Spiritual Songs Being the Marrow of the Scripture, in Songs of Praise to Almighty God; from The Old and New Testament. With A Hundred Divine hymns on several Occasions: As now Practised in several Congregations in and about London. The Second Edition; With a Table of Contents. By Benjamin Keach |
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Containing, One Hundred Sacred Hymns, &c. CENTURY I.
HYMN 1. The Eternity of the Great GOD.
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In th'Regions of Eternal Light,thou hast most Holy God;
From everlasting in thy Self,
had thy own bless'd abode:
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Before this World by thee was fram'd,or, Earth's Foundations laid;
Or, the vast Heavens were spread forth
or any Creature made.
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3
Thou didst in Glory, Lord, abide;thy being hadst alone,
In thy own Self, and none beside,
was with the Holy One.
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The Eternity of thy great Name,help us, Lord, to Adore:
From everlasting thy dread Fame
shone, and shall Evermore.
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Thou Happy wast in thy own Self,and that in th'high'st degree;
To thy essential Glory, Lord,
nothing can added be,
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Thou need'st not us; What canst thou havefrom any Creatures hand?
Yet to ascribe all Praise to Thee,
is thy most just Command.
HYMN 2. The Immensity of GOD,
1
The Praise of the dread Majestyof the great God above,
With trembling Heart I would sing forth,
O with him fall in Love!
2
But what am I? poor sorry Dustthat I should God admire!
Be silent then, and let's give place
unto the Heavenly Quire!
3
Thousands, and ten Thousands moreof glorious Angels, stand
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in Songs at thy Command.
4
Hosannahs they sing unto Thee,O Lord, continually.
They worship and most perfect be;
but, Ah! what, Lord, am I?
5
A Person of polluted Lips!how shall I then express
The depth of thy Immensity?
or thy Infiniteness?
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I from thy Presence cannot go;what place, alass! is there
To hide from Thee? for I do know,
Lord, thou art every where!
HYMN 3. On the Immensity and Omniscience of GOD.
1
Thy Knowledge, Lord, is infinite,there's nothing hid from Thee;
Thou seest i'th' Dark as in the Light,
our Thoughts before thee be.
2
From sight of thy All-seeing Eye,O whither can we go!
In all dark Places thou dost pry,
thine Eyes walk to and fro.
3
Thro' the whole Earth, where can we hide?O! whither can we fly?
Lord, from thy Presence; for thou art
far off, and also nigh!
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Shall we to Heaven mount aloft,lo, Thou art present there?
Or, if we should go down to Hell,
ev'n there thou dost appear?
5
Yea, should we take us morning Wingsand dwell beyond the Sea,
There would thy Hand have hold on us,
and quickly with 'us be?
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Nay, if we say, The Darkness shallshroud us, Lord, from thy Sight,
Alass! the thickest Darkness is
to Thee, like to the Light?
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Yea, Darkness hideth not from Thee,but Night doth shine as Day:
Let's Praise Thee then both Day and Night,
and sing to Thee alway!
HYMN 4. The Wisdom of GOD great.
1
We of thy Wisdom will, O Lord,not only speak but sing;
For 'tis from hence that all true Good
to us, O Lord, doth spring.
2
Thy Wisdom and most Sovereign Gracemost gloriously do shine;
Let us see it with open Face,
and Praise that Name of thine.
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3
In thy own Wisdom let's be Wise;thy Wisdom let's Adore,
And trust in it, so shall we, Lord,
sing Praise for Evermore.
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Thy Wisdom is a mighty deep,which Angels do admire;
Creation-Work demonstrates it,
Redemption rises higher.
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The wonder of thy Wisdom, Lord,and sublime Rule likewise,
Tis o'er all Things, and Persons here,
and marv'lous in our Eyes.
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All Wisdom Saints and Angels have,from Thee it doth proceed;
And from thy Wisdom we receive
all good things we do need.
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Of thy amazing Wisdom thenwe'll sing continually;
And unto Thee, let Foolish Men
for Wisdom daily cry!
HYMN 5. GOD's piercing Eyes.
1
Ye Saints remember God always,remember he is nigh;
Nay, with us all in every place,
and on us sets his Eye.
2
O Lord, out of thy piercing Sightthere's none of us can go;
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and know'st all things we do.
3
'Tis thy most great and glorious Namewe should for ever Fear;
And unto thee loud Praise proclaim,
when to thee we draw near.
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Always let us, O Lord, we pray,set Thee before our eyes,
And never grieve thy Spirit, Lord,
by our Iniquities.
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Let's have a reverent awe of Thee,and always Thee adore
And worship in Sincerity;
so sing for Evermore.
HYMN 6. The Power of GOD.
1
Who knows, Lord, what thy Power is,thou Glorious art in Might;
Can ought be hard for Thee to do,
whose Power's Infinite.
2
Thine Arm of Strength, most mighty King,both Rocks and Hearts doth break;
O God thou canst do every thing
which thou dost undertake.
3
O'er Men and Angels thou dost Reign,all things thou dost uphold;
Thou art the strength of all thy Saints,
thy Power's manifold.
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Thou power hast for to Create,redeeming Pow'r's in Thee;
Thou soon canst too annihilate
all things which we do see.
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None can before thy Power stand,nor thy dread Strength resist;
Thy Pleasure thou wilt do we know,
yea, all things thou dost list.
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We of thy Power therefore sing,and in thy Might Rejoyce;
To God our strength, our hope and trust,
we will lift up our Voice.
HYMN 7. GOD's Mercy shining: Or, The Chanel of Divine Mercy over-flowing.
1
We of thy Mercy, Lord, will sing,O it is Infinite!
Of all our Joys it is the spring,
let's Praise thee Day and Night:
2
Our Miseries will have an end,but thy Mercies abide
From Age to Age, it does extend
like to a swelling Tide,
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That flows over all Banks and Boundsamazing to behold;
O'er all the World thy Mercy sounds,
O it is manifold!
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But thy redeeming Mercy, Lord,we chiefly do admire;
Christ is the Chanel where it runs,
to raise the Wonder higher!
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O Mercy then! Mercy we need,thy pardoning Mercy's sweet!
Preventing Mercy does, in Christ,
with every Mercy meet.
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Sinners! take hold of Mercy then!let Saints Mercy adore:
And for thy Mercy let all Men
sing Praise for Evermore.
HYMN 8. The Covenant and Faithfulness of GOD.
1
O Lord we will exalt thy Name,and to thee we will sing;
Thy Eaithfulness we will proclaim,
from whence our Hopes does spring.
2
We with our mouths will, Lord, make knownthy Faithfulness always;
O help us for to trust in it,
and that too all our Days!
3
Thy Covenant thou wilt hold fast,as thou hast Sworn of Old;
Thy Promises from first to last,
fulfill'd shall we behold.
4
The Heavens they shall Praise the Lord,for Wonders thou hast done;
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shall Praise thy Name alone.
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Thy Loving Kindness shall not fail;nor shall thy Faithfulness:
O sing unto the Lord, ye Saints,
and him for ever Bless.
HYMN 9. A Sacred Hymn on GOD's Sovereignty.
1
Thou Lord who didst all Creatures make,hast Power to dispose
Of them, as seemeth good to thee:
some therefore thou didst Chuse
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Unto Eternal Life and Bliss;and others didst Pass-by:
Or didst them leave to their Hearts Lusts,
and vile Iniquity.
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If thou hadst left all Adams RaceUnto their evil Way,
And not have giv'n one Soul thy Grace,
O who dur'st Thee gain-say!
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Or have charg'd thee to be Unjust,since all deserv'd to Die,
'Tis Infinite Grace that any be
saved Eternally.
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Thou sendest thy Sweet Gospel Lightto this, and to that Place,
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the word of thine own Grace:
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And some that hear it never feelits Power on their heart;
All is as thou art pleas'd to act,
and sovereign Grace impart.
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We therefore Lord exalt thy Name,that with our eyes do see,
Since thou hast made the difference,
all Praise belongs to thee.
HYMN 10. GOD's glorious Bounty: Or, Grace shining.
1
Thy Love, O Lord, is very greatto such vile Ones as we;
Such who lay Dead in Trespasses,
are quickened by thee:
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Thy Bounty to these Souls of ours,who can of it conceive:
And those thou dost Regenerate
this Bounty do receive.
3
'Tis they who are deliveredfrom that Forelorn Estate,
They once were in, when they lay Dead;
whose souls, Lord, did thee Hate.
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'Tis they whose Souls united beunto thy self, O Lord,
And have Communion too with thee,
thou dost this Grace afford.
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Death can't dissolve this blessed Knot,this union doth remain;
At Death such do to Jesus go,
Death unto them is gain.
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Well may such say unto their Souls,Return unto your rest!
For they at Death to Glory go,
and ly in thy Sweet Breast.
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Their they do joyn with Seraphims,in blessed Harmony,
To Sing and Celebrate thy Praise
unto Eternity.
HYMN 11. Abounding Mercy of God in Christ.
1
Is there no Mercy in the Lord?sinners! can you say so?
Of Mercy sing with one accord,
Mercy doth overflow!
2
The Waters which are in the Sea,and Light that's in the Sun,
Are fewer than thy Mercies are,
to sinners quite undone.
3
Thy Bowels yearn in thee to thosewho in their Blood do ly;
If they Believe thou wilt forgive
all their Iniquity:
4
But some will not thy Mercy have,they it do not desire;
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nor after it enquire!
5
But you that see the Chanel, whereMercy doth sweetly run,
Exalt God's Name, and sing his Praise,
until your Lives are done.
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At Death and in the Judgment-day,God's mercy you shall find,
If you do leave your evil Ways
and have a changed Mind.
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Redeeming Mercy that is sweet,and Pardoning Mercy sure;
In Christ all Mercies joyn and meet,
and evermore endure.
HYMN 12. The Patience God.
1
What Wrongs, great God, hast thou long born?(conceiv'd they cannot be!)
By daring Rebels, who provoke
Thee unto Jealousie!
2
All Evils done in every place,before thine Eyes they are
Throughout the World; And yet dost thou
these Foes protect, and spare.
3
Tho' for Man's Treason down he fell,by thy revenging Hand;
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his Maker to withstand;
4
And, though a feeble Foe he be,whom thou like Moths can crush,
Yet still against the Bosses of
thy Bucklar he does rush.
5
O what vile Monsters are Mankind!thus given to Rebel!
Strange thou dost not, Lord, smite the Earth,
and send them quick to Hell!
6
Man's sin for Vengeance loudly crys,yet Patience doth abound;
Though Justice crys, Cut these Trees down!
Why Cumber they the Ground?
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Thy Patience still forbears, we see,O it is Infinite!
Therefore of it, we, Lord, will sing,
and Praise Thee Day and Night.
HYMN 13. Another on God's Patience.
1
Would Man forbear to seek revengeon such a cursed Foe,
Who strives to Murther him each Day,
and work his Overthrow?
2
But God waves all advantagesof wrath, and vengeance too;
And, by amazing Patience,
doth daring Man out-do?
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3
The Creature doth disdain his God,by whom he's cloath'd and fed,
Yet God still spares this rebel Worm,
who by the Devil's led
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To fight against his Sovereignwith cruel spite and rage;
Yet God doth still forbear with him,
even from Age to Age.
5
Fools ask not where th'Almighty is,but Glory to him give:
Is not his Being most fully prov'd
in suffering thee to Live?
6
Was he not GOD, he could not bearsuch Weights as on him ly;
Weak Mortals soon are set on fire,
and for revenge do cry!
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Why should not Patience make us sing,and God's great Glory raise?
Lord, let thy Patience joyn with Love
towards me all my Dayes!
HYMN 14. On the Birth of CHRIST.
1. [The First Part.]
1
Awake my Soul, awake my Tongue,my Glory wake and sing,
And celebrate the holy Birth,
the Birth of Jsraels King!
2
O happy Night that brought forth Light,which makes the Blind to see;
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to cheer and visit thee.
3
The careful Shepheards with their Flockswere watching for the Morn,
But better News from Heav'n was brought;
your Saviour is now born!
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In Bethlehem the Infant lies,within a place obscure,
Your Saviours come, O sing Gods Praise!
O sing his Praise for ev'r.
2. The Second Part, 25th Psalm Tune.
1
Heaven is come down to EarthHither the Angels fly,
Hark how the Heavenly Quire doth sing,
Glory to God on high!
2
Blest News indeed, be glad;Simeon O'ercome with joy,
Sings with the Infant in his Arms,
Now let thy Servant die!
3
Wise-men behold the Star,Which was their stedfast Guide,
Until it pointed forth the Babe:
Let God be Glorify'd!
4
Heaven and Earth rejoyceO Lord! and shall not I?
Christ he is Born! Sinners sing Praise,
For you he came to Die!
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HYMN 15. A Sacred Hymn of the Deity of CHRIST.
1
In Thee, Lord Christ, we mayThy Father's Glory see;
Thou his brightness and glory art,
The God-head dwells in thee.
2
Thou art a Man, yet God,In thee both Natures meet,
That God and Man thou mightst Unite
In Union great and sweet.
3
Thou must be Man to Die:Sing Praise, ye Saints, sing Praise!
Christ must be God to Satisfie;
His Glory therefore raise!
4
Such that behold Thee, Lord,The Father also see;
And such a Mediator 't did
Behove thee for to be.
5
Thou lay'st thy Hands on both,And dost to each display
Most equally thy dearest Love;
And therefore we must say,
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There's none, Lord, like to TheeFor in thy Self does shine
All Glories which the Father hath,
most Sacred and Divine.
HYMN 16. On CHRIST's Suretiship.
1
Lord we've run out, and wasted allour Riches and our Store;
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thou wilt trust us no more:
2
Unless there is a Surety foundwe must in Prison ly,
And bear thy dreadful Wrath, O God,
unto Eternity.
3
And therefore Jesus thou didst send,no Friend had we to bring;
All good from hence, we may perceive,
doth from thy Bowels spring,
4
'Twas from the Worth and Dignitywhich in Christ's Person lay,
He did God's Justice satisfie,
and all our Debts defray.
5
O let Men dread how they despisesuch sovereign Grace and Love,
Because Mysterious in their Eyes,
and also far above
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Depraved Reason to conceive,that such who guilty be,
Should, by another's Righteousness,
from Sin and Guilt be free.
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Al praise and glory unto God,and to the Son whom we Adore;
And to the Holy-Ghost likewise,
be Praise for Evermore.
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HYMN 17. A Hymn of Christs divine Love, on Cant. 1.
1
Come near, come nearer yet and movethy sweetest Lips to mine?
For why, thy Love, who art all Love,
excels the choicest Wine!
2
Like to an Ointment Poured out,is thy sweet Name, and Favour;
Wise Virgins compass thee about,
for thy good Ointments Savour.
3
O Draw me with thy Cords of Love!we will run after thee;
The King into his Chambers hath
in Love Conducted me.
4
Thy rays will make our faces Shine,in thee we will rejoyce;
Thy Love is better far than VVine;
thou art the vpright's Choice!
5
But O thou, whom my Soul doth Love!Tell me, O tell me soon,
Where feeds thy Flock; where is the place
thou mak'st them rest at Noon?
6
Why should I stray and lose my way!till I at last do fall
Among thy fellows Flocks (as they
themselves do proudly Call.)
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O fairest One; if thou wouldst knowwhere thou shouldst feed and ly,
The foot-steps of the Flock will show
the way asuredly?
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HYMN 18. The Churches Spikenard, Cantic. the 1st. Sung at the Lord's-Supper.
1
Our King doth at his Table sit,and I that Love him well,
Will pour my Spikenard on his feet,
which gives a fragrant Smell.
2
My well-Beloved is to mea bundle of sweet Myrrh,
And with me he'll make his abode,
and from me never stir.
3
My well-Beloved is to me,like to the choicest VVines;
Like Clusters of the Camphire Trees,
amongst the fruitful Vines.
4
O blessed Jesus thou art fair,my beauty is from thee!
Nay, thou art fair beyond compare,
and precious unto me!
5
Let others on their Dainties feed,and drink the richest VVine;
My feasts doth all their feasts exceed,
when thou say'st I am thine.
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I therefore will commend him still,and sing unto his Praise,
He Dy'd for me, therefore shall be
my Joy and Song always.
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HYMN 19. He's White & Reddy, sung at the Sacrament.
1
My Hearts Delight is Red and white,the Lilly and the Rose:
So sweet a Grace adorns his Face
ten Thousand he out-does!
2
Was he all VVhite and was not Red?no Sufferer for my Sin?
My Blood would rest on my own Head
and no Joy have within!
3
But my dear Lord is VVite and Red,this mixture pleaseth me;
Cause for my Sins he Suffered
who from all Sin was free!
4
What a reviving Sight is this?a righteous Saviour's Blood
Is th'bath of Sin, the spring of Bliss
most Pure, most sweet and good!
5
His God-head, and his Governmentare infinite and Pure;
His Eyes are like the Eyes of Doves,
most constant, so indure.
6
His Mouth is most exceeding sweet,he's altogether so;
Down from his Head unto his Feet
all joys and comforts flow:
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O Sing his Praise for this is hemy soul doth so admire;
This is my Friend, if you would know,
this is my hearts desire!
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HYMN 20. Deliverance from the Pit: Or, A Hymn of Thanksgiving for Gospel Salvation.
1
How great is this Salvation, Lord,Which thou for us hast wrought,
By Jesus Christ our dearest Friend,
Who our poor Souls hath bought.
2
Thou didst behold us when we laypolluted in our Sin;
And to wash us found out a way
to make us clean agin.
3
We Slaves of Sin and Satan were,and in strong bonds were bound;
And when we were near to the Pit
a Ransom then was found:
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Thy Son out of Thy Bosome came,our Souls to set quite free:
All Praise unto the blessed Lamb,
and equal Praise to Thee.
5
Of this Salvation we will Sing,and will with one Accord
Praise Thee, from whom all Blessings spring;
ye Saints praise ye the Lord.
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Thou Sav'st our Souls, O save this Land,great things, Lord, Thou wilt do;
O haste, O Lord, quickly appear,
salvation-wonders show.
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Our Dust shall wake, our Souls unite,and then our Glory shine;
Our Happiness shall be compleat;
Halelujah; Amen.
HYMN 21. Christ at the Sinners Door: Or, A Song of Praise on Gospel Salvation.
1
We, Lord, of thy Salvation havea Declaration had:
O Sinners know Christ can you save;
rejoyce in Him be glad.
2
Salvation is brought very near,your Saviour also stands
Now, now, O Soul, ev'n at thy door,
O yield to his Commands!
3
Open to him, before his Wrathis kindled in his Heart,
And he from you, with angry Frowns,
for ever doth depart.
4
If it a little kindled be,O happy, happy he,
Thon holy One, who doth believe,
and puts his trust in Thee
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5
Ye Saints Rejoyce, ye interest havein this Salvation;
What is it you can further crave?
sing Praise to th'Holy One:
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Salvation is wrought out for you,your God and Christ adore,
Blessings of life do over-flow;
sing Praise for evermore.
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Rejoyce that ye accepted bein your eternal Head,
And quickn'd are, (and Union have;)
who once in sin lay dead.
HYMN 22. All Glory to God and the Lamb: Or, A Hymn of Thanksgiving for the great Salvation of Christ.
1
Now let us sing our Saviour's Praise,and spread his Glory forth;
His Honour wholly let us raise
that shines through all the Earth:
2
Who would not fear and praise thy Namethou great and glorious One,
The World shall worship Thee, to whom
thy grace and goodness's shown.
3
All Glory, Pow'r, and Honour, Thouart worthy to receive;
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and by thy pleasure live.
4
To Thee of right, O Lamb of God,salvation doth belong,
Wisdom and Praise, Glory and Strength,
and every sacred Song.
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'Tis thou alone Salvation wrought,by thine own Arm 'twas done,
Sing Praise ye Saints whom he hath bought,
praise ye the holy One.
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Blessing and Honour, Glory Power,by all in Earth and Heaven
To him that sits upon the Throne,
and to the Lamb be given.
HYMN 23. GOD's Glory display'd: Or, A Hymn of Praise on the great Salvation.
1
What was thy End, O holy God,in our salvation;
But thy own Glory? therefore we
will praise thee every one:
2
Shall Man assume some part of it?let him ashamed be;
All is of God, all is of Grace,
all glory be to Thee.
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3
Thou art the sacrificer, Lord,the sacrifice also;
'Tis thou that dost sprinkle the Blood,
and all things else dost do.
4
Lift up ye Saints, (exalt on high)your great Redeemer, then
He shall have the preheminence;
ye Saints say all, Amen.
5
Sinners, will you praise Christ's great Name,to whom all praise belongs,
And celebrate his glorious Fame
with joy in holy Songs?
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Of this Salvation then take hold,and of it get a part;
Then shall ye sing, and not till then,
with Grace in your own Heart.
HYMN 24. The Soul Rent: Or, Glory Shining. A Hymn of Praise on Gospel Salvation.
1
All the seraphick Train aboveare stooping down so low,
To learn o'th' Church that Mystery
past Ages did not know:
2
But now the Vail is Rent in twain,the Mystery is Unfol'd,
Justice and Mercy, reconcil'd
we do herein behold.
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3
We now in Gospel days may gointo th'Holy Place,
And in a bleeding JESUS see
God's reconciled Face.
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Ye Sinners then this Saviour view,that for your sins was slain;
And this Salvation slight no more,
O look, view him again!
5
How can ye see him bleed, and stillretain your cursed sin?
How can ye see him call to you
and you will not come in?
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O dearest Jesus, if a tasteof Love be here so sweet,
What will it be when we with Thee,
our dearest Lord, shall meet?
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O let us sing to him always,and him in Truth Adore,
For the day's near when we shall be
with him for evermore.
HYMN 25. Wonderous Grace Shining.A Hymn of Praise on the great Salvation of the Gospel.
1
O glorious and most Holy King,the mighty Prince of Peace,
By thee alone, O holy One,
from Sin we have release!
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2
O wond'rous Love, yea, Love indeed,that Thou so great and high,
Who didst proceed from God, should bleed,
and for poor Sinners dye.
3
The Curse which was, O Lord, our duethou also didst endure;
And in th'Grave lay till the Third Day
our freedom to procure.
4
O depth, O length, O heigth of Love,none may compare with Thee,
So low to lye that we so high
at last might raised be!
5
Shall Sinners slight thy Love, O Lord,salvation not regard?
No sin like this so great it is,
was ever known or heard.
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Ye Saints love you your Saviour dear,sing forth his blessed Praise;
O love him, and to him adhere,
and serve him all your days.
HYMN 26. Look unto Jesus. A Hymn of Praise.
1
Look unto Jesus, Sinners look,if you'd salvation have,
Who's God, the Saviour, and none else,
'tis only he can save.
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2
Come let's Rejoyce with Heart and Voicebefore our heavenly King,
Tribute of Praise let us always
unto our Saviour bring.
3
Before the wicked World and Helllet us his Glory bear;
Lord manifest thy glorious Name
in Wonders every where!
4
Let sinners not neglect, O Lord,salvation thou hast wrought;
For all that do thou wilt o'erthrow,
to hell they shall be brought.
5
O sinners look, and fall in lovewith Jesus, him embrace;
With wonder now his Glory view
who's full of Grace and Truth.
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Ye Saints and saved Ones rejoyce,and Halelujahs sing;
For you are his and he is yours,
O praise your God and King!
HYMN 27. The Joy of Believers, and the Misery of Gospel-Neglecters.
1
Most free rich Grace unmix'd and pure,the Gospel does proclaim;
For which, O Lord, we do thee praise
and sing unto thy Name.
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2
Come Saints and Sinners also tastethis Water, Milk, and Wine,
Wine without dreggs that off the Lees
our Saviour did refine.
3
Here's Pardon without Wrath at all,white Garments without stain;
A Conscience purg'd we may have here,
and Ease that's free from Pain.
4
We may have all if we receivethe blessed Lord of Life;
But such who do reject this Grace
shall one Day meet with strife.
5
Wrath will pursue such wretched Soulsand they escape shall not;
But bring upon themselves sad Woe,
yea, an Eternal blot.
6
Stand not then to dispute and Die,free offered Grace receive;
Then good and thankful you shall be
when once you do Believe.
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And you will say, Salvation's great,and the great Lord adore;
And sing unto his holy Name
praises for evermore.
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HYMN 28. Christ Exalted. A Hymn of Praise.
1
Love ye your lovely Lord, ye Saints,his praises also sing;
We will exalt thy Name, O Lord
our God, and heavenly King:
2
To him that Angels do adorebe Glory, Honour, Fame;
'Tis he that did salvation work,
O sing unto his Name!
3
To him that wash'd us in his blood,who lov'd poor sinners first;
To him that was made Sin for us,
and was for us accurst;
4
To him be Glory and high Praise,O worship at his Feet!
In him God's Attributes do shine;
in Union also meet.
5
Who would not honour and admire,who would not Thee adore;
Who would not this Saviour desire,
and prostrate fall before?
6
Come let us Halelujah singunto this mighty One;
Let sinners bow unto this King
who sits upon the Throne!
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HYMN 29. Christ Glory. A Hymn of Praise on Gospel Salvation.
1
Sing praises unto God the Lord,and call upon his Name;
Among the people all declare
his Works, and spread his Fame.
2
Sing ye unto the Lord, I say,ye sing unto him Praise;
And talk of his Salvation great,
exalt your God always.
3
In honour of his Holy Namerejoyce with one accord,
And let the Hearts also rejoyce
of all that seek the Lord.
4
Seek ye the Lord, O seek the strengthof his Eternal Might;
O seek his Face continually
in Christ, for that is right!
5
Lord thou to us Salvation hathmade known most Graciously;
But such who do the same reject
most wretchedly shall Die;
6
Wrath will break forth upon them all,that day is very near;
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in Glory shall appear.
7
Ye Righteous then in God rejoyce,for you most happy be;
Salvation great your portion is,
and you the same shall see.
HYMN 30. The Saint indeed. Or, A Hymn of Praise for Sanctification.
1
Ye that are Holy and Sincerelift up your Hearts and Voice,
Sing to the Lord and do not fear,
you cause have to rejoyce!
2
The Fruit of Christ's blest Death in youmost plainly does appear;
Yea, that you are God's own Elect,
and do his Image bear.
3
You shall ascend God's holy Hillwho undefiled be;
And shall with him in Glory dwell
unto Eternity.
4
But as for you that have a Name,but live as others do,
You, you shall fall and perish all,
God will you overthrow.
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5
When godly Ones shall joy in Bliss,and shall in Triumph reign,
You mourn shall in that deep Abyss,
God will your glory stain.
6
O glorious Lord, thy Spirit thenpour out upon us, so
That we may live to thee on Earth,
and unto Heaven go!
HYMN 31. A Sacred Hymn on Ephesians 4. 4, 5, 6. Sung at the Administration of Holy Baptism.
1
To the One Lord and Father dear,who's high, and above all,
We will sing Praise, and always fear,
and on him ever call:
2
And the One Lord we will adore,and Divine Worship give,
And sing his praise for evermore,
by whom 'tis we do live.
3
To the One Spirit, by whose pow'rall Saints are Born again,
We will sing to, and every hour
under his Wings remain.
4
In the One Faith we will rejoyce,th'Doctrin of Faith is one;
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and sing till Life is gone.
5
In Christ's One Baptism alsolet us establish'd be;
Let these thy Children find it sweet
who now have obey'd Thee:
6
Let such who for another plead,which is, Lord, none of thine,
Ashamed be, and see the need
of further Light Divine.
7
In unity of thy One Churchlet each of us abide,
And find our Comfort to be such
which none meet with beside.
HYMN 32. The Drooping Spirit Revived.
1
Come drooping Saints, ye princely ones,why do your heads hang down?
Tho' some do fall yet Grace shall you
with Glory ever Crown.
2
Christ bids you ever to Rejoyce,again he says Rejoyce,
Whatever Sin or Satan faith
'tis your Beloveds voice.
3
Why should you be discouraged,O heirs of special Grace,
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and pleasant is your place!
4
What e'r discouragments you find,our Christ can answer all;
His Arms are ready to lift up
when you are near to fall.
5
You have had a sweet taste of God,he is to you most dear;
You feel the power of his Word,
be therefore of good Chear!
HYMN 33. Evil Thoughts abhorr'd: Or, Heart-Purity
1
Thy power, Lord, is very great,to change the thoughts of men:
If evil thoughts so hatful be,
O let us loath them then!
2
Lord, who can all his errors see?O cleanse my heart within
From evil Thoughts; and keep thou me
from all presumptious Sin!
3
O let not sin have power to reignin me at any time;
And so shall I be free from stain,
and 'scape the greatest crime!
4
Blessed, O blessed, are the Pure,who Pure are still in Heart,
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and from all sin depart.
5
They're such that cause have to rejoyce,thy Praises forth to sing;
And unto them new comforts shall
from thee, Lord, daily spring:
6
They pardon'd are, and in thy Lovedo evermore remain;
They born are also from above,
and shall with Jesus reign.
HYMM 34. The Backslider healed: Or, Mercy for Backsliders.
1
Believers now, what have you more,what have you more to do;
But to sing Praise to God on high
from whom your help doth flow?
2
Lord thou art Good, thy Mercy's great,thy Promises most sure;
Salvation 'tis which thou hast wrought,
Christ's blood did it procure.
3
Exalt by Faith your Lord on high,through off your Unbelief;
And trust in Christ continually,
in whom is your Relief:
4
Say there is hope, and we do come,we come, O Lord, to thee;
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thy Name Exalted be!
5
Backsliders then return and sing,God will forgive you all;
And make you so firmly to stand
that you shall never fall.
HYMN 35. Ephraim mixed among the People.
1
The Pure in heart are thy delightO thou most holy One!
All they that do what things are right
may sing thy Praise alone.
2
All mixtures, Lord, in Doctrinand Practice, thou dost hate;
Ourselves, therefore, with wicked Men
let's not associate!
3
And so shall we, Lord, with much joyour hearts lift up to Thee;
And nothing shall our Peace destroy
whilst circumspect we be,
4
Let such that mingle not themselvesthy Praises therefore sing;
And to thy People let men join
in Faith, to Praise our King.
5
Come out of Babel then all ye,and be ye seperate;
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before it is too Late!
6
O touch not the Polluted thing,and God will own you then;
And drink you shall of his sweet Spring;
thus sing, and say, Amen.
HYMN 36. The good Samaritan.
1
Sinners rejoyce who wounded be,your blest Physician's near;
His Oyl will heal his Wine will cheer,
our Sickness he did bear:
2
'Tis Jesus Praise that we will raise,and set his Glory forth;
There's none like thee, all Saints do see,
in Heaven or on Earth.
3
Thy Blood's our balm, who hither cameto Die upon the Tree!
Therefore, O Lord, with one accord
we will sing Praise to thee.
4
Thou hast a Salve for every sore;didst Dye that we might Live
Therefore to thee continually
all Praises we will give.
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HYMN 37. The voice of the Turtle heard in our Land.
1
Thy precious Blood was shed, O Lord,my soul to purge from Sin;
Which purchas'd Grace my soul to change,
when shall this work begin:
2
In sinners hearts, O now impart,that Grace that they may sing:
O own thy word, most holy Lord,
our God, and gracious King!
3
The harmless Turtle's pleasant voiceis heard, Lord, in this place;
Let Fig-trees put forth their green Figs,
young Converts deck with Grace.
4
Arouse! the Summer will soon pass,your day of grace will end;
O come to Christ, whilst he doth call,
and does his love commend!
5
See how the Saints do bud in Grace,what gracious fruits abound,
Upon this liberty for all
to hear the joyful sound:
6
Arise, you who yet sleep in Sin,make hast to come and live;
So shall you sing and joyful be,
and honour to Christ give.
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HYMN 38. —Buy of me.
1
Come buy of thee? Lord let us seewhat 'tis that thou dost sell!
The Pearl of Price and Paradice,
O Lord what Tongue can tell
2
What their worth are! what Fool is therewho doth refuse to buy?
A bargain's here! and 'twill appear
so to Eternity.
3
This Pearl excells the rich Beryl,the Onyx and the Sapphire;
Rubies so rare can't with't compare,
no, nor the gold of Ophir!
4
Begone vile Lusts as things accurst,let every Soul then say,
This Pearl will I purchase and buy
without further delay?
5
Let's look about, our Glass runs out,and take such good Advice;
What e'r you see the terms to be,
to come unto the Price.
6
Sing, Sing, God's Praise, you ought always,who this rich Pearl have;
What would you be, what more can ye
ask, seek, desire, or crave?
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HYMN 39. A Bleeding Christ, and the Bleeding Heart.
1
How gracious and how good, O Lord,art thou to Sinners vile;
Thy Wrath is o'r, and thou on us,
in Jesus Christ, doth smile?
2
Sing Praise ye tender-hearted ones,lift up God's Praise on high;
For you shall live for evermore,
yea, live and never die.
3
Behold a bleeding Christ! O seehis side, how did it run
With purple Gore? Can ye forbear
to grieve, shed tears, and mourn!
4
But did he die, and in our stead,that we might never die?
O love this Lord, and sing his Praise;
and on him all rely!
5
The fruits of Christ's most blessed Deathin bleeding Hearts appear;
Their sins, they see, have wounded him,
and pierc'd him like a spear.
6
They look to him, therefore they mourn,and yet by Faith rejoyce;
They cann't but grieve, nor yet forbear
to sing with cheerful Voice.
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HYMN 40. Salvation great and Glorious.
1
Great God of Love send from abovethy new Jerusalem;
On Jesus's Head cause thou to spread
his sparkling Diadem.
2
Hosannah sing continually,our Jesus comes apace;
Bow every Knee; all Hell shall flee
from th'terror of his Face.
3
Salvation high is now come nigh,salvation great indeed;
O Sinners see and Saved be
by Jesus who did bleed!
4
Here's Lise for you that believe do,the terms most easy are;
O come and Drink before you sink
i'th' depths of Hell's dispair.
5
Sing Praise, sing Praise, God's honour raise,ye who salvation have;
Dear Jesus love, who from above
came, your poor Souls to Save:
6
Now Heavens work is here begun,the work of singing Praise;
Most holy live, rejoyce and sing
until you end your days.
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HYMN 41. The Tender Hearts Triumph.
1
You tender-Hearted souls rejoyce,and sing God's Praises forth;
In sacred Hymns lift up your Voice
whilst here you live on Earth:
2
For God bestowed hath on suchnew Covenant true Grace;
And though they grieve and sorrow much,
they shall lift up their Face.
3
'Tis a new Spirit that's in you,your heart of Stone is gone;
The bleeding heart shall sweetly sing
when this sad Life is done.
4
Sin unto you most grievous is,you cannot it endure;
O is it thus! then sing God's Praise,
for you shall sing for ever.
HYMN 42. The broken and contrite Heart.
1
What cause of Joy ye Saints is here?have you a tender heart?
Lift up your heads, be of good Cheer,
you have a blessed part!
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2
O Lord, we praise thy holy Name,for offering precious Grace;
Let us believe, so let us sing,
for happy is our case:
3
Thy Word can break a heart of Stone;O lay on gracious Blows,
To Sinners, and also to Saints,
let's see what Mercies flows.
4
A broken heart's a sacrificemost choice, O Lord, to thee
A broken Christ, and broken hearts,
most sweetly do agree.
5
Thou wilt, Lord, dwell with Contrite ones,and them revive also;
Upon the humble sincere Soul
all lasting blessings flow.
HYMN 43. Righteousness of Christ Glorious
1
Christ's Righteousness imputed is,to those who do believe;
Sing Praise to Christ, and God on high,
who do this Grace receive.
2
Your wedding garment is a signof Joy and sweet Delight.
Sing praise, O Soul, for thou art his,
sing praise both Day and Night.
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3
In this may Saints rejoyce always,'tis this doth make them glad;
Such may rejoyce well all their dayes
who are so bravely clad.
4
Your wedding Robes they are, O know,richly Embroidered;
No Princess was e'er cloathed so,
that King did ever wed.
5
It shines bespangled with Gold;and such who have it on
The King with joy doth them behold,
and loves to look upon.
6
How may we then continuallyin Jesus Christ rejoyce,
And sing to him melodiously,
with Heart and cheerful Voice?
HYMN 44. Christ's Penny: or, The Laborours hire.
1
Lord, happy are those SoulsWho hired are by Thee;
For such that thou approvest of
They Saved all shall be:
2
Great's their Reward, O Lord,Their Penny is not small;
They have a God, a Christ have they,
A Crown; they shall have All.
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3
Then sing ye chosen Ones,His Praises now set forth;
And in his Vine-yard faithful be
Whil'st you do live on Earth.
4
Rewards of Grace excellSuch which from Debts arise;
Rejoyce in God ye Saints always,
And your dear Saviour prize.
HYMN 45. The Blessed Death of the Saints: Sung at the Funeral of that Vertuous Gentlewoman, Mrs. ELIZABETH BRIGHT; Decemb. 7th. 1693/4.
1
Thy Word, O Lord, doth comfort thosewho on thee do Believe;
Yea, all of them which thou hast chose
thy quick'ning Grace receive:
2
In Life it is a Cordial sweet,at Death it doth revive;
Such Comforts do thy Saints meet with,
of which, Death can't deprive.
3
A Door of Bliss to weary Saints,thou art (grim Death) become;
Secured is the Jewel safe,
whilst Earth the Corps intombs.
4
By Death the Saints do enter Rest,prepar'd ready above;
They are for ever swallow'd up
in endless Joys and Love.
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5
Cease grieving then for such who areto blessed Jesus gone:
For they in Glory shine most bright,
and the blest Prize have won,
HYMN 46. The happy Death of the Godly: Sung at the Funeral of Mr. JOHN TREDWEL.
1
Return to God, your resting place,ye sinners with all speed;
By Christ, to God you must approach,
for all things you do need.
2
Lord there's no rest for to be foundbut in thy self alone;
High Praises therefore forth shall sound
to Thee the holy One!
3
We sing below, but they above,in Crowns excelling Gold,
Triumph in their eternal bliss,
amazing to behold:
4
And each of them in Majestydo represent a King;
Yea, Angels like in dignity;
and with the Cherubs sing.
5
Immortal Robes they all have on,and shine like to the Sun;
Let us prepare to follow them;
our Glass will soon be run,
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6
Death is a sleep, it is a restfrom all our sorrows here;
Let's so believe that we with Christ
in glory may appear.
HYMN 47. Psal. 17. 15.—I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy Likeness. Sung at the Funeral of Mrs. SARAH WILMOT, July 14th, 1694.
1
Sing to the Lord, ye Saints of his,and thankfully express
How sweet the due remembrance is
of His pure Holiness:
2
And tho' his Anger burns apaceit quickly slacks again;
But, Lord, thy Favour and thy Grace
for ever doth remain.
3
Tho' Sorrows lodge with us all Night,which makes us Weep and Mourn,
Yet Joy comes in at Morning Light,
and makes a Sweet return.
4
By Death thy Saints enter to joysprepar'd for them above;
And the're for ever shall remain
in endless Life and Love.
5
O there they see as they are seen,with clear unclouded views!
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but sweet and Glorious News!
6
Anthems of Joy, of Love, and Praise;and Hallelujahs sing;
Who would be fond of this vain World,
from whence such Sorrows spring?
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We shall be fully satisfiedwhen we awake and rise:
If we do Sleep in Jesus Christ
we then shall win the Prize.
HYMN 48. Salvation Shining.
1
O sing ye now unto the Lord,a new and pleasant Song;
For he hath wrought by his Right Hand;
to him doth Praise belong.
2
Salvation is, Lord, wrought by Thee,from Sin from Wrath and Hell;
O sing to God continually,
all who in Sion dwell!
3
'Tis thee, O Lord, we will exalt,and spread thy Glory forth.
For thy Right Hand hast Wonders done
For us, who dwell on Earth:
4
Our Enemies that are within,thou hast, O Lord, brought down;
Our Foes also, that are without,
by Thee, are overthrown.
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5
Ye Righteous in the Lord rejoyce,his Holiness proclaim;
Be thankful, and with Heart and Voice
sing to his glorious Name:
6
For why, the Lord our God is good,and he has heard our cry?
Since on our side, Lord thou hast stood,
let's praise thee till we Die.
HYMN 49. The Saints Holy Triumph.
1
Tremble all you who rest upona Form of Godliness;
As also ye that do draw back,
whether 'tis more or less:
2
Rejoyce ye Saints and do not fearyou all are in Christ's hand;
There's not a Soul that is Sincere
but firmly it doth stand.
3
Upon a Rock, and ne'er shall move,nor fall away; Besure
Gods own Elect, who do him love,
all trials shall endure.
4
Come Saints, Triumph, in the dear Lamb,your Lord, that once did Die;
We that Believe in Jesus, have
e'erlasting cause of joy.
5
Come Law of God, what hast thou nowof us for to demand?
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who in our stead did stand:
6
Tho' such do Sin thou canst not Curse,thy Curses all did ly
Upon our bleeding Lord, when he,
our Sacrifice, did die?
7
Come Justice, where is now thy Charge;what hast thou now to show?
We do to thee present the blood
which from Christ's sides did flow:
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We shall not fall who do believe;well may such sing; therefore
Draw back they can't so as to Die;
sing Praise for evermore.
HYMN 50. The Power of God's Word.
1
O Lord, 'tis matter of high Praisethy Word on us doth shine;
But Happy they who fee! it's rays,
and glorious Power Divine.
2
O let poor Sinners feel their Sinprick them, as with a sword;
And Purge out all that Filth within;
so will we praise thy Word.
3
Enlightened Souls have cause to sing,who Wounded were by thee;
True cause of joy to such doth spring;
for they, Lord, He aled be;
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4
And now in Robes, most richly deckt,they to the King are brought;
Surpassing Angels; for have they
a Robe so richly Wrought.
5
We therefore throw our Crowns belowthy High and Glorious Throne;
And must all say, both Night and Day,
thou Worthy art alone,
6
All Glory, Pow'r, and Praise to have,by us for evermore;
Thus let us Sing unto our King,
and him in Heart adore.
HYMN 51. Boundless Mercy.
1
Of Mercy still, O Lord,We will together Sing;
And in sweet sacred Songs of Praise
Exalt our glorious King:
2
Let Heart and Tongue rejoyce,And say, Who's like to Thee?
Among the gods there's none that Thus
Forgives Iniquity.
3
We did not Pardon crave,When in our Blood we lay;
But t'was free Grace that moved Thee
Our cursed Debts to pay.
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4
This Pardon is this DayTo sinners Offered;
Oh! is there none that will come in,
Whilst out thy Hands are spread!
5
You Happy are, O Souls,Who now forgiven be;
And also over a short time
You will it clearly see:
6
Then Sing, tho' in the DustYou ly a little while;
A Day is near that will make all
God's pardon'd Ones to smile.
HYMN 52. A Call to Obedience.
1
Thine Ordinances are, O Lord,like Pipes that run with Wine;
We praise Thee now with one accord,
for each Command of Thine.
2
Repent! Lord that's a mighty thing;but all who do not so,
Thou down to Hell at last will bring,
thy Wrath to undergo.
3
Believe! and shall we saved be?O Blessed be thy Name!
For works can't not us justifie,
since Sinners we became.
4
Baptized be! Lord, some we feardo not of that approve;
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and truly do Thee Love,
5
Will do whatever Thou dost say;each Precept, Lord, is right;
And That which some do loathe and hate,
is Lovely in thy Sight.
HYMN 53. Spiritual Joy increasing.
1
Rejoyce ye that in Houses dwell,in Houses made of Clay,
For Bodies of the Saints excell;
and shall another Day:
2
Lord shew unto thy Servants allthy Favour and thy Grace;
And let us all both Great and Small
Behold thy glorious Face.
3
O put great joy into our Hearts,so will we sing to Thee:
And cause have more than those whose Corn
and Wines increased be:
4
Sing to the Lord in Righteousness,his face do you behold;
In Christ, God doth you richly Bless
with Blessings manifold.
5
God is your God, you Union havethrough Christ, with him again;
Your Bodies and your Souls are his,
so ever shall remain:
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6
Some joy in Wealth, and others doin Pleasures much abound;
But such alone have cause of joy
that have Gods favour found.
HYMN 54. Christ our Glorious Shepheard.
1
Now let us to our Shepheard sing;the Shepheard of the Sheep;
Blessed are they, O Happy Souls,
whom thou, Lord, Christ, doth keep:
2
And will you then go still astray,O see the Shepheard's come,
He's come to seek, to search and find,
and convoy you all Home.
3
He looks about to see if hecan find you in his fold;
Can you forbear for to return,
how can your Love be cold?
4
Ah! he for you did shed his blood,he for his Sheep did Die!
And will you, Souls, your dearest Lord
again now Crucifie!
5
Besides, the Wolves are got abroad;O hear your Shepheard's Voice!
O Sing unto your blessed Lord,
and in him all rejoyce:
6
Thou art our Shepheard and our Guide.our Prophet, Priest and King,
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from thee, our joys do Spring.
7
Then Ravish'd with thy Sacred Love,let us thy Glory raise;
And mount our Souls to Heaven above,
in Songs of lasting Praise;
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And hate to mind a Strangers Voice,thy Doctrine let us hear,
That we with thee may all rejoyce,
when thou, Lord, shalt appear.
HYMN 55. Truth in its Primitive Purity. Sung at the Administration of Baptism.
1
Now let us make a joyful Noise,and sing unto the Lord;
And in God's Fear unite our Joys,
in him with one accord.
2
O blessed Day, in which we seeGod's Ordinance restor'd!
Worthy art thou, O holy One,
to be in Truth ador'd.
3
Dark Clouds of Error God expells,and Truth shines splendently:
O may our Brethren be convinc'd,
give them a seeing Eye:
4
You that Believers are, arise,and all Baptized be;
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Christ's Holy Baptisme.
5
And let us all thy Name, O Lord,for evermore adore;
That thy blest Institutions are
restor'd as heretofore.
6
If every Truth, Lord, be by usreceiv'd in sincere Love,
It will to us an Evidence be,
we born are from above.
HYMN 56. The Spiritual Bridegroom. Sung at the Administration of Baptism.
1
How pleasant is it, for to seepoor Sinners to espouse
Their dearest Lord, who only is,
the Blessed Sharons Rose.
2
'Tis thou, Lord Jesus, we do Preach,and thy high Praises sing;
Thou art our All, all Grace's from thee;
and spiritual Blessings spring.
3
O who is like, Lord, unto Thee,thy Beauty doth exceed;
Thy Glory is so infinite;
in Thee's all things we need:
4
There's none thy Glory can set forth,yet thou dost condescend
To be the Bridegroom of our Souls,
our Joy, our God, our Friend.
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5
Be thou to us above all things;Chief of ten Thousand be;
Let those enamouring Lips of thine,
endear our Souls to Thee:
6
O let thy Saints be ravishedwith Love begetting Love;
Fill'd with eternal Joys Divine,
which flow down from above!
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O then with Angels sing the Praiseof your most sacred Friend:
The Glory of Christ Jesus raise,
until your Days shall end.
HYMN 57. God's Temple Plants.
1
Ye Sinners now come in,Christ doth invite you all;
Return, return, make Angels sing,
Return for Christ doth call:
2
Lord, thou art Merciful,Most ready to forgive,
And Pardon all that come to Thee,
And do thy Son receive.
3
O leave your wicked WaysBefore it be too Late;
For those that love, and live in Sin,
God's Soul doth loathe and hate:
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4
But like a Cedar Tree,Which Lebanon forth brings,
The Just shall grow and flourish so
As laden Palm-Tree springs.
5
God's Temple Plants shall thrive,In his blest Courts each one;
And still produce their fruitful juice,
When they to Age are grown:
6
Still Fat and flourish shall,God's Justice to express;
Our Rock is he, most pure and free
From all Unrighteousness.
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Then sing his Praises forth,Him Honour and Adore;
For you shall sing unto your King
In Glory evermore.
HYMN 58. Christ's Vine-yard.
1
Thy Vine-yard, Lord, was purchased,though wild it once did ly,
And Barren was as any Ground
thou couldst on Earth espy;
2
But thou much cost and pains hast shewn,that it might fruitful be.
Thy Sun doth shine, and Rain doth fall
on it continually.
3
All Praise therefore to God on High,how great is thy blest Care
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who truly are sincere.
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We will the Praises of the Lordin sacred Hymns set forth;
And sing therefore with one accord,
whilst we do live on Earth,
HYMN 59. The Noble Vine.
1
There is on Earth a Noble Vine,set in a Fruitful Place;
The root thereof is all Divine,
and full of Precious Grace:
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The Lord by his right Hand did Plantthis Vine, and Vine-yard too;
And shines upon each Gracious Saint,
and waters it also.
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Into this Vine-yard we are call'd,whilst others Idle stand;
Lord help us all to work therein,
and yield to thy Command.
4
Thy care is great of thy own Church,thou watcheth it each day;
But fruitless Trees thou wilt pluck up,
and throw them quite away.
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But wilt prune such that fruitful be,we therefore thee adore,
And in sweet Hymns we'll sing to Thee;
now and for Evermore.
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HYMN 60. Redeeming Love.
1
O that we could as Angels doaloud God's Praises sing,
For Wonders of Redeeming Love,
from whence Soul Peace doth spring.
2
Shall Man, who at the Gates of Helldid Pale and Speechless ly,
Not find a Tongue, and time to Speak?
Stones against such will Cry?
3
Then ye, th'Redeemed of the Lord,your thankful Voices raise;
Who Reconciled are to God;
sing your Redeemers Praise:
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Sing and Triumph in boundless Grace,which thus hath Set you Free;
Exalt, with shouts, all who Believe,
your God continually.
HYMN 61. Spiritual Food.
1
Our Souls O Lord, think thou upon,let us not them forget;
But cloathe them, O most holy One,
and give them precious Meat:
2
Thou hast thought on our Souls, we know,when they in Blood did ly,
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and will thee magnify.
3
How Good art thou, to us, O Lord,what plenteous Food have we;
Our Paths drop Fatness, therefore we'll
sing praises unto Thee.
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Put us, O Lord in Remembrancethe Needful thing to do;
That Satan may never prevail,
nor work our Overthrow.
HYMN 62. The Honour of Christ's Servants.
1
Ye Servants of the Lord of Hostswho in his Vine-yard be;
Who wait on him, and do his work,
Praise him continually:
2
Your honour, O it is not small,if you accepted are;
And Servants be, then you are all
both Sons, and Daughters fair.
3
Nay he Espoused hath you too,and in his Bosome will
Lay you to all Eternity,
your Souls with joy to fill.
4
O Then Sinners, yield now come in,Christ's Servants to become;
So shall you have all Crowns at last,
and shine in his Kingdom.
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The Praises of this, Lord, let uswith joyful Hearts sing forth;
For there is none like unto him
in Heaven nor on Earth.
HYMN 63. Christ the Saints Strength and Guide.
1
O Lord we praise thee with our Souls,thou dost us Warning give
Of the great Dangers we are in,
and tell'st us how to Live.
2
Tis thou must give us Pow'r and Might,that we may Watchful be;
To give us Strength, that Day and Night
we may sing Praise to Thee!
3
Our Steps direct, our Souls protect,and in the way of Peace
Lead us, we pray; then to th'last Day
our Joy will never cease.
4
Thou wilt not leave us, we do know,to Fight, or War, alone;
But wilt assist us evemore,
until all Danger's gone.
5
Worthy art thou, therefore, O Lord,of Praise continually;
Let all that is in us give Thanks,
and Praise Thee till we Die.
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HYMN 64. —But they said, There is no Hope.
1
Lord, of thy Mercy we will sing,thy Mercy hath no bound;
They that have said, There is no Hope,
thy Mercy sweet have found.
2
Sinners break forth, and in amaze,do you Rejoyce, and say,
There's Hope, that we may Mercy find,
believe, and do not stay.
3
O Lord, thou dost not look that Menshould Worthiness obtain:
Or some inherent fitness get,
much less be Born again,
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Before that they take hold on Thee,but presently Believe;
And on thy Promise lay fast hold,
and Christ strait-way receive.
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Glory to God, Glory to Christ,let Sinners say no more,
There is no Hope; let all Believe,
and thy free Grace adore.
HYMN 65. The Joy of Believers: Or, The Power of Christ's Intercession.
1
Thy Intercession, holy Lord,doth yield us Joy and Peace.
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from Singing never cease:
2
O thou exalted Priest of God,who hast thy Father's Ear;
All Glory and high Praise to Thee,
who our sad shame didst bear.
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Thy Blood was shed, and we are fedand nourished by Thee;
And by thy Intercession are
preserv'd continually.
4
We need not fear what doth draw near,because thy Pray'r is heard;
For thou, according to our Day,
wilt Strength to us afford.
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Ye Saints Rejoyce, lift up your Voice,Christ is at God's right Hand;
Between God's Wrath and our poor Souls
he evermore doth stand.
HYMN 66. Christ's Green Pastures. Sung at the Administration of Baptism.
1
O thou Beloved of my Soul,thou hast a People free
From all base Mixtures cleansed Clean,
O tell me where they be!
2
Thou hast thy Institutions,and Ordinances pure;
Thou hast thy Churches; tell me when,
and where I may be sure!
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3
Thou hast Enclosures rich and fair,peculiar to thy Sheep,
And dainty nourishing Pastures, where
thou dost them always keep:
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Thou in Communion fold's them up,in Winter keeps them dry;
Thou giv'st them shades from heat of Sun;
O tell us where they ly!
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O add more Sheep unto thy Fold,Lord bring them in to Thee;
That they thy Glory may behold,
and Comforted all be:
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Then shall they sing sweet Songs of Praise,and taste thy choicest Love;
And ravish'd be too all their days,
with Comforts from above
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In height of Sion, Holy One,when shall we sweetly sing;
Arise, O mighty Prince of Love,
our Joy and Heav'nly King!
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Bring in poor Sinners far and nigh;O fill thy House, O Lord,
And we will Praise Thee evermore,
with Joy, and one Accord.
HYMN 67. The Fulness of Christ.
1
'Tis thy high Praise, O holy One,that we will ever raise,
'Tis Jesus we must Magnify,
and live to all our Days:
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Thou art our Life, our Hope, and Stay,our Sun that gives us Light;
Thou art our Prophet, Priest, and King,
Praise is thy due and right.
3
Lord, thou th'brightness of th'Father art,the God-head dwells in Thee,
And of thy fulness dost impart
to such, O Lord, as we.
4
Worthy art thou, all Praise to have,who for our Souls was slain:
Thou art Exalted, and shall too,
O Lord, for ever Reign.
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Unto the Father and the Son,and Holy-Ghost, therefore,
Be Glory, Honour, and Renown,
Now and for Evermore.
HYMN 68. To Praise God becomes the Upright.
1
Come let us sing most Joyfullyto God of saving Might,
To raise the Praise of the most High,
becomes all the Upright.
2
'Tis he that justifies all thosewho justified be:
But Woe to them who do oppose
his Grace, his Grace so free!
3
Lord not to us, not unto us,but to thy Glorious Name,
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the Honour and the Fame.
4
Our works alass imperfect are,to Jesus we must fly,
His Righteousness, and his alone
is comely in thine Eye.
5
'Tis Faith whereby we do receivefree Pardon of our Sin;
'Tis he alone who doth Revive
that Glorious work within:
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But Faith, which doth us Justify,most Precious Fruit doth bear,
True Faith, O Lord, doth Purify
the Heart, if it be there.
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Ye Righteous sing unto the Lord,his Praise do you set forth
And let all People look to him,
to the ends of the Earth.
HYMN 69. The Ax lifted up: Or, Wrath Pursuing the Sinner.
1
O Lord, thou Just and Holy One,wee the Admire do,
That Fruitless Trees are not cut down;
this doth thy Mercy show:
2
Thy Ax is up, O let us fear,for thou most Righteous art,
The natural branches did'st not spare;
therefore with trembling Heart
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3
Let sinners now to Jesus fly,that grafted they may be
In him, by Faith, most speedily;
no other way can we
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Find out, for to escape thy Wrath;and blessed be thy Name,
That ever Jesus, out of Love,
to Save us, hither came.
5
O let us all good Trees be found,and fruitful also be;
Make thou our Hearts Sincere and Sound,
and we'll rejoyce in Thee;
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And sing thy Praise, O Lord, most High,for we have Blessings store;
Help us dear God, our Wants supply,
and we'll sing Evermore.
HYMN 70. Hallelujah: Or, A Hymn of Praise on approaching Glory.
1
Rejoyce ye gracious Ones,For God hath heard your Moans,
And soon will ease you of your Groans,
Sing then Hallelujah.
2
Your Sins are pardon'd all,Whether they're great or small;
And you from God shall never Fall,
Ttherefore Halleiujah.
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3
To free you from your fearThe mighty God is near,
To Save you quickly he'll appear,
Therefore Hallelujah.
4
In God you interest have,O therefore to him cleave;
For he his Saints will never leave,
Therefore Hallelujah.
5
To comfort great and small,Babel shall quickly fall;
And Christ shall Rule and Reign o'er all,
Therefore Hallelujah.
HYMN 54. Grace abounding: Or, A Call to come to Christ .
1
Hark sinners, hark, the Trumpet soundsA Call; it is to you
To come to Christ; tho sin abounds,
Gods Grace doth overflow.
2
Rebels! (saith God) lay down your Arms,and make your Peace with Me;
O quickly uow, come in to Day,
you shall Forgiven be!
3
With thee, O Lord, there's Mercy found,therefore we will Rejoyce;
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sinners lift up your voice,
4
Let Pray'rs and Tears flow out amain,be overcome with Love;
And never cease until you see
your hearts to God do move.
5
O quickly now, agree with him,whom you offended have;
O Saints praise him, and Sinners know
'tis Christ alone can Save
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Your souls from Wrath, O Look to him!so may, you sing likewise
So you shall have true Peace and be
free from all Enemies.
HYMN 73. Hell in a Rage: Sung at the Administration of Baptism.
1
Lift up your voice, sing and rejoyce,where are your melting tears;
Do Sinners turn, and to Christ run,
this fills Satan with Fears;
2
This makes Hell sad, and Heaven glad,the Cherubs claps their wings;
There's joy above to see what Love
is in the King of Kings.
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To such as we that Chosen be,and called by his Grace;
Who Nat'rally in filth did ly,
condemn'd with Adam's Race,
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4
But now made near and sav'd from fear,being rais'd up on high;
Wash'd in Christ's Blood, enjoying Good;
sing Praise continually.
5
Lord let these know, and away goassured of thy Love:
And live each Day that all may say,
they Born are from above:
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That we may see continually,cause to rejoyce in them,
Who being Sincere, may each appear
with Christ, Amen, Amen.
HYMN 74. Jacob's Ladder, a Type of Christ.
1
Behold, and Wonder now,in a most sacred Song;
O let's Exalt the Name of Christ,
to him doth Praise belong.
2
A Wonder sure it was,and that in every part;
Eor while he lay ith' Virgins Womb
he lay in her own Heart.
3
That Son the Mother bore,the Mother did Create;
Both perfect God, and perfect Man,
a Wonder to Relate.
4
Lord Christ, thou art the Priest,and yet the Sacrifice:
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and Gift that Sanctifies.
5
Thou God-Man, King, and Priest,Almighty art yet Meek;
Thou art most Just yet Merciful,
the guilty cam'st to seek.
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Thou never any fail'd,that sought thee in their need;
Thou never quencht the smoking Flax,
nor broke the bruised Reed.
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Thy Life a wonder was;but here's a wonder more,
That thou that didst all Kingdoms make,
shouldst make thy self so Poor.
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And wonderful it is,[that we this thing do see,]
That thou, who art all Life and Love,
yet few, alass! Love Thee.
HYMN 75. The Wonder of Pardoning Grace.
1
Come stand and wonder every one,the way that God hath found
To Pardon us, it is such Grace,
that strongly doth abound.
2
O let us of thy goodness sing,thy goodness let's adore;
And with thy Grace exalt our King,
and Saviour, evermore.
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3
No Pardon, Lord, without thy Blood,for us, be poured out;
By thy Atonement, Lord, thou hast
our Pardon brought about:
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Our Surety for us did Die,O blessed be thy Name!
Let Saints Praise Thee with one accord,
yea, highest Praise proclaim.
5
Sinners, your Pardon ready is,O fall at Jesus's feet;
Believe on him, and you shall have
his Pardoning Mercy sweet!
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O let us say, O Lord, Who isit that's like unto Thee?
Who Pardons all our horrid Sins,
yea, all Iniquity.
HYMN 76. —I will put a new Spirit within you: Or, The Unwearied Saint.
1
O blessed Lord, what hast thou done?what kind of Spirit's this,
That makes thy Saints with joy to run,
and thy sweet Lips to Kiss?
2
How heavy and how dull are they,(how dead and carnal too;)
Who in the Old Nature do abide,
they nothing freely do.
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3
Thy Saints are fired with thy Love,they in thy ways rejoyce;
And upwards they to thee do move,
and sing with cheerful Voice.
4
Thy acceptation, Lord, of us,thy Love and Favour kind,
Is Wages now enough for us;
this Blessing let us find.
5
And we will Praise thy Holy Name,and sing continually;
And of thy Ways ne'er weary be,
until we come to Die.
HYMN 77. God's Court, or, Glory near.
1
O all ye Nations on the Earth,praise ye the Lord always;
And all the People every where,
set forth his glorious Praise.
2
For great his Goodness is to us,his Truth it does endure;
Wherefore Praise ye the Lord our God,
praise him ye Saints for e'vr.
3
Ye who attend God's holy Courts,and in his House do dwell.
Sing forth his Praise ev'n all your days,
bless him with Israel.
4
You'll quickly hear the Lord doth reign,look up, and ready be;
Sion's in Travail, and ye shall
her blest Deliverance see.
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HYMN 78. God Pardons, Guides, and Leads.
1
Sing Praise ye Saints, ye pardon'd Onesyour Debts forgiven are,
For Christ hath Paid all you did Owe,
sing Praise for evermore.
2
O Sinners fly with speed to Christ,God's Wrath in him is o'er,
Take hold of him and you shall sing
sweet Praise for evermore.
3
And let the Saints rejoyce in God,who cancels all their Score:
Who heals all our Infirmities,
and doth our Souls restore.
4
'Tis he that leads, 'tis he that guides,and gives us Rest and Peace;
O sing Christ's Praise, you pardon'd Ones,
your joy shall never cease!
HYMN 79. A Call to Young-Men.
1
Christ's Trumpet sounds yet once again,to bring poor sinners in;
'Tis Voluntiers he would obtain,
to fight against their Sin.
2
And faithful Laborours he likewise,is come to seek and call:
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and enter's Vine-yard all.
3
Christ worthy is, his Service too,will raise you very high;
His Wages is a Crown of Life,
his Servants never Die.
4
O then desert and come away,you serve a cruel Foe;
Desert his service now this Day,
and unto JESUS go!
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When any come, the Angels sing,it causes joy above;
All such who come may also sing,
for they enjoy his Love.
HYMN 80. Unity of Saints.
1
Unite our hearts unto thy self,O Lord, we do thee pray,
So will we sing thy Praises forth,
and walk with joy each day.
2
Thy Saints above united be,they sing with one accord;
O let us with one Heart and Voice
sing to the living Lord!
3
Singing together clearly shews,thy People should one be;
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unite us all to Thee!
4
And in thy Truth and bonds of Love,let us all live together
In Unity, so will we sing
thy Praises, now and ever.
HYMN 82. The joy of Repenting Tears.
1
Thy ways, O Lord, most pleasant be,and all thy Paths are Peace;
The joys of all that cleave to Thee,
shall never, never, cease.
2
What are all sinful Pleasures here,which are sinners delight?
Will they not hateful all appear
when sin is in their sight?
3
More joy is there in leaving it,and in Repenting Tears;
Then they do find who it commit,
who filled are with fears.
4
O Young-Men, Young-Men, will you thenChrist's gracious Call Obey?
Now hear his Voice, I say again,
no longer do delay!
5
All Praise to God, thus let us sayand sing continually;
Who says to sinners, Hear and Live:
Believe and, do not Die.
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HYMN 83. The Saints Holy Triumph in Christ.
1
Come lets Triumph in the dear Lamb,our Lord, who once did Die;
We that believe in Jesus, shall
have everlasting joy.
2
Come Law of God, what hast thou nowof Saints for to demand?
Thy Curses all did meet in Christ,
who did our Surety stand?
3
Come Justice, where is now thy Charge?what hast thou now to shew?
We do to thee present the Blood
that from Christ's sides did flow:
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O blessed Wisdom infinite,'tis thou hast done the thing;
Justice and Mercy now are join'd,
by our most blessed King!
5
But woe to such who slight this Grace,Salvation to neglect;
God's Attributes with angry face
will them at last reject:
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But Saints shall Hallelujahs sing,because they are set free;
Their Crowns they throw, Lord, at thy feet,
and will give Praise to Thee.
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HYMN 84. Christ a Believers All: To be Sung at the Lord's-Supper.
1
Now unto Jesus Christ let's sing,before him let us fall;
He that did our Salvation bring,
ev'n he is All in All.
2
Thou art, bless'd One, the Lord of Lords,thou art the King of Kings,
Tho art the Sun of Righteousness,
with Healing in thy Wings.
3
Thou art our Meat, thou art our Drink,our Physick and our Health,
Our Light, our Strength, our Joy and Crown,
our Glory, and our Wealth:
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To Thee let us give all the Praise,thy Glory not divide,
For God did thee to Glory raise,
to pull down all Mans Pride.
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Salvation is in Thee alone,which is a thing not small:
Pardon and Peace, and Life's in Thee,
O thou art All in All!
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What is there more, what can we say,but in the great'st amaze,
Even stand and think, and evermore
sing forth thy Glorious Praise?
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HYMN 85. Go thy ways forth by the Footsteps of the Flock.
1
O thou my fairest One!Thus my dear Lord doth speak,
If thou wouldst know what thou must do,
And with my Saints partake;
2
Go up to yonder Mount,Thence look, and thou shalt 'spy,
Clear as the Sun, what must be done,
Presented to thine Eye?
3
Seest thou that Folded Flock,Whose Heart the Spirit tyes;
Whom Gospel-Order calls into
Distinct Societies?
4
Seest thou the Pastures whereThey do together Feed;
The Shepheard stands with both his Hands
To give them all they Need?
5
Their Magna-Charta isMy Word; that is thy Guide;
O follow them that follow Me,
And thy Foot ne'er shall slide!
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Thither I'll go, and join,There will I Feast and Feed;
There will I sing my Shepheard's Praise,
Who doth supply my Need!
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HYMN 86. —My beloved is mine. Sung at the Receiving of the Lord's-Supper.
1
O blessed Day when we can say,Lord Jesus thou art mine!
O Blessed Day when we can say,
Lord Jesus I am thine!
2
Christ he is ours by Deed of Gift,and that's a Title good;
And Saints are his by Purchase Right,
he Bought them with his Blood.
3
Say then, I'll have no Love but he,I like my Choice so well;
And for his Spouse he will have Me,
together let us Dwell.
4
He feeds among the Lillies White,there he doth most frequent;
Amongst his Saints is his delight,
to smell their fragrant Scent.
5
Their Graces are his sweet Repast,their Prayers and Praises are
A Banquet to him and their Faith,
is his delicious Fare.
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O Let but Me and this Church be,a garden of delight;
To thee Lord, and with one accord,
we'll Praise thee Day and Night.
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HYMN 87. A Hymn of Praise for the New-birth.
1
You that are born again rejoyce,and sing God's Praises forth;
With one accord lift up your Voice,
who experience the new Birth:
2
And you that are not yet renew'd,have cause to sing also;
Because God doth afford the means,
through which this Grace doth flow.
3
But none sweet Music truly make,in God's most holy Ear,
But such who do thy Grace partake,
and truly changed are.
4
O Tremble then, and take good Heed,rejoyce with holy Dread;
Lord whilst we live let's sing thy Praise,
and do it as we read!
5
Ev'n sing with Grace in all our Hearts,and with thy Spirit too,
Do thou inrich our inward parts,
that we thy Praise may shew.
HYMN 88. A Hymn on Preparation for Ordinances.
1
'Tis thou, O God, that must prepareour Hearts, we therefore cry,
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O purge Iniquity!
2
That we may hear and sing to Thee;so as with thee to meet;
And find thy Word and Ordinance
to us exceeding sweet.
3
That so we may in thee rejoyce,and thy great Name adore;
And filled be with inward Peace,
and Praise thee evermore.
4
With Faith and Holy Diligence,let us attend thy Word;
That cause we may have still to sing
unto our blessed Lord.
HYMN 66. Saints happy at Death. Sung at the Funeral of Mr. JOHN LOYNS, June the 26th. 1692. Who (to the great Grief of his Godly Friends) was accidentally Drowned in the River of Thames.
1
The Length of all our Life and Age,O Lord, is in thy hand;
And we must go when thou dost call,
and yield to thy Command.
2
Our days are few, and pass away,like as a shadow flys;
Let's ready be, O Lord we pray,
and shun all Vanities.
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3
When we go out of our own Doors,none knows what may befall,
Or come on us, e'er we return;
Life's uncertain to all.
4
O call to Mind, remember then,our Time consumeth fast;
Why hast thou made the Sons of Men,
as things in vain to waste?
5
What Man is he that Liveth here,and Death shall never see?
Or, from the hand of the dark Grave,
can, Lord, deliver'd be?
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But blest are they, who die in Christ,their Death to them is Gain;
Their Souls do go to Paradice;
the Wicked go to Pain.
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Praised be God for Jesus Christ,who gives such Victory
Unto thy Saints, o'er Sin and Death;
sing Praise continually.
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The Godly ly in a sweet Sleep,they sleep in Jesus do;
And no more Pain, nor Sorrow shall
for ever undergo.
HYMN 90. Saints the Salt of the Earth.
1
If Saints, O Lord, do Season allamongst whom they do Live,
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they may Sweet Relish give;
2
And blessed be thy glorious Name,in England Salt is found;
Some Savoury Souls who do Proclaim
thy Grace, which doth abound.
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But O the want of Salt, O Lord,how few are Salted well;
How few are like to Salt indeed,
Salt thou thy Israel!
4
Now sing ye Saints who are this Salt,and let all Season'd be
With your most Holy Gracious Lives;
great need of it we see.
5
The Earth will else Corrupt and StinkO Salt it well therefore,
And Live to him that Salted you,
and sing for evermore.
HYMN 91. —He is altogether Lovely.
1
The gracious Words that dropFrom Christ's sweet Mouth so free,
Are sweeter than the sweetest Myrrh,
To all that do Love Thee.
2
In short, This is the Man,He's altogether Love;
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To whom my Soul doth move!
3
You Daughters this is he,This my Beloved is?
No Tongue can tell, no Language can
Express that Love of his!
4
The Drops that fill the Seas,Go, count them every one?
Then join the number, if you please,
Of Stars till there is none?
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To these, the Sands, the Hairs,And all things else in sight;
Hyperbolize Immensity,
And run to Infinite?
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This my Beloved is,He is the total sum
Of all Perfections, and the Bliss
Of all that to him come.
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Then sing his Praise, and say,Thou dost excell all Men;
Thou fairer art than ten Thousand;
Hallelujah. Amen.
HYMN 92. The Rose of Sharon.
1
Sharon the Garden of the World,the Pride of Palestine;
Whose Natural soyl more Glory bore
than Solomon could resign;
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2
Could ne'er produce so sweet a Roseas I will be to Thee.
So fair a Lilly never grew,
Sharon must stoop to Me.
3
O Blessed Jesus, dost thou say,who'll have a Rose so sweet!
Who will refuse our Sharons Rose,
that knows its fragrant scent?
4
Upon the Cross thou was Distill'd,we taste in Distillation,
The sweetness of the absent Rose,
by Faith and Acceptation.
5
Thou art a Rose, my Soul's repose,O let me never be,
My Dearest Lord, a Thorn to thee,
who art so sweet to me.
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Thou art the Lilly of the Vale,a matchless Purity.
And I will sing thy Praise since thou
dost in my Bosom ly.
HYMN 93. Cant. 5. 12.—His Eyes are like the Eyes of Doves.
1
I'll tell you farther, that if suchA Person you shall see,
Whose Eyes like Doves are wash't with Milk
and Water this is he?
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2
He hath a killing Eye, 'twill Piercethrough Adamantine Ears;
And wound a Rock but with a look,
and melt it into Tears.
3
Eyes that are clear and fitly set,that can see all things past,
And all things present and to come,
as long as Time shall last:
4
Whose Eyes are Pure, Holy and Chast,never defil'd with Sin;
That never was in the least Promp't
to take foul Objects in.
5
If such a One you meet, whose Eyeslike Flames, and Lamps of Fire
Strikes Dead, and yet gives Life thereby,
tis he that I desire?
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This is the Man I seek, and praise,All-seeing, and All-Eye:
Tell him, if such a one you meet,
'tis for his Love, I Die!
HYMN 44. Desert Places rejoyce: Or, Babel's downfall; the Snare broken and we are Escaped.
1
Let England, and God's Sion nowrejoyce and sing Christ's Praise,
On whom the Gospel Sun doth shine,
and send it's glorious Rays.
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2
Sing to the Lord, sing a new Song,praise him all ends of th'Earth.
O let this Isle of the great Sea,
his Glory great fet forth.
3
Let th'Wilderness and Desert place,lift up to God their Voice;
And all that hear of thy great Acts,
in thee always rejoyce.
4
Lord, we thy Glory will declare,and Praise Thee in this Land,
For still to us thou art a Friend,
and up for us doth stand.
5
Blessed are they who so do Hear,that for the time to come
They are prepar'd, and ready be,
before their dismal Doom:
6
God quickly will awake and rise,ye Saints rejoyce therefore;
Great Babel and all Enemies,
shall e'er long be no more.
7
In vain are all their Hellish Plots,thy Name, O Lord, we Praise;
Our King yet Lives; we Saved are,
let's Praise Thee all our Days.
97
HYMN 95. Beautiful on the Mountains: Or, A Ransome found.
1
How beautiful upon the Mount,are they that Peace proclaim,
That unto Rebels offer Grace,
in their great Masters Name.
3
Who say to Saints, who interest havein Thee, their dearest Lord,
Thou wilt them all for ever Save,
such Grace thou dost afford:
4
Mount Sinai's fiery Law can't breaka Heart that's like a stone;
The Creature's Arrows at the Walls
of Brass, in vain are thrown.
5
'Tis only Pardon that doth melt,and Love doth sinners draw:
We therefore, Lord, will sing thy Praise;
grace do's exceed the Law.
6
Those who are, Lord, united tothy self, in Faith and Love,
May sing thy Praise on Earth, for they
shall also sing above.
98
HYMM 96. A Hymn out of the Psalms, On the Resurrection and Joys at God's right Hand.
1
When I awake, O Lord,I shall behold thy Face
In righteousness, be like to Thee,
Ev'n filled with thy grace.
2
Full joys, Lord are with Thee,Yea, in thy Presence store,
And at thy Right-hand also are
Pleasures for evermore.
3
Ye Angels great in pow'r,Praise ye, and bless the Lord;
Which to Obey, and do his Will,
immediately accord.
4
Yea, all in every place,Praise ye his holy Name;
My Heart, my Tongue, and all my Soul,
For ever do the same.
99
HYMN 97. An Hymn containing some Select Verse out of the Book of Psalms.
1
Sing Praises to our God, sing Praise,sing Praises to our King;
Praise to the King of all the Earth,
with understanding sing.
3
My Soul give laud unto the Lord,my Spirit do the same;
And all the powers of my Soul,
praise ye his holy Name.
5
Come let us bow and praise the Lord,before him let us fall;
And kneel to him, and him adore,
for he hath made us all.
6
He is the Lord, he is our God,for us he doth provide:
We are his Flock, he doth us Feed,
his Sheep, he doth us Guide.
100
HYMN 98. A Hymn on the answer of Prayers, out of the Psalms.
1
To render thanks unto the Lord,how great a cause have I;
My Voice, my Pray'r, and my Complaint,
he heard most readily.
3
What thing is there that I can wish,but Thee, in Heav'n above;
And in the Earth, there is, Lord, none
like Thee, that I can Love.
5
My Heart would faint but that in memy Faith is fixed fast;
Thy goodness in the Earth I see,
which doth for ever last.
101
HYMN 99. Another out of the Psalms.
1
The Lord is my Defence,My Joy, my Mirth, my Song;
He is become my Saviour, and
My Strength, and Refuge strong:
3
O come let's to the Lord,Sing forth with joyful Voice;
To th'Rock of onr Salvation,:
Lets make a joyful noise
4
Let us with holy Songs,Approach his Presence now;
And sing Sweet Psalms Triumphantly,
Before him let us bow.
5
For he will quickly comeAnd Judge the Earth will he,
Yea all the world 'tis he will judg,
in truth and equity.
102
HYMN 100. A Sacred Hymn on Sanctification.
1
The Fountain of true HolinessJehovah is most high;
His Name it is that we will bless
and Praise continually.
2
Thou perfect art, in Holinessthy Glory let us see,
O shine upon us more or less,
and make us all like thee,
3
Amongst the Fruitful Lillies thoudost love Lord Christ to feed,
O let my Soul a Lilly be,
no more a stinking Weed.
4
Until the Glorious Morn shall break,and shadows flee away,
O let the Glorious Lord be mine,
and I ne'er from him stray!
5
O perfect, Lord, thy handy-work,begun upon my Heart;
Make up thy Jewels; unto me,
thy Image, Lord, impart!
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6
Turn, my Beloved, to my Soul,be like a pleasant Roe;
And I will sing thy Praises forth,
whilst in thy Paths I go.
7
A glorious Day is coming on,when all shall sing thy Praise;
'Tis Holiness thou wilt Perfect,
in those longed for Dayes.
The End of the first Century.
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