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The Books of Nature, and Scripture compared; or, The Glory and Success of the Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #37a (1790) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: The heavens declare thy glory, Lord Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord, In every star thy goodness shines; But when our eyes behold thy word, We read thy name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days thy power confess; But the blest volume thou hast writ, Reveals thy justice and thy grace. 3 Sun, moon and stars convey thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world thy truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise, Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right. 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renew'd and sins forgiven, Lord, cleanse my sins, may soul renew, And make thy word my guide to heaven. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

God's Word most excellent; Or, Sincerity and Watchfulness

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #40 (1786) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Behold the morning sun Lyrics: 1 Behold the morning sun Begins his glorious way; His beams through all the nations run, And life and light convey. 2 But where the gospel comes It spreads diviner light, It calls dead sinners from their tombs, And gives the blind their sight. 3 How perfect is thy word! And all thy judgements just, Forever sure thy promise, Lord, And men securely trust. 4 My gracious God, how plain Are thy directions given! Oh may I never read in vain, But find the path to heaven! Pause. 5 I heard thy word with love, And I would fain obey: Send thy good spirit from above To guide me lest I stray. 6 Oh who can ever find The errors of his ways? Yet with a bold presumptuous mind I would not dare transgress. 7 Warn me of every sin, Forgive my secret faults, And cleanse this guilty soul of mine, Whose crimes exceed my thoughts. 8 While with my heart and tongue I spread thy praise abroad; Accept the worship and the song, My Saviour and my God. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

God's Word most excellent; Or, Sincerity and Watchfulness

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #40 (1787) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: Behold the morning sun Lyrics: 1 Behold the morning sun Begins his glorious way: His beams through all the nations run, And life and light convey. 2 But where the gospel comes It spreads diviner light, It calls dead sinners from their tombs, And gives the blind their sight. 3 How perfect is thy word! And all thy judgements just, Forever sure thy promise, Lord, And men securely trust. 4 My gracious God, how plain Are thy directions given! Oh may I never read in vain, But find the path to heaven! Pause. 5 I heard thy word with love, And I would fain obey: Send thy good spirit from above To guide me lest I stray. 6 Oh who can ever find The errors of his ways? Yet with a bold presumptuous mind I would not dare transgress. 7 Warn me of every sin, Forgive my secret faults, And cleanse this guilty soul of mine, Whose crimes exceed my thoughts. 8 While with my heart and tongue I spread thy praise abroad; Accept the worship and the song, My Saviour and my God. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

The Books of Nature, and Scripture compared; or, The Glory and Success of the Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #41 (1786) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: The heavens declare thy glory, Lord Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord, In every star thy goodness shines; But when our eyes behold thy word, We read thy name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days thy power confess; But the blest volume thou hast writ, Reveals thy justice and thy grace. 3 Sun, moon and stars convey thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world thy truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light, or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise, Thy laws are pure, thy judgements right. 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renew'd and sins forgiven, Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make thy word my guide to heaven. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

The Books of Nature, and Scripture compared; or, The Glory and Success of the Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #41 (1787) Topics: Works and grace; Works and grace First Line: The heavens declare thy glory, Lord Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord, In every star thy goodness shines; But when our eyes behold thy word, We read thy name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days thy power confess; But the blest volume thou hast writ, Reveals thy justice and thy grace. 3 Sun, moon and stars convey thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world thy truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise, Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right. 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renew'd and sins forgiven, Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make thy word my guide to heaven. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

O Lord most high, with all my heart

Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #44 (1961) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Works of Lyrics: 1 O Lord most high, with all my heart Thy wondrous works I will proclaim; I will be glad and give thee thanks And sing the praises of thy Name. 2 The Lord, the everlasting King, Is seated on his judgment throne; The righteous Judge of all the world Will make his perfect justice known. 3 Jehovah will a refuge prove, A refuge strong for all oppressed, A safe retreat, where weary souls In troublous times may surely rest. 4 All they, O Lord, that know thy Name Their confidence in thee will place, For thou hast ne'er forsaken them Who earnestly have sought thy face. 5 Sing praises to the Lord most high, To him who doth in Zion dwell; Declare his mighty deeds abroad, His deeds among the nations tell. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM OLD

Dwelling with God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #46a (1786) Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's With Adam's numerous race; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers, To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The king of glory's near. 5 The king of glory! Who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #46b (1786) Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: This spacious earth is all the Lord's Lyrics: 1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s, And men and worms, and beasts and birds; He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there’s a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky; Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob’s face; These shall enjoy the blissful sight And dwell in everlasting light. Pause. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh; Who can this King of glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Saviour way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead in royal state, He opens heaven’s eternal gate, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Dwelling with God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #46a (1790) Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's With Adam's numerous race; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers, To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The king of glory's near. 5 The king of glory! Who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English

Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #46b (1790) Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: This spacious earth is all the Lord's Lyrics: 1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s, And men and worms, and beasts and birds; He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there’s a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky; Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob’s face; These shall enjoy the blissful sight And dwell in everlasting light. Pause. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh; Who can this King of glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Saviour way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead in royal state, He opens heaven’s eternal gate, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English