1 HYMN 162. P. M. HOW charming, O how charming, Is the radiant band of music, music, music, music, O how charming is the radiant band Shout, shout! the great Messiah is come to reign. 2 Gabriel descending, Gabriel descending, Brings the joyful news, O joyful, joyful, joyful, joyful, Brings the joyful news of our Redeemer's birth, Shout, shout! the King of glory is come to reign. 3 See his star arising, see his star arising! In the eastern sky, now rising, rising, rising, rising, See his star arising in the eastern sky, The day-spring opening from on high: Shout, shout! the King of glory is come to reign. 4 Shepherds adore him, wise men nave found him, Their golden gifts they now present, Shout, shout! the King of glory is come to reign. 5 Jews and Gentiles join in concert, To praise their infant King: O praise him, praise him, praise him, praise him, Jews and Gentiles praise their infant King, Shout, shout! the King of glory is come to reign. 6 I am happy, I am happy, Glory be to God, O glory, glory, glory, glory, My soul's on flame for the realms above: I feel the bliss his wounds in part, I feel the bliss his wounds impart, Shout, shout! the King of glory is come to reign 7 Reign, reign, sweet Jesus, reign within and round us, 1 By the Holy Spirit, holy, holy, holy, holy, With all the saints that have gone home IIYMN 163. P. M. WHILE shepherds in Jewry were guarding W their sheep, Promiscuously seated, estranged from sleep, 2 "Though Adam the first in rebellion was found, Then shepherds be tranquil, this instant arise, Go visit your Saviour, and see where he lies, 3" A token I leave you, whereby you may find, This wonderful stranger this friend, to mankind; A manger his cradle, the stall his abode, The oxen are near him, beholding your God. Then shepherds be humble, be meek, and lie low, For Jesus your Saviour's abundantly so." 4 This wonderful story no sooner was heard, Than thousands of angels from glory appeared; They join'd in a concert, and this was their theme, "All glory to God, and good will towards men: Then shepherds strike in, join your voice to the choir, And catch a few sparks of celestial fire." 5"Hosanna," the angels in ecstacy cried; "Hosanna," the wondering shepherds replied: "Salvation, redemption, all centered in One, All glory to God for the birth of his Son : Then shepherds adieu, we commend you to God; Go visit the Son in his humble abode." To Bethlehem city the shepherds repair'd, For full confirmation of what they had heard; They enter'd the stable with aspect most mild, And there they beheld both the mother and child: 1 Then make proclamation, divulge it abroad, That both Jews and Gentiles may hear from their God. Ye preachers be faithful, your duty discharge, Go make proclamation, declare it abroa Tell the gentle and simple to come to the Lord. HYMN 164. P. M. the regions of love, lo! an angel de FROM scended, And told the strange news how the babe was attended; Go, shepherds, and visit this wonderful stranger, Hallelujah to the Lamb, Who has purchased our pardon, When we pass over Jordan. 2 Glad tidings I bring to you and each nation; Glad tidings of joy now behold your salvation: When sudden a multitude raise their glad voices, And shout the Redeemer while heaven rejoices. 3 Now glory to God in the highest is given, Now glory to God is re-echo'd through heaven ; Around the whole earth let us tell the glad story, And sing of his love, his salvation and glory. 4 Enraptured I burn with delight and desire, A love so divine sets my soul all on fire; Around the bright throne now hosannas are ringing, Oh, when shall I join them, and be ever singing 5 Triumphantly ride in thy chariot victorious, And conquer with love, oh Jesus, all glorious! Thy banner unfurl, bid the nations surrender, And own thee their Saviour, their King and Defender. 1 HYMN 165. P. M. HARK! the heralds of salvation! Joyful news the angels bring: Hail, all glory, hail, all glory, 2 Shepherds start from midnight slumber, By the shepherds, doth resound. 3 Fear not, shepherds, saith the angel Banish sorrow from vour eyes; For in Bethlehem's coarse manger, 4 Haste away, ye eastern sages, 5 Sinners rage, each saint rejoices, "Good will to men, and peace on earth:" Glory in the Saviour's birth. 6 Let all people have salvation, 7 Jesus, spread thy gospel glory, Love thy name, and with thee dwell: FAREWELL HYMNS. HYMN 166. P. M. FAREWELL, my dear brethren, the time is at hand That we must be parted from this social band; Our several engagements now call us away; Our parting is needful, and we must obey. |