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The Book of Nature and of Scripture

Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: Behold the lofty sky Lyrics: 1 Behold the lofty Sky Declares its Maker GOD, And all his starry Works on high Proclaim his Pow'r abroad. 2 The Darkness and the Light Still keep their Course the same; While Night to Day, and Day to Night, Divinely teach his Name. 3 In ev'ry diff'rent Land Their gen'ral Voice is known; They shew the Wonders of his Hand, And Orders of his Throne. 4 Ye British Lands, rejoice, Here he reveals his Word, We are not left to Nature's Voice, To bid us know the Lord. 5 His Statutes and Commands Are set before our Eyes, He puts his Gospel in our Hands, Where our Salvation lies. 6 His Laws are just and pure, His Truth without Deceit, His Promises for ever sure, And his Rewards are great. 7 [Not Honey to the Taste Affords so much Delight, Nor Gold that has the Furnace past, So much allures the Sight. 8 While of thy Works I sing, Thy Glory to proclaim, Accept the Praise, my GOD, my King In my Redeemer's Name.] Topics: Book of Nature and Scripture; Evidence of Sincerity; Fear in the Worship of God; Gospel its glory and success; Knowledge deferred; Lord's Day Morning; Sincerity; Watchfulness; Works and grace Scripture: Psalm 19

The Books of Nature an of Scripture compar'd; or, The Glory and Success of the Gospel

Appears in 599 hymnals First Line: The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, Lord Lyrics: 1 The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, Lord, In ev'ry Star thy Wisdom shines; But when our Eyes behold thy Word, We read thy Name in fairer Lines. 2 The rolling Sun, the changing Light, And Nights and Days thy Pow'r confess; But the blest Volume thou hast writ Reveals thy Justice and thy Grace. 3 Sun, Moon and Stars convey thy Praise Round the whole Earth, and never stand: So when thy Truth began its Race, It touch'd and glanc'd on ev'ry Land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading Gospel rest Till thro' the World thy Truth has run; Till Christ has all the Nations blest That see the Light, or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark World with heav'nly Light; Thy Gospel makes the Simple wise; Thy Laws are pure, thy Judgments right. 6 Thy noblest Wonders here we view In Souls renew'd and Sins forgiv'n; Lord, cleanse my Sins, my Soul renew, And make thy Word my Guide to Heav'n. Topics: Book of Nature and Scripture; Evidence of Sincerity; Fear in the Worship of God; Gospel its glory and success; Knowledge deferred; Lord's Day Morning; Sincerity; Watchfulness; Works and grace Scripture: Psalm 19

Christ exalted to the Kingdom

Appears in 33 hymnals First Line: David rejoic'd in God his Strength Lyrics: 1 David rejoic'd in God his Strength, Rais'd to the throne by special Grace; But Christ the Son appears at length, Fulfils the Triumph and the Praise. 2 How great is the Messiah's Joy In the Salvation of thy Hand! Lord, thou hast rais'd his Kingdom high, And giv'n the World to his Command. 3 Thy Goodness grants whate'er he will, Nor doth the least Request with-hold; Blessings of Love prevent him still, And Crowns of Glory, not of Gold. 4 Honour and Majesty divine Around his sacred Temple shine; Blest with the Favour of thy Face, And Length of everlasting Days. 5 Thine Hand shall find out all his Foes; And as a fiery Oven glows With raging Heat and living Coals, So shall thy Wrath devour their Souls. Topics: Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; King is the Care of Heaven Scripture: Psalm 21:1-9

The Sufferings and Death of Christ

Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: Why has my God my Soul forsook Lyrics: 1 Why has my God my Soul forsook, Nor will a Smile afford? (Thus David once in Anguish spoke, And thus our dying Lord.) 2 Though 'tis thy chief Delight to dwell Among thy praising Saints, Yet thou canst hear a Groan as well, And pity our Complaints. 3 Our fathers trusted in thy Name, And great Deliv'rance found; But I'm a Worm despis'd of Men, And trodden to the Ground. 4 Shaking the Head they pass me by, And laugh my Soul to Scorn; "In vain he trusts in God, they cry, "Neglected and forlorn." 5 But thou art He who form'd my Flesh By thine Almighty Word, And since I hung upon the Breast, My Hope is in the Lord. 6 Why will my Father hide his Face When Foes stand threat'ning round In the dark Hour of deep Distress, And not an Helper found? Pause. 7 Behold thy Darling left among The Cruel and the Proud, As Bulls of Bashan fierce and strong, As Lions roaring loud. 8 From Earth and Hell my Sorrows meet To multiply the Smart; They nail my Hands, they pierce my Feet, And try to vex my Heart. 9 Yet if thy Sov'reign Hand let loose The Rage of Earth and Hell, Why will my heav'nly Father bruise The Son he loves so well? 10 My GOD, if possible it be, With-hold this bitter Cup: But I resign my Will to Thee, And drink the Sorrows up. 11 My Heart dissolves with Pangs unknown, In Groans I waste my Breath; Thy heavy Hand has brought me down Low as the Dust of Death. 12 Father, I give my Spirit up, And trust it in thy Hand; My dying Flesh shall rest in Hope, And rise at thy Command. Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ his sufferings and kingdom; Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; Gentiles given to Christ Scripture: Psalm 22:1-16

Christ's Sufferings and Kingdom

Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: Now from the roaring Lion's Rage Lyrics: 1 "Now from the roaring Lion's Rage, "O Lord, protect thy Son, "Nor leave thy Darling to engage "The Powers of Hell alone." 2 Thus did our suff'ring Saviour pray, With mighty Cries and Tears; GOD heard him in that dreadful Day, And chas'd away his Fears. 3 Great was the Vict'ry of his Death, His Throne exalted high: And all the Kindreds of the Earth Shall worship or shall die. 4 A num'rous Offspring must arise From his expiring Groans; They shall be reckon'd in his Eyes For Daughters and for Sons. 5 The meek and humble Soul shall see His Table richly spread; And all that seek the Lord shall be With Joys immortal fed. 6 The Isles shall know the Righteousness Of our incarnate GOD, And Nations yet unborn profess Salvation in his Blood. Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ his sufferings and kingdom; Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; Gentiles given to Christ Scripture: Psalm 22:20-21

GOD our Shepherd

Appears in 56 hymnals First Line: My Shepherd is the living Lord Lyrics: 1 My Shepherd is the living Lord; Now shall my Wants be well supply'd; His Providence and holy Word Become my Safety and my Guide. 2 In Pastures where Salvation grows He makes me feed, he makes me rest, There living Water gently flows, And all the Food divinely blest. 3 My wand'ring Feet his Ways mistake, But he restores my Soul to Peace, And leads me for his Mercy's Sake, In the fair Paths of Righteousness. 4 Tho' I walk thro' the gloomy Vale Where Death and all its Terrors are, My Heart and Hope shall never fail, For God my Shepherd's with me there. 5 Amidst the Darkness and the Deeps Thou art my Comfort, thou my Stay; Thy Staff supports my feeble steps, Thy Rod directs my doubtful Way. 6 The Sons of Earth, and Sons of Hell Gaze at thy Goodness and repine To see my Table spread so well With living Bread and chearful Wine. 7 [How I rejoice when on my Head Thy Spirit condescends to rest! 'Tis a divine Anointing, shed Like Oil of Gladness at a Feast. 8 Surely the Mercies of the Lord Attend his Houshold all their Days; There will I dwell to hear his Word, To seek his Face, and sing his Praise.] Topics: Death courage in it; God our shepherd; Temptations escape from them Scripture: Psalm 23

The Lord my Shepherd is

Appears in 593 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord my Shepherd is, I shall be well supply'd; Since he is mine, and I am his, What can I want beside? 2 He leads me to the Place Where heav'nly Pasture grows, Where living Waters gently pass, And full Salvation flows. 3 If e'er I go astray, He doth my Soul reclaim, And guides me in his own right Way, For his most holy Name. 4 While he affords his Aid I cannot yield to Fear; Tho' I should walk thro' Death's dark Shade, My Shepherd's with me there. 5 In Spite of all my Foes, Thou dost my Table spread; My Cup with Blessings overflows, And Joy exalts my Head. 6 The Bounties of thy Love Shall crown my following Days; Nor from thy House will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy Praise. Topics: Death courage in it; God our shepherd; Temptations escape from them Scripture: Psalm 23

Saints dwell in Heaven; or, Christ's Ascension

Appears in 60 hymnals First Line: This spacious Earth is all the Lord's Lyrics: 1 This spacious Earth is all the Lord's, And Men and Worms, and Beasts and Birds: He rais'd the Building on the Seas, And gave it for their Dwelling place. 2 But there's a brighter World on high, Thy Palace, Lord, above the Sky; Who shall ascend that blest Abode, And dwell so near his Maker, GOD? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose Heart is pure, whose Hands are clean, Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless, And clothe his Soul with Righteousness. 4 These are the Men, the pious Race, That seek the GOD of Jacob's Face: These shall enjoy the blissful Sight, And dwell in everlasting Light. Pause. 5 Rejoice, ye shining Worlds on high; Behold the King of Glory nigh; Who can this King of Glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour's He. 6 Ye heav'nly Gates, your Leaves display, To make the Lord the Saviour Way: Laden with Spoils from Earth and Hell, The Conqu'ror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the Dead he goes before; He opens Heav'n's eternal Door, To give his Saints a blest Abode Near their Redeemer and their GOD. Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christians Qualifications; Duty to God and Man; Good Works; Heaven The Saints Dwelling Place; Saints characterised Scripture: Psalm 24

Divine Instruction

Appears in 66 hymnals First Line: Where shall the Man be found Lyrics: 1 Where shall the Man be found That fears t' offend his GOD, That loves the Gospel's joyful Sound, And trembles at the Rod? 2 The Lord shall make him know The Secrets of his Heart, The Wonders of his Cov'nant show, And all his Love impart. 3 The Dealings of his Hand Are Truth and Mercy still, With such as to his Cov'nant stand, And love to do his Will. 4 Their souls shall dwell at Ease Before their Maker's Face; Their Seed shall taste the Promises In their extensive Grace. Topics: Backsliding soul in distress and desertion; Desertion and Distress of Soul; Direction and pardon; Instruction from God; Waiting for pardon and direction Scripture: Psalm 25:10-14

Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed

Appears in 69 hymnals First Line: I will extol Thee, Lord, on high Lyrics: 1 I will extol Thee, Lord, on high, At thy Command Diseases fly: Who but a God can speak and save From the dark Borders of the Grave? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye Saints of his, And tell how large his Goodness is; Let all your Pow'rs rejoice and bless, While you record his Holiness. 3 His Anger but a Moment stays; His Love is Life and Length of Days; Tho' Grief and Tears the Night employ, The Morning-Star restores the Joy. Topics: Praise for health restored; Recovery from Sickness Scripture: Psalm 30