4 Adoring angels at his birth Make the Redeemer known; Thus shall he come to judge the earth, And angels guard his throne. 5 His foes shall tremble at his sight, And hills and seas retire His children take their unknown flight, And leave the world in fire. 6 The seeds of joy and glory sown For saints in darkness here Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown, And a rich harvest bear. Psalm 98:1. First Part. Praise for the gospel. 1 To our almighty Maker, God, New honours be address'd; his great salvation shines abroad, And makes the nations blest. 2 He spake the word to Abraham first, His truth fulfils the grace: The Gentiles make his Name their trust, And learn his righteousness. 3 Let the whole earth his love proclaim With all her different tongues; And spread the honours of his Name In melody and songs. Psalm 98:2. Second Part. The Messiah's coming and kingdom. 1 Joy to the world; the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. Psalm 99:1. First Part. Christ's kingdom and majesty. 1 The God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear, Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns, Let earth adore its Lord; Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. 3 In Zion is his throne, His honours are divine; His church shall make his wonders known, For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his Name! How terrible his praise! Justice, and truth, and judgment join In all his works of grace. Psalm 99:2. Second Part. A holy God worshipped with reverence. 1 Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at his feet; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cry'd, when Samuel pray'd, He gave his people rest. 3 Oft he forgave their sins, Nor would destroy their race; And oft he made his vengeance known, When they abus'd his grace. 4 Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is still time same; Still he's a God of holiness, And jealous for his Name. Psalm 100:1. 1st M. A plain translation. Praise to our Creator. 1 Ye nations round the earth rejoice Before the Lord, your sovereign King; Serve him with cheerful heart and voice, With all your tongues his glory sing. 2 The Lord is God; 'tis he alone Doth life, and breath, and being give: We are his work, and not our own; The sheep that on his pastures live. 3 Enter his gates with songs of joy, With praises to his courts repair, And make it your divine employ To pay your thanks and honours there.