21 L. M. Ps. 98. J. Q. ADAMS. 1 SING to Jehovah a new song, His hand the victory hath won: Break forth in joy, exult, and sing; Shout, earth, and all therein that dwell; The world with equity to sway, And blessings shed o'er all our race. 22 S. M. WATTS. Preserving Grace. 1 TO God, the only wise, Our Savior and our King, Let all the saints below the skies 2 "Tis his almighty love, His counsel and his care, Preserves us safe from sin and death, 3 He will present our souls, 4 Then all the chosen seed Shall meet around the throne, 5 To our Redeemer God Wisdom and power belongs, Praise to God from all Creatures. 1 THE glories of my Maker, God, My joyful voice shall sing, And call the nations to adore Their Former and their King. WATTS. 2 'Twas his right hand that shaped our clay, 3 We bring our mortal powers to God, 4 Ye planets, to his honor shine, Praise him in your unwearied course 5 The brightness of our Maker's name 1 ALMIGHTY Maker, God! 2 Nature, in every dress, Her humble homage pays, WATTS. And finds a thousand ways to express 3 In native white and red The rose and lily stand, And, free from pride, their beauties spread, 4 The lark mounts up the sky With unambitious song, And bears her Maker's praise on high Upon her artless tongue. 5 My soul would rise and sing To her Creator too; Fain would my tongue adore my King, 25 L. M. DODDRIDGE. Perpetual Praise. 1 GOD of my life! through all its days 2 When anxious cares would break my rest, 3 When death o'er nature shall prevail, Joy through my swimming eyes shall break, 4 But, O, when that last conflict's o'er, 5 Soon shall I learn the exalted strains 26 L. M. Hymn to the Deity. DYER. 1 GREATEST of beings! Source of life! Sovereign of air, and earth, and sea! All nature feels thy power, and all A silent homage pays to thee. 2 Waked by thy hand, the morning sun Pours forth to thee its earlier rays, And spreads thy glories as it climbs, While raptured worlds look up and praise. 3 The moon to the deep shades of night Speaks the mild lustre of thy name; While all the stars, that cheer the scene, Thee, the great Lord of light, proclaim. But man was formed to rise to heaven; 27 L. M. J. Q. ADAMS. Ps. 47. 1 O, ALL ye people, clap your hands, Shout unto God with holy mirth; In fearful majesty he stands; He is the Monarch of the earth: And prostrates kingdoms at our feet; For us a portion he shall choose In favored Jacob's chosen seat. |