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And He his word will wide extend,
His rod of strength, to earth's far end!
2 In holiness arrayed,

Made willing by his voice,

His people will rejoice,—
By them his grace displayed;
And they more num'rous to the view,
Than crystal drops of morning dew!
3 0, spread Christ's name abroad!

A Priest, whose blood was spilt,
He expiates our guilt,
And pleads for us with God!

Praise Him! for once He drank, we know,
For us of turbid stream of wo!

ALLEN.

FOURTH VERSION.-78. Southampton. Kimball.

The Messiah's Power and Kingdom.

" 1 GOD hath said to Zion's King,
"At my right hand take thy seat,
Till subjected I shall bring
All thy foes low at thy feet.
2 "Out of Zion goes the word,
Sceptre of thy conqu'ring might;
Rule amidst thy foes the Lord!
On the darkness pour the light!
3 "Lo, thy subjects shall arise,

More than conqu'ring kings e'er knew,
Num'rous shall they meet thine eyes,
As the drops of morning dew.

4 "Thou art kingly Priest fore'er,
King of righteousness and peace;
All the kings thy pow'r shall fear;
Wide thy kingdom shall increase.
5 "Thou shalt see with victor's look
All thy foes discomfited;

Drinking in the way the brook,

Thou shalt, conqu'ring, lift thy head!" ALLEN,

FIFTH VERSION.-6 & 4. Oakham. Italian Hymn.

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Converts to Christ.

1 TRIUMPHANT from the dead,
O'er all is Christ the head;

Him we adore!

From Zion shall extend

To earth's remotest end

The word, which He doth send,-
His rod of power!

2 Made willing by his voice,
His people will rejoice,

In virtue bright,

More num'rous to the view,
Than crystal drops of dew,
Decking each leaf's green hue
By morning's light.

3 A Priest, whose blood was spilt,

He expiates our guilt,

And pleads with God;

For us He drank of wo,

Which in his way did flow;

His name through earth below
Is spread abroad!

ALLEN.

111. FIRST VERSION.-C. M. Santee. Marlow.

God's Works.

"1 SONGS of immortal praise belong

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To my almighty God:

He has my heart, and He my tongue

To spread his name abroad.

2 How great the works, his hand hath wrought? How glorious in our sight?

And men in ev'ry age have sought

His wonders with delight.

8 Nature and time, and earth and skies
Thy heav'nly skill proclaim:

What shall we do to make us wise,
But learn to read thy name?

4 To fear thy pow'r, to trust thy grace
Is our divinest skill;

And he's the wisest of our race,
Who best obeys thy will!

WATTS.

SECOND VERSION.-C. M. Dedham. Marlow.

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God's Works and Mercy.

1 GREAT is the Lord; his works of might
Demand our noblest songs!

Let his assembled saints unite
Their harmony of tongues.

2 Great is the mercy of the Lord,
He gives his children food,
And, ever mindful of his word,
He makes his promise good.

3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To seal his cov'nant sure ;—
Holy and rev'rend is his name ;-
His ways are just and pure.

4 They, who would grow divinely wise,
Will fear the Lord and love ;—

From men let ceaseless praises rise

To God, supreme above!

WATTS.

THIRD VERSION.-S. M. St. Thomas. Olmutz.

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God's Works of Power and Mercy.

1 THE works of God are great,
And glorious to the eye;

On them his saints will meditate,
And ponder them with joy.

2 His wondrous works He made
To be remember'd well:

In brightest majesty arrayed,-
His glory who can tell?

3 His ways are true and right,

All his commandments sure;

His word pours out its cheering light,
And ever shall endure.

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Salvation from on high,-

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Of JESUS, coming from above
To bring redemption nigh!

ALLEN.

112. FIRST VERSION.-L. M. Hebron. Ward.

Blessedness of the Pious and Charitable.
"1 THRICE happy man, who fears the Lord,
Loves his commands, and trusts his word!
Honor and peace his days attend,
And blessings to his seed descend.

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2 Compassion dwells upon his mind,
To works of mercy still inclined;
He lends the poor some present aid,
Or gives them, not to be repaid.

3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread,
That fill his neighbors round with dread,
His heart is arm'd against the fear,
For God with all his pow'r is there!

4 His soul, well fix'd upon the Lord,

Draws heav'nly courage from his word:
Amidst the darkness light shall rise

To cheer his heart, and bless his eyes! WATTS.

SECOND VERSION.-L. M. Hebron. Ward.

Blessedness of the Good Man.

" 1 THAT man is blest, who stands in awe Of God, and loves his sacred law;

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His seed on earth shall be renown'd,
And with successive honors crown'd.

2 His house, the seat of wealth, shall be
An inexhausted treasury;

His hands, while they his alms bestow,
His glory's future harvest sow.

3 The soul, that's fill'd with virtue's light,
Shines brightest in affliction's night ;—
The sweet remembrance of the just
Shall flourish, when he sleeps in dust.

TATE.

THIRD VERSION.-C. M. Corinth. Dedham.
Blessedness of the Good Man.

1 HAPPY is he, who fears the Lord,
And follows his commands,

Who lends the poor without reward,
Or gives with lib'ral hands.

mp 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need,

So God shall answer his request
With blessings on his seed.

8 No evil tidings shall surprise
His well establish'd mind;
His soul to God, his refuge, flies,
And leaves his fears behind.

4 His works of piety and love

Remain before the Lord;

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WATTS.

FOURTH VERSION.-H. M. Harwich. Stow.

Blessings upon the Righteous.

1 YE people, praise the Lord!
The man, who stands in awe,
And trembles at God's word,
And keeps his holy law,
Is now and shall be ever blest,
For God's rich mercies on him rest!

2 His children, too, shall share

A blessing from on high;
The Lord's paternal care
To them is ever nigh:-

The race of holy men and good

Shall ne'er be swept by vengeful flood.

3 The soul, renew'd, upright,
Escapes the sinner's doom,

And sees a cheering light

In sorrow's deepest gloom ;-
His deeds of kindness and of love

Draw down God's blessings from above!

ALLEN.

FIFTH VERSION.-H. M. Harwich. Stow.

The upright Man blessed.

1 HE'S blest, who stands in awe,
And keeps God's holy law;
His children too shall share
The Lord's paternal care ;

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