3 Send some message from thy word, That may joy and peace afford; Let thy spirit now impart,
Full salvation to each heart.
4 Grant that all may seek, and find
Thee a God supremely kind;
Heal the sick the captive free,
Let us all rejoice in thee.
Hymn 258. 8. 7. 4.
Holy Delight.
1 LORD, assist us with thy blessing,
Fill our hearts with joy and peace;
Let us each, thy love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace.
O refresh us!
Trav'ling through this wilderness.
2 Thanks we give and adoration,
For thy gospel's joyful sound;
May the fruits of thy salvation
In our hearts and lives abound.
May thy presence
With us evermore be found.
3 So whene'er the signal's giv'n
Us from earth to call away,
Borne on angel's wings to heav'n,
Glad to leave our cumb'rous clay,
May we ready
Rise and reign in endless day.
1 FROM the regions of love,
Lo! an angel descended,
And told the strange news,
How the babe was attended.
Go shepherds, and visit
This wonderful stranger,
With wonder and joy,
See your Christ in the manger.
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Who has purchas'd our pardon;
We'll praise him again,
When we pass over Jordan.
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 heav'n rejoices.
Hallelujah, &c.
3 Now glory to God,
In the highest is given,
Now glory to God
Is re-echo'd through heav'n;
Around the whole earth,
Let us tell the glad story,
And sing of his love,
His salvation and glory.
Hallelujah, &c.
Enraptur'd I rise,
With delight and desire,
Such love so divine,
Sets my son all on fire;
Around the bright throne,
Hosannah's are ringing,
O when shall I join them,
And ever be singing!
Hallelujah, &c.
5 Triumphantly ride.
In thy chariot victorious,
And conquer with love,
O Jesus all glorious!
Thy banner unfurl,
Let the nations surrender,
And own thee their Saviour,
Their King and defender.
Hallelujah, &c.
BLOW ye the trumpet, blow
The gladly solemn sound
Let all the nations know,
To earth's remotest bound,
The year of Jubilee is come:
Return, ye ransom'd sinners home!
Exalt the Lamb of God,
The sin-atoning Lamb,
Redemption by his blood,
Through all the world proclaim.
Ye, who have sold for nought,
Your heritage above,
Come take it back unbought,
The gift of Jesus' love,
Ye slaves of sin and hell,
Your liberty receive;
And safe in Jesus dwell,
And blest in Jesus live:
The gospel trumpet hear,
The news of pardoning grace;
e happy souls draw near,
Behold your Saviour's face.
6 Jesus, our great high priest, Hath full atonement made;
Ye weary spirits, rest;
Ye mourning souls be glad!
The year of Jubilee is come,
Return, ye ransom'd sinners home.."
Hymn 261. C. M.
The Everlasting Song.
1 EARTH has engross'd my love too long,
'Tis time I lift mine eyes
Upward, dear Father, to thy throne,
And to my native skies.
2 There the blest man my Saviour sits.;
The God how bright he shines
And scatters infinite delights
On all the happy minds.
3 Seraphs with elevated strains,.
Circle the Throne around;
And move, and charm the starry plains
With an immortal sound.
4 Jesus, the Lord, their harps employs,
Jesus, my love, they sing:
Jesus, the life of both our joys,
Sounds sweet from ev'ry string.
5 Now let me mount, and join their song, And be an angel too:
My heart, my hand, my ear, my tongue,
Here's joyful work for you.
I would begin the music here,
And so my soul shall rise:
O for some heavenly notes to bear
My passions to the skies.
Hymn 262.
The Birth of Christ.
[Tune, Advent.]
HARK! whence that sound!
Hark! hear the joyful shouting!
See! see what splendour! Spreads its beams around us; Turning dark midnight Into noon-tide glory,
As it approaches.
With pomp majestic,
See the heavenly vision,
Swiftly descending,
While attending angels,
Pour acclamations,
And celestial chanting,
Wake our attention.
Fear not ye shepherds,
'Tis the Prince of Peace comes;
Full of compassion,
Full of love and pity,
Bringing salvation
For the lost of mankind:
For ruin'd nature.
Go pay your homage
To your infant Saviour,
Laid in a manger,
See the Lord of glory,
Meanly attended:
Yet the great Redeemer,
Your star shall guide you.
Give God the glory,
All ye hosts celestial,
Peace dwell on earth,
And man enjoys the favour:
Rais'd from death's dungeon,
Heirs to life eternal-
Through a mediator.
O may impressions
Of his boundless mercy,
Ever remind us
Of our grateful duty;
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