Selection of evangelical hymns, supplement to Dr. Rippon - 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. 1807 Excerpt: ...3 My soul wouH rise and sing To her Creator too, Fain would my tongue adore my Ivhi;f. And pay the worship due. 4 But pride, that busy sin. Spoils all that I perform, Curs'd pride, that creeps securely m, And swells a haughty worm. (5 Create my soul anew, Else all my worship's vain; This wretched heart will ne'er be true, Until 'tis form'd again. 6 Letby and worship spend The remnant of my days, And to my God, my soul ascend lu sweet perfumes of praise. THE LORD'S DAY. 346. 8.8.6. Merrick. Zeal for the Haute of God, and Deli'gbl « Worship, Psalm cxxii. '"HE joyful mom, my God, is come, t calls me to thy honor'd dome iy presence to adorei My feet the summons shall attend, With willing steps thy courts ascend, And-tread the hallow'd floor.' 2 Hither frcm Judah's utmost end, The heaven-protected tribes ascend; Their offerings hither bringi Here, eager to attest their joy, In hymns of praise their tongues employ", And hail the immortal King. 3 Be peace implor'd by each on thee, O Sion, while with bended knee To Jacob's God we pray i How bless'd, who calls himself thy friend Success his labor shall attend, And safety guard his way. 4 O may'st thou, free from hostile fear, Nor the loiid voice of tumult hear, Nor war's wild wastes deplore i May plenty nigh thee take her stand. And in thy courts, with lavish hand, Distribute all her store. £ Seat of my friends and brethren, hail, How can my tongue, O Sio», fail' To bless thy lov'd abode? How cease the zeal thatiirmeglows, Thy good to seek whose walls inclose The mansions of my God? 347. 73. D. Turner. A Song of Praise to the Redeemer, Psalm xi, r,8. 1 HOLY wonder, heavenly grace, Come, inspire our humble laysi While the Saviour's love we sing. Whence our hopes and comforts spring, 2 Man, in...