Let thine almighty aid 3 Come, thou incarnate Word, On us descend. 4 Come, holy Comforter, 5 To thee, great ONE in THREE, Praise to the Trinity. FATHER of heaven! whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy pardoning love extend. 2 Almighty Son! incarnate Word! Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord! Before thy throne we sinners bend; To us thy saving grace extend. 3 Eternal Spirit! by whose breath 26 C. M. Incomprehensibleness of God. HOW wondrous great-how glorious bright Who dwells amidst the dazzling light 2 Our soaring spirits upwards rise Fain would we see the blessed Three, 3 Our reason stretches all its wings, 4 Lord, here we bend our humble souls, Thy power we feel-thy glory see, 5 With humble notes we raise the song 27 L. M. Majesty and Dominion of God. powers, COME, O my soul, in sacred lays, But, oh, what tongue can speak his fame! What mortal verse can reach the theme! 2 Enthroned amid the radiant spheres, He glory, like a garment, wears; To form a robe of light divine, Ten thousand suns around him shine. 4 Raised on devotion's lofty wing, 28 S. M. Immutable Perfections and Glory of God. SURE there's a dreadful God, 3 How excellent his love, Whence all our safety springs! Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wings. 29 H. M. Perfections of God combined in his Government. THE Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is built on high; The garments he assumes His glories shine No mortal eye Can bear the sight. 2 The thunders of his hand And where his love Resolves to bless, His truth confirms 3 Through all his ancient works Strong is his arm, And shall fulfil His great decrees, His sovereign will. 4 And can this mighty King I love his name! Join all my powers, I love his word! And praise the Lord. C. M. 30 Holiness of God. HOLY and reverend is the name "Thrice holy Lord,' the angels cry— 2 The deepest reverence of the mind, Lift, with thy hands, a holy heart, 3 With sacred awe pronounce his name, Whom words nor thoughts can reach; A contrite heart shall please him more Than noblest forms of speech. 4 Thou holy God! preserve my soul The pure in heart are thy delight, PROVIDENCE AND GOVERNMENT 31 OF GOD. C. M. Purposes of God developed by his Providence. GOD moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, 2 Deep, in unfathomable mines, He treasures up his bright designs, 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, 5 His purposes will ripen fast, The bud may have a bitter taste, |