§. 4. Praise founded on the Goodness HYMN 69 The goodness of God to the righteous 70 God the confidence of the good at all times 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 76 The invisible Creator seen in his works 77 An evening hymn 78 The perfections of God displayed in his works 82 The voice of nature 83 The God of nature 84 Praise to the Lord of nature 85 The works and word of God 86 The book of nature BOOK II. HYMNS RELATING TO CHRISTIAN BLESSINGS. §. 6. Divine Revelation in general. 87 The book of grace 88 Praise for divine revelation 89 Instruction and consolation from the scriptures See also No. 163. 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 94-97 The excellency of the gospel 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 103 Objects of Christ's mission 109 Contemplation of the character of Jesus 111 Death and resurrection of Jesus 112 Christ's death and exaltation 113 Christ risen, and death vanquished 115. 116 The kingdom of Christ 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 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 130 Grace perfected in glory 131 The Christian's triumph over death 132-134 Prospect of heaven 135 The Christian's prospect 136 Our labour in the Lord shall not be in vain 139 The future recompense of present trials 141 The eternal sabbath 142 Approaching death and judgment 143. 144 The day of judgment See also §. 8. BOOK III. §. 11. HYMNS RELATING TO THE USUAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF LIFE. 145 Life the day of mercy and hope 150 Earthly and heavenly treasures compared 151 Old age anticipated 152 Improvement of the shortness of life B b HYMN 155 The blessing of God implored on the labours 156 Divine mercy in affliction 157 Benefit of afflictions 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 160 The comforts 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 167 The Christian warfare 168 The one thing needful 169 Prayer for wisdom and virtue. 170. 171 Love to God and man §. 14. Devotion in general. 172 Habitual devotion 173 Morning prayer 174. 175 The Lord's prayer 176 The blessings of divine worship 177 Religious worship 178 Divine protection implored HYMN 179 Divine aid implored 180 Desire of spiritual instruction 183 Supplication for the divine blessing on the §. 15. Gratitude, Hope, and Confidence. 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 197 Praise to God through all the changes of life 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 |