§. 4. Praise founded on the Goodness HYMN 69 The goodness of God to the righteous 73 God every where present with his people §. 5. Praise respecting the Works of God. 66 Praise from the works of God 74 God the Creator and Preserver 7 God known by his works 76 The invisible Creator seen in his works 77 An evening hymn 78 The perfections of God displayed in his works 81 The wisdom of God in his works 82 The voice of nature 83 The God of nature 84 Praise to the Lord of nature BOOK II. HYMNS RELATING TO §. 6. Divine Revelation in general. 87 The book of grace 88 Praise for divine revelation 89 Instruction and consolation from the scriptures 90 The word of God the best guide of youth 91 Prospect of the universal spread of spiritual blessings See also No. 68. and 70. §. 7. Excellency and Success of the Gospel. HYMN 92 Divine love displayed in the blessings of the 93 The gospel a glorious light 98 The excellency of the gospel as a rule of duty 101 The success of the gospel See also §. 8-10. and No. 42. 43. §. 8. Offices and Character of our Lord 102 The baptism of Jesus 111 Death and resurrection of Jesus 112 Christ's death and exaltation 113 Christ risen, and death vanquished 119 Praise for the blessings given through Jesus §. 9. The Mercy of God assured in the 120 Mercy of God by Christ 122 Pardon and peace from God C 123 By grace ye are saved HYMN 124 Rejoicing in the hope of salvation. 126 Peace to the returning penitent See also §. 7. 8. and 17. and No. 42-46. §. 10. The Prospects of the Gospel. 128 Hope of heaven from the resurrection of Christ 131 The Christian's triumph over death 135 The Christian's prospect 136 Our labour in the Lord shall not be in vain 139 The future recompense of present trials 142 Approaching death and judgment BOOK III. §. 11. HYMNS RELATING TO THE 145 Life the day of mercy and hope 150 Earthly and heavenly treasures compared Improvement of the shortness of life B b HYMN 155 The blessing of God implored on the labours 156 Divine mercy in affliction 158 Comfort in sickness and death See also §. 3. 10. 15. 16. and 22. and No. 20. BOOK IV. HYMNS RELATING TO §. 12. The Value of Religion. 159 The pleasures of religion 161 The advantage of seeking the knowledge 162 The unrivalled beauty and glory of religion §. 13. General Views of the Christian 164 A conversation becoming the gospel 168 The one thing needful §. 14. Devotion in general. 172 Habitual devotion 173 Morning prayer HYMN 179 Divine aid implored 180 Desire of spiritual instruction §. 15. Gratitude, Hope, and Confidence. 184 A hymn for the morning or evening 186 Grateful acknowledgement of God's constant 187 God our supporter and preserver 188 The constant providence of God, a source of 189 God our perpetual preserver and benefactor 191 Thanksgivings for social and spiritual 192 The mercies of God thankfully acknowledged 194 Praise in prosperity and adversity 196 Obligation to gratitude and praise 199 Confidence in God's care and kindness See also §. 2. 3. 4. 16. and 24. §. 16. Trust and Resignation. 204 Resignation to the divine will |