3. O God! We See Thee in the Lamb

L.M.
by I. Watts
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O God! we see Thee in the Lamb
 
To be our hope, our joy, our rest;
 
The glories that compose Thy name
 
Standing engaged to make us blest.
“And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.” (Revelation 22:1)
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27)
“And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.” (Romans 5:11)
“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” (Matthew 11:28-29)
“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.” (Philippians 2:9)
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Thou great and good! Thou just and wise!
 
Hail! as our Father and our God!
 
For we are Thine by sacred ties,
 
Thy sons and daughters, bought with blood.
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Then, oh! to us this grace afford,
 
That far from Thee we ne’er may move;
 
Our guard — the presence of the Lord;
 
Our joy — Thy perfect, present love.
“For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25)
“And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” (Exodus 33:14)
“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.” (John 15:9)
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” (John 15:11)
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This gives us ever to rejoice,
 
Turning to light our darkest days;
 
And lifts on high each feeble voice,
 
While we have breath to pray or praise.
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4)
“For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.” (Psalm 18:28)
“Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.” (Psalm 112:4)
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6)
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