Witsius, Herman. The Economy of the Covenants Between
God and Man: Comprehending a Complete Body of Divinity.
Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 1990.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Economy-Covenants-Between-Comprehending/dp/0875528708/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381192219&sr=8-2&keywords=witsius+economy+of+the+covenants
When the gracious "covenant," thought out, is put to music.
(Herman Witsius just arrived, that old Dutch Reformed Professor who wrote The Economy of the Covenants with a dedication to the King of England, William III.) Back to a good Frances Ridley Havergal's tune.
No known tune to this scribe, but it works with the “Old 100th.” http://www.youtube.com/
I would recommend you give it a try for yourself. This could be quite easily adapted to local parish use. I've never seen this hymn before. Clearly, it's now in the top 5--and, as a "High Churchman" (high doctrine and music), we are very picky. Here's Reformed theology to music. I can't see how this could possibly be improved.
1. Jehovah’s covenant shall endure,
All ordered, everlasting, sure!
O child of God, rejoice to trace
Thy portion in its glorious grace
2. ‘Tis thine, for Christ is given to be
The covenant of God to thee;
In him, God’s golden scroll of light
The darkest truths are clear and bright.
3. O sorrowing sinner, well he knew,
Ere time began, what he would do!
Then rest thy hope within the veil;
His covenant mercies shall not fail.
4. O doubting one, Eternal Three
Are pledged in faithfulness for thee;
Claim every promise sweet and sure,
By covenant oath of God secure.
5. O feeble one, look up and see
Strong consolation sworn for thee;
Jehovah’s glorious arm is shown
His covenant strength is all thine own.
6. O mourning one, each stroke of love
A covenant blessing yet shall prove;
His covenant love shall be thy stay;
His covenant grace be as thy day.
7. O Love that chose, O Love that died,
O Love that sealed and sanctified
All glory, glory be,
O covenant Triune God, to thee!
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