187. C. M. SPIRIT OF THE PSALMS. Study of God's Word. Ps. 112. 1 HAPPY the children of the Lord, 2 That precious wealth shall be their dower Which cannot know decay, Which moth or rust shall ne'er devour. 3 For them that heavenly light shall spread, 4 Their works of piety and love, Shall meet a sure reward. Instruction from Scriptures. Ps. 119. 1 How shall the young secure their hearts 2 When once it enters to the mind, 3 "T is like the sun, a heavenly light, And through the dangers of the night, 4 The starry heavens thy rule obey, 5 But still thy law and gospel, Lord, Not earth stands firmer than thy word, Nor stars so nobly shine. 6 Thy word is everlasting truth; How pure is every page! That holy book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. Excellence of the Scriptures. Ps. 119. 1 LET all the heathen writers join To form one perfect book, Great God, if once compared with thine, 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave 3 I've seen an end of what we call How short the powers of nature fall, 4 Our faith and love, and every grace, But perfect truth and righteousness The Word of God our Portion. Ps. 119. 1 LORD, I have made thy word my choice, My lasting heritage; There shall my noblest powers rejoice, 2 I'll read the histories of thy love, 3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, 4 The best relief that mourners have; Our fairest hope beyond the grave, 191. C. M. TATE & BRADY. Divine Instruction implored. Ps. 119. 1 INSTRUCT me in thy statutes, Lord! And I from them, through all my life, 2 If thou true wisdom from above 3 Direct me in the sacred ways 4 From those vain objects turn my eyes But give me lively power and strength 192. L. M. MERRICK. Desire of Instruction. Ps. 119. 1 TEACH me, O teach me, Lord! thy way; So to my life's remotest day, By thy unerring precepts led, 2 Informed by thee, with sacred awe 3 Give me to know thy words aright, 4 O turn from vanity mine eye; To me thy quickening strength supply; 193. C. M. MRS. STEELE. Excellence of the Scriptures. 1 FATHER of mercies! in thy word 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find; Riches, above what earth can grant, 3 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around, And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 4 O may these heavenly pages be And still new beauties may I see, 5 Divine Instructer, gracious Lord, Teach me to love thy sacred word 194. L. M. BEDDOME. Excellence of the Gospel. 1 GOD, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal counsels known; "Tis here his richest mercy shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines. |