5 The thirsty ridges drink their fill, MY HYMN 274. C. M. Delight in Ordinances. Y soul, how lovely is the place 2 There the great Monarch of the skies 3 With his rich gifts, the heavenly Dove While Christ reveals his wond'rous love, 4 There, mighty God, thy words declare And still we seek thy mercies there, And sing thy praises still. HYMN 275. C. M. Brotherly Love. O, what an entertaining view Are brethren that agree ! Brethren, whose cheerful hearts pursue The path to unity! WATTS. WATTS. 2 When streams of love from Christ, the Spring, And heavenly peace with balmy wing 3 'Tis like the oil divinely sweet The trickling drops perfum'd his feet, 4 "Tis pleasant as the morning dews That fall on Zion's bill, 2 Where God his mildest glory shews, WATTS altered. HYMN 276. Tens and Elevens Metre. The Eternal and Sovereign God. Ps. xciii. THE HE Lord of glory reigns; he reigns on high, God is th' eternal King: thy foes in vain And roar, and toss their waves against the skies, HYMN 277. S. M. Praise for Spiritual and Temporal Mercies. BLESS the Lord, my soul! Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name, 2 O bless the Lord, my soul ! 3 'Tis he forgives thy sins, 4 5 6 "Tis be that heals thy sicknesses, And makes thee young again. He crowns thy life with love, When ransom'd from the grave; He who redeem'd my soul from hell Hath Sov'reign Pow'r to save. He fills the poor with good; The Lord hath judgments for the proud, And justice for th' oppress'd. His wond'rous works and ways But sent the world his truth and HYMN 278. C. M. The Resurrection of the Martyrs. Rev. vii. 13, &c. "THESE glorious minds, how bright they shine; Whence all their white array ? How came they to the happy seats Of everlasting day?" 2 From tort'ring pains to endless joys And strangely wash'd their raiment white 3 Now they approach a spotless God, Adore the Holy One. 4 The unveil'd glories of his face Among his saints reside, songs While the rich treasure of his grace 5 Tormenting thirst shall leave their souls, The fruit of life's immortal tree 6 The Lamb shall lead his heavenly flock HYMN 279. WATTS. S. M. Isa. v. 2, 7, &c. The Blessedness of Gospel Times. How Who stand on Zion's bill, Who bring salvation on their tongues, 2 How charming is their voice, 3 5 6 How happy are our ears, That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for, How blessed are our eyes, But dy'd without the sight. The watchmen join their voice, Let ev'ry nation now behold HYMN 280. WATTS. C. M. The aged Saint's Reflection and Hope. Ps. lxxi. 5—9. Y My God, mine everlasting hope, I live upon thy truth; up, 2 New wonders, Lord, mine eyes have seen Thou know'st the days that yet remain, 3 Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs, 4 Down to the silent vale of death O, may these poor remains of breath 5 Let me thy pow'r and truth proclaim And leave a savour of thy name 6 By long experience I have known 7 When I am bury'd in the dust, These with'ring limbs with thee I trust, HYMN 281. L. M. WATTS: Characters of Christ borrowed from inanimate things in Scripture. 10, worship at Immanuel's feet, See in his face what wonders meet ! Earth is too narrow to e express His worth, his glory, or his grace. 2. The whole creation can afford But some faint shadows of my Lord; 3 Is he compar'd to Wine or Bread ? Dear Lord, our souls would thus be fed : |