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 BY SAMUEL WILLARD, A. A. S. 
 
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PSK&QS. 
 
 THE design of vocal music, is to aid the powers of 
 language, in the expression of sentiment, and the produc- 
 tion of correspondent feeling. That language rs capable 
 of expressing an infinite variety of sentiments, and of ex- 
 citing emotions, in some measure suitable to them, will 
 be conceded by all. That vocal music has a tendency to 
 operate still more powerfully on the feelings, is implied 
 in the fact, that we not only read, but sing our hymns ; that 
 where there is no music, we do not even read them. 
 
 The expression of language depends essentially on a 
 proper emphasis ; on elevating some words above, and de- 
 pressing others below the ordinary degree of force. Neg- 
 lect of emphasis impairs the proper expression, while a 
 false emphasis perverts it. Now, if the powers of verbal 
 expression are to be aided by those of music, it is evident 
 from universal analogy, that these different powers must 
 act in concert, and not in opposition to each other; that 
 the music should render emphatical words still more em- 
 phatical, and avoid giving any undue importance to those 
 words and syllables, which in good reading would be sunk 
 into obscurity. This principle is in the nature of things 
 so obvious, that the author would have thought it needless, 
 and almost indecorous, to say thus much upon it, had not 
 the christian public in general been so long insensible to 
 it. From the want of symmetry in our common psalmody, 
 scarcely any thing is more frequent, than the most fla- 
 grant violation of this principle. The name of God, of 
 heaven, or hell, for instance, is often sunk, in the musical 
 performance, to the lowest degree of insignificance ; is 
 skipped over with a degree of levity almost profane: 
 while in a moment perhaps an a, an is, a to, an and, or some 
 other insect word, is swelled into a bombastic and stupid 
 importance. In tunes consisting of notes or phrases of 
 equal length, like those of Old Hundred, Windsor, or 
 Bethesda, the emphases and accents of the music might in 
 the. performance, be accommodated to those of the Ian- 
 
Vy PREFACE. 
 
 guage. Such accommodations however, being exceptions 
 to the general and natural laws of music, no ordinary 
 choir can long be made to observe them. Where the 
 notes are of an unequal length, like those of Mear, or of 
 the fifth line of Springfield or Brattle- Street, a musician 
 of the greatest skill and taste, can do little more, than to 
 show an awkward reluctance in yielding to the claims of 
 these petty, but irresistable tyrants, a and the with their 
 pigmy confederates. 
 
 A remedy for the evil, here exposed, has long employed 
 the thoughts of the author. Whether it be from hmorbid, 
 or a healthful sensibility, ethers of course will judge; but 
 so it is, 
 
 41 His ear is painM — his son] is sick," 
 
 with such perpetual contradictions between sound and 
 sense; with such incorrigible jargon between the melodi- 
 ous, the angelic voices of the two sister arts, poetry and 
 music; whose united powers could work any thing short 
 of moral miracles ; whose contradictory efforts can work 
 nothing but apathy or distraction. 
 
 From these unnatural hostilities between rhetoric and 
 music, the singer is apt to fall into the neglect of that ac- 
 cent or emphasis, which gives to music all its elasticity, 
 and of course most of its energy and grace. As the ac- 
 cents cannot be regular, without often becoming insipid 
 and ridiculous, he is discouraged from attempting any, and 
 proceeds through every musical scene with that leaden 
 step, which is a weariness to himself, and to eve«-y one 
 present. To the same source may be traced that neglect 
 of articulation, which almost every where paralyzes the 
 very soul of music. As from unhappy experience the au- 
 thor can attest, a blind man, who of course can derive no 
 aid from a book, may sometimes give the most laborious 
 attention, from the beginning to the end of a hymn, with- 
 out being enabled by the mutilated or smothered pronun- 
 ciation, even to guess out a single sentiment. And, when 
 the music ceases to be vocal, in every thing but the name, 
 it is no wonder, that there should be such a want, or per- 
 version of appropriate expression, hs at one time dissi- 
 pates, and at another freezes the current of devout affec- 
 tion. 
 
 Many have lamented the want of pious ardour, so gen- 
 erally apparent in our churches, during the musical per- 
 formance, and some have traced it to the source, exposeii 
 
PREFACE. V 
 
 above. Several different ways have have been proposed for 
 removing, or alleviating the evil. One of these propositions, 
 I think, has been a total renunciation of church poetry, 
 and an adoption of prosaic chants in its place. But while 
 such chants might occasionally be used with great efftct, 
 they could not be made to supersede our common psalm- 
 ody, without greater sacrifices, than the people can easily 
 be persuaded to make. Another method proposed, has 
 been to have our psalms and hymns set to unchangeable, 
 tunes, which of course might be accomodated to all the 
 irregularities in the poetry. To this it is an insuperable 
 objection, that it would leave little scope for variety of 
 subjects ; as no ordinary choir would be capable of learn- 
 ing and retaining more than twenty or thirty such tunes. 
 
 Again, it has been recommended by some, that our com- 
 mon psalm tunes should be considered, as having wo fixed 
 rhythm ; but that the length of the notes, as well as the 
 force, to be exerted upon them, should constantly vary, 
 in accommodation to the poetic rhythm. Were tkere no 
 better remedy for the evil, so justly complained of, some- 
 thing of this might well be attempted. 
 
 But, as I conceive, there is another remedy, which is at 
 once more complete, and more easily applied ; and that is 
 the one suggested in the epithet " regular," in the title 
 page. The design is, that all the several stanzas of the 
 same hymn be formed, as far as possible, on the same 
 model ; so that any tune, which harmonizes with the ver- 
 bal expressions of one verse, may in point of rhythm and 
 emphasis be equally suited to every other verse. 
 
 But after all, that has been said of the magnitude of 
 the evil, for which this remedy is proposed, some ob- 
 jections may be made, which must not be passed over in 
 silence. 
 
 First, this design may be supposed to require an aban- 
 donment of most of those psalms and hymns, to which we 
 have long been attached ; and this, it may be said, is a 
 sacrifice, we cannot easily make. To this objection it is 
 replied, that,for the present, no such sacrifice is designed. 
 The book, here offered to the public, is a small one, and 
 will be afforded at a low price. If in other respects of 
 sufficient merit, it can easily be used, as a supplement to 
 any book that is now in use, till there has been a sufficient 
 experiment of the principle, here proposed. If on a fair 
 4rial the principle be found to be of fundamental import^ 
 1* 
 
FREFA CE, 
 
 ance, every needful sacrifice, involved in a reformation, 
 will be made without regret. The author however has 
 attended so much to the subject, as to be perfectly satis- 
 fied, that a great proportion of our psalms and hymns 
 might be accommodated to the design, with less altera- 
 tions, than have often been indulged to very questiona- 
 ble fancies. Indeed he has prepared a collection upon 
 this plan; but for reasons which need not be stated, he has 
 thought it best for the present, to postpone the pubiica- 
 on. 
 
 Again, some have objected, that the leading design of 
 this publication, would require a sacrifice of that variety, 
 which is one of the principal beauties of poetry. But, if 
 this were true, still it might be asked, whether we should 
 hesitate for a moment, which of the two evils to endure ; 
 this, or the enormous one, I have endeavoured to expose. 
 The fact however is wholly denied, and may, I think, be 
 easily disproved. Did any one ever think of objecting to 
 the 133d psalm, S. M. in Watts, or the 91st psalm in Bel- 
 knap, or Hawkesworth's morning hymn, or Miss Will- 
 iams' hymn on Habitual Devotion, or the 43d, 200, or the 
 £50th hymn in the New-York Collection, that most of the 
 verses are perfectly regular r 
 
 In a long poem a considerable variety of rhythm is un- 
 doubtedly necessary to prevent satiety. But in a hymn 
 of four or five verses, what danger can there be of satiety 
 from this source ? Why are we not satiated by an un- 
 varied arrangement of the rhyme ? Why on the contrary 
 are we offended by any variation from the arrangement, 
 which the rhymes in the first stanza lead us to expect in 
 every other ? If it be said, that these expectations are 
 founded on the laws of custom, and that it is pleasing to 
 have our expectations answered and painful to have them 
 disappointed, I reply, let the custom be changed in regard 
 to the point we are considering, and the lawless varieties 
 of which I am complaining, will not only cease to please, 
 but become highly offensive. 
 
 Within certain limits, variety is indeed a source of 
 beauty and pleasure, both in nature and art. But na- 
 ture circumscribes this variety by the most inviolable 
 laws. In things, designed for the same use, she preserves 
 an exact uniformity. She does not give to the quadru- 
 ped, legs of the most unequallength. She does not think 
 to beautify the human countenance, by giving to it ayes of 
 
PREFACE. Vll 
 
 different magnitudes or colours. She does not place the 
 ears in dissimilar positions, nor the shoulders at unequal 
 heights. The slightest variety of this kind is justly re- 
 garded, as a blemish ; a great one, as an absolute deformity. 
 H is the same in works of art. No civilized being ever 
 thought of pleasing by dressing his two arms in different 
 stuffs, or divers colours. In the furniture of a room we do 
 not carry our love of variety so far, as to have every chair 
 of different materials, colour and size, from every other. 
 The architect, would not be very likely to establish a re- 
 putation for taste, who, to furnish a pleasing variety, should 
 make all the windows and lights in the same house of dis- 
 similar dimensions. Nor would the coach maker recom- 
 mend his work, by constructing every wheel of the same 
 carriage upon a diameter, different from every other ; nor 
 by making some of them circles and others ovals. As little 
 can I conceive, how the want of symmetry in a set of stan- 
 zas, which are designed for the same use ; which are to 
 be enforced by a repetition of the same tune; can, to the 
 eye of genuine taste be any thing else, than a blemish. 
 Still less can I conceive it to be such ^.bewitching beauty, 
 as ought to persuade a reasonable man, to sacrifice upon 
 her altar the fundamental laws, yea, the very life and soul 
 of music. 
 
 If in any case a perfect symmetry in the several stan- 
 zas of a hymn cannot be secured, without a sacrifice of 
 unity in the subject, of an important sentiment, or of ease 
 or force of diction, it may be expedient to waive the 
 general rule ; and this the author has repeatedly done. 
 Possibly too some of the tunes, which are taken as models 
 for hymns, may have too great a sameness in the several 
 lines. But the point contended for, is, that the variety, 
 which is inconsistent with the great principle, pursued in 
 this publication, is in itself of little importance. By the 
 very act of closing this fountain of pleasure, we open 
 several others, which are still more copious. First, as 
 already observed, there is the pleasure, derived from the 
 gratification of a pleasing expectation: secondly, that 
 which arises from symmetry and proportion : thirdly, that 
 which flows from an evident fitness, or an adaptation of 
 means to interesting and important ends : and fourthly, 
 that which is enjoyed in imitation, or in the contempla- 
 tion of lively and surprising resemblances. A regular 
 hymn, and a ti^ne which is perfectly appropriate, are pic- 
 
Vlll PREFACE. 
 
 tures of each other, which may be viewed with the same 
 kind of pleasure which is enjoyed in an accurate paint- 
 ing of a beautiful object in nature. In both cases, those 
 who have never attended at all to the subject, may pass 
 them with cold indifference ; but it is equally true in 
 both, that the connoisseur will dwell for hours upon them, 
 constantly discovering and enjoying new resemblances 
 and new pleasures. 
 
 Many may be disposed to excuse themselves from an 
 active concurrence in the leading design of this publica- 
 tion, on the supposition, that they ha\e not a natural ear 
 for music, and of course that they are not qualified to 
 form any judgment on the subject. But I will hazard the 
 prediction, that, if this design should be carried into effect, 
 many of these will find to their happy surprize that they 
 have an ear for real music, though not for that, which is 
 spurious, or essentially defective. If they cannot enjoy 
 the harmony of different parts, they may have a relish for 
 the melody of some one part, to which their attention is 
 particularly attracted ; especially when it moves in sweet 
 accordance with the poetical expression of interesting 
 thoughts. 
 
 This is not mere conjecture. I have known several 
 persons, who professed and appeared to feel in a very 
 lively manner the melody of a single part, without a ca- 
 pacity for enjoying the concord of several parts; and I 
 am much inclined to think that these faculties are so inde- 
 pendent of each other, that such persons may enjoy, in as 
 high a degree as others, that harmony, which ought to sub- 
 sist between each individual part, and the sentiments it 
 is to enforce. If this be any thing more than a chimera, 
 how much are those concerned in the subject, who are apt 
 •to think they have no interest in it ! The proposed im- 
 provement might perhaps open to them scenes of pleasure, 
 of which they have scarcely had a glimpse. Those sea- 
 sons,which are now little better than blanks in holy time 
 and holy employments, might become seasons of pure 
 delight and lasting improvement. The expression of sen- 
 timent, even to those who have an ear for harmony, de- 
 pends chiefly on the melody of the individual parts ; and, 
 if the author may be indulged in a little egotism, he can 
 9ay from his own experience, that a person in solitude and 
 silence, by merely tracing with his eye and his imagina- 
 tion a happy coincidence between a succession of sounds 
 
PREFACE, IX 
 
 and the sentiments they accompany, may work himself 
 up to a degree of feeling, much superior to that, which 
 can be produced by the best performance of any ordinary 
 choir. It is not perhaps to be supposed, that every person 
 is capable of enjoying music in its simplest state, and 
 most appropriate application. But, as we learn from Ci- 
 cero, Quintilian, and other indubitable authorities, this 
 was so common in ancient Greece, that not only the theory 
 but the practice of music was regarded, as essential to a 
 liberal or polite education ; and I 6ee no reason to doubt, 
 that with the same cultivation we might equal the ancient 
 Greeks in every excellence. 
 
 Agreeably to what has already been said, it has been 
 my constant endeavour, to preserve in the following 
 hymns, a strict conformity to the tunes, which are named 
 for them ; a conformity both to the form, and the gen- 
 eral expression of those tunes. From a variety of causes, 
 however, which cannot here be stated, that object must 
 be supposed to have been very imperfectly accomplished. 
 
 In some instances it is rather doubtful, whether a par- 
 ticular phrase, and still more, whether a particular chord, 
 or combination of notes in different parts, should be re- 
 garded, as emphatical, or unemphatical. Musical empha- 
 sis is affected by five several things ; viz. By the order of 
 succession, by the length of a note or phrase, by division, 
 by elevation, or depression, and by inflection. 
 
 First, emphasis, both in language and in music, depends 
 not a little on the order of succession. It requires an ef- 
 fort in speech, to render two syllables in immediate suc- 
 cession very emphatioal ; and this is still more difficult in 
 music. On the other hand, it is generally difficult both 
 in music and elocution, not to lay an emphasis or accent 
 on every second, or third syllable. Hence in one species 
 of music every second note or syllable, and in another spe- 
 cies, every third is em phaticai ; not merely from custom, 
 but from the nature of things. 
 
 Secondly, the protraction of a note, a syllable, or a 
 word causes the emphasis to rest more naturally upon it, 
 This is too plain, to need illustration. 
 
 Thirdly, a division of the time has a tendency to give 
 an emphasis; that is, two notes are naturally more em- 
 phatical, than one of the same length. On this ground 
 it is more difficult to give a proper accent to the tune of 
 Portugal, for instance, than to a tune, which expresses 
 each syllable by a single note. 
 
X PREFACE. 
 
 Fourthly, with few exceptions, the elevation of a note 
 or syllable, both in music and elocution, tends to make it 
 emphatical. On this principle it is difficult to avoid giv- 
 ing an undue force to the word my, in the fifth line of the 
 air of Hotham, for instance ; And 
 
 Fifthly, a *f ailing inflection,both in oratory and music, 
 is favourable to emphasis, and a rising inflection is in gen- 
 eral unfavourable to it. Hence in part we find it so easy, 
 to give a proper force to the word hide, in the line of Ho- 
 tham referred to above, and so difficult to do justice to the 
 word, Saviour, in the same line. 
 
 In some instances these several principles are combined 
 in giving emphasis to a phrase. In some other cases they 
 are so balanced, as to render the expression ambiguous. 
 An example of this occurs in the beginning of the second 
 line of psalm 97. 
 
 In general, I have named two tunes for each hymn, tak- 
 en either from the third edition of Deer field Collection, or 
 the tenth of the Bridgewater Collection. Those from the 
 former are marked with a star, and those from the latter 
 
 * The only exception to this remark, so far as it relates 
 to elocution, is, I think, the definite question, or that, 
 which may be answered by yes or wo. Some negative, 
 comparative, antithetic, and conditional expressions, how- 
 ever emphatical, end with a rise ; but they begin with a 
 fall, which together form a circumflex : as "Csesar de- 
 serves blame, not fame :" Peter was older, than John : 
 If we pi ay we may hope for acceptance. 
 
 If we fay a strong emphasis on blame in the first exam- 
 ple, older in the second, and acceptance in the third, we 
 shall of necessity give them the falling inflection. The 
 character over fame, John, and pray, mark the course of 
 the voice en these words, as it would appear in unaffected 
 conversation. 
 
 As may be demonstrated by a sliding note on a stringed 
 instrument, in unison with the speaking voice, Mr. 
 Walker in his Principles of Elocution, and his Rhetorical 
 Grammar, has mistaken this circumflex for a simple rise, 
 and this mistake has darkened his illustrations, and de- 
 tracted very much from the value of his otherwise excel- 
 lent treatise on this m9st important, but neglected branch 
 of education, 
 
PREFACE. XI 
 
 with a cross ; to prevent any mistake, which might arise 
 from the difference of names or copies. Where one tune 
 is considered, as peculiarly appropriate, it is printed in 
 small capitals When for want of a better, a tune is 
 named, which is deficient in appropriateness, it is printed 
 in italics. If in any case it is not convenient to sing 
 either «f the tunes named, another tune may be set ; but 
 it should never be the selection of a moment. The essential 
 characters of tunes are as various, and as much inter- 
 mingled, as the colours of the rainbow; and of course, 
 there can be no end to the possibility of improvement in 
 the most important office of adaptation. The chorister 
 should sit down at home, and by a careful examination of 
 the form and sentiment of each hymn, and of the charac- 
 ter of the music in every part, endeavour to select, and 
 affix to the hymn such a tune, as in every view will do it 
 the greatest justice. 
 
 The importance of my leading design in the present 
 publication, will be more or less apparent, in proportion to 
 the degree of attention, paid to musical expression, bj 
 those, by whom an experiment may be made. From this 
 consideration I am induced to treat the subject with some 
 particularity. Accordingly I observe, 
 
 I. That the groundwork of expression in vocal music is 
 a clear pronunciation. If the words be not heard ; if the 
 sentiment be not understood ; the performance ceases in 
 a sense to be vocal music, and becomes instrumental, and 
 that, generally, of an inferior kind. Nor is it enough, 
 that the words and sentiments be known. It is not suffi* 
 cient in a public speaker, that he mutter out his words, so 
 as to be understood. He must speak them in such a man- 
 ner, as to shew that he himself feels an interest in them ; 
 he must speak them to the heart of his audience. The 
 vocal musician must do the same t if he will produce any 
 effect by the sentiments he sings. 
 
 II. As the vocal musician should pronounce distinctly, 
 so he should be careful to pronounce correctly, according 
 to the best usages of common speech. Above all things, 
 he should avoid affectation. He should avoid every need- 
 less deviation from established custom. For instance, the 
 pronunciation which is frequently given to the particle, 
 the, has such an appearance of affectation, as tends to im- 
 pair the effect of music. I cannot imagine, on what prin- 
 ciple the is converted into thuh. If it be a better sound 
 
Xii PREFACE. 
 
 in itself, why not extend it to other words, and call me 
 muh, and he huh, and we with, and be huh ? Does it 
 form a more easy transition with the following word In 
 general the reverse of this is a glaring fact ; as will appear 
 by giving that uncouth pronunciation to the in the follow- 
 ing examples. An ' pronouncing the ensuing words, with- 
 out an hiatus ; the arm. the ear, the end, the ice, the ocean. 
 Indeed, the ridiculous metamorphosis, often occa- 
 sioned in the following word by this corruption of the, is 
 sufficient, one would think, to banish it eternally from the 
 regions of taste. It is a little word; too insignificant, 
 some may think, to deserve this particular animadversion. 
 But though it isa little one, it is of so frequent occurrence, 
 that, with this vile pronunciation, it is to me, like l 'dead 
 flies in the ointment of an apothecary." The sound of e 
 in the, as it is pronounced in speech, is not in its nature 
 and form exactly the same with e or ee in thee ; but pre- 
 cisely the same with i in this ; as may be seen by pronoun- 
 cing the i in the second of the following examples in the 
 same manner, with the tin the first, and stopping ab- 
 ruptly, without sounding the s; thin book, thi — s book, the 
 book s and this is the sound it should always have in mu- 
 sic. 
 
 The voice of the musician is necessarily bounded and 
 formed by the verbal sounds he utters. Hence, so far as 
 custom is wavering, or unsettled, he is justifiable in pre- 
 ferring those modes of pronunciation, which are most com- 
 patible with a round, smooth, and harmonious voice. On 
 this ground, the change that is taking place in the pronun- 
 ciation of such words, as pass, cast and last, for instance, 
 is worthy of deep regret. The fourth sound of a in Mr. 
 Walker's Key, is not as he represents, essentially the same 
 with the second. To my perceptions it differs from it in 
 the same manner, in which a plank differs from ^cylinder; 
 and while the a in Father, may , without becoming unpleas- 
 ant, be produced to any length, a musical note may re- 
 quire, that in battle, for instance, it cannot be protracted at 
 all without becoming one of the flattest and most untun- 
 able sounds, that ever proceeded from human organs. It 
 is to be hoped, the time w?ll come, when the musician may 
 remonstrate with effect against that caprice of fashion, 
 which is making such enormous draughts on that melody 
 of speech, of which, by the confession of all, we have noth- 
 ing to spare ; which is introducing suck dissonance be* 
 
FREFACE. Xiii 
 
 tween language* and every thing tender, or sublime in 
 music. * 
 
 III. Another thing indispensable to good musical ex- 
 pression, is a constant coincidence between the emphases 
 
 and accents in the music, and those of the language. 
 
 Where the words are well adapted to the tune,?his S is so 
 perfectly easy, that it is almost unpardonable to neglect 
 it: and where there is a ivant of natural coincidence, the 
 detect should, if possible, be supplied by the performer, 
 In the following hymns, an emphatical word in the place 
 of an unemphatical one, is put in Italics. Many other 
 words of peculiar importance, are likewise printed in Ital- 
 ics, and should be expressed with peculiar force. 
 < IV. In elocution, an accurate punctuation is of great 
 importance, and it is highly conducive to good musical ex- 
 pression To separate things which are more intimately 
 related,than those which in the mode ot expression are blend- 
 ed together, is apt, both in oratory and music, to pervert 
 or obscure the sense. On the other hand, to blend togeth- 
 er, things which ought to be deliberately and distinctly 
 viewed, is apt to give to the most important thoughts an 
 appearance of trifling. & 
 
 Where the poetry does not degenerate into prose, there 
 should always be a distinct pause at the end of each line 
 in lines of eight syllables or more, there is likewise a 
 pause in, or near the middle of the line, which is called 
 the ccBsura; and which, though not always distinguished 
 by any grammatical point, may often be observed with a 
 happy effect. This pause, where it appeared most impor- 
 tant, I have marked with a dash : and 1 would recommend, 
 that wherever the dash, the semicolon, or the colon occurs 
 there should be a pause of the length of a whole, or a half 
 beat, accordingly as the one or the other is most favorable 
 to a regular movement of the tune. The comma at the 
 
 may be made in some instances, by reducing the quantity 
 
 the 3 TV w d - ,n ?- he - S ' hy h0lds ° r pensions in 
 It *i i " tr jfr amhic tlffie ' whpn a Pause comes after 
 the third or fifth syllable, the expression is vastly im- 
 proved by inverting* jheje^gth^fjh. two syllabi jm- 
 
 ■ °I i 1 ° r Several olher thou'ghTsTiKtm g to "*hi« c uh ,v,. - r 
 
 2 
 
XIV PREFACE. 
 
 mediately preceding the pause, as in the second line of 
 the 97th psalm tune. A period, an intei^gation, or an 
 exclamation seems to require the pause of a beat and a 
 half, or two beats according to the nature of the tune. — 
 In some few instances two successive stanzas are intimate- 
 ly connected in sense, and this connection, should appear 
 in the performance by a diminished pause. 
 
 V. The design of vocal music, requires that the ex- 
 pression should vury/m accommodation to all the varieties 
 of sentiment ; which in most of our hymns are very con- 
 siderable. If there is any such thing as musical expres- 
 sion ; or in other words if music itself is any thing more 
 than a name ; it is evident from the nature of things, that 
 it must be equally various with the moral influence of 
 thoughts: and it is no less absurd, to think of expressing 
 different sentiments by the same musical notes, performed 
 in the same manner, than it would be, to express different 
 tiwughts by the same words. Since then very few musical 
 pei formers are duly attentive to these changes, it seems 
 very important, that they should be pointed out by some 
 easy indications. With this view, I have considered all 
 religious sentiments, as belonging to one or another of the 
 following classes; viz. the serene, the cheerful, the ani- 
 mated, the grand or sublime, the solemn, the importunate, 
 and the tender. Accordingly I have endeavored to apply 
 the proper characteristics to every hymn, agreeably to the 
 subjoined scheme of notation. 
 
 s. serene, 
 
 s. solemn, 
 
 S. very serene, 
 
 .S very solemn, 
 
 c. cheerful, 
 
 i. importunate, 
 
 a animated, 
 
 I. very importunate, 
 
 A. very animated, 
 
 t. tender, 
 
 g grand or sublime, 
 
 T very tender, [pression. 
 
 O. very grand, 
 
 m. a medium, or common ex- 
 
 Where no direction is 
 
 »iven at the beginning of a 
 
 hymn, that part is to be sung in the ordinary style of the 
 tune, that is named ; and every direction is to be regarded, 
 as applying to all succeeding verses, till another direction 
 be given. 
 
 To render the preceding notation significant, for all for 
 whom it is designed, it is necessary to describe, as well 
 as can be done on paper, the several modes of performance 
 they are intended to suggest. 
 
 The serene should in general be sung rather quick, with 
 a small quantity of voice, and with the utmost gentleness in 
 
PREFACE. XV 
 
 the manner of beginning and ending the notes, that is con- 
 sistent with a distinct pronunciation. 
 
 Passages, marked as cheerful, should be sung a little 
 faster, and a little louder, than the serene, in the mode 
 which musicians would express by Jlllegro, Poco, Piano, 
 and with a sprightly, but not a vigorous accent. 
 
 The animated requires a quick movement, a middling 
 or loud voice, according to the degree of joy and tri- 
 umph expressed, strong accents, and great energy and 
 distinctness of pronunciation. 
 
 The grand or sublime should be sung in a slow move- 
 ment, with a full, round and smooth voice, gradually 
 swelling and diminishing on the notes, and with less en- 
 ergy of accent and pronunciation, than the animated re- 
 quires. 
 
 The solemn is to be sung in about the same time with 
 the grand ; with a full, but not a very loud voice, and with 
 some degree of abruptness in accent and intonation. 
 
 The importunate generally requires a moderate move- 
 ment, a middling, or a loud voice, according to the degree 
 of earnestness, and a strong, but yet a mellow and smooth 
 accentuation. 
 
 The tender requires a slow movement, a small, smooth, 
 and mellow voice, with a clear articulation. 
 
 In some instances these general directions may need 
 the qualification of particular ones, and for this purpose 
 we shall use the following; 
 
 P 
 
 pi a, soft, 
 
 P. 
 
 Pianissimo, very soft, 
 
 f. 
 
 forte, loud, 
 
 F. 
 
 Fortissimo, very loud. 
 
 As t have not room in this place for illustrating many 
 things suggested above, the reader, who needs any illus- 
 tration, is referred to the introduction, prefixed to Deer- 
 field Collection of sacred music, second or third edition. 
 
 In the following hymns will be observed an unusual 
 proportion of the triple, anapestic or amphibrachian mea- 
 sure, lik<* that in hymns, 1st, 4th, and I Ith. My apology 
 for this, if any be required, is, that this kind of verse is, 
 in my apprehension, better suited to the words, by which 
 many subjects are expressed : that it unites in a happy 
 
 v. 
 
 vivace t quick, 
 
 V. very quick, 
 
 lento, slow, 
 
 L. very slow, 
 
XVI PREFACE. 
 
 manner, dignity and animation : that so far as T have sees, 
 the experiment made, it has been universally grateful to 
 the lovers of music ; and, lastly, that it affords an oppor- 
 tunity for adding very much to" the variety of our psalm- 
 ody, without the trouble of providing new music ; since 
 we have many tunes, which, without any other alterations, 
 than such as appear in Sutton, at the close of this volume, 
 move more melodiously in amphibrachian than they do in 
 Iambic verse. 
 
 It has been an important object with the author, to pro- 
 vide, in this little volume, for a greater variety of practi- 
 cal subjects, than is to be found in any other however 
 large, that has ever fallen into his hands ; to furnish as far 
 as possible, a complete system of christian doctrines and 
 principles, so far they appear to be connected with the exer- 
 cises of devotion. He has endeavoured, to the extent of 
 his own imperfect conceptions and feeble powers, to draw 
 the christian portra't in all its fair proportions and appro- 
 priate graces ; and it is hoped, that the divine original is 
 not so much disfigured, either by the drawing, or ths Cd- 
 ouring, as not to have some charms for the eyes of the 
 young; for the rising members of the christian family. 
 If any of the subjects are treated according to their mer- 
 its, there is doubtless a great inequality in different hymns, 
 for which the author begs the candid indulgence of the 
 public. At the same time he trusts, they will do him the 
 justice of remembering, that many important subjects are 
 in their nature so humble and plain, as not to admit a 
 very lofty flight, or delicate touch. To recur to the figure, 
 which I hope has not been alread y pursued too far, it were 
 unreasonable to expect in a foot, or a finger, however ne- 
 cessary to complete the portrait, all the majesty, or grace 
 of an eye. 
 
 The arrangement of the hymns was intended to be per- 
 fectly analogical ; and it has cost the author much labour 
 of thought, which perhaps has not always been successful. 
 Such an arrangement appeared to be important, as super- 
 seding in a great measure the need of an index ; and as 
 calculated to concentrate all the influences of the individ- 
 ual hymns on one and the same point ; so that if the book 
 be worthy of being read at all, it may be read in course, 
 like any other book ; like a prosaic treatise on religion 
 and morals. 
 
 On all disputed points I have endeavoured to express 
 
PREFACE, XV11 
 
 myself, as much as possible, in the language of Scripture ; 
 which ought to be the common language of all the sincere 
 disciples of Jesus ; and O that christians of all denomina- 
 tions would lay aside their discordant dialects, and listen 
 to the voice of inspiration ; to that grand key note whose 
 unadulterated sounds alone can harmonize the world ; to 
 whose celestial vibrations, every voice and every heart, 
 that is not sadly out of tune, will immediately respond ! 
 O that they would renounce their narrow separations and 
 party animosities, and unite on earth in one general and 
 perpetual concert, in which not a discordant whisper 
 should be heard ; and thus prepare for the blessedness of 
 joining in the grand chorus of all ages, and of all nations, 
 and of all worlds, in ascribing " blessing and honour to 
 him that sitteth on the throne, and to the Lamb forever !" 
 
 For several purposes, which need not be stated, several 
 tunes are inserted at the end of this volume. Among 
 them is one original one, which might have been spared. 
 To the partial eye of the author, however, it seemed to 
 furnish expressions, somewhat more suitable for several 
 hymns, than any other tune, that occurred to his mind. In 
 addition to this, the insertion of it affords him an opportu- 
 nity of paying a tribute of feeling to the memory of one,* 
 whose name will long be dear to every heart; one, who 
 had expressed a cordial approbation of the leading design 
 ©f this work; one from whwse acute discernment, wide 
 intellectual range, independent judgment, delicate tastei 
 and fervent feeling, the author had anticipated much as- 
 sistance ; whose premature death, therefore, on this, as 
 well as many other accounts, he sincerely deplores. He 
 is not confident, this tune will bear the test ol all the rules 
 the musical artist has prescribed. But perhaps it may be 
 found to breathe such a degree of natural pathos, as may 
 serve to screen it from a rigid inquisition of this kind. 
 
 The work, with all its imperfections, which undoubted- 
 ly are many is submitted to the candid examination of 
 the public, and to the co-operative blessing of that 'tod, 
 who alone is able to " establish the work of our hands." 
 
 Deerfietd, Jan. 15, 1824. 
 
 * Frisbie. 
 
 2* 
 
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 HYMN l....Froome. Sutton. 
 
 For Saturda} r evening, or Sunday morning. 
 
 c. i HAIL — sacred and soothing repose, 
 To languishing spirits how kind! 
 A respite from earthly amusements and woes ! 
 A season of pleasure refin'd ! 
 
 g. 2 How tranquil the late busy scene ! 
 
 How silent each clam-or-ous voice ! [rene ! 
 Our dwellings and altars — how safe and se> 
 Where nothing our worship annoys ! 
 
 m. 3 Great Author of nature and grace, 
 
 Subdue our rude jjassions within; [trace. 
 While thoughtful and fervent — thy adories we 
 i. O, cleanse us from folly and sin. 
 
 s. 4 Collected be each roving thought, 
 Be sober each feeling and word ; 
 All nature to humble subjection be brought, 
 In sacrifice due to the Lord. 
 
 a. 5 Bright image of heav-eu-ly rest, 
 
 And type of that glo-ri-ous day; [breast, 
 Where bliss and devotion shall fill every 
 And pleasure shall never decay ! 
 
 HYMN 2....Irvine, Harleigh. -f Christmas. 
 
 The Lord's Day. 
 
 a. 1. ONCE more this consecrated light— 
 Returni to bless our eyes ; 
 
20 For the Introduction of Public Worship, 
 
 Once more our thoughts — from earth releas'cL 
 To higher subjects rise. 
 
 2 Our willing feet, — O God, shall tread — 
 
 The path to Zion's hill ; 
 Well bow before thy throne of grace, 
 And learn thy holy will. 
 
 3 May every week — our souls advance, 
 
 In that celestial road, 
 Which leads through honour, peace and joy — 
 To thy supreme abode. 
 
 HYMN 3....Froome. 
 
 Invocation. 
 
 a. 1 AGAIN with unmingled delight, 
 
 We enter thy temple, O Lord ; [might — 
 Thy wonders of wisdom — and goodness and 
 Thy wonders of love to record. 
 
 S. 2 O, teach us how awful the place, 
 
 Where infinite holiness dwells ; [grace, 
 
 c. And still may we cherish — that hope in thy 
 Which sinful misgiving repels. 
 
 m. 3 Our bodies and spirits are thine, 
 T. Though often devoted to sin ; 
 
 From sensual affections our nature refine, 
 c. And form us to virtue within. 
 
 4 This tribute of homage receive, 
 And grant us thy favour and love, 
 
 Our future temptations — and wants to relieve, 
 And fit us for glory above. 
 
 HYMN 4.... Martyrs. Elgin. 
 
 Invocation. 
 
 1 GRE \T God, thy courts we enter now; 
 O, grant us kind access, 
 
For the Introduction of Public Worship. 21 
 
 While low before thy feet we bow, 
 And there our guilt confess. 
 
 2 Where sin abounds — let grace abound. 
 
 That grace we here implore ; 
 Inspire our hearts with awe profound. 
 While we thy name, adore. 
 
 3 No more let sin our hands defile : 
 
 No more our lips profane ; 
 No more may thoughts impure or vile 
 Make our oblatious vain. 
 
 4 O teach us, Lord, thy word of truth, 
 
 And make us love thy word ; 
 In all our ways in age or youth, 
 Thy light and grace afford. 
 
 HYMN 5....Dunstan. 
 
 Invocation. 
 
 1 LOUD — we approach thine altar now, 
 Within thy holy temple bow 5 
 Devoutly bring our sacrifice — 
 
 To him who rules above the skies. 
 
 2 O — may we learn thy holy ways, 
 
 t. Nor raise in vain the voice of praise ; 
 s. Thy soul abhors the lying tongue, 
 
 The lifeless prayer — and thoughtless song. 
 
 e. 3 Make us in all these rites sincere — 
 s. Inspire our hearts with solemn fear — 
 
 O — wash us, Lord, from every sin, 
 
 And purify our souls within. 
 
 m. 4 While we revere thine holy day? 
 And still our public honours pay, 
 May all our days and weeks be thine, 
 And every work and place divine. 
 
22 For the Close of Public Worship. 
 HYMN 6....Sweden. Buckingham. 
 
 > The Spirit of Prayer. Mic. 6, 6 ; Matth. 6, 14. 
 
 1 DREAD sovereign of nature — whom an- 
 gels adore, 
 To thee our oblations we bring ; 
 t. Permit us thy tender regard to implore, 
 c. Thy gracious acceptance to sing. 
 
 I. 2 But how shall the children of frailty and 
 Their glorious Creator address ? [dust — 
 Or how shall we cherish the hopes of the just, 
 And freely our wishes express ? 
 
 s. 3 In Jesus, our Saviour — we venture so near, 
 To Grod in his glorious array ; 
 In him with acceptance — we hope to appear, 
 Nor tremble with guilty dismay. 
 
 t. 4 While waiting thy mercy and grace to re- 
 T. Our sins we would humbly lament; [ceive, 
 t. In tender forbearance — our brethren forgive, 
 Nor rashly their failures resent. 
 
 c. 5 Forever dependant on goodness divine, 
 For all the rich blessings we share, [bine, 
 May habits of kin&mss their influence com- 
 To give us the spirit of prayer. 
 
 HYMN 7....Dover. 
 
 g. 1 INFINITE God, to thee 
 Honour and praise be given ; 
 Nations and kingdoms shall adore 
 The majesty of heaven. 
 
 a. 2 O — let our spirits rise, 
 Wafted on wings divine, 
 Up to the regions of the skies, 
 Where all tit} glories shine. 
 
For the Close of Public Worship, 23 
 
 c. 3 Sweet is thy service, Lord, 
 Joyful the songs we raise, 
 "While by the influence of thy word, 
 We sooth our passing days. 
 
 4 Mercy preserve our souls 
 Free from the snares of death ; 
 Till at thy summons we at last 
 S. Resign our peaceful breath. 
 
 HYMN 8....Deptford .* Savannah. 
 
 1 HEAR our prayers in Jesus name, 
 Gracious God, accept our praise ; 
 All our wandering steps reclaim, 
 Guide our feet in wisdom's ways. 
 
 2 Lord — dismiss us now in peace, 
 Write thy law in every heart ; 
 All our best desires increase : 
 Light, and life, and joy impart. 
 
 t. 3 Soon our days on earth must end; 
 
 This perhaps may be our last ; 
 i. O, may we thy voice attend, 
 
 Ere the day of grace be past. 
 
 HYMN 9.. ..Rochester. 
 1 LORD, on the tables of our hearts, 
 Deeply inscribe thy word ; 
 O — may we practise thy commands^ 
 While we confess thee Lord, 
 
 t. 2 Hear us in Jesus, and forgive ; 
 m. All our requests fulfil ; 
 
 Though from thy temple we retire, 
 
 Grant us thy presence still. 
 
24 For the Close of Public Worship. 
 
 3 While we are passing through the world. 
 Cheer us with hope divine, 
 
 5. Till with composure we at length 
 Life and its joys resign. 
 
 HYMN 10....China. Orland. 
 1 NOW we have heard thy holy word, 
 
 Grant us a Father's blessing, Lord ; 
 
 Deep in our hearts thy truth impress, 
 T. Pardon the sins — our lips confess. 
 
 tr 2 Teach us how oft we've gone astray, 
 Wandered from wisdom's happy way : 
 
 m. O may thy love — our souls reclaim ; 
 Strengthening our faith in Jesus' name. 
 
 3 Father on high — thy will enforce, 
 Guide us in all our future course ; 
 Help us to look at things unseen, 
 Scatter the clouds — that come between. 
 
 A. 4 O may the hopes of endless life — 
 Prompt us t' endure a holy strife ; 
 Still may we press with ardour on, 
 Till in thy strength — the prize be won. 
 
 HYMN il....Cheshunt. St. Michael's, 
 a. 1 THE church is a school — of wisdom divine, 
 Where lessons of truth — and virtue are given ; 
 
 6. Where every thing awful-c. and winning com- 
 
 bine, 
 To solaee our spirits — anil fit them for heaven. 
 
 a. 2 The Lord is our guide — our teacher and 
 friend : 
 His precepts are all benignant and pure ; 
 Divine attestations — each doctrine attend, 
 His promise is ever infallibly sure. 
 
ABoxology. God the Author of Nature. 25 
 
 3 Disciples of Christ — should daily improve — 
 In all that is good — and noble and wise ; 
 Who soon must be summoned — from earth to 
 
 remove, 
 And join the communion of saints in the skies. 
 
 HYMN 12.. ..Sutton. Peckham. 
 
 A. 1 TH \L name of our God we adore ; 
 Our spirits rejoice in his reign : 
 To him be ascriptions of glory and power — - 
 Forever — and ever. Amen. 
 
 2 His wond'rous salvation be sung, 
 
 In regions remote and unknown ; 
 Let praises unceasing from many a tongue 
 Ascend — and encircle his throne. 
 
 3 The name of our God we adore ; 
 
 Let all men exult in his reign ; 
 To Siim be ascriptions of glory and power — 
 For ever — and ever. Amen. 
 
 HYMN 13... .AH Saints. 
 
 God the Author of Nature. 
 
 g. 1 HOW rich are the wonders all nature 
 
 displays ! [skies ! 
 
 What beauty and grandeur — embellish the 
 
 Let reason contemplate these wonders — and 
 
 say, [they rise ? 
 
 Who gave them existence? or whence did 
 
 2 Thou sun — the bright regent— and fountain 
 
 of day — [free? 
 
 Whence all thine effulgence — so constant and 
 
 Who kindled thy splendours — and launches 
 
 each ray, 
 That gilds — or enlivens — the earth or the seaP 
 3 
 
26 All Nature Praising God. 
 
 Gr. 3 Yepond-er-ous^taete — revolving on high. 
 
 In orbits stupendous — and ever the same — 
 
 Who governs your courses — while swifter ye 
 
 fly, [flame ? 
 
 Than whirlwinds — or lightning's electrical 
 
 i The vast constellations — a numberless train, 
 Diffused thro' all regions — where thought 
 ever roved ; [sustain? 
 
 What energy formed them ? what power can 
 Are all self- existent — self-poised — and self- 
 moved ? 
 
 m. 5 Is nature then peopled with millions of 
 
 gods ? [preme, 
 
 g. No ; these are all creatures of one great Su- 
 
 Whom reason in holy amazement applauds, 
 
 While nature, enraptured — pays homage to 
 
 him. 
 
 HYMN 14... .*Christmas, Swanwick. 
 
 All Nature praising God. 
 
 A. 1 ALL nature sings aloud of thee, 
 Great Source of life and light ; 
 The earth and skies — in concert joined, 
 Th' enraptured ear invite. 
 
 2 The brilliant orbs of heaven proclaim 
 Thy boundless power and skill ; 
 While night and day — in endless rounds — 
 Thy grand designs fulfil. 
 
 S. 3 The mighty winds and thunders, Lord, 
 Thy dreadful praise resound, 
 When storms convulse — the wat'ry deep, 
 And ruins strew the ground. 
 
General Perfections of God. 27 
 
 s. 4 In softer notes — the genial shower — 
 And smiling calm declare — 
 The love and grace of Him who deigns — 
 To make the earth his care. 
 
 c. 5 The sportive flock — the stately herd — 
 Their different voices raise ; 
 And birds that wing the fragrant air, 
 Unite to chant his praise. 
 
 a. 6 Ye sons of men — your powers exert 
 T ? improve their humble songs : 
 
 A. To God, the source of all our joys, 
 Our highest praise belongs. 
 
 HYMN 15.. ..Adoration. St. Philip's. 
 
 General Perfections of God. 
 
 g. 1 ALMIGHTY Jehovah, to thee, 
 
 Our homage devoutly we bring ; 
 t. Tho' frail and unworthy we be, 
 a. Thy glorious perfections we sing : 
 t. In mercy descend from thy blissful abode, 
 
 And grant us in Jesus — a vision of God. 
 
 g. 2 Of old hast thou founded the hills, 
 Eternity measures thy years ; 
 Thy presence immensity fills, 
 Upholding and guiding the spheres. 
 O — teach us in nature — thy glories to see : 
 May nature's bright wonders acquaint us 
 with thee. 
 
 3 From first thou foreseest the last, 
 
 Thou knowest all present events, 
 
 Still compassing all that is past, 
 
 And piercing our secret intents. 
 &. The darkness of night can afford no disguise $ 
 
 Nor shadows of death can conceal from thine 
 eves. 
 
28 general Perfections of God. 
 
 g. 4 Thou sittest encircled with light, 
 In regions of infinite day ; 
 Where angels excelling in might, 
 Thy mandates are swift to obey. [adore, 
 
 Before thee — dominions and thrones shall 
 And pay thee submission — as God evermore. 
 
 a. 5 The angels and spirits above 
 
 Rejoice in thine absolute sway ; 
 «. Thy laws are all founded in love, 
 
 And wisdom and mercy display, 
 rn. Thy wisdom and mercy — let all men confess. 
 
 With humble obedience— thy praises express. 
 
 HYMN 16....Blendon. 
 
 General Perfections of God. 
 
 A. 1 INFINITE God— thy glorious name- 
 Let earth and heaven- --with joy proclaim : 
 Angels and men- --Join in the strain, 
 Chanting aloud the rapturous theme. 
 
 g. 2 Great is the Lord--- whose sovereign sway-- 
 The sun— and moon— and stars obey; 
 Strong is his hand ; Sure his command : 
 Millions of worlds his power display. 
 
 3 Wisdom belongs to him alone, 
 
 To whom our every thought is known ; 
 m. Holy andjzisf— He is our trust ; 
 a. Mercy forever gilds his throne. 
 
 4 Infinite God— thy glorious name- 
 Let earth and heaven— with joy proclaim : 
 Angels and men-— Join in the strain, 
 Chanting aloud the rapturous theme. 
 
God Eternal and Omniscient. 29 
 
 HYMN 17....Little Marlborough. ^Bridgeport, 
 
 Creatures frail, but God Eternal. 
 
 t. 1 HOW frail, O God, is man ! 
 A child of feeble clay ! 
 Who lives, and blooms—decays, and dies. 
 And scarce survives a day ! 
 
 S. 2 The earth must perish too, 
 
 The mountains be dissolved ; 
 
 The sun and moon— their lustre lose. 
 
 In death's dark shades involved. 
 St. Thomas', 
 g. 3 But God shall still endure, 
 
 From age to age the same : 
 
 Immensity his dwelling place— - 
 
 " I AM"— his glorious name. 
 
 4 Before he built the earth, 
 Or lighted up the sun ; 
 
 Before he formed the hosts of heaven, 
 He lived complete alone. 
 
 5 His power can ne'er decay ; 
 His wisdom never fail : 
 
 His mighty arm— shall triumph still, 
 Whatever foes assail. 
 
 c, 6 In all our changes, Lord, 
 In thee we still would trust : 
 Let mercy guard us, while we live, 
 And keep our slumbering dust. 
 
 HYMN 18....Fountain. Portugal. 
 
 God Omnipresent and Omniscient. 
 
 &. 1 THY boundless presence— heavenly King* 
 Thy dread Omniscience— Lord, we sing: 
 Vouchsafe to hear our humble lays, 
 And tune the trembling voice to praise. 
 
 3* 
 
30 The Wisdom of God. 
 
 2 In every scene- --thy works appear 5 
 To every creature- --thou art near : 
 While earth proclaims a present God, 
 The highest heavens are thine abode. 
 
 3 Where'er we go, whate'er enjoy; 
 Whatever schemes our hands employ ; 
 To thee our ways are all revealed, 
 Although from mortal view concealed. 
 
 4 Thine eye can pierce the shades of night. 
 And bring the dark intent to light : 
 Thine arm avenge the righteous cause, 
 And execute thine holy laws. 
 
 5 Omniscient Judge of quick and dead, 
 May thoughts, like these— awakeour dread 
 
 t, From every sin preserve us free, 
 s. And give us peace and hope in thee. 
 
 HYMN 19.. ..Psalm 97. 
 
 The Wisdom of God. 
 
 a. 1 NOW to the Lord our God, we raise 
 Anthems of glory- --shouts of praise ; 
 Wisdom, and truth— and power unknown-- 
 With beams of light- --invest his throne. 
 
 g. 2 Wisdom array ? d the worlds on high, 
 Balanced the planets— spread the sky ; 
 Taught them to move in endless rounds. 
 And gave revolving years their bounds. 
 
 3 Nor do the heavens alone reveal- 
 Wonders of wisdom— boundless skill ; 
 Creatures on earth— -in various ways- 
 Display their wise Creator's praise. 
 
 4. Wisdom designed my living frame, 
 Moulded and fashion' d— all I am .3 
 
The Glorious Power and Majesty of God. 3 \ 
 
 Made me to see—and hear, and move, 
 And speak— and think—and fear— and love, 
 
 t. 5 Prone, as we are— to go astray, 
 c. Wisdom unerring— guides our way; 
 a. Points to a world of endless joys, 
 And still the hand and soul employs. 
 
 6 Lord, thou art God- --the only wise ; 
 O iway thy wonders- --charm our eyes : 
 Help us to learn— and do thy will, 
 Secure in thee from every ill. 
 
 HYMN 20....Barhy. Wareham. 
 
 The glorious Power and Majesty of God. 
 
 1 ALMIGHTY Creator— I honour thv name; 
 
 A name at once awful and dear ; [claim, 
 a. While angels exulting- --thy wonders pro- 
 s. They mingle their raptures with fear. 
 
 2 The armies of glory are subject to thee, 
 
 Thy word is all powerful below, 
 S. And spirits of darkness- --thy terrors shall see, 
 Confirming their sentence of wo. 
 
 3 With awful emotion— thy grandeur I trace 
 
 In storms, with dark thunders arrayed ; 
 s. Thou hushest their raging commotion to peace, 
 g. By lightnings and whirlwinds obey'd. 
 
 t. 4 Ensure me, kind Father- --thy guardian care, 
 And sooth the alarms of my breast ; 
 O— suffer me never to sink in despair, 
 With guilty forebodings oppressed. 
 
 c. 5 With cordial submission to all thy com- 
 I'll rise above every dismay : [mands, 
 Committing my spirit- --in faith to thy hands, 
 I'll banish all terrours away. 
 
32 The Majesty and Justice of God. 
 
 HYMN 21....Psalm 97. 
 
 Psalm 97, 1, 3, 4, Paraphrased. 
 
 a. 1 Great is the Lord— his name adore, 
 Angels and spirits— round his throne ; 
 Wide he extends his sovereign power, 
 And claims our praise— as God alone. 
 
 s. 2 Sinners, who dare his will oppose, 
 Fly in confusion— guilt, and shame ; 
 Terrors unknown— pursue his foes, 
 Whom love divine cannot reclaim. 
 
 G. 3 Mountains and rocks dissolve with fear. 
 Hi vers and oceans --stand in awe ; 
 While the dread voice of God they hear, 
 Who gives to hills and floods their law. 
 
 s. 4 O may we fear— c. and love thee too, 
 Cheerful submission- --ever pay ; 
 
 a. All thy commands- --with zeal pursue, 
 And find delight in wisdom's way. 
 
 HYMN 22....Dunstan. Leeds. 
 
 The Justice of God. Rev. 15, 3. 
 
 1 LORD— thou art just in all thy ways ; 
 Thy justice claims our solemn praise ; 
 
 t. Tho ? impious men- -oppose thy will, 
 c. The sons of light-'-obvy thee still. 
 
 2 All things to thee their being owe, 
 Thy hands our various powers bestow ; 
 And all by perfect right are thine ; 
 'Tis thine to rule with power divine. 
 
 8 Holy are all thy precepts, Lord, 
 While grace provides a large reward— 
 For all who walk in virtue's ways, 
 And live— as well as speak thy praise. 
 
The Faithfulness and goodness of God. 33 
 HYMN 23... Psalm 97. 
 
 The faithfulness of God. Lamentations, 3, 23. 
 
 c. 1 THOU, who hast formed our feeble dust, 
 Faithful Creator- --thee we trust ; 
 Still, as thy work- --we hope to share 
 Thy kind regard and tender care. 
 
 2 Homage to thee---0 God, we bring, 
 Faithful protector---guardian King, 
 While we obey thy sovereign will, 
 Our hearts shall fear no threatening ill. 
 
 3 Firmly on thee our hope relies, 
 Father most faithful -good and wise : 
 0-— may we show a filial mind, 
 
 To every deed of love inclined. 
 
 a. 4 Angels and men thy truth record ; 
 Firm is thy promise- --sure thy word ; 
 Safely in thee, O Grod, we rest, 
 Of peace and heavenly joy possessed. 
 
 HYMN 24.. ..Belmont, ^Christmas. 
 
 The Goodness of God. See Hymns 73 and 74. 
 
 a. 1 THY goodness, Lord---a joyful theme, 
 Demands our grateful songs ; 
 Let love divine our hearts inspire, 
 And harmonize our tongues. 
 
 c. 2 Thy goodness smiles in every dawn, 
 And gilds the evening sky ; 
 In every scene of joy and grief--- 
 The Grod of grace is nigh. 
 
 3 Ten thousand eyes are fixed on thee, 
 Nor hope---nor wish in vain; 
 Ten thousand trihes---o¥ happy things--- 
 Thy bounteous hands sustain. 
 
34 The condescension of God. 
 
 4 But chiefly man— ungrateful man— 
 
 Thy tender mercy shares : 
 c. His daily wants— thy love supplies, 
 
 And lightens all his cares. 
 
 i.5 grant us, Lord— a heart to feel, 
 How good and kind thou art ; 
 And still our woe* and wants relieve, 
 And every grace impart. 
 
 HYMN 25....*Surry. Kent. 
 
 The Condescension of God. Psalm 138, 6. 
 
 c. 1 HOW great thy mercy- -King of kings ! 
 How condescending all thy ways ! 
 Thou deign'st to hear—when frailty sings; 
 When dust and ashes lisp thy praise. 
 
 g. 2 From heaven supreme— thy blissful throne, 
 Where light and glory veil thy face, 
 
 c. Thy gracious eye- --looks kindly down ; 
 Thine arm protects our feeble race. 
 
 3 In temples, made by mortal hands, 
 The holy one vouchsafes to rest : 
 And rich in mercy- -condescends, 
 To dwell in every humble breast. 
 
 t. 4 From all presumption— save us Lord ; 
 i. Let humble zeal— each bosom fire ; 
 c. Thy gracious visits still afford, 
 
 And still our cheerful hopes inspire. 
 
 HYMN 26....Frisbie. Kirke. 
 
 The Long Suffering of God. 2 Peter, 3, 9. 
 
 t. 1 Divine forbearance— -claims my song; 
 
 Almighty (rod— assist my tongue ; 
 
 While mingled tones of grief and joy— 
 P. Our tenderest— f. noblest powers employ. 
 
The Paternal Character of God. 35 
 
 c. 2 Our dawning life— thy mercy cheers, 
 And shines thro' all our growing years ; 
 t. And, though we oft oppose thy will, 
 c. That mercy spares—and guards us still. 
 
 3 The path of life— thy word reveals ; 
 Thy grace- --the contrite spirit heals : 
 
 T. But ah- --how few thy truth embrace ! 
 How many slight thy pardoning grace ! 
 
 4 And yet thy tender patience waits, 
 And oft thy word of grace repeats ; 
 
 i. With kind remonstrance- --urgent still, 
 To captivate the wayward will. 
 
 t. 5 May grace, like this— our minds affect, 
 
 And overcome our cold neglect ; 
 
 Our feet from sinful paths reclaim, 
 c. And tune our lips— to sing thy name. 
 
 HYMN 27. ...Winchester. Morning Hymn. 
 
 The Paternal Character of God. Isaiah, 63, 16. 
 
 a. 1 THE Lord is our Father — our guardian 
 and friend, 
 
 The author of being — and fountain of joy ; 
 
 His favours — our highest conceptions trans- 
 cend,* [employ. 
 
 And cordial thanksgiving — our tongues shall 
 
 2 The Lord is our Father — he graciously dwells 
 With those who solicit his presence below ; 
 His presence all gloomy foreboding dispels, 
 And mingles a pleasure — with danger and wo, 
 
 3 The Lord is our Father—his wisdom directs-- 
 Our footsteps to virtue — and safety, and peace; 
 He views with compassion-our many defects, 
 And fits us for mansions of glory and bliss. 
 
 * Isaiah, 63, 16. ' 
 
36 The Blessedness of God. 
 
 4 The Lord is our Father — to him we'll devote 
 Our warmest affections --our homage,and trust; 
 In pleasure and sorrow his glory promote, 
 
 9. Till nature, exhausted- -shall slumber in dust. 
 
 HYMN 28.. ..St. Thomas'. Elysium. 
 
 God the chief Good. Psalm. 73, 25. See Hymn, 129. 
 
 a. 1 On thee — great source of life, 
 My soul exults to wait ; 
 And far from scenes of mirth and strife — 
 s. Enjoys a peaceful state. 
 
 a. 2 Thy smiles are all my joy ; 
 t. Thy frowns my only fear ; 
 c. Thy comforts, Lord — without alloy — 
 My drooping spirits cheer. 
 
 3 ThiC creatures all are good, 
 If used without abuse ; 
 I render thanks for daily food, 
 Nor any gift refuse. 
 
 a. 4 But still on thee alone — 
 My final wishes rest : 
 Within my heart- --erect thy throne, 
 And make me truly blest. 
 
 HYMN 29.. ..Watchman. Silverstreet. 
 
 The Blessedness of God. 
 
 a. 1 Source of all life and light, 
 To thee- --our praise we pay ; 
 Our souls admire thy glory, Lord, 
 Which heaven and earth display, 
 
 g s 2 Thou art the King of kings, 
 Of lords, the sovereign Lord ; 
 The sons of light- --in choral songs-- 
 Thy royal deeds record. 
 
The incomprehensibleness of God. 37 
 
 m. S But the best praise they bring, 
 Thy joys cannot increase ; 
 !Nor all thy foes---in earth or hell--- 
 Disturb thy perfect peace. 
 
 a. 4 Long hadst thou dwelt in bliss, 
 Ere earth or heaven was made ; 
 And every good would still be thine, 
 Were all thy creatures dead, 
 
 g. 5 All thy perfections, Lord, 
 Conspire to make thee blest ; 
 Complete within thyself alone, 
 Of every joy possessed. 
 
 a. 6 O may our souls expand — 
 With sympathetic joy ; 
 The grateful theme — of bliss divine, 
 Our happiest thoughts employ. 
 
 HYMN 30.. ..Old Hundred. Monmouth. 
 
 The incomprehensibleness of God. Job, 11. 7. 
 
 g. 1 MYSTERIOUS power-thy glorious name 
 Transcends the loftiest songs we frame ; 
 In vain our narrow minds pretend 
 The First and Last — to comprehend. 
 
 g. 2 Without beginning ! always God ! 
 Unbounded space — thy grand abode ! 
 A God allknowing ! little known — 
 By saints and seraphs round thy throne ! 
 
 3 Creative power — unbounded bliss — 
 To us a dark — tho' bright abyss I 
 Above all change — thy wondrous ways ! 
 What tongue can utter all thy praise? 
 
 c. 4 Yet, Lord, we know thy truth and love. 
 And hope to dwell with thee above; 
 4 
 
38 The only true God. Christ. 
 
 a. And there in humble rapture sing — 
 Eternal thanks to God, our King. 
 
 HYMN 31.... Watchman. Silverstreet. 
 
 The Only True God. John, 17, 3. 
 
 1 LORD — thou art God alone, 
 
 O'er earth and heaven supreme; 
 No other God — to share thy throne, 
 Can urge a rival claim. 
 
 2 Thou art the only wise ; 
 
 The only just and true; 
 To thee alone — through earth and skies, 
 Divine regard is due. 
 
 3 Father in heaven, we bow 
 
 Before thy glorious seat; 
 In all thy works, how great art thou ! 
 In thee what wonders meet ! 
 
 4 Keep us, Almighty Lord, 
 
 From idol worship free ; 
 Within our breasts — thy name record, 
 And make them worthy thee. 
 
 5 Publish thy name abroad, 
 
 And teach the world thy ways ; 
 May Pagans soon confess our God, 
 And join to sing thy praise. 
 
 HYMN 32....Messiah. 
 
 The Coming of Christ. 
 
 c. i THE shades of ancient night — 
 t. Begin to flee away ; 
 
 Behold, a cheering dawn appears, 
 The dawn of perfect day. 
 
 2 iC To us a child is born ; 
 " To us a Son is given : w 
 
Christ our Redeemer from Spiritual bondage. 39 
 
 The Prince of life and peace arrives., 
 Th ? ambassador of heaven. 
 
 a. 3 To celebrate his birth, 
 AngeliG choirs combine ; 
 With joy they tune their golden harps-— 
 To music all divine. 
 
 A. 4. Let mortal tongues conspire, 
 To echo back the song ; 
 In fervent praise to God most high-— 
 Their grateful strains prolong. 
 
 s. 5 The voice of war be hush'd, 
 And every discord cease; 
 Let all the tribes of men unite — 
 In works of love and peace. 
 
 HYMN 33.. ..Christmas. Swanwick. 
 
 Redemption by Christ from mental and moral bondage. 
 
 A. 1 BEHOLD, he comes ! the Saviour comes-- 
 The prophet, long desired ; 
 Let ev'ry heart his welcome sing, 
 With holy raptures fired. 
 
 hi. 2 He comes, t J unlock the prison doors, 
 And loose our mental chains ; 
 He comes to spread redeeming light — 
 Thro' errour's dark domains. 
 
 3 He comes, to set our spirits free — 
 
 From every earthly charm ; 
 F. To break the power of sin, he comes, 
 
 And death and hell disarm. 
 
 m. 4 He comes, to bring our souls to rest, 
 
 To bring us home to God : 
 A. Lt^t every heart his welcome sing, 
 
 And sound his praise abroad. 
 
40 Proofs of the Divine Mission of Christ, 
 HYMN 34.. ..Surry. 
 
 Christ, the Light of the World. John. 1, 9. 
 
 A. 1 THE day appears ! the joyful day/ 
 The dreary hours are past away : 
 We've seen the morning star arise, 
 A lamp to cheer the eastern skies. 
 
 2 The sun his brighter orb displays, 
 Pours forth a flood of vivid rays, 
 The lingering shade of night dispels,, 
 And o'er its sickly damps prevails. 
 
 3 Allhail — the son of righteousuess ! 
 The light of truth and beaming grace ! 
 Ordain'd to bless a world of wo y 
 
 And give a heaven to men below. 
 
 HYMN S5....Cookham. Savannah. 
 
 The Authority of Christ proclaimed at his Baptism and Transfigura- 
 tion. Matth. 3, 17 ; 17, 2, 5. See Hymns, 50, 52. 
 
 a. 1 SEE the " man of grief" transform'd ; 
 See, what glory veils his face — 
 Clothed in majesty divine — 
 
 Armed with power and winning grace. 
 
 §g. 2 See the gates of heaven unfold ; 
 See the mystic form descend : 
 Hear the voice of God proclaim, 
 w All ye sons of men attend." 
 
 m. 3 " This is my beloved Son, 
 " Sent to execute my word, 
 " Hear his sure prophetic voice ; 
 
 " Sons of meu — confess him Lord." 
 
 HYMN 36... Lancaster. Swanwick. 
 
 Proofs of the Divine mission of Christ. See Hymns, 50, 52. 
 
 c. 1 Arrayed in robes of power and grace, 
 The son of God appears ; 
 
The Example of Christ. 41 
 
 He comes, to heal our mortal wo, 
 And wipe away our tears. 
 
 2 He comes, to shed a heavenly light — 
 
 O'er nature's darkest gloom : 
 g. In him th ? Almighty Father speaks, 
 And wakes the slumbering tomb. 
 
 3 He gives the word— -and muteness sings $ 
 
 The blind his wonders see : 
 The iron bands of sin he breaks, 
 And sets the prisoner free. 
 
 g. 4 The vetran hosts of grim disease- -- 
 His mighty power confess ; 
 And furious storms- --at his rebuke— 
 s. At once are hushed to peace. 
 
 a. 5 Such wondrous signs conspired to prove 
 The welcome news he brought : 
 Let every heart- -with joy receive 
 The eternal truths he taught. 
 
 HYMN 37.. ..Yarmouth. Portugal. 
 
 The Example of Christ. Phil. 2, 5.* 
 
 1 THE Lord his sovereign will declares, 
 
 And gives a law for every thought ; 
 In every scene his holy son — 
 Exemplified the rules he taught. 
 
 2 His heart o'erflowed with sacred love- 
 
 To God, his Father — ever bless'd ; 
 His hours in prayer he oft employed, 
 While nature claimed her nightly rest. 
 
 S Unerring zeal — his soul inflamed, 
 
 T ? accomplish all his Father's will; 
 In all the griefs and pains he bore, 
 
 Resigned — and persevering still. 
 
 4* 
 
42 The Example of Christ. 
 
 t. 4 How much he felt for human woes ! 
 How great the sacrifice he made ! 
 His love and meekness how divine, 
 To those who wrath for love repaid ! 
 
 a. 5 Let me imbibe his spirit, Lord, 
 His pattern ever keep in view ; 
 In all the various scenes I tread, 
 His footsteps I would still pursue. 
 
 6 A true disciple here below, 
 
 From every spot and blemish free, 
 May grace in death, advance my soul, 
 To share a glorious throne with thee. 
 
 HYMN 38....Bankfield. Fairfield. 
 
 The Example of Christ. John, 13, 15 ; Rom. 8, 9. 
 
 c. 1 JESUS, the Son of God, 
 Appears in human form ; 
 Pity, and love, and generous zeal— 
 His sacred bosom warm. 
 
 2 How did the virtues shine — 
 
 Though feeble flesh and blood ! 
 
 Well may those beams allure our feet, 
 To tread the path he trod. 
 
 1 While in this solemn feast, 
 We bear him still in mind, 
 
 a. O may our bosoms glow like his, 
 With zeal for human kind. 
 
 m. 4 May we devote our lives 
 
 To works of peace and love; 
 Ready to die for men below, 
 To reign with Christ above. 
 
For Communion. 43 
 
 HYMN 39....Mear. Dundee. 
 
 Redemption by Christ. 
 
 ca ACCEPT, O God, the praise we bring 
 For that unbounded grace, 
 In which thy love and power combine. 
 To save our sinful race. 
 
 2. To execute this great design, 
 Thy blessed Son appears ; 
 The terms of life and peace proclaims. 
 And calms our anxious fears. 
 
 3 His life adorn'd the rules he taught, 
 
 And wins our souls to thee ; 
 g. His death the power of death subverts, 
 
 And sets his captives free 
 
 m. 4 For us he liv'd, and taught, and died; 
 The toils and pains he bore, 
 Redeem our souls from sin and death, 
 And all our hopes restore. 
 
 a. 5 For love like this — let mortal tongues — 
 
 Their loud hosannas raise ; 
 F. And all the choirs of heaven unite, 
 
 To swell our notes of praise. 
 
 HYMN 40.. ..^Bridgeport. Yarmouth 
 
 The death of Christ. 
 
 T. 1 BEHOLD the Son of God- 
 Endures the bloody death ; 
 Amid a thousand torturing pains, 
 Pours out his vital breath. 
 
 2 For us he liv'd and died, 
 
 And shed his precious blood ; 
 To save our souls from sin and wo, 
 And bring us home to God. 
 
44 For Communion. 
 
 3 May this memorial then — 
 
 Some heavenly grace impart \ 
 A sight of Jesus crucified 
 May well affect the heart. 
 St. Thomas', 
 m. 4 In grateful wonder lost, 
 On him we fix our eyes ; 
 c. In him that mercy shines abroad; 
 Whence all our hopes arise. 
 
 a. 5 Eternal praise be given 
 
 To God our heavenly King; 
 Around this sacred altar, Lor(}# 
 Thy saving grace we sing. 
 
 c. 6 The name of Jesus too — 
 Demands a thankful song ; 
 That name be dear to every hearty 
 And dwell on every tongue. 
 
 HYMN 41....Watchman. 
 
 The Death and Resurrection of Christ. 
 
 a. i O — WHAT amazing love, 
 The God of heaven displays ! 
 Let every heart and every tongue — - 
 Be tun'd to hymns of praise. 
 
 Oi 2 Cloth'd in a robe of grace, 
 His well belov'd appears ; 
 The words of peace and truth reveals/ 
 And wipes away our tears. 
 
 T. 3 Great were his toils and pains, 
 And great the griefs he bore ; 
 
 d But all his toils, and griefs, and pains- 
 Are now forever o'er. 
 
For Communion. 45 
 
 t. 4 Tho' our Redeemer fell — 
 Beneath the stroke of death, 
 
 c. His mortal form reviv'd again, 
 By God's inspiring breath. 
 
 a. 5 Lo — he ascends on high, 
 Array ? d in glorious might ; 
 To him the saints their honors pay, 
 And all the sons of light. 
 
 6 So may our spirits rise — 
 Above all earthly things ; 
 And soar aloft to realms of bliss. 
 On life's immortal wings. 
 
 HYMN 42....Amsterdam. 
 
 The Intercession of Christ. Heb. 7, 25 
 
 i. 1 LO — the blessed Jesus dies, 
 
 To save a world from death ; 
 While his intercessions rise, 
 
 With his expiring breath : 
 Thus he prays for cruel foes, 
 
 Who have spill'd his vital blood ; 
 Deprecates impending woes, 
 
 And pleads their peace with God, 
 
 a. 2 Lo — the Saviour lives again, 
 And wears a form divine, 
 Boundless joys reward his pain, 
 And wide his glories shine : 
 m. Still for us he intercedes, 
 
 Near our heavenly Father's throne ; 
 There in love and grace he pleads, 
 And makes our cause his own. 
 
 3 Let us then approach our God 
 With humble hope and trust; 
 
46 For Communion. 
 
 Make his house our chief abode, 
 
 Till dust descends to dust; 
 Thus when time shall be no more, 
 
 When these rites and forms shall cease, 
 a. May our ready spirits soar 
 
 To everlasting bliss. 
 
 HYMN 43,. ..Amsterdam. 
 
 The Lord's Supper. 
 
 c. 1 THOU hast spread this sacred board, 
 
 Great Lord of earth and heaven ; 
 Here the fruits of life are stor ? d, 
 
 To man so freely given. 
 Here may we thy goodness see, 
 
 Here thy presence long enjoy, 
 While unceasing thanks to thee — 
 
 Our hearts and tongues employ. 
 
 2 Here may Christ — the Saviour dwell, 
 
 And make his grace appear ; 
 Every gloomy doubt dispel, 
 
 And solace every fear : 
 t. While in this affecting rite — 
 
 We his wond'rous love survey, 
 c. Fill our minds with heavenly light, 
 
 The dawn of perfect day. 
 
 m. 3 Here may envy, wrath, and strife* — 
 And all commotions cease, 
 c. While we consecrate our life — 
 To works of love and peace : 
 Thus may we thy glory show ; 
 
 Thus our high profession prove ; 
 Fitted thus by grace below, 
 For endless joys above. 
 
The Resurrection and kingdom of Christ. 47 
 HYMN 44....Alcester. Savannah. 
 
 The Resurrection of Christ. See Hymn, 41. 
 
 t. 1 TENDER spirits, sigh no more ; 
 
 Wipe the falling tear away : 
 c. Lo — the night of death is e'er, 
 
 Christ, the Lord, is risen to day. 
 
 g. 2 Arm'd with all the power of heaven, 
 Jesus wakes — and leaves the tomb : 
 Yes — the prison doors are riven; 
 Ev'ry mortal foe o'ercome. 
 
 3 Hail — the rising Son of God ! 
 
 Hail him — angels — clothed in light ; 
 Sons of men — his name applaud ; 
 All his wond'rous deeds recite. 
 
 T. 4 Once for sinful man he bled, 
 
 Died, to save the world from wo : 
 
 a. Glory now adorns his head ; 
 
 Gifts divine his hands bestow. 
 
 5 So shall every saint arise ; 
 
 Quit the dark and silent tomb : 
 Live and reign above the skies, 
 Clothed in life's immortal bloom. 
 
 HYMN 45.. ..Watchman. Silverstreet. 
 
 The Kingdom of Christ. Psalm, 2, 1, 8, &c. 
 
 a. 1 CROWNED by the hand of God, 
 The great Messiah reigns ; 
 The power which gave all nature birth^ 
 His regal state maintains. 
 
 ■m. 2 What, though the heathen rage, 
 And impious Jews combine? 
 In vain they rage — in vain unite — 
 Against an arm divine. 
 
48 Invitations of the Gospel. 
 
 g. 3 Long shall his name endure, 
 And wide his power extend ; 
 ? er ? sea and land his empire spread 
 Till time itself shall end. 
 
 a. 4 Won by his heavenly grace, 
 May we our homage pay; 
 With hope, and joy, and trembling care, 
 His high commands obey. 
 
 HYMN 46....Dunstan. Truro. 
 
 flnvitations of the Gospel. Matth. 11, 28. 
 
 a. 1 HARK ! tis a kind — alluring sound ; 
 ? Tis Jesus' welcome voice I hear : 
 In him the Grod of mercy calls ; 
 Let all the tribes of men give ear. 
 
 t. 2 " Come unto me— -ye sons of toil; 
 
 " On me your heavy burdens cast : 
 m. u Effectual aid — my arm shall give, 
 
 H Till all your weary days are past." 
 
 t. 3 " Children of sorrow — hither come, 
 " Who pass the lonely night in tears : 
 
 m. " My watchful eye shall guard you well, 
 " And solace all your woes and fears." 
 
 t. 4 " Hither ye sons of want — approach, 
 " Ye hungry — thirsty — naked poor 5 
 
 c. " For you a rich repast is spread, 
 " And every kind relief is sure." 
 
 t. 5 " Sinners, with contrite spirits, come ; 
 
 " Forsake your wandering ways-and live : 
 " Your keen remorse — my grace shall sooth, 
 a. "My hands immortal blessings give." 
 
The Excellence of the Scriptures. 49 
 HYMN 47....Inverness. St. Thomas'. 
 
 The transforming Influence of the Gospel. Isa. 11, 6 ; 35, 1. 
 
 a. 1 I SEE the desart bloom — 
 With beauty all divine : 
 The radiant orb of gospel light — 
 Makes sable darkness shine. 
 
 2 I see the verdant mead, 
 
 Where brambles lately grew ; 
 The richest fruits succeed the thorn, 
 And all the scene is new. 
 
 s. 3 I see the beast of prey — 
 
 No longer thirst for blood ; 
 s. The wolf and lamb — in sweet accord — 
 
 Enjoy their grassy food. 
 
 a. 4 Such blessed prospects, Lord, 
 In every land we see ; 
 Where e're the christian spirit breathes, 
 And nations bow to thee. 
 
 HYMN 48....Bankfield. Fairfield. 
 
 The Excellence of the Scriptures. Psalm, 19, 10. 
 
 a. 1 LORD — I revere thy word — 
 Where all thy glory shines ; 
 Daily I trace with wondering eyes — 
 Those bright celestial lines. 
 
 2 Treasures of heavenly truth — 
 
 That precious book contains ; 
 Nor shall the slightest promise fail, 
 While earth, or heaven remains. 
 
 3 Teach me the value, Lord, 
 
 Of grace and truth divine ; 
 Freely Fd part with earthly things. 
 To make the treasure mine. 
 
50 Faith. 
 
 HYMN 49.... Watchman. {Westminster. 
 
 The Guidance and power of Faith. 
 
 1 FAITH is our only guide — 
 Thro life's bewildering maze ; 
 On all the paths — the christian treads. 
 She pours her cheering rays. 
 
 s. 2 Clouds of the deepest shade — 
 May bound our mortal view ; 
 g. But faith can rend the clouds away, 
 c. Or gild their sable hue. 
 
 S. 3 Dangers may gather round, 
 
 In hostile ranks arrayed ; 
 g. But faith disarms her mightiest foes — 
 
 By God's almighty aid. 
 
 s. 4 Thro' the dark vale of death — 
 c. She lines our way with light ; 
 Conducts us safe to realms of day, 
 Where faith is changed to sight. 
 
 HYMN 50....Dover. 
 
 Faith in God and Christ. See Hymns, 35 and 36. 
 
 1 LORD — we believe in thee ; 
 
 Thee — as our God, we own ; 
 Sooth' d by thy mercy— we repose — 
 Beneath thy gracious throne. 
 
 2 Jesus, thine only son, 
 
 Clothed in his father's grace, 
 Came to redeem us from our sins, 
 And bring us near thy face. 
 
 3 While he proclaim' d thy will, 
 
 Great were the signs he wrought : 
 Each of the wonders, he performed, 
 Confirmed the truths he taught. 
 
Faith. 5i 
 
 mi. 4. Lord— with unwavering faith--- 
 May we receive his word ; 
 Him may we reverence- --as thy Son, 
 And all his love record. 
 
 5 Him- --as our sovereign King, 
 Saviour and guide divine, 
 0---may we honour- --and obey, 
 Whose glory, Lord, is thine. 
 
 HYMN 51....Dunstan. 
 
 Faith which Worketh by Love. 
 
 c. 1 FAITH is a fount of life divine, 
 
 Whence streams of pure affection flow- 
 To make the wastes of nature shine, 
 And give a grace to things below. 
 
 $. 2 Vain are our boasts-— our faith is vain, 
 If fruits of kindness languish still ; 
 If envy---pride---or malice reign, 
 Or selfish views engross our zeal. 
 
 c. 6 Prompted by evangelic faith, 
 
 Our feet the paths of truth pursue ; 
 Devotion breathes in every breath, 
 And peace and love our souls indue. 
 
 1 God of our lives- --our faith increase, 
 Enlarge our views- --our hopes refine : 
 From sinful joys our hearts release, 
 And make our pleasures all divine. 
 
 HYMN 52....* Surry. Nantwich. 
 
 Faith in the Scriptures. See Hymns 35 and 36. 
 
 a. 1 THE bible, Lord, demands our faith, 
 
 Where beams of grace and wisdom shine : 
 Ten thousand precious truths unite. 
 To prove its origin divine. 
 
52 Faith and Irreligion. 
 
 2 How much that sacred book transcends- - 
 
 The best results of human art ! 
 What bright displays of heavenly things, 
 TT improve the mind---and cheer the heart ! 
 
 3 Inspired by thee— the prophets spoke, 
 
 Apostles taught by thy behest ; 
 And while thy Son reveals thy word, 
 What mighty works thy word attest ! 
 
 4 Here, Lord, we fix— -our wondering eyes^ 
 
 And dwell on each instructive page ; 
 May every truth command our faith, 
 And more and more our hearts engage. 
 
 HYMN 53... .Old Hundred. Monmouth. 
 
 Faith Confirmed by Prophecy. Isaiah, 48, 3 ; 2. Peter, 1, 21. 
 
 g. 1 'TIS thine alone- -omniscient God, 
 
 T ? explore the realms of boundless night-; 
 To look through endless years to come, 
 And bring futurity to light ; 
 
 2 The known events of latter times- -- 
 
 In thy prophetic word we trace ; 
 Let reason scan the volume o'er, 
 And faith the hand of Grod confess. 
 
 3 What wisdom, Lord— this book unfolds ! 
 
 What wonders mark each opening page ! 
 Thy word, which heaven and earth confirm, 
 Stands unimpaired from age to age. 
 
 HYMN 54.. ..Buckingham. Sweden. 
 
 The folly and presumption of Irreligion. Psalm, 10, 13. 
 
 T. 1 AH ! why do the wicked— their Maker 
 contemn ? 
 Or wherefore his precepts neglect? 
 
The Ingratitude and Fresnmptiou of Sin. 5# 
 
 Unaw'd by his terrours— uninov'd by his love. 
 His gracious salvation reject ? 
 
 2 Shall insects and reptiles —the offspring of 
 
 Presume with his power to contend, [dust-- 
 
 S. Whose feeblest exertions could vanquish the 
 
 Whom myriads of angels attend ? [world ? 
 
 m. 3 Do any his wisdom and knowledge contemn. 
 
 And hence their submission refuse ? [hide-- 
 S, The Lord is omniscient---no darkness can 
 
 The wretch whom his vengeance pursues. 
 
 m. 4 His justice and goodness— all nature dis- 
 s. What senseless corruption denies ? [plays : 
 m. ? Tis God, our Creator- --our service demands. 
 Who every enjoyment supplies. 
 
 5 Then why do the wicked- --their Maker con 
 Or wherefore his precepts neglect ? [temn ? 
 Unaw'd by his terrours— unmoved by his love, 
 His gracious salvation reject? 
 
 HYMN 55... Winter, featebtoy. 
 
 The Ingratitude and Presumption of Sin. lsa. 45, 9. Rom. 2, 4. 
 
 s. 1 PA USE — weak and thoughtless sinner — 
 For once thy careless steps review; [jpaiise; 
 No more neglect those sacred laws, 
 To which thy first regard is due. 
 
 t. 2 No more his tender love abuse, 
 
 From whom thy every joy descends ; 
 His pardoning grace no more refuse, 
 On whom thy final hope depends. 
 
 s. 3 No more his awful power oppose, 
 
 Who formed the world, and still sustains \ 
 
 S. Whose look can blast his mightiest foes, 
 And pierce them thro ? with endless pains. 
 
 5* 
 
54 The Careless Sinner Awakened. 
 
 sA Pause — weak and thoughtless sinner-- 
 For once thy careless life review: [pause, 
 No more neglect those sacred laws, 
 To which thy first regard is due. 
 
 HYMN 56....Berwick. 
 
 Now the Accepted Time. Prov. 1, 24, &c. Ezek. 18, 32 j 
 2 Cor. 6, 2. 
 
 s. 1 GOD in his mercy calls, 
 Let careless souls attend ; 
 Let giddy youth — and guilty age—- 
 Their sinful ways amend. 
 
 m. 2 Pardon is offered now 
 
 Thro' Jesus Christ our Lord ; 
 And all who seek their God in truth. 
 Shall reap a rich reward. 
 
 3 Those who have wandered long. 
 
 May yet acceptance find ; 
 The God of grace is waiting stilL 
 To mercy still inclined, 
 
 4 Now is the accepted time, 
 
 And now the day of grace ; 
 To day submit to heavh's command, 
 And life and peace embrace. 
 
 s> 5 Soon may it be too late, 
 
 To make your peace with heaven $ 
 
 S. Presume no more ; another sin 
 May never be forgiven. 
 
 HYMN 57.*Funeral Hymn,Greenwalk. Elgh*. 
 
 The careless sinner awakened. Jer. 31, 18. Acts, 2, 37. 
 
 S. 1 I HEAR — I hear — thy warning voice, 
 My gracious God, I hear ; 
 Thy word has pierced my spirit thro', 
 And roused my slumbering ear. 
 
Penitence. 55 
 
 T. 2 How long, alas ! my feet have rov'd.--- 
 From wisdom's happy way ! 
 S. What madness — what ingratitude- -- 
 My numerous sins betray ! 
 
 T. 3 How many days- -and months-and years — 
 I've lived without a God ! 
 My thoughts in earthly cares absorbed, 
 Or scattered all abroad ! 
 
 I. 4 Great God — by thine almighty grace. 
 
 Awake my drowsy fears ; 
 T. Let deep contrition melt my heart. 
 And bathe my eyes in tears. 
 
 I. 5. Forgive — forgive — my God, forgive ; 
 In Jesus' name I pray : 
 Redeem my soul from death and sin. 
 And wash my guilt away. 
 
 HYMN 58.„*Sweden. Buckingham. 
 
 Penitence. Luke, 15, 18. 
 
 T. 1 O GOD of salvation — in mercy attend 
 The voice of contrition and wo; 
 While a suppliant knee at thy footstool we 
 Thy pardon and favour bestow. [bend^ 
 
 2 And may we, kind father — still hope in thy 
 
 grace ? 
 And may we still seek thee in prayer? 
 With the heirs of thy love — wilt thou give us a 
 And grant us thy presence to share? [place, 
 
 3 Unworthy — unholy — and sinful we are, 
 
 Forgetful of mercies received ; [der'd afar, 
 From the paths of thy children— we've wan- 
 And often thy patience have grieved. 
 
 i. 4 O grant us repentance for every misdeed, 
 And help us our ways to amend ; 
 
56 Penitence, and Devout Humility. 
 
 With the grace of thy spirit— supply us in 
 In every temptation defend. [need. 
 
 HYMN 59....Frisbie. Limehouse. 
 
 Penitence and Pardon. Psalm, 51, 1, 2, 3. 
 
 T. 1 IN deep affliction — Lord — I lie ; 
 
 To thee I breath a fervent sigh : 
 i. My sins and follies — O — forgive, 
 
 And let a contrite sinner live. 
 
 T. 2 No vain excuse — my lips would plead; 
 My heart and soul — with anguish bleed : 
 Great God — my penitence console, 
 And make my wounded spirit whole. 
 
 3 The gloomy night involves the day ; 
 
 My wonted joys are past away : 
 
 Reveal thy love and pity, Lord, 
 
 And let me hear thy pardoning word. 
 * Surry. Kent. 
 a. 4 I see — I see — the heavenly light ; 
 
 The day unfolds — divinely bright; 
 c. Eternal mercy — hears my prayer, 
 
 And makes me still its tender care. 
 
 HYMN 60....Dalston. * Worship. 
 
 Devout Humility. Luke, 18, 9—14 ; 1 Pet. 3, 4 ; 5, 5. 
 
 s. 1 ETERNAL God, to thee, 
 I'll bow a reverent knee, 
 
 And trembling raise my suppliant cry ; 
 t. Before thy glorious face 
 I'll take a lowly place, 
 
 Nor dare to aim a look too high. 
 
 2 Lord, what have I to boast, 
 A child of feeble dust, 
 
 From wisdom's path so prone to stray ? 
 
Divine Guidance Implored. Hope. 57 
 
 s. Rebuke my guilty pride ; 
 My vain ambition chide ; 
 s. In humble robes my soul array. 
 
 & Let meekness form my dress, 
 And spread a winning grace — 
 
 O'er all my intercourse with men ; 
 In every scene of life — 
 I'd flee from wrath and strife ; 
 From every vaunting air refrain. 
 
 HYMN 61. ...Yarmouth. Portugal. 
 
 Divine Guidance and Protection Implored. 
 
 1 MY weakness, Lord — and wants I feel ; 
 Thine all sufficient grace reveal : 
 Conduct me safe in wisdom's way, 
 And ne'er permit my feet to stray. 
 
 2 Unclose mine eyes — to read thy word, 
 The word of life and comfort, Lord ; 
 Through every page diffuse thy light, 
 To guide my understanding right. 
 
 t. 3 Temptations still beset me round ; 
 To ensnare my feet — my heart to wound : 
 Protect me then from every harm, 
 And ev'ry threatning foe disarm. 
 
 m 4 In all the various paths I tread, 
 s. Be sin and folly all my dread ; 
 c. Thy service, Lord, my chief employ ; 
 Thy gracious smiles my highest joy. 
 
 HYMN 62. Elysium. * Messiah. St. Thomas'. 
 
 The Cheering Influences of Hope. Lam. 8, 24 ; Psalm, 27, 13, 
 
 c. 1 HOPE sheds a cheering light — 
 Amid the darkest scene ; 
 Her voice can sooth the raging storm. 
 And make the sky serene. 
 
58 The Purifying influence of Hope, 
 
 2 She gives us strength to bear — 
 
 Our toils — and cares — and pains ; 
 Inspires the languid heart with zeal, 
 The tottering steps sustains. 
 
 3 Before her balmy breath — 
 
 Disease and anguish fly ; 
 And kind relief for every want — 
 Her bounteous hands supply. 
 
 4 May hope with cheering smiles — 
 
 Attend the paths we tread ; 
 And o're the clouds of grief and pain. 
 A heavenly radiance spread. 
 
 t. 5 Preserve us, Lord, from sin, 
 
 The source of every fear ; 
 c. That we in every scene of life — 
 
 May find our father near. 
 
 HYMN 63. Braintree. fPortsea. {Chesterfield, 
 
 The Purifying Influence of Hope. 1 John, 3, 2, 3. 
 
 1 AND do we entertain the hope — 
 Of future life and peace ? 
 Expect to dwell with Christ above — 
 In pure and perfect bliss ? 
 
 t. 2 And do we still indulge a taste — 
 For any sinful joy? 
 Do earthly cares engross our minds, 
 And all our zeal employ ? 
 
 s. 3 Vain are our hopes — and more than vain. 
 If still enslaved by lust ; 
 The christian hope exalts the soul, 
 And purifies our dust. 
 
 $ Tunes marked with a double cross, are from the Handel and 
 Havden Collection, 
 
Devout Trust and Resignation. 59 
 
 i. 4 Save us, O God — from every sin ; 
 But most from self deceit : 
 Let no corrupt- --nor vain desire- -- 
 Our final hopes defeat. 
 
 m. 5 0---may thy grace refine our hearts, 
 And fit our souls to rise : 
 That we may be prepared on earth- -- 
 a. For joys above the skies. 
 
 HYMN 64....Ashburn. Wareham. 
 
 Devout Trust. 
 
 a. 1 ETERNAL, immortal, unchangeable God, 
 Thine infinite glories we sing ; [tongues, 
 May all our affections conspire with our 
 To honour our Maker and King. 
 
 g. 2 Thine arm is almighty — to save or destroy; 
 Thou rulest with absolute sway ; [fend, 
 c. While justice and mercy---the righteous de- 
 S. Overwhelming their foes in dismay, 
 
 c. 3 Our fathers have proved thee in every dis- 
 A faithful preserver and friend : [tress— 
 
 a. And all the rich blessings, our fathers enjoy- 
 To us and our children descend. [ed, 
 
 c. 4 Encouraged by happy experience, O Lord- 
 On thee may we ever rely ; [sails, 
 Assured, that when danger and trouble as- 
 Almighty protection is nigh. 
 
 HYMN 65....Sicily. Welch. Wilna. 
 
 Anxiety for the Future Suppressed. 
 
 t. 1 CEASE, my heart, to dread the morrow : 
 Hush thine anxious cares to rest : 
 Let no unavailing sorrow— - 
 Ever throb within my breast. 
 
60 Resignation. 
 
 2 All his love and grace confessing, 
 
 Whence thy present comforts flow, 
 Humbly wait each future blessing ; 
 Leave with him each future wo. 
 
 3 Under his all wise direction, 
 
 Guard against impending harm ; 
 Still with his divine protection, 
 Cease from every vain alarm. 
 
 HYMN 66.... Buckingham. Broomsgrove. 
 
 , Resignation. 
 
 1 LORD- --teach us---with cheerful submission 
 
 Whatever thy councils ordain ; [to bear--- 
 In all the tern ptations and troubles we share, 
 O, suffer us ne'er to complain. 
 
 2 Bereav'd of the blessings and comforts of life, 
 
 Assist us each good to resign ; 
 In seasons of darkness---and tlanger---and 
 g. Inspire us with courage divine, [strife— - 
 m. 3 From Jesus, our Saviour and guide, may 
 we learn-- - 
 Our transient afflictions to endure ; 
 T. Be this our most anxious---our only concern, 
 Thy favour and love to secure. 
 St. Martins. Barby. 
 in. 4 Whatever we suffer---whatever enjoy, 
 c. Thy goodness we still would adore $ 
 a. Till anthems of glory- --our tongues shall era- 
 And sorrows approach us no more. [ploy. 
 
 HYMN 67. ...Portugal. Fountain. 
 
 Resignation. 
 
 g. 1 O THOU" -whose glory far outshines- -- 
 The brilliant orb of solar fire--- 
 
Religions Courage. 61 
 
 m.Teach me to reverence thy designs, 
 And ne'er above my lot aspire. 
 
 g. 2 ? Tis thine to rule the starry spheres, 
 And fix for angels their degrees. 
 Nor saint nor seraph interferes— 
 With thine immutable decrees. 
 
 s. 3 Shall man, a child of feeble dust- 
 Presume to controvert thy will? 
 
 Rebuke, O Lord — my vain distrust ; 
 
 Bid every murmuring thought be still. 
 
 c. 4 Whate'er thy sovereign will ordains, 
 Let me with cheerfulness endure ; 
 Unmoved by losses, toils, and pains, 
 Of thy paternal love secure. 
 
 HYMN 68....Sutton. Beverly. 
 
 Religious Courage. Psalm, 27, 1, 3. 
 
 a. 1 THE Lord is my hope and my trust, 
 The light and the joy of my heart ; 
 His buckler can shield me from every assault, 
 And courage and comfort impart. 
 
 % " The Lord is the strength of my life," 
 Why then should I tremble with fear, 
 Tho ? foes without number encompass m* 
 Since God, my protector, is near? [round* 
 
 3 To him will I humbly resort, 
 
 When troubles, or dangers impend, 
 He'll quiet my terrours-and solace my griefs, 
 And all my best wishes attend. 
 
 HYMN 69....Beverly. Froome. 
 
 Psalm, 46. 1, 2, 3. Paraphrased. 
 
 a. 1 " The Lord is our refuge and strength," 
 Our faithful protector and friend ; 
 6 
 
62 Devout Serenity and Cheerfulness, 
 
 His presence can cheer us in every distress; 
 In every exposure defend. 
 
 s. 2 Believing in him we repose, 
 
 And nothing our fears can alarm ; 
 a. His favour can fill us with courage divine, 
 g. And death of its terrours disarm. 
 
 S. 3 Tho' mountains be merg'd in the deep, 
 And oceans be wav'd to the skies — [unite, 
 Tho' tempests and earthquakes- -their horrours 
 Overwhelming the world with surprize;") 
 
 4 Undaunted, in God we'll confide, J 
 
 c. Protected by infinite love ; 
 
 Assur'd tho' we perish — we're destin'd to 
 a. In happier regions above. [live — 
 
 HYMN 70....Ashburn. Abridge. jHavanna. 
 
 Psalm 23, 1, 2, 4. Paraphrased, 
 
 c. 1 " THE Lord is our shepherd ; we never 
 In him may we safely confide ; [shall want, 
 He'll guard us in danger — direct us in doubt, 
 And every thing needful provide. 
 
 2 Beside the still waters — our footsteps he 
 
 To pastures all fruitful and fair;" [leads — 
 Where plenty and safety their influence unite, 
 To banish disquieting care. 
 
 3 Beneath the green covert we find a retreat — 
 
 From summer's meridian blaze ; 
 To screen us from tempests — the prominent 
 Its kindly protection displays. [rock— - 
 
 S. 4 Tho' death and its horrours o'er-shadow 
 
 our path ; 
 s. Our spirits shall feel no dismay ; 
 c. For Grod who attends us in life and in death, 
 Will scatter all evils away. 
 
Devout Serenity, Joy and Contentment. 63 
 HYMN 71....* Surry. St. Paul's. Aldridge. 
 
 Devout Serenity and Joy. Psalm, 119. 165; Rom. 5, 1 ; 15, 13. 
 
 a. 1 O happy---??? ore than happy, he, 
 Who lives devoted- --Lord, to thee ! 
 
 s. What peace thy love and grace impart--- 
 To every pure and pious heart ! 
 
 t. 2 Tho' oft perhaps estranged from God, 
 His feet have wandered far abroad, 
 Divine compassion still forgives, 
 And still the penitent receives. 
 
 m. 3 The storms of fear and grief are o'er ; 
 
 And boisterous passions reign no more : 
 S. A sacred calmness fills the breast, 
 
 A type and pledge of heavenly rest. 
 
 c. 4 Hope smiles in every dawning beam, 
 And cheers in nature's fading gleam ; 
 The God of peace His arm reveals, 
 And every humble wish fulfils. 
 
 HYMN72....Braintree. Chesterfield. Portsea. 
 
 Devout Contentment. Phil. 4, 11. 
 
 c. 1 LORD, 'tis enough ; thy bounteous hands -- 
 For all my wants provide : 
 With wholesome food my board is crown'd, 
 My temperate cup supplied. 
 
 2 Lord, 'tis enough ; no piercing cold 
 
 Affects this mortal frame : 
 With raiment, neat and whole — I'm cloth'd} 
 Enough for me to claim. 
 
 3 Lord, 'tis enough ; my humble cot 
 
 A quiet dwelling yields ; 
 From winds and damps — protects my head-- 
 From human outrage shields. 
 
64 Devout Love. 
 
 4 Lord, His enough ; my daily toils — 
 
 The welcome night rehires : 
 Such rest my lowly couch affords. 
 As luxury never gives. 
 
 5 Lord, ^tls enough ; this feeling heart — 
 
 Has never lackM a. friend, 
 To bear its burdens — sooth its cares, 
 And every wish attend. 
 
 © Lord, 'tis enough ; thy gospel cheers — 
 
 My prospect far before ; 
 a. A happy end awaits my course, 
 
 And I can ask no more. 
 
 HYMN 73....Sutton. Beverly. 
 
 Devout Love. Psalm, 116, 1, 12. 
 
 a. 1 Our Father, all gracious and kind — 
 Thy goodness we thankfully own ; 
 The various enjoyments — that fall to our lot 
 Descend from thy merciful throne. 
 
 2 Our warmest affections are due 
 
 For blessings so constant and free ; 
 Inspire us with ardent devotion and love, 
 And raise our best feelings to thee. 
 
 '8 Thy mercies forever endure; 
 
 All creatures partake in thy love 5 
 All ages and nations — all beings below--- 
 And all the blest spirits above. 
 
 4 Thy favours, on others bestowed, 
 
 Awaken the joy of our hearts ; 
 A view of thy goodness- --so widely diffused 
 The purest enjoyment imparts. 
 
 5 The more we experience thy love, 
 
 The more we behold of thy grace.. 
 
Devout Love and Praise. 65 
 
 The more may our outward obedience to thee-- 
 Our inward affection express. 
 
 HYMN 74.. ..Halifax. Rothwell. 
 
 Devout Love. Luke 10, 27. 
 
 a. 1 YES-- -we will love thee- blessed God ; 
 To thee our first regard belongs ; 
 Thou hast diffused thy love abroad; 
 That love demands our cordial songs, 
 
 2 Yes-— we will love thee---blessed God ; 
 Thy kind regard to us requite ; 
 Often resort to thine abode, 
 
 And make thy name our chief delight. 
 
 A. 3 Yes-— we will love thee— blessed God— 
 With all our mind, and heart, and soul ; 
 t. Tho ? we may feel thy chastening rod, 
 a. We'll still rejoice in thy control. 
 
 4 Yes — we will love thee — blessed God — 
 Our life, our hope — our only friend ; 
 O — may we run the heavenly road, 
 And find in thee a blissful end. 
 
 HYMN 75....Costellow. Pittsfield. Leyden, 
 
 Praise for the common Blessings of Life. Ps. 103, 1 — 5. 
 
 c. 1 TO thee, O God — we render praise, 
 For all the good — thy love displays ; 
 Our infant years thy bounties share ; 
 Our withering age is still thy care. 
 
 2 In every scene of toil we tread, 
 Thy mercy cheers our fainting head ; 
 Our humble cries thine ear attends, 
 From threat'ning ills thine arm defends. 
 
 3 How large the debt of love we owe, 
 For all the gifts — thy hands bestow ! 
 
 6* 
 
66 Praise for the gifts of Speech £f Hearing, 
 
 Inspire us then with grateful zeal 
 T' accomplish all our father's will. 
 
 HYMN 76....* Surry. Weldon. St. Paul's. 
 
 Praise for the gifts of Speech and Voice. Ps. 57, 3, 9. 
 
 a. 1 THY praise, O God — may well employ 
 Our grateful hearts and cheerful tongues ; 
 Our vocal poicers to thee we owe ; 
 To thee our highest praise belongs. 
 
 m. 2 A prompt interpreter of thought, 
 The tongue the inward man reveals, 
 Advice in time of need imparts, 
 t. And sooths the grief— a brother feels. 
 
 a. 3 Thy hands have form'd th* harmonious 
 chord ; 
 Thy breath inspires each tuneful voice ; 
 In sacred songs let every heart — 
 And all harmonious tongues rejoice. 
 
 HYMN 77....Cookham. Alcester. 
 
 Praise for the Gift of Hearing. Math. 13, 16. 
 
 a. 1 PRAISE to thee, immortal King, 
 Fervent praise to thee we bring : 
 Every gift, thy hand bestows, 
 Wond'rous power and goodness shows. 
 
 % Thou hast form'd the conscious ear ; 
 Made th' elastic clay to hear : 
 Tun'd its chords with matchless art, 
 Each t ? excite — or sooth the heart. 
 
 3 All the works of God rejoice : 
 Thanks for nature's cheerful voice ; 
 While ten thousand happy tongues— 
 Jointly raise their grateful songs. 
 
Praise Jar th e pleasure of natural vision. 67 
 
 4 Happy we — who hear thy word ! 
 Hear the voice of mercy, Lord ; 
 Teach us all thy holy ways ; 
 Tune our noblest powers to praise. 
 
 HYMN 78....St. Michael's. All-Saints. 
 
 Fruise for the pleasures of natural vision. Math. 13, 16. 
 
 GREAT Fountain of Being — thy glories we 
 trace, 
 
 In all the effulgence-that beams in the skies ; 
 Nor less in our nature — thy wonders appear; 
 
 How frail the materials ! The structure how 
 
 wise 
 
 2 Ineffable wisdom! that forms from the dust — 
 The organ of vision — illustrious and bright ; 
 Which guards us from danger — and guides 
 all our ways, 
 And opens an inlet to many a delight ! 
 
 2 How blessed the eye-for whose pleasure alone, 
 
 The earth is adorn'd with such beauty divine! 
 
 With every thing fair both in figure and hue, 
 
 The sense to regale, and the soul to refine I 
 
 4 How blessed the eye — which with range un- 
 
 confin'd, [space ! 
 
 Darts swifter than lightening — o'er infinite 
 
 Surveys in a moment innumerable worlds, 
 
 With all their profusion of grandeur and 
 
 grace ! 
 
 5 How blessed the eye-on whose vision is pourM- 
 A radiance — surpassing all natural light ! 
 The beams of the Gospel-— sufficient alone, 
 To cheer and illumine — our spiritual night ! 
 
68 Grateful Obedience. 
 
 6 For talents and pleasures, so rich and sublime, 
 
 Lord, help us our cordial thanksgiving to 
 
 bring; [word, 
 
 And while we contemplate thy works and thy 
 
 Thy wisdom and goodness forever we'll sing. 
 
 HYMN 79.... Dover. Bankfield. Fairfield, 
 
 Gratitude proved by Obedience. Rom. 12, 1. 
 
 a. 1 LIFE is the gift of God ; 
 And all the joys it brings, 
 Flow from the fountain of that grace, 
 The pious spirit sings. 
 
 2 All the delights of youth, 
 
 It's vigour, health, and ease, 
 Are the effusions of his love, 
 Who forni'd the earth and seas. 
 
 c. 3 All the supports of age — 
 
 Descend from God most high ; 
 He is our refuge — while we live, 
 Our safety, though we die. 
 
 4 How shall we then apply — 
 
 The talents we possess ? 
 What shall we render to the Lord — 
 For all his love and grace ? 
 
 5 O may we ne'er refuse — 
 
 The tribute, God requires ; 
 Never be weary in the praise, 
 Celestial love inspires. 
 
 a. 6 God be our early choice, 
 His work our chief employ; 
 Wisdom and virtue be our guide- 
 In every earthly joy. 
 
Imitation of God. 69 
 
 HYMN 80....Silverstreet. Watchman. 
 
 Divine Perfections to be Imitated. Matth. 5, 48 ; 1 Peter, 1, 15. 
 
 1 LORD — we approach thy face, 
 s. And humbly bow the knee ; 
 
 m. O grant us here t' imbibe thy grace^ 
 While we converse with thee. 
 
 2 Thou art the only just, 
 
 No wrong thy throne shall stain ; 
 And none who make thy word their trust, 
 Shall find thy promise vain. 
 
 3 Great is thy mercy Lord, 
 To endless years the same ; 
 a. In beams of light — the heaven's record— 
 Thy ever glorious name. 
 
 4 Teach us how great and wise, 
 How just and kind thou art; 
 On thee we'd fix our ravished eyes, 
 To thee devote our heart. 
 
 c. 5 O, like thy children dear, 
 We'd imitate thy ways ; 
 In all our words and works sincere, 
 We'd act and live thy praise. 
 
 HYMN 8l....JLfrica. Carthage. Rothwell. 
 
 Divine Sincerity and Truth to be Imitated. Tit. 1, 2 ; Heb. 6, 18 ; 
 John, 1, 47. 
 
 1 LORD —thou art ever just and true, 
 
 Sincere in all thy words and ways ; 
 Then may we learn---whate'er we do, 
 To copy what demands our praise. 
 
 2 While we converse with Grod or man, 
 
 Let truth attend each word and deed : 
 Teach us the book-- -of life to scan/' 
 And let our works proclaims our creed, 
 
70 Peacef ulness, Equity and ICindness. 
 
 8 Keep us from guile and falsehood free ; 
 From every low, evasive art ; 
 O — may our words and thoughts agree* 
 And every look disclose the heart. 
 
 4 Deep in our minds may we record— 
 Whate'er our hands or lips engage ; 
 And as we prize thy favour, Lord, 
 
 With punctual faith redeem the pledge. 
 
 HYMN 82....Pittsfield. Leyden. 
 
 Equity and Peace. Rom. 12, 18. 
 
 1 To thee — O God — we lift our eyes ; 
 On thee alone — our hope relies ; 
 While friends desert — or foes invade, 
 Afford us thine almighty aid. 
 
 2 O guide us, Lord — in ways of pease ; 
 Our hearts from wrath, and pride release : 
 Restrain our hands — from every wrong ; 
 From evil words — withhold our tongue. 
 
 3 Whatever wrongs — we still endure, 
 From all revenge — preserve us pure : 
 To thee our cause— we still commit, 
 And seek in thee a calm retreat. 
 
 4 Thy blessed influence, Lord, impart, 
 Diffuse thy love— thro' every heart; 
 
 s. Subdue the sons of strife abroad— 
 
 s. To peace with man— and peace with Grod. 
 
 HYMN 83.. ..Watchman. Silverstreet, West- 
 minster. 
 
 On doing as we would be done by. Matth. 7. 12. 
 
 c. i FATHER and friend of man. 
 Forever good and kind, 
 
Meekness, Humility and Candour. 71 
 
 Whose love supplies our outward wants, 
 And cheers the drooping mind ; ] 
 
 2 0---may we love, like thee, J 
 
 And copy grace divine ; 
 May all we think- --and say, and do, 
 Promote some kind design. 
 
 3 Kindred and neighbours claim- -- 
 
 A place within our hearts ; 
 May not self love engross the gifts, 
 Thy bounteous hand imparts. 
 
 4 All we expect, or ask, 
 
 Or wish from fellow men* 
 May we in turn for others do, 
 Nor think our labour vain. 
 
 5 Thus may we ever prove- -- 
 
 Our pious love to thee ; 
 a. And thus the fruits of heavenly grace 
 In endless glory see. 
 
 HYMN 84 ...Sicily. Welch. Wilna. 
 
 Meekness, Humility and Candour. 1 Cor. 13, 4 — 7. 
 
 s. 1 CHRISTEN love is meek, and lowly, 
 
 Patient, candid, frank, and fair; 
 s. Tho' averse to deeds unholy, 
 t. Human weakness — prone to spare. 
 
 m. 2 Taught by frequent self inspection, 
 She can others' faults excuse ; 
 
 t. Conscious still of imperfection, 
 
 What she asks — she'll not refuse. 
 
 m. 3 While no evil she devises — 
 
 Nought against her neighbours weal, 
 She is slow t' indulge surmises — 
 Where the eye detects no ill. 
 
1% Candour and Sympathy. 
 
 s. 4 Ev'ry just pretence receiving, 
 
 Candour rules her heart and tongue ; 
 Hoping still — and still believing, 
 Tho' she often suffers, wrong. 
 
 i. 5 Grant us, Lord — thine inspiration, 
 Breathe this love thro' every breast ; 
 Breathe it thro' each tribe and nation, 
 a. Till the world is truly blest. 
 
 HYMN 85....1lothwell. Halifax. 
 
 Candour. Psalm, 15, 3. 
 
 1 LOR J) — may we act a candid part — 
 
 Toward all— with whom we have to do 
 s. Tender and kind be every thought, 
 m. And all our actions just and true. 
 
 2 Ne'er may we vent an idle word — 
 
 Against an absent friend or foe ; 
 But may we rather hide their faults, 
 And thus a nobler spirit show. 
 
 3 Yes, may we turn away our ears— 
 
 From common rumors ---false or vain ; 
 Slow to believe an ill report 3 
 t. Still more t' inflict a causeless pain, 
 
 9, 4 So may we live in constant peace, 
 And aid the cause of peace around : 
 
 in. So may our names without a stain — 
 In heaven's eternal roll be found. 
 
 HYMN 86....Carthage. Africa. 
 
 Weep with those that Weep. Rom. 12, 15. 
 
 T. 1 LORD- --we will weep for human wo. 
 And every kind relief bestow ; 
 Listen to every tender moan, 
 And make a brother's grief our own. 
 
Sympathetic Joy. Kindness to Brute Animals. 73 
 
 2 Merit oppressed — we'll not desert, 
 Our eyes from suffering,— ne'er avert ; 
 Rather we'll seek the wretch forlorn, 
 Whom others shun — or treat with scorn, 
 
 3 Orphans bereft — shall be our care, 
 And virtuous want our pity share ; 
 Lingering disease — and dying pains, 
 And secret grief — that ne'er complains. 
 
 4 Yes — we will weep for sinners too, 
 Who still their downward course pursue, 
 Deaf to the awful warnings given, 
 
 And all the gracious calls of heaven. 
 
 HYMN 87....Ashburn. Abridge. Wareham. 
 
 Rejoice with those who Rejoice. Rom. 12, 15. 
 
 c. 1 LORD, help us to cherish a generous con- 
 For all men of every degree ; [cern — 
 
 This lesson of kindness from Jesus we learn, 
 The brightest resemblance of thee. 
 
 2 The numberless comforts— our brethren enjoy, 
 Our brethren possess not alone ; [ploy, 
 
 a. Our grateful thanksgiving for them we'll em- 
 And thus we will make them our own. 
 
 •3 The greater the favours — on others bestowed, 
 The more shall our pleasures increase, 
 While grace shall assist us in tracing the road, 
 That leads to perfection of bliss. 
 
 HYMN88.Froome. Mt. Ephraim. Thessalia. 
 
 Kindness to Brute Animals. Gen. 9, 4, 5. Psalm, 145, 9. 
 
 c. 1 THOU Father of mercies — on thee — 
 
 The brutal creation depends ; [to bless, 
 The goodness which formed them — continues 
 a. And wide its kind influence- extends. 
 
74 Intercession. 
 
 2 Thou openes't thy bountiful hand, 
 To satiate the wishes of all ; 
 On beast, bird, and insect — thy care is be- 
 t. Thou nearest the lowliest call, [stowed; 
 
 . 3 O — suffer us ne'er to invade 
 
 The rights they derive from their God ; 
 To envy their pleasures- --or sport with their 
 Or trifle with innocent blood. [pains, 
 
 t. 4 Let mercy our bosoms inspire, 
 c. A sympathy generous and kind; [light, 
 To see their enjoyments- --should be our de- 
 Though humble- --yet true and refined. 
 
 T. 5**34Lujle Lords of all creatures on earth, 
 i. Our power may we never abuse ; 
 c. But O— nfay our empire- -benignant and mild, 
 Promote thy benevolent views. 
 
 m. 6 Thus, Lord, may we ever enjoy— 
 
 Our native distinctions below ; 
 a. And thus may thy favour—in regions above, 
 
 Still nobler preferments bestow. 
 
 HYMN 89.. ..^Plymouth. Chesterfield. 
 
 Tor Enemies. Luke 23, 34 ; Matth. 5, 24. 
 
 t. 1 " FATHER forgive them," Jesus pray'd, 
 And lk>w ? d his head, and died ; 
 a Forgive the men— who cause my death, 
 §. And all my pains deride." 
 
 t. 2 Father forgive them- -be our prayer--- 
 
 For those who do us wrong; 
 m. Let no revenge our hearts employ, 
 
 Nor wrath inflame our tongue. 
 
 t. 3 Soon must the wicked sleep in dust. 
 And all their triumphs end : 
 
Intercession, 75 
 
 O teach them, Lord — in works of peace, 
 Their transient life to spend. 
 
 c. 4 Thus may we all unite at last-- 
 In realms of peace above ; 
 Where harmony and concord reign, 
 And everlasting love. 
 
 HYMNsrO.... Little Marlborough. 
 
 For those who have been bereaved of Friends. 1 Tim. 2, 1 ; 
 y> Tsalrn, 146, 9. 
 
 T. 1 OUR brethren and friends in distress- 
 To thee \e devoutly commend ; 
 Thou father of mercies- -and fountain of grace, 
 Our kind intercessions attend ; 
 
 2 Thou knowest the anguish they feel, 
 
 Lord, pity and solace their grief; 
 Afford them thy presenoe--thy favour and love, 
 And grant them effectual relief. 
 
 -A- 
 
 3 To thee may the widow resort, 
 
 On thee may she calmly depend ; [guide- - 
 Be thou her protector---her counsel, and 
 Her sure and unchangeable friend. 
 
 4 O, pity these orphans for lorn, 
 
 *f Deprived of a parent, so dear ; 
 Preserve them in danger---supply them in 
 And teach them thy will to revere, [need, 
 
 5 Bereft of their liveliest hopes, / 
 
 On thee may the parents repose; [support, 
 The hand that afflicts them--still grants them 
 c. And blessings unnumbered bestows. 
 
 t. 6 Lord, teach the afflicted to pray, 
 And listen to every request ; 
 May losses and sorrows---attachthem to thee, 
 c. And fit them for mansions of rest. 
 
76 Intercession. 
 
 HYMN 91. ...Bridgeport. Yarmouth, 
 
 For the Sick. James, 5, 14. 
 
 T. 1 O THOU, who hearest prayer, 
 
 To thee we raise our eyes ; 
 
 Attend our intercessions, Lord, 
 
 Regard our suppliant cries. 
 
 2 Thy hands have formed this clay $ 
 
 Thy spirit gives it breath ; 
 And thou alone hast power to save--- 
 From sickness, pain and death. 
 
 3 Beliold thy servant s'ck, 
 
 And graciously restore ; 
 Pronounce the word---and mortal pains- 
 Shall waste his strength no more. 
 
 4 Yet give him patience, Lord, 
 
 To suffer all thy will ; 
 And 0---may all his sighs and tears--- 
 Some wise design fulfil. 
 
 5 Redeem his soul from wo, 
 
 By power and grace divine ; 
 
 Redeem his soul from every sin, 
 
 And make him wholly thine. 
 
 6 When dust to dust descends, 
 
 May Christ, his life, appear, 
 To dissipate the shades of death, 
 And quiet every fear. 
 
 HYMN 92....Dalston. Worship. Lonsdale. 
 
 For Absent Friends. 
 
 i. 1 LORD, while in fervent prayer 
 •We seek thy guardian care, 
 
 For absent friends we intercede : 
 Almighty grace be near, 
 
Intercession. 77 
 
 Their suppliant voice to hear, 
 And save in every time of need. 
 
 2 Our hands cannot relieve ; 
 Our love no joy can give ; 
 
 To us their wants are all unknown : 
 But thou art present, Lord, 
 In every land ador'd; 
 
 All regions lie beneath thy throne. 
 
 3 When dangers threaten round, 
 In thee may help be found, 
 
 T ? avert, or solace every grief ; 
 Be thou their guard and guide, 
 For all their wants provide ; 
 
 In every sorrow send relief. 
 
 4 Preserve their hearts from sin, 
 And give them peace within, 
 
 A pledge of future peace and rest : 
 O, grant us all to meet ; 
 Around thy glorious seat, 
 a. In happy union ever bless'd. 
 
 HYMN 93..,.Alcester. Savannah. 
 
 For our Country and its Rulers. 1 Tim. 2, 2. See Hymn, 15. 
 
 c. 1 BLESS our country, gracious God, 
 Still be thou her (rod and friend : 
 Ever make her thine abode ; 
 All her sacred rites defend. 
 
 2 Make thy people wise and just, 
 
 Peaceful, happy, great and free \ 
 While thine arm is all their trust, 
 While they seek repose in thee. 
 
 3 Bless our civil fathers, Lord ; 
 
 Let uprightness guide their ways, 
 
 7* 
 
7S Intercession. 
 
 All their worthy deeds record ; 
 Smile on all their future da vs. 
 
 m 
 
 HYMN94....Alcester. Savannah. *Deptford. 
 
 For the Peace of the Church, i'salm, 122, 6. 
 
 a. 1 LO, they come from east and west ; 
 Come t ? enjoy the heavenly rest : 
 North and south — in bliss complete — - 
 Round th' eternal altar meet* 
 
 2 Distant times and ages come ; 
 Find in heaven one common home : 
 Patriarchs---prophets---christians---all--- 
 Prompt to obey the general call 
 
 g. 3 Countless host ! how great ! how blest I 
 Wondrous joy, and peace, and rest! 
 
 m. What shall fit us. Lord, for this ? 
 Fit our souls for heavenly bliss? 
 
 4 Peace on earth and peace alone ; 
 Peace, which makes all churches one : 
 Peace- --the fruit of christian love, 
 Fits the soul for peace above. 
 
 5 Grant thy gracious influence, Lord ,* 
 s. Silence every clamorous word : 
 
 Let the church no more be rent ; 
 Every impious wound prevent. 
 
 i. 6 O may christians learn to love ; 
 Love like all the saints above ; 
 Thus on earth may heaven begin, 
 Free from discord, wrath, and sin. 
 
 HYMN 95....*Surry. fAldridge. Monmouth, 
 
 For the Spread of the Gospel. Matth. 6, 10 ; Psalm, 2, 8. 
 
 1 WHERE'ER the sun his power displays, 
 Ci Or moon or stars— relieve the night, 
 
Intercession. 79 
 
 a. May Jesus shed diviner rays, 
 
 And brighter visions bless the sight. 
 
 2 Shine forth, eternal source of light, 
 And far and wide thy truth display; 
 May all the shades of ancient night- 
 Retire before the spreading day. 
 
 m. 3 The heathen nations-— Lord, are thine, 
 t. Though long estranged, alas, from thee : 
 i. May heathens own thy claim divine, 
 And Jews thy great salvation see. 
 
 c. 4 May grass the desart soon adorn, 
 And blossoms deck the dreary waste, 
 The tree of life supplant the thorn, 
 And heavenly fruits regale the taste. 
 
 5 May peace, and truth, and virtue reign 
 Through all the nations— far and near; 
 May earth and heaven be one again, 
 And every evil disappear. 
 
 HYMN 96....Bethesda. Dantzic. 
 
 For the Peace of the W 7 orld. Eph. 4. 31. 
 
 a. 1 BEHOLD the prince of grace- 
 Begins his joyful reign ; 
 Ten thousand sons of peace- 
 Compose his spotless train : 
 s The bloody sword — 
 
 Let mortals sheath, 
 Nor dare to breathe— 
 A murderous word. 
 
 i. 2 Eternal source of life, 
 
 Thy gracious power reveal, 
 To quell our raging strife, 
 And all our miseries heal : 
 
80 Intercession. 
 
 c. May peace and love- 
 
 All hearts unite. 
 Like heirs of light — 
 In worlds ahove. 
 
 HYMN 97....* Bath, teen's Hundredth. 
 
 For the Peace of the World James, 4, 1, 2. 
 
 g. 1 SOVEREIGN of nature— God most high, 
 Whose glory fills the earth and sky, 
 Thy will — the raging storms obey, 
 And savage beasts confess thy sway. 
 
 S. 2 Yet do the men of wrath and strife — 
 Wage impious war — on human life ; 
 Presume to counteract thy plan ; 
 To invade the rights of God and man. 
 
 T. 3 Long has the earth been drenched in blood, 
 And tears in copious streams have flow'd ; 
 
 S. While dying groans-and shrieks-and sighs- 
 To God — in suppliant horrours rise. 
 
 T. 4 Father in heaven — look kindly down ; 
 
 I. On all the arts of malice frown ; 
 Defeat the schemes of lust and pride, 
 And bid the storms of wrath subside. 
 
 i. 5 O may the word of life and peace — 
 Spread far and wide o'er earth and seas ; 
 The savage hearts of men subdue, 
 And all their better powers renew. 
 
 6 Yes be the deeds of blood forgot, 
 
 And ne'er employ one cheerful thought ; 
 And let celestial truth and love — 
 Our all-sufficient bulwark prove. 
 
 t Reduce the second note to one beat, and begin with the accent. 
 
Parental and Filial Duty. 81 
 
 HYMN 98. ...Devizes. Hamburg. Pembroke. 
 
 The Parent's Prayer. Deut. 11, 39 ; Prow 22, 6. 
 
 c. i FATHER of all the human race,, 
 All wise, and good, and kind, 
 Teach us to guide the infant step, 
 And form the tender mind. 
 
 2 Call'd to perform the parent's part, 
 
 And parents' joys to share, 
 — may our children's welfare be 
 Out first and final care. 
 
 3 Early may we instruct them, Lord, 
 
 To love and fear their God ; 
 Early to tread that sacred path, 
 Which Christ, their Saviour trod. 
 
 4 Nor may our ivords alone describe 
 
 The way their feet should go ; 
 But may our lives — our every deed — 
 The path of wisdom show. 
 
 5 Well may our prudence guard their ways 
 
 From every hurtful snare ; 
 While to our watchfulness we join 
 The aids of fervent prayer. 
 
 6 Long may our children live — and prove 
 
 The joy of all around ; 
 And in the great decisive day — 
 Among the saints be found. 
 
 HYMN 99. ...Devizes. Bowerbank. Ham- 
 burg. 
 
 Duty of Children to Parents. Exod. 20, 12. 
 
 c. 1 CHILDREN, who know a father's love, 
 Or mother's kindness share, 
 
82 Friendly Advice and Reproof. 
 
 Nurtured and cloth'd-and cheer'd and taught- 
 With unremitting care ; ") 
 
 m. 2 Hear and observe — their just commands; J 
 Receive their kind advice ; 
 Nor from the path of duty swerve. 
 Whatever joys entice. 
 
 c. 3 Cherish a filial love for those, 
 t. Who've liv'd and toil'd for you ; 
 a. Be it a chief delight to pay — 
 A debt so justly due. 
 
 4 Copy with care — each moral grace, 
 
 Their riper age displays ; 
 So shall the beams of joy and hope — 
 Illumine all your ways. 
 
 5 So shall your heavenly Father smile — 
 
 On each advancing year ; 
 So shall his love and tender care — 
 Your dying moments cheer. 
 
 HYMN 100.... Sutton. Beverly. 
 
 Filial Duty and Affection. I Tim. 5, 4. 
 
 a. 1 TO parents, all faithful and kind, 
 
 How sacred the duties we owe ! [mind : 
 Their numberless favors shall dwell on the 
 Our hearts with affection overflow. 
 
 m. 2 We'll reverence and honor their name, 
 Their wisdom and prudence respect ; 
 Their rightful authority — never disclaim, 
 Nor treat their requests with neglect. 
 
 a. 3 Their kindness we'll seek to requite, 
 Their labour, and suffering, and care ; 
 Their comfort and pleasure shall be our de- 
 Our labour, and study, and prayer, [light. 
 
'The Happy Family. SB 
 
 m.4 Great Father of all — we commend 
 Our parents to goodness divine ; 
 
 t. Support them in mercy- --in mercy defend, 
 And cheer them in nature's decline. 
 
 i. 5 O grant them their greatest desire, 
 To see us engaged in the truth ; 
 
 a. To wisdom, the solace of age we'll aspire, 
 And make it the pleasure of youth. 
 
 HYMN 101.. ..Sutton. Thessalia. 
 
 The Happy Family. Psalm, 133, 1. 
 
 a. 1 HOW cheerful and happy the scene, 
 Where kindness and piety dwell ! 
 Their mingled effusions— such pleasures af- 
 As nothing on earth can excel. [ford, 
 
 2 How happy the conjugal pair, 
 
 Where sympathy softens the tie ; 
 Where mutual endeavours to please and im- 
 The purest enjoyments supply ! [prove, 
 
 3 How happy th' affectionate band 
 
 Of brothers and sisters sincere ; 
 Whose joys are divided--and doubly enjoyed; 
 Whose sorrows their union endear ! 
 
 s. 4 Tho' troubles may thicken abroad, 
 S. Their dwelling is peaceful and calm ; 
 a. The God whom they worship— all powerful 
 Protects them in every alarm, [and kind, 
 
 HYMN 102., ..Sicily. Jordan. Wilna. 
 
 Happiness to be Sought at Home. Psalm, 143, 1 ; Tit. 2, 5. 
 
 s. 1 RESTLESS spirits — faint and weary. 
 
 Tell me whither- --why you roam ; 
 
 Leave your dwelling void and dreary, 
 
 Always wretched— when at home. 
 
84 Friendly Advice and Reproof. 
 
 2 While you rove for distant pleasures, 
 
 Peace and comfort wing their flight ; 
 Nor can all your golden treasures — 
 Purchase one sincere delight. 
 
 3 Look at home for true enjoyment ; 
 
 Bless your bosom friends around ; 
 
 Make their comfort your employment ,; 
 
 Ne'er desert them — never wound. 
 
 e. 4 Cultivate each pure emotion ; 
 
 Let your minds be richly stored : 
 a. Chiefly cherish that devotion, 
 
 Which can every joy afford. 
 
 HYMN 103.... Amsterdam. 
 
 Friendly Advice and Reproof. Lev. 19, 17 ; Prov. 25, 12 
 Heb. 3, 15. 
 
 1 GOD of wisdom, (rod of love, 
 
 Thy gracious aids impart ; 
 Teach us all the arts t ? improve, 
 
 That win the jealous heart, 
 t. When we see our neighbor rove, 
 
 When a brother goes astray ; 
 s. Help us, Lord, with christian love,, 
 
 To show the better way. 
 
 m. 2 Fervent love can never shrink 
 
 From offices so kind ; 
 t. Leave a friend on ruin's brink 
 
 To every danger blind, 
 m. While from death or guilt we save, 
 
 Though by ways and means severe^ 
 Every needful pain we give, 
 
 But proves our love sincere. 
 
Advice and Reproof. Self Preservation. 85 
 HYMN" 104... .Sicily. Jordan. 
 
 On Receiving Advice and Reproof. Prov. 9, 8 ; Hcb. 13, 22. 
 
 t. 1 LORD — what frail and erring creatures — 
 Men of all conditions are ! 
 Frailties form their moral features, 
 Far from all perfection — far. 
 
 2 Wisdom oft is marked with folly ; 
 
 Virtue wears a doubtful form ; 
 Earthly zeal- -or flames unholy, 
 Oft th ? unconscious bosom warm. 
 
 3 Such defects we see in others, 
 
 Though to them perhaps unknown ; 
 Let us then — as christian brothers, 
 hear our neighbor' s- —mend our own. 
 
 4 Let not admonition grieve us; 
 
 Never prompt to quit & friend ; 
 Pride and self conceit deceive us, 
 If we think we ne'er offend. 
 
 5 Rather let us hear with meekness, 
 
 While our bitter foes inveigh ; 
 They perhaps may show some weakness ; 
 Teach us where to mend our way. 
 
 HYMN 105....Alcester. * Rotterdam. 
 
 Self Preservation. Acts, 16, 28. 
 
 1 THOU hast formed this wondrous frame, 
 Parent Power — eternal Name ; 
 
 Every gift from thee descends ; 
 Life on thee alone depends. 
 
 2 Long before thou gav'st me birth, 
 Thou didst fix my term on earth ; 
 
 * Omit the first note in each line. 
 
 8 
 
86 Prudence, and the Right use of Reason, 
 
 Thou, whom angel hosts revere, 
 Mark'st my round of duty here. 
 
 •3 Teach me then thy holy will : 
 Let me all my course fulfil : 
 Cherish every vital power, 
 Till my last appointed hour. 
 
 S. 4 Let not avarice, lust, or pride — 
 Prompt the daring suicide : 
 Let not fashion — weak and vain, 
 Eer inflict a murderous pain. 
 
 5 Teach us. Lord, to fear thy name ; 
 
 Let our pride become our shame : 
 m. May we own thv claims divine : 
 
 All we are — and have- --are thine. 
 
 HYMN 106. ...Sicily. Jordan. {Greece. 
 
 Prudence. Prov. 2, 11. 
 
 1 TEACH us. Lord — in every station, 
 What we owe ourselves and thee ; 
 Guard our hearts against temptation ; 
 Keep our minds from errour free. 
 
 t. 2 Let not wisdom be denied us. 
 
 While these mortal paths we tread : 
 
 m. O may prudence ever guide us, 
 Safe from all the ills we dread. 
 
 t. 3 Numerous changes — sad reverses — 
 Earthly hopes and joys impend ; 
 
 m. Then may thine unfailing mercies — 
 Every scene of life attend. 
 
 HYMN 107. ...Devizes. Bowerbank. 
 
 The right use of Reason. Tsa. 46, 8. 
 
 1 — may we learn the sacred use 
 Of all our talents, Lord ; 
 
The Character of Men. 87 
 
 — may our views — and all our deeds — 
 With thy designs accord. 
 
 2 Things without life — fulfil the ends, 
 
 Thy sovereign will ordains ; 
 Over the brutes — of every name — 
 Their great Creator reigns. 
 
 3 Man is endowed with reasoning powers 5 
 
 These heavenly gifts we prize; 
 Help us to use our reason well, 
 And make us truly wise. 
 
 4 Teach us to read, and understand — 
 
 The truths thy works unfold; 
 There may we view thy greatness, Lord — 
 And there thy power behold. 
 
 5 Still may we hear thy living word, 
 
 And ne'er mistake thy voice ; 
 a. While in the course — thy law prescribes- -- 
 Our noblest powers rejoice. 
 
 HYMN 108.. ..Dunstan. * Brentford. 
 
 The Character of Men. 1 Cor. 13, 11 ; 14, 20. 
 
 1 TEACH us, O God— in every state, 
 
 To act our destined part aright ; 
 
 May heavenly truth direct our steps. 
 
 And virtue be our chief delight 
 
 2 While we increase in days and years, 
 
 May every ?/ear---and every day--- 
 a. Enlarge our hearts- --expand our views. 
 Advance our souls in wisdonr s way. 
 
 s. 3 0---may we quit ourselves, like men ; 
 Examine all Ave see and hear ; 
 
 * Reduce the second note to a crotchet, and begin with the ac- 
 cent. 
 
88 Candour. Diligence in our proper Calling. 
 
 Discern— embrace— AofoZ fast the truth; 
 Unmoved by earthly hope or fear. 
 
 HYMN 109....Barby. St, Martins'. 
 
 Candour, Independence and Docility. Psalm, 25, 5 ; Matth. 23, 8. 
 
 1 FROM obstinate errour preserve us, O Lord, 
 
 From folly's dark thraldom defend ; 
 While meekness and candour, inspired by thy 
 Our holy profession attend. [word, 
 
 2 Our brethren, as masters-- we dare not confess, 
 
 Yet teach us their labours to prize ; 
 From all the endowments and means they 
 May general improvement arise, [possess, 
 
 3 To Jesus, the messenger, sent from on high, 
 
 To help us our duty to trace, 
 Dispose us with reverent regard t' apply, 
 And all his instructions embrace. 
 
 HYMN 110.. ..Truro. Leeds. 
 
 Diligence in our proper Calling. Rom. 12, 11. 
 
 1 THEE we confess, Almighty God, 
 
 The source of every human power ; 
 Thy hands which formed our bodies first, 
 Repair the wastes of every hour : 
 
 2 O may we learn to value, Lord, 
 
 The various gifts, thy love bestows ; 
 Thy purpose learn, and keep in view, 
 Nor waste our strength in vain repose. 
 
 3 Whether the part—we're born to act, 
 
 Be high, or low in man's esteem ; 
 To act that part— be this our care, 
 In all the cares of life supreme. 
 
 4 Thus may we pass our mortal days, 
 
 Exempt from every needless ill, 
 
Frugality and Temperanee. 89 
 
 a. And thus ensure the kind reward, 
 
 Prepared for those, who do thy will. 
 
 HYMN 111.... Beverly. Thessalia. 
 
 Frugality. John, 6, 12. 
 
 c. 1 BENIGNANT Creator, we own— 
 Our constant dependence on thee ; 
 The blessings- --we daily derive from thy 
 Tho' frugal, are ample and free, [throne, 
 
 a. 2 Thou openest thy bountiful hand, 
 To satiate each craving desire, 
 Where grateful emotions--the bosom expand, 
 And generous affections inspire. 
 
 m. 3 As stewards of goodness divine, 
 
 Thy will may Ave ever regard ; [combine, 
 Let temperance and prudence in all things 
 And thoughtless profusion discard. 
 
 i. 4 O--- suffer us never to waste 
 
 The fruits of thy provident care ; 
 Those sordid excesses forbid us to taste, 
 Which nobler exertions impair. 
 
 c. 5 May prudence our treasures enlarge, 
 And crown us with plenty and ease ; 
 And while the great duties of life we discharge, 
 Our heavenly possessions increase. 
 
 HYMN 112.. ..Nazareth. Ashley. Braintree. 
 
 On Using the Wirld without Abuse. 1 Cor. 7, 31 ; Phil. 4, 12. 
 
 a. 1 FATHER of all— thy tender care- 
 Demands our thankful songs ; 
 From thee ten thousand gifts descend, 
 To thee all praise belongs. 
 
 m. 2 Teach us the worth of all the fruits 
 Of thy paternal love 5 
 
 6* 
 
9@ Aspirations Above the World. 
 
 And while the sweets of life we taste. 
 Still guide our thoughts above. 
 
 3 Free from the guilt of all abuse, 
 
 May we the world enjoy, 
 And all our means of doing good— 
 Religiously employ. 
 
 4 Thus may we hope for kind reliefs--- 
 
 In every time of need ; 
 And thus may every earthly joy— 
 To higher pleasures lead. 
 
 HYMN li3....Tamworth. Calvary. 
 
 Aspirations Above the World. Matth. 6, 19; Col. 3, 2; 2 Cor. 4, 18. 
 
 1 KINDLE, Lord— our best affections, 
 Fervent love and holy zeal ; 
 Ever grant us thy directions ; 
 All thy gracious truth reveal : 
 
 t. God of mercy- -- 
 
 This our humble prayer fulfil. 
 
 m. 2 Health, and fame, and earthly treasures-- 
 
 While we ever duly prize, 
 a. May we seek those purer pleasures, 
 
 Which in future prospects rise ; 
 Endless glory — 
 
 Life and joy above the skies. 
 
 t. 3 Earthly good is doom'd to perish ; 
 
 Life itself must soon decay ; 
 m. Be it then our care to cherish — 
 
 Hopes that never pass away ; 
 a, Hopes that brighten — 
 
 More and more to perfect day. 
 
Self Government. 91 
 
 HYMN 114.... Peckham. Thessalia. Froome. 
 
 Government of the Affections and Thoughts. Prov. 4, 23. 
 
 5. 1 GREAT Author and Lord of the world, 
 O'er all things forever supreme : 
 The lightnings and tempests—obedient to thee, 
 Thy sovereign dominion proclaim. 
 
 m. 2 So teach us our passions to rule, 
 And all their disorders restrain : 
 Each earthly affection- -let conscience con- 
 And reason her empire maintain. [trol, 
 
 3 Lord--help us to govern our thoughts, 
 With constant -with absolute sway; 
 To guide all their motions -and quicken their 
 And banish confusion away. [sloth, 
 
 i. 4 O — suffer us never to muse 
 On folly, profaneness, or sin : 
 Our outward deportment be pure and devout, 
 And all our affections within. 
 
 HYMN 115.. ..Berwick. Watchman. 
 
 Government of the Tongue- Exod. 20, 7 ; Eph. 5, 4 ; James, 1, 26= 
 
 c. 1 AUTHOR of every good, 
 To thee our praise we bring ; 
 The power that formed our lips to speak, 
 Our grateful voices sing. 
 
 9. 2 Ne'er may those lips offend — 
 Against thy holy law ; 
 
 S. Nor dare pronounce thy glorious name- 
 Without the deepest awe. 
 
 i. 3 Ne'er may a brutal tongue 
 Debase my human frame ; 
 Let no surprize, nor malice, Lord, 
 My vocal breath inflame. 
 
92 Self Ignorance Lamented. Watchfulness. 
 
 c. 4 O may I rightly use— 
 A talent so divine ; 
 To thee my lips and voice belong, 
 May all my words be thine. 
 
 HYMN 116.. ..Little Marlborough. 
 
 Self Ignorance Lamented. Isa. 1, 3. 
 
 T. 1 HOW little I know of my God— 
 His character, will, and designs ! 
 How much I've neglected his works and bis 
 c. Where infinite holiness shines ! [word, 
 
 T. 2 How often I rove from myself 
 On trifles too fondly employed! 
 By idle amusements beguiled and seduced, 
 Or labour, as fruitless and void ! 
 
 3 How seldom I enter the place, 
 
 Where wisdom would teach me to dwell- - 
 
 My bosom; where order and virtue should 
 
 And every corruption expel ! [reign, 
 
 4 No longer- --a stranger at home, 
 
 I'll wander in folly's wild maze ; 
 But study— my temper and spirit to learn— 
 And carefully ponder my ways. 
 
 m. 5 O thou, whom no art can illude, 
 My secret transgressions disclose ; 
 My real condition— I gladly would know, 
 Nor slumber in guilty repose. 
 
 HYMN 117....*Salem. Canterbury. 
 
 Watchfulness. Mark, 13, 33, 37 ; Rev. 16, 15. 
 
 s. 1 TEMPTATIONS, Lord-beset us round, 
 And dangers fill our way ; 
 Where'er we go-th' ensnaring world — 
 Would lead our feet astray. 
 
Communion with God and the Soul. 93 
 
 2 In childhood, youth, or riper age, 
 
 ~YY r e find no safety, Lord ; 
 Nor strength, nor skill—nor time, nor place- 
 Can rest, or peace afford. 
 
 3 — teach us then to watch aud pray, 
 
 And shun approaching harm ; 
 In every scene of danger, Lord, 
 Our, slumbering fears alarm. 
 
 4 But chiefly where we oft have met 
 
 A wretched overthrow ; 
 May circumspection guard us well, 
 Against th' insidious foe. 
 
 HYMN li8....Pittsfield. Costellow. Leyden, 
 
 Communion with God and the Soul. Job, 22, 21 ; Psalm, 4, 4. 
 
 s. 1 FROM earthly scenes — my God I flee ; 
 From all that pains — or pleases most ; 
 To recollect myself and thee ; 
 T. To weep o'er days and seasons lost. 
 
 m. 2 My noblest powers and gifts are thine; 
 
 To thee my days and years 1 owe : 
 s. How great the work thy laws enjoin, 
 t. And yet how little zeal I show ! 
 
 S. S How long I've lived ! how little done ! 
 How little thought- --or felt aright ! 
 And while my years are rolling on, 
 
 Does earth, or heaven- -yield most delight f 
 
 i Think, O my .soul— how short thy time, 
 To strive— and run—and win the crown : 
 
 g. Arise, my soul, on wings sublime, 
 And soar to God's eternal throne. 
 
94 Devotion. 
 
 HYMN 11 9.... Sutton. Thessalia. 
 
 Secret Devotion. Matth. 6, 6 ; 14, 23. 
 
 c. 1 AS morning and evening recur. 
 Assist me, O God — to retire — 
 From all that engages the men of the world ; 
 And cherish a nobler desire. 
 
 2 The closet — how blest a retreat, 
 
 Where nought but omniscience beholds ; 
 While every emotion of sorrow and joy — 
 The heart in devotion unfolds ! 
 
 3 The closet my freedom restores, 
 
 And every vexation allays ; [self, 
 
 The closet acquaints me with (rod and iny- 
 And prospects of glory displays. ; 
 
 4 The closet's a nursery of grace, 
 
 Where virtues, yet tender and frail, 
 Are nurtured and fitted for scenes more en- 
 s. Where dangers unnumbered assail, [larg'd, 
 
 5 There, Lord, may I daily be found ; 
 
 There daily contemplate thy love; 
 And still in the wider departments of life- 
 Be ripen'd for regions above. 
 
 HYMN 120....Bethesda. Dantzic. Cardiff. 
 
 Habitual Devotion. Prov. 23, 17 ; 1 Cor. 10, 31. 
 
 c. 1 HOW great the debt I owe 
 To God my heavenly friend; 
 Who sooths my every wo ; 
 
 From whom my joys descend ! 
 His tender love and faithful care — 
 Preserve my feet from every snare. 
 
 2 The God who built the earth, 
 
 How much should mortals fear; 
 
A Life Becoming the Gospel. 95 
 
 Who gave all nature birth, 
 
 Whom all the blest revere ! 
 His sovereign Will I'd keep in sight, 
 To guide my steps by day and night. 
 
 3 In all my business, Lord, 
 
 I'd ask advice of thee ; 
 And let each thought and word — 
 
 With thy commands agree. 
 In every work, in every joy, 
 Let God and heaven my thoughts employ. 
 
 HYMN l21...4Dedham. Rochester. 
 
 Human and Divine Approbation. Prov. 22, 1 ; Matth. 6, 1, 5. 
 
 1 GUIDE us, O God — in all our ways ; 
 
 Save us from sin and shame ; 
 Grant us the best of earthly gifts, 
 Pure and unsullied fame. 
 
 2 Still may we aim at higher ends, 
 
 Than the applause of men ; 
 Ever that sacred course pursue, 
 Which will thy favour gain. 
 
 a. 3 may thy spirit — heavenly King, 
 Kindle bur pious zeal ; 
 Raise us above ail mortal praise, 
 While we perform thy will. 
 
 HYMN 122....0rland. China. Ellenthorpe. 
 
 A Life Becoming the Gospel. Rom. 13, 12; Eph. 4, 1. 
 
 1 YE that indulge in slumber still, 
 
 a. Rouse and exert each dormant power ; 
 Hear and obey his sovereign will, 
 Who is your life from hour to hour. 
 
 2 Lo — the deep shades of n^ght dissolve ; 
 
 High in the east the morning beams : 
 
96 The Kingdom of God in the Heart. 
 
 He — at whose word the heaven's revolve, 
 Bids you awake from idle dreams. 
 
 3 Turn to the light a grateful eye, 
 Open to every kin d'ling ray; 
 O — may the truth illume your sky, 
 
 Till the last shades have passed away. 
 
 g. 4 Children of God — and heirs of light, 
 Born for a high ---a glorious end, 
 
 9. Hate and avoid the deeds of night, 
 Nor for mere toys your God offend. 
 
 m. 5 Chaste and devout---be every thought, 
 Kind and sincere— your ev'ry word ; 
 O, be your life without a blot, 
 
 Sacred to Christ— your heavenly Lord. 
 
 HYMN 123.. ..China. Duke's Street. Orland. 
 
 The Kingdom of God in the Heart. Luke. 17, 20, 21. 
 
 1 LORD— in our hearts— thy power display ; 
 
 There wilt thou condescend to reign ; 
 *. There may thy kind parental sway--- 
 
 Order, and peace, and truth maintain. 
 
 a. 2 There may thy word— with rays divine- 
 Kindle a pure celestial day, 
 There may the light of virtue shine, 
 " Till the last gleam of life decay". 
 
 i. 3 Save us from ostentation, Lord ; 
 
 Save us from pride and self conceit : 
 Ne'er may that praise be our reward, 
 Which would our noblest ends defeat. 
 
 m. 4 Still may thy sovereign power within— 
 Guide and control whatever we do ; 
 Keep us aloof from vice and sin ; 
 
 Prompt us to all that's kind and true. 
 
Choice of Companions. 97 
 
 a. 5 Yes — may this inward light and grace — 
 Shine thro 9 the veil of flesh and blood, 
 Till it be read in every fare — 
 
 " This is indeed a child of God." 
 
 HYMX 12i....Tamwortb. Calvary. 
 
 On the Choice of Companions. Psalm, 16, 3 ; 1 Cor. 15, 33. 
 
 1 W.jILE we pass our dread probation — 
 
 Under thine all-seeing eye, 
 
 Save us 5 Lord, from all temptation, 
 Teach us where our dangers lie : 
 Kind Protector— let almighty grace be ni°-h. 
 
 2 Teach us what our high profession 
 
 What our holy faith requires; 
 Fill our minds with that discretion, 
 
 Which alone thy breath inspires : Tsires 
 Gracious Father— hear, and answer these de- 
 
 3 Turn away our eyes from evil ; 
 
 Turu our ears from words profane; 
 Never let a thoughtless revel — 
 
 Pierce our hearts with guilt or pain : 
 Holy Father— guard our lives from every stain. 
 
 4 Friends of sober conversation- 
 
 Be our chief—our only choice ; 
 c. Those who look for thy salvation ; 
 
 Who in wisdom's ways rejoice ;' f-plov, 
 a. U hile religion— all their noblest powers em- 
 
 HYMN 125.. ..Arundel. 
 
 Warnings from the Punishment of the W ickei 1 Cor. 10 11. 
 
 a. 1 GOD over all— to thee we bow, 
 To thee our homage bring; 
 Joyfully raise— Anthems of praise. 
 And loud thy wonders sinov 
 9 
 
98 Good Examples from Scripture. 
 
 S. 2 Who shall not fear thy glorious name? 
 Who dares thy will oppose? 
 Thou wilt repay- --Fearful dismay- 
 To all thine impious foes. 
 
 3 Trembling we read th' historic page, 
 
 And scan thy judgements o'er; 
 Where we behold- --Sinners of old--- 
 Overthrown, to rise no more. 
 
 4 There may we ^x a docile eye, 
 
 And learn the offender's doom : 
 Make it our prayer- --Make it our care. 
 To flee from wrath to come. 
 
 HYMN 126....Surry. St. Claire. 
 
 Good Examples from Scripture. Heb. 6, 12. 
 
 a. 1 WE read the sacred pages, Lord, 
 
 Where wisdom, truth, and virtue shine : 
 In all our minds thy word record, 
 And teach us lessons- -so divine, 
 
 2 What bright examples there we view--- 
 Of every grace thy laws demand ; 
 While saints- —from age to age pursue— 
 The path that leads to thy right hand ! 
 
 A. 3 Triumphant/a £f7i--- and fervent love, 
 And ardent zeal- --inspire the train ; 
 Their eyes still fix'd on things above — 
 In every change of joy and pain. 
 
 4 O grant us, Lord ---a faith like theirs, 
 Inspire our hearts with equal zeal ; 
 With humble hope- -inspire our prayers. 
 And every pious wish fulfil. 
 
 c. 5 From day to day — from year to year — 
 May we the sacred course pursue ; 
 
The Warfare and Race of the Christian, d# 
 
 Demean ourselves, like pilgrims here,] 
 And keep our glorious end in view. 
 
 HYMN 127....Arundel. 
 
 Christian Warfare. 1 Tim. 6, 12 ; Rev. 3, 21. 
 
 a. 1 KINDLE in all our bosoms, Lord, 
 A pure celestial flame ; 
 Warm'd by thy fire — May we aspire — 
 To deeds of deathless fame. 
 
 g. 2 Arm us with strength and fortitude, 
 To meet our every foe ; 
 Nor may we fear--- Conflicts severe — 
 The lot of all below. 
 
 m. 3 Jesus susiain'd the combat once, 
 And triumph' d, tho' he fell ; 
 
 S. Yes— while he bled--Terrours o'erspread- 
 The powers of death and hell. 
 
 a. 4 Then may the hopes of triumph, Lord, 
 Our minds and hearts dilate : 
 
 g. Sceptres and crowns-Empires and thrones- 
 His faithful soldiers wait. 
 
 HYMN 128.. ..Vincent. Clyde. Rapture. 
 
 The Christian Race. Phil. 3, 13, 14 ; Heb. 12, 1. 
 
 A. 1 ARISE — my slumbering soul — arise : 
 Disperse the shades that veil thine eyes ; 
 
 The glorious prospect view ; 
 Break forth from all thy sinful bands ; 
 A heavenly race thy zeal demands ; 
 
 Thy destin'd course pursue. 
 
 m. 2 Cast off the weight--that bears thee down. 
 Nor dare to slight the proffer' d crown, 
 
 On trifles all intent : 
 Let wisdom guide thy steps aright. 
 
100 Happiness, false and true. Early Piety. 
 
 a. Thy way is mark'd with beaming light ; 
 Press on- --and never faint. 
 
 3 That crown have all the faithful won, 
 Whose lustre far outshines the sun, 
 When earthly crowns decay : 
 g. Let true ambition fire my breast 
 To rise an! reign among the blest — 
 In everlasting day. 
 
 HYMN 129....Sicily. Wilna. 
 
 Happiness, false and true. Psalm, 4, 6. 
 
 t EARTH, unlock thy richest treasures : 
 Spread thy gifts profusely round : 
 Not for these — I'll yield those pleasures. 
 Which in virtue's ways are found. 
 
 s. 2 Earthly joys are transitory ; 
 
 Scarce possessed — before their flight : 
 While the sun of worldly glory — 
 Soon must set in endless night. 
 
 m. 3 Grant me, Lord, thy love and favour ; 
 This alone can make me bless ? d$ 
 Give to earthly joys a savour ; 
 Satisfy my craving breast. 
 
 HYMN 130....Froome. Sutton. 
 
 Early Piety. Psalm, 34, 11 ; Eccl. 12, 1. 
 
 c. 1 YE infants aud children, draw near ; 
 The voice of instruction attend ; 
 To lessons of wisdom and virtue give ear. 
 And make your Creator your friend. 
 
 2 Your Father in hea-ven requires — • 
 Your early devotion and love; 
 From sinful enjoyments — withhold your de- 
 And set your affections above. [sires. 
 
Youthful Piety and Old Age. 101 
 
 8 From God all your blessings descend ; 
 
 To hi in your best service be given ; [tend, 
 a. Thus pleasure, and safety this life shall at- 
 
 And bring you triumphant to heaven. 
 
 HYMX 131. ...Clyde. Rapture. Vincent. 
 
 Youthful Piety. Matth. 6, 33 ; Tit. 2, 6, 
 
 1 AMID the gayest scenes of youth, 
 The voice of everlasting truth — 
 
 Demands your first regard : 
 While earthly schemes your zeal inspire, 
 Let no corrupt — nor vain desire — 
 
 Your heavenly course retard. 
 
 2 Though earth array herself in charms. 
 Or thunder out her fierce alarms, 
 
 Be calm and sober still ; 
 The paths of truth and virtue shine — 
 With riches- -honours— -joys divine, 
 
 Your every wish to fill. 
 
 3 Your warmest thoughts be fix'd on heaven; 
 To (rod your happiest hours be given, 
 
 Your early — constant friend ; 
 From whom your joys and pleasures flow ; 
 Whose love can sooth in every wo, 
 
 In death itself defend. 
 
 HYMN 132....* Bath, f Green's Hundredth. 
 
 Old age, or a Devout Review of Life. Psalm, 71, 5, 9. 
 
 c. 1 FATHER of all-thy name I sing, 
 To thee my humble praises bring ; 
 Thy grace shall tune my faltering voice, 
 And make my withered powers rejoice. 
 
 t Begin with the accent. 
 
 *9 
 
102 The Worth of Time. 
 
 2 When I review my former days. 
 And meditate on all thy ways, 
 
 A countless train of mercies rise, 
 And wake anew my glad surprize. 
 
 3 Early I knew thy word of truth, 
 The best support of age or youth ; 
 My infant cries thy pity moved, 
 And every year thy goodness proved. 
 
 L 4 Often, alas ! I've wandered wide — 
 From thee- — my only guard and guide ; 
 
 in. But still I think I've been sincere, 
 And felt the power of pious fear. 
 
 5 Now — as I'm old and feeble, Lord, 
 Thine all sufficient grace afford ; 
 Support the steps of trembling age, 
 Till called to quit this mortal stage. 
 
 6 And in the last — the expiring hour — - 
 a. Renew my soul with life and power, 
 
 To rise, and sing a loftier lay, 
 Where nature knows no more decay. 
 
 HYMN 133....* Plymouth. Nazareth, 
 
 The Worth of Time. Eph. 5, 16. 
 
 8. 1 TIME is a rich — but transient gift, 
 How soon the phantom flies ! 
 Our years — and months— and days-^-and 
 Lord, teach us well to prize. [hours--- 
 
 m. 2 All that is good in future worlds- 
 Should be secured in this ; 
 Each hour---each moment, well applied, 
 Augments our final bliss, 
 
 S. 3 So does each hour, that runs to waste- 
 Increase our dread account : 
 
The Day of Judgement. 103 
 
 Of all our days and hours mispent, 
 Alas- --how great the amount ! 
 
 i. 4 O, may we bear in mind-- -how soon 
 Our time on earth will end ; 
 And let each fleeting day we pass. 
 Our former lives amend. 
 
 HYMN 134....Hotham. Benevento. 
 
 The day of Judgement. Matth. 25, 31 ; 2 Pet- 3, 10. 
 
 S. 1 HORROUR strikes the wicked dumb .: 
 Lo, the judgement day is come ; 
 See--- the Son of Man appears ; 
 See---what flamiug robes he wears. 
 
 2 Hark S the trumpet's awful sound- -- 
 Wakes the slumbering nations round ; 
 Sons of Adam— quit the tomb ; 
 Earth and hell — receive your doom. 
 
 3 Lightnings blaze from pole to pole; 
 Thunders loud and louder roll ; 
 Sun, and moon, and stars expire ; 
 Earth dissolves in liquid fire. 
 
 i. 4 Lord, amid this wide dismay — 
 
 All our rising fears allay ; 
 I. Save us, save us, save us, Lord ; 
 
 Let us hear thy pardoning word. 
 
 g. 5 High above the flaming skies — 
 Let our souls in triumph rise, 
 There to dwell among the bless'd, 
 Heirs of everlasting rest. 
 
 HYMN 135....Bridgewater. Darwent. West- 
 bury. 
 
 'The Great Account. Matth. 25, 19. 
 
 S. 1 THE day approaches — O my soul, 
 Th ? eventful hour must soon arrive., 
 
104 The Dying Sinner. 
 
 When thou must stand before thy Judge, 
 To every hope or fear alive. 
 
 2 Think then — O think- -how much depends — 
 
 On that august — that dreadful hour; 
 Prepare, my soul — to meet thy God 
 In all his awful pomp and power. 
 
 3 For all thy taleuts — all thy gifts — 
 
 A strict account must then be given; 
 And those who live remiss on earth, 
 Will seek in vain the bliss of heaven. 
 
 HYMX 136.. ..Rotterdam. Hotham. Ben- 
 evento. 
 
 The Dying Sinner. Psalm, 1, 5 ; Prov. 11. 7 ; Heb. 10, 26. 27. 
 
 S. 1 WRETCHED sinner- where's thy gain ? 
 All thy triumphs — ah, how vain ! 
 All thy dear bought joys are fled ; 
 All thy hopes are turu'd to dread. 
 
 T. 2 Lo. thy final dav is come : 
 
 Deadly chills thy powers benumb : 
 Frozen all the streams of life, 
 Nature soon must yield the strife* 
 
 S. 3 Yet one moral power awakes ; 
 
 Conscience now in thunder speaks : 
 Conscience now — tho* long remiss, 
 
 Draws the veil from hell's abyss. 
 
 «/ 
 
 4 O, what horrours cloud the scene ! 
 Scarce one ray of light between ! 
 Guilt and folly stain the past; 
 All before a hideous waste. 
 
 I. 5 Gracious God — thine arm reveal ; 
 O, forgive — and save him still ; 
 Sooth his soul in deep dismay ; 
 Wasii — 0, wash his sins away. 
 
The Dying Christian. Mortality. 105 
 
 s. 6 Warned by such a scene of wo, 
 
 Let the living tremble too ; 
 m. Walk by faith — and not by sight; 
 
 Live on earth — as sons of light. 
 
 HYMN 137....*Surry. Eaton. Barnstead. 
 
 The Dying Christian. Psalm, 37, 37 ; Num. 23, 10. 
 
 c. 1 THE day is come — the welcome day — 
 That calls my weary soul away ; 
 That bids me lay my burden down, 
 And rise — and wear a glorious crown. 
 
 s. 2 The voice of death brings no alarm, 
 Nor earth, nor hell — can do me harm : 
 
 S. I see my guardian angel near; 
 My Saviour sooths each rising fear. 
 
 S. 3 Fierce pains may yet my vitals rend ; 
 
 s. But all my pains will shortly end : 
 My flesh shall sleep in calm repose, 
 Exempt from labours, wants, and woes. 
 
 a. 4 Inspired by God's reviving breath, 
 I've fought the fight— and kept the faith ; 
 And now I wait thy promise, Lord ; 
 I wait the sure — th' immense reward. 
 
 A. 5 My soul breaks forth from all her bands, 
 And every nobler power expands; 
 Come, Lord, and bear me far away — 
 To realms of everlasting day. 
 
 HYMN 138. Benevento. Hotham. Rotterdam. 
 
 Mortality. Gen. 3, 19 ; Job, 14, 10. 
 
 $. 1 SINFUL man is doom'd to death, 
 
 Soon to yield his vital breath; 
 i While we live—we live to mourn : 
 
 When we die— to dust return, 
 
108 On the Death of a Child or Youth. 
 
 2 Formed at first of feeble clay, 
 All we are- -must fade away ; 
 Life, a frail and tender flower ; 
 Scarce survives the morning hour, 
 
 3 Yet how much on life depends ! 
 
 Joy, which mortal thought transcends ! 
 S. Pains— too great for words to tell ! 
 Joys of heaven- -or pains of hell ! 
 
 T.4 Teach us. Lord- -how frail we are; 
 Keep our feet from every snare ; 
 Be our portion— while we live ; 
 
 All our numerous sins forgive. 
 
 5 When we pass the shades of death, 
 
 O, support our trembling faith ; 
 a. Let us then thy mercy see ; 
 
 Leave the earth— to dwell with thee. 
 
 HYMN 139.. ..Bangor. *Funeral Hymn. 
 
 On the death of a Child or Youth. Job 14, 19. 
 
 c. 1 FVE seen the blushing flower of spring- 
 Unfold its beauteous form : 
 
 T.Fve seen that transient flower decay — 
 Beneath a blighting storm. 
 
 c. 2 I've seen the rosy dawn expand, 
 And smile through all the east ; 
 
 T. But soon in dismal clouds enwrapped. 
 It's every smile has ceased. 
 
 c. 3 [I've seen the blooming infant rise, 
 
 In brighter charms arrayed ; 
 T. Alas— |n one illusive day— 
 
 That vital bloom is fled.] 
 
 a. 4 [I've seen the ruddy youth advance. 
 With joyful hopes elate: 
 
On the heath of a Child or Youth. 107 
 
 T. Behold him now — disease arid death- 
 Have closed that hopeful state.] 
 
 a. 5 Beliold the nuptial morning beam— 
 With light, and love, and joy : 
 
 T. How soon the shades of endless night — 
 That transient bliss destroy ! 
 
 6 How fleeting all our earthly hopes ! 
 
 Our earthly joys, how frail ! 
 m. Be this our wisdom then, to seek 
 Those hopes that never fail. 
 London. 
 
 7 Religion be our chief concern, 
 
 And God our earlv choice ; 
 And thus, amid all outward griefs, 
 Our hearts shall still rejoice. 
 
 c. 8 The flowers of heaven shall never fade, 
 Nor clouds obscure that day ; 
 Nor mortal dangers enter there, 
 To bear our joys away. 
 
 9 But God will wipe the falling tear 
 
 From every pious eye ; 
 a. And we shall drink seraphic bliss, 
 
 From streams, which never dry. 
 
 HYMN MO.... Bridge water. Frisbie. Darwent. 
 
 On the Death of a Child or Youth, lsa. 40, 6. 
 
 T. 1 ALL flesh was formed of earth at first, 
 And all descends to earth again ; 
 Like flowers, exposed to each rude blast, 
 Our strength and beauty all are vain. 
 
 2 How oft, assailed by stern disease, 
 
 The health and hope of youth decay ! 
 
108 On the Death of a near Friend. 
 
 How oft the child in all its charms, 
 From weeping friends is torn away ! 
 
 ■3 Within this gloomy shroud we see — 
 A wreck of earthly hopes and joys; 
 Thus God — in just return for sin — 
 The highest hope of earth destroys. 
 
 4 Look down in mercy, Lord, and see — 
 The deep distress we now endure ; 
 With pitying eye---our tears regard, 
 And let our cries thy grace procure. 
 
 § O make us all, both old and young, 
 
 To know— and keep our end in view; 
 Resigned in all that's dear on earth, 
 May we the better part pursue. 
 
 HYMN 141... Martyrs, *Fujeral Hymn. 
 
 On the Death of a near f riend. John, 11, 35; Psalm, 88, 18. 
 
 T. 1 LOUD — hear the voice of our request, 
 Behold the tears we shed. 
 O — sooth our hearts— with grief oppress'd, 
 While musing o'er the dead. 
 
 2 How few the days — assigned us here ! 
 
 Those few with ills abound ; 
 Our health, and wealth — and kindred dear, 
 What transient things they're found ! 
 
 3 Farewell, dear friend, to all the joys 
 
 We once in thee possessed ; 
 A mournful dirge our tongue employs, 
 Aiid sorrow fills our breast. 
 
 4 O teach us, Lord — 1 ? end u re thy will \ 
 
 May tears our hearts improve : 
 Thy great designs in us fulfil, 
 And then our grief remove* 
 
3eath. The Bliss of Heaven. 103 
 
 HYMN i42...Frisbie. Westbury. Limehouse. 
 
 On the death of a Person, eminent for Wisdom and Virtue. 
 Psalm, 12, 1. 
 
 T. 1 HE dies--he dies--alas ! he dies ; 
 The pure celestial spirit flies : 
 The star—that shone with beams so bright, 
 Forever veil'd from mortal sight ! 
 
 2 The friends of truth and knowledge mourn ; 
 The virtues weep around his urn : 
 
 His death has hushed the voice of mirth, 
 And mingled sighs proclaim his worth. 
 
 3 Yet, mighty God- --thy will be done ; 
 Our friend his destined course had run : 
 With tears of joy — we see him rise — 
 To happier scenes above the skies. 
 
 c. 4 His footsteps, Lord---may we pursue; 
 His bright example — keep in view : 
 Imbibe the same seraphic zeal, 
 To do our heavenly Father's will. 
 
 5 And thus, when death shall close our days, 
 May these our sighs---be changed to praise- 
 To Him, whose name is still our trust, 
 When feeble flesh returns to dust. 
 
 HYMN l43....Bethesda. 
 
 The Bliss of Heaven. 2 Cor. 12, 4 ; Heb. 4, 9. See Hymn 140. 
 
 S. 1 THE toils of life are past; 
 
 The pains of death are o'er ; 
 No more diseases waste ; 
 Oppression grieves no more : 
 a. The soul, releas'd from mortal bands, 
 Now spreads her wings for distant lands, 
 
 g. 2 Behold she soars on high, 
 
 To realms of light and peace ; 
 10 
 
110 The p urity of Heaven. 
 
 Where God is ever nigh, 
 To consummate our bliss : 
 Where scenes of joy and wonder rise. 
 To charm and bless immortal eyes. 
 
 A.. 3 There songs of grateful praise* — 
 To God — o'er all supreme, 
 Ten thousand voices raise, 
 Enraptured by the theme : 
 p. But mortal tongues attempt in vain, 
 m. To represent the blissful scene. 
 
 A. 4 To such a glorious state, 
 Ye sons of men, aspire, 
 And let a prize, so great, 
 A generous ardour lire : 
 g. Let earth and time be all forgot, 
 Or all absorbed in such a thought. 
 
 HYMN 144 ...Africa. * Carthage, f Luton. 
 
 The Purity of Heaven. Psalm, 15, 1, and 2; Hab. 1, 13 ; Hcb, 
 12, 14; Rev. 21, 27. 
 
 s. 1 HE AVE JV is a pure and awful place, 
 Where God in all his glory reigns : 
 
 m. Who shall approach so near his face, 
 And sing his name in endless strains ? 
 
 2 Those who on earth have u walked by faith : v 
 That faith which operates by love ; 
 Who have inspired a heavenly breath, 
 And felt and liv'd- — like saints above. 
 
 s. 3 Sinners shall ne'er behold his face, 
 Nor join to sing th' angelic strains j 
 Heaven is a pure and awful place, 
 Where God in all his glory reigns, 
 
For Spring and Summer, Hi 
 
 HYMN 115.. ..Surry. Lynn. Tiinsbury. 
 
 For Spring. Psalm 104, 30. 
 
 c. 1 THE wintry storms have ceased to roar ; 
 The northern blast is felt no more : 
 The smiling sun returns again, 
 And mirth and beauty cheer the plain. 
 
 a. 2 The opening bud — the fragrant flower — 
 Afford new charms for every hour, 
 While man, and beast, and bird conspire- — 
 In one harmonious — happy choir. 
 
 S Benignant God — the work is thine ; 
 
 These joyous scene's are all divine ; 
 g. The rolling sun obeys thy word, 
 
 And winds and waters own thee, Lord. 
 
 g. 4 And thou cans't sooth the fiercer winds, 
 That chill and overcloud our minds ; 
 The wintry storm within allay, 
 And give our souls a vernal day. 
 
 5 A few more days, or rapid years — 
 Will end our present sighs and tears, 
 
 a. And tune the pious heart to sing — 
 The joys of everlasting spring. 
 
 HYMN 146.... Salem. Hartford. Abrogton. 
 
 For Spring or Summer. Isa. 64, 6 ; John, 11, 25. 
 
 c. 1 BEHOLD the fields in bright array, 
 Adorn'd with various flowers ; 
 Behold, a thousand sportive things — 
 Enjoy the passing hours. 
 
 T. 2 But ah ! how soon the scene must change ! 
 These flowers must fade and die ; 
 And every voice of mirth be hushed — 
 Beneath a chilling sky. 
 
112 For Autumn or Winter. 
 
 % So all the glow of youth must fade. 
 Its pleasures soon decay ; 
 The wheels that roll the seasons on, 
 Bear life itself away. 
 
 4 The child— the youth — the man of age — 
 Succeed in rapid flight ; 
 As blooming morn — and brilliant noon — 
 Are followed soon bv nisrht. 
 
 c. 5 But nature still her course pursues, 
 Nor meets a final doom ; 
 To winter— -spring anew succeeds. 
 And earth anew shall bloom. 
 
 6 So man, decayed and long consumed* 
 Shall rise to life again; 
 By faith in him who sin subdues, 
 To endless life attain. 
 
 HYMN 147.. ..Buckingham. Crowle. 
 
 For Autumn or Winter. 1 Pet. 1, 15. 
 
 1. 1 ANOTHER brief summer has taken its 
 The phantom no longer appears ; [flight. 
 No longer its beauties our vision delight, 
 Nor melodies gladden our ears. 
 
 2 The flowers are all faded and withered away : 
 
 Their odours regale us no more ; 
 Frail graces and pleasures- --that quickly de- 
 When all the delusion is o'er ! [cay, 
 
 3 How naked the forest ---so lately array'd— 
 
 In robes of the liveliest green ! [shade ! 
 What glooms the fair visage of nature o'er- 
 How silent and cheerless the scene ! 
 
 i Such changes all earthly existence await ; 
 Our vigour and life must decline ; 
 
For Winter. 113 
 
 How short are the triumphs of beauty and 
 Though vainly imagined divine ! [state, 
 St. Martins'. Barby. 
 
 5 But wherefore this sadness for nature's decays? 
 c. The Author of nature survives ; 
 
 Who still is entitled to glory and praise— 
 In every event of our lives. 
 
 6 His power is unchanging--his mercy endures-- 
 
 To endless duration the same ; 
 His promise- -protection and comfort ensures- - 
 To all who confide in his name. 
 
 HYMN 148....Frisbie. Kirke. Westbury. 
 
 Winter. Psalm, 71, 18; 147, 17. 
 
 t. 1 THE blooming summer now is past ; 
 The cheerful harvest hours are o'er ; 
 The fields present a dreary waste, 
 
 Where nature smiles and charms no more. 
 
 2 The sun withdraws his powerful beams, 
 
 And night extends her dark domain ; 
 Increasing cold congeals the streams, 
 And snows enshroud the blighted plain. 
 
 3 So there's a winter too in life, 
 
 When all the powers of youth decay ; 
 And all the fruits of toil and strife- 
 Like withered leaves ---are driven away. 
 
 4 In that dread season, mighty God, 
 
 Thy cheering influence o'er me shed ; 
 Be thou my sun— my safe abode; 
 From every storm protect my head. 
 
 5 Thy mercy cheer' d my youthful days ; 
 
 From sorrow thou alone canst save 5 
 10* 
 
H4 For a Birthday or JVew-year. 
 
 Let mercy guide my future ways, 
 c. Till I shall find a peaceful grave. 
 
 HYMN 149.. ..Funeral Thought. Rochester 
 
 For a Birthday or New-Year. Psalm, 90, 9. 
 
 s. 1 SEASONS, like moments, disappear, 
 Year after year is fled ; 
 All things in nature—by their doom, 
 Hasten to join the dead. 
 
 2 Where are my profits for the year, 
 
 Lately to mortals given ? 
 Much have I labour' d for the earth. 
 Little, alas- --for heaven. 
 
 3 Great are the errours— we indulge, 
 
 While we approach our end : 
 Often repenting of the past, 
 Seldom our lives we mend. 
 
 4 Pardon our follies and our sins, 
 
 Thou, whom all serve above ; 
 Make us to labour in thy work, 
 Prompted by heavenly love. 
 
 5 Though we are cumberers of the ground, 
 
 Spare us another year ; 
 Grant us the blessings we may need ; 
 Save us from every fear. 
 
 HYMN 150.... St. Thomas'. Wakefield 
 Shirland. 
 
 For a Birthday. Acts, 26, 22. 
 
 e. 1 ALL hail the smiling rays 
 Of this my natal day ! 
 Awake, my soul, to sound his praise^ 
 Who form'd this living clay. 
 
For Thanksgiving. I 
 
 s. 2 How many tranquil years— 
 Fve pass'd beneath his care ! 
 His love has oft assuaged my fears, 
 And heard my fervent prayer. 
 
 c. 3 My soul, with humble joy- 
 Review the seasons past ; 
 Let thankful songs my lips employ* 
 While life and being last. 
 
 4 My father's God— on thee— 
 
 My only hopes depend ; 
 From every sin preserve me free ; 
 From every ill defend. 
 
 5 With thee I leave my cares, 
 
 To thee my soul entrust, 
 To thee devote my future years, 
 'Till nature sleep in dust. 
 
 HYMN 151....Ashburn. Abridge. Savanna* 
 
 For Thanksgiving. Fsalua, 33, 1 ; 103, 2. 
 
 a. 1 BE joyful, ye servants and children of God, 
 And sing of his mercy and might; 
 With grateful devotion- --attend in his courts, 
 While duty and pleasure invite 
 
 2 His energy formed, and inspired us with life; 
 His bounty supplies us with food ; [death, 
 He clothes us — sustains us — defends us from 
 And daily surrounds us with good. 
 
 S The seasons revolving — his goodness display 5 
 He smiles in the blossoms of spring ; 
 While summer an 1 autumn, enriched by his 
 A harvest to industry bring, [care, 
 
 t.4 He pardons our follies — and cleanses our 
 Through Jesus, the son of his love : [sins-- 
 
116 Jin Annual Fast. Dedication. 
 
 His gospel assuages our sorrows and fears, 
 a. And guides us to glory above. 
 
 t. 5 Though fruitless- -we long have neglected his 
 
 a. That grace still abundant is given ; [grace, 
 
 His sabbath — his temple — his worship re- 
 
 The kindest appointments of heaven, [main, 
 
 HYMN 152....*Salem. Hartford. Abington. 
 
 For an Annual Fast. Psalm, 51, 18. 
 
 1 LORD — grant us every public good ; 
 
 Our common wants supply ; 
 To thee, when dangers thicken round. 
 Permit us still to fly. 
 
 2 Direct the course of nature still, 
 
 And bless the current year ; 
 At thy command the opening bud — 
 And ripening fruits appear. 
 
 3 May earth, and air, and seas conspire, 
 
 T ? advance the public wealth ; 
 And every change, the seasons bring, 
 Promote the general health. 
 
 4 Preserve the weak from every harm, 
 
 And plead the widow's cause ; 
 Let pride, and wrath, and wrong be check' d— 
 By wise and equal laws. 
 
 5 O bless our schools of learning, Lord, 
 
 And teach our rising race, 
 And train them up in virtue's school, 
 To dwell before thy face. 
 
 HYMN 153. Moreton. Winchelsea. St.Peter's, 
 
 For Dedication. Psalm, 132, 8. See Hymn 25. 
 
 1 THIS house to thee — we now devote ; 
 Accept, O God, and own it thine ; 
 
For Ordination. 11T 
 
 Within these walls thy name record, 
 And here dispense thy love divine. 
 
 *. 2 Be this thy rest — thy sure abode, 
 
 Where we may come — and seek thy face ; 
 O, grant us here with thee to dwell, 
 To see thy power — and feel thy grace. 
 
 3 Here, Lord, reveal thy holy arm, 
 
 And give thy word complete success \ 
 O, bless the rites, by thee ordain'd, 
 Make every tongue thy name confess. 
 
 4 In weeks — and months — and years remote,, 
 
 May saints still throng this holy place ; 
 Lord, teach our heirs to worship here, 
 When we in heaven review thy grace. 
 
 HYMN 154....Painswick. {Manchester. 
 Liverpool. 
 
 For Ordination. Jer. 3, 15. 
 
 1 BY thine unchanging mercy, Lord, 
 We still enjoy the light ; 
 That light which beams from Zion's hill, 
 To cheer these realms of night. 
 
 % Forever sure thy word remains, 
 To endless years the same : 
 From age to age the Church survives, 
 To celebrate thy fame. 
 
 T. 3 What, though the messengers of grace- 
 Like other men, decay ; 
 Resign their sacred office here, 
 Or moulder back to clay ? 
 
 §. 4 Thy voice — which life and death obey. 
 Can every void supply ; 
 The long succession still prolong. 
 Till time and nature die. 
 
118 The Clergyman's Prayer, §*c. 
 
 a. 5 This joyful day — these solemn rites — 
 
 Attest thy constant care ; 
 t. Thine eye has watch* d this christian flock 5 
 
 Thine ear has heard their prayer. 
 
 c. 6 To them another Pastor, Lord, 
 Thy mercy now has given ; 
 — make him long their joy on earth ; 
 Their fait hj \d guide to heaven. 
 
 HYMN 155....*Irvine. Danville. Blandford. 
 
 Organization of a new Church, or the first Ordination. 
 
 a. 1 THY love and mercy, gracious God, 
 Our joyful lips shall sing ; 
 For all the various means of grace, 
 To thee our praise we bring. 
 
 % Thy word, like precious seed is sown, 
 And heavenly fruits arise ; 
 The barren regions bloom around, 
 To cheer our wishful eyes. 
 
 3 The church — a fair immortal vine, 
 Puts forth new branches still 5 
 Preserve, O Lord — this tender germ, 
 To grace thy holy hill. 
 mi. 4 May Israel's Shepherd guard this flock. 
 And every ill avert ; 
 May none — by sinful arts beguiled, 
 This christian fold desert. 
 
 5 To them may pastors, sent by thee, 
 In long succession rise ; 
 And numerous saints be fitted here, 
 - To dwell above the skies. 
 
 HYMN 156....Costellow. Pittsfield. Leyden. 
 
 The Clergyman's Prayer. Ezek. 33, 7, 8 ; 2 Cor. 2, 16, Heb. 13, 17. 
 
 «. 1 HOW awful, Lord— the place I fill, 
 As guide and guard of men below ! 
 
A Morning Hymn. 119 
 
 T' enforce on all — thy holy will, 
 S. Or sound the alarm of future wo. 
 
 i. 2 Preserve me then from errour, Lord, 
 Direct my feet in virtue's way, 
 In every scene thine aid afford, 
 
 And all thy grace and truth display. 
 
 3 O cleanse my heart from low desires — 
 
 Of wealth — or power — or vain applause ; 
 
 a. While heaven a purer zeal inspires, 
 
 T' advance the great Redeemer's cause. 
 
 m. 4 My time is thine — my days and hours — 
 To be employ' d in work divine : 
 To thee I'd yield my noblest powers, 
 To thee myself — my all resign. 
 
 T. 5 Let not my robes be stain'd with blood ; 
 
 The blood of souls — immensely dear : 
 s. Subdue my sloth — almighty God, 
 
 And fill my heart with holy fear. 
 
 S. 6 When call'd t' appear before thy throne. 
 My last — my great account to give, 
 
 T. In mercy, Lord — thy servant own, 
 And bid my trembling spirit live. 
 
 HYMN 157....Rapture. Clyde. Vincent. 
 
 A Morning Hymn. Psalm, 92, 2. 
 
 C 1 AGAIN the cheerful dawn appears ; 
 The voice of joy salutes mine ears — 
 
 In nature's humble lays : 
 The feathered tribes unite their tongues, 
 And warbling forth the sweetest songs, 
 
 Allure my soul to praise. 
 
 a»2 To Him who form'd this wondrous light, 
 Whose mercy cheers the lonely night, ° 
 
120 For the Evening. 
 
 My daily songs shall rise : 
 Whose word the sun and moon obey ; 
 Whose wondrous skill the stars display. 
 
 That deck the darkened skies. 
 
 9. 3 1 laid me down, O God — and slept ; 
 Thy watchful eye hath kindly kept — 
 My slumbering life from harm : 
 a. Great Source of life — eternal King, 
 To thee my newborn powers shall sing — 
 A grateful morning psalm. 
 
 c 4 In all the scenes I pass this day, 
 Let mercy guide and guard my way, 
 
 Nor ought disturb my breast : 
 And while the toilsome hours roll on, 
 May heaven unfold a brighter dawn, 
 To make my labours bless'd. 
 
 HYMN l58....Arundel. Yeovil. 
 
 For the Evening. Psalm, 3, 8. 
 
 e. 1 FAR from the world we now retire, 
 And raise our eyes to God, 
 Who in his love — Smiles from above, 
 And cheers our dark abode. 
 
 g. 2 Author of all the countless worlds, 
 
 The vault of heaven displays, 
 s. Aw'd by thy power — Thee we adore, 
 c. And chant our evening lays. 
 
 3 Under those eyes, which never close, 
 We lay us down to sleep ; 
 Hearer of prayer — Make us thy care* 
 And safe our slumbers keep, 
 
 1 Soon as the sun with new-born rays, 
 Re-lumes the eastern skies, 
 Source of all light— Beam on our sight. 
 And bless our waking eyes. 
 
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QF THE FIRST LINES. 
 
 A. Accept, O God— the praise we bring Hymn S9 
 Again the cheerful dawn appears - - 157 
 Again with unmingled delight - 3 
 Ah, why do the wicked their Maker contemn - 54 
 All flesh was formed of earth at first - - 140 
 All nature sings aloud of thee - 14 
 All-hail the smiling rays - 150 
 Almighty Creator — I honor thy name - 20 
 Almighty Jehovah, to thee - 15 
 Amid the gayest scenes of youth - 131 
 And do we entertain the hope - - - 63 
 Another brief summer has taken its flight - 147 
 Arise, my slumbering soul, arise - 128 
 Arrayed in robes of power and grace - 36 
 As morning and evening recur - - * 119 
 Author of every good - - ■ ■ 115 
 
 B. Behold— he comes ! the Saviour comes S3 
 Behold the fields in bright array * - 146 
 Behold, the Prince of grace ... 96 
 Behold the Son of God .... 40 
 Be joyful, ye servants and children of God - 151 
 Bless our country, gracious God - 93 
 Benignant Creator, we own - - - 111 
 By thine unchanging mercy, Lord - - 134 
 
 C. Cease, my heart, to dread the morrow 65 
 Children, who know a Father's love . - 99 
 Christian love is meek and lowly - • 84 
 Crowned by the hand of God ... 45 
 
 D. Divine forbearance claims my song - 26 
 Dread Sovereign of nature — whom angels adore 6 
 
 E Earth, unlock thy richest treasures - 129 
 
 Eternal God, to thee - 60 
 
 Eternal, immortal, unchangeable God - 64 
 
 F. FaitH is a four t of life divine - • 51 
 
 Faith i9 our only guide ... 49 
 
 Far from the world we now retire - - 158 
 
130 
 
 INDEX. 
 
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 Father and friend of man 
 
 Father forgive them, Jesus prayed 
 
 Father of all the human race 
 
 Father of all — thy name I sing 
 
 Father of all, thy tender care 
 
 From earthly scenes, my God, I flee 
 
 From obstinate errours preserve us, Lord 
 
 G. God in his mercy calls 
 God of wisdom — God of love 
 God over all, to thee we bow 
 Great Author and Lord of the world 
 Great Fountain of Being — thy glories we 
 Great God, thy courts we enter now 
 Great is the Lord — his name adore 
 Guide me, God, in all my ways 
 
 H. Hail, sacred and soothing repose 
 Hark, 'tis a kind alluring sound 
 
 Hear our prayers in Jesus* name 
 
 Heaven is a pure and awful place 
 
 He dies ; he dies ; alas, he dies 
 
 Hope sheds a cheering light »■ 
 
 Horrour strikes the wicked dumb 
 
 How awful, Lord, the place I fill 
 
 How cheerful and happy the scene 
 
 How frail, God, is man ! 
 
 How great the debt I owe 
 
 How great thy mercy, King of kin^s 
 
 How little I know of my God — 
 
 How rich are the wonders all nature displays- 
 I. I hear — I hear — thy warning voice 
 
 In deep affliction — Lord, I lie 
 
 Infinite God — thy glorious name 
 
 Infinite God, to thee 
 
 I see the desart bloom , 
 
 I've seen the blushing flower of Spring 
 J. Jesus, the Son of God 
 K. Kindle in all our bosoms, Lord 
 
 Kindle — Lord — our best affections 
 
 L. Life is the gift of God • «■ 
 
 Lord, hear the voice of our request 
 Lord — help us to cherish a generous concern 
 Lord — in our hearts thy power display 
 
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INDEX. 
 
 131 
 
 Lord — I revere thy word - - Hymn 
 
 Lord — may we act a candid part 
 
 Lord — thou art just in all thy ways 
 
 Lord — we will weep for human wo 
 
 Lord, grant us every public good 
 
 Lord, on the tables of our hearts 
 
 Lord, teach us with humble submission to bear 
 
 Lord, thou art ever just and true 
 
 Lord, thou art God alone 
 
 Lord, 'tis enough, thy bounteous hands 
 
 Lord, we approach thine altar now 
 
 Lord, we approach thy face 
 
 Lord, we believe in thee 
 
 Lord, what irail and erring creatures 
 
 Lord, while in fervent prayer 
 
 Lo — the blessed Jesus dies 
 
 Lo — they come from east and west 
 
 M. Mysterious Power — thy glorious name 
 My weakness, Lord, and wants I feel 
 
 N. Now to the Lord, our God, we raise 
 Now we have heard thy holy word 
 
 0. O God of salvation — in mercy attend 
 happy — more than happy he 
 O may we learn the sacred use 
 Once more this consecrated light 
 On thee — great Source of life 
 O thou, who hearest prayer 
 O thou, whose glory far outshines 
 Our brethren and friends in distress 
 O ur Father, all gracious and kind 
 Oi what amazing love 
 
 P. Pause — weak and thoughtless sinner — pause 
 Praise to thee, immortal King 
 
 R. Restless spirits, faint and weary 
 
 S. Seasons, like moments, disappear 
 See the man of grief transform'd 
 Sinful man is doomed to death 
 Source of all life and light 
 Sovereign of nature — God most high 
 
 T. Teach us, Lord, in every statio* 
 Teach us, God, in every state 
 Temptations, Lord — beset us round 
 
ERRATA, 
 
 fn Hymn 36, fourth verse, for vetran, read veteran : 
 Hymn 86, second verse, for Father, read Rather : 
 Hymn 32, first verse, erase key letter t : 
 Hymn 86, fiftk verse, do. do. 
 
 132 INDEX. 
 
 Tender spirits— sigh no more - Hymn 44 
 
 The bible, Lord, demands our faith 52 
 
 The blooming summer now is past - - 148 
 
 The church is a school — of wisdom divine - 11 
 
 The daty appears — The joyful day 34 
 
 The day approaches — my soul - - 135 
 
 The day is come — the welcome day - 137 
 
 Thee we confess, Almighty God - - 110 
 
 The Lord his sovereign will declares - 37 
 
 The Lord is my hope and my trust 6$ 
 
 The Lord is our Father, our guardian and friend 27 
 
 The Lord is our refuge and strength - 69 
 
 The Lord is our Shepherd — we never shall want 70 
 
 The name of our God we adore 12 
 
 The shades of ancient night 32 
 
 The toils of life are past ... 143 
 
 The wintry stonns have ceased to roar - 145 
 
 This house to thee we now devote - - 153 
 
 Thou Father of mercies — on thee 83 
 
 Thou hast spread this sacred board - 43 
 
 Thou, who hast form'd our feeble dust - 23 
 
 Thy boundless presence — heavenly King - 18 
 
 Thy goodness, Lord, a joyful theme 24 
 
 Thy love and mercy, gracious God - - 155 
 
 Thy praise, O God, may well employ - 76 
 
 Time is a rich, but transient gift - - 133 
 
 ' Tis thine alone, Omniscient God 53 
 
 To parents — all-faithful and kind - - 100 
 
 To thee, God we lift our eyes 82 
 
 To thee, O God — we render praise 75 
 
 W. We read the sacred pages, Lord - 126 
 
 Where'er the sun his power displays - 95 
 
 While we pass our dread probation - - 124 
 
 Wretched sinner, where's thy gain - - 136 
 
 Y. Ye infants and children, draw near - ISO 
 
 Ye that indulge in slumber still - - 122 
 
 Yes, we will love thee, blessed God - • 74