425. Delight in the Lord's Day. S. M. 2 That never knew our GOD: 5 There shall we see his face, power There from the rivers of his grace 6 [The men of grace have found Celestial fruits on earthly ground 7 The hill of Zion yields t A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heav'nly fields, Or walk the golden streets.] Then let our songs abound, We're marching through IMMANUEL'S 426. Delight in the Lord's Day. 148th. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.-PSALM CXviii. 24. THE LORD is ris'n indeed, 17 Pursue him to the skies: This is the day the LORD hath made; 2 On this triumphant day 3 He calls his church to pray JESUS, to us impart, Thy resurrection's power, And teach our quicken'd heart To vie with the redeem'd above, 4 Us graciously assure To keep the day of rest above, 427. The Lord's Day the Emblem of a better Rest above. 8-8-6. There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of GOD.- SWEET day of rest! for thee I'd wait, Where saints are fully blest: 2 But oft, with sorrow I confess, When I would take my harp and sing, And lay it coldly by. 3 But while I thus confess my shame, 'Tis right that I should praise his name, Who makes me sometimes sing; Yes, LORD (I speak it to thy praise), My cheerful song I sometimes raise, And triumph in my King. 4 Oh that it might be always so, 428. Delight in the Lord's day desired. L.M. And call the Sabbath a delight; the holy of the LORD, honourable.-ISAIAH lviii. 13. I FAIN wou'd love the day of rest, 2 True-I frequent the house of pray'r, 3 I fain would see the SAVIOUR near, But vain and sinful thoughts intrude, And draw my soul from what is good. 4 Redeem'd from earth by JESU's blood, I fain would give the day to GoD: But seldom to my purpose true, 'Tis mine to plan but not to do. 5 Of sinners, Lord, I am the chief; O bring thy worthless worm relief! Revive thy work within my soul, And all my thoughts and pow'rs control. 429. The Lord's Day an Emblem of an Eternal Rest. C. M. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest.-HEB. iv. 11. For we which have believed do enter into rest. Ver. 3. LORD, I believe a rest remains A rest where pure enjoyment reigns, 2 Oh then, my SAVIOUR, make me know, That I shall enter in : Thou canst alone the power bestow, 3 Remove this hardness from my heart, 4.0 come, and drive each fear away, No longer from thy creature stay, |