Selection of Hymns, from the best authors, including a great number of originals; Dr. Watt's Psalms and Hymns - Softcover

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1850 Excerpt: ...thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high; Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye. 3 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey j Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 4 Bless'd Saviour! introduced by thee, Have we our race begun; And crowned with victory, at thy feet We'll lay our laurels down. Doddridge 303 1st P. L.M. Coombs's45. Hale 70 The Christian Warfare. Epli. vi. 13--17 1 TY/TY Captain sounds the alarm of war, 'Awake! the powers of hell are near' 'To arms! to arms!' I hear him cry, 'Tis yours to conquer or to die!' 2 Roused by the animating sound, I cast my eager eyes around; Make haste to gird my armour on, And bid each trembling fear begone. 3 Hope is my helmet; faith my shield; Thy word, my God! the sword I wield; With sacred truth my loins are girt, And holy zeal inspires my heart. 4 Thus arm'd, I venture on the fight; Resolved to put my foes to flight; While Jesus kindly deigns to spread His conquering banner o'er my head. 5 In him I hope, in him I trust; His bleeding cross is all my boast: Through troops of foes he'll lead me on To victory, and the victor's crown. DR. STENNETT. 303 2nd P. S.M. Mansfield 1,54. Annan 209. The Christian Warrior exhorted to perseverance. 1 COLDIERS of Christ, arise, And put your armour on. Strong in the strength which God supplies Through his eternal Son: 2 Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in his mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trust?, Is more than conqueror. 3 Stand then in his great might, With all his strength endued; But take, to arm you for the fight, The Panoply of God: 4 To keep your armour bright, Attend with constant care, Still walking in your Captain's sight, And watching unto prayer. 5 In fel...