Striving to praise Christ.

LET us, the sheep by Jesus nam'd, Our Shepherds mercy bless; Let us, whom Jesus hath redeem'd, Shew forth our thankfulness.

Not unto us, to thee alone, Be praise and glory giv'n; Here shall thy praises be begun, But carry'd on in heav'n.

The hosts of spirits now with thee, Eternal anthems sing; To imitate them here, lo! we Our hallelujahs bring.

Had we our tongues like them inspir'd, Like theirs our songs should rise; Like them we never should be tir'd, But love the sacrifice.

Till we this veil of flesh lay down, Accept our weaker lays; And when, O Lord, we reach thy throne Well join in nobler praise.