XII. Penitence of the awakened sinner........248, 831 XIII. Supplication for divine mercy.............270, 836 THE SCRIPTURES. The Bible the source of religious knowledge. 1 ETERNAL Spirit! 'twas thy breath The oracles of truth inspired; And kings and holy seers of old With strong prophetic impulse fired. 2 Mov'd by thy great almighty pow'r, L. M. Their lips with heavenly wisdom flow'd; Their hands a thousand wonders wrought, Which bore the signature of God. 3 With gladsome hearts they spread the news 4 The powers of earth and hell in vain 5 Thee, its great author, source of light, 2 1 Divine authority of the Bible. WAS by an order from the Lord, "TWA L. M. The ancient prophets spoke his word; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hearts with heav'nly fire. 2 The works and wonders which they wrought Confirm'd the messages they brought: The prophet's pen succeeds his breath, 3 Great God! mine eyes with pleasure look There my Redeemer's face I see, 4 Let the false raptures of the mind 3 1 Be lost, and vanish in the wind; The Bible suited to our wants. FATHER of mercies, in thy word endless glory shines! For ever be thy name ador'd For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, 4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Attend the blissful sound. 5 0 may these heav'nly pages be And still new beauties may I see, 6 Divine Instructer, gracious Lord! Teach me to love thy sacred word, C. M. 4 The word of God a rich treasure. C. M. ET av'rice, borne from shore to shore, Thy word, O Lord, we value more Than India or Peru. 2 Here mines of knowledge, love, and joy, 3 The counsels of redeeming grace 4 Here light, descending from above, 5 Our num'rous griefs are here redrest, 5 Naught we can ask to make us blest The value and comprehensiveness of the Bible. ET all the heathen writers join C. M. Great God! if once compar'd with thine, 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave 3 Lord, I have made thy word my choice, There shall my noblest pow'rs rejoice, |