Though by thy daily bounty fed, 2 3 4 5 HYMN 206. S. M. God's distinguishing Goodness to Man. Thy glories round the earth are spread, When to thy works above I raise my wond'ring eyes, And see the queen In peerless splendour rise; When I survey the stars That fill the vaulted sky, of night, Lord! what is man, that he should stand Or what the son of man, That thou should'st love him so? Next to thine angels is he plac'd, And lord of all below. Thine honours crown his head, While subject beasts obey; And birds that cut the air with wings, 6 How rich thy bounties are ! And wond'rous are thy ways! Of dust and worms thy pow'r can frame A monument of praise. DODDRIDGE: WATTS HYMN 207. S. M. WHILE God my Father's near, Shepherd and my Guide, I bid farewell to anxious fear, My wants are all supply'd. 2 To ever-fragrant meads, Where rich abundance grows, His gracious hand indulgent leads, And guards my sweet repose. 3 Along the lovely scene, And kind refreshment smiles serene, 4 Here let my spirit rest: With pleasure, food, and safety blest; 5 Great Shepherd! if I stray, To thy fair pastures guide my way, MRS. STEELE. HYMN 208. C. M. God's Condescension in becoming the Shepherd of Men. AND will the Majesty of Heav'n Accept us for his sheep; And with a shepherd's tender care 2 And will he spread his guardian arms And cause us gently to lie down 3 And will he lead our weary souls Where rivers of salvation flow 4 What thanks can mortal men repay 5 Eternal God! how mean are we? Our souls, o'erwhelm'd with humble joy, THE HYMN 209. L. M. DODDRIDGE. Safety in public Diseases and Dangers. God is their life; his wings are spread, Receive commission from the Lord, HYMN 210. L. M. God the Protector of Innocence. HINE is the throne, beneath thy reign, TH Great King of kings! the tribes profane Behold their dream of conquest o'er, And vanish, to be seen no more. WATTS. 2 What eyes like thine, Eternal Sire ! 4 Thou, Lord! thy servants' wish canst read, Lo HYMN 211. P. 'M. Waiting for Morning. Ps. xxx. Thy beams alone can bid the gloom depart, 2 Morning of that glorious day, Which the blest enjoy above, Where joy triumphant fills the bright abode, Shall it, Lord, aspire in vain? O thou, my guide, my solace, and my rest! 4 Not in vain aspires the heart, That depends on thee alone; MERRICK. Light and joy thou wilt impart, Here let me wait beneath thy guardian wing, Works of Creation and Providence. Ps. xxxiii. YE holy souls, in God rejoice, Your maker's praise becomes your voice; 1 Great is your theme, your songs be new; 2 Justice and truth he ever loves, And the whole earth his goodness proves ; Were all the starry armies made. 3 He gathers the wide-flowing seas, gave all nature birth, And fires, and seas, and heav'n, and earth, 4 Let mortals tremble, and adore A God of such resistless pow'r, Nor dare indulge their feeble rage: Vain are your thoughts, and weak your hands, But his eternal counsel stands, And rules the world from age to age. CHI HYMN 213. L. M. Instructions of piety. Ps. xxxiv. WATTS. WHILDREN in years and knowledge young, Attend the counsels of my tongue; N |