that is desired, it will at least be regarded as an improvement on its predecessors. S. B. W. New-York, August 4, 1841.

SUBJECTS OF THE HYMNS.

Attributes, Works, and Providence of God. Page 5

The Scriptures.

The Sabbath

Public Worship

Fall of Man, and Redemption by Christ
Repentance and Faith

Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell.

Various Subjects and Occasions.

Times and Seasons

Missionary

Anniversary.

Teachers' Meetings

Doxologies

GOD is a Spirit none can see,

He ever was, and e'er shall be;

Present where'er his creatures dwell, Through earth and sea, through heaven and hell.

2 His eyes, with infinite survey,
View all the realms in full display;
What has been, is, or shall be done,
Or here, or there, to him is known.

3 The bounty of his gracious hands
Wide as the world he made extends,
And, though himself completely bless'd,
With pity looks on the distress'd.

4 All that is glorious, good, and great,
Does in the Lord Jehovah meet;
Then to his name be glory given,
By all on earth, and all in heaven.

COMMON.

2.

WATTS.

HOW glorious is our heavenly King,
Who reigns above the sky!

How shall a child presume to sing
His dreadful majesty?

2 How great his power is, none can tel',
Nor think how large his grace;
Not men below, nor saints that dwell
On high before his face.

3 Not angels that stand round the Lord Can search his secret will;

But they perform his heavenly word,
And sing his praises still.

4 Then let me join this holy train,
And my first offerings bring;
The eternal God will not disdain
To hear an infant sing.

5 My heart resolves, my tongue obeys, And angels shall rejoice,

To hear their mighty Maker's praise
Sound from a feeble voice.

COMMON

3.

WATTS.

ISING th' almighty power of God,

That made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies!

2 I sing the wisdom that ordain'd The sun to rule the day;

The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey.

3 I sing the goodness of the Lord,
That fill'd the earth with food;
He form'd the creatures with his word,
And then pronounced them "good."
4 Lord, how thy wonders are display'd,
Where'er I turn my eye!

If I survey the ground I tread,
Or gaze upon the sky!

5 Creatures (as numerous as they be) Are subject to thy care:

There's not a place where we can flee, But God is present there.

6 His hand is my perpetual guard;
He keeps me with his eye:

Why should I then forget the Lord,
Who is for ever nigh!

SEVENS.

4.

WESLEY.

HAPPY child whom God doth aid!

God our souls and bodies made;

God on us in gracious showers
Blessings every moment pours:
Compasses with angel bands,
Bids them bear us in their hands;

Parents, friends, 'twas God bestow'd; Life and all descend from God.

2 He this flowery carpet spread,
Made the earth on which we tread;
God refreshes in the air,

Covers with the clothes we wear:
Feeds us with the food we eat,
Cheers us by his light and heat,
Makes his sun on us to shine;
All our blessings are divine.

3 Man we for his kindness love,
How much more our God above!
Give him then, and ever give,
Thanks for all that we receive:
Worthy thou, our heavenly Lord,
To be honour'd and adored:
God of all-creating grace,
Take the everlasting praise.

COMMON.

5.

ADDISON

WHEN all thy mercies, O my God,
My rising soul surveys,

Transported with the view, I'm lost
In wonder, love, and praise.

2 Thy providence my life sustain'd,
And all my wants redress'd,
When I, a helpless infant, hung
Upon my mother's breast.