X.

ANOTHER.

Music by the late Mr. Rogers.

1. CHRISTIANS awake-salute the happy

morn

When Christ, the Saviour of the world,
was born;

Rise to adore this mystery of love,
Which hosts of Angels chaunted from above.

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Glory to God," the holy Angels cry, "Goodwill tomen," let every heart reply.

2. Let hatred, strife, or wrath be heard no

But

more,

peace

and love be spread from shore

to shore:

Christ comes with peace and pardon from
above

And saves his people by redeeming love.
Glory to God, &c.

3. Let every tongue this wondrous love proclaim,

Let us devoutly hail our Saviour's name :
Through all the world the joyful tidingsrun
Of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son.
Glory to God, &c.

4. To Father, Son, and Spirit, ever bless'd, Let us all join in songs of holy praise; From grateful hearts be our best thanks address'd,

And in loud chorus let our voices raise.
Glory to God, &c.

XI.

ON THE VALUE OF THE
HOLY SCRIPTURES.

1. HOW precious is the Book divine
By inspiration given!

Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine
To guide our souls to heaven.

2. It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
In this dark vale of tears;

Life, light and joy it still imparts,
And quells our rising fears.

3. This lamp, through all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way;

Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.

1. WHEN rising from the bed of death
O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fear,

I see my Maker face to face,
O how shall I appear?

2. If yet (while pardon may be found,
And mercy may be sought,)

My heart with inward horror shrinks
And trembles at the thought;

3. When thou, O Lord, shalt stand disclosed In Majesty severe,

And sit in judgment on my soul,
O, how shall I appear?

4. But thou hast told the troubled mind,
Who does her sins lament,
The timely tribute of her tears,
Shall endless woe prevent:

5. Then see the sorrows of my heart,
E'er yet it be too late;

And hear my Saviour's dying groans,
To give those sorrows weight :

6. For never shall

my

soul despair

Her pardon to procure,

Who knows thy only Son has died
To make her pardon sure!

XIII.

COME LET US JOIN.

An Anthem, by Rev. Mr. Madan.

Words by Dr. Watts.

1. COME, let us join our cheerful songs, With angels round the throne ;

Ten thousand thousand are their tongues,
But all their joys are one.

2. "Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus:":

"Worthy the Lamb," our hearts reply, "For he was slain for us."

3. Jesus is worthy to receive

Honour and power divine;

And blessings more than we can give
Be, Lord, for ever thine!

4. Let all creation join in one,
To bless the sacred name

Of Him who sits upon the throne,
And to adore the Lamb.

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XIV.

HYMN ON MERCY.

(Music by Handel.)

1. O THOU, the wretched's sure retreat,
Who dost our cares controul,
And with the cheerful smile of peace
Revive the fainting soul!

2. Did ever thy propitious ear
The humble plea disdain?

Or when did plaintive misery sigh,
Or supplicate in vain?

3. New life from thy refreshing grace
Our sinking hearts receive;
Thy gentlest, best loved attribute
To pity and forgive.

4. Our hearts adore thy mercy, Lord,
And bless the friendly ray,

Which ushers in the smiling morn
Of everlasting day.