Jesus is kind to our complaints, 4 Thou hast redeemed our souls with blood, Hast made us kings and priests to God, 5 Now to the Lamb that once was slain, 136 C. M. Nottingham. Medford. HE, who on earth as man was known, Now, seated on th' eternal throne, 2 His hands the wheels of nature guide And countless worlds, extended wide, 3 While harps unnumbered sound his praise, His saints on earth admire his ways, 4 When troubles, like a burning sun, 5 How glorious he-how happy they, Whose love secures them all the way, 137 L. M. Alfreton. Uxbridge. Christ the Lord of Angels. GREAT God, to what a glorious height Are made the servants of his throne. To manage his affairs of state, In works of vengeance, or of love. 3 Now they are sent to guide our feet Up to the gates of thine abode, Through all the dangers that we meet, 138 Safe to conduct our spirits home. Christ exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour. 139 C. M. Devizes. Cambridge. Christ crowned as Lord of All. ALL hail, the great Immanuel's name! And crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, Praise him who shed for you his blood, 3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, 4 Ye gentile sinners, ne'er forget 5 Let every kindred-every tribe, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. 6 On that with yonder sacred throng, And join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. 140 .. f ་་ LOOK! ye saints-the sight is glorious; Crown him!-Crown him!- 2 Hark! those bursts of acclamation- 141 68 & 4s. Italian Hymn. America. Christ's final Triumph. LET us awake our joys, Strike up with cheerful voice, 2 Proclaim abroad his name, Shout through hell's dark profound Till heaven's high arch rebound, 3 He vanquished sin and hell, His dying love adore Praise him, now raised in power, With joyful voice. 4 All hail the glorious day, Lo, he shall come! While they who pierced him wail His promise shall not fail; <Saints, see your King prevail:Great Saviour, come. 142 > P f Pity and Condescension of Christ. THE Saviour! oh, what endless charms Its influence every fear disarms, 2 Here pardon, life, and joy divine For guilty rebels, lost in sin, And doomed to endless wo. 3 Th' almighty Former of the skies, While angels view with wondering eyes, 4 How rich the depths of love divine! Aff Dear Saviour, let me call thee mine- 5 On thee alone my hope relies; My Lord, my life, my sacrifice, 143 C. M. Covington. Baldwin. BEHOLD what pity touched the heart Descending from the heavenly court, He left his Father's throne. 2 His living power, and dying love, And raised the ruins of our race 3 To thee, O Lord, our noblest powers We joyfully resign: Blest Jesus, take us for thy own, 144 For we are doubly thine. L.M. Brewer. Montgomery. Safe trusting in Christ. LET everlasting glories crown Thy head, my Saviour, and my Lord; 145 L. M. With deep despair-the spirit breaks, Direct my steps-and rule my heart. 146 78. Pleyel's Hymn. Edyfield. Redeeming Love. NOW begin the heavenly theme, 3 He subdued th' infernal powers, 4 Hither, then, your tribute bring, 147 8s & 73. Sicilian Hymn. Messina SAVIOUR, source of every blessing, |