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.
“Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!” (Psalm 31:19)
“Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.” (Psalm 147:5)
“Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the Lord? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.” (Isaiah 45:21)
“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” (Romans 11:33)
“Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.” (John 20:17)
“We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name.” (Isaiah 63:19)
“And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” (2 Corinthians 6:18)
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.” (Acts 20:28)
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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.
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” (Jude 21)
“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.” (Jude 24)
“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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