3. Then the great work we have to do, 3. With it the thoughtless sons of men, Let us with all our might pursue; Before the rapid stream are borne The Wisdom of redeeming Time. 4. Yet while the shore on either side 1. God of eternity! from thee Presents a gaudy, flattering show, Nor think to what a world we go. Revolve by thine unvaried law.[years 5. Great Source of wisdom! teach our 2. Silent and swift they glide away: hearts That time may bear us on to joys 2 And Satan's empire fell; And all his wonders tell. 2 That fall on Zion's hill, The Sabbath. 1 He calls the hours his own; And praise surround the throne. 3 To David's holy son; Salvation from thy throne. sweet. 3. Thy grace still dwells upon my heart, 2. Not all the good which earth bestows And sheds its fragrance there; Can fill the craving mind; The noblest balm of all its wounds, Its highest joys have mingled woes, The cordial of its care. And leave a sting behind. 4. I'll speak the honors of thy name With my last laboring breath; 13. Begone, ye gilded vanities, I seek some solid good; To real bliss my wishes rise The favor of my God. God our Portion. 1. In vain the erring world inquires 4. To thee, my God, my soul aspires; For true, substantial good; Dispel these shades of night; Whilst earth confines their low desires, Enlarge and fill these vast desires They live on airy food. With infinite delight. |