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It spreads a heavenly light around,
O may I know the joyful sound!
3 The gospel bids the sin-sick soul
Look up to Jesus and be whole:
In him are peace and pardou found;
I know the gospel sound!

O may

4 It stems the tide of swelling grief,
Affords the needy sure relief;
Releases those by satan bound,
O may I know the joyful sound!
315. L. M.

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Gospel Harvest.... John iv. 35.

1 LO, elad in nature's bright array,
The fields a beauteous scene display;
See how the golden ears of corn,
Wide-waving, all the hills adorn.

2 See earth with God's rich goodness crown'd,
A joyful plenty smiles around:
But now to our admiring eyes,
Behold! superior prospects rise.
3 Rich harvests, where salvation grows,
Their fair celestial fruits disclose;
A paradise ou earth is seen,

How pleasing, how divine the scene!
4 See, sinners hast'oing to embrace
The tidings of forgiving grace;
Redeem'd from hell, with price divine,
In faith and holiness they shine.

5 All crown'd with immortality,
These fruits of righteousness shall be;
Then they that reap, and they that sow,
Shall everlasting triumphs know.
Together shall their songs arise,
In the fair fields of paradise;

And shouts of triumph and of joy,
Their blest eternity employ.

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Thy Kingdom come....Matt. vi. 10. 1 HAST thou not said, almighty God, The humble heart is thine abode ? Erect thy kingdom, Lord, within, And let thy grace subdue our sin, 2 To distant lands thy gospel send, And thus thy empire wide extend; To Gentile, Turk, aud stubborn Jew, Great King of grace, salvation show. 3 Where'er thy light and sun arise, Thy name, O God, immortalize! May nations yet unborn confess Thy wisdom, pow'r, and righteousness. 317. 8. 4. Ray's col.

Gospel Trumpet.... Ps. lxxxix. 14-17.
1 HARK, hark! the gospel-trumpet sounds,
Thro' the wide earth the echo bounds,
Pardon and peace by Jesu's blood;
Sinners are reconcil'd to God,
And brought into the heavenly road
By grace divine.

2 Come, sinners, hear the joyful news,
Nor longer dare the grace refuse;
Mercy and justice here combine,
Goodness and truth harmonious join,
While boundless love in ev'ry line,
Invites you near.

3 Ye saints in glory, strike the lyre,
Ye mortals, catch the sacred fire;
Let both the Saviour's love proclaim,

And spread abroad his matchless fame,
For ever worthy is the Lamb
Of endless praise.

318. L. M. R.

By grace ye are saved....Eph. ii. 5. 1 SELF righteous souls on works rely, And boast their mortal dignity;

But if I lisp a song of praise,

Grace is the note my soul shall raise. 2 'Twas grace that quicken'd me when dead, And grace my soul to Jesus led; Grace brings me pardon for my sin'Tis grace subdues my lusts within. 3 'Tis grace that sweetens ev'ry cross, 'Tis grace supports in ev'ry loss ; In Jesu's grace my soul is strong→→ Grace is my hope and Christ my song. 4 'Tis grace defends when dangers near; By grace alone I persevere;

'Tis grace constrains my soul to love-
Free grace is all they sing above.

5 Thus 'tis alone of grace I boast,
And 'tis in grace alone I trust;

For all that's past grace is my theme---
For what's to come 'tis still the same.
6 Thro' endless years,, of grace I'll sing,
Adore and bless my heavenly king;
I'll cast my crown before his throne,
And shout free grace to him alone.

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My grace is sufficient for thee....2 Cor. xii. 9. 1 COME, all ye chosen saints of God, Whose souls are wash'd in Jesu's blood;

Hear what he says, his word is true--My grace sufficient is for you. 2 "I am your sure, almighty friend, "Who, loving, loves you to the end; "I will be near you, and will show,

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My grace sufficient is for you.

3 "I know how num'rous are your foes;
"I know the ways which they oppose;
"I know their cunning malice too---
"My grace sufficient is for you.

4" Tho' satan strives your souls t' ensnare,
"You're still the objects of my care;

"You're near my heart, I'll bring you thro'--"My grace sufficient is for you.

5 "Do you want proof of this my love ?--

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Calv'ry survey; then heaven above;

"See, how the ransom'd millions bow!

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My grace sufficient is for you.

"I'll guide you safely in the way,

"Thro' life's dark night to heaven's bright day; "And there with wonder you shall view, "My grace sufficient was for you."

320. C. M. Hoskins. Inexhaustible grace....Luke xv. 31.

1 JEHOVAH'S grace, how full, how free:
His language how divine!

"My Son, thou ever art with me,
"And all I have is thine.

2 "My saints shall each a portion share,
"That's worthy of a God;
"They are my chief, my constant care---
"The purchase of my blood.

3"Both grace and glory I will give,
"And nothing good deny;

"With me my saints shall ever live,
"And reign with me on high.

4"And if ten thousand more I call,
"T' enjoy this happiness,

"I have enough for each....for all;
"Nor shall you have the less."

5 Then, dearest Lord, make millions come,
And feast on pard'ning grace;
Bring prodigals, bring exiles home,
And we will shout thy praise.

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321. S. M. Doddridge.

Grace... Eph. ii. 5.

GRACE! 'Tis a charming sound *
Harmonious to the ear!

Heaven with the echo shall resound,
And all the earth shall hear.

Grace first contriv'd the way
To save rebellious man;
And all the steps that grace display
Which drew the wond'rous plan.

Grace first inscrib'd my name

In God's eternal book:

'Twas grace that gave me to the Lamb
Who all my sorrows took.]

Grace led my roving feet,
To tread the heavenly road;

And new supplies each hour I meet,
While pressing on to God.

5 Grace all the work shall crown,
Thro' everlasting days;

It lays in heaven the topmost stone;
And well deserves the praise.

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