MELCOMBE. L.M. SAMUEL WEBBE, sen., 1792. 46 H "The evening and the morning were the first day."— Gen. i. 5. First o'er the earth the light was poured; O Lord, this day upon us shine, And fill our souls with light divine. 2 This day the Lord, for sinners slain, From death of sin to life in Thee. 3 This day the Holy Spirit came 4 O day of light, and life, and grace! F 5 All praise to God the Father be, DAY OF PRAISE. A men. "Quicken us, and we will call upon Thy Name."-Ps. lxxx. 18. 47 I This is the First of days :- cres. And wake dead souls to love and praise, f 3 LONDON. L.M. HENRY SMART. Amen. 49 "God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause His face to I THOU glorious Sun of Righteousness, 2 Shine on Thy work of grace within, 3 Shine on the temples of Thy grace; 4 Shine too on those for whom we mourn, 5 Shine till Thy glorious beams shall chase cres. 6 Shine on, shine on, Eternal Sun! 50 "I will exalt Thee, I will praise Thy Name."-Isa. xxv. 1. SWEET is the work, my God, my King, To show Thy love by morning light, 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest : 3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless His works, and bless His word: Thy works of grace, how bright they shine! How deep Thy counsels, how divine! 4 Soon may I see and hear and know All I desired or wished below, cres. And every power find sweet employ f In that eternal world of joy. Amen. |