2 He sends his showers of blessing down, To cheer the plains below; He makes the wood the mountains crown, 3 His steady counsels change the face He bids the sun cut short his race, 4 He sends his sun to melt the snow,- 5 The changing wind, the flying cloud, With songs and honours sounding loud, .. HYMN 69. S. M. [#] 2 The clouds, when raised on high, 3 The ridges of the field Permit the corn to spring; The valleys rich provision yield; 4 The hills, on every side, Rejoice at falling showers: The meadows, dressed in all their pride, 5 The clods, refreshed with rain, The thirsty grounds look green again, 6 The months thy goodness crowns; HYMN 70. 61. L. M. [#] The Seasons. I Look through creation, and behold In every leat, in every flower: The green-dressed beauty, charming Spring; 3 Winter is death, when Nature mourns But Spring revives their hopes again, And breathes new life through every vein. 4 How emblematic of that day, The glorious resurrection morn, When, decked in brighter robes than May, In robes that angel hosts adorn, The soul, redeemed, shall burst its tomb, And in immortal glory blooin! GOD'S WORKS PRAISE HIM. HYMN 71. H. M. [#] Glory of God's Works. 1 YE realms below the skies, 2 Give glory to the Lord, Ye kindreds of the earth; And show his wonders forth, Till heathen tongues his grace proclaim, 3 "Tis he the mountains crowns "Tis he old ocean bounds, And heaves her roaring tide ; 4 Still let the waters roar, As round the earth they roll; They sound, from pole to pole. 5 His praise, ye worlds on high, When silent night appears. HYMN 72. S. M. [#] Praise to the Creator. 1 ALMIGHTY MAKER, God, 2 Nature in every dress Her humble homage pays; In thousand forms her ways express 3 My soul would rise and sing To her Creator too : Fain would my tongue adore my King, And pay the homage due. 4 In joy, O, let me spend The remnant of my days; HYMN 73. C. M. [#] Works of God. 1 Lo, what a speaking lustre shines 2 The heavens, adorned with moon and stars, Express his glorious skill; The day his strong impression bears; 3 Their language through the earth is heard: 4 Behold yon glowing, radiant sun, 5 Such is thy law, O God of grace, A law of love, and truth, and peace, 6 Nor shall its moral light grow dim, The present, gentle, rising beam |