And universal empire gain, The world shall own his matchless grace, 7 A mighty God, the prince of peace; HYMN 55. C. M. Universal Depravity. Ps. xiv. H. BALLOU. NOOLS in their hearts believe and say, "There is no God that reigns on high, 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane Corrupt discourse proceeds; And by their impious hands are done 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne, To find the men that sought his grace, 4 He saw that all were gone astray, 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, How swift to mischief are their feet, 6 Such seeds of sin, that bitter root, HYMN 56. C. M. The Blessings of Nature and Grace. LET heathens to their idols haste, And worship wood or stone; But my delightful lot is cast Where the true God is known. 2 In this enlighten'd, pleasant land, My happy portion lies; Where nature's ever-bounteous hand 3 Therefore my soul shall bless the Lord, And consolation still afford In sorrow's dismal night. 4 I strive each action to approve No danger shall my hope remove, WATTS. 5 Thou shalt the paths of life display. Where pleasures dwell without allay, MY WATTS and TATE, varied. HYMN 57. C. M. The transforming Vision of God. Y God, the visits of thy face To all the flattering world can give, 2 But clouds and darkness intervene ; And earth's gay trifles oft ensnare 3 Lord, guide this wand'ring heart to thee; Break through the shades of sense and sin 4 O let thy beams resplendent shine, 5 Lord, raise my faith, my hope, my heart, Then shall I scorn each little snare, 6 Then, though I sink in death's cold sleep, And, in the likeness of my God, MRS. STEELE. TH HYMN 58. C. M. The Voice of Nature proclaiming God. Ps. xix. 2 The dawn of each returning day Fresh beams of knowledge brings; And, from the dark returns of night, Divine instruction springs. 3 Their powerful language to no realm Or region is confin'd; 'Tis nature's voice, and understood Alike by all mankind. 4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense Whose bright contents the circling sun 5 No bridegroom, on his nuptial day, Has such a cheerful face; No giant does like him rejoice To run his glorious race. 6 From east to west, from west to east, And, through his progress, cheerful light HYMN 59. L. M. Nature and Scripture compared. Ps. xix. Tin every star thy wisdom shines; But when our eyes behold thy word, TATE. 3 Sun, moon, and stars, convey thy praise Through the whole earth, and never stand; So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world thy truth has run ; Till Christ hath all the nations blest, That see the light, or feel the sun. 5 Great sun of righteousness, arise; Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise; Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right. 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renew'd, and sins forgiv'n ; Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make thy word my guide to heaven. WATTS. HYMN 60. S. M. 2 For the Lord's Day Morning. Ps. xix. BEHOLD, the morning sun Begins his glorious way; His beams through all the nations run, But where the gospel comes, It spreads diviner light; It calls dead sinners from their tombs, And gives the blind their sight. 3 How perfect is thy word! 4 And we securely trust. My gracious God, how plain 5 I hear thy word with love; |