HYMNS. GR THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. HYMN 1. (c. M.) REAT God! with wonder and with praise But still thy wisdom, power, and grace, 2 The stars, that in their courses roll, 3 The fields provide me food, and show But fruits of life and glory grow 4 Here are my choicest treasures hid; 5 Lord, make me understand thy law, 6 Here would I learn how Christ has died 7 Then let me love my Bible more, By day to read these wonders o'er, HYMN 2. (C. M.) 1 FATHER of mercies! in thy word What endless glory shines! For ever be thy name ador'd, 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Riches above what earth can grant, 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, 4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice 5 O may these heavenly pages be And still new beauties may I see, 6 Divine instructor, gracious Lord, Teach me to love thy sacred word, 1 GREAT first of beings! mighty Lord Of all this wondrous frame! Produc'd by thy creating word, The world from nothing came. 2 Thy voice sent forth the high command, 'Twas instantly obey'd; And through thy goodness all things stand, Which by thy pow'r were made. 3 Lord! for thy glory-shine the whole; For this-in course the planets roll, 4 For this the sun disperses heat 5 For this-the earth its produce yields, And blooming plants adorn the fields, 6 Inspir'd with praise, our minds pursue That all we think, and all we do, Shall to thine honour tend. 1 TET heaven arise, let earth appear, The heaven arose, the earth appear'd, 2 But formless was the earth, and void, 4 The glorious firmament he spread, 5 He bade the seas together flow; And herbs, and plants, and fruitful trees, 6 Above, he form'd the stars; and plac'd 7 To all the varied living tribes He gave their wondrous birth; 8 Then, chief o'er all his works below, His soul with God's pure image stamp'd, |