No 1

1
No 1

• 1. We worship Thee, our Father, - O Thou
  who livest in the light, - and fully perceivest th
  e heavens at a glance - gathered in Thy presence,
  - objects ofThine infinite love, - we praise Thy
  glorious name.
• To Thee praise, honour, - almighty Creator -
  hallelujah! - Yea, glory, honour, - to the
  Saviour God - hallelujah, hallelujah.
• 2. On us Thy face shone, - sovereign God, Father
  of grace, - through Jesus, Son of Thy love. - Our
  soul blessed by Him, - adores Thee, O God,
  glorifies Thee, - and celebrates Thee in this
  sojourn,
• to Thee praise, honour, etc.

2
No 2

• 1. Let us strike up a holy song - to the glory of
  the only begotten Son, - the eternal Son of the
  God of love - by His death and by His life, - He
  revealed, infinite grace, - the heart of God, the
  access to heaven.
• Praise, dominion, honour - to Jesus the
  Saviour. - Hallelujah! - Yes, glory, honour - to
  Thee, Lord! - Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
• 2. Jesus, receive our homage, - Thou who wilt be,
  throughout the ages, - the song of the redeemed.
  - Saved by Thy wounds, - and healed by Thy
  bruises, - may we live as resurrected.
• Praise, dominion, honour, etc.

3
No 3

• 1. Jesus, our deliverance, - Thou hast acquired
  us - through Thy suffering, - eternal redemption.
  - Lord, crowned with glory, - in Thee we have
  peace, victory, - joy and blessing.
• O precious Saviour, - seated in the heavenlies, -
  full of beauty, - of majesty, - we worship Thee,
  - and shall exalt Thee without end.

4
No 4

• 1. Glory to Thee, eternal Father! (2x) - who hast
  prepared for us in heaven - a throne above the
  angels. - From Thee salvation descends, (2x) -
  Oh that to Thee may ascend a sweet tribute - of
  love and of praise!
• 2. Glory to Thee, most holy Lamb! (2x) - On the
  cross Thou gavest Thy life to save Thy flock. -
  Of Satan, Thou wast the Conqueror (2x) - O
  almighty Redeemer, - glory, infinite glory to
  Thee!
• 3. Yes, praise to Thee, Lord! (2x) - to Thee
  alone, power, honour, - to Thee dominion and
  glory! - Throughout all eternity (2x) - we will
  sing Thy goodness, - Thy great salvation, Thy
  victory.

5
No 5

• 1. O God, whose love gathers us, - around Christ
  in unity, - our tongues celebrate together
  - Thine eternal love. - Glory to Thy name - God
  our Father! - Glory to Thine unspeakable love! -
  May Thy children exalt it on earth. - While
  waiting for Thy blessed return!
• 2. O divine mystery of grace, - Thou hast willed,
  from eternity, - to introduce us, oh our Father,
  - into Thine own bliss. - Glory to Thy name, etc.
• 3. The desires of Thy boundless love - would not
  have been satisfied, - without seeing, in heaven,
  in Thy presence, - saved and perfect men. - Glory
  to Thy name, etc.
• 4. Thy peace, Thy wealth, Thy heaven, Thy glory,
  - in Jesus are our treasures - soon, at His
  shout of victory, - towards Him we will rise. -
  Glory to Thy name, etc.
• 5. O God! our souls are prostrated -
  before Thine unfathomable love - finish that
  which concerns us, - and hasten the day of
  Christs return. - Glory to Thy name, etc.

6
No 6

• 1. Let us sing, in a holy song, - of the God of
  love, the God of peace, - who, in His wonderful
  goodness, - opened the way to heaven for us,
  become blessed objects, living witnesses of such
  precious favour - let us towards Him, with happy
  souls - raise fervent songs.
• 2. Yes, our souls magnify Thee, - mighty God, God
  of love! - Our hearts trust in Thee - for time
  and for eternity. - Strength and goodness, grace
  and might - unite in Thee to bless us - thus the
  Church with assurance - awaits the eternal coming
  day.

7
No 7

• 1. Through Jesus Christ we offer Thee - a
  sacrifice of praise - Through Jesus we adore
  Thee. - O Thou whom the angels adore! - O our
  God! be Thou blessed - by Thy gathered people!
• 2. We were, in our sins, - all children of wrath
  - but snatched away from Satan, - in Thee we find
  a Father - O our God! be Thou blessed etc.
• 3. Thou hast given us Jesus, - Thy heart gives us
  to Jesus - in Him Thou hast chosen us - for the
  eternal crown. - O our God! be Thou blessed! etc.
• 4. He has promised, yes, soon - Thy holy Son will
  return to take us - to the home on high, - whence
  we love to wait for him - O our God! be Thou
  blessed etc.
• 5. Then shall we exalt Thee - in the glory and
  the light, - then we shall repeat -
  with Thine entire Church - O our God! be Thou
  blessed etc.

8
No 8

• 1. Glory be to the Redeemer, - to the only
  begotten Son of the Father, - who, to save the
  sinner, - came down to this earth! - O Jesus! be
  Thou exalted throughout eternity! (2x)
• 2. Thou hast come, O most holy Lamb! - to suffer
  a cruel death - but, triumphant over the grave -
  by Thine eternal power, - Thou hast destroyed all
  the power of hell and of death. (2x)
• 3. Thou who, full of love for us, - hast drunk
  the cup of suffering, - and given us, instead -
  the cup of deliverance. - O Jesus! be exalted in
  all eternity! (2x)

9
No 9

• 1. Glory to Jesus in the Church, - for His
  unspeakable love! - He has won her for Himself, -
  she is His for ever. - In His Fathers house - He
  will soon lead her in - shining with His light,
  He will present her to Himself.
• 2. Glory to Jesus in the Church! - Only one more
  moment of sorrow - before she is admitted - where
  there are no more tears. - During this sojourn of
  life, - triumphant over the grave, - the
  bride, raptured forever - will bless the Lamb
  without end.
• 3. Glory to Jesus in the Church! - glory to our
  Redeemer! - with our sorrows He sympathises, - He
  bears us on His heart. - Time flees, the day is
  nigh, - may all in us show forth Jesus - may He
  find us irreproachable, - and proclaiming His
  virtues.

10
No 10

• 1. Glory to the Lamb! Praise to the Redeemer! -
  in Him death has found its conqueror. - The enemy
  himself has recognised His power, - and the tomb
  yields obedience to Him. - Glory to Thy name,
  Lord Jesus! (2x) - Hell and death are conquered,
  are conquered, are conquered.
• 2. As the Christ, by men rejected, - is seated in
  heaven, shining with majesty, - the Church also,
  unknown by the world, - soon will be clothed with
  splendour. - Glory to Thy name etc.
• 3. Thou hast promised, Jesus, Thou wilt return -
  soon Thou shalt appear to call for us. - Kings
  and overcomers, brought into the glory - we shall
  sing the hymn of victory - Glory to Thy name etc.

11
No 11 (adapted, see Spiritual Songs Nº 98)

• 1. Gazing on Thee Lord, in glory, - while our
  hearts in worship bow, - There we read the
  wondrous story - of the cross its shame and woe.
• 2. Every mark of dark dishonour - heaped upon Thy
  thorn-crowned brow, - all the depths of Thy
  hearts sorrow - told in answering glory now.
• 3. On that cross alone forsaken - where no
  pitying eye was found - now to Gods right hand
  exalted, - with Thy praise the heavens resound.
• 4. Did Thy God even then forsake Thee, - hide His
  face from Thy deep need? - In Thy face, once
  marred and smitten, - all His glory now we read.
• 5. Gazing on it we adore Thee, - blessed,
  precious, holy Lord - Thou, the Lamb, alone art
  worthy, - this be earths and heavens accord.
• 6. Rise our hearts, and bless the Father, -
  ceaseless song even here begun, - endless praise
  and adoration - to the Father and the Son.

12
No 12

• To Him who has saved us - and whose blood has
  washed us - be dominion and splendour. - Worthy
  is the Lamb to receive - riches, honour,
  strength, power, - majesty, wisdom and might (2x).

13
No 13

• 1. Let us celebrate the Saviours love and might,
  deep humbling of himself and entire obedience. -
  He came and triumphed over all our enemies - He,
  through His cross - subdued them forever (2x).
• 2. Let us celebrate the goodness of the Prince of
  life - for us He suffered the cross and shame -
  He has through His death delivered us completely
  - we are the objects - of His most tender love.
  (2x)
• 3. Let us celebrate the Saviours perfect
  justice - He has overcome the devils cunning
  craft - He has conquered death, He is risen -
  His glory is our glory - for eternity. (2x)
• 4. Let us celebrate, celebrate the infinite
  greatness - of Him who gave His life for us. - He
  is coming with splendour, and soon with our eyes
  - we shall contemplate Him - forever in Heaven.
  (2x)

14
No 14

• 1. Splendour of God, of God perfect image! -
  Eternal Son, by the angels adored! - Glory to Thy
  name, to Thee, who, unreservedly, - shall be
  forever honoured!
• 2. Thou camest from heaven offering Thyself in
  sacrifice, - and by Thee alone, God has been
  glorified - His holiness, His love, His justice,
  - Thy cross has magnified them all.
• 3. And now, exalted by God Himself, - in
  the heavenlies, near the Majesty, - we see Thee
  girded with supreme glory, - Thee, Son of Man,
  resurrected Man!
• 4. We adore Thee, whose crown - reminds the heart
  of Thy suffering and death! - Lord Jesus! soon
  around Thy throne, - we shall praise Thee in
  everlasting harmony.

15
No 15

• 1. Thou dost bestow grace and glory, - O Lord our
  God, our Father in Jesus! - May Thy name be
  blessed in the midst of all the chosen ones, -
  whose happiness is to believe Thee. (2x)
• 2. Thou hast given us Thy grace - which, O God,
  causes Thy sweet peace to flow into our hearts -
  happy, even here on earth, we have free access -
  to Heaven, where Thy face shines. (2x)
• 3. Thou hast set us apart for the glory! - which
  crowns the Lamb in the holy city we shall be
  with Him in eternal bliss, - fruit of His atoning
  work. (2x)
• 4. God of grace and of glory! - Objects of Thy
  love, having Thy Spirit, - we come to worship
  Thee in the name of Jesus Christ, - our holy
  Redeemer. (2x)

16
No 16

• 1. To sing to Thee, God of love, of truth, of
  glory, - to worship Thee, to bless, to rejoice in
  Thee, - to celebrate the immortal victory of
  Jesus, - is our blessed portion, which our faith
  has grasped.
• 2. Oh! blessed be Thy name, Thy marvellous grace
  - has wonderfully reached over to us - we were
  lying in darkness, and now the sweetest rays of
  Thy face are shining in our hearts.
• 3. We are Thy children Thy sweetest name of
  Father - fills us with happiness, assurance and
  peace. - Thy Spirit, pledge and seal, instructs
  and enlightens us, - and close to Thee we always
  have free access.
• 4. It is Thy love, Jesus, Thy death, Thy life, -
  by which we have received this unspeakable
  portion - may our hearts never forget - that it
  is to honour Thee that thou hast set us apart.

17
No 17

• 1. Unspeakable fullness of the Godhead -
  inexhaustible treasure (2x) of power and love! -
  Eternal Son! (2x) glory of heaven! (2x) - O Jesus
  in Thy peace, Thy beloved Church - adores Thee
  and humbles herself! (3x)
• 2. Thou art seated, O Jesus, at the right hand of
  the Father, - clothed with power, glory and with
  light (2x) - O Saviour God! (2x) With all our
  heart (2x) - bowed before Thee, we render Thee
  obedience, - wisdom, honour, power. (3x)

18
No 18

• 1. In heaven, upon the Fathers throne, - we see
  Thee, O Redeemer, - in rest and light, - girded
  with power and splendour. - The work of grace is
  finished - Thou hast sat down in the holy
  places - on high, glory is given to Thee - all
  is submitted to Thee, O Son of God!
• 2. We triumph through Thy victory, - Lord Jesus,
  mighty Saviour, - on high, and in the glory -
  forerunner of the redeemed! - Yes, as to heaven,
  our hope rests forever securely in Thee -
  steadfast assurance of our hearts, - blessed
  object of our faith!
• 3. Homage to Thee, Head of the Church! - the
  Bride, object of Thy favour, - soon seated at Thy
  side, - without end, will bless her Lord. - O
  holy ecstasy, unspeakable joy! we shall joy in
  Thy beauty, - and in Thy love beyond telling -
  which will fill eternity.

19
No 19

• 1. God of love, God of all grace! - We love to
  gather - under the sweet gaze of Thy face, - to
  praise and bless Thee. - That in peace, in Thy
  presence, - true worship to Thee be rendered -
  Bring gratitude to Thee - the sweet smell of
  Jesus name.
• 2. O Lord! cause our souls to be filled - with
  the sense of Thy unspeakable goodness, - and our
  hearts to burn - with Thy boundless love - so
  that praise may overflow - from our hearts,
  through the Holy Spirit, - to sing Thy mercy -
  and Thy love in Jesus Christ.
• 3. We love to take the place - in which Jesus
  work has set us - and we follow in His
  footsteps, - into heaven where Thou hast received
  Him. - It is there in Thy sanctuary, - constantly
  open to faith, - that the praise, O our Father, -
  through Jesus Christ rises to Thee.

20
No 20

• 1. How beautiful is the unity of Thy Church! -
  Lord Jesus, how it pleases Thee! - In Thy love
  Thou hast given Thyself for her - Thy desire is
  to have her close to Thee in heaven.
• 2. When it is Thy heart, Jesus, which gathers us
  - around Thee, in Thy faithful love - O! what
  happiness to worship all together, - and to show
  forth Thy death and Thy return!
• 3. What sweetness is in this worship by brethren
  - where the Holy Spirit is our guide! - In this
  harmony of hymns and prayers, - offered by all
  with one accord and one heart!
• 4. Yes, Lord, Thy presence is there, - giving joy
  and liberty for the heart, - and in peace, every
  faithful one realises, - its power and its
  reality.
• 5. And what will it be like in that day when,
  gathered, - in the heavens the Church shall see
  Thee! - Oh what rapture, what infinite joy, -
  when in the glory, she will adore Thee!

21
No 21

• 1. To feed on Thee, praiseworthy Redeemer, - Thou
  hast invited us again this day. - In the midst of
  the wilderness, Thou hast prepared this table, -
  which reminds us of Thy love. (2x)
• 2. Around Thee, Lord, Thy Church gathers - to
  announce Thy death until Thy return, - and we
  break the bread, we drink the cup, - which remind
  us of Thy love. (2x)
• 3. Ah! Our iniquity laid on Thy head - a load of
  sorrow unbearably heavy - but now in peace we
  celebrate the supper - which reminds us of Thy
  love. (2x)
• 4. As we taste this bread, this cup, - our eyes
  look for Thee in that heavenly abode. - Soon,
  having finished our pilgrimage, - we shall
  understand all Thy love. (2x)
• 5. We bless Thee, Jesus, faithful, and tender
  Saviour! - In heaven it will be our turn to see
  Thee without a shadow, - and in the eternal glory
  we shall exalt - Thy boundless love. (2x)

22
No 22

• 1. Thou dost set before us, (2x) - Jesus, of Thy
  suffering for our deliverance - a very sweet
  remembrance. (2x) - Yes this holy table, O
  adorable Saviour, - recalls Thy love, Thy death
  and Thy return. (2x)
• 2. This cup and this bread (2x) - which Thy hand
  offers to us, of Thy unchanging grace - are true
  tokens. (2x) - In their mute language they tell
  throughout the ages, - to all the chosen ones,
  Thy love, O Jesus! (2x)
• 3. Let us sing with one heart (2x) - both the
  unspeakable grace, and the unsearchable love, -
  of our Redeemer! (2x) - With thankfulness may we
  give glory and power, - with one accord, to the
  slain Lamb! (2x)

23
No 23

• 1. Glory to the Lamb of God, (2x) - Who by His
  sacrifice, - in justice gives us, - access to the
  Holiest of holies! (2x) - Thou, adored by the
  angels, - accept the praises - of those who,
  through faith, are led to Thee. (2x)
• 2. Saviour always merciful! (2x) - We love to
  remember Thee - while awaiting the glory - of Thy
  coming. (2x) - May this hour come, - when taken
  toThine abode - We shall tell of Thy goodness
  throughout eternity. (2x)

24
No 24

• 1. Lamb, atoning victim! - We consider Thy love,
  - Thy blood unto death and Thy victory - for us,
  Thy redeemed people. - Gathered around Thy table,
  - our hearts celebrate Thy love - worshipping
  Thee, loving Saviour! - We await Thy glorious
  return.
• 2. Children of a guilty race, - we have found,
  through Thy cross, - perfect peace, unspeakable
  grace, - strength and happiness all together. -
  Gathered around Thy table, etc.
• 3. In Thee clothed with righteousness, - washed
  in Thy precious blood, - we recall Thy sacrifice,
  - which opened to us access to heaven. - Gathered
  around Thy table etc.
• 4. O Beloved! Cause Thy life - to shine down here
  in all Thine own, - may every one of them glorify
  Thee, - Thou who showerest us with all good
  things. - Gathered around Thy table, etc.

25
No 25

• 1. Before the Fathers throne - where the Majesty
  is seated, - our eyes, Lord, consider - Thy
  resplendent beauty. - The glory which crowns Thee
  - with its divine splendour, - shines on us and
  radiates - to the depths of our hearts.
• 2. But the glory of Thy face - is not the only
  attraction, - because Thine unspeakable grace -
  shines, O Jesus, in Thy features. - Grace brought
  Thee down - into a rebellious world, - where
  Thou camest to serve, and take - upon Thyself our
  iniquity.
• 3. The soul remains confounded - before this
  blessed love, vaster than space, - as deep as
  infinity - and so our hearts desire - the time
  of Thy return, - to see, to fathom, to tell - the
  greatness of Thy love.

26
No 26

• 1. Saints, let us draw near and may, in our
  hymns, - with love, the Lamb be exalted! - He is
  victorious, He is risen - let us all celebrate
  His magnificent glories, - we who are the objects
  - of all the love of Christ. (2x)
• 2. He gave Himself for us in sacrifice - nothing
  stopped his unspeakable love - to save us from
  eternal darkness, - He came offering Himself up
  to the strokes of justice - oppressed, cursed -
  was Christ. (2x)
• 3. We worship Thee, atoning Victim - Thou hast
  won all rights to our hearts - remembering Thy
  death and Thy sufferings, - we await the day when
  in glory, - we shall appear - as the Bride of
  Christ. (2x)
• 4. We celebrate together at this table - Thy
  great love, holy Lamb once slain! - By Thee our
  hearts, safely harboured, - peacefully enjoy the
  unspeakable happiness - for which Thou hast paid
  - so much O Christ! (2x)

27
No 27

• 1. Before the throne of grace - we adore Thee O
  our God, - to enjoy Thy face, we have - access to
  the holy place through Jesus.
• 2. The bread of heaven, which satisfies, - has
  become our nourishment - in Jesus we have life -
  which is eternal.
• 3. In return for the bitter cup - which He
  received from Thy righteous hand, - this Saviour
  humble and meek, - gives us the cup of salvation.
• 4. Soon at the voice of the Archangel, - raptured
  to the heavenly abode, - we shall sing His
  praise, - we shall see Him. Oh! what a beautiful
  day!

28
No 28

• 1. Thy children, under Thy loving gaze, - O God,
  gathered at this table, - happy to be set apart
  thus - celebrate Thy unspeakable grace. - Thy
  love is their only happiness - it dispels all
  their fears - and, under this divine embrace, -
  all their treasure is their Saviour.
• 2. Washed in Thy blood, O Jesus, - they are made
  white, without spot - they once were lost - but
  now Thy bosom hides them - Who shall pluck them
  from Thine arms? - Who shall trouble their
  confidence, - when they have the firm assurance -
  that Thy love does not change?
• 3. For Thy redeemed, O Lord, - how sweet is Thy
  memory! - Yes, we recall with one heart - Thy
  suffering and Thy victory. - Divine Saviour, may
  Thy love, of which we have the token here, abide
  unreservedly in our hearts until Thy glorious
  return!

29
No 29

• 1. O divine favour! Inestimable treasure! - We
  know Jesus and His loving hand. - In His grace He
  took us from the midst of sinners, - to
  consecrate to God - true worshippers. (2x)
• 2. The Holy God found righteousness accomplished
  - in the last Adam, who alone glorifies Him - He
  is His Beloved, the object of His desires, - Who
  in His perfect law - had all His delight. (2x)
• 3. O God! Thou gavest Him in Thy boundless love.
  - He accomplished all for our deliverance - He
  is our righteousness and our sanctification, -
  His life is our life, - and for eternity. (2x)
• 4. From eternal days, O unsearchable mystery! -
  Thou hadst chosen us in Thine unspeakable grace
  - and now, O God, Thy Spirit, every day, -
  reveals Thy Son to us - and Thy heart full of
  love. (2x)

30
No 30

• 1. O Jesus, holy Victim! - Thou camest down to
  this lowly place - closing the pit under our feet
  - into which we were falling far from God.
• 2. Thou camest, in our likness - to take upon
  Thee our griefs - to save Thy creature, - Thou
  didst become the man of sorrows.
• 3. Thou only art our wisdom, - our life and our
  peace, - our refuge in distress, - our salvation
  forever.
• 4. O Saviour, ever faithful, - in Thee we shall
  abide - unto eternal life - Thou livest Jesus!
  We also shall live.

31
No 31

• 1. To save the wicked, the Prince of life -
  suffered all the torment and the ignominy. -
  Glory to the Son of the Most High! - Glory to
  Thee, holy Lamb! - Possess our heart! it is Thy
  reward - Thou hast purchased it, Saviour God,
  upon Calvarys hill.
• 2. Thy painful death abolished our crimes! -
  under our feet Thou hast closed the terrible pit.
  - Glory to the Son of the Most High! - Glory to
  Thee, holy Lamb! - We praise Thee, Lord, Thou
  whose sufferings - bought us peace, happiness,
  full deliverance.
• 3. Yes, to enrich us with Thyself, with heaven, -
  Thou didst deign to become poor, Thou, God
  supreme. - Glory to the Son of the Most High! -
  Glory to Thee, holy Lamb! - Receive from our
  heart, love and homage - may it be, divine
  Saviour, Thine entirely.
• 4. With the goodness of Thy love, adorable
  Shepherd! - before us, every day, Thou preparest
  the table. - Glory to the Son of the most High! -
  Glory to Thee, holy Lamb! - Thy beloved, Lord,
  filled with greatest joy, - enjoy the care and
  tenderness of Thy heart.
• 5. We walk in peace toward our heritage! - Thou
  shalt be forever our true portion. - Glory to the
  Son of the Most High! - Glory to Thee, holy Lamb!
  - O divine Redeemer! to Thee who lovest us, - be
  strength, dominion, honour, supreme praise!
• 6. For all eternity we shall tell Thy glory, -
  Thy great love, Thy holy victory. - Glory to the
  Son of the Most High! - Glory to Thee, holy Lamb!
  - Possess our heart! it is Thy reward - Thou
  hast purchased it, Saviour God, upon Calvary.

32
No 32

• 1. Who shall celebrate, who shall understand, -
  the love which, from heaven, Jesus! brought Thee
  down - to this Gethsemane... this bitter
  Golgotha, - where Thou wast pierced by Jehovahs
  wrath?
• 2. It is not, Lord! Thy heavenly hosts, - nor Thy
  works, so widely spread - nor the abyss of the
  sea, nor the heights of heaven, - which will be
  able to celebrate Thy marvellous love.
• 3. O Jesus! Thy love and Thy unspeakable grace, -
  who shall exalt them, but these guilty ones -
  which Thou Thyself hast made - kings and priests,
  - and for whom Thou hast tasted death and its
  terrors?
• 4. Yes, only Thy redeemed, with holy joy, - shall
  sing of Thy goodness, and bless Thy tenderness -
  Thou hast purchased them, Jesus, with Thy
  precious blood. - They shall be forever with Thee
  in heaven.

33
No 33

• 1. We see Thee in agony, - taking the cup of
  sorrows. - We see Thee giving Thy life, - Thou,
  just and holy, for us, sinners.
• 2. May Thy death, O holy Victim, - always be
  before our eyes! - Thy blood washed away our
  crime, - Thy blood alone opened heaven for us.
• 3. O Christ! Thy deep love - touches and
  penetrates our hearts, - Thou hast died for the
  sin of the world - Thou alone art our Saviour
  God!

34
No 34

• 1. O Thou, who in heaven hast prepared the place,
  - which Thine own, with Thee, one day shall
  occupy, - we want to celebrate Thy righteousness
  and Thy grace, - Thy love, O Saviour, Thine
  unspeakable love. (2x)
• 2. Yes, Lord! We come into Thy holy presence - to
  enjoy the sweetness of communion with Thee - and
  yet down here, we feel Thy absence... - awaiting
  the day of the reunion. (2x)
• 3. What a solemn moment for Thy holy assembly, -
  when Thou shalt introduce her into heaven! - With
  Thy peace, with Thy glory, she shall be satisfied
  - at the marriage supper, all of heaven
  witnessing. (2x)
• 4. While waiting, Lord, we take on earth - this
  supper, which Thy love prepared for us and here
  we proclaim Thy saving grace, - Thy sufferings,
  Thy death and Thy soon return. (2x)

35
No 35

• 1. Like a Lamb, Thou hast allowed Thyself to be
  bruised - for our sins, Thou the Saviour of the
  world. - O tender love! O deep love! - to save
  us, Jesus, Thou camest to die.
• 2. In that moment when our iniquity - made Thee
  suffer the most cruel pain, - Thy death broke our
  bonds and chains - Thou hast obtained for us
  grace and blessing.
• 3. Amen, Lord! Amen, power, honour! - to Thee,
  Jesus, glory, wisdom, dominion! - from now on our
  hearts can say to Thee! - Blessed be Thou,
  all-powerful Redeemer!

36
No 36 (adapted, see Spiritual Songs Nº 69)

• Thou, Lamb of God, didst shed Thy blood, - Thou
  didst our load of misery bear - and hast exalted
  us to share - the rank of kings and priests to
  God. - To Thee we render evermore - The honour,
  glory, praise thats due - might, power, and
  glad obedience too, - and in our hearts we Thee
  adore - Amen! Amen! O Lord, Amen!

37
No 37

• O holy and glorious Lamb! - Thou hast left the
  divine splendours - for a crown of thorns, - and
  hast redeemed Thy precious flock, - we strike up,
  here below - the sacred hymn of victory. - O!
  before the throne of glory, - when shall we sing
  of Thy love? - Come then, Lord! Amen! Amen!

38
No 38

• 1. O supreme love! (2x) - O deep humility! - The
  Son takes on our nature. He comes, bears the
  curse (2x) - and dies upon the tree - to save His
  creature.
• 2. But the Christ, Son of the mighty God, (2x) -
  for our sins put to death, - rises with power. -
  We, His chosen ones, celebrate (2x) - the triumph
  of Jesus - His glory is our hope.
• 3. By Jesus Christ redeemed, (2x) - in Jesus
  raised, - let us sing with greatest joy! - O
  Lord! in the heavenlies (2x) - Thou art
  victoriously seated - Glory to Thee, Glory
  forever!

39
No 39

• 1. We contemplate Thee in the glory, - O precious
  Saviour! - tasting the fruits of Thy victory, -
  powerful Saviour! Forever in the sanctuary, - at
  the right hand of God Thy Father, - Thou who
  camest down to earth, - humble Saviour!
• 2. For us Thou hast become a curse, - O precious
  Saviour - Thou hast suffered the utmost agony, -
  O precious Saviour! - Thy blood shed, Thy flesh
  bruised - purifies us from all sin... - through
  Thy death we have life, - tender Saviour!
• 3. We love to await Thee from heaven, - O
  precious Saviour! - hast Thou not said I come to
  take you, - powerful Saviour? - O unspeakable
  happiness! - to see Thy adorable features - and
  to be like Thee, - divine Saviour!

40
No 40

• It is Thee, Jesus, it is Thy grace, - Thy cross,
  Thy precious blood, - it is the look of Thy face,
  - which makes us righteous and happy. - Our
  souls, in peace, trust - in Thee, beloved
  Saviour, - the author, the source, the cause - of
  our eternal bliss.

41
No 41

• 1. O beloved Saviour, in Whom our souls hope! -
  from the power of death Thy death has delivered
  us - Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (2x) - In Thy
  faithful love, (3x) - our joy is full.
• 2. Thy blood has washed us from all our offenses
  - the glory of Thy heaven will soon receive us -
  Hallelujah! hallelujah! (2x) - Yes, already our
  faith (3x) - triumphs in hope.

42
No 42

• 1. Thou hast loved us unto death, - Saviour full
  of tenderness - for us, Thou hast overcome Satan
  - even to his fortress. (2x)
• 2. O! how they weighed on Thee, - alone, in that
  dark hour, - the forsaking, the anguish and the
  terror - of our sins without number! (2x)
• 3. And now, the roar of the waters - which rolled
  over Thy head, - has given place to the divine
  rest - of Thy perfect work. (2x)
• 4. Around Thee, Thy redeemed, - still on this
  earth, - enjoy the bliss - of the Fathers house.
  (2x)

43
No 43

• 1. The Lamb of God, Christ dies - upon the cross
  (2x) -immediately the veil is rent - at the cross
  (2x) - The holiest of holies is displayed, -
  access to God is opened to us - through Thee,
  Jesus, who offered Thyself - upon the cross. (2x)
• 2. Thou wast lifted from the earth - upon the
  cross (2x) - for us Thou hast drunk the bitter
  cup - upon the cross. (2x) - It is finished,
  through Thy love - the believer washed in Thy
  blood, - knows that he is saved forever - by the
  cross. (2x)
• 3. Amidst shame Thy glory shone - upon the cross
  (2x) - the victory was Thine, Jesus - upon the
  cross. (2x) - To Thee, throughout eternity, - be
  strength, honour and majesty - for the triumph
  won - upon the cross! (2x)

44
No 44

• 1. Angelic notes, - harmonious choirs - harps and
  hymns, - fill the heavens! - In the vast
  universe, - may the new song - always be started
  afresh - around the Lamb!
• 2. In the midst of the throne - Thine own shall
  see Thee - not a crown - is missing from Thy
  brow, - and Thy pierced hands - show both - Thy
  past suffering, - and the love of the cross.
• 3. O infinite grace! - Thou wast slain - Thou
  gavest Thy life, - Thy blood flowed, - That in
  the sanctuary, - by all honoured, - our God, Thy
  Father, - may be adored.
• 4. Angelic notes, - harmonious choirs - harps and
  hymns - fill the heavens - honour, strength and
  glory - homage without end, - to the God of
  victory, - to the divine Lamb!

45
No 45

• 1. Son of the most High, Thou, the Admirable one,
  - upon Thy brow shines in its splendour - the
  unspeakable love of the Father, - and the
  greatness of His glory. - Thy hand upholds the
  vast world -which Thy voice drew from
  nothingness - all tells of Thy deep wisdom - and
  extols Thee, O mighty God!
• 2. In the bosom of the Father, in His presence, -
  His delight every day, - one with Him in His
  power, - one with Him in His love, - unsearchable
  mystery! - leaving the glory of the most holy
  place, - Thou didst want to come into a guilty
  world - to die, Lamb of God!
• 3. Supreme love, infinite grace! - We see Thee,
  divine man, - from the humble manger to the agony
  - following Thy painful path. - Stranger, hated
  on the earth, and even by Thine own forsaken, -
  at last Thou hast taken the bitter cup - in the
  garden of Gethsemane.
• 4. And Thou hast borne, holy Victim, - in those
  dark hours of the cross, - the judgement for our
  crime, - all the weight of divine wrath. - O
  Lord! we render to Thee glory. - For ever, in
  holy rapture, - our hearts shall sing Thy
  victory, - Thy love conqueror of death.

46
No 46

• 1. Pure, unsearchable love, being of God supreme,
  who, to reveal Himself, gave His very Son, - into
  this world, overtaken by the darkness of sin, our
  eyes could see Thee and our hands have touched
  Thee.
• 2. Thou didst shine at the cross, when during the
  three hours of darkness - which deepened the
  shadows upon a blind world, - the perfect Man,
  the Son of the holy God, of the powerful God,
  went through abandonment, wrath and death.
• 3. Thou hast suffered, O Jesus, Saviour, Lamb,
  Victim! - Thy infinite look searched the vast
  abyss, - and Thy infinite heart, under this
  momentary weight, - bore our eternal punishment.
• 4. He says It is finished, bows His head,
  expires! - and lo suddenly the veil is rent -
  washed, justified, perfect, we enter into the
  holiest, - into the full brightness of Gods
  face.
• 5. Ah! sovereign victory of heavenly love! - Thy
  cross shows forth the glory of the Holy Father, -
  and saves us, and fills our mouths and our hearts
  - with the eternal hymn of the true worshippers.

47
No 47

• 1. Thou, the eternal only Son, in the bosom of
  the Father, - delight of His heart in the
  heavenly abode, - before time was Thou hast
  thought of the earth, - to which Thou didst wish
  to descend and humble Thyself one day.
• 2. Thou hast found Thy delight with the sons of
  men, - Thou hast come in a body formed by God
  Himself - humble child, Thou wast born lower
  than we. - O profound mystery, acclaimed by the
  angels!
• 3. Thou who hast searched our miserable state. -
  This abyss of evil in which we were submerged -
  Thou hast given Thy life for us, O adorable
  Saviour! - Thy blood was shed to take away our
  sins.
• 4. O risen Christ! We sing Thy victory - Thy God
  has crowned Thee with power and honour, - and
  Thou art calling for us, Jesus, to see Thy glory,
  - to be near Thee in eternal bliss.
• 5. Glorified Lamb! Tender Saviour! - O Thou who
  hast loved us with an infinite love! - Gathered
  together to Thy name and filled with greatest
  joy, - Lord, we worship Thee. Be thou forever
  blest!

48
No 48

• 1. O Thou whose heart loves us, - God full of
  grace and love! - We enter into heaven itself -
  to worship Thee in this day. - Thy family is
  gathered, - O Father, under Thy gaze - in Thy
  Son Thou hast blessed us - in Him Thou hast set
  us apart.
• 2. For Thy children, what glory - to contemplate
  the mighty God, - and to sing the victory - of
  Jesus Christ put to death! Thy family etc.
• 3. What grace, O tender Father, - to know Thy
  love, - while waiting upon the earth - for the
  return of Thy Holy Son! - He is coming
  unspeakable happiness! Sing, - Church of the
  Lord, - soon you shall be like your powerful
  Redeemer.

49
No 49

• 1. To love Thee Jesus, to know Thee, - to rest
  upon Thy bosom - to have Thee as friend, as
  Master, - and as drink and as bread - peacefully
  to savour Thy grace - to taste the holy benefits
  - of Thy death, powerful Saviour, - what an
  unspeakably sweet savour!
• 2. O unspeakable happiness, - to have Thee as
  Shepherd! Always tender and helpful, - Thy heart
  cannot change. - In Thy boundless love - Thou
  hast come down - to seek Thy sheep Thyself, and
  take them into Thine arms.
• 3. Thou dost fill us with Thy grace, - Thou
  knowest us by name - Thou leadest us in Thy
  footsteps - toward the heavenly mansion - Thy
  desire is to enquire - about our weakness and
  ills. - What love! Thou dost continually want to
  forgive and to heal us.

50
No 50

• 1. Jesus is our supreme friend. - O! What love! -
  He loves us more than a tender brother. - O! What
  love! - Here family, friends, all passes away -
  happiness appears and vanishes away - His heart
  alone never wearies. - O! What love!
• 2. He is our eternal life. - O! What love! - let
  us celebrate His immortal work. - O! What love!
  By His blood our soul is washed - In the
  wilderness He found us - and in His grace He
  saved us. - O! What love!
• 3. He offered Himself in sacrifice. - O! What
  love! - To bless us is all His delight. - O! What
  love! - To His voice may our soul be attentive, -
  always in peace, never fearful, - near His heart
  quietly live - in His love.

51
No 51

• 1. Glory throughout the ages - to the great
  Saviour God! - To Him undivided dominion and
  honour! - May our souls , - in holy rapture, -
  ever exalt, proclaim the Lamb which was slain.
• 2. Our souls adore Thee - Thou who, in heaven -
  art glorified, honoured - by the eternal choir! -
  Crowned with honour - in the divine abode - upon
  Thy brow shines grace and love.
• 3. Soon without a veil, - Thy splendour shall
  shine - radiant Star - risen in our hearts. - Oh!
  What joy! Our eyes shall see Thee, - and Thy
  saints shall unceasingly rejoice in Thee.
• 4. To Thee be the glory, - O eternal Son! - Thy
  death, Thy victory, - opened heaven to us. - To
  Thee who lovest us - for eternity, - supreme
  praise, - strength and majesty!

52
No 52

• 1. Form our hearts by Thy Spirit of love, - to
  desire Thy glorious return - and our eternal
  home, O Jesus, Prince of life! - Amen! Come,
  Lord, - crowned with glory and honour. - Appear
  in Thy splendour to the eyes of Thy saints.
• 2. Thou hast promised, yes, with our own eyes, -
  we shall see Thee appear in the heavens, -
  raptured into Thy holy presence, transformed into
  Thy likeness. - Amen! come Lord, etc.
• 3. What bliss for Thy chosen ones- in the
  brightness of Thy divinity! - What unspeakable
  delight! - ...already what sweet foretastes! -
  Amen! Come Lord! etc.
• 4. Come, Lord, come! ...it is the cry of faith -
  which the Bride sends up before Thee. -
  Expressions of love! ...May the Holy Spirit make
  them a reality in Thy Church. - Amen! come Lord,
  etc.

53
No 53

• 1. Mighty Saviour, who alone is our life, - bless
  Thy saints, strangers here below. - In Thee,
  Jesus, our souls trust - may Thy love direct all
  our footsteps.
• 2. Ah! Keep us from turning towards the world -
  other glances than those of a traveller. - May
  we, fleeing the filthiness of sin, - Draw
  happiness from the living waters.
• 3. Fill our hearts with the sweet hope - of soon
  being forever with Thee - and, until the day of
  Thy holy presence. - Ah! grant us to see Thee
  through faith.

54
No 54

• 1. In heaven, where the glory is promised, - our
  desire is to see Thee by faith. - Come, O Lord!
  Take away Thy Church! - Introduce her, close to
  the Father, with Thee.
• 2. It is there, Lord, that all is joy, - Songs of
  triumph, unspeakable pleasures - There no more
  mourning, no more pain, nor sadness, - There no
  more worries, no more griefs, nor sighing.
• 3. There, close to Thee, we shall have no more
  storm, - There, we shall be sheltered forever, -
  a complete calm shall be our portion, - we shall
  enjoy eternal peace.
• 4. Lord Jesus! We love to wait for Thee -
  towards Thee, we lift up our eyes. - O Redeemer!
  rise, come, take us, - and rapture us with Thee
  into heaven.

55
No 55

• 1. Our tongues proclaim - Thy soon return - our
  hearts long for Thee, Bridegroom full of love. -
  Prince of life, - mighty Redeemer! - Thy Bride
  calls Amen, come, Lord!
• 2. Soon, Thy glory - we shall inherit, - and by
  Thy victory we shall triumph. - Prince of life,
  etc.

56
No 56

• 1. Already for us shines the dawn - of an
  unending bliss - Lord! But a few more moments, -
  and we shall all be in Thy bosom. (2x)
• 2. If time flees and carries us away, - near to
  the Leader of our faith - toil will soon cease,
  - and being close to Thee is rest. (2x)
• 3. O happy day, when in Thy glory - to the eyes
  of Thine own Thou shalt appear! - with the shout
  of victory, Jesus, - Thou shalt take us to
  Thyself. (2x)

57
No 57

• 1. Lord Jesus, whose love is unbounded, - Thou,
  the brightness of the glory of God, - come! come!
  appear in Thy incomparable beauty! - Turned
  toward the holiest we wait for Thee.
• 2. Thou hast saved us, we are Thy workmanship, -
  and in heaven we shall serve Thee, - see Thee,
  Jesus, bear Thy image, - and forever adore Thee,
  and bless Thee.
• 3. Alleluia! What holy joy! - Behold the marriage
  of the Lamb is coming. - around Thee we shall
  sing without ceasing, - O Beloved, the new song.

58
No 58 (adapted see Spiritual Songs Nº 179)

• 1. Brightness of the eternal glory, - shall Thy
  praise unuttered lie? - Who would hush the heaven
  sent story, - of the Lamb who came to die?
• 2. Came from God-heads fullest glory, - down to
  Calvarys depth of woe - now on high, we bow
  before Thee - streams of praises ceaseless flow!
• 3. Sing His blest triumphant rising - sing Him
  on the Fathers throne - Sing till heaven and
  earth surprising, - reigns the Nazarene alone.

59
No 59

• 1. With one heart let us praise our God, our
  Father - The hymns of the saints always please
  Him. - Let us celebrate His love while on this
  earth - and let us rejoice in a perfect Saviour.
  (2x)
• 2. With one heart let us praise our God, our
  Father - for we are washed in the blood of the
  Lamb, - the virtue of which, by the new way,
  gives us a free and sure access into the divine
  sanctuary. (2x)
• 3. With one heart let us praise our God, our
  Father - our Leader has broken the bonds of
  death - risen in Him, through Him our souls hope
  - to reach the happy haven of eternal salvation.
  (2x)
• 4. With one heart let us praise our God, our
  Father - for us the Lord hath sat down in the
  heavenlies His glorious rest after the bitter
  cup, - is the perfect peace of His dear sheep.
  (2x)
• 5. With one heart let us praise our God, our
  Father - we await Jesus who is coming from
  heaven - and by His great power will take us up
  from the earth - He wants to gather us with Him
  forever. (2x)
• 6. Yes, we praise Thee, our God, our Father -
  God of peace, God of love, Whom our faith has
  apprehended. - In our weakness Thy grace
  enlightens us - and having nothing in us, we
  have all in Thee. (2x)

60
No 60

• 1. O Jesus! How Thy name, for a faithful soul, -
  Is great and precious! - What love, what
  blessings, what grace, it brings to mind, - what
  a glorious salvation! (2x)
• 2. Thou, the Son of the Highest, Thou the Beloved
  of the Father, - Thou, the glory of heaven! -
  Thou camest from the midst of the light, to bring
  us - the gifts of Jehovah (2x)
• 3. To sinners, to the children of a guilty race -
  and worthy of death, - Thou camest to manifest
  the ineffable favour - and the peace of the
  mighty God. (2x)
• 4. To Thee, Redeemer, our souls belong - All in
  us is Thine. - Cause our hearts to burn with Thy
  love, - make us live by faith. (2x)

61
No 61

• 1. Hold us close to Thy heart, O Saviour of our
  souls! - Keep us in Thy peace. - Increase in us
  the flames of a holy fervour - guide us forever.
  (2x)
• 2. To come near to Thee, is all our longing, - O
  holy Emmanuel! - Thy love is for us the source of
  life, - for it is eternal. (2x)
• 3. Glory to Thee, Redeemer! Thy faithful love -
  cannot deny itself - Thou hast gathered us under
  Thy wing, - for eternity. (2x)

62
No 62

• 1. Yes, we have in heaven a good and tender
  Father, - whose decrees preceded time - the
  Mighty God, the Almighty in whom our souls hope,
  - and who, from above, protects his children.
  (2x)
• 2. By His Beloved Son He poured His life into us,
  - Redeeming us by His precious blood. - He
  elected us for the infinite glory, - and Jesus
  only is the way to heaven. (2x)
• 3. Thy wisdom, Thy grace, and Thy power unite -
  to guide us to the blest abode. - O God! For us
  Thy care never fails - by night, by day, Thou
  dost follow us with Thy gaze. (2x)
• 4. Tender compassion strength in the day of
  trial, - grace and pardon, forbearance, sweet
  peace - from Thy heart full of love, flow out
  like a river - which is never exhausted or
  emptied. (2x)
• 5. For such great love, what can we render to
  Thee, O gracious Father? - Ah! Give us obedient
  hearts. - May the divine character, shine upon
  our brows - by Thy Spirit engraved upon Thy
  children. (2x)

63
No 63

• 1. In the pastures of Jesus feeding with
  assurance - of the sovereign shepherd let us
  taste the boundless grace - let us savour the
  waters which flow night and day. - From the
  throne Thy love established for us.
• 2. Let us rest peacefully in His rich pasture -
  We have nothing to fear in the strong storm -
  Jesus Christ is for us and always with us - may
  we ever stay close to such a tender Shepherd.
• 3. For us His heart burns, that heart full of
  tenderness - His strength is made perfect in
  weakness, - our powerlessness is our safety - he
  who desires nothing apart from Him, can do all in
  His goodness.

64
No 64

• 1. Perfect, eternal rest ever to serve, adore
  Thee! During the endless day, - Thee, Lord, Thy
  saints shall praise rapt, in mute ecstasy,
  casting their crowns before Thee, prone at Thy
  feet they fall, anthems of joy to raise (2x)
• 2. Thee shall we contemplate - gaze on Thy face
  adoring, Saviour and Bridegroom - Lord, beauty
  supreme above! Sounding the soundless depths,
  measureless heights exploring - heights of Thy
  peerless grace, depths of Thy boundless love!
  (2x)
• 3. Jesus from Thee alone borrowing light
  transcendent - Sun, Thou, of righteousness,
  lending Thy lustrous rays - radiant, Thy bride
  shall wear, through the long age resplendant,
  glory immaculate - Thine own perfections blaze.
  (2x)
• 4. Us wilt Thou contemplate - pearl of Thy
  hearts deep longing, travail of Thy lone soul,
  fruit of Thy wondrous cross! Then wilt Thou rest
  in love! Thou wilt rejoice in singing, - Rest in
  triumphant love, singing for joy oer us. (2x)

65
No 65

• 1. Yes, complete well-being, - true happiness
  here below, - is to have Jesus for Master to
  follow Him step by step.
• 2. Nothing can stop the flow - of His love with
  which the loves us, - He bought us for Himself -
  He is ours forever.
• 3. Never, His faithful love - will fail our
  wishes. - It is an eternal spring - which will
  never cease.
• 4. He desires that our hearts love Him, - without
  let, - for He is, unchanging in His love.

66
No 66

• 1. Incomparable treasure - tender and faithful
  friend! - Thou who alone wast able - to conquer
  the enemy! - Keep by Thy power - our spirits and
  our hearts, - Thou, who, by Thy presence, - dost
  fill us with gladness.
• 2. Delight of life, - imperishable bread, by
  which our soul - is satisfied in hunger! - In
  extreme weakness - Thy strength is made perfect,
  - and even in trial - Thy voice makes us rejoice.
• 3. O Saviour full of grace! - Give us each day, -
  in contemplating Thy face, to taste Thy love. -
  Without its sweet influence, life is like death
  - to enjoy Thy presence - is the happiest lot.
• 4. Jesus, our wealth, - our only true happiness,
  - since, in our weakness, - Thou dost keep us,
  Lord, - from our hearts the adversary - cannot
  steal the peace, - nor from the love of the
  Father - ever separate us.

67
No 67

• 1. O Thou, who didst break our bonds, - Jesus
  Christ mighty Saviour! - In shame and in sorrows,
  - Thou dost comfort our hearts.
• 2. By Thy saving grace - the work is perfected in
  us - and we are Thy reward, - O Jesus, heavenly
  Bridegroom.
• 3. Thou hast given us life - may our souls every
  day, - to Thy yoke be subjected, - happy in Thy
  love.

68
No 68

• 1. Jesus come fill our souls with Thy love, - and
  make them burn by Thy flame night and day. -
  Precious Redeemer - now in heaven, - subject our
  hearts - to Thy sweet dominion - may they, -
  Beat and long for Thee only Lord.
• 2. For Thine own Thou hast known - utter sorrow!
  - Thou hast suffered, Jesus! - and wast made a
  curse. - O Saviour, almigthy, - how great is Thy
  love! - Ah! May all our hearts, - seeing Thy
  tenderness, - praise Thee, O dear Saviour. -
  Exalt Thee without end!
• 3. For us all, in the holy place, - now Thou art
  praying - Thy heart presents to God - Thy
  beloved sheep. - O sovereign Shepherd, - holding
  us in Thy hand, - may our hearts always - rest
  upon Thee, - committing to Thee, Lord, - all
  things in peace!
• 4. Thou dost feed Thy flock - with the riches of
  Thy grace. - Upon us Thou hast set Thy seal - we
  shall see Thy face. - Supreme and good Shepherd -
  who cannot change, - may Thy divine love - fill
  our souls! - and in our hearts, the flame burn
  night and day.

69
No 69

• 1. Thy grace reaches, O Lord, unto heaven. - Thy
  truth rises unto the clouds - by Thy love our
  souls are confounded - and will meditate Thy
  mysterious works.
• 2. Filled with the goodness of Thy love. -
  satisfied at the river of Thy grace, - make us
  walk in peace before Thy face, - serving Thee
  humbly every day.
• 3. The source of happiness is in Thee, - in Thee
  who alone art love and light. - May Thy Spirit,
  without ceasing, O our Father! - lead our steps
  and keep our heart.

70
No 70

• 1. To live of Thee, source of every happiness, -
  to rejoice in Thy light, - to see Thee, for us,
  before the Father, - what sweet rest, Jesus, for
  our hearts!
• 2. The love of God gave us Jesus, - and through
  Jesus peace was made - justice has been
  satisfied - it will no longer have any claim on
  us.
• 3. Oh! What happiness! Lord, through Thy
  goodness, - access to heaven is made easy - and
  the christian, with a peaceful heart, - moves on,
  for he is redeemed.
• 4. Lord Jesus, should we not love Thee? - Thou
  who hast given Thy life for us! - Thou, whose
  infinite tenderness - comes every day directing
  our steps?

71
No 71

• 1. O Lord, Thy loves unbounded, so sweet, so
  full, so free my soul is all transported
  wheneer I think on Thee.
• 2. And yet Thy loves unchanging, and doth recall
  my heart to joy in all its brightness, the peace
  its beams impart.
• 3. Yet sure, if in Thy presence my soul still
  constant were, mine eye would, more familiar, its
  brighter glories bear.
• 4. And thus Thy deep perfections much better
  should I know, and with adoring fervour in this
  Thy nature grow.
• 5. Still sweet tis to discover, if clouds have
  dimmed my sight, when passed, eternal Lover,
  towards me, as eer, Thourt bright.
• 6. O keep my soul, then, Jesus, abiding still
  with Thee and if I wander, teach me soon back to
  Thee to flee,
• 7. That all Thy gracious favour may to my soul be
  known and, versed in this Thy goodness, my hopes
  Thyself shall crown.

72
No 72

• 1. Thou dost teach us, Thou dost comfort us, -
  during Thine absence, O Jesus! - For Thy Spirit
  and Thy word abide with Thine elect.
• 2. Thy voice is always to be heard - in Thy
  precious oracles, - and Thy Spirit, that we may
  understand them - touches our hearts, opens our
  eyes.
• 3. The memory of Thy great love - thus passed on
  among Thine own. - In the desert we see Thy glory
  - and taste the heavenly blessings.
• 4. Yes, this word of life - is like one of
  Eschols grapes, - its savour strengthens us, -
  in the midst of an arid ground.
• 5. But soon that sweet ministry - will end for
  Thy dear flock - and face to face, in Thy light,
  - we shall speak to Thee, holy Lamb!

73
No 73

• 1. O Thou, who dost live in the highest heavens -
  God full of tenderness! - in love Thou art
  looking down upon Thy children. - God of glory
  and of love, - by Thy Spirit of truth, - Thou
  dost always lead us.
• 2. We know Thy sweet voice, - Jesus, faithful
  Shepherd - At the cross Thou hast bought for us,
  - eternal life, - Lord, by Thy Spirit of love, -
  Thou dost pour out upon us each day - some new
  grace.
• 3. In a little while we shall see Thee -
  resplendant in glory, - and in Thy bosom we shall
  enjoy - the fruits of Thy victory. - Throughout
  all eternity, - we shall celebrate Thy goodness,
  - Thine atoning death.

74
No 74

• 1. Thou hast come down, Lord! from the eternal
  glory, - and desired to be our neighbour down
  here - Thou stooped down to us in Thy divine
  love. - To heal the deadly wound in our hearts.
• 2. And soon, forever, in the Fathers house - by
  Thyself introduced, Thou wilt gather us. - We
  shall be with Thee we shall see, resplendent, -
  Thy grace and Thy beauty in the pure light.
• 3. O Jesus, be praised! - the firm and sure
  expectation of our ravished soul is that blessed
  moment - when, we shall be clothed with glorified
  bodies, - and caught up to the eternal abode.

75
No 75

• 1. Let us sing, brethren, let us sing of our
  tender Father - His supreme goodness. - May in
  the midst of His saints, His lovely name, be
  exalted everywhere on the earth (2x)
• 2. Who should more than we, His adopted family, -
  celebrate His love? - Which angel can speak of it
  in a more vivid way - in the sacred abode? (2x)
• 3. Let us, then, celebrate Him, - who, wants to
  place us, one day, higher than the angels - Yes,
  to Thee, holy Father, be honour and praise - for
  Thy boundless love! (2x)

76
No 76

• 1. For us, Christians, O what happiness - when we
  shall see the face - of Jesus, our Redeemer, - in
  heaven where nothing passes away. (2x)
• 2. To be with Thee in the highest, - each bearing
  Thine image, - and tell with the blessed - Thy
  glory forever and ever! (2x)
• 3. To be with Thee, see Thy beauty, - to taste
  Thy tenderness, - to enjoy Thy rich goodness, -
  What boundless happiness. (2x)
• 4. For with Thee is that rest - which our heart
  hopes for, - divine end of all our work - in the
  house of the Father. (2x)
• 5. Let us listen to the voice of the Bridegroom -
  who tells us unceasingly - I come quickly! Be
  ye comforted. - then no more sorrows. (2x)
• 6. Take courage then, O pilgrims! - let us lift
  up our heads - hasten our steps, gird up our
  loins - deliverance is at hand. (2x)

77
No 77

• 1. Lord! sanctify - our days, our moments - make
  our lives - honour Thee continually. - May we be
  penetrated - by the happy influence - of Thy
  presence - in our midst.
• 2. May we always - walk by faith - and in
  distress - look up to Thee! - Happy is the one
  who rests - upon Thy mighty arm. - We have
  everything - when we have Thee.

78
No 78

• 1. Jesus! my Fortress and my Rock, - my great
  Deliverer! - What enemy can approach me - under
  Thy protecting arm?
• 2. Thy grace, O God, hath forgiven me, - and Thy
  heaven is mine. - Surrounded by Thy might, - I
  can do all things by faith.
• 3. Deliverance is in Thine arm, - and love in Thy
  heart. - What happiness! Forever Thou shalt be -
  my glory and my Saviour!

79
No 79

• 1. To walk in Thy presence, - faithful and tender
  Saviour, - in humble assurance - in Thine arm, in
  Thy heart, - seeking naught but to please Thee -
  in all that we do - it is heaven on earth, it is
  perfect happiness.
• 2. Thus, before Thy face, - we can, every day, -
  by Thy Spirit of grace, - taste Thy love. - Thou
  alone art our expectation, - O our Redeemer! -
  and our satisfied soul - finds in Thee its
  happiness.

80
No 80

• 1. In Thee, Jesus, my heart draws nigh joyful and
  without fear - to my God. - Before Him, through
  Thee, without blame, - I have free access to the
  holy place.
• 2. In Thee, Lord, I am at rest - I know Thy
  tender and good heart. - That faithful heart is
  my refuge, - Thy precious blood my ransom.
• 3. In Thee, Lord, I do not fear - any danger in
  the wilderness. - Where Thy steps have shown me
  the way, - Thy love covers me.
• 4. I am in Thee, should death come, - I can
  expect it without fear - my life is bound to
  Thine, - and like Thee I shall live again.

81
No 81

• 1. Every perfect gift comes down from the Father
  of lights - He answers my prayers, - He loves to
  bless.
• 2. Father of mercies, - Thou dost sustain me
  every day - by Thy grace Thou dost grant me - to
  know Thy love.
• 3. Oh! What ineffable love - I find, O God, in
  Thy heart! - Oh! What unsearchable love! - What
  treasure for the sinner!
• 4. Ah! in Thy holy abode - I may draw nigh to
  Thee - Should I live or should I die, - Thy
  heaven is open for me.
• 5. Glory to Thee, my God, my Father, - Thou who
  hast first loved me! - to Thy heart my soul is
  dear - possess me entirely.

82
No 82

• 1. Who else have I in heaven, - who else on this
  earth - but Thee, my Saviour, - my Shepherd, my
  guide, the friend of my heart?
• 2. Who else would, - who else could, - seeing me
  suffer, deliver me from anguish and succour me?
• 3. In Thee, Saviour God, - I have peace of heart
  - Thou hast done all for me - and upon Thy
  justice my faith is founded.
• 4. For me, what happiness - to know, Lord, - As I
  know it, - that Thou art favourable to me, that
  Thou hast made peace for me!
• 5. Eternal salvation, - is the prize, the goal, -
  towards which I run - Lord, to reach it, to Thee
  I turn.
• 6. I live then in peace, - for I know - that,
  even in death, - Christ is my shelter, my
  support, my fortress.

83
No 83

• 1. Thy words, always faithful, - Lord, will never
  change - and my soul, believing them, henceforth
  - has nothing to fear.
• 2. I know, sweet thought! - Yes I know it, - none
  of Thy sheep will be forsaken - mighty Shepherd,
  Thou hast promised it.
• 3. Objects of Thy supreme love, - they rest in
  Thy bosom - neither the world, nor hell itself,
  - shall pluck them out of Thy hand.

84
No 84

• 1. Lord, Thou dost direct my steps - toward
  heaven, my home - my God, Thou dost not forsake
  me - in Thine infinite grace. - Toward me , in
  Thy favour - Thy love shines, O my Saviour, - my
  treasure and my life.
• 2. Ah! without the walk of faith, my life is
  dull but, O my Saviour, in Thee, - in Thy mighty
  virtue, - is my refuge, and my shelter, - and
  every day Thou dost show me - Thine overwhelming
  favour.
• 3. Until the day when I shall see Thee - in
  eternal glory - when in Thy bosom I shall exalt -
  Thine atoning death, - Thou wilt be my portion
  and my fortress, - my gain in life and in death -
  my joy and my victory!

85
No 85

• 1. Meek Master - who hast carried my sorrows, - I
  am Thy recompense - for all Thy travail. - I was
  miserable, - but I am Thine - Thine unspeakable
  grace - did all for me.
• 2. In Thy mercy keep - my soul forever, - in the
  enjoyment - of Thy sweet peace - uphold me in
  weakness, - when languishing heal me, - and keep
  me always - near to Thy heart.

86
No 86

• 1. I know, that perfect joy - which Thy Spirit, O
  Jesus sheds into a heart - I am happy, yes my
  soul is contented, - since I know in Thee I have
  my Saviour.
• 2. Thou hast loved me, vile creature, that I am -
  even to offer Thyself, a victim for me - Thine
  own blood has washed away my stain, - and by Thy
  death, I live for Thee.
• 3. What then could I desire on earth, - since I
  am the object of Thy love, - since, from early
  morn, Thy grace daily goes before me O meek
  Saviour.
• 4. If on my pilgrim journey, - trial and sorrow,
  cross my path, - can I forget, during this short
  stay, - that one, redeemed, is not an orphan?
• 5. Yes, Beloved, tis Thee, Thy tenderness, -
  that leads me step by step under Thy gaze, -
  could I then groan in sadness - on my way to the
  heavenly abode.
• 6. Ah! that my soul pursuing its course, - may
  rejoice, O God, in Thy fellowship - yes, that my
  heart, full of strength and joy, - may peacefully
  taste, the unction of Thy Spirit.

87
No 87

• 1. The Lord is my portion, my salvat