HYMNS. 1. 1. Deluded mortals, here below, 2. "Till mild RELIGION from above Descends, a sweet engaging form, The messenger of heavenly love, The bow of promise mid the storm. 3. Beyond the narrow vale of time, 4. Baptized with her renewing fire, H. 1. WAKE, and lift up thyself, my heart, 2. Glory to thee who safe hast kept, 3. Lord, I my vows to thee renew, Scatter my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs of thought and will, And with THYSELF my spirit fill. 4 Direct, controul, suggest, this day, All I design, or do, or say; That all my powers, with all their might, In thy sole glory may unite. 5. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above, y' angelic host, Praise FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. III. 1. GLORY to thee, my God, this night, Keep me, O keep me, KING of Kings, 2. Forgive me, LORD, for thy dear Son, 3. Teach me to live, that I may dread, 4. If wakeful in the night I lie, 5. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above, y' angelic host, Praise FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. IV. Consors paterni luminis. 1. Partner of the Father's light, 2. Dissipate our mental gloom, of sense. 3. Whilst believing we adore, 4. Holy FATHER, lend thine ear; |