NAVY l\ D \-r -oneds exalLufii a ■ PUBLISHED BY* .IK EVAKGELiGAL XRACt & PETERSBURG, 1 S 6 .° % hymns; S. M. _ "Watch." Matt, xxs 1 A charge to keep I have. A God to glorify ; A never dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. . 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill. 0, may it all my powers engage To do my Maker's will. 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in thy sight to live ; And 0, thy servant, Lord, pre] A strict account to give . 4 Help me to watch and pray. And on thyself rely, Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall. forever die. C. M. "Christ died for our" sins." 1 Cor. xv . Auas ! and did my Saviour bleed I And did my sovereign die ! Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I ? t THE ARMY AND NAVY 2 Was it for crimes that I have done, He groaned' upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown ! And love beyond degree ! 3 WeC might the sun in darkness hide And shut his glories in ; - "When Christ, the mighty Maker, died For man the creature's sin." 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face, While his dear cross appears : Dissolve my.heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes to tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe ; • Here, Lord, I give myself away, 'Tis all that I can do. - * \ C. M. 'King of kings and Lord of lords." Rev. xix. 16 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name ! Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem, » . And crown him Lord' of all. 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall I Hail him who saves you by his grace,' And crown him Lord of all. 1 HYMN BOOK. 5 3 Sinners, whosg love can ne'er forget, The wormwood and the gall ; Go,, spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. 4 that with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall, We'll join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all ! 4 C. M. "Being justified freely by his grace." Rom. iii. 24. 1 Amazing grace ! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me ! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. o 'T was. grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved : How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snare? I have already come : 'Tis grace that" brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. And when this flesh and freart shall fail. And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the va?l, A life of ioy and peace. t> THE ARMY AND NAVY 5 C M. "Fight the good fight of faith'." 1 Tm. vi. 12. 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb ? And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name ? 2 Shall I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease ? While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas. 3 Are there no foes for me to face, Must I not stem the flood ? Is this vain world a friend to grace, To help me on to God ? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign, Increase my courage, Lord ! |J I'lf bear the toil, endure the pain. Supported by thy word. 5 Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer though they die ; They see the triumph from afar, , By faith they bring it nigh. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thy armies shine In robes of victory" through the skie3, The glorv shall be thine. HYMN BOOK. . i 6 S. M. 'We shall all stand before the judgment seat o* Christ.." Romans xiv. 10. i And will the Judge descend ? And must the dead arise ? And not* a single soul escape His all discerning eyes ? 2 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day, When earth and heaven before his face Astonished shrink away ? 3 But ere the trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead, Hark ! from the Gospel's cheering sound, What joyful tidings spread. $ Ye sinners, seek his grace, • Whose wrath ye cannot bear ; Fly to the shelter of his cross, And find salvation there. 7 L. M. f :?sed are the dead which die in the Lord." * Rev. xiv. 13. 1 Asleef in Jesus ! blessed sleep V„ From which none ever wake to weep ; A calm and undisturbed repose, -oken by 4 the last of foes. 8" THE ARMY AND NAVY 2 Asleep in Jesus ! oh, how sweet To be for such a slumber meet ! With holy confidence to sing That death hath lost its venomod sting ! 3 Asleep in Jesus ! peaceful rest ! Whose waking is supremely blest ; • No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour Which manifests the Saviour's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus ! oh, for me May such a blissful refuge be ! Securely shall my ashes lie, And wait the summons from on high. 8 ' L. M. "I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning." Ps. lix. 16. 1 Awake my soul, and with the sun Thy daily course of duty run ; Shake off dull sloth, and early rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part ; Who "all night long unwearied sing, ''Glory to thee, eternal King." 3 Glory to thee, who safe has kept, And hast refreshed me while I slept ; Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake. I may of endless life partake. " HYMN BOOK. 4 Lord, I my vows to thee renew ; Scatter my sins as morning dew ; Guard my first spring of thought and will And with thyself my spirit fill. 5 Direct, control, suggest this day, All I design, or do, or say, That all my powers, with all their might. In thy sole glory may unite. 9 L. M. "How excellent ia thy loving kindness !" Ps. xxxvi. 7. * 1 Awake, my soul, in joyful lays, And sing thy great Redeemer's praise, He justly claims a song from thee — His loving kindness, how free ! 2 He saw me ruined in the fall, Yet loved me, notwithstanding all, He saved me from my lost estate— His loving kindness, how great I 3 Though numerous hosts of mighty f<». Though earth and hell my way oppose, He 'safely leads my soul along — His loving kindness, how strong ! 4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gathered thick, and thundered loud, He near my soul has always stood— : His loving kindness, how good ! » 10 THE ARMY AND NAVY * 5 Often I feel my sinful heart Prone from my Saviour to depart ; But though I oft have him forgot. His loving kindness changes not. 6 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale, Soon all my mortal powers must fail ; ! may my last expiring breath His loving kindness sing in death. 10 C. M. "' "I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.'" Phil. iii. 14. 1 sAwake, my soul, stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on : A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around • Hold thee in full survey ; ■ Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3 ; Iis God's al> animating voice, That calls thee from on high, , VPis his own hand presents the prize • To thine uplifted eye. 4 Then, wake, my soul, stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on ; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. . HYMN BOOK. 11 11 L. M "Behold, I stand at the door and knock." Rbv. iii. 20. 1 Behold a stranger at the door. He gently knocks, has knocked, before, Hath waited long— is waiting still ; You treat no other friend so ill. 2 0, lovely attitude ! He stands With melting heart and bleeding hand*'. Oh, matchless kindness ! and he shows This matchless kindness to his foes ! 3 Admit him, ere his anger burn, His feet departed, ne'er return ; Admit him, or the hour's at hand, * You'll at his door rejected stand. 12 S. M. "We, being many, are one body in Christ, and one members one of another." Rowaks xii. !>. 1 Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love ; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne, We pour our ardent prayers , Our fears, our hopes, our aims arc one, Our comforts and our cares. r 12 THE ARMY AND NAVY 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear ; And often, for each other, flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain ; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. 5. From sorrow, toil and pain, And sin, we shall be free , And perfect love and friendship reign, Through all eternity. Pj H. M. "In the day of atonement shall ye make the trum- pet sound." Lev. xxv. 9. 1 Blow ye the trumpet, blow The gladly solemn sound ; Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound ; , The year of Jubilee is come ; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 2 Exalt the Lamb of God, The sin-atoning Lamb ; Redemption by his blood Through all the lands proclaim ; The year of Jubilee is come ; ^ Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. HYMN BOOK. 13 3 Ye who have sold for naught The heritage above, Shall have it back unbought, The .gift of Jesus' love ; * The year of Jubilee is come : Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 4 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of pardoning grace ; Ye happy souls, draw near, Behold your Saviour's face : The year of Jubilee is come ; ' Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 14 7s. "Rejoice in the Lord alw'ay." Phil. iv. 4. 1 Children of the heavenly King ! As we' journey, sweetly sing ; Sing our Saviour's worthy praise,, Glorious in his works and ways. . 2 Ye are traveling home to God, In the way the. fathers trod ; They are happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall see. 3 Shout, ye little flock, and blest ;• Soon you'll enter into. rest ; There, your seat is now prepared, — There, your kingdom and reward. 4 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand On the borders of your land; r 14 THE ARMY AND NAVY Jesus Christ, your Father's Son, Bids you undismayed go on. 5 Lord, submissive make us go, Gladly leaving all below ; Only thou our leader be, And we still will follow thee. 15 L. M. "Be perfectly joined together in the same mind." 1 Cor. i. 10. 1 Come, Christian brethren, ere we part. Join every voice and every heart, One solemn hymn to God we raise, One final song of grateful praise. 2 Christians, we here may. meet no more, But there is yet v a happier shore ; And there, released from toil and pain, Dear brethren, we shall meet again. 16 ' C. M. "Quicken me, Lord, for thy name's sake. * % Ps. cxliii. 11. 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers ; Kindle a flame of sacred jove In these cold hearts of ours. 2 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise ; Hosannas languish on our. tongues, And our devotion dies. HYMN BOOK. 15 3 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this* poor dying rate ? Our love so faint, so cold to thee, And thine to us so great ! 4 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers ; Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. 17 C. M. "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain." Rev. v. 12. 1 CoME,letus join our cheerful songs, With angels round the throne , Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 "Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus;" "Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, "For he was slain for us." 3 Jesus is worthy to receive • Honor and power divine :. And blessings, more than we can give, * Be, Lord, forever thine. 18 8s and 7s. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from Lbove, and cometh down from the Father of lights, ■with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." James i. 17. , 1 Come, thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing thy grace ; 16 THE ARMY AND NAVY Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. . Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by naming tongues above ; Praise the mount — Oh ! fix me on it. Mount of God's unchanging love. 2 Here I raise my Ebenezer, Hither by thy help I'm come ; And I hope by thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, ^Wandering from the fold of God ; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed with precious blood. 3 Oh ! to grace how great a. debtor Daily I'm constrained to be ! Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it ; Prone to leave the God I love ; Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it. Seal it for thy courts above. 19 C. $. "He shall call upon me, and I will answer nim." Ps. xci. 15. 1 Come, trembling sinner, in whose breast A thousand thoughts revolve ; Come, with your guilt and fear* oppressed, And make this last resolve. HYMN BOOK. 17 2 I'll go to Jesus, though my sin Hath like a mountain rose ; ^ I know his courts, I'll enter in, 9 Whatever may oppose. 3 Perhaps he will admit my plea. Perhaps will hear my prayer ; But if I perish, I will pray, And perish only there. 4 I can hut perish if I go ; I am resolved to try ; For if I sta'y away, I know • I must forever die. 20 • S. M. "The Lord will give grace and glory." Ps. ixxxiv. 11., 1 Come, we who love' the Lord, And let our joys be known ; Join. in a song of sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. ,2 Let those refuse to sing, Who never knew our God ; But children of the heavenly King Should speak their joys abroad. 3 The men of grace have found Glory begun below ; « Celestial fruits on earthly ground, From faith and hope may grow. 18 -THE ARMY AND NAVY 4 The hill of Zi Eartli has no sorrow that heaven cannot ho a I. 2 Joy of the desolate; light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure, Here speaks the Comforter, in mercy saying, Earth has no sorrow that heaven eafttfot 22 8, 7, 4. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy la,den, and I will give you re3t." Matt. xi. 28. 1 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore ; HYMN BOO if % 19 Jesus ready stands to save you. Full of mercy, love and power. He is able, He is willing: doubfno more. Ho ! ye needy, come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify ; True belief, and true repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh. y Without money, Come to Jesus Christ, and buy. L3t not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream ! All the fitness he requireth , Is to feel your need of him. This he gives you. 'Tis the Spirit's rising beam. Come, ye weary, heavy laden, Lost and ruined by the fall. If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all. Not the righteous — Sinners, Jesus came to call. Lo! the incarnate God, ascended, Pleads the merit of his blood, Venture on him, venture wholly, Let no other trust intrude ; None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. 20 THE ARMY AND NAVY 23 lis. ''Grieve not the H»ly Spirit of God." Erii. iv. 30. 1 Delay not, delay not ; sinner! draw noar, The waters of life are now flowing for thee , No price is demanded, the Saviour is here, Redemption is purchased, salvation is free 2 Delay not, delay not ; why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus, thy God? A fountain is opened— how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleansed in his pardoning blood? 3 Delay not, delay not; the Spirit of grace, Long grieved and resisted, may. take its sad flight, And leave" thee in darkness to finish thy race, — To sink in the gloom of eternity's night. U 7s. "He is able to save to the uttermost." Heb. vii. 25. 1 Depth of mercy, can there be Mercy still reserved for me ? Can my God his wrath forbear ? Me, the chief of sinners, spare ? HYMN BOOK. 21 2 I have long withstood his grace, Long provoked him to his face ; Would not hearken to his calls, Grieved him by a thousand falls. 3 There for me the Saviour stands, Shows his wounds, and spreads his hands • God is love ! I know, I feel, Jesus weeps and loves me still. 4 Now incline me to repent ! Let me now my fall lament ! Now my foul revolt deplore, Weep, believe, and sin no more. 25 L. M. "He whom thou blcssest i3 blessed." Numb. xxii. 6. 1 Dismiss us with thy blessing, Lord, Help us to feed upon thy word ; All that has been amiss, forgive, And let thy truth within us live. 2 Though we are guilty, thou art good ; Wash all our works in Jesus' blood ; Give every fettered soul release, And bid us all depart in peace. 26 C. M. "Not what I will, but what thou wilt." Mark xiv. 36. 1 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, 22 THE ARMY AND NAVY Accepted at thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise : — 2 "Give me a calm, a thankful heart, lYom every murmur free ; The blessings of thy grace impart, And make me live to thee. 3 "Let the sweet hope that I am thine, My life and death attend ; Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's- end/' 27 L. C. M. "Fear not, little flock." Lvke xii. 32. (histavus Adolphua' Battle Song, A. D., 163.1. 1 Fear not, 0, little flock, the foe ' Who madly seeks your overthrow, Dread not his rage and power : What though your courage sometimes fainte, His seeming triumph o'er 'God's saints . Lasts but a little hour. 2 Be of good cheer ;• your cause belongs To him who can avenge your wrongs, Leave it to him our Lord. Though hidden yet from all our eyes, He sees the Gideon who shall rise To save us, and his word. 3 As true as God's own word is true, Nor earth nor hell with all their orew Against u£ shall prevail HYMN BOOK. 23 A. jest and byword they are grown : (Jod is with us, we are his own, Our victory cannot fail. 4 Amen, Lord Jesus-, grant our prayer ! Great Oaptain, now thine ami make bare, Fight for us once again. So shall thy saints and martyrs raise A mighty chorus t%thy praise, World without end — Amen. 28 8. M. "Ana so shall we ever be with the Lord." 1 Thess. iv. 17. 1 Forever with the Lord ! Amen, so let it he; ' Life tUpin the deau is in that word. 'Tis immortality. 2 Here in the body pent, Absent from him I roam, Yot nightly pitch my moving A day's march nearvr home. 3 My Father's house on high, Homo of my soul, how near At- times to faith's illumined Thy golden gates appear ! 4 My thirsty spirit faints To reach thedanfl I love. The bright inheritance of faints, Jerusalem abc 24. • THE ARMY AND NAVY ] 29 6s & 3b. "Can I bring him back again ? I shall go to hin^ but he shall not return to me." 2 Sam. xii. 23, 1 Friend after friend departs ; Who has. not. lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts, . • • That finds not here an end: Were this frail world our final rest, Living or dying none were blest. 2 Beyond the flight of time, Beyond the reign of death, There surely is some blessed clime * Where life is not a breath ; Nor life's affections, transient fire, dJWhose sparks, fly upward and expire. j 3 There is a world above, • Where parting is unknown ; A long eternity of love, Formed for the good alone : And faith beholds the dying here, Translated to that glorious sphere. 4 Thus star by star declines, Till all are passed away, As morning high and higher shines To pure and perfect day'; Nor sink those stars in empty night, But hide themselves in'heaven's own light. H7MN BOOK. 26 30 , L "Let the people praise thee, Q-od : let ai-i- th e people praise thee." Pa. lsvii. 3. 1 From all that 'dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise ; Let the "Redeemer's name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord, And truth eternal is thy Word : Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. • 31 L.M. "Let us draw near with a true heart." Ha b . x. 2). 1 From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat ; 'Tis found before the mercy seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads , A place of all on earth most sweet, It is the blood-bought mercy seat. 2 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holdst, fellowship with friend ; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy seat. 26 THE ARMY AND NAVY 4 There, there on eagle wings we soar, And sin and sense molest no more ; And heaven comes, down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy seat. 32 ,7s&8s. "For thy name's sake lead me, and guide me." Ps. xxxi. 3. 1 Gently, Lord, ! gently lead us, Through this lonely vale of tears ; Through the changes thou'st decreed us, Till our last great change appears. . When temptation's darts assail. us, When in devious paths w'e stray, Let thy goodness never fail us, Lead us in thy perfect way. 2 In the hour of pain and anguish, In the hour when death draws near, Suffer not our hearts to languish, Suffer not our souls to fear. And when mortal life is ended, ■ Bid us in thine arms to rest, Till by angel bands attended. We awake among the blest. S3 S. M. ''Trust ye in the Lord forever." Isaiah xx'rl. 4. 1 Give to the winds thy fears, Hope, and be undismayed ; God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears, God shall lift up thy head. HYMN BOOK. 27 2 Through waves, and clouds, and storms, lie gently clears the way ; Wait thou his time ; so shall this night Soon end in joyous day. 3 Still heavy is thy heart? Still sink thy s'pirits down ? Cast off the weight, let fear depart, And every care begone. 4 What though thourulest not? Yet heaven, and earth, and hell Proclaim God sitteth on the tftroce, And ruleth all things well. 5 Leave to his sovereign sway,* To choose and to command ; So shalt thou, wondering, own his wav How wise, how good his hand! *34 L. M. "V7ho30 putteth his trust in the LopI shall be aafc. Prov. xxix. 25. 1 Glory to thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings df the light : Keep me, keep me, King of kings, Under thine own Almighty wings. 2 Forgive me. Lord, for thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself and thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 26 THE ARMY AND NAVY 3 Teach me to live that I may dread The grave as little as ray bed ; Teach me to die, that so I may Rise, glorious, at the awful day. 4 may my soul on thee-repose, 'And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close : Sleep, that may me more vigorous make » To serve my God* when I awake. 35 , C. M. "EOw unsearchable are his judgments, and hie W&7S .past finding out," Romans xi. 33. 1 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform* He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. ' 2 Deep in unfathomable mines. With never failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his gracious will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 1B Judge not the Lord by feeble sense But trust him for his grace : Behind & frowning Providence He hides a smiling face. 86 HYMN BOOK. 29 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour : The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain : God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. "God is a refuge for us." Ps. lxii. 8 AlR — "God save the King." 1 God of the brave and free, Father of all, to Thee Our voice we raise ; For all thy blessings shown, For deeds of mercy done, Thy guardian care we own ; Accept our praise. 2 Now fn our deep distress, Oh ] deign our cause to bless, And hear our prayers ; Now, while the din of war, And the loud cannon's roar, Resound from shore to shore, Be ever near. 3 Oh ! shield ub in the day Of battle's fierce array, Let none despair ; 30 THE ARMY AND NAVY May all with heart and hand, A firm united band, Resolve to" take their stand, Nor danger fear. 4 Protect us with Thy arm, Keep us from every harm, Our cause maintain ; May we victorious be, From rude invaders free, Conquerers by land and sea, And peace regain. 5* Then, when our land shall be Restored to liberty, Our God, the Lord ; Peace and prosperity, When all our borders see, May we a nation be, Built on Thy word. 37 ■ S. M. "By grace ye are saved through faith" Eph- i 1 Grace ! 'tis a charming sound, Harmonious to the ear ; Heaven with the echo shall resou nd, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man, , And all the means that grace display, Which drew the wondrous plan. - t HYMN BOOK. 31 » 3 Grace led my wandering feet To tread the heavenly road ; And new supplies each hour I meet While pressing on to God. 4 Grace all the work shall crown . Through everlasting days ; It lays in heaven the* topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. 38 8, 7, 4. •Thou ehalt guide me with thy counsel, and after - . ward receive me into glory." Ps. lxxiii. 24. 1 Guide me, thou great Jehovah ! Pilgrim through this barren land ; I am weak, but thou art mighty, Hold me with thy powerful hand : Bread of heaven! Teed me now and evermore. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing waters flow ; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar, Lead me all my journey through : Strong Deliverer, Be thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside : Thou of death and hell the conqueror, Land me safe on Cannaan's side ; "Songs of praises I will over give to thee. 32 THE ARMY AND NAVT 39 ' ' .8, 7, 4. ■ 'We are mere than conquerors, through him that » loved us." Romans viii. 37. 1 Hallelujah! victory,. victory ! - Lift the conqueror's song on high ! Jesus drives the foe before us, Lo, the powers of darkness fly ; Hallelujah, Now our joyful hearts reply. 2 Long and fierce has been the conflict ; Long the issue hung n doubt ; Hell united all its forces ; All were foiled and put to rout : Hallelujah — Raise to heaven the rapturous shout. 3 Hallelujah — to the Saviour! Let the triumph widely, spread, ; Twas his precious blood stained banner Struck the raging foe with dread ; Hallelujah— - Satan saw the cross, and fled. 40 7s. "Lovest thou me ?" John xxi. 16. 1 Hark, my soul! it is, the Lord, — 'Tis thy Saviour, hear his word ; Jesua speaks, and speaks to thee ; "Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me? HYMN BOOK. 33 2 "I delivered thee when bound, And when wounded healed thy wound ; Sought thee wandering, get thee right, Turned thy darkness into light. 3 "Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights aboye ; Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death. 4 "Thou shalt see my gloTy soon, When the work of grace is done ; Partner of my throne shall be ; Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me V* ■ 5 Lord, it is my chief complaint, That my*love is weak and faint ; Yet I love thee and adore ; for grace to love thee more. 41 C. M. 'The Lord is my strength, and my shield ; my heart trusted in Him, and I am Messed." Ps. xxviii. 7. 1 How are thy servants blessed, Lord, How" sure is their defence ! Eternal wisdom is their guide, Their help, Omnipotence. 2 In foreign realms, and lands remote, Supported by their care ; Thro' burning climes they pass unhurt, And breathe in tainted* air. 34 THE ARMY AND NAVY 3 -When by the dreadful tempest borne ; High on the broken wave, They know thou art not slow to hear, Nor impotent to save. 4 The storm is laid — the winds retire, Obedient to thy will ; The sea that roars at thy command, At' thy command is still. 42 lis. "The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God/ Ps. Ixii. 7. 1 How. firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word ; What more can he say than to you he hath said, You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled : 2 Fear not, I am with thee, be not dismayed, I, I am thy God, and will still give thee "id ; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 When through tjiedeep waters I call thee to •go, • The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow ; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to blese, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. HYMN BOOK. 35 4 When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply ; The flame shall not hurt thee, I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 5 The soul that to Jesus has fled for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes ; That soul, though all hell shall endeavor to shake, I'll never, — no, never, — no, never forsake. 43 "Christ in you, the hope of glory," Col. i. 27. 1 How happy are they Who the Saviour obey,' And have laid up their treasure above ! 0, what tongue can express The sweet comfort and peace Of a soul in its earliest love ! 'Twas heaven below ■ My Redeemer to know, And the angels could do nothing more Than' to fall at his feet, And the story repeat, And the lover of sinners adore. . 3 Then, all the day long, Wfis my Jesus my song, And redemption through faith in Lds name 36 THE ARMY AND NAVY 0, that all might believe, And salvation receive, And their song and their joy be the same. 44 C. M. "A better country, that is, an heavenly." Heb. xi. 16. 1 How pleasant thus to dwell below, In fellowship of love ; And though, we part, 'tis bliss to know -' The good shall meet above. 2 Yes, happy thought ! when we are free From earthly grief and pain, In heaven we shall each other see, And never part again. 3 Then let us each, in strength divine, Still walk in wisdom's way ; That we, with those we love, may join In never ending praise. CHORUS. G that will be joy r ul To meet to part no more. . "* jj On Canaan's happy shor'e* And sing tne everlasting eong, With 'those who've gone before. ■ 45 C M. "Unto you which believe, he is precious." ' 1 Pet. ii. 7. 1 J3ew sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear ! HYMN BOOK. 37 It soothes his sorrows, heals his pounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled "breast ; 'Tie manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 3 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought ; But when I see thee as thou art, I will praise thee as I ought. cnoRUs. I do believe, I now believe, That Jesue died for me, And through his blood, his precious blood, I shall from sin.be free. 46 7s. . "Having'the promise of the life which now is, and and of that which is to oome." 1. Tim. iv. 8. 1 If His sweet to mingle where Christians meet for social prayer ; If 'tis sweet with them to raise Songs of holy joy and praise, — Sweeter far that state must be Where they meet eternally. 2 Saviour, may these meetings prove Preparations for. above; ■ While we worship in this place, 38 THE ARMY AND NAVY May we go from grace to grace ; Till we each, in his degree, Fit for endless glory be. 47 C M. "I will give you rest." Matt. xi. 28. 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, Come unto me and rest : Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast. I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad, I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad., 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, Behold Lfreely give The living water, thirsty one, Stoop -down and drink and live. I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life giving stream ; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I' live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, I am this dark world's light, Look unto me, thy morn shall rise And all thy day be bright. I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my Star, my Sun ; And in that light of life I'll walk, Till traveling days are done. HYMN BOOK. 39 48 L. M. "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Job. xix. 25. 1 I know' that my Redeemer lives ; What comfort this sweet sentence gives ! He lives, he lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever living head. 2 He lives to bless me with his love, He lives to plead for me above, He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need. 3 He lives to silence all my fears, He lives to wipe away my tears, He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives, all blessings to impart. 4 He lives, all glory to his name ! He lives, my Jesus, still the same ; the sweet joy this sentence gives, 1 know that my Redeemer lives ! 49 o "I am a stranger and a sojourner, as all my fathers were." Ps. xxxix. \2. 1' I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger ; I can tarry but a night ; * Do not detain me, for I am going To where the rivers are ever flowing. 2 There the sunbeams are ever shining, I am longing for the sight ; 40 THE ARMY AND NAVY Within a country unknown and dreary, I huve been wandering, forlorn and weary ■ 3 Of the country to which I am going, My Redeemer Is^he light ; . There is no sorrow^, nor any sighing, Nor any sinning, nor any dying. I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger, I can tarry but a night. 50 S. M. "Ye were as sheep going astray; but a» now re- turned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls." — 1 Peter ii. 25. 1 1 was a wandering sheep, I did not love the fold ; I did not love my Shepherd's voioe, I would not be controlled ; I was a wayward, child, I did not love my home, I did not love my Father's voice, I loved afar to roar* . 2 The Shepherd sought the sheep, The Father sought his child ; They followed me o'er vale and hill, O'er deserts waste and wild ; They found me nigh to death, * Famished, and faint, and lone ; They bound me with the bands of love, They saved the wandering one. HYMN BOOK. 41 3 Jesus my Shepherd is, 'Twas he that saved my soul. 'Twas he that washed me in his bio >i. 'Twas he that made me whole ; 'Twas he that sought the lost, That found the wandering sheep, 'Twas he that brought me to the fold. 'Tis he that still doth keep. 4 No more a wandering sheep, 1 love to be controlled, I love my tender Shepherd's voice, I love the peaceful fold ; No more a wayward child, • I seek no more to roam, I love my heavenly Father's voice. I love, I love his home. 51 lis. ' "I would not live alway.". Job vii. 16. 1 I would not live alway ; I ask not to stay Where storm after^torm rises dark o'er the way, The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here Are enough for life's woes, full enough for it- cheer. 1 T would not live alway, thus fettered by sin. Temptation without, and corruption within ; E'en the rapture of pardon is mingled with fears. , And the cup of thanksgiving with penitent tears. ■ 43 THE" ARMY AND NAVY 3 . I would not live al way ; no, welcome the tomb; Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not if 8 gloom ; There, sweet be my rest, till he bid me -arise, To hail hhn in triumph descending the skies. 4 Who, who would live alway, away frOm his God ; Away from yon heaven, that blissful abode ; Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the bright plains, And the noon-tide of glory eternally reigns. 5 Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet, Their Saviour and brethren transported to greet ; . While the anth ems of rapture unceasingly roll, * And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul ! 52 - C. M. ■'An inheritance incorruptible, undented, and that fadeth not away." 1 Peter i. 4, 1 Jerusalem, my happy home, Name ever dear to me, When shall my labours have an end, In joy, and peace, and thee ? 2 when thou city of my God, Shall I thy courts ascend ; HYMN BOOK. 43 Where congregations ne'er break up, And Sabbaths have no end ? 3 There happier bowers than Eden's bloom. Nor sin, nor sorrow know ; Blest seats! through rude and stormy scenes. I "onward press to you. 4 Why should I shrink at pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay ? Pve Canaan's goodly land in view. And realms of endless day. 5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there Around my Saviour stand ; And. soon my friends in Christ below Will join the glorious band. 6 Jerusalem, my happy home ! My soul still pants" for thee ; Then shall rny labours have an end. When I thy joy* shall see. i3 L. M. 'Whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven." Matt. x. 33. 1 Jesus ! and can it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of thee? Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise. Whose glories shine through endless days ! % Ashamed of Jesus ! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star; 44 THE ARftfY AND NAVY. He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. ~ 3 Ashamed of Jesus ! that dear friend •. On whom my hopes of heaven- depend? No ; when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 4 Ashamed of Jesus ! Yes, I may, . When I've no guilt to wash away, — No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to hush, no soul to save. 5 Till then — nor is my boasting vain — . Till then I boast a saviour slain ! And may this my glory be, Jesus is not ashamed of me ! 54 • L. M. "One thing is needful." Lttke x 42. 1 Jesus, engrave it on my heart, That thou the one thing needful art ; I could from all things parted be, But never, never; Lore),' from the^. 2 Needful is thy precious blood ; NeedfuJ is thy correcting rod; Needful is thy indulgent care ; Needful thy all prevailing prayer. •3 Needful thy presence, dearest Lord, True peace and .comfort to afford ; Needful thy promise to impart Fresh life and vigour to my heart. HYMN TOOK. 45 4 Needful art thou, ray Guide, my Stay, • Through al 1 life's dark and weary an ;:y . Nor less in. death thou'lt needful be, To bring my spirit home to thee. 55 ' C. M. "I will sing praise unto thy nanle forever." Ps. lxi. 8. 1 Jesus, I love thy charming name : * ; Tis music to my car; Fain would I sound it out so loud That earth and heaven might hear. 2 Yes. — thou, art precious to my soul, My transport f and my trust; Jewels to thee are gaudy And gold is sordid dust. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my heart, And shed its fragrance there ; The noblest balm of all its woui The cordial of its ca 4 I'll speak the honors of thy name With my last laboring breath ; Then, speechlesi, (Hasp thee in my arms, The antidote of deaf h. 56 . v 8*:& Ts. 'jWnoever doth not bfiar hifl cress, and me, cannot be my disciple." Lukb xii. 27. 1 Jesus, I my cross have taken, All -to leave and follow thee ; 4C ■ THE ARMY AND NAVY Naked, poor? despised, forsaken, Thou from hence m y all shall be ; Let the world neglect and leave me ; The}' have left my Saviour too ; Human hopes have oft deceived me ; Thou art faithful, thou art true. 2 Perish, earthly fame and treasure, Come disaster, scorn and pain ; In thy service, pain is pleasure ; With thy favor, loss is gain : 'tis not in grief to harm me, While thy bleeding love I see ; 'tis not in joy to charm me, When that love is hid from me. 57 7s, "In the shadow of thy wings will I make mv refuge. Ps. lvii. 1. 1 Jesus, lover of my soul ! Let me to thy bosom fly. While the billows near me roll, While the tempest etill is high ; Hide me, my Saviour, hide Till the storm of life be past ! Safe into the haven .guide ; ! receive my soul at last. 2 Other refuge have I none — Hangs my helpless souT on thee ; Leave, ah ! leave me not alone ; Still support and comfort me ; . , HYMN BOOK. 47 All my trust on thee is stayed ; All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Plenteous grace with thee i^found, Grace to pardon all my sin ; * Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure # within ; Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of thee ; Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. 58 ..•*■' L. M. "In whom we have boldness and access with confi- dence by the faith of him." Eph. iii. 12. 1 Jesus, my all, to heaven is gone ; He whom I fix my hopes upon ; His track T see, and I'll pursue The narrow way, till him I view. 2 This is the way Mong have sought, And mourned because I found it not ; My grief a burden long has been, Because I was not saved from sin. 3 The more I stroveagainst its power, I felt its weight and »;uilt the more ; , /rill late I heard my Savioursay, "•Come hither, soul, I am the way." 48 THE ARMY AND NAVY 4 Lo ! glad I come ; and thou blest Lamij Shall take me to thee as 1 am ; Nothing/but sin have I to give. Nothing bift love shall I receive. 5 Then will I tell to sinners round, What a dear Saviour I have ioundj I'll point to* thy redeeming blood, And say, "Behold the way to God." 59" L. M. "Whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation." Dan. iv. 34. 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run ; His kingdom stretch from, shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown his head ; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on liis l'ove w-ith sweetest song ; And infant, voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with song again, And earth repeat the loud amen. HYMN BOOK. 49 60 , S. I\I. t ''Pray without ceasing.'* 1 Thsss. v. 17. 1 Jesus, who knows full well The heart of every. saint, Invites us all our griefs to tell, To pray and never faint. We never plead in vain : Then let us wait till he appear, And pray and pray again. 3 Jesus, the Lord, will hear His chosen when they cry ; Yes, though he may awhile forbear, He'll help them from on high. 4 Then let us earnest cry, Ami never faint in prayer ; . ■ He loves our importunity, And makes our fcause his care. 61 C. M. "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth." Ps. xcv. 4. 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is cotae, .Let earth receive her King ; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing. 50 THE ARMY AND- NAVY 2 Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns, Let men their songs employ ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy. t 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground : ' . "He comes to make his blessings flow, Far as the curse is found. % He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love . 52 L. M. - 'Gome unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy . laden, and I will give you rest " Matt. xi. 28. L Just as thou art — without one trace Of love, or joy, or inward' grace, Or meetness tor the heavenly place, guilty seiner, come ! 2 Thy sins I bore on Calvary's tree; The stripes thy due were laid on me, . That peace and pardon might be free, — wretched sinner, come ! 3 Come, Ieav£ thy burden at the cross : i it ill thy gains but empty dross ; lYfy grace repays all earthly loss, — • needy sinner, come ! HYMN BOOK. 51 4 Come, hither, bring thy boding fears, Thy aching heart, thy bursting tears ; ; Tis mercy's voice salutes thine ears, — tremuling sinner, come ! 5 "The Spirit and the bride say, come;'/ Rejoicing saints re-rcho, 'Come : Who faints, who thirsts, who will, may ■ Thy Saviour bids thee come., 63 L. M. • "And him that cemeth unto me, I will in no wi - out " John vi. o7. 1 Just as I am, without one plea But that thy blood was shed for me. And that thou Sid'st mo come to thee. Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 2 Just as i am. and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot. To thee, whose blond can cleanse each spot, Lamb of God, I come ! I c 3 Just as' I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doul b, With fears within and wars without. Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind, Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, Lamb of God, I come ! I eorac I 52 . TIIE ARMY AND NAVY 5 Just as I am — thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve, Because thy promise I believe, Lamb of Gad, I come ! I come ! 6 Just as I am — thy love unknown Hast broken every barrier down ; Now to be thine, yea, thine alone, Lamb of God, I come ! I come ! 64 * C. M. . "Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion ; bless the Lord, my soul. Ps. ciii. 22. Let God the Father, and the Son, And Spirit be adored, Where there are works to make Him known, Or saints to love the Lord. 65 8, 7, 4. "Save thy people and bless thine inheritance; feed them also, and lift them up forever-" Ps. xxviii. 9. 1 Lord, dismiss us A'ath thy blessing. Fill our hearts with joy and peace ; Let us each thy love possessing. Triumph in redeeming grace ; refresh us, Traveling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration For the gospel's joyful sound ; ' May the fruits of thy salvation HYMN BOOK. DO In our hearts and lives abound ; May thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given, Us from earth to call away : Borne on angel's wings to heaven, Glad to leave our cumbrous clay, — May we, ready. Rise and reign in endless day. m, c. m. '•Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth." Ps. lx 4. 1 Lord, thou hast scourged our guilty land, Behold, thy people mourn ; Shall vengeance ever guide thy hand ? Shall mercy ne'er return ? - Our Zion trembles'at the stroke, And dreads thy lifted hand ; ! heal the people thru hast broke, And save the sinking land. 3 Exalt thy banner in the field, For those that fear thy name, From barbarous hosts our nation shield, And put our foes to shame. 4 Attend - our armies to the fight, And be their guardian God ; 54 THE ARMY AND NAVY la vain shall numerous powers unite . Against thy lifted rod. 5 Our troops beneath thy guiding hand, Shall gain. a glad renown : ' 'Tis God who makes the feeble stand And treads the mighty down. 67 L. M. The Officer' 8 Hymn.* "Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne." Ps. xcii. 2. " Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land* that they may dwell with me : he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me." Ps. ci. 6. 1 Mercy and judgment are my song.; And since they both to thee belong, My gracious God, my righteous King, To thee my songs and vows I bring.. 2 When I am raised to bear the sword, I'll take my counsel from thy word ; Thy justice and thy heuvenly grace Snail be the pattern of my ways. f 3 Let wisdom all my actions guide, And let my God with me reside : No wicked thing shall dwell with me, Which may provoke thy jealousy. *Wherf Washington took command, he caused this psalm to be sung during religious service in the presence of the army. 68 EYJJN BOOK. 00 I'll search the laud, and raise the just To posts of honor, wealth, and trust : The men that work thy holy will, 1 be my friends and favorites still. In vain shall sinners hope to rise ISy flattering or malicious lies ; Nor, while the innocent I guard, Shall bold offenders e'er be spared. „ "We Rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.'' Romans v. 2. 1 My days- are gliding swiftly by, And I, a pilgrim stranger, Would not detain them as they fly, Those hours of toil and danger. 2 We'll gird our loins, my brethren dear, Our heavenly homes discerning ; Our absent Lord has left us word, Let every larnri be burning. 3 Should coming days be cold and dark, We need not cease our singing ; That perfect rest naught can mo!' Where golden harps are ringing. 4 Let sorrow's rudest tempest blow, jfiach chord on earth to sever ; Oar King says come, ancf thorr's oui Forever, forever! 56 THE ARMY AND NAVY CHORUS. For 0, we stand on Jordan's strand. Our friends are pa'ssing over, And just before, the shining shore ■ ' We may almost discover. 69 , L. M. " I have.loved thee with an everlasting love." Jeremiah xxxi. 3, 1 My God, how endless is thy love ! Thy gifts are every evening new ; . And morning mercies from above, Gently distil like early dew. 2 Thou spreadst the curtain of the night, Great Guardian of my sleeping hourn. ; Thy sovereign word restores the light, And quickens all my drowsy powers. 3 I yield my powers to thy command, To thee I consecrate my. days ; Perpetual blessings from thy hand, Demand perpetual songs of praise. 70 L. M. "Teach me thy way, Lord; I will walk in thy truth." Ps. lxxxvi. 11. I My God, permit me not to be A stranger to myself and thee ; "Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove, Forgetful of my highest love. j HYMN BOOK. 57 2 Why should my passions mix. with earth, And thus debase my heavenly birth ? Why should I cleave to things below. And all my purest joys forego^ . 3 Call me away from flesh and sense ; Thy grace, Lord, can draw me thence : I would obey thy voice divine, AM all inferior joys resign. 71 S. M. ' "Let us notsleep; as do others, but let us watch and be sober." 1 Thess. v. 6. 1 My soul, be on thy guard, Ten thousand foes arise : And hosts of sins are pressing hard, To draw thee from the skies. 2 watch, and fight, and pray, The battle ne'er give o'er ; Renew it boldly every day, And help divine implore. 3 Ne'er think the victory won, Nor once at ease sit down ; -Thine arduous work will not be done, Till thou hast got thy crown. 72 S. M. "My times are in thy hand." Ps. xxxi. 15. 1 My times are in thy hand ; My God, I wish them there ; My life, my friends, my soul I leave Entirely to thy care. 5 THE ARMY AND NAVY 2, My times are in' thy hand, "Whatever they may be; Pleasing, or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to tjiee. 3 My time3 are in thy hand : Why should I doubt or fear? My Father's "hand will never cause His child a needless tear. 4 My times are in thy hand, Jesus, My Advocate ; Nor shall thy hand be stretched in vaiD, For me to supplicate. 5 My times are \n thy hand ; Fll always trust in thee ; And after death, at thy right hand I shall forever be. "That I may win Christ." Fhil. iii. 8 i Nearer,, my God, to thee— Nearer to thee ! fj' en though it be a cross T^liat raiseth me . ' i II all jny song shall be, .Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! HYMN B&OK. 59 Though like .a wanderer, The sun goes down, Darkness comes over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I'd be . Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee ! There let my way appear Steps unto heaven ; All that thou sendest me In mercy given ; Angels to beckon me, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee ! Then with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs, Bethel I'll raise ; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee ! ' And when on joyful wing, Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon and stars forgot, Upward I fly ; Still all my songs shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee , ' Nearer to thee ! 60 THE ARMY AND NAVY li 7, 6. ''This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world." Matt. xxiv. 14. 1' Now be the gospel banner In every land unfurled ; And be the shout Hosanna, He-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, Lord, victorious ! Immanuel, Prince of Peace 1 Thy triumph shall be glorious. Thine empire still increase. 3 Yes, thou shalt reign forever, Jesus, King of kings I Thy light,' thy love, thy favour, Each ransomed captive sings : The isles for thee are waiting, The deserts learn thy praise, The hills and valleys greeting, The song responsive raise. HYMN BOOK. CI 75 , S. M. " Behold, now is the accepted time ; behold, now is the day of salvation." 1 Cor. vi. 2. 1 Now is the accepted time, Now is the day of grace ; Now, sinners, come without delay, And seek the Saviour's face. 2 Now is the accepted time, ' The Saviour calls to day ; To-morrow it may be too late, — Then, why should you delay? 3 Now is the accepted time. The Gospel bids you come ; And every promise in his word Declares there ?ct is room. 4 Lord, draw reluctant souls, And feast th^ni with thy love ; Then will the angels swiftly fly, And Lear the news above. 76 L. M. "We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners. Ps. xx. 5. 1 Now may the God of power and grace Attend his people's humble cry ! Jehovah hears when Israel prays, And brings deliverance from on high. 62 THE ARMY AND NAVY 2 The name of. Jacob's God defends, When bucklers fail and brazen walls : He from his sanctuary sends Succor and strength when Zion calls. . 8 Well he remembers all our sighs, His love exceeds our best deserts ; His love accepts the sacrifice Of humble groans and broken hearts. 4 In his salvation is our hope, And in the name of Israel's God Our troops shall lift their banners up, Our navies spread their flags abroad. 5 Some. trust in horses trained for war. And some of chariots make their boasts ; Our surest expectations are From thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts. 11 X. C. M. ' Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to.receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and*bon