So shalt thou deign in worlds above HYMN CXXXIII. Matt. xxv. 35-40. (c. M.) 2 High on a throne of radiant light 3 But thou hast brethren here below, And wilt confess their humble names 4 In them thou may'st be cloth'd and fed, And visited and cheer'd; And in their accents of distress 5 Thy face, with rev'rence and with love, We in thy poor would see: Oh, may we rather beg our bread, HYMN CXXXIV. Mark VIII. 38. (L. M.) 1 JESUS! and shall it ever be, A mortal man asham'd of thee? Asham'd of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days! 2 Asham'd of Jesus! sooner far Let evening blush to own her star : He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 3 Asham'd of Jesus! that dear Friend, 5 Till then-nor is the boasting vain- HYMN CXXXV. Luke 1. 68–79. (c. M.) 1 Now be the God of Israel bless'd, Who makes his truth appear: His mighty hand fulfils his word, And all the oaths he sware. 2 Now he bedews old David's root He makes the Branch of promise grow, 3 John was the prophet of the Lord, The herald which our Saviour-God 4 "Behold the Lamb of God," he cries, "That takes our guilt away: "I saw the Spirit o'er his head 5 The heathen realms with Israel's land Shall join in sweet accord; And all that's born of man shall see 1 2 3 4 6 Behold the Morning-star arise, Ye that in darkness sit; He marks the paths that lead to peace, HYMN CXXXVI. Luke XII. 35-8. (s. M.) YE servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait, Observant of his heav'nly word, And watchful at his gate. Let all your lamps be bright, Watch, 'tis your Lord's command; O happy servant he, In such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, HYMN CXXXVII. Luke XIV. 17. (L. M.) 1 SINNERS! obey the Gospel-word, Haste to the supper of your Lord; Be wise to know your gracious day: All things are ready, come away. 2 Ready the Father is to own And kiss his late-returning son: Ready the pard'ning Saviour stands, And spreads for you his bleeding hands. 3 Ready the Spirit of his love Just now the stony heart to move, T' apply and witness with the blood, And wash and seal you sons of God. 4 Ready for you the angels wait, To triumph in your blest estate: Tuning their harps they long to praise The wonders of redeeming grace. 5 Come then, ye sinners, to your Lord, To happiness in Christ restor'd; His proffer'd benefits embrace, And taste the fulness of his grace. HYMN CXXXVIII. Luke XV. 7. (L. M.) 1 WHO can describe the joys, that rise Through all the courts of paradise, To see a prodigal return, To see an heir of glory born ? 2 With joy the Father doth approve The fruit of his eternal love; The Son with joy looks down and sees The purchase of his agonies. 3 The Spirit takes delight to view The holy soul he form'd anew ; And saints and angels join to sing The growing empire of their King. HYMN CXXXIX. John 1. 29. (c.M.) 1 BEHOLD the Lamb of God, who bore Thy burdens on the tree, And paid in blood the dreadful score, 2 Look to him, till the sight endears His pierced feet bedew with tears, 3 Look to him, till his dying love 4 Look to him, as the race you run, HYMN CXL. John III. 14-15. (c. M.) 1 So did the Hebrew prophet raise The brazen serpent high: The wounded felt immediate ease, 2 "Look upward in the dying hour, 3 High on the cross the Saviour hung, 4 When God's own Son is lifted up, The Jew beholds the glorious hope, HYMN CXLI. John III. 16-17. (8. M.) RAISE your triumphant songs To an immortal tune: Let the wide earth resound the deeds Sing how eternal love |