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Mercy and Truth met together; or, the Harmony of the divine Perfections

Author: Dr. S. Stennett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: Perfections of God In harmony First Line: When first the God of boundless grace Lyrics: 1 When first the God of boundless grace Disclos'd his kind design, To rescue our apostate race From misery, shame and sin; 2 Quick, through the realms of light and bliss, The joyful tidings ran, Each heart exulted at the news, That God would dwell with man. 3 Yet 'midst their joys they paus'd a while, And ask'd with strange surprise, "But how can injur'd justice smile, "Or look with pitying eyes? 4 ["Will the almighty deign again, "To visit yonder world; "And hither bring rebellious men, "Whence rebels once were hurl'd? 5 "Their tears, and groans, and deep distress, "Aloud for mercy call; "But ah! must truth and righteousness To mercy victims fall?" 6 So spake the friends of God and man, Delighted, yet surpris'd; Eager to know the wond'rous plan, That wisdom had devis'd.] 7 The son of God attentive heard, And quickly thus reply'd, "In me let mercy be rever'd, "And justice satisfy'd. 8 "Behold! my vital blood I pour, "A sacrifice to God; "Let angry justice now no more "Demand the sinner's blood." 9 He spake, and heaven's high arches rung, With shouts and loud applause; "He dy'd," the friendly angels sung, Nor cease their rapturous joys. Scripture: Psalm 65:10

Praise to the Creator

Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Being and Perfection of God First Line: Eternal Majesty on High

Strength from Heaven

Appears in 75 hymnals Topics: The Being and Perfection of God First Line: Whence do our mournful Thoughts arise Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-30

O thou, the wretched's sure retreat

Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: The divine Perfections The Mercy of God Lyrics: 1 O thou, the wretched's sure retreat, Who dost their cares controul, And with the cheerful smile of peace Revive the fainting soul! 2 Did ever thy relenting ear The humble plea disdain? Or when did plaintive misery sigh, Or supplicate, in vain? 3 Whoe'er to thee for pardon sue In penitential tears, Thy goodness calms their restless doubts, And dissipates their fears. 4 Now life from thy refreshing grace, Their sinking hearts receive; Thy gentlest, best-lov'd attribute, To pity and forgive. 5 From that blest source propitious hope Appears serenely bright, And sheds her soft diffusive beam O'er sorrow's dismal night. 6 Our griefs confess her vital power, And bless the friendly ray, Which ushers in the smiling morn Of everlasting day.

The spacious firmament on high

Appears in 794 hymnals Topics: The divine Perfections The Heavens declare the Glory of God Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heav’ns (a shining frame!) Their Great Original proclaim. 2 Th’ unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator’s pow'r display, And publishes, to ev'ry Land The work of an Almighty Hand. 3 Soon as the ev'ning shades prevail The moon takes up the wond'rous tale, And nightly to the list'ning earth, Repeats the story of her birth: 4 Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 5 What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball? What though nor real voice nor sound, Amidst their radiant orbs be found? 6 In Reasons ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice; Forever singing, as they shine, "The Hand that made us is divine."

Some seraph lend your heavenly tongue

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Being and Perfections of God Lyrics: 1 Some seraph lend your heavenly tongue, Or harp of golden string, That I may raise a lofty song, To our Eternal King. 2 Thy names how infinite they be! Great EVERLASTING ONE! Boundless thy might and majesty, And unconfin'd thy throne. 3 Thy glories shine of wondrous size, And wondrous large thy grace; Immortal day breaks from thine eyes, And Gabriel veils his face. 4 Thine essence is a vast abyss, Which angels cannot sound; An ocean of infinities Where all our thoughts are drown'd. 5 Thy myst'ries of creation lie Beneath enlighten'd minds; Thoughts can ascend above the sky, And fly before the winds; 6 Reason may grasp the massy hills, And stretch from pole to pole; But half thy name our spirit fills, And overloads our soul. 7 In vain our haughty reason swells, For nothing's found in Thee, But boundless inconceivables, And vast eternity!

Let all the world in every corner sing

Author: George Herbert, 1593-1633 altd. Meter: 10.4.6.6.6.6.10.4 Appears in 174 hymnals Topics: Christ, the Lord Jesus Kingly Office of; God Praise of; God: His Being, Word and Works God the Father Almighty: The Divine Perfections Used With Tune: LUCKINGTON

Our Refuge in the Lord

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Aspirations For Heaven; Aspirations For Holiness; Aspirations For Peace and Rest; Bible Instrument of Salvation; Christ Light and Guide; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Death Comfort In; Etermal Life; Fidelity; God Hearer of Prayer; God Righteousness of; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Heaven; Patience; Perseverance; Prayer For Pardon; Prayer Pleas in; Prayer Sincerity in; Providence of God Over Saints; Resurrection; The Christian's Reward; Sin Salvation from; Sincerity; Trust in God Blessedness of; The Wicked Separation from; Worship Sincerity in First Line: Lord, hear the right, attend my cry Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear the right, attend my cry, And to my prayer give ear, My prayer that riseth unto Thee From heart and lips sincere. 2 I shunned the ways of sicken men, For I Thy word obey; Upon Thy paths my steps held fast, My feet slipped not away. 3 On Thee, O God, again I call, For Thou wilt answer me; Incline Thy ear and hear the prayer That I direct to Thee. 4 Thy wondrous loving-kindness show, Thou Who by Thy right hand Defendest those who trust in Thee From all who them withstand. 5 Soon I in glorious righteousness Shall see Thee as Thou art; Thy likeness, Lord, when I awake Shall satisfy my heart. Scripture: Psalm 17 Used With Tune: HERMANN

Our Sure Defense

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Promises for; Afflictions Refuge in; Assurance Declared; Backsliding; Character Value of Good; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Believers; Christians Graces of; Church Security of; Covenant Promises; Faith Act of; God Our Guardian; Grace Sovereign ; Grace Sustaining; Heart Claimed of God; Heart God the Strength of; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Prayer For Divine Favor; Prayer Intercession in; Prayer Promise to; Preservation; Protection Unceasing; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Contrasted with the Wicked; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Safety Assured; Steadfastness; Temptation; Trust in God Blessedness of First Line: Like Zion's steadfast mount are they Lyrics: 1 Like Zion's steadfast mount are they Who in the Lord confide; Secure, immovable they stand, Forever to abide. 2 As round about Jerusalem The mountains give defense, Jehovah is His people's guard, Their lasting confidence. 3 No tyrant's scepter o'er the good Shall undisturbed abide, Lest righteous men, oppressed by wrong, To evil turn aside. 4 O Thou Jehovah, to the good Thy goodness now impart, Thy loving-kindness show to them That upright are in heart. 5 All those that turn from righteousness With wayward, wandering feet, With sinners God will lead them forth, The sinner's doom to meet. 6 O Thou Who art Thy people's shield, Their helper and their guide, Upon them let Thy grace and peace For evermore abide. Scripture: Psalm 125 Used With Tune: ALBANO

A Vindication of God's Ways

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Cares; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Christians Conflicts of; Contentment; Covetousness; Death Of the Wicked; Discontent; God Denial of; God Goodness of; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Pride; Prosperity Without God's Blessing; Resignation; Unbelief; The Wicked Fate of First Line: God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure Lyrics: 1 God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure, He never forsaketh the good and the pure; Yet once my faith faltered, I envied the proud, In doubt and disquiet my spirit was bowed. 2 The wicked are prospered and firm is their strength, No pangs do they suffer, though death come at length; They are not in trouble as other men are, The plagues of their fellows they view from afar. 3 In garments of boasting and violence decked, With wealth more abundant than heart could expect, They scoff, and the helpless they proudly oppress, The heav'ns and the earth they assume to possess. 4 Despising God's people, they cause them to drain The cup of oppression, injustice, and pain; They question God's knowledge and boldly defy The might and the justice of God the Most High. 5 The wicked, grown wealthy, have comfort and peace, While I, daily chastened, see troubles increase, And, wronging God's children, I cried in my pain, That clean hands are worthless and pure hearts are vain. 6 I went to God's temple: my doubts were dispelled, The end of life's journey I clearly beheld; I saw in what peril ungodly men stand With sudden destruction and ruin at hand. 7 As when one awaking forgetteth his dream, So God will despise them, though great they may seem; My envy was senseless, my grief was for nought, Because I was faithless, and foolish my thought. Scripture: Psalm 73 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO