75 GOD

OD is the refuge of his saints
When storms of sharp distress invade;

Ere we can offer our complaints,

Behold him present with his aid.

2 There is a stream, whose gentle flow
Supplies the city of our God:

Life, love, and joy still gliding through,
And watering our divine abode.

3 That sacred stream, thy holy Word,
Supports our faith, our fear controls:
Sweet peace thy promises afford,

And give new strength to fainting souls.

4 Zion enjoys her Saviour's love,

Secure against a threatening hour;

Nor can her firm foundation move,

Built on his truth, and armed with power.

IL

9:3

76 FATHER of mercies, in thy Word,

What grace and glory shine!

Forever be thy name adored

For wisdom so divine.

2 The tree of life here fruitful grows,
Adorned with healing leaves:
Sublimer sweets than nature knows
The hungry soul receives.

3 0 may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;

And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light.

4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord,
Be thou forever near;

Teach me to love thy holy Word,
And view thy glory there.

IV.