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The Law by Moses came

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #LVII (1760) Scripture: Job 1:17 Lyrics: 1 The Law by Moses came, but Peace, and Truth, and Love, Were brought by Christ (a nobler Name) descending from above. 2 Amidst the House of God their diff'rent Works were done; Moses a faithful Servant stood, but Christ a faithful Son. 3 Then to his new Commands be strict Obedience paid; O'er all his Father's House he stands the Sovereign and the Head. 4 The Man that durst despise the law that Moses brought, Behold! how terribly he dies for his presumptuous Fault! 5 But sorer Vengeance falls on that rebellious Race, Who hate to hear when Jesus calls, and dare resist his Grace. Languages: English

Naked as from the Earth we came

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #XXXV (1760) Scripture: Job 1:21 Lyrics: 1 Naked as from the Earth we came, and crept to Life at first; We to the Earth return again, and mingle with our Dust 2 The dear Delights we here enjoy, and fondly call our own. Are but short Favours borrow'd now, to be repay'd anon. 3 'Tis God that lifts our Comforts high, or sinks them in the Grave, He gives, and (blessed by his Name) He takes but what he gave. 4 Peace, all our angry Passions then, let each rebellious Sigh Be silent at his sovereign Will, and every Murmur die. 5 If smiling Mercy crown our Lives, its Praises shall be spread, And we'll adore the Justice too that strikes our Comforts dead. Languages: English

Shall the vile Race of Flesh and Blood

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #XLIX (1760) Scripture: Job 4:17-21 Lyrics: 1 Shall the vile Race of Flesh and Blood Contend with their Creator, God? Shall mortal Worms presume to be More holy, wise, or just than He? 2 Behold, He puts his Trust in none Of all the Spirits round his Throne; Their Natures, when compar'd with his, Are neither holy, just, nor wise. 3 But how much meaner Things are they Who spring from Dust, and dwell in Clay? Touch'd by the Finger of thy Wrath, We faint and vanish like the Moth. 4 From Night to Day, from Day to Night, We die by Thousands in thy Sight; Bury'd in Dust whole Nations lie Like a forgotten Vanity. 5 Almighty Power, to Thee we bow; How frail are we! how glorious Thou! No more the Sons of Earth shall dare With an eternal God compare. Languages: English

Can Creatures to Perfection find

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #LXXI (1760) Scripture: Job 11:7-9 Lyrics: 1 Can Creatures to Perfection find Th' eternal, uncreated Mind; Or can the largest Stretch of Thought Measure and search his Nature out! 2 'Tis high as Heav'n, 'tis deep as Hell And what can mortals know or tell? His Glory spreads beyond the Sky, And all the shining Worlds on high. 3 But Man, vain Man, would fain be wise; Born like a wild young Colt, he flies Thro' all the Follies of his Mind, And smells, and snuffs the empty Wind. 4 God is a King of Power unknown, Firm are the Orders of his Throne; If He resolve, who dares oppose, Or ask Him why or what He does! 5 He wounds the Heart, and He makes whole; He calms the Tempest of the Soul When He shuts up in long Despair, Who can remove the heavy Bar? 6 He frowns, and Darkness veils the Moon, The fainting Sun grows dim at Noon; The Pillars of Heav'n's starry Roof Tremble and start at his Reproof. 7 He gave the vaulted Heav'n its Form, The crooked serpent, and the Worm; He breaks the Billows with his Breath, And smites the Sons of Pride to Death. 8 These are a Portion of his Ways; But who shall dare describe his Face? Who can endure his Light? or stand To hear the Thunders of his Hand? Languages: English

In vain the wealthiy Mortals toil

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #XXXVII (1760) Scripture: Psalm 49:6 Lyrics: 1 In vain the wealthy Mortals toil, And heap their shining Dust in vain, Look down and scorn the humble Poor, And boast their lofty Hills of Gain. 2 Their golden Cordials cannot ease Their pained Hearts or aching Heads, Nor fright nor bribe approaching Death From glittering Roofs and downy Beds. 3 The lingring, the unwilling Soul The dismal Summons must obey, And bid a long, a sad Farewell To the pale Lump of lifeless Clay. 4 Thence they are huddled to the Grave, Where Kings and Slaves have equal Thrones; Their Bones without Distinction lie Amongst the Heap of meaner Bones. Languages: English

Life is the Time to serve the Lord

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #L (1760) Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:4-6 Lyrics: 1 Life is the Time to serve the Lord, The Time t'insure the great Reward; And while the Lamp holds out to burn, The vilest Sinner may return. 2 Life is the Hour that God has giv'n To 'scape from Hell, and fly to Heav'n; The Day of Grace, and Mortals may Secure the Blessings of the Day. 3 The Living know that they must die, But all the Dead forgotten lie; Their Mem'ry and their Sense is gone, Alike unknowing and unknown. 4 Their Hatred and their Love is lost, Their Envy buried in the Dust; They have no Share in all that's done Beneath the Circuit of the Sun. 5 Then what my Thoughts design to do, My Hands, with all your Might pursue; Since no Device, nor Work is found, Nor Faith, nor Hope, beneath the Ground. 6 There are no Acts of Pardon pass'd In the cold Grave, to which we haste; But Darkness, Death, and long Despair, Reign in eternal Silence there. Languages: English

Children, to your Creator, God

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #XXXIV (1760) Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-5 Lyrics: 1 Children to your Creator God, your early Honours pay, While Vanity and youthful Blood would tempt your Thoughts astray. 2 The Memory of his mighty Name, demands your first Regard; Nor dare indulge a meaner Flame, 'till you have lov'd the Lord. 3 Be wise, and make his Favour sure, before the mournful Days, When Youth and Mirth are known no more, and Life and Strength decays. 4 No more the Blessings of a feast shall relish on the Tongue. The heavy Ear forgets the Taste and Pleasure of a Song. 5 Old Age, with all her dismal Train, invades your golden Years With Sighs and Groans, and raging Pain, and Death that never spares. 6 What will you do when Light departs, and leaves your withering Eyes, Without one Beam to chear your Hearts, from the superior Skies? 7 How will you meet God's frowning Brow, or stand before his Seat, While Nature's old Supporters bow, nor bear their tott'ring Weight? 8 Can you expect your feeble Arms shall make a strong Defence, When Death with terrible Alarms, summons the Pris'ner hence? 9 The silver Bands of Nature burst; and let the Building fall; The Flesh goes down to mix with Dust, its vile Original. 10 Laden with Guilt, (a heavy Load) uncleans'd and unforgiv'n, The Soul returns t' an angry God, to be shut out from Heav'n. Languages: English

Thou whom my Soul admires above

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #XIV (1760) Scripture: Song of Solomon 1:7 Lyrics: 1 Thou whom my Soul admires above All earthly joys and earthly Love, Tell me, dear Shepherd, let me know Where doth thy sweetest Pasture grow? 2 Where is the Shadow of that Rock, That from the Sun defends thy Flock? Fain would I feed among thy Sheep, Among them rest, among them sleep. 3 Why should thy Bride appear like one That turns aside to Paths unknown? My constant Feet would never rove, Would never seek another Love. 4 The Footsteps of thy Flock I see; Thy sweetest Pastures here they be; A wondrous Feast thy Love prepares, Bought with thy Wounds, and Groans & Tears. 5 His dearest Flesh he makes my Food, And bids me drink his richest Blood: Here to these Hills my Soul will come, Till my Beloved lead me home. Languages: English

The Voice of my Beloved sounds

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #XV (1760) Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Lyrics: 1 The Voice of my Beloved sounds Over the Rocks and rising Grounds; O'er Hills of Guilt and Seas of Grief He leaps, He flies to my Relief. 2 Now thro' the Veil of Flesh I see With Eyes of Love He looks at me; Now in the Gospel's clearest Glass He shows the Beauties of his Face. 3 Gently He draws my Heart along, Both with his Beauties and his Tongue; "Rise," saith my Lord, "make haste away, "No mortal Joys are worth thy Stay. 4 "The Jewish wintry State is gone, "The Mists are fled, the Spring comes on; "The sacred Turtle-Dove we hear "Proclaim the new, the joyful Year. 5 "Th' immortal Vine of heav'nly Root "Blossoms, and buds, and gives her Fruit:" Lo, we are come to taste the Wine; Our Souls rejoice, and bless the Vine. 6 And when we hear our Jesus say, "Rise up, my Love, make haste away"? Our Hearts would fain out-fly the Wind, And leave all earthly Loves behind. Languages: English

Daughters of Sion, come, behold

Hymnal: ACNH1754 #XVI (1760) Scripture: Song of Solomon 3:2 Lyrics: 1 Daughters of Sion, come, behold The Crown of Honor and of Gold Which the glad Church with Joys unknown, Plac'd on the Head of Solomon. 2 Jesus, thou everlasting King, Accept the Tribute which we bring: Accept the well-deserv'd Renown, And wear our Praises as thy Crown. 3 Let every Act of Worship be Like our Espousals, Lord, to Thee; Like the dear Hour when from above We first receiv'd thy Pledge of Love. 4 The Gladness of that happy Day, Our Hearts would wish it long to stay; Nor let our Faith forsake its Hold, Nor Comfort sink, nor Love grow cold. 5 Still may each Minute as it flies, Increase thy Praise improve our Joys, Till we are rais'd to sing thy Name At the great Supper of the Lamb. 6 O that the Months would roll away, And bring that Coronation-Day! The King of Grace shall fill the Throne, With all his Father's Glories on. Languages: English