37 Part Second. THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. SECTION FIRST-HIS INCARNATION AND MISSION. 51. L. M. Christ's coming announced. Isaiah xl. 3—5. 1 HARK! in the wilderness a cry! It shakes the mountains, rends the earth; Bow down, ye hills, your lofty height, 4 Then shall the lowly valley rise, 5 Redeemer! now the word fulfil; 6 In us accomplish the design Of grace, which brought thee from above; D 52. C. M. The Incarnation. Isaiah ix. 1, 2, 6, 7. 1 THE race that long in darkness lay 3 To us a Child of hope is born, Him shall the tribes of earth obey, 4 His name shall be the Prince of peace, 5 His pow'r, increasing still, shall spread; His reign no end shall know; Justice shall guard his throne above, And peace abound below. *53. 148th. The incarnation of Christ. Luke ii. 11. 1 2 THE long expected morn Has dawn'd upon the earth; And angels sing his birth : Come, join the bright seraphic throng; Come, share their joys and swell their song O! 'tis a lofty theme, Supplied by angels' tongues! All other subjects seem Unworthy of our songs: 3 4 This sacred theme has boundless charms, Now sing of peace divine, No wisdom, Lord, but thine, Where peace and righteousness embrace, Give praise to God on high, Unite your noblest songs to raise, 54. C. M. Angels rejoicing at the birth of Christ. Luke ii. 13,14. 2 In heav'n the rapt'rous song began, Through all the shining legions ran, 3 Swift through the vast expanse it flew, The theme, the song, the joy was new 'Twas more than heav'n could hold. 4 Down through the portals of the sky, Th' impetuous torrent ran: Angelic bands exulting fly, To bear the news to man. 5 Wrapp'd in the silence of the night, When suddenly a glorious light D2 6 Hark! the celestial armies shout, And glory leads the song: "Good-will and peace" are heard throughout Th' harmonious, heav'nly throng. 7 With joy the chorus we repeat, Glory to God on high! Good-will and peace are now complete, 55. 7s. The Angels' song at the birth of Christ. Luke ii. 14. 1 HARK! the herald angels sing, 66 Glory to the new-born king Peace on earth, and mercy mild, 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise, 4 Veil'd in flesh the Godhead see, 5 Mild he lays his glory by, Born, that man no more may die; *56. 8. 7. 4. The incarnate Saviour worshipped. Matt. ii. 2. Worship Christ the new-born King. Worship Christ the new born King. Worship Christ the new-born King. Worship Christ the new-born King. Worship Christ the new-born King. 57. C. M. The objects of Christ's mission. Isa, xlii. 7, lxi. 1. 1 HARK! the glad sound, the Saviour comes, The Saviour promis'd long! |