God our Shepherd. WATTS. 1 THE Lord my Shepherd is; What can I want beside ? 2 He leads me to the place Where heavenly pasture grows, 3 If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim, And guides me, in his own right way, For his most holy name. 4 While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; Though I should walk through death's dark shade, 185. L. M. 6 L. God our Shepherd. 1 THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, ADDISON. Thy bounty shall my pains beguile; 186. God a Refuge. 1 FATHER, Refuge of my soul, With the shadow of thy wing. WESLEYAN. Boundless love, through Christ, I find : Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Thou of life the fountain art; Reign, O Lord, within my heart; God's Mercies of Creation and Redemption. 1 GIVE thanks to God most high, The universal Lord; The sovereign King of kings ; And be his grace adored. His power and grace Are still the same; And let his name WATTS. Have endless praise. 2 How mighty is his hand! And spread the heavens alone. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure; And ever sure Abides thy word. 3 He sent his only Son To save us from our woe, From darkness, sin, and death, His power and grace And let his name Are still the same; Have endless praise. 4 Give thanks aloud to God, And let the spacious earth Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure; And ever sure 188. C. M. DODDRIDGE. God our All. 1 HOW firm the saint's foundation stands ! His hopes can ne'er remove, And sheltered in his love. 2 God is the treasure of his soul, A source of sacred joy, Which no afflictions can control, 3 Lord, may we feel thy cheering beams, We will not mourn the perished streams, 189. L. M. 6 L. God's merciful Providence. 1 O, LET my trembling soul be still, BOWRING. Thy light sweet beaming through thy frown; And, should I faint a moment, then I think of thee, and smile again. 3 So, trusting in thy love, I tread. The narrow path of duty on : What though some cherished joys are fled? Why should my spirit, then, complain? 190. C. M. God, as seen in Nature. 1 I SING th' almighty power of God, 2 I sing the wisdom that ordained WATTS. The moon shines full at his command, 3 I sing the goodness of the Lord, If I survey the ground I tread, 5 There's not a plant or flower below, 6 Creatures that borrow life from thee There's not a place where we can flee, 1 MY Father! cheering name! Give me the humble hope to claim 2 This can my fears control, And bid my sorrows fly : What real harm can reach my 3 Whate'er thy will denies, soul For thou art just, and good, and wise: O, bend my will to thine! 4 Whate'er thy will ordains, O, give me strength to bear; STEELE. |