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 A SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHER, 
 
 iuR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN IN 
 THE CONFEDERATE STATES. 
 
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 /JJ " Oh, Cvme, Let us sing unto the Lord!" — Ps. xcv 
 
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A COLLECTiaN 
 
 SABBATH SCHOOL H!K 
 
 coMrn-Ki) p.y 
 
 A SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHER, 
 
 rOR THE BEXEIIT OF THE CHILDRKN^ IN 
 THE COXFRDEKATE STATES. 
 
 '* Oh, Co.Kti, Lfi us sin (J ur.io the Lord !" — Ps. xc\ 
 
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 &ALEiaU REGIQ-tER STEAM-POWEtt JPRKSS. 
 
PREFiOK. 
 
 This collection of Hymns has been compiled for the 
 purpose of supplying a want, much felt in our B^bbath 
 Scliools at this time. 
 
 The compiler has endeavored to select such hymns as 
 arc in general use, and are adapted to all Sabbath School 
 occasions. Many of the selections will be found set to 
 music in the "Sabbath School Bell." That this little 
 ofiering may prove acceptable to all the dear children 
 who love to sing " the sweet song:^ of Zion," is the sin- 
 
 f^ere wish of 
 
 THE COMPILER. 
 Raleigh, March, 1808. 
 
THE FLOWERS COLLECTfO!^ ^ ^ 
 
 SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 
 
 1. THE .SAB15ATII SCHOOL. 
 
 1. Tiio Siibbath School's a place of 'prayer. 
 I love to iiic'ot my toaehei-s thorc : 
 They tench ju<i there that every one 
 May tind, in heaven, a happy home. 
 
 (JJiorus — I love to .^'o, I love to ^o, 
 
 I love tu «;•(, to Sal (hath School. 
 
 2. In (jod's own hool; we're taught to read. 
 How Christ tor sinners groaned and ble» 
 That preeious Idood a ransom gave 
 
 For sinful man, his soul to save. 
 1 love to go, A:e.. v\;<'. 
 
 '■■). in Sabbath School we sing and )»ruv. 
 
 ^ And learn to love the Sa))]>atli day": 
 Tlnit, when on earth our Sabl)ath?j end, 
 A glorious r(!st in heaven we'll spend. 
 I h>ve to go, kc, tte. ' 
 
 4. And wdieu our days on cartli arc o'er. 
 
 We'll meet in heaven to part \\u ntore : 
 
 Our te:u:her.> kind we there shall greet, 
 
 , And, Oh I what joy t'will Itctomeet 
 
 In heaven above, in heaven above, 
 
 In heaven above to part no more. 
 
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4 «ABBATH .-^CHOOT. 
 
 2. COME TO THE SABBATH SOUOOT.. 
 
 Tdnt-^W.un'Y La\i>. 
 
 1. Ooni«'to lli.e Sabbath Sjhoo!, All chUdrou (:oint\ 
 Choevful its pious vah\ Ploasant :i^ hninc. 
 
 l^cavo vwdv and iiuuiijhty play<. 
 
 Love and keep tho. liolv days. 
 Come.. l»;arn to pray and pnii8e, In Sabb;ii.li S»dioi.>l. 
 
 L'. Cuuu! whero Mur toacliers meo.t. ■L-'altiiiiil and truf\ 
 ( •onie l(;ai"u the lessons 8Woet, lv»!ady for yuu : 
 
 Cojne, scliool wiH dot ho lona*. 
 
 Conie join uuv liappy tbvoui!;, 
 Couio, sin^" ovu' protty sono-. [u Saldiavli Sclioul. 
 
 .;. oh I thero'fs a .school on hi};h, Where angels praise. 
 Joy^ beams in every eye. SAveot strains they raise: 
 There seraph children' sinii', 
 Anthems to oar gkirious King, 
 And Crowns vo -lesusjtring, Ble^t S;ii)li;iili Sc-li'^''!. 
 
 THE SATiBATH BELL. 
 
 1.. Sweetly the !^'ab)}f!th Beli 
 Steals on t]io'air. 
 That in iho hor.,se oi (jod, 
 
 Bids Us :!]>]>i:ar : 
 '' Ohildrevi of God/' it sccuis 
 S<dily tu 8ay, 
 ' ■• Hasie awiiy, haste away. 
 lIa«to, haste, away."" 
 
 *2. Oft/lis the Sab>>ar}i cli'j.i^'^ 
 Summons to pray. 
 May we tiheir holy call 
 (iladlv obev ; 
 
HYMNS. 
 
 Then vrhen the last sad hell 
 For U8 ?hall sound, 
 
 Ready all, ready all. 
 Muv \vp be found. 
 
 WIIEKE DO rHILDREiV LOVE TO GO. 
 
 I Where do children love to go. 
 When the wintry breezes Wow ? * 
 AVhat is it attrae-ts them so? 
 'TIs the Sunday, school. 
 
 '1 \Vhen the s;pring i-edeeks the tieiN-'. 
 .\nd a warmth, comes with the breeze.. 
 t'hildron can tliank (.Jod for these. 
 In the Sunday iSfhool. 
 
 U Where ilu ehildren love to Ije. ■• , 
 
 When the isumifier bird'? we sec. 
 Warbiini; praise on every tree? 
 In tlie Sunday school. 
 
 1 W^heu t)ie ^Uitumn blast^ su eh ill. 
 Every flower of earth mu.st kill. 
 Where do children ii;ather ?<tili? 
 in the Snn(Uiy school. 
 
 :> Where are they so kiudly taiiirht 
 Who should rnle in cverv thought. 
 What the blood of Christ has bonsht ? 
 In the S|^day scho(d. 
 
 I' May we love this holy dny. . 
 
 Love 10 sing, and read, and jji:i\, - 
 Find .salvation's iftirrow Avay ! 
 In the Sunday .school. 
 
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SABBATH ;- CHOOL 
 
 WILL YOU COME TO OUR SUNDAY .SCHOOL 
 
 I Will you conic to our Sunday School ? 
 I really Avish you would. 
 0, come and join our Bi!>lc-c!as.s, 
 
 And learn how to be good. 
 Wo learn to sino-, we loarn to pray, 
 
 In our sweet Sunda}' School, 
 And here we learn of Jesus too, 
 AVho j:^ave the golden rule. 
 Chorus. — Will you, will you, Avill you, will you. 
 Join o^ur Sunday Scliool ? 
 Will you, will you, Avill you, will you. 
 ■ Learn this golden rule ? 
 
 2 We know when Jesus was on earth, 
 lie loved each little child, ' 
 And taught us how we could become 
 
 So loving, good and mild. 
 He gave the gobion rule, and then 
 
 lie said that he should know 
 If we loved him, for If we did. 
 We should love all below. 
 Choni.s. — Will you, &c. 
 
 o To do to i)thers af^ I would 
 
 That they should do to mo, 
 Will make me hone!*t, kind, and good. 
 
 As children ought to Ije, 
 I know I should not steal, nor use 
 
 The smallest thing 1 see. 
 Which I should never like to lose, 
 
 If it ))elono;ed to me 
 
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 CV/or?/.9.— Will y<W, S:e. 
 
 And this plain rule forbids me ([uHc 
 
 To strike an angry blov,'. 
 Because I should not think it right 
 
 If others served mc so. 
 
HYMNS. 
 
 But auy kindnpss they may need 
 
 I'll do, whate'er it he; 
 As I am very glad, indeed, 
 
 Wlien they are kind to me. 
 Chorus. — "Will you, ikQ. 
 
 C. THE SUNDAY i^CIIOOL ARMY. 
 
 1 Oh. do not l)e disonura<i;od. 
 
 For Jesus is your iriend: 
 
 Oil. do not he discourao;ed. 
 
 For Jesus is. your friend. 
 
 Mr will ^iveyou ,G;raee to conquer. 
 
 He Avill oive you iz;raoe to conquer. 
 
 , ^An<l keep you to the end. 
 
 Chorus : — I am }/Iad Fin in ihlsi'armii. 
 
 Yes, Fru (/lad Fm in fhis army, 
 
 Yes, Fm r/Iaxl Fin in. fins army. 
 
 Awl r'll baf/Irfor the school. 
 
 2 FJo-ht on ye little soldiers. 
 
 The hattlc you shall win f 
 F!;2;ht on ye little soldiers. 
 The" hattlc yuu shall win; 
 For the Saviour is your. Captain. 
 For the.vSaviour is your Oaptairi. 
 And he hath vanquislied sin. 
 CnoRis: — / am glad Fm in this army, d(\ 
 
 ] And when the C(tnflict's over, 
 liciore him yon shall stand. • 
 And Avhen the contlict's over, • 
 Before him you shall «tand. 
 
SABBATH SCHOOl, 
 
 You shall sinp; his pnii^p forevrV, 
 Yon shall sing his ]iraise forevor. 
 Til ('anfian'H happy land ! 
 VnoRis : — / r^t j/Ick^ I'm 'in fills nrnii/, < 
 
 7. ITAKK: TllK SABJUTH KKI.LS ARi: 
 
 ui.\(;i\G. 
 
 TiJUf — •■Tvux TO TiiK Loi;!!." 
 
 1 Hark: the Salthath. bells arc ringisi-: 
 Children haste without delay: 
 Prayers of thou sands now ore Trin^-ln;-;, 
 I'p to heaven their silent way. 
 tViO; ?/.<?.— Come, children, oome I the hells are rlngjhs 
 *ro the school -with haste repair. '^ 
 Let us all unite in Hinging. 
 All uniie in solemn praVur. 
 
 1! "Tis an hour of liap))!" meeting — 
 
 Children meet for praise. and pra}*?f: 
 » ' But the hour is short and fleeting. 
 
 Let us then he ^arly there. 
 f'horiis. — Come. «ehildren, come. i.^'\ 
 
 ;; [)o not keep our leachei-.s waiting. 
 
 While you t^irry l>y tlie ;vay : 
 Xor disturb the st-hool reciting, 
 
 "Tis the holy Sabbath day. 
 ('liortis. — (Vane, <-liildren. conu-. «*vr-. 
 
 i Children, haste I the bells are rinj|in|r. 
 And the morning's bright.and fair. 
 Thousands now uniie in singing, 
 » Thousands, too. in solemn prayer. 
 
 #7w!rii*.— ^Conif, childieivcom.e, <iv. 
 
• • 
 
 HYMN?. 
 
 THERE'LL BF. NO PARTING THERE. 
 
 I Here we meet to part ai>;alu, 
 But Avlieu wo meet on Call^Hu'^^ plain, 
 Thero'll be no parting there. 
 In that brio-ht -world above. 
 f 'horns. — Shout I shout the rictory. 
 
 We're on our jouruev home. 
 
 ■J Here Ave mee.t to part again. 
 
 B\it when a f>eat in heaven we i^aiu. 
 There'll l)e no. parting there, 
 In that bright vvurUl above. 
 C'ioiu<!. — hihont I shout the victory. S:c. 
 
 .'] Here we meet to pnrt again. 
 
 Bat there we shall with Jesus reign. 
 Tin!re'll be no parting there, 
 lu.that bright Avorld a'oove. 
 Chorus. — 8h<mt! shout the victory, etc. 
 
 I Tievc we meet to part again, 
 But when we join the heavenly train. 
 'iMiere'll lie no parting there, 
 lu that brighff AVo)-ld ab(»ve. 
 rV/'j/v/.s.— Shout ! shout tlu' victorv, dec. 
 
 tut; suni>ay school. 
 
 1 The Sunday School, that blessed jilaec, 
 Oh ! I would rather stay 
 AVitliin its walls, a ehild of grace, 
 Thau spend my hours in play. 
 C/ivrus. — The Sunday .school, the Sunday seheub 
 Oh I 'tis the place 1 love. 
 For there T loarn the golden rule. 
 . Which lea.dvs t^> joys abn\c'. 
 
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 2 Tis there I learn that Jesus ilicd 
 ■ For sinners such as I ; 
 Oil ! what has all the -world beside, 
 That I should prize so hi,£^-h. 
 
 Chonm. — The Sunday school, the Sunday school, kc. 
 
 o Then let our grateful tril)utc rise, 
 
 And son_i;'s of praisejbo given 
 • To him who dwells a.l)0ve the skies, 
 
 For such a blessing given. 
 
 Ckonia. — The Sunday school, the Sunday school, t^c. 
 
 -1 And welcome then the Sunday school. 
 We'll road, and sing, and pray, 
 That Aj^e may kee}> the golden rule, 
 And never from it stray. 
 
 Chorus. — The Sunday school, the. Sunday school, itc. 
 
 10. I'LL AWAY TO THE SABBATH SCHOOL! 
 
 1 When the morning light drives away the night. 
 With the sun so bright and full, 
 And it drawls its line near the hour of nine, 
 I'll away to the ^abbath t^chool. 
 , For 'tis there we all agree. 
 All with happy hearts and free, 
 And I love to early be 
 At the Sabbath school : 
 
 GIRLS. BOYS. GIRJ.H. BOVS 
 
 Chorus. — I'll away ! a-way ! Fll awayl a-way ! 
 i BOTH.] ril away to Sabbath school I 
 
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 '2 On the frosty da-wn of a winter's morn, 
 When the earth is wrapped in snow.^ 
 Or the summer bree/e phivs round tlie'treer;. 
 To the Sabbath school I go. 
 When the holy day has come, 
 And the Sal)bath jtvoakers roam. 
 I delight to leave my home, 
 
 For the Sabbath schocd : I'll tnvay, <te. 
 
 3 In the class I meet witli the friends I greet. 
 
 At the time of morning prayer : 
 And onr liearts we mise in a hymn of praise. 
 For 'tis always pleasant tliere : 
 In the Book of holy truth. 
 Full of coun.':el and rej^roof. 
 We l)ehold the guide of youth. 
 
 At the Sabbath school : I'll away. i^c. 
 
 4 May the dews of grace fill the hallow'd place, 
 
 And the sunshine never fail : 
 While cacli blooming rose which in memory grows 
 Sliall a sweet perfume exhale: 
 ' When we mingle here no more, 
 l>ut have met on Jordan's shore, 
 We will talk of moments o'er, 
 At the Sabbath school : Til away. See. 
 
 11. -r,OD BLESS THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. 
 
 I Dear friends, with joy avc meet you here. 
 • , On this our festive day. 
 To bless God for the Sunday school : 
 join our simple lay. 
 Chorus. — The Sunday scliool. tlie Sunday school, 
 God ))less the Sunday .school. 
 The Sunday scho/f^l, the Sunday school, 
 God bless the Sunday school. 
 
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 2 'Tis thero Ave learn licnv Johus d\i'<] 
 To sa,vc our ruiiierl race : 
 How be was raookod and C'riicificd! 
 That we miivht. sliare his j!;ra"('e. 
 
 C7tor?'.s'.— The SinuUiy school. S:(\ 
 
 ' 3 While teachers look to (tocI in pr^iy^v,. 
 Hip spirit to impart, 
 may the lessons taught us th<'rp 
 Be graven on eacli heart. 
 
 ' Chorus. — The Sunday school, (to, 
 
 4 When spring witli verdure clothes the srene. 
 When snnunor breezes blow, 
 'Mid Mentor's snows and tempests kt^en. ' 
 
 To Sunday school we'll go. 
 'Cfiorv.9. — The Sunday school. &^o. 
 
 12. INVITATION TO SABBATH SCHOOL. 
 
 1 When Sabbath's sacred' morning light, 
 
 Begins on o.arth to dawn> 
 We'll wake with eyes all s];uirkling bright. 
 And bid dull sloth begone. 
 
 Then haste to the school , away. 
 
 And keep tbii's sacl-ed day. 
 
 Jla«te away, yes, haste away. 
 
 And keep this sacred day. 
 
 2 The tonelul birds iu concert meiH. 
 
 And carol sweet tiieir lays : 
 In nature's temple the}' repeat 
 Their great Creator'^j, praise : 
 
 Then haste to the school, awav. Is 
 
HYMNS. ' • ^1'> 
 
 •"- From vaUcy, ti«-'M, ami uujuutuui air. 
 They pour tlieiv warbling ^>traiui^, 
 And in one chonis loud declare. 
 That (»od forever rcign.«! : 
 
 Then hfiftr U» the scliool, awuy. iVr-, 
 
 •1 Tiien in rhe j;(^nij.le (if the Loid, 
 That eonsrerntcd ]il;iee. 
 We'll listen to God's holywoni. 
 And seek, his pavd'iiing graee : 
 Then haste Ic the. schpol, a>vay, &o. 
 
 ■J Then witli united heart and voi<"-e. 
 Oar sonti; to (iod avc'11 raise, 
 WJiile million.^ niorc with us^reioice, 
 And )oni in pr«yev and praise : 
 
 Thi'M liasto to tlie school, a"wav, <tr-. 
 
 i:^ THK SAUnATU .S( IIOOL, HOW DEAR TO 
 ME. E. M. * " 
 
 i The Sabl'uth school, how dear to nie, 
 
 Vv'ithin thy •\\a\h I love to be : 
 
 My youthful heart with joy is full. 
 
 Wlicn 1 ain in the ^aWhath fichool. 
 
 In iSabbath Kehoo!, in Sabbath school. 
 in Sablnith s'-hool, in Sa])bath 8ch(X>l, 
 ."\Iv yonthfid heart with joy Ir full, 
 T\''ht'n 1 an) in tlse, Sabbatli seho<^ 
 
 i Tis hero that I art taught to read 
 God's holy word, . ud feel the need 
 Of quick'ning grac > and pard"ning love. 
 To fit me for yon heaven, above. 
 
 In Sabbath school, &c. 
 
SABr.ATH SCHOOL 
 
 3 'Tis hore tliat I am tauglit to pray. 
 And love (Jod's lioly Sul»l»ath day ; 
 To sing his praise, and loarn his will. 
 And all my duties to lultil: 
 
 In Sabl^atli schuo], A:c. 
 
 4 'Tis here I learn that Christ has-died, 
 'That he for me was crucified ; 
 
 That he my blessed soul has bought : 
 These blessed truths I here am taught. 
 In Sabbath school, i^'C. 
 
 5 These golden hours will soon be o'er,' 
 And I shall go to school no more ; 
 
 So I'm resolved t« form the plan. 
 To strive and profit 'all I can. 
 
 In Sabbath school. &q. ' 
 
 T) Oh, let my songs and praises rise. 
 
 Like grateful incense to the skies. 
 
 For that rich grace so free, so full. 
 
 That lirought me to the Sal^bath school. 
 
 In Sab] »ath -school, .I'c. 
 
 HERE AVE THRONG TO PRAISE THE LORD. 
 
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 1 Here we throng to praise the Luvd 
 
 Listen no\A% listen no^v : 
 Here 'w(Plhrong to praise the Lord. 
 
 With our infant lays. 
 He who once lay in a mangei-. 
 Now enthroned our blest Redeemer. 
 With a father's love has said. 
 
 He'd accept our prnise. 
 
HYMNS. 15 
 
 2 '' Let younj:; children come to mo," 
 
 Jesus said, Jesus said ; 
 '' Let young cliildren come to me, 
 
 " And for])id them not. 
 •* For of such," the Saviour told them. 
 "Is cemposed iny heavenly kingdom.'' 
 What a rapturous thought it is, 
 
 Christ Ibrgt.'ts us not ! 
 
 :i Let us love, and now aclore ; 
 
 Love him now, love him now : 
 Let us love, and now adore, 
 
 In our youthful strength. 
 I^et us never grieve our Saviour, 
 Who hatii died to win us favor : 
 Ah ! this thought sliould melt our hearts, 
 
 Children's hearts can melt. 
 
 4 But we'll have a joyous song, 
 
 •loygus song, joyous song ; 
 But \^'[\ have a joyous song 
 
 For our Jubilee. 
 Jesus lives and reigns ^r ever ; 
 This will make us joyous ever ; 
 Saviour hear this'praise to thee, 
 
 Who remomlK^red me. 
 
 15. IIOMKWAKD BOUND. 
 
 I Out on an ocean all boundless we ride, 
 
 We're homeward bound, homeward ])ouud, 
 Tossed on the waves of a rough, restless 'tide. 
 
 We're homo^vard bound, homeward bound, 
 Far from the safe, quiet harbor we've rode, 
 Seeking our Father's celestial abode. 
 Promise of which on us each he bestowed. 
 
 We're homeward bound, homeward bound. 
 
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 2 Wildly the storm sweeps us on :i>^ it ruar!?. 
 
 We're homeward bound. 
 fiOok ! yonder lie tlto In-ight iieavenly ahorog. 
 
 We're ]lome^y;lr<.l bound. 
 Steady ! pilot I .stiiud firm at tlio wheel, 
 Steady! we "t^oon shall outAveather the gale, 
 0, how wo fly 'neriih the loiid-i-reafeiiig sail. 
 
 We're honuiward bound. 
 
 •^ We'll teU'the world as wc juurney alon^'. 
 
 AVe're horjieward bouod : 
 Try 10 persuade them to. enter i.ui' throne:-, 
 
 We' liomcMvard bfmnii , 
 (Jomp, trembling;" sinner, I'oiloru and op]jreb.Hcd. 
 •Join in our number, come and be Ijle.st : 
 Journoy with us to the mauHiony of reist. 
 
 We're hojucward bound. 
 
 4 Into rhe har).>ov of hoavei! now we j>;lide. 
 
 We're home at hist. 
 Softly we drill on its bright silver tide. 
 
 We're hvmie at last. ♦ 
 
 <ilorytoGodI ail our dan a;er is o'er, 
 Wo .stand .secure on the <vhirified .shor<.'. 
 <xlory to God I w-^ w'ill shout ovevmore, 
 
 "^Ve'rc home at last. 
 
 1<>. I HAVE A I'A'IMIEK IN TUK I'llOMIvSED 
 
 1 1 have a i^'ather in the pri.uuised laud. 
 I have a Father in the promised land. 
 . My Patlier"caliH me, I must i!;o — 
 • To meet him in the promised la>id. 
 Chonts. — I'll away, I'll away, t> tlie promised UmJ, 
 ril twvay, I'll away, to the promiy^d land. 
 My Father calls -me, k must go, 
 To meet him in the promisod land. 
 
HYMNS. IT 
 
 2 I have n Saviour in the promised land. 
 I have a Saviour in the promised h\nd. 
 My Saviour calls mo, I must go — 
 
 To meet him in tlu' yvi-omised land. 
 Chorus. ~V\\ away, I'll away, &c. 
 
 3 I have a crown in the promised hiud, 
 I have a crown in the |)romised land. 
 When Jesus eallsjno, 1 must jj;o. 
 
 To wear it in the promised laud. 
 C/iorus.—VW away, I'll away, &c. 
 
 1 1 liope to meet you in the promised laJ^l, 
 I lu)\)e to meet you in the promised land. 
 At Jesus' feet a joyous band,_ 
 We'll praise him in the promised laud. 
 
 67|o^•?^^.— We'll away, we'll away,_&c. 
 
 WHAT'S TIU: XKAVS?" 
 
 Where'er we meet, you always say, 
 What's the iiews? what's the news? 
 
 Pray, what's the order of ihe day ? 
 WJiat's the news? what's the nev<-sr 
 
 < > ! I have got good news to tell ! 
 
 My Saviour hath done all things Avell. 
 
 And triuni])hed over death and hell, — 
 That's the news ! that's the news 1 
 
 I'hc Lamb was slain on Calvary ! 
 
 That's the news ! that's the hews I 
 To set a world of sinners free, 
 
 ThatJ^s the news 1 that's the news 1 
 -Twas there nis precious blood was shed, 
 'Twas there ho bowed his sacred head. 
 But now he's risen from the dead* 
 
 That's the new's I that's the news ', 
 
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 3 His Avurk's reviving all around, 
 
 That's the news ! that's the news! 
 
 And many have redemption found — 
 That's the news I that's the news ! 
 
 And since tlieir souls liave caught the flame. 
 
 They sliout hosanna to liis name, 
 
 And all around they^sproad his fame — 
 That's the news I that's the news ! 
 
 4^'he Lord has pardoned all my sin — 
 
 That's the news I tliat's the news I « 
 
 I feel the witness now within — 
 That's the news I t)iat's the news' 
 
 And since he took my sins away. 
 
 And taught me how to watch and pra\'. 
 
 I'm happy now from day to day— 
 That's the news I that's the news 1 
 
 5 And Christ the Lord can save you noAv — 
 That's the news I that's the news I 
 
 Your sinful heart he can renew — 
 That's the news ! that's the news I 
 
 This mimient, if for sins you grieve, 
 
 This moment, if you do believe, 
 
 A full ac(juittal you'll receive — 
 That' " - - - - 
 
 And now, if any one should say, 
 
 AVhat's the news ? nvliat's the nevrs ? 
 tell them you've begim to prf^ — 
 That's the news ! that's the news I 
 That you have joined the conquering Laud, 
 And now, with joy, at God's command, 
 You're marching to the ]>ettor land— 
 That's the news ! that's the news ! 
 
HYMNS. 19 
 
 lis! I AM BOrXD FOR THE LAND OF CAXAAX. 
 
 1 Together let us sweetly live, 
 
 1 am bound for the land ui' Canaan ; 
 To'i'ctJier let us sweetly die. 
 
 1 am bt)und for the land of Canaan. 
 
 Choru!^. — O Canaan, briii'ht Canaan? 
 
 1 am bound f()r the land of Canaan : 
 O Canaan, it is my happy home. , 
 
 I am Ixumd for tlie land of Canaan. 
 
 2 If you p;ct there before I do, • 
 
 1 nm bound for tlie land of Canaan : 
 
 Then praise tlie Lord, Fm eomin«; too. 
 
 I am bound for the land of Canaan. 
 
 Chorus. — Canaan, kc. • 
 
 ?> Part of my friends the prize have won, 
 I am bound for the land of Canaan ; 
 And Fm resolved to'travel on,. 
 
 I am bound for the land of Canaan. 
 
 Chorus, — Canaan, Scq. 
 
 4 Then come with me, beloved friend, 
 
 I am ))ound for the land of Canaan : 
 The joys of heaven shall never end, 
 r am l»ound for the land of Canaan. 
 
 Chorus. — Canaai-u t'ce. 
 
 5 Our sonf>;s of praise shall till the skies. 
 
 I am liound for the land of Canaan ; 
 AV'hilo higher still our joys they rise, 
 I am bound for the land of Canaan. 
 
 Chorvs. — Canaan, &e. 
 
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 111.' ^ ' THE ANCIIOll. 
 
 I Days, and weeks, and niontlis. rctuminj;-. 
 
 Bear us ji;ent]y down life's ^vay : 
 
 Still their los^m we are Icarnini;-, 
 
 With eacli anniversary dav. 
 ^ f ' . " 
 
 (.■hoi'vsf. — .We'll stand the storm, it won't ))e lon^, 
 
 AVe'll anchor l)y-and-bj ; 
 
 ' We'll stand' the storm, it won't be long, 
 
 We'lj anchor ])y-and-by, 
 
 "1 (rlad our hearts, and glad our voices. 
 •Joy controls the hasting hour : 
 None so sad, but he rejoices 
 
 'jS"eath to-day's cfJVitrolling power., 
 
 CJiorvs-. — AVe'll stand the storm. &c. 
 
 o (Had for classmates imd for teachei-s. 
 Guiding us with gentlo^rule : 
 Clad for all the gifts that reach us 
 Thro' our own loved Sunday school. 
 
 Cliorifff. — We'll sta^Til tlie storm, tvc. 
 
 4 Yet tho' glad, we'll still remember 
 What the moments alvrays say : * 
 Life must have its cold December, 
 Just as surely as its May. 
 
 <7/or^^v.— 'We'll stand the storm, kv. 
 
 Lee us not forget the meaning. 
 
 Days like-thce for ever wear ; 
 One more field has had its gleaning, 
 
 One more sheaf our armf* should b^ar. 
 
 Chorum. — We'll stand the storm. &c. 
 
HYMN: 
 
 21 
 
 2' I. 
 
 LITTLK TII|N<^S. 
 
 Little dro]);^ of water. 
 
 Little grains of sand. 
 Make the mighty ocean. 
 And the !)eauteous Inud . 
 
 And the little- moments. 
 
 Humble the' they be, 
 ^lako tiie mighty ages 
 
 Of eternity. 
 
 3 So our little errors 
 Lead the sotil away 
 From the paths of virtue 
 Oft in sin to strav. 
 
 liittle deeds of kindness. 
 
 Little words of love, 
 Make our earth an Eden, 
 
 Like the heaven above. 
 
 Little seeds of mun-y. 
 Sown by youthful hands. 
 
 ( irbw to bless the nations. 
 Far in heathen lands. 
 
 KIXT) WOUnS (^\\ NFA'EK DIE. 
 
 1 Kind words can never die. Cherished and blest. 
 Ood knows hoAv deep they lie Stored in tl;e breast ; 
 
 Like childhood's simple rhymes. 
 
 Said o'er a thousand times, 
 fio through all years and cliir.es. The heart to cheer. 
 
 l.'horn^. — Kind words can never die, never die, neve^* die' 
 Kind wovds cnn never die. no. nevTr die. 
 
 2 Childhood vun never die — wreck.* of the past. 
 Float o'er the meinory. Bright to the last. 
 Many a happy thing. Many a daisy spring 
 Float o'er time's ceaseless wing, Far, far away. 
 
 ^hoKUs;. — Childhr>od can never di«?. .tc. &«. 
 
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 ."> Rweo.t tliouc^hts can never dio; Tho' like the flower? 
 Their bri,!j;]itest hues may llvj In Avintry hours. 
 , ]>ut Avhen thj» ,i;"entle dew 
 (iives thcjn their charms anew, 
 ^Vith many an. added Imc, They bluom again. 
 C/torn.i. — Sweet thouj^-lits can never die, &c., &i\ 
 
 -t Our souls can never dio, Though in tlie tomb 
 ^Ve may all have to lie. Wrapped in its gloom. 
 What tho' the flesh (hu-^ay, Souls pass in peace avray 
 Live through eternal day, Witli Christ-above. 
 
 Chorun. — Our souls can never die. never die, never die, 
 Our souls can never die, no, never die. * 
 
 22. THE HAPPY LAND. 
 
 1 There is ti happy land. Far, faraway . 
 
 Where paints in glory stand, Bright, bright as" day 
 Oh, how they sweetly sing. ' 
 AVorthy is. the Saviour King, 
 Loud let his praises ring, 
 l^raise, praise fo'" aye ! 
 
 2 Con^e to tliat iuippy land, Come, come a,way : 
 Why Avill ye doubting stand, Yv'hy still delay? 
 
 Oil, we shall ha}tpy be, 
 AVhcn from sin and sorrow fr(>e. 
 Lord, we shall live with thee. 
 Blest, blest for a3'-e. 
 
 3 Bright in that happy land, Beams every eye ; 
 Kept by a Father's liand, Love cannot die. 
 
 1* Oh, then to glory run. 
 
 Be a crown and kingdom won. 
 And, bright above the sun. 
 We reign for aye. 
 
HYMNS. 
 
 23. I WANT. TO BE AN ANftEL. 
 
 •I I want to be an angel, 
 
 And with tlie angels stand, 
 A erown upon my forehead, 
 
 A harp within my hand. 
 There right Ijeforo my Saviour. 
 
 >>o glorious and so bright, 
 I'd wake the sweetest music 
 
 And praise him day-and night. 
 
 "2 I never Would be weary, 
 
 Nor ever shed a tear, 
 Nor ever know a sDrrow, 
 
 Nor ever feel a fear ; , 
 But blessed, pure, aiid holy, 
 
 I'd dwell in Jesus' sight, 
 And v.nth ten thousand thousands 
 
 Praise him both day and night. 
 
 o I know I'm weak and sinful. 
 But Jesus will forgive, 
 ' For many little ehildrcn , 
 Have -gone to heaven to live* 
 Dear Saviour, ;whcn I languish, 
 
 And lay me down to die, 
 Oh, send a shining angel. 
 And bear me to the skies. 
 
 4 Oh, there I'll ho, angel, 
 
 And with the angels stand, 
 A erown upon my forehead, 
 
 A harp within my hand : 
 And there, before my Saviour, 
 
 So glorious and so bright, 
 I'll join the heavenly music * 
 
 And praite him day and ni^Jit 
 
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 24; SA.FE JX TilK PROMISE]) LAND. 
 
 • 1 AVlicrc, \vhev<'. nrc the llctirenv Cliil<kcn, 
 Where, whei«', are the Hpi.>re\v Ohildreu, 
 . Who were cast in tlie furnace of tire ? 
 Safe now in tlie promised huid. 
 
 ClioruSi — By and by we'll go home to meet tlicm. 
 By and by we'll go home to meet them. 
 By and by we'll go home to meet them, 
 VV"ay u'lM- in the promi.'^t'd laud. 
 
 2 Where, w!i*'i'e, i.s tlve i;oud I'jlijah. 
 Who went u]) In a chariot of tire ? 
 Safe now in the promised hind. 
 Ghorus.^-By and by.. &i\ 
 
 ?} AVhere, where, i« the prophet l>anie!. 
 Who was cast in the den of lions '! 
 Safe now in the promised land. 
 Choras. — By and by, &c. 
 
 4 Where, where, is the weeping 31ary. ^ 
 Who was first at the tomb of Jesus ? 
 Safe no\t in the promised land. 
 Chorus. -^B J and by, itc. 
 
 o Where, Avhere, is the martyred Stephen, 
 Who Avas stoned for the Ioac ot Jesus ? 
 Safe noAv in -the promised laud. 
 Glior)(s. — By and-by, &c. 
 
 G Where, where, is the blessed Je.sus. . 
 Who was pierced on the mount of Oah^ry ? 
 Safe now in the promised laud. 
 Ghorvi-. — i>\ and hv. i^'-'. 
 
HYMNF. 
 
 IfAPPY DAY. 
 
 1 Pr(;.s('rvc<l by thine Alniighty Uowor,., 
 
 Lord, our ^laker. Saviour Kin;r, 
 Arid bvoufflit to see this happy- hour. 
 We eoDTc thy praist's hcrfe to sui«r. 
 ,(!lioyii!<. — Happy day. iinppy day', 
 
 rioro in thy courts we'll gladly stay, 
 Ai\d at thy footstoid humbly pray, 
 Thjtt thou wouldst take our sins awav, 
 
 Happy day, hap])y day, ' 
 "Wlinu Christ shall Avash our sins away. 
 
 2 AN'e [iraise thco for thy ft)nstant care. 
 
 v<.)\' life preserved, for mercies giA'-n. 
 Oil may we still those mereies sliarc 
 
 And taste the Joys of sins foro-lvon. 
 Choni.s. — Tiap))y day. k^-. 
 
 .; We 'praise thee for the joyful news 
 
 01' jiai'don througli a Saviour's blt'<>d. 
 nil Lni'd ineline our hearts to eheost* 
 
 The road to hapi>iness and (h->d, 
 ( 'tionis: — liappy .day. t\:e. 
 
 •^4 Anil when (in eartli our days are done, 
 
 iirant, liO)*d, that we at length may iuin 
 Teuehers and scholars rouud thy throne. 
 
 'f he sonii' fif Moses ard the Lanil.. 
 r//0///A-.-— ilappy day. Ae. 
 
 -O. 
 
 AKorxn 'VWK 'fiiiU)\i-: ok (;on ix 
 
 UKAAi-:>;. 
 
 1 Armnul the throne ul" Ood in Iveaven. 
 Th(;u.saMds of ejiildren stand : ' 
 Children whose sins are all fnrtrive)i : 
 , • A holy, happy bnnd. 
 Singing jjdory. glory. gh»iT b« to flod ou hi^k. 
 
2G " SABBATH oCIIOOL ^ 
 
 2 In flooring robes nrf spotless whitt". 
 Soe every one arrayed : 
 Dwellins; in everlastino- lip;ht, 
 
 And joys tliat never fade. Singing glol\v, &e. 
 
 .'. Wliat brought thcni to that workl iXboA c ? 
 That heaven so bright and fair, , 
 Where all is peace, and joy and love :— 
 
 How came those cliildren there ? Singing glory, &.i-. 
 
 4 Because tlnf Saviour shed his Idood, 
 
 To wash away tlieir sin : 
 "Cathod in that pure and precious flood, 
 
 Behtdd them wliite and clc;in ! Singing glory, ke, 
 
 5 On earth they souglit the Snvirair's grace. 
 
 On earth they loved his name : 
 So now they see liis blessed face. 
 
 And stand before the Lamb. Singing glory, etc. 
 
 luYrULLY, JOYFULLY. 
 
 1 doyfully, joyfully, onward we move, 
 Bound to the land of bright s])irits above ; • 
 Jpsus, our Saviour; in mercy -iays come. 
 Joyfully, joyfully, haste to your home. 
 S)on will our pilgrimage end iiere l)elow, 
 Soon to- the presence of God we shall go, 
 Then, if to Jesus our hearts lurve l)een given, 
 •Joyfully, joyfully rest we in iieavon. 
 
 2 Teachers and scholars haxf. passed on belbre : 
 AVai ting, they wntcli us, approaching the shore, 
 Singing to cheer us, while passing alon<^i;. 
 Joyfully, joyfully, haste to your home. 
 
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 Sounds of sweet music there r;i,vi!<h the car. • 
 Harps of the hh^ssod, y<nir fjtrahjs we shall hear, 
 Filling with harmony heaven's high dome. 
 Jny fully, joyfull_y. J-'sus we come. 
 
 Death with his armw may «uoii lay us h»w, 
 .Safe in our Saviour, y.c fear not the blow, 
 Jesus hath broken the bars of the tomb, 
 • loyfully, joyfully wo will go hoiiie. 
 Bright will the morn of eternity dawn. 
 Death shall be con({uered, hin sceptre be gone, 
 (')v(M' tht? ]ilains of sweet Canaan Ave'll roam, 
 •loyfully, joyfully, safely at home. 
 
 28. TliK TliKi: OF LIFK. 
 
 • 
 
 1 Qji a hill stands a beautiful tree. 
 
 Its fruit is all golden and'fair, 
 And its shade and its treasures are iree 
 
 For all who niny thither re]»air : 
 Its leaves, evergreen, do not die. 
 
 Its llowers ^vitli fi-agrance aljouyd, . 
 Its splendor enrapt'ur<^s the eye, 
 
 Its branches with, music resound. ^ 
 
 2 Though thousiiiids l»y night and I'y day 
 
 Have feasted and gathered in store. 
 Have borne its rich bounties away, 
 
 Jtr- fullness remains evermore ; 
 (Ml. what is its name ? who can tell? 
 
 And (hejiil; — wlieve, oh Avhere c-„n it be? 
 ' By thy side I will haste uic to dwell. 
 
 0, vronderful — beautiful tree . • 
 
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 On Zion'8 fair iiiDvint jou behold 
 Its form in bright grandeur arise, 
 There glitter its green find its gold. 
 
 There lifts its tall head to the ykie« 
 'Twas plant'jd liv Infinite love, 
 ^ From the hills everlasting it came. 
 
 Truth Etern ai.. thev call it abovo. 
 But Biiii.K. on earth, is its name. 
 
 19. Till-: GOSPEL BAIS'NEJt. 
 
 1 Now be the gospel banner 
 
 In every land unfurled : 
 And l>e the shout, 'llossaniia I 
 
 Re-echoed through the world : 
 Till every.isle and nation, 
 
 Till every tribe and ton gut.', 
 Keeeive the great salvation. 
 
 Ai\i\ join the h;ij>py throng. 
 
 2 Wliat rh;jugh the ruibattled Icgio 
 
 Of (Hirth and hell combine '! 
 • His ann throughout their-region: 
 Shall soon resplendent shine ; 
 Hide on, O Lord, victorious : 
 Imnianuel, Prince of Peav. 
 ' ■ Thy triumph slmll be gloriou.^^ : 
 
 Thy emjiire shall increase. 
 
 .", V<'s. Ihuii Shalt r('igii"f<u'evt.M-. * 
 O .Icsus. Ring of kijigs : 
 Thy light, rliy love, tliy l:i\>jr, 
 Cacl) I'ansomed cMpti^** siugs : 
 
hymnl>. 29 
 
 The islo? for thee are waiting, 
 The deserts learn thy praise : 
 
 The hills and valleys greeting, 
 The sonji; responsive raise. 
 
 50! LITTLl-: SAMIEL. 
 
 Tuiw. — Lk.nox. 
 
 I AVhcu little !'>aniucl woke, 
 
 And heard hitJ maker's voice, 
 At e\ery word he spoke, 
 Ifow much ditl he rejoice. 
 . <) liles.sed, hap[»y c-hiM, to find 
 The (lod of" lieaveu so ne;u- and kind. 
 
 '1 if God would speak to my, 
 And say he was my iViend, 
 ilow ha])py would J Ijc I 
 0, how should I attend I 
 
 The smallest sin 1 then should IV.i;-. 
 
 If God Almighty were svt near. 
 
 o .Vnd does he never speak ? 
 
 yes I for in Iris \\\n\{ 
 lie bids me, (-omo and seek 
 
 The Ciod Avhom Samuel Imuu'iI. 
 In liiiuost every ps»;j;e I s6e, . 
 The God of Samuel calls to m'.-. 
 
 1 And 1 bcueath his ciu ■. 
 
 May safely rt!sr my head -. 
 1 know that God is there, 
 
 To ii;,aard my huinljle bed : 
 And every sin I well may fear. 
 .Since God Almiirhtv is so near. 
 
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 ■j) Like Samuel, let me say, 
 . Wlien r/er I read liis wonl. 
 "S]>eak, Lord, J ayouUI ubcv 
 Thc voice tiiat Samuel heard.' 
 And wlion I in thy house appear. 
 Speak, for thy servant waits to hear, 
 
 PA. TIIK SiriXL\G. SIIOIIK. 
 
 1 My days are .gliding swiftly by, 
 
 And I, a pilgrim stranger,- 
 Would not detain them as they lly, — 
 'Those hours of toil and danger : 
 Ohonts. — For now wo stand on Jordan's strand, 
 Our friends are passing over ; 
 And, just before, the shining shore 
 We may almost discover. 
 
 2 Our absent king the v^'ateliVt'ord gave, 
 
 '• Let every lamp be burning ;" 
 We look afar, aeross the vr;ive. 
 Our distant home discerning : 
 CJlioms. — For now -\\o, stand, &c. 
 
 'J Should coming days ))e dark and cold. 
 We Avill not yield to sorrow. 
 For hope will sing, with courage bold. 
 "There's glory on the morroAV ;" 
 • CI/orn.9. — For noW' we stand, Scv. 
 
 4 Let storms of woe in wlilrlwinds r]^c 
 Each cord on earth ii) soVin*. 
 Th(M.-<^ bright and joyous in tiie skies 
 Tliero is ourliome i'orever ; 
 
 Chorus. — For now we stand, (.\:c. 
 
HYMNS. 31 
 
 32. I WOULD NOT LIVE ALWAY. 
 
 1 I would not live alway : I ask not to stay 
 AVhej-e storm after storm rises dark o'er the way : 
 The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here 
 
 Are enough for life's cares, full enougji for its cheer. 
 
 2 I wo\ild not live alway : no — welcome the tomb, 
 Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom : 
 Thei:e sweet 1)0 my rest, till he hid me arise. 
 
 To hail him in triumph dcsccndin'g the skies. 
 
 Z Who, who wpuld live alway, away from his God — 
 Away from yon heaven", that hlissful abode. 
 Where the rivers of pleasure How o'er the hriglit plains. 
 And the noontide of glory eternally reigns : 
 
 4 AVhere the saints of all ages in harmony moot, 
 Their Saviour and l)rethren transported to greet. 
 While the anthems of rapture unceasingly roll. 
 Ami the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul 
 
 33. ^MIEST FOR THE WEARY." 
 
 • 
 
 1 In the Christian's home in glory 
 There remains a land of rest, 
 There my Saviour's gone before me. 
 To fultill my soul's re([uest. 
 Chorufi^ — There is rest for the weary. 
 There is rest for the weary. 
 There is rest for the weary, 
 • There is rest for you : 
 On the other side of Jordan, 
 In the sweet' fields of Eden, 
 AVIiere the tree of iife is blooraing, 
 Tliere is rest lor you. 
 
•2-'} 
 
 .^ABBATII SCHOOL 
 
 2 He is litting up my mansion. 
 
 AVhicli eternally shall stand, 
 For my stay shall not be transient 
 
 In that holv, happy land. 
 (7;,,)/7/.s\— The^^ is.rest;&c. 
 
 ?, Pain nor sickness ne'er shall enit v. 
 
 Grief nor Avoe my lot shall siiiive. 
 But in that celestial centre 
 
 T a croAvn of Mfc shall Avear. 
 07/(^n/.'?,— Tiiere is rest, Sec 
 
 4 Death itself shall, thou ])e vanquished; 
 
 And hi:* sting shall be Avithdrnwn ; 
 Shout for iiladness, Oh ye ransonied ! 
 
 Hail Avith joy the rising morn. 
 (''/ion(.<t. — 1'here is rest. &:c-. 
 
 ■> Slug, Oly sing; ye heirs of glory I 
 Shout your triumplis as you go : 
 /iion's gates Avill open for you, 
 .You shall find an entranee through, 
 
 Clionis. — Thore is rest, kc 
 
 84. KEJO.FOK. OR MILLENNIUM. 
 
 1 R''')()K-e, rejoice, the promised tiine is eomiog. 
 Rejoice; rejoice, the Avildcrness sliall hloom, 
 "And Zion's children then sliall sing, 
 The deserts all are blossoming, 
 Re joiiu\' rejoice, the promised time is coming. 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the ^Avilderness shall bloom. 
 The Gospel banner, wide unfurl' d. 
 Shall AA-ave in triumph o'er the Avorld, 
 And every creature, lx>nd and free. 
 Shall hail the glorious jabilee. 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the promised time is coniiu^, 
 Rejoice, rejoice, Jerusalem shall sing. 
 
, HYxMNS. 33 
 
 2. Rejoice, rejoice, the promised time is coming, 
 Rejoice, rejoice, Jerusalem shall sing : 
 ' From Zion shall the law go forth, 
 And all shall hear from south to north : 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the promisccl time is coming, 
 Rejoice, rejoice, Jerusalem shall sing; 
 And truth shall sit «^u every hill, 
 And blessiugs flow in every rill, 
 And praise ghull every heart employ, 
 And every voice shall shout w^th joy : 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the promised time is coming. 
 Rejoice, rejoice, Jerusalem shall sing. 
 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the promised time is coming. 
 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the Prince of Peace shall reign ; , 
 And lambs shall with the leopard play, 
 For naught- shall harm in Zion's way : 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the promised time is coming. 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the Prince of Peace shall reign, 
 The sword and spear, of needless worth, 
 Shall prune the tree and plow the earth : 
 And peace shall smile from shore to shore> 
 t And nations learn to war no more : 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the promised time is cvming. 
 Rejoice, rejoice, the Prince of Peace shall reign. 
 
 5-5. MORN AMID THE WUNTAINS. 
 
 1 Morn amid the mountains — 
 Lovely solitude I 
 Gufthing streams and founwins 
 Murmur " God is good."* 
 
 BOTS. GIRL8. CHORUS. ' 
 
 Murmur, murmur, murmur " God is good.'' 
 Murmur, murmur, murmur " fft-*'^ ^"^ ^~ ■ " 
 2 
 
34 SABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 2 Now, the glad sun, brenkiu^-, 
 Pours a golden flood : 
 Deepest vales awaliino;. 
 Echo ■' Ct)d is good." 
 Fxhu, echo, echo " God is good."' 
 
 ?, Hymns of praise are ringing- - 
 Tlirough ilie leafy wood ; 
 Songsters sweetly singing, 
 Warhle, '* God is good." 
 Wnrble, warlile. warble "God is gaod.' 
 
 4 Wake, and join the chorus, 
 Oil i Id, with soul endued': 
 G-od, whose smile is o'er us. 
 Evermore is good. 
 • Ever, ever, evermore is good. 
 
 3G. HEAVEN ANTICIPATED. 
 
 1 Come away to the skies — 
 My beloved, arise ! , 
 
 And rejoice in theday^ thou wast )jorn 
 On this festival clay 
 Com e ex ultivg away, 
 
 And, with singing, to Zion returij. . 
 
 . 2 We have laid up mir love, 
 With oar treasure above, 
 
 Though our bodies continue below ; 
 The redeemed of the Lord, 
 We I'ememlie? his wonb 
 
 And, v/ith singing, to Paradise go. 
 
 .'! Them 
 Weshfi 
 
 lali joyfully meet. 
 And be parted in body no mc/re^ 
 . *• We ijhall sing to our lyres,, 
 With the heavenly choirs, 
 And our Saviour, in glar^; urV^'* 
 
HYMNS. 35 
 
 4. " Hallelujali!" \vc sino; 
 
 To our Father and King, 
 And hie rapturouf: praises repeat ; . 
 
 To the Lamb tliat was slain. 
 
 " Hallelujah I" again 
 Sing all'heaven.nnd fiill at his feet.\ 
 
 REMEMBER THY CREATOR. 
 
 " Romefnhor thy Creator," 
 
 While youth's fair spring is bright. 
 Before thy cares are greater, 
 
 Before comes age's night ; 
 While yet the sun shines o'er thee, 
 
 While stars the darkness cheer. 
 While life is all before thee, 
 
 Thy great Creator fear. ^ 
 
 " Remember thy Creator,'^' 
 
 Ere life resigns, its trust, 
 Ere sinks dissolving nature 
 
 And (lust return todiwt: 
 Bpfore -with God, rrho gave it. 
 
 The spirit sliall appear. 
 He cries who died to mave it, 
 
 " Thv great Creator fear." 
 
 ^.K GOD IS IN HEAVEN. C. M. 
 
 1 God is in heaven — can he hear 
 A feeble prayer like mine? 
 Yes, little child — thou needst not fear : 
 He will attend to thine. 
 
36 SABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 2 God is in heaven — can he see 
 
 When I am doing wrong ? 
 Yes, that he can — he looks at thee 
 All day and all night long. 
 
 3 God is in heaven — would he know 
 
 If I should tell a lie ? 
 Yes, if thou said'st it very low, 
 He'd hear it in the sky. 
 
 4 God is in heaven — can I go 
 
 To thank him for his care ? 
 Not yet — but love him here below 
 And thou shalt praise him there. 
 
 39. THANKS TO OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. 
 
 1 Father, hear ! to thee we raise 
 Grateful songs and hymns of praise : 
 Let thy blessing on us rest. 
 
 With thy smile may we be blest. 
 Thanks to Thee, our Father kind. 
 That provision for the mind 
 Thou hast made, and to us giv'n 
 In thy love, as rich as heav'n. 
 
 2 Thou hast given us friends most dear ; 
 Parents, teachers, loved ones" here, 
 Who for us both watch and pray, 
 And would lead in the right way. 
 Give us grace to hear their voice, 
 And may wisdom be our choice ; 
 Onward press and upward move, 
 Blessing all by deeds of love. 
 
 3 Lord I be thou our guide through youth, 
 Lead us in the pathg of truth ; 
 
 Fill our hearts with thy rich graee, 
 Fit us for the realms o£ bliss. 
 
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 Thus we hope to do thy will — 
 In the world our part fulfill ; 
 And when life's lirief hour is o'er. 
 Meet in heaven and love Thee more. 
 
 40. WOULD YOIT BK AS ANGELS ARE ? 
 
 I Would you be as angels are V 
 ^, , Sing, sin<r, sina; his praise : 
 Would you iDanii^h every cafe ? 
 Sing, sing, sing his praise : 
 Like the lark upon the wing. 
 Like the warbling l)irds of spring. 
 Like the crystal spheres that ring, 
 Sing, sing, sing his praise. 
 
 , 2 If the wwld upon you frown, Sing, .Src. 
 If you're left to sing alone, Sing, Sec. 
 
 If sad trials come to you, 
 
 As to every one they do, ' 
 For that tiiey are l)lessings, too, Sing, &:c\ 
 
 ••> For his wondrous, dying love, Sing, &c. 
 
 That he intercedes above, .Sing, &c. 
 Thus, whene'er you eome to die, 
 You shall soar beyond the sky. 
 
 And with angel choirs on high. Sing, &e. > 
 
 iL GOD IS EVER GOOD. 
 
 • 1 ■ . 2 . 
 
 See the shining dewdrops 'See the morning sunbeams 
 
 On the flowers strewed, ■ Lighting up the wood. 
 
 Proving, as t^ey sparkle. Silently proclaiming, 
 
 God is. ever good. ' God is ever good. 
 
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 Hedirthe mountain streamlet In the leafy tree-tops, 
 In the eolitude, j Where no fears intrude, 
 
 With its ripple sayinj;, Merry birds are singing. 
 
 God is ever good. « God is ever good. 
 
 •') Bring, my heart, thy tribute. 
 Songs of gratitude, 
 While all nature utters. 
 Hfod is ever good. • 
 
 42. EARLY AT THE SABBATH SCHOOL. 
 
 1 I'll awake at dawn on the Sabbath day, 
 For His wrong to doze holy time away ; 
 With my lessons learned, it shall be my rule 
 Never to l)e latg at the Sabbath-school. 
 
 2 Birds awake betimes; every morn they sing, 
 None are tardy there, while the woods do ring : 
 So, when Sunday comes,_ it shall be my rule 
 Never to be late at the Sabbath-school, 
 
 3 While the tuneful birds and the summer's sum 
 All in time are found with their work all don©^ 
 Shall not I, more blest, ever keep this rule, 
 Never to be late at the Sabbath-school ? , 
 
 4 When the summer's sun wakes the flowerB 4gai»v 
 They the call obey — none are tardy then. 
 
 Nor shall I forget that it is my rule 
 Nevtr to be late at the Sai>bath-sohw>l. 
 
wTunn. S9 
 
 'TIS ANNIVER^kJiY I>AY. 
 
 i With joy we meet, With amile* w« ^r««t 
 Our schoolmates? bright and gay ;. 
 B© dry each tear Of sorrow here, 
 ■"Tis anniversary day. 
 Chorus. — 'Tis anniversary day ; 
 ^Tis anniversary day ; 
 Be dry each tear Of sorrow here. 
 'Tis anniversary day. 
 
 2 Religious sound iNuav rings around. ' 
 
 And brightens every ray ; 
 Our banner floats 'Mid happy notes. 
 
 On anniversary day. 
 Chorus. — On anniversary, Ac. 
 
 ;r AVo iihildren sing, And echoes riug 
 Along the heavenly way, 
 Where angels blest Have for their rest 
 One anniversary day. 
 
 Vhanis. — One anniversary, t^c. 
 
 4 Oh, who from h(»nie Would faiUto coiiu? 
 And join our happy lay, 
 When praise we bring To God our King, 
 On anniversary day. 
 V/ioj^us. — On anniversary, &c. 
 
 ■ tt C!ome, childrj'n, come, For there are some 
 Who have been wont to stray. 
 Come, take our hands, Aad join our baiidK, 
 Thigi ainiversaryday. 
 (/^/"tf«?^~Tni8 anniversary.. tVc# 
 
40 .'ABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 41. AVK COME WITH SONC. TO GREET TQV 
 
 \ A year again has passed aAvay I 
 
 Time swiftly speeds ■along ; » 
 
 ' We come again to praise and pray. 
 And sing our greeting sonjj;. 
 
 Choj'us. — We (ome,^ we come, 
 
 We* come with song to jiroct you, 
 
 We come, we come, 
 AVe come witli.song again. 
 
 ;*.-.•■ 
 
 2 AVe come the Saviour's name to })raise. 
 To sing the wondrous love 
 Of Him who guards 'us all our day^^, 
 And guides to Heayen above. 
 
 Chorus — AVe come, &e. 
 
 ',) We'll sing of mercies daily given, . * 
 
 Through every passing year, 
 AVe'll sing the promises of Heaven 
 * AVith voices loud and clear. 
 
 Chorus. — AVq come, &e. 
 
 4 AVe'll sing k)f many a happy hour 
 
 AVe've passed in Sunday school, 
 Adhere truth, like summer's genial show'crs. 
 Extiends its gracious 'rule, 
 
 ■ CJiorus^-'WQ come. c^e. 
 
 5 Our youthful hearts will gladly raise, 
 
 Our voices sweetly sing 
 A general song oi grateful praise, , 
 
 To Heaven's et-ernal Kino-, ^ •. 
 
 Chorus.f^We come, c^c. 
 
HYMNS. 41 
 
 4-5. HA^Pr GREETING T() ALL. 
 
 1 Oome, children, and join in our festival ^np^f 
 
 And hail the sweet joys which this day beings along, 
 AVe'll join our glad voices in one hymn of praise, 
 To God, who has kept ns, and lengthened onr-davK, 
 CZ!07'?/v<f.— Happy greeting to all ! 
 
 Happy greeting to all ! 
 
 Happy greeting, happy greeting, 
 
 Happy greeting to all I 
 
 2 Our Father in Heaven, wo lift up to thee, 
 Our voice of tlmnkygiving, uur glad jnl)ilce : 
 Oh, hlessusand guide us, drar Saviour, we pray. 
 That from thy l)lcst precejits wc never nitiy stray. 
 
 Chorus. ~-\\M,\)\)y greeting, &c. 
 
 3. And if, ere this glad year Ims drawn to a close, 
 *Some loved one among us in death shall repose. 
 Grant, Lord, that the Spirit in heaven may dwell, 
 Tn the hosom of Jesus, where all shall he wfll. 
 
 Chorus. — Happy greeting, «S:c. • 
 
 4. Kind teachers, we children would tha,nk you this day. 
 That faithfully, kindly, you've taught us the way, 
 Hx)w we may escape from tlic world's sinful charms, 
 And find, a safe refuge in the (Saviour's loved arms. 
 
 Chorus. — Happy greeting, &c. 
 
 5. Dear Pastor, we ask thee, as lambs of thy fold. 
 To teach us that wisdom more precious than gold. 
 Our footsteps to guide in the pathv^ay of truth. ^ 
 To "love our Creator in *the days of opr youth." 
 
 'Chorum — ^Happy greeting, <S:c. 
 
 6 And now, as we part, let us bid you good cheer, 
 We pray for a blessing on your labors here : 
 May many "bright jewels" be 'your blest reward. 
 And "crowns of rejoicing, in the day of thf Lord." 
 C^?wr9L'!.—]-lh\tpy greeting, Ste. 
 
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 46. HEAYEN IS MY HOME. 
 
 1* Tm but a traveler here. 
 
 Heaven ia my home. 
 Earth is a doaert drear, 
 
 Ileavrn is my home ; 
 Uaugev and Rorrow stand 
 Kound mo on every liand, 
 Heaven is my Fatherland, 
 
 Heaven is my jiomo. 
 
 2 Wliat though the tempest rage. 
 Heaven is my home, 
 Short is my pilgrinmge, 
 Heaven is my homo ; 
 Time's cold and wintry blast 
 Soon will be overpast, 
 I shall reach home at last, 
 Heaven is my homo. 
 
 ^ There at my Saviour's side. 
 Heaven h my home, 
 
 T shall be glorified, 
 Heaven is my home ; 
 
 There are the good and blest; 
 
 Those I love most and best. 
 
 There, too, I shall rest, 
 Fleaven is my home. 
 
 47. . AVILL YOU GO? 
 
 1 We're traveling home to heaven «\,boTe, 
 Will you go ? Will you go ? 
 
 To sing the Saviour's dying love, 
 Will you l;o ? Will you go ? 
 
 Millione have reached this blest ab<?i^f'. 
 
 Anointed kings and prieste to God ; 
 
 ijad roiillions now are on thft rO«4, 
 Wiil Yo» g© ? W Ui T»»i gt ? 
 
HTMNS. 4S 
 
 ,2 W*'r«» going to see the bleeding Lamb, — ^Will you go ? 
 Is rapturows straina to praise his name, — Will you go ? 
 The crowQ of life we there shall wear, 
 The conquerer's palm ourhand^ shall bear, 
 And all the joys of heaven we'll share,. — Will you go y 
 
 H We're going to join the^heavenly chuir,— Will you go 'i 
 To raise our voice and tune the lyre, — Will you go? 
 
 The saints and angels gladly sing, # 
 
 Ilosanna to their God and Iving, 
 And make the heavenly uivhes ring — Will you go'f 
 
 4 Ye weary, heavy-laden, come, — Will you go ? 
 
 In the blest house there still is room, — Will you go ? 
 
 The Lord is waiting to receive, 
 
 If thou wilt on him now believe, [lieve. 
 
 He'll give thy troubled conscience ease, — Come he- 
 
 5 The way to Heaven is free for all,— Will yoa go? 
 For Jews and Gentiles, g^eat and small,— Will you gO? 
 
 Make up your mind, give God your heaxt, 
 With every sin and idol part, 
 And now for glory make a start, — Come, away ! 
 
 6 The way to fieaven is straight and plain, — Will you g()? 
 Repent, believe, be born again, — Will you go? 
 
 The Saviour cries aloud to thee, 
 " Take up thy cross and follow me,'' . 
 And tliou shalt my salvation see. — Come to me I 
 
 7 Oh, could 1 hear some sinner say, — 1 will go ! 
 I'll start this moment, clear the way, — Let ii*' go I 
 
 My old companions, fare you well. 
 t will not go with you to 'hell [ ' 
 I mean with Jesns Christ to dwell.— 
 Let me go ! Fare you well I 
 
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 4«. COME YE CHILDREN AND ADUHBMiM. 
 
 Teachers. 
 
 Come ye i-liili-lven, and.adore him, . 
 
 Lord of all, he reigns alcove ; 
 ('onie, and -worship* now ])efore him, 
 
 He hath called you by his love. 
 He will .grant you every blessinj^, 
 
 Of his all-bounding grace: 
 Come, with humble hearts, expressing 
 
 All your gratitude and praise. 
 
 CniLDREX, 
 
 On this Jioly day of gladness, 
 
 We will JT)in in ])raises meet : 
 Every Ixjsom free from sadness — 
 
 All with happiness replete*. 
 Oh to feel the. love of Jesus ! 
 
 Oh to know that from above, 
 \ Still our heavenly Father sees us _ 
 
 "With an eye of tender love ! ■ 
 
 Teachers. 
 
 Dearest children^ noAv adore him : 
 » 8 well aloud the joyful strain : 
 
 • Let the nations bow before him — , • 
 
 Echo back the notes again. 
 While he will accept the praises, 
 
 E^en from' every heart and tongue. 
 Those to him- an infant raises, 
 ' ■ Still are sweetest of the song. 
 
HYMNS, 45 
 
 I Children'. 
 
 JLord of all, our heart's oblation 
 
 Now ascends to thee alone : 
 We wQuld.come, with all the nation, 
 
 Now to worship at tho throne. 
 •Teachers I will you join the chorus ? 
 
 Join in hymning forth thy praise, 
 Who, for our redemption, shows us 
 
 A\l the riches of his grace. » 
 
 Teachers and Children. 
 
 Praise to thee. Lord, forever ! 
 
 Gladly now we all unite ; 
 Praise to thee, Lord, the giver, 
 
 Blessed Lord, of life and light I 
 Ransomed nation, spread the story: 
 
 Rescued people, ne'or give o'er, 
 All his _gract3 and all his glory. 
 
 Oh proclaim for evermore. 
 
 49. COME AND WELCOME. 
 
 1 come, children, come to the Saviour to-day ; • 
 Come, for all things are ready, haste ye away : 
 
 Chorus. — Come and welcome, Come and welcome, 
 
 Come and welcome, welcome, welcome, wel- 
 
 . come, 
 Come and welcome to Jesus, nor longer delay. 
 
 jL He invites yon to cCme. to his words now attend ; 
 He calls yet in love He's tl* children's best Friend: 
 
 Chorus, — Come and welcome, to Jesus, the children's 
 kind Friend. 
 
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,46 SABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 3 He died that the souls of the children might lirt— 
 
 He lives now in glory, their prayers to receive : 
 Cliorwi. — Come and vreleome, to Jesus, repent and b*- 
 lieve. 
 
 .4 The Spirit says "Come," Jiis gentle voice hear : 
 To-day pray for pardon while Jesus in near : ^ 
 Chorus. — Come and welcome, to Jesus, while he is iu 
 near. 
 
 51^. WATCHMAxV, TELly V^ OF THE XIGUT. 
 
 1 Watchman, tell us of the night, 
 
 What its signs of promise are. 
 Traveller, o'er yon mountain'^ height, 
 
 See that glory beaming star! 
 Watchman, does its beauteous ray. 
 
 Aught of hope or joy foretell '' 
 
 Traveller, yes : it brings* tlie day : 
 
 ■ Promised day of Israel. 
 
 Choht.'i. — Traveller, yes ; itbrings the day — ' 
 
 Promised day of Israel. 
 
 2 Watchman, tell us of the night, 
 
 Higher yet that star ascends ; 
 Traveller, blessedness and light, * 
 
 Peace and truth its course portends ; 
 Watchman, will its beams alone 
 
 (Jild the spot that gave them birth ? 
 Traveller, ages are its own: 
 
 Seo it liursts o'er all the earth ! 
 Ghomsi. — Traveller .ages are its own, .tc. 
 
 3 Watchman, t»dl us of the night, 
 
 For the darkness seems to dawn : 
 
 Traveller, darkness takes its flight. 
 
 Doubt and terror are withdrawTi. 
 
HYMNS. 47 
 
 Watchluan, let thy \vaa(lermg,s ceise ; 
 
 Hio thee to thy quiet hopie : 
 Traveller, lo ! tlie 1-riuce uf Peace, 
 Lf^ ! tlio Srni of God is come ! 
 'toi'Hs. — Tmvoier' I<> ! the Priucc of Peiicc, 
 
 iO WIIEX THE MOIIXING SIII^^ETII. 
 
 1 Go when the moniiiiij; f^hineth. 
 
 Go when the noon is bright, 
 Go -vrhen the eve declincth, 
 
 (toMii the hush of ni^ht; 
 Go wi^i pure mind iiud feelino;, 
 
 Drive eartlily thou;j;hts aAvar. 
 And, in thy closet kneeling;, 
 
 Do tho\i in seeret pray. 
 
 2 Remember all avIio love thee. 
 
 And Avho are loved 1)y thee : 
 Pray, too, for those avIio hate thee, 
 
 If any sucli there ])C : 
 Tnen, for thyself, in nieekncs!^, 
 
 A blessing humbly idaim. 
 And blend with eael! petition 
 
 Thy great RedfMnner's name. 
 
 •J Or if 'tis o'er denied tiiPe 
 . In solitude to pray. 
 Should h(dy thoughts come o'er thee, 
 
 "When friends arc round thy way, 
 E'en then (he silent breathing, 
 
 Thy spirit raised above. 
 Will reach his throne of glory, 
 
 ^Y^here dwclh eternal. love. 
 
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 52. PILGRIM BAND. 
 
 1 Come, little soldiers, join iu our band, 
 March for the kingdom, our Ju'omi.sod laud : 
 Fearless of danger, onward wo j-oam* 
 Jesus our Leader is, soon we'll be home. 
 
 OJiorus. — We're a little Pilgrim band, 
 ' Guided by a Saviour's hand ; 
 
 Soon we'll reach our Fatherland, 
 * No more to roam. 
 
 2 Hark to the voices, bidding us come ! 
 Angels rejoicing, beckon us hotne : 
 
 ^ No more shall sadness or sorrow oppress, 
 ' Come, little Pilgrim-band, there we shall re.%t. 
 Chorus. — We're a little Pilgrim band,t&e. 
 
 3. Soon we shall never know sorrow more, < 
 
 " ■ But blest forever, God's love shall share ; 
 Soon we shall see him in his blest home, 
 Ever still praising him. ages to come. 
 Chorus, — We're a little Pilgrinvband, &e. 
 
 53. , . SING PRAISES'. 
 
 1 In the rosy light of the morning bright, 
 
 Lift the voice of praise on high ; 
 From the lips of youth to the God of truth, 
 Let the joyful, echoes' fl^. 
 *CJiorns, — Sing praisesj^lad praises, sing children sing; 
 Let your songs arise to the lofty skie?, 
 And exult in God our King. 
 
 2 As he looked in love from the world above. 
 
 Our distresses filled his eye ; 
 And a world to save, his own Son he gave, 
 • On the bioody tree to die. 
 
 Chorus. — Sing praises, &e. 
 
HYMNS. 49 
 
 Let his praise be spread, for tho Lamb who bled 
 
 To deliver iis from' woe ; 
 Ho eudurcd the cross, the disgrace, the 1o:«r :'■ — 
 
 ■ Lot his praise for ever flow ! 
 Chorus. — Siug praises, &>c. 
 
 Now, exalted high o'er the earth and sky, 
 
 •lie delights in mercy still : 
 Bends his gfracious ear our requet^ts to hear. 
 
 And our longing souk to fill. 
 Chorus. — Sing praises, &c. 
 
 On tfie cross he hung for old and young, 
 
 But ho loves tho children l)eat; 
 To his arms we'll fly, on his grace rely. 
 
 And secure his promised rest. 
 Chorus.— S'm'^ praise?, .^e. 
 
 54. A KOm BEYOND THE TIDE. 
 
 1 Wo are out on the*ocean mailing, 
 
 HoraeAvard bound, v,(' sweetly glide. 
 We are out on the ocean sailing, 
 To a home beyond iho tide. 
 Chorus. — All the storms "^vill soon be over, 
 . Then we'll anchor in the harbor 
 We are out on the noean sailing 
 
 "To a home beyond the tide ; 
 
 We are out on the qicean sailing. 
 
 To a home beyond tlTe tide. 
 
 2 Millions now are safely landed 
 
 Over on the gotdeu shore ; 
 Millions now are on their journey. 
 Yet there's room for millions mor*. 
 »■ f'^ow.^.-^All thG^fctoTnif. *f. 
 
50. ^lABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 S Come on board. ! "bhip" for^glorj* 
 Be in haste — make up your mind ! 
 For our vessel's wei^^hing anchor, 
 . You v,:\\\ soon be loft bohin«l ! 
 C/ioruti. — All tbe storms. Siv. 
 
 4 You have kindred over yonder. 
 
 On that l»right and happy fhoiK\- 
 Uy-and-by v.e'H swell tlie ninnbor. 
 *AVhen the toils of life arc o'er. 
 
 Chartis. — All the storms, &c. ^ 
 
 ■') Spread your sails, while heavenly l)ree/-e9 
 
 Gently ^'-aft our vessel on ; 
 All on board are SAveetly i^ingiug-^ 
 
 Free salvation is the song. 
 Choms. — All the storms, tl<;. 
 
 f) AVhon \\Q all are aafely anchored. 
 We Avill shout — our trials o'er ! 
 We will walk about the. city, 
 And we'll sing for evermore. 
 Choni.<i.—sW\ the stonns, ^'c. 
 
 " HEAVENLY FATHER." 8's k T'l. 
 
 Heavenly Father grant thy blessing. 
 
 While thy praise we humbly sing, 
 Sinful hearts and liVes confessing, 
 
 Nothing Vs'orthy can we bring. 
 Yet thy b-jok of love hath taugnt \\^ 
 
 Thou wilt kindly bow thine ear, 
 for the eake of him who bought u», 
 , W« may i-uU and thou v»ilt hear. 
 
HYMNS. ^1 
 
 2 What a boon to us is given 
 
 Thus to lift our voice on nigb, 
 Well assured the ear of heaTen 
 
 Hears our wants, and will supply. 
 Weak and sinful, liov: often 
 Must .we look to God alone, 
 For his grace our liearts to softeu. 
 1 And sustain us as his own, 
 
 J Bless, Lord, this happy meeting, 
 ' While we stay and when we go ; 
 There our hearts in friendly greeting, 
 
 Gladly join the praise below. 
 But all earthly unions sever — 
 
 M\ their pleasures quickly fir, ♦ 
 () I i'ot grace to praise thee ever 
 In that hotter world on high. 
 
 Oil COME. LET LS SING. 
 
 1 Oh come let us siug I 
 
 Our youthful hearts n:)w swelling. 
 To God above, a God- of love : 
 
 Oh come, let us sing I 
 Our joyful spirits glad and free, 
 With high emotions rise to thee 
 In heavenly melody — 
 
 Oh come, fet us sing I 
 
 2 The full notes prolong: 
 Our festal celebrating, 
 
 We hail the day with cheefful lay. 
 
 And full notes prt)k)ng. 
 Both ch#erful youth and silvery age. 
 And childhood pure, the gay, thetage. 
 These thrilling scenes engage, , 
 
 Full notes to prolong. 
 
&2 5ABBAT?H SCHOOL 
 
 :i Oh swell, swell the song, 
 His praises oft repeating : 
 His Son he gave our souls to save — . 
 
 Oh swell, swell the sorfg. 
 The humble heart'fe devotion Ijring, 
 Whence gushing .streams of love do spring, 
 And make the welkin ring 
 
 With sweet-swelling song. • 
 
 4 We^ll chant, chant his praise — 
 Our lofty strains now blending : 
 
 A tribute bring to Christ our King, 
 
 And chant, chant his praise ! 
 Our Saviour, Prince, Avas crucified, 
 " 'Tis finished," then he meekly cried, ' 
 And bowed his head and died — 
 Then chant, chant his praise ! 
 
 5 All full chorus join, 
 » . To Jesus condescencling, 
 
 To bless our race with heavenly grace, 
 
 All full chorus join ! 
 To God, whose mercy on us smiled, 
 And Holy Spirit, reconciled 
 By Christ, the meek and mild, 
 
 All full chorus join ! 
 
 OPENING HYMN. 
 
 How pleasant here again to meet"; 
 
 How joyful thus to raise 
 Our tuneful notes iti songs so sweet, 
 
 To our Redeemer's praise. ^ 
 To us lie has been ever kind ; 
 
 blessed be his name : 
 He bears us still upon his mind ; 
 
 His love remains the same. , 
 
HIMNS. ^S 
 
 Thau let ua strive, while we liav« br^atli. 
 
 His precepts to obey ; 
 For soon the solemn h«ur of death" 
 
 Will summon us aVay. 
 The dear delights we now enjoy 
 
 Will then have passed away : 
 But heav'n aifords more sweet employ, 
 
 Thro' one eternal day. 
 
 To our dear friends, assembled here, 
 
 A debt of love we owe, 
 For acts of kindness, year" by year, 
 
 Which they on us bestow. 
 May God in mercy bless them all 
 
 With-hope, and joy, and peace, 
 And with us meet, whon he sh-all call. 
 
 Where pleasures never cease. 
 
 58. AWAKE! AWAKP: ! 
 
 1 Awake I awake ! Your bed forsake, 
 
 To God your praises pay ; 
 The morning sun is clear and bright ; 
 % How precious is the sacred light! 
 . With songs»f love Praise God above. 
 It is the Sabbath day. ^ 
 
 2 Before the morn Awaked the da^^•tl, 
 
 The blessed Saviour rose ; 
 Tie conquer'd death, and left the grave, 
 While soft across the placid wave, 
 The morning star Shone forth aftir. 
 
 And van^ished all his foes. 
 
 3 The angela bright, From worlds of light, 
 
 To greet his rising came : 
 The Prince of life with joy they view. 
 While heav'n his glorijes o'er him threw ; 
 Then haste to fly Above the sky, 
 
 Their raptures to proclaim. 
 
54' lABBATH SCHOaii 
 
 S9, SONG OF GLADNESS. 
 
 i Sing, oh slug the song of gladne** : 
 
 Joy becomes this fiappy scene ; 
 ^ee the earth her -wintry sadness 
 
 Wears no more, but robes of green ; 
 Brightly now our waving banners 
 
 Float upon the gentle brees?e, 
 While the tide of glad hosannas 
 
 Pours its choral melodies. 
 
 Chants. — Sing, oh sing, his praises bringing, 
 While the ringing skies resound; 
 Bocks and hills, and tower and dwelling. 
 Send the swelling chorus round. 
 
 2 Sing his niercy that doth keep us 
 
 AVhile our years are flitting by : 
 Pouring all its richest treasures, 
 
 Guarding with a father's eye— 
 Countless as the stars of heaven, 
 
 Kicher far than golden stot-e, 
 Are the blessings he has given, 
 
 Freely as .the summer's shower. 
 
 Chonis.-^Sing, oh sing, &<:. 
 
 o Sin^ His love, all love surpaHsing ! 
 
 How his only son he gave 
 On the cruel cross to siSifer, ' 
 
 From its doom the soul to n&ya. 
 Children, will you hear the stoijf, 
 
 And refuse Iiia pardoning love t 
 Come, oh come, and share hi« glory 
 
 In the world* of light above, 
 
 CMrnis.' — Sin^, oh sing. &♦, 
 
60 THE BIBLE ! THE BLBLE 1 
 
 1 THi* Bible ! the Bible ! more precious than g'^M 
 'The hopes aud the glories its pages unfold ; 
 
 It 8peaks of a Saviour, and tells of liis love ; 
 |t shows us the way to the raansions above. 
 
 2 The Bible! the Bible ! blof^t volume of truth. 
 llow sweetly it smiles on the season («f youth 1 
 It bids us seek early the pearl of great price, 
 Kre ti)' heart is enslaved in the bondage of vice. 
 
 3 The Bible! the Bible ! wo hail it with joy, 
 
 Its truths and its glories our tongues shall employ t 
 We'll sing of its triumphs, we'll tell of its worth. 
 And send itK glad tidings afur o'er the earth. 
 
 4 The Bible ! the Bible ! the vaHeys shall ring, 
 And hill-tops re-echo the notes, that we sing : 
 
 Our banneFS, inscribed with its precepts and rule?, 
 Shall long wave in triumph, the joy of our Sclioolp, 
 
 «1. SORROW SHALiL COME AGAIN" KO MORE. 
 
 1 Whtt to me are earth'i pleasure*, and what its flow- 
 ing tears ? 
 What are all the sorrows 1 deplore i* 
 There's a song erer swelling, still lingers on mj ears. 
 Oh, sorrow shall come again no more. 
 
 &lt0H^, — 'Tie a song from the home of the weary. 
 Sorrow, eerrow ii; forever Ver ; 
 l^ppy now, ever happy on Canaan's p^eeftil 
 shore, 
 0^. ten^w •Wail Mme tismin u« Mere 1 
 
56 SABBATH SCHOOL " 
 
 2 I seek not earthly ;5lory, nor mingle with the gay : 
 
 T court not this T^'orld's gilded store ; 
 There arc voices uo\v calling from the bright rcabnti 
 of day, 
 Oh, sorrow shall come again no more t 
 Chords. — "J' is a song, kc. 
 
 3 l^ough here I'm sad and drooping, and weep mi 
 
 life away. 
 With a lone heaVt still clinging to the shore, 
 Yet I hear happy voices, which evor seemi-o say, 
 Oh, sorrow^ shall come again no more ! 
 'Chprvs. — 'Tis a song, k-c. 
 
 A 'Tis a note that is wafted across the troubled* wave ; 
 'Tis a song that I've heard upon the shore ; 
 'Tis a sweet thrilling murmur around the Christian'* 
 « grave ; 
 
 Oh, sorrow shall come again no more I 
 Chorus.—'lli^ a song, &c. 
 
 5 'Tis the loud pealing anthem — the victor's holy song, 
 Where tha strife and the conflict are o'er: 
 Where the saved ones forever, in joyous notes prolong.,- 
 Oh, sorrow shall come again no mc>re ! 
 Chorus. ^-^Y\^ a. song, &c. ■ • 
 
 62. SWEETLY SINGING. 
 
 ' 1 I knoW 'tis Jesus loves my soul. 
 
 And makes the wounded sinner whole : 
 My nature is by sin defiled, 
 , Yet Jesus loves a little child. 
 Chorus. — Sweetly, sweetly, sweetly singing, [bringing 
 Let us praise him, praise him, praige bi^, 
 Happy voices, voices, voices, j-inging, 
 Liktt the song^ r>f ^njcls around ^« tlar»«e. 
 
HTMNS. 57 
 
 2 How kiad i>i Jusus, huw guod! 
 'Thvaa for my soul he shed his bloud. 
 For children's sake he was reviled, 
 For Jesus loves a little child. 
 
 Chorus. — Sweetly singing, &c. 
 
 a When I offend by thought or t<.n;j;uc, 
 Omit the right, or do the wronj^, 
 If I repent,' he's rooonciled, 
 For Jesus loves a little child. 
 
 Chorus. — Sweetly singing, Sec. 
 
 A To me may ^^-swii now imparl, 
 Although so young, a gracious hoavt 
 Alas, I'm oft by sin dotiled, 
 Yet Jesus lores a li^le et^ild. 
 
 (7^o;-«5.— Sweetly singing, &c. 
 
 ea. ON THE cross. 
 
 1 Behold ! behold I the Lamb of God, 
 
 On the cross, on the cross. 
 For yo\i he shed his precious blood. 
 
 On the cross, on the cross. 
 NoAv hear his all-important cry : 
 " Eioi lama sabacthani ;" 
 Draw near and see your Saviour die 
 
 On the cross, on the (Jross. 
 
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 2 Where'er 1 go; Fll tell the story 
 
 Of the ^ross, .of the cross. 
 In noUung else my soul shall glory. 
 
 Save the cross^ save the cross. 
 Yes, this my con'stant theme shall be, 
 Through time and in eternity, 
 That Jesus suffered death for rae 
 
 On the cross, on the cros^s. 
 
5S SABBAIH 8CHe«L 
 
 Let ererj mourner com« and elin^ 
 
 To the cros8, to the cross, 
 Let •very Christian come and »iDg, 
 
 Round thu cross, round the cros*. 
 Hero let the proacher take hra !»t&ad^. 
 And with the Bible in his hand, 
 Proclaim- the triumphis of the Lamb. 
 
 On the cro8H, ou the croi?«. 
 
 #4. ROCK OF AGKH. 
 
 1 Rock of Ages ! cleft for me ; 
 Let me hide myself in thee ' 
 Let the water and the blood, 
 From thy riven aide that flowed,. 
 Be of sin the doable cure — 
 Cleanse me from its guilt and powsF. 
 
 2 Could my zeal iio respite khow. 
 Could my tears forever flow—- 
 All for sin could not atone : 
 Thou must save, and thou alone I 
 Nothing in my hand I bring; 
 Simply to thy cross I cling. • 
 
 li While 1 draw this fleeting*t.)reatu. 
 When my eyelids closo in death, 
 When I soar to workls unknown. 
 See thee on thy judgment throne*— 
 Hock of Ages ! cleft for me, ^ 
 • Ltt m» hide myself in the« ! 
 
HYMN0, ' 59 
 
 6o. BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS. S. M. 
 
 1 Blest be the tie .that bind? 
 
 Our hearts in Christian lore ; 
 . The fellowship of kindred mind* 
 In like to that, above. 
 
 2 Before our Father's throne "^ 
 
 We pour our ardent prayers : 
 Our fears, our hopes, our aims are on*. 
 Our comforts and our care.s. 
 
 ;i "We share pur mutual woes : 
 Our mutual burdens bear : 
 And often for each other flow* 
 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, This glorious hope revives 
 Our courage by the way ; 
 While each in expectation live*. 
 
 And longs to see the day. • 
 
 $ From sorrow, toil and pain, 
 And sin we shall ho free : 
 And perfect love and friendship reign 
 Through all eternity: 
 
 ^. FROM ALL THAT DWLT.L BELOW THE 
 SKIES. L.M. 
 
 I From all that dwell below the skie», 
 Let the Creator s praise arise ; 
 L«t th« Jledeemer P praise be sung, 
 Tkpo* ej*rj land, >>y ev«ry tongut. 
 
60 SABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord, 
 "Eternal truth attends thy -word ; 
 
 Thy name shall sound from sliore to shore, 
 Till suns shall rise and !*et no more. 
 
 3 In every land begin thp sono- ; 
 
 In every land the strain.s belong ; 
 In cheerful sounds all voices raise, 
 And 'fill the world with loudest praise. 
 
 07. ALL HAIL THE POAVKR OF JESUS' NAME! 
 CM. 
 
 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name I 
 Let angels prostrate fall ; 
 Bring forth the royal diadem,. * . 
 
 ' And crown him Lord of all, 
 
 '1 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, 
 Ye ransomed from the fall ; 
 Hail him who saves you by hi? grace. 
 And crown him Lord/)f all. 
 
 3 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget . 
 
 The wormwood and the gall : 
 Go, spread your triumphs at his feet. 
 And crown him Lord of all. 
 
 4 Let every kindred, every tribe 
 
 On this terrestrial ball, 
 1^0 him all majesty ascribe. 
 And crown hyn Lord of ull. 
 
 5 that, with yonder sacred throng, . 
 . • We at his feet may fall ; 
 
 We'll join the everlasting iSong:, . 
 And crown him Lord of all. 
 
61 HYMNS. 
 
 68. PARTING HYMN. 
 
 1 IIow pleasant thus? to dwell below 
 
 In fellowship of love : 
 And, though we pai-t, 'tis bliss to kni^vr, 
 The good will meet aijove ; 
 The good will meet above. 
 The good will meet above, 
 And, though we part, 'tis blifis to know, 
 The good will meet above.' 
 
 Chorus. — Oh, that willjie joyful, joj'ful, Joyful ! 
 Oh, that will^e joyful I 
 To meet to part no more ; 
 To meet to part m^ more, 
 On Canaan's happy shore, 
 And sing the everlasting song 
 With those who've gone before. 
 
 2 Yes, happy thought ! when we are free 
 
 From earthly grief and pain, 
 In*heaven we shall each other see, ♦ 
 And never part again. 
 
 GhoriLS. — Oh, that will be joyful, &c. 
 
 3 The children who have loved the liOrd, 
 
 Shall hail their teachers there ; 
 And teachers gain the rich reward 
 Of all their toil and care. 
 
 Chorus. — Oh, that will be joyful, &c. 
 
 4 Then let us each, in strength divine, 
 
 Still walk in wisdom's ways ; 
 That we, with those who love, may join 
 In never-ending praise ! 
 Chortis. — Oh, that will be joyfhl, &l\ 
 
d2 SABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 69. CLOSE OF SCHOOL. 
 
 1 Now IB past tbe time of teaching,. 
 
 Enclea is the hour vre love. 
 Still the precious frieuds beseechitift- 
 
 Us to .store our joys above. 
 Precious Sabbaths, proeioiu* Sabbathn, 
 Swiftly, Oh, thi;y swiftly move. 
 
 2 Wake, then, every tender feelino^, 
 
 Ere frcnn Bchool we i^o a-svay ; 
 Saviour, come, thy rface reveal in <r. 
 
 Every troubled thought allay. 
 Make us holy, make us holy, 
 C)n the sacred Sabbath day. 
 
 ■ '. Soon our Sabbaths will be ended, 
 And the joys they bring ])e past. 
 Like the leaf to earth descentled. 
 Withered in the autumn blast. 
 Life is passing, life is passing, 
 ATe must see the grave at last. * 
 
 4' Then may heaven bo beaming o'er us. 
 
 With its sunny glories bright : 
 
 -Vnd with millions saved before us. 
 
 May wc join in worlds of light. 
 
 Praising Jesus, praising Jesus, 
 
 Where the Sabbaths know no uig;ht. 
 
 TO. DOXOLOGY. L. M. 
 
 1 Praise God, from whom all blessings flcrw : 
 Praise him all creatures here below ; 
 Praise him above, ye heavenly host : 
 PFuifs* Father, Son and Holy Ghowt. 
 
INDEX OF HYMN^. 
 
 A HOME beyond the Tiile, ----- 4y 
 
 All Hail the Power of Jesu?* Kniue, - - . . 60 
 
 Around tho Throne of Goil in Heaven^ - - 25 
 
 Awake ! Awake I - - - - - - - - - ;')o 
 
 BLE?T be the Tie that Binds. 69 
 
 CLOSE of School, --•--.- 02 
 
 Come aii'd Welcome. - - - - - - - 4i> 
 
 Come t.) the Sabbath School, - . - 1 . 4 
 Come ye Children and Adore H^ni. - - - . .44 
 
 DOXOLOGY, -------- 02 
 
 EARLY at the Sabbatit School. -- - - . ^ ^ 
 
 FROM All that Dwell below the Skies, - - - 59 
 
 GOD Ble.os the Sunday School, - . . - u 
 
 (xod is Ever Goo,<l. ------- ;17 
 
 Go(\ is in Heaven. - , - - - - ' - - ^^^ 
 
 Go %yhen the Morning ;;phineth, - - -' - - 47 
 
 HAPPY Day. - - - - - - - 2h 
 
 Happy Greeting to All. - - . - - 41 
 
 Hark ! the Sabbath Bells are Hin.i?iug. . ^ - s 
 
 Heaven Anticipated. ..----, :j4 
 
 Heaven is My Home, - ^ - - - - 42 
 
 Heavenly Father. ' - - - - - - - iiO 
 
 Here we Throng to Prai.sc the Lord. . - - - f-{ 
 
 Homeward Bound, - - - - - - }'> 
 
 I AM Bound for the Land of Canaan. . . - ly 
 
 I have a Fa-^her in the Promised Land, - . - - 16 
 
 I'll Away fo the Sabbath School, - - - - 10 
 
 Invitarion to sabbath School, - - - - - 13 
 
 I want to be a,n Angel, . . . - 2ii 
 
 1 Would not Live Alway, . - - - - Hi 
 
 .lOYFULLY, Joyfully, - - . - - . 26 
 
 KIND Word.-? f«»>n N«v<;r Die. - - - - - 21 
 
ii l^DEX OF HYMNS. 
 
 LITTLE Samuel. •. - 29 
 
 Little Thing?, - r -*..,-.. 21 
 
 MORN Amid the Mountains, - - - - , 33 
 
 OH COME, Let Us" Sing, • - ■ i . - < . ' - 51 
 
 On the Cross, - - 57 
 
 Opening Hymn, - - - . _ - - . - 52 
 
 PAKTIITg Hymn. ------- 61 
 
 Pilgrim 'Band, - - - 48 
 
 REJOICE, or Millennium, 32 
 
 Remember thy Croator, ------- 35 
 
 Rest for the Weary, ,------- 31 
 
 Rock of Ages, - - - 58 
 
 SAFE in the Promised Land, ----- 24 
 Sing Praises, - .-----.48 
 
 Song of Gladness, - - - - - ' - - •''* 
 
 Sorrow shall come again no more, - - - - - 55 
 
 Sweetly Singing, - - - - - - - 56 
 
 THANKS to Our 'Father in Heaven, - - - - 36 
 
 The Anchor, -------- 20 
 
 The Bible ! the' Bible ! - - - - . - - , - 55 
 
 The Gospel Banner, ------- 28 
 
 The Happy Land, -------- 22 
 
 The Sabbath Bell, -------- 4 
 
 The Sabbath School's a Place of Prayer, - - - 3 
 
 The Sabbath School, How Deiw to Me, - - - 13 
 
 The Shining Shore, . - - « - - - - - 30 
 
 The Sunday School Army, - - - , - , - - 7 
 
 The Sunday School, - . - - - - - - 9 
 
 The Tree of Life, - ' - - - - - , - 27 
 
 There'll be no Parting There, - - - - - 9 
 
 'Tis Anniversary Day, ------ 39 
 
 • WATCHMAN, Tell Us of the Night, ' - - - 46 
 
 We Come wiih Song to Greet You, - - - , - 40 
 
 What's the News ? - - - - - ^ - - 17 
 
 Where do Children Love to Go ? . - - - . - 5 
 
 , Will Yon Come to Our Sunday School'r' - - - - 6 
 
 Will You Go? - - . - - - - - 42 
 
 >Vould You be a.s Andes are ? 37 
 
A COLLECTION OF SABBATH SCHOOL HYMNS. 
 
 \ COMPILED BY 
 
 I A a^BBATH SCHOOL TEACHER. ■ , 
 
 !For the benefit of the Children in the Confederate State/. 
 \ Haleigh, North Oarolina, 1863. 
 
 The publication of this volume has been undertaken by 
 several. friends of Sabbath Schools, not with any expec- 
 tation of pecuniary profit, but for the purpose of supply- 
 ing, to some extent, the great demand for hymn books for 
 use in our Sabbath Schools. 
 
 It has been truly said that " the Sabbath School is a 
 place of deep and affecting interest to every faithful fol- 
 lower of the Lord Jesus ; for it opens to the young in the 
 most attractive form, the rich eaauries of the gospel, 
 feeds them with the bread of life, points them to the 
 realms of glory and sends them on theiij way rejoicing. 
 
 '* Heing peculiar in its character it requires peculiar 
 means to carry it forward successfully) All who have' 
 had any experience in its labors know something of the 
 value of appropriate music as 6ne of thofee means. Such 
 pieces as " Rest for the Weary," '♦There is a Happy 
 Land," " The Sunday School Army," p I am bound for 
 ^the land of Canaan," and others of jimilar character 
 '--'hen sung with spirit exert a power-fullinfluence in ele- 
 atitjgthe taste and in moulding the dffections of the 
 young. They often touch the hidden srtring of emotion 
 in the soul and bring out the voice with .surpristiig power 
 and sweetness." \ 
 
 . Most of the songs in this collection are'of a lively and 
 cheerful nature, such as children deiightiin singing. 
 
 Thfe book will be furnished at the following rates : 
 
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