2 'Tis His almighty love,
His counsel and His care,
Preserves us safe from sin and death,
And ev'ry hurtful snare.
3 He will present our souls
Unblemish'd and complete,
Before the glory of His face,
With joys divinely great.
4 Then all His faithful sons
Shall meet around the throne,
Shall bless the conduct of His grace,
And make His wonders known.
5 To our Redeemer, God,
Wisdom and pow'r belongs,
Immortal crowns of majesty,
And everlasting songs.
THANK and praise Jehovah's name!
For His mercies, firm and sure,
From eternity the same,
To eternity endure.
2 Let the ransom'd thus rejoice,
Gather'd out of every land,
As the people of His choice,
Pluck'd from the destroyer's hand.
3 To a pleasant land He brings,
Where the vine and olive grow,
Where, from flow'ry hills, the springs
Through luxuriant valleys flow.
4 Oh, that men would praise the Lord
For His goodness to their race;
For the wonders of His word,
And the riches of His grace!
OD of mercy, God of grace!
G Show the brightness of Thy face:
Shine upon us, Saviour! shine;
Fill Thy Church with light divine;
And Thy saving health extend
To the earth's remotest end.
2 Let the people praise Thee, Lord!
Be by all that live adored:
Let the nations shout and sing,
Glory to their Saviour King;
At Thy feet their tribute pay,
And Thy holy will obey.
3 Let the people praise Thee, Lord!
Earth shall then her fruits afford;
God to man His blessings give;
Man to God devoted live;
All below, and all above,
One in joy, and light, and love.
Y God, my King, Thy various praise
Shall fill the remnant of my days;
Thy grace employ my humble tongue,
Till death and glory raise the song.
2 The wings of ev'ry hour shall bear
Some thankful tribute to thine ear;
And every setting sun shall see
New works of duty done for Thee.
3 Let distant times and nations raise
The long succession of Thy praise;
And unborn ages make my song
The joy and triumph of their tongue.
4 But who can speak Thy wondrous deeds?
Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds;
Vast and unsearchable Thy ways!
Vast and immortal be Thy praise!
HERE two or three, with sweet accord, Obedient to their sov'reign Lord, Meet to recount His acts of grace, And offer solemn prayer and praise -
2 "There," says the Saviour, "will I he,
Amid this little company;
To them unveil my smiling face,
And shed my glories round the place."
3 We meet at Thy command, dear Lord,
Relying on Thy faithful word;
Now send Thy Spirit from above,
Now fill our hearts with heavenly ove.
AWAY from ev'ry mortal alre
Away from earth, our souls retreat;
We leave this worthless world afar,
And wait and worship near Thy seat.
2 Lord, in the temples of Thy grace,
We bow before Thee and adore;
We view the glories of Thy face,
And learn the wonders of Thy power.
3 Whilst here our various wants we mourn,
United prayers ascend on high;
And faith expects a sure return
From Him who hears our feeble cry.
4 Father! my soul would here abide;
Or, if my feet must hence depart,
Still keep me, Father, near Thy side,
Still keep Thy dwelling in my heart.
HE Lord in Zion placed His name,
His ark was settled there;
To Zion the whole nation came
To worship thrice a year.
2 But we have no such lengths to go,
Nor wander far abroad;
Where'er Thy saints assemble now
There is a house for God.
3 Here, mighty God! accept our vows;
Here let Thy praise be spread:
Bless the provisions of Thy house,
And fill Thy poor with bread.
4 Here let the Son of David reign,
Let God's Anointed shine;
Justice and truth His court maintain,
With love and power divine.
ORD, we come before Thee now,
At Thy feet we humbly bow;
Oh, do not our suit disdain;
Shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain?
2 In Thine own appointed way,
Now we seek Thee, here we stay;
Lord, we cannot let Thee go
Till a blessing Thou bestow.
3 Send some message from Thy word
That may joy and peace afford;
Let Thy spirit now impart
Full salvation to each heart.
4 Comfort those who weep and mourn,
Let the time of joy return;
Those who are cast down, lift up;
Make them strong in faith and hope.
5 Grant that all may seek and find
Thee a God supremely kind;
Heal the sick, the captive free,
Let us all rejoice in Thee.
N Thy name, O Lord, assembling,
Teach us to rejoice with trembling;
Speak, and let Thy servants hear;
Hear with meekness -
Hear Thy word with godly fear.
2 While our days on earth are lengthen'd, May we give them, Lord, to Thee; Cheer'd by hope, and daily strengthen❜d, May we run, nor weary be,
Without cloud in heaven we see.
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