mp 2 Behold! our soul with sorrow bends, mf 3 Thy mercy, Lord, alone we claim ; 44 SECOND PART. L. M. Danvers. National Deliverances aseribed to God. 2 Still we disclaim the bow or sword, 3 From morning dawn to evening close, On thee, O Lord, our hopes repose: f To thy great name, with joy, we'll raise Triumphant songs of grateful praise. 44 THIRD PART. C. M. Stamford. O LORD, our fathers oft have told, Thy wonders in their days performed, 2 'Twas not their courage-nor their sword To them salvation gave; "Twas not their number-nor their strength 3 But thy right hand-thy powerful arm, 4 As thee, their God, our fathers owned, Oh, therefore, as thou didst to them, f 45 45 5 To thee, the glory we'll ascribe, In God, our shield, we will rejoice, FIRST PART. L. M. Effingham NOW be my heart inspired to sing 2 Thy throne, O God, forever stands; 3 Let endless honors crown thy head; SECOND PART. C. M. Medford. f" GIRD on thy sword, victorious Prince, Ride with majestic sway; Thy terror shall strike through thy foes, f" 2 Thy throne, O God, forever stands, P A peaceful sceptre in thy hands, f 3 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince, 45 Thy terror shall strike through thy foes, THIRD PART. S. M. Southfield. MY Saviour, and my King, Thy lips with blessings overflow, And every grace is thine. f 2 Thy laws, O God, are right, 3 Now make thy glory known, 4 Strike through thy stubborn foes, While justice, meekness, grace, and truth 46 mf f < P FIRST PART. L. M. Hebron. God the Refuge and Portion of his People. invade: Ere we can offer our complaints, Life, love, and joy still gliding through, -4 That sacred stream-thine holy word, P f ff And give new strength to fainting souls. 5 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love, Secure against a threatening hour; Nor can her firm foundation move, Built on his truth-and armed with power. 46 SECOND PART. L. M. Winchester. LET Zion in her King rejoice, Though tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise: He utters his almighty voice The nations melt-the tumult dies. 2 Be still-and learn that he is God; He reigns exalted o'er the lands; mf He will be known and feared abroad, But still his throne in Zion stands. 3 O Lord of hosts-almighty King, While we so near thy presence dwell, Our faith shall sit secure, and sing, Nor fear the raging powers of hell. f 46 THIRD PART. L. M. Winchester. mf THE Lord in Zion ever reigns, And o'er her holds his guardian hand; Her worship and her laws maintains, Which, like himself, unmoved shall stand. mp 2 Oh come, behold what he has done, Whom we delight to call our Lord; f The vict'ries, which his arm has won ; And faithfully his deeds record. P 47 3 He maketh war on earth to cease; He breaks the bow-he cuts the dart, 4 Be still-and hear the Lord proclaim- FIRST PART. L. M. Old Hundred. ALL ye people, clap your hands, 3 The Lord, who o'er the earth bears sway, The heathen now his laws obey: Let all the earth his praise express. ff 4 Loud praises to Jehovah sing, 47 SECOND PART. L. M. Sharon. Praise to the exalted Redeemer. f JESUS, the Lord, ascends on high! 47 He reigns in glory o'er the sky! Let all the earth its offerings bring, Exalt his name-proclaim him king! 2 Wide-thro' the world-he spreads his sway, And bids the heathen lands obey, His church with willing offerings greet, 3 His reign the heathen lands shall own: THIRD PART. C. M. f" OH for a shout of sacred joy 2 Jesus, our God, ascends on high; Marlow. 3 While angels shout, and praise their King, Let all the earth his honors sing; p 4 Speak of his praise with awe profound, Nor mock him with a solemn sound |