966    C.M.     John Newton
“Happy art thou, O Israel!” Deut. 32. 29

1 Happy are they to whom the Lord
  His gracious name makes known!
  And by his Spirit and his word
  Adopts them for his own.

2 He calls them to a mercy-seat,
  And hears their humble prayer,
  And when within his house they meet,
  They find his presence near.

3 The force of their united cries
  No power can long withstand;
  For Jesus helps them from the skies,
  By his almighty hand.

4 Then mountains sink at once to plains,
  And light from darkness springs;
  Each seeming loss improves their gains;
  Each trouble comfort brings.

5 Dear Lord, assist our souls to pay
  The debt of praise we owe;
  That we enjoy a gospel-day,
  And heaven begun below.