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Praise for Temporal Blessings; or, common and special Mercies

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #118a (1790) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: We bless the Lord, the just, the good Lyrics: 1 We bless the Lord, the just, the good, Who fills our hearts with heavenly food; Who pours his blessings from the skies, And loads our days with rich supplies. 2 He sends the sun his circuit round, To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground; He bids the clouds with plenteous rain Refresh the thirsty earth again. 3 'Tis to his care we owe our breath, And all our near escapes from death: Safety and health to God belong; He heals the weak, and guards the strong. 4 He makes the saint and sinner prove The common blessings of his love; But the wide difference that remains Is endless joy or endless pains. 5 The Lord that bruis'd the serpent's head, On all the serpent's seed shall tread, The stubborn sinner's hope confound, And smite him with a lasting wound. 6 But his right hand his saints shall raise, From the deep earth, or deeper seas, And bring them to his courts above; There shall they taste his special love. Scripture: Psalm 68:9 Languages: English

The Vengeance and Compassion of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #124 (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: Let God arise in all his might Lyrics: 1 Let God arise in all his might, And put the troops of hell to flight; As smoak that sought to cloud the skies Before the rising tempest flies. 2 [He comes array'd in burning flames; Justice and judgement are his names; Behold his fainting foes expire, Like melting wax before the fire.] 3 He rides and thunders through the sky; His name Jehovah sounds on high: Sing to his name, ye sons of grace; Ye saints rejoice before his face. 4 The widow and the fatherless Fly to his aid in sharp distress; In him the poor and helpless find A judge that’s just, a father kind. 5 He breaks the captive’s heavy chain, And prisoners see the light again; But rebels that dispute his will, Shall dwell in chains and darkness still. Pause. 6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong; Crown him, ye nations, in your song; His wondrous names and powers rehearse, His honours shall enrich your verse. 7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms; How terrible is God in arms! In Israel are his mercies known, Israel is his peculiar throne. 8 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest; He’s your defence, your joy, your rest: When terrors rise, and nations faint, God is the strength of every saint. Scripture: Psalm 68:32-35 Languages: English

The Vengeance and Compassion of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #124 (1787) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: Let God arise in all his might Lyrics: 1 Let God arise in all his might, And put the troops of hell to flight; As smoak that sought to cloud the skies Before the rising tempest flies. 2 [He comes array'd in burning flames; Justice and vengeance are his names; Behold his fainting foes expire, Like melting wax before the fire.] 3 He rides and thunders through the sky; His name Jehovah sounds on high: Sing to his name, ye sons of grace; Ye saints rejoice before his face. 4 The widow and the fatherless Fly to his aid in sharp distress; In him the poor and helpless find A judge that’s just, a father kind. 5 He breaks the captive’s heavy chain, And prisoners see the light again; But rebels that dispute his will, Shall dwell in chains and darkness still. Pause. 6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong; Crown him, ye nations, in your song; His wondrous names and powers rehearse, His honours shall enrich your verse. 7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms; How terrible is God in arms! In Israel are his mercies known, Israel is his peculiar throne. 8 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest; He’s your defence, your joy, your rest: When terrors rise, and nations faint, God is the strength of every saint. Scripture: Psalm 68:32-35 Languages: English

Praise for Temporal Blessings; or, common and special Mercies

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #126a (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: We bless the Lord, the just, the good Lyrics: 1 We bless the Lord, the just, the good, Who fills our hearts with heavenly food; Who pours his blessings from the skies, And loads our days with rich supplies. 2 He sends the sun his circuit round, To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground; He bids the clouds with plenteous rain Refresh the thirsty earth again. 3 'Tis to his care we owe our breath, And all our near escapes from death: Safety and health to God belong; He heals the weak, and guards the strong. 4 He makes the saint and sinner prove The common blessings of his love; But the wide difference that remains Is endless joy or endless pains. 5 The Lord that bruis'd the serpent's head, On all the serpent's seed shall tread, The stubborn sinner's hope confound, And smite him with a lasting wound. 6 But his right hand his saints shall raise From the deep earth, or deeper seas, And bring them to his courts above; There shall they taste his special love. Scripture: Psalm 68:19-22 Languages: English

Praise for Temporal Blessings; or, common and special Mercies

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #126a (1787) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Spirit given at Christ's ascension First Line: We bless the Lord, the just, the good Lyrics: 1 We bless the Lord, the just, the good, Who fills our hearts with heavenly food; Who pours his blessings from the skies, And loads our days with rich supplies. 2 He sends the sun his circuit round, To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground; He bids the clouds with plenteous rain Refresh the thirsty earth again. 3 'Tis to his care we owe our breath, And all our near escapes from death: Safety and health to God belong; He heals the weak, and guards the strong. 4 He makes the saint and sinner prove The common blessings of his love; But the wide difference that remains Is endless joy or endless pains. 5 The Lord that bruis'd the serpent's head, On all the serpent's seed shall tread, The stubborn sinner's hope confound, And smite him with a lasting wound. 6 But his right hand his saints shall raise From the deep earth, or deeper seas, And bring them to his courts above; There shall they taste his special love. Scripture: Psalm 68:19-22 Languages: English

Hail the day that sees Him rise

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: The Hymnal #171 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Ascension; Ascension, The; Christ Ascension Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia! Ravished from our wishful eyes! Alleluia! Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia! Reascends His native heaven. Alleluia! 2 There the glorious triumph waits: Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia! Wide unfold the radiant scene, Alleluia! Take the King of Glory in! Alleluia! 3 Him though highest heaven receives, Alleluia! Still He loves the earth He leaves; Alleluia! Though returning to His throne, Alleluia! Still He calls mankind His own. Alleluia! Amen. Tune Title: ASCENSION

¡Salve, día feliz! (Ascensión)

Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus; Skinner Chávez-Melo Hymnal: El Himnario #173 (1998) Topics: Ascension; Ascension First Line: El que murió en cruenta cruz Refrain First Line: ¡Salve, día feliz! Scripture: Acts 1:6-11 Languages: Spanish Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES

¡Salve, día feliz! (Ascensión)

Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus; Skinner Chávez-Melo Hymnal: El Himnario Presbiteriano #173 (1999) Topics: Ascension; Ascension First Line: El que murió en cruenta cruz Refrain First Line: ¡Salve, día feliz! Scripture: Acts 1:6-11 Languages: Spanish Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES

Christ exalted, and Multitudes converted; or, The Success of the Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #195 (1786) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus God th' eternal Father spake Lyrics: 1 Thus God th' eternal Father spake To Christ the Son: "Ascend and sit "At my right hand, 'till I shall make "Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 "From Zion shall thy word proceed, "Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand, "Shall make the hears of rebels bleed, "And bow their wills to thy command. 3 "That day shall shew thy power is great, "When saints shall flock with willing minds, "And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, "Where holiness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed power! O glorious day! What a large vict'ry shall ensue! And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English

Christ exalted, and Multitudes converted; or, The Success of the Gospel

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #195 (1790) Topics: Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Conversion at the ascension of Christ First Line: Thus God th' eternal Father spake Lyrics: 1 Thus God th' eternal Father spake To Christ the Son: "Ascend and sit "At my right hand, 'till I shall make "Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 "From Zion shall thy word proceed, "Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand, "Shall make the hears of rebels bleed, "And bow their wills to thy command. 3 "That day shall shew thy power is great, "When saints shall flock with willing minds, "And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, "Where holiness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed power! O glorious day! What a large vict'ry shall ensue! And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. Scripture: Psalm 110 Languages: English