3 I sing the goodness of the Lord, He form'd the creatures by his word, 4 There's not a plant, or flower below, 19. God, the Creator. S. M. St. Thomas. Dover. 1 How wondrous is this frame, As I its parts survey; These hands, these feet, this body, came 2 And in this fair machine 3 Before thy gracious throne, I bend the knee, and humbly own 4 'Twas thou who gav'st me breath, O may I bless thy name till death, 20. 1 Parental Character of God. S. M. p. 58, S. S. S. B. Shirland. 1/My Father! cheering name! O may I call thee mine? Give me the humble hope to claim 2 This can my fears control, Beneath my Father's eye? 3 Whate'er thy will denies, I calmly would resign; For thou art just, and good, and wise: 4 Thy ways are little known 5 My Father! blissful name! Above expression dear! Hebron. Evening Hymn. Wells. 1 GREAT God! and wilt thou condescend To be my father and my friend? I but a child, and thou so high, 4 Art thou my Father?-Then, at last, 22. Goodness of God. L. M. Shoel. p. 16 and 45, S. S. S. B. ALMIGHTY God, by thy great power, How fair the green fields meet my eyes! 2 How fresh appear the hills and trees! For, were not these things made for me? 3 Not me alone-for thou hast given 4 And though a child, and weak I be, 23. Power and Goodness of God. C. M. Litchfield. Medfield. 1 ALMIGHTY GOD! Thy gracious power On every hand I see; O may the blessings of each hour Lead all my thoughts to thee! 2 If, on the wings of morn, I speed 3 Thy power is on the ocean deeps, Thine eye of mercy never sleeps,- 4 From morn till noon, till latest eve, And all the blessings I receive, 5 In all the varying scenes of time And aid my tongue to bless his name, Whose favors are divine. 2 'Tis he forgives my sins; 3 He crowns my life with love, 4 He fills the poor with good; The Lord hath judgments for the proud, 5 His wond'rous works and ways But sent the world his truth and grace 25. Goodness of God in his Works. C. M. Medfield. Clarendon. 1 THERE's not a tint that paints the rose, Or decks the lilly fair |