And joyed to crown 4 Around his sacred tomb 5 When, all arrayed in light, 6 The warbling notes pursue, Their own Redeemer's praise; 198 SECTION II. CHRISTIANITY. 244 C. M. The Messiah. 1 THE true Messiah now appears; WATTS. 2 Much he revealed his Father's grace, 1 RAISE your triumphant songs To an immortal tune; WATTS. Let the wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done. 2 Sing how Eternal Love Its chief-beloved chose, And bade him raise our wretched race 3 Now, sinners, dry your tears; 4 Lord, we obey thy call; To the salvation thou hast brought, 246 C. M. WATTS. Christ's mediatorial Kingdom. Ps. 89. 1 HEAR what the Lord in vision said, 2 "Behold the man my wisdom chose His head my holy oil o'erflows, 3 "My truth shall guard him in his way, With mercy by his side, While in my name, through earth and sea, He shall in triumph ride. 4 "Me for his Father and his God Call me his Rock, his high Abode, 5 "My covenant stands forever fast; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long." 247 L. M. WATTS. The Glory of Christ. Ps. 45. 1 NOW be my heart inspired to sing 2 O'er all the sons of human race 3 Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord; Gird on the terror of thy sword; In majesty and glory ride, With truth and meekness at thy side. 4 God, thine own God, has richly shed 248 H. M. WATTS. Christ the Guide and Shepherd. 1 GREAT Prophet of my God, My tongue would bless thy name; By thee the joyful news Of our salvation came Of sins forgiven, And peace with heaven. 2 Be thou my Counsellor, My Patron, and my Guide, Ne'er run astray, Nor rove, nor seek 3 I love my Shepherd's voice; He calls their names, The tender lambs. 249 L. M. Christ the Image of God. MASON. 1 THOU, Lord, by mortal eyes unseen, And by thine offspring here unknown, To manifest thyself to men, Hast set thine image in thy Son. 2 As the bright sun's meridian blaze 3 So in thy Son, thy power divine, Thy wisdom, justice, truth, and love, With mild and pleasing lustre shine, Reflected from thy throne above. |