2 Songs of praise awoke the morn, When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose, when He Captive led captivity. 3 Heaven and earth must pass away, Saints below, with heart and voice, 5 Borne upon their latest breath, 120 Songs of praise their powers employ. James Montgomery (1771-1854), 1819, 1853. Ab. Mercies that never fail. I HOLY, holy, holy Lord, Be Thy glorious Name adored : 2 Though unworthy, Lord, Thine ear 3 While on earth ordained to stay, Guide our footsteps in Thy way, Till we come to dwell with Thee, Till we all Thy glory see. 4 Then, with angel-harps, again 5 Lord, Thy mercies never fail : ST. GEORGE'S CHAPEL. 7. D. Sir GEORGE JOB ELVEY (1816– ), 1860. 1. FROM the vast and veiled throng, Round the Fath er's heav'n-ly throne, Swells the ever Mortal men, in tribes un-known, Sing to Him who once was slain: Glory be to God a- - lone! 1. THE Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is built on high; The gar-ments He assumes Are light and maj es - ty: His glories shine with beams so bright, No mor-tal eye can bear the sight. 124 "The Lord reigneth." 2 The thunders of His hand Keep the wide world in awe; His wrath and justice stand To guard His holy law; And where His love resolves to bless, His truth confirms and seals the grace. 3 Through all His ancient works, And breaks their cursed designs; 4 And can this mighty King Of Glory condescend? And will He write His Name, I love His Name, I love His Word; 125 Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748), 1709. Praise from all Creatures. I YE tribes of Adam, join With Heaven, and earth, and seas, And offer notes divine To your Creator's praise. 2 The shining worlds above HADDAM. H. M. I SHALL hymns of grateful love Through Heaven's high arches ring, And all the hosts above Their songs of triumph sing; And shall not we take up the strain, 2 Shall they adore the Lord, Who bought them with His blood, And all the love record That led them home to God; 3 O spread the joyful sound, Salvation through His Name; |