Hope of Heaven by Christ's Resurrection. 1 BLEST be the everlasting God, The Father of our Lord; Be his abounding mercy praised, 2 When from the dead he raised his Son, And called him to the sky, He gave our souls a lively hope 3 What though the frame of man require Our flesh to see the dust, Yet as the Lord our Saviour rose, 4 There's an inheritance divine 5 Saints by the power of God are kept Till the salvation come; We walk by faith, as strangers here, Christ's Dying, Rising, and Reigning. 1 HE dies! the friend of sinners dies! 2 Here's love and grief beyond degree; 3 The rising Lord forsakes the tomb; 4 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell 5 Say, "Live forever, wondrous king! Then ask the monster, "Where's thy sting?" And "Where's thy victory, boasting grave?" 238. C. M. DODDRIDGE. Looking in the Sepulchre. 1 YE humble souls, that seek the Lord, And bow with pleasure down to see 2 Thus low the Lord of life was brought, Thus cold in death that bosom lay, 3 Then raise your eyes and tune your songs, The Saviour lives again! Not all the bolts and bars of death 4 High o'er the angelic bands, he rears His once dishonored head; And through unnumbered years he reigns, Who dwelt among the dead. 5 With joy like his, shall every saint Then rise with his ascending Lord, 239. L. M. WATTS. God's Miracles in Christ. 1 BEHOLD the blind their sight receive! The dumb speak wonders! and the lame 2 Thus doth the eternal Spirit own 3 He dies! the heavens in mourning stood; my heart 206 240. C. M. MRS. BARBAULD. Christ's Precepts of Love. 1 BEHOLD where, breathing love divine, His weeping followers gathering round, 2 From that mild teacher's parting lips 3"Blessed is the man whose softening heart Was never raised in vain : 4 "Whose breast expands with generous warmth, A stranger's woes to feel, And bleeds in pity o'er the wound, He wants the power to heal. 5 "Peace from the bosom of his Lord, And when he kneels before the throne, 6 "To him protection shall be shown; Descend on those who thus fulfil 207 241. C. M. Example of Christ. ENFIELD. 1 BEHOLD where, in a mortal form, 2 To spread the rays of heavenly light, 3 'Midst keen reproach and cruel scorn, 4 In the last hour of deep distress, With soul resigned he bowed and said, "Thy will, not mine, be done!" 5 Be Christ our pattern, and our guide! His image may we bear! O may we tread his holy steps, 242. 7s. M. 61. MONTGOMERY. Christ our Example in Suffering. 1 Go to dark Gethsemane, |