1. ALMIGHTY God! Thy Word is cast, Now let the dew of heaven descend, 2. Let not the foe of Christ and man, But give it root in every heart, 3. Let not the world's deceitful cares, 4. Nor let thy Word, so kindly sent, 5. Oft as the precious seed is sown, 1. For ever blessed be the Lord, He sends His Spirit with His Word, 2. When sin and hell their force unite, 3. A friend and helper so divine Doth my weak courage raise; He makes the glorious victory mine, WATTS. 1. FOUNTAIN of mercy, God of love! 2. When in the bosom of the earth Thy goodness marked its secret birth, 3. The spring's sweet influence, Lord, was thine, The plants in beauty grew; Thou gav'st refulgent suns to shine, 4. These various mercies from above 5. We own and bless Thy gracious sway, 1. SWEET is the mem'ry of Thy grace, 2. God reigns on high, but not confines Thro' the whole earth his bounty shines, 3. How kind are Thy compassions, Lord! 4. Creatures, with all their endless race, |