2 But deem her not a child of earth'; 3 Oft as in pleasure's paths we stray, 4 The messenger of grace, she flies 66 God smites to bless, he wounds to heal !" 17. C. M. The Light and Glory of God's Word. 1 A glory gilds the sacred page, 2 The hand that gave it, still supplies 3 Let endless thanks, O God! be thine, As makes a world of darkness shine 4 With steadfast zeal may we pursue 18. C.M. Cowper: The vegetable Creation, an Emblem of the 1 ALL nature dies, and lives again: The trees that crown the mountain's brow, 2 These, all resign their beauteous form, And leave the naked leafless plain 3 Yet soon reviving plants and flow'rs 4 So to the dreary grave consign'd, 5 0 may the grave become to us The bed of peaceful rest; Whence we shall gladly rise at length, 6 Cheer'd by this hope, with patient mind 19. C. M. Creation of Man. Edinburgh Coll 1 A God, a God, the wide earth shouts ! He moulded in his palm the world, 2 "Let us make man" :—with beauty clad, And health in ev'ry vein; his brow, . With reason thron'd upon 3 Around he turn'd his wond'ring eyes, 4 Ye hills, and vales! ye meads and woods! 5 What parent pow'r, all great and good, Darwin 20. s. M. Praise. i A joyful song to God, Now let our voices raise; His wondrous works and boundless love 2 He gives us wholesome food 3 So let us sing his praise 21. S. M. S. Streeter. Christ the Branch of David, and the Morning Star. 1 ALL hail, mysterious King! Hail David's ancient root; (spring Thou righteous Branch, which thence did To give the nations fruit. 2 Our weary souls shall rest Beneath thy grateful shade; Our thirsting lips the sweets shall taste, 3 Fair morning star, arise! With living glories bright; And pour on these awak'ning eyes 4 The horrid gloom is fled, Shine, and our wand'ring footsteps lead Doddridge, altered. 22. C. M. Pillars in the Heavenly Temple. 1 ALL hail, victorious Saviour, hail! 2 Open the treasures of thy love, 3 Therein as pillars let us stand, 4 There, deep engraven let us bear 5 In lasting characters inscribe Doddridge. |