100. c. M. Divine Aid implored. 1 THINE influence, mighty God! is felt, Through nature's ample round; In heaven, on earth, through air and skies, Thy energy is found. 2 Thy sacred influence, Lord! we need O cleanse our souls from every sin, 3 Father of light! thine aid impart 4 Supported by thy heavenly grace, That grace shall make each burden light, 5 Cheered by thy smiles, we'll fearless tread The gloomy path of death; And with the hopes of endless bliss, To thee resign our breath. 101. c. M. Salisbury Coll. For the Lord's Day Morning. THIS is the day the Lord hath made; Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, 2 This day arose our glorious head, 3 Blessed be the Lord, who comes to men 4 Hosannah! in the highest strains 102. c. M. Watts. Providence kind and bountiful. 1 THY kingdom, Lord, for ever stands, 2 Thy sovereign bounty freely gives 3 Holy and just are all thy ways; 4 Thy praise, O God! delightful theme! Mrs. Steele. 103. c. M. Supplication for the Divine Blessing on the Word. 1 THY gracious aid, great God! impart, 2 O speed our progress in the way Where knowledge grows without decay, 104. c. M. † Exeter Coll. Praise to the God of the Seasons. Ps. lxv. 1 'Tis by thy strength the mountains stand, God of eternal power! The sea grows calm at thy command, 2 Thy morning light, and evening shade, Successive comforts bring: Thy plenteous fruits make harvest glad; 3 Seasons, and times, and days, and hours, 4 The thirsty ridges drink their fill, Watts. 105. L. M. Praise for the Blessings given through Jesus. 1 To GOD, of every good the spring, The tribute of your praises bring, For grace and truth, through Jesus given, Mercy, and peace, and hopes of heaven. 2 Grateful the joyous news proclaim, 3 Tell every fearful, trembling soul, 4 Jesus that name shall calm their fears, 5 Jesus-our Prophet, Saviour, King,― 106. L. M. The Christian Sabbath. † Exeter Coll. 1 WE bless thee for this sacred day, 2 Rich day of holy, thoughtful rest! 3 Lord, may thy truth, upon the heart 4 May prayer now lift her sacred wings, 107. 8, 8, 6 M. All Nature proclaiming the Glory of God: 1 WE SING of God, the mighty source Of all things, the stupendous force On which all things depend; From whose right arm, beneath whose eyes, 2 The world, the clustering spheres he made, The multitudinous abyss, Where nature joys in secret bliss, 3 Tell them, I AM, Jehovah said † Part of Smart's lost 'Song of David,' alt'd. |