3 Let those refuse to sing, The God that rules on high, 5 This awful God is ours, Our Father and our love, He shall send down his heav'nly powers, 5 There we shall see his face, And never, never sin ; There, from the rivers of his grace, Yes, and before we rise To that immortal state, The thoughts of such amazing bliss, The men of grace have found, Celestial fruits on earthly ground, A thousand sacred sweets, Or walk the golden streets. Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry; We're marching through Immanuel's ground To fairer worlds on high. 579. Spiritual and Eternal Joys. (C. M.) 1 FROM ROM thee, my God, my joys shall rise, Beyond the limits of the skies, 2 The holy triumphs of my soul 3 There, where my blessed Jesus reigns, In pleasure and in praise. 4 Millions of years my wond'ring eyes, 5 Sweet Jesus, every smile of thine, 6 Haste, my beloved, fetch my soul, Fly, for my spirit longs to see 580. Christ's Commission. (S. M.) 1 RAISE AISE your triumphant songs, Let the wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done. 2 3 4 Sing how eternal Love, From their abyss of woes. His hand no thunder bears, "Twas mercy fill'd the throne, When Christ was sent with pardons down, To rebels doom'd to die. 5 Now, sinners, dry your tears, 6 Lord, we obey thy call; 81. Joyful Expectation. John xiv. 7. (P. M.) 1 CHILDREN of the heavenly King, Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, 4 Shout, ye little flock, and blest, 6 Lord! submissive make us go, And we still will follow thee. 582. The Triumph of Faith. Isaiah xlix. 16. 1 A (P. M.) DEBTOR to mercy alone, 2 The work, which his goodness began, 3 My name from the palms of his hands grace: 83. Hope in the Covenant; or, God's Promise and Truth unchangeable. Heb. vi. 17-19. (L. M.) 1 OW oft have sin and Satan strove, How my God! And Jesus seals it with his blood. 2 The oath and promise of the Lord, Join to confirm the wond'rous grace Eternal power performs the word, And fills all heav'n with endless praise. 3 Amidst temptations sharp and long, My soul to this dear refuge flies; Hope is my anchor firm and strong, While tempests blow and billows rise. 4 The gospel bears my spirits up; A faithful and unchanging God Lays the foundation for my hope, In oaths, and promises, and blood. 84. Rejoicing in the Name of Jesus. (C. M.) FOR a thousand tongues, to sing The glories of my God and King, |