5 Then shall we see, and hear, and know, 93. c. M. Watts, alt'd. The Divine Perfections celebrated. Ps. xxxvi. 1 THE glories, Lord! thy works proclaim, Thy word still more reveals thy name 2 The numerous worlds thy hands have made, 3 Thy righteousness maintains its throne, 4 Thy mercies, far beyond the rounds Thy truth outlives the narrow bounds 5 Unbounded is thy goodness, Lord! 6 Incline us, Lord! as in thy sight, And all our noblest powers unite, † Exeter Coll. 94. L. M. The Excellency and final Success of the Gospel. Ps. xix. 1 THE heavens declare thy glory, Lord! 2 Sun, moon, and stars, convey thy praise 3 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest, 4 O may his noon-day glory rise, 5 Thy richest mercy here we view, 95. c. M. Watts. God may be worshipped in every Place. 1 THE heaven of heavens cannot contain Yet he in humble hearts will deign. 2 Where'er ascends the sacrifice 3 His presence is diffused abroad Through realms, through worlds unknown; Who seek the mercies of our God Are ever near his throne. 96. L. M. f Drennan. The Voice of Nature proclaiming God, I THERE is a God all nature speaks, 2 The rising sun serenely bright, 3 Diffusing life, his influence spreads, 4 The flowery tribes all blooming rise, Above the faint attempts of art; Their bright, inimitable dyes Speak sweet conviction to the heart.. 5 What man that views creation round, Mrs. Steele. 97. c. M. The Majesty of God. 1 THE LORD descended from above, 2 On cherubim and seraphim And on the wings of mighty winds 3 He sat serene upon the floods And he, as sovereign Lord and King, 98. L. M. Sternhold The Voice of God in his Works. Ps. xix. 1—6. 1 THE spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display; 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly to the listening earth, Repeats the story of her birth: While all the stars which round her burn, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though, in solemn silence, all Addison. 99. L. M. Instrumental Duties of Religion vain without Obedience. 1 THE uplifted eye and bended knee 2 Can rites, and forms, and flaming zeal, 3 The pure, the humble, contrite mind, 4 Love God and man-this great command Doth on eternal pillars stand: This did thine ancient prophets teach, Scott. |