135 1 ƒ SONGS of praise the angels sang, 4 "The morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy." 3 mf Heaven and earth must pass away; EVERTON. f Songs of praise their powers employ. ますま PP A -men. 136 "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour." Imf MIGHTY God! while angels bless Thee, 3 mf But Thy rich, Thy free redemption, May a mortal sing Thy name? Lord of men as well as angels, Thou art every creature's theme. Lord of every land and nation, cres Sounded through the wide creation 2 mf For the grandeur of Thy nature, Grand beyond a seraph's thought; For the wonders of creation, Works with skill and kindness wrought; For Thy providence, that governs Through Thine empire's wide domain, Wings an angel, guides a sparrow, Blessèd be Thy gentle reign! Bright, though veiled in darkness long,- Who can sing that wondrous song? cres Break, my tongue, such guilty silence! 4 mf From the highest throne of glory To the cross of deepest woe, Leave Thy footstool, take Thy throne. ImfCOME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, 5 mf Anoint and cheer our soiled face And lighten with celestial fire. 2 Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart. 3cres Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love. 4 mf Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight. With the abundance of Thy grace. 6 cres Keep far our foes; give peace at home: Where Thou art Guide no ill can come. 7 mf Teach us to know the Father, Son, And Thee, of both, to be but One; 8 f That, through the ages all along, This may be our endless song: 9 f "Praise to Thy eternal merit! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." Amen. These ties and the small notes in last bar to be used in Ninth Stanza only. The last syllable of the words "Merit" and "Spirit" to be sung to these minims. In the case of the first Tune Two Stanzas are required to each Verse, and in the Second Tune, Three. I 2 |