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Twas by an order from the Lord

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #2 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Scriptures; The Scriptures inspired Lyrics: 1 'Twas by an order from the Lord The ancient prophets spoke his word; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hearts with heav'nly fire. 2 The works and wonders which they wrought Confirm'd the messages they brought; The prophet's pen succeeds his breath, To save the holy words from death. 3 Great God! mine eyes with pleasure look On the dear volume of thy book; There my Redeemer's face I see, And read his name who died for me. 4. Let the false raptures of the mind Be lost, and vanish in the wind; Here I can fix my hope secure; This is thy word, and must endure.

Father of mercies, in thy word

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #3 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Scriptures; The Scriptures inspired Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in thy word What endless glory shines! For ever be thy name ador'd For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find; Riches, above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind. 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, And yields a free repast, Sublimer sweets that nature knows Invite the longing taste. 4 Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heav'nly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 5 O may these heav'nly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light! 6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord! Be Thou for ever near. Teach me to love thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there.

When Israel through the desert pass'd

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #8 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Scriptures; The usefulness of the Scriptures Lyrics: 1 When Israel through the desert pass'd, A fiery pillar went before To guide them through the dreary waste, And lessen the fatigues they dore. 2 Such is thy glorious word, O God! 'Tis for our light and guidance given; It sheds its luster all abroad, And points the path to bliss and heaven. 3 It fills the soul with sweet delight, And quickens its inactive powers; It sets our wand'ring footsteps right, Displays thy love, and kindles ours: 4 Its promises rejoice our hearts, Its doctrines are divinely true; Knowledge and pleasure it imparts, It comforts and instructs us too. 5 Ye favor'd lands, who have this word, Ye saints, who feel its saving power, Unite your tongues to praise the Lord, And his distinguished grace adore.

Laden with guilt, and full of fears

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #11 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Scriptures; The Scriptures consolatory to the penitent Lyrics: 1 Laden with guilt, and full of fears, I fly to thee, My Lord; And not a ray of hope appears, But in thy written word. 2 The volume of my Father's grace Does all my grief assuage; Here I behold my Saviour's face Almost in ev'ry page. 3 This is the field, where hidden lies The pearl of price unknown; That merchant is divinely wise, Who makes the pearl his own. 4 This is the judge, that ends the strife, Where wit and reason fail; My guide to everlasting life, Through all this gloomy vale. 5 O may thy counsels, mighty God! My roving feet command; Nor I forsake the happy road, That leads to thy right hand.

God's law is perfect, and converts

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #15 (1918) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Holy Scriptures; Hymns for the Young The Holy Scriptures Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW

The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord

Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #52 (1917) Topics: Scriptures Spread of; Scriptures Spread of Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord, In every star Thy wisdom shines; But, when our eyes behold Thy word, We read Thy name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And night and day Thy power confess; But the blest volume Thou hast writ Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace. 3 Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So when Thy truth began its race, It touched and glanced on every land. 4 Nor shall Thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world Thy truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise; Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right. Languages: English Tune Title: MARYTON

Blessed are they that undefiled

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #107a (1918) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Holy Scriptures; Hymns for the Young The Holy Scriptures Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS'S ORDINAL

Blessed are they that undefiled

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #107b (1918) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Holy Scriptures; Hymns for the Young The Holy Scriptures Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: DURHAM

Blessed are they that undefiled

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #107c (1918) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Holy Scriptures; Hymns for the Young The Holy Scriptures Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: PALESTRINA

Blessed are they that undefiled

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #107d (1918) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Holy Scriptures; Hymns for the Young The Holy Scriptures Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: CHANT (Dupuis)