2 This precious truth his word declares, 3 Behold his loving-kindness waits, 4 And, oh! that you, whose hardened hearts 5 Oh! may we all, while here below, Till warmer hearts-in brighter worlds, 17 C. M. The Faithfulness of God MY never-ceasing song shall show 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce And if he speak a promise once, 3 Lord God of hosts-thy wondrous ways And saints on earth their honors raise 18 C. M. Trusting and Praising God. THROUGH all the changing scenes of life, The praises of my God shall still 3 Oh! make but trial of his love, How blest are they-and only they, 4 Fear him, ye saints-and you will then 19 C. M. All Praise due to God. SWEET is the memory of thy grace, 2 God reigns on high-but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies; Through all the earth his bounty shines, 3 How kind are thy compassions, Lord! 4 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, 20 C. M. The condescending Grace of God. JEHOVAH, Lord of power and might, The blaze of day-the pomp of night, 2 Lord, what is man-weak, sinful man- 3 Made in thine image at his birth- And sovereign of the new-formed earth, 4 Then did the pitying Saviour leave Oh! love too wondrous to conceive! 5 To die, that we, by grace restored, 21 S. M. God praised for his merciful Protection. Before the sons of men laid up For those who fear thy name. 2 Thy presence shall protect; Thy watchful care shall hide : In the pavilion of thy love, Secure thy saints abide. 3 Forever bless the Lord, His great salvation tell: His marvellous loving-kindness keeps 4 Despond not of his truth, Nor yield to anxious grief: God heard my voice, when in distress 22 S. M. The Goodness and Mercy of God celebrated. O BLESS the Lord, my soul, Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name, 2 'Tis he forgives thy sins- 3 He crowns thy life with love, 4 Oh! bless the Lord, my soul; And aid my tongue to bless his name, 23 7s. Divine Goodness and Compassion celebrated. LET us, with a joyful mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind; For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2 He, with all-commanding might, Filled the new-made world with light: 24 For his mercies shall endure, 3 All things living he doth feed: 4 He his chosen race did bless, 5 He hath, with a piteous eye, 6 Let us then, with joyful mind, 6s & 4s. The Trinity. COME, thou almighty King, Father all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come, and reign over us, 2 Jesus, our Lord, arise, |