4 But in thy word I see it shine There Faith, bright cherub, points the way HYMN 10. L. M. [#] 1 To God all nature owes its birth; 2 He sits enthroned amidst the spheres, 3 "Tis he who bids the tempests rise, 4 In every work and way divine, HYMN 11. L. M. [#] Omniscience and Omnipresence. 1 FATHER of all, omniscient Mind, Thy wisdom who can comprehend? Its highest point what eye can find, Or to its lowest depths descend? 2 If up to heaven's ethereal height, Thy prospect to elude, I rise, In splendour, there, supremely bright, Thy presence shall my sight surprise. 3 Thee, mighty God, my wondering soul, Thee, all her conscious powers adore, Whose being circumscribes the whole, Whose eyes the universe explore. 4 Thine essence fills this breathing frame; It glows in every vital part, Lights up our souls with livelier flame, And feeds with life each beating heart. 5 To thee, from whom our being came, Whose smile is all the heaven we know, Inspired with this exalted theme, To thee our grateful strains shall flow. Greatness and Glory of God. 1 How great is our Creator, God, 2 Behold, what cloudy columns rise, Terrific as the shades of night! What peals of thunder rend the skies! The lightning, how sublimely bright! 3 How dreadful is the threatening hail! Approaching tempests, O how grand! What terror doth the mind assail, When deep convulsions shake the land! 4 The seas with hollow murmurs groan, The bowels of the mountains flame; The elements, affrighted, own The awful greatness of thy name. 5 Almighty God, thy chariot wheels In solemn pomp and grandeur roll; GENERAL PRAISE. HYMN 13. L. M. [#] Universal Praise. 1 CELESTIAL worlds, your Maker's name Resound through every shining coast: Our God the noblest praise will claim, Where he unfolds his glories most. 2 Stupendous globe of flaming day, Praise him in thy sublime career; He struck from night thy peerless ray, 3 Ye starry lamps, to whom 'tis given 4 Lightnings, that round Jehovah play, HYMN 14. 7 & 6 M. [#] Praise to Jehovah. 1 PRAISE the Lord, who reigns above, And all his greatness show; Praise him for his matchless power; 2 Publish, spread to all around All the powers of music, bring, 3 Him, in whom they move and live, As in heaven on earth adored; HYMN 15. C. M. [#] 1 O FOR a shout of sacred joy 2 Whilst angels shout his lofty praise, 3 Rehearse his praise with awe profound; 4 In Israel stood his ancient throne; But now he calls the world his own, |