GOD'S UNIVERSAL CARE AND GOODNESS. I VAST are thy works, almighty LORD! II The various tribes of creatures stand, Waiting their portion from thy hand; And man and beast, and fish and worm, Rejoice and praise in different form. III But, when thy face is hid, they mourn, IV Yet thou canst breathe on dust again, Raise a new race of beasts and men; A word of thy creating breath Repairs the wastes of time and death. V Thy hand in all, O GOD! we see ; Thy praises shall our breath employ; THE GREATNESS AND GOODNESS of God. I LONG as we live, we 'll bless thy name, II Thou, LORD, art great, thy pow'r unknown, Thy praise shall dwell upon our tongues; IV Fathers to sons chall teach thy name, The world is govern'd by thy hands, GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY, AND GOODNESS TO MAN. I O LORD! Our heav'nly king! Thy name is all divine: Thy glories round the earth are spread, And o'er the heav'ns they shine. II When to thy works on high We raise our wond'ring eyes, And see the moon, complete in light, Adorn the darksome skies: III When we survey the stars, And all their shining forms; LORD! what is man?-of mortal race, Akin to dust and worms! IV What is the son of man, That he should share thy love; That on his head thy love shou'd show'r Rich blessings from above? V O LORD! Our heav'nly king! Thy glories round the earth are spread, ASSURANCE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD. I ART thou not with us, gracious LORD! Thou dost proclaim thyself our cOD, II Thy pow'r supreme, which form'd the earth, Exerts for all its friendly aid, III Thou dost a father's bowels feel IV On this support we all shall lean, The gloomy vale of death shall smile V While we thy gracious succour prove 'Midst all our various ways, The darkest shades thro' which we pass, Shall echo with thy praise. GOD'S INFLUENCE AND MAN'S RESIGNATION. I. THY influence, mighty GOD! is felt That sacred influence, LORD! we need III Father of lights! assistance grant IV Supported by thy heav'nly aid, V Cheer'd by thy smiles, we'll fearless tread And, with the hopes of endless bliss, |