2 He form'd the stars, those heavenly flames, PSALM 148. The universe invited to praise God. 1 YE boundless realms of joy, 2 3 Thou moon that rul'st the night, To him your homage pay: Let every creature join To bless his holy name, By whose almighty word They all from nothing came; PSALM 150. VERSION 1. Universal praise to God. 1 O PRAISE the Lord in that blest place, From whence his goodness largely flows; Praise him in heaven, where he his face Unveil'd in perfect glory shows. 2 3 1 2 Praise him for all the mighty acts, Which he on our behalf has done; With which our praise should equal run. Let all who vital breath enjoy, PSALM 150. VERSION 2. Heaven and earth called upon to praise God. PRAISE the Lord who reigns above, Yet will deign to dwell below; Thankful all his greatness show: Praise him for his noble deeds, Praise him for his matchless power; Him in whom they move and live, Humblest homage to their king: PSALM 150. VERSION 3. Exhortation to praise God. 1 IN God's own house pronounce his praise, His grace he there reveals; 2 3 To heaven your joy and wonder raise, Let all your sacred passions move, All that have motion, life, and breath, Yet when my voice expires in death, HYMNS FOR PARTICULAR OCCASIONS. ADVENT. HYMN 1. Christ the Deliverer. 1 HARK, the glad sound! the Saviour comes, 2 He comes, the prisoners to release, The gates of brass before him burst, 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice And on the eyes oppress'd with night 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, 5 And with the treasures of his grace Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, с HYMN 2. The Advent and Reign of the Saviour desired. 1 COME, thou long-expected Jesus, 2 1 2 3 Born thy people to deliver; Born a child and yet a king; Raise us to thy glorious throne. HYMN 3. The Sun of Righteousness. LIGHT of those whose dreary dwelling Borders on the shades of death, The new heaven and earth's Creator, Save us in thy great compassion, Give the knowledge of salvation; |