The song shall wake with opening light, And warble to the silent night. 2 When anxious cares would break my rest, And grief would tear my throbbing breast, Thy tuneful praise I'll raise on high, And check the murmur, and the sigh. 3 When death o'er nature shall prevail, And all its powers of language fail, Joy through my swimming ej^es shall break, And mean the thanks I cannot speak. 4 But O ! when that last conflict's o'er, And I am chain'd to flesh no more, With what glad accents shall I rise To join the music of the skies ! 5 Soon shall I learn th' exalted strains, Which echo through the heav'nly plains ; And emulate, with joy unknown, The glowing seraphs round thy throne. SCRIPTURE. 38, 39 Hymn 38. L. M. Watts' s Lijrics. * Old Hundred, Wells, Psalm 97. God exalted above all praise. 1 ETERNAL Power ! whose high abode Becomes the grandeur of a God ; Infinite length beyond the bounds Where stars revolve their little rounds ! — 2 The lowest step around thy seat Rises too high for Gabriel's feet ; In vain the tall archangel tries To reach thine height with wond'ring eyes, 3 Lord, what shall earth and ashes do ? We should adore our Maker too ; From sin and dust to thee we cry, The Great, the Holy, and the High! 4 Earth from afar has heard thy fame, And worms have learnt to lisp thy name ; But O, the glories of thy mind Leave all our soaring thoughts behind. 5 God is in heaven, but man below ; Be short our tunes ; our words be few ; , A sacred reverence checks our songs, And praise sits silent on our tongues. SCRIPTURE. Hymn 39. C. M. Ripporfs Selection. 1 Barby, St David's. The inspired 5fc* 48, 49 CHRIST. 5 Hail, hail, auspicious morn ! The Saviour Christ is born: (Such was th' immortal seraph's song sublime) Glory to God in heaven ! To man sweet peace be given, Sweet peace and friendship to the end of time ! LIFE AND MINISTRY. Hymn 48. C. M. Rippon's Selection, * St. Asaph's, Irish, Hymn Second. The Redeemers message. 1 HARK, the glad sound, the Saviour comes, The Saviour promis'd long! Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 On him, the Spirit largely pour'd, Exerts his sacred fire ; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love His holy breast inspire. 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice, To clear the mental ray ; And, on the eyes oppress'd with night, To pour celestial day. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim ; And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. Hymn 49. L. M. Steele. ♦ Eaton, Quercv, Portugal. Our Example 1 AND is the gospel peace and love ! Such let our conversation be ; The serpent blended with the dove, Wisdom and meek simplicity. HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. 5d 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 1 3 O, how benevolent and kind ! How mild ! how ready to forgive ! Be this the temper of our mind, And these the rules by which we live. 4 To do his heavenly Father's will Was his employment and delight ; Humility and holy zeal Shone through his life divinely bright ! 5 Dispensing good where'er he came* The labours of his life were love ; O, if we love the Saviour's name, By his example let us move. SUFFERINGS AND DEATH. Hymn 50. L. M. Steele. b Carthage, Armley, Bath. A dying Saviour. 1 Stretch'd on the cross, the Saviour dies : Hark ! his expiring groans arise ! See, from his hands, his feet, his side, Runs down the sacred crimson tide ! 2 And didst thou bleed P — for sinners bleed? And could the sun behold the deed ? No ! he withdrew his sick'ning ray, And darkness veil'd the mourning day. 3 Can 1 survey this scene of wo, Where mingling grief and wonder flow ; And yet my heart unmov'd remain, Insensible to love or pain ? 4 Come, dearest Lord ! thy grace impart, To warm this cold, this stupid heart, Till all its powers and passions move In melting grief and ardent love. 61, 52 CHRIST. Hymn 51. L. M. Dr. S. Stennett. * Munich, Limehouse, German. It is finished. 1 'TIS finish'd ! so the Saviour cry'd, And meekly bow'd his head, and dy'd : 'Tis finish'd — yes, the race is run, The battle fought, the victory won. 2 'Tis finish'd — all that Heaven decreed, And all the ancient prophets said, Is now fulfill'd, as was design'd, In me, the Saviour of mankind. 3 'Tis finish'd — this my dying groan Shall sins of every kind atone : Millions shall be redeem'd from death, By this my last expiring breath. 4 '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. RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. Hymn 52. H. M. Doddridge. ♦ Bethesda, Portsmouth. Resurrection of Christ. 1 YES ! the Redeemer rose, The Saviour left the dead, And o'er our hellish foes High rais'd his conquering head ; In wild dismay 1 Fall to the ground,. The guards around I 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. HIS RESURRECTION. 5a 3 Then back to heaven they fly The joyful news to bear ; Hark ! as they soar on high, What music fills the air ! Their anthems say, I " Hath left the dead ; " Jesus, who bled, I "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 you dwell ; Transported cry — I " Hath left the dead, "Jesus, who bled, I " No more to die." 5 All hail, triumphant Lord, Who sav'st us with thy blood I Wide be thy name ador'd, Thou rising, reigning God ; With thee we rise, And empires gain With thee we reign, Beyond the skies. . .- ■ — ■ — — i . Hymn 53. 7s. RipporCs Selection, # Easter Hymn, Bath Abbey. The Resurrection. 1 CHRIST, the Lord, is risen to-day ! Sons of men and 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 thy sting?" 54, 55 CHRIST. Once he died, our souls to save ; 44 Where's thy victory, boasting grave ?"' 5 Hail, the Lord of earth and heaven ! Praise to thee by both be given! Thee we greet triumphant now, Hail ! the resurrection — thou. Hymn 54. 7s. Gibbons, * Hampton, Finedon. The Resurrection and Ascension. 1 ANGELS ! roll the rock away ! Death ! yield up the mighty prey ; See ! he rises from the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. Hallelujah ! Praise the Lord ! 2 'Tis the Saviour! Angels, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise! Let the earth's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. Hal. 3 Now, ye saints, lift up your eyes ! Now to glory see him rise, In long triumph, up the sky — Up to waiting worlds on high. Hal. 4 Praise him, all ye heavenly choirs ! Praise, and sweep your golden lyres ! Shout, O earth, in rapturous song, Let the strains be sweet and strong! Hal. ASCENSION OF CHRIST. Hymn 55. L. M. Wesleifs Collection. Truro, Caslle-Street, Nantwich. Christ's Ascension. 1 OUR Lord is risen from the dead ; Our Jesus is gone up on high : The powers of hell are captive led ; Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. HIS ASCENSION. 56 2 There his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay: " Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ! " Ye everlasting doors, give way V 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 u Who is the King of glory, who ?' The Lord, that all his foes o'ercame ; The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew ; And Jesus is the Conqueror's name. 5 Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay ; " Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates ! "Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 6 " Who is the King of glory, who?" The Lord, of boundless power possest ; The King of saints and angels too ; God over all, forever blest 1 Hymn 56. L. M. Watts' s Miscellanies. * •• Antigua, Psalm Ninety-seventh. The humiliation, exaltation, and triumphs of Christ, 1 THE mighty frame of glorious grace, That brightest monument of praise That e'er the God of love design'd, Employs and fills my lab'ring 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, Puts off the beams of bright array, And veils the God in mortal clay. 5? CHRIST. 4 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. 5 But see the wonders of his power! He triumphs in his dying hour; And, while by Satan's rage he fell, He dash'd the rising hopes of hell. 6 Thus were the hosts of death subdu'd, And sin was drown'd in Jesus' blood ; Then he arose, and reigns above, And conquers sinners by his love. 7 Who shall fulfil this boundless song ! The theme surmounts an angel's tongue ; How low, how vain are mortal airs, When Gabriel's nobler harp despairs ! INTERCESSION OF CHRIST. Hymn 57. L. M. Steele. «• Bath, Angel's Hymn. Intercession of Christ. 1 HE lives! the great Redeemer lives! (What joy the 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 in the Saviour's lovely face Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace. 3 Hence, then, ye black despairing thoughts ! Above our fears, above our faults, His powerful intercessions rise; And guilt recedes, and terror dies. 4 In every dark, distressful hour, When sin and Satan join their power, HIS DOMINION. 58 Let this dear hope repel the dart, That Jesus bears us on his heart. 5 Great Advocate, Almighty Friend — On him our humble hopes depend : Our cause can never, never fail, For Jesus pleads, and must prevail. DOMINION OF CHRIST. Hymn 58. H. M. RipporHs Selection. # Triumph, Portsmouth. The kingdom of Christ. 1 REJOICE ! the Lord is King ; Your God and King adore ; Mortals, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore. Lift up the heart, lift up the voice, Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice. 2 Rejoice ! the Saviour reigns — 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. 4 Rejoice in glorious hope ! Jesus, the Judge, shall come, And take his servants up To their eternal home : We soon shall hear uY archangel's voice ; The trump of God shall sound, rejoice. 56 59,60 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. CHARACTERS OF CHRIST, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. Hymn 59. L. M. Nippon's Selection. # Eaton, All Saints. Advocate. 1 WHERE is my God? does he retire Beyond the reach of humble sighs ? Are these weak breathings of desire Too languid to ascend the skies ? 2 No, Lord ! the breathings of desire, The weak petition, if sincere, Is not forbidden to aspire, But reaches thy all- gracious ear. 3 Look up, my soul, with cheerful eye, See where the great Redeemer stands, — The glorious Advocate on high, With precious incense in his hands ! 4 He sweetens every humble groan, He recommends each broken prayer ; Recline thy hope on him alone, Whose power and love forbid despair. 5 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. Hymn 60. C. M. Toplady. b Bedford, Cambridge. All in All. 1 COMPAR'D with Christ, in all beside No comeliness I see ; The one thing needful, dearest Lord, Is to be ore with thee. CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. M 2 The sense of thy expiring love Into my soul convey: Thyself bestow ! for thee alone, My all in all I pray. 3 Less than thyself will not suffice My comfort to restore : More than thyself I cannot crave ; And thou canst give no more. 4 Lov'd of my God, for him again With love intense I'd burn : Chosen of thee ere time began, I'd choose thee in return. 5 Whate'er consists not with thy love, O teach me to resign : I'm rich to all th' intents of bliss, If thou, O God, art mine. Hymn 61. L.M. Watts's Sermons. # or b Limehouse, Portugal, Bath. Christ the eternal life. 1 JESUS, our Saviour and our God, Array 'd in majesty and blood, Thou art our life : our souls in thee Possess a full felicity. 2 All our immortal hopes are laid In thee, our Surety and our Head : Thy cross, thy cradle, and thy throne Are big with glories yet unknown. 3 Let atheists scoff, and Jews blaspheme Th' eternal life and Jesus' name ; A word of thy almighty breath Dooms the rebellious world to death. 4 But let my soul forever lie Beneath the blessings of thine eye : Tis heaven on earth, 'tis heaven above, To see thy face and taste thy love. 62, 63 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. Hymn 62. C. M. Cowper. * Carthage, St Asaph's. Praise for the fountain opened. 1 THERE is a fountain fill'd with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners, plung'd beneath that flood, Lose all their 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. 5 Then, in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue- Lies silent in the grave. Hymn 63. C. M. Doddridge. * Abridge, Baiby. Head of the church. 1 JESUS, I sing thy matchless grace, 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 grow, 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 : CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. 64, 65 One body all in mutual love, And thou our common Lord. 4 Thou the whole body wilt present Before thy Father's face ; Nor shall a wrinkle or a spot Its beauteous form disgrace. Hymn 64. C. M. Steele. * Knaresborougb, Archdale. King of saints. 1 COME, ye that love the Saviour's name, And joy to make it known ; The Sovereign of your heart proclaim, And bow before his throne. 2 Behold your King, your Saviour, crown'd With glories all divine ; And tell the wond'ring nations round, How bright those glories shine. 3 Infinite power, and boundless grace, 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. 5 O, happy period ! glorious day ! When heaven and earth shall raise, With all their powers, the raptur'd lay, To celebrate thy praise. Hymn 65. C. M. Duncan. # Marlboro', Tisbury, Exeter. The spiritual coronation. 1 ALL-HAIL the power of Jesus' name ! Let angels prostrate fall : 56* 66 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, A remnant weak and small; Hail him, who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 3 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall ; Go — spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. 4 Let every kindred, every tribe On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. 5 O, that with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. Hymn 66. C. M. Doddridge. ♦ Mear, Barby, St Asaphs. Jesus precious to them that believe. 1 JESUS, I love thy charming name, 'Tis music to my ear; Fain would I sound it out so loud That earth and heaven might hear. 2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul ! My transport and my trust; Jewels to thee are gaudy toys, And gold is sordid dust. 3 All my capacious powers can wish, In thee doth richly meet; Nor to my eyes is light so dear, Nor friendship half so sweet. 4 Thy grace shall dwell upon my heart, And shed its fragrance there ; The noblest balm of all its wounds, The cordial of its care. CHARACTERS OF^CHRIST. 67, 68 5 I'll speak the honours of thy name, With my last lab'ring breath; And, dying, clasp thee in my arms — The antidote of death. Hymn 67. L. M. Steele. # or b German, Portugal, Fountain. Physician of souls. 1 DEEP are the wounds which sin has made, Where shall the sinner find a cure? In vain, alas ! is nature's aid ; The work exceeds all nature's power. 2 And can no sovereign balm be found ? And is no kind physician nigh, To ease the pain, and heal the wound, Ere life and hope forever fly ? 3 There is a great Physician near : Look up, O fainting soul, and live; See in his heavenly smiles appear Such ease as nature cannot give! 4 See, in the Saviour's dying blood, Life, health, and bliss abundant flow; 'Tis only this dear sacred flood Can ease thy pain, and heal thy wo. Hymn 68. L. M. Steele. * China, Quercy, Bath. Saviour — the only One. 1 JESUS, the spring of joys divine, Whence all our hope and comforts flow; Jesus, no other name but thine Can save us from eternal wo. 2 In vain would boasting reason find The way to happiness and God ; Her weak directions leave the mind Bewilder'd in a dubious road. 69,70 CHARACTERS OF CHRIST 3 No other name will Heaven approve : Thou art the true, the living way, Ordain'd by everlasting love, To the bright realms of endless day. Hymn 69. L. M. Ceimick. * Portugal, China, Quercy. Way to Canaan- 1 JESUS, my all, to heaven is gone, He, whom I fix my hopes upon ! His track I see, and I'll pursue The narrow way, till him I view. 2 The way the holy prophets went, The road that leads from banishment, The king's high way of holiness, I'll go; for all his paths are peace. 3 This is the way I long have sought, And mourn'd because I found it not ; My grief, and burden, long has been Because I could not cease from sin. 4 The more I strove against its power, I sinn'd and stumbled but the more, Till late I heard my Saviour say, "Come hither, soul, I am the way." 5 Lo ! glad I come ! and thou, blest Lamb, Shalt take me to thee as I am : My sinful self to thee I give ! Nothing but love shall I receive. 6 Then will I tell to sinners round What a dear Saviour I have found ; I'll point to thy redeeming blood, And say — "Behold the way to God!" Hymn 70. CM. Hartford Collection. * x Irish, St. Martin's, Devizes. Praise to the Redeemer. 1 O FOR a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer's praise ! DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 71 The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace ! 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honours of thy name. 3 Jesus, the name that calms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease ; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears; 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the power of reigning sin, He sets the prisoner free ; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood avail'd for me. 5 Let us obey, we then shall know, Shall feel our sins forgiven ; Anticipate our heaven below, And own that love is heaven. DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. ADOPTION. Hymn 71. 7s. Humphreys. # Finedon, Turin, Hotham. The privileges of the sons of God. 1 BLESSED are the sons of God, They are bought with Jesus' blood, They are ransom'd from the grave, Life eternal they shall have : With them number'd may we be, Now and through eternity. 2 God did love them, in his Son, Ere creation was begun ; 72 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. They the seal of this receive, When on Jesus they believe.: With them, &c. 3 They are justify'd by grace, They enjoy a solid peace ; All their sins are wash'd away, They shall stand in God's great day. With them, &c. 4 They have fellowship with God, Through the Mediator's blood ; One with God, through Jesus one, Glory is in them begun : With them, &c. 5 They alone are truly blest — Heirs with God, joint heirs with Christ ; They with love and peace are fill'd ; They are by his Spirit seal'd : With them number'd may we be, Now and through eternity. Hymn 72. L. M. Dr. S. Stennett. # Portugal, Shoel. Christians the sons of God. 1 NOT all the nobles of the earth, 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 heirs of heaven ; Sons of the God who reigns on high, And heirs of joys beyond the sky. 3 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. 4 Their daily wants his hands supply, Their steps he guards with watchful eye, ATONEMENT. 37 Leads them from earth to heaven above, And crowns them with eternal love. 5 If I've the honour, Lord, to be One of this numerous family, On me the gracious gift bestow, To call thee Abba, Father ! too. 6 So may my conduct ever prove My filial piety and love; While all my brethren clearly trace Their Father's likeness in my face. ATONEMENT. Hymn 73. C. M. Watts' s Sermons. # Abridge, Bedford. The atonement of Christ. 1 HOW is our nature spoil'd by sin! Yet nature ne'er hath found The way to make the conscience clean, Or heal the painful wound. 2 In vain we seek for peace with God By methods of our own : Jesus, there's nothing but thy blood Can bring us near the 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 answered 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. 74 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 6 'Tis by thy death we live, O Lord ; 'Tis on thy cross we rest ; Forever be thy love ador'd, Thy name forever blest. Hymn 74. 8's and 7's. Lock H. Coll. * Sicilian Hymn, Love Divine. Gratitude for the Atonement. 1 HAIL ! thou once despised Jesus, Hail ! thou Galilean King ! Thou didst suffer to release us ; Thou didst free salvation bring : Hail, thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame ! By thy merits we find favour ; Life is given through thy name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on thee were laid : By almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made : All thy people are forgiven Through the virtue of thy blood ; Open'd is the gate of heaven ; Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail ! enthron'd in glory, There forever 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 : COMMUNION WITH GOD. 75 Help, ye bright angelic spirits ! Bring your sweetest, noblest lays ! Help to sing our Saviour's merits ; Help to chant ImmanuePs praise. COMMUNION WITH GOD. Hymn 75. CM. Cowper. « York, St. Anns. Walking with God. 1 O FOR a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame ! A light 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 enjoy'd ! How sweet their memory still ! But now I find an aching void The world can never fill. 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, Whate'er 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. 57 76, 77 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. Hymn 76. CM. Watts 's Sermons. #orb St. David's, Abridge. "O that I knew where I might find him." Sins and sorrows laid before God. 1 O THAT I knew the secret place, Where I might find my God; I'd spread my wants before his face, And pour my woes abroad. 2 I'd tell him how my sins arise, What sorrows I sustain; How grace 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's 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. 5 Arise, my soul, from deep distress, And banish every fear ; He calls thee to his throne of grace, To spread thy sorrows there. DEPRAVITY. Hymn 77. L. M. Wattes Lyrics. # or b German, Eaton. Original sin ; or, the first and second Adam. 1 ADAM, our father and our head, Transgress'd, and justice doom'd us dead : The fiery law speaks all despair, There's no reprieve or pardon there. 2 Call a bright council in the skies ; Seraphs, the mighty and the wise, Speak ; are you strong to bear the load, The weighty vengeance of a God? DEPRAVITY. 78 3 In vain we ask ; for all around Stand silent through the heav'nly ground; There's not a glorious mind above Has half the strength or half the love. 4 But O ! un measurable 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 below, and saints above, All bow to this mysterious love. Hymn 78. C. M. S. Stennett. b Dorset, York, Wareham. Indwelling sin lamented. 1 WITH tears of anguish I lament, Here at thy feet, my God, My passion, pride, and discontent, And vile ingratitude. 2 Sure there was ne'er a heart so base, So false ?s mine has been : So faithless to its promises, So prone to every sin ! 3 My reason tells me thy commands Are holy, just, and true ; Tells me whate'er my God demands Is his most righteous due. 4 Reason I hear, her counsels weigh, And all her words approve ; But still I find it hard t' obey, V And harder yet to love. 5 How long, dear Saviour, shall 1 feel These strugglings in my breast ? When wilt thou bow my stubborn will, And give my conscience rest ? 79, 80 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. GRACE. Hymn 79. S. M. Doddridge. # Shirland, Pelham. Salvation by grace from "the frst to the last. 1 GRACE ! 'tis a charming sound ; Harmonious to the ear ! Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contriv'd the way To save rebellious man ; And all the steps that grace display Which drew the wondrous plan. 3 Grace led my roving feet To tread the heavenly road ; And new supplies, each hour, I meet, While pressing on to God. 4 Grace all the work shall crown, Through everlasting days ; It lays in heaven the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. Hymn 80. C. M. # Irish, Cam bridge. Jfy the grace of God I am ivhat I am. 1 GRExVf God ! 'tis from thy sov'reign grace That all my blessings flow ; Whate'er I am, or do possess, I to thy mercy owe. 2 'Tis this my powerful lusts conu*ol, And pardons all my sin ; Spreads life and comfort through my soul, And makes my nature clean. 3 'Tis this upholds me whilst I live, Supports me when I die ; And hence ten thousand saints receive Their all, as well as I. JUSTIFICATION. 81, 82 JUSTIFICATION. Hymn 81. L. M. Ripporfs Selection, * or b German, Bath. Human righteousness insufficient to justify. 1 Wherewith, O Lord, shall I draw near. Or bow myself before thy face ? How, in thy purer eyes, appear ? What shall I bring to gain thy grace ? 2 Will gifts delight the Lord most high ? Will multiply'd oblations please ? Thousands of rams his favour buy ? Or slaughter'd millions e'er appease ? 3 Can these assuage the wrath of God ? Can these wash out my guilty 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 face ; My sole desert is hell and wrath ; 'Twere 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. Hymn 82. L. M. Wesley. * Shod, Leeds, Italy. Imputed righteousness. 1 JESUS, thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress ; 'Midst flaming worlds, in these array *df With joy shall I lift up my head. 57* 83 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 2 When from the dust of death I rise, To take my mansion in the skies ; E'en then shall this be all my plea, "Jesus hath liv'd and died for me." 3 Thus Abraham, the friend of God, Thus all the armies bought with blood. Saviour of sinners, thee proclaim, Sinners — of whom the chief I am. 4 This spotless robe the same appears, When ruin'd nature sinks in years ; No age can change its glorious hue : The robe of Christ is ever new. 5 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. PARDON. Hymn 83. C. M. Steele. * York, Canterbury, Wantage. Pardoning Love. 1 HOW oft, alas ! this wretched heart, Has wander'd from the Lord ! How oft my roving thoughts depart, Forgetful of his word ! 2 Yet sovereign mercy calls, " Return ;" Dear Lord, and may I come ! My vile ingratitude I mourn ; O take the wanderer home. 3 And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive, And bid my crimes remove? And shall a pardon 'd rebel live To speak thy wondrous love ? 4 Thy pard'ning love, so free, so sweet, Dear Saviour, I adore ; O keep me at thy sacred feet, And let me rove no more. PARDON PERSEVERANCE. 84, 85 Hymn 84. S. M. Watts" s Lyrics, b Aylesbury, Ustic. Confession and pardon. 1 MY sorrows, like a flood, Impatient of restraint, Into thy bosom, O my God I Pour out a long complaint. 2 This impious heart of mine Could once defy the Lord, Could rush with violence on to sin, In presence of thy sword. 3 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. 4 " Rise," saith the Saviour, " rise I " Behold my wounded veins ! " Here flows a sacred crimson flood, " To wash away thy stains." 5 See, God is reconcil'd ! Behold his smiling face ! Let joyful cherubs clap their wings, And sound aloud his grace. PERSEVERANCE. Hymn 85. L. M. Doddridge. * Quercy, Blendon, Angel's Hymn. Noah preserved in the ark, and the believer in Christ. 1 THE deluge, at th' Almighty's call, In what impetuous streams it fell; Swallow'd the mountains in its rage, And swept a guilty world to hell. 2 Yet Noah, humble, happy saint ! Surrounded with a chosen few, Sat in his ark, secure from fear, And sang the grace that steer'd him through. Z6, 87 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 3 So may I sing, in Jesus safe, While slorms of vengeance round me fall ; Conscious how high my hopes are fix'd, Beyond what shakes this earthly ball. 4 Enter thine ark, while patience waits, Nor ever quit that sure retreat ; Then the wide flood, which buries earth, Shall waft thee to a fairer seat. Hymn b6. C. M. F ~ * Bedford, Cambridge. Perseverance. 1 LORD, hast thou made me know thy ways ? Conduct me in thy fear ; And grant me such supplies of grace, That I may persevere. 2 Let but thy own Almighty arm Sustain a feeble worm, I shall escape, secure from harm, Amid the dreadful storm. 3 Be thou my all-sufficient friend, Till all my toils shall cease, Guard me through life, and let my end Be everlasting peace. * REDEMPTION. Hymn 87. 7s. Hippon's Selection. Bath-Abbey, Condolence, Cookham. Redeeming love 1 NOW begin the heavenly theme, Sing aloud in Jesus' name ! Ye, who his salvation prove ; Triumph in redeeming love. 2 Ye, who see the Father's grace, Beaming in the Saviour's face, As to Canaan on ye move, Praise and bless redeeming love. REDEMPTION. 8S 3 Mourning souls, dry up your tears; Banish all your guilty fears ; See your guilt and curse remove, CancelPd by redeeming love. 4 Welcome all, by sin oppress'd, Welcome to his sacred rest; Nothing brought him from above, Nothing but redeeming love. 5 Hither, then, your music bring, Strike aloud each cheerful string ; Mortals, join the host above, Join to praise redeeming love. Hymn 88. L. M. Steele. * or b Winchester, Eaton. Redemption by Christ alone. 1 ENSLAV'D by sin, and bound in chains Beneath its dreadful tyrant sway, And doom'd to everlasting pains, We wretched guilty captives lay. 2 Jesus, the Lord, the mighty God, An all-sufficient ransom paid : In valued price ! his precious blood, For vile, rebellious traitors shed. 3 Jesus the sacrifice became, To rescue guilty souls from hell : The spodess, bleeding, dying Lamb, Beneath avenging justice fell. 4 Amazing goodness ! love divine ! O may our grateful hearts adore The matchless grace ; nor yield to sin, Nor wear its cruel fetters more ! 89, 90 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. REGENERATION. Hymn 89. C. M. Toplady's Collection. * St. Martin's, Cambridge, Exeter. Efficacious grace. 1 HAIL! mighty Jesus! how divine Is thy victorious sword ! The stoutest rebel must resign At thy commanding word. 2 Deep are the wounds thy arrows give, They pierce the hardest heart; Thy smiles of grace the slain revive, And joy succeeds to smart. 3 Still gird thy sword upon thy thigh ; Ride with majestic sway : Go forth, great Prince, triumphantly, And make thy foes obey. 4 And when thy victories are complete, When all the chosen race Shall round the throne of glory meet, To sing thy conquering grace; 5 O may my humble soul be found Among that favour'd band ! And I, with them, thy praise will sound, Throughout Immanuel's land. Hymn 90. S. M. Doddridge. * Dover, Watchman. Vital union to Christ in regeneration. 1 DEAR Saviour, we are thine By everlasting bonds ; Our names, our hearts we would resign, Our souls are in thy hands. 2 To thee we still would cleave, With ever-growing zeal ; If millions tempt us Christ to leave, O let them ne'er prevail. REGENERATION. 91 3 Thy Spirit shall unite Our souls to thee, our Head ; Shall form us to thy image bright, That we thy paths may tread. 4 Death may our souls divide From these abodes of clay : But love shall keep us near thy side Through all the gloomy way. 5 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. Hymn 91. C. M. S. Stennett. * Swanwick, Barby, Abridge. The converted thief. 1 AS on the cross the Saviour hung And wept, and bled,, and died, He pour'd salvation on a wretch, That languished at his side. -2 His crimes, with inward grief and shame, The penitent confessVl ; Then turn'd his dying eyes to. Christ, And thus his prayer address'd : 3 " Jesus, thou Son and Heir of heaven, " Thou spotless Lamb of God ! "I see thee bauYd in sweat and tears, " And weltVing in thy blood. 4 " Yet quickly from these scenes of wo, " In triumph thou shalt rise, " Burst through the gloomy shades of death, H And shine above the skies. 5 " Amid the glories of that world, " Dear Saviour, think on me, "And in the victories of thy death "Let me a sharer be." Sg, 93 DOCTRINES OF THE GOSPEL. 6 His prayer the dying Jesus hears, And instantly replies, " To-day thy parting soul shall be "With me in paradise." Hymn 92. C. xM. Collier's Collection, #or b Windsor, Bedford, Bangor, llenewing grace. 1 HOW helpless guilty nature lies, Unconscious of its load ! The heart, unchang'd, can never rise To happiness and God. 2 Can aught beneath a power divine The stubborn will subdue ? 'Tis thine, eternal Spirit, thine To form the heart anew. 3 'Tis thine the passions to recall, And upwards bid them rise; And make the scales of error fall From reason's darken'd eyes. 4 To chase the shades of death away, And bid the sinner live ; A beam of heaven, a vital ray, 'Tis thine alone to give. 5 O change these wretched hearts of ours, And give them life divine ! Then shall our passions and our powers, Almighty Lord, be thine. SANCTIF1CATION. Hymn 93. C. M. Watts' s Lyrics. # or b Windsor, Bedford, Abridge. Sanctification and pardon. 1 WHERE shall we, sinners, hide our heads ? Can rocks or mountains save? Or shall we wrap us in the shades Of midnight and the grave? LAW AND GOSPEL. 94 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 wondrous 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 thy breath ; That cursed throne must fall; Ye flatt'ring plagues that work our death, Fly, for we hate you all. LAW AND GOSPEL. Hymn 94. L. M. Watts- *s Lyrics. * or b Green's Hundredth, Carthage. The Lav* and the Gospel j or, Christ a refuge. 1 " CURST be the man, forever curst, " That doth one wilful sin commit ; "Death and damnation for the first, " Without relief, and infinite." 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." 58 95 LAW AND GOSPEL. 4 Hark, how he prays (the charming sound Dwells on his dying lips) u Forgive /" And every groan and gaping wound Cries, " Father, let the rebels live 1" 5 Go, you that rest upon the law, And toil and seek salvation there ; Look to the flame that Moses saw, And shrink, and tremble, and despair. 6 But I'll retire beneath the cross — Saviour, at thy dear feet I'll lie ; And the keen sword, that justice draws, Flaming and red, shall pass me by. Hymn 95. L. M. Wattis Sermons* * or b Carthage, Blendon. The Gospel the power of God to salvation. 1 WHAT shall the dying sinner do, That seeks relief for all his wo ? Where shall the guilty conscience find Ease for the torment of the mind ? 2 How shall we get our crimes forgiven, Or form our natures fit for heaven? Can souls, 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 brings his gospel nigh ; 'Tis there that power and glory dwell, Which save rebellious souls from hell. 4 This is the pillar of our hope, That bears our fainting 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. LAW AND GOSPEL. 96,97 6 Should vile blasphemers, with disdain, Pronounce the truths of Jesus vain, We'll meet the scandal and the shame, And sing and triumph in his name. Hymn 96. C. M. Cowper. * York,« St. Anns, Devizes. Legal obedience followed by evangelical, 1 NO strength of nature can suffice To serve the Lord aright ; And what she has, she misapplies, For wrant of clearer light. 2 How long beneath the law I lay, In bondage and distress ! I toil'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 I hate it too. 4 Then, all my servile works were done A righteousness to raise ; Now, freely chosen in the Son, I freely choose his ways. 5 " What shall I do ?" was then the word, " That I may worthier grow ?" 41 What shall I render to the Lord t* Is my inquiry now. 6 To see the law by Christ fulfhTd, And hear his pard'ning voice, Changes a slave into a child, And duty into choice. Hymn 97. L. M. Watts' s Sermons. * Eaton, Rothwell. The inward witness to Christianity. 1 Questions and doubts be heard no more ; Let Christ and joy be all our theme ; 38 LAW AND GOSPEL. His Spirit seals his gospel sure To every soul that trusts in him. 2 Jesus, thy witness speaks within : The mercy which thy words reveal 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 : Blasphemers can no more withstand, But bow and own thy doctrine true. 4 The guilty wretch that trusts thy blood Finds peace and pardon at the cross ; The sinful soul, averse to God, Believes and loves his Maker's laws. 5 Learning and wit may cease their strife, When miracles with glory shine ; The voice that calls the dead to life Must be almighty, and divine. Hymn 98. C. M. Watts" s Lyrics. # Cambridge, Tisbury. God glorious, and sinners saved. 1 FATHER, how wide thy glories shine, How high thy wonders rise ! Known through the earth by thousand signs, By thousand through the skies. 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy power, Their motions speak thy skill ; And on the wings of every hour We read thy patience still. 3 But when we view thy strange design, To save rebellious worms, Where vengeance and compassion join, In their divinest forms ; 4 Here the whole Deity is known ; Nor dares a creature guess Which of the glories brightest shone, The justice, or the grace. LAW AND GOSPEL. 99 5 Now the full glories of the Lamb Adorn the heavenly plains ; Sweet cherubs learn Immanuel's name, And try their choicest strains. 6 O, may I bear some humble part In that immortal song ! Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, And love command my tongue. Hymn 99. C. M. Watts" s Sermons, * London, Bedford. A rational defence of the gospel. 1 SHALL atheists dare insult the cross Of our incarnate God ? Shall infidels revile his truth, And trample on his blood? 2 What if he choose mysterious ways To cleanse us from our faults ; May not the works of sovereign grace Transcend our feeble thoughts ? 3 What if his gospel bid us strive With flesh, and self, and sin? The prize is most divinely bright That we are call'd to win. 4 What if the men despis'd on earth, Still of his grace partake ? This but confirms his truth the more, For so the prophets spake. 5 Do some, that own his sacred truth, Indulge their souls in sin ? None should reproach the Saviour's name °r His laws are pure and clean. 6 Then let our faith be firm and strong, Our lips profess his word ; Nor ever shun those holy men, Who fear and love the Lord, 58* 100, ;oi LAW AND GOSPEL. INVITATIONS AND PROxMISES. Hymn 100. C. M. FawcetU b Mear, Plymouth, Bangor. Let the wicked forsake his way, ifc. 1 SINNERS, the voice of God regard ; 'Tis mercy speaks to-day ; He calls you by his sovereign word, From sin's destructive way* 2 Why will you in the crooked ways t Of sin and folly go ? In pain you travel all your days, To reap immortal wo ! 3 But he that turns to God shall live, Through his abounding grace : His mercy will the guilt forgive Of those that seek his face. 4 Bow to the sceptre of his word, Renouncing every sin ; Submit to him, your sovereign Lord, And learn his will divine. 5 His love exceeds your highest thoughts; He pardons like a God ; He will forgive your numerous faults, Through a Redeemer's blood. Hymn 101. C. M. Steele. * Irish, Braintree. An invitation to the gospel feast. 1 YE wretched, hungry, starving poor, Behold a royal feast ! Where mercy spreads her bounteous store, For every humble guest. 2 See, Jesus stands with open arms : He calls, he bids you come : Guilt holds you back, and fear alarms ; But see, there yet is room. INVITATIONS AND PROMISES. 102, 103 3 O come, and with his children taste The blessings of his love; While hope attends the sweet repast Of nobler joys above. 4 There, with united heart and voice, Before the eternal throne, Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice, In ecstacies unknown. 5 And yet ten thousand thousand more Are welcome still to come. Ye longing souls, the grace adore, Approach, there yet is room. Hymn 102. L. M. Lock H. Collection. * Portugal, Wells. 1 HO ! every one that thirsts, draw nigh ; CTis God invites the fallen race;) Mercy and free salvation buy ; Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace. 2 Come to the living waters, come; Sinners, obey your Maker's call ; Return, ye weary wanderers, home, And find my grace reach'd out to all. 3 See from the Rock a fountain rise ! For you in healing streams it rolls: Money ye need not bring, nor price, Ye lab'ring, burden'd, sin-sick souls. 4 Nothing ye in exchange shall give; Leave all you have and are behind; Frankly the gift of God receive, Pardon and peace in Jesus find. Hymn 103. L. M. Steele. ~ Quercy, Portugal, Bath. Weary souls invited to rest. 1 COME, weary souls, with sins distrest, Come, and accept the promis'd rest;. 107 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 2 " Fain would I mount, fain would I glow, " And loose my cable from below ; " But I can only spread my sail ; " Thou, thou must breathe th' auspicious gale !" GRACES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. Hymn 107, C. M. Cowper. # Rochester, York, St. Anns. Contentment. 1 FIERCE passions discompose the mind, As tempests vex the sea ; But calm content and peace we find, When, Lord, we trust in thee. 2 In vain by reason, and by rule, We try to bend the will; For none but in the Saviour's school Can learn the heavenly skill. 3 Since at his feet my soul has sat, His gracious words to hear, Contented with my present state, I cast on him my care. 4 " Art thou a sinner, soul ?" lie said, " Then how canst thou complain ? 44 How light thy troubles here, if weigh'd 41 With everlasting pain ! 5 " If thou of murmuring wouldst be cur'd, " Compare thy griefs with mine ;'< 44 Think what my love for thee endur'd, 44 And thou wilt not repine. 6 44 'Tis I appoint thy daily lot, 44 And I do all things well ; 44 Thou soon shalt leave this wretched spot, 44 And rise with me to dwell. 7 u In life my grace shall strength supply, 44 Proportion'd to thy day ; FAITH. 108, 109 11 At death thou still shalt find me nigh, "To wipe thy tears away." 8 Thus I, who once my wretched days In vain repining spent, Taught in my Saviour's school of grace, Have learn'd to be content. Hymn 108. L. M. Watts's Sermons. * Bath, Winchester. Faith connected with salvation. 1 NOT by the laws of innocence Can Adam's sons arrive at heaven ; New works can give us no pretence To have our ancient sins forgiven. 2 Not the best deeds that we have done Can make a wounded conscience whole : Faith is the grace, — and faith alone, That flies to Christ, and saves the soul. 3 Lord, I believe thy heavenly word ! Fain would I have my soul renew'd : I mourn for sin, and trust the Lord To have it pardon'd and subdu'd. 4 O may thy grace its power display ; Let guilt and death no longer reign ; Save me in thine appointed way, Nor let my humble faith be vain ! Hymn 109. C. M. Watts' s Sermons. # Bangor, Barby. Faith in the sacrifice of Christ. 1 WHERE shall the guilty sinner go, To find a sure relief? Can bleeding bulls or goats bestow A balm to ease my grief? 2 O never let my thoughts renounce The gospel of my God, Where vilest crimes are cleans'd at once In Christ's atoning blood. 110, 111 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 3 Here rest my faith, and ne'er remove ; Here let repentance rise ; While I behold his bleeding love, His dying agonies. Hymn 110. L. M. Wattis Sermons. *orb Putney, Quercy, Wells. Faithfulness. 1 HATH God been faithful to his word, And sent to men his promised grace? Shall I not imitate the Lofd, And practise what my lips profess? 2 Hath Christ fulfill'd his kind design, The dreadful work he undertook, And died to make salvation mine, And well perform'd whate'er he spoke? 3 Doth not his faithfulness afford A noble theme to raise my song? And shall I dare deny my Lord, Or utter falsehood with my tongue? 4 My King, my Saviour, and my God! Let grace my sinful soul renew, Wash my offences with thy blood, And make my heart sincere and true. Hymn 111. CM. JVeedham. # St. Martin's, York, St. David's. Fear of God 1 HAPPY beyond description he, Who fears the Lord his God; Who hears his threats with holy awe, And trembles at his rod. 2 Fear, (sacred passion,) ever dwells With its fair partner, love; Blending their beauties, both proclaim, Their source is from above. 3 Let terrors fright uY unwilling slave; The child with joy appears; FORTITUDE. . 112 Cheerful he does his father's will, And loves as much as fears. 4 Let fear and love, most holy God! Possess this soul of mine ; Then shall I worship thee aright, And taste thy joys divine. Hymn 112. CM. Watts' s Sermons. ■ Parma, Mear, Irish. Holy fortitude. 1 AM I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the . Lamb ? And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name ? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sail'd through bloody seas ? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood ? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign ; Increase my courage, Lord! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 5 Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer though they die ; They see the triumph from afar And seize it with their eye. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thy armies shine; In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be thine. 59 313,114 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. Hymn 113. L. M. Watts" s Sermons. * Green's Hundredth, Qiiercy, Bath. Fortitude, or remedies against fear. 1 WHEN tumults of unruly fear Rise in my heart, and riot there, What shall I do to calm my breast, And get the vexing foe supprest? 2 What power can these wild thoughts control ? This ruffling tempest of the soul? Where shall I fly in this distress, But to the throne of glorious grace? 3 My faith would seize some promise, Lord ; There's power and safety in thy word; Not all that earth or hell can say Shall tempt or drive my soul away. 4 I call the days of old to mind, When I have found my God was kind ; My heavenly friend is still the same; Salvation to his holy name. 5 Great God, preserve my conscience clean, Wash me from guilt, forgive my sin, Thy love shall guard me from surprise, Tho' threatening dangers round me rise. 6 When fear like a wild ocean raves, Let Jesus walk upon the waves, And say, " 'tis I ;" that heavenly voice Shall sink the storm and raise my joys. Hymn 114. L. M. fVatts's Sermons* * All-Saints, Winchester, Portugal. Gravity and decency. 1 BEHOLD the sons, the heirs of God, So dearly bought with Jesus' blood ! Are they not born to heavenly joys, And shall they stoop to earthly toys ? 2 Doth vain discourse, or empty mirth, Well suit the honours of their birth ? GRAVITY. 115, 116 Shall they be fond of gay attire, Which children love, and fools admire ? 3 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, 4 We'll look on all the toys below With such disdain as angels do ; And wait the call that bids us rise To mansions promis'd in the skies. Hymn 115. L. M. Watts's Sermons, b Carthage, Armley. Things of good report. 1 IS it a thing of good report, To squander life and time away ? To cut the hours of duty short, While toys and follies waste the day ? 2 Doth this become the Christian name. To venture near the tempter's door ? To sort with men of evil fame, And yet presume to stand secure ? 3 Am I my own sufficient guard, While I expose my soul to shame ? Can the short joys of sin reward The lasting blemish of my name ? 4 O may it be my constant choice To walk with men of grace below, Till I arrive where heavenly joys, And never fading honours grow. Hymn 116. C. M. Wattes Sermons. # Barby, St. David, Wareham. None excluded from hope. 1 JESUS, thy blessings are not few, Nor is thy gospel weak ; Thy grace, can melt the stubborn Jew? And bow th' aspiring Greek. 117 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 2 Wide as the reach of Satan's rage Doth thy salvation flow; 'Tis not confin'd to sex or age, The lofty or the low. 3 While grace is oflfer'd to the prince, The poor may take their share; No mortal has a just pretence To perish in despair. 4 Be wise, ye men of strength and wit, Nor boast your native powers; But to his sovereign grace submit, And glory shall be yours. 5 Come, all ye vilest sinners, come, He'il form your souls anew : His gospel and his heart have room For rebels such as you. 6 His doctrine is almighty love; There's virtue in his name To turn the raven to a dove, The lion to a lamb. II y m N 1 1.7i L. M. Steele. * Castle Street, Qtiercy, Blendon. Happy poverty ; or, I lie poor in spirit blessed. 1 YE humble souls, complain no more; Let faith survey your future store ; How happy, how divinely blest, The sacred 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; In vain they boast their little stores ; Trifles are theirs^ a kingdom yours! HUMILITY. 118, 113 4 A kingdom of immense delight, Where health, and peace, and joy unite ; Where undeclining pleasures rise, And every wish hath full supplies — 5 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. Hymn 118. C. M. Brown. h Bangor, Wantage. Humbly pleading for mercy. 1 LORD, at thy feet we sinners lie, And knock at mercy's door; With heavy heart, and downcast eye, Thy favour we implore. 2 'Tis mercy, mercy we implore; O may thy bowels move ! Thy grace is an exhaustless store, And thou thyself art love. 3 O, for thy own, for Jesus' sake, Our many sins forgive ! Thy grace our rocky hearts can break ; And, breaking^ soon relieve. 4 Thus melt us down, our gracious Friend,. And make us thine alone : Nor let a rival more pretend To repossess thy throne. Hymn 119. L. M. Enfield. b Carthage, Winchester. Humility. . 1 Wherefore should man, frail child of clay, Who, from the cradle to the shroud,. Lives but the insect of a day — O why should mortal man be proudf 59* 120 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 2 His brightest visions just appear, Then vanish, and no more are found; The stateliest pile his pride can rear A breath my level with the ground! 3 By doubt perplex'd, in error lost, With trembling step he seeks his way, How vain of wisdom's gifts the boast! Of reason's lamp, how faint the ray! 4 Follies and crimes, a countless sum, Are crowded in life's little span : How ill, alas, does pride become That erring, guilty creature, man! 5 God of my life, Father divine ! Give me a meek and lowly mind : In modest worth O let me shine, And peace in humble virtue find. Hymn 120. L. M. Doddridge. * Old Hundred, Ninety-seventh Psalm. Rejoicing in God. 1 THE righteous Lord, supremely great, Maintains his universal state ; O'er all the earth his power extends ; All heaven before his footstool bends. 2 Yet justice still with power presides, And mercy all his empire guides; Mercy and truth are his delight, And saints are lovely in his sight. 3 No more, ye wise ! your wisdom boast ; No more, ye strong! your valour trust; No more, ye rich! survey your store — Elate with heaps of shining ore. i Glory, ye saints, in this alone — That God, your God, to you is known; That you have own'd his sov 'reign sway, That you have felt his cheering ray. JOY....JUSTICE. 121, 122 5 Our wisdom, wealth, and power we find In one Jehovah all combin'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 ? Hymn 121. S. \L Doddridge. * Dover, Pelham. Rejoicing in the v:ays of God. 1 NOW let our voices join To form a sacred 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 spring ; The Sun of glory gilds the path, And dear companions sing. 4 See Salem's golden spires In beauteous prospect rise ; And brighter crowns than mortals wear, Which sparkle through the skies. 5 All honour to his name, Who marks the shining way, To him who leads the wanderers on To realms of endless day ! Hymn 122. L. M. Watts's Sermons. # Portugal, Shoel Justice and equity. 1 BLESSED Redeemer ! how divine, How righteous is this rule of thine, 123 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. " Never to deal with others worse " Than we would have them deal with us !" 2 This golden lesson, short and plain, Gives not the mind nor memory pain ; And every conscience must approve This universal law of love. 3 'Tis written in each mortal breast, Where all our tenderest wishes rest ; We draw it from our inmost veins, Where love to self resides and reigns. 4 Is reason ever at a loss ? Call in self-love to judge the cause ; Let our own fondest passion show How we should treat our neighbour too. 5 How7 bless'd would ev'ry nation prove, Thus rul'd by equity and love ! All would be friends, without a foe, And form a paradise below. Hymn 123. CM. Watts }s Sermons. * or b Bedford, Bangor. Justice and equity. 1 COME, let us search our ways and see; Have they been just and right? Is the great rule of equity Our practice and delight ? 2 What we would have our neighbour do, Have we still done the same ? From others ne'er withheld the due, Which we from others claim ? 3 Have we not, deaf to his request, Turn'd from another's wo ? The scorn, which wrings the poor man's breast, Have we abhorr'd to show 7 4 Do we, in all we sell, or buy, Integrity maintain ; JUSTICE....LIBERALITY. 124, 125 And, knowing God is always nigh, Renounce unrighteous gain ? 5 Then may we raise our modest prayer To God, the just and kind, May humbly cast on him our care, And hope his grace to find. Hymn 124. L. M. Watts' s Sermons, b Bath, German, Armley. Justice and truth. 1 GREAT God, thy holy law requires To curb our covetous desires, Forbids to plunder, steal or cheat, To practise falsehood or deceit. 2 Thy Son hath set a pattern too, He paid to God and men their due ; A dreadful debt he paid to God, And bought our pardon with his blood. 3 Amazing justice ! boundless love ! Do we not feel our passions move? Do we not grieve that we have been Faithless to God, or false to men? 4 If truth and justice once be gone, And leave our faith and hope alone ; If honesty be banish'd hence, Religion is a vain pretence. Hymn 125. L. M. Rippon. * Psalm Ninety-seventh, Blendon, China. Liberality ; or, the duty and pleasures of benevolence. 1 O WHAT stupendous mercy shines Around the Majesty of Heaven ! Rebels he deigns to call his sons — Their souls renew'd, 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 ! 126 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 3 Upon your bounty's willing wings Swift let the great salvation fly ; The hungry feed, the naked clothe ; To pain and sickness help apply. 4 Pity the weeping widow's wo, And be her counsellor and stay ; Adopt the fatherless, and smooth To useful, happy life, his way. 5 Let age, with want and weakness bow'd, Your bowels of compassion move ; Let e'en your enemies be bless'd — Their hatred recompens'd with love. 6 When all is done, renounce your deeds, Renounce self-righteousness with scorn ; Thus will you glorify your God, And thus the Christian name adorn. Hymn 126. 7s. Taylor. * Bath-Abbey, Condolence, Hotham, Love to God and Man, 1 FATHER of our feeble race, Wise, beneficent, and kind, Spread o'er nature's ample face, Flows thy goodness unconfin'd : Musing in the silent grove, Or the busy walks of men, Still we trace thy wondrous love, Claiming large returns again. "% 2 Lord, what offerings shall we bring, At thine altars when we bow ? Hearts, the pure, unsullied spring, Whence the kind affections flow ; Soft compassion's feeling soul, By the melting eye exprcss'd ; Sympathy, at whose control, Sorrow leaves the wounded breast : 3 Willing hands to lead the blind, Bind the wound, or feed the poor; LOVE. 127, 128 Love, embracing all our kind, Charity, with liberal store : Teach us, O thou heavenly King, Thus to show our grateful mind, Thus th' accepted offering bring, Love to thee, and all mankind. Hymn 127. L. M. Watts ys Lyrics, * Dunstan, Castle-Street, Leeds. Love to Christ, present or absent. 1 OF all the joys we mortals know, Jesus, thy love exceeds the rest ; Love, the best blessing here below, The nearest image of the blest. 2 While we are held in thine embrace, There's not a thought attempts to rove ; Each smile upon thy 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 by day we rove, Or ask the. watchman of the night For some kind tidings of our love, Thy very name creates delight. 5 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. Hymn 128. 7s. Newton. * Condolence, Hotham. Lowest thou me ? 1 'TIS a point I long to know, Oft it causes anxious thought — Do I love the Lord, or no ; Am I his, or am I not? 129 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 2 If I love, why am I thus? Why this dull and lifeless frame? Hardly, sure, can they be worse, Who have never heard his name. 3 [Could my heart so hard remain, Prayer a task and burden prove, Every trifle give me pain, If I knew a Saviour's love?] 4 When I turn my eyes within, All is dark, and vain, and wild ; Fill'd with unbelief and sin, Can I deem myself a child ? 5 If I pray, or hear, or read, Sin is mix'd with all I do; You that love the Lord indeed, Tell me, is it thus with you ? 6 Yet I mourn my stubborn will, Find my sin a grief and thrall ; Should I grieve for what I feel, If I did not love at all ? 7 Lord, decide the doubtful case ! Thou, who art thy people's sun, Shine upon thy work of grace, If it be indeed begun. 8 Let me love thee more and more, If I love at all, I pray ! If I have not lov'd before, Help me to begin to-day. Hymn 129. C. M. Gregory. * Stade, Hymn Second. Mutual love. 1 SWEET is the love that mutual glows Within each brother's breast ; And binds in gentlest bonds each heart, All blessing and all blest : LOVE. 130 2 Sweet as the odorous balsam pour'd On Aaron's sacred head, Which o'er his beard, and down his vest A breathing fragrance shed. 3 Like morning dews, on Sion's mount, That spread their silver rays ; And deck with gems the verdant pomp, Which Hermon's top displays : 4 To such the Lord of life and love His blessing shall extend ; On earth a life of joy and peace, And life that ne'er shall end. Hymn 130. S. M. Fawcett. * Dover, Watchman. Love to the brethren* 1 BLEST be the tie that binds 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 prayers : 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 sympathising 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 courage by the way ; While each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day. 60 131, 1 32 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. Hymn 131. S. M. Beddome. # Watchman, St. Thomas, Froome. Christian love. 1 LET party names no more 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 crown'd. 3 Let envy, child of hell ! Be banish'd far away ; Those should in strictest friendship dwell, Who the same Lord obey. 4 Thus will the church below Resemble that above; Where streams of pleasure ever flow, And every heart is love. Hymn 132. L. M. Scott. # or D Carthage, Eaton. Meekness. 1 MARK, when tempestuous winds arise, The wild confusion and uproar, All ocean mixing with the skies, And wrecks are dash'd upon the shore: 2 Not less confusion racks the mind, When, by the whirl of passion toss'd, Calm reason is to rage resign'd, And peace in angry tumult lost. 3 O self tormenting child of pride, Anger, bred up in hate and strife; PATIENCE. 135 Ten thousand ills by thee supply'd, Mingle the cup of bitter life. 4 Happy the meek, whose gentfe breast, Clear as the summer evening's ray, Calm as the regions of the bless'd, Enjoy on earth celestial day. 5 No jars their peaceful tent invade. No friendships lost their bosom sting ; And foes to none, of none afraid, Where'er they go, sweet peace they bring. 6 O may a temper meek and mild With gentle sway our souls possess; Passion and pride be thence exil'd, And to be bless'd, still may we bless 1 Hymn 133. L. M. Gibbons, * Winchester, Eaton, Quercy. Patience. 1 PATIENCE !— O, 'tis a grace divine ! Sent from the God of power and love. That leans upon its father's hand, As through the wilderness we move, 2 By patience we serenely bear The troubles of our mortal state, And wait, contented, our discharge, Nor think our glory conies too late. 3 Though we, in full sensation, feel The weight, the wounds, our God ordains, We smile amid our heaviest woes, And triumph in our sharpest pains. 4 O, for this grace ! to aid us on, And arm with fortitude the breast, ' Till life's tumultuous voyage is o'er — We reach the shores of endless rest \ 5 Faith into vision shall resign ; Hope shall in full fruition die ; And patience in possession end, In the bright worlds of bliss on high. J 34, 135 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. Hymn 134. C. M. JVatts's Sermons. * St. Davids, St. Anns, Abridge. Prudence ; or, a lovely carriage. 1 O 'TIS a lovely thing to see A man of prudent heart, Whose thoughts, and lips, and life agree To act a useful part. 2 When envy, strife, and wars begin In little angry souls, Mark how the sons of peace come in, And quench the kindling coals. 3 Their minds are humble, mild, and meek, Nor let their fury rise ; Nor passion moves their lips to speak, Nor pride exalts their eyes. 4 Their frame is prudence mix'd with love, Good works fulfil their day : They join the serpent with the dove, But cast the sting away. 5 Such was the Saviour of mankind ; Such pleasures he pursu'd ; His flesh and blood were all refin'd, His soul divinely good. 6 Lord, can these plants of virtue grow In such a heart as mine ? Thy grace my nature can renew, And make my soul like thine. Hymn 135. C. M. S. Stennett. b Bangor, Windsor. The penitent. 1 PROSTRATE, dear Jesus ! at thy feet A guilty rebel lies ; And upwards to the mercy- seat Presumes to lift his eyes. 2 If tears of sorrow would suffice To pay the debt I owe, REPENTANCE. 136 Tears should from both my weeping eyes In ceaseless torrents flow. 3 But no such sacrifice I plead To expiate my guilt; No tears but those which thou hast shed; No blood, but thou hast spilt. 4 Think of thy sorrows, dearest Lord ! And all my sins forgive ; Justice will well approve the word That bids the sinner live. Hymn 136. C. M. Cowper. # or b York, St. Anns. The contrite heart. 1 THE Lord will happiness divine On contrite hearts bestow ; Then tell me, gracious God ! is mine A contrite heart or no ? 2 I hear, but seem to hear in vainr Insensible as steel ; If aught is felt, 'tis only pain To find I cannot feel. 3 I sometimes think myself inclin'd 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,57 Seem weaker than before. 5 Thy saints are comforted, I know, And love thy house of prayer; I sometimes go where others go, But find no comfort there. 6 O, make this heart rejoice or ache^ Decide this doubt for me ; 60* 137, 138 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. And, if it be not broken, break ; And heal it, if it be. Hymn 137. L. M. Watts' s Lyrics, b Putney, Carthage. The penitent pardoned. 1 HENCE from my soul, my sins, depart, Your fatal friendship now I see ; Long have you dwelt too near my heart, Hence, to eternal distance flee. 2 Black heavy thoughts, like mountains, roll O'er my poor breast, with boding fears, And, crushing hard my tortur'd soul, Wring through my eyes the briny tears. 3 Forgive my treasons, Prince of grace, The bloody Jews were traitors too, Yet thou hast pray'd for that curs'd race, " Father, they know not what they do." 4 Great Advocate, look down and see A wretch, whose smarting sorrows bleed, 0 plead the same excuse for me ! For, Lord, I knew not what I did. 5 Peace, my complaints ; let every groan Be still, and silence wait his l6ve : Compassions dwell amidst his throne, And through his inmost bowels move. 6 How sweet the voice of pardon sounds ! Sweet the relief to deep distress ! 1 feel the balm that heals my wounds, And all my powers adore thy grace. Hymn 138. C. M. * or b Durham, York. Repentance, from a vieiv of the mercy of God. 1 O THOU, the wretched's sure retreat, Who dost our cares control, And with the cheerful smile of peace Revive the fainting soul ; SUBMISSION. 139 2 Did ever thy propitious ear The humble plea disdain ? Or when did plaintive misery sigh, Or supplicate in vain ? 3 Oppress'd with grief and shame, dissolv'd In penitential tears ; Thy goodness calms our anxious doubts, And dissipates our fears. 4 New life from thy refreshing grace Our sinking hearts receive : Thy gentlest, best-lov'd attribute, To pity and forgive. 5 From that bless'd source, propitious hope Appears serenely bright, And sheds her soft and cheering beam O'er sorrow's dismal night. 6 Our hearts adore thy mercy, Lord, And bless the friendly ray, Which ushers in the smiling morn Of everlasting day. Hymn 139. C. M. Cowper. * Mear, Barby, St. Anns. Submission. 1 O LORD ! my best desires fulfil, And help me to resign Life, health, and comfort to thy will, And make thy pleasure mine. 2 Why should /I shrink at thy command, Whose love forbids my fears ? Or trernMe at the gracious hand That wipes away my tears ? 3 No ! let me rather freely yield , What most I prize, to thee, Who never hast a good withheld, Nor wilt withhold from me* 140, 141 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 4 Thy favour all my journey through Thou art engag'd to grant ; What else I want, or think I do, 'Tis better still to want. 5 Wisdom and mercy guide my way : Shall I resist them both ? A poor blind creature of a day, ♦And crush'd before the moth? 6 But ah ! my inmost spirit cries, Still bind me to thy sway ; Else the next cloud, that veils my skies, Drives all these thoughts away. Hymn 140. C. M. Beddome. «T Abridge, Charmouth. Resignation ; or, God our portion. 1 MY times of sorrow and of joy, 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. Hymn 141. CM. Hervey. * St. Anns, Abridge. Resignation to God's unerring wisdom. 1 THRO' all the downward tracts of time, God's watchful eye surveys ; O, who so wise to choose our lot, Or regulate our ways? 2 I cannot doubt his bounteous love, Immeasurably kind: RESIGNATION SELF-DENIAL. 142, 143 To his unerring, gracious will, Be every wish resign'd. 3 Good when he gives, supremely good, Nor less when he denies ; E'en crosses from his sovereign hand Are blessings in disguise. Hymn 142. C. M. Kirkham. * or b St. Martin's, Stade. Self-denial ; ort bearing the cross. 1 DIDST thou, dear Jesus, suffer shame, And bear the cross for me? And shall I fear to own thy name, Or thy disciple be? 2 Inspire my soul with life divine, And make me truly bold ; Let knowledge, faith, and meekness shine, Nor love nor zeal grow cold. 3 Let mockers scoff, the world defame, And treat me with disdain; Still may I glory in thy name, And count reproach my gain. 4 To thee I cheerfully submit, And all my powers resign ; Let wisdom point out what is fit, And I'll no more repine. Hymn 143. C. M. Watts' s Sermons. * Barby, Abridge. Sincerity and truth. 1 LET those who bear the Christian name Their holy vows fulfil: The saints, the followers of the Lamb, Are men of honour still. 2 True to the solemn oaths they take, Though to their hurt they swear : Constant and just to all they speak, For God and angels hear. 144, 145 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. 3 Still with their lips their hearts agree, Nor flattering words devise ; They know the God of truth can see Through every false disguise. 4 They hate th' appearance of a lie, In all the shapes it wears, Firm to their truth : and when they die, Eternal life is theirs. Hymn 144. L. M. Watts" s Sermons. # Leeds, All Saints, Antigua. Trust and confidence. 1 MY soul, survey thy happiness, If thou art form'd a child of grace! How richly is the gospel stor'd ! What joy the promises afford ! 2 u All things are ours ;" the gift of God, And purchas'd with our Saviour's blood, While the good Spirit shows us how To use and to enjoy them too. 3 If peace and plenty crown my days, They help me, Lord, to speak thy praise: If bread of sorrows be my food, Those sorrows work my real good. 4 I would not change my bless'd estate With all that flesh calls rich, or great; And while my faith can keep her hold, I envy not the sinner's gold. 5 Father, I wait thy daily will; Thpu shalt divide my portion still: Grant me, on earth, what seems thee best, Till death and heaven reveal the rest. Hymn 145. L. M. # Green's Hundredth, Islington. True wisdom. 1 HAPPY the man, who finds the grace, The blessing of God's chosen race ; ZEAL. 146 The wisdom coming from above, And faith that sweetly works by love. 2 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her flowery paths are peace ; Wisdom to silver we prefer, And gold is dross compar'd with her. 3 He finds, who wisdom apprehends, A life begun that never ends ; The tree of life divine she is, Set in the midst of paradise. 4 Happy the man, who wisdom gains, In whose obedient heart she reigns ; He owns, and will forever own, Wisdom, and Christ, and heaven are one. Hymn 146. C. M. JVatts's Sermons. * Irish, Barby, St. Martin's. Zeal and fortitude. 1 DO I believe what Jesus saith, And think the gospel true? Lord, make me bold to own my faith, And practise virtue too. 2 Suppress my shame, subdue my fear, Arm me with heavenly zeal, That I may make thy power appear, And works of praise fulfil. 3 If men shall see my virtue shine, And spread my name abroad, Thine is the power, the praise is thine My Saviour and my God. 4 Thus when the saints in glory meet, Their lips proclaim thy grace; They cast their honours at thy feet, And own their borrow 'd rays. 147, 148 GRACES OF THE SPIRIT. Hymn 147. C. M. Newton. * Abridge, Mear. Zeal, true and false. 1 ZEAL is that pure and heavenly flame, The fire of love supplies ; While that which often bears the name, Is self in a disguise. 2 True zeal is merciful and mild, Can pity and forbear ; The false is headstrong, fierce and wild, And breathes revenge and war. 3 While zeal for truth the Christian warms, He knows the worth of peace ; But self contends for names and forms, Its party to increase. 4 Zeal has attain'd its highest aim, Its end is satisfy'd, If sinners love the Saviour's name, Nor seeks it aught beside. 5 But self, however well employ 'd, Has its own ends in view ; And says, as boasting Jehu cry'd, "Come, see what I can do." Hymn 148. C. M. Doddridge. # Christmas, Irish. Zeal and vigour in the Christian race. 1 AWAKE, my soul ! stretch every nerve^ And press with vigour on : A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey : Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3 'Tis God's all- animating voice That calls thee from on high ; THE CHRISTIAN. 14& 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine uplifted eye : — 4 That prize, with peerless glories bright, Which shall new lustre boast, When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems Shall blend in common dust. THE CHRISTIAN. Hymn 149. L. M. Cowper. # Portugal, Oporto. The Christian. 1 HONOUR and happiness unite To make the Christian's name a praise ; How fair the scene, how clear the light, That fills the remnant of his days ! 2 A kingly character he bears, No change his priestly office knows ; Unfading is the crown he wears, His joys can never reach a' close. 3 Adorn'd with glory from on high, Salvation shines upon his face; His robe is of th' ethereal dye, His steps are dignity and grace. 4 Inferior honours he disdains, Nor stoops to take applause from earth ; The King of kings himself maintains Th' expenses of his heavenly birth. 5 The noblest creatures seen below, Ordain'd to fill a throne above ; God gives him all he can bestow, His kingdom of eternal love ! 6 My soul is ravish'd at the thought ! Methinks from earth I see him rise ; Angels congratulate his lot, And shout him welcome to the skies. 61 150 151 THE CHUHTJ \N. Hymn 150. 8, 7. D. Furrier. # Northampton. Chapel, Sicillian Hymn. Supplicating— -Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me* 1 JESUS ! full of all compassion, 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 On the word thy blood hath sealed Hangs my everlasting all; Let thy arm be now revealed ; Stay, O stay me, lest I fail ! 4 In the world of endless ruin, Let it never, Lord, be said, "Here's a soul that perish'd sueing "For the boasted Saviour's aid!" 5 Sav'd ! the deed shall spread new glory Through the shining realms above ! Angels sing the pleasing story, All enraptur'd with thy love ! Hymn 151. C. M. JVotts's Sermo?2s. * Tisbury, Carthage. The inward witness of Christianity. 1 WITNESS, ye saints, that Christ is true ; Tell how his name imparts The life of grace and glory too ; Ye have it in your hearts. 2 The heavenly building is begun When ye receive the Lord ; His hands shall lay the crowning stone, And will perform his word. 3 Your souls are form'd by wisdom's rules, Your joys and graces shine ; THE rHPT^TTAN". 152, 153 You need no teariii e: of die sciioois, To prove your faith divine. 4 Let heathens scoff, and Jews oppose, Let Satan's bolts be hurl'd ; There's something wrought within you shows That Jesus saves the world. Hymn li>2. C. M. Watts" s SerMons. * or b Bedford, China, Barby. Flesh and spirit. 1 WHAT 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 follow'd sin and shame; In this vile world of flesh and blood Defil'd my nobler name ! 3 Forever blessed be thy grace That form'd my spirit new, And made it of an heaven-born race, Thy glory to pursue. 4 My spirit holds perpetual war, And wrestles and complains, And views the happy moment near That shrill dissolve its chains. 5 Cheerful in death I close my eyes To part with every lust, And charge my flesh whene'er it rise, To leave them in the dust. Hymn 153. 7s. Cozvper. # Bath-Abbey, Condolence. Welcoming the cross. 1 'TIS my happiness below Not to live without the cross ; But the Saviour's power to know, Sanctifying every loss. 154 THE CHRISTIAN. Trials must and will befal ; But with humble faith to see Love inscrib'd upon them all, This is happiness to me. 2 God, in Israel, sows the seeds Of affliction, pain, and toil ; These spring up and choke the weeds Which would else o'erspread the soil. Trials make the promise sweet ; Trials give new life to prayer : Trials bring me to his feet, — Lay me low and keep me there. Hymn 154. 8s. * Hampton, Lambeth. Faifh fainting. 1 ENCOMPASS'D with clouds of distress. Just ready all hope to resign, I pant for the light of thy face, And fear it will never be mine. Disheartcn'd with waiting so long, I sink at thy feet with my load ; All plaintive I pour out my song, And stretch forth my hands unto God. 2 Shine, Lord ! and my terror shall cease : The blood of atonement apply ; And lead me to Jesus for peace, — The Rock that is higher than I. Speak, Saviour ! for sweet is thy voice, Thy presence is fair to behold ; Attend to my sorrows and cries, My groanings that cannot be told. 3 Dear Lord, if thy love hath design'd No covenant blessing for me, Ah ! tell me how is it I find Some pleasure in waiting for thee ? THE CHRISTIAN'. 165, 156 Almighty to rescue thou art ; Thy grace is my shield and my tower: Come, succour and gladden my heart, Let this be the day of thy power. Hymn 155. C. M. Williams. *~~ Hymn Second, Mear. Devotion. 1 WHILST thee I seek, protecting Power! Be my vain wishes stilPd ; And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be fill'd. 2 Thy love the power of thought bestow'd. To thee my thoughts would soar : Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd ; That mercy I adore. 3 In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see ! Each blessing to my soul most dear, Because conferral by thee. 4 In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer. 5 When gladness wings my favour'd hour, Thy love my thoughts shall fill ; Resign'd, when storms of sorrow lower. My soul shall meet thy will. 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The gathering storm shall see ; My steadfast heart shall know no fear^ That heart will rest on thee. Hymn 156. L. M. H. K. IVhite. * Eaton, Leeds, China. The Star of Bethlehem. 1 WHEN marshalPd on the nightly plain, The glittering host bestud the sky ; 61* 157 THE CHRISTIAN. One Star alone, of all the train, Can fix the sinner's wandering eye. 2 Hark, hark ! to God the chorus breaks. From every host, from every gem ; But one alone the Saviour speaks, It is the Star of Bethlehem. 3 Once on the raging seas I rode, The storm was loud, the night was dark, The ocean yawn'd, and rudely blow'd The wind that toss'd my foundering bark. 4 Deep horror then my vitals froze, Death-struck, I ceas'd the tide to stem; When suddenly a Star arose, It was the Star of Bethlehem. 5 It was my guide, my light, my all, It bade my dark forebodings cease ; And through the storm and danger's thrall. It led me to the port of peace. 6 Now safely moor'd — my perils o'er, I'll sing first in night's diadem ; Forever and forevermore, The Star,— the Star of Bethlehem ! Hymn 157. C. M. Watts's Sermons. * Stade, Abridge. The hidden life of a Christian. 1 O HAPPY soul! that lives on high, While 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 joy combine To form a life whose holy springs Are hidden and divine. 3 He waits in secret on his God; His God in secret sees: THE CHRISTIAN. 158 Let earth be all in arms abroad, He dwells in heavenly peace. 4 His pleasures rise from things unseen, Beyond this world and time, Where neither eyes nor ears have been, Nor thoughts of sinners climb. 5 He wants no pomp nor royal throne To raise his figure here ; Content and pleas'd to live unknown Till Christ, his life, appear. 6 He looks to heaven's eternal hill To meet that glorious day : But patient waits his Saviour's will To fetch his soul way. Hymn 158. 7s. Cowper. Hotham, Bath-Abbey Templed— but flying to Christ the refuge. 1 JESUS, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the raging billows roll, — While the tempest still is high ! Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past ; Safe into the haven guide ; O, 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 m help from thee I bring : Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want ; All in all in thee I find! Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. 159, 160 THE CHRISTIAN. Just and holy is thy name, I am all unrighteousness, Vile and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. Hymn 159. C. M. Steele. * or b Dorset, Windsor, St. Ann's. Walking in darkness and trusting in God. 1 HEAR, gracious God, my humble moan, To thee I breathe my sighs : When will the mournful night be gone? And when my joys arise? 2 My God — O couid I make the claim — My Father and my Friend — And call thee mine, by every name On which thy saints depend ! — 3 By every name of power and love, I would thy grace entreat : Nor should my humble hopes remove, Nor leave thy sacred seat. 4 Yet though my soul in darkness mourns, Thy word is all my stay ; Here I would rest till light returns, Thy presence makes mv day. Hymn 160. C. M. Newton. # or b St. David's, Dundee, York. O that I ivere as in months past 1 SWEET was the time, when first I felt The Saviour's pardoning blood Apply'd to cleanse my soul from guilt, And bring me home to God. 2 Soon as the morn the light reveai'd, His praises tun'd my tongue ; And when the evening shades prevailed, His love was all my song. 3 In vain the tempter spread his wiles, The world no more could charm; THE CHRISTIAN. 161 I liv'd upon my Saviour's smiles, And lean'd upon his arm. 4 In prayer my soul drew near the Lord, And saw his glory shine ; And when I read his holy word, I cali'd each promise mine. 5 Now, when the evening shade prevails, My soul in darkness mourns ; And when the morn the light reveals, No light to me returns. 6 My prayers are now a chattering noise, For Jesus hides his face ; I read, the promise meets my eyes, But will not reach my case. 7 Now Satan threatens to prevail, And make my soul his prey ; Yet, Lord, thy mercies cannot fail, Q come without delay. ' Hymn 161. C. M. Steele. b Charmouth, Canterbury, Bedford. Troubled, but making God a refuge. 1 DEAR Refuge of my weary soul, On thee, when sorrows rise, On thee, when waves of trouble roll, My fainting hope relies. 2 To thee I tell each rising grief, For thou alone canst heal ; Thy word can bring a sweet relief For every pain I feel. 3 But O ! when gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call thee mine; The springs of comfort seem to fail, And all my hopes decline. 4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee ? Thou art my only trust; And still my soul would cleave to thee, Though prostrate in the dust. 162, 163 THE CHRISTIAN. Hymn 162. 8,7,4. Fawcett. * Tamworth. Littleton Cast doi»n3 yet hoping in God. 1 O MY soul, what means this sadness? Wherefore art thou thus cast down ? Let thy griefs be turn'd to gladness, Bid thy restless fears be gone ; Look to Jesus, And rejoice in his dear name. 2 "What though Satan's strong temptations Vex and grieve thee day by day, And thy sinful inclinations Often fill thee with dismay ; Thou shalt conquer, Through the Lamb's redeeming blood. 3 Though ten thousand ills beset thee, From without and from within ; Jesus saith, he'il ne'er forget thee, But will save from hell and sin : He is faithful To perform his gracious word. 4 Though distresses now attend thee, And thou treadst the thorny road ; His right hand shall still defend thee ; Soon he'll bring thee home to God ! Therefore praise him, Praise the great Redeemer's name. Hymn 163. L. M. Newton. ♦ Portugal, Dunstan, Bath. Prayer answered by crosses. 1 I ASK'D the Lord that I might grow In faith, and love, and every grace ; Might more of his salvation know, And seek, more earnestly, his face. 2 'Twas he who taught me thus to pray. And he, I trust, has answer'd prayer ; But it has been in such a way As almost drove me to despair. THE CHRISTIAN. 1€4 3 I hop'd that in some favour'd hour At once he'd answer my request, And, by his love's constraining power, Subdue my sins, and give me rest. 4 Instead of this, he made me feel The hidden evils of my heart, And let the angry powers of hell Assault my soul in every part. 5 Yea, more, with his own hand he seem'd Intent to aggravate my wo ; Cross'd all the fair designs I schem'd, Blasted my gourds, and laid me low. 6 "Lord, why is this?" I trembling cry'd, " Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death ?" " 'Tis in this way,'' the Lord reply'd, " I answer prayer for grace and faith : 7 " These inward trials I employ, " From self and pride to set thee free ; " And break thy schemes of earthly joy, " That thou may'st seek thy all in me." Hymn 164. L. M. Watts' s Sermons* «*• Dunstan, RothwrlJ, Wells. A Christian's treasure — All things. 1 HOW vast the treasure we possess ! How rich thy bounty, King of grace ! This world is ours, and worlds to come ! Earth is our lodge, and heaven our home. 2 Paul is our teacher : while he speaks, The shadows flee, the morning breaks : His words like beams of knowledge shine, And fill our souls with light divine. 3 Cephas is ours : he makes us feel The kindlings of celestial zeal ; While sweet Apollos' charming voice Gives us a taste of heavenly joys. 165 THE CHRISTIAN. 4 The springing corn, the stately wood, Grow to provide us house and food, Fire, air, earth, water, join their force, All nature serves us in her course. 5 The sun rolls round to make our day, The moon directs our nightly way ; While angels bear us in their arms, And shield us from ten thousand harms. 6 O glorious portion of the saints ! Let faith suppress our sore complaints ; And tune our hearts and tongues to sing Our bounteous God, our sovereign King. Hymn 165. C. M. Watts' s Lyrics* * Barby, York The comparison and complaint. 1 INFINITE Power, eternal Lord, How sovereign is thy hand ! All nature rose t' obey thy word, And moves at thy command. 2 With steady course thy shining sun Keeps his appointed way; And all the hours obedient run The circle of the day. 3 But ah ! how wide my spirit flies, And wanders from her God ! My soul forgets the heavenly prize, And treads the downward road. 4 Great God, create my soul anew, Conform my heart to thine, Melt down my will, and let it flow, And take the mould divine. 5 Then shall my feet no more depart, Nor wandering senses rove ; Devotion shall be all my heart, And all my passions love. THE CHRISTIAN. 166, 167 Hymn 166. L. M. Cowper. * Eaton, Rothwell. Return of joy. 1 WHEN darkness long has veil'd my mind, And smiling day once more appears; Then, my Redeemer ! then I find The folly of my doubts and tears. 2 I chide my unbelieving heart ; And blush that I should ever be Thus prone to act so base a part, Or harbour one hard thought of thee I 3 O, let me then, at length, be taught (What I am still so slow to learn,) That God is love, and changes not, Nor knows the shadow of a turn. 4 Sweet truth, and easy to repeat ! But when my faith is sharply try'd, I find myself a learner yet, — Unskilful, weak, and apt to slide. 5 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. Hymn 167. C. M. Mrs. Steele. * Carthage, Hymn Second. The supreme good. 1 WHEN fancy spreads her boldest wings, And wanders unconfin'd Amid th' unbounded scene of things, Which entertain the mind: 62 168, 169 THE CHRISTIAN. 2 In vain we trace creation o'er, In search of sacred rest; The whole creation is too poor, Too mean to make us blest. 3 In vain would this low world employ Each flattering specious wile; There's nought can yield a real joy, But our Creator's smile. 4 Let earth and all her charms depart, Unworthy of the mind; In God alone this restless heart An equal bliss can find. Hymn 168. L. M. Scott. * Quercy, Carthage, Psalm Ninety-seventh. Liberty of conscience. 1 ABSURD and vain attempt! to bind, With iron chains, the free-born mind; To force conviction, and reclaim The wandering, by destructive flame. 2 Bold arrogance, to snatch from Heaven Dominion not to mortals given ! O'er conscience to usurp the throne, Accountable to God alone! 3 Jesus, thy gentle law of love Does no such cruelties approve ; Mild as thyself, thy doctrine wields No arms, but what persuasion yields. 4 By proofs divine, and reasons strong, It draws the willing soul along; And conquests to thy church acquires, By eloquence which Heaven inspires. Hymn 169. L. M. Newton. # Blendon, Psalm Ninety-seventh, Castle-Street. Man by nature, grace and glory 1 LORD, what is man ! extremes how wide In this mysterious nature join ! THE CHRISTIAN-. 170 The flesh, to worms and dust aliy'd, The soul immortal and divine! 2 Divine at first, a holy flame, Kindled by the Almighty's breath; Till, stain'd by sin, it soon became The seat of darkness, strife, and death, 3 But Jesus, O ! amazing grace ! Assum'd our nature as his own, Obey'd and sufter'd in our place ! Then took it with him to his throne. 4 Now what is man, when grace reveals The virtue of a Saviour's blood ? Again a life divine he feels, Despises earth, and walks with God. 5 And what in yonder realms above, Is ransom'd man ordain'd to be? With honour, holiness, and love, No seraph more adorn'd than he. 6 Nearest the throne, and first in song, Man shall his hallelujahs raise ; While wondering angels round him throng, And swell the chorus of his praise. Hymn 170. L. M. Barbauld. * Truro, Shoel, Ninety seventh Psalm. The Christian warfare. 1 AWAKE, my soul ! lift up thine eyes ; See where thy foes against thee rise In long array, a numerous host ; Awake, my soul ! or thou art lost. 2 See where rebellious passions rage, And fierce desires and lusts engage ; The meanest foe of all the train Has thousands and ten thousands slain. 3 Thou tread'st upon enchanted ground ; Perils and snares beset thee round : Beware of all ; guard every part ; But most, the traitor in thy heart. 171,172 WORSHIP. 4 Come, then, my soul ! now learn to wield The weight of thine immortal shield ; Put on the armour from above Of heavenly truth, and heavenly love. 5 The terror and the charm repel, And powers of earth, and powers of hell ; The Man of Calvary triumphed here : Why should his faithful followers fear ? Hymn 171. C. M. Barbauld. * Hymn Second, Barby, Abridge. The Christian Pilgrim. 1 OUR country is Immanuel's ground : We seek that promisxl soil : The songs of Sion cheer our hearts, While strangers here we toil. 2 Oft do our eyes with joy o'erflow, And oft are bath'd in tears ; Yet nought but heaven our hopes can raise, And nought but sin our fears. 3 Our powers are oft dissolv'd away In ecstasies of love ; And while our bodies wander here, Our souls are fix'd above. 4 We purge our mortal dross away, Refining as we run ; But while we die to earth and sense, Our heaven is here begun. WORSHIP. Hymn 172. L. M. President Davies. * Bath, Angel's Hymn Private ivorship — Self-examination. } WHAT strange perplexities arise ; What anxious fears and jealousies ! What crowds in doubtful light appear ; How few, alas ! approv'd and clear ! FAMILY WORSHIP. 173 2 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 living there ? Say, do his lineaments divine In thought, and word, and action shine ? 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 spread ; 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 shall live. And give full proof that he is there, Without one gloomy doubt or fear. Hymn 173. L. M. Doddridge. * Portugal, Castle-Street. Family worship, 1 FATHER of all, thy care we bless, 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'd ; 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 its vows; Our servants there, and rising race, Be taught thy precepts, and thy grace. 62* 174,175 WORSHIP. 4 O may each future age proclaim The honours of thy glorious name ! While pleas'd and thankful we remove, To join the family above. Hymn 174. C. M. Doddridge. # Arlington, York, Hymn Second. Christ's condescending regard to little children. 1 SEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand, With all-engaging charms ; Hark ! how he calls the tender lambs, And folds them in his arms ! 2 " Permit them to approach," he cries, " Nor scorn their humble name ; " For 'twas to bless such souls as thesey " The Lord of angels came." 3 We bring them, Lord, by fervent prayer. And yield them up to thee ; Joyful that we ourselves are thine ; Thine let our offspring be! 4 If orphans they are left behind, Thy guardian care we trust; That care shall heal our bleeding hearts, If weeping o'er . their dust. Hymn 175. 148th. B. Francis. * Triumph, Portsmouth. On opening a place of worship. 1 GREAT King of Glory, come, And with thy favour crown This temple as thy dome, This people as thy own: Beneath this roof, O deign to show How God can dwell with men below ! 2 Here may thine ears attend Our interceding cries, And grateful praise ascend, All fragrant to the skies : PUBLIC WORSHIP. 176 Here may thy word melodious sound, And spread celestial joys around ! 3 Here may th' attentive throng Imbibe thy truth and love, And converts join the song Of seraphim above, And willing crowds surround thy board, With sacred joy and sweet accord ! 4 Here, may our unborn sons And daughters sound thy praise, And shine, like polish'd stones, Through long succeeding days ; Here, Lord, display thy saving power, While temples stand, and men adore. Hymn 176. L. M. Doddridge. # Gloucester, Oporto, Newcourt. On opening a place of worship. \ GREAT God, thy watchful care we bless, Which guards our synagogues in peace; Nor dare tumultuous foes invade, To fill our worshippers with dread. 2 These walls we to thy honour raise ; Long may they echo to thy praise ; And thou, descending, fill the place With choicest tokens of thy grace. 3 Here let the great Redeemer reign With all the graces of his train; While power divine his word attends, To conq ler foes, and cheer his friends. 4 And, in the great decisive day, When God the nations shall survey, May it before the world appear, That crowds were born to glory here. 177,178 WORSHIP. Hymn 177. S. M. S. Stennett. * St. Thomas, Pelham. The pleasures of social worship. 1 HOW charming is the place, Where my Redeemer God Unveils the beauties of his face, And sheds his love abroad ! 2 To him their prayers and cries Each humble soul presents : He listens to their broken sighs, And grants them all their wants. 3 To them his sovereign will He graciously imparts ; And in return accepts, with smiles, The tribute of their hearts. 4 Give me, O Lord, a place Within thy blest abode, . Among the children of thy grace, The servants of my God. Hymn 178. S. M. Watts" s Lyrics. # Hopkins, Watchman. Forms vain without religion. 1 ALMIGHTY Maker, God! How wondrous is thy name ! Thy glories how diffus'd abroad Through the creation's frame ! 2 Nature, in every dress, Her humble homage pays, And finds a thousand 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. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 179 4 Create my soul anew, Else all my worship's vain ; This wretched heart will ne'er be true, Until 'tis form'd again. 5 Let joy and worship spend The remnant of my days, And to my God my soul ascend, In sweet perfumes of praise. Hymn 179. L. M. Watts 's Sermons, * Hymn Second, Mear. Appearance before God here and hereafter. 1 WHILE I am banish'd from thy house, I mourn in secret, Lord ; When shall I come and pay my vows, And hear thy holy word ? 2 So while I dwell in bonds of clay, My weary soul shall groan ; When shall I wing my heavenly way, And stand before thy throne ? 3 I love to see my Lord below, His church displays his grace ; But upper worlds his glory show And view him face to face. 4 I love to worship at his feet, Though sin attack me there, But saints exalted near his seat, Have no assaults to fear. 5 I'm pleas'd to meet him in his court, And taste his heavenly love ; But still I think his visits short, Or I too soon remove. 6 He shines, and I am all delight ; He hides, and all is pain ; When will he fix me in his sight, And ne'er depart again ? 180, 18L WORSHIP. Hymn 183. L. M. Doddridge. * Antigua, Winchester. For the close of public worship. 1 THINE earthly sabbaths, Lord, we love; But there's a nobler rest above ; To that our longing souls aspire, With cheerful hope and strong desire. 2 No more fatigue, no more distress, Nor sin nor death shall reach the place ; No groans shall mingle with the songs, Which dwell upon immortal tongues. 3 No rude alarms of angry foes; No cares to break the long repose ; No midnight shade, no clouded sun, But sacred, high, eternal noon. 4 O long expected day, begin ; Dawn on these realms of pain and sin ; With joy we'll tread th' appointed road, And sleep in death to rest with God. Hymn 184. L. M. Cowper. # Quercy, China, Bath. Exhortation to prayer, 1 WHAT various hindrances we meet 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 prayer, we cease to fight ; Prayer 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, BEFORE PRAYER. 185 But when through weariness they fail'd, That moment Amalek prevail'd. 5 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 sent ; Your cheerful songs would oftener be, "Hear what the Lord has done for me!" Hymn 185. C. M. E.Jones. * or b Windsor, Abridge. The successful resolve— I will go in unto the King. 1 COME, humble sinner, in whose breast A thousand thoughts revolve ; Come, with your guilt and fear opprest, And make this last resolve : 2 " I'll go to Jesus, though my sin " Hath like a mountain rose ; "I know his courts, I'll enter in, " Whatever may oppose. 3 "I'll to the gracious King approach, " Whose sceptre pardon gives ; "Perhaps he may command my touch, "And then the suppliant lives. 4 " Perhaps he will admit my plea, " Perhaps will hear my prayer ; " But if I perish, I will pray, "And perish only there. 5 " I can but perish, if I go ; "I am resolv'd to try : " For; if I stay away, I know "I must forever die." 63 186, 187, 188 WORSHIP. Hymn 186. L. M. b Armley, Quercy. Paraphrase of the Lord's prayer. 1 FATHER, ador'd in worlds above ! Thy glorious name be hallow 'd still ; Thy kingdom come with power and love, And earth like heaven obey thy will. 2 Lord ! make our daily wants thy care ; Forgive the sins which we forsake : And let us in thy kindness share, As fellow men of ours partake. 3 Evils beset us every hour ! Thy kind protection we implore : Thine is the kingdom, thine the power; Be thine the glory evermore. Hymn 187. 8. 7. 4. Jay. # Helmsley, Tam worth. A blessing requested. 1 COME, thou soul-transforming Spirit, Bless the sower and the seed : Let each heart thy grace inherit, Raise the weak, the hungry feed ; From the Gospel Now supply thy people's need. 2 O may all enjoy the blessing, Which thy word's design'd to give : Let us all, thy love possessing, Joyfully the truth receive ; And forever To thy praise and glory live. Hymn 188. H. M. Toplady. * Triumph, Portsmouth. Jubilee. I BLOW ye trumpet, blow The gladly solemn sound ! Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound, BEFORE SERMON. 189 The year of jubilee is come, Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home ! 2 Exalt the Lamb of God, The sin-atoning Lamb ; Redemption by his blood Through all the world proclaim : The year, &c. 3 Ye who have sold for nought The heritage above ; Come, take it back unbought, The gift of Jesus' love : The year, &c. 4 Ye slaves of sin and hell, Your liberty receive; And safe in Jesus dwell, And blest in Jesus live: The year, &c. 5 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of pardoning grace ; Ye happy souls, draw near, Behold your Saviour's face : The year, &c. 6 Jesus, our great High-Priest, Has full atonement made ; Ye weary spirits, rest ; Ye mourning souls, be glad : The year of jubilee is come, Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home ! Hymn 189. L. M. Doddridge. * Green's Hundredth, Fountain. Ezckiel's vision of the dry bones. 1 LOOK down, O Lord, with pitying eye \ See Adam's race in ruin lie ; Sin spreads its trophies o'er the ground, And scatters slaughter'd heaps around, And can these perish'd bones revive ? That, mighty God, to thee is known, 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 nigh. 4 But if thy Spirit deign to breathe, Life spreads through all the realms of death ; Dry bones obey thy powerful voice ; They move, they waken, they rejoice. 5 So, when thy trumpet's awful sound Shall shake the heavens, and rend the ground, Dead saints shall from their tombs arise, And spring to life beyond the skies. Hymn 190. C. M. Cowper. # Abridge, Parma. 7 he light and glory of God's ivord, 1 WHAT glory gilds the sacred page ! Majestic like the sun, It gives a light to every age, It gives, but borrows none. c2 His hand that gave it still supplies His gracious light and heat ; His truths upon the nations rise, They rise, but never set. 3 Let everlasting thanks be thine For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. 4 My soul rejoices to pursue The paths of truth and love ; Till glory breaks upon my view In brighter worlds above. AFTER SERMON. 191, 198 Hymn 191. H. M. Doddridge. * Bethesda, Triumph. Fruitful showers, emblems of the effects of the gospel. MARK the soft-falling snow, And the descending rain ! To heaven, from whence it fell, It turns not back again ; And calls forth all Her secret store. But waters earth Through every pore, Array'd in beauteous green The hills and vallies shine, And man and beast are fed By providence divine. The harvest bows The copious seedj. Its golden ears, Of future years. So, saith the God of grace, My gospel shall descend, Almighty to effect The purpose I intend : Millions of souls Shall feel its power, And bear it down To millions more. Hymn 192. 6. 4. Bermondsey, Hymn to the Trinity. Worthy the Lamb. GLORY to God on high ! Let earth and skies reply, Praise ye his name : His love and grace adore, Who all our sorrows bore ; Sing aloud evennore, Worthy the Lamb. Jesus, our Lord and God, Bore sin's tremendous load, Praise ye his name : Tell what his arm hath done, What spoils from death he won : 63* J93, 194 THE CHURCH. Sing his great name alone ; Worthy the Lamb. 3 While they around the throne Cheerfully join in one Praising his name; Those who have felt his blood Sealing their peace with God, Sound his dear fame abroad, Worthy the Lamb. 4 Joii*, all ye ransom'd race, Our holy Lord to bless ; Praise ye his name : In him we will rejoice, And make a joyful noise, Shouting with heart and voice, Worthy the Lamb. Hymn 193. 7s. * Hotham, Condolence. After sermon. 1 THANKS for mercies past, receive ; Pardon of our sins renew ; Teach us, henceforth, how to live, With eternity in view. 2 Bless thy word to old and young ; Grant us, Lord, thy peace and love ; And, when life's short race is run, Take us to thy house above. THE CHURCH. Hymn 194. L. M. Cowper. * Blendon, Green's Hundredth, Castle Street. God the defence of Zion. AS birds their infant brood protect, And spread their wings to shelter them, Thus saith the Lord to his elect, "So will I guard Jerusalem." THE CHURCH. 195 2 And what then is Jerusalem, This object of his tender care? Where is its worth in God's esteem ? Who built it? — Who inhabits there? 3 Jehovah founded it in blood, The blood of his incarnate Son ; There dwell the saints, once foes to Godt The sinners whom he calls his own. 4 There, though besieg'd on every side, Yet much belov'd, and guarded well ; From age to age they have defy'd The utmost force of earth and hell. 5 Let earth repent, and hell despair, This city has a sure defence : Her name is call'd "The Lord is there;" And who has power to drive them hence ? Hymn 195. S. M. Dwight. * Shirland, Hopkins, Watchman. Love to the church. 1 I LOVE thy kingdom, Lord, The house of thine abode, The church our bless'd Redeemer sav'd With his own precious blood. 2 I love thy church, O God ! Her walls before thee stand, Dear as the apple of thine eye, And graven on thy hand. 3 If e'er to bless thy sons My voice or hands deny, These hands let useful skill forsake, Ibis voice in silence die. 4 If e'er my heart forget Her welfare or her wo, Let every joy this heart forsake, And every grief o'erflow, r 196 THE CHURCH. 5 For her my tears shall fall ; For her my prayers ascend; To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. 6 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 7 Jesus, thou Friend divine, Our Saviour and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe Shall great deliverance bring. 8 Sure as thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven. Hymn 196. C. M. Doddridge. St. Martin's, Irish, Mear. Asking the way to Sion. L INQUIRE, ye pilgrims, for the way That leads to Sion's hill, And thither set your steady face, With a deter min'd will. 2 Invite the strangers all around Your pious march to join ; And spread the sentiments you feel Of faith and love divine. 3 O come, and to his temple haste, And seek his favour there ; Before his footstool humbly bow, And pour your fervent prayer ! 4 O come, and join your souls to God In everlasting bands ; Accept the blessings he bestows, With thankful hearts and hands. 2 THE CHURCH. 197, 198 Hymn 197. L. M. Steele. * Eaton, Roth well, Quercy. To whom shall ive £ TIMES AND SEASONS. 2 This wedded pair, O Lord, inspire With heavenly love, that sacred fire; From this blest moment may they prove The bliss divine of marriage love. 3 O may they both increasing find Substantial pleasures of the mind ; Happy together may they be, And both united, Lord, to thee. 4 So may they live as truly one ; And when their work on earth is done, Rise, hand in hand, to heaven, and share The joys of love forever there ! Hymn 250. L. M. Newton. * Evening Hymn, Shoel, Wells. A ivelco7ne to Christian friends. — At meeting. 1 KINDRED in Christ, for his dear sake, , A hearty welcome here receive : May we together now partake The joys which only he can give. 2 To you and us by grace 'tis given, To know the Saviour's precious name ; And shortly we shall meet in heaven, Our hope, our way, our end the same. 3 May he, by whose kind care we meet, Send his good Spirit from above, Make our communications sweet, And cause our hearts to burn with lovfc. 4 Forgotten be each worldly theme, When Christians see each other thus ; We only wish to speak of him, Who liv'd and died, and reigns for us. 5 We'll talk of all he did and said, And suffer'd for us here below ; The path he mark'd for us to tread, And what he's doing for us now. YOUTH AXD OLD AGE. 251. 252 6 Thus, as the moments pass away, We'll love, and wonder, and adore ; And hasten on the glorious day, When we shall meet, to part no more. Hymn 25L Ts. * Cookham, Hotham. jit parting. 1 FOR a season call'd to part, Let us now ourselves commend To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present Friend. 2 Jesus, hear our humble prayer ! Tender Shepherd of thy sheep I Let thy mercy and thy care All our souls in safety keep. 3 In thy strength may we be strong, Sweeten every cross and pain : Give us, if we live, ere long, In thy peace to meet again. 4 Then if thou thy help afford, Ebenezers shall be rear'd ; And our souls shall praise the Lord, Who our poor petitions heard. YOUTH AND OLD AGE. Hymn 252. L. M. S. Stennett. b Leeds, Bath, Quercy. Early piety. 1 HOW soft the words my Saviour speaks ! How kind the promises he makes ! A bruised reed he never breaks, Nor will he quench the smoking flax. 2 When piety, in early minds, Like tender buds begins to shoot, He guards the plants from threatening winds. And ripens blossoms into fruit. o53 TIMES AND SEASONS. 3 With humble souls be bears a part In all the sorrows they endure : Tender and gracious is his heart, His promise is forever sure. 4 He sees the struggles that prevail Between the powrers of grace and sin ; He kindly listens while they tell The bitter pangs they feel within. 5 Though press'd with fears on every side, They know not how the strife may end; Yet he will soon the cause decide, And judgment unto victory send. Hymn 253. C. M. Doddridge. * Mear, Canterbury, Abridge. The encouragement young persons have to seek Christ, 1 YE hearts, with youthful vigour warm, In smiling crowds draw near, And turn from every mortal charm, A Saviour's voice to hear. 2 He, Lord of all the worlds on higfy. Stoops to converse with you ; And lays his radiant glories by, Your friendship to pursue. 3 " The soul that longs to see my face " Is sure my love to gain ; "And those that early seek my grace " Shall never seek in vain." 4 What object, Lord, my soul should move, If once compar'd with thee ? What beauty should command my love, Like what in Christ I see ? 5 Away, ye false delusive toys, Vain tempters of the mind ! 'Tis here I fix my lasting choice, For here true bliss I find. YOUTH AND OLD AGE. 254, 25& Hymn 254. L. M. Watts 's Sermons. * Green's Hundredth, Eaton. A lovely youth falling short of heaven. 1 MUST all the charms of nature, then, So hopeless to salvation prove ? Can hell demand, can heaven condemn, The man whom Jesus deigns to love ? — 2 The man who sought the ways of truth, Paid friends and neighbours all their due, A modest, sober, lovely youth, Who thought he wanted nothing new? 3 But mark the change : Thus spake the Lord, " Come, part with earth for heaven to-day ;p The youth, astonished at the word, In silent sadness went his way. 4 Poor virtues, that he boasted so, This test unable to endure, Let Christ, and grace, and glory go, To make his land and money sure. 5 Ah, foolish choice of treasures here ! Ah, fatal love of tempting gold ! Must this base world be bought so dear, And life and heaven so cheaply sold? 6 In vain the charms of nature shine, If this vile passion governs me; Transform my soul, O love divine ! And make me part with all for thee. Hymn 255. C. M. Wand's Sermons. * or b Arlington, Barby. A hopeful youth falling short of heaven* 1 THUS far 'tis well : you read, you pray, You hear God's holy word, • You hearken what your parents say, And learn to serve the Lord. 2 Your friends are pleas'd to see your ways, Your practice they approve; 256 TIMES ANT> SEASONS. Jesus himself would give you praise, And look with eyes of love. 3 But if you quit the paths of truth, To follow foolish fires, And give a loose to giddy youth, With all its wild desires ; 4 If you will let your Saviour go, To hold your riches fast; Or hunt for empty joys below, You'll lose your heaven at last. 5 The rich young man, whom Jesus lov'd, Should warn you to forbear ! His love of earthly treasures prov'd A fatal golden snare. 6 See, gracious God, dear Saviour, see How youth is prone to fail : Teach them to part with all for thee, And love thee more than all. Hymn 256. S. M. FawcetU # Watchman, Hopkins, Froome. jffbio shall a young man cleanse his ivay ? 1 WITH humble heart and tongue, My God, to thee I pray ; O make me learn, whilst I am young, How I may cleanse my way. 2 Now in my early days, Teach me thy will to know : O God, thy sanctifying grace Betimes on me bestow. 3 Make an unguarded youth The object of thy care ; Help me to choose the way of truth, And fly from every snare. 4 O let the word of grace My warmest thoughts employ ; Be this, through all my following days, My treasure and my joy. YOUTH AND OLD AGE. 257 5 To what thy laws impart, Be my whole soul inclin'd ; O let them dwell within my heart, And sanctify my mind. 6 May thy young servant learn By these to cleanse his way ; And may I here the path discern That leads to endless day. Hymn 257. C. M. Cowper. ♦ Barby, York, St. Anns. Young persons entreated. 1 BESTOW, dear Lord, upon our youth, The gift of saving grace ; And let the seed of sacred truth Fall in a fruitful place. 2 Grace is a plant, where'er it grows, Of pure and heavenly root ; But fairest in the youngest shows, And yields the sweetest fruit. .3 Ye careless ones, O hear betimes The voice of sovereign love ! Your youth is stain'd with many crimes, But mercy reigns above. 4 True, ycu are young, but there's a stone Within the youngest breast, Or half the crimes which you have done, Would rob you of your rest. 5 For you the public prayer is made, O ! join the public prayer ! For you the secret tear is shed, O shed yourselves a tear. 6 We pray that you may early prove The Spirit's power to teach ; You cannot be too young to love That Jesus whom we preach. 67 258,259 TIMES AND SEASONS. Hymn 258. C. M. b Bangor, Wantage. Old age approaching ; or, man frail and mortal. 1 ETERNAL God, enthron'd on high ! Whom angel hosts adore, Who yet to suppliant dust art nigh, Thy presence I implore. 2 O guide me down the steep of age, And keep my passions cool : Teach me to scan the sacred page, And practise every rule. 3 My flying years time urges on, What's human must decay ; My friends, my young companions gone, Can I expect to stay? 4 Can I exemption plead, when death Projects his awful dart ! Can med'cines then prolong my breath, Or virtue shield my heart ? 5 Ah ! no — then smooth the mortal hour, On thee my hope depends : Support me with almighty power, While dust to dust descends. Hymn 259. C. M. Strapham. b Hymn Second, York, Abridge. Sunday School. 1 BLEST is the man whose heart expands At melting pity's call, And the rich blessings of whose hands Like heavenly manna fall. 2 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 imtutor'd youth, SUNDAY SCHOOL... .SABBATH EVENING. 260 And lead the mind that went astray, To virtue and to truth. 4 Children our kind protection claim, And God will well approve, When infants learn to lisp his name, . And their Creator love. 5 Delightful work ! young souls to win, And turn the rising race From the deceitful paths of sin, To seek redeeming grace. 6 Almighty God ! thy influence shed To aid this good design: The honours of thy name be spread, And all the glory thine. Hymn 260. L. M. Watts. * Portugal, Shoel, Wells. Lord's day evening. 1 LORD, how delightful 'tis to see A whole assembly worship thee ! At once they sing, at once they pray ! They hear of heaven, and learn the way. 2 I have been there, and still would go ; 'Tis like a little heaven below : Not all that hell or sin can say Shall tempt me to forget this day. 3 O write upon my memory, Lord, The texts and doctrine of thy word ; That I may break thy laws no more, But love thee better than before. 4 With thoughts of Christ, and things divine, Fill up this foolish heart of mine; That, hoping pardon through his blood, 1 may lie down and wake with God. 261,262 TIMES AND SEASONS. Hymn 261. C. M. Cowper. * York, St. Ann's. Sunday school. 1 HEAR, Lord, the song of praise and prayer. In heaven, thy dwelling place, From infants made the public care, And taught to seek thy face. 2 Thanks for thy word and for thy day, And grant us, we implore, Never to waste in sinful play Th}7 holy sabbaths more. 3 Thanks that we hear — but O impart To each, desires sincere, That we may listen with our heart, And learn as well as hear. 4 For if vain thoughts the minds engage Of older far than we, What hope that at our heedless age, Our minds should e'er be free? — 5 Much hope, if thou our spirits take Under thy gracious sway, Who canst the wisest wiser make, And babes as wise as they. 6 Wisdom and bliss thy word bestows, A sun that ne'er declines, And be thy mercies shower'd on those, Who plac'd us where it shines. •Hymn 262. CM. Steele. fc Bangor, York. Public Fast. 1 SEE, gracious God, before thy throne, Thy mourning people bend ! 'Tis on thy sovereign grace alone Our humble hopes depend. DAYS OF FASTING. 263 2 Tremendous judgments from thy hand Thy dreadful power display; Yet mercy spares this guilty land, And still we live to pray. 3 How chang'd, alas ! are truths divine, For error, guilt, and shame ! What impious numbers, bold in sin, Disgrace the Christian name ! 4 O turn us, turn us, mighty Lord, By thy resistless grace; Then shall our hearts obey thy word, And humbly seek thy face. 5 Then, should insulting foes invade, We shall not sink in fear; Secure of never-failing aid, When God, our God is near. Hymn 263. C. M. S. . t* Abridge, Charmouth. A hymn for a fast day. 1 WHEN Abrah'm, full of sacred awe, Before Jehovah stood, And, with an humble fervent prayer, For guilty Sodom sued ; 2 With what success, what wondrous grace, Was his petition crown'd ! The Lord would spare, if in the place Ten righteous men were found. 3 And could a single holy soul So rich a boon obtain ? Great God, and shall a nation cry, And plead with thee in vain ? 4 Our Country, guilty as she is, Her numerous saints can boast ; And now their fervent prayers ascend, And can those prayers be lost ? 67* 264 TIMES AND SEASONS. ^ 5 Are not the righteous dear to thee, Now, as in ancient times? Or does this sinful land exceed Gomorrah in its crimes ? 6 Still are we thine, we bear thy name, Here yet is thine abode ; Long has thy presence bless'd our land ; Forsake us not, O God. Hymn 264. L. M. President Davies. b Armley, Putney. National judgments deprecated, and national mercies pleaded for , 1 WHILE o'er our guilty land, O Lord, We view the terrors of thy sword ; O ! whither shall the helpless fly ; To whom but thee direct their cry ? 2 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 deliverance there, And must we perish in despair ? 4 See, we repent, we weep, we mourn, To our forsaken God we turn ; O spare our guilty country, spare The church which thou hast planted here. 5 Wre 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 brought ten thousand blessings down On guilty lands in helpless wo ; Let them prevail to save us too. DAYS OF THANKSGIVING. 265, 266 Hymn 265. L. M. Doddridge, b German, Bath. Public fast. 1 OH, righteous God, thou Judge supreme, We tremble at thy dreadful name ; And all our crying guilt we own, In dust and tears before thy throne. 2 So manifold our crimes have been, Such crimson tincture dyes our sin, That, could we all its horrors know, Our streaming eyes with blood might flow. 3 Estrang'd from reverential awe, We trample on thy sacred law : And though such wonders grace has done, Anew we crucify thy Son. 4 Justly might this polluted land Prove all the vengeance of thy hand ; And bath'd in heaven, thy sword might come, To drink our blood, and seal our doom. 5 Yet hast thou not a remnant here, Whose souls are fill'd with pious fear ? O bring thy wonted mercy nigh, While prostrate at thy feet they lie. 6 Behold their tears, attend their moan, Nor turn away their secret groan : With these we join our humble prayer ; Our nation shield, our country spare. Hymn 266. L. M. # Psalm Ninety-seventh, Green's Hundredth. Prayer for the President, Congress, Magistrates, &c. 1 GREAT Lord of all, thy matchless power Archangels in the heavens adore; With them our Sovereign thee we own, And bow the knee before thy throne. 2 Let dove-ey'd peace, with odour'd wing> On us her grateful blessings fling, 267 TIMES AND SEASONS. Freedom spread beauteous as the morn, And plenty fill her ample horn. 3 Pour on our Chief thy mercies down, His days with heavenly wisdom crown ; Dispose his heart, where'er he goes, "To launch the stream that duty shows.'5 4 Over our Capitol diffuse, From hills divine, thy welcome dews; While Congress, in one patriot band, Prove the firm fortress of our land. 5 Our magistrates with grace sustain, Nor let them bear the sword in vain; Long as they fill their awful seat, Be vice seen dying at their feet. 6 Forever from the western sky Bid the 4 destroying angel' fly ! With grateful songs our hearts inspire, And round us blaze, a wall of fire. Hymn 267. L. M. * Antigua, Shoel. Praise for national peace. 1 GREAT Ruler of the earth and skies, A word of thy almighty breath Can sink the world, or bid it 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 dyes the hostile plain ; 3 Thy sovereign eye looks calmly down, And markfe their course, and bounds their power , Thy word the angry nations own, And noise and war are heard no more. 4 Then peace returns with balmy wing; Reviving commerce spreads her sails; DAYS OF THANKSGIVING. 268 The fields are green, and plenty sings Responsive o'er the hills and vales. 5 Thou good, and wise, and righteous Lord, All move subservient to thy will ; Both 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. Hymn 268. C. M. * Cambridge, Irish. Thanksgiving for victory over our enemies. •1 TO Thee, who reign'st supreme above, And reign'st supreme below, 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 campaign. 3 Thy mighty arm, unseen, was nigh, When we our foes assail'd ; 'Tis thou hast rais'd our honours high, And o'er their hosts prevail'd. 4 To our young race will we proclaim The mercies God has shown, That they may learn to bless his name, And choose him for their own. 5 Thus, while we sleep in silent dust, When threatening dangers come, Their fathers' God shall be their trust, Their refuge, and their home. 269,270 TIMES AND SEASONS. Hymn 269. L. P. M. Kippis. # Newcourt, Psalm 46. 1 hanisgiving for national prosperity. 1 HOW rich thy gifts, Almighty King ! From thee our public blessings spring ; Th' extended trade, the fruitful skies, The treasures liberty bestows, Th' eternal joys the gospel shows, All from thy boundless goodness rise. 2 Here commerce spreads the wealthy store; Which pours from every foreign shore ; Science and art their charms display ; Religion teaches us to raise Our voices to our Maker's praise, As truth and conscience point the way. 3 With grateful hearts, with joyful tongues, To God we raise united songs, Here still may God in mercy reign ; Crown our just counsels with success, With peace and joy our borders bless, And all our sacred rights maintain. Hymn 270. C. M. Watts. b Carolina, Bangor, Wantage. Complaint and hope under great pain. 1 LORD, I am pain'd ; but I resign My body to thy will; 'Tis grace, 'tis wisdom all divine, Appoints the pains I feel. 2 Dark are the ways 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 th' o'erburclen'd heart should break Beneath thine heavy rod. SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 271 4 These mournful groans and flowing tears Give my poor spirit ease ; While every groan my Father hears, And every tear he sees. 5 Is not some smiling hour at hand, With peace upon its wings? Give it, O God, thy swift command, With all the joys it brings. Hymn 271. L. M. Coivper. b Bath, German, O'd Hundred. Afflictions sanctified by the word. 1 OH how I love thy holy word, Thy gracious covenant, O Lord ! It guides me in the peaceful way ; I think upon it all the day. 2 What are the mines of shining wealth ? The strength of youth, the bloom of health ?— - What are all joys compar'd with those, Thine everlasting word bestows ! 3 Long unafflicted, undismay'd, In pleasure's path, secure I stray'd : Thou mad'st me feel thy chast'ning rod, And straight I turn'd unto my God. -4 What though it pierc'd my fainting heart, I bless thine hand that caus'd the smart, It taught my tears awhile to flow; But sav'd me from eternal wo. 5 O ! hadst thou left me unchastiz'd, Thy precept I had still despis'd ; And still the snare in secret laid, Had my unwary feet betray'd. 6 I love thee, therefore, O my God, And breathe tow'rds heav'n, thy bright abode ; Where, in thy presence fully blest, Thy chosen saints forever rest. 272, 273 TIMES AND SEASONS. Hymn 27z. CM. Steele. b Wantage, York, Bangor. Desiring t e presence of God in affliction. 1 THOU only centre of my rest, Look clown with pitying eye, While with protracted pain opprest, I breathe the plaintive sigh. 2 Thy gracious presence, O my God, My every wish contains; With this, beneath affliction's load, My heart no more complains. 3 This can my every care control, Gild each dark scene with light; This is the sunshine of the soul, Without it all is night. 4 My Lord, my life, O cheer my heart With thy reviving ray, And bid these mournful shades depart, And bring the dawn of day ! .*. . ' i . Hymn 273. CM. Cowper. b Durham, Bangor, Windsor. The instability of worldly enjoyments. 1 THE evils that beset our path, Who can prevent or cure? We stand upon the brink of death, When most we seem secure. 2 If we to-day sweet peace possess, It soon may be withdrawn; Some change may plunge us in distress, Before to-morrow's dawn. 3 Disease and pain invade our health, And find an easy prey ; And oft, when least expected, wealth Takes wings and flies away. 4 The grounds from which we look for fruit Produce us often pain; SICKNESS AND RECOVERY. 274, 275 A worm unseen attacks the root, And all our hopes are vain. 5 Since sin has fill'd the earth with wo, And creatures fade and die, Lord, wean our hearts from things below, And fix our hopes on high ! Hymn 274. L. M. Cowper. * or b Leeds, Eaton, Quercy. Calling upon Christ in temptation and affliction. 1 THE billows swell, the winds are high, Clouds overcast my wintry sky ; Out of the depths to thee I call, My fears are great, my strength is small. 2 O Lord, the pilot's part perform, And guide and guard me through the storm ! Defend me from each threat'ning ill, Control the waves, say, " Peace — be still V* 3 Amidst the roaring of the sea, My soul still hangs her hopes on thee; Thy constant love, thy faithful care, Is all that saves me from despair. 4 Dangers of every shape and name Attend the followers of the Lamb, Who leave the world's deceitful shore, And leave it to return no more. 5 Tho' tempest toss'd, and half a wreck, My Saviour through the floods I seek ; Let neither winds, nor stormy rain, Force back my shatter'd bark again. Hymn 275. CM. Hegmhotham. * or b Windsor, St. Anns. Comfort in sickness and death, 1 WHEN sickness shakes the languid frame9 Each dazzling pleasure flies; Phantoms of bliss no more obscure Our long-deluded eyes. 68 276 TIMES AND SEASONS. 2 Then the -tremendous arm of death Its hated sceptre shows; And nature faints beneath the weight Of complicated woes. 3 The tottering frame of mortal life Shall crumble into dust ; Nature shall faint — but learn, my soul! On nature's God to trust. 4 The man, whose pious heart is fix'd On his all-gracious God, In every frown may comfort find, And kiss the chast'ning rod. 5 Nor him shall death itself alarm ; On heaven his soul relies ; With joy he views his Maker's love, And with composure dies. Hymn 276. CM. Doddridge, # or b St. David's, Dundee. Praise for recovery from, richness. 1 SOVEREIGN of life, I own thy hand In every chast'ning stroke ; And, while I smart beneath thy rod, Thy presence I invoke. 2 To thee, in my distress, I cry'd, And thou hast bow'd thine ear ; Thy powerful word my life prolong'd. And brought salvation near. 3 Unfold, ye gates of righteousness, That, with the pious throng, I may record my solemn vows, And tune my grateful song. 4 Praise to the Lord, whose gentle hand Renews our lub'ring breath : Praise to the Lord, who makes his saints Triufr*pnF.nt e'en in death. \ TIME AND ETERNITY. 217, 278 TIME AND ETERNITY. Hymn 277. C. M. Watts s Sermons. #orh Barby, St Anns. The true improvement of life. 1 AND is this life prolonged to me *? Are days and seasons given ? O let me then prepare to be A fitter heir of heaven. 2 In vain these moments shall not pass., These g«>iden hours be gone : Lord, I accept thine offer'd grace, I bow before thy throne. 3 Now cleanse my soul from every sir 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 sin's deceitful toys : Let cheerful hope, increasing still, Approach to heavenly joys, 5 My 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, May heaven receive this soul of mine To bliss supremely great. Hymn 278. L. M. Watts" s Sermons. * Luton, Wells, Portugal. The privileges of the living above the dead. 1 AWAKE, my zeal, awake, my love, To serve my Saviour here below, In works which perfect samts above And holy angels cannot do. 079 TIMES AND SEASONS. 2 Awake, my charity, to feed The hungry soul, and clothe the poor: In heaven are found no sons of need, There all these duties are no more. 3 Subdue thy passions, O my soul ! Maintain the fight, thy work pursue, Daily thy rising sins control, And be thy victories ever new. 4 The land of triumph lies on high, There are no foes t' encounter there : Lord, I would conquer till I die, And finish all the glorious war. 5 Let every flying hour confess I gain thy gospel fresh renown ; And when my life and labours cease, May I possess the promis'd crown ! Hymn 279. L. M. Doddridge. # or b Newcourt, German, Eaton. The wisdom of redeeming time. 1 GOD of eternity, from thee Did infant time his being draw ; Moments, and days, and months, and years* Revolve by thine unvaried law. 2 Silent and slow they glide away ; Steady and strong the current flows ; Lost in eternity's wide sea — The boundless gulf from whence it rose. 3 With it the thoughtless sons of men, Before the rapid streams, are borne, On to the everlasting home, Whence not one soul can e'er return> i Yet, while the shore on either side Presents a gaudy flatt'ring show, We gaze, in fond amazement lost, Nor think to what a world we go. DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 280,281 5 Great Source of wisdom ! teach my heart To know the price of every hour ; That time may bear me on to joys Beyond its measure and its power. DEATH AND RESURRECTION. Hymn 280. C. M. Watts's Lyrics, b Plympton, Canterbury, London. Death and eternity. 1 MY thoughts, that often mount the skies, Go, search the world beneath, Where nature all in ruin lies, And owns her sovereign — death. 2 The tyrant, how he triumphs here! His trophies spread around! And heaps of dust and bones appear Through all the hollow ground. 3 But where the souls, those deathless things, That left their dying clay ? My thoughts, now stretch out all your wings, And trace eternity. 4 O, that unfathomable sea! Those deeps without a shore, Where living waters gently play, Or fiery billows roar ! 5 There we shall swim in heavenly bliss. Or sink in flaming waves; Wliile the pale carcass breathless lies . Among the silent graves. Hymn 281. CM. Watt J s Sermons, b Carolina, York. Death of kindred improved. 1 MUST friends and kindred drop and die? And helpers be withdrawn? While sorrow with a weeping eye Counts up our comforts gone? 68* 282 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 2 Be thou our comfort, mighty God I Our helper and our friend : Nor leave us in this dangerous road* Till all our trials end. 3 O may our feet pursue the way Our pious fathers led ! With love and holy zeal obey The counsels of the dead. 4 Let us be wean'd from all below, Let hope our grief expel, While death invites our souls to go Where our best kindred dwell. Hymn 282. S. M. # Newton, Shirland, Froome. The expiring saint. 1 I SEE the pleasant bed Where lies the dying saint : Though in the icy arms of death, He utters no complaint. 2 His aspect is serene; He smiles in joyful hope, He knows that arm on which he rests Is an unfailing prop. 3 He lifts his eyes in love To his Almighty Friend, Whose power from every fear secures, And guards him to the end. 4 He speaks of dying love, Which his kind Lord display'd, And trusts, though conquered now by death He shall like him be made. 5 He knows his Saviour died, And from the dead aR ,e : He looks for victory o'er the grave, And death the last of foes. DEATH AND RESURRECTION/ 283, 284 6 His happy soul is wash'd In sin -atoning blood : Exulting in eternal love, He wings his way to God. Hymn 283. L. M. Fawcett. b Carthage, Putney. Death of the sinner and saint. 1 WHAT scenes of horror and of dread Await the sinner's dying bed ! Death's terrors all appear in sight, Presages of eternal night ! 2 His sins in dreadful order rise, And fill his soul with sad surprise ; Mount Sinai's thunders stun his ears, And not one ray of hope appears. 3 Tormenting pangs distract his breast ; Where'er he turns he finds no rest ; Death strikes the blow — he groans and cries— And, in despair and horror — dies. 4 Not so the heir of heavenly bliss : His soul is fiird with conscious peace; A steady faith subdues his fear ; He sees die 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 wivn the toils of life are past, May I be found In peace at last. Hymn 284. C. M. Doddridge. 6 Canterbury, Carolina. On the death of children. I YE mourning saints, whose streaming tears Flow o'er your children dead, 285 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. Say not in transports of despair, That all your hopes are fled. 2 While cleaving to that darling dust, In fond distress ye lie, Rise, and, with joy and reverence, view, A heavenly Parent nigh. 3 "I'll give the mourner," saith the Lord, " In my own house a place : " No name of daughters and of sons, " Could yield so high a grace. 4 "Transient and vain is every hope " A rising race can give : "In endless honour and delight, "My children all shall live." 5 We welcome, Lord, those rising tears, Through which thy face we see ; And bless those wounds which, through our hearts, Prepare a way to thee. Hymn 285. CM. Steele. # or b China, York, Carolina, Chelsea. Death of a young person. 1 WHEN blooming youth is snatch'd away 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 the present hour ! To-morrow death may come. 4 The voice of this alarming scene May every heart obey ; DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 28G Nor be the heavenly warning vain, Which calls to watch and pray. 5 O let us fly, to Jesus fly, Whose powerful arm can save ; Then shall our hopes ascend on high, And triumph o'er the grave. Hymn 286. CM. Doddridge. * or b Plympton, Hymn Second, York. Death of a minister. 1 NOW let our drooping hearts revive, And all our tears be dry ; W hy should those eyes be drown'd in grief, Which view a Saviour nigh ? 2 What though the arm of conquering death Does God's own house invade ? What though the prophet and the priest, Be number'd with the dead ? — 3 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust, The aged, and the young — The watchful eye in darkness clos'd, And mute th' instructive tongue ; — 4 Th' eternal Shepherd still survives, New comfort to impart ; His eye still guides us, and his voice Still animates our heart. 5 "Lo, I am with you," saith the Lord, "My church shall safe abide; " For I will ne'er forsake my own, " Whose souls in me confide." 6 Through every scene of life and death, This promise is our trust; And this shall be our children's song, When we are cold in dust. 287, 288 DEATH AND RESURRECTION". Hymn 287. L. M. Watts's Lyrics, b Bath, Armley, Putney. On the death of friends, 1 Farewell, ckc*r friend, a short farewell, Till we shall m °gain above, Where endless joys and pleasures dwell, And trees of life bear fruits of love. 2 There glory sits on every face, There friendship smiles in every eye, There shall our tongues relate the grace That led us homeward to the sky. 3 O'er all the names of Christ our King Shall our harmonious voices rove; Our harps shall sound from every string The wonders of his bleeding love. 4 How long must we lie lingering here, While saints around us take their flight; Smiling they quit this dusky sphere, And mount the hills of heavenly light. 5 Come, sovereign Lord, dear Saviour, come ; Remove these separating days ; Send thy bright wheels to fetch us home; That golden hour, how long it stays ! Hymn 288. 8. 7. 4. Robinson. * Tam worth. The grave ; ort Christ a guide through death to glory. 1 GUIDE me, O thou great Jehovah ! Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty, 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 : DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 289, 290 Strong Deliv'rer, Be thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of deaths, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side : Songs of praises I will ever give to thee. Hvmn289. L. M. Watts. b Putney, Armley. A funeral Hymn. 1 UNVEIL thy bosom, faithful tomb, Take this new treasure to thy trust; And give these sacred relics room, To seek a slumber in the dust. 2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fe?r Invade thy bounds. No mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, While angels watch the soft repose. 3 So Jesus slept ; — God's dying Son Pass'd thro' the grave, and blest the bed ; Rest here, blest saint, till from his throne The morning break, and pierce the shade. 4 Break from his throne, illustrious morn; Attend, O earth ! his sovereign word ; Restore thy trust — a glorious form — Call'd to ascend and meet the Lord. Hymn 290. C. M. Watts' s Lyrics, b Carolina, Abridge. The welcome messenger. 1 LORD, when we see a saint of thine Lie gasping out his breath, With longing eyes, and looks divine, Smiling and pleas'd in* death ; 2 How we could e'en contend to lay Our litabs upon that bed! S91, 292 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. We ask thine envoy to convey Our spirits in his stead. 3 Our souls are rising on the wing, To venture in his place ! For when grim death has lost his sting, He has an angel's face. 4 Jesus, then purge my crimes away, 'Tis guilt creates my fears, 'Tis guilt gives death his fierce array, And all the arms he bears. Hymn 291. L. M. Watts. # Leeds, Portugal. Absent from the body and present with the Lord. 1 ABSENT from flesh ! O blissful thought, What unknown joys this moment brings, Freed from the mischiefs sin has brought, From pains and fears and all their springs. 2 Absent from flesh ! illustrious day, Surprising scene ! triumphant stroke That rends the prison of my clay, And I can feel my fetters broke. 3 Absent from flesh ! then rise my soul Where feet nor wings could ever climb, 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. Hymn 292. C. M. Watts *s Lyrics. • Parma, Irish, H\mn Second. The presence of God worth dying for. 1 LORD, 'tis an infinite delight To. see thy lovely face, To dwell whole ages in thy sight, And feel thy vital rays. DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 293 2 This Gabriel knows, and sings thy name, With rapture on his tongue; Moses the saint enjoys the same, And heaven repeats the song. 1 While the bright nation sounds thy praise From each eternal hill ; Sweet odours of exhaling grace The happy region fill. 4 Thy love — a sea without a shore, — - Spreads life and joy abroad ; O, 'tis a heaven worth dying for, To see a smiling God ! Hymn 293. L. M. Scott. b Putney, Armley. Satisfaction in God under the loss of dear friends. 1 THE God of love will sure indulge The flowing tear, the heaving sigh, When his own children fall around ; When tender friends and kindred die. 2 Yet not one anxious, murmuring thought, Should with our mourning passions blend ; Nor would our bleeding hearts forget Th' Almighty, ever-living Friend. 3 Beneath a numerous train of ills Our feeble flesh and heart may fail ; 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 one : On thee we cast our every care ; And comfort seek from thee alone. 5 Our Father, God ! to thee we look, Our rock, our portion, and our friend! And on thy covenant-love and truth Our sinking souls shall still depend. 69 294, 295 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. Hymn 294. C. M. Doddridge, b Dorset, Carolina Submission under bereaving providences. 1 PEACE ! 'tis the Lord Jehovah's hand That blasts our joys in death ; Changes the visage once so dear, And gathers back the breath. 2 5Tis He, the Potentate supreme Of all the worlds above ; Whose steady counsels wisely rule, 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 Pair 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 his supreme command. Hymn 295. C. M. Needham. b Bangor, Windsor. The rich fool surprised. 1 DELUDED souls ! who think to find A solid bliss below : Bliss ! the fair flower of paradise, On earth can never gro\v. 2 See how the foolish wretch is pleas'd, T' increase his worldly store ! DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 236 Too scanty now he finds his barns, And covets room for more. 3 " What shall I do ?" distrest he cries ; " This scheme will I pursue : " My scanty barns shall now come down, " 111 build them large and new. 4 " Here will I lay my fruits, and bid " My soul to take its ease : " Eat, drink, be glad ; my lasting store "Shall give what joys I please/7 5 Scarce had he spake, when lo ! from heaven Th' Almighty made reply : " For whom dost thou provide, thou fool ? " This night thyself shalt die." 6 Teach me, my God, all earthly joys Are but an empty dream : And may I seek my bliss alone, In thee, the Good Supreme. Hymn 296. C. M. Wattes Lyrics* b Canterbury, London. A prospect of the resurrectior.. 1 HOW long shall death the tyrant reign, And triumph o'er the just; While the rich blood of martyrs sJairV, Lies mingled with the dust? 2 Lo! I behold the scatter'd shades, The dawn of heaven appears ; The sweet immortal morning spreads Its blushes round the spheres. 3 I see the Lord of glory come, And flaming guards around ; The skies divide to make him room, The trumpet shakes the ground. 8*97 DEATH AND RESURRECTION'. 4 I hear the voice, " Ye dead, arise !" And, lo ! the graves obey ; And waking saints, with joyful eyes, Salute th' expected day. 5 They leave the dust, and on the wing Rise to the midway air, In shining garments meet their King And low adore him there. 6 O may our humble spirits stand A mong them cloth'd in white ! The meanest place at his right hand Is infinite delight. Hymn 297. C. M. Rippon. #orb Windsor, Carthage, Barby. The bodies of the saints quickened and raised by the Spirit. 1 WHY should our mourning thoughts delight To grovel in the dust? Or why should streams of tears unite Around th' expiring just? 2 Did not the Lord, .our Saviour, die, And triumph o'er the grave ? Did not our Lord ascend on high? And prove his power to save ? 3 Doth not the sacred Spirit come, And dwell in all the saints? And should the temples of his grace Resound with long complaints? 4 Awake, my soul, and like the sun Burst through each sable cloud ; And thou, my voice, though broke with sighs? Tune forth thy songs aloud. 5 The Spirit rais'd my Saviour up, When he had bled for me ; And, spite of death and hell, shall raise Thy pious friends and thee. DAY OF JUDGMENT. ^302 6 Awake, ye saints, that dwell in di Your hymns of victory sing, And let his dying servants trust Their ever-living King. % Hymn 298. CM. Scotch paraphrase. * Sunday, Carthage. The resurrection. 1 WHEN the last trumpet's awful voice This rending earth shall shake — When opening graves shall yield their charge ^ And dust to life awake ; — 2 Those bodies, that corrupted fell,. Shall incorrupted rise ; And mortal forms shall spring to life, Immortal in the skies. 3 Behold, what heavenly prophets sung; Is now at last fulfiU'd — That death should yield fyis ancient reign. And, vanquish'd, quit the field. 4 Let faith exalt her joyful voice, And thus begin to sing : " O grave, where is thy triumph now ? " And where, O death ! thy sting V9 DAY OF JUDGMENT. Hymn 299. L. M. Xeedham. #or b- German, All Saints, Eaton. The books opened. 1 METHINKS the last great day is come8 Methinks I hear the trumpet sound. That shakes the earth, rends every tomb. And wakes the prisoners under ground, 2 The mighty deep gives up her trust, Aw'd by the Judge's high command; 69* 297 DEATH AND RESURRECTION. 4 I hear the voice, " Ye dead* arise I" And, lo ! the graves obey ; And waking saints, with joyful eyes, Salute th' expected day. 5 They leave the dust, and on the wing Rise to the midway air, In shining garments meet their King And low adore him there. 6 O may our humble spirits stand A mong them cloth'd in white ! The meanest place at his right hand Is infinite delight. Htmn 297. C. M. Rippon. #orb Windsor, Carthage, Barby. The bodies of the saints quickened and raised by the Spirit. 1 WHY should our mourning thoughts delight To grovel in the dust? Or why should streams of tears unite Around th' expiring just ? Q Did not the Lord, .our Saviour, die, And triumph o'er the grave ? Did not our Lord ascend on high ? And prove his power to save? 3 Doth not the sacred Spirit come, And dwell in all the saints? And should the temples of his grace Resound with long complaints? 4 Awake, my soul, and like the sun Burst through each sable cloud ; And thou, my voice, though broke with sighs* Tune forth thy songs aloud. 5 The Spirit rais'd my Saviour up, When he had bled for me ; And, spite of death and hell, shall raise Thy pious friends and thee. DAY OF JUDGMENT. 298, 29« 6 Awake, ye saints, that dwell in dust; Your hymns of victory sing, And let his dying servants trust Their ever-living King. Hymn ^98. CM. Scotch paraphrase. * Sunday, Carthage. The resurrection. 1 WHEN the last trumpet's awful voice This rending earth shall shake — When opening graves shall yield their charge,. And dust to life awake ; — 2 Those bodies, that corrupted fell,. Shall incorrupted rise ; And mortal forms shall spring to life, Immortal in the skies. 3 Behold, what heavenly prophets sung; Is now at last fulfill'd— That death should yield fyis ancient reign. And, vanquish'd, quit the field, 4 Let faith exalt her joyful voice, And thus begin to sing : " O grave, where is thy triumph now 2 " And where, O death ! thy sting V9 DAY OF JUDGMENT. Hymn 299. L. M. Xeedham. #or b: German, All Saints, Eaton. The books opened. 1 METHINKS the last great day is come8 Methinks I hear the trumpet sound. That shakes the earth, rends every tomb^ And wakes the prisoners, under ground, 2 The mighty deep gives up her trust, Aw'd by the Judge's high command; 69* 300 D\Y OF JUDGMENT. Both small and great now quit their dust, And round the dread tribunal stand. 3 Behold the awful books displayed, Big with th1 important fates of men ; Each deed and word now public made. As wrote by Heaven's unerring pen. 4 To every soul, the books assign The joyous or the dread reward : Sinners in vain lament and pine ; No pleas the Judge will here regard. 5 Lord, when these awful leaves unfold, May life's fair book my soul approve : There may I read my name enrolPd, And triumph in redeeming love. Hymn 300. L. M. IVatts's Lyrics. # Portugal, Psalm Ninety Seventh. pome, Lord Jesas. 1 WHEN shall thy lovely face be seen, When shall our eyes behold our God ? What lengths of distance lie between, And hills of guilt ! a heavy load ! 2 Our months are ages of delay, And slowly every minute wears : Fly, winged time, and roll away These tedious rounds of sluggish years. 3 Ye heavenly gates, loose all your chains ! Let th' eternal pillars bow ! Blest Saviour ! cleave the starry plains, And mafke the crystal mountains flow ! i Hark, how thy saints unite their cries, And pray, and wait the general doom ! Come, thou, the soul of all our joys, Thoil, THE DESIKE OE NATIONS, COflie> HEAVEN. 301, 30$ Hymn 301. L. M- Watts altered, * or b Newcourt, Rothwell, Carthage. Judgment. 1 SINNER, O why so thoughtless grown? Why in such dreadful haste to die ? Daring to leap to worlds unknown, Heedless against thy God to fly ! 2 Wilt thou despise eternal fate, Urg'd on by sin's fantastic dreams? Madly attempt th' infernal gate, And force thy passage to the flames? 3 Stay, sinner! on the gospel plains Behold the God of love unfold The glories of his dying pains, Forever telling, ^t untold. HEAVEN. Hymn 302. L. M. Watts' s Miscellanies. * Luton, Castle-Street, Psalm Ni net) seventh. God the light and glory of heaven. 1 MY God, I love, and I adore, But still would love and know thee more; Wilt thou forever hide and stand Behind the labours of thy hand? 2 O'er all the earth, around the sky, There's not a spot, or deep or high, Where the Creator has not trod, And left the footstep of a God. 3 But are thy footsteps all that we, Poor grov'iing worms, must know or see? Where is thy residence ? O why Dost thou avoid my searching eye? 4 Ah ! though thou art diffused abroad, Through boundless space, a present God5 Yet still thy beams of warmest love, Sure they were made for worlds above, 303 HEAVEN. 5 O for a wing to bear me far Beyond the golden morning star ; Fain would I trace th' immortal way That leads to courts of endless day. 6 There the Creator stands confess'd In his own fairest glories dress'd ; Some shining spirit help me rise, Come, waft a stranger to the skies. 7 Bless'd Jesus, meet me on the road, First-born of the eternal God ; Thy hand shall lead a younger son, And place me near my Father's throne. Hymn 303. C. M. Steele. # Huddersfield, Hymn Second, Irish. The joys of heaven. 1 COME, Lord, and warm each languid hearty Inspire each lifeless tongue ; And let the joys of heaven impart Their influence to our song. 2 Sorrow and pain, and every care, And discord there shall cease ; And perfect joy and love sincere Adorn the realms of peace. 3 The soul, from sin forever free, Shall mourn its power no more; But, cloth'd in spotless purity, Redeeming love adore. 4 There on a throne (how dazzling bright!) Th' exalted Saviour shines ; And beams ineffable delight On all the heavenly minds. 5 There shall the followers of the Lamb Join in immortal songs ; And endless honours to his name Employ their tuneful tongues. HEAVEN. 304 Hymn 304. L. M. Wattes Sermons. #or b Baih, Eaton. Death and heaven. 1 DO flesh and nature dread to die? And timorous thoughts our minds enslave? But grace can raise our hopes on high, And quell the terrors of the grave. 2 What ! shall we run to gain the crown, Yet grieve to think the goal so near? Afraid to have our labours done, And finish this important war? 3 Do we not dwell in clouds below ? And little know the God we love ? Why should we like this twilight so, When 'tis all noon in worlds above ? 4 There shall we see him face to face, There shall we know the great Unknown \ And Jesus with his glorious grace Shines in full light around the throne. 5 When we put off this fleshly load We're from a thousand mischiefs free ; Forever present with our God, Where we have long'd and wish'd to be. 6 No more shall pride or passion rise, Or envy fret, or malice roar, Or sorrow mourn with downcast eyes, And sin defile our souls no more. 7 'Tis best, 'tis infinitely best, To go where tempters cannot come » Where saints and angels, ever blest, Dwell and enjoy their heavenly home* 8 O for a visit from my God, To drive my fears of death away ; And help me through this darksome road? To realms of everlasting day. j 305 HtiAVEN. Hym* 305. C. M. Watts. # Cambridge, Exeter, Parma. The everlasting song. 1 EARTH has engross'd my love too long!. '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 bright 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 Now let me mount and join their song, And be an angel too ; My heart, my hand, my ear, my tongue. Here's joyful work for you. 6 I would begin the music here, And so my soul should rise ; O for some heavenly notes to bear My passions to the skies ! \. DOXOLOGIES. 306—310 DOXOLOGIES. Hymn 306. L. M. Pi? aise God, from whom all blessings flow; Pr\;ise him, aLl creatures here below ; Praise him above, ye heavenly host ; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Hymn 307. C. M. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be everlasting honours paid, Henceforth, forevermore. Hymn 308. S. M. THE grace of Christ our Lord, The Fathers boundless love, The Spirit's blest communion, too, Be with us from above. Hymn 309. 7s. SING we to our God above, Praise eternal as his love : Praise him, all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Hymn 310. 8. 7. 1 MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favour, Rest upon us from above ! 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion,. Joys which earth cannot afford. 311, 312 DOXOLOGIES. Hymn 311. 8. 8. 6. TO Father, Son, and -Holy Ghost, Be praise amid the heav'nly host, And in the church below, From whom all creatures drew their breath, By whom redemption bless'd the earth, From whom all comforts flow. Hymn 312. H. M. TO God the Father's throne Your highest honours raise, Glory to God the Son, To God the Spirit praise: With all our powers, I Thy name we sing, Eternal King, I While faith adores. SELECT HYMNS ON BAPTISM. Hymn 313. L. M. Gregg. « Portugal, Wells. NU ashamed of Christ. J JESUS ! and shall it ever be, A mortal man asham'd of thee i Asham'd of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days ! 2 Ashamed of Jesus ! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star ; He sheds the beams of light divine CPer this benighted soul of mine. 3 Asham'd of Jesus ! just as soon Let midnight be asham'd of noon : 'Tis midnight with my soul, till he, Bright Morning-Star ! bid darkness flee. 4 AshamM of Jesus ! that dear Friend, On whom my hopes of heaven depend ' No ; when I blush — be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 5 Asham'd of Jesus ! yes, I may, When I've no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save. 6 Till then — nor is my boasting vain — Till then I boast a Saviour slain ! And O may this my glory be, That Christ is not asham'd of me ! 7 His institutions would I prize, Take up my cross, the shame despise ; ' Dare to defend his noble cause, And yield obedience to his laws. Hymn 314. CM. Beddome. * Bedford, St. Ann's. Morning before baptism ; or, at the water side. i HOW great, how solemn is the work Which we attend to-day 1 7Q 315 BAPTISM. Now for a holy, solemn frame, O God, to thee we pray. 2 O may we feel as once we felt, When, pain'd and griev'd at heart, Thy kind, forgiving, melting look, Reliev'd our every smart. 3 Let graces then in exercise, Be exercisd again ; And, nurtur'd by celestial power, In exercise remain. 4 Awake, our love, onr fear, our hope ! Wake, fortitude and joy : Vain world, be gone ; let things above, Our happy thoughts employ. x> Whilst thee, our Saviour and our God, To all around we own ; Drive each rebellious, rival lust, Each traitor, from the throne. 6 Instruct our minds, our wills subdue, To heaven our passions raise, That hence our lives, our all may be Devoted to thy praise. Hymn 315. L. M. Baldwin. # Wells, Old Hundred. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. h COME, happy souls, adore the Lamb, Who lov'd our race ere time began ; Who veiPd his Godhead in our clay, And in an humble manger lay. 2 To Jordan's stream the Spirit led, To mark the path his saints should tread , Joyful they trace the sacred way, To see the place where Jesus lay. 3 Immers'd by John in Jordan's wave, The Saviour left his wafry grave ; Heaven ovvn'd the deed, approved the way, And bless'd the place zvhere Jesus lay. BAPTISM. 316, Sit 4 Come, ail who love his precious name ; Come, tread his steps and learn of him : Happy beyond expression they, Who find the place where Jesus lay. Hymn 316. C. M. Baldwin. * York, St. Anns. At the water. 1 ALMIGHTY Saviour, here we stand, Ranged by the water side ; Hither we come at thy commands To wait upon thy bride. 2 Thy footsteps mark'd this humble waj For all tlfat love thy cause ; Lord, thy example we obey. And glory in the cross. 3 Our dearest Lord, we'll follow thee. Where'er thou lead'st the way, Through floods, through flames, through deaths To realms of endless day. [dark vale, Hymn 317. C. M. # Charmouth, Barby. The believer constrained by the love of Christ to follow kirn, 1 DEAR Lord, and will thy pard'ning lov<" Embrace a wretch so vile ? Wilt thou my load of guilt remove, And bless me with thy smile ? 2 Hast thou the cross for me endur'da And all its shame despis'd ? And shall I be 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 disdain the deed, That's worthy of my God ? 4 Dear Lord, the ardour of thy love Reproves my cold delays ; And now my willing footsteps move In thy delightful ways. d 318, 319, 320 BAPTISM. Hymn 318. C. M. By land. ♦ Bedford, Rochester. Difficulties in the way of duty surmounted. 1 IN all my Lord's appointed ways, My journey Til pursue, Hinder me not, ye much-lovM saints, For I must go with you. 2 Through floods and flames, if Jesus lead, Til follow where he goes ; Hinder me not, shall be my cry, Though earth and hell oppose. 3 Through duty, and through trials too, I'll go at his command ; ( Hinder me not, ibr I am hound To my Immanuel's land. 4 And when my Saviour calls me home, Still this my cry shall be, Hinder me not, come welcome death, I'll gladly go with thee. Hymn 319. C. M. J. Stennett. * St. Martins, York. Immersion. 1 THUS was the great Redeemer plungM In Jordan's swelling ilood, To show he must be soon baptized In tears, and sweat, and blood. 2 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. Hymn 320, 8. 7. # or b Northampton Chapel, Sicilian Hymn. Buried