The Greatest Gain
O vanity of vanities: The shadows of this earth! How quick to promise, slow to please Are riches, honors, mirth. A time to live, a time to die – How oft we waste this time: Pursuing shadows, trophies, gold, And…
These Ordered Realms
Behold the glories of God’s universe! For all is planned according to its course. Divinest features traced upon its frame, Yield each their voice to God’s most glor’ous name: Hence heav’nly spheres have their appointed place; And distant orbs still…
Thy Hands From Egypt Brought a Goodly Vine
A beautiful paraphrase of Psalm 80:8-19 – 8 Thy hands from Egypt brought a goodly vine, And planted fair in fertile Palestine – 9 Clear’d for its grasping roots th’ unpeopled land, And gave it high to rise,…
Hymn of the Divine Attributes (Psalm 99)
1 Jehovah reigns, enthroned in heaven’s host, Let trembling seize the highlands and the coast. 2 In Zion’s streets his greatness is extolled, His ancient fame surpassing men of old. 3 That name, sublime in terror to address…
