311. C. M. The Same. *H. BALLOU. 1 JESUS his empire shall extend; Kings of the earth shall humbly bend, 2 From sea to sea, from shore to shore, All nations shall be blest; We hear the noise of war no more,- 3 As clouds descend in gentle showers, 4 So Jesus, by his heavenly grace, And o'er the millions of our race 5 Long as the sun shall rule the day, 6 All that the reign of sin destroyed, And, from the treasures of the Lord, 312. C. M. WATTS. Christ's Reign Foretold. Ps. 89. 1 HEAR what the Lord in vision said, 2 'Behold the man my wisdom chose His head my holy oil o'erflows, 3 'High shall he reign on David's throne, My arm shall beat his rivals down, 4My truth shall guard him in his With mercy by his side, way, While in my name, through earth and sea He shall in triumph ride. 5 Me for his Father and his God Call me his rock, his high abode; 6 'My covenant stands forever fast; My promises are strong; Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, His seed endure as long.' 313. S. M. *WATTS. Christ Despised, but Exalted to a Kingdom. 1 WHO has believed thy word, 2 The Jews esteemed him here 3 They turned their eyes away, 4 'Twas for the stubborn Jews, 5 But I'll prolong his days, And make his kingdom stand; 6 Ten thousand captive slaves, Shall quit their prisons and their graves, own his power divine.' And 24* 314. THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. C. M. ANONYMOUS. The Jewish, and the Christian Zion. Ps. 48. 1 WITH stately towers and bulwarks strong, Unrivalled and alone, Loved theme of many a sacred song, 2 Thus fair was Zion's chosen seat, Yet fairer, and in strength complete, 3 The faithful of each clime and age 4 In vain may hostile bands alarm, How weak, how powerless is each arm, Against Omnipotence ! 315. S. M. WATTS. The Beauty and Order of the Church, Ps. 48. 1 FAR as thy name is known 2 With joy let Judah stand On Zion's chosen hill, Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, And counsels of thy will. 3 Let strangers walk around 4 The orders of thy house, The cheerful songs, the solemn vows,— And make a fair report. 5 How decent and how wise! How glorious to behold! Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes And rites adorned with gold. 6 The God we worship now Will be our God while here below, |