136. C. M. Watts. The Lord's Day; or, the Resurrection of Christ. IN the cold prison of a tomb The dear Redeemer lay, Till the revolving skies had brought 2 Hell and the grave unite their force 3 To thy great name, Almighty Lord, 137. S. M. Watts. The Lord's Day; or, delight in Ordinances. WELCOME, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise; Welcome to this reviving breast, 2 The King himself comes near, 3 One day amidst the place Where my dear God has been, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin. 4 My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this, And sit and sing herself away 138. C. M. Dobell's Selection. God's blessing invoked on Sabbath exercises. N this sweet morn the Lord arose Triumphant o'er the grave! E He died to vanquish all my foes; 2 No heavenly fire my heart can raise, His breath must kindle prayer and praise, 3 On all thy flocks thy Spirit pour, 4 Direct thy shepherds how to feed 2 4 139. 6. 6. 6. 6. 8. 8. The Lord's Day delightful to Christians. On this delightful day The Saviour burst the tomb; And we to praise and pray, O Jesus, meet thy flock to-day, On this delightful day, O Jesus, come away, And meet us in thy dome: Give us to join the heavenly lays, And sing aloud thy worthy praise. On this delightful day, From thy transporting seat! May millions in the different parts, On this delightful day, The bread of life is given; May Christ his grace display, An antepast of heaven; And when we leave this earthly dome 140. S. M. Dobell's Selection. The Lord is risen. Luke xxiv. 34. O-DAY the Saviour rose; Our Jesus left the dead; He conquer'd our tremendous foes, 2 He left his glorious throne, To make our peace with God; On him our loads of guilt were laid- 4 Ye saints, adore his name Who hath such mercy shown; 141. L. M. Watts. Angels punished and men saved. ROM heaven the sinning angels fell, FR And wrath and darkness chain'd them down, But man, vile man, forsook his bliss, 2 Amazing work of sovereign grace, 3 To thee, to thee, almighty Love, L' 142. C. M. Watts. Praise for creation and redemption. 2 We raise our shouts, O God, to thee, 3 "Twas he, and we'll adore his name, "Tis he restores our ruin'd frame; Salvation to the Lord. 143. C. M. Steele. The joys of Heaven. COME, Lord, and warm each languid heart, Inspire each lifeless tongue; And let the joys of heaven impart 2 Sorrow, and pain, and every care, 3 The soul, from sin for ever free, 4 There shall the followers of the Lamb And endless honours to his name 5 The Saviour, dying, rising, crown'd, 6 Lord, tune our hearts to praise and love, Our feeble notes inspire; Till in the blissful courts above, We join the heavenly choir. 144. C. M. Watts. Meditation of heaven; or, the joy of faith. My thoughts surmount these lower skies, And look within the veil ; There springs of endless pleasure rise, 2 There I behold, with sweet delight, And strong affections fix my sight 3 His promise stands for ever firm, 4 Light are the pains that nature brings, 5 I would not be a stranger still 145. S. M. Parkinson's Selection. AWAKE. and sing the song Of Moses and the Lamb; Wake, every heart, and every tongue, 2 Sing of his dying love, Sing of his rising power, Sing how he intercedes above |