4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world thy truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest, That see the light, or feel the sun. 186. C. M. Cowper. Light and Glory of the Word. 1 A glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic like the sun: It gives a light to every age; It gives, but borrows none. 2 The hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat: His truths upon the nations rise; They rise, but never set. 3 Let everlasting thanks be thine, For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. 4 My soul rejoices to pursue The steps of Him I love, Till glory break upon my view In brighter worlds above. 187. L. M. 6l. Spirit of the Psalms. Praise to God for his Word. 1 Join, all ye servants of the Lord, To praise him for his sacred word,-- That word, like manna, sent from heaven, To all who seek it freely given; Its promises our fears remove, And fill our hearts with joy and love. 2 It tells us, though oppressed with cares, The God of mercy hears our prayers; Though steep and rough th' appointed way, His mighty arm shall be our stay; Though deadly foes assail our peace, His power shall bid their malice cease. 3 It tells who first inspired our breath, And who redeemed our souls from death; It tells of grace,--grace freely given,-- And shows the path to God and heaven: O, bless we, then, our gracious Lord, For all the treasures of his word. 188. S. M. Watts. Nature and Scripture. Ps. 19. 1 Behold! the lofty sky Declares its Maker, God: And all his starry works on high Proclaim his power abroad. 2 Ye Christian lands, rejoice! Here he reveals his word; We are not left to nature's voice To bid us know the Lord. 3 His statutes and commands Are set before our eyes; He puts his gospel in our hands, Where our salvation lies. 4 While of thy works I sing, Thy glory to proclaim, Accept the praise, my God, my King, In my Redeemer's name. 189. C. M. Rippon's Coll. The Value of the Scriptures. 1 How precious is the book divine, By inspiration given! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, To lead our souls to heaven. 2 O'er all the strait and narrow way Its radiant beams are cast; A light whose never weary ray Grows brightest at the last. 3 It sweetly cheers our fainting hearts In this dark vale of tears; Life, light, and comfort it imparts, And calms our anxious fears. 4 This lamp through all the dreary night Of life shall guide our way, Till we behold the glorious light Of never-ending day. 190. C. M. Episcopal Coll.