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PSALM 97. Third Part. L.M.
Grace and glory. (cont.)
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O ye, that love his holy name,
Hate ev'ry work of sin and shame!
He guards the souls of all his friends,
And from the snares of hell defends.
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Immortal light, and joys unknown,
Are for the saints in darkness sown:
Those glorious seeds shall spring and rise,
And the bright harvest bless our eyes.
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Rejoice, ye righteous, and record
The sacred honours of the Lord:
None but the soul that feels his grace,
Can triumph in his holiness.
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PSALM 98. First Part. C.M.
Praise for the gospel.
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TO our almighty Maker, God,
New honours be addrest:
His great salvation shines abroad,
And makes the nations blest.
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He spake the word to Abraham first;
His truth fulfils the grace:
The Gentiles make his name their trust,
And learn his righteousness.
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Let the whole earth his love proclaim,
With all her diff'rent tongues;
And spread the honours of his name
In melody and songs.
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PSALM 98. Second Part. C.M.
The Messiah's coming and kingdom.
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JOY to the world; the Lord is come:
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry heart prepare him room,
And heav'n and nature sing.
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Joy to the earth; the Saviour reigns:
Let men their songs employ;
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PSALM 98. Second Part. C.M.
The Messiah's coming and kingdom. (cont.)
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While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy.
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No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground:
He comes, to make his blessings flow
Far as the curse is found.
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He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of his righteousness,
And wonders of his love.
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PSALM 99. First Part. S.M.
The kingdom and majesty of Christ.
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THE Lord, Jehovah, reigns,
Let all the nations fear;
Let sinners tremble at his throne;
And saints be humbled there.
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Jesus the Saviour reigns,
Let earth adore its Lord:
Bright cherubs his attendants stand,
And swift fulfil his word.
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In Zion is his throne;
His honours are divine;
His church shall make his wonders known:
For there his glories shine.
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How holy is his name!
How terrible his praise!
Justice and truth, and judgment join,
In all his works of grace.
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PSALM 99. Second Part. S.M.
A holy God worshipped with reverence.
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EXALT the Lord our God,
And worship at his feet;
His ways are wisdom, pow'r and truth,
And mercy is his seat.
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