272 1 Jo. IV. 19.-" We love Him, because he first loved us." 1 IF human kindness meets return, If tender thoughts within us burn, 2 O! shall not warmer accents tell To Him who died, our fears to quell,— 3 While yet His anguish'd soul survey'd 4 Remember Thee, Thy death, Thy shame, O memory, leave no other name 273 REV. 1.5 6.-" Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, to Him be glory and dominion." 1 Now, let us join with heart and tongues, Yea, sinners may address their King They praise the Lamb that once was slain, Not only say, " He suffered thus," 2 Jesus, who pass'd the angels by, 3 But, ah! how faint our praises rise! 274 1 2 3 ANOTHER OF THE SAME. ON earth the song begins, In Heav'n more sweet and loud, "To Him," they sing, in joyful strain, Believers now repeat What Heav'n with gladness owns ; And, while before His feet The elders cast their crowns, Go, imitate the choirs above, And sing aloud the Saviour's love. Alone He bore the cross, And He the victory gain'd: The mighty work was all His own, 275 REV. I. 7.—" Behold, He cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see Him." 1 Lo! He comes, with clouds descending, Jesus comes on earth to reign! 2 Every eye shall now behold Him, Those who set at nought and sold Him, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 When the solemn trump has sounded, Come to judgment! come away! 4 Now redemption long expected, See the day of God appear! 5 Answer thine own Bride and Spirit, Travails, groans, and bids Thee come! 6 Yea, amen! let all adore Thee, Claim the kingdoms for Thine own! 276 REV. I. 18.-" I am He that liveth, and was dead." 1 SWEET is the savour of His name 2 He once was dead; the very same 3 He once was dead; the very same Who made the worlds-a work of power; 4 He once was dead; but now He lives, 5 His people shall His triumph share, With Him shall live, with Him shall reign, In Heaven their joy is full, for there They see THE LAMB for sinners slain. 277 REV. II. 4.-" Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love." 1 O, WHERE is now that glowing love 2 Where is the zeal that led us then To make our Saviour's glory known; 3 Where are the happy seasons spent 4 Behold, again we turn to Thee, O cast us not away, though vile! 278 REV. II. 28.-" I will give Him the morning Star." 1 THERE is a morning Star, my soul, 'Twill soon be near and bright, tho' now It seems so dim and far. And when time's stars have come and And every mist of earth has flown, That better star shall rise On this world's clouded skies, To shine for ever! gone, |