"When death o'er nature shall prevail,
And all its powers of language fail,
Joy through my swimming eyes shall break,
And mean the thanks I cannot speak."
"Jesus, I love Thy charming name."—No. 326.
This was written to be sung after a sermon on, "Unto you that believe he is precious." (1 Pet. ii. 7.) The second verse begins:
"Yes, Thou art precious to my soul."
"Hark! the glad sound, the Saviour comes."—No. 347.
"Christ's Message" from Luke iv. 18, 19. Dec. 28, 1735.
"Behold the amazing sight."—No. 377.
"The soul attracted to a Crucified Saviour," from John xii. 32. May 8, 1737.
"Now let our cheerful eyes survey."—No. 398.
"Christ bearing the names of his people on his heart," from Exod. xxviii. 29. No date in the MS.
"O happy day, that fixed my choice."—No. 563.
This is mentioned as a favourite, and as an excellent hymn for any occasion of personal dedication.
"Now let the feeble all be strong."—No. 614.
"Temptation moderated by the divine fidelity, power, and grace." (1 Cor. x. 13.) June 24, 1739.
"Ye servants of the Lord."—No. 619.
This hymn deserves a separate notice as a favourite, and as distinguished for its force, unity, and closeness to Scripture.
"Now let our mourning hearts revive."—No. 736.
This was composed on the "death of a minister," at Kettering, Aug. 22, 1736. The title is, "Comfort in God under the removal of ministers or other useful persons by death." (Joshua i. 2, 4, 5.)
"Lord of the Sabbath! hear our vows."—No. 765.
