Wesley Corpus

While guarded by his mighty hand, 'Midst all the rage of hell they stand. 4 So shall the bright succession run Through the last courses of the sun ; While unborn churches by their care Shall rise and flourish large and fair. 5 Jesus, now teach our hearts to know The spring whence all these blessings flow ; Pastors and people shout thy praise Through the long round of endless days HYMN 745. Ts. Gloria Patri. 1 T^ATHER, live, by all things fear'd ; -■- Live the Son, alike revered ; Equally be thou adored, Holy Ghost, eternal Lord. 2 Three in person, one in power, Thee we worship evermore : Praise by all to thee be given, Endless theme of earth and heaven. HYMN 746. c. m. The Scriptures. 1 T^ATHER of mercies, in thy word -■- What endless glory shines ! For ever be thy name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find ; Riches, above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind. b/~ Miscellaneous Hymns. 3 Here the fair Tree of Knowledge grows, And yields a free repast ; Sublimer sweets than nature knows, Invite the longing taste. 4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around ; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 5 Divine Instructer, gracious Lord, Be thou for ever near ; Teach me to love thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there. HYMN 747. s. m. " Preaching the kingdom of God, and testifying those things which concern the Lord Jesus" \ 1 ESUS, thy servants bless, *J Who, sent by thee, proclaim The peace, and joy, and righteousness Experienced in thy name : The kingdom of our God, Which thy great Spirit imparts, The power of thy victorious blood, Which reigns in faithful hearts. 2 Their souls with faith supply, With life and liberty ; And then they preach and testify The things concerning thee : And live for this alone, Thy grace to minister, And all thou hast for sinners done, In life and death declare. Miscellaneous Hymns. 673 HYMN 748. 6-8\s Renewing the Covenant. 1 f\ GOD ! how often hath thine ear ^-^ To me in willing mercy bow'd ; While worshipping thine altar near,