He will send down his heavenly powers, To carry us above. 6 There shall we see his face, And never, never sin; 7 Yes, and before we rise 8 The thoughts of such amazing bliss Celestial fruits, on earthly ground, 9 The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heavenly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 10 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry; We're marching through Immanuel's ground 17 1 To fairer worlds on high. Worthy the Lamb. LORY to God on high! Let heaven and earth reply "Praise ye his name;" His love and grace adore, 2 They who surround the throne Praising his name; We who have felt his blood 3 Join, all ye ransomed race, Praise ye his name; Watts. 6. 4. 18 1 2 3 In him we will rejoice, Shouting with heart and voice- 4 Soon must we change our place, 66 The Song of the Redeemed. AWAKE, and sing the song Wake, every heart and every tongue, Sing of his rising power: 6 19 1 Exhortation to Praise. STAND up and bless the Lord, S. M. Hammond Stand up and bless the Lord your God, S. M 2 Oh for the living flame 3 God is our strength and song, Then be his love in Christ proclaimed 4 Stand up and bless the Lord, 20 Praise to the Saviour. 1 E servants of God, And publish abroad 2 God ruleth on high, To Jesus our King. 3 Salvation to God Who sits on the throne; And honor the Son; The angels proclaim; 4 Then let us adore, And give him his right- Montgomery. 5. 6. 21 1 FA All honor and blessing, Retirement. AR from the world, O Lord, I flee, 2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, 3 Then, if thy Spirit touch the soul, Oh, with what peace and joy and love 4 There, like the nightingale, she pours Nor asks a witness of her song, 6 What thanks I owe thee, and what love! Shall echo through the realms above, 22 Retirement and Meditation. 1 RETURN, my roving heart, return, C. M. Cowper L. M And chase these shadowy forms no more: 20 thou great God, whose piercing eye And still its radiant beams impart, Till all be cleansed and purified. 4 Then, with the visits of thy love, Vouchsafe my inmost soul to cheer; Till every grace shall join to prove That God has fixed his dwelling there. Doddridge. 23 Prayer for the Divine Presence. 1 FA L. M. AR from my thoughts, vain world, begone; Let my religious hours alone; Fain would my eyes my Saviour see; I wait a visit, Lord, from thee. 2 Oh warm my heart with holy fire, And kindle there a pure desire: Come, blessed Jesus, from above, And fill my soul with heavenly love. 3 Hail, great Immanuel, all divine! In thee the Father's glories shine; Thou brightest, dearest, fairest one That eyes have seen, or angels known. Delight in God. 24 1 WHILE thee I seek, protecting Power, Be my vain wishes stilled: And may this consecrated hour 2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed; Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed; 3 In each event of life, how clear Each blessing to my soul most dear, 4 In every joy that crowns my days, My heart shall find delight in praise, 5 When gladness wings my favored hour, Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, N 2 26* Watts. C. M. |