1 HYMN 166. C. M. Mitcham. [*] OW shall I praise th' eternal God, 'H That Infinite UNKNOWN? e Who can ascend his high abode, e But his all-searching eye reveals -3 Those watchful eyes that never sleep, Survey the world around; e His wisdom is a boundless deep, Where all our thoughts are drown'd.) o 4 (Speak we of strength? his arm is strong, To save or to destroy; e Infinite years his life prolong, And endless is his joy.) -5 (He knows no shadow of a change, Nor alters his decrees; g Firm as a rock his truth remains, To guard his promises.) p 6 (Sinners before his presence die : How holy is his name! d His anger and his jealousy Burn like devouring flame.) e 7 Justice, upon a dreadful throne, Maintains the rights of God; o While mercy sends her pardons down, Bought with a Saviour's blood. e 8 Now to my soul immortal King, Speak some forgiving word; o Then 'twill be double joy to sing The glories of my Lord.] HYMN 167. L. M. Psalm 97. [*] The same. 1 [REAT God! thy glories shall employ My holy fear, my humble joy; My lips, in songs of honour, bring 2 (Earth and the stars, and worlds unknown, All nature hangs upon his word, 3 (His sov'reign pow'r what mortal knows? Flows deep and high beyond our line.) He hates the sons of pride, and sheds The largest promise of his lips.) HYMN 168. L. M. Old Hundred. Psalm 97. [*] 1 J The same. EHOVAH reigns-his throne is high, His glory shines with beams so bright, e 2 His terrours keep the world in awe, o His love reveals a smiling face, His truth and promise seal the grace. -3 Through all his works his wisdom shines, And baffles Satan's deep designs; • His pow'r is sov'reign to fulfil The noblest counsels of his will.' e 4 And will this glorious Lord descend, HYMN 169. P. M. Triumph. [*] 1TH The same. HE Lord Jehovah reigns, The garments he assumes, Are light and majesty ; His glories shine With beams so bright, 2 The thunders of his hand, And where his love 3 Through all his ancient works, Strong is his arm— And shall fulfil His great decrees, 4 And can this mighty King And will he write his name, 1 HYMN 170. L. M. Psalm 97th. Old Hundred. [*] ICA 2 'Tis high as heav'n! 'tis deep as hell! 3 But man, vain man, would fain be wise; -5 He wounds the heart, and he makes whole; He calms the tempests of the soul; e When he shuts up in long despair, g Who can remove the heavy bar? 6 He frowns-and darkness veils the moon- He gave the vaulted heav'n its form, END OF THE SECOND BOOK. AND SPIRITUAL SONGS. BOOK III. PREPARED FOR THE HOLY ORDINANCE OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. HYMN 1. L. M. Gloucester. [*b] The Lord's Supper instituted. 1 Cor. xi, 23, &c. WAS on that dark, that doleful night, 1'T When pow'rs of earth and hell arose Against the Son of God's delight, And friends betray'd him to his foes2 Before the mournful scene began, He took the bread, and bless'd and brake; e What love through all his actions ran! What wond'rous words of grace he spake! d 3 This is my body-broke for sin— Receive and eat the living food: -Then took the cup and bless'd the wine 4 [For us his flesh with nails was torn ; 6 Do this, he cry'd, till time shall end, The love of your departed Lord. 7 Jesus, thy feast we celebrate, We shew thy death, we sing thy name; |