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singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands."

Isaiah 55: 12.

1 Now be the gospel banner In every land unfurled; And be the shout Hosanna

Re-echoed through the world: Till every isle and nation,

Till every tribe and tongue,
Receive the great salvation,
And join the happy throng.

2 What though the embattled legions
Of earth and hell combine?
His arm throughout their regions
Shall soon resplendent shine:
Ride on, O Lord, victorious!

Immanuel, Prince of Peace!
Thy triumph shall be glorious,
Thine empire still increase.
3 Yes, thou shalt reign forever,
O Jesus, King of kings!
Thy light, thy love, thy favor,
Each ransomed captive sings:
The isles for thee are waiting,

The deserts learn thy praise,
The hills and valleys greeting,

The song responsive raise.

Ps. 55: 22.

1 THOUGH earthly joys may perish,
And earthly wealth decay,
Though sweetest friendships vanish,
Though loved ones pass away-
God, my Redeemer, liveth,
And from his throne of light
Peace to my soul he giveth,
Which cheers the darkest night.

2 Though all be dark around me,
Though sorrow dim my eye,
Though hosts of foes surround me,
God, my own God, is nigh:
His powerful arm upholds me
When fainting and distressed;
His loving arms enfold me

And give me strength and rest.

3 In darkest tribulation

When hope has almost fled,
In time of sore temptation,
When earthly help is dead;
When fondest friends desert me,
Nor aid nor comfort lend,
My faithful God is near me,
An ever-present friend.

4 O God! I'll ever praise thee
For all thy goodness past,
And evermore I'll trust thee
While life itself shall last;
On thee I'll cast my burden,

On thee I'll lay my care,

And praise thy boundless goodness,

That thou hast heard my prayer.-A. T.

22 "Who is over all, God blessed forever." Rom. 9: 5.

WE'LL praise thy name forever,

Thou glorious King of kings! The wondrous love and favor Each ransomed spirit sings; We'll celebrate thy glory, With all thy saints above, And shout the joyful story Of thy redeeming love.