Chapter 43
3 But in the Gospel of thy Son Are all thy mightiest works outdone; The light it pours upon our eyes Outs.h.i.+nes the wonders of the skies.
4 Our spirits kindle in its beam; It is a sweet, a glorious theme; Ye angels, dwell upon the sound; Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground.
261. H. M. Toplady.
The Jubilee Proclaimed.
1 Blow ye the trumpet, blow, The gladly solemn sound; Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound, The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home.
2 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of pardoning grace: Ye happy souls, draw near; Behold your Saviour's face: The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home.
3 Jesus, our great High Priest, Has full a.s.surance made; Ye weary spirits, rest; Ye mourning souls, be glad: The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home.
262. 8s. & 7s. M. J. Taylor.
Gospel Call to the Church.
1 Praise to G.o.d, the great Creator, Bounteous Source of every joy, He whose hand upholds all nature, He whose word can all destroy!
Saints with pious zeal attending, Now the grateful tribute raise; Solemn songs, to heaven ascending, Join the universal praise.
2 Here indulge each grateful feeling; Lowly bend with contrite souls; Here, his milder grace revealing, Here no peal of thunder rolls: Lo, the sacred page before us Bears the promise of his love, Full of mercy to restore us, Mercy beaming from above.
3 Every secret fault confessing, Deed unrighteous, thought of sin, Seize, O seize the proffered blessing, Grace from G.o.d, and peace
Heart and voice with rapture swelling, Still the song of glory raise; On the theme immortal dwelling, Join the universal praise.
263. 7s. & 6s. M. J. G. Adams.
The Gospel Advancing.
1 Brighter s.h.i.+nes the gospel day On our Zion's mountains; Clearer has become the way To her living fountains.
Hark! the stirring trumpet tone Hath o'er every hill-top flown; Error's hosts retiring see!
Superst.i.tion's minions flee!
2 From the luring haunts of sin Where the soul is blighted, Christ invites--come enter in To the temple lighted With the beams of pardoning love-- With the wisdom from above; Leave the woes of sin behind, And a rest perpetual find.
3 Come from error's h.o.a.ry shrine, Jew or Gentile seeking For the way of life divine-- Hear this voice now speaking!
Willing hearts and hands prepare Christ's redeeming grace to share; Join our triumph-strain, and sing Zion's Universal King.
264. C. M. Medley.
The Fountain of Living Waters.
1 O, what amazing words of grace Are in the gospel found!
Suited to every sinner's case, Who hears the joyful sound.
2 Come, then, with all your wants and wounds; Your every burden bring; Here love, unchanging love, abounds, A deep, celestial spring.
3 This spring with living water flows, And heavenly joy imparts; Come, thirsty souls, your wants disclose, And drink with thankful hearts.
265. S. M. Select Hymns.
Now is the Day of Grace.
1 Now is the day of grace; Now to the Father come; The Lord is calling, "Seek my face, And I will guide you home."
2 The Saviour bids you speed; O, wherefore then delay?
He calls in love; he sees your need; He bids you come to-day.
3 To-day the prize is won; The promise is to save; Then, O, be wise; to-morrow's sun May s.h.i.+ne upon your grave.
266. C. M. Mrs. Steele.
Invitation to the Gospel Feast.
1 Ye wretched, hungry, starving poor, Behold a royal feast, Where mercy spreads her bounteous store, For every humble guest!
2 See, Jesus stands with open arms!
He calls, he bids you come;-- Guilt holds you back, and fear alarms,-- But see, there yet is room!
3 Come then, and with his people taste The blessings of his love; While hope attends the sweet repast, Of n.o.bler joys above.
4 There, with united heart and voice, Before the eternal throne, Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice In ecstasies unknown.
5 And yet ten thousand thousand more Are welcome still to come: Ye longing souls, the grace adore;-- Approach, there yet is room.