[C. M.] 1 HYMN 263. F high thy wonders rise ! ATHER, how wide thy glory shines! Known through the earth by thousand signs, By thousands through the skies: 2 Those mighty orbs proclaim thy power, 3 Part of thy name divinely stands, 4 But when we view thy strange design To save rebellious worms; Where vengeance and compassion join . In their divinest forms: 5 Here the whole Deity is known, Now the full glories of the Lamb O, may I bear some humble part Wonder and joy shall tune my heart, 1 HYMN 264. [s. M.] All-creating God! Our body rose, a breathing clod, To know, and love thyself, and find 1 SECTION II. For Believers Fighting. HYMN 265. [S. M.] MAY thy powerful Word To rush into thy kingdom, Lord, 2 O may we all improve The grace already given! To seize the crown of perfect love, 1 HYMN 266. FIRST PART. [S. M.] SOLDIERS of Christ, arise, And put your armour on, Strong in the strength which God supplie Through his eternal Son; Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in his mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, 2 Stand then in his great might, With all his strength endu’d; But take, to arm you for the fight.' The Panoply of God: That having all things done, Ye may o'ercome, through Christ alone. 4 Leave no unguarded place, Take every virtue, every grace, Indissolubly join'd, Tó battle all proceed; But arm yourselves with all the mind HYMN 267. 1 BUT, [s..] SECOND PART. above all, lay hold Arm'd with that adamant and gold, If faith surround your heart, Aud quench'd with Jesu's blood. 2 Jesus hath died for you! What can his love withstand? Believe, hold fast your shield, and who Shall pluck you from his hand? Believe that Jesus reigns, All power to him is given : Believe, till freed from sin's remains, A soTo keep your armour bright, qebnA Attend with constant care Still walking in your Captain's sight, And watching unto prayer. tot Ready for all alarms, sill Steadfastly set your face,G ARĪ And always exercise your arms of And use your every graceb]-->\\\\\\ 4 Pray without ceasing, prayja bor(Your Captain gives the word..) His summons cheerfully obeyp 2 And call upon the Lordul Usul ToGod your every want JenƆ [iT In instant prayer displays! buA Pray always; pray, and never faint; Pray without ceasing pray 29 HYMN 266.70 Cad :nifiw e90) to Pod syd b'inofe seggo or THIRD PART.we o 1 N fellowship alone,ings siguie I R To God with faith draw neari? Approach his courts) besiegel his throne, With all the power, of pray.fidW 8 buenon A Nor from his altar movebeye Let every house his worship know, And every heart his love. Y 2 To God your spirits dart; Your souls in words declare; ab His mercy now implore, And now shew forth his praise, In shouts, or silent awe, adole Pour out your souls to God, Andspread your hearts and hands abroad, Extend the arms of mighty prayer, From strength to strength go on, Wrestle, and fight, and pray: Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well-fought day; Still let the Spirit cry In all his soldiers, "Come," Till Christ the Lord descend from high, And take the conquerors home. 1 HYMN 269. SURE [6 lines a's.] URROUNDED by a host of foes, Storm'd by a host of foes within; Nor swift to flee, nor strong to' oppose, Single against hell, earth, and sin; Single, yet undismay'd, I am; I dare believe in Jesu's name. 2 What though a thousand hosts engage, 3 Me to retrieve from Satan's hands, My Lord and God,from heav'n he came, • Salvation in his name there is, Salvation from sin, death, and hell; |