English poem
Hymn LXXV. Long Metre. The Excellency of the Gospel
by Anonymous
God, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal counsels known; And sinners of a humble frame May taste his grace and learn his name.
Wisdom its dictates here imparts, To form our minds, to cheer our hearts; Its influence makes the sinner live It bids the drooping saint revive.
Our raging passion it controls, And comfort yields to contrite souls; It guides us all our journey through, And brings a better world to view.
May this blest volume ever lie, Close to my heart and near my eye; To life's last hour, my soul employ, And fit me for the heav'nly joy.
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- Hymn LXXIV. Common Metre Abraham's Blessing extended to the Gentiles
- HYMN LXXIV. The second coming of CHRIST
- HYMN LXXIX. The Resurrection of CHRIST
- HYMN LXXVI. The Triumph of Faith
- Hymn LXXVII. Long Metre. Redeeming Time
- Hymn LXXVIII. Long Metre. itude for all Things
- HYMN LXXVIII. The great Assize