XXXV. ROCK OF AGES. Words by Rev. Mr. Toplady, Music by Rev. R. Cecil. 1. ROCK of ages rent for me, From thy riven side which flow'd, power. 2. Not the labour of my hands 3. While I draw this fleeting hreath; Let me hide myself in Thee! XXXVI. HYMN ON GRACE. Words (corrected) from the Rev. Dr. Doddrige. Music by Dr. Clarke of Cambridge. GRACE: hail celestial sound, Heaven to the echo does resound, Grace turn'd my wandering feet Grace taught my soul to pray, And made my eyes o'erflow; 'Twas grace which kept me to this day, And will not let me go. Lord, let Thy grace inspire My soul with strength divine; May all my powers to Thee aspire, And all my days be thine ! XXXVII. THIRTEENTH PSALM. (By Dr. Watts.) 1. HOW long, O Lord, shall I complain 2. Shall I for ever be forgot As one whom thou regardest not? 3. How long shall my poor troubled breast Be with these anxious thoughts oppress'd; And Satan, my unwearied foe, Rejoice to see me sunk so low? 4. Hear, Lord; and grant me quick relief, 5. How would the powers of darkness boast, D Whate❜er 6. Whate'er my fears or doubts suggest, Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest: My heart shall own thy love and raise My cheerful voice in songs of praise. XXXVIII. SEVENTEENTH PSALM. (Paraphrased by Dr. Watts.) 1. LORD, I am thine: but Thou will prove My faith, my constancy and love: What sinners value I resign, But 'tis enough if Thou art mine. 2. This life's a dream, an empty show ; But the bright world to which we go Hath joys substantial and sincere ; When shall I wake, and find me there? 3. O glorious hour! O bless'd abode ! 4. My flesh shall slumber in the ground, XXXIX. EIGHTEENTH PSALM. Verses 1, 6, 15, 18. (By Dr. Watts.) 1. THEE will I love, O Lord my strength, 2. Death, and the terrors of the grave Stood round me with their dismal shade ; While floods of high temptations rose, And made my sinking soul afraid. 3. I saw the opening gates of hell, 4. In my distress I call'd " my God!" When I could scarce believe him mine: He bow'd his ear to my lament, Then did his grace appear divine. |