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 4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense 5 No bridegroom, on his nuptial day, 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 THE HYMN 59. L. M. Nature and Scripture compared. Ps. xix. 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, 3 How perfect is thy word! 4 5 My gracious God, how plain But find the path to heaven! I hear thy word with love; 6 Send thy good spirit from above While with my heart and tongue DA HYMN 61. L. M. The Exaltation of Christ. Ps. xxi. WATTS. AVID rejoic'd in God his strength, Lord, thou hast rais'd his kingdom high, HYMN 62. C. M. Obedience to God due from all Men. And distant nations of the earth, 2 'Tis his prerogative supreme O'er subject kings to reign; 'Tis just that he should rule the world, Who does the world sustain. WATTS. 3 The rich, whom he with plenty feeds, The sons of want, whom he relieves, 4 With humble confidence to God For He, who first their beings gave, 5 Blest time! when all of human birth, 2 3 4 Shall, to their heirs, his sacred truth HYMN 63. S. M. TATE, varied. God's tender Care of his People. Ps. xxiii. TH HE Lord my shepherd is ; I shall be well supplied ; Since he is mine, and I am his, What can I want beside ? He leads me to the place Where heav'nly pasture grows, Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim ; And guides me in his own right way, For his most holy name. Whilst he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; Tho' I should walk thro' death's dark shade, My God is with me there. 5 In sight of all my foes, He does my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, 6 The bounties of his love Shall crown my future days; |