4 O may the distant lands rejoice, And sinners hear the Bridegroom's voice, While praise their happy tongues employs, And all obtain immortal joys, And give to Jesus glory!
5 Then tears shall all be wiped away, And Christians never go astray; When we are freed from cumbrous clay, We'll praise the Lord in endless day, And give to Jesus glory.
641 C. M. My sheep--follow me. John 10:27.
To thee, my Shepherd and my Lord, A grateful song I'll raise; O let the humblest of thy flock Attempt to speak thy praise.
2 My life, my joy, my hope, I owe To thine amazing love; Ten thousand thousand comforts here, And nobler bliss above.
3 To thee my trembling spirit flies, With sin and grief oppressed; Thy gentle voice dispels my fears, And lulls my cares to rest.
4 Lead on, dear Shepherd!--led by thee, No evil shall I fear; Soon shall I reach thy fold above, And praise thee better there.
642 P. M. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain. Rev. 5:12.
Rise, tune thy voice to sacred song, Exert thy noblest powers; Rise, mingle with the choral throng, The Saviour's praises to prolong, Amid life's fleeting hours.
2 O! hast thou felt the Saviour's love, That flame of heavenly birth! Then let thy strains melodious prove, With raptures soaring far above The trifling toys of earth.
3 Hast found the pearl of price unknown That cost a Saviour's blood? Heir of a bright celestial crown, That sparkles near the eternal throne; O sing the praise of God!
4 Sing of the Lamb that once was slain That man might be forgiven; Sing how he broke death's bars in twain, Ascending high in bliss to reign, The God of earth and heaven.
To our Redeemer's glorious name Awake the sacred song; O may his love (immortal flame!) Tune every heart and tongue.
2 His love, what mortal thought can reach! What mortal tongue display! Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away.
3 He left his radiant throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth to bleed and die! Was ever love like this?
4 Blest Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee, May every heart with rapture say, "The Saviour died for me!"
5 O may the sweet, the blissful theme Fill every heart and tongue, Till strangers love thy charming name, And join the sacred song.