2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came, 4 They that would grow divinely wise Our fairest proof of knowledge lies Perfections and Providence of God. Ps. 36. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, 3 Thy providence is kind and large; 4 My God! how excellent thy grace, Whence all our hope and comfort springs! The sons of Adam in distress Fly to the shadow of thy wings. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 5 Life, like a fountain, rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promised in thy word. 136. H. M. WATTS. Perfections of God. 1 THE Lord Jehovah reigns; With beams so bright, 2 The thunders of his hand 3 And can this mighty King And will he write his name, I love his word; Join all my powers 130 Providence and Grace unsearchable. 1 ALMIGHTY God, thy wondrous works 2 Stupendous heights! amazing depths! Or if a transient glimpse we gain, 'Tis faint, and quickly o'er. 3 Though all the mysteries lie concealed Grant us the knowledge of ourselves, 138. C. M. J. TAYLOR. Trust in God through all Changes. 1 FATHER divine! before thy view 2 From thee our vital breath we drew; 3 Whate'er we do, where'er we turn, Oppressed with woe, when nature faints, 4 To thee we look, thou Power Supreme Safe in thy presence may we live, 139. L. M. DODDRIDGE. Providential Bounties improved. 1 FATHER of lights! we sing thy name, 2 Fountain of good! from thee proceed Which o'er the hill and through the mead Revive the grass and swell the grain. 3 Through the wide world thy bounties spread; Yet millions of our guilty race, Though by thy daily bounty fed, 4 Not so may our forgetful hearts 5 So shall our suns more grateful shine, 132 140. H. M. WATTS. God's Mercies of Creation and Redemption. Ps. 136. 1 GIVE thanks to God most high, The universal Lord; The sovereign King of kings; His power and grace Are still the same; And let his name 2 How mighty is his hand! 3 He sent his only Son His power and grace Are still the same; 4 Give thanks aloud to God, |