5 But let the creatures fall around; Let death consign us to the ground; Let the last general flame arise,

And melt the arches of the skies:6 Calm as the summer's ocean, we Can all the wreck of nature see; While grace secures us an abode Unshaken as the throne of God.

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"Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity?" Micah vii. 18. P. M.

1 GREAT God of wonders, all Thy ways
Are worthy of Thyself-divine!
But the bright glories of Thy grace,
Beyond Thine other wonders shine.
Who is a pardoning God like Thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?
2 Such deep transgressions to forgive,
Such guilty, daring worms to spare,—
This is Thy grand prerogative,

And in the honour none shall share.
Is there a pardoning God like Thee?
Or is there grace so rich and free?
3 Pardon-from an offended God!
Pardon-for sins of deepest die!
Pardon-bestowed through Jesus' blood;
Pardon that brings the rebel nigh.
Where is the pardoning God like Thee?
Or where the grace so rich and free?

4 Oh, may this glorious, matchless love,
This godlike miracle of grace,
Teach mortal tongues, like those above,
To raise this song of lofty praise:

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2

3

Who is a pardoning God like Thee?
Or who has grace so rich and free?

"The God of Abraham." Gen. xxxi. 42.
6. 8. 4.

THE God of Abraham praise,
Who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
And God of love!
Jehovah, great I AM!

By earth and heaven confessed:
We bow and own the sacred name,
For ever blessed.

The God of Abraham praise,

At whose supreme command,

From earth we rise, and seek the joys
At His right hand.

We all on earth forsake,

Its wisdom, fame, and power;
And Him our only portion make,
Our shield and tower.

The God of Abraham praise,
Whose all-sufficient grace

Shall guide us through the wilderness,

To see His face.

He is our faithful Friend;

He is our gracious God;

And He will save us to the end,
Through Jesus' blood.

4

He by Himself hath sworn,
We on His oath depend,

We shall, on eagle-wing upborne,
To heaven ascend:

We shall behold His face,
We shall His power adore,
And sing the wonders of His grace
For evermore.

5 The whole triumphant host
Give thanks to God on high:

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Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!"
They ever cry.

Hail, Abraham's God and ours!

We join the heavenly lays,
And celebrate with all our powers
His endless praise.

HYMNS OF PRAISE TO THE REDEEMER.

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"The Brightness of his Glory and the express Image of his person." Heb. i. 3. P. M.

1 THOU art the Everlasting Word,
The Father's Only Son;

God manifestly seen and heard,
And Heaven's Beloved One.
Worthy, O Lamb of God, art Thou,
That every knee to Thee should bow.
2 In Thee most perfectly expressed,
The Father's glories shine:
Of the full Deity possessed,
Eternally Divine.

Worthy, O Lamb of God, art Thou,
That every knee to Thee should bow

3 True Image of the Infinite,

Whose Essence is concealed;
Brightness of Uncreated Light;
The Heart of God revealed.
Worthy, O Lamb of God, art Thou,
That every knee to Thee should bow.

4 But the high mysteries of Thy name
An angel's grasp transcend:
The Father only-glorious claim!
The Son can comprehend.
Worthy, O Lamb of God, art Thou,
That every knee to Thee should bow.

5 Yet, loving Thee, on whom His love
Ineffable doth rest,

Thy glorious worshippers above,
As One with Thee, are blest.
Worthy, O Lamb of God, art Thou,
That every
knee to Thee should bow.

6 Throughout the universe of bliss,
The centre Thou, and sun.

The eternal theme of praise is this,
To Heaven's Beloved One:-

Worthy, O Lamb of God, art Thou,
That every knee to Thee should bow.

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"And every creature...heard I saying, Blessing, honour, glory, and power be...unto the Lamb." Rev. v. 13. C. M. 1 We sing to Thee, Thou Son of God, Fountain of life and grace!

We praise Thee, Son of Man, whose blood
Redeemed our fallen race.

2 Thee we acknowledge God and Lord,
The Lamb for sinners slain;
Who art by heaven and earth adored.
Worthy o'er both to reign!

3 To Thee all angels cry aloud,
Through heaven's extended coasts;
Hail, holy, holy, holy Lord

Of glory and of hosts!

4 The prophets' goodly fellowship, In radiant garments drest,

Praise Thee, Thou Son of God! and reap

The fulness of Thy rest.