2 Here may the wretched sons of want Riches, above what earth can grant, 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, 4 Here springs of consolation rise, 5 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice 6 O, may these heavenly pages be And still new beauties may I see, 1 GOD, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal counsels known; "Tis here his richest mercy shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines. 2 Wisdom its dictates here imparts, BEDDOME. To form our minds, to cheer our hearts; It bids the drooping saint revive. 3 Our raging passions it controls, 4 May this blest volume ever lie 288 C. M. WATTS. The Excellency of Scripture. Ps. 119. 1 LORD, I have made thy word my choice, My lasting heritage ; There shall my noblest powers rejoice, 2 I'll read the histories of thy love, 3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, 4 The best relief that mourners have, Our fairest hope beyond the grave, 237 289 S. M. WATTS. God's Word most excellent. Ps. 19. 1 BEHOLD, the morning sun Begins his glorious way; His beams through all the nations run, 2 But where the gospel comes, It calls dead sinners from their tombs, 3 How perfect is thy word! And all thy judgments just! 4 My gracious God, how plain But find the path to heaven! 5 I hear thy word with love, And I would fain obey; 6 While with my heart and tongue 238 290 C. M. Ps. 19. TATE & BRady. 1 GOD'S perfect law converts the soul, With sacred wisdom his sure word 2 The statutes of the Lord are just, His pure commands in search of truth, 3 His perfect worship here is fixed, His equal laws are in the scales 4 Of more esteem than golden mines, More sweet than honey, or the drops 5 My trusty counsellors they are, 291 C. M. COWPER. The Light and Glory of the Word. 1 THE Spirit breathes upon the word, And brings the truth to sight; Precepts and promises afford A sanctifying light. 2 A glory gilds the sacred page, It gives a light to every age, 3 The hand that gave it still supplies 4 Let everlasting thanks be thine, As makes a world of darkness shine 5 My soul rejoices to pursue The steps of him I love, 292 C. M. The Holy Scriptures. WATTS. 1 LADEN with guilt, and full of fears, And not a glimpse of hope appears, 2 This is the field where hidden lies 3 Here consecrated water flows |