5 Good God! what can a mortal do, 6 [Work in me, Lord, to will and do, And while I tread the thorny road, 621. L. M. "The carnal mind is enmity against God."-Rom. viii. 7. THE carnal mind takes different ways, And different objects she surveys; She's pleased with things that suit her taste, 3 She hates him as the mighty God, And wantons with his wounds and pains. 4 Whatever office Jesus bears, Or in what glorious form appears, 5 [Is this the case? yes, Lord, 'tis true; That fights, with all its hellish might, Immortal majesty is his, 2 He guards his children well, 3 When they their needs unto him tell, He bids his saints draw nigh, Nor fear to call him theirs; And, though he reigns enthroned on high, He calls them sons and heirs. 4 His sympathizing heart 5 Feels for them in distress: And when insulting Ishmaels mock, 6 [His children he supplies 7 He with his wisdom makes them wise, Should men and devils try The Lord, their Father, still is nigh, 625. The same.-Jer. xxxi. 9. GOD is a Father, just and wise, L M. And reigns enthroned above the skies; 2 He'll make his sons and daughters wise, 3 To them he will his secrets tell, 626. "And ye are Christ's."-1 Cor. iii. 23. 2 Loved of God, to Jesus given, They are bought with blood divine, 3 They are Jesus' flesh and bone, And the whole in Zion dwell? 4 No! we bless the Lord on high, Not a single joint can die; 78. Immortal majesty is his, 2 He guards his children well, 3 He bids his saints draw nigh, And, though he reigns enthroned on high, 4 His sympathizing heart 5 6 7 8 Feels for them in distress: And when insulting Ishmaels mock, [His children he supplies With food and raiment too; He with his wisdom makes them wise, Should men and devils try To make the saints a prey; The Lord, their Father, still is nigh, Through all the scenes of time, He freely and faithfully gives More blessings than we can conceive: Yea, down to old age he will keep, Nor will he forsake us at last; He knows, and is known by, his sheep; They're his, and he will hold them fast. 628. 88. The Fulfilment of God's Promise sure.—Hab. ii. 3. My soul shall with wonder proclaim And each in its course is made good: 2 Like Abra'm and Sarah have I 629. Christ, the Beggar's Friend.-Ps. cxxxii. 15. Nor shall their fare be mean; 148th. From which rich treasure Christ will feed The hungry soul that feels his need. |