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Is the LORD's hand waxed short ?- Numb. xi. 23.

HY hand, Lord, cannot shorten'd be-
That hand which plagued the' Egyptian race,
Which brought Thy people through the sea,
Which led them through the wilderness;
Which hath to us so often given

Drink from the rock, and bread from heaven.
2 That hand hath opened wide mine eyes;
That hand, which now by faith I see,
Measures the floods, and spans the skies,
And grasps the winds, and covers me!
It brings the blind through ways unknown,
It holds, it lifts me to a throne.

3 Kept by that hand, I cannot fear

Lest earth or hell should pluck me thence:
I trample on temptation near,
Supported by Omnipotence;

Possest of boundless power divine,
Of boundless love,-for Christ is mine!

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HOU, Lord, by strictest search hast known
My rising up and lying down :

My secret thoughts are known to Thee,
Known long before conceived by me.
2 Surrounded by Thy power I stand,
On every side I find Thy hand:
O skill for human reach too high!
Too dazzling bright for mortal eye!
3 If up to heaven I take my flight,
"Tis there Thou dwell'st, enthroned in light;
If down to hell's infernal plains,
"Tis there almighty vengeance reigns.
4 Or should I try to shun Thy sight,
Beneath the sable wings of night;

One glance from Thee, one piercing ray,
Would kindle darkness into day.
5 The veil of night is no disguise,

No screen from Thy all-searching eyes;
Through midnight shades Thou find'st the way,
As in the blazing noon of day.

6 Search, try, O Lord, my reins and heart;
If evil lurk in any part;

Correct me where I go astray,

And guide me in Thy perfect way.

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IN all my vast concerns with Thee,

In vain my soul would try

To shun Thy presence, Lord, or flee
The notice of Thine eye.

2 Thy all-surrounding sight surveys
My rising and my rest,

My public walks, my private ways,
The secrets of my breast.

3 My thoughts lie open to Thee, Lord,
Before they're form'd within ;

And, ere my lips pronounce the word,
Thou know'st the sense I mean.

4 O wondrous knowledge, deep and high!
Where can a creature hide!

Within Thy circling arms I lie,
Beset on every side.

5 So let Thy grace surround me still,
And like a bulwark prove,

To guard my soul from every ill,
Secured by sovereign love.

7s & 6s.

C. WESLEY. 1763.

THOU, my God, art good and wise,

And infinite in power:

Thee let all in earth and skies
Continually adore!

Give me Thy converting grace,
That I may obedient prove,
Serve my Maker all my days,
And my Redeemer love.

2 For my life, and clothes, and food,
And every comfort here,
Thee, my most indulgent God,
I thank with heart sincere ;
For the blessings numberless,
Which Thou hast already given;
For Thy smallest spark of grace,
And for my hope of heaven.

3 Gracious God, my sins forgive,
And Thy good Spirit impart !
Then I shall in Thee believe,
With all my loving heart;
Always unto Jesus look,
Him in heavenly glory see,
Who my cause hath undertook,
And ever prays for me.

4 Grace, in answer to His prayer,
And every grace bestow,
That I may with zealous care
Perform Thy will below:
Rooted in humility,

Still in every state resign'd,
Plant, almighty Lord, in me
A meek and lowly mind!

5 Poor and vile in my own eyes,
With self-abasing shame
Still I would myself despise,
And magnify Thy name:
Thee let every creature bless;
Praise to God alone be given:
God alone deserves the praise
Of all in earth and heaven.

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86,86,887.

From the German of J. J. SCHUTZ. 1673.

WINKWORTH. 1858.

LL praise and thanks to God most High,

The Father of all Love!

The God who doeth wondrously,

The God who from above
My soul with richest solace fills,
The God who every sorrow stills;
Give to our God the glory!

2 The hosts of heaven Thy praises tell,
All thrones bow down to Thee,
And all who in Thy shadow dwell,
In earth and air and sea,

Declare and laud their Maker's might,
Whose wisdom orders all things right;
Give to our God the glory!

3 And for the creatures He hath made,
Our God shall well provide ;
His grace shall be their constant aid,
Their guard on every side;
His kingdom ye may surely trust,
There all is equal, all is just;
Give to our God the glory!

4 I sought Him in my hour of need;
"Lord God, now hear my prayer!"
For death He gave me life indeed,
And comfort for despair;

For this my thanks shall endless be,
Oh, thank Him, thank Him too with me!
Give to our God the glory!

5 All ye who name Christ's holy Name,
Give to our God the glory!
Ye who the Father's power proclaim,
Give to our God the glory!

All idols under foot be trod,

The Lord is God! the Lord is God!
Give to our God the glory!

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WATTS. 1719.

WEET is the memory of Thy grace,
My God, my heavenly King:

SWE

Let age to age Thy righteousness
In sounds of glory sing.

2 God reigns on high, but not confines
His goodness to the skies;

Through the whole earth His goodness shines,
And every want supplies.

3 With longing eyes Thy creatures wait
On Thee for daily food;

Thy liberal hand provides them meat,
And fills their mouths with good.

4 How kind are Thy compassions, Lord!
How slow Thine anger moves!

But soon He sends His pardoning word,
To cheer the souls He loves.

5 Creatures, with all their endless race,
Thy power and praise proclaim;
But we, who taste Thy richer grace,
Delight to bless Thy name.

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WATTS. 1719.

ET every tongue Thy goodness speak,
Thou sovereign Lord of all;

Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak,
And raise the poor that fall,

2 When sorrow bows the spirit down,
Or virtue lies distress'd

Beneath the proud oppressor's frown,
Thou giv'st the mourner rest.

3 The Lord supports our infant days,
And guides our giddy youth;
Holy and just are all Thy ways,
And all Thy words are truth.

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