And universal empire gain, Through ev'ry land and ev'ry clime. 4 A flood of light his path illumes, 5 In council wonderful and wise, All human wisdom shall confound, The world shall own his matchless grace, 7 A mighty God, the prince of peace, 8 Let all the powers below, above, HYMN 55. C. M. Universal Depravity. Ps. xiv. H. BALLOU. OOLS in their hearts believe and say, There is no God that reigns on high, Or minds th' affairs of men.' 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane Corrupt discourse proceeds; And by their impious hands are done 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne, 4 He saw that all were gone astray, 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, How swift to mischief are their feet, 6 Such seeds of sin, that bitter root, L HYMN 56. C. M. The Blessings of Nature and Grace. Where the true God is known. 2 In this enlighten'd, pleasant land, Where nature's ever bounteous hand 3 Therefore my soul shall bless the Lord, And consolation still afford In sorrow's dismal night. 4 I strive each action to approve No danger shall my hope remove, WATTS. 5 Thou shalt the paths of life display, WATTS and TATE varied. HYMN 57. C. M. The transforming Vision of God. MY God, the visits of thy face Afford superior joy To all the flattering world can give, 2 But clouds and darkness intervene, And earth's gay trifles oft ensnare 3 Lord, guide this wand'ring heart to thee; Break through the shades of sense and sin, 4 O let thy beams resplendent shine, 5 Lord, raise my faith, my hope, my heart, Then shall I scorn each little snare, 6 Then, though I sink in death's cold sleep, To life I shall awake; And, in the likeness of my God, MRS. STEELE. HYMN 58. C. M. The Voice of Nature proclaiming God. Ps. xix. THER Which that alone can fill; The firmament and stars express 2 The dawn of each returning day Fresh beams of knowledge brings; 3 Their powerful language to no realm "Tis nature's voice, and understood 4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense 5 No bridegroom on bis nuptial day, No giant does like him rejoice To run bis glorious race. 6 From east to west, from west to east, And, through his progress, cheerful light HYMN 59. L. M. Nature and Scripture compared. Ps. xix. T In every star thy wisdom shines; But when our eyes behold thy word, TATE. 3 Sun, moon and stars convey thy praise Through 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, 5 Great Sun of righteousness, arise; 2 HYMN 60. S. M. For the Lord's Day Morning. Ps. xix. BE Begins his glorious way, His beams through all the nations run, And life and light convey. But where the gospel comes, It calls dead sinners from their tombs, 3 How perfect is thy word! 4 My gracious God, how plain 5 WATTS. |