It spreads a heavenly light around, O may 4 It stems the tide of swelling grief, Peacock. Gospel Harvest.... John iv. 35. 1 LO, elad in nature's bright array, 2 See earth with God's rich goodness crown'd, How pleasing, how divine the scene! 5 All crown'd with immortality, And shouts of triumph and of joy, 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. 2 Come, sinners, hear the joyful news, 3 Ye saints in glory, strike the lyre, And spread abroad his matchless fame, 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- 5 Thus 'tis alone of grace I boast, For all that's past grace is my theme--- 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, $6 My grace sufficient is for you. 3 "I know how num'rous are your foes; 4" Tho' satan strives your souls t' ensnare, "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 ?-- Calv'ry survey; then heaven above; "See, how the ransom'd millions bow! 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: "My Son, thou ever art with me, 2 "My saints shall each a portion share, 3"Both grace and glory I will give, "With me my saints shall ever live, 4"And if ten thousand more I call, "I have enough for each....for all; 5 Then, dearest Lord, make millions come, 2 [3 4 321. S. M. Doddridge. Grace... Eph. ii. 5. GRACE! 'Tis a charming sound * Heaven with the echo shall resound, Grace first contriv'd the way Grace first inscrib'd my name In God's eternal book: 'Twas grace that gave me to the Lamb Grace led my roving feet, And new supplies each hour I meet, 5 Grace all the work shall crown, It lays in heaven the topmost stone; |