2 God, the high and lofty One, 3 Should we turn our ears away, From the great and glorious news, Should we dare to disobey, And his heav'nly call refuse. 4 How, should we escape his wrath? 5 Lord, we thank thee, that we hear 139 C. M. Glorious. 1 WATTS. FATHER, how wide thy glory shines, How high thy wonders rise! Known through the earth by thousand signs, By thousands through the skies. 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy pow'r, 3 But when we view thy grand design 4 There the whole Deity is known; 140 8. 7. Precious. KELLY. 1 PRAISE we him, by whose kind favour, Heav'nly truth has reach'd our ears; Fill our hearts, and quell our fears. 141 C. M. A Feast. Doddridge, 1 THE king of heav'n his table spreads, And dainties crown the board; Not paradise, with all its joys, 2 Pardon and peace to dying men, 3 Millions of souls, in glory now, 4 Yet is his house and heart so large, 5 All things are ready-sinners, come; Nor weak excuses frame: Crowd to the glorious gospel-feast, 142 7's. Welcome Tidings. 1 KELLY. W ELCOME news the gospel brings, Welcome news from heaven above, Tidings from the King of Kings, 2 O, ye sons of men give ear! 3 Welcome news the gospel brings, 143 L. M. Desire for its spread. ASCEND thy throne, almighty King, 2 Let millions bow before thy seat, 3 Oh let the kingdoms of the world 144 1 8. 7. 4. The same. WILLIAMS. O'ER the gloomy hills of darkness, All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace: Let thy glorious morning dawn. 2 Let the Indian, let the Negro, Loud resound from pole to pole. 3 Kingdoms wide, that sit in darkness, Freely purchas'd, win the day. |