296 (ROCKINGHAM NEW) L. M. Makes His eternal counsels known; 2 Here sinners of a humble frame May read, in characters of blood, The wisdom, power, and grace of God. 3 The prisoner here may break his chains; The weary rest from all his pains; Winter is past and gone, With mercy's light. 4 From the bright sky above, 'Tis He, our Lord! Rev. Thomas T. Lynch, 1855 The captive feel his bondage cease; The mourner find the way of peace. 4 Here faith reveals to mortal eyes A brighter world beyond the skies; Here shines the light which guides our way 5 From earth to realms of endless day. O grant us grace, Almighty Lord, Verses 1. 2. Rev. Benjamin Beddome, 1787, alt.: verses 3, 4, 5, Rev. Thomas Cotterill, 1819 299 NOX PRÆCESSIT C. M. J. Baptiste Calkin, 1875 1 Cit y of God, how broad and far Out-spread thy walls sub - lime! 1 The Spir-it breathes upon the word, And brings the truth to sight; Pre-cepts and prom-i ses af- ford A sanctifying light, A sancti fy - ing light. A-MEN. |