5 They brought his chariot from above, To bear Him to his throne, Spread their triumphant wings, and sang, "The glorious work is done!" 6 Almighty Lord! Eternal King Help us, through sin and death, to break HYMN 30. (C. M. UNIVERSITY.) Christ, the Refuge and Rock of the Church. Isa. xxxii. 2. 1 HE, who on earth as man was known, And bore our sins and pains, Now seated on the' eternal throne, The Lord of glory reigns. 2 While harps unnumber'd sound his praise In yonder world above, His saints on earth admire his ways, 3 His righteousness, to faith reveal'd, 4 When troubles, like a burning sun, To this Almighty Rock they run, 5 How glorious He! how happy they Whose love secures them all the way, HYMN 31. (L. M. ROME.) The intercession of Christ. 1 THE Lord, who once on Calvary bled, With boldness make our sorrows known; HYMN 32. (c. M. BROMSGROVE.) Christ's resurrection a pledge of love. 1 WHEN Jesus from the vanquish'd grave Ascended upon high, He gave to all his saints a pledge, 2 Though for a time they sleep in dust, Soon the archangel's trump shall sound, • Isa. lvii. 2. 3 If we are Christ's, and persevere, 5 Help us then, Lord, to live to Thee, 6 "We know that our Redeemer lives, HYMM 34. (C. M. DUBLIN.) Jesus the resurrection and life. John xi. 25. 1 FULFIL thy promise, gracious Lord, On all assembled here: Pour forth thy Spirit with the word, 2 By faith in Thee the soul receives 3 Preserve the power of faith alive 3 Thy grace and mercy first prevail'd From death to set us free; And often since our life had fail'd Unless renew'd by Thee. 5 To Thee we look, to Thee we bow: (C. M. MESSIAH.) God's invitation to sinners. 1 LET us adore the grace that seeks For lo! the great Jehovah speaks; 2 Though fill'd with awe before his throne, Each angel veils his face, He claims a people for his own 3 "Come forth;" He says, "no more pursue "The paths that lead to death: "Look up, your great Redeemer view, 4 Lord! speak these words to every heart 5 Among thy happy ransom'd race, P The praises of redeeming grace HYMN 35. (L. M. MONTGOMERY.) The covenant of God with his people. Ezek. xxxvi. 1 THE Lord proclaims his grace abroad! Behold, I change your hearts of stone: "Each shall renounce his idol god, 66 "To wash your "And henceforth serve the Lord alone. 2 "My grace, a flowing stream, proceeds, filthiest stains away; "Ye shall abhor your former deeds, "And learn my statutes to obey. 3" My truth the great design ensures ; "With you my covenant I make: "Ye shall be mine;-I will be yours ;Nothing my fix'd resolve shall shake. 4 "Yet not unsought, or unimplored, "The plenteous grace will I confer: "No; your whole hearts shall seek the Lord; "I'll put a praying spirit there. 66 5 "From the first dawn of light divine, "Down to life's last expiring hour, "The gracious work shall all be mine, "Begun and ended in my power." 6 Fulfil this covenant, gracious Lord! Breathe on our souls thy breath divine; On every heart engraft thy word, And make us willing to be thine. 1 YE saints who know and fear the Lord, Come, join the saints above; |