4 His goodness and truth how rich do they prove! HYMN 266. L. M. The Voice of Nature. HE lofty pillars of the sky, TH And spacious concave rais'd on high, Spangled with stars, a shining frame, Their great original proclaim. 2 Th' unwearied sun, from day to day, The work of an Almighty hand. 4 While all the stars, that round her burn, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 5 What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball? What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found? 6 In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice; For ever singing as they shine, "The hand that made us is Divine." HYMN 267. C. M. PROUD. ADDISON, altered. God's Providence and Care of his Children. s. cxlvii. 1-3. IS good to praise Jehovali's name, 'TIS And of his mercy sing; To speak of his eternal fame, And celebrate our King. 2 Sweet is the work to sing and tell 3 'Tis pleasant to exalt our God, And sends his love and truth abroad 4 The broken heart of deepest wound 5 Sing to the Lord, his love declare, 'He saves our souls, we are his care, His mercy is divine. HYMN 268. C. M. God worshipped as our Creator. Ps. c. 1–5. COME, PROUD. OME, serve the Lord with love and joy, Cheerful your hearts and tongues employ, The Lord alone is King. 2 He forms his church by power divine, To God the Lord alone. 4 Ye sons of Zion, rise and sing, Who in his pastures feed; Give praises to your sov'reign King, For he is God indeed. 5 We are his people, and his sheep, PROUD God's Dominion over the World, &c. Ps. xxiv. 7-10. ERUSALEM, thou church divine, In all thy heavenly beauty shine; Thy brightest robes of glory wear, And for thy God and King prepare. 2 Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, Behold the King of glory waits; Ye everlasting doors, give way, The King of Zion comes to day. 3 "Who is the King of glory? tell!" The mighty Lord, who conquer'd hell Strong is his arm, divine his might, 'Tis he who puts your foes to flight. 4 Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, Behold the King of glory waits; "Who is the King of glory, say, That comes in grandeur on the way ?" 5 The Lord of hosts, the mighty God, Who rules his foes with iron rod. 'Tis he who your salvation brings, Jesus the Lord, the King of kings. TH HYMN 270. C. M. Encouragement to trust and love God. ; PROUD. THROUGH all the changing scenes of life, The praises of my God shall still 4 Their drooping hearts were soon refresh'd, HYMN 271. TATE. L. P. M. War and Peace. OD is our refuge in distress, GOD A present help when dangers press, In him undaunted we'll confide; Though earth were from her centre toss'd, Torn piece-meal by the roaring tide. The royal seat of God most high; 3 He that has God his guardian made, 4 "His tender love, and watchful care, And from all noisome pestilence; HYMN 272. C. M. The Christian Pilgrimage. OON will appear a brighter sky, SOON As homeward we go on; All fears and foes before us fly, And troubles all be gone. TATE 2 The prospect opens, grand and new, Soon shall we brighter glories view 3 And shall we meet in heaven above, For ever bask in beams of love, 4 It shall be so: let us pursue 5 O happy church! lift up your voice, In your own Saviour God rejoice. 'T HYMN 273. C. M. Divine Providence in Air, Earth, and Sea. PROUD. IS by thy strength the mountains stand, The sea grows calm at thy command, And tempests cease to roar. .2 The morning light, and ev'ning shade, Thy plenteous fruits make harvest glad, 3 Seasons and times, and moons and hours, 4 Those wand'ring cisterns in the sky, |