5 Thou shalt the paths of life display, WATTS and TATE varied. HYMN 57. C. M. The transforming vision of God. MY God, the visits of thy face Afford superior joy To all the flattering world can give, 2 But clouds and darkness intervene, And earth's gay trifles oft ensnare 3 Lord, guide this wand'ring heart to thee; Break through the shades of sense and sin, 4 O let thy beams resplendent shine, Transform my powers, and fit my soul 5 Lord, raise my faith, my hope, my heart, 6 Then, though I sink in death's cold sleep, And, in the likeness of my God, MRS. STEELE. HYMN 58. C. M. The Voice of Nature proclaiming God. Ps. xix. THE The firmament and stars express 2 The dawn of each returning day Fresh beams of knowledge brings; And from the dark returns of night, Divine instruction springs. 3 Their powerful language to no realm Or region is confin'd; 'Tis nature's voice, and understood 4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense 5 No bridegroom, on his nuptial day, No giant does like him rejoice To run his glorious race. 6 From east to west, from west to east, And, through his progress, cheerful light HYMN 59. L. M. Nature and Scripture compared. Ps. xix. TATE: 嚯 3 Sun, moon and stars convey thy praise Through the whole earth, and never stand; So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world thy truth has run ; That see the light or feel the sun. 5 Great sun of righteousness, arise ; Bless the dark world with heavenly light; 2 HYMN 60. S. M. For the Lord's Day Morning. Ps. xix. QEHOLD, the morning sun His beams through all the nations run, But where the gospel comes, It spreads diviner light; It calls dead sinners from their tombs, 3 How perfect is thy word! WATTS. 6 Send thy good Spirit from above, Whilst with my heart and tongue DA HYMN 61. L. M. The exaltation of Christ. Ps. xxi. WATTS. AVID rejoic'd in God his strength, Lord, thou hast rais'd his kingdom high, Around his sacred temples shine; LE HYMN 62. C. M. Obedience to God due from all Men. ET all the various tribes of men And distant nations of the earth, 2 'Tis his prerogative supreme O'er subject kings to reign; 'Tis just that he should rule the world, Who does the world sustain. WATTS. 3 The rich, whom he with plenty feeds, The sons of want, whom he relieves, - 4 With humble confidence to God For he who first their beings gave, 5 Blest time; when all of human birth, 2 3 4 Shall to their heirs, his sacred truth And glorious acts proclaim. HYMN 63. S. M. TATE varied. God's tender care of his People. Ps. xxiii. THE Lord my shepherd is, I shall be well supply'd; Since he is mine, and I am his, He leads me to the place Where heav'nly pasture grows, Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim; And guides me in his own right way, For his most holy name. Whilst he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; Though I should walk through death's dark shade, My God is with me there. 5 In sight of all my foes, He does my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, |