that is desired, it will at least be regarded as an improvement on its predecessors. S. B. W. New-York, August 4, 1841. SUBJECTS OF THE HYMNS. Attributes, Works, and Providence of God. Page 5 The Scriptures. The Sabbath Public Worship Fall of Man, and Redemption by Christ Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. Various Subjects and Occasions. Times and Seasons Missionary Anniversary. Teachers' Meetings Doxologies GOD is a Spirit none can see, He ever was, and e'er shall be; Present where'er his creatures dwell, Through earth and sea, through heaven and hell. 2 His eyes, with infinite survey, 3 The bounty of his gracious hands 4 All that is glorious, good, and great, COMMON. 2. WATTS. HOW glorious is our heavenly King, How shall a child presume to sing 2 How great his power is, none can tel', 3 Not angels that stand round the Lord Can search his secret will; But they perform his heavenly word, 4 Then let me join this holy train, 5 My heart resolves, my tongue obeys, And angels shall rejoice, To hear their mighty Maker's praise COMMON 3. WATTS. ISING th' almighty power of God, That made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies! 2 I sing the wisdom that ordain'd The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 3 I sing the goodness of the Lord, If I survey the ground I tread, 5 Creatures (as numerous as they be) Are subject to thy care: There's not a place where we can flee, But God is present there. 6 His hand is my perpetual guard; Why should I then forget the Lord, SEVENS. 4. WESLEY. HAPPY child whom God doth aid! God our souls and bodies made; God on us in gracious showers Parents, friends, 'twas God bestow'd; Life and all descend from God. 2 He this flowery carpet spread, Covers with the clothes we wear: 3 Man we for his kindness love, COMMON. 5. ADDISON WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, Transported with the view, I'm lost 2 Thy providence my life sustain'd, |