3 Lord, our God, thine ear incline, Bending to the prayer of faith; Cheer our eyes with light divine, Lest we sleep the sleep of death. 4 But on mercy we rely Mercy, heavenly Lord, impart From eternity thy grace 14. C. M. WATTS. Atheism arising from Depravity. 1 ARE sinners now so hardened grown, 2 Great God, appear to their surprise, Let them no more thy wrath despise, 3 Dost thou not dwell among the just? That we should make thy name our trust 4 Oh! that the joyful day was come When God shall bring his children home 15. FIRST PART. L. M. WATTS. The Citizen of Zion. 1 WHO shall ascend thy heavenly place, 2 Whose hands are pure-whose heart is clean; Whose lips still speak the thing they mean; No slanders dwell upon his tongue; He hates to do his neighbour wrong. How long shall we thine absence mourn, Hear, Lord, and grant us quick relief, 3 How will the powers of darkness boast, 13. SECOND PART. C. M. WATTS. 1 HOW long wilt thou conceal thy face, Our God, how long delay? When shall we feel those heavenly rays, That chase our fears away ? 2 How long shall our afflicted soul Thy word can all our foes control, 3 Be thou our sun, and thou our shield, Make haste, before our eyes are sealed 4 Thou wilt display that sovereign grace, 13. THIRD PART. 7s. PRATT'S COLL. 1 LORD of mercy, just and kind, Wilt thou ne'er our guilt forgive? B 3 Lord, our God, thine ear incline, Bending to the prayer of faith; Cheer our eyes with light divine, Lest we sleep the sleep of death. 4 But on mercy we rely Mercy, heavenly Lord, impart Mercy brings salvation nigh; Mercy shall rejoice our heart. 5 Lord we lift our voice in praise, All thy bounty to adore; From eternity thy grace 14. Flows, increasing evermore. C. M. WATTS. Atheism arising from Depravity. 1 ARE sinners now so hardened grown, 2 Great God, appear to their surprise, Let them no more thy wrath despise, 3 Dost thou not dwell among the just? That we should make thy name our trust Great God confound their pride. 4 Oh! that the joyful day was come When God shall bring his children home 15. FIRST PART. L. M. WATTS. The Citizen of Zion. 1 WHO shall ascend thy heavenly place, 2 Whose hands are pure-whose heart is clean; 3 He loves his enemies-and prays For those who curse him to his face And does to all men still the same That he could hope or wish from them. 4 Yet, when his holiest works are done, His soul depends on grace alone:This is the man thy face shall see, And dwell for ever, Lord, with thee. 15. SECOND PART. C. M. WATTS. 1 WHO shall inhabit in thy hill, Whom will the Lord admit to dwell 2 The man who walks in pious ways, 5 His hands disdain a golden bribe, This man shall dwell with God on earth, And find his heaven secure. 16. FIRST PART. L. M. WATTS. 1 PRESERVE us, Lord, in time of need, 2 Oft have our hearts and tongues confessed. 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap These are the company we keep, These are the choicest friends we know. 4 Let others choose the sons of mirth, And give their hours to noise and wine: We love the men of heavenly birth, Whose thoughts and language are divine. 16. SECOND PART. C. M. WATTS. Delight in God and his People. 1 LET heathens to their idols haste, 2 His hand provides our constant food; Much are we pleased with present good, 3 God is our portion and our joy; He gives us sweet advice by day, 4 Our souls would all their thoughts approve To his all-seeing eye; Not death, nor hell, our hope shall move, 5 Thou shalt the paths of life display, Where pleasures dwell without alloy, 17. S. M. WATTS. Prospects of the Righteous and Wicked. 1 ARISE, our gracious God, And make the wicked flee; 2 Behold the sinner dies His haughty words are vain; 3 Then let his pride advance, |