dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for Amen. ever. 562 Old Edtn. 528. Wisdom iii., 1, 2, 3. THE Souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, and their departure is taken for misery, and their going from us to be utter destruction. But they are in peace. THE Spirit also helpeth us, for we know not what we should rightly pray for; therefore, the Spirit intercedeth for us with inexpressible groanings. *The Searcher of Hearts ever knoweth the mind dwelling in the Spirit, because He pleads for all the saints, according to the will of God. Look down, Holy Dove; Spirit bow; Descend from Heaven and help us now. 564 old Edtn, 529. *Sometimes sung as a separate Anthem. THE voice of the Lord is mighty in operation. The voice of the Lord is a glorious voice. The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge. Lamentations i., 4, 5, 11, 12, 16. 565 old Eatn. 530. For THE ways of Zion do mourn, because none come to the solemn feasts, all her gates are desolate, her priests sigh, her virgins are afflicted, and she is in bitterness. these things I weep, mine eye runneth down with water. Her adversaries are the chief, her enemies prosper, for the Lord hath afflicted her. For the multitude of her transgressions the Lord hath afflicted her. See, O Lord, and consider, for I am become vile. Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow. The Lord hath trodden under foot all my mighty men in the midst of me; He hath called an assembly against me, to crush my young men; the Lord hath trodden under foot the virgin, the daughter of Judah. For these things I weep, mine eye runneth down with water, because the Comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me. Isaiah xxxv., 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10. 566 old Edta. 531. THE wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. Say to them of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not, behold your God will come, even God; He will come and save you. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert, And a highway shall be there, it shall be called the way of holiness, the unclean shall not pass over it; but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs, and everlasting joy upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. 567 Isaiah XXXV., 1-6, 8, 9, 10. Old Edtn. 532. THE wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice, even with joy and singing; the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon; they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God. Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, be strong, fear not; behold your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; He will come and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called the way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it, but it shall be for those; the way-faring men, though fools shall not err therein. No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs, and everlasting joy upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. 568 Old Edtn. 533. 1 Cor. xv., 54, 55, 56, 57. THEN shall be brought to pass the saying that is written; Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 569 Old Edtn. 534. Isaiah xxxv., 5, 6; xl., 11, &c. THEN shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing. He shall feed His flock like a shepherd, and He shall gather the lambs with His arm and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Come unto Him all ye that labour, and are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him, for He is meek, and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls, His yoke is easy and His burden is light. 570 old Edtn. 535. THEN shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in their heavenly Father's realm. *O come every one that thirsteth, O come to the waters; come to Him: O hear, and your souls shall live for ever. * Sometimes sung as a separate Anthem. 571 St. John xix., 16 17; St. Luke xxiii., 27, 28, 30. THEN unto them he delivered Him, that they might crucify Him. They then took Jesus, and straightway to Golgotha they led Him. There followed after Him a multitude of men and women, bewailing and lamenting for Him. Daughters of Zion, weep not for me, weep for yourselves and your children. For surely the days are coming, when they shall exclaim to the mountains, Fall down on us; and to the hills hide us. * He leaves His heavenly portals. Though earth be dark and dreary, Then humbly bow before Him, Who dies for man, that man may live. S. Luke ii, 8-14. 572 old Edtn. 589. Isaiah ix., 6. *THERE were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people, for unto you is born this day, in the City of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, goodwill towards men.* For unto us * Sometimes sung as a separate Anthem. a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. 573 THERE shall a star from Jacob come forth, Of light and consolation! Thy word, O Lord, Gives salvation: Thine be praise and adoration! Revelation vii., 14, 15, 16, 17. 574 Old Edtn. 537. THESE are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the Throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple: and He that sitteth on the Throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. THESE are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first-fruits unto God and the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile, for they are without fault before the throne of God. 576 old Edtn. 539. Revelation xiv., 4. THESE were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and unto the Lamb. S. John xx., 13; 1 Cor. xv. 55, 57. 577 Old Edtn. 99. THEY have taken away my Lord, and I know not where |