Psalms and Hymns, Selected, for the Use of the Congregation of the Parish Church of Thame (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1840 edition. Excerpt: ...praise, Glorious in His works and ways. 2 Shout ye little flock, and blest, You on Jesu's throne shall rest; There your seat is now prepar'd, There your kingdom and reward. 3 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand, Soon you'll reach the happy land; Jesus Christ, your Father's Son, Bids you, undismay'd, go on. 4 Onward, then, dear Lord, we'll go, Gladly leaving all below; Only Thou our Leader be, And we still will follow Thee. 164 Luke xii. 35--37. S. M. 1 Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait. Observant of His heavenly Word, And watchful at His gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame; Gird up your loins as in His sight, For holy is His name. 3 Watch 'tis our Lord's command; And while we speak He's near: Mark the first signal of His hand, And ready all appear 4 O happy servant he In such a posture found He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honour crown'd. 5 The supper Christ shall spread With His own royal hand, And raise that favour'd servants head Amidst the angelic band. 165 Luke xiv. 12, L. M. 1 Hither, ye poor ye sick ye blind A sin-disorder'd trembling throng, To you the Gospel calls, to you Messiah's blessings all belong 2 Reason's and virtue's boasting sons Derive no blessings from His tree; For sinners only Jesus died--Then sure I hear He died for me 3 'Twas with our griefs Messiah groan'd; 'Twas with our guilt His soul was tried; Our punishment He took, He bore, And sinners liv'd when Jesus died 4 Awake, each heart; arise, each soul, And join the blissful choirs above; May nothing tune our future song But heav'nly wisdom, heav'nly love 166 Luke Xt. 7. L. M. 1 Who can describe the joys that rise Through all the courts of Paradise, To see a prodigal return, To see an heir of glory born? 2...