HYMN 1. (C. M.) A new Song to the Lamb that was slain, Rev. v. 6, 8, 9, 10, 12.
I
Behold the glories of the Lamb
Amidst his Father's throne:
Prepare new honours for his name,
And songs before unknown.
II
Let elders worship at his feet,
The church adore around,
With vials full of odours sweet,
And harps of sweeter sound.
III
Those are the prayers of the saints,
And these the hymns they raise:
Jesus is kind to our complaints,
He loves to hear our praise.
IV
Eternal Father, who shall look
Into thy secret will?
Who but the Son should take that book
And open every seal?
V
He shall fulfil thy great decrees,
The Son deserves it well;
Lo, in his hand the sovereign keys
Of heaven, and death, and hell!
VI
Now to the Lamb that once was slain
Be endless blessings paid;
Salvation, glory, joy remain
For ever on thy head.
VII
Thou hast redeem'd our souls with blood,
Hast set the prisoners free,
Hast made us kings and priests to God,
And we shall reign with thee.
VIII
The worlds of nature and of grace
Are put beneath thy power;
Then shorten these delaying days,
And bring the promis'd hour.
