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BOOK II. 2 They praise the Lamb who once was slain ; But we can add a higher strain, Not only say &quot; He suffer d thus, But that &quot; He suffer d all for us.&quot;

3 When angels by transgression fell, Justice consign d them all to hell ; But mercy form d a wondrous plan, To save and honour fallen man.

4 Jesus, who pass d the angels by, Assumed our flesh to bleed and die ; And still he makes it his abode As man he fills the throne of God.

5 Our next of kin, our Brother now, Is he to whom the angels bow ; They join with us to praise his name, But we the nearest int rest claim.

6 But ah! how faint our praises rise ! Sure, tis the wonder of the skies, That we, who share his richest love, So cold and unconcern d should prove.

7 Oh glorious hour ! it comes with speed, When we from sin and darkness freed, Shall see the God who died for man, And praise him more than angels can.

1 SAFELY through another week God has brought us on our way ; Let us now a blessing seek On th approaching Sabbath-day : , Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest.

2 Mercies multiplied each hour Through the week our praise demand ; Guarded by Almighty power, Fed and guided by his hand. Though ungrateful we have been, Only made returns of sin.