X.

But far as heaven's resplendent orbs beyond earth's spot extend, As far my thoughts, as far my ways, your ways and thoughts transcend.

XI.

And as the rains from heav'n distil, nor thither mount again,

But swell the earth with fruitful juice, and all its tribes sustain:

XII.

So not a word that flows from me

shall ineffectual fall

;

But universal nature prove obedient to my call.

XIII.

With joy and peace shall then be led
the glad converted lands;
The lofty mountains then shall sing,
the forests clap their hands.

XIV.

Where briers grew 'midst barren wilds, shall firs and myrtles spring;

And nature, through its utmost bounds eternal praises sing.

XXVII.

ISAIAH, lvii. 15, 16.

I.

THUS speaks the high and lofty One

ye tribes of earth, give ear; The words of your almighty King with sacred rev'rence hear:

II.

Amidst the majesty of heav'n my throne is fix'd on high; And through eternity I hear the praises of the sky:

III.

Yet, looking down, I visit oft

the humble hallow'd cell; And with the penitent who mourn, 'tis my delight to dwell:

IV.

The down-cast spirit to revive,

the sad in soul to cheer;

And from the bed of dust the man of heart contrite to rear:

V.

With me dwells no relentless wrath

against the human race;

The souls which I have form'd shall find a refuge in my grace.

I.

ATTEND, and mark the solemn fast

which to the Lord is dear; Disdain the false unhallow'd mask which vain dissemblers wear.

II.

Do I delight in sorrow's dress?
saith he who reigns above;
The hanging head and rueful look,
will they attract my love?

III.

et such as feel oppression's load thy tender pity share;

And let the helpless, homeless poor, be thy peculiar care.

IV.

Go, bid the hungry orphan be with thy abundance bless'd; Invite the wand'rer to thy gate, and spread the couch of rest.

V.

Let him who pines with piercing cold
by thee be warm'd and clad;
Be thine the blissful task to make
the downcast mourner glad.

VI.

Then, bright as morning, shall come forth, in peace and joy, thy days; And glory from the Lord above shall shine on all thy ways.

XXIX.

LAMENT. iii. 37,-40.

I.

AMIDST the mighty where is he

who saith, and it is done?

Each varying scene of changeful life is from the Lord alone.

II.

He gives in gladsome bow'rs to dwell, or clothes in sorrow's shroud; His hand hath form'd the light, his hand hath form'd the dark'ning cloud.

III.

Why should a living man complain
beneath the chast❜ning rod?
Our sins afflict us; and the cross
must bring us back to God

IV.

O sons of men! with anxious care your hearts and ways explore; Return from paths of vice to God; return, and sin no more.

1.

COME, let us to the Lord our God

with contrite hearts return;

Our God is gracious, nor will leave the desolate to mourn.

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