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Lord, I ascribe it to thy grace

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Divine and Moral Songs #HVI (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: Lord, I ascribe it to thy grace, And not to chance as others do, That I was born of Christian race, And not a heathen, or a Jew. What would the ancient Jewish kings And Jewish prophets once have given, Could they have heard these glorious things Which Christ reveal’d and brought from heaven! 36 How glad the Heathens would have been, That worshipp’d idols, wood, and stone, If they the book of God had seen, Or Jesus and his gospel known! Then, if the Gospel I refuse, How shall I e’er lift up mine eyes? For all the Gentiles and the Jews Against me will in judgment rise. Languages: English

Let dogs delight to bark and bite

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Divine and Moral Songs #HXVI (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: Let dogs delight to bark and bite, For God has made them so: Let bears and lions growl and fight, For ‘tis their nature, too. 58 But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise: Your little hands were never made To tear each other’s eyes. Let love through all your actions run, And all your words be mild: Live like the blessed Virgin’s Son, That sweet and lovely child. His soul was gentle as a lamb; And as his stature grew, He grew in favour both with man, And God his Father, too. Now, Lord of all, he reigns above; And from his heavenly throne He sees what children dwell in love, And marks them for his own. Languages: English

Let children that would fear the Lord

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Divine and Moral Songs #HXXIII (1866) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: Let children that would fear the Lord Hear what their teachers say; With reverence meet their parents’ word, And with delight obey. 74 Have you not heard what dreadful plagues Are threaten’d by the Lord, To him that breaks his father’s law, Or mocks his mother’s word? What heavy guilt upon him lies! How cursed is his name! The ravens shall pick out his eyes, And eagles eat the same. But those who worship God, and give Their parents honour due, Here on this earth they long shall live, And live hereafter, too. Languages: English

Lord, how delightful ‘tis to see

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Divine and Moral Songs #HXXVIII (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Lord, how delightful 'tis to see Lyrics: Lord, how delightful ‘tis to see A whole assembly worship thee! At once they sing, at once they pray; They hear of heaven, and learn the way. 84 I have been there, and still would go ’Tis like a little heaven below! Not all my pleasure and my play Should tempt me to forget this day. O write upon my memory, Lord, The text and doctrines of thy Word, That I may break thy laws no more, But love thee better than before! With thoughts of Christ and things divine Fill up this foolish heart of mine: That, hoping pardon through his blood, I may lie down, and wake with God. Languages: English

Love God with all your soul and strength

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Divine and Moral Songs #HXXXII (1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: Love God with all your soul and strength. With all your heart and mind; And love your neighbor as yourself: Be faithful, just, and kind. Deal with another as you’d have Another deal with you: What you’re unwilling to receive, Be sure you never do. Languages: English

Lament. 3:37-40: Amidst the mighty, where is he

Hymnal: Scottish Psalter and Paraphrases #R29 (1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Amidst the mighty, where is he Lyrics: Amidst the mighty, where is he who saith, and it is done? Each varying scene of changeful life is from the Lord alone. He gives in gladsome bow’rs to dwell, or clothes in sorrow’s shroud; His hand hath formed the light, his hand hath formed the dark’ning cloud. Why should a living man complain beneath the chast’ning rod? Our sins afflict us; and the cross must bring us back to God. O sons of men! with anxious care your hearts and ways explore; Return from paths of vice to God: return, and sin no more! Scripture: Lamentations 3:37-40 Languages: English

Luke 1:46-56: My soul and spirit, filled with joy

Hymnal: Scottish Psalter and Paraphrases #R36 (1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: My soul and spirit, filled with joy Lyrics: My soul and spirit, filled with joy, my God and Saviour praise, Whose goodness did from poor estate his humble handmaid raise. Me bless’d of God, the God of might, all ages shall proclaim; From age to age his mercy lasts, and holy is his name. Strength with his arm th’ Almighty shewed; the proud his looks abased; He cast the mighty to the ground, the meek to honour raised. The hungry with good things were filled, the rich with hunger pined: He sent his servant Isr’el help, and called his love to mind; Which to our fathers’ ancient race his promise did ensure, To Abrah’m and his chosen seed forever to endure. Scripture: Luke 1:46-56 Languages: English

Luke 2:8-15: While humble shepherds watched their flocks

Hymnal: Scottish Psalter and Paraphrases #R37 (1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: While humble shepherds watched their flocks Lyrics: While humble shepherds watched their flocks in Bethleh’m’s plains by night, An angel sent from heav’n appeared, and filled the plains with light. Fear not, he said, (for sudden dread had seized their troubled mind;) Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you, and all mankind. To you, in David’s town, this day is born, of David’s line, The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: The heav’nly Babe you there shall find to human view displayed, All meanly wrapt in swaddling-bands, and in a manger laid. 138 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God; and thus addressed their joyful song: All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; Good-will is shown by Heav’n to men, and never more shall cease. Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 Languages: English

Luke 2:25-33: Just and devout old Simeon lived

Hymnal: Scottish Psalter and Paraphrases #R38 (1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Just and devout old Simeon lived Lyrics: Just and devout old Simeon lived; to him it was revealed, That Christ, the Lord, his eyes should see ere death his eyelids sealed. For this consoling gift of Heav’n to Isr’el’s fallen state, From year to year, with patient hope the aged saint did wait. Nor did he wait in vain; for, lo! revolving years brought round, In season due, the happy day, which all his wishes crowned. When Jesus, to the temple brought by Mary’s pious care, As Heav’n’s appointed rites required, to God was offered there, Simeon into those sacred courts a heav’nly impulse drew; He saw the Virgin hold her Son, and straight his Lord he knew. With holy joy upon his face the good old father smiled; Then fondly in his withered arms he clasped the promised child: And while he held the heav’n-born Babe, ordained to bless mankind, Thus spoke, with earnest look, and heart exulting, yet resigned: Now, Lord! according to thy word, let me in peace depart; Mine eyes have thy salvation seen, and gladness fills my heart. At length my arms embrace my Lord, now let their vigour cease; At last my eyes my Saviour see, now let them close in peace. This great salvation, long prepared, and now disclosed to view, Hath proved thy love was constant still, and promises were true. That Sun I now behold, whose light shall heathen darkness chase, And rays of brightest glory pour around thy chosen race. Scripture: Luke 2:25-33 Languages: English

Luke 4:18,19: Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes!

Hymnal: Scottish Psalter and Paraphrases #R39 (1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes! Lyrics: Hark, the glad sound, the Saviour comes! the Saviour promised long; Let ev’ry heart exult with joy, and ev’ry voice be song! On him the Spirit, largely shed, exerts its sacred fire; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, his holy breast inspire. He comes! the pris’ners to relieve, in Satan’s bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, the iron fetters yield. He comes! from dark’ning scales of vice to clear the inward sight; And on the eye-balls of the blind to pour celestial light. 139 He comes! the broken hearts to bind, the bleeding souls to cure; And with the treasures of his grace t’ enrich the humble poor. The sacred year has now revolved, accepted of the Lord, When Heav’n’s high promise is fulfilled, and Isr’el is restored. Our glad hosannahs, Prince of Peace! thy welcome shall proclaim; And heav’n’s exalted arches ring with thy most honoured name. Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Languages: English