FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Section S'lt'^ EVANGELI Lutheran HymnH PUBLISHED BY ORDER Ev. Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio AND OTHER STATES. COLUMBUS, OHIO: OHIO SYNODICAL PRINTING HOUSE. 1880. Copyright Secured. Digitized by tine Internet Arciiive in 2011 witii funding from Calvin College http://www.archive.org/details/evangelicallutheOOevan ERRATA. The Mchxbi to Iliiiini Xo. ."iT is \u. 1() lii.^frad of .y<>. 29. The Md'xli/ to Hi/nni No. ISO is X<>. 21) l)iMea(l of No. 20. 7"/^' Mdodi/ 1(> fit/iint Xos. S and -i'.VA is Xo. 12 iu- s^my/o/.Vo. 2;J.' Instead of Ilifiiin Xo. '^'^4, /xu/r '.)]'.\, sai/ Ao. 'AAn. NOTE. The numbers to the right of the hymns in this book refer to corresponding numbers of melodies as given in a book of tunes shortly to be published by order of the Joint Synod. (iii) CONTENTS Page. ORDER OF SERVICES. VI-XXVIII I.— THE CHURCH-YEAR.— Sunday 1-9 Advent 10-19 Christmas 20-34 Sylvester Eve 35-38 New Year 39-46 Epiphany 46-50 Presentation 51-55 Passion 56-74 Easter 75-89 Ascension 90-95 Pentecost 96-106 Trinity 106-112 John the Baptist 113-115 Michaehnas 116-139 Corner-Stone Laving 119-122 Church-Dedication 122-127 Harvest 128-134 Reformation 135-141 National Humiliation & Thanksgiving. 142-147 Mission 148-153 II.— THE CATECHISM.— Works and Attributes of God 154-161 The Word 162-171 The Church 172-180 Catechetical Instruction 181-182 The Decalogue 182-186 The Creed 187-188 Faith 188-191 (iv) CONTENTS. II.— THE CATECHISM— Continued. Prayer 192-196 Baptism 197-205 Confirmation 205-209 Repentiince 210-219 Absolution 220-222 Justification 223-236 Communion 236-251 The Redeemer 251-268 Morning 269-281 Evening 281-296 Daily Duty 296-303 The Ministry 303-307 The Christian Household 307-319 III.— CHRISTIAN LIFE AND HOPE.— 1. The Walk of Godliness : Praise 320-332 Call to Grace and Admonition to Holiness... 333-339 Christian Resolve, Liberty, and " ' Holiness... 340-360 Cross and Consolation 361-379 2. The Consummation : Contemplation of Death 379-393 Death and Burial 394-398 Hope of Resurrection 399-405 Judgment 406-410 Eternity 411-419 Doxologies " 420-423 APPENDIX. Page. The Catechism 424 The Augsburg Confession 436 The Gospels and Epistles for the Church Year The Passion History 522 Morning and Evening Prayers for each Dav in the Week ! 538 Morning and Evening Prayer for the Sick 541 Prayer for AVoman in Travail 542 Intercession for the Dying 542 Prayer during a severe Storm 542 Prayer for Faith 543 Prayer before Confession 543 Prayer after Confession 543 Prayer before Communion 544 Prayer after Communion 544 Form for Lay-Baptism 544 Index to the Psalms as adapted to the Sundays and Festivals of the Church-Year 546 Index to the Psalms with reference to their Im- port 548 Index of Hymns from the German 549 Index of Hymns 553 (vi) THE ORDEE OF M0ENIN6 SEEVIOE. The services may be introduced -with singing by the choir or the congregation ; ' whereupon the following order shall be ob- served : Minister: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen ! Congregation : Gloria Patri. P :S=: S Glory be to the Father, and to the ^^ZZl^Zll 1^11"^=^^ T — r F — " — p- ly Ghost: 1 lIMIili — ^ p — p- As it was in the heginning, is now, and ever shall be, -i^r-.^Tz:: -A r^ mm :2^ ill q==- ■world with - out 1 I end. A rnen. ill Minister: Dearly Beloved! The Holy Script- (vii) Vlll MORNING SERVICE, ures declare, that when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. The sacrifices of God are a broken and a contrite heart. To the Lord belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against Him. Let us, there- fore, confess our sins unto our Father, with sincere, humble, and obedient hearts, that we may obtain remission of the same, by His infinite goodness and mercy. Almighty and most merciful Father, unto whom all hearts are open, and all desires are known, all whose commandments are just, necessary, and good; we confess unto Thee, that we have erred and strayed from Thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. But enter not, we beseech Thee, into judgment with us; for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. As Thou hatest nothing which Thou hast made, and desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live, — have mercy, 0 Lord, upon us miserable offenders. Spare Thou those, 0 God, who confess their faults. Restore Thou those who are truly penitent, according to Thy gracious promises, declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, 0 most merciful Father, that we may hereafter live a godly, MORNING SERVICE. IX righteous, and sober life, to the glory of Thy holy name, through Thy blessed Son, our Mediator and Redeemer. Congregation : -^rh-U- r-d — 1 — 1 — r- W^ =s -^— H*=gE|=g=: £S=[ 0 God the Father in heaven, have -- mercy up-on t — ^ 1 — us! -/s- te ^e; ^^^^E^Eppi O God the Son, Redeemer of the workl, | have | mercy up-on | i I I I I Sfe ^:^=: :fl*: ~-z^t=: O God the Holy Ghost, | have 1&& mercy I I I up-on I .^ SEE?E|; i±Zfc :=g: ^^ thy A d-^A peace. i g i Ifm. .• Almighty God our heavenly Father hath had mercy upon us, and hath given His only Son to die for our sins, and doth for His sake graciously pardon us; He also giveth unto all them that believe in His name the power to become His children, and promises to bestow upon them His Holy Spirit. Praise the Lord ; praise ye the name of the Lord. Congregation : MORNING SERVICE. 3. Beiiedic Anima Mea. 2. and for- 4. and crowneth thee with 6. ye servants of . 7. praise thou the , 9. world, mercy and his. " that Lord, . . with -out all his benefits; lov- mg kindness do his pleasure. O mv soul. end. A- men. MORNING SERVICE. XI (Instead of the Benedic Aiiima Mea, Hymn No. 1, or either of the chants on page xxvi may he used) : Minister: The Lord be with you ! Congregation : 'E^mm And -^^ Spir - *£=i^^^=i=^^= iiil it. — ^ I -Cs I .Wk. .^. Minister: Hear the Epistle of the day, written in the chapter of , beginning at the verse. Congregation : Sanctity lis, O Lord, j througli thy | truth, I thy | word is | truth fel ^. :lgEEEeEE=fe=fe=fe^ Min. : Hear the Gospel of the day, written in the chapter of St. , beginning at the verse. Congregation: —9—h 1 1 — rn ^-b-t4 ^' -^- ^ — —3 =^, — [ •^ 1 1*" 1 Pr •,■... be- to 1 1 1 1 thee, J- ^ 1 0 1 b- o LU -&- Christ. ^L^_C_^ » m — 1=^ pi. :_^ r 1 1 Xn MORNIXe^ SERVICE. Minister: (The collect for the day.) Min. and Cong.: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord ; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose, again from the dead ; He ascended into heaven And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints ; The forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen! Hymn : The rninister having ascended the pulpit, he shall say: Grace be unto you, and jjeace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ: or, instead a short prayer ; whereupon shall follow The Sermon. Minister: Almighty and everlasting God, who art worthy to be had in reverence by all the children of men, we humbly give thanks unto Thee for the innumerable blessings, both temporal and spiritual, which, without any merit or worthiness on our part. Thou hast bestowed upon us. We praise Thee especially that Thou hast preserved unto us in their purity Thy saving word, and the sacred ordi- nances of Thy house. We beseech Thee, 0 Lord, to grant and to preserve unto Thy holy Church, throughout the world, purity of doctrine, and faithful pastors who shall preach Thy word with MORNING SERVICE. XIU power; and help all who hear rightly to understand, and truly to believe. Be Thou the Protector and Defence of Thy people in all times of tribulation and danger ; and may we, in communion with Thy holy Church, and in brotherly unity with our fellow Christians, fight the good fight of faith, and in the end receive the salvation of our souls. Bestow the influence of Thy grace upon all the nations of the earth. We pray Thee especially to bless our land, and all its inhab- itants, and all who are in authority. Cause Thy glory to dwell in our land, mercy and truth, righteousness and peace everywhere to prevail. To this end we commend to Thy care all our schools and other institutions, and pray Thee to make them nurseries of useful knowledge, and of Christian virtues and morals, that they may bring forth among us the wholesome fruits of life. Graciously defend us from all calamities by fire and water, from war and pestilence, from scarcity and famine. Protect and prosper every one in his appropriate calling; and cause all useful arts to flourish among us. Be Thou the God and Father of the widow and orphan, the keeper of the sick and needy, and the comforter of the forsaken and dis- tressed. Min. and Cong.: Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name; Thy king- dom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive XIV MORNING SERVICE. those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen ! Hymn. Minister: The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Amen ! Congregation: (Instead of closing with the following New Testament Benediction, a doxology may he sung.) u The grace of our Lord and i^av - ior Je - .-jus Christ, and the BEf; — w-r i — f-^^: — ?— ^— ^— ^->-T-*- I ^ ' ^ I** ^ k I '^ love of God the Fa :SE^-^^: I I i^i5=!ii^ and the com-miin-ion of the I ^5» ^-r -M-\iiZ i=s=4^r^i 4^=*E^ ^^'^-^- Ho - ly Ghost, be with us all, with us all. A - men. ! ^ I j J J _K , 1 I 1^ I J I I -^1 Order for Afternoon or Evening Service. Introit : In the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen! Hymn. Versicle : How amiable are Thy taber- nacles, 0 Lord of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord. For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand (Ps. 94, 1. 2. 10.). One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple (Ps. 27,4). Prayer : Almighty and most merciful God, we are now assembled in Thy presence to hear all that shall be spoken in Thy name and by Thy command; we pray Thee: grant that we may receive Thy word with true devotion and faithfully keep it. Remove from us all vain and sinful thoughts, and open our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that through the preaching of Thy blessed word we may be made truly to know Thy will, and to conform our lives thereto, to the praise and glory of Thy holy name, and to the salva- tion of our souls; through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen! (XV) XVI AFTERNOON SERVICE. Scripture Lesson. Hymn. Short Prayer before Sermon. Sermon. Lord's Prayer. Hymn. Benediction : The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, The love of God, And the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen ! THE HOLY COMMUNION. Minister: The Lord be with you. :=P= f^^ And with thy Spir - it. m> ._tf at . a^ ^.. Minister: Lift up your hearts. -^ s-p — I — =i=q- them un - to I 1 I the I Lord, i==^- Minister: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. ^^^E^B zz=^z §s= right I Minister: It is truly meet, right, and salu- tary, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, 0 Lord, Holy Father, Almighty Everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord and Savior. Therefore with Angels and Arch- 2 (xvii) THE HOLY COMMUNION. angels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious name; evermore praising Thee, and saying : ^li^l^iiiiii^li :^ ly, 1 ^S^ f=mm^^ m —iz> Lord God of II II =N=5: IBE^- m I I ba - oth ; .-!S ^— Heav - en and I ^ N ^-s^~ — -=N- .:=^. ->- =.fc :E^=E N earth are full of ^^ thy glo - ry ; > : t* — A Ho- ^i E^ =:•= Esb —2 2— t^-: m^ r ■ san -• — - na in the EESE high - est, M. in iS the high est. =^= I ' ^ U" t*- l^ Bless - ed is he that com-eth in the name of the iimiiiilli^^lrs; ^- ^ -^ -J- 1 THE HOLY COMMUNION. Lord. Ho - san - na in the J- ^ I s, high :^^!-iilfii^Miiii^ THE EXHORTATION. Dearly Beloved in the Lord! Forasmuch as we purpose to come to the Holy Supper of our Lord, wherein He giveth us His body to eat and His blood to drink, in order to strengthen and confirm our faith in Him, it becomes us diligently to examine ourselves, as St. Paul the Apostle exhorteth : " Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread and drink of that cup." For this holy Sacrament is instituted as a special means to strengthen and comfort the troubled conscience of those who confess their sins, and who hunger and thirst after righteousness. Therefore, whoso eateth of this bread, and drinketh of this cup, firmly believing the words of Christ, dwelleth in Christ, and Christ in him, and he hath eternal life. Let us also obey His command : " This do in remembrance of me;" showing His death, that He was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification, and rendering unto Him most hearty thanks for the innumerable bene- fits procured unto us by the same, take up our cross and follow Him, and love one another even as He hath loved us. For we XX THE HOLY COMMUNIOX. are all one bread, and one body, even as we eat of one bread and drink of o'fie cup. THE CONSECRATION. Glory be to Thee, 0 Lord, Jesus Christ, Thou almighty and everlasting Son of the Father, that by the sacrifice of Thyself upon the cross, offered up once for all, Thou didst perfect them that are sanctified, and ordain, as a memorial and seal thereof. Thy Holy Supper, in which Thou givest us Thy body to «at, and Thy blood to drink, that being in "Thee, even as Thou art in us, we may have eternal life, and be raised up at the last day. Most merciful and exalted Redeemer, we humbl}^ confess that we are not worthy of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which Thou hast shown unto us, and that, by reason of our sins, we are too impure and weak worthily to receive Thy saving gifts. Sanc- tify us therefore, we beseech Thee, in our bodies and souls, by Thy Holy Spirit, and thus fit and prepare us to come to Thy Sup- per, to The glory of Thy grace, and to our own eternal good. And in whatsoever, through weakness, we do fail and come short, in true repentance and sorrow on account of our sins, in living faith and trust in Thy merits, and in an earnest purpose to amend our sinful lives, do Thou graciously supply and grant, out of the fullness of the merits of Thy bitter suffer- ings and death ; to the end that we, who even in this present world desire to enjoy Thee, our only comfort and Saviour, in the Holy THE HOLY COMMUNION. XXI Sacrament, may at last see Thee face to face in Thy heavenly kingdom, and dwell with Thee, and with all Thy saints, for ever and ever. Amen ! [Then the Minister, turning toward the Altar, shall say:} Our Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name ; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trepass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; but deliver us from evil ; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen! Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the night in which He was betrayed, took bread ; and when He had given thanks. He brake and gave it to His disciples, sa3dng, Take, eat ; this is my body, which is given for you; this do in remembrace of me. After the same manner, also, He took the cup, when He had supped, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it ; this cup is the New Testa- ment in my blood, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins ; this do, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. Praise, and honor, and glory, be unto Thee, 0 Christ! The bread which we bless is the communion of Thy holy body, and the cup which we bless is the communion of Thy holy blood. 0 Thou everlasting Son of the Father, sanctify us by Thy Holy Spirit, and make us THE HOLY COMMUNION. worthy partakers of Thy sacred body and blood, that we may be cleansed from sin and made one with all the members of Thy Church in heaven and on earth. Lord Jesus ! Thou hast bought us: to Thee Avill we live, to Thee will we die, and Thine will we be forever. Amen! Then shall be sung tlie Agnus Dei : ^z zmzz^: -p- -p- O Christ, I thou Lamb of God, | that | takest away the sins of the world, | / m ¥S. '&- have mercy up-on us. b — ^^=^ — ^- fe^ ^= 12^: O Christ, I thou Lamb of God, | that ) takest away the sins of the world, | J grant us thy peace. 1 /JN /T\ s E^ 1 r- ( }yhpn the Minister gireth Bread, lie shall sa]/:) Take, eat, this is the true body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for you ; may it strengthen and preserve 3^ou in the true faith unto everlasting life. ( When he giveth the Cup, he shall say:) Take and drink, this is the true blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for you and for many for the remission of sins ; may it strengthen and preserve you in the true faith unto everlasting life. ( When all have communed, the Nunc Dimittis may be said or sung:) THE HOLY COMMUNION. P S: m •p p =?- Lord. I now lettest thou thy servant depart \ in peace I ac- . . " . . . . j cordin*tothy word: jez. ^- ji::i. js. P :g: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, | which thou hast prepared ffi P- fore the face of all people ; §1 *= ^i A light to lighten the Gentiles, | and the glory of thy people Israel. I I ^y-^- ^S_ Glory be to the Father, | and to the Son, | and to the Holy Ghost; | \ as it was in the beginning, | is now, | and ever , ". . .1 £S a^EEHg: 'ith praise to meet Thee. Waiting hearts in homage now Lay we at Thy feet to greet Thee ; Enter Thou our portals, Lord, Welcomed by us and adored. 3 Glad Hosanna ! King of kings, Prince of peace. Hero victorious! Thy achievement for us brings Spoils of warfare rich and glorious. Thy dominion will endure. And Thv realm alone stands sure. 13 4 Glad Hosanna ! Honored Guest, We too are Thy subjects-royal, Chosen by Thee to be blest: May we e'er to Thee prove loyal, And Thy scepter ne'er disown ; In us, Lord, rule Thou alone! 5 Glad Hosanna ! Nazarene, For Thy meekness we adore Thee. Though a servant's humble mien Would conceal Thine inner glory, Zion doth still know and own Thee as God's and David's Son. 6 Glad Hosanna! Help good Lord ; Grant success and grace, we pray Thee. May we all with one accord With an upright heart obey Thee. Thou wilt every one receive Who will hear Thee and believe. 7 Glad Hosanna ! Let us here O'er low Olivet attend Thee, Till we shall for aye revere Thee on high ; Oh, thither wend we. There's our heavenly Bethphage ; High Hosanna there to Thee ! 8 Glad, Hosanna! we accord Thee our welcome, and implore Thee : Come, Thou Blessed of the Lord ! Joyous hearts are open for Thee. Glad Hosanna ! Art Thou near? Hallelujah ! Thou art here ! li ADVENT. 18 O AY with what salutations ^ Shall I Thine advent greet? Desire of all the nations, My Joy and Refuge meet ! O Jesus, Jesus ! lead me On by Thy blessed light, Teach me whate'cr delights Thee To understand aright. 2 "With palms doth Zion meet Thee, Spreads branches in the way; To raise my soul to greet Thee Glad psalms I'll sing to-day. My heart shall bloom forever With joys and praises new, And from Thy name shall never Withhold the honor due. 3 A\T:iat hast thou e'er neglected For my good here below ? When heart and soul dejected, Were sunk in deepest woe, When from Thy presence hidden, Where peace and pleasures are. Thou camest, and hast bidden Me joy again, my Star! 4 In bitter bondage lying. Thou com'st and sett'st me free, 'Neath scorn and shame when sighing, Thou com'st and raisest me. Thy grace high honor gives me, Abundance doth bestow, No. 13. 15 That wastes not, nor deceives me As earthly riches do. 5 No other impulse led Thee To leave Thy throne above^ Upon Thine errand sped Thee, But world-embracing love ! A love that deeply feeleth The wants and woes of men, No tongue its fullness telleth, It passeth human ken. 6 Sin's debt, the mighty burden, Let not Thy heart affright ; The Lord will freely pardon, His grace will cover quite. He comes ! He comes ! salvation Proclaiming everj'where, Secures His chosen nation Their heritage so fair. 7 Thy foes, why should they move Thee? Their wiles and rage are vain, Thy Savior, who doth love thee, "Will scatter them again. O come. Thou Son, and lead us To everlasting light, Up to Thy mansions guide us Of glory and delight. 19 No. 27. T ET us all in God rejoice, -^ Who is pleased to save us ; Let us praise with heart and voice, For His. Son He gave us. 16 20 2 He descends to sorrows here As a servant lowh', That in heaven we may appear Princes high and holy. 3 Wealth to give He poor became — Is not this a wonder ? Therefore let us praise His name While His grace we ponder. 4 Lord ! this year Thy favor show, Banish sin and sadness : All who fain would have it so Say Amen with gladness. C. M.— ^'o. 2. IT ARK, the glad sound, the Savior comes, •'-'- The Savior promised long ! Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 He comes the prisoners to release. In Satan's bondage held : The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice To clear the mental ray ; And on the eyes, oppressed Avith night, To pour celestial day. 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind. The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of His grace T' enrich the humble poor. 5 Our glad hosaniias, Prince of Peace ! Thy welcome shall proclaim, And heaven's eternal arches ring With Thy beloved name. -i^l 7s. — No. 4. TS this Jesus, then, the Lord, -^ Promised since the world began ? Ask the blind to sight restored, Ask the lame who leaped and ran ; 2 Ask the once loathed leper clean, Ask the dead to life restored : \ They will tell thee Christ hath bee^,— Christ will ever be — the Lord. 3 Say thou, poor man, hath not He, As the Prophet spake of old, Preaclied His Gospel unto thee? Is not this the Christ foretold ? 4 Come unto Him, all ye meek, Shun not of His cross the shame: Blest all they His love who seek, Bearing witness to His name. 22 TJAIL to the Lord's Anointed, ^^ Great David's greater Son ! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun ! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free. To take away transgression. And rule in equity. No. 13. 18 ADVENT. 2 He comes, with succor speedy, To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong ; To give them songs for sighing, Tlieir darkness turn to Hght, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. 3 He shall descend like showers Upon the fruitful earth. And love and joy, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth ; Before Him, on the mountains, Shall peace, the herald, go ; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4 To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend, His kingdom still increasing — A kingdom without end : The tide of time shall never His covenant remove : His name shall stand forever ; That name to us is love. 23 c. ii.-xo. TOY to the world ! the Lord has come ! ^ Let earth receive her King: Let every heart prepare Him room. And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth ! the Savior reigns, Let men their songs employ ; 19 While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 3 Xo more let sins and sorrows grow. Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness. And wonders of His love. 24 No. 13, fTHE Bridegroom soon will call us : -^ Come, all ye wedding guests ! May not His voice appall us While slumber binds our breasts: May all our lamps be burning, And oil be found in store, That we, with Him returni-ng, May open find the door. 2 There shall we see delighted Our dear Redeemer's face, Who leads our souls benighted To glory by His grace ; The patriarchs sliall meet us, The prophets' holy band, Apostles, martyrs, greet us In that celestial land. 3 They will not blush to own us As brv)thers, sisters dear, Love ever will be shown us Wlien we with them appear ; 20 CHRISTMAS. We all shall come before Him, Who for us Man became, As Lord and God adore Him, And ever bless His name. 4 Our Father, rich in blessing, Will give us crowns of gold, And to His bosom pressing, Impart a bliss untold, Will welcome with embraces Of never-ending love, And deck us with His graces In blissful realms above. 5 In mansions fair and spacious Will God the feast prepare, And, ever kind and gracious. Bid us its riches share ; There bliss that knows no measure From springs of love shall flow, And never changing pleasure His bountv will bestow. CHRISTMAS. 25 L. M.— No. 1. "DEHOLD! behold! what wonders here ! ^ The gloomy night turns bright and clear, A brilliant light dispels the shade, The stars before it pale and fade. 2 A wondrous light it is, I trow, And not the ancient sun shines now, For, contrary to nature, night Is turned bv it to dav so bright. CHRISTMAS. 21 3 What means He to announce to us, Who nature's course can aUer thus ? A mighty work designed must be, When such a mighty sign we see. 4 To us vouchsafed can it be The iSun of Righteousness to see, The 8tar from Jacob's stem so bright, The woman's Seed, tlie Gentiles' Light? 5 'Tis even so — for from the sky Heaven's hosts with joyful tidings hie, That He is born in Bethlehem's stall, Who Savior is and Lord of all ! 6 Oh blessedness ! the goodly throng Of sainted fathers waited long To see this day, with hope deferred, As we may learn from God's own Word. 26 L. M.— No. 1. TT is a time of joy to-day, -*- With mourning and with woe away ! Woe, woe to him who us reviled ! God's seen in flesh,— we're reconciled. 2 The Lord who bears our sin is here. Who'll bruise the serpent's head is near, The death of death — the woe of hell — The Lord of Life with us doth dwell. 3 All foes are put our feet beneath. For sin and Satan, hell and death, Are brought to shame and put to flight Upon this great, this wondrous night. 4 Oh ! happy world, thrice happy they, Who on this lowly Infant stay 22 CIIRIfiTMAS. Their souls, and with believing eyes In Him their Savior recognize. 5 Now praise the Lord whoe'er can praise — Who, from their low estate to raise His enemies, from His high throne Sent down His loved. His only Son. 6 Up ! join the angel host and cry, Now glory be to God most High ; Let peace prevail the -world around. Good-will to men and joy abound. 27 No. 28. T IGHTLY bound my bosom, ringing Joyous lays, when in praise Angels all are singing. List! O list the swelling chorus: ''Christ is born!" this fair morn Fills the welkin o'er us. 2 Forth to-day the Conq'uror goeth, Who the foe, sin and woe, Death and hell o'erthroweth. God with man becomes united, Flesh is made for our aid, Healing all that's blighted. 3 Shall we still dread God's displeasure, Who to save freely gave Us His dearest Treasure ? Who from all the ills that grieve us, In His love from above Sends Him to relieve us ? 4 Should He, who Himself imparted. Aught withhold from the fold, CHRISTMAS. 23 Leave us broken-hearted? Should the *Son of God not love us, Who to cheer suff'rers here Left His throne above us ? 5 If our blessed Lord and Maker Hated men, would He then Be of flesh partaker? If He in our woe delighted Would He bear all the care Of our race benighted? 6 He becomes the Lamb that taketh Sin away, and for aye Full atonement maketh. For our life His own He tenders, And our race, by His grace, Meet for glory renders. 7 Lowly lies He in the manger, And to all sends the call : Ye are freed from danger — Cease your wailing in your weakness, All your stains, all your pains, I have borne in meekness. 8 Come, then, banish all your sadness, One and all, great and small, Come with songs of gladness ; Love Him who with love is glowing, Tiew the star near and far Light and joy bestowing. 9 Ye whose anguish knew no measure, Grieve no more, see the door To celestial pleasure : Come, He will your journey gladden C1IHIST.MA8. To the rest of the blest, Where no sin shall sadden. 10 Ye whom conscience sorely troubles^ All whose toil, pain to foil, But its wrath redoubles. Hither come with all your bruises. Here is One who to none Healing balm refuses. 11 Come all ye whom want oppresses, Here behold gems and gold, All He freely blesses. Come and taste that He is gracious- To our hearts He imparts Jewels rare and precious, 12 Let me in my arms receive Thee, On Thy breast let me rest, Savior, ne'er to leave Thee ! Since Thou hast Thyself presented Now to me, I shall be Evermore contented. 13 Xow that Thou my nature wearest Guilt no more racks me sore — Thou its burden bearest. Now from every spot and wrinkle I am free, since Thou me "With Thy blood dost sprinkle. 14 I am pure in Thee, believing. From Thy store evermore Richest robes receiving. In my heart I will enfold Thee, Treasure rare ! Let me there Raptured ever hold Thee I CHKISTMAS. 25 15 Thee I will depart from never While I've breath, nor shall death From Thy love me sever ! And in heaven, by saints surrounded, I shall be still with Thee, Tasting bliss unbounded ! 28 L. M.— No. 1. ^ROM heaven above to earth I come To bear good news to every home , Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will sav and sing. F' 2 To you this night is born a child Of Mary, chosen mother mild ; This little child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all the earth. 3 'Tis Christ, our God, who far on high Hath heard your sad and bitter cry ; Himself will your salvation be. Himself from sin will make you free, 4 He brings those blessings, long ago Prepared l)y God for all below ; Plenceforth His kingdom open stands To you, as to the angel bands. 5 These are the tokens ye shall mark, The swaddling clothes and manger dark ; There shail ye find the young child laid. By whom the heavens and earth were made. 6 Now let us all with gladsome cheer Follow the shepherds, and draw near 26 To see this wondrous gift of God, Who hath His only Son bestowed. 7 Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes! Who is it in yon manger lies ? Who is this child so young and fair? The blessed Christ-child lieth there. 8 Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest, Through whom the sinful world is l)lest ! Thou com'st to share our misery, What can we render, Lord, to Thee ! 9 Ah, Lord, M'bo hast created all, How hast Thou made Thee weak and small, That Thou must choose Thy infant bed AVhere ass and ox but lately fed ! 10 Were earth a thousand times as fair. Beset with gold and jewels rare, She yet were far too i)oor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee. 11 For yelvets soft and silken stuff Thou hast but hay and straw so rough. Whereon Tliou King, so rich and great. As 'twere Thy heaven, art throned in state. 12 Thus hath it i)leased Thee to make plain The truth to us poor fools and vain, That this world's honor, wealth, and might Are naught and w^orthless in Thy sight. 13 Ah, dearest Jesus, Holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. CIimSTMAS. 14 My heart for very joy doth leap, My Hps no more can silence keep ; I too must raise with joyful tongue That sweetest ancient cradle-song — ■ 15 Glory to God in highest heaven, AVho unto man His 8un hath given ! AVhile angels sing with pious mirth A glad New Year to all the earth. 29 L. M.— No. ^O Shepherds, as they watched by night, Appeared a troop of angels bright ; Behold the tender babe, they said, In yonder lowly manger laid, T' 2 At Bethlehem in David's town. As Micah did of old make known ; 'Tis Jesus Christ, your Lord and King, Who doth to all salvation bring. 3 Rejoice ye, then, that through His Son God is Avith sinners now at one ; Made like yourselves of flesh and blood, Your brother is th' eternal Good. 4 What harm can sin and death then do ? The true God now abides with you : Let Hell and Satan chide and chafe, God is your brother — ye are safe. 5 Not one He will nor can forsake Who Him his confidence doth make : Let all his wiles the tempter try, You may his utmost powers defy. Z5 CllIlI.ST.MAS. 6 You must at last prevail ; for see, God's kindred now in Christ are we. To God forever give ye praise, Patient and cheerful all your days. 30 L. M.— No. 1. \rOW praise we Christ, the Holy One, ^^ The spotless virgin Mary's Son, Far as the blessed sun doth shine, E'en to the world's remote confine. 2 He who Himself all things did make, A servant's form vouchsafed to take, That He as man mankind might win. And save His creatures from their sin. 3 The grace of God, the mighty Lord, On the chaste mother was outpoured ; A virgin pure and undefiled In wondrous wise conceived a child. 4 The holy maid became th' abode And temple of the living God, And she, who knew not man, was blest "With God's own Word made manifest. 5 The noble mother bore a Son, For so did Gabriel's promise run. When John confessed, and leapt with joy, Ere yet the mother knew her boy. 6 In a rude manger stretched on hay. In poverty content He lay ; With milk was fed the Lord of all. Who feeds the ravens when thev call. CHRISTMAS. 29 7 Th' angelic choirs rejoice, and raise Their voice to Gocl in songs of praise ; To humble shei:>herds is proclaimed The Shepherd who the world hath framed. 8 Honor to Thee, O Christ, be paid, Pure Offspring of a holy maid, With Father, and the Holy Ghost, Till time in time's abyss be lost. 31 C. M.— No. 2. pRAISE ye the Lord, ye Christians ! Yea, -*- Praise the Eternal One, Who opens heaven to us this day, And gives us His own Son. 2 He comes from His loved Father's side, Becomes an infant small, And lies with scarce a want supplied Weak in an humble stall. 3 His power divine aside is laid, No crown adorns His brow ; The mighty God who all things made Comes as a servant now. 4 He nestles at His mother's breast, Her precious nursling boy, Whom saints and angels call the Blest, And w^ho is all their joy. 5 He is the Root of David's line. King David's Lord and Son, Through whom and by whose grace divine The kino-dom must be M^on. 30 CHRISTMAS. 6 A wonderful exchange He makes, He puts on flesh and blood, Then gives us back in what He takes, His Godhead as our good. 7 He serves, that I a lord may be. And gives His life for mine ; How could His love do more for me ? O mystery divine! 8 To-day He opens us the door Of blissful Paradise, The cherub threatens there no more ; Then let His praises rise ! 32. No. 13. DEJOICE, rejoice, ye Christians, ^^ With all your hearts this morn ! Oh, hear the blessed tidings, *' The Lord, the Christ, is born!" Now brought us by the angels That stand about God's throne : O lovely are the voices That make such tidings known. 2 0 hearken to their singing, " This Child shall be your Friend, The Father so hath willed it, That thus your woes should end ; The Son is freely given, That in Him ye may have The Father's grace and blessing, And know he loves to save. 3 " Nor deem the form too lowly That clothes Him at this hour ; CHRISTMAS. 31 For know ye what it hideth ? 'Tis God's almighty jDOwer. Though now within the manger So poor and weak He Ues, He is the Lord of all things, He reigns above the skies, " Sin, death, and hell, and Satan Have lost the victory ; This Child shall overthrow them, As ye shall surely see ; Their wrath shall nought avail them, Fear not, their reign is o'er ; This Child shall overthrow them, — 0 hear and doubt no more." 33 T ISTEN to those happy voices -^ Of the radiant angel throng ! How the earth and sky rejoices ! All the air is full of song ! Hallelujah ! blissful morn ! Hallelujah ! Christ is born ! 2 Hear ye not the bright-robed angel Cheering shepherds in the field — Telling them the sweet Evangel That the woes of man are healed? Hear ye not the angel say : Fear ye not, be glad to-day ? 3 Bid the fiend of hell defiance ! Conquer'd now is every foe ! In His name have full reliance. Who hath borne our sin and woe ! No. 29. 32 CHRISTMAS. Hallelujah — death is braved ! Hallelujah — we are saved ! 4 Should we not with songs of gladness Glory give to God for aye ? Why be bowed with grief and sadness When our sins are borne away ? Praise Him — with the angels vie — Glory be to God on high ! 5 Swell, ye saints, the blissful chorus, Roll it onward lik:e a sea ! As the angels, hovering o'er us, Still repeat the melody. Hear ye not the angel say : Fear ye not, be glad to-day ? 6 Gladly we repeat the story — Vie with angels while the}' sing : Be to God immortal glor}^ — Glory to the new-born King ! Hallelujah, blissful morn ! Hallelujah, Christ is born ! 34 L. M.— No. 1. IHE happy Christmas comes once more. The heavenly Guest is at the door, The blessed w^ords the shepherds thrill — The joyous tidings : Peace, Good-w411 ! 2 To David's city let us fly. Where angels sing beneath the sky ; Through plain and village pressing near. And news from God with shepherds hear. 3 O let us go with quiet mind, The gentle Babe with shepherds find, rpi CHRISTMAS. 33 To gaze on Him who gladdens them, The loveUest flower of Jesse's stem. 4 The lowly Savior meekly lies, Laid ofi" the splendor of the skies ; No crown bedecks His forehead fair, No pearl, nor gem, nor silk is there. 5 No human glory, might, and gold, The lovely Infant's form enfold; The manger and the swaddlings poor Are His, whom angels' songs adore. 6 O wake our hearts, in gladness sing, And keep our Christmas with our King, Till living song, from loving souls, Like sound of mighty water rolls. 7 O holy Child, Thy manger gleams Till earth and heaven glow with its beams, Till midnight hath noon's brightness won. And Jacob's Star outshines the sun. 8 Thou Patriarch's joy. Thou Prophet's song, Thou heav'nly Day-Spring looked for long, Thou Son of man. Incarnate Word, Great David's Son, great David's Lord ! 9 Come Jesus, glorious heav'nly Guest, Keep Thine own Christmas in our breast, Then David's harp-strings, hushed so long, Shall swell our jubilee of song. 3 34 CHRISTMAS. 35 No. 12. A GREAT and mighty wonder Our Christmas festal brings: On earth, a lowly Infant, Behold the King of kings. 2 The AYord is made incarnate, Descending from on high ; And Cherubim to shepherds Sing anthems from the sky. 3 And we with them triumphant, Repeat the hymn again : "To God on high be glory, And peace on earth to men!" 4 AVhile thus they sing your Monarch, Those bright angelic bands, Rejoice, ye vales and mountains ! Ye oceans, clap your hands ! 5 Since all He comes to ransom, By all be He adored, The Infant born in Bethlehem, The Savior and the Lord ! 6 And idol-forms shall perish, And error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His scepter, Our Lord and God for aye. No. 30. npHIS is the happy Christmas-morn, ■■- This is the day the Christ was born ; Loud let the song of triumph ring; Hosanna to our Savior-Kins: ! 36 CHRISTMAS. 36 Joy to the world, the Lord has come ! Prepare the holy Christ-child room ; Lo, see, the Day-star dawneth bright ! 0 blessed Star be Thou our light ! Thou heavenly Guide, With us abide ! Amen^ 2 Let heaven and earth with gladness ring! The Savior comes, the new-born King ! Behold Him in a manger laid, Sweet Babe, in swaddling clothes arrayed : He, the eternal Word of grace, Comes down to save our fallen race. Let earth rejoice in highest strains! Glory to God, Messiah reigns ! In Him confide, Whate'er betide ! Amen. 3 Bright angel choir-* in glitt'ring train, With grand hosannas sweep the plain ; And unto humble shepherds bring Tidings of Christ, the heav'nly King. O loving Savior of our race, In whom the rich and poor find grace — We'll spread Thy Gospel's cheering ray! Thou art the Life, the Truth, the Way: Thyself accord To us, 0 Lord 1 Amen. 37 C. M.— No. 2. AN Judah's plains as shepherds kept ^ Watch o'er their flocks by night, The angel of the Lord appeared, Clad in celestial light. ob CHlUbTMAS. 2 Awe-struck the vision they regard, Appalled with trembling fear ; When thus a cherub-voice divine Breathed sweetly on their ear: 3 " Shepherds of Judah ! cease your fears, And calm your troubled mind ; Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 4 " This day almighty love fulfills Its great eternal word ; This day is born in Bethlehem A Savior, Christ the Lord. 5 There shall you find the heav'nly babe In humblest weeds arrayed ; All meanly wrapped in swaddling clothes, And in a manger laid." 6 He ceased, and sudden all around Appeared a radiant throng Of angels, praising God, and thus They sang tldeir choral song: 7 " Glory to God, from whom on high All-gracious mercies flow ! AVho sends His heav'n-descended i)eace To dwell with man below." 38 No. 31. pOME hither, ye faithful, triumphantly sing: ^ Gome, see in the manger the angels' great King! To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord; ||: O come ye, come hither :'? to worsliip the Lord. .SYLVESTER EVE. 2 True Son of the Father, He comes from the skies ; To be born of a Virgin He does not despise: To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord ; Ij: 0 come ye, come hither, :|1 to worship the Lord. 3 Hark, hark to the angels, all singing in heaven, *'To God in the Highest all glory be given!" To Bethlehem hasten, with joyful accord; ||: O come ye, come hither, :|1 to worship the Lord. 4 To Thee, then, O Jesus, this day of Thy birth, Be glory and honor through heaven and earth. True Godhead incarnate, omnipotent Word ! ||: 0 come, let us hasten :|| to worship the Lord! 39 SYLVESTER EVE. 7s. — No. 4. TVTinLE with ceaseless course the sun ' * Hasted through the dying year, Many souls their race have run, Never more to meet us here ; 2 Fixed in an eternal state. They have done with all below ; We a little longer wait. But how little, none can know. 3 Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon, Lord, our sins anew; Teach us henceforth how to live With eternity in view. 4 Bless Thy Word to young and old, Fill us with a Savior's love ; 38 SYLVESTER EVE. And when life's short tale is told, May we dwell with Thee above. ff 40 No. 11. [OLY Father! Thou hast taught us We should live to Thee alone ; Year by year, Thy hand hath brought us On through dangers oft unknown. When we wandered, Thou hast found us, When we doubted, sent us light; Still Thine arm has been around us. All our paths were in Thy sight. 2 In the world will foes assail us, Craftier, stronger far than we ; And the strife will never fail us. Till our death shall set us free. Therefore, Lord, we come believing Thou canst give the power we need, Through the prayer of faith receiving Strength, the Spirit's strength, indeed. 3 We would trust in Thy protecting, Wholly rest U})on Thine arm, Follow wholly Thy directing, Thou our only guard from harm; Keep us from our own undoing. Help us turn to Thee when tried; Still our footsteps. Father! viewing, Keep us ever at Thy side. 41 SYLVESTER EVE. 39 7s. — Xo. 4- T70II Thy mercy and Thy grace, ■*- Constant through another year, Hear our song of thankfulness ; Father and Redeemer, hear. 2 In our weakness and distress, Rock of strength! be Thou our Stay; In the pathless wilderness, Be our true and living Way. 3 Which of us death's awful road In the coming year shall tread — With Thy rod and staff, O God, Comfort Thou his dying bed. 4 Mate us faithful, make us pure; Keep us evermore Thine own; Help Thy servants to endure ; Fit us for the promised crown, 5 So within Thy palace gate We shall praise, on golden strings, Thee, the only Potentate, Lord of lords and King of kings. 42 xo. 11. TI/'HO shall ope for us the portals ' ^ Of the new approaching year? Who shall guide us, who protect us From all danger, harm, and fear? Who shall give us strength and courage, Patience, hope, and wisdom too, That we may, as cheerful pilgrims, Still our journej' here pursue? 40 NEW YKAH, 2 There's but One can ope tbr portals Of the year we enter on ; Tliere's but One can lead us safely On the way that we must run. Who is this so great and mighty, Wlio is this our strength and shield? Has He ever spoken to us^ And Himself to us revealed? 3 Yes, His precious Word reveals Him, Tells us of His boundless love, Of that mercy and compassion Whicli lias brought Him from above. And His Name? — 0 yes! 'tis precious — Jesus, Savior, Brother, Friend — He shall guide us, guard and keep us„ Till our journey here shall end. J^ NEW YEAR. (festival of the (IRCUMCISIOX.) 43 No. 22. "ESUS ! shall our watchword be, As the New Year's dawn spreads o'er us ; Jesus' Name alone will we As our standard bear before us ; In His cov'nant grace we stand, Journeying to the promised land. Jesus' Name and Jesus' Word Shall resound in fullest measure In our churches, and be heard. May we tread His courts with pleasure, NEW YEAR. 41 That our hearts, through grace anew, Prove a holy temple too. 3 Thus our pathways would we tread, And in Jesus' Name confide us; AVhile this Star guides over head, Nothing evil can hetide us; In its light of grace and love Blessings come from heaven ahove. 4 Jesus' Name shall lighten pain, And in all our ills relieve us ; Losses thus shall turn to gain, And to blessings what seemed grievous; Jesus' Name is Sun and Shield, Here must all our sorrows yield. 44 S. M.— No. 3. fTHE year begins with Thee, ^ And Thou begin'st with woe, To let the world of sinners see That blood for sin must flow. 2 Thine infant cries, 0 Lord, Thy tears upon the breast. Are not enough, — the legal sword Must do its stern behest. 3 Am I a child of tears, Cradled in care and woe ? And seems it hard my vernal years Few vernal joys can show ? 4 Seemeth it strange to me I\Iy own will to deny ? 42 NEW YEAR. Seemeth it sad, my soul, to thee, Under the yoke to Ho ? 5 I look, and hold my peace : The Giver of all good E'en from the womb takes no release From suffering, tears, and blood. 6 That I may reap in love, Help me to sow in fear: So life a winter's morn may prove To a bright, endless year. 45 L. M.-Xo. 1. fTHE old year now hath passed away, ^ We thank Thee, O our God ! to-day, That Thou has kept ns through the year, When danger and distress were near. 2 We pray Thee, O Eternal Son, Who with the Father reign'st as One, To guard and rule Thy Christendom Through all the ages yet to come. 3 Take not Thy saving Word away. Our souls' true comfort, staff, and stay; Abide with us and keep us free From errors, foil' wing only Thee. 4 0 help us to forsake all sin, A new and holier course begin ; Mark not what once was done amiss, A happier, better year be this : 5 Wherein as Christians we may live, Or die in peace that Thou canst give, To rise again when Thou shalt come, And enter our eternal home. NEW YEAR. 43 6 There shall we thank Thee, and adore, With all the angels evermore ; Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith To praise Thy name through life and death. 46 L. M.— No. 1. rPHE new-born Child this early morn, -*• The dear Christ-child of Virgin born, Again brings from His heav'nly home A New Year to all Christendom. 2 This causes joy to angels fair, Who love to keep us in their care ; They sing that in this wondrous Child God now with man is reconciled. 3 If God be reconciled with men, What harm can Satan do us then ? O'er Satan, death, and gates of hell, This Christ-child shall for us prevail. 4 He brings the year of jubilee! Why doubt we yet despondently ? Cheer up! This is a joyous day, The Christ-child drives all care away. 47 No. 32. "ELP us, O Lord ! behold we enter Upon another year to-day ; In Thee our hopes and thoughts now centre, Renew our courage for the way : New Life, new strength, new happiness, We ask of Thee, — 0 hespr and bless ! 2 May every plan and undertaking This year be all begun with Thee, H^ 44 NEW YEAR. When I am sleeping or am waking, Still let me know Thou art with me ; Abroad do Thou my footsteps guide, At home be ever at my side. 3 Be this a time of grace and pardon, Thy rod I take with willing mind, 0 suffer naught my heart to harden, And let me now Thy mercy find : In Thee alone, mj God, I live, Thou only canst my sins forgive, 4 And may this year to me be holy. Thy grace so fill my every thought That all my life be pure and lowly. And truthful as a Christian's ought; So make me, while yet dwelling here, Pious and blest from year to year. 5 Jesus, be with me and direct me ; Jesus, my plans and hopes inspire ; Jesus, from tempting thoughts protect me; Jesus, be all my heart's desire ; Jesus, be in my thoughts all day, Nor suffer me to fall away. 6 And grant. Lord, when the year is over, That it for me in peace may close ; In all things care for me, and cover My head in time of fear and woes ; So may I, when my years are gone, Appear with joy before Thy throne. 48 NEW YEAR. 45 No. 33. TN prayer your voices raise ye ■■■ To God, and Him now praise ye, Who to our life from heaven All needed strength hath given. 2 The stream of years is flowing. And we are onward going. From old to new surviving, And by His mercy thriving. 3 In vain is all our doing ; The labor we're pursuing In our hands prospers never. Unless God watches ever. 4 Our song to Thee ascendeth. Who ev'ry day defendeth ; O God of mercy ! hear us ; Our Father ! be Thou near us. 5 With richest blessings crown us. In all our Avays, Lord ! own us ; " Give grace, who grace bestowest To all, e'en to the lowest. 6 Grace show to all afflicted And to all souls dejected ; And of the poor and needy Be Thou the succor speedy. 7 All earthly gifts excelling. The Holy Ghost indwelling, Give us to make us glorious, And lead to Thee victorious. 8 All this Thy hand bestoweth, Thou Life, whence our life floweth, 46 NEW YEAR. 49 Thus Thoii Thy people meetest — With New Year's blessing greetest. —No. 20. A LOED our Father, thanks to Thee ^ In this new year we render, For Thou hast been from misery And evil oqr defender; Through all the year that hath now fled Hast given us our daily b'-ead. And peace within our borders. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks to Thee In this new year we render, For Thou still rulest zealously Thy fold, with mercies tender; Thou hast redeemed us with Thy blood, Thou art our only Trust and Good : In life and death our Savior. 3 Lord Holy Ghost, our thanks to Thee In this new year we render, For by Thy grace it is that we Perceive Thy Word's pure splendor; Thou hast infused. Lord, from above Into our hearts true faith and love, And other Christian virtues. 4 Our faithful God, we cry to Thee: Still bless us with Thy favor ; Blot out all our iniquity And hide our sins forever; Grant us a happy, good New Year, And when the hours of death draw near, A blest departure. Amen. EPIPHAXY. 47 ) L. M.— No. 1. GREAT God ! we sing that mighty hand By which supported still we stand ; Tlie op'ning year Thj' mercy shows — Let mercy crown it till it close. 2 By day, at night, at home, abroad, Still we are guarded by our God ; By His incessant bounty fed. By His unerring counsel led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own ; The future, all to us unknown. We to Thy guardian care commit. And, peaceful, leave before Thy feet. 4 In scenes exalted or depressed. Be Thou our joy, and Thou our rest ; Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored through all our changing days. 5 When death shall interrupt our songs, And seal in silence mortal tongues. Our helper, God, in whom we trust. In better words our soul shall boast. 51 EPIPHANY. No. 34. yiON, awake and brighten ! ^ Lo day begins to lighten. Thy Light draws nigh to thee ; The brightness of His glory, The morn of Prophets' story, Now shines around and over thee. 48 EPirHA]>.v. 2 Though earth is yet beclouded, And Gentile nations shrouded In darkness dense and drear, The Lord, thy Life, hath blessed thee, With loving grace caressed thee, And crowned thy brow with honors dear. 3 On this broad earth the nations, Throughout all generations, That see the light of day, Shall learn thy brighter glory ; And men shall haste before thee. To see thy Light and bless its ray. 4 Behold the surging masses ! Thy Light doth draw all classes. The world turns unto thee, Thy fame hath reached their hearing. Their sons and daughters, nearing, Haste at thy shrine to bend the knee. 5 Thy heart shall leap within thee AVlien thou slialt see th' assembly, Th' abundance of the sea ; Thine eyes shall feast on courses Of myriad Gentile forces, That come converted unto thee. 0 There are glad delegations From Ephah and far nations, And clouds from Midian ; With gold shall Saba cheer thee, And incense; all that near thee Shall sing thy praise, 0 chosen one! J^ EPIPHANY. 49 52 No. 22. "ESUS ! great and wondrous Star, Both from Jacob's line and heaven, Festive gifts from near and far On this day to Thee are given: Oh ! accept most graciously What I humbly offer Thee, 2 Saba bringeth gold to Thee ; Lord, I give what Thou hast given: Oold of faith receive from mt— .^ Precious gold that counts in heaven ! Prove it, purge it free from dross In the furnace of the cross. 3 Take the frankincense of prayer ; May it prove a sweet oblation ! Heart and lips shall everj'where Strive to meet Thy ai)probation ; Hear and heed my prayer, and then Seal it with Thy " Yea : Amen ! " 4 Take contrition, bitter myrrh ; O how sorely my sins grieve me ! Pardon, healing, peace restore ; Thou art true, and wilt relieve me. Lord, I praise Thee ! and believe Thou mv offering dost receive. 53 L. ]Vr.~No. 1. TyHY, Herod, unrelenting foe I ^ ' Doth Christ the JiOrd's birtii move thee so? He doth no earthly kingdom crave, Who unto us heaven's kingdom gave. 4 50 EPIPHAXY. 2 The star before the wise men goes, This Ught to them the true Light shows; They, by the three gifts which they bring. Declare this Child: God, Man, and King. 3 He was baptized in Jordan's flood, The holy, heavenly Lamb of God, And He, who did no sin, thereby Cleansed us from all iniquity ! 4 And now a miracle is done ; Six water pots are there of stone, Christ speaks the Word with x>ower divine, The water changes into wine. 5 All honor, praise to Thee be paid, O Christ, born of the virgin maid. With Father and with Holy Ghost, Till time in endless time be lost. 54 0 JESUS, King of glory ! Both David's God and Son, Thy realm endures forever. In heaven is fixed Thy throne: Help, that in earth's dominions Throughout, from pole to pole, Thy realm may spread salvation To each benighted soul. The Eastern sages,bringing Their tribute-gifts to Thee, Bear witness to Tiiy kingdom, And humbly bow the knee. The Eastern star points to Thee, As doth the inspired Word, No. 13. EPIPHANY. 51 Hence joyously we hail Thee : Our blest Redeemer, Lord ! 3 Thou art a mighty Monarch, As by the Word we're told, Yet carest Thou but little For earthly goods or gold ; On no proud steed Thou ridest. Thou wear'st no jewelled crown, Nor dwell'st in lordly castle, But bearest scoff and frown. 4 Yet art Thou decked with beauty, With rays of glorious light ; Thou ever teem'st with goodness, And all Thy ways are right. Vouchsafe to shield Thy people With Thy almighty arm, That they may dwell in safety From those who mean but harm. 5 Ah, look on me with pity, Though I am weak and poor. Admit me to Thy kingdom. To dwell there, blest and sure. Vouchsafe to keep and guide me Safe from all evil foes. From sin, and death, and Satan ; Free me from all my woes. 6 And bid Thy Word within me Shine as the fairest star ; Keep sin and all false doctrine From all Thy people far ; Help us confess Thee truly. And with Thy Christendom, 52 PRESENTATION. Here own Thee King and Savior And in the world to come. 55 presp:ntatiox, No. 13. T IGHT of the Gentile nations, *^ Thy people's joy and love, Drawn by Thy Spirit hither, We gladly come to prove Thy presence in Thy temi)le, And wait with earnest mind, As Simeon once had Avaited His Savior God to find. 2 Yes, Lord, Thy servants meet Thee, E'en now, in ev'ry place. Where Thy true Word has promised. That they should see Thy face. Thou yet wilt gently grant us, AVho gather round Thee here, In faith's strong arms to bear Thee, As once that aged seer. 3 Be Thou our joy, our brightness, That shines 'mid pain and loss. Our sun in times of terror, The glory round our cross; A glow in sinking spirits, A sunbeam in distress. Physician, friend in sickness, In death our happiness. PRISENTATION. S3 Let us, 0 Lord, be faithful With Simeon to the end, That so his dying song may From all our hearts ascend : " O Lord, now let Thy servant Depart in peace, I pray, Since I have seen my Savior, And have beheld His day." My Savior, I behold Thee Now with the eye of faith ; No foe of Thee can rob me, Though bitter words he saith ; Within Thy heart abiding, As Thou dost dwell in me, No pain, no death has terrors To part my soul from Thee ! A^ 58 No. 9. S with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold ; As with joy they hailed its light. Leading onward, beaming bright : So, most gracious God, may we Evermore be led by Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lonely manger-bed. There to bend the knee before Him whom heav'n and earth adore ; So may we, with willing feet, Ever seek Thy mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare ! 54 PRESENTATION, So may we, with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures hring, Christ ! to Thee, our heav'nly King. 4 Holy Jesus ! everj^ day Keep us in the narrow way ; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide. Where no clouds Thy glory hide. 57 No. 29. TN His temple now behold Him, -■- See the long-expected Lord; Ancient prophets had foretold Him, God has now fulfilled His Word; Now to praise Him, His redeemed Shall break forth ^\•ith one accord. 2 In the arms of her who bore Him, Virgin pure, behold Him lie, While His aged saints adore Him, Ere in perfect faith they die ; Hallelujah! Hallelujah!* Lo ! th' Incarnate God most high. 3 Jesus, by Thy presentation, Thou who cam'st in lowly mien, Make us see our great salvation, Make our hearts all pure within ; O present us in Thy glory To Thy Father, pure and clean. 58 PRESENTATION. 55 No. 35. A STAR is moving through the sky, Halleluia. Before the wise men, wondrously. Halleluia. Halleluia. 2 They know by this that heaven's great King, Halleluia. Good news to them on earth doth bring. Halleluia. Halleluia. 3 Thus come they unto Bethlehem, Halleluia. Thy lamp, O Lord, is lighting them. Halleluia. Halleluia. 4 Gold, incense, myrrh, to Him they bear, Halleluia. And psalms, and hymns, and songs prepare. Halleluia. Halleluia. 5 Thus should we also, all our days, Halleluia. To Jesus offer holy praise. Halleluia. Halleluia. 6 Praise to the Father, and The Son, Halleluia. And Holy Ghost upon one throne. Halleluia. Halleluia. 7 Praise to theHoly Trinity, Halleluia. From now to all eternity. Halleluia. Halleluia. 56 PRESENTATION. 59 No. 19. A XGELS ! from the realms of glorj', ■^ Wing your flight o'er all the earth ; Ye, who sang creation's story. Now proclaim Messiah's birth : Come and worship — Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds ! in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flo?l« by night ; God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the heav'nly light: Come and worship — Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3 Sages! leave your contemplations ; Brighter visions beimi afar: Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star : Come and worship — Worship Christ, the new-bom King. 4 Saints I before the altar bending,. Watching long in hope and fear^ Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear: Come and worship — Worship Christ, the new-born King. PASSION. 57 PASSION. 60 S. M.— No. 3. E saints, proclaim abroad The honors of your King ; To Jesus, your incarnate God, Your songs of praises sing. Y 2 Not angels round the throne Of majesty above, Are half so much obliged as we To our Immanuel's love. 3 They never sank so low. They are not raised so high ; They never knew such depths of woe^ Such heights of majesty. 4 The Savior did not join Their nature to His own ; For them He shed no blood divine, Nor breathed a single groan. 5 May we with angels vie The Savior to adore ; Our debts are greater far than theirs, O be our praises more ! 61 C. M.— No. 2. rjlHEE we adore, Eternal Word ! -*• The Father's equal Son ; By heaven's obedient hosts adored Ere tmie its course begun. 2 The first creation has displayed T'hine energy divine ; 58 PASisiox . For not a single thing was made By other hands than Tliine. 3 But ransomed sinners with dehght, Subhmer facts survey, — The all-creating Word unites Himself to dust and clay. 4 Creation's Author now assumes A creature's humble form ; A man of grief and woe becomes, Is trod on like a worm. 5 The Lord of glory bears the shame To vile transgressors due ; Justice the Prince of life condemns To die in anguish too. 6 God over all, for ever blessed. The righteous curse endures; And thus, to souls with sin distressed, Eternal bliss insures. 7 What wonders in Thy person meet, My Savior, all divine! I fall with rapture at Thy feet, And would be whollv Thine. 62 Xo. 20. T)EHOLD the man! How heavy lay -^ On Him the sinner's burden I What grievous price had He to pay That we might hope for pardon ! Such sorrows, since the world began, Before were never seen by man, Nor ever after witnessed. PASSION. 59 2 Behold the man! it was for thee His shame and griefs were suffered ; Kow hear Him say — Behold, in me, The victim for tiiee offered ! The guilt Avas thwe, — its fearful load 1 bore, atoning with my blood ; I died, from death to save thee ! 3 Blest Jesus, God's beloved ^o\\\ AVho all my sins removest, — Exalted to Thy Father's throne, Show tlint my soul Thou lovest! And let Thy griefs and death, O Lord, New life and peace to me afford,— Thus glorify Thy mercy. 4 And when the world, when flesh and blood. To paths of sin allure me; 'Gainst wp.nd'ring from the heav'nly road, Forever to secure me. In m.ercy cry to me — "Behold The Man who suffered ills untold For thee! — T\^ilt thou forsake me?" 63 L. M.— No. 1. T7NSLAYED by sin, and bound in chains, ^ Beneath its dreadful tyrant sway, And doomed to everlasting pains, We wretched guilty captives lay. 2 Nor gold nor gems could buy our ])eace; Nor the whole world's collected store Suffice to purchase our release; A thousand worlds were all too poor. 60 PASSION. 3 Jesus, the Lord, the mighty God, An all-sufRcient ransoin paid : O matchless price ! His j)recious blood For vile, rebellious traitors shed. 4 Jesus the sacrifice became To rescue guilty souls from hell ; The spotless, bleeding, dying Lamb, Beneath avenging justice fell. 5 Amazing goodness ! love divine ! O may our grateful hearts adore The matchless grace ; nor yield to sin, Nor wear its cruel fetters more ! 64 C. M.— No. 2. A LAS ! and did my Savior bleed, -^ And did my Sov'reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I ? 2 Was it for crimes that I have done He groaned upon the tree ? Amazing pity ! grace unknown ! And love beyond degree ! 3 AVell might the sun in darkness hide, And shut His glories in, When God the mighty Maker died For man the creature's sin ! 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face. While His dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness. And melt my eyes to tears. 61 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe ; Here, Lord, I give myself awa}\ 'Tis all that I can do. 65 C. M.— No. 2. Pu From His anguished frame distilling — World's redemption thus fulfilling! 5 But, O flowers, so sadly watered By tiiis pure and precious dew, In some blessed hour your blossoms 'Neath the olive-shadows grew I Eden's Garden did not bear Aught that can with you compare, For the blood thus sprinkled o'er ye Makes my soul the heir of glory. 6 When as flowers themselves I wither, When I droop and fade like grass, When the life-streams through my pulses Dull and ever duller pass, When at last they cease to roll, Then, to cheer my sinking soul, Grace of Jesus, be Thou given- Source of Triumph I Pledge of heaven ! 70 No. 39. /CHRIST, the Life of all the living, ^ Christ, the Death of death our foe, Who Thyself for us once giving To the darkest depths of woe. Patiently didst yield Thy breath But to save ray soul from death ; Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Blessed Jesus, brought to Thee. Thou, ah Thou hast taken on Thee Bitter strokes, a cruel rod, 5 66 PASSION. Pain and scorn were heaped upon Thee, 0 Tliou sinless Son of God ; Only thus for nie to win Rescue from the bonds of sin ; Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Blessed Jesus, brought to Thee. 3 Thou didst bear the smiting only That it might not fall on me ; Stoodest falsely charged and lonely, That I might be safe and free ; Comfortless, that I might know Comfort from Thy boundless woe. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Blessed Jesus, brought to Thee. 4 That Thou wast so meek and stainless Doth atone for my proud mood ; And Thy death makes dying painless, . All Thy ills have wrought our good ; Yea, the shame Thou didst endure Is my honor and my cure ; Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Blessed Jesus, brought to Thee. 5 There for all that wrought our pardon, For Thy sorrows deep and sore, For Thine anguish in the garden, 1 will thank Thee evermore ; Thank Thee with my latest breath For Thy sad and cruel death, For that last most Intter cry, And shall praise Thee, Lord, on high. PASSION. 67 71 No. 13. A f BLEEDING Head, and wounded, ^ • And full of pain and scorn, In mockery surrounded With cruel crown of thorn; 0 Head ! before adorned With grace and majesty, Insulted now and scorned. All hail I bid to Thee ! 2 They spit upon and jeer Thee Thou noble countenance ! Though mighty worlds shall fear Thee And flee before Thy glance. How hath Thy color faded, The light too of Thine eye ! Say who so pale hath made it ? None shone so brilliantly ! 3 Now from Thy cheeks has vanished Their color once so fair ; From Thy red lips is banished The splendor that was there. Death's might hath all things taken, Hath robbed Thee ruthlessly ; Thy frame, of strength forsaken, Doth hence in weakness lie. 4 0 Lord ! it was my burden That brought this woe on Thee, 1 earned it — for my pardon It has been borne by Thee. A child of wrath, look on me, Turn not away Thy face; 68 PASSION. O Savior ! deign to own me, And smile on me in grace. 5 My Guardian, now confess me, My Shepherd, me receive ! Thou evermore dost bless me, All good things dost Thou give, Thy lips have often given Me milk and sweetest food, And many a taste of heaven Thy Spirit hath bestow'd. 6 0 do not. Lord, deride me, I will not hence depart, Here will I stand beside Thee, When breaks Thine anguished heart; When on Thy breast is sinking In death's last fatal grasp Thy head, e'en then unshrinking Thee in my arms I'll clasp. 7 Naught ever so much blesses, So much rejoices me. As when in Thy distresses I take a part with Thee. My Life, ah ! were it ever Vouchsafed me at Thy cross My spirit to deliver. How blessed were my loss ! 8 Thanks from my heart I offer Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend, For all that Thou didst suffer ; My good didst Thou intend. Ah ! grant that I may ever To Thv truth faithful be. 69 And in the last death-shiver May I be found in Thee. 9 When hence I must betake me And deatli at last must meet, Lord, do not then forsake me, Thy child with welcome greet; When terror has bereft me Of heart and hope, again, Lord ! from my woe uplift me, In virtue of Thy pain. 10 Be Thou my consolation And shield, when I must die, Let me behold Thy passion, When my last hour draws nigh ; My dim eyes then shall see Thee, Upon Thy cross shall dwell, My heart by faith enfold Thee ; Who dieth thus, dies well ! 72 No. 11. 4 4 OTEICKEN, smitten, and afflicted," ^ 8ee Him dying on the tree ! 'T is the Christ by man rejected ; Yes, my soul, 't is He ! 't is He ! 'T is the long expected Prophet, David's son, yet David's Lord ; Proofs I see sufficient of it : 'Tis the true and faithful Word. 2 Tell me, ye who hear Him groaning, Was there ever grief like His ? Friends through fear His cause disowning, Foes insulting His distress : 70 PASSION. Many hands were raised to wound Him, None would interpose to save ; But the deepest stroke that pierced Him Was the stroke that justice gave. 3 Ye who think of sin but hghtly, Nor suppose the evil great, Here may view its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estimate. Mark the sacrifice appointed ! See v'ho bears the awful load ; 'T is the Word, the Lord's Anointed, Son of man and Son of God. 4 Here we have a firm foundation ; Here's the refuge of the lost ; Christ's the rock of our salvation : His the name of which we boast: Lamb of God for sinners wounded 1 Sacrifice to cancel guilt ! None shall ever be confounded AVho on Him their hope have built. 73 L. M.— No. 1. c c "^ T IS finished !" so the Savior cried ; -*■ And meekly bowed His head and died; 'Tis finished — yes the race is run, The battle fought, the vict'ry won. 2 'T is finished ! all that heaven decreed, And all the ancient proi)hets said, Is now fulfilled, as was designed. In Thee, the Savior of mankind. 3 'T is finished ! — Aaron now no more Must stain His robes with purple gore ; PASSION. Tlie sacred vail is rent in twain, And Jewisli rites no more remain, 4 'T is finished ! — man is reconciled To God, and pov/ers of darkness spoiled : Peace, love, and happiness again Eeturn and dwell with sinful men. 5 'T is finished ! — Let the joyful sound Be heard through all the nations round ; 'T is finished! — Let the echo fly, Through heaven and hell, through earth and sky, 74 No. 40. [/"HEN on the cross the Savior hung, W And that sore load that on Him weighed With bitter pangs His nature wrung, Seven words amid His pain He said: O let them well to heart be laid ! 2 "Father, forgive these men," He spake, " For lo ! they know not what they do ; Nor of my sufferings vengeance take !" And when we sin in weakness, too. For us, dear Lord, this i^rayer renew ! S He thought upon the thief, and said, — " Thou shalt behold my Paradise With me, ere yet this day be fled." Lord, see us too with pitying eyes, And raise us from our miseries ! 4 His mother stood beside Him there ; "Behold thy son! And let her find A son, O John, in thy true care." 72 PASSION. Lord, care for those we leave behind, Nor let the world prove all unkind ! 5 Once more He saith :—" I thirst, I thirst!" O Prince of Life ! that we might be Rescued from death, Thou dar'st the worst. So dost Thou long to set us free ! Not fruitless be that thirst in Thee ! 6 Again, "My God, My God," He cried, " Ah why dost Thou forsake me thus?'* Thou art forsaken at this tide. To win acceptance. Lord, for us; O comfort deep and marvellous ! 7 He saith — "Lo I it is finished now!" Savior, Tiiy perfect work is done ! 0 make us faithful. Lord, as Thou, No trial and no cross to shun, Till all Thou lay'st on us be done. 8 And last — " My Father, to Thine hands My parting soul I now commend." Lord, when my spirit trembling stands Upon life's verge, this cry I send To Thee, and with Thy words I end. 9 Whoso shall ponder oft these words When long-past sins his soul alarm. Shall find the hope Thy cross accords. And in Thy grace a healing balm That brings the wounded conscience calm. 10 Lord Jesus Christ, who diedst for us, This one thing grant us evermore; To ponder o'er Thy passion thus. 73 Till truer, deeper than before, We learn to love Thee and adore! 75 No. 41. T AMB of God, without blemish ! ^ On Calv'ry slain and suspended; Alway patient and lowly, Howe'er vile scoffers ofTended ; All sin hast Thou borne for us. Else would despair reign o'er us: Have mercy on us, O Jesus ! 2 Lamb of God, without blemish ! On Calv'ry slain and suspended; &c. Have mercy on us, O Jesus ! 3 Lamb of God, without blemish ! On Calv'ry slain and suspended; &c. Give to us Thy peace, 0 Jesus ! 76 L. M.— No. 1. T ORD Jesus, who our souls to save, -^ Didst rest and slumber in the grave, Now grant us all in Thee to rest, And here to live as seems Thee best. 2 Give us the strength, the dauntless faith, That Thou hast purchased with Thy death, And lead us to that glorious place Where we shall see the Father's face. 3 O Lamb of God, who once wast slain, We thank Thee for that bitter pain ! Let us pai-take Thy death, that we May enter into life with Thee ! 77 L. M.— No. T ORD Jesus Christ I Tliy precious blood ^ Is to my soul the highest good: Of all my sins a perfect cure, It quickens me and makes me pure. 2 Thy blood, my spotless glorious dress, Thy innocence, my righteousness: Before my God I pardoned stand, And enter, crowned, the beav'nly land. 3 Lord Jesus Christ, Tliou Son of God ! My Throne of Grace, my Staff and Rod ! Thj^ precious blood, Thy quick'ning power My spirit strengthen every hour. 4 Let me not draw my dying breath In fear of Satan, hell, and death ; O Christ I let this my comfort be : Thy blood from sin hath made me free ! 78 No. 42. DARKEST Woe ! 1! Ye tears forth flow ! Has earth so sad a wonder, That the Father's only Son, Now lies buried vonder I 0 O sorrow dread \\ Our God is dead, But by His expiation Of our guilt upon the cross Gained for us salvation. O son of man ! i It was the ban Of death on thee that brought Him Down to suffer for thy sins, And such woe hath wroucfht Him. EASTER. 75 4 Behold thy Lord, ii The Lamb of God, Blood-sprinkled lies before thee, Pouring out His life that He May to life restore thee. 5 0 Ground of faith || Laid low in death ! Sweet lips now silent sleeping ! Surely all that live must mourn Here with bitter weeping. 6 Yea, blest is he, || Whose heart shall be Fix'd here, and apprehendeth Why the Lord of glory thus To the grave descendeth. 7 0 Jesus blest ! || My help and rest ! With tears I now entreat Thee ; Make me to love Thee to the last, Till in heaven I greet Thee. No. 22. EASTER. 79 TJALLELUJAH ! Lo, He wakes ! ^^ Lives ! o'er death and hell victorious ; Earth in awe with trembling quakes, As the hero rises glorious; He who died on Golgotha, Jesus lives, Hallelujah ! 2 Hallelujah ! see the tomb, Ye, who o'er His death are pining : Dry your tears, to joy give room, While the radiant sun is shining. EASTER. Hear the angel's Gloria I Jesus lives, Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! why seek ye Yet among the dead the living ? Christ is ris'n in majesty ! Hence away with gloomy grieving, Join with her of Magdala : Jesus lives, Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! then I cry ; Christ too will from death restore me, Take me to His throne on high, AVhither He has gone before me. Faith exults : Victoria ! Jesus lives ! Hallelujah ! 80 No. 20. A DEATH ! where is thy cruel sting? ^ O grave ! where is thy power ? What harm to us can Satan bring Though threatening to devour? Thanks be to God ! of glorious might, "Who conquered for us in this fight Through Jesus Christ our Captain. 2 How fiercely the arch-serpent raged, "When Christ his might contested ? Yet Christ, though all hell's hosts engaged, Their prowess from them wrested. And though the serpent pricked his heel, Yet was he made its weight to feel ; His head is })ruised forever. 3 And now Christ comes to life again, And breaks death's chain asunder ; EASTER. 77 He binds the foe, takes hell amain, And wrests from him his plunder. No power can stay the Victor's march, He enters the triumphal arch : — All must succumb before Him. 4 A death to death, to hell a pest, Christ is become by dying ; Still Satan rages without rest With murd'rous will and lying. And since he cannot come with might, He turns accuser, day and night ; But judged, he stands rejected. 5 The Lord's right hand, His holy arm, The victory retaineth ; No might of foes can Him disarm, The glory His remaineth. Now sin and Satan, death and hell, Are ousted from their citadel ; Their wrath is fierce, yet pow'rless. 6 The Christ of God, God's Son was dead ; But lo. He ever liveth ! As He arose, our living Head, So life to us He giveth. Now, who believes on Jesus' Word From death and grave shall be restored, And live, e'en though he dieth. 7 He who Avith Christ arises here By faith and daily sorrow, The se(;ond death need never fear: Heaven's his eternal morrow. 78 EASTER. Death's swallowed up in victory, And life and immortality Are brought to light by Jesus. 8 Forgiveness, peace, joy, righteousness, On earth and there in heaven — These are the Easter-spoils that bless The hearts to Jesus given. 80 we, His heirs, wait patiently Until our bodies fashioned be Like His own glorious body. 9 The ancient dragon, with his brood. Is hurled to degradation ; They lay a mock, with scorn subdued, When Christ rose with salvation. The gain of our triumphant Head Is ours, His members ; hence we dread No more the serpent's power. 10 0 Death ! where is thy cruel sting? O grave ! where is thy power ? What harm to us can Satan bring Though threatening to devour ? Thanks be to God ! of glorious might, Who conquered for us in this tight Through Jesus Christ our Captain. A^ ol 7s.— No. 4. KGEL, roll the rock away ; Death, yield up thy mighty prey: See, He rises from the tomb. Glowing in immortal bloom. 'Tis the Savior ! angels, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise ; 79 Let the world's remotest bound Hear the joy-insjoiring sound. 3 Heav'n displays its portals wide ; Glorious Hero ! through them ride: King of glory ! mount Thy throne, Thy great Father's, and Thine own. 4 Host of heav'n, seraphic fires! Raptured, sweep your sounding lyres; Sons of men ! in humbler strain Sing your mighty Savior's reign. 5 Ev'ry note with wonder swell ; Sin o'erthrown, and captive hell ! Where is now, O Death ! thy sting ? Where thy terrors, vanquished king? 82 No. 25. T?RE yet the dawn hath filled the skies ^ Behold my Savior Christ arise, He chaseth from us sin and night, And brings us joy and life and light. Hallelujah ! 2 O stronger Thou than death and hell, Where is the foe Thou canst not quell ? What heavy stone Thou canst not roll From off the prisoned, suff 'ring soul ! Hallelujah! 3 If Jesus lives can I be sad ? I know He loves me, and am glad : Though all the world were dead to me, Enough, O Christ, if I have Thee ! Hallelujah ! 80 EASTER. 4 He feeds me, comforts, and defends, And when I die His angel sends To bear me whither He is gone, For of His own He loseth none. Hallelujah! 5 No more to fear or grief I bow, God and the angels love me now; The joys prepared for me tx)-day Drive fear and mourning far away. Hallelujah ! 6 Strong Champion ! For this comfort, see ! The whole world bringeth thanks to Thee! And once we too shall raise above More sweet and loud the song we love: Hallelujah ! 83 No. 10. • riHRIST the Lord is ris'n to-day, ^ Christians, haste your vows to pay ; Oflfer ye your praises meet, At the Paschal Victim's feet. For the sheep the Lamb hath bled, Sinless in the sinner's stead ; Christ is ris'n to-day, we cry : Now He lives no more to die. 2 Christ, the Victim undefiled, Man to God hath reconciled, AVhilst in strange and awful strife. Met together death and Life. Christians, on this happy day. Haste with joy your vows to pay ; 81 Christ is ris'n to-day, we cry : Now He lives no more to die. 3 Christ, who once for sinners hied, Now the first-born from the dead, Throned in endless might and power, Lives and reigns forevermore. Hail ! eternal Hope on high ! Hail ! Thou King of Victor}^ ! Hail! Thou Prince of Life adored! Help and save, us, gracious Loixi! 84 No. 43. TN Death's strong grasp the Savior lay, ^ For our offences given : But now the Lord is ris'n to-day, And brings us life from heaven : Wherefore let us all rejoice And praise our God with cheerful voice, And sing loud Hallelujahs, Hallelujah ! 2 No son of man could conquer death. Such mischief sin had wrought us ; For innocence dwelt not on earth. And therefore death had brought us Into thralldom from of old. And ever grew more strong and bold. His shadow lay athwart us. Hallelujah ! 3 But Jesus, God's eternal Son, Is come for our salvation. The cause of death He has undone. And stopped its devastation ; 6 82 EASTER. Ruined all his right and claim, And left him nothing but the name, — His sting is lost forever. Hallelujah I 4 It was a strange and dreadful strife, When Life and death contended : The victory remained witlF Life, The reign of death was ended : Holy Scripture plainly saith. That death is swallowed up by death, Made henceforth a derision. Hallelujah ! 5 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see, "Whom God so freely gave us; He died on the accursed tree. So strong His love ! to save us: See! His blood doth mark our door, Faith points to it, death passes o'er. The Murderer cannot harm us. Hallelujah! 6 So let us keep the festival, AVhereto the Lord invites us; Christ is Himself the Joy of all. The Sun whicli warms and lights us : By His grace He doth impart Eternal sunshine to the heart ; The night of sin is ended. Hallelujah ! Then let us feast this Easter-day On the true Bread of heaven ; The Word of grace hath purged away The old and wicked leaven: Christ alone our souls Avill feed, He is our meat and drink indeed ; Faith lives upon no other. Hallelujah ! 83 J 85 No. 44. ESUS Christ to-day is risen, And o'er death triumphant reigns ; He has Inirst tlie grave's strong prison, Leading sin herself in chains. Kyrie eleison. 2 For our sin the sinless Savior Bare the lieavy M'rath of God ; Reconciling us, that favor Might be shown us through His blood. Kyrie eleison. 3 In His hands He hath forever Grace and life, and sin and death ; Christ His people can deliver, All who come to Him in faith. Kyrie eleison. 86 7s.— No. 4. c (, r* HEIST, the Lord, has risen to-day," ^ Sons of men and angels say ; Raise your joys and triumphs high : Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 2 Love's redeeming work is done ; Fought the fight, the battle won : Lo ! our Sun's eclipse is o'er, Lo ! He rests in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal ; Christ has burst the gates of hell. Death in vain forbids Him rise ; Christ has opened Paradise ; 84 EASTER. 4 Lives again our glorious King : Where, O death, is now thy sting? Dying once, He all doth save : Where thy victory, 0 grave ? 87 No. 11, SAY, my soul, what preparation Makest thou for this high day, When the God of thy salvation Opened through the tomb a way ? Dwellest thou with pure atfection On this proof of power and love ? Doth thy Savior's resurrection Raise thy thoughts to things above ? 2 Hast thou, borne on faith's strong pinion, Risen with the risen Lord ? And released from sin's dominion. Into purer regions soared ? Or art thou, in spite of warning, Dead in trespasses and sin ? Hath to thee the purple morning No true Easter ushered in ? 3 Let no precious time be wasted, To new life arise at length : He who death for thee liath tasted, For new life will give thee strength; In Him rise, at once bestir thee, Still pass on and persevere, Let no weariness deter thee, He who woke thee still is near. 4 See ! thy Lord Himself is risen, That thou mightest also rise, EASTER. And emerge from sin's dark prison To new life and open skies. Come to Him who can unbind thee, And reverse thy awful doom ; Come to Him, and leave behind thee Thy old life — an empty tomb ! ^ C. M.— No. 2. WELCOME, Thou Victor in the strife, ' * Now welcome from the cave ! To-day we triumph in Thy life Around Thy empty grave. 2 The dwellings of the just resound With songs of victory ; For in their midst. Lord, Thou art found, And bringest peace with Thee. 3 Impart to us the spoils, we pray, Thou didst for us achieve; We meet within Thy house to-day Our portion to receive. 4 AVe die with Thee : 0 let us live Henceforth to Thee aright ; The blessings Thou hast died to give, Be daily in our sight. 5 Fearless we lay us in the tomb, And sleep the night away. If Thou art there to break the gloom, And call us back to day. 6 Death hurts us not ; his power is gone, And pointless are his darts ; Now hath God's favor on its shone, And joy fills all our hearts. 89 EASTER. S. M.— No. 3. 4 4 fTHE Lord is ris'n indeed," -'- And are the tidings true ? Yes, we beheld the Savior bleed, And saw Him living too. 2 " The Lord is ris'n indeed," Then Justice asks no more ; Mercy and Truth are now agreed, Who stood opposed before. 3 " The Lord is ris'n indeed," Then is the work performed ; The captive surely now is freed, And death, our foe, disarmed. 4 "The Lord is ris'n indeed," Attending angels hear ; Up to the courts of heav'n, with speed, The joyful tidings bear. 5 Then take your golden lyres, And strike each cheerful chord, Join all the bright celestial choirs To sing our risen Lord. 90 No. 11. TJAIL, Thou once despised Jesus! ^^ Hail, Thou everlasting King! Thou didst suffer to release us, Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Savior! Bearer of our sin and shame; By Thy merits we find favor. Life is given through Thy name. 87 2 Paschal Lamb! by God appointed, All our sins on Thee were laid ; By almighty love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made : All Thy people are forgiven Through the virtue of Thy blood ; Opened is the gate of heaven, Peace is made 'tween man and God. S Jesus, hail ! enthroned in glory, There for ever to abide ; All the heav'nl}'^ hosts adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side ; There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare; Ever for us interceding Till in glory we appear. 4 Glory, honor, power, and blessing Thou art worthy to receive ; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give- When we join th' angelic spirits, In their sweetest, noblest lays, We will sing our Savior's merits — Gladly chant Immanuel's praise. 91 :no. 10. n HEIST is risen from the dead! ^ Darkness now no more shall reign; Thorns no more shall crown the head That was bowed witli grief and pain ; Christ the Lord, the Mighty King, From our sin has made us free, — 8S Where, O death, is now thy sting! Where, 0 grave, thy victory? Scoffers now no more shall say : If thou be the Christ, come down From the cross, and prove to-day That to Thee belongs the crown ! For our risen Lord and King From our sins hath made us free,- AVhere, O death, is now thy sting 1 Where, O grave, thy victory? Faith now knows He is the Lord, Gives assent to His decree, Trusts the promise in His Word, And is crowned Avith victory. Shouting praises to the King, Who from sin hath made us free,- Where, O death, is now thy sting! Where, 0 grave, thy victory? 92 L. M.— No. I. 4 t T KNOW that my Eedeemer lives;" ■■- What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives. He lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever living Head. 2 He lives to bless me with His love. He lives to plead for me above. He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need. 3 He lives to grant me rich supply. He lives to guide me with His eye, He lives to comfort me when faint. He lives to hear my soul's complaint. EASTER. 89 4 He lives to silence all my fears, He lives to stop and wipe my tears, He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives, all blessings to impart. 5 He lives, all glory to His name ! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; 0 the sweet joy this sentence gives, 1 know that my Redeemer lives! 93 L. M.— No. 1. IXTHERE wilt Thou go ? since night draws near — ' ' Say whither now ? Thou Pilgrim dear; Come, Jesus mine ! Be Thou my Guest, And in my heart find welcome rest. 2 Let me entreat Thee, dearest Friend, For truly, I the best intend : Thou knowest that Thou ever art A welcome Guest unto my heart. 3 The day is now far spent and gone, It is toward ev'ning, night comes on ; O bide with me throughout this night, And be my Cheer, Thou Light of light. 4 Shine in my soul and light the way That leads to everlasting day, That I may never be misled, Though sins dread night be round me spread. 5 And when I on my death-bed lie Help me, and let me gently die. O stay ! I will not let Thee go ! Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know. 90 ASCENSION. ASCENSION. 94 L. M.— No. 1. A HYMN of glory let us sing; New hymns throughout the Avorld shall ring; By a new way none ever trod, Christ mounteth to the throne of God. 2 May our affections thither tend, And thither constantly ascend, Where, seated on the Father's throne, Thee, reigning in the heavens, we own! 3 Be Thou our present Joy, 0 Lord! AVho wilt be ever our Reward : And as the countless ages flee, May all our glory be in Thee ! 95 L. M.— No. 1. kUR Lord has risen from the dead ; Our Jesus has gone up on high ; The pow'rs of hell are captive led— Dragged to the i)ortals of the sky. 0^ 2 There His triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay: *'Lift up your heads, ye heav'nly gates! Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 3 Loose all your bars of massy light. And wide unfold the radiant scene; He claims those mansions as His right; Receive the King of glory in. 4 "Who is the King of glory, who?" The Lord who all His foes o'ercame, ASCENSION. 91 The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew; And Jesus is the Conqu'ror's name. 96 L. M.— No. E thank Thee, Jesus! dearest Friend, That Thou didst into heaven ascend ; O blessed Savior! bid us live, And strength to soul and body give. w 2 Now His disciples all rejoice. And sing His praise with cheerful voice: Come, let us grateful off' rings bring, Our Brother is our God and King. 3 Ascended to His throne on high, He yet to us is always nigh ; True God and man He ever reigns, And infinite in power remains. 4 Above the heavens in glory raised, By angel hosts forever praised, All creatures His dominion own. He holds an everlasting throne. 5 He rules and reigns at God's right hand, And has all power at His command. All things are subject to His rod — The Son of man and Son of God. 6 The world, and sin, and Satan fell He overthrew, with death and hell ; Dispute who will His mighty reign, He still the Victor must remain. 7 The man who trusts in Him is blest. And finds in Him eternal rest ; 92 ASCENSION. This world's allurements we despise, And fix on Clirist alone our eyes. 8 He richest consolation gives, Who once was dead but ever lives ; He captive led captivity, From bitter death to set us free. 9 With deepest joy our voice we raise, And sing our grateful song of praise ; Our Brother, our own flesh and bone, Is God and King, our joy alone. 10 Through Him we heirs of heaven are made ; O Brother, Christ ! extend Thine aid, That we may ever trust in Thee, And live by faith eternally. 11 Amen, amen, O Lord! we cry; Do Thou, who art exalted high. In Thy pure faith preserve our hearts, And shield us from all Satan's darts. 12 Come, blessed Lord ! to judgment come, And take us to our glorious home. That all our woes on earth may cease. And we may dwell in heavenly peace. 13 A glad Amen shall close our song, Our souls for rest in glory long. Where we with angel-hosts again Shall sing in nobler strains Amen ! 97 No. 39. T ORD, on earth I dwell sad-hearted, ^ Here I oft must mourn and sigh : Wherefore hast Thou then departed. Why didst Thou ascend on high ? ASCENSION. 93 Take me, take me hence with Thee, Or abide, Lord, still with me ; Let Thy love and gifts be left, That I be not all bereft. 2 Leave Thy heart still inly near me, Take mine hence where Thou art gone ; Open heav'n to me, and hear me, When to Thee I cry alone ; AVlien I cannot pray, O plead With Thy Father in my stead ; Seated now at God's right hand, Help us here. Thy faithful band. 3 Worldly joys I cast behind me, Let me choose the better part. And though mortal chains yet bind me, Heav'nward tend my thoughts and heart ; That m}' time through faith may be Ordered for eternity ; Till we rise, all i)erils o'er. Whither Thou hast gone before. 4 Then return, the promise keeping That was made to us of old ; Raise the members that are sleeping, Gnaw'd of death, beneath the mould; Judge the evil world that deems Thy sure words but empty dreams; And for all our sorrows past Let us know Thy joy at last. 94 A.SCEXSION. 98 No. 24. rFH' atoning work is done, -*■ The Victim's blood is shed, And Jesus now is gone His people's cause to plead : He stands in heav'n their great High Priest, And bears their names upon His breast. 2 No temple made with hands His place of service is; In heav'n itself He stands, A heavenly priesthood His: In Him the shadows of the Law Are all fulfilled, and now withdraw. 3 And though awhile He be Hid from the eyes of men, His people look to see Their great High Priest again: In brightest glory He will come, And take His waiting people home. 99 C. M.— No. 2. fTHE Head that once was crowned with thorns ^ Is crowned with glory now ; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. 2 The highest i)lace that heav'n affords Is His by sov'reign right : The King of kings and Lord of lords, And heav'n's eternal Light. 3 The Joy of all who dwell above, The Joy of all below. ASCENSION. 95 To whom He manifests His love, And grants His Name to know. 4 To them the cross, wdth all its shame, With all its grace is giv'n ; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy, the joy of heav'n. 5 His cross to us is life and health, Though shame and death to Him ; His people's hope. His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. 100 C. M.— No. 2. 'HE Lord of life, with glory crowned, On heaven's exalted throne, Forgets not those for whom on earth He heaved His dying groan. T' 2 His greatness now^ no tongue of man Or seraph hright can tell ; Yet still the chief of all His joys, That souls are saved from hell. 3 For this He taught, and toiled, and bled ; For this His life was giv'n ; For this He fought, and vanquished death For this He reigns in lieav'n. 4 Join, all ye saints beneath the sky, Your grateful praise to give ; Sing loud hosannas to His name, With whom ve too shall live. 9(> I'RNTECOST. PENTECOST. 101 No. 30. pOME, Holy Ghost, Lord God, and fill ^ With Thy rich grace heart, mind, and will, And each believing soul inspire With Thine own pure and holy fire. Lord, by the brightness of Thy light. Thou in the faith dost men unite Of ev'ry land and ev'r}' tongue: This to Thy praise, O Lord, be sung. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2 Thou holy Light and Guide divine, O cause the Word of life to shine ; Teach us to know our God aright. And call Him Father with delight. Keep us, O Lord, from all strange lore. That we may seek no master more. But with true faith in Christ abide, And heartily in Him confide. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! 3 Sweet Source of comfort, Holy Love, Send us Thy succor from a])ove, That in Thy service we may stay, And troubles tirive us not away. Lord with Thy grace our souls refresh, Confirm our frail and feeble flesh, That we through life and death to Thee May press with Christian chivalry. Hallelujah! Hallelujali! PENTECOST. 97 102 No. 29. COME, O come, Thou quick'ning Spirit, God from all eternity ! Let us Thy blest grace inherit, And our souls be filled by Thee ; Then will spirit, life, and light Dissipate our inner night. 2 Grant our heart in heavenly measure Wisdom, counsel, purity. That we never may take pleasure In aught but what pleases Thee ; In Thy knowledge make us whole, And from error free the soul. 3 Let us trust Thy witness wholly, That we are the sons of God, Who rely upon Him solely, When they pass beneath the rod ; For the Father's chastenings Bless above all earthly things. 4 Prompt us, that we come before Him Joyously with hope in view, Sigh in us, when we implore Him, And e'er plead for us anew ; Then our prayer will not be vain, And our faith new strength will gain. 5 Should our soul for comfort languish, And despondency grow strong. That the heart must cry in anguish : "Oh, my God, my God, how long!" Soothe Thou then the aching breast, Grant us patience, strength, and rest. 98 PENTECOST. 6 Mighty Spirit of reliance I Sure Defence in all our need ; When the foe bids us defiance, Bid Thy work in us God speed ! Grant us weapons for the strife. And with vict'ry crown our life. 7 Guard our faith, that naught molest it- Satan, death, or scornful jeer — Let no power from us wrest it, Thou, O God, our Trust and Cheer ! Though our heart would fain say nay, Be Thy Word to us still Yea. 8 And when life with death is blending, Then assure us yet the more, As the heirs of life unending. Of the glory there in store, Which can never be expressed, But with which we shall be blest. 0 103 No. 45. HOLY Ghost descend, we pray, Abide with us from day to day, Thy temple deign to make us! Let Thy bright beams, Thou heav'nly Light, Dispel the darkness of our night. To joy and gladness wake us ; That we I| Too Thee Truly living, || To Thee giving Pray'r unceasing, Still may be in love increasing. 2 Give to Thy Word impressive power That in our liearts, from this good hour, PENTECOST. 99 As fire it may be glowing ; That we may Thee the Father, Son, And Spirit, on one common throne, Confess, Thy glory showing. 0 stay |] And sway Our souls ever, || That they never May forsake Thee, But by faith their refuge make Thee. 3 Thou Fountain whence all wisdom flows, Which God on pious hearts bestows, Grant us Thy consolation, That in our pure faith's unity. We faithful witnesses may be Of grace that brings salvation. Hear us, 1| Cheer us By Thy teaching, || Let our preaching And our labor Praise the Lord and bless our neighbor. 4 Direct us by Thy counsel still, That we may understand Thy will ; We err unless Thou guide us. 0 grant us constancy, that we . May ever faithful prove to Thee, Whatever woes betide us. Descend, i| Defend From all errors |1 And earth's terrors; Be our healing, Jesus' love and peace revealing. 5 Thy grace sustain, pervade our heart, That we may act the valiant part With Thee as our reliance ; Be Thou our Captain and our Shield, 100 PENTECOST. That we may never quit the field, But bid the foe defiance. Heed us ! || Speed us ! O'er us hover || As our Cover ; Thy Salvation Be our constant consolation. 6 0 mighty Rock, O source of Life, Let Thy dear Word, 'mid doubt and strife, Be so within us burning That we be faithful unto death, In Thy pure love and holy faith From Thee true wisdom learning ! Thy fire || Inspire Quick'ning savor, H That with favor Our behavior May confess Christ as our Savior. 7 O gentle Dew, from heav'n now fall With power upon the hearts of all, Thy tenderness instilling ; That heart to heart more closely bound, Fruitful in kindly deeds be found, The law of love fulfilling ! No ill 11 Shall fill Hearts that love Thee |1 And approve Thee Where Tl^ou livest Peace, good will, and joy Thou givest, 8 Grant that our daj'S, while li.'e shall last, In humble holiness be passed ; Our minds fill with Tliy leaven, That they may rise o'er things of earth, The hopes and joys that here have birth, And live in joys of heaven. PENTECOST. 101 Sustain, I| Eestrain From offences i| Hearts and senses ; Blessed Spirit ! Bid us thus true life inherit. 104 L. M.— No. 1. pREATOR, Spirit, Holy Dove, ^ Visit Thy people from above, Fill them with graces, and restore Thy creatures as they were before. 2 For Comforter is Thy sweet name, A gift which from the Highest came, A precious ointment from above, A living fount, a fire of love. 3 Our minds enlighten, and inspire Our souls with love's celestial fire ; And since Thou know'st how frail we be, Confirm and make us strong in Thee. 4 Thou, with Thy grace's sev'nfold band, The finger art on God's right hand ; Thou dost the Father's promise send With tongues to earth's remotest end. 5 Drive far away our wily foe, And by Thy grace sweet peace bestow ; That in Thy footsteps we may run, And soul-destroying mischief shun. 6 Let us by Thee the Father know, His Son, Christ Jesus, also show, That full of faith we may know Thee Derived from both eternallv. 102 PENTECOST. 7 To God the Father, and the Son Who rose again, be honor done, With Him, wlio came at Pentecost, The Comforter, the Holy Ghost. 105 No. 46. T ET songs of praises fill the sky : -^ Christ, our ascended Lord, Sends down His Spirit from on kigh, According to His Word : All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost ! 2 The Spirit, by His heavn'ly breath. Creates new life within ; He quickens sinners from the death Of trespasses and sin : All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost ! 3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes, And shows them unto men : The fallen soul His temple makes; God's image stamps again : All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost ! 4 Come, Holy Spirit, from above, W^ith Thy celestial fire ; Come, and with flames of zeal and love Our hearts and tongues inspire ! Be this our day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost ! 0 PENTECOST. 103 106 ]S a 26. ENTER, Lord, Thy temple. Be Thou my spirit's Guest! Who at my birth didst give me A second birth more blest. Thou in the Godhead, Lord, Though liere to dwell Thou deignest, Forever equal reignest, Art equally adored. 2 O enter, let me know Thee, And feel Thy power within. The pow^r that bi^eaks our fetters, And rescues us from sin ; So wash ^nd cleanse Thou me. That I may serve Thee truly, And render honor duly With perfect heart to Thee, S 'Tis Thou, 0 Spirit, teachest Tlie soul to pray aright; Thy songs have sweetest music, Thy i)ray^rs have wondrous might; Unheard they cannot fall. They pierce the highest heaven, Till He His help hath given Who surely helpeth all. 4 With holy xeal then fill us. To keep the faith still pure ; And bless our lands and houses With wealth that may endure; And make that foe to flee Who in us with Thee striveth ; 104 PENTECOST. For from our hearts he driveth Whate'er deUghteth Thee. 5 Order our path in all things According to Thy mind, And when this life is over^ And must be all resigned, O grant us then to die With calm and fearless spirit. And after death inherit Eternal life on high. 107 L. M.— No. 1. OPIRIT of mercy, truth, and love, ^ 0 shed Thine influence from above : And still from age to age convey The wonders of this sacred day. 2 In ev'ry clime, by ev'ry tongue, Be God's surpassing glory sung; Let all the list'ning earth be taught The wonders by our Savior wrought. 3 Unfailing Comfort, Heavn'ly Guide, Still o'er Thy holy Church preside ; Still let mankind Thy blessings prove, Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. 108 7s.-No. RACIOUS Spirit! Love divine! Let thy light within me shine ; All my guilty fears remove: Fill me with Thy heav'nly love. G= 2 Speak Thy pard'ning grace to me ; Set the burdened sinner free ; PENTECOST. 105 Lead me to the Lamb of God ; Wash me m His precious blood, 3 Life and peace to me impart ; Seal salvation on my heart ; Dwell Thyself within my breast, Earnest of immortal rest. 4 Let me never from Thee stray ; Keep me in the narrow way ; Fill my soul with joy divine ; Keep me, Lord, forever Thine. 109 S M.— No. 3. pOME, Holy Spirit, come; ^ Let Thy bright beams arise ; Dispel the sorrow from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. 2 Convince us all of sin, Then lead to Jesus' blood. And to our wond'ring view reveal The mercies of our God. 3 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove, And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. 4 'T is Thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul. To pour fresh life in ev'ry part. And new-create the whole. 5 Dwell, Spirit, in our hearts; Our minds from bondage free ; Then shall we know and praise and love, The Father, Son, and Thee. 106 TRINITY. 110 C. M.-Xo. QPIRIT divine, attend our prayer, ^ And make our hearts Tiiy home ; Descend with all Thy gracious power ; O come, great Spirit, come. 2 Come as the light — to us reveal Our sinfulness and woe, And lead us in the paths of life, Where all the righteous go. 3 Come as the fire, and purge our hearts. Like sacrificial flame ; Let ev'ry soul an off' ring be To our Redeemer's name. 4 Come as a dove, and spread Thy wings, The wings of peaceful love, And let the Church on earth become Blest as the Church above. TRINITY. Ill No. 47. OCARCE tongue can speak, ne'er human ken ^ The myst'ry could discover. That God from His high throne to men Makes known the world all over: That He alone is King above All other gods whatever, Great, mighty, faithful, full of love, His saints doth aye deliver; One essence but three persons! TRINITY. 107 2 God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! The name thrice holy given, On earth by all the ransomed host, And by the hosts of heaven. He's Abraham's and Isaac's God, And Jacob's, whom He knoweth, The Lord of Hosts, who every good Boih night and day bestoweth, Who only doeth wonders ! 3 The Son, from all eternity Begotten of the Father, Did come as man, when God's decree Had fixed. His sheep to gather. The Holy Ghost eternally. While all their glory sharing. Their honor, power, and majesty, A crown all equal wearing, Proceeds from Son and Father! 4 Be glad, my heart, thy portion see, Thy rich, unequalled treasure. He is thy Friend, supply will He Thy needs with bounteous measure. Who made thee in His image fair. Thy load of guilt removeth. Gives thee His people's faith to share, Thy joy in sorrow proveth. Through His own Word most holy. 5 Bestir thyself, with all thy heart Thy God to know endeavor: Such knowledge will sweet rest impart, Thy soul with pure love ever 108 AVill cause to glow, and nourish thee For life and joy in heaven ; Things only heard of here, shall be To open sight there given, By God to His dear children. 6 Woe ! woe ! to the besotted crew In wiHful blindness living. Rejecting God, tlie honor due To Him, the creatures giving. The time will come when close shall He On them the door of heaven ; Who drive God from them here, shall be By Him hereafter driven From His higli throne most holy! 7 O Prince of Might ! Thy mercy show, Thou God of earth and heaven ; To every sinner here below May saving grace be given ! Bring back Thy slieep that go astray, And bUnded eyes enlighten. And turn Thou ev'rything away That wickedly might frighten Thine own, whose faith is feeble. 8 Grant this, that M'e Thy people may All reach the heavenly portals, And in Thy kingdom sing for aye, 'Mid all the bless'd immortals : That Thou above art King alone All other gods high over, The Father, Son, and Spirit, One, Thy people's Shield and Cover, One essence but three persons ! TEINITY, 109 112 L. M.— No. 1. nPHOU who art Three in unity, •^ True God from all eternit}^, The sun is fading from our sight, Be Thou our Sun both day and night. 2 We praise Thee with the dawning day, To Thee at even also pray ; AVitli our poor song we worship Thee, Now, and through all eternity. 3 Let God the Father be adored. And God the Son, the only Lord, And equal adoration be, Eternal Comforter, to Thee. 113 No. 7. A GOD, the Father ! draw Thou nigh, ^ And leave us sinners not to die ; Our num'rous trespasses forgive, Preserve our faith and let us live ; Deliver us from Satan's arts, And make us Thine with all our hearts : Amen ! Amen ! so shall it be, And hallelujahs rise to Thee. 2 O God, the Son ! do Thou draw nigh. And leave us sinners not to die ; &c. 3 0 God, the Spirit! draw Thou nigh, And leave us sinners not to die ; &c. 114 L. M.— No. 1. T7ATHEE, of all, whose love profound •*■ A ransom for our souls has found, Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; To us Thy pard'ning love extend ! 110 Almiglity Son, incarnate "Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Kedeenier, Lord, Before Thy throne we sinnei's bend; To us Thy saving grace extend ! Eternal Spirit, by whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before Thy throne we sinners bend ; To us Thy quick'ning power extend! Jehovah ! Father, Spirit, Son, Mysterious Godhead, Three in One ! Before Thy throne we sinners bend; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend ! 115 No. 8. 0 PRAISE the Lord ! His name extol, The God of skill and might ; Who formed my body, breathed my soul, And gave nie life and light — My Father, whose i^aternal care, To me from cliildhood shown. Exceeds my effort to declare, Exceeds what I have known. 2 0 praise the Lord ! adore His grace, INIy God, my only trust. The Son, who, loving our lost race, United with our dust — My Savior, who for me has given His all-atoning blood. To raise me up from earth to heav'n. From wretchedness to God. 3 O praise the Lord ! the Holy One, My God who seals my peace, Ill Sent by the Father and the Son To guide me home to bUss — The Comforter, whose quick'nmg power Assists me day by da}^ Whose counsels, in the darkest hour, My trembling spirit stay. 116 No. 32. A THAT I had a thousand voices ! ^ A mouth to speak with thousand tongues ! Then, with a heart His praise rejoices, Would I proclaim in grateful songs To all, wherever I might be, What things the Lord hath done for me. 2 Dear Father, endless praise I render, For soul and body strangely joined ; I praise Thee, Guardian kind and tender, For all the noble joys I find So richly spread on ev'ry side, And freely for m}'^ use supplied. 3 What equal praises can I offer, Dear Jesus, for Thy mercy shown ? What pangs, my Savior, didst Thou sufier, And thus for all my sins atone ! Thy death alone my soul could free From Satan, to be blest with Thee. 4 Honor and praise, still onward reaching, Be Thine too, Spirit of all grace, Whose holy power and faithful teaching Give me among Thy saints a place : Wliate'er of good in me may shine Comes only from Thy light divine. 112 TRINITY. 5 Accept, 0 Lord, I now implore Thee, The meager praise I give below : In heav'n I better will adore Thee, When I an angel's strength shall know: There would I join their sacred praise, And heavenly hallelujahs raise. 117 C. M.— No. 2. ■PATHER of glory ! to Thy name -'■ Immortal praise we give, AVho dost an act of grace i^roclaim. And bid us rebels live. 2 Immortal honor to the Son, Who makes Thine anger cease ; Our lives He ransomed with His own, And died to make our peace. 3 To Thy Almighty Spirit be Immortal glory given, Whose teachings bring us near to Thee, And train us up for heaven. 4 Let men, with their united voice, Adore th' eternal God, And spread His honors and their joys Through nations far abroad. 5 Let faith, and love, and duty join, One grateful song to raise ; Let saints in earth and lieav'n combine In harmony and praise. 118 JOHN' THE BAPTIST. 113 S. M.— No. 3. FATHER, in wbom we live, -*- In whom we are and move, All glory, power, and praise receive For Thy creating love. 2 O Thou incoj-nate Word, Let all Thy ransomed race Unite in thanks, with one accord, For Thy redeeming grace. 3 Spirit of holiness, Let all Thy saints adore Thy sacred gifts, and join to bless Thy heart-renewing power. 4 The grace on man bestowed, Ye heav'nly choirs, proclaim, And cry "Salvation to our God! Salvation to the Lamb ! " JOHN THE BAPTIST. 119 No. 38. i^OMFORT, comfort ye my people, ^ Speak ye peace, thus saith our God ; Comfort those who sit in darkness. Mourning 'neath their sorrows' load ; Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them ; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over. 2 Yea, her sins our God will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed : 114 JOHN THE BAPTIST. That which well deserved His anger He will no more see or heed. She hath sufler'd many a day, Now her griefs have passed away, God will change her pining sadness Unto ever springing gladness. 3 For Elijah's voice is crying In the desert far and near. Bidding all men to repentance, Since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey. Now prepare for God a way ! Let the valleys rise to meet Him, And the hills bow down to greet Him. 4 j\Iake ye straight what long was crooked, ]Make the rougher places plain, Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits His holy reign ; For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad. And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. 0 120 L. M.— No. 1. JESUS, Lamb of God, who art The Life and Comfort of my heart : From wrath I, wretched sinner, fiee With all my many sins to Thee. 2 O God, my sinfulness is great! I groan beneath a dreadful weight; Yet, be Thou merciful, I pray. And take niv suiltv curse awav. JOHN THE BAPTIST, 115 3 St. John, the Baptist, biddeth me To cast my burden, Lamb, on Thee : Since Thou art come, as Friend indeed, To succor me and all in need. 4 Grant that I may amend my ways. And keep Thy Word throughout my days : To this end, Lord, abide with me. And when I die take me to Thee. 121 "VTE sons of men, in earnest -■- Prepare your hearts within. The wond'rous Conqu'ror cometh, Whose power can save from sin, Whom God in grace alone Hath promised long to send us, To lighten and befriend us. And make His mercy known. 2 Oh, set your ways in order When such a Guest is nigh ; Make plain the paths before Him That now deserted lie. Forsake what He doth hate. Exalt the lowly valleys. Bring down all pride and malice. And make the crooked straight. 3 'T is thus St. John hath taught us, 'T was thus he preached of yore ; And they will feel God's anger Who list not to his lore. O God ! now let his voice To Thv true service win us, No. 26. 116 MICHAELMAS. That Christ may come within us, And we in Him rejoice. U MICHAELMAS. 122 L. M.— No. 1. ORD God, we all give praise to Thee, And sing Thy love most gratefully, For the angelic beings bright Who hover round Thy throne of light. 2 They shine resplendent by Th}^ grace And gaze enraptured on Thy face ; They hear Thy voice as Thou hast willed, And are Avith heavenly wisdom filled. 3 They slumber not, nor rest their feet ; It is their aim and joy most sweet To be Thy host, Thou mighty Rock ! And be around Thy little flock. 4 The foul old dragon and dread foe Burns with fierce envious hate below ; He seeks more than all else beside Thy Christian people to divide. 5 He blighted earth with lying breath And holds his grip e'en now till death ; Chafes madly to annihilate All virtue, honor, Church, and State. 6 Nor halt nor rest he ever knows ; As roaring lion round he goes, Or lies in wait with desp'rate snare To bring the Christian to despair. 7 But watchful is the angel-band That follows Christ on every hand, IVnCHAELMAS. 117 And guards Thy Holy Christendom From harm that may from Satan come. 8 This we can well of Daniel ken, AVhen he sat in the lions' den ; And earlier still, we have been taught How angels rescued pious Lot. 9 Likewise the Hebrews three, of old, Who bent no knee to gods of gold. Sang cheerfully mid flames intense : God's angel was their sure defence. 10 And thus our God, still at this day, From harm and many an evil way Keeps us by His dear angel -guard. Placed o'er us as our watch and ward. 11 For this, now and eternally. Our praise shall rise, O God, to Thee, Whom also angel-hosts adore With joy, now and forevermore. 12 AVe yet would pray Thee to defend By them, unto the latter end, Thy fold, that little fiock, O Lord, That holds in honor Thy blest Word! 123 C. M.— No. 2. fTHOUGH angels bright escape our sight, -^ Unheard their songs are sung. They hover 'round us day and night, These earthly mists among. 2 Amid the snare«, amid the cares That danger bring each day, 118 MICHAELMAS. Our Lord an angel band prepares To guide us on our way. 3 "With malice fell the prince of hell AVould fain the Church o'erthrow, But holy angels guard it well, And put to shame the foe. 4 This mercy shown, 0 Lord, we own: To Thee our thanks we bring ; And with the angels 'round Thy throne Would endless praises sing. 124 xo. JESUS, Brightness of the Father, ^ Life and Strength of all who live ! In the presence of the angels. Glory to Thy name we give : And Thy wondrous praise rehearse. Singing in harmonious verse. 2 Blessed Lord, by their protection, Shelter us from harm this day ; Keep us pure in flesh and spirit ; Save us from the foe, we pray: And vouchsafe us, by Thy grace, In Thy paradise a place. 3 Glory to th' almighty Father, Let our voices now repeat ; Glory to the great Redeemer ; Glory to the Paraclete ; Three in One, and One in Three, Throughout all eternity. CORNER STONE LAYING. 119 125 No. 48. CTARS of the morning, so gloriously bright, ^ Filled with celestial resplendence and light, These that, where night never foUoweth day, Raise the " Thrice holy Lord ! " ever and aye. 2 These are Thy ministers ; these dost thou own, Lord aoth ! nearest Thy throne. These are Thy messengers ; these dost Thou send. Help of the helpless ones ! man to defend. 3 Still let them succor us ; still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts! battling for right ; Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels mav bow and adore. r CORNER STONE LAYING. 126 No. 82. N Thy dear name and by Thy favor, This day we lay the corner-stone, To build a house, O God and Savior, To Thee, and to Thy praise alone. Here let Thy Spirit by Thy Word Perform Thy work of grace, dear Lord. O let us all by faith be grounded, Lord Jesus Christ, on Thee alone ; That in our midst Thy praise be sounded, Who art the Church's Corner-stone. To keep us in Thy faith and fear, Build Thee and us a temple here. 120 COKNEK «TOXE LAYING. 3 Accept our ofTrings, we implore Thee, And bless tlio work we liuve begun ; To Thee alone and to Thy glory This l)uilding consecrate, when done ; Then will we hither come, and raise Our hearts to Thee in thanks and praise. 4 Through saving faith preserve us ever In Thy pure Word and Sacrament ; Be with us all, forsake us never ; To serve Thee make our hearts intent ; And when we die, O grant that we Be found in cov'naut grace with Thee, 127 L. M.— No. 1. n REAT God I a blessing from Thy throne ^ Grant us, who lay this corner-stone To build a church, in which Thy Word Is purely taught, and gladly heard. 2 Hie work is Thine, and not our own. Then come, and make thy presence known I Our pray'rs accept, our off' rings bless. And to our labors grant success. 3 Remember, Lord, what Tliou hast done For us, through Christ, Thine own dear Son, From sin and death to set us free, And win us unto heaven and Thee. 4 We are the people of Thy choice; And while we in this grace rejoice. Our prayer is this, and constant care, That others too this bliss may share. CORNER STONE LAYING. 121 5 Then build us here a house and home, Where Christ to Him may bid us come, To save us all Avith grace divine, That we may be forever Thine. 128 No. 11. T 0 ! in Zion a foundation ^ God, the Father, laid secure ; Grounded on it our salvation By His Word of promise sure. Though the wrath of Satan rages Now and ever, as of yore. Built upon this Rock of Ages Stands the Church forevermore. 2 God in Christ, with man united, Died the death which justice sought, Hell dismayed, and heaven delighted. Saw what sov'reign mercy wrought. God the Son wrought our salvation By the ransom of His blood: This is our secure foundation, 0 Thou theme of patriarch's story, Israel's Hope, and David's Son, Prophets' and apostles' glory, God and Man, forever One ! Every knee shall bow before Thee, Every tongue confess Thee Lord. Eock of Ages, we adore Thee, Mighty God, Incarnate Word. 122 CHURCH DEDICATION. 129 "(fT IS a marvel in our eyes i TTr.«r No. 10. How the Lord rebukes the wise: Whom the builders would not own — He is made the Corner-Stone ! What seems naught, and men reject, Is before our God elect ; Thus the Gospel's hidden store Pales the wit of earthly lore. 2 While the vain and wordly-wise For its beauty have no eyes, And in trust repose their stay That at last must all give way, Zion looks unto the Lord, And by faith leans on His AVord: Joys in grace that Avill avail, When both heart and flesh shall fail. 3 Others may their virtues press. On attainments lay great stress; Zion knows of grace alone And the merits that atone. Doth an Only Xame confess As her strength and righteousness: Christ, whom builders would not own. Is her precious Corner-stone. CHURCH DEDICATIOX. 130 Xo. 29. jPEX now Thy gates of beauty, Zion, let me enter there. Where my soul in joyful duty Waits for Him who answers prayer ; 0' CHURCH DEDICATION. 123 Oh, how blessed is this phice, Filled with solace, light, and grace. 2 Yes, my God, I come before Thee, Come Thou also down to me ; Where we find Thee, and adore Thee, There a heav'n on earth must be. In my heart O enter Thou, Let it be Thy temple now. 3 Here Thy praise is gladly chanted, Here Thy seed is duly sown. Let my soul, where it is planted. Bring forth precious sheaves alone, So that all I hear may be Fruitful unto life in me. 4 Thou my faith increase and quicken, Let me keep Thy gift divine ; Howsoe'er temptations thicken. May the Word still o'er me shine. As my pole-star through my life. As my comfort in my strife. 5 Speak, 0 God, and I will hear Thee, Let Thy will be done indeed ; May I undisturbed draw near Thee, While Thou dost Thy people feed ; Here of life the fountain flows. Here is balm for all our woes. 131 L. M.— No. 1. INTERNAL Son of God, O Thou, ^ Before whom earth and heaven bow, Regard Thy people as they raise To Thee theii^ongs of prayer and praise. 124 CHUKCU DEDICATION. 9 This house they dedicate to Thee, That here they may Thy glory see, Thy body and Thy blood they here Receive, their fainting souls to clieer. 3 Here in baptismal water pure They find for sins a gracious cure ; Their children here to Thee they bring, O Thou, our death-subduing King. 4 Here sin's diseases healing find. The weak grow strong, light cheers the blind, The troubled heart with peace is blest, And weariness finds heavenly rest. 5 When tempests shake the world around, The rock-built Church secure is found; The gates of hell may here assail Whom Christ defends, but not prevail. 6 To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be praise: do Thou, whom we adore. Teach us to praise Thee evermore. T' 132 No. 6. ^HE Church above forever rings AVith praises of the King of kings; Forever there, on har})S divine, They hymn tli' eternal One in Trine ; We here below the strain prolong. And faintly echo Zion's song. O Lord of lords invisible! With Thy pure light this temple fill. CHUECH DEDICATION. 125 And hither, when invoked, descend ; Here to Th}^ people's prayer attend : Here, in their hearts forevermore. The Spirit's quick'ning graces pour. 3 Here may the faithful, day by day, In humble adoration pray ; And here receive from Thy dear love The blessings of that home above, Till, loosened from this mortal chain, Its everlasting joys they gain. 133 L. M.— No. 1. TTERE, in Thj^ name, eternal God, ^^ We build this earthly house for Thee; O choose it for Thy fixed abode, And keep it from all error free. 2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face. And dying sinners pray to live. Hear Thou in heav'n. Thy dwelling place, And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive. 3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim The blessed Gospel of Thy Son, Still, by the power of His great name, Be mighty signs and wonders done. 4 Thy glory never hence depart; Yet choose not. Lord, this house alone; Thy kingdom come to ev'ry heart; In ev'ry bosom fix Thy throne. 126 CHURCH DEDICATION. B^ 134 No. 29. lUILT on Christ, the firm foundation, Christ the chosen corner-stone Holy Zion keeps her station, Sure and strong in Him alone ; By His moveless strength sustained, In His glorious life contained. 2 City that the Lord doth cherish, Dear and precious in His sight, From thy streets shall never perish Joy and gladness, love and light. Ever there the hlessed sing Glory to the Triune King. 3 Enter, Lord, this temple builded For Thy holy dwelling place! By Thy glory be it gilded. Radiant make it by Thy grace : Ever through the open door, Boundless benediction pour ! 4 Here to all, their need confessing, Who Thy mercy shall entreat, Grant a rich, enduring blessing, Blessing full, and mercy sweet. Fit them for eternal rest, Gather them among the blest. 5 Glory, honor, praise, and merit, Ever in the highest 1 e. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Rendered duly unto Thee, God Triune, forevermore ; Thee let heaven and earth adore! CHURCH DEDICATION, 127 135 L. M.— No. 1. LORD, our God, accept, we pray, The house we consecrate this day ; And let Thy glory fill this place — The glory of Thy truth and grace. 0 2 Here give us e'er such servants, Lord, As rightly will divide Thy Word ; That all may grow, by what they hear, In saving grace and holy fear. 3 Here too baptize Thou those, and bless. Who plead Thy cov'nant promises, To us and to our children given, And with us make them heirs of heaven. 4 Here let Thy tender lambs be fed, Yea, fed with Thine own living bread ; To hear Thy voice let them be taught, And from Thy fold to wander not. 5 Here let Thy holy Sacrament According to Thy Word be spent ; And grant that all indeed believe, Who here the heavenly food receive. 6 0 Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Here bless us as we need it most! Our prayer and praise accept in love. And fit us for our home above. 128 HARVEST. 136 No. 32. /^OME Christians, praise your Maker's goodness, ^ Kejoice in Him and in His gift ; To-day before tlie Lord of harvest, In hajipy songs your voices lift ; For He who cared for us of yore Has blessed our fields and homes once more. 2 Accept, O Lord, our thankful praises For all our Father doth bestow ; May it increase our faith, and lead us Our praise by godly lives to show ; Tliat every deed and word may prove "We trust and oAvn our Father's love. 3 Thou feedest us in pure compassion ; Teach us to care for others' need ; Let each, as lie is able, comfort The sick and j^oor, the hungry feed : O Father Thou of all below. On each what most he needs bestow. 4 Open Thy bounteous hands in blessing, Thus to refresh us year by year, Provide for us through all life's journey, And make us faithful stewards here Of all that to our care is given, That greater trusts be ours in heaven. 5 Preserve to us what Thou hast sent us, And grant us calm and peaceful days. And grateful hearts that we may use it. In quiet gladness to Thy praise : 129 And while our bodies thus are fed, O grant our souls the Living Bread! 137 7s.— No. 4. I RAISE, 0 praise our God and King ! P Hymns of adoration sing: For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2 Praise Him that He gave the rain To mature the swelling grain ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure : 3 And hath bid the fruitful field Crops of precious increase yield ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4 Praise Him for our harvest store, He hath filled the garner floor ; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 5 And for richer food than this, Pledge of everlasting bliss ; For His mercies still endure. Ever faithful, ever sure. 6 Glory to our bounteous King, Glory let creation sing ; Glory to the Father, Son, And the Spirit, Three in One. 9 130 HARVEST. 138 L. M.— Xo. 1. n REAT is our God, and merciful : ^ His ev'ry work His power displays ; The earth is of His goodness full ; The seasons celebrate His praise. 2 O bow ye lowly at His feet, And come into His courts with fear: Our God is good, as He is great, And with His goodness crowns the year. 3 Tlie seasons in their turn display His wisdom and His power divine; They all confess His sov'reign sway, And in thorn does His goodness shine. 4 When in the summer's heat we faint, Our Shepherd and our God is near : He never lets His creatures want, But with His goodness crowns the year. 5 He sends the plenteous shower from heaven: He bids the earth produce us food: By Him all happiness is given, And all His works declare Him good. 139 No. 13. "D RIGHT rays of autumn quiver -^ On fields of fretted gold. By purple hill and river AVide o'er the land unrolled, And while the reapers gather The wealth of harvest days, To Thee, O bounteous Father, Through Christ we offer praise. 131 140 2 The precious things of heaven, Warm days and dewy nights, Soft rain in season given, . Bright clouds and tender Hghts ; .' Their genial influence blending. Matured the sower's boon, Till heavy ears were bending Beneath the harvest moon, 3 And now, like hands uplifted, The sheaves in order stand, To praise the Lord, who gifted With plenteous store the land ; Our lips shall own His kindness, And tell His love abroad, To shame the willful blindness Of those who know not God. 4 Lord, while the whole creation Bears witness to Thy care, O hear our supplication, And grant Thy children's prayer; AVhile thus our wants supplying. Our table Thou dost spread, O feed our souls undying With Christ, the Living Bread! No. 6. T ORD of the harvest! Thee we hail, ■^ Thine ancient promise doth not fail ; The varying seasons haste their round. With goodness all our years are crowned ; Our thanks we pay this festal day ; 0 let our hearts in tune be found. 132 HARVEST. 2 Lord of the harvest ! all is Thine, The rains that fall, the suns that shine, The seed once hidden in the ground. The skill that makes our fruits abound: New every year Thy gifts appear; New praises from our lips shall sound. 3 Immortal honor, endless fame, Attend th' Almighty Father's name; Like honor to th' Incarnate Son, Who for lost man redemption won , And equal praise we thankful raise To Thee, blest Spirit ! with them One. 141 7s.— No. 4. CUMMER ended, harvest o'er, ^ Lord, to Thee our song we pour. For the valley's golden yield. For the fruits of tree and field ; 2 For the promise ever sure That while heaven and earth endure Seed time, harvest, cold and heat Shall their yearly round complete ; 3 For the care, which, while we slept, Watch o'er field and furrow kept, AVatch o'er all the buried grain. Soon to burst to life again. 4 When the reaping angels bring, Tares and wheat before the King, Jesus! may we gathered be In the heavenly barn to Thee. 5 Then the angel cry shall sound : Praise the Lamb: the lost are found ! HARVEST. 133 And the answering song shall be : Alleluia, praise to Thee ! 6 Praise to Thee ! the toil is o'er ; Blight and curse shall be no more ; Lo ! the mighty work is done : Glory to the Three in One ! 142 No. 10. /^OME, ye thankful people, come, ^ Raise the song of harvest home ; All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin ; God, our Maker, doth provide That our wants are all supplied ; Come to God's own temple, come; Eaise the song of harvest home. 2 We ourselves are God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield ; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown ; First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear; Lord of harvest ! grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord, our God, shall come, And shall take His harvest home ; From His field shall purge away All that doth offend that day ; Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His sarner evermore. 134 HARVEST. 4 Even so, Lord! quickly come To Thy final harvest home ; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin ; There, forever purified, In Thy presence to abide ; Come with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest home. 143 Failure of Harvest. No. 9. TirHAT our Father does, is well ; ' ' Blessed truth— His children tell ! Though He send for plenty want, Though the harvest floor be scant, Yet we rest upon His love. Seeking better things above. 2 What our Father does, is well ; Shall the willful heart rebel? If a blessing He withhold In the field or in the fold, Is He not Himself to be All our store eternally ? 3 What our Father does, is well ; May the thought within us dwell ; Though no milk nor honey flow In our barren Canaan now, God can save us in our need, God can bless us, God can feed. 4 What our Father does, is well ; Though He sadden hill and dell, REFORMATION. 135 Upward yet our praises rise For the strength His Word supplies, . He has called us sons of God ; Can we murmur at His rod? 5 Therefore unto Him we raise Hymns of glory, songs of praise: To the Father and the Son And the Spirit, Three in One, Honor, might, and glory be, Now and through eternity. REFORMATION. 144 No. 49. A TOWER of strength our God is still! -^ A mighty Shield and Weapon ; He is our help from all the ill That hath us now o'ertaken. The old bitter foe Now means deadly woe : Deep guile and great might Are his dread arms in fight, On earth is not his equal. 2 With might of ours here naught is done, Our loss were soon effected: But for us fights the Valiant One^ Whom God Himself elected. Ask you: ''Who is He?" Christ Jesus : here see Great Sabaoth's Lord! There is no other God : His is the field forever. 136 REFORMATION. 3 Though devils all the world sliould fill, All watching to devour us, AVe tremble not^ we fear no ill> They cannot overpower us. This world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, He can harm us none, For he is judged — undone ; One little Word o'erthrows him. 4 The Word of God they shall let stand And not a thank have for it. Here Christ Himself leads the command With His great gifts and Spirit ; And take they our life, Goods, fame, child and wife, When their worst is done, They yet have nothing won ; The kingdom ours remaineth. H 145 No. 20. AD God not come, may Israel say, Had God not come to aid us, Our enemies on that sad day Would surely have dismayed us ; A remnant now, and handful small. Held in contempt and scorn by all. Who cruelly oppress us. 2 Their furious wrath, did God permit. Would quickly have consumed us. And in the deep and yawning pit AVith life and limb entombed us; Like men o'er whom dark waters roll. REFORMATION. 137 The streams had gone e'en o'er our soul, And mightily o'erwhelmed us. 3 Thanks be to God, who from the pit Snatched us, when it was gaping: Our souls, like birds that break the net, To the blue sky escaping ; The snare is broken — we are free ! The Lord our Helper praised be, The God of earth and heaven. rp 146 No. 20. ^HE mouth of fools doth God confess, But while their lips draw nigh Him Their heart is full of wickedness, And all their deeds deny Him. Corrupt are they, and every one Abominable deeds hath done ; There is not one well-doer. The Lord looked down from His high tower On all mankind below^ Him, To see if any owned His power, And truly sought to know Him ; Who all their understanding bent To search His holy Word, intent To do His wdll in earnest. But none there was w^ho w^alked with God, For all aside had slidden. Delusive paths of folly trod, And followed lusts forbidden ; Not one there was who practiced good. And yet they deemed, in haughty mood, Their deeds must surely please Him. 138 KKFOKMATION. 4 How long, by folly blindly led, AVill ye oppress the needy, And eat my people up like bread? So fierce ai*e ye and greedy ! In God they put no trust at all, Nor will on Him in trouble call, But be their own providers. 5 Therefore their heart is never still, A falling leaf dismays them ; God is with him who doth His will. Who trusts Him and obeys Him ; But ye the poor man's hope despise, And mock him when he humbly cries That God is his sure comfort. 6 Who shall to Israel's outcast race From Zion bring salvation ? God will Himself at length show grace, And loose the captive nation ; That will He do by Christ their King ; Let Jacob then be glad and sing. And Israel be joyful. 0 147 No. 20. GOD ! look down from heaven and see A sight that well may move Thee ! Thy saints, how few ! How wretchedly Forsaken we who love Thee ! Thy Word no more shall have its right: And faith itself is vanished quite From all this generation. 2 Fictions they teach with cunning art, And lies of man's invention ; REFORMATION. 139 Not 'stablished in God's Word, their heart Is full of strange dissension ; One chooses this, another that, • And while divisions they create, They cant of love and union. 3 Maj' God root out all heresy And of false teachers rid us, Who proudly say : "And who is he That shall our speech forbid us ? We have the might and right alone. And what we say must stand ; we own None as our lord and master." 4 Wherefore, saith God, I will arise ! My poor they are oppressing ; I hear their crying and their sighs, Their wrongs shall have redressing ; My Word, endued with saving might, Shall suddenly the wicked smite, And be my poor ones' comfort. 5 As silver sev'n times furnace-tried, Is found for it the purer, So doth the Word, whate'er betide, But prove itself the surer ; The cross reveals its worth aright, 'Tis then we see its strength and light Shine far in earth's dark places. 6 O God, keep Thou it pure and free From this vile generation, And let us too be kept by Thee From their abomination ; The wicked walk about at ease, 140 REFORM ATIUX. When loose, ungodly men like these Are in the laud exalted. 148 L.M.-Xo.l. T ORD, by Thy Word deliv'rauce work ^ And stay the hand of Pope and Turk, Who fain from Christ would wrest the crown, And from His kingdom hurl Him down. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known, For Tliou art Lord of lords alone ; Defend Thy Christendom, that we May evermore sing praise to Thee. 3 Thou Comforter of priceless worth. Give us one mind and heart on earth ; Be with us in our last dread strife, And lead us out of death to life. 4 Destroy their counsels, Lord our God, And humble them with iron rod; And let them fall into the snare Which for Thy Christians they prepare. 5 So that at last they may perceive That, Lord our God, Thou still dost live, And dost deliver mightily All those who put their trust in Thee. 149 No. 19. yiON stands with hills surrounded, ^ Zion kept by power divine ; All her foes shall be confounded, Though the world in arms combine ; Happy Zion, AVhat a favored lot is thine ! REFORMATION. 141 2 In the furnace God may prove thee, Thence to bring thee forth more bright, But can never cease to love thee ; Thou art precious in His sight : God is with thee, God, thine everlasting light. 150 L. M.— No. 1. TVTHEN Rome had shrouded earth in night, * ' God said again, Let there be light ! And Luther with the Gospel came To spread the truth in Jesus' name. 2 When Rome the saints of God oppressed. And burdened souls could find no rest, Through Luther God deliv'rance sent By His pure Word and Sacrament. 3 Though hosts against us stand arrayed, Christ bids us still, Be not afraid ; Though all its powers the truth assail, The gates of hell shall not prevail. 4 To-day with joyful hearts we sing The guardian care of Christ our King, Who through His chosen instrument To us hath this salvation sent. 5 0 Lord, whose mercies still endure, Preserve to us Thy Gospel pure ; Let it alone within us reign, That Thine the glory may remain. 151 142 national humiliation. National Humiliation and Thanksgiving. IlumiUation. L. M.— No. 1. TIT HEN in our hour of utmost need ' ^ We know not where to look for aid, AYhen days and nights of anxious thought Nor help nor counsel yet have brought, 2 Then this our cCmfort is alone, That we may meet before Thy throne, And cry, O faithful God, to Thee For rescue from our misery ; 3 To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes, Eepenting sore with bitter sighs, And seek Thy pardon for our sin, And respite from our griefs within. 4 For Thou hast promised, graciously To hear all those who cry to Thee Through Him whose name alone is great, Our Savior and our Advocate. 5 And thus we come, O God, to-day, And all our woes before Thee lay, For tried, afflicted, lo ! we stand. Peril and foes on every hand. 6 O, hide not for our sins Thy face ; Absolve us through Thy boundless grace ; Be with us in our anguish still, Free us at last from every ill. 7 That so with all our hearts may we Once more with joy give thanks to Thee, NATIONAL HUMILIATION. 143 And walk obedient to Thy Word, And now and ever praise the Lord. 152 L. M.— No. 1. Tt/"HILE o'er our guilty land, O Lord, ^ ' AVe view the terrors of Thy sword, O whither shall the helpless fly? To whom but Thee direct their cry ? 2 The helpless sinner's cries and tears Are grown familiar to Thine ears; Oft has Thy mercy sent relief, When all was fear and hopeless grief. 3 See, we repent, we weep, we mourn — To our forsaken God we turn ! O spare our guilty country — spare The church which Thou hast planted there. 4 We plead Thy grace, indulgent God ; We plead Thy Son's atoning blood ; We plead Thy gracious promises — And are they unavailing pleas ? 5 These pleas, jDresented at Thy throne, Have brought ten thousand blessings down On guilty lands in helpless woe ; Let them prevail to save us too ! 153 No. 50. LORD Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, True God and Man art Thou ! Mighty to help in life and death, O hear and help us now ! 'Tis through Thy name alone we claim The mercy of Thy Father ! 144 NATIONAL THANKSGIVING. 2 The times are sore and perilous With heavy woes and wars, "Whence no man can dehver us But Thou ! 0 plead our cause, That God may lay His wrath away. Nor deal with us in anger. 3 We have deserved, and patiently AVould hear, whate'er Thou wilt, But grace is mightier far with Thee Than all our sin and guilt ; Forgive us then, dear Lord, again ; Thv love is ever faithful. 154 Thanksgiving. No. 51. T ORD God, we worship Thee ! ^ In louray Thee, who hast bless'd us, u^ NATIONAL THANKSGIVING. 145 That WG may live in peace, And none henceforth molest us; O crown us with Thy love, Fulfill our cry to Thee, O Father, grant our prayer ; Lord God, we worship Thee ! 155 8.7.— No 5. NTO Caesar let us render All thft things that Caesar's are, Custom, fear, and tribute tender, Both in time of peace and war. 2 Government is by God's order. Civil rule by His command. For protection to our border, Safety, peace, throughout the land. 3 By the will of God appointed, All must fear the power that be ; Who lays hand on God's anointed, tSins against His majesty. 156 L. M.— No. 1. A BLESS, Thou Heavenly Potentate, ^ With wisdom, strength, the jjowers of state, That wrong and violence may cease, And Church and home abide in i^eace. 2 Bless rich and poor, the great and small, Both friend and foe ; Lord, bless Thou all The family on earth in love, And fit all for Thy home above. 3 Thus, with Thy blessing on each hand, Will peace and plenty fill the land, 10 146 iNATIOXAL THANKSGIVING. And righteousness spring from the earth, And life below have higher worth. 4 All praise to Thee, O King of kings, Whose grace to us such blessing brings ; Thee, with the Father, we adore, And Holy Ghost, forevermore. 157 L. M.— Xo. 1. "DEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, •^ Ye nations, bow with sacred joy : Know that the Lord is God alone ; He can create — and He destroy. 2 His sov'reign power, without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed us men ; And when like wand'ring sheep we strayed, He brought us to His fold again. 3 AVe are His people, we His care, Our souls and all our mortal frame: What lasting honors shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to Thy name ? 4 We'll crowd Thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heav'ns our voices raise ; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues. Shall fill Thy courts with sounding j^raise. 5 Wide as the world is Thy command, Vast as eternity Thy love ; Firm as a rock Thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. NATIONAL THANKSGIVING. 147 158 L. M.— No. 1. T ET Zion praise the mighty God, -^ And make His honors known abroad ; 0 sweet the joy our songs to raise, And glorious is tlie work of praise. 2 Our children live secure and blest ; Our shores have peace, our cities rest ; He feeds us all with finest wheat, And adds His blessing to our meat. 3 Through all our coasts His laws are shown, His Gospel truths made plainly known, By the pure teachings of the Word, In Zion's courts ; Praise ye the Lord ! 159 L. M.— No. 1. T ORD, let Thy goodness lead our land, ^ Still saved by Thine almighty hand, The tribute of its love to bring To Thee our Savior and our King. 2 Let ev'ry sacred temple raise Triumphant songs of holy praise ; Let ev'ry heart and ev'ry home A temple. Lord, to Thee become. 3 Still be it our supreme delight To walk as in Thy glorious sight; Still in Thy precepts and Thy fear, Till life's last hour, to persevere. 148 MISSION. MISSION. (see als© epiphany hymns.) 160 OCOME, Eternal Spirit Of truth, diffuse Thou hght! Shine in our soul and banish All blindness from our sight! Thy holy fire pour o'er us, Touch heart and lip, that we "With faithful, good confession Acknowledge Christ and Thee. 2 O Thou, whom our great ^Monarch Hath promised unto us. Blest Comforter, come to us, And make us chivalrous. In these times of indiff'rence And dearth of faith, O come! And ply the keen-edged weapons Of early Christendom. 3 Rank unbelief is rampant. Mad folly storms the sky, Hence Thou Thyself must arm us AVith weapons from on high : "With wisdom, grace, endurance, And faith robust, and then Entirely banish from us All false respect for men. 4 These times call for decision, Though foes 'gainst us inveigh ; For open, bold confession, Whate'er the world mav sav: No. 13. MISSION. 149 In spite of all the glitter Of gilded heathendom, To praise, defend, and cherish Christ's Gospel till He come. 5 Afar, o'er heathen darkness, The powerful Word breaks day ; They cast, with Satan's shackles, Their household-gods away ; From every side they hasten Into the Savior's fold, And ©h ! shall it close to us As to the lost of old ! 6 Alas ! we truly merit Such judgment as our lot; To us the light is shining. But we receive it not ! O grant us greater fervor T' implore Thy grace, dear Lord, That from us be not taken The light of Thy blest Word. 7 Pour, Spirit, o'er all nations A Pentecostal shower, The Word of testimony Accompany with power, That heart and lips may open — The nations' and our own — And we, through joy and sorrow, Make Christ's salvation known. 150 MISSION. 161 L. M.— No. A CHRIST, our true cand only Light, ^ Illumine those who sit in night; Let those afar now hear Thy voice, And in Thy fold with us rejoice. 2 Fill with the radiance of Thy grace The souls now lost in error's maze, And all whom in their secret minds Some dark delusion haunts and blinds. 3 And all who else have strayed from Thee, Oh gently seek ! Thy liealing be To every W(junded conscience given. And let them share the peace of heaven. 4 O make the deaf to hear Thy Word, And help the dumb to speak, dear Lord, Who dare not yet the faith avow, Though secretly they hold it now. 5 Shine on the darkened and the cold. Recall those wandered from Thy fold. Unite those now who walk apart. Confirm the weak and doubting lieart. 6 So they with us may evermore Such grace with wondering thanks adore. And endless praise to Thee be given Bv all Thv Church in earth and heaven. 162 S. M.— No. 3. LORD, our God, arise, The cause of truth maintain, And wide o'er all the peopled world Extend its blessed reign. 0 MISSION. 151 2 Thou Prince of Life, arise, Nor let Thy glory cease ; Far spread the conquests of Thy grace, And bless the earth with peace. 3 O Holy Spirit, rise. Expand Thy heav'nly wing, And o'er a dark and ruined world, Let light and order spring, 4 O all ye nations, rise, To God, the Savior, sing; From shore to shore, from earth to heav'n. Let echoing anthems ring. 163 No. 13, ^ROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand ; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain. They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle — Though ev'ry prospect pleases, And only man is vile ? — In vain, with lavish kindness, The gifts of God are strewn; The heathen, in his blindness. Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted B}' wisdom from on high — F' 152 MISSION. Shall we to man benighted The lamp of life deny ? Salvation ! — O salvation 1 The joyful sonnd proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 "Waft— waft, ye winds, His story ; And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole ; Till o'er our ransomed nature. The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, Returns in bliss to reij:n. 164 L. M.— No. 1. JESUS shall Beign where'er the sun ^ Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on His love with grateful song ; And with united hearts proclaim That grace and truth by Jesus came. 3 Blessings abound where'er He reigns, . The prisoner leaps to loose liis chains ; The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 4 Where He displays His healing power. The sting of death is known no more : In Him the sons of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost. 153 165 7s.— No. 4. SPREAD, O spread, thou mighty Word, Spread the kingdom of the Lord, That in earth's remotest bound Men may hear thy joyful sound. 2 Tell them how the Father's will Made the world, and keeps it still, How His only Son He gave Man from sin and death to save. 3 Tell of our Redeemer's love, Who forever doth remove. By His holy sacrifice, All the guilt that on us lies. 4 Tell them of the Spirit given As our guide through Christ to heaven, Strong and holy, just and true, Working both to will and do. 5 Word of Life ! most pure and strong, Lo ! for thee the nations long : Spread and banish by thy light Everywhere sin's dreary night. 6 Up ! the ripening fields we see. Mighty shall the harvest be ; But the reapers still how few ! Lord, send men Thy work to do. II.-THE CATECHISM. WORKS AXD ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 166 C. M.— Xo. 2. CONGS of immortal praise belong ^ To my almiglit}' God : He hath my heart, and He my tongue, To spread His name abroad. 2 How great the works His hand hath wrought! How glorious in our sight ! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How most exact is nature's frame ! Th' eternal God, how wise ! His counsels never change the scheme That His first thoughts devise. 4 When He through Christ redeemed our race He fixed His covenant sure; His precious promises of grace To endless years endure. 5 Nature, and time, and earth, and skies, His heavenly skill proclaim ; But they alone are truly wise Who know in Christ His name. (154) WORKS AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD, 155 167 C. M.— No. 2. IITE sing th' almighty power of God, ^ ^ Who bade the mountains rise, Who spread the flowing seas abroad. And built the lofty skies. 2 We sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day ; The moon shines, too, at His command, And all the stars obey. 3 We sing the goodness of the Lord, Who fills the earth with food ; Who formed His creatures by a word, And then pronounced them good. 4 Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, Where'er we turn our eyes. Whether we view the ground we tread. Or gaze upon the skies ! 5 But far more glorious is Thy grace Revealed in Christ, Thy Son, In whom we see a Father's face And worship at His throne. 168 C. M.— No. 2. MAKER of all things, mighty Lord ! -^'-^ We own Thy power divine ; The winds and waves obey Thy Word, For all their strength is Thine. 2 Wide as the wintry tempests sweep, They work Thy sovereign will ; Thy voice is heard upon the deep, And all its waves are still. 156 WORKS AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 3 When dangers threat in every form, And death itself is near ; O God, amid the ragin*; storm, We're safe beneath Thy care. 4 With cheerful hope on Thee we stay, To rescue from the grave ; Thou, whom the elements obey, In Christ art near to save. 169 L. M.— No. 1. fTHE Lord is King! lift up thy voice, -*■ O earth ! and all ye heavens rejoice! From world to world the joy shall ring : The Lord Omnipotent is King ! 2 The Lord is King ! who then shall dare Resist His will, distrust His care? Holy and true are all His ways; Let every creature speak His praise. 3 The Lord is King ! exalt your strains, Ye saints! your God, your Father, reigns; One Lord and Savior all secures; He reigns, and life and death are yours. 170 L. M.— No. 1. T ORD, Thy omniscience I adore ! ^ Thou knowest all that was before. Is now, and all that e'er shall be In time and through eternity. 2 Thou too hast searched and seen me through, Awake, asleep, I'm in Thy view; INIy going out, my coming in. Thou seest, and my thoughts within. WORKS AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 157 3 Before my lips my thoughts obey, Thou knowest what I mean to say ; Yea, long ere yet they are my own, My thoughts, as Thine, to Thfee are known. 4 Such knowledge is too great for me, Too wonderful ! I bow to Thee In humble awe, and, rapt, adore Thy vast omniscience all the more ! 5 Lord Jesus do Thou light my heart, And bid all darkness thence depart! O keep me steadfast in Thy grace, Till I shall see Thee face to face. 171 8s.7s.— No. 5. :0D is love: His mercy brightens All the path in which we rove ; Bliss He wakes and woe He lightens, God is wisdom, God is love. G' 2 Time and change are busy ever, Man decays and ages move ; But His mercy waneth neyer ; God is wisdom, God is love. 3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth. Will His changeless goodness prove ; From the gloom His brightness streameth ; God is wisdom, God is love. 4 He with earthly care entwineth Hope and comfort from above; Everywhere His glory shineth ; God is wisdom, God is love. 158 WORKS AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 0' 172 L. M.— Xo. 1. |F Omnipresent Grace I sing; For, though I take the morning's wing And dwell beyond the outer sea, Yet art Thou j^resent there w'ith me. 2 Thy hand shall lead me by the way. Thy right hand be my statl' and stay ; Though darkness compass me around, Night shall be light where Thou art found. 3 Where Thou art, darkness cannot stay, Thou turnest darkness into day ; Both night and light are one to Thee : In darkness Thou still seest me. 4 Thine eye beheld me yet unborn, And watched my steijs from earliest morn ; My ways are written in Thy book : By Thee I live, to Thee I look. 5 Thy thoughts are precious to my heart; Thy presence bids all care depart ; I lay me down, Thou art with me; I wake — and still I am with Thee. 6 Lord, try my way and me anew ; Prove Thou my heart and make it true, And lead me in the better way. To life, to Thee — for aye and aye. 173 No. 6. THHE Lord my pasture shall prepare, •*■ And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eve: WORKS AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 159 My noon-day walks He shall attend. And all my midnight hours defend. 2 Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For Thou, O Lord, art w^ith me still ; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid. And guide me through the dreadful shade. 174 L. M.— No. 1. fTHY ways, O Lord ! with wise design, -■• Are framed upon Thy throne above, And every dark and bending line Meets in the centre of Thy love. 2 With feeble light, and half obscure. Poor mortals Thine arrangements view ; Not knowing that the least are sure, And the mysterious just and true. 3 Thy flock, Thine own peculiar care. Though now they seem to roam uneyed, Are led or driven only w^here They best and safest may abide. 4 They neither know nor trace the way : But whilst they trust Thy guardian eye, Their feet shall ne'er to ruin stray, Nor shall the weakest fail or die. 5 My favored soul shall meekly learn To lay her reason at Thy throne ; Too weak Thy secrets to discern, I'll trust Thee for my guide alone. 160 WORKS AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. G* 175 C. M.— Xo. 2. ^OD moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform, He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sov'reign will. 3 Ye fearful saints ! fresh courage take : The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and will break In blessings on your head, 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace ; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding ev'ry hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste. But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain ; God is his own interpreter, And He will make it plain. 176 No. 52. ADR God is true I — Them He will ne'er forsake ^ For whom His love He shows ; Our God is true ! — We shall His care partake In all our joys and Avoes ; WORKS AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 161 His wings will spread their shelter o'er us : Though mountains quake, earth yawn before us, Our God is true ! 2 Our God is true ! — He is a faithful Friend, We from experience know ; And, rest assured, He will our souls defend From ev'ry watchful foe. His cov'nant love gives no denial To humble faith, in hours of trial, — Our God is true ! 3 Our God is true ! — Never forget, my soul, How kind and true He is ! Be true to God ! — Let this thy life control And be devoutly His ! From loving Him let nothing drive thee ! And of this stay let none deprive thee, — Our God is true ! 177 C. M.— No. 2. |UR God, our Help in ages past, Our Hope for years to come. Our Shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal Home ! 0^ 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure : Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defence is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, For aye wilt be the same. 11 THE WORD. 4 A thousand ages in Thy sight Are Hke iu\ evening gone ; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, hke an ever-rolhng stream, Bears all its sons away ; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 6 O God, our Help in ages past, Our Hope for years to come, Be Thou our Guard while troubles Last, And our eternal Home ! THE WORD. 178 L. M.— Xo. 1. ')T^ WAS^ hy an order from the Lord, •*■ The ancient prophets spoke His word ; His Spirit did their tongues insjnre, And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire. 2 The works and wonders which they wrought Confirmed the messages they brought: The prophet's pen succeeds His breath. To save the holy words from death. 3 Great God ! mine eyes with pleasure look Upon Thy precious holy book ; There my Redeemer's face I see, And read His name who died for me. 4 Let all false raptures of the mind Be lost, and vanish in the wind : THE WORD. 163 Here I can fix my hope secure : This is Thy word, and must endure. 179 L. M.— No. 1. _0D gave His Word by holy men, The w^ords dictating to their pen ; That Word shall shine with glorious ray When heaven and earth have passed away. G' 2 It is not changeful human thought That here to darkened souls is brought, But everlasting truth and right That shed on man their heavenly light. 3 It makes the way of faith so plain That none in darkness need remain ; Who meekly choose it as their guide Shall not in doubt and gloom abide. 4 It makes the path of duty clear, That all in this may j^ersevere ; Who humbly heed its righteous way Shall not from right and virtue stray. 5 For faith and life, for thought and deed. No other rule and guide we need : When God the King proclaims His will, 'Tis meet all others should be still. 6 To this alone may we adhere, In faith and love and godly fear, And ever walking by His Word, Give glory to our Sovereign Lord. 164 THE WORD. W 180 L. M-No. 1. HEN Israel through the desert passed, A fiery pillar went before, To guide them through the dreary waste, And lessen the fatigues they bore. 2 Such is Thy glorious word, 0 God ! 'Tis for our light and guidance giv'n-, It sheds a lustre all abroad, And points the path to bliss and heav'n. 3 It fills the soul with sweet delight, And quickens its inactive powers; It sets our wand'ring footsteps right. Displays Thy love, and kindles ours. 4 Its promises rejoice our hearts ; Its doctrines are divinely true; While highest wisdom it imparts. It comforts and instructs us too. 5 Ye favored lands that have this word. Ye saints who feel its saving power, Unite your tongues to praise the Lord, And His redeeming grace adore. 181 L. M.— No. 1. "TORSAKE us not— O Lord be near ■'■ Thy Church, when low'ring clouds appear ; That heav'nly light. Thy Word divine; Continue in our midst to shine. 2 While sin and death around we see, O grant that we may constant be ; And pure retain, till life is spent. Thy precious Word and Sacrament. THE WORD. 165 3 Dear Savior ! help, Thy church uphold ; For we are sluggish, thoughtless, cold ; Indue Thy Word with power and grace, And spread its truth in ev'ry place. 4 Yes ! leave us but Thy Word, we pray ; The fatal wiles of Satan stay ; Oh smile upon Thy church : give grace, And courage, patience, love, and peace. 5 O God ! how sin's dread works abound ; Throughout the earth no rest is found ; And wide has falsehood's spirit spread, And error boldly rears its head. 6 And ever is there something new Devised to change Thy doctrines true ; Lord Jesus ! as thou still dost reign. Those vain, presumptuous minds restrain. 7 And as the cause and glory. Lord, Are Thine, not ours, do Thou afford Us help and strength and constancy, And keep us ever true to Thee. 8 Thy Word shall fortify us hence, It is Thy Church's sure defense ; O let us in its power confide. That we may seek no other guide. 9 Here on Thy Word in faith we lean, There Thou slialt be forever seen ; And when our journey endeth here, Receive us, Lord, in glory there. 166 THE WOKD. 182 L. M— Xo. 1. T^HE Law of God is good and wise, ■*• And sets His will before our eyes; Shows us the way of righteousness, And dooms to death when we transgress. 2 Its light of holiness imparts The knowledge of our sinful hearts, That we may see our lost estate, And seek deliverance ere too late. 3 To those who help in Christ have found, And would in works of love abound, It shows what deeds are His delight, And should be done as good and right. 4 When men the ofTered help disdain, And dead in sin and woe remain, Its terrors in their ear resounds, And keeps their wickedness in bounds. 6 The law is good, but since the fall Its holiness condemns us all : It dooms us for our sin to die, And has no power to justify. 6 To Jesus we for refuge flee, AVho from the curse has set us free, And humbly worship at His throne. Saved by His grace through faith alone. 183 L. M.— No. 1. T^HE Gospel shows the Father's grace, ^ Who sent His Son to save our race : Proclaims how Jesus lived and died That man might thus be justitied. THE WORD. 167 2 It sets the Lamb before our eyes Who made th' atoning sacrifice, And calls the .souls with guilt oppressed To come and find eternal rest 3 It brings the Savior's righteousness Our souLs to robe in royal dress; ^rom all our guilt it brings release, And gives the troubled conscience peace. 4 It is the power of God to save From sin and *Satan and the grave ; It works the faith which firmly clings To all the treasures which it brings, 5 It bears to all the tidings glad, And l)ids their hearts no more be sad: The heavy laden soul it cheers, And banishes their guilty fears. 6 ]May we in faith its tidings learn. Nor thanklessly its blessings spurn; May we in faith its truth confess. And praise the Lord our righteousness. 184 S. M.— No. 3. T ET ev'ry ear attend, ^ And ev'ry heart rejoice ; The trumpet of the Gospel sounds With an inviting voice. 2 Ho ! all ye starving souls, That feed upon the wind. And vainly strive with earthly toys To fill an em})ty mind ; 168 THE WORD. 3 Here wisdom has prepared A soul-reviving feast, And bids your longing appetites The rich provision taste. 4 Ho \ ye that pant for streams, And pine away and die, Here you may quench your raging thirst AVith springs that never dry. 5 Rivers of mercy here In a rich ocean join ; Salvation in abundance flows. Like floods of milk and wine. 6 The gates of Gospel grace Stand open night and day : Lord ! we are come to seek supplies. And drive our wants away. 185 No. 53. fTHY Word, O Lord, is gentle dew -■■ To sufJering hearts that want it; O shed Thy heavenly balm anew. To all Thy garden grant it. Refreshed by Thee, May every tree Bud forth and blossom to Thy praise. And bear much fruit in after days. 2 Thy Word is like a flaming sword, A sharp and mighty arrow, A wedge that cleaves the rock; that Word Can pierce through heart and marrow; O send it forth O'er all the earth. THE WORD. 169 The darkened heart to cleanse and win, And shatter all the might of sin. 3 Thy Word, a wondrous star, supplies True guidance when we need it; It points to Christ, it maketh wise All simple hearts that heed it ; Let not its light E'er sink in night, But still in every spirit shine. That none may miss that light divine. 186 L. M — No. 1. HPHE precepts of the Word are pure, ■*• Its promises and hopes endure ; The statutes of the Lord are right, In keeping them is great delight. 2 The teachings of God's Word impart His gracious counsels to the heart, And higher principles instil, And mould anew the heart and will. 3 Lord, Thy commands he our delight, Thy Gospel be our saving might; And by Thy truth on us impress The image of Thy holiness. 4 Then will our life, in turn, conform Unto Thy Word, as guide and norm : And by our walk it shall appear, That our profession is sincere. 5 Grant grace for grace to us anew, To practice still what we hold true ; And grant that what we hold, dear Lord, Be the pure doctrines of Thy Word. 170 THE WORD. I 187 L. M.— Nol, N vain would boasting reason find The path to happiness and God : Her weak directions leave the mind Bewildered in u doubtful road. 2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart Eternal life ; on these I live ; Diviner comforts cheer my heart Than all the powers of nature give. 3 Here let my constant feet abide ; Thou art the true, the living way : Let Thy good Spirit be my guide To the bright realms of endless day. 4 The various forms that men devise To shake my faith with treach'rous art, I scorn as vanity and lies, And bind Thy gospel to my he^irt. W 188 L. M.— No. 1. [JE have a sure, pro])hetic AVord, By inspiration of the Lord; And though assailed on every hand, Jehovah's Word shall ever stand. 2 By powers of Enii)ire banned and burned, By Pagan pride rejected, spurned, The Word still stands the Christian's trust, AVhile haughty empires lie in dust. 3 Lo ! what the Word in times of old Of future days and deeds foretold, Is all fulfilled, while ages roll, As traced on the prophetic scroll. p THE WORD. 171 4 Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure, The statements of the Word endure : Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word, His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord. 189 No. 20. iRECIOITS Word from God in heaven, Full of blessedness to me, All my trust to thee is given, And my springs all rise in thee ; I in thee find all I need, That my soul to God can lead. 2 Gracious Spirit, Thou who showest In the Word the Father's heart, And all needful help bestowest. Light and sense to me impart, That I may the riches see Which God's Word here ofTers me. 3 In its solemn .contemplation From vain cares let me be free, And in prayerful adoration Stay Thou all my thoughts on Thee, That the world may not annoy While I make Thy Word my joy. 4 What I read, help that I heed it. What Thou sayest, let me do ; Strength to faith grant as I need it, And remind me still anew That the faith that counts above Is e'er active here in love. 5 Let Thy grace sustain, protect me, That my ways ne'er from Thee part ; 172 THE CHURCH. Thy enlightening Word direct me ; Seal this treasure in my heart, That my faith may steadfast prove, Till I walk by sight above. THE CHURCH. 190 No. 54. T^/'AKE, Spirit, who in times now olden ^ ' Didst fire the watchmen of the Church's youth, And them 'gainst ev'ry foe embolden, To witness day and night th' eternal truth. Whose voices through the world are ringing still, And bringing hosts to know and do Thy will. 2 Soon may that fire from heaven be lent us, That swift from land to land its flames may leap; Soon, Lord, that priceless boon be sent us Of faithful servants, fit for Thee to reap The harvest of the soul— look down and view How great the harvest, but the laborers few. 3 Lord, to our earnest prayer now hearken, The prayer we offer at Thy Son's command ; For, lo ! while storms around us darken, Thy children's hearts are stirred in every land To cry for help, with fervent soul, to Thee; O hear us, Lord, and speak : " Thus let it be! " 4 O speedily that help be granted! Send forth evangelists, in spirit strong, Armed with Thy AVord, a host undaunted, Bold to attack the rule of ancient wrong, THE CHURCH. 173 And let them all the earth for Thee reclaim, To be Thy kingdom and to know Thy name ! 5 Grant that for which Thy people calleth ! Send down Thy promised Spirit, Lord, in might, Before whom every barrier falleth. And let it thus at evening-time be light ; O ! rend the heavens, and make Thy presence felt, The chains that bind us at Thy touch would melt. 6 Let Zion's paths lie waste no longer, Remove the hindrances that there have lain. And let Thy Word go forth to conquer ; Destroy false doctrine, root out notions vain, S©t free from hirelings, let the Church and School Bloom as a garden 'neath Thy prospering rule. 191 No. 11. GLORIOUS things of Thee are spoken, Zion, City of our God ; He, whose word cannot be broken. Formed thee for His own abode. On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose ? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. 2 See, the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters And all fear of want remove. Who can faint Avhile such a river Ever flows their thirst t' assuage? Grace which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. 174 THE CHURCH. 3 Savior, since of Zion's city I, through grace, a ineinber am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy Name. Fading is the worldling's pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show ; Solid joys and lasting treasure, None but Zion's children know. 192 8.7s.— Xo 5. ARK ! the Church proclaims her honor, And her strength is only this : God hath laid His choice upon her. And the w^ork she doth is His. H 2 He His Church has firmly founded. He will guard what He began ; We by sin and foes surrounded. Build her bulwarks as we can. 3 Onward, then ! for nought despairing. Calm we follow at His Word, Thus through joy and sorrow bearing Faithful witness to our Lord. 4 Though we here must strive with weakness, Though in tears we often bend. What His might began in meekness Shall achieve a glorious end. 193 No. 9. [NSUS, whom Thy Church doth own As her Head and King alone. Bless me Thy jooor member too ; And Thy Spirit's influence give J= THE CIIURCII. 175 That to Thee henceforth I hve, Dailj' Thou my strength renew. 2 Let Thy Hving Spirit flow Through Thy members all below, AVith its warmth and power divine ; Scatter'd far apart they dwell, Yet in every land, full well, Lord, Thou tnowest who is Thine. 3 Those who serve Thee I would serve, Never from their union swerve. Here I cry before Thy face — Zion, God give thee good speed, Christ thy footsteps ever lead. Make thee steadfast in His ways. 194 S. M.— No. 3. T LOVE Thy Zion, Lord ! ■■■ The house of Thine abode ; The Church, O blest Kedeemer, saved By Thine own precious blood. 2 I love Thy Church, O God! Her walls before Thee stand. Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand. 3 Should I with scoffers join Her altars to abuse ? No ! better far my tongue Avere dumb, My hand its skill should lose. 4 O ne'er may I forget Her welfare nor her woe ; Lest ev'ry joy my heart forsake, And ev'rv grief o'erflow. 176 THE CHURCH. 5 For her my tears shall fall ; For her my prayers ascend ; To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. 6 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 195 No. 19. AN the mountain top appearing, ^ Lo, the sacred herald stands, AVelcome news to Zion bearing, Zion long in hostile lands : Mourning captive, God Himself will loose thy bands. 2 Has thy night been long and mournful, Have thy friends unfaithful proved? Have thy foes been proud and scornful, By thy sighs and tears unmoved ? Cease thy mourning, Zion still is well beloved. 3 God, thy God, will now restore thee! He Himself appears thy friend: All thy foes shall flee before thee; Here their boasts and triumphs end: Great deliv'rance Zion's King vouchsafes to send. THE CHURCH. ,. 177 196 L. M.— No. 1. TPHINE honor rescue, righteous Lord ! •*■ Hear Zion's sighs and help afford; Destroy the wiles of potent foes, Who still Thy Word and truth oppose. 2 Their craft and vaunting pomp are gi^eat ; High beat their liearts, with power elat€ ; Our dearest hopes they but deride. And deem us nothing in their pride. 3 Forgive, 0 Lord ! our sins forgive, Show us Thy face and let us live: Convince Thy foes throughout the land That godless counsels shall not stand. 4 Preserve Thy little flock in peace, Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease : Let it to all the world ajjpear Thy holy Church indeed is here. 5 That Thou art with us, loud proclaim Who put'st each enemy to shame.. Dost all their haughtiness suppress. And help Thine own in their distress. 197 No. 55. fTHOU little flock, be not afraid, ■^ Though foes against thee stand arrayed. And ready to destroy thee. Although thy ruin they prepare, And fill thee oft with anxious care : They shall not long amioy thee. 2 Thy cause is God's ; this comfort thee, An^ His, not thine, the vengeance be : 12 178 THE CHURCH. Let Him perform His pleasure ; The needful help thou shalt obtain, Thee and His word He will sustain, Through Christ, His own dear Treasure. 3 As God is God, and true his word, Fierce Satan and his hellish herd, The world and all their powers. Shall reap but shame beneath His rod : God is with us, and we Avith God : The vict'ry must be ours. 198 No. 56. CHRIST, Thou the Champion of the band who own Thy cross, O make Thy succor quickly known : The schemes of those who long our blood haye sought Bring Thou to naught. 2 Do Thou Thyself for us, Thy children, fight, AVithstand the devil, quell his rage and might, Whate'er assails Thy members left below Do Thou o'erthrow. 3 And give us peace ; peace in the Church and school, Peace to the powers who o'er our country rule. Peace to the conscience, peace within the heart, Do Thou impart. 4 So shall Thy goodness here be still adored, Thou Guardian of Thy little flock, dear Lord, And heaven and earth through all eternity Shall worship Thee. THE CHURCH. 199 No. 57. T ORD, in Thy kingdom there shall be *^ No aliens from each other, But even as he loves himself Each saint shall love his brother. 2 When in Thy courts below we meet To mourn our sinful living, And with united hearts repeat Confession, creed, thanksgiving: 3 Make us to hear, in each sweet word. Thy Holy Spirit calling To oneness with Thy Church and Thee, That heavenly bond forestalling. 4 One baptism and one faith have we. One Spirit sent to win us. One Lord, one Father, and one God, Above, and through, and in us. 5 Never by schism, or by sin. May we that union sever. Till all, to perfect stature grown, Are one with Thee forever. T 200 C. M.— No. 2, ^HE saints on earth and those above But one communion make ; Joined to their Lord, in bonds of love, All of His grace partake. 2 One family, we dwell in Him, One church above, beneath ; Though now divided by the stream. The narrow stream of death. 180 THE CIIUKCII. 3 One army of the living God, To His commands we bow ; Part of the host have passed the flood, And part are crossing now. 4 Lo ! thousands to their endless home Are swiftly borne away ; And we are to the margin come, And soon must launch as they. 5 Lord Jesus ! be our constant guide I Then when the word is given, Bid death's cold flood its waves divide. And land us safe in heaven. 201 S. M.— No. 3. GREAT is the Lord our God, And let His praise be great ; He makes the church His own abode, His most delightful seat. 2 In Zion God is known, A refuge in distress : How bright has His salvation shone Through all her palaces ! 3 When kings against her joined. And saw the Lord was there, In wild confusion of the mind, They fled with hasty fear. 4 Oft have our fathers told. Our eyes have often seen. How well our God secures the fold Where His own sheep have been. CATECHETICAL INSTRUCTION. 181 In ev'ry new distress We'll to His house repair ; We'll call to mind His wondrous grace, And seek deli v 'ranee there. CATECHETICAL INSTRUCTION. 202 ^- M.— No. 2. T ET Children hear the mighty deeds -^ Which God performed of old, Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make His glories known, His works of power and grace, <4k And will convey His wonders down, Through every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons. And they again to theirs. That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus learn they that in God alone Their hope securely stands ; And may they ne'er forget His works. But practice His commands. 203 L. M.— No. 1. God, may we e'er pure retain The catechismal doctrine plain. As Luther taught the heavenly truth In simple style to tender youth. 0 182 THE DECALOGUE. 2 That we Thy holy law may know And mourn our sin and all its woe, And yet believe in Father, Son, And Holy Sijirit, Three in one. 3 That we may on our Father call, Who can and will give help to all, And, washed with water by the Word, Walk ever worthy of our Lord. 4 That if one fall, he rise again, And hasten pardon to obtain. Receive the sacrament in faith, Amen. Lord, grant a happy death. T' JHE DECALOGUE. 204 No. 58. 'HAT men a godly life might live, God did these Ten Commandments give By His true servant !?.loses, high Upon the Mount of Sinai. Kyrie eleison."* I am Thy God and Lord alone, No other God beside me own ; Put thy whole confidence in Me, And love me in sincerity. Kyrie eleison. By idle Avord and speech profane Take not My holy name in vain ; And praise not aught as good and true But what God doth both say and do. Kyrie eleison. <'0 Lord, have mercy. THE DECALOGUE. 183 4 Hallow the day which God hath blest, That Thou and all Thy house may rest: Keep hand and heart from labor free, That God may have His work in Thee, Kyrie eleison, b Give to thy parents honor due. Be dutiful and loving too ; ' And help them when their strength decays. Then God shall give thee length of days. Kyrie eleison. 6 Harbor no hatred, nor ill will, Lest hate breed anger, and thou kill ; Be patient and of gentle mood, And to thine enemy do good, Kyrie eleison. 7 Be faithful to thy marriage vows, Thy heart give only to thy spouse; Keep pure thy life, and lest thou sin, Use temperance and discipline. Kyrie eleison. 8 Steal not, oppressive acts abhor, Nor wring their life-blood from the poor; But open wide thy loving hand To all the needy in the land. Kyrie eleison. 9 Bear not false witness, nor belie Thy neighbor by foul calumny ; Defend his innocence from blame, And hide with charity his shame. Kyrie eleison. 184 THE DECALOGUE. 10 Thy neighbor's wife desire thou not, His house, nor aught that he hath got; But wish tliat his such good may l)e, As thine own heart doth wish for thee. Kyrie eleison. 11 Grod these Commandments gave, therein. To show thee, son of man, thy sin, And make thee also well perceive, How unto God man ought to live. Kyrie eleison. 12 Help us, Lord Jesus Christ, for we A Mediator have in Thee ,' Without Thy help our works are vain. And merit only endless pain. Kyrie eleison. 205 No. 58. ILT thou, O man, live happily, And dwell with God eternally. The Ten Commandments keep, for thus Our God Himself commanded us. Kyrie eleison. I am the Lord, Tliy God, take heed No other god doth thee mislead : Thy heart shall trust alone in Me, Yea Mine own kingdom shalt thou be. Kyrie eleison. Honor ]My Name in word and deed, And call on Me in time of need: And sanctify the holy day That work in thee I also may. Kyrie eleison. W THE DECALOGUE. 185 4 Obedient always, next to Me, To father and to mother be ; Kill no man, even anger dread: Keep undefiled thy marriage bed. Kyrie eleison, 5 Steal not, nor do thy neighbor wrong By bearing witness with false tongue : Thy neighbor's wife desire thou not, Nor grudge him aught that he has got. Kyrie eleison. 206 L. M.— No. 1. A LMIGHTY Lord of earth and heaven, -^ The Ten Commandments Thou hast given Reveal how wicked I have been, And make me dread the curse of sin. 2 I've loved the creature more than Thee, And sinned against Thy majesty ; My love and trust to Thee denied, On self and man my soul relied, 3 My lips have oft, from heart profane, Emj^loyed Thy holy name in vain ; Forgetful of Thy cov'nant grace, How seldom have I sought Thy face ! 4 In sinful cares, or work, or play, I've often spent Thy holy day, Despised Thy Word, strayed from Thy fold, And left Thy benefits untold. 5 My parents oft I've disobeyed, Their good with evil deeds repaid: I've been unchaste in word and deed, And careless of my neighbor's need. 186 THE DECALOGUE. 6 Ah, how my sins are multiplied ! When by Thy law my life is tried. O jealous God, do pity me And mark not mine iniquity! 7 Let grace to judgment be preferred; Remove the curse I have incurred ; Foi* Jesus' sake my sins forgive, And may I to Thy glory live. 207 L. M.-XO. LORD, my soul convicted stands Of breaking all Thy Ten Commands; And on me justly might'st Thou pour Thv wrath in one eternal shower. 0 2 But thanks to God, its loud alarms Have warned me of approaching harms, And now, O Lord, my wants I see ; Lost and undone I come to Thee. 3 I know my worthless righteousness Can ne'er Thy broken Law redress, Yet in the Gospel plan I see. There's hope of pardon e'en for me. 4 There I behold with wonder. Lord ! That Christ hath to Thy Law restored Those honors on th' atoning day. Which guilty sinners took away. 5 Amazing wisdom, power, and love, Displayed to rebels from above ! Do Thou, O Lord, my faith increase To love and trust Thy plan of grace. w^ THE CKEED. 18i THE CREED. 208 No. 59. E all believe in one true God, Maker of all earth and heaven ; The Father, Who to us in love Hath the claim of children given. He in soul and body feeds us, All we want His hand provides us, Through all snares and perils leads us, Watches that no harm betides us ; He cares for us by day and night, All things are governed by His might. 2 And we believe in Jesus Christ, His own Son, our Lord, possessing An equal Godhead, throne and might, Through \Miom comes the Father's blessing; Conceived of the Holy Spirit, Born of Mary, virgin mother! That lost man might life inherit Made true Man, our elder Brother, Was crucified by sinful men. And raised by God to life again. 3 Also the Holy Ghost we own. Who sweet grace and comfort giveth, And with the Father and the Son In eternal glory liveth ; Who the Christian Church doth even Keep in unity of spirit ; Sins are verily forgiven Through the blest Redeemer's merit ; All flesh shall rise again, and we Shall live with God eternally. Amen. 188 209 No. 9. AXE true God we all confess: ^ Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Present Helper in distress, Praised by all the heavenly host: God the Father, by whose might All things are, and move aright. Jesus Christ as Lord we own : God of God, and Mary's Son, Who descended from His throne, And for us salvation won ; AVho His blood and life hath given That we might be heirs of heaven. We the Holy Ghost adore — Going forth from Father, Son, — Who consoles us evermore. Lest we be by sin undone. Praise, O Holy Trinity ! Praise forever be to Thee. 210 FAITH. L. M.— No. 1. T7AITH is a living power from heaven, -*• That grasps the promise God hath given, A confidence in Christ alone Whose grace cannot be overthrown. Faith in the conscience worketh peace, And bids the mourner's weeping cease ; By faith the children's place we claim, And give all honor to One Name. 189 S Faith feels the Spirit's kindhng breath In love and hope that conquer death ; Faith worketh joyfulness in God, And trusts and blesses e'en the rod. 4 We thank Thee then, 0 God of heaven, That Thou to us this faith hast given ; Preserve to us Thy Spirit's grace Till we shall see Thee face to face. 211 T7AITH is wisdom from on high, -*■ Hearing ear and seeing eye ; In the soul a higher light Than the ken of mortal sight : Vivid trust in hope serene, Evidence of things not seen. Faith in meekness, as is meet, Sits and learns at Jesus' feet ; Nestles closely to the Lord, Happy in the Master's Word ; Cleaves to it, defends it then : This to faith is Yea, Amen. Faith is sure, where sight is blind : While lost sense may nowhere find Hope, to stay a sinking soul When the billows o'er it roll. Faith directs its saving quest To the cross, and there finds rest. Faith, in childlike trust, is wise: Trusting Him who never lies ; By wiiose grace the weak grow strotig, Change their sighing into seng. No. 9. D^ 190 FAITH. Praise be Thine, O Lord of might ! Faith shall end in glorious sight. 212 C. M.— No. 2. |ELUDED souls, that dream of heaven, And make their empty boast Of inward joys and sins forgiven, While they are slaves to lust ! 2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights, If faith be cold and dead ; None but a living power unites To Christ, the living Head : 3 A faith that changes all the heart ; A faith that works l)y love ; That bills all sinful joys depart. And lifts the thoughts above. 4 Faith must obey our Father's will, As well as trust His grace : x\ ijard'ning God recjuircs us still To perfect holiness. 213 C. M.— No. 2. LET triumphant faith dispel The fears of guilt and woe! If God be for us, God the Lord, Who, who shall be our foe ? 2 He who His only Son gave up To death, that we might live. Shall He not all things freely grant, That boundless love can give. 3 Who now His people shall accuse? 'T is God hath justified: 0 191 0 Who now His people shall condemn ? The Lamb of God hath died. 4 And He who died hath risen again, Triumphant, from the grave : At God's right hand for us He pleads. Omnipotent to save. 214 C. M.— No. 2. FOR a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by ev'ry foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe ! 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chast'ning rod, But, in the hour of grief and pain, Will lean upon its God ; 3 A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without ; That, when in danger, knows no fear, In darkness, feels no doubt ; 4 That bears, unmoved, the world's dread frown, Nor heeds its scornful smile ; That seas of trouble cannot drown. Nor Satan's arts beguile ; 5 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last hour is fled. And with a pure and heavenly ray Lights up a dying bed. 6 Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, v,-hate'er may come. We'll taste, e'en here, the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home. 192 PKAYKR. PRAYER. 215 C. M.— No. 2. pRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, -■■ Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden lire That trembles in the breast. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear ; Tlie upward glancing of an eye AVhen none but God is near. 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try : Prayer the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. 4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watch-word at the gate of death — He enters heaven with prayer. 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice Returning from his ways. While angels in their songs rejoice. And say, '* Behold, he prays." 216 No. 54. ^O Thee, 0 Lord, will I sing praises, T For where is found a glorious God like Thee? To Thee my heart its anthem raises, O give Thy quick'ning Spirit's aid to me, That I may sing in Jesus' name alone, In strains which find acceptance at Thy throne. PRAYER. 193 2 To Thy dear Son, O Father, lead me, That He again to Thee may lead my soul ; Thy Spirit in green pastures feed me, And all my powers of heart and mind control. That I may always feel Thy holy peace, And sing in praise of Thee, and never cease. 3 Grant me, 0 Lord, this priceless treasure. Then shall my humble worship grateful be ; Then beautiful will be the measure With which in heart and truth I worship Thee ; Then near to Thee Thy Spirit shall me bring. And I a worthy psalm of praise shall sing. 4 For He can intercede with groanings, Whic:h my poor tongue is powerless to express ; He comes to soothe my cheerless moanings. And with the prayer of faith my soul to bless : Makes me joint-heir wiih Christ of wealth on high, And bids me ever, Abba, Father ! cry. 5 Thine eye with tenderness beholds me, When by the Spirit's power my cry ascends ; Thine arm with gentleness enfolds me, And all Thy love to meet and bless me bends, E'er ready all my wishes to fulfill. Which upward rise according to Thy will. 6 And what to ask Thy Spirit teaches. Must ever with Thy holy will accord ; My soul in Jesus' name beseeches. And therefore wilt Thou every gift afford ; I am in Him Thine own dear child and heir, And grace for grace receive to crown my prayer, 13 194 PRAYER. 7 How richly this assurance blesses! AVith comfort, peace, and jo}^, it fills my heart ; I know that Thou whom faith addresses, Each needful gift wilt graciously impart. And more than I can ask or understand Thou shower'st on me from Thy bounteous hand. 8 I ask in Jesus' name, believing, Who ever intercedes in heaven for me ; Through Him each perfect gift receiving, In whom is Yea whatever I ask of Thee: How blest am I ! my soul forever bless The name of Hiiu who grants such happiness! 0^ 217 No. G. |UR Father dear, who art in heaven, And hast to us commandment given, That we should pray and call on Thee As members of one family, Grant that our prayers 1)6 not mere sound, But breathings from the heart's dee]) ground. 2 Thy name be hallowed I help us, Lord, To keep in purity Thy Word, That we may live as Clivistiiins ought, Holy in word and deed and thought ; Keep us, O Lord, from all false lore, And those who err, to truth restore. 3 Thy kingdom come, O Lord, in power, Both at this time and evermore; And let the Holy Ghost be nigh, His gifts and graces to supply ; Break Satan's power, defeat his rage. Preserve the Church, Thine lieritage. PRAYER. 195 4 Thy will be done, Lord God, in love, On earth, as 'tis in heaven above ; Patience in time of grief bestow, Obedience in all weal and woe ; Curb flesh and blood, or any ill, That sets itself against Thy will. 5 Give us our daily bread this day. For needful things alone we praj^ ; From war and strife be our defence, From famine and from pestilence ; That we may live in godly peace, Free from all care and avarice. 6 Forgive our sins, the burden sore Remove, that it afflict no more, As we will also those forgive Who by offenses us may grieve. Make us delight in serving Thee In perfect love and unity. 7 Into temptation lead us not, When Satan doth against us plot ; Upon the left hand and the right 0 help us valiantly to fight. Firm in the faith, a well-armed host, Through comfort of the Holy Ghost. 8 From evil. Lord, deliver us. The times and days are perilous ; 0 save us from eternal death. And comfort us in our last breath; Grant us a blessed end, and take Our souls to Thee for Jesus' sake. 9 Amen, Amen : so shall it be ! Confirm our faith continually, 196 rKAVEK. So that we firmly may believe "What we here ask we shall receive, Since in Thy name, and at Thy AVord, We pray to Thee. Amen, O Lord. 218 S. M.-Xo. 3. |UR heavenly Father, hear The prayer we offer now ; Thy name be hallowed far and near. To Thee all nations bow. 0^ 2 Thy kingdom come ; Thy will On earth be done in love, As saints and seraphim fulfill Thy holy will above. 3 Our daily bread supply While by Thy word we live : The guilt of our iniquity Forgive, as we forgive. 4 From dark temptation's power, From Satan's wiles, defend ; Deliver in the evil hour. And guide us to the end. 5 Thine shall forever be Glory and power divine, The scei)tre, throne, and majesty. Of heaven and earth are Thine. 219 No. 11. EAVEXLY Fatlier, Jesus taught us Trustingly to call Tliee ours ; Lovingly Tliy mercy sought us Earlv in life's tender hours. H' o HOLY BAPTISM.' 191 Thou from Satan's realm hast saved us, Hast adopted us Thine own ; In baptismal water laved us, Given us a fadeless crown. Heavenly Father, Jesus taught us Thus to call Thee, in His Name ; His enduring merits w^rought us Graciously this childhood's claim; Then with 'Abba, Father! ' come we, Place us wholly in Thy care ; O, let naught e'er wrest us from Thee ! Heed and hear Thy children's prayer. Heavenly Father, Jesus taught us That, where Thou art, we shall be ; Hence the Holy Spirit brought us Unto childlike faith in Thee. In Thy house are mansions spacious, For the many ransomed blest ! Take us then, O Father gracious! There are home, sweet peace, and rest. HOLY BAPTISM. 220 No. 47. rpO Jordan came our Lord, the Christ, -■- To do God's pleasure willing. And then was by St. John baptized. All righteousness fulfilling ; There did He consecrate a bath To wash away transgression, And quench the bitterness of death 198 IIOLV IJAPTISM. By His own blood and passion ; He would a new life give \is. 2 So bear ye all and well perceive AVbat God dotb call Ijaptism, And wbat a Cbristian sbould l)elieve, AVbo error sbnns and scbism: Tbat we sbould water use, tbe Lord Declaretli it His pleasure, Not simple water, but tbe Word And Spirit witbout measure ; He is tbe real Baptizer. 3 To sbow us tbis He batli His Word Witb signs and symbols given ; On Jordan's banks was plainly beard Tbe Fatber's voice from beaven: " Tbis is my well beloved Son, In wbom my soul deligbteth, Hear Him !" Yea bear Him, every one, Wben He Himself invitetb, Hear and obey His teaebing. 4 In tender manbood, God tbe Son In Jordan's water standetb ; Tbe Holy CJbost from His own tbrone • ' In dove-like form descendetb ; Tbat tbus tbe trutb be not denied, — Nor sbould our faitb e'er waver, — Tbat all Tbreo Persons e'er preside At Baptism's boly laver, And dwell witb tbe believef. 5 Tbus Jesus His disciples sent : Go, teacb ye every nation, HOLY BAPTISM. 199 That, lost in sin, they must repent And flee from condemnation : He tliat believes and is baptized Shall therel)y have salvation, A new-born man he is in Christ, Is safe from condemnation, And shall inherit heaven, 6 Who in this mere}' hath no faith, Nor aught therein discerneth, Is yet in sin, condemned to death And fire that<3verl:)urneth ; His holiness tivails him not, Nor aught M'hich he is doing. His birth-sin brings it all to naught, And maketh sure his ruin ; Himself he cannot succor. 7 Blind sense but water sees, and spurns: *' Pray, how can water save us?" Faith marks the Word, and well discerns Christ's merits that here lave us; Faith sees this cleansing fountain red With the dear blood of Jesus, W^hich, both irom sin inherited From fallen Adam frees us, And sins we have committed. W 221 L. M.— No. L OW Christ, the very Son of God, On sinners sends another flood ; It is the water which the Lord Has comprehended in the Word. 2 This flood, to cleanse sin's leprosy, Mere earthly water ■cannot be ; 200 iiOLv ]5aitis:m. But water and God's gracious Word Conjoined, this saving bath afford. 3 Go ye, says Christ, my Word proclaim. Baptise the nations in God's name : All who are baptized and believe My full salvation shall receive. 4 God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To be baptized invites the host. He will be present, though unseen,. From all their sins to wash them clean. 5 So too, by our repentance, must The old man, with his sins and lust, Be daily drow^led,, and then arise A new man, righteous, pure, and wise. 6 That by the water and the Word AVe're born again^ we thank Thee, Lord ! In life and death Thine let us be, And Thine in all eternitv. D^ 222 xo. 21. [NEAREST Jesus I we are here. On Thy tender grace relying. See an infant child draw near, W^ith Thy good behest complying: Children must to Christ be given. For they are the heirs of heaven. 2 This assurance, night and morn, In our ears re-echoes ever, AVho are not of water born And the Spirit, pure are never. Ne'er can claim the Savior's merit. Ne'er His kingdom shall inherit. HOLY BAPTISM. 201 3 Therefore hasten we to Thee, From our arms the pledge be taken, Show Thy mercy large and free, Be this infant not forsaken, May compassion, mild and tender, Thine this child forever render. 4 AVash it, Jesus! in Thy blood, From the sin-stain of its nature, Let it rise from out this flood Clothed in Thee, a newborn creature; May it, washed as Thou hast bidden, In Thine innocence be hidden. 5 Turn the darkness into light. Change Thy wrath to gracious favor, Heal the serpent's cruel bite, By this wonder-working laver ; Here let flow a Jordan river, And from leprosy deliver. 6 Shepherd ! now Thy Lamb i^rotect, Head ! Thy member kindly make it, Way of Heaven ! its path direct, Prince of Peace ! to peace awake it, Vine! O may this branch, believing, Ever live, Thy life receiving ! 7 Now into Thy heart we pour Prayers that from our hearts proceeded ; May our sighings heavenward soar. May our warm desires be heeded ; May the name which we have given Be recorded high in heaven. 202 JlUhV liAlTJSM. 223 Xu. A T Jesus' feet our infant sweet -^ AVe lay with all its stain, That renders it for heaven unmeet Until 't is boj-n ajt^ain : "\Ve here embrace His i)rofrered grace In this l)ai>tismal wave, Nor shall the world our trust eflface— The Jjath its soul will save. 2 We fail to see the Holy Thi-ee Concealed the font within, Mere water seems the mystery That cleanses us from sin ; But who may tell v.hat virtues dwell Through God's word in that Hood, Or who the simple faith repel That owns it Jesus' blood? 3 AVe bring our child by sin defiled, Then, dearest Lord ! to Thee, Here clothe it in Thy nature mild, From sin here make it free ; And buried here in death severe, To new life may it rise, And trained for Thee, with Thee appear Inmiortal in the skies. 224 No, 11. OD, in human flesh appearing. Took the children to His breast, Lambs with His green pastures cheering, Fitting for His heavenly rest ; G' HOLY BAPTISM. 203 This is gentleness unbounded, This is lowHness of heart ; All are by His love surrounded, None are ever bid depart. 2 Lord ! I bless Thy mercy endless, For Thy pleasure is to bless ; Me too, when my soul was friendless, Thou didst to Thy bosom press: For I, too, to Thee was given In the pure baptismal wave, There Thou mad'st me heir of heaven, Who hast died my soul to save. 3 Feeble is the love of mother, Father's l)le8sings are as naught. When compared, my King and Brother! With the wonders Thou hast wrought ; Thus it pleased Thy heavenly meekness; Pleasing also be my praise. Till my songs of earthly weakness Burst into celestial lays. 225 L. M.— No. 1. OAV matchless is our Savior's grace, That seeks and saves our ruined race! How wondrous God's benignant plan B}'^ Him to save rebellious man ! Long ere the Holy Child was born AVho changed our night to glorious morn. The promise which foretold the day Cheered sighing saints upon their way. And still the promise cheers the fold With prospects bright of joys untold, H' lO-i JIOLV JJAI'TISM. While foes beset, on every hand, Their pathway to the promised htnd. 4 And shall the lambs be spurned away To save themselves as ])est they may ? Is there for these no pronn'se ^'iven, No means to make them heirs of heaven ? 5 The promise is to them — they share The claim to lasting treasures there : For Jesus suffered shame and ])ain To cleanse them too from every stain. () And where baptismal waters flow, lie comes to save from sin and woe : May we this promise ne'er despise. But with our children claim the prize. J 226 xo. 10. ESUS took the lambs and blessed them, When they came to Him of old. Fondly in His arms caressed them, Bade them welcome in His fold, Warndy welcomed, "When disciples' hearts were cold. 2 Jesus calls them still with kindness Passing every mortal thought. Bids them come, when human blindness Still would chide when they are brought, Takes and blesses AVhom He hath so dearly bought. 3 Jesus, we would not forl^id them, AVe would have them brought to Thee; CONFIRMATION. 205 Thou of all their guilt dost rid them, From the curse dost set them free, Thine dost make them— Thine let them forever be ! 227 L. M.— No. 1. ^rHEN souls draw near the holy wave, The Triune God draws near to save; When water flows in His great name. He comes to free from guilt and shame. W 2 The water used at God's behest Must yield our souls the promised rest ; For M'here a solemn pledge He gives Whoe'er in faith accepts it, lives. 3 Let us but ))id our hearts be still, Nor rise in doubt against His will ; The power that made us with a breath By simplest means can save from death. 4 With grateful hearts His praise we sing, To whom in life and death we cling, Still trusting in the means He gave Throuffh faith our sinful souls to save. C'OXFIRMATIOX. 228 No. iAPTIZED into Thy name most holy, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly. Among Thy seed, Thy chosen host ; B 206 CONFIRMATION. Buried with Christ and dead to sin, Thy Spirit now shall live within. 2 My loving Father here doth take me To be henceforth His child and heir; My faithful Savior now doth make me The fruit of all His sorrow share ; My Comforter will comfort me When darkest clouds around I see. 3 And I have vowed to fear and love Thee, And to obey Thee, l^ord, alone; I felt Thy Si)irit inly move me. And dared to pledge myself Thy own, Renouncing sin to keep the faith, And war with evil to the death. 4 My faithful God, Thou failest never. Thy cov'nant surely will abide; O cast me not away forever, Should I transgress it on my side; If I have sore my soul defiled, Yet still forgive, restore Thy child. 5 Yea, all I am and love most dearly — To Thee I offer now the whole ; O let me make my vows sincerely. Take full possession of my soul, Let naught within me, naught I own, Serve any will but Thine alone. 6 Depart ! Thou prince of utter darkness ! No more by thee I'll be enticed. Here is indeed a tarnished conscience, But sprinkled with the blood of Christ. CONFIRilATIOX. 207 Away, vain world ! O sin, away ! Lo! I renounce ye all this day. O never let my purpose falter, Thou Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, But keep nie faithful to Thine altar, Till Thou shalt call nie from my post ; 80 unto Thee I live and die, And praise Thee evermore on high. Y 229 C. M.— No. 2. ^rE men and angels, witness now, Before the Lord we speak; To Him we make our solemn vow, A vow we may not break: 2 That long as life itself shall last. Ourselves to Christ we'll yield ; Nor from His cause will we depart, Or ever quit the field. 3 We trust not our unaided strength, But on His grace rely ; May He, with our returning wants. All needful help supply. 4 Lord guide our doubtful feet aright, And keep us in Thy ways ; And while we turn our vows to prayers, Turn Thou our prayers to praise. 230 No. 13. ET me be Thine forever, My gracious God and Lord, May I forsake Thee never. Nor wander from Thy Word: L' 2 J8 (.ON l-i KM AT lux . Preserve me from the mazes Of error and distrust, And I shall sinjz Thy praises Forever with the just. 2 Lord Jesus I bounteous Giver Of light and life divine, Thou didst my soul deliver. To Thee I all resign ; Thou hast in meroy bought me With blood and bitter pain, Let me, since Thou hast sought me, Eternal life obtain. 3 0 Holy Ghost, who pourest Sweet peace into my heart, And all my soul restorest, Thy comfort ne'er depart : Let me His name confessing Whom I in faith have known, Receive Thy constant blessing, And be in death Thine own. 231 L. M.— No. 1. fTHY soul, O Jesus! hallow me, ^ Thy spirit steep me all in Thee ; Thy body, pierced by ruthless steel. My wretched soul and body heal. 2 The water from Thy side that poured For me a cleansing l)alh atiVjrd, And all Thy blood, with life divine, Revive these sluggish powers of mine. 3 The bloody sweat upon Thy face Deliver me from death's embrace, COXFIfLMATION. 209 And all Thy passion, cross, and pain, With strength my feebleness sustain, O Christ! turn not away from me, Accept and hide me quite in Thee, AVithin Thy holy wounds enclose, And keep me safe when foes oppose. In death's dark hour with me abide, And place me^ Savior I at Thy side. With all Thy blessed saints on high To sing Thy praise, and never die. 0 232 L. M.— No. 1. GREAT High Priest ! forget not me, Though I have oft forgotten Thee, But give me strength for all the strife, And all the toil and pain of life. 2 Let not a wav'ring heai't be mine. That is the world's and would be Thine; May I in faith Thy promise hold, And never wander from Thy fold. 3 Let me not crave the wealth of earth. Its honors and its giddy mirth. But still remember I am Thine, And be content that Thou art mine. 4 Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood, And washed me in the mystic flood; Let not this grace be all in vain, Nor let me pierce Thy side again. 5 To Thee I humbly raise mine eyes, Do not my sinful soul despise ; 14 210 ICEPENTANCE. Perfect the work Thou hast begun. And let Thy saving will be done. 0 REPENTA^X'E. 233 No. 20, |UT of the depths I cry to Thee, Lord, mark my lamentation ; O bow Thine ear in grace to me, And hear my sup})lication: If Thou shouldst i)ass in close review My sins and all the ill I do, Lord, who can stand before Thee! 2 Works never can God's j)ardon gain, Here grace alone availeth ; Our choicest works all have a stain. The best among us faileth ; Before Thee none can boasting stand. But all must fear Thy strict demand, And live alone by mercy. 3 My hope I rest then on the Lord, And build not on my merit ; My soul shall trust His gracious Word, 'T is this upholds my spirit : His promised mercy is my stay, My joy and comfort day by day: This is my lirm reliance. 4 AVhat though it tarry all the night And till the dawn appeareth. My heart still trusteth in His might, It doubteth not, nor feareth ; REPENTANCE. 211 So let the Israelite indeed, Born of the Spirit, hope in need — And wait, till God appeareth. Although our sin be very great, God's mercies far exceed it ; His hand can help, though sore the strait. And great the grace that's needed : He is the Shepherd of the sheep, Who Israel doth guard and keep, And save from sin and evil. 234 T ORD, to Thee I make confession, -^ I have sinned and gone astra}', I have multiplied transgression. Chosen for myself my way : Forced at last to Fee my errors, Lord, I tremble at Thy terrors. 2 But from Thee how can I hide me. Thou, O God, art everywhere : Refuge from Thee is denied me, Or by land or sea or air ; Nor death's darkness can enfold me So that Thou shouldst not behold me, 3 Yet, though conscience' voice appall me, Father, I will seek Thy face ; Though Thy child I scarce dare call me, Yet restore me to Thy grace ; Do not for my sins forsake me. Let not yet Thy wrath o'ertake me. 4 For Thy Son hath suffered for me. And the blood He shed for sin, No. 60. 212 HEPEXTANCE. Tliat can heal me and restore me, Quench this burning fire within ; 'Tis alone His cross can vanquish These dark fears and soothe this anguish. 5 Then on Him I cast my burden, Sink it in the depths below I Let me know Thy gracious pardon, Wash me, make me white as snow. Let Thy Spirit leave me never, Make me onlv Thine forever! 235 No. 61. CAST me not in wrath away, Stay Thy hot displeasure ! God of grace, why wilt Thou slay? Mete not with just measure ! I am frail : I| C), prevail Thou for me, atone me, Lamb of God, and own me. 2 In the pit who thinks of Thee ? Who will there adore Thee? In Thy mercy save Thou me ! Til at, for aye, before Thee, I may raise I, Grateful praise F«r the grace that spared me, When sin death prepared me. 3 Father! let me taste Thy love, And Thy grace, dear Savior; Blessed Comforter above, Hallow my behavior: Be Thou mine H And I Thine With the oil of gladness Soothe Thou all mv saon the earth to me, That He might be my brother: His mighty power doth work unseen. He came in fashion poor and mean. And took the devil captive. 7 He sweetly said, ' Ih)ld fast by Me, I am thy Kock and Castle, Thy Ransom I myself will be, For thee I strive and wrestle:' For I am with thee, 1 am thine J LSTIFIC ATION. And evermore thou shalt be mine, The foe shall not divide us. 8 The foe shall shed my precious blood, Me of my life bereaving ; All this I suffer for thy good, Be steadfast and believing : Life shall from death the viet'r}- win, My innocence shall bear thy sin, So art thou blest forever. 0 Now to my Father I depart, From earth to heaven ascending, Thence heavenly wisdom to impart, The Holy Spirit sending: He shall in trouble comfort thee. Teach thee to know and follow me, And to the truth conduct thee. 10 What I have done and taught, teach thou, My ways forsake thou never. So shall my kingdom flourish now. And God be praised, forever : Take heed lest men with base alloy The heavenly treasure should destroy ; This counsel I bequeath thee. W 251 No 32. 'OW I have found the firm foundation, AVhere evermore my anchor grounds ! It lay there ere the world's creation, Where else, but in my Savior's wounds? Foundation, which unmoved shall stay, When earth and heaven pass away. 228 JUSTIFICATION. 2 It is that mercy never ending, Which all conception far transcends, Of Ilim, Avho, with love's arms extending, To wretched sinners condescends; Whose heart with pity still doth break, Whether we seek Him, or forsake. 3 Our ruin God has not intended, He wills salvation to bestow ; For this the Son to earth descended. And then to heaven again did go ; For this so loudly evermore He knoeketh at our heart's closed door. 4 0 depth of love, in which, past finding. My sins through Christ's blood disappear; This is for wounds the safest binding, There is no condemnation here; For Jesus' blood forever cries : Free mercy, mercy, to the skies ! 5 I never will forget this crying. In faith I'll trust it all my days, And, when o'er all my sins I'm sighing, I towards my Father's lieart w-ill gaze ; This always doth to me extend A mercy that will never end. 6 Be it Avith me as He is willing, Whose mercy is a boundless sea ; May He himself my heart bo stilling, That this may ne'er forgotten be ; Then it will rest, in joy and woe. On mercy, while it beats below. 7 On this foundation I, unshrinking, Will stand, while I on earth remain ; JUSTIFICATION. 229 This shall engage my acting, thinking, While I the breath of life retain ; Then sing I in eternity, Unfathomed Mercy, still of Thee. 252 No. 32. "D Y grace I'm saved — grace free and boundless ! ■^ My heart believ'st thou this or not? Why tremblest thou with terror groundless ? Has ever God a falsehood taught? His word is true — then this must be : By grace there is a crown for thee. 2 By grace! our works are all rejected, All claims of merit pass for naught ; The mighty Savior, long expected, To us this blissful truth has brought, That He by death redeems our race, And we are saved alone by grace. 3 By grace ! mark well this phrase's meaning, When sin rolls sorrows o'er thy breast, When Satan threats with pride o'erweening, When troubled conscience sighs for rest : What reason ne'er can comprehend It pleases God by grace to send. 4 By grace His Son, on earth appearing, Vouchsafed beneath thy woe to b»nd ; Hadst thou, damnation justly fearing. Done aught to render Him thy friend? W^as 't not that He thy welfare sought, And but by grace deliverance wrought ? 5 By grace ! this ground of our salvation As long as God is true endures : 230 JUSTIFICATION. What saints have penned by inspiration, "What God to our poor soul secures, What all our faith must rest ui)on, Is grace, free grace through His dear Son. G By grace! hut think not, thou Mho livest Securely on in godless ways, That thou, though all are called, receivest The promised rest that wakes our i)raise: By grace none find in heaven a place Who live in sin in hope of grace. 7 By grace! They who have heard this sentence Must bid hypocrisy farewell ; For only after deep repentance The soul what grace imports can tell; To sin while grace a trifle seems, To faith it bright with glory beams. 8 By grace the timid hearts that languish, Find access to the Father's heart. When conflicts fierce and bitter anguish Bid all their joy and liopes depart. AVhere, oftimes, should I strength obtain. Did grace my anchor not remain ! 9 By grace ! on this in death I'll rest me, Rejoicing e'en though feeling naught ; I know my sin — it oft oppressed me — But Him, too, who my soul hath bought: ]My heart exults — grief flees apace — Because my soul is saved by grace. 10 By grace! 0 sin and Satan hear it ! I bear my flag of faith in hanT is tlic man, forover blest, AVhose guilt is i)ar(lont'(l ))y his God, Whose sins witli sorrow are confessed, And covered with his Savior's blood. B' 2 Blest is the man to -whom the Lord Imputes not his inicpiities, He pleads no merit of reward. And not on works, but grace relies. 3 From guile his heart and lips are free, His humble joy, his holy fear, AVith deep repentance well agree, And join to prove his faith sincere, 4 How glorious is that righteousness That hides and cam-els all his sins! AVhile a bright evidence of grace Through his whole life appears and shines. J 258 L. M.— No. 1. E8US, Thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress: 'Midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed, AVith joy shall I lift up my head. 2 When from the dust of , prepai-ed for Thee ■: There I see Thee in Thy blood, Shed for my eternal good. 5 ]May T liot, to my great loss^ Coldly stand beneath the cross, Unto judgment never take AVhat Thou ofleredst for my sake I Bread of life! here strengthen me By Thy life to live in Thee, And Thy blood renew my will Thine alone, Lord, to fulfill. 6 This my purpose, to endure In Thy service and keep i)ure. Ever keep Thou fii'm in me, Till I pass from strife to Thee. Lord, I tremble now with dread. Lest again I falt'ring tread Weakly into lurking sin ; Yet I feel its might within. HOLY COMMUNION. 249 7 When in its seductive way It would lead my heart astray, Help me God, with hated hreath, Look on Jesus' hitter death ! While I see Thy thorn-crowned Head, Bow beneath (Tod's* judgment dread, Let me not through sin despise, Lamb of God, Thy sacrifice ! 8 Should, alas? I err from Thee, Constant Savior, seek Thou me; Show me wherein I do wrong. In my Aveakness^ be Thou strong! Patiently my failings bear, Keep me Avholly in Thy care ; And when I bewail my sin, Grant me, Lord, Thy grace again. 9 Ever let me firmly hold, My Redeemer, to Thy fold. Help me show Thy saving death In the power of living faith, And to shun each sinful joy As a poisonous alloy, That eternally above 1 may praise Thy matchless loA^e ! 272 7s.-No. 4. T O, upon the altar lies -^ Bread of heaven from the skies : Food to mortal AvanMrers given. To the sons and heirs of heaven. 2 Jesus, Shepherd of Thy sheep I Thou Thy flock in safety keep. 250 HOLY COMMUNION. ' Living Bread ! Thy life supply, Strengthen us, or else we die. 3 Thou, who feedest us below, Source of all we have or know, Grant that with Thy saints above We may reach Thy feast of love ! 273 No. 65. MAY God be praised henceforth and blest forever ! Who, Himself both Gift and Giver, With His own flesh and blood our souls doth nourish ; May they grow thereby and flourish I Kyrie eleison. By Thy holy body, Lord, the same Which from Thine own mother ^Nlary came, By the drops which Thou didst bleed, Help us in the hour of need! Kyrie eleison. 2 Thou hast to death Thy holy body given, Life to win for us in heaven, By stronger love, dear Lord, Thou couldst not bind us: Whereof may this feast remind us. Kyrie eleison. Lord, Thy love constrained Thee for our good INIighty things to do by Thy dear blood, Thou hast paid the debt we owed. Thou hast made our peace with God. Kyrie eleison. 3 May God bestow on us His grace and blessing, That, His holy footsteps tracing. We walk as brethren in true faith and union. THE REDEEMER. 251 Nor regret this sweet communion. Kyrie eleison. Let the Holy Ghost us hot forsake, May He grant that we the right way take ; That poor Christendom may see Days of peace and unity. Kyrie eleison. 274 L. M.— No. 1. TNYITED, Lord, by boundless grace, -'■ I stood a guest before Thy face ; As Host Thou spreadst no common food : Here is Thy body and Thy blood ! 2 How holy is this Sacrament, Where pardon, peace, and life are spent ! This bread and cup my lips have pressed, Thou blessedst, and my soul is blessed. 3 Now lettest Thou Thy guest depart With full assurance in his heart ; For such communion, Lord, with Thee, May a new life my offering be. 4 When Thou shalt in Thy glory come, To gather all Thy people home. Then let me, as Thy heavenly guest, In anthems praise Thee with the blest ! 275 THE REDEEMER. No. 51. A THOU Essential Word, ^ Who wast from the beginning With God, for Thou wast God ; Thou hope of all the sinning, 252 THE REDEEMER. Sent down to save our race, Most welcome, Lord, Thou art, Redeemer, Fount of- Grace, To this my longing heart. 2 Come, self-existent Word, And speak Thou in my s])irit ! The soul where Thou art heard Poth endless peace inherit. Thou Light that lightenest all, Abide through faith in me, IS'or let me from Thee fall. And seek no guide but Thee. 3 Ah ! what hath stirred Thy heart, What cry hath mounted thither, x\nd reached Thy heavenly throne, And drawn Thee, Savior, hither? It was Thy wondrous love. And my most utter need, Made Th}' comj)assion move. Stronger than death indeed. 4 Then let me give my heart. To Him who loved me, wholly ; And live, while here I dwell, To show His praises solely : Yes, Jesus, form anew This stony heart of mine. Make it till death still true To Thee, forever Thine, 5 Let nought be left within But what Thy hand hath planted ; Root out the weeds of sin, And quell the foe who haunted THE REDEEMER. 253 My soul, and sowed the tares ; From Thee comes nothing ill, O save me from these snares, Make plain my pathway still. Thou art the Life, 0 Lord, And Thou its Light art only ! Let not Tliy blessed ri?.ys Still leave me dark and lonely. Star of the East, arise ! Drive all my clouds away. Till earth's dim twilight dies Into the perfect day. 276 G. M.— No. 2. 'HOU art the way ; to Thee alone From sin and death we flee ; And he who would the Father seek, Must seek Him, Lord, through Thee. T' 2 Thou art the truth ; Thy word alone True wisdom can impart ; Thou only canst instruct the mind, And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the life ; the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conqu'ring arm ; And those who put their trust in Thee, Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the way, the truth, the life ; Grant us to knoAv that way. That truth to keep, that life to win, Which lead to endless day. 254 THE REDEEMER. 0 277 No. 66. TPIOU of God the Father The true Paternal Son, Of whom the AVord declareth That Thou with Him art One ; Thou art the bright and ]\Iorning Star, Beyond all other radiance Thy glory streams afar. 2 O let us in Thy knowledge And in Thy love increase. That we in faith be steadfast, And serve Thee here in peace ; That so Thy sweetness may be known To these cold hearts, and teach them To thirst for Thee alone. 3 Maker of all ! who showest The Father's love and might, In heaven and earth Thou reignest Of Thine own power and right ; So rule our hearts and minds that we Be wholly Thine, and never Mav turn aside from Thee ! 0 278 No. 45. :MORNiyG Star! how fair and bright Thou beamest forth in truth and light; 0 Sov'reign meek and lowly, Thou Root of Jesse, David's Son, My Lord and Bridegroom, Thou hast won INIy heart to serve Thee solely! Holy art Thou, Fair and glorious, all victorious. THE REDEEMER. 255 Rich in blessing, Rule and might o'er all possessing. 2 Thou Heavenly Brightness! Light Divine! O deep within my heart now shine, And make Thee there an altar! Fill me with joy and strength to be Thy member, ever joined to Thee In love that cannot falter ; Toward Thee longing Doth possess me ; turn and bless me, For Thy gladness Eye and heart here pine in sadness. 3 But if Thou look on me in love, There straightway falls from God above A ray of purest pleasure ; Thy Word and Spirit, flesh and blood, Refresh my soul with heavenly food, Thou art my hidden treasure; Let Thy grace. Lord, AVarm and cheer me, O draw near me ; Thou hast taught us Thee to seek, since Thou hast sought us! 4 Here will I rest, and this hold fast: The Lord I love is First and Last, The End as the Beginning ! Here I can calmly die, for Thou Wilt raise me where Thou dw^ellest now, Above all tears, all sinning ; Amen ! Amen ! Come, Lord Jesus, soon release us ; With deep yearning, Lord, we look for Thy returning ! 256 THE KKDEE.MEK. 279 7s.-Xo. 4. JESUS! Savior! come to me, Let me ever be with Thee ; Come, and nevermore depart, Thou who reignest in my heart. 2 Ever do I for Thee sigli, Nothing else can satisfy ; Ever do I cry to Thee: Jesus, Jesus, come to me ! 3 Earthly joys can give no peace, Ne'er can bid m}' longings cease; Still to have my Jesns near, This is all my pleasure liere, 4 All that makes the angels glad In their garj)s of glory clad, Only fills me with distress, If Thy presence do not bless. 5 Take Thou all away from me, I shall still thus minded be, Thou who madest me Thine own Shalt be all my joy alone. 6 None shall claim my heart beside, None but Jesus crucified ; Savior, I am only Thine, Other love shall ne'er be mine. 7 Thou alone, my God and Lord, Art my glory and reward ; Thou hast bled for me and died, I will be no other's bride. THE REDEEMER. 257 8 Come then, Lamb for sinners slain, Come and ease me of my pain ; Evermore I cry to Thee : Jesus, Jesus, come to me ! 9 Patiently I wait and pray, Jesus, do not say me nay ; That when death shall come to me. Thou my Jesus sweet wilt be. 280 No. 67. TESTIS, priceless Treasure, ^ Source of purest pleasure, Truest Friend to me ! O how long I've panted. And my heart hath fainted, Thirsting, Lord, for Thee ! Thine I am. Thou spotless Lamb, I will suffer nought to hide Thee, Nought I ask beside Thee. 2 In Thine arms I rest me, Foes who would molest me Cannot reach me here ; Though the earth be shaking. Every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear; Sin and hell, in conflict fell, With their bitter storms assail me ; Jesus will not fail me. 3 Satan, lo ! I brave thee. Hell, thou shalt not have me, Fear I cast away ! 17 258 THE. REDF.EMEg. Tread, O world, thy mazes, I shall sing my praises Safe^ serene ahvay. Jesus' arm keeps me from harm; Earth and hell must hide them, Howsoe'er they pride them. 4 AVealth, I will not heed Thee, For I do not need thee, Jesus is my choice ; Honors, ye may glisten, But I will not listen To your tempting voice ; Pain or loss, nor shame nor cross, E'er to leave my Lord shall move me, Since He deigns to love me. 5 Farewell, thou who choosest Earth, and heaven refusest. Thou wilt tempt in vain ; Farewell, sins, nor blind me, Get ye all behind me, Come not forth again : Past your hour, O pride and power; "Wordly life, thy bonds I sever, Farewell now forever! 6 Hence, all fears and sadness. For the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in; They who love the Father, Though the storms may gather. Still have ])eace within; Yea, whate'er I here must bear, 281 THE REDBEMEK. 259 Still in Thee lies purest pleasure, Jesus, priceless treasure ! No. 68. TI/^HO is, Jesus blest, » ' Like to Thee, sweet Rest ! From the multitude elected, Life of those who were rejected, Light, too, brightest, best, Jesus, dearest Rest ! 2 Life, who me to save Enteredst the grave ! For my sins of death hast tasted, All the realms of hell hast wasted, Life, who me to save, Didst hell's fury brave. 3 Majesty most dear. Mightiest King and Seer, I will kiss Thy scepter holy, At Thy feet will sit me lowly. And like Mary hear ; Majesty most dear ! 4 By Thy Spirit's rays Let me know Thy praise ; Thine by faith, may I ne'er perish ; Warm love may I always cherish, Thine through all my days. Thou, my beauteous Praise ! 5 When the billows' might, In the gloomy night, With o'erwhelming weight would wreck me, Savior, let Thy hand protect me ; J 260 THE KEDEEMER. Keep me by Thy might, Guardian of the night. 6 And when death's at hand, Lord, then let me stand : Through death's sliadows gently bear me, And for light of bliss prepare me, That I there may stand, Lord, at Thy right hand. 282 No. 29. "ESUS, Jesus, Jesus only Can my heartfelt longing still ; Without Him my soul is lonely, And I wish, what Jesus will. For my heart, which He hath filled, Ever cries : Lord, as Thou wilt. 2 One it is for whom I'm living, Whom I love most tenderly ; Jesus ! ever to Him giving, AVhat in love He gives to me. Jesus' blood hides all my guilt ; Lead me, Lord, then as Thou wilt. 3 Seems a thing to me a treasure, AVhich displeasing is to Thee, Then remove such dang'rous pleasure ; Give instead wluit i)rofits me. Let my heart by Thee be stilled. Make me Thine, Lord, as Thou wilt. 4 Grant that I may e'er endeavor Thy good i>leasure to fulfill, In me, through me, with me ever, Lord, accomplish Thou Thy will. THE REDEEMER. 261 Let me die, Lord, on Thee built, When, and where, and as Thou wilt. 5 Jesus, constant be my praises ; Thou, who gav'st Thyself to me, Gav'st me all ; my heart hence raises Its rejoicing cries to Thee : Be it unto me, my Shield, As Thou wilt, Lord, as Thou wilt. 283 No. 68. "ORIDEGROOM, Thou art mine, -^ Jesus, Lamb divine ; Saved from sin, to Thee I render Thanks for love so pure and tender, That has made me Thine, Jesus, Lamb divine. 2 Very man and God, Comfort 'neath the rod, Thou wast born in woe to languish, Rescuing souls from endless anguish By Thy crimson blood. Very man and God. 3 Let my faith's pure light Not go out in night ; Pour on me the oil of gladness. That amid earth's sin and sadness, In me faith's pure light Go not out in night. 4 Give to us Thy peace, Thou who dost not cease AVarmly us to love who know Thee, Bear Thv name, and honor show Thee: 262 THE REDEEMER. Let our love not cease, Give to us Thy peace. 5 Here through scorn and frown, There the glorious crown ; Here in hoping and believing, There in seeing and receiving ; After scorn and frown Comes the glorious crown. 6 Jesus, dearest Friend, Help nie to contend: Make me o'er all foes victorious Through Tliy victory so glorious ; May I comprehend How Thou dost contend. 7 Thou my Joy replete, Sharon's Rose so sweet ; My desire and i)raise and treasure, Naught shall move me but Thy pleasure, Sharon's Rose so sweet. Thou my Joy replete ! 284 C. M.-No. 2. "ESUS ! the very thought of Thee AVith sweetness tills my breast; Bat sweeter far Thy face to. see, And in Thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the mem'ry find A sweeter sound than Thy blest Name, O Savior of mankind ! 3 0 Hope of ev'ry contrite heart, O Jov of all the meek ! J^ THE REDEEMER. 263 To those who fall, how kind Thou art, How good to those who seek ! 4 But what to those who find ? ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can •sIiq w : The Love of Jesus, what it is, None but His loved ones know, 5 Jesus, our only Joj^ be Thou ] As Thou our Prize wilt be ; Jesus, be Thou our Glory now, And through eternity ' 285 8.7s,— No. 5, ESUS^ Thou art mine forever, Dearer far than earth to me ; Neither life nor death shall sever Those sweet ties which bind to Thee. J^ 2 All were drear to me and lonely, If Thy presence gladdened not; While I sing to Thee — Thee only. Mine's an ever blissful lot. 3 Thou alone art all my treasure, AVho hast died that I might live,* Thou conferrest noblest pleasure, Who dost all my sins forgive. 4 Brightest gems and fairest flowers, Lose their beauty in Thy frown: Joy and peace, like balmy showers, In Thy smile come gently down. 5 Jesus, Thou art mine forever, Suffer not mv soul to strav : 264 THE REDEEMER. Let me in my weakness never Cast my priceless pearl away. 6 Lamb of God I I do implore Thee, Guard, support me, lest I fall: Let me evermore adore Thee, Be my everlasting All. 286 No. 29. T ORD, Thine image Thou hast lent me, ^ In Thy never-fading Love ; I was fallen. Thou wast sent me, My redemption from above. Sacred Love, I long to be Thine to all eternitv ! 2 Love, Thou hast for mo endured All the pain of death and hell ; Nay, Thy suff'rings have procured More for me than tongue can tell : Love almighty and divine; , I would be forever Thine I 3 Love, my Life and my Salvation, Light and Truth, eternal Word I Thou alone dost consolation To my sinking soul afford. Sacred Love, I long to be Thine to all eternity I 4 Love, in mercy Thou wilt raise me From the grave of sin and dust; Love, I shall forever praise Thee, AVhen in heav'n among the just ; Love almighty and divine, May I be forever Thine I THE REDEEMER. 265 287 No. 9. pHIEF of sinners though I be, ^ Jesus shed His blood for me ; Died that I might hve on high, Lived that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am His, and He is mine. 2 O the hight of Jesus' love ! Higher than the heav'ns above. Deeper than the depths of sea. Lasting to eternity ; Love that found me, wondrous thought! Found me when I sought Him not. 3 Jesus only can impart Balm to heal the smitten heart, Peace that flows from sin forgiven ; Joy that lifts the soul to heaven ; Faith and hope to walk with God, In the way that Enoch trod. 4 Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is all in all to me ; All my wants to Him are known, All my sorrows are His own ; Safe with Him from earthly strife, He sustains the hidden life. 5 0 my Savior ! help afford, By Thy Spirit and Thy Word ! When my wayward heart would stray. Keep me in the narrow way ; Grace in time of need supply. While I live and when I die. 266 THE REDEEMER. 288 Xo. 13. KNOW whom I believe in. ■■■ I know what firm al>i(les, When all around me fading Away like vapor glides. I know what lasts forever, When all things sliake and fall, When wit the wise forsaketh, And craft doth craft forestall. It is the Light of Glory ; It is my Jesus, King; It is the Rock I stand on ; It is of this I sing. He never more shall fail me, Deliv'rer, Shepherd mine, He lighteth all my darkness. He makes my path to shine. He whom blood-stained they buried In the still twilight hour, He whom God waked from slumber. He who arose in power: He for my guilt atoneth. To me His Spirit gives, Me with His grace He crowneth: I live because He lives. I know what I believe in, I know what standeth fast, And what, when earth shall crumble, Uncrumbled, still shall last; Through sorrow it bides with me, Mine when to death I bow. In heaven it will assure me A crown to deck mv brow. J THE REDEEMER. 267 289 L. M— No. 1. ESUS 1 and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of Thee ! Ashamed of Thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days! 2 Ashamed of Jesus ! sooner far Let ev'ning blush to own a star; He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 3 Ashamed of Jesus ! just as soon Let midnight be ashamed of noon : 'T is midnight with my soul till He, Bright Morning Star, bid darkness flee. 4 Ashamed of Jesus ! that dear Friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend! No; when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere His name. 5 Ashamed of Jesus ! yes, I may "When I've no guilt to wash away. No tear to wipe, no good to crave. No fears to quell, no soul to save. 6 Till then — nor is my boasting vain — Till then I boast a Savior slain! And, oh, may this my glory be. That Christ is not ashamed of me ! 290 No. 10. ESUS, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the waters nearer roll. While the tempest still is high I J 268 THE REDEEMER. Hide me, O my Savior, liide. Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide ; 0 receive my soul at last ! 2 Other refuge have I none ; Hangs my helpless soul on Thee: Leave, oh, leave me not alone. Still support and comfort me ! All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring: Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find: Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy name; 1 am all unrighteousness: False and full of sin I am ; Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin ; Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the Fountain art. Freely let me take of Thee : Spring Thou up within my heart, Else to all eternitv. i. •^^..-,.,. DAILY DEVOTION. 269 DAILY DEVOTION. MORNING. (Sunday Morning.) 291 No. 29. G< OD of ages, great and mighty ! ' Who upholdest heaven and earth ; By whose truth and tender mercy I have been led on from birth, Night and sleep now pass away — "Welcome be Thy holy day. 2 For this day so fair and holy, Be Thou by my spirit blest, Through Thy Word still nearer heaven Guide my spirit toward its rest: Than the work of i:)raise and prayer Let me know no higher care. 3 0 the beauty of Thy service ! O the sweetness of Thy AVord ! Sweeter far than honey gathered From the flower by bee or bird : Blessed all, Avho day and night Make Thy word their chief delight. 4 O my God, speak Thou Amen ! For we are Thy chosen own ; Be Thy praise by all exalted, And Thy glorious name made known, Till for aye we may, through grace, See and serve Thee face to face. 270 DAILY DEVOTION. 292 C. M.— No. 2» A GAIN the Lord of life and light •^ Awakes the kindling ray ; Dispels the darkness of the night, And pours increasing day. 2 0 what a night was that which wTapped A sinful world in gloom ! O what a Sun that broke, this day, Triumphant from the tomb ! 3 This day be grateful homage paid, And loud hosannas sung: Let gladness dwell in every heart, And praise on every tongue. 4 Ten thousand, thousand lips shall join To hail this welcome morn, "Which scatters blessings from its wings To nations yet unborn. {Morning.) 293 No. 29. OD, who madest earth and heaven. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, "Who the day and night hast given. Sun and moon and starry host, All things wake at Thy command, Held in being by Thy hand. 2 God, I thank Thee, in Tliy keeping. Safely have I slumbered here ; Thou hast guarded me while sleeping From all danger, pain, and fear : And the cunning of my foe Hath not wrought my overthrow. G' DAILY DEVOTION. 271 3 Let the night of sin that shrouded All my hfe, with this depart ; Shine on me with beams unclouded : Jesus in Thy loving heart Are my help and hope alone, For the evil I have done. 4 Help me as the morn is breaking, In the spirit to arise, So from careless sloth awaking, That when o'er the aged skies Shall the morn of doom appear, I may see it free from fear. 5 Lead me, and forsake me never, Guide my wand'rings by Thy Word: As Thou hast been, be Thou ever My defence, my refuge. Lord. Never safe except with Thee, Thou my faithful Guardian be ! 6 O my God, I now commend me Wholly to Thy mighty hand: All the powers that Thou dost lend me Let me use at Thy command ; Thou my boast, my strength divine, Keep me with Thee, I am Thine. 7 Thus afresh with each new morning Save me from the power of sin, Hourly let me feel Thy warning Kuling, prompting all within, Till my final rest be come, And Thine angel bear me home. M JrJ DAILY DEVOTION. 294 No. 26. Y heart with deep emotion Gives thanks to Thee and praise, In early morn's devotion, And throughout all my days; O God, upon Thy throne ! To honor and adore Thee, I bring my praise before Thee Through Christ, Thine Only Son. 2 For, 'twas Thy grace that o'er me Kept vigil through the night, And 'twas Thy arm that bore me ►Safe through to morning light. To Thee my prayer I raise ; Wherein I did offend Thee, Do Thou forgive; defend me In all my future days. 3 My life, my soul,- -defend them ! My wife, child, goods, and home, — To Thy hand I commend them, From Thee these blessings come. Thy bounteous hand bestows My household and my treasures, My parents, friends, and pleasures ; Through Thee my cup o'erflows. 4 God shall do my advising, Whose might with wisdom blends; May He bless rest and rising. My efforts, means, and ends ! To God, forever blessed, Will 1 with n)ine confide me, 0 DAILY DEVOTION. 273 And suffer Him to guide me As seemeth to Him best. 5 Amen: Lord, Thou wilt hear me With this I close my prayer; In all I do wilt cheer me, And keep me in Thy care. So I put forth my hands, And look not long behind me, But ply the task assigned me By God, as He commands. 295 L. M-— No. 1. HOLY, blessed Trinity, Divine, Essential Unity, God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Be Thou this day my Guide and Host. 2 My soul and body keep from harm, O'er all I have extend Thine arm. That Satan may not cause distress, Nor bring me shame or wretchedness. 3 The Father's might shield me this day, The Son's pure wisdom cheer my way. The Holy Spirit's light divine Illume my heart's benighted shrine. 4 My Maker, strengthen Thou my heart, O my Eedeemer, help impart. Blest Comforter, keep at my side, That faith and love in me abide. 5 Lord, bless me ! keep Thou me as Thine ; Lord, make Thy face upon me shine ; Lord, lift Thy countenance on me, And grant me pe^ce — sweet peace from Thee I 18 274 DAILY DEVOTION. W 296 No. IS. [/"HILE yet the morn is breaking, I thank my God once more, Beneath whose care awaking I find the night is o'er j I thank Him that He calls me To life and health anew, I know, whate'er befalls me, His care will still be true. 2 Guardian of Israel, hear me, "Watch o'er me through the day, In all I do be near me : For others too I pray; To Thee I would commend them, Our Church, our youth, our land? Direct them and defend them, "When dangers are at hand. 3 O gently grant Thy blessing. That we may do Thy will, No more Thy ways transgressing, Our proper task fulfill ; "With Peter's full affiance Let down our nets again, If Thou art our reliance. Our toil will not be vain. 4 Thou art the Vine — 0 nourish The branches graft in Thee, And let them grow and flourish A fair and fruitful tree ; Thy Spirit put within us, And let His gifts of grace T* DAILY DEVOTIOISr. 275 To all good actions win us, That best may show His praise. 297 No, 8. ^0 Thee, O Lord, with dawning light, My grateful voice I'll raise, Thy mighty power to celebrate, Thy holy name to praise : For Thou, in helpless hour of night, Hast guard kept round mj^ bed, And now again from peaceful sleep Thou liftest up my head. 2 Grant me, O Lord, Thy quick'ning grace Through this and every day, That, guided and upheld by Thee, My feet may never stray. Increase, I pray, my faith and hope, Increase my zeal and love ; And fix my heart's affections all On Christ and things above. 3 And when, life's labors o'er, I sink To slumber in the grave, In death's dark vale be Thou my trust To succor and to save ; That so, through Him who bled and died, And rose again for me, The grave and gate of death may prove A passage home to Thee. 298 No. 9. JESUS, Sun of Righteousness, '-' Brightest Beam of love divine, "With the early morning rays Do Thou on our darkness shine, 276 DAILY DEVOTION. And dispel with purest light, All our long and gloomy night. 2 Like the sun's reviving ray, May Thy love, with tender glow, All our coldness melt away, "Warm and cheer us forth to go, Thee to honor and obey All our life's short earthly day ! 3 Thou our only Hope and Guide ! Never leave us nor forsake : In Thy light may we abide Till the endless morning break, Moving to Thy holy will Onward, upward, homeward still ! 299 No. 6. 'ETEN, streaming from the eastern skies, The morning-light salutes mine eyes, 0 Sun of righteousness divine ! On me, with beams of mercy, shine ; Chase all the clouds of guilt away. And turn my darkness into day. 2 When each day's scenes and labors close, And wearied nature seeks repose. With pard'ning mercy richly blest, Guard me, my Savior, while I rest ; And, as each morning-sun shall rise, O lead me onward to the skies. 3 And, at my life's last setting sun, My conflicts o'er, my la])ors done. Thy heav'nly radiance, Jesus! shed. To cheer and bless my dying-bed : W DAILY DEVOTION. 277 And from death's gloom my spirit raise, To see Thy face, and sing Thy praise. 300 C. M.— No. 2. T ORD of my Ufe ! 0 may Thy praise -^ Employ my noblest powers, Whose goodness lengthens out my days, And fills the circling hours ! 2 Preserved by Thy almighty arm, I pass the shades of night, Serene and safe from every harm, And see returning light. 3 When sleep, death's semblance, o'er me spread, And I unconscious lay ; Thy watchful care was round my bed To guard my feeble clay. 4 For Jesus' sake, Thy tender care My waking hours attend: From every trespass, every snare, My heedless steps defend. 5 Smile on my minutes as they roll And guide my future days ; And let Thy goodness fill my soul With gratitude and praise. 301 L. M.— No. 1. A WAKE, my soul ! and with the sun ■^ Thy daily stage of duty run ; Shake off" dull sloth, and gladly rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Lord ! I my vows to Thee renew : Disperse my sins as morning dew ; 3f8 DAILY DEVOTION. Guard my first springs of thonglit and will, And with Thyself my spirit till. 3 Direct, control, suggest, this day, All I design to do or say ; That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. 4 All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept, And hast refreshed me, while I slept! O Savior, M'hen from death I wake. Let me of endless life partake. 302 C. M.— No. 2. 'OW that the star of day hath risen, O God, we humbly jiray That Thou, the Uncreated Light, Thyself wilt guide our way. W 2 May neither tongue nor hand offend, Nor mind vain thought abide. Upon the lips let simple truth. Love in the heart preside. .3 While flows the day anew begun, O Christ, our Watch and Ward, The gates of sense, that hell assails, From ev'ry danger guard. 4 Grant that each daily work of ours May to Thy glory tend. And ev'ry deed begun in Thee, In Thee, with blessing, end. DAILY DEVOTION. 279 303 7b —No. 4. "OAV the shades of night are gone, Now the morning Hght is come ; Lord, may I be Thine to-day — ■ Drive the shades of sin awav. w 2 Fill my soul, O Christ, with light, Banish doubt and cleanse my sight, In Thy service, Lord, to-day, Help me labor, help me pray. 3 Keep my haughty passions bound ; Save me from my foes around ; Going out and coming in, Keep me safe from ev'ry sin. 4 When my work of life is past, O receive me then at last ! Night of sin will be no more, When I reach the heav'nly shore. 304 No. 13. COON as the morn with roses ^ Bedecks the dewy east, And when the sun reposes Upon the ocean's breast ; Our voice in supplication, , Jehovah, Thou shalt hear ; Grant us, through Christ, salvation, And be thou ever near. 2 By Thee through life supported, We pass the dangerous road, By heavenly hosts escorted Up to their bright abode ; 280 DAILY DEYOTIOX, There cast our crows before Thee, Our toils and conflicts o'er, And day and night adore Thee, For ever evermore. 305 No. 69. WHEN the sun, all golden, ' * Laughs at dawn of day, All Thy little children Thank Thee, God, and pray. 2 I will also praise Thee,^ Jesus, Shepherd mine, Thou wilt also feed me — Little lamb of Thine. 3 Heartily I pray Thee: Stay Thou, Lord, with me ; Guide all day my footsteps. That I follow Thee. 4 When Thou dwellest with me I cannot be bad,. With my guardian angels I can then be glad. 5 When the happy sunshine Sleeps at close of day, Then Thy little children Tliank again and pray. 6 And Thou bidest with them» Jesus, Savior mine ; Waking, Lord, or sleeping,. Let each child be Thine. DAILY DEVOTION. 281 EVENING. {Sunday Evening.) 306 C. M.— No. 2. A NOTHER day has passed away, -^ A day of praise and prayer ; Then come, my soul, thy God extol, And own Thy Savior's care. 2 Secure from harm, His mighty arm Has led me through the day, And from above, with gifts of love, He cheered me on my way. 3 Now, as of old, He leads His fold On meads of shady green ; While on His breast, in sweetest rest, The ewe and lambkin lean. 4 Care not, says He, but trust in me, And I will care for you ; My faithfulness and kindnesses Are every morning new. 5 O bliss divine, that Christ is miae, Who thus attends His ow^n ! Then come, my soul, Thy God extol, And make His praises known. 307 C. M.— No. 2. 'HEN, O dear Jesus, when shall I Behold Thee all serene ; Blest in perpetual holy day, Without a veil between ! W= 2 Assist me, while I wander here. Amidst a world of cares ; !82 DAILY DEVOTION. Incline my heart to pray in love, And then accept my prayers. 3 Release my soul from every chain, No more hell's captive led ; And pardon Thy repenting child. For whom the Savior bled. 4 Spare me, my God, O spare the soul That gives itself to Thee ; Take all that I possess below, And give Thyself to me. 5 Thy Spirit, O my Father, give, To be my guide and friend, To light my path to ceaseless joys. To rest without an end. H' 308 C. M.— No. 2. OW oft the day of God returns To shed its quick'ning beams ; And yet how slow devotion burns, How languid are its flames. 2 Accept our faint attempts to love ; Our sins, O Lord, forgive; We would be like Thy saints above, And praise Thee while we live. 3 Increase, O Lord, our faith and hope. And fit us to ascend Where the assembly ne'er breaks up, Thy worship ne'er shall end; 4 When we shall with the ransomed throng, The Savior's praise proclaim. And give in an eternal song All glory to His name. T' DAILY DEVOTION. 283 (Evening.) 309 L. M — No. 1. IHE happy sunshine all is gone, The gloomy night comes swiftly on ; But shine Thou still, O Christ our Light, That we walk not in error's night. 2 We thank Thee, Father, that this day Thy angels watched around our way, And free from harm and vexing fear Thy grace has kept, and brought us here. 3 We own that we have angered Thee, Do Thou forgive us graciously, Unto our soul impute it not, And bless with peaceful sleep our cot. 4 Thy angels guard our sleeping hours. And keep afar all evil powers; From terrors, fire, and every harm, This night protect us by Thy arm. 310 No. 34. I^OW all the woods are sleeping, ^^ And night and stillness creeping O'er cit}^ man, and beast ; But thou, my heart, awake thee, To prayer awhile betake thee, And praise Thy Maker ere thou rest. 2 O sun ! where art thou vanished ? The night thy light hath banished — The ancient foe, the night ; Go then, for now appeareth Another Sun, and cheereth My heart — 'tis Jesus Christ, my Light! 284 DAILY DEVOTION. 3 The last faint beam is going, The golden stars are glowing In yonder dark-ljlue deep ; Such is the glory given, When called of God to heaven. On earth no more we pine and weep. 4 To rest the body hasteth, Itself of clothes divesteth, Type of mortality ! I'll put it off, and o'er me Christ throw the robe of glory, And blissful immortality ! 5 Head, hands, and feet so tired Are glad the day's expired, That work comes to an end ; My heart, be filled with gladness That God from all earth's sadness, And from sin's toil relief will send. 6 Ye aching limbs ! now rest you. For toil hath sore oppressed you, Lie down, my weary head ; A sleep shall once o'ertake you From which earth ne'er shall wake you, Within a cold and narrow bed. 7 Mine eyes scarce ope are keeping, A moment, I'll be sleeping, Soul, body, — fare ye well ! In grace Thy care then make them May evil ne'er o'ertake them, Thou Eye and Ward of Israel. 8 0 Jesus, be my Cover ! And both Thy wings spreiid over DAILY DEVOTION. 285 Thy child, and shield Thou me ! Though Satan Avould devour me, Let angels ever o'er me Sing, " This child shall uninjured be !" 9 My loved ones, rest securely, — From every evil surely Our God will guard your heads ; And happy slumbers send you, And bid His hosts attend you. And golden-armed watch o'er your beds. 311 C. M.— No. 2. QINCE now the day hath reached its close, ^ And sunlight shines no more, In sleep the toil-worn find repose. And all who wept before. 2 But Thou, my Lord, no rest dost know. No slumber dims Thy sight, Thou hatest darkness as Thy foe, Since Thou Thyself art light. 3 O Lord, I pray, remember me Throughout the shades of night, And grant to me most graciously The shield of Thy great might. 4 And foil Thou Satan's purpose fell Through Thy swift angel-arm, Then free from care, I'll rest me well And safe from every harm. 5 I feel indeed through guilt undone. It cries aloud to Thee : 286 DAILY DEVOTION. But yet, the mercy from Thy Son Hath lull atoned for me. 6 Him I present Thee as my Bail, While suppliant at Thy feet, With such assurance I'll not fail Before Thy judgment-seat. 7 Away, vain, idle thoughts depart! Roam not my soul abroad ; For now I build within my heart A temple to my God. 8 And hereupon my ej'es I close, And fall asleep heart-glad ; My God doth watch o'er my repose, Why should my heart be sad? 9 And thus I live and die to Thee, Thou Sabaoth strong, indeed ! In life and death Thou helpest me From every fear and need. 10 Should this night prove the last for me In this dark vale of tears. Then lead me, Lord, in heaven to Thee And my elect compeers. 312 Xo. 38. SINK not yet, my soul, to slumber. Wake my heart, go forth and tell All the mercies without number That this by-gone day befell ; Tell how God hath kept afar All things that against me war, DAILY DEVOTION. 287 Hath upheld me and defended, And His grace my soul befriended. 2 Father, merciful and holy. Thee to-night I praise and bless, Who to labor true and lowly Grantest ever meet success ; ■ Many a sin and many a woe, Many a fierce and subtle foe, Hast Thou checked that once alarmed me, So that nought to-day has harmed me. 3 E'en the twilight now hath vanished, Send Thy blessing on my sleep, Every sin and terror banished. Let my rest be calm and deep , Soul and body, mind and health. Wife and children, house and wealth, Friend and foe, the sick, the stranger, Keep Thou safe from harm and danger. 4 0 Thou mighty God, now hearken To the prayer Thy child hath made, Jesus, while the night-hours darken, Be Thou still my Hope, my Aid ; Holy Ghost, on Thee I call, Friend and Comforter of all, Hear my earnest prayer, O hear me ! Lord, Thou hearest. Thou art near me. 313 7s.— No. 4. ESUS Christ, the stars of night Faintly shine through evening light, While before Thine altar we Lift our thankful heai^s to Thee ! J 288 DAILY DEVOTION. * 2 On the distant hills the day Sinks in deep'ning shade away; But Thy presence ever near, Shields us in the hour of fear. 3 As the evening dews descend, Be Thou with us, heavenly Friend! Let Thy Spirit's whispering. Peace to all our spirits bring ! 4 Son of God ! Thy glorious praise From our trembling lips we raise, On Thy throne of light on high, Hear and heed the contrite sigh ! 5 Savior! Though our words are weak, 'Tis Thy glorj^ now we seek ! May our faint example shine, Teach us that its light is Thine! 6 Jesus Christ ! the stars of night Brightly shine with joyous light; While in adoration we, Lord of Love, look up to Thee ! 314 L. M.— No. 1. SUN of my soul, Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near ; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep ; Be my last thought how sweet to rest Forever on my Savior's breast. DAILY DEVOTION. 289 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live ! Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die ! 4 If some poor wand'ring child of Thine Have spurned to-day the voice divine. Now, Lord, the gracious work begin, Let him no more lie down in sin. 5 Watch by the sick, enrich the poor With blessings from Thy bounteous store; Be every mourner's sleep to-night Like infant's slumbers, pure and light! 6 Come near, and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take, And lead us by Thy hand of love, Until we reach our home above. A^ 315 C. M.— No. ND now the sun hath sunk to rest Again we bend the knee. And meekly lift our ev'ning thoughts, O God and King, to Thee : 2 To Thee, whom seraph hosts adore. Whom friends believe and fear. Whose mercy seat, in skies above. To contrite hearts is near. 3 Drive evil thoughts and dreams afar, And, waking or asleep. May heav'nly peace, Thy peace, 0 God, Through Christ our bosoms keep. 19 290 DAILY DEVOTIOX. 4 Let mercy fall on us like dew^ And angel pinions play Around us, while the hours of night In silence pass away. 5 Each night beside the sable gate Of death the sleeper lies, And if we pass its portals, Lord, Let Eden greet our eyes. 316 L. M.— No. L LORY to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light ; Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Safe under Thine almighty wings. G^ 2 Forgive me Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done ; That with the w^orld, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed ; Teach me to die, that so T may AVith joy behold the judgment-day. 4 Lord, let my soul for ever share The bliss of Thy paternal care ; T is heaven on earth, 't is heaven above, To see Thy face and sing Thy love. 5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow ; Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 317 DAILY DEVOTION. 291 S. M.— No. 3. HTHE day is past and gone, -'■ The ev'ning shades appear ; O may I ever keep in mind The night of death draws near. Lord, keep me safe this night, Secure from all my fears : May angels guard me while I sleep, Till morning light appears. And when I early rise, And view th' unw'earied sun, May I set out to win the prize, And after glory run : That when the day is past, And I from time remove. Lord, I may in Thy bosom rest, The bosom of Thy love. 318 No. 29. FTHROUGH the day Thy love hath spared us, •*- Soon we lay us down to rest ; Through the silent watches guard us, Let no foe our peace molest ; Jesus, Thou our Guardian be. Sweet it is to trust in Thee. 2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers. Dwelling in the midst of foes. Us and ours preserve from dangers, In Thine arms may we repose ; And, when life's short day is past, Eest with Thee in heaven at last. 292 DAILY BEVOTIOST. 319 8s & 7s.— No. 5. ;AVIOR! breathe an evening blessing, Ere repose our eyelids seal ; Sin and want we come confessing ; Thou canst save and Thou canst heal. S^ 2 Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrows past us fly, Angel-guards from Thee surround us ; We are safe, if Thou art nigh. 3 Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from Thee : Thou art He who never weary, Watcheth where Thy people be. 4 Should swift death this night o'ertake us And our couch become our tomb, May the morn in heaven awake us, Clad in light and deathless bloom. 320 8s & 7s.— No. 5. lEACE be to this habitation. Peace to all who dwell therein. Peace, the earnest of salvation, Peace, the fruit of pardoned sin ; 2 Peace that speaks the heavenly Giver, Peace to wordly minds unknown. Peace divine, that lasts forever. Peace that comes from God alone. 3 Jesus, Prince of peace, be near us. Fix in all our hearts Thy home : With Thy gracious presence cheer us. Let Thy sacred kingdom come. P DAILY DEVOTION. 293 4 Raise to heaven our expectation, Give our favored souls to prove Glorious and complete salvation, In the realms of bliss above. 321 L. M.— No. 1. fTHUS far the Lord has led me on ; -■■ Thus far His power prolongs my days ; And every ev'ning shall make known Some fresh memorial of His grace. 2 Much of my time has run to waste, And I, perhaps, am near my home ; But He forgives my follies past, And strength supplies for days to come. 3 I lay my body down to sleep ; Peace is the pillow of my head : His ever watchful eye will keep Its constant guard around my bed. 4 Faith in Thy name forbids my fear ; O may Thy presence ne'er depart ! And in the morning may I bear Thy loving-kindness on my heart ! 322 No. 34. T^HE silent moon is risen, -*■ The golden star-fires glisten In heaven serene and bright ; The forest sleeps in shadow, And slowly off the meadow A mist is curling, silver-white. 2 The veil of night is closing Around a world reposing 294 DAILY DEVOTION. In calm and holy trust ; It seems like one still chamber, Where weary hearts remember No more the sorrows of the dust. 3 Behold the full moon beaming ! So round and fair 'tis gleaming, Yet half is hid from sight. So, oft on earth, deceive us Things that now seem so grievous, Because the half is veiled in night 4 We, poor, frail mortals, groping, Half fearing and half hoping. In darkness seek our way; Our airy cobwebs spinning With erring and with sinning, Far from the mark we stray. 5 Thy saving health, 0 grant us, Lord, that we ne'er may vaunt us In vain and fleeting show ; But child-like and confiding, Follow Thy gentle guiding. And in Thy paths with gladness go. 6 When death comes to release us With kindly hand, and frees us Ere life's a weary load ; Then, when earth's ties we sever. Take us to Thee forever, Thou kind, Thou true. Thou gracious God ! 7 The night's cool breath is creeping ; Brothers, in God's good keeping DAILY DEVOTION. 295 Your weary eyelids close. His grace from ill defend us, And peaceful slumber send us, And sootlie our poor sick neighbor's woes \ 323 L. M.— No. 1. 'OW say good night! O Father be My refuge still ; to Thee I flee. AVhen darkness, death, and tensors rise. Thy grace shall still for me suffice. w 2 All praise to Christ my Savior give^ For He this day hath let me live My life away in His dear name : '' To live is Christ, to die is gain." 3 O Holy Ghost, Thy grace impart, To rest in Christ my troubled heart. 0 sweet the rest Thy grace doth bring, And bids me to my Saviour chng. 4 Now say good night ! May angels bright Keep watching o'er me through the night, And spread their guardian, heavenly wings, •O'er these my wearied, slumVring limbs. h "And now I lay me down to sleep ; 1 pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep. If I should die hefore I wake, I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take." 6 Now say good night! To all, good night! God keep you safe till morning's light, That with His praise you all uiay wake; •"And this I ask for Jesus sake." 296 DAILY DUTY. 324 7s —No. 4. TI7EAEY now I go to rest, * ^ Close my eyes, Lord, by Thee blest ; Father, let Thine eye instead Watch and ward keep o'er my bed. 2 What I have done ill this day. Lord, forgive it all, I pray ; Thy rich grace and Jesus' blood Are my trust and highest good. 3 All who are akin to me. Let them rest, Lord, safe in Thee ; All mankind, both great and small. Do Thou kindly keep them all. DAILY DUTY. 325 L. M.— No. 1. COME, O Creator, Spirit blest ! And in our souls take up Thy rest ; Come with Thy grace and heavenly aid, To fill the hearts which Thou hast made. 2 Kindle our senses from above. And make our hearts o'erfiow with love; With patience firm and virtue high, The weakness of our flesh supply. 3 Far from us drive the foe we dread, And grant us Thy true peace instead ; So shall we not, wath Thee for guide. Turn from the path of life aside. DAILY DUTY. 297 326 >'o. 70. A LL things hang on our possessing -^ God's free love and grace and blessing, Though all earthly wealth depart ; He who God for His hath taken, 'Mid the changing world unshaken, Keeps a free, heroic heart. 2 He who hitherto hath fed me, And to many a joy hath led me, Is and shall be ever mine ; He who did so gently school me, He who still doth guide and rule me, Will not leave me now to pine. 3 Shall I weary me with fretting O'er vain trifles and regretting Things that never can remain ? I will strive but that to win me Which can shed true rest within me. Rest the world must seek in vain. 4 When my heart with longing sickens, Hope again my courage quickens ; For my wish shall be fulfilled. If it please His will most tender : Life and soul I will surrender Unto Him on whom I build. 5 Well He knows how best to grant me All the longing hopes that haunt me ; All things have their proper day ; I to Him would dictate never, As God wills, so be it ever, When He wills I will obey. 298 DAILY DUTY. 6 If on earth He bids me linger, He will guide me with His finger Through the years that now look dim ; All that earth has fleets and changes, As a river onward ranges, But I rest in peace on Him. G' 327 No. 32. IVE me, O Lord, a spirit lowly, That seeks to praise Thy name alone ; Let faith make all my conduct holy, And love in all my life be show^i: Tame Thou whate'er in me is wild, And own me always as Thy child. Let me not aim beyond my measure, But in my place be still content ; To do Thy will be all my pleasure, For this let all my life be spent; And if my duties lowly be, Let this suifice, — thev honor Thee ! 0 328 C. M.— No. 2. LORD, who hast my place assigned, And made my duties plain, Grant for my work a ready mind, My wayward thoughts restrain, 2 Let me in Thy most holy name My daily task pursue : Thy glory be my only aim In all I think and do. 3 May I submissive to Thy will In all my calling be, DAILY DUTY. 299 And let me as Thy servant still Be faithful found to Thee. 4 Thy goodness all my life has crowned, And all my wants supplied ; O let that goodness still abound, And daily bread provide. 5 Be Thou my guide in all my ways ; From every ill defend; And may my songs of daily praise In grateful jo}^ ascend. 6 May I in faith still stronger grow, While here I toil in love ; And when my work is done below, Give me sweet rest above. 329 S. M.— No. 3. T AUNCH out into the deep, -^ And brave the foaming sea, Fold not thine arms to slothful sleep When duty calls to thee. 2 Let down thy net. again. Still hopeful of success^ Though long thy toil has seemed in vain, The Lord will richly bless. . 3 Do not faint-hearted say. Thine is a dreary lot : Let life seem gloomy as it may, His goodness falters not. 4 In Jesus put thy trust, And thou canst never fail ; 300 DAILY DUTY. His mighty Word supports the just, And that must e'er prevail. 5 Thrust out, then^ from the land, Let down thy net again*, The work performed at God's command Can never be in vain. 330 No. 51. A GOD, Thou faithful God, ^ Thou Fountain ever-flowing, Without whom nothing is. All perfect gifts bestowing ; A pure and healthy frame 0 give me, and within A conscience free from blame, A soul unhurt by sin. 2 And grant me, Lord, to do. With ready heart and willing, Whate'er Thou shalt command. My calling here fulfilling, And do it when I ought. With all my strength, and bless The work I thus have wrought. For Thou must give success. 3 And let me promise naught But I can keep it truly. Abstain from idle words, And guard my lips still duly ; And grant, when in my place 1 must and ought to speak. My words due power and grace, Nor let me wound the weak. DAILY DUTY. 301 If dangers gather round, Still keep me calm and fearless ; Help me to bear the cross, When life is dark and cheerless ; To overcome my foe With words and actions kind ; When counsel I would know, Good counsel let me find. And let me be with all In peace and friendship living, As far as Christians may ; And if Thou aught art giving Of wealth and honors fair, O this refuse me not. That nought be mingled there Of goods unjustly got. And if a longer life Be here on earth decreed me. And Thou through many a strife To ripe old age wilt lead me, Thy patience in me shed. Avert all sin and shame. And crown my hoary head With pure untarnished fame. Let nothing here on earth Me from my Savior sever; And when I die, O take My soul to Thee forever ; And let my body have A little place to sleep Beside my kindred's grave, And o'er it vigil keep. S02 DAILY DUTY. 8 And when the Day is come, And all the dead are waking, O reach me down Thy hand, Thyself my slumbers breaking ; Then let me hear Thy voice, And change this earthly frame, And bid me aye rejoice With those who love Tliv name. 331 C. M— No. 2. GOD of Jacob, by whose hand Thy people still are fed ; Who, through this weary pilgrimage, Hast all our Fathers led ! 0 2 To Thee our humble vows we raise. To Thee address our praj^er ; And in Thy kind and faithful breast Deposit all our care. 3 Through each perplexing path of life Our wand'ring footsteps guide, Give us each day our daily bread. And raiment fit provide. 4 O spread Thy cov'ring wings around. Till all our wand'rings cease, And at our Father's loved abode Our souls arrive in peaoe ! 5 To Thee, as to our cov'nant God, We'll our whole selves resign ; And thankful own that all we are, And all we have is Thine. THE MINISTRY. 303 Oo2 (On a Journey.) L. M.— No. 1. TN God's name let us on our way I -•- The Father's help and grace we pray ; His love shall guard us round about From foes within and harms without. 2 And Christ, he Thou our Friend and Guide, Through all our wanderings at our side, Help us all evil to withstand That wars against Thy least command. 3 The Holy Spirit, day by day, With needful gifts attend our way, "With hope and strength when dark our road. And bring us home again in God ! 0^ THE MINISTRY. 333 L. M.-No. 1. ,F Zion's honor angels sing! In Zion Christ alone is King ; In grace He rules with gentle sway. And leads her heavenward, day by day. 2 And Zion knows no other Lord, But cleaves alone to His pure Word : To her suffices: " Jesus saith ! " — This is her source and rule of faith. 3 To her He gave the Power of Keys, To bind and loose as He decrees ; Through her He wishes sins forgiven, And sinners made fit heirs of heaven. 4 Hence He apostles, prophets, sent To her, with Word and Sacrament — 304 THE MINISTRY. And He gives servants of the Word, To serve the Church and Christ, her Lord. 5 God Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Adored by all the heavenly host, We bow in Zion at Thy throne, — No other God and Lord we own. No. 10. 334 "TATHER ! be Thy blessing shed ■^ On Thy chosen servant's head ; Savior ! needed grace impart To sustain and keep his heart ; Holy Spirit! with Thy fire Touch his lips, his soul inspire, That Thy Truth through him be told Fearlessly to young and old. 2 Seal, this day, the tows that hold Flock and shepherd in one fold. May he Jesus' mandates keep, *' Feed my lambs " and " Feed my sheep! " By Thee to Thy people sent With Thy Word and Sacrament, INIay he so proclaim the Word That who hear him hear Thee, Lord. 3 In Thy vineyard called to toil, Wisely may he search the soil : Sinners may he love and win. While he hates and brands the sin. Give him boldness for the right, Give lum meekness in the fight. Teach him zeal and care to blend, Give him patience to the end. THE MINISTRY. 305 Grant him, in his charge, to find Lis'ting ear and fervent mind, Helpful counsels, deepening j^eace, Earnest life, and glad increase ; May they, by each other led, Orow to one in Christ their head, And, at last, together he Ripe for heaven and meet for Thee ! 335 S, M.— No, 3, OW beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion's hill ! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal. H' 2 How charming is their voice ! How sweet their tidings are ! " Zion, behold Thy Savior — King, He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our ears That hear this joyful sound, That kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found! 4 How blessed are our eyes That see this heavenly light ; Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight ! 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 20 306 THE MINISTRY. 6 The Lord makes bare His arm Through all the earth abroad : Let every nation now behold Their Savior and their God. 336 L. M.— No. 1. c c VE Christian heralds, go proclaim -*• Salvation in Immanuel's name ; To distant climes the tidings bear, And plant the rose of Sharon there." 2 Go with His Word and Sacrament, And in His name spend and be spent ; You bring Immanuel's saving grace Unto a lost and dying race. 3 From out the depths of open grave Their need cries loudly : Help, O save ! Go then, and toil while yet 'tis day ; He, whom you serve, attends your way. 337 L. M.— No. 1. A POUR Thy Spirit from on high! ^ Lord, Thine appointed servants bless; Thy promised power to each supply. And clothe Thy priests with righteousness. 2 Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart. Firmness and meekness from above, To bear Thy people on their heart. And love the souls whom Thou dost love ; 3 To watch, and pray, and never faint ; By day and night their guard to keep ; To warn the sinner, cheer the saint. Protect Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep. THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 307 4 And when their work is finished here, Let them in hope their charge resign ; Before the throne with joy appear, And there with endless glory shine. 338 L. M.— No. 1. T ORD, cause Thy face on us to shine, -^ Give us Thy peace, and seal us Thine ; Teach us to prize the means of grace, And love Thine earthly dwelling-place. 2 One is our faith, and one our Lord ; One body, Spirit, hope, reward : May we in one communion be One with each other, one with Thee. 3 Bless all whose voice salvation brings, AVho minister in holy things ; Our pastors, elders, deacons, bless ; Clothe them with zeal and righteousness : 4 Let many in the judgment-day, Turned from the error of their way. Their hope, their joy, their crown appear : — Save those who preach, and those who hear. THE CHRLSTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 339 No. 45. JESUS Christ, how bright and fair The state of holy marriage, where Thy blessing rich is given ! What gracious gifts Thou dost bestow, 0 308 THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. What streams of bounty ever flow Down from Thy holy heaven, When they || Obey Thee, Lord, ever, || Leave Thee never, Who, troth-phghted. In one Ufe have been united ! 2 When man and wife are mated well, In harmony together dwell In chaste and faithful union. Then grows their fortune with their love, And angel visitants above Eejoice at such communion ; No storm, || No worm Can destroy that, |1 Can e'er gnaw that, Which God giveth To the pair that in Him liveth. 3 Be of good cheer, it was not we Who first this order did decree; It was a higher Father, Who loved and loveth us for aye. And from whose lips, when grieved, each day We friendly counsel gather ; Good end || He'll send To our doing || and pursuing. Wisely guiding All our planning and providing. 4 A time will come, it cannot fail, AVhen we 'neath trials sore shall quail, And tears be freely flowing ; To him who bears it patiently, By God's grace shall His sorrow be Turned into joy o'erflowing. THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 309 Waive care, H AVait, bear ; He is near thee, || Who can cheer thee, For th}^ sadness He will give thee oil of gladness. 5 Come hither then, my King so bless'd ! In trials guide, in pain give rest, In anxious times relieving ! To Thee we shall ascribe the praise, Our hearts and voices we shall raise In one loud song, thanks giving, Till we 11 With Thee Shall be dwelling, || And there telling Thy praise ever, Nevermore from Thee to sever. 340 L. M.— No. 1. Triune God, Thy blessing great Rest on our households, Church and State, And all the godly work and worth. That flows from them to bless the earth. 0 Bless Thou our household praise and prayer, And sanctify domestic care ; To hearths and homes grant Thou Thy grace, That home become a hallowed place. Bless us with schools wherein are led Thy lambs on pastures green, and fed With bread of life, so freely given, That they be reared as heirs of heaven. Bless Thou the Word to young and old ; Bless, Lord, the Church, Thy chosen fold, And him who cares in heavenly things, To us and ours Thv blessing brings. 310 THE CHRISTIAX HOUSEHOLD. A^ 341 C. M.— No. 2. T Cana, Lord, Thou didst appear To grace a marriage feast ; We ask Thee Hkewise to be here, And be a wedding guest. 2 Upon the wedded pair look down, Who now have pUghted hands; Their union with Thy favor crown, And bless their nuptial bands. 3 AVith gifts of grace their hearts endow, Of all rich dowries best ! Their substance bless, and peace bestow, To sweeten all the rest. 4 In purest love their souls unite, That they, with Christian care, May make domestic burdens light. By taking mutual share. 5 True helpers may they prove indeed, In prayer and faith and hope ; And see with joy a godly seed To build their household up. 6 On ev'ry soul assembled here, O make Thy face to shine ; Thy goodness more our hearts can cheer Than richest food or wine. 342 L. M.— No. 1. TO Thee, our fathers' God, we bow ! Seal Thou in heaven the marriage vow, Made in Thj^ name and holy fear. That in Thy. grace it prove sincere. THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 311 2 Attend Thou^ Lord, their steps through life Whom Thou in love niad'st man and wife; Be Thou their honored Gnest and Guide, That they be blest, whate'er betide- 3 And Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove 1 Keep Thou their liearts in Christian love ; Attune their souls to worship Thee, And Thy sweet peace their comfort be, 4 0 Triune God, to Thee we bow! Seal Thou in heaven the marriage vow ; Thy grace sustain Thy servants here, And may they praise Thee ever there. 343 L. M.— :n^o. 1. HOLY state is wedded life And blest, where God joins man and wife: A type of Jesus and His Bride, Beloved and honored at His side. A 2 Where manly worth and gentle grace In godliness keep step apace, There wedded love grows never stale, Nor heaven's blessings ever fail. 3 Where by the Word the Lord is Guest, And all through faith and prayer is blest, There with God's grace will all be filled. And God Himself that house will build. 4 The skillful hand and stronger arm. Still plied with zeal and ardor warm, With watchful eye and frugal care, Full soon a competence prepare. 312 THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 5 This chaste estate of Paradise^ Is left to man below the skies ; Prolific harl)inger of good, Perennial fount of brotherhood: 6 From this all stations emanate, The Home, the Cliurch, and Powers of State; Blest nursery of virtuous worth, Be thou held sacred still on earth I 344 L. M.-No. 1. BLEST the house, whate'er befall, Where Jesus Christ is All in all ; Yea, if He were not dwelling there. How poor and dark and void it were f 0 2 O blest that hause where faith ye find. And all within have set their mind To trust their God and serve Him still,, And do in all His holy wilL 3 O blest the parents who give heed Unto their children's foremost need, And weary not of care or cost : To them and heaven shall none be lost. 4 Blest such a house, it prospers well, In peace and joy the parents dwell, And in their children's lot is shown How richly God can bless His own. 5 Then here Avill I and mine to-day A solemn cov'nant make and say : Though all the world forsake Thy Word, I and mv house will serve the Lord. THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD 313 354 8s.7s.— No. 5, O AVIOR ! who Thy flock art feeding ^ With the shepherd's kindest care, All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs Thy bosom share. 2 Here our little ones receiving, Fold them in Thy gracious arm ; There we know them, Lord, believing, Only there secure from harm. 3 Never, from Thy pasture roving, Let them be the lion's prey ; Let Thy tenderness, so loving. Keep them all life's dang'rous way. 4 Then, within Thy fold eternal, Let them find a resting place, Feed in pastures ever vernal, Drink the rivers of Thy grace. 346 C. M.— No. 2. nnHOU, who a tender Parent art, -*- Regard a parent's plea ; Our off" spring with a parent's heart We, Lord, commend to Thee. 2 Our children are our greatest care, A charge which Thou hast given; In all Thy graces let them share, And all the joys of heaven. 3 If a centurion could succeed, Who for his servant cried, O grant us faith like his to plead For those more near allied. 314 THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 4 On us Thou has bestowed Thy grace, And ours, as Father kind, And heaven is our dwelhng place; O leave not one behind ! 5 By Thee blest, let us live below The remnant of our days. And when to brighter worlds we go, Give Thee united praise. 347 L. M.— No. 1. A LITTLE child, the Savior came, -^^ The mighty God was still His name ; And angels worshiped as He lay. The seeming infant of a day. 2 He who was once a little child Saved children, too, by sin defiled. And still proclaims the message free : Let little children come to Me. 3 We bring, at Thy beloved behest. Thy heirs in Holy Baptism blest, Through Christian nurture, faith, and prayer, That they may all Thy blessings share. 4 0 give Thine angels charge, good Lord! To keep them in Thy way and "Word ; Be throughout life Thy blessings given, And in the end take them to heaven. 348 OHEFHERD of tender youth, ^ Guiding in love and truth, Through all their ways ; Christ, our triumphant King, ^Ye come Thy name to sing, No. 71. 349 THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 315 And here our children bring To join Thy praise. 2 Ever be near our side, Our Shepherd and our Guide, Our Staff and Song : Jesus, Thou Christ of God, By Thine enduring Word, Lead us where Thou hast trod, Make our faith strong. 3 So now and till we die, Sound we Thy praises high, And joyful sing: Let all thy holy throng, Who to Thy Church belong, Unite and swell the song To Christ our King ! OEEING I am Jesus' lamb, ^ Ever glad at heart I am O'er my Shepherd kind and good. Who provides me daily food. And His lamb by name doth call, For He knows and loves us all. 2 Guided by His gentle staff Where the sunny pastures laugh, I go in and out and feed. Lacking nothing that I need ; When I thirst, my feet He brings To the fresh and living springs. 3 Must I not rejoice at this. He is mine and I am His, No. 9. 316 THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. And when these bright days are past Safely in His arms at last He will bear me home to heaven ; Ah ! what joy hath Jesus given. 350 No. 9. TESIJiS, Master, whose I am, ^ Purchased Thine alone to be, By Thy blood, O spotless Lamb ! Shed so willingly for me ; Let my heart be all Thine own, Let me live to Thee alone. 2 Jesus, Master, I am Thine ! Keep me faithful, keep me near, Let Thy presence in me shine, All my homeward way to cheer. Jesus, at Thy feet I fall ; Oh ! be Thou my All-in-all. 351 No. 9. JESUS, when a little child, " Taught us what we ought to be ; Holy, harmless, undefiled, Was the Savior's infancy ; All the Father's glory shone In the person of Plis Son. 2 As in age and strength He grew, Heavenly wisdom filled His breast; Crowds attentive round Him drew, Wond'ring at their infant Guest ; Gazed upon His lovely face, Saw Him full of truth and grace. THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 317 3 In His heavenly Father's house Jesus spent His earl}'- days ; There He paid His solemn vows, There proclaimed His Father's praise ; Thus it was His lot to gain Favor both with God and man. 4 Jesus, let me be Thy child, Cleanse me with Thy saving blood, Keep my footsteps undefiled, Thou my Guide and highest Good ; In the end let there be given Me a place with Thee in heaven. 352 C. M.— No. 2. 1 ORD, I would own Thy tender care ^ And all Thy love to me; The food I eat, the clothes I wear, Are all bestowed by Thee. 2 And Thou preservest me from death And dangers, every hour : I cannot draw another breath. Unless Thou give the power. 3 My health, and friends, and parents dear, To me by God are given ; I have not any blessings here, But what are sent from heaven. 4 Such goodness, Lord, and constant care A child can ne'er repay ; But may it be my daily prayer To trust Thee and obev. 318 THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 353 C. M.—No. 2. LMIGHTY Father, heav'nly King ! A^ Who rules the world above, Accept the tribute children bring Of gratitude and love. 2 To Thee, each morning, when we rise, Our early vows we pay ; And ere the night hath closed our eyes, We thank Thee for the day. 3 Our Savior, ever good and kind, To us His Word hath given ; That children, such as we, may find The path that leads to heaven. 4 0 Lord, extend Thy gracious hand To guide our erring youth ; And lead us to that blissful land Where dwells eternal truth. 354 7s.— No. 4. JESUS, Savior, Son of God, ^ Who for me life's pathway trod, Who for me became a child ; Make me humble, meek, and mild. 2 I Thy little lamb would be, Jesus, I would follow Thee ; Samuel was Thy child of old, Take me, too, within Thy fold. 355 C. M.— No. 2. >Y cool Siloam's shady rill. How fair the lily grows ; How sweet the breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewy rose : B^ THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD. 319 2 And such the child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod, "Whose secret heart with influence sweet, Is upward drawn to God. 3 By cool Siloam's shady rill The lily must decay ; The rose that blooms beneath the hill Must shortly fade away ; 4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour Of man's maturer age May shake the soul with sorrow's power, And stormy passion's rage. 5 O Thou, w^hose infancy was found With heavenly rays to shine. Whose years, with changeless virtue crowned, Were all alike divine, — 6 Dependent on Thy bounteous breath, We seek Thy grace alone, In childhood, manhood, and in death, To keep us still Thine own. m. CHRISTIAN LIFE AND HOPE. I.— THE WALK OF GODLINESS. PRAISE. 356 npHEE Lord, our God, we praise, -^ To Thee, God, thanks we raise, All the earth doth worship Thee, Father in eternity ; All angels and the heavenly host, Yieing who may praise Thee most ; All Cherubim and Seraphim, Ever tuning the lofty hymn : "Holy art Thou, our God ! Holy art Thou, our God ! Holy art Thou, our God! Jehovah Sabaoth ! " 2 Thy glorious power and mighty name Rise over heaven and nature's frame. The holy twelve Apostles all, The Prophets Thou of old didst call, The martyrs goodly company — Send up their hymns of praise to Thee. All Christendom with one accord Exalt and praise their common Lord — Thee, Father, on Thy lofty throne, Thy well-beloved, Only Son, (320) PRAISE. 321 The Holy Ghost, the Comforter, They praise and honor evermore. O Christ, to Tiiee, the glorious King, Eternal Son of God, we sing. To save our race from sin forlorn Thou earnest, of chaste virgin born. Thou didst endure death's sharpest pain, And open heaven for us again. As equal there at God's right hand Thou sittest in supreme command. Thou, our exalted risen Head, Wilt be the Judge of quick and dead. Now help us. Lord, Thy servants here, Whom Thou hast saved with blood so dear, Let us have portion with the blest In Thine eternal, glorious rest. Lord Jesus, bless Thine heritage, And shield Thy fold from age to age. Protect and nurse Thine own with care, Then let them endless glory share. Daily, our God, we'll sing Thy praise. And bless Thy name throughout our days. Keep us, O Lord, throughout this day From sin and every evil way: Have mercy upon us, 0 Lord ; In all our need Thy grace afford ; Thy mercy unto us e'er show, It is our only hope below. Dear Lord ! our hopes all rest in Thee, Oh ! let us ne'er confounded be. Amen ! 21 322 PRAISE, T 357 L. M.— Jv^. 1. 'HEE we adore, eternal Lord! We praise Thy Name with one accord, Thy saints, who here Thy goodness see, Through all the world do worshij? Thee. 2 To Thee aloud all angels cry, The heavens and all the powers on high : Thee, holy, holy, holy King, Lord God of hosts, they ever sing. 3 Th' apostles join the glorious throng ; The prophets swell th' immortal song ; The martyrs' noble army raise Eternal anthems to Thy praise. 4 From day to day, 0 Lord, do we Highly exalt and honor Thee ! Thy name we worship and adore, World without end, for evermore ! 5 Vouchsafe, O Lord, we humbly pray, , To keep us safe from sin this day ; Have mercy. Lord, we trust in Thee ; O let us ne'er confounded be ! 358 C. INL— No. 2. fTO God be glory, peace on earth, ^ To all mankind good will ! We bless, we praise, we worship Thee, And glorify Thee still : 2 And thanks for Thy great glory give. That fills our souls with light ; O Lord, our heavenly King, the God And Father of all might ! PRAISE. 323 3 And Thou, begotten Son of God Before time had begun; O Jesus Christ, Thou Lamb of God, The Father's Only Son : 4 Have mercy, Thou that tak'st the sins Of all the world away ! Have mercy. Savior of mankind, And hear us when we pray ! 5 O Thou, who sitt'st at God's right hand, Upon the Father's throne, Have mercy on us, Thou, O Christ, Who art the Holy One! 6 Thou only, with the Holy Ghost, Whom earth and heaven adore, In glory of the Father art Most high for evermore. W 359 No. 51. "OW thank we all our God, With hearts and hands and voices, Who wondreus things has done, In whom His world rejoices; Who from our mother's arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love. And still is ours to-day. 2 O may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us. With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us ; G' S24 PRAISE. And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free "us from all ills In this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God, The Father, now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns, With them in highest heaven, The One eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore ; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore! 360 L. M.— No. 1. IVE to our God immortal praise ! Mercy and truth are all his ways. Wonders of grace to God belong ; Repeat His mercies in your song. 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown, The King of kings with glory crown : His mercies ever shall endure. When lords and kings are known no more^ 3 He built the earth. He spread the sky, And fixed the starry lights on high. Wonders of grace to God belong: Repeat His mercies in your song. 4 He fills the sun with morning light; He bit's the moon direct the night: His mercies ever shall endure, When suns and moons shall shine no more. 5 He sent His Son with power to save From guiltj and darkness, and the grave. PRAISE. 825 Wonders of grace to God belong: Kepeat His mercies in your song. 6 Through this vain world He guides our feet, And leads us to His heavenly seat; His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more. 361 No. 72. PRAISE thou the Lord, the omnipotent Monarch of Glory ; Join in, my soul, with the heavenly choir in their story ; Come and partake ; Psalt'ry and harp also wake : Sing the Creator's great glory ! 2 Praise thou the Lord, who e'er ruleth and guideth all surely ; Over life's pathway, so fearful. He leads thee se- curely ; Ever He sends Mercies and blessings and friends ; Then from thy heart thank Him truly. 3 Praise thou the Lord, who hath fearfully, wondrous- ly made thee. Health has vouchsafed, and when heedlessly falling hath stayed thee; Fainting and weak, When not a word thou couldst speak. Wings of His mercy did shade thee. 4 Praise thou the Lord, who thy life hath so visibly guided. 326 PRAISE. Streams of free grace, in His Son, for thy sin hath provided ; Plain to thy view, God, the Ahnighty and True, Ne'er from His child is divided. 5 Praise thou the Lord, and forget all His benefits never; Swell the loud chorus, ye chosen, till broad as a river Upward it stream ; Soul, O forget not this theme: Praise Him, O praise Him forever. 362 7s.— No. 4. OONGS of praise the angels sang, ^ Heav'n with hallelujahs rang, "When Jehovah's work begun, When He spake and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn. When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose when He Captive led^captivity. 3 Heav'n and earth must pass away ; Songs of praise shall crown that day : God will make new heav'ns and earth; Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 And shall man alone be dumb Till that glorious kingdom come ? No, the church tielights to raise Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, .'Still in songs of praise rejoice; Learning here by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. 363 S. M— No. 3. BLESS the Lord, my soul ! Let all within me join. And aid my tongue to bless Plis name Whose favors are divine. 0 2 'T is He iorgives thy sins^ 'T is He relieves thy pain ; 'T is He that heals thy sicknesses. And gives thee strength again. 3 He crowns tliy life with love, When rescued from the grave; He, that redeemed our souls from death, Hath boundless power to save, 4 He filfe tbe poor with good, He gives the sutf' rers rest; The Lord hath justice for the proud, And mercy for th' oppressed. 5 His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses known ; But sent the world His truth and grace By His beloved Son, 6 O bless the Lord, my soul ! Nor let his mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness, And without praises die. 0 328 PRAISE. 364 C. M.— No. 2. LORD, I sing with mouth and heart,, Joy of my soul ! to Thee ; To earth Thy knowledge I impart, As it is known to me. 2 Thou art the Fount of grace, I know, And Spring so full and free, Whence saving health and goodness flow Each day so lx)unteousIy. 3 Thou feedest us from year to year, And constant dost abide : When danger tills our hearts with fear. With help art at our side. 4 With patience dost Thou e'er abide, Nor long Thine anger keep, But castest all our sins aside Into the ocean's deep. 5 Our deepest needs dost Thou supply. Thou giv'st what lasts for aye, Thou lead'st us to our home on high. When hence we pass away. 6 Then up, my heart, rejoice and sing, A cheerful trust maintain I For God, the Source of ev'rything. Thy portion will remain. 365 No. 20. QING praise to God who reigns above, ^ The God ^oi all creation, The God of power, the God of love. The God of our salvation ; PRAISE. 329 With healing balm my soul He fills, And every pain and sorrow stills; To God all praise and glory ! The angel host, O Khig of kings, Thy praise forever telling, In earth and sky all living things Beneath Thy shadow dwelling, Adore the wisdom which could span, And power which formed Creation's plan ; To God all praise and glory ! What God's almighty power hath made, His gracious mercy keepeth ; By morning glow or evening shade His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth ; Within the kingdom of His might, Lo, all is just and all is right; To God all praise and glory ! I cried to God in my distress ; His mercy heard my calling ; My Savior saw my helplessness, And kept my feet from falling ; For this, Lord, praise and thanks to Thee ; Praise God, I say, praise God with me! To God all praise and glory ! 5 When every earthly hope has flown From sorrow's sons and daughters, Our Father, from His heavenly throne. Beholds the troubled waters ; And at His Word the storm is stayed. Which made His children's hearts afraid; To God all praise and glory I 330 PRAISE. 6 Thus all my pilgrim way along, I sing aloud Thy praises, That men may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises; Be joyous in the Lord, my heart! Both soul and body, bear your part : To God all praise and glory ! 366 No. 9. p OD of mercy, God of grace ! ^ Show the brightness of Thy face ; Shine upon us, Savior, shine ; Fill Thy Church with light divine, And Thy saving health extend Unto earth's remotest end. 2 Let the people praise Thee, Lord ! Be by all that live adored ; Let the nations shout and sing Glory to th' eternal King ; At Thy feet their tribute pay, And Thy holy will obey. 3 Let the people praise Thee, Lord ! Earth shall then her fruits afford; God to man His blessing give ; Man to God devoted live; All below and all above One in joy, in light, in love, 367 S. M.— No. 3. "Y soul, repeat His praise Whose mercies are so great ; Whose anger is so slow to rise, So ready to abate. M 331 2 High as the heavens are raised Above the ground we tread, So far the riches of His grace Our highest thoughts exceed. 3 His grace subdues our sins, And His forgiving love Far as the east is from the west Doth all our guilt remove. 4 The pity of the Lord To those who fear His name, Is such as tender parents feel ; He knows our feeble frame. 5 Our days are as the grass, Or like the morning flower! If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field, It withers in an hour. 6 But Thy compassions, Lord, To endless years endure ; And children's children ever find Thy words of promise sure. 368 L. M.— No. 1. A WAKE, my soul, in joyful lays, -^ And sing thy great Redeemer's praise ; He justly clftims a song from me, His loving-kindness, O how free ! 2 He saw me ruined in the fall. Yet loved me notwithstanding all ; He saved me from my lost estate. His loving-kindness, 0 how great! J32 3 Though num'rous hosts of mighty foes' Though earth and hell my Avay oppose, He safely leads my soul along, His loving-kindness, O how strong ! 4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gathered thick and thundered loud, He near my soul has always stood, His loving-kindness, O how good. 5 Often I feel my sinful heart Prone from my Jesus to depart ; But though I have Him oft forgot, His loving-kindness changes not. 6 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale, Soon all my mortal powers must fail ; O may my last expiring breath His loving-kindness sing in death. 7 Then let me mount and soar away To the bright world of endless day ; And sing with rapture and surprise, His loving-kindness in the skies. 369 C. M.— No. 2. HEN all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys. Transported with the view, I'm lost In w^onder, love, and praise. W' 2 Unnumbered comforts on my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. CALE TO ©RACE, AC. 333 3 When in the slippery paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, And led me up to man. 4 Ten thousand, thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart. That tastes those gifts with joy. 5 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue ; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. 6 Through all eternity, to Thee A grateful song I'll raise ; But, oh ! eternity 's too short To utter all Thy praise. CALL TO GRACE AND ADMONITION TO HOLINESS. 370 S. M.— No. 3. n RACE ! 't is a charming sound, ^ Harmonious to the ear ! Heav'n with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contrived the way To save rebellious man ; And all the steps that grace display Which drew the wondrous plan. 334 CALL TO GRACE, &C. 3 Grace led my roving feet To tread the heav'nly road ; And new supplies, each hour, I meet, While pressing on to God. 4 Grace all the work shall cro^-n, Through everlasting days ; It laj^s in heav'n the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. 371 L. M.— No. 1. "ARK ! 't is the Savior's voice I hear, Come, trembhng soul, dispel thy fear! He saith, and who His Word can doubt? He will in no wise cast you out. H 2 Doth Satan fill you with dismay, And tell you, Christ will cast away? It is a truth, why should you doubt? He will in no wise cast you out. 3 Doth sin appear before your view Of scarlet or of crimson hue? If black as hell, why should you doubt? He will in no wise cast you out ! 4 The publican and dying thief Applied to Christ and found relief; Nor need you entertain a doubt : He will in no wise cast you out ! 5 Approach your God, make no delay, He waits to welcome you to-day ; His mercy trust, nor longer doubt ; He will in no wise cast you out. T' CALL TO GRACE, &C. 335 372 C. M.— No. 2. 'HE Savior calls ; let every ear Attend the heavenly sound : Ye doubting souls ! dismiss your fear ; Hope smiles reviving round. 2 For every thirsty longing heart, Here streams of bounty flow ; And life, and health, and bliss impart. To banish mortal woe. 3 Here springs of sacred pleasure rise, To ease your every pain : Immortal fountain ! full supplies! Nor shall you thirst in vain. 4 Ye wand'rers! come, 't is mercy's voice, The gracious call obey ; Mercy invites to heavenly joys: And can you yet delay ? 5 Dear Savior! draw reluctant hearts; To Thee let sinners fly, And take the bliss Thy love imparts, And drink, and never die. 373 L. M.— No. 1. T>EHOLD a Stranger at the door! ^ He gently knocks— has knocked before, Has waited long — is waiting still : You treat no other friend so ill. 2 0 lovely attitude, He stands With melting heart and loaded hands! O matchless kindness! and He shows This matchless kindness to His foes ! 336 CALL TO GRACE, &C. 3 But will He prove a friend indeed? He will; the very friend you need; The Friend of sinners — yes, 't is He, With garments dyed on Calvary. 4 Admit Him, lest His anger burn, And He, departing, ne'er return ; Admit Him, or the hour's at hand You'll at His door rejected stand. 374 7s.— No. OINNERS turn; why will you die? ^ God, your Maker, asks you why ; God, who did your being give. Made you with Himself to live. 2 Sinners turn; why will you die? God, your Savior, asks you why; God, who did your souls retrieve, Died Himself that you might live. 3 Will you let Him die in vain? Crucify your Lord again ? Why, you ransomed sinners, why Will you slight His grace, and die? 4 Sinners turn ; why will you die ? God, the Spirit, asks you why ; He who all your lives has striv'n To direct your souls to heaven. 5 Will you not His grace receive? Will you still refuse to live? O you long-sought sinners, why Will you grieve your God and die? 375 €AL1. TO URACE, &C. 337 7s— No. 4. pOME, says Jesus^ sacred voice, ^ Come, and make my paths your choice; I will guide you to your home ; Weary pilgrim, hither come. 2 Hither come, for here is found Balm that ilows for every wound. Peace that ever shall endure, Rest eternal, sacred, sure. 376 L. M.— No. 1, "DETURN, O wanderer, return, ^^ And sfeek an injured Father's face ; Those warm desires that in thee burn, Were kindled by reclaiming grace. 2 Return, O wanderer, return. And seek a Father's melting heart ; His pitying eyes thy grief discern. His hand shall heal thy inward smart. 3 Return, 0 wanderer, return, Thy Savior bids thy spirit live; Go to His bleeding feet, and learn How freely Jesus oan forgive. 4 Return, O wanderer, return, And wipe away the falling tear: 'T is God who says, "No longer mourn," 'T is mercy's voice invites thee near. 22 338 CALL TO GRACE, &C, 377 L. M.— No. I. ASTEN, O sinner, to be wise, And stay not for the morrow's sun ; The longer wisdom you despise. The harder is she to be w^on. H 2 O hasten mercy to implore, And stay not for the morrow's sun. For fear thy season should be o'er Before this evening's course be run, 3 Hasten, O sinner, to return, And stay not for the morrow's sun. For fear thy lamp should fail to burn. Before the needful work is done. 4 Hasten, O sinner, to be blest, And stay not for the morrow's sun. For fear the curse should thee arrest Before the morrow is begun. 378 No. 31. "PkELAY not, delay not, O sinner, draw near, ^ The waters of life are now flowing for thee : No price is demanded, the Savior is here ; Redemption is purchased, salvation is free. 2 Delay not, delay not, why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus, thy God ? A fountain is opened; how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleansed in His pardoning blood? 3 Delay not, delay not, the Spirit of grace, Long grieved and resisted, may take His sad flight, And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race, To sink in the vale of eternity's night. o CALL TO GRACE, ilC. 339 379 No. 29. PiO]ME to Calv'rv's holy mountain, ^ Sinners, ruined by the fall : Here a pure and healing fountain Flows to you, to me, to all, In a full perpetual tide, Opened when our Savior died. Come, in sorrow and contrition, Wounded, imjiotent and blind ; Here the guilty free remission. Here the troubled peace may tind ; Health this fountain will restore : He that drinks shall thirst no more. He that drinks shall live forever; 'Tis a soul-renewing flood ; God is faithful ; God will never Break the covenant of His blood. Signed when our Redeemer died, Sealed Avhen He was glorified. S. M.— Xo. 3. nPHE spirit in our hearts ^ Is whisp'ring, " Sinners, come! " The Bride, the Church of Christ, proclaims To all His children, 'Tome ! " 2 Let him that heareth say To all about him, " Come ! " Let him that thirsts for righteousness. To Christ the fountain come. 3 Yes, whosoever will, O let him freely come, 380 340 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. And freely drink the stream of life, 'Tis Jesus bids him come. 4 Lo ! Jesus, who invites, Declares, " I quickly come : " Lord, even so ; we wait Thine hour; O bleet Redeemer, come. A^ CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS 381 S. M.— No. 3. ND shall we still be slaves, And in our fetters lie. When summoned by a voice divine T' assert our liberty ? 2 Did Christ the Savior bleed, Our freedom to obtain ? And shall we trample on His blood, And glory in our chain? 3 Shall we go on in sin, Because His grace abounds ; Or crucify the Lord again. And open all His wounds? 4 Forbid it, mighty God I Nor let it e'er be said That those, for whom Thy Son has died. In vice are lost and dead. 382 C. M.— No. 2. Mia soldier of the cross, A foll'wer of the Lamb ? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name ? A^ CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 341 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flow'ry beds of ease, When others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas ? 3 Are there no foes for me to face ? Must I not stem the flood ? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God ? 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign ; Increase my courage. Lord ! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. 5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war Shall conquer, though they die ; They see the triumph from afar With faith's discerning eye. C AVhen that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thine armies shine In robes of vict'ry through the skies, The glory shall be Thine. 383 L. M.— No. 1. fTHE Spirit's fruits are peace and love, -^ And purity from heaven above ; Grace, meekness, gentleness, and joy. With goodness, new-born lives employ. 9 The Spirit makes life's pathway plain, Imparts the grace that will sustain ; And grace its work in those will show, Who truly to the Spirit sow. 342 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 3 They that are Christ's have crucified Their flesh with all its lusts and pride, And seek in truth what they profess, And walk the paths of holiness. 4 Lord, fill with grace our wayward heart, Nor let Thy [Spirit from us part; O save us from still hidden sin, And form our nature pure within : 6 That watchful, prayerful, sober, strong. We grow the more as strifes prolong, And of the Spirit reap at last Eternal life, when strife is past. 384 No. 9. 0 to dark Gethseniane, Ye that feel the tempter's power. Your Redeemer's conflict see. Watch with Him one bitter hour ; Turn not from His griefs away, Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2 Follow to the judgment hall. View the Lord of life arraigned ; O the wormwood and the gall! O the pangs His soul sustained ! Shun not suff'ring, shame, or loss. Learn of Him to bear the cross. 3 Calv'ry's mournful mountain climb. There, adoring at His feet, Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete : " It is finished," hear Him cry: Learn of Jesus Christ to die. G CHRISTIAN EESOLYE AND HOLINESS. 343 4 Early hasten to the t-omb, Where they hiid His breathless clay ; All is solitude and gloom, Who hath taken Him away ? Christ is ris'n ; he meets our ejesl Savior, teach us so to rise, 385 C. M— No. 2. ■PATHER of all our mercies, Thou -*- In whom we move and live, Hear us in heav'n. Thy dwelhng, now, And answer and forgive. 2 W^hen, harassed by ten thousand foes, Our helplessness we feel, '0 give the weary soul repose. The wounded spirit heal. 3 When dire temptations gather round, And threaten or allure, By storm or calm, in Thee be found A refuge strong and sure. 4 From day to da^^ O may we grow In faith, in hope, and love. And walk in holiness below To holiness above. 386 S. M.— No. 3, fTHE man is -ever lalessed, -^ W^ho shuns the sinners ways ; Amongst their counsels never stands, Nor takes the scorner's place : 2 But makes the law of God His study and delight, 344 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. Amidst the labors of the day And watches of the night. 3 He hke a tree shall thrive^ With waters near the root r Fresh as the leaf His name shall live. His works are heavenly fruit. 4 Not so th' ungodly race : They no such blessings find ; Their hopes shall flee like empty chafT Before the driving wind. 5 How will they bear to stand Before that judgment-seat. Where all the saints at Christ's right hand In full assembly meet ? 6 He knows and He approves The way the righteous go : But sinners and their works shall meet A dreadful overthrow. P 387 No. 9. FATHER, Son, and Holy Ghost, One in Three, and Three in One,, As by the celestial host. Let Thy will on earth be done : Praise by all to Thee be giv'n, Glorious Lord of earth and heav'n. 2 That so poor a worm as I INIay to Thy great glory live, All my actions sanctify. All my words and thoughts receive ; CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 845 Claim me, for Thy service claim All I have and all I am. Take my mem'ry, mind, and will, All ni}^ goods and all my hours. All I know and all I feel ; All I think, or speak, or do ; Take my heart — but make it new ! 4 Now, O God, Thine own I am ; Now I give Thee back Thine own ; Freedom, friends, and health and fame. Consecrate to Thee alone ; Thine I live, thrice happy 1 1 Happier still if Thine I die. 388 L. M.— No. 1. "DLEST Jesus, while Thy grace I sing, ^ What grateful tribute shall I bring, That earth and heaven and all may see My love to Him who died for me ? 2 That off'ring. Lord, Thy word hath taught, Nor be Thy new command forgot, That, if their Master's death can move, Thy servants should each other love. W 389 L. M.— No. 1. [/"HEN Jesus dwelt in mortal clay. What were His works from day to day. But miracles of power and grace, Which spread salvation through our race ? 2 Teach us, O Lord, to keep in view Thy pattern, and Thy steps pursue: 346 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. Let alms bestowed, let kindness done, Be witnessed by each rolling sun. 3 That man may last, but never lives, Who much receives, but nothing gives : Whom none can love, whom none can thank. Creation's blot, creation's blank. 4 But he who marks from day to day In gen'rous acts his radiant way, The same path treads the Savior trod, The path to glory and to God. 390 C. M.— No. 2. JESUS, my Lord, how rich Thy grace ! ^ Thy bounties how complete ! How shall I count the matchless sum, How pay the mighty debt? 2 High on a throne of radiant light Dost Thou exalted shine : What can my poverty bestow, When all the worlds are Thine ? 3 But Thou hast brethren here below, The partners of Thy grace. And wilt confess their humble names Before Thy Father's face 4 In them Thou may'st be clothed and fed, And visited and cheered ; And in their accents of distress My Savior's voice is heard. 5 Thy face, with rev'rence and with love. We in Thy poor would see ; CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 347 O let us rather beg our bread * Than keep it back from Thee. M- 391 No. 73. xlY we Thy precepts, Lord, fulfill. And do on earth our Father's will, As angels do above: Still walk in Christ, the living Way, AVith all Thy children, and obey The law of Christian love. 2 So may we join Thy name to bless, Thy grace adore, Thy power confess, From sin and strife to flee: One is our calling, one our name. The end of all our hopes the same, A crown of life with Thee. 3 Spirit of life, of love, and peace, Unite our hearts, our joy increase. Thy gracious help supply : To each of us the blessing give. In Christian fellowship to live. In joyful hope to die. 392 S. M.— No. O, what a pleasing sight Are brethren that agree ! How blest are all whose hearts unite In bonds of piety ! V 2 From those celestial springs Such streams of comfort flow, As no increase of riches brings, Nor honors can bestow. 348 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 3 All in their stations move, And each performs his part, In all the cares of life and love, With sympathizing heart. 4 Formed for the purest joys, By one desire possessed. One aim the zeal of all employs, To make each other blest. 5 No bliss can equal theirs, Where such affections meet; While praise devout, and mingled pray'rs. Make their communion sweet. 6 'Tis the same pleasure fills The breast in worlds above, Where joy like morning dew distills. And all the air is love. 393 8s. 7s.— No. 5. TIE that goeth forth with weeping, ^^ Sowing precious seed in love, Never tiring, never sleeping, Findeth blessing from above. 2 Soft descend the dews from heaven, Bright the rays celestial shine ; Precious fruits will then be given Through an influence all divine. 3 Sow thy seed, be never weary, Let no fears thy soul annoy ; • Be the prospect ne'er so dreary. Thou shalt reap the fruits in joy. CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 3-U) 4 God but uses thee as sower, Puts the seed into thy hand; Sow thou then, let Him be Mower, Till thou reap in fatherland. G" 394 L. M.-XO. 1. _0, labor on ; spend and be spent. Thy joy to do the Father's will: It is the way the Master went; Should not the servant tread it still? 2 Go, labor on; 'tis not for naught; Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain ; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not; The Master praises — what are men ? 3 Go, labor on ; enough, while here. If He shall praise thee, if He deign Thy Avilling heart to mark and cheer: No toil for Him shall be in vain. 4 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice ; For toil comes rest, for exile home ; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight peal: "Behold, I come!" 395 PtHRISTIAN, seek not yet repose, ^ Cast thy dreams of ease away, Thou art in the nudst of foes, Therefore watch and pray. 2 Gird thy heavenly armor on, Wear it ever, night and day; Near thee lurks the evil one, Therefore watch and pray. No. 74. 350 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 3 Listen to the sorrowing Lord, Him thou lovest to obey; It is He who speaks the Word, Therefore watch and pray. 4 'Twas in watching and in prayer, Holy men of olden day Won the palms and crowns they wear; Therefore watch and pray. 5 Watch, for Thou Thy guard must keep; Pray, for God must speed thy way; Narrow is the road and steep, Therefore watch and pray. 396 No. 61. P, my soul, gird thee with power, Watch ! to prayer betake thee ; Lest the sudden evil hour Unawares o'ertake thee. Satan's prey Soon are they. Who, with best endeavor, Watch not, pray not, ever. 2 But first rouse thee, and awake From secure indiff 'rence ; Else will follow in its wake Woe without deliv'rance. Take thou heed ! Utter need, Death in sins might find thee. Ere thou look behind thee. 3 Wake, arouse ! else can the Lord Not enlighten, ground thee ; U^ CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AXD HOLINESS. 351 Nor thou see the quickening Word Shine in splendor round thee. God demands Eyes and hands Open for the ofters, He so richly proffers. 4 With thy watching mingle prayer ; Grace but rids from slumber. God rids thee from slothful care And the weights that cumber ; Else will still Mind and will Lukewarm praises tender, And cold service render. 5 God will have it that we ask, And it shall be given ; Who pray alway, alway bask In the grace of heaven. Ere they plead Will He heed, Strengthen, keep, defend them, And deliv 'ranee send them. 6 Cheer thee then, my soul! All must W^ork for good, and bless us, If we but in prayerful trust To God's Son address us ; And He will Richly fill, And His Spirit send us. Who to Him commend us. 7 Let us watch then, pray, with heed, God will prove our Hearer ; 352 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. For the hour of utmost need Constantly draws nearer. Saints will cheer, Sinners fear, When the trumpet calleth, Earth in ruins falleth. 397 L. M.— No. 1. [ELF-righteous souls on works rely, And boast their moral dignity ; But if I lisp a song of praise, Grace is the note my soul shall raise. S^ 2 'Twas grace that quickened me when dead, And grace my soul to Jesus led ; Grace brings me pardon for my sin — 'Tis grace subdues my lusts within. 3 'Tis grace that sweetens ev'ry cross, 'Tis grace supports in every loss; In Jesus' gi-ace my soul is strong — Grace is my hope and Christ my song. 4 'Tis grace defends when danger 's near ; And 'tis by grace I persevere ; 'Tis grace constrains my soul to love — Free grace is all they sing above. 5 Through endless years of grace I'll sing, Adore and bless my heavenly King ; I'll cast my crown before His throne, Saved by His sov 'reign grace alone. CHRISTIAN KESOLVE AND HOLINESS. o53 398 No. 22. G^ OD of grace, whose Word is sure, ' Thou who keepest truth forever, That my trust may rest secure On this ground that wavers never, Let Tliy truth be dear to me, That my soul may faithful be. • 2 Ever true this word remains: He who Christ to own refuses, While he earthly comfort gains. Everlasting comfort loses ; For the Savior will not own Him before the Father's throne. 3 To the banner of the cross I fidelity have plighted, It would be my endless loss If this solemn vow were slighted ; Therefore Jesus, none but He, Shall my constant watchword be. 4 Let me, till my latest breath, Christ confess with constant meekness ; Let me faithful be till death. Strong in Him 'mid all my weakness ; Let me live in Him, and die Heir of mansions in the sky. 399 No. 11. TESUS, I my cross have taken, " All to leave and foliow Thee ; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou, from hence, my All shalt be. 23 354: CHRISTIAN KESOLYE AND HOLIXESS. Man may trouble and distress me, 'Twill but drive me to Thy breast ; Life with trials hard may press me, Heaven will bring me sweeter rest. 2 Haste my soul from grace to glory, Armed by faith and winged by prayer, Heaven's eternal day's before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there. Soon shall close thy earthly mission, Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days ; Hope shall change to glad fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. 400 C. M.-Xo. 2. J) ISE, O my soul, pursue the path ^^ By ancient worthies trod ; Aspiring, view those holy men Who lived and walked with God. 2 Though dead, they speak in reason's eai»j And in example live ; Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds, Still fresh' instruction give. 3 'Twas through the Lamb's most precious blood They conquered every foe ; To His almighty power and grace Their crowns of life they owe. 4 Lord, may I ever keep in view The patterns Thou hast giv'n, And ne'er forsake the blessed road That led them safe to heav'n. CHRISTIAX RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 855 P 401 No. 17. TUXG to the heedless winds, Or on the waters cast, The martyrs' ashes will Be gathered at the last: And from that scattered dust, Around us and abroad, Shall spring a plenteous seed Of witnesses for God. Jesus has now received Their latest living breath ; Yet vain is Satan's boast Of vict'ry in their death: Still, still, though dead, they speak, And, triumph -tongued, proclaim To many a wak'ning land The one availing Name. 402 No. 32. VyHO knew no sin and no deceiving, ' ' Has borne my sin and my distress; And I by grace in Him believing, Now deck me with His righteousness. As He is sinner to my good. So I am holy through His blood. Nay not in me, self-righteous were it, On God's grace rests my holiness ; He looks on Christ's atoning merit. And counts this as my righteousness: This I believe, and hence my claim. That I am holy in His name. 356 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 3 In Christ, by faith then, I am holy, In self though 'tis not yet the case; But I will likewise now so wholly Seek e'er in life to walk by grace, That soul and body may remain All blameless till Christ come again. «i 4 I will devote my everj' member To serve in righteousness God's will, Then when I falter, e'er remember That I may trust God's mercy still; And pray that God would guide through strife. That I may lead a holy life. 5 Thus will I walk, O God, before Thee, That my light too may shine alway, And that I by my life adore Thee, Till I at length on that great day In life and self shall holy be, And wholly perfect, Lord, with Thee. 403 C. M.— No. 2. T ORD, it belongs not to our care ^ Whether we die or live ; To love and serve Thee be our share, And this Thy grace must give. 2 Christ leads us through no darker rooms Than He went through before ; Whoever to God's kingdom comes. Must enter by this door. 3 Come, Lord, when grace hath made us meet Thv blessed face to see ; CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 357 For if Thy work on earth be sweet, What w-ill Thy glory be ? 4 There shall we end our sad complaints, And weary sinful days ; And join with the triumphant saints That sing Jehovah's praise. 5 Our knowledge of that life is small. The eye of faith is dim ; But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, And we shall be with Him. 404 S. M.-No. I LEST be Thy love, dear Lord, That taught us this sweet way, Only to love Thee for Thyself, And for that love obev. B' 2 O Thou, our soul's chief Hope ! We to Thy mercy fly ; Whate'er we are, Thou canst protect, Whate'er we need, supply. 3 Whether we sleep or wake, To Thee we both resign ; The darkest night is as the day, If Thy light on us shine. 4 Whether we live or die, Both we submit to Thee ; In death we live as well as life, If Thine in faith we be. 858 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 405 C. M.— No. 2. Y God, I love Thee, not because I hope for heav'n thereby ; M Kor yet because who love Thee not Must burn eternally. 2 Thou, O my Jesus, Thou didst me Upon the cross embrace ; For me didst bear the nails and spear, And manifold disgrace, 3 And griefs and torments numberless, And sweat of agony, Yea, death itself; and all for one That was Thine enemy. 4 Then why, 0 blessed Savior, Christ, Should I not love Thee well ? Not for the hope of winning heav'n, Nor of escaping hell ; 5 Not with the hope of gaining aught, Not^eeking a reward ; But solely for Thy love to me, 0 ever-loving Lord ? 6 E'en so I love Thee, and will love. And in Thy praise will sing, Alone because Thou art my God, And mv eternal King. 406 ESUS! be our Guide, As through life we glide: Faithfully in our behavior Mav we foUovr Thee, dear Savior, No. G8. J CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. 359 Lead us by Thy hand Through to fatherland. 2 When the world is cold, Let us to Thee hold ; When the cup of sorrow draimng. May we do so uncomplaining ; For through trials we Find our way to Thee. 3 When affliction's smart Anguishes the heart — Though our life he woe and wealvuess. Help us bear our cross in meekness; May we keep in mind, God's a, Father kind. 4 Order Thou our ways, Lord! through all our days; Though our path he dark and cheerless, Jesus with us, we'll be fearless,; Open, when life's o'er, Lord ! to us Thy door i 407 No. 22. EAYEXWAED doth our journey tend, Here on earth we are but strangers, Towards our promised Land we wend, Through a wilderness of dangers ; Here we roam a pilgrim-band, Yonder is our native lancL 2 Heavenward sti^tch, my soul, thy wings, Thou canst claim a heavenl}- nature; Cleave not to these earthly things, Thou canst rest not in the creature. H^ 360 CHRISTIAN RESOLVE AND HOLINESS. Every soul that God inspires, Back to Him, its Source, aspires. 3 Heavenward ! doth His Spirit cry^ Oft as in His Word I hear him; Pointing to the rest on high, Where I shall be ever near Him. When His Word fills all my thought. Oft to heaven my soul is caught. 4 Heavenward still I long to haste, AVhen Thy Supper, Lord, is given; Heavenly strength on earth I taste, Feeding on the Bread of Heaven ; Such is e'en on earth our fare, When Thy marriage feast we share. 5 Heavenward ! to that blessed home Death at last will surely lead me ; All my trials overcome, Christ with life and joy will feed me : Who Himself hath gone before. That we too might heavenward soar. 6 Heavenward I This shall be my cry. While a pilgrim here I wander, Passing earth's allurements by For the love of what is yonder; Heavenward all my being tends. Till in heaven my journey ends. w CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 361 CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 408 No. 75. ^rHAT God does, ever well is done! His will is just and holy ; As He directs my sands to run, . My spirit shall keep lowly. He is my God ; || Though sore the rod. His care doth e'er enfold me: Then may He guide and hold me. What God does, ever well is done I In need He will not quit me. In rightful path He still leads on ; To Him then I submit me. I'll walk His ways, i| And trust His grace To lift what doth oppress me : It rests with Him to bless me. What God does, ever well is done! He thinks but to befriend me ; As Healer mine, and Wondrous One, He will not poison send me Instead of cure. || God's heart is pure. Of doubt will I divest me. And on His goodness rest me. What God does, ever well is done! And though the cup selected. Seem to my mind too bitter drawn, Yet will I not reject it. God loveth me! |1 I yet shall see Sweet comfort for my grieving; So I keep on believing. 362 CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 5 What God does, ever well is done ! Of this shall none deprive me ; And though on pathway rough and lone, Need, death, and mis'ry drive me, God's arms will bear || Me with fond care, Till all my sorrow ceaseth ; Then do He, as He i)leaseth. 409 No. 20. T ORD, as Thou wilt deal Thou with me, *^ No other wish I cherish ; In life and death I cling to Thee, O Lord, let me not perish ! Let but Thy grace ne'er from me part, Else as Thou wilt, grant patient heart: Thy will the best is ever. 2 Grant honor, truth, and self-control, And love the Word to ponder; From doctrines false preserve my soul : And grant both here and yonder What will conduce to blessed days ; Keep far all wrong and crooked ways From all my life and doings. 3 When I, according to Thy will. Shall leave this vale of sadness, O let Thy grace my bosom fill, That I may go with gladness ; My spirit I commend to Thee, O Lord, a blessed end give me Through Jesus Christ ! Yea, Amen. CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 363 410 L. M.— No. 1. [ELP, Savior ! help in fear and need, Have mercy, to my prayers give heed ! I know Thou lov'st me still as Thine, Thono;h 'gainst me world and hell combine. ff 2 I trust in Thee, whom I adore ; If I have Thee, what need I more ? And, O Lord Jesus, Thou art mine : And blest am I that I am Thine ! 3 This sweet assurance bids my heart Abide Thy time, till clouds shall part ; To Thee I'll trust me wholly then. And cry : Lord, help me ! Yea, Amen. 411 No. 13. pOMMIT thy way, confiding, ^ When trials here arise. To Him whose hand is guiding The tumults of the skies. There clouds and tempests, raging, Have each their path assigned ; Will God, for thee engaging, No way of safety find ? 2 Trust in the Lord ! His favor Will for thy wants provide ; Regard His word ! — and ever Thy work shall safe abide. When sorrows here o'ertake thee, And self-inflicted care. Let not thy God forsake thee ! He listens for thy prayer. >64 CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 3 Should Satan league his forces, God's purpose to withstand, Think not their rage and curses Can stay His lifted hand ! AVhen He makes known His pleasure. The counsel of His will, That, in its utmost measure. Win He at last fulfill. 4 Hope on then, weak believer, Hope on, and falter not ! He will thy soul deliver From deeps of troubled thought. Thy graces will He nourish. With hope thy heart employ. Till faith and hope shall flourish And yield their fruits of joy. 5 Well blest, His grace receiving, God owns thee for a son ! With joy, and with thanksgiving, Behold the victor's crown ! Thy hand the palm-branch raises, — God gives it thee to bear ]— Then sing aloud His praises, Who has removed thy care. 6 The sorrows, Lord, tliat try us, O bring them to an end ! AVith needed strength supply us ! Thy love to us commend ! That we, till death pursuing Thy best, Thy chosen way, May then, our life renewing, Praise Thee in endless dav. CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 7s.— No. OEEMS it in my anguish lone, ^ As tliough God forsook His own, Yet I hold this knowledge fast, God will surely help at last. 2 Though awhile it be delayed. He denieth not His aid ; Though it come not oft with speed. It will surely come in need. 3 As a father not too soon Grants his child the longed-for boon, So our (Tod gives when He will ; Wait His pleasure and be still. 4 I can rest in thoughts of Him, When all courage else grows dim, For I know my soul shall prove His is more than father's love. 5 Would the powers of ill affright, I can smile at all their might; Or the cross be pressing sore, God, my God, lives evermore ! 6 Man may hate me causelessly, Man may plot to ruin me, Foes my heart may pierce and rend: God in heaven is still my Friend. 7 Earth may all her gifts deny, Safe my treasure is on high ; And if heaven at last be mine, All things else I can resign. 365 366 CEOSS AND CONSOLATION, 8 I renounce thee willingly, World, I hate what pleases thee. Baneful every gift of thine, Only be my God still mine. 9 Ah Lord, if but Thee I have, Nought of other good I crave, Bright is even death's dark road, If but Thou art there, my God. 413 No. TN God, my faithful God, -*• I trust when dark my road ; Though many woes o'ertake me, Yet will He not forsake me ; His love it is doth send them, And when 'tis best will end them. 2 My sins assail me sore, But I despair no more ; I build on Christ who loves me. From this Rock nothing moves me, Since I can all surrender To Him, my soul's Defender. 3 If death my portion be, Then death is gain to me, And Christ my life forever. From whom death cannot sever; Come when it may. He'll shield me, To Him I'll wholly yield me. 4 ' So be it,' then I say. With all my heart each day; Guide us while here we wander, Till safely landed yonder. 414 415 CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 367 We too, dear Lord, adore Thee, And sing for joy before Thee. No. 13. MY faith securely buildeth * -^'^ On Christ who shed His blood; This, and this only, yieldeth The true eternal good. The life that my soul liveth. Finds nothing on the earth ; What Christ, the Savior, giveth Of all our love is worth. 2 No angel, nought that gladdens, No throne nor majesty. No love, nor aught that saddens, No grief nor misery, Nor aught that man discovers, Now be it small or great, From Thee, my heavenly Lover's Embrace can separate. 3 My heart with joy is springing, And sad I cannot be ; 'Tis full of joy an.d singing, The sunshine doth it see. The Sun that looks with pleasure On me is Christ my King ; The glory beyond measure That waits me, makes me sing. 7s. — No. 4. AFT in sorrow, oft in woe, ^ Onward, Christians, onward go; Bear the toil, maintain the strife, Strengthened with the Bread of life. 368 CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 2 Let not sorrow dim your eye, Soon shall every tear be dry ; Let not woe your course impede, Great your help, if great your need. 3 Let your drooping hearts be glad ; March, in heavenly armor clad ; Fight, nor think the battle long, Yict'ry soon shall tune your song. 4 Onward then to battle move, More than conqu'rors ye shall prove ; Though begirt with many a foe. Onward, Christians, onward go I 416 No. 6. H God, my days are dark indeed, How oft this aching heart must bleed ! The narrow w^ay how filled wdth pain, That I must pass ere heaven I gain ! How hard to teach this flesh and blood To seek alone th' eternal good ! 2 Ah whither now for comfort turn ? For Thee, my Jesus, do I yearn ; In Thee have I, howe'er distrest, Found ever counsel, aid, and rest ; I cannot all forsaken be, "While still my heart can trust in Thee. 3 Jesus, my only God and Lord, What sweetness in Thy name is stored ! So dark and hopeless is no grief But Thy sweet name can bring relief, So keen no sorrows' rankling dart But T.'iy sweet name can heal mv heart. A' CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 369 4 Jesus, my Boast ,my Light, my Joy, The Treasure naught can e'er destroy, No words, no song that I can frame Speak half the sweetness of Thy name ; Thej^ only all its power shall prove Whose hearts have learnt Thy faith and love. o Jesus, my Bridegroom and my Crown, If Thou but smile the world may frown ; In Thee lie depths of joy untold, Far richer than her richest gold ; Whene'er I do but think of Thee, Thy dews drop down and solace me. 6 Let me this flesh and blood control. From sin and shame preserve my soul, And keep me steadfast in the faith, Then I am Thine in life and death : Jesus, Consoler, bend to me ! Ah would I were e'en now with Thee ! 417 7S.-N0. 4. "HEN we cannot see our way, Let us trust and still obey ; He who bids us forward go, Cannot fail the way to show. W 2 Though the sea be deep and wide, Though a passage be denied ; Fearless let us still proceed, Since the Lord vouchsafes to lead. 3 Though it seems the gloom of night. Though we see no ray of light : 24 370 CROSS AND CONSOLATION. Since the Lord Himself is there, 'T is not meet that we should fear, 4 Night with Him is never night, Where He is, there all is light ; When He calls us, why delay ? They are happy who obey. 5 Be it ours then while we're here, Him to follow without fear ! AVhere He calls us, there to go, What He bids us, that to do. 418 No. 32, TF thou but suffer God to guide thee, ^ And hope in Him through all thy ways, He'll give thee strength whate'er betide thee, And bear thee through the evil days; Who trusts in God's unchanging love, Builds on the rock that none can move. 2 What can these anxious cares avail thee, These never-ceasing moans and sighs ? What can it help, if thou bewail thee O'er each dark moment as it flies ? Our cross and trials do but press The heavier for our bitterness. 3 Only be still and wait His leisure In cheerful hope, with heart content To take whate'er Thy Father's pleasure And all-deserving love hath sent; Nor doubt our inmost wants are known To Him who chose us for His own. 4 He knows the time for joy, and truly Will send it when He sees it meet, CROSS AND CON.SOLATIOX. 371 When He has tried and purged thee duly, And finds thee free from all deceit, He comes to thee all unaware, And makes thee own His loving care. 5 Nor think, amid the heat of trial, That God hath cast thee off unheard ; That he whose hopes meet no denial Must surely be of God preferred ; Time passes and much change doth bring, And sets a bound to everything. 6 All are alike before the Highest; 'Tis easy to our God, we know. To raise thee up, though low thou liest. To make the rich man poor and low : True wonders still by Him are wrought, AVho setteth up and brings to nought 7 Sing, pray, and keep His ways unsw^erving, So do thine own part faithfully. And trust His Word, though undeserving. Thou yet shalt find it true for thee ; God never yet forsook in need The soul that trusted Him indeed. 419 TN Thy heart and hands, my God, -^ Calmly now my soul reposes, Waiting patiently the end That Thy aim in all discloses ; Stripped of self, how sweet my rest On my loving Father's breast. 2 And my soul repineth not. Well content whate'er befall it; No. 22. 372 CROSS AND CONSOLATION. Murmurs, wishes of self-will, Doomed to death, no more enthrall it; Restless thoughts, that fret and crave, Slumber in my Savior's grave. 3 And my soul doth cease from cares, From the thoughts that sore perplex us, That destroy the inner peace. For like sharpest thorns they vex us; He who made it careth well. It but seeks in peace to dwell. 4 And my soul despaireth not, Loves Him most when sad and lonely ; Grief that wrings and breaks the heart Comes to those who hate Him only ; They who love Him still possess Comfort in their worst distress. 5 And my soul complaineth not, For no pain or fears dismay it ; Still it clings to God in faith. Trusts Him, though He seem to slay it. 'T is when flesh and blood repine. Sun of joy. Thou canst not shine. 6 Thus my soul is still and waits. Every murmuring word it hushes, Conqu'ring thus the pain or wrong That the restless spirit crushes ; Like a silent ocean, bright With its Maker's praise and light. w^ CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 373 420 No. 28. HY should sorrow ever grieve me? Christ is near, 1| What can here E'er of Him deprive me? Who can rob me of my heaven That God's Son, i| As mine own. To my faith hath given? 2 God oft gives me days of gladness, Shall I grieve H If He give Seasons too of sadness ? God is good, and temj)ers ever Every hurt ; || Me desert Wholly can He never. 3 What is all this life possesseth ? But a hand || Full o| sand That the heart distresseth. Noble gifts that tire me never, Christ so free || There gives me To enjoy forever. 4 Shepherd! Lord! joy's fountain ever, Thou art mine, || I, am Thine, No one can us sever. I am Thine because Thou gavest Life and blood || For my good. By Thy death me savest. 5 Thou art mine, I love and own Thee, Ne'er shall I, || Light of joy, From my heart dethrone Thee. Let me, let me i| Soon behold Thee Face to face ; 1| Thy embrace, May it soon enfold me! 374 CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 421 No. 8. A LORD ! how happy is the time, ^' When in thy love I rest, AVhen from my weariness I chmb E'en to Thy tender breast. The night of sorrow endeth there, The rays outshine the sun. And in Thy pardon, and Thy care, The heaven of lieavens is won. 2 The w^orld may call itself my foe, Or let the world allure, I care not for the world — I go To this tried Friend and sure. And when life's fiercest storms are sent, Upon life's wildest sea, My little bark is confident. Because it holds hj Thee. 3 When the law threatens endless death, Upon the dreadful hill. Straightway from its consuming breath My soul mounts higher still ; It hastes to Jesus, wounded, slain, And finds in Him its home, Whence it shall not go forth again, And where no death can come. 4 I do not fear the wilderness, Where Thou hast been before ; Nay ! rather would I daily press Toward Thee, and near Thee more ! Thou art my Strength, on Thee I lean, My heart thou makest sing, CROSS AND CONSOLATION. And to Thy pastures rich and green Th}' chosen flock wilt bring. 5 And if the gate tliat opens there Be closed to other men, It is not closed to those who share The heart of Jesus then. That is not losing much of life, Which Is not losing Thee, Who art as present in the strife. As in the victory ! 422 No. 77. TTELP me, O Lord, to trust in Thee, ■*--'- Whatever may betide ; Though health should fail, and riches flee, Though friends, the dearest far to me, Be taken from my side. 2 I know that sickness, sorrow, death, Lie in the onward way ; O help me, in true-hearted faith, To rest on Jesus^ word, wdilch saith, " Strength shall be as thy day." 3 In sickness passed, in dangers o'er, My Helper Thou hast been ; Then should I, for each coming hour, Trust childlike that thy love and power Support will yield again. 4 Though in that last, that darksome glade, Ends all our earthly view, If but Thy voice, '' Be not afraid," Be heard amid its deepening shade, I'll calmly journey through. 0 376 CROSS AND CONSOLATIOX, 5 When this poor heart on Thee I stay. On earth is heaven begun ; Then love leads on from day to day In duty's path and help& me say, " Thy will;, not mine, be done." 6 Thus would I ever trust in Thee, My Comforter and Guide : For e'en though fears and sins i)revail,. Thy promises can never faiU Whatever may betide. 423 No. 19. MY soul,, what means this sadness? Wherefore art thou thus cast down ? Let thy griefs be turned to gladness, Bid thy restless fears be gone ; Look to Jesus, And rejoice in His dear name. 2 What though Satan's strong temptations Vex and grieve thee day l)y day ? And thy sinful inclinations Often fill thee with dismay ? Thou shalt conquer Through the Lamb's redeeming blood. 3 Though ten thousand ills beset thee. From without and from within, Jesus saith. He'll ne'er forget thee. But will save from hell and sin : He is faithful To perform His gracious word. 4 Though distresses now attend thee, And Thou tread'st the thornv road. M CROSS AND CONSOLATION. 377 His right hand shall still defend thee ; Soon He'll bring thee home to God ! Therefore praise Him, Praise thy great Redeemer's name. 424 S. M.— No. 3. Y Father ! cheering name ! O may I call Thee mine ! Give me with humble hope to claim A portion so divine. 2 Whate'er Thy will denies, I calmly would resign ; For Thou art just, and good, and wise : O bend my will to Thine ! 3 Whate'er Thy will ordains, O give me strength to bear ; Still let me know a Father reigns, And trust a Father's care. 4 Thy ways are little known To my weak erring sight ; Yet shall my soul, believing, own That all Thy ways are right. 425 'C. M.— No. 2. T THANK Thee, Savior! for the grief, ^ Thy goodness bids me bear. And for each word of sweet relief, That saves me from despair. 2 I see but dimly all Thy ways, Nor may each purpose tell, But this I know to wake my praise: Thou doest all things well. 378 CROSS AND CONSOLATION, 3 The way of life is by tlie cross, The glowing fires along, Which serve to purge away the dross And make the spirit strong. 4 To me, O Lord ! Thy grace impart Each trial to abide, And ever let my bleeding heart Cling to Thy bleeding side. 426 C. M.-Xo. 2. TflOU, from whom all goodness flows, 0 I raise my soul to Thee ; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Dear Lord, remember me ! 2 When on my aching, burdened heart My sins lie heavily, Thy pardon grant, new peace impart: Dear Lord, remember me ! 3 AVhen trials sore obstruct my way, And ills I cannot flee, O let my strength be as my day: Dear Lord, remember me ! 4 When worn with pain, disease, and grief, This feeble frame shall be ; Grant patience, rest, and kind relief : Dear Lord, remember me ! 5 When in the solemn hour of death I wait Thy just decree, Be this the prayer of my last breath, Dear Lord, remember me ! CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 379 6 And when before Thy throne I stand, And lift my soul to Thee, Then, with the saints at Thy right hand, Dear Lord, remember me ! 427 S. M.— No. 3. T^ELOVED, "It is well!" -^ God's ways are always right; And perfect love is o'er them all, Though far above our sight. 2 Beloved, ''It is well!" Though deep and sore the smart; The hand that wounds knows how to bind And heal the broken heart. 3 Beloved, " It is well ! " Though sorrow clouds our way, 'T will only make the joy more dear That ushers in the day. 4 Beloved, "It is well!" The path that Jesus trod. Though rough and straight and dark it be, Leads home to heaven and God. II.— THE CONSUMMATION. CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 428 rrHOUGH in the midst of life we be, -■■ Snares of death surround us; Where shall we for succor flee. Lest our foes confound us ? 380 CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. To Thee alone, our Savior ! We mourn our grievous sin which hath Stirred the tire of Thy fierce wrath. Holy and gracious God ! Holy and mighty God ! Holy and all-merciful Savior! Thou eternal God ! Save us, Lord, from sinking In the deep and bitter flood. Kyrie eleison. 2 While in midst of death we be, Hell's grim jaws o'ertake us ; Who from such distress will free, AVho secure will make us ? Thou only, Lord, canst do it! It moves Thy tender heart to see Our great sin and misery. Holy and gracious God ! Holy and mighty God! Holy and all-merciful Savior! Thou eternal God ! Let not hell dismay us With its deep and burning flood. Kyrie eleison. 3 Into hell's fierce agony Sin doth headlong drive us ; Where shall we for succor flee, Who, 0 who will hide us ? Thou only, blessed Savior! Thy precious blood was shed to win Peace and pardon for our sin. Holy and gracious God ! Holy and mighty God ! H CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 381 Holy and all-merciful Savior! Let us not, we pray, From the true Faith's comfort In our last need fall away. Kyrie eleison. 429 No. 78. ARK ! a voice saith, all are mortal, Yea, all flesh must fade as grass, Only through a death-rent portal To a better world ye pass ; Dust to dust must sink inglorious. Ere this body rise victorious To the realms of life and light, Won for saints through Jesus' might. 2 Therefore, when my Father chooses. Willingly my life I'll yield; He but gains, nay never loses, Who with Jesus quits the tield. For in my Redeemer's merit Peace hath found my troubled spirit. And in death my comfort is Jesus' death — sweet comfort this ! 3 Jesus died for me, 0 hear it ! And His death is all my gain ; Shall I then, yet wav'ring, fear it, Since with Christ I rise again ? Joyfully I'll quit earth's sadness For the beauteous heaven of gladness; Where I shall forevermore See the Triune, and adore ! 4 There is life, life never ending. Where so many saints are gone, 382 CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. Where in light the thousands blending Worship God before the throne. Seraphim there flit before us, Swelling heaven with august chorus : "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord! God Triune, for aye adored ! " 6 Worthies, there, of sacred story, Prophets, patriarchs, are met ; There apostles too in glory Fill twelve thrones by Jesus set ; All the saints that have ascended Age on age, through time extended, There, in blissful concert, sing Hallelujahs to their King. 6 0 Jerusalem, how golden Dost thou shine, thou city blest! Sweetly thy near tones embolden jNIy winged soul to seek my rest. O the bliss that there surprises ! Lo, the sun of morn now rises, And the breaking day I see. That shall never end for me ! 7 Yea, I see what here was told me. See that w^ondrous glory shme. Feel the spotless robes enfold me, Know a golden crown is mine ; Thus I stand and look before me To the throne that rises o'er me, Gazing on that joy for aye, That shall never pass away ! w CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 383 430 No. 82. "HO knows how near my life's expended? Time flies, and death is hasting on : How soon, my term of trial ended, May heave my last expiring groan ! For Jesus' sake, when flesh shall fail, 0 God, with me may all be well! 2 My many sins! 0 veil them over With merits of Thy dying Son ! 1 here Thy richest grace discover, Here find I peace, and here alone ; And for His sake, when flesh shall fail, O God, with me may it be well ! 3 His bleeding wounds give me assurance That Thy free mercy will abide; Here strength I find for death's endurance, And hope for all I need beside : For Jesus' sake, when flesh 'shall fail, 0 God, with me may it be well ! 4 Naught shall my soul from Jesus sever. Nor life, nor death ; things high nor low: 1 take Him as my Lord forever, My future trust, as He is now ; And for His sake, when flesh shall fail, O God, with me may it be well. 431 No. 32. T KNOW full well death must befall me ; -*■ I know not when, or where, or how: It may be that my God will call me To-day, to-morrow, even now ; 384: CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. Ere yet this present hour is fled, This living body may be dead. 2 I know, — God hath this knowledge given — To me death is not death, indeed; To me death is a gate to heaven, A bound and end of all my need, A gentle evening, peaceful, blest, When I have passed from toil to rest. 3 Lord, let my soul, with unfeigned gladness, In living faith Thy call await To leave its cave of sin and sadness. And this vain world for heaven's estate ; O keep my heart prepared alway. To lay aside this mortal clay. 4 Lord, grant that, by contrition riven. My heart I daily offer Thee, And let me close this life for heaven, Sealed by Thy death and agony : 0 let Thy death, with passion rife, My comfort be, my balm and life. 5 Lord, daily let me die then, ever; And at the last stand Thou by me, That death may not from Thee me sever, But bring me nearer unto Thee ! Then welcome my last hour shall be, When, where, and how it pleaseth Thee. 432 C. M.— No. 2. ^EACH me the measure of my days, Thou Maker of my frame ! 1 would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail I am. T CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 385 2 A span is all that we can boast ; A fleeting hour of time ; Man is hut vanity and dust, In all His flower and prime. 3 Vain race of mortals, see them move Like shadows o'er the plain : They rage and strive, desire and love, But all the noise is vain. 4 Some walk in honor's gaudy show ; Some dig for golden ore ; They toil for whom they do not know, And straight are seen no more. 5 What should I wish or wait for then, From creatures, earth, and dust? They make our exi)ectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I resign my earthh' hoj^e, My fond desires recall ; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. 433 No. 23. T?OR me to live is Jesus, ■'- For me to die is gain ; To Christ I gladly 3'ield me. And pass where He has lain. 2 I hence go M'ith rejoicing To Christ, my Brother's side. That I may soon he with Him, And e'er with Him abide. 25 386 COXTEMPLATIOX OF DEATH. 3 I have overcome Iife''s crosses. Endured the cliastening rod ; And throutih Ilig^ live \voiind& holy I am at peace with God. 4 When all my powers are breaking^ My breath comes heavily^ And not a word can utter, 0 hear my sighs to Thee ! 5 AVhen mind and thought with faintness But waver yet about, E'en as a light that flickers Just lis the flame goes out; 6 Then let me softly^ gently, Lord, L[]\ asleep in Thee, When by Thy will and counsel My last hour comes to me ; 7 And let me cleave nnto Thee With ivy's searching hold, And ever live, Lord, with Thee In bliss of heaven untold. 8 Amen ! this wilt Thou, Savior, Grant gracioush' to me ; Endow me with Thy Spirit That blest I pass to Thee ! 434 L. M.-No. 1. ORD Jesus Christ, true man and God, ^ Thou who for me hast borne the rod, And on th.e cross h:;st died in pain, For me Thy Father's love to gain : I 2 I pray, l)y all Thy bitter woe, Thou wouldst Thy grace on me besto'A^, CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 387 AVhen heavily I draw my breath, In the hist agonies of death. 3 And when my spirit leaves its bands, Then take it, Lord, into Thy hands; My body, may it rest in clay, Till the aproach of the last day. 4 And at the resurrection great, Be Thou my Joy and Advocate! Remember not mj^ sins so rife. But pardon grant in grace, and life. 5 As Thou hast promised unto me. Lord in Thy Word — and I trust Thee — " "Who keeps my Word, I truly say, And 'bides by faith in me alway, 6 " Shall not be judged ! shall live by faith, And nevermore shall taste of death ! And though his body here shall die, Destruction still shall not come nigh. 7 " But I will with my mighty hands Deliver him from death's cold bands, And take him to my realm to me, Where he shall e'er my glory see, 8 "And ever live in joys with me." To which help us, yea! graciously. O Lord ! forgive our sins so great, And help that we in patience wait, 9 Till our last hour on earth draws nigh, And that our faith with watchful eye May trust Thy word e'er steadfastly, Till blessedly we sleep in Thee. 388 CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 435 No. 20. IT/" HEX my last hour is close at hand, ' ' And I must hence betake me, Do Thou, Lord Jesus, by me stand, Nor let Thine aid forsake me ; To Thy blest hands I now commend My soul, at this my earthly end, And Thou wilt safely keep it. 2 My sins, dear Lord, disturb me sore. My conscience cannot slumber ; But I will cleave to Thee the more. Though they the sands outnumber ; I will remember Thou didst die, "Will think on Thy most bitter cry ; Thy snfferings shall uphold me. 3 That I was graft into the Vine, Hence will I comfort borrow ; For Thou Avilt surely keep me Thine Through fear, and pain, and sorrow ; Yea, though I die, I die to Thee : For Thou through death didst win for me The right to life eternal. 4 Since Thou didst leave the grave again. It cannot be my dwelling: Thou art in heaven, this soothes my pain, All fear of death dispelling; For Thou wilt have me where Thou art. And so with joy can I depart. To be with Thee forever. 5 To Thee I now stretch out mine arms. And gladly hence betake me ; CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 389 I sleep at peace from all alarms, No human voice can wake me. But Christ is with me through the strife, And He will bear me into life, And open heaven before me. 0 436 No. 34. WOELD, I must now leave thee, But little doth it grieve me, I seek my native land ; True life I there inherit, And here I yield my spirit With joy to God's all-gracious hand. 2 So on His "Word relying, I know, while I am dying, I soon shall see His face. Through Christ whose death hath bought me ; The Father's love He brought me, And now prepares for me a place. 3 The grave hath lost its terrors, Since for my sins and errors, My Savior did atone: My works can nought avail me, But His work cannot fail me, I rest in faith on Him alone. 4 And so I hence am going In peace, full surely knowing That now I shall have rest : I feel death's icy finger ; My soul here cannot linger, Nor would I stay — to go is best. 390 CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 5 O world, I yet would teach thee That death will surely reach thee ; Thou too must follow me ; Then ere God's grace forsake thee, Repent! to Christ betake thee, That God have mercy too on thee. 437 L. M.— No. 1. 1 ORD Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light, ^ My Strength by day, my Trust by night. On earth I'm but a i)assing guest, And sorely with my sins oppressed. 2 Far off I see my fatherland. Where through Thy grace I hope to stand; But ere I reach that Paradise A weary way before me lies. 3 My heart sinks at the journey's length, My wasted flesh has little strength ; Only my soul still cries in me, Lord, fetch me home, take me to Thee. 4 O let Thy sufferings give me power To meet the last and darkest hour ; Thy cross the staff whereon I lean, My couch the grave where Thou hast been. 5 Since Thou hast died, the Pure, the Just, I take my homeward way in trust ; The gates of heav'n, Lord, open v/ide, When here I may no more abide. 6 And when the last great day is come. And Thou, our Judge, shalt speak the doom, Let me with joy behold the light, And set me then upon Thy right. CONTEMPLATION OP DEATH- 391 7 "Renew this wasted flesh of mine, That like the sun it there may shine Among the angels pure and bright, Yea, hke Thyself, in glorious light. '8 Then I shall liave my heart's desire, When, singing with the angels' choir, Among the ransomed of Thy grace. Forever I behold Thy face. 438 C. M.— No. 2, "Y God, to Tliee I now commend My soul, for Thou, O Lord, Dost live and love me without end, And wilt perform Thy Word. I 2 To whom else should I make my plea, Tliat heavenly life be mine? All souls, my God, belong to Thee, ]My soul is also Tliine. 3 Tliou gav'st my spirit at my birth. Take back what Thou hast given; And with theXord I. served on earth Grant me to live in Jieavem 4 Faith spreads her wings, she sees revealed The shining wall above; My spirit knows that it is sealed. Redeemed from death by love. 5 Thou my Redeemer wast of yore. From sin Thou mad"st me free ; Now, faithful God, dost Thou once more, In death deliver me. 392 CONTEMPLATIOX OF DEATH. 6 Thou liv'st and lovest without end. And dost perform Thy Word ; My passing soul I now commend To Thee, my God and Lord ! 0 439 No. 6. LORD, my God, I cry to Thee, In my distress Thou helpest me ; To Thee myself I all commend, O swiftly now Thine angel send, To guide me home and cheer my heart, Since Thou dost call me to depart. 2 O Jesus Christ, Thou Lamb of God, Once slain to take away our load, Now let Thy cross, Thine agony, Avail to save and solace me, Thy death to o])en heav'n, and there Bid me the joy of angels share. 3 O Holy Spirit, at the end, Sweet Comforter, be Thou my Friend ; When death and hell assail me sore, Leave me, O leave me nevermore, But bear me safely through the strife, xVs Thou hast promised, into life. 440 No. 48. A BIDE with me ! fast falls the eventide ; -^^ The darkness deepens: Lord, with me abide ! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me ! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day ; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away ; CONTEMPLATION OF DEATH. 393 Change and decay in all around I see ; O Thou who changest not, abide with me ! 3 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free, Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me. 4 Come not in terrors as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing on Thy wings; Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea ; 0 Friend of sinners, thus abide with me ! Thou on my head in early youth didst smile, And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee: On to the close, O Lord, abide with me ! 6 I need Thy presence every passing hour: What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be ? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 7 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? 1 triumph still, if Thou abide with me! 8 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies ; Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! 394 DEATH AND BURIAL. DEATH AXD BURIAL. 441 8s. 7s. — No. 5. T ORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant ■^ From this hie depart in peace I Praise be Tliine, and blessings fervent, For the wearied soul's release. 2 He who saw Thy great salvation, With the eye of faith and love, In this earthly habitation, Walketh now by sight above ! 3 Cares and crosses all are over, Sin and sorrow overcome ; And the soul, b}' Christ her Lover, Hath at last been taken home. 4 While life's paths we still are pressing, Grant us, Father, steadfast faith, And, for Christ's sake, grant the blessing Of a peaceful. Christian death. 442 No. 11. T)LESSED are the meek and contrite, -^ Who in Jesus fall asleep ; Blessed where the saints forever Their untiring vigils keep ; They are from their labors resting ; God has wiped away their tears; They are dwelling in the kingdom. Free from all their sins and fears. 2 Blessed are they, saith the Spirit , They are free from toil and care ; DEATH AND BURIAL. 395 They the kingdom do inherit, That their Savior doth prepare ; They are free from tribulation, And their robes are pure and white ; They have safely crossed the river, And have reached the realms of light. 3 Blessed shall they be forever, Endless is their peaceful rest. And the works they have accomplished Of their Lord are richly blest: Blessed is the faithful witness They have borne unto their Lord, While they reap abounding harvests. Promised in His faithful Word. 443 ' L. M.-No. 1. k SLEEP in Jesus ! blessed sleep ! ■^ From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose. Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus ! 0 how sweet To be for such a slumber meet ! With holy confidence to sing That death has lost his cruel sting. 3 Asleep in Jesus ! peaceful rest ! Whose waking is supremely blest ; No fear, no woe shall dim the hour That manifests the Savior's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus ! O for me May such a blissful refuge be ! Securely shall my ashes lie. The summons waiting from on high. 396' DEATH AND BURIAL. 5 Asleep in Jesus ! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be ; But there is still a blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. 444 L. M.-Xo. CO fades the lovely, blooming flower ; ^ Frail, smiling solace of an hour; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die. 2 Is there no kind, no healing art To soothe the anguish of the heart? Spirit of grace, be ever nigh ; Thy comforts are not made to die. 3 Let gentle patience smile on pain, Til] dying hope revives again ; Hope wipes the tear from sorrow's eye, And faith points upward to the sky. 445 c. M.-xo. THOU whose mercy guides my way, Though now it seem severe, Forbid my unbelief to say, There is no mercv here ! 0 O may I, Lord, desire the pain That comes in kindness down, Far more than sweetest earthly gain, Succeeded by Thy frown. Then, though Thou bend my spirit low, Love only I shall see ; The gracious hand that strikes the blow Was wounded once for me. DEATH AXD BURIAL. 397 446 8s.7s.— No. 5. EAVENLY Father, Thou hast given Us this child in holy trust, That we train it up for heaven, There to dwell among the just. H 2 From all sin, O Christ, our Savior, Thou hast saved it through Thy blood ; Gained for it the highest favor, Bought for it the highest good. 3 Nor withheldest Thou Thy favor, New-Creator of the heart, Who in the baptismal laver Didst new life and grace impart. 4 Fain would we have kept this token Of Thy tender love, kind Lord ; And it is with hearts nigh broken That we part from our dear ward. 5 Though we loved it, as Thou knowest, Dearly though we love it still ; Greater love, Lord, Thou bestowest, And we bless Thy gracious Avill. 447 No. 22. ENTLE Shepherd, Thou hast stilled Now Thy little lamb's last weeping; Ah! how peaceful, pale and mild In its narrow bed 'tis sleeping! And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more. 2 In this world of care and pain, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave it; G 598 DEATH AXD BURIAL. To the sunny heavenly plain Dost Thou now in joy receive it ; Clothed in rohes of spotless white, Now it dwells with Thee in light. 448 7s.— No. 4. OUKN not ye whose child hath found Purer skies and holier ground ; Flowers of hright and ])leasant hue, Free from thorns and fresh with dew. M' 2 Mourn not ye whose child hath fled From this region of the dead, To yon winged angel-band, To a better, fairer land. 3 Knowledge in that clime doth grow Free from weeds of toil and wo, Joys which mortals may not share ; Mourn ye not, your child is there. 449 L. M.— No. 1. "OW lay we calmly in the grave This form, whereof no doubt we have That it shall rise again that day, In glorious triumph o'er decay. And so to earth again we trust What came from dust, and turns to dust, And from the dust shall surely rise, When the last trumpet fills the skies. His soul is living now in God, Whose grace his pardon hath bestowed, AVho through His Son redeemed him here From bonds of Satan, sin, and fear. N' HOPE OF KESURRECTIOX, &C. 399 4 His trials and his griefs are past, A blessed end is his at last ; He bore Christ's yoke and did His will, And though he died he liveth still. 5 He lives where none do mourn and weep, And calmly shall this body sleep, Till God shall death himself destroy, And raise it into glorious joy. 6 He suffered pain and grief below, Christ heals him now from all his woe ; For him hath endless joy begun ; He shines in glory like the sun. 7 Then let us leave him to his rest, And homeward turn, for he is blest ; And we must well our souls prepare. When death shall come, to meet him there. 8 So help us Christ, our Hope in loss ; Thou hast redeemed us by Thy cross From endless death and misery ; AVe praise, we bless, we worship Thee 1 HOPE OF RESURRECTION AND FUTURE LIFE. 450 S. M.— No. 3. ND must this body die? This mortal frame decay? And must these active limits of mine Lie mould'ring in the clav ? A^ 2 Corruption, earth, and worms, Shall but refine this flesh, 400 HOl^E OF llESUKRECTION, AC. Till my triumphant spirit comes To put it on afresh. 3 God, my Redeemer, lives. And ever, from the skies. Looks down and watches all my dust, Till He shall bid it rise. 4 Arrayed in glorious grace Shall these vile iDodies shine ; And ev'ry shape, and ev'ry face, Look heav'nly and divine. 5 These lively hopes M^e owe To Jesus' dying love ; We would adore His grace below, And sing His power above. 6 Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our humble songs, Till tunes of nol)ler sound we raise With our immortal tongues. 451 L. M.— No. 1. CHALL man, O God of light and life, ^ For ever moulder in the grave ? Canst Thou forget Thy glorious work, Thy promise and Thy power to save ? 2 Shall life revisit dying worms, And spread the joyful insect's wing ! And, oh ! shall man awake no more To see Thy face. Thy name to sing? 3 Cease, cease, ye vain desponding fears! When Christ, our Lord, from darkness sprung, HOPE OF KKSURllECTIOX, A.C, * 401 Death, the last foe, was captive led, And Iieav'n with praise and wonder rung. 4 Him, the First -^ Fruits, His chosen sons Shall follow from the vanquished grave ; He mounts His throne, the King of kings, His Church to quicken and to save. h Faith sees the bright, eternal doors Unfold to make His children way ; They shall be clothed with endless life, And shine in everlasting day. 6 The trump shall sound, the dust awake ; And from tlie tomb the slumb'rers sjjring; Through heav'n the joyful myriads rise, And hail their Savior and their King. 452 L. M.-No. 1. T ET thoughtless thousands choose the road ^ That leads the soul away from God ; This happiness, dear Lord, be mine. To live and die entirely Thine. 2 On Christ, by faith, I fain would live. From Him, my life, my all receive ; To Him devote my fleeting hours. Serve Him alone with all my powers. 3 Christ is my eveilasting all ; To Him I look, on Him I call ; He will my ev'ry want supply, In time, and through eternity. 4 Soon will the Lord, my life, appear; Soon shall I end my trials here ; 26 402 HOPE OF EESUREECTIOX, AC. Leave sin and sorrow, death and pain ; To live is Christ — to die is gain. 5 Soon will the saints in glory meet, Soon walk through ev'ry golden street, And sing on ev'ry blissful plain, To live is Christ, to die is gain. 453 C. M.— No. 2. rPHERE is a land of pure delight, -*- Where saints immortal reign; Eternal day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, And never-with'ring flowers: Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heav'nly land from ours. 3 Sweet fields, beyond the swelling flood, Stand dressed in living green : So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between. 4 But tim'rous mortals start, and shrink To cross this narrow sea ; And linger, shiv'ring, on the brink. And fear to launch away. 5 O could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And view the Canaan that we love With unbeclouded'eyes ! 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, HOPE OF nESURKECTIOX, AC. 403 Kot Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore. 454 No. 77. rrilERE is an hour of peaceful rest, -■- To mourning wand'rers given ; There is a joy for souls distressed, A balm for ev'ry wounded breast — 'T is found above — in heaven. 2 There is a soft, a downy bed, 'T is fair as breath of even ; A couch for weary mortals spread, AVhere they may rest the aching head, And find repose — in heaven. 3 There is a home for weary souls. By sin and sorrow driven ; AVhen tossed on life's tempestuous shoals, AVhere storms arise and ocean rolls, And all is drear — but heaven. 4 There faith lifts up her cheerful eye. To brighter prospects given ; And views the tempest passing by. The ev'ning shadows quickly fly, And all serene — in heaven. 5 There fragrant flow'rs immortal bloom, And joys supreme are given ; There joys divine disperse the gloom: Beyond the confines of the tomb Appears the dawn of heaven. 404 HOPE OF RESUKEECTIOX, &C. 455 C. M.— No. 2. HTHERE is an hour of hallowed peace -*■ For those with care oppressed, When sighs and sorr'wing tears shall cease, And all be hushed to rest: 2 'T is then the soul is freed from fears, And doubts that here annoy : Then they that oft had sown in tears Shall reap again in joy. 3 There is a home of sweet repose. Where storms assail no more ; The stream of endless pleasure flows On that celestial shore : 4 There purity with love appears. And bliss without alloy ; There they that oft had sown in tears Shall reap eternal joy. 456 No. 9. TESUS, my Redeemer, lives, " Christ, my Trust, is dead no more; In the strength this knowledge gives, Shall not all my fears be o'er? Calm, though death's long night he fraught Still with many an anxious thought? 2 Jesus, mj'' Redeemer, lives, And His life I soon shall see ; Bright the hope the promise gives, Where He is I too shall be : Shall I fear then? Can the Head Rise and leave the members dead ? HOPE OF RESURRECTION, AC. 405 3 Close to Him my soul is bound ! In the bonds of hope enclasped; Faith's strong hand this soul hath found, And the Rock hath firmly grasped ; Death shall ne'er my soul remove From her refuge in Thy love. 4 I shall see Him with these eyes — Him whom I shall surely know ; Not another shall I rise ; With His love this heart shall glow ; Only there shall disappear Weakness in and round me here. 5 Ye who suffer, sigh, and moan. Fresh and glorious there shall reign ; Earthly here the seed is sown. Heavenly it shall rise again ; Natural here the death we die, Spiritual our life on high. 6 Body, be thou of good cheer, In thy Savior's care rejoice ; Give not place to gloom and fear — Dead, thou yet shalt know His voice, When the final trump is heard. And the deaf, cold grave is stirred. 7 Laugh to scorn both death and hell. Laugh to scorn the gloomy grave ; Caught into the air to dwell With the Lord who came to save, We shall trample on our foes, jNIortal weakness, fear and woes. 406 JUDGMENT. 8 Only see ye that your heart Eise Ijetimes from earthly lust; "Would ye there with Him have part, Here obey your Lord and trust ; Fix your heart beyond the skies, Whither ve yourselves would rise. JUDGMENT. 457 No. 20. T'HE day is surely drawing near, ■*■ AVhen God's Son, the Anointed, Will with great majesty appear, As Judge of all appointed. All mirth and laughter then shall cease, When flames on flames will still increase, As the Apostle teacheth. 2 A trumpet loud will then resound, And the whole earth be shaken; Then all who in their graves are found Will from their sleep awaken. But all that live will in that hour, By the Almighty's boundless power, Be changed at His commanding. 3 A book is opened then to all — A record truly telling What each has done, both great and small, AVhen he on earth was dwelling. And ev'ry heart be clearly seen, And all be known as they have been, In thout>:hts and words and actions. JUDGMENT. 407 4 Then woe to those who scorned the Lord, And sought but carnal x^leasures, Who here despised His precious Word, And loved their earthly treasures. With shame and trembling will they stand, And at the Judge's stern command Must leave the Lord forever, 5 O may my name, dear Lord, be found, Free from all condemnation, For Thy death's sake, Thy pains and wounds. In Thy book of salvation. I will not doubt: — I trust in Thee ; — From Satan Thou hast made me free, And from all condemnation, 6 Therefore my Intercessor be, And for Thy death and merit Declare my name from judgment free, With all who life inherit; That with my brethren I may stand With Thee in heaven, our fatherland. Which Thou for us hast purchased. 7 Lord Jesus Christ, do not delay, O hasten our salvation! AYe often treinble on our Avay, In fear and tribulation. Then hear us when we cry to Thee ; Come mighty Judge, come, make us free From ev'ry evil. Amenl 408 JUDG.^IEXT. 458 S. M.— No. 3. A XD will the Judge descend ? ^ And must the dead arise ? And not a single soul escape His all-discernmg eyes I 2 And from His righteous lips Shall this dread sentence sound ; And, through the num'rous guilty throng. Spread black despair around ? 3 " Depart from me, accursed, To everlasting flame,. For rehel-angels first prepared,. Where mercy never came." 4 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day, AVhen earth and heav'n before His face. Astonished,, shrink away ? 5 But ere that trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead, Hark, from the Gosj^el's cheering sound, "Wliat joyful tidings spread I 6 Ye sinners, seek His grace Whose wrath ye cannot bear ; Fly to the shelter of His cross. And find salvatiOn there. 459 L. M.— No. I, fTHE day of wrath, that dreadful day, -*■ When heaven and earth shall pass away,. What power shall be the sinner's stay? How shall he meet that dreadful day ? JUDGMENT. 409 2 When, shriv 'ling like a parched scroll, The flaming heav'ns together roll, And louder yet, and yet more dread, Resounds the trumj) that wakes the dead ? 3 0 on that day, that wrathful day. When man to judgment wakes from clay. Be Thou, O Christ, the sinner's stay. Though heaven and earth shall pass away. 460 No. 79. I AY of wrath, that Day of mourning! See fulfilled the i)rophet's Avarning, Heaven and earth in ashes burning ! D 2 0 what fear man's bosom rendeth, AVhen from heaven the Judge descendeth, On whose sentence all dependeth ! 3 Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth, Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth, All before the throne it bringeth. 4 Death is struck, and nature quaking; All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making. 5 Lo, the Book, exactly worded, Wherein all hath ])een recorded ; Thence shall judgment be awarded. 6 When the Judge His seat attaineth. And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth. 7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading? Who for me be interceding. When the just are mercy needing? 410 JUDGxMEXT. 8 King of Majesty tremendous, "Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity, then befriend us! 9 Think, kind Jesus, my salvation Caused Thy wondrous incarnation; Leave me not to reprobation ! 10 Faint and weary Thou hast sought me, On the Cross of suffering bought me ; Shall such grace in vain be brought me? 11 Righteous Judge of retribution, Grant Thy gift of absolution, Ere that day's dread execution. 12 Guilty, now I pour .my moaning. All my shame with anguish owning! Spare, O God, Thy suppliant groaning! 13 Thou the woman gav'st remission, Heardst the dying thief's x:)etition : Hopeless else were my condition. 14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing, Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, Kescue me from fires undying I 15 With Thy favored sheep, O place me! Nor amid the goats al)ase me : But to Thy right hand upraise me. 16 While the wicked are confounded. Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, Call me, with Thy saints surrounded. 17 Bows my heart in meek submission. Strewn with ashes of contrition ; Succor Thou mv lost condition ! ETERNITY. 4il 18 Day of sorrow,. Day of Aveepinw, AVheii in dust no longer sleeping, ]N[an aAvakes in Thy dread kee^^ing! 19 To the rest Tbon didst prepare me, On Thy Cross, O Christ, upbear nie! Spare, O God, in nierey s^jiare me I E^ ETERNITY. 461 No. 80. 'TERNITY ! terrific word ! AVithin the heart a piercing sword! Beginning without ending ! Eternity, unmeasured time ! I sink beneath the thought sublime, That I to thee am tending: Deep horrors fill my quaking heart, My lips in speech refuse to part. 2 Eternity ! 0 what a pang ! Eternity ! no serpent's fang Could send that thrill of terror ; When I revolve thy clanking chains. Thy dark al)yss of deathless pains, My soul is filled with horror. O search the universe around, No equal terror can be found. 3 Awake, 0 man, from sinful sleep ; Henceforth thy feet from wand'ring keep; Seek God by true repentance ! Awake, behold thy wasting sand, Eternity is just at hand, And brings thine awful sentence. 412 ETERNITY. This is perchance thy final day ; This hour thy soul may haste away. 4 Eternity ! terrific word Within the heart a piercing sword ! Beginning without ending ! Eternity ! unmeasured time ! I sink beneath the thought sublime, That I to thee am tending : Lord Jesus, when it pleaseth Thee, Grant me Thy blest eternity ! 462 No. 62. 4 (. T^/'AKE, arise ! " the voice is calling; ' ' The watchman's voice on quick ear falling, "Jerusalem, awake, arise! For the midnight hour is fleeting ; " So, with clear voice, they stand repeating: " O where are ye, ye virgins wise ; The bridegroom is at hand. Take up your lamps and stand ! Hallelujah ! Each wedding guest Fit for the feast. Arise, go forth to meet your Lord." 2 Zion hears the watchman's singing, And now with joyous heart upspringing, She stands and on the call attends. Her Friend comes from heaven glorious, Strong in His grace, in truth victorious ; Her light shines bright, her star ascends. " Now come, thou Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God's own Son." ETERNITY. 413 Hallelujah! We enter all The banquet hall, And feast there with our heavenly King. "Glory unto Thee be given, By men and by the host of heaven. With harps and with the cymbals' tone. Twelve pearls are'Thy city's portals, Wherein we dwell with the immortals, With angels high around Thy throne. No eye hath seen such sight, No ear heard such delight. Hallelujah! Thine hour is this, O Heavenly Bliss, Thine now, and shall be evermore! " ]Y 463 No. 38. ''HEN the Lord recalls the banished. Frees the captives all at last. Every sorrow will have vanished. Like a dream when night is past ; Then shall all our hearts rejoice, And with glad resounding voice We shall praise the Lord who sought us, For the freedom He hath wrought us. 2 Lift Thy hand to aid us. Father, Let the end of exile come, And Thy scattered servants gather In their longed for, promised home. Steep and weary is the way, Shorten Thou the sultry day. 0^ 414 ETERXITV. Faithful warriors hast Thou found us ? Let Thy peace for aye surround us. 3 In that peace we reap in gladness AVhat was sown in tearful showers ; There the fruit of all our sadness Ripens, — there the pahn is ours ; There our God ui)on His throne Is our full Reward alone. They who lived, who died unto Him, Sheaves of gladness bring there through Him. 464 C. M.-No. 2. |N Jordan's stormy banks I stand. And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and liai)py land, Where my possessions lie. 2 O the transporting, rapturous scene, That rises to my sight! Sweet fields arrayed in living green, And rivers of delight ! 3 O'er all those wide extended i^lains Shines one eternal day ; There God, the Sun, forever reigns, And scatters night away. 4 No cliilling winds, no poisonous breath, Can reach that heahhful shore; Sickness and sorrow, i)ain and death. Are felt and feared no more. 5 When shall I reacli that happy place. And be forever blest? AVhen shall I see my Father's face, And in His bosom rest? ETERNITY. 415 465 S. M.-No. 3. MY Father's house on high, ^^ Home of my soul ! how near, At times, to faith's foreseeing eye, Thy golden gates appear ! 2 Ah ! then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above ! 3 Yet clouds will intervene. And all my prospect flies ; Like Noah's dove, I flit between Rough seas and stormy skies. 4 Anon the clouds depart, The winds and waters cease, AVhile sweetly o'er my gladdened heart Expands the bow of peace. 466 C. M.— No. 2. JERUSALEM! my happy home! ^ Name ever dear to me ! When shall my labors have an end, In joy and peace and thee? When shall these eyes thy heav'n-built walls And pearly gates behold? Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold? There happier bow'rs than Eden's bloom. Nor sin nor sorrow know : Blest seats! through rude and stormy scenes I onwai'd press to you. 41G ETERNITY. 4 Why should I shrink at pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay ? I've Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. 5 Apostles, martyrs, j^rophets, there, Around my Savior stand ; And soon my friends in Christ below, AYill join the glorious band. 6 Jerusalem ! ni}' happy home ! My soul still pants for Thee ; Then shall my labors have an end, When I thy joy shall see. 467 Ko. 13. ERUSALEM the golden ! With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice opprest. I know not, O I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare ! 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, All jubilant with song, A nd bright with many an angel. And all the martyr-throng: The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene. The pastures of the blessed Are decked with glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David, And there, from care released. J 417 The song of them that triumph, The shout of them that feast; And the}-- who with their Leader Have conquered in the fight, Forever and forever Are dad in robes of white. 4 Jerusalem the golden, Shall I e'er see thy face ? 0 svveet and pleasant city, Shall I e'er win thy grace? 1 have the hope within me To comfort and to bless ; Shall I e'er win the prize itself? O my Redeemer, yes ! 468 No. 81. ERUSALEM, thou city fair and high, Would God I were in thee ! My longing heart fain, fain to thee would fly, It will not stay with me; Far over vale and mountain, Far over field and plain. It hastes to seek its Fountain, And quit this world of pain. 2 0 happy day, and yet far happier hour, "When wilt thou come at last? When fearless to my Father's love and power, Whose promise standeth fast. My soul I gladly render, For surely will His hand Lead her, with guidance tender, To heaven, her fatherland. 27 J 418 ETERNITY, 3 A moment's space, and gently, wondronslv, Released from earthh' ties, The fiery car shall bear her up to thee, Through all these lower skies, To yonder shining regions, AVhere down, to meet her, come The blessed angel -legions, And bid her welcome home. 4' O Zion, hail ! Bright city, now unfold The gates of grace to me ! How many a time I longed for thee of old, Ere yet I Avas set free From yon dark life of sadness. Yon world of shadowy nought. And God had given the gladness, The heritage I sought. 5 O what the tribe, or what the glorious host. Comes sweeping swiftly down ? The chosen ones of earth who wrought the most. The Church's brightest crown, Our Lord hath sent to meet me. As in the far off years Their words oft came to greet me, In yonder land of tears. 6 The Patriarchs' and Prophets' noble train, With all Christ's followers true, Who bore the cross and could the worst disdain That tyrants dared to do, I see them shine forever, All glorious as the sun, 'Mid light that fadeth never, Their perfect freedom won. 419 7 And Avhen within that lovely Paradise At last I safely dwell, From out my soul what songs of bliss shall rise. What joy my lips shall tell, While holy saints are singing Hosannas o'er and o'er, Pure hallelujah's ringing, Around me evermore. 8 Innumerous choirs before the shining throne With harp and trumpet raise Glad notes, till heav'ns vast halls vibrate the tone Of their melodious praise, And all its host rejoices. And all its blessed throng Unite their myriad voices In one eternal song ! DOXOLOGIES. IAMBIC. S. M.— No. 3. rrO God, the Father, Son, -■- And Spirit, glory be. Praise to the Holy Three in One, To all eternity. C. M.— No. 2. rrO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, -*- The God, whom we adore. Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. L. M.— No. 1. pRAISE God from whom all blessings flow; •*■ Praise Him all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. No. 6. rrO God the Father, God the Son, -*■ And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be glory in the highest given. By all in earth and all in heaven ; As was through ages heretofore, Is now and shall be evermore. (420) DOXOLOGIES. 421 No. 73. rrO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, -*• The God whom heaven's triumphant host, And saints on earth adore ; Be glory as in ages past, And now it is, and so shall last, When time shall be no more. No. 55. rrO God the Father, God the Son, -^ And God the Spirit, Three in One, The God of our salvation, Be honor, praise, and glory given By all on earth and all in heaven. In endless adoration. rrO Father, Son, and Spirit, -*- Eternal One in Tliree, As was and is for ever, All praise and glory be. rrO God the Father, Son, ■'■ And Spirit, ever blest, Eternal Three in One, All worship be addressed ; As heretofore. And shall be so It was, is now, forevermore. rrO God the Father, Son, -■- And Spirit, Three in One, All praise be given : Crown Him in every song; To Him our hearts belong : Let all His praise prolong On earth, in heaven. No. 23. No. 24. No. 71. 422 DOXOLOGIES. TROCHAIC. 10 11 7s.— No. 4.- HOLY Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One ! Glory as of old to Thee, Now and evermore shall be. P P^ 7s. — No. 4.* iRAISE the Name of God most high, Praise Him all below the sky ; Praise Him all ye heavenly host, — Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 12 8s.7s.— No. 5. fEAISE the Father, earth and heaven, Praise the Son, the Spirit praise ; As it was, and is, be given Glory through eternal days. 13 No. 11. pPAISE the God of all creation ; -*■ Praise the Father's boundless love ; Praise the Lamb, our Expiation, Priest and King, enthroned above ; Praise the Fountain of Salvation, Him, by whom our spirits live ; Undivided adoration To the great Jehovah give. 14 No. 19. EEAT Jehovah we adore Thee, God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, joined in glory On the same eternal throne ; *(Nos. 10 & 11 may be sung as one, to 7s, 8 lines.) G' DOXOLOGIES. 423 15 16 17 18 Endless praises To Jehovah, Three in One. p LORY be to God the Father, ^ Glory be to God the Son, Glory be to God the Spirit, Everlasting Three in One: Thee let heaven and earth adore, Now, henceforth, and evermore. No. 29. No. 68u FATHER, Spirit, Son, Ploly Three in One ! God of gra^e and great salvation Thine be pfaise and adoration^ As the ages run, — Holy Three in One. No. 27. No. 69, p LORY be to God most high, ^ Glor}^ to the Savior, Glory to the Holy Ghost, NoWj henceforth, forever. ■pATHER, Son, and Spirit, -^ Endless One in Three, Now, henceforth, forever. Glory be to Thee, 19 No. 31. A FATHER Almighty, to Thee be addressed, ^ With Christ and the Spirit, one God ever blestj All glory and worship from earth and from heaven; . As waSj and is now^ and shall ever be given. DR, 3IARTIX LUTHJEB'S THE TEX COMMANDMENTS, As the Head of the Family should teach them in all Sim- pi icity to his Household. THE FIRST COMMANDMENT. Thou shalf have no other gods before me. "What does this mean ? Answer : We should fear, love, and trust in God above all tilings. THE SECOND COMMANDMENT. T7«0M Shalt not take the name of (he Lord thy God in vain, \Yhat does this mean ? Answer : We should fear and love God, that "vre may not curse, swear, use \viicheraft, lie or deceive hy His name ; hut call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. TflE THIRD COMMANDMENT. Thou Shalt sanctify the holy-day. "What does this mean ? Answer : We should fear and love God, that we may not despise preaching and His Word ; but hold it sacred, and gladly hear and learn it. THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT. TTiou shalt honor thy father avd thy mother, that it may he well with thee, and thou mmjest live long on the earth. What does this mean ? Answer : We should fear and love God, that we may not despise our parents and masters, nor provoke them to anger ; but give them honor, serve and obey them, and hold them in love and esteem^ THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT. Tliou shalt not kill. What does this mean ? Answer : We should fear and love God, that we may not hurt nor harm our neighbor in his body ; but help and befriend him in every bodily need. (424) THE TEX COMMANDMENTS. 425 THE SIXTH COMMAXDMEXT. Tliou Shalt not commit adultery. What does tliis mean ? Answer : We should fear and love God, that Ave may lead a chaste and decent life in word and deed, and each love and lionor his spouse. THE SP:VEXTII COMMAXDMEXT. Thou shalt not ^tcal. What does this mean? Answer: We should fear and lovo God, that avc may not take our neighbor's money or goods, nor t^et them hy false ware or dcalinsj-; but help him to improve and protect hiy property and business. THE EIGHTH COMMAXDMEXT. Thou Shalt vot bear false witness against thy neighbor. What does this mean ? Answer : We should fear and love God, that we may not deceitfully belie, betray, slander, nor defame our neighbor; but defend liim", speak Avell of him, and put the best construction on everything. THE XIXTH COMMAXDMEXT. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house. What does this mean ? Answer : We should fear and love God, that we may not craftily seek to get our neighbor's Inheritanc'.' or house, r.or obtain it by a show of right; but help and be of service to him in keeping it. THE TEXTH COMMAXDMEXT. Tliou ,'i Mart/, ftiifferat under Pontins Pilate, was crucified, dead, and hiiried; He descended info hell : the third day He r<')se again from the dead: He ascendeel info heaven, and siffefh af ihe right hand of God flie Father Almigtity, from thence He sliall come to judge Vie quick, and itie dead. What does this mean ? Answer ; I believe, that Jesus Christ, true God. begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned creature, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not witli gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own, and live under Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, even as He is risen from the dead, lives, and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. THE THIRD ARTICLE. OF SANCTIFICATION. I believe in the Holy Ghost: the holy Christian Church, the com- munion of sainfs : the forgircness of sins'; tlie resurrection of the body: and. ttie life everlasting. Amen. What does this mean ? Answer : I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord, or come to Him ; but the Holy Ghost has THE lord's pkayer. 427 called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faitli ; even as He calls, gathers, enlight- ens, and sanctifies the wiiole Christian Cliurch on earth, and keep.s it witli Jesus Christ in tlie one true faitli; in whicli Chris- tian Church He daily and richly forgives all sins to me and all believers, and will at the last day raise up me and all the dead, and give unto me and all believers in Christ eternal life. This is most certainly true. THE LORD'S PRAYER, As the Head of iJie Family thouJd teach it in all Simplicity to his Household. Our Father xvho art in heaven, What does this mean ? Answer: God would by these words tenderly invite us to believe that He is our true Father, and that we are His true cliildren, so that we may with all boldness and confidence ask Him, as dear children ask their dear father. THE FIRST PETITION. Halloxvcd he Thy name. What does this mean ? Answer : God's name is indeed holy in itself; but we pray in this peti- tion that it may be holy among us also. How is this done ? Answer : When the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we as the children of God also lead a holy life according" to it. This grant us, dear Father in heaven. But he that teaches and lives otherwise than God's Word teaches, profanes the name of God among us. From this preserve us, Heavenly Father. THE SECOND PETITION. Tliy kingdom come. What does this mean ? Answer : The kingdom of God comes indeed without our prayer, of itself; but we pray in this petition that it may come unto us also. How is this done ? Answer : W^hen onr Heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His grace we believe His holy Word and lead a godly life, here in time, and hereafter in eternity. THE THIRD PETITION. Thy will he done on earth as it is in heaven. 428 THE lord's prayer. What does this mean ? Answer : The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our prayer ; but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also. How is this done ? Answer : When God breaks and hinders every evil counsel and will which would not let us hallow God's name, nor let His kingdom come, such as the will of the devil, the world, and our flesh ; but strengthens and preserves us steadfast in His Word and faith unto our end. Tliis is His gracious and good will. THE FOURTH PETITION, Give t(s tliis day otir daily bread. What does this mean ? Answer : God gives daily bread indeed without our prayer, also to all the wicked ; but we pray in this petition that He would lead us to know it, and to receive our daily bread with thanksgiving. What is meant by daily bread ? Answer : Everything that belongs to the support and wants of the body, such as food, drink, clothing, shoes, house, home, field, cattle, money, goods, a pious spouse, pious children, pious servants, Eious and faithful rulers, good government, good weather, peace, ealth, discipline, lionor, good friends, faithful neighbors, and the like. THE FIFTH PETITION. And forgive «.s our trcspat^scs, as we forgive those who trespass against us. What does this mean ? Answer : Wc pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not look upoii our sins, nor on their account deny our prayer; for we are worthy of none of the things for which we pray, neither have we deserved them ; but that He would grant them all to us by grace ; for we daily sin much, and indeed deserve nothing but punishment; so will we also heartily forgive and readily do good to those who sin against us. THE SIXTH PETITION. And lead v.s not into temptation. What does this mean ? Answer : God indeed tempts no one ; but we pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us, so that the devil, the world, and our flesh may not deceive us, nor seduce us into misbelief, des- pair, and other great sliame and vice ; and though we be assailed by them, that still we may finally overcome, and obtain the victory. THE SEVENTH PETITION. But deliver us from evil. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM. 429 "What does this mean ? Answer ; We pray in this petition, as the sum of all, that our Father in heaven would deliver us from every evil of body and soul, prop- erty and honor, and finally, when our last hoiir has come, grant us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this vale of tears to Himself in heaven. Amen. What does this mean ? Answer : That I should be certain that these petitions are acceptable to our Father in heaven and heard ; for He Himself has commanded us so to pray, and has ])romised to hear us, Amen, Amen, that is, yea, yea, it shall be so. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM, As the Head of the Family should teach it in all Sim- plicity to his Household. FIRST. What is Baptism ? Answer : Baptism is not simple water only, but is the water compre- hended in God's command and connected with God's Word. Which is that Word of God? Answer: Christ, our Lord, says in the last chapter of MattheAv: Go ye and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. SECONDLY. What does Baptism give or profit? Answer : It works forgiveness of sin, delivers from death and the de^dl, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare. Which are such words and promises of God? Answer: Christ, our Lord, says in the last chapter of Mark: He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved ; but he that believeth not, shall be damned. THIRDLY. How can water do such great things ? Answer : It is not the water indeed that does them, but the AVord of God which is in and with the water, and faith which trusts such Word of God in the water. For without the AN'ord of God the water is simple water, and no baptism. But Avith the Word of God it is a baptism, that is, a gracious water of life and a washing of regeneration in the Holy Ghost, as St. Paul says, Titus, chapter 'nrd: By the Avashing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy 430 THE OFFICE OF THE KEYS. Ghost, which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; that being justified by His grace, we sliould be made heirs according to tlie liope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying. FOURTHLY. What does such baptizing with water signify ? Answer : It signifies that the old Adam in us should l)y daily contrition and repentance, be drowned and die with all sins and evil lusts, and, again, a new man daily come forth and arise, who shall live before God in righteousness and purity forever. Where is this written ? Answer : St. Patil says, Romans, chapter sixth : We are buried with Christ by baptism into death ; that like as He was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. THE OFFICE OF THE KEYS, As the Head of the Family sliouJd teach it in all Sim- plicity to his Household. What is the office of the keys? Answer: It is the peculiar church power Avhich Christ has given to His Church on earth to forgive the sins of penitent sinners unto them, but to retain the sins of the impenitent, as long as they do not repent. Where is this written ? Answer : Thus writes the holy Evangelist John, chapter twentieth: The Lord Jesus breathed" on His disciples, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost : whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto theni; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained. What do you believe according to these words? Answer: I believe that when the called ministers of Christ deal with us by His divine command, especially when they exclude manifest and impenitent sinners from the Christian congregation, and, again, when they absolve those who repent of their sins and are Avilling to amend, this is as valid and certain, in heaven also, as if Christ, our dear Lord, dealt with us Himself. What is confession ? AnsAver : Confession embraces two parts : one is that we confess our sins ; the other, that we receive absolution or forgiveness from the con- fessor", as from God Himself, and in no wise doubt, btit firmly believe, that by it our sins are forgiven before God in heaven. -or pastor. THE OFFICE OF THE KEYS, 431 What sins should we confess ? Answer : Before God we should plead ,e:uilty of all sins, even of those which we do not know, as we do in the Lord's Prayer ; but before the confessor we should confess those sins only which we know and feel in our hearts. Which are these ? Answer : Here consider your station according to the Ten Command- ments, whether you are a father, mother, son, daughter, master, mistress, servant ; whether you have been disobedient, unfaith- ful, slothful ; whether you have grieved any person by word or deed; whether you have stolen, neglected or wasted aught, or done other injury. Pray, give me a brief form of confession. Answer: Say to the confessor, Reverend and dear Sir, I beseech you to hear my confession, and pronounce forgiveness to me, for God's sake. Proceed ! I, a poor sinner, confess myself before God guilty of all sins. Especially do I confess before you that I am a servant, ion of our preachers and of otirselves, the doctrine of which, derived from the Holy Scripttires and pttre Word of God, they have to this time set forth in our lands, dukedoms, domains, and cities, and liave taught in tlie chuiches. If the otlier Elec- tors, Princes, and States of the Empire, should in the writings, to wit, in Latui and German, according to the aforementioned Im- perial Proposition, produce their opinions in this matter of relig- ion, we here in the presence of Your Imperial Majesty, our most clement Lord, offer our>elves, prepared, in conjunction with the Princes and our friends already designated, to compare views in a kindly manner in regard to mode and ways which may be avail- able, so that, as far as may honorably be done, we may agree, and the matter between us of both parties being peacefullV discussed, witli no liateful contention, by God's help the di'-seilsion might be removed, and be brought back to one true, accordant religion (as we are all sitbjccts and soldiers under one Christ, so also we ought to confess one Christ, in accordance with the tenor of the decree of Yottr Imperial Majesty), and all things could be brought back to the trtith of God, which with most fervent prayers we be- seech God to grant. But if, as regards the rest of the Electors,Prinees, and States, those of the otlrer party, this treatment of the matter of religion — in the manner in which Your Imperial Majesty lias wisely thought fit it should be conducted and treated, to wit, with sticli a mittual presentation of writings and calm conference between us — should not go on, nor be attended l)y any result: yet shall we leave a clear testimony, that in no ma'nner do we evade anything which can tend to promote Christian concord (anything which God and a good conscience allow) ; and this Your Imperial Jlajesty and the other Electors and States of the Empire, and all who are moved by a sincere love of religion and concern for it, all who are willing to give an eqttitable hearing in this matter, will kind- ly gather and understand from tlie Confession of ourselves and of ours. Since, moreover, Yottr Imperial ISIajesty has not once only, btit repratedly signified to the Electors, Princes, and other States of tlie Em]iire ; and at the Diet of Spires, wliich was held in the year of our Lord 152G, caused to be recited and publicly i)ro- elaimed, in accordance with the form of Yottr Im])erial iiistntc- tions and commission given and prescribed, that Your Imperial Majesty in this matter of religion for certain reasons, stated in the name of Your Majesty, was not willing to determine, nor was able to conclude touching anything, but that Your Imperial ^Majesty would diligently endeavor to have the Roman pontiff, in accordance with his office, to assemble a general council : as also 438 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. the same matter was more amply set forth a year ago in the last public convention, which was held at Spires, where through His Highness, Ferdinand, King of Bohemia and Hungary, our friend and clement Lord, afterward througli the Orator and tlie Imperial Commissioners, Your Inii^erial Majesty, among other proposi- tions, caused these to he made, that Your Imperial Majesty had known and pt)ndered the resolution to convene a council, formed by the representatives of Your Imperial M-ijesty in the Empire, and by the Imperial President and Counsellors, and by the Legates of other Htates convened at Ratis'oon, and this Your Im- perial Majesty also judged that it would be useful to assemble a council, and because the matters Avliich were to be adjusted at this time between Your Imperial Majesty and the Roman pontiff were approaching agreement and Christian reconciliation. Your Imperial Majesty did not doubt but that the Pope could be in- duced to summon a general council: Avherefore Your Imperial Majesty signified that Your Imperial Majesty would endeavor to bring it to pass that the chief pontiff, together with Y'our Imper- ial Majesty, would consent at the earliest opportunity to issue let- ters for the convening of such a general council. For the event, therefore, that in tliis matter of religion the dif- ferences between us and the other party shall not have been settled in friendship and love, we liere present ourselves before Your Imperial ^Majesty, in all obedience, ready to confer with them, and to defend our cau^e in such a general, free, and Chris- tian council, concerning the convening of which there has been concordant action and a determination by agreeing votes on the part of the Electors, Princes, and the other States of the Empire, in all the Imperial Diets which have been held in tlie reign oi Your Imperial Majesty. To this convention of a general council, as also to Your Imperial Majesty, we have in due manner and legal fonn before made our protestation and appeal in this great- est and gravest of matters. To which appeal both to Your Imper- ial Majesty and a council we still adhere ; nor do we intend, nor would it be possible for us, to forsake it by this or any other document, unless the matter betv/een us and the other party should, in accordance with the tenor of the latest Imperial cita- tion, be settled, adjusted, and brought to Christian concord, in friendship and love ; concerning which appeal we here also make our solemn and public declaration. CHIEF ARTICLES OF FAITH. ARTICLE L OF GOD. The churches, with common consent among us, teach that the decree of the Nicene Synod concerning the unity of the Divine Essence and of the Three Persons is true, and without doubt to be believed : to wit, that there is one Divine Essence which is called and is God, eternal, without body, indivisible, of infinite power, wisdom, goodness, the Creator and Preserver of all things, visible and invisible ; and that yet there be three persons of the THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 439 same essence and power, who also are co-eternal, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. And they use the name of Person in that signification in which the ecclesiastical writers have used it in this cause, to signify, not a part or quality in another, but that which properly subsists. They condemn all heresies which have sprung up against this article, as the Manichees, who set down two principles, one good and one evil; in the same manner the Valentinians, Arians, Eunomians, Mahometans, and all such like. They condemn also the Samosatenes, the old and the new; who, when they earnestly contend that there is but one Person, craftily and wickedly trifle, after the manner of rhetoricians, alx)ut the Word and the Holy Ghost, that they are not distinct persons, but that the Word signi- lies a vocal word, and the Spirit a motion created in things, ARTICLE II. OF ORIGINAL SIN. Also they teach that after Adam's fall, all men begotten after the common course of nature, are born with sin ; that is, without the fear of God, without trust in Him, and with evil desire (con- cupiscence) ; and that this disease, or original fault, is truly sin, condemning and bringing eternal death now also upon all that are not born again by baptism and the Holy Spirit. They condemn the Pelagians and others, who deny that this original fault is sin ; and who, so as to lessen the glory of the merits and beneflts of Christ, argue that a man may, by the strength of his own reason, be justified before God. ARTICLE IIL OF THE SON OF GOD. Also they teach that the Word, that is, the Son of God, took tinto Him man's nature, in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary, so that there are two natures, the Divine and the human, insepar- ably joined together in unity of person ; one Christ, true God and true man ; Who was born of the Virgin Mary, Who truly suffered, was crucified, died, and was buried, that He might re- concile the Father unto us, and might be a sacrifice, not only for original guilt, but also for all actual sins of men. The Same also descended into hell, and truly rose again the third day. Afterward He ascended into the heavens, that He might sit at the right hand of the Father and reign forever and have dominion over all creatures, might sanctify those that believe in Him, by sending the Holy Spirit into their hearts to rule, comfort, and quicken them, and to defend them against the devil and the power of sin. The same Christ shall come again visibly to judge the quick and the dead, &.c,, according to the Apostles' Creed. ARTICLE IV. OF JUSTIFICATION. Also they teach, that men cannot be justified before God by their own powers, merits, or works, but are justified freely for Christ's sake, through faith, when they believe that they are re- 440 THE AUGSBURG COXFPZSSIOX. ceived into favor, and their sins are forgiven for Christ's sake. Who by Ilis death lias satisfied for our sins. This faith God iniputeii for righteousness before Him. Rom. iii. and iv. ARTICLE V. OF THE MIXISTUY OF THE CHURCH. That we may obtain tliis ftiith, the ministry of teaching the gospel, and administering the sacraments, was instituted. For by the word and sacraments, as by instnaments, the Holy Spirit is given ; Who works faith, where and wlien it pleases God', in those tliat liear the gosi»el, to-wit, that Gorks. For remission of sins' and justification is apprehended by faith, as also the voice of Christ witnesses: " When ye liave done all these things, say, we are unprofitable servants." (Luke 17: 10.) The same, also, the ancient writers of the church teach; for Ambrose says; "This is ordained of God, that he Avho believes m Christ, shall be saved, without works, by faith alone, freely receiving remission of sins." ARTICLE VII. OF THE CHURCH. They likewise teach, that one holy church is to continue for- ever. Bi;t the church is the congregation of saints, in wiiich the gospel is rightly taught, and the sacraments righty admin- istered. And unto the tnie unity of the ehxirch, it issiafficient to agree concerning the doctrine of the gospel and the administration of the sacraments. Nor is it necessary that human traditions, rites, or ceremonies instituted by men, should be alike everywhere ; as St. Paul savs: "There is one faith, one baptism, one God and. Father of aU." (Eph. 4 : 4.5.) ARTICLE YIIL WHAT THE CHURCH IS? Tliough the church be pro])erly tlie congregation of saints and true believers, yet, seeing that in this life many hypocrites and evil persons are' mingled with it, it is lawful to us'e tlie sacraments administered by eWl men, according to tlie A'oice of Christ : "The Scri]>es and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat," and the words fol- lowing. (Matth. 23: 2). And the sacraments and the word are THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 441 effectual, by reason of the institution and commandment of Ciirist, tliough they be delivered by evil men. They condemn the Donatists, and such like, who denied that it was'lawful to use the ministry of evil men in the church, and held that the ministry of evil men is useless and Avithout effect. ARTICLE IX. OF BAPTISM. Of Baptism they teacli that it is necessary to salvation, and that by baptism the grace of God is offered, and that children are to be baptized, who by baptism being ottered to God, are received into God's favor. They condemn the Anabaptists Avho reject the baptism of chil- dren, and aflirm that children are saved without baptism. ARTICLE X. OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. Of the Supper of the Lord they teach that the body and blood of Christ are truly present, and are communicated to those that eat in the Lord's Supper. And they disapprove of those that teach otherwise. ARTICLE XL OF CONFESSION. Cencerning confession they teach that private absolution ought to be retained in the churches, though an enumeration of all transgressions be not necessary in confession. For this is im- possible, according to the psalm: "Who can understand his errors?" (Ps. 19, 12). ARTICLE XII. OF REPENTANCE. Concerning repentance thf.^y teach that such as have fallen after baptism may hnd remission of sins, at wliat time they are con- verted, and tliat the church should give absolution unto such as return to repentance. But repentance consists properly of these two parts. One is contrition, or terrors stricken into the conscience through the acknowledgment of sin: the other is faith, which is conceived from the gospel, or absolution, and believes that for Christ's sake sins be forgiven, and comforts the conscience, and frees it from terrors. Then should follow good works, which are the fruits of repentance. (Matth. 3, 8). They condemn the Anabaptists, who deny that men once justi- fied can lose the Spirit of God, and likewise those who contend that .some men may attain to such a x)erfection in this life, that they cannot sin. Tlie Novatians are also condemned, who would not absolve such as had fallen after bayttism, though they returned to repentance. They also, that do not teach that remis- sion of sins is obtained by faith, but command us to merit grace by satisfactions, are rejected. 442 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. ARTICLE XIII. OF THK USE OF THK SA«RAMENTS. Concerning the use of the sacraments they teach that they were ordained, not only to be marks of profession among men, but rathcr'that they should be signs and testimonies of the will of God towards us, set forth unto us to stir up and confirm faith in such as use them. Tlierefore tlie sacraments must be used so that faith is joined with them, which believes the promises that are offered and declared unto us by the sacraments. Wherefore they condemn those that teach that the sacraments justify by the work done, and do not teach that faitli which believes the remission of sins, is requisite in the use of the sacra- ments. ARTICLE XIV. OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICE. Concerning the ecclesiastical office they teach that no one should publicly in the church teach, or administer the sacra- ments, except he be rightly called. ARTICLE XV. OF ECCLESIASTICAL RITES. Concerning ecclesiastical rites they teach, that those rites are to be observed which may be observed without sin, and are profit- able for tranquility and good order in the church : such as are set holydays, feasts, and such like. Yet concerning such things men are admonished, that con- sciences are not to be burdened, as if such service were necessary to salvation. They are also admonished that human traditions, instituted to propitiate God, to merit grace, and make satisfaction for sins, are opposed to the gospel and the doctrine of faith. Wherefore vows and traditions concerning meats, and days, and such like, insti- tuted to nierit gi-ace and make satisfaction for sins, are useless and contrary to the gospel. ARTICLE XVI. OF CIVIL AFFAIRS. Concerning civil affairs they teach, that such civil ordinances as are lawful, are good works of God ; that Christians may lawful- ly bear civil oflfice, sit in judgments, determine matters by the imperial laws, and other laws in present force, decree capital punishment according to law, engage in just wars, act as soldiers, make legal bargains and contracts, hold property, take an oath w hen the magistrates require it, marry a wife, or be given in marriage. They condemn the Anabaptists, who forbid Christians these civil offices. They condemn also those that place the perfection of the gos- pel, not in the fear of God and in faith, but in forsaking civil offices; inasmuch as the gospel teaches an e^erlasting righteous- ness of the heart. In the meantime it does not abolish civil government, or the domestic state, but requires urgently the pre- THE AUGSCUllG CONFESSION. 4-13 serration and maintenance tliereof, as of God's own ordinances, and that in such ordinances we should exercise love. Christians, therefore, must necessarily obey their magistrates and the la\vs, save only when they command any sin ; for then they must rather obey God than me;i. Acts 6, 29. ARTICLE XVII. OF CHRIST'S RETURN TO JUDGMENT. Also they teach that in the consummation of the world Christ shall appear to judge, and shall raise up all the dead, and shall give unto the godly and elect eternal and everlasting joys ; but ungodly men and' the devils he shall condemn unto endless torments. They condemn the Anabaptists, who think that to condemned men and the devils there shall be an end of torments. They condemn others also who now scatter Jewish opinions that, before the resurrection of the dead, the godly shall occupy the kingdom of the world, the wicked being everywhere sup- pressed. ARTICLE XVIII. OF FREE WILL. Concerning free will they teach, that man's will has some liberty to work a civil righteousness, and to choose between things that are subject to human reason : but that it has no power to Avork the righteousness of God, or a spiritual righteousness, without the Spirit of God ; because that the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God. 1 Cor. 2, 14. But this is wrought in the heart, when men receive the Spirit of God through the word. These things are in as many word"? affirmed by St. Augustine, Hypognostka, lib. iii: " We confess that there is in all men a free will, which has, indeed, the judgment of reason ; not that it is thereby fitted, without God, either to begin or at any rate to perform anything in matters pertaining to God, but only in works belonging to this present life, whether they be good or evil. By good works, I mean those which are of the" goodness of nature; as, to will to labor in the field, to desire meat or drink, to desire to have a friend, to desire apparel, to desire to build a house, to marry a wife, to keep cattle, to learn the art of divers good things, to desire any good thing pertaining to this present life ; all which are not without God's government, yea, they are, and had their beginning from God and by God. Among evil things, I accoimt such as these : to will to worship an image, to will manslaughter, and suchlike." They condemn the Pelagians and others, who teach that by the powers of nature alone, without the Spirit of God, we are able to love God above all things ; also to perform the commandments of God, as touching the substance of the actions. For although nature be able in some sort to do the external works (for it is able to withhold the hands from theft and murder), yet it cannot work the inward motions, such as the fear of God, trust in God, chastity, patience, and such like. 444 THE AUG.SBUKG C<3XFESSI0N. ARTICLE XIX. OF THE CAUSE OF SIN. Concerning the cause of sin tliey teach, that although God creates and preserves nature, yet the cause of sin is the -will of the Avicked ; to Avit. of the dcAil and ungodly men ; Avliicli Avill. (od not aiding, turns itself from God, as Clirist says, " Wlien he speak- eth a lie, he speaketh of his own." John 8, 44. ARTICLE XX. OF GOOD AVORKS. Ours are falsely accused of forbidding good AA'orks. For their Avritings extant upon the Ten Commandments, and others of the like argument, bear witness that they haA^e to good purpose taught concerning eA-ery kind of life, and its duties ; Avhat kinds of life, and Avhat Avorks in eA'ery calling, please God. Of Avhich things preachers in former times taught little or nothing: only ihey urged certain childish and needless AVorks; as keeping of fixed holydays, set fasts, fraternities, jdlgrimages, Avorshippingof saints, the use" of rosaries, monkery, and sucli like things. AYliereof our adA^ersaries having had Ava ruing, they now unlearn them, and do not preach concerning these iniv>rofilnble Avorks, as tliey Avere Avont. Besides, they begin noAV to make mention of faith, con- cerning Avhich there Avas formerly a deep silence. They teach that Ave are not justified by Avorks' alone, but they join faith and Avorks together, and say Ave are justified by faith and Avorks. Which doctrine is, indeed, more tolerable than the former one, and can afford more consolation than their old doctrine. Whereas, therefore, the doctrine of faith, Avhich should be the chief one in the chuicli. has been so long unknoAvn, as all men must needs grant tiiat there Avas the deepest silence about the righteousness of faitli in their sermons, v.hile tlie doctrine of AVorks only Avas taught in tl'e churches : for this cause our diAines haA'e thus'admonished the churches; First, that our Avorks cannot rocoiicile God. or deserve remission of sins, grace, and justification, bnt Hiat ilie^e Ave obtain by faith only, Avhen Ave lielieA'e that Ave are received into faA'or for Christ's sake; Who alone is appointed the Mediator and Propitiatory by Whom the Father is reconciled. lie. Iherefore, that trttsts by A\^orks to merit grace, d(>s])isos the merit and grace of Christ, and seeks, Avithout Christ, by human poAvers to come ttnto the Father: Avhereas Christ said of Himself, "I am the Avay, the truth, and the life." John 14: 6. This doctrine of faith is handled by Paul everywhere: "By grace A'e are saved, throtigh fsiith, and tiiat not of votirselves, it is the gift of God; notofVorks," etc., Ephes. 2: S. 9. And lest any should caA'il that Ave bring in novel interpretation, this whole cause is sustained by the testimonies of the Fathers. For St. Augustine, in many volumes, defends grace and the righteous- ness of faith against the merit of works. The like St. Ambrose teaches in his book, De Vocwtione Gextium, (the calling of the Gentiles), and elscAvhere ; for thus he says of the calling of the THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 445 gentiles: " The redemption made by the blood of Christ would be of small account, and the prerogative of man's works would not give place to the mercy of God, if the j ustitication wliich is by grace, were due to merits going before; so that it sliould not be tlie liberality of the giver, but the wages of the laborer." This doctrine, though it be contemned by tlie inexperienced, yet godly and alarmed consciences find by experience tliat it brings very great comfort: because that consciences cannot be quieted by any works, but by faith alone, wlien they believe assuredly that they have a God who is propiuated for Ciirist's sake; as Paul teaches, "Being justified by faith, we have peace with God." Rom. 5, 1. This doctrine must be AVholly referred to the conflict of a terrified conscience, and cannot be understood, but wliere tlie conscience has felt that conflict. Wherefore all sucli as have had no experience thereof, and all that are worldly minded, who dream tliat Christian righteousness is naught else but a civil and philosopliical rigiiteousness, are poor judges of this matter. Formerly men's consciences were vexed with the doctrine of works ; they did not hear any comfort out of the gospel. Home were driven by conscience into the desert, into monasteries, hoping there to merit grace by a monastical life. Otliers devised otlier works, wliereby to merit grace and to satisfy for sin. Tliere was very great need, tlierefore, to teach and renew this doctrine of faitli in Christ, to the cud that the terrifled consciences miglit not want comfort, but might know that grace, and forgiveness of sins, and justification, were received by faitli in Christ. Men are also admonished that in this place the name of faith does not only signify a knowledge of the history, which maybe in the wicked and in the Devil, but that it signifies a faitli wiiich believes, not only tiie history, but also the ett'ect of the history, to wit, the article of the remission of sins; namely, that by Christ we have grace, rigiiteousness, and remission of sins. Now, he that knows that he has a merciful Father through Christ, sucli a man knows God truly : he kuo\vs that God has a care of him; he calls upon Him; in a word, he is not without God, as the gentiles are. For the devils and tlie wicked can never believe this article of the remission of sins : and therefore they hate God as their enemy ; they call not upon Him, they look for no good thing at His hands. After this manner Augus- tine admonishes the reader toucliing the name of Faith, and teaches that this word Faith is taken in the Scriptures, not for such a knowledge as is in the wiclced, but for a trust which com- forts and lifts up the terrified mind. Moreover, ours teacli that it is necessary to do good works ; not that we may trust that we deserve grace 'by them, but because it is the will of God. By faith alone is apprehended remission of sins and grace. And because tlie Holy Spirit is received by faith, our liearts are now renewed, and so put on new afiections, so tliat they are able to bring forth good works. For thus says Ambrose, "Faith is the mother of a good will and of good actions." For .man's powers, without the Holy Spirit, are full of Avicked afiec- tions, and are too weak to do any good deed before God. Besides, they are in the Devil's power, who impels men to divers sins, into profane opinions, and into manifest crimes ; as may be seen in 446 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSIOxX. the philosophers, who, assaying to live an honest life, could not attain unto it, but were detiled Avith many nianife.st crimes. Such is the -weakness of man when he is without faitli and the Holy Spirit, and has no other guide but the natural powers of man. Hereby it may he clearly seen that this doctrine is not to be accused as forbidding good works, but rather is much to be com- mended, because it siiows in what manner we may be able to do good works. For wiiliout faith, tlie nature of man can by no means perform the works of the Fir.-t or the Second Command- ment. Without faith, it does not call upon God, hope in God, bear the cross ; but seeks help from man, and trusts in man's help. So it comes to pass, that all lusts and httman cotinsels bear sway in the heart, so long as faith and trust in God is absent. Wherefore also Christ says, "Without me ye can do nothing," John 15, 5, and the Church sings, " Without Thy power is naught in man, naught that is innocent." ARTICLE XXI. OF THE WORSHIP OF SAINTS. Concerning the worship of saints, they teach that the memory of saints may be set b.-fore us, that we may follow their faith and good works according to our calling; as, the Emperor may follow David's example in making war, to drive away the Turks from the country : for either of them is a king. But the Scripture does not teach us to invoke saints, or to ask help of saints, because it sets before us the one Christ as the Mediator, Propitiatory, High Priest, and Intercessor. This Christ is to be invoked, and He has promised that He will hear our prayers, and this v>'orship He especially approves, to wit, that He be called upon in all afflic- tions, "'if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the ±lighteous." 1 John 2, 1. This is about the sum of doctrine among us, in which may be seen that there is nothing \\iiich deviates from the Scriptures, or from the Church Catholic, or even from the Roman Chnrch, so far as that church is known from the writings of the Fathers. This being tlie case, they judge harslily, who insist that our min- isters siiall be regarded as heretics. But the dissension is concern- ing certain abuses, which, without any certain authority, have crept into the churches, in which things even if there were some difference, yet would it be a becoming lenity on the part of the bishops, thtit on account of the confession which we have now presented, they should bear with us, since not even the canons are so severe as to demand the same rites everywhere, nor were the rites of all churches at any time the same. Although among us in large part the ancient rites are diligently observed. For it is a false calumny, that all the ceremonies, all the things insti- tuted of old, are abolished in our churches. But the public com- plaint was, that certain abuses were connected v.ith the rites in common use. These, because they could not with good con- science be approved, have to some extent been corrected. THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 447 II. ARTICLES IN WHICH ARE RECOUNTED THE ABUSES CORRECTED. Inasmuch as the churches anions^ us dissent in no article of faith from tlie Church Catholic, and only omit a few certain abuses, which are novel, and contrary to the purport of the canons have been received by the fault of the times, we beg that Your Imperial Majesty would clemently hear both what has been changed, and what are the reasons that the people have not been forced against their consciences to observe those abuses. Kor should Your Imperial Majesty have faith in those who, that they may Inflame the hatred of men against us, scatter amazing slanders among the people. In this way, the minds of good men having been angered at the beginning, they have given occasion to this dissension, and by the same art they now endeavor to Increase the discord. For beyond doubt Your Imperial Majesty will find that the form both of doctrines and of ceremonies among \is, is far mor.^ tolerable than that which these wicked and malicious men describe. The truth, moreover, cannot be gath- ered from common rumors and the reproaches of enemies. But it is easy to judge this, that nothing is more profitable to preserve the dignity of "ceremonies and to nurture reverence and piety among the peojile, than that the ceremonies should be rightly performed in the churches. ARTICLE XXII. OF BOTH KINDS IN THE LORD'S SUPPER. Both kinds of the sacrament in the Lord's Supper are given to the laity, because this custom has the commandment of the Lord, "brink all ye of this," Matt. 2G: 27; Avhere Christ mani- festly commands concerning the cup, that all should drink. And that no man might cavil that this should refer to the priests alone, St. Paul to the Corinthians recites an Instance that the Avhole church used both kinds in common, 1 Cor. 11 : 28. And this custom remained a longtime in the church; neither is it certain, when, or by what authority, it Avas changed, though the cardinal Cusanus nientions the time v/hen it was approved. Cy- prian in certain places testifies that the blood was given to the people ; the same thing does Jerome testify, saying: " The priests minister the Eucharist, and distribute the blood of Christ among the people." Nay, Pope Gelasius commands that the sacrament be not divided: Dist. 2, De Consecr. Cap, Comperimus. Only a custom, not very ancient, has it otherwise. But it is manifest that a cus- tom, brought in contrary to the commandments of God, is not to be approved, as the canons testify: Dist. 8, Cap. Veritate, and the following. Now this custom has been received, not only -against the Scripture, but also against the ancient canons, and the examples of the church. Therefore, if any would rather have used both kinds in the sacrament, they ought not to have been compelled to do otherwise with the offense of their con- 448 THE AUGsiBURG CONFESSION. science. And because the di\ision of the sacrament does not agree with the institution of Christ, it is tlie custom among us to omit that procession wliieh liitherto lias been in use. ARTICLE XXIII. OF THE MARRIAGE OF PRIESTS. There was a common complaint of the examples of such priests as were not continent. For which cause also Pope Pius is reported to have said, " that there were certain caust'S for which marriage was forbidden to priests, but there were many wei.uhtier causes why it should be permitted again ;" for so I^latina writes. Whereas, therefore, the priests among us seek to avoid these public offences, they have married wives, and have taiight that it IS lawful for them to enter into marriage. First, because Paul says, "To avoid fornication, let every man have his wife ;" again, "It is better to marry than to burn." 1 Cor. 7, 2. 9. Secondly, Christ says, '• All men cannot receive this word." ]\Iatth. 19, 12 where he teaches that all men are not fit for a single life, because God created mankind male and female. Gen. 1, 28. Nor is it in man's power, without a special gift and work of God, to alter His creation. Therefore such as are not meet for a shigle life, ought to contract marriage. For no law of man, no vow, can take away the commandment of God, and His ordinance. For these reasons the priests teach that they may lawfully take wives. And it is well known that in the ancient churches priests Avere married. For Paul says, '• that a bishop must be chosen which is a husband." 1 Tim. 3, 2. And in Germany, not luitil about four hundred years ago, the priests were by violence compelled to live a single life; who then were so Avliolly bent against the matter, that the Archbishop of Mayence, being aliout to ];ul>]ish the Pope of Rome's decree to that effect, was almost murdered in a tumult by the priests in their anger. And the matter was handled so rudely, that not only were marriages forbidden for the time to come, but also such as were then contracted, were broken asunder, contrary to all laws Divine and human, contrary to the canons themselv'es, that were before made not only by popes, but also by the most famous councils. And seeing that, as the world decays, man's nature by little and little waxes weaker, it is well to look to it, that no more vices overspread Germany. Furthermore, God ordained marriage to be a remedy for man's infirmity. The canons themselves say that the old rigor is now and then in latter times to be relaxed because of the weakness of men. Which it were to be wished might be done in this matter also. And if marriage be forbidden any longer, the churches may at length want pastors. Seeing, then, that there is a i)laiu commandment of God; seeing the use of the church is well known ; seeing that imptire single life brings forth very many offences, adulteries, and other enormities Avorthy to be punished by the just magistrate, it is a marvel that greater cruelty should be shown in no otlier thing than against the marriage' of priests. God has commanded to honor marriage: the laws in all well-ordered commonwealths, even among the heathen, have adorned marriages Avith A-ery great honoi's. But noAV men are cruelly put to death, yea, and THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 449 priests also, contrary to the meaning of the canons, for no other cause but marriage. Paul calls that "a doctrine of devils," which forbids marriage, 1 Tim. 4, 1 ; which may now very well be seen, since the forbidding of marriage is maintained by such punishments. But as no law of man can take away the law of God, no more can any vow whatsoever. Therefore Cyjorian advises those women to marry who do not keep tlieir vowed chastity. His words are these, in the 1st Book, the lltli Epistle: " If they will not, or are not able to persevere, it is better they should marry, than that they should fall into the fire by their importiinate desires. In any wise, let them give no offence to their brethren or sisters." Yea, even the canons show some leniency towards such as before their ripe years have taken vows of chastity ; as hitherto for the most part has been the custom. ARTICLE XXIV. OF THE MASS. Our churches are wrongfully accused of abolishing the mass. For the mass is retained among us, and is celebrated with the greatest reverence; yea, and almost all the ceremonies that are in use, saving that with the things sung in Latin we mingle certain things sung in German at various parts of the service, which are added for the people's instruction. For therefore alone we have need of ceremonies, that they may teach the unlearned. This is not only commanded by St. Paul, to use a tongue that the people understand, 1 Cor. 14, 2, sqq., but man's law has also appointed it. The people is accustomed to receive the sacrament together, as many as are found fit thereunto; and this also increases the reverence and devotion at the public ceremonies. For none are admitted, except they be first proved. Besides, we put men in mind of the worth and the use of the sacrament, how great com- fort it brings to terrified consciences; that they may learn to believe God and to look for and ask all good things at His hands. This worship pleases God : such a use of the sacrament nourishes piety towards God. Therefore it does not appear that the mass is more religiously celebrated among our adversaries than with us. But it is evident, that for a long time this has been the public and most grievous complaint of all good men, that the mass is basely profaned, being used for gain. And it is not unknown, how far this abuse has spread in all the churches; of what man- ner of men masses are celebrated only for a rev.ard, or for wages; and how many celebrate them against the prohibition of'th.e canons. But Paul severely threatens those who treat the Lord's Supper unworthily, saying, " He thateateth this bread, or drink- eth this cup of the Lord unworthily, sliall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord," 1 Cor. 11, 27. Therefore, when the priests among lis were admonished of this sin, private masses v/ere laid aside among us, seeing that for the most part there were no private masses but only for lucre's sake. 2seither were the bishops ignorant of these abuses, and if they 29 450 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. had amended them in time, there had now been less of dissen- sions. Heretofore, by their dissembling, they suffered much cor- ruption to creep into the church ; now they begin, though it be late, to complain of the calamities of the church ; seeing that this tumult was raised up by no other means than by those abuses, which were so evident that they could no longer be tolerated. There were many dissensions, concerning the mass, concerning the sacrament. And perhaps the world is punished for so long a Erofaning of masses, which they who both could and ought to ave amended it, have so many years tolerated in the churches. For in the Ten Commandments it is written, " He that takes the name of the Lord in vain, shall not be held guiltless." Exod. 20, 7. But from the beginning of the world there neither was nor is any divine tiling, which seems to have been so much employed for gain as the mass. There was added an opinion, which increased private masses infinitely; to wit, that Christ by His pa.ssion had satisfied for original sin, and appointed the mass, wherein an offering should be made for daily sins, botli mortal and venial. Hereupon the common opinion was received, that the mass is a work that takes away the sins of the quick and tlie dead, and that by the mere doing of the work. Here men began to dispute, wliether one mass said for many were of as great force, as particular masses said for particular men. This disputation has brought forth that infinite multitude of masses. Our preachers have admonished, concerning these opinions, that they depart from the Holy Scriptures and diminish the glory of the passion of Christ. For the passion of Christ was an oftering and satisfaction, not only for original sin, but also for all other sins; as it is written in the Epistle to the Hebrews, 10, 10, "We are sanctified through the ofiering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all;" also, "By one oil'ering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified." Heb. 10, 14. The Scripture also teaches that we are justified before God through faith in Clirist, when we believe that our sins are for- given for Christ's sake. Kow, if the mass takes away the sins of the quick and the dead, by the mere doing of the work, then justification comes by tlie work of the masses, and not by faith; which the Scripture cannot endure. But Christ commands us to do it in remembrance of Himself, Luke 22, 19 ; therefore the mass has been instituted, in order that the faith in those who use tlie sacrament, may be reminded what benefits it receives by Christ, and that it ma'y raise and comfort the alarmed conscience. For this is to remember Christ, to wit, to remember His benefits, and to feel and perceive that they are indeed imparted unto us. Nor is it sufficient to call to mind the history ; for tiiat the Jews also, and the wicked can do. Tiiere- fore the mass must be used to this end, that there the sacrrament may be given to them that have need of comfort ; as Ambrose says, " Because I always sin, therefore I ought always to receive the medicine." And seeing that the mass is such a communication of the sacra- ment, we observe one common mass every holyday, and on other days, if any will use the sacrament, at wliich time's it is offered to those who desire it. Neither is this custom newly brought into THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 451 the church. For the ancients, before Gregorj^'s time, make no mention of any private mass ; of tlie common mass they speak mucli. Chrysostom says " that the priest stands daily at the altar and calls some unto the communion, and puts back others." And by the ancient canons it is evident that some one did cele- brate the mass, of whom the other elders and deacons received the body of the Lord. For so the words of the Kicene Canon read: ""Let the deacons in their order, after the elders, receive the holy communion of a bishop, or of an elder." And Paul, concerning the communion, commands, "that one tarry for another," 1 Cor. 11, 33, that there may be a common participa- tion. Seeing, therefore, that the mass among us has the example of the church, out of the Scripture and the Fathers, we trust that it cannot be disapproved ; especially since our public ceremonies are kept for the most part like unto the usual ceremonies : only the number of masses is not alike, the which, by reason of very great and manifest abuses, it were certainly far better to be mod- erated. For in times past also, in the churches whereunto was greatest resort, it was not customary to have mass said every day; as the Tripartite History cap. 9, lib. 38, testifies. "Again," it says, " in Alexandria, every fourth and sixth day of the week, the Scriptures are read, and the teachers interpret them: and all other things are done also, except only the celebration of the Eucharist." ARTICLE XXV. OF CONFESSION. Confession is not abolished in the churches among us. For it is not usual to communicate the body of our Lord, except to those who have been previously examined and absolved. And the people are taught most carefully concerning faith in absolution, about whicli, before these times, there has been a deep silence. Men are taught that they should highly regard absolution, inas- much as it is God's voice, and ])ronounced by God's command. The power of the keys is honored, and mention is made how great consolation it brings to terrified consciences, and that God requires faith, that we should believe this absolution, as a voice sounding from heaven, and that this faith in Christ truly obtains and receives remission of sins. Aforetime satisfactions were immoderately extolled: but of faith, and the merit of Christ, and justification by faith, no men- tion was made. Wherefore on this point our churches are by no means to be blamed. For this even our adversaries are compelled to concede in regard to us, that the doctrine of repentance is most diligently treated and laid open by vis. But of confession our churches teach that the enumeration of sins is not necessary, nor are consciences to be burdened v/ith the care of enumerating all sins, inasmuch as it is im.possible to re- count all sins, as the Psalm (19: 13) testifies: "Who can under- stand his errors?" So also Jeremiah (17: 9): "The heart is de- ceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. Who can know it?" But if no sins were remitted, except those that were recounted, consciences could never find peace, because very many .sins they neither see nor can remember. 452 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. The ancient writers also testify that the ennmeration is not nec- essary. For in the Decrees Clirysostora is cited, wlio speaks thus: " I do not say to thee that thou shouldst discover thyself in pub- lie, or accuse thyself before others, but I would have thee obey the prophet when he says: 'Commit thy way unto the Lord,' (Ps. 37: 5). Therefore with prayer confess thy sins before God, the true judge. Pronounce thine errors, not M'ith the tongue, but with the memory of thy conscience," etc. And the Gloss (Of Repentance, Dist. V, Chap. Consideret), admits that con- fession is of human right only. Nevertheless, on account of" the very great benefit of absolution, as well as for other uses to the conscience, confession is retained among us. ARTICLE XXVI. OF THE DISTINCTION OF MEATS. It has been a general opinion, not of the people alone, but also of such as are teachers in the churches, that the distinction of meats, and such like human traditions, are works available to merit grace, and to make satisfaction for sins. And that the world thus thought, is apparent by this, that daily new cere- monies, new orders, new holydays, new fasts, were appointed: and the teachers in the churches exacted these works as a service necessary to merit grace ; and they greatly terrified men's eon- sciences,' if aught were omitted. From this persuasion concern- ing traditions, many disadvantages have followed in the church. For, first, the doctrine of grace is obscured by it, and also the righteousness of faith, which is the principal part of the gospel, and which it behooves most of all to stand forth and to have the pre-eminence in the church, that the merit of Christ may be well known, and faith, which believes that sins are forgiven for Christ's sake, may be exalted far above works. For which cause also Paul lays much stress on this point: he sets aside the law and human traditions, that he may show that the righteousness of Christ is a far other thing than such works as these ; namely, a faith which believes that sins are freely forgiven for Christ's sake. But this doctrine of Paul has been almost wholly smothered by traditions, wliich have bred an opinion that, making difference in moats, and such like services, a man should merit grace and justification. In their doctrine of repentance there was no men- tion made of faith ; only these works of satisfaction were spoken of: repentance seemtd to consist wholly in these Secondly, these traditions obscured the commandments of God, because traditions were placed far above the commandments of God. Christianity was thought to consist wholly in observing cer- tain holydays, rites, fasts, and attire. These observances were in possession of a most honorable title, to wit, that they were the spir- itual life, and the perfect life. In the mc aittime, God's command- ments, touching every man's calling, v.'ere of no estimation : that a father brought up his children, tliat a mother nurtured them, that a prince governed the commonwealtli,— these were reputed Avorldly affairs, and imperfect, and far inferior to those glittering observances. And this error greatly tormented pious consciences, wliich were grieved tliat they were held by an imperfect kind of life, in marriage, in magistracy, or in other civil functions. They THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 453 admired the monks, and pucIi like, and falsely imagined that the observances of these men were more ^I'ateful to God. Thirdly, traditions brought great danger to men's consciences, because 'it was impossible to keep all traditions, and yet men thought the observance of them to be necessary services. Gerson writes, "that many fell into despair, and some even took their own lives, because they perceived that they could not keep the traditions"; and meanwhile they had never heard the comfort of the righteousness of faith, or of grace. "We see the Summists and Divines gather togetlier the traditions, and seek for mitiga- tions to vniburden men's consciences; and yet thereby they do not set the consciences free, but rather, at times, bring more snares upon them. And in the schools and in their sermons men have been so busy in gathering together the traditions, that tliey have not had leisure to touch the Scripture, and to seek out a more profitable doctrine, of faith, of tlie cross, of hope, of the dignity of civil affairs, of the comfort of conscience in severe afflictions. Wherefore Gerson, and some other divines, have made grievous complaints that they were hindered by these strifes about traditions, so that they cotild not be occupied in some better kind of doctrine. And Augustine forbids that men's consciences .should be burdened with observances of this kind, and very prudently advises Jantiarius that he must know that they are' to be observed as things iudiflereut ; for these are his words. ^Yherefo^e our ministers must not be thought to have touched this matter rashly, or from hatred of the bishops, as some falsely surmise. There was great need to admonish the churches of those errors which had arisen from such misunderstanding of the traditions. For the gospel tirges us to inculcate the doctrine of grace, and of the righteousness of faith, in the Church; which can never be tniderstood, if men sui)pose that they can merit grace by observances of their own choice. Thus, tlierefore, they have taught that we cannot merit grace, or justification, by the obsers-ance of man's traditions ; and^therefore we nutst not think that such observances are a necessary ser\ice. Hereunto they add testimonies out of the Scriptures. Christ excuses His dis- ciples, when they did not observe a received tradition (which yet seemed to be about a matter not unlawful, but indifterent, and to have some affinity with the purifications of the law) ; and says, "In vain they do worship me, teaciiing for doctrines the com- mandments of men." ^Matth. 15, 3. 9. Christ therefore does not exact an unprofitable service. And a little further on He adds: "Not that which goeth into the mouth, defileth a man." Ver. 11. So also St. Paul: "The kingdom of God is not meat and drink." Rom. 14, 17. "Let no man judge you in meat or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days." Col. 2, 16. Again: "If ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances: Touch not, taste not, handle not?" Ver, 20. 21. St. I'eter says, "Why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." Acts 15, 10. 11. Here St. Peter forbids to burden the consciences 454 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. with many rites, whether they be of Moses, or of any others. And Paul calls the forbidding of meats " a doctrine of devils," 1 Tim. 4, 1, because it is against the gospel to appoint or to do such works to the end that by them we should merit grace, or as though Christianity could not exist without such service. Here our adversaries object against us, that our ministers hin- der the discipline and mortification of the flesh ; as Jo\4nian did. But the contrary may be gathered from our men's writings. For they have always tauglit concerning the cross, that Cliristians ought to bear afflictions. This is the true, earnest, and unfeigned mortification, to be exercised with divers afflictions, and to be crucified with Christ. Moreover, they teach that every Christian must so by bodily discipline, or bodily exercises tvA labors, exercise and keep himself under, that plenty and sloth do not stimulate him to sin; not that he may by such exercises merit grace, or satisfy for sins. And this bodily discipline should be used always, not only on a few and set daj's; according to the commandment of Christ; "Take heed, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting." Luke 21, 34. Again, "This kind (of devils) goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." Matth. 17, 21. And St. Paul says, "I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection," 1 Cor. 9, 27; wiiere he plainly shows that he did therefore chastise his body, not that by that discipline he might merit remission of sins, but that his body might be apt and lit for spiritual things, and to do his duty according to his calling. Therefore we do not condemn fasts themselves, but the traditions whicli prescribe cer- tain days and certain meats, with danger to the conscience, as though such works as these were a necessary service. Yet most of tiiose traditions are observed among vis which tend unto this end, that things may be done orderly in the church ; as namely, the order of lessons in the mass, and of the chief holy- days. But in the meantime men are admonished that such service does not justify before God, and that it is not to be sup- posed that it is a sin to leave undone such things, if they be omitted without giving offence. This liberty in human rites was not unknown to the Fathers. For in the East they kept Easter at another time than they did in E.ome: and when they of Rome accused the East of schisms on account of this diversity, they were admonished by others, that such customs need not be alike every wliere. And Irenseus says : " The disagreement about fast- ing does not break off the agreement of faith." Besides, Pope Gregory, in the 12th Distinction, intimates that such diversity does not violate the unity of the church ; and in the Tripartite History lib. 9, many examples of dissimilar rites are gathered together, and these words are there rehearsed, "The intention of the apostles was not to give precepts concerning holydays, but to preach godliness and a holy life." ARTICLE XXVII. OF MONASTIC VOWS. What is taught among us concerning monastic vows will be better understood, if one call to mind what was the state of the monasteries, and how many things were every day committed in the monasteries, contrary to the canons. In Augustine's time THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 455 they were free fraternities ; afterwards, when discipline was cor- rupted, vows were everj^vhere laid upon them, that the dis- cipline might be restored again, as it were in a newly-devised prison. Over and besides vows, many other observances by little and little were added. And these bonds were laid upon many, before they came to ripe years, contrary to the canons. Many through error fell into this kind of life unawares, who, though they did not lack years, yet they wanted discretion to judge of their strength and abilitj'. Tliey who thus had got into these nets, were constrained to abide in* them, even though, by the benefit of the canons, some might be set at liberty. And this occurred rather in the convents of nuns than of monks ; although the weaker sex ought more to have been spared. This rigor dis- pleased many good men heretofore, when they saw young maids and young men thrust into convents, there to get their living. They saw what an unhappy issue this counsel had, what offences it bred, and what snares it laid upon the consciences. They were grieved that the authority of the canons was wholly neglected and contemned in a thing most dangerous. To all tlicse evils there was added such a persuasion concerning vows, as it is well known in former times displeased those of the monks themselves who w^ere somewhat wiser than the rest. They tauglit that vows were equal to baptism; they taught that by this kind of life they merited remission of sins and justification before God; yea, they added that the monk's life did not only merit righteous- ness before God, but more than that, because it observed not only the commandments, but also the counsels of the gospel. And thus they taught that the monastic vow was far better than baptism, that the monk's life was more meritorious than the life of magistrates, of pastors, and such like, who, in accord- ance with God's commands, followed tlieir calling, without any such services of man's making. None of tiiese things can be denied : they may be found in their own writings. What occurred afterward in the monasteries? Formerly they were schools for the study of sacred letters, axid other branches of knowledge profitable to the church ; and thence pastors and bishops were taken: but now the case is altered. It is needless to rehearse what is notorious. Formerly they came together into such places to learn ; but now they feign that it is a kind of life instituted to merit grace and justification ; yea, they say it is a state of perfection, and place it far above all otlier kinds of life that God has ordained. "We have mentioricd these things, not out of spite exaggerating anytliing, to the end that the doctrine of OUT churches. Touching this matter, might be the better under- stood. First, concerning such as contract marriage, they thus teach among us, that it is lawful for any to marry that are not adapted for celibacy ; for vows cannot do away witli God's ordinance and command. But the command of God is, "To avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife." 1 Cor. 7, 2. And not only the command, but also the creation and ordinance of God compel such unto marriage, as without the special work of God are not exempted; according to that saying, "It is not good that the man should be alone." Gen. 2, 18. The5% therefore, that are obedient to this command and ordinance of God, do not sin. 456 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. What can be said against these things? Let a man exalt the obligation of a vow as much as he Avill, yet can he never prove that the vow shall do away with the command of God. The canons teach, ''that in every vow the right of \hc superior is ex- cepted ;" much less therefore can these vows, which are contrary to God's command, be of force. If the obligation of vows from no cause whatever might be changed, then neither the Roman pontiii's would l:;ave dispensed therefrom. For it is not lawful for a man to annul an obligation which exists directly of Divine right. But the Ilonian pontiffs have prudently judged, that in this obligation equity must be obsers'ed: therefore they often, as we read, have dispensed from vows. The history of the king of Arragon's being called back out of a monastery, is well known ; and there are also examples in our own time. Secondly, why do our adversaries so exalt the obligation, or the eftect of the vow, when, in the meantime, they speak not a Avord of the very nature of a vow, that it ought to be in a thing possible, ought to "be voluntary, and taken up of one's own accord, and with deliberation? But it is not unknown, how far perpetual cliastity is in the power of man. And how many a one among them is there, that has vowed of his own accord, and well advised? Maidens and youths, before they know how to judge, are persuaded, yea, sometimes also compelled, to take vows. Wherefore it is not meet to dispute so rigorously of the obligation, seeing that all men confess tliat it is against the nature of a a'ow that it is not done of one's OAvn accord, nor advisedly. The canons for the most part annul a^ows which are mado before fifteen years of age ; because that, before one comes to that age, there does not seem to be so much judgment that determina- tion may be made concerning a perpetual life. Another canon, making a greater concession to the weakness of men, adds some years n'lore ; for it forbids a vow to be made, before one is eighteen years of age. Biit Avhich of these shall Ave folloAV? The greatest part have a A'alid excuse for leaving the monasteries, because most of them voAvcd before they came to this age. Last of all, even though the breaking of the a'oav AA^ere to be reprehended, yet it seems not to folloAV directly that the mar- riages of such persons are to be dissoh'ed. For Augustine, in his 27th quest. 1st chapt.. Of Maeeiages, denies that they oueht to be dissolA'ed: and his authority is not to be esteemed lightly, although others afterAvard have thouglit otherAvise. And although the command of God touching Avedlock seems to free most men from the voavs ; yet our teachers also bring another reason concerning a'ows, to show that they are void : because all Avorship of God, instituted of men Avithout the command of God, and chosen to merit justification and grace, is Avicked ; as Christ says : " In vain they do Avorship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Matt. 15 : 9. And St. Paul cveryAAhere teaclies thatriqhteousness is not to b?" sought by our own obserA'^- ances, and services Avhicli are dcA-ised by men ; but that it comes by faith to tho'^e Avho believe that they are receiA^ed into favor by God for Christ's sake. But it is CA^dent that the monks liaA'e taught that serAices de- Vised by men satisfy for sins, and merit grace and justification. THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 457 Wh&t else is this, than to detract from the glory of Christ, and to obscure and deny the righteousness of faith? Wherefore it fol- lows that these common vows were Avicked services, and are therefore void. For a vow that is wicked, and Avhich is made against the commandments of God, is of no force ; neither, as the canon says, ought a vow to be a bond of iniquity. Paul says, "Christ is become of no effect unto vou, whosoever of youare justified by tlie law ; ye are fallen from grace." Gal. 5: 4. They, tiierefore, who wish to be justified by vows, are made void of Christ, and fall from grace. For they also who attribute justification to their own vows, attribute to their own works what properly belongs to the glory of Christ. Nor can it be denied, that the monks have taught that they are justified by their vows and observances, and merit the remission of sins ; nay, they have invented yet greater absurdities, and said they could lend their good works to others. If any man wished to expand these matters so as to excite odium, how many things might he rehearee, whereof the monks themselves are now ashamed ! Moreover, they have persuaded men 'that these self-devised ser- vices are a state of Christian perfection. Is this not attributing justification to works? It is no light offense in the church to pro- pound unto the people a certain service devised by men, without the commandment of God, and to teach that such a service justi- fies men: for the righteousness of faith, which ought especially to be taught in the church, is obscured, when this marvelous worship of angels, the pretense of poverty and humility, and of celibacy, are cast before men's eyes. Moreover the commandments of God and the triie worship of God are obscured, when men hear that monks alone are in the state of perfection: for Christian perfection is this, to fear God sincerely, and again, to conceive great faith, and to trust assuredly that for Christ's sake we have a reconciled God ; to ask, and cer- tainly look for, help from God in all affairs, according to our call- ing ; and outw^ardly to do diligently good works, and to attend to our vocation. In these things the true perfection and the true worship of God consist: it does not consist in celibacy, in beggary, or in vile apparel. But the people conceive many pernicious opinions from these false commendations of monastic life. They hear celibacy praised above measure: therefore they live in mar- riage with a troubled conscience. They hear that 'beggars only are perfect; therefore witli a troubled conscience they keep their possessions, and buy and sell. They hear that it is merely a coun- sel of the gospel, iiot to take revenge; therefore some are not afraid to avenge themselves in private life : for they hear that it is a counsel, not a commandment. Others think that all magis- tracy and civil ofhces are unworthy of Christian men. We read examples of men, who, forsaking wedlock, and leading the government of the commonwealth, have hid themselves in monasteries. This they called fleeing out of the world, and seek- ing a kind of life which is more acceptable to God : neither did they see that God is to be served in tliose commandments which He Himself has delivered, not in the commandments which are devised by men. That is a good and perfect kind of life, which has the command of God for it. It is necessary to admonish men of these things. And before these times Gerson reprehended this error of the 458 THE AUGSBUEG COXFESSIOX, monks concerning perfection ; and testifies tliat in his time this was a new saying tliat the monastic life is a state of perfection. So many A\"icked. opinions cling to the vows ; as, that thej' jus- tify, that they constitute Christian perfection, that they keep the counsels and commandments, that they have works of superero- gation. All these things being false and vain, they also make the vows invalid. ARTICLE XXVIII. OF ECCLESIASTICAL POWER, There have been great controversies touching the power of the bishops ; in which some have in an unseemly manner mingled together the ecclesiastical power, and tiie power of the sword. And out of this confusion there have sprung very great wars and tumults, while the pontiffs, trusting in the power of the keys, have not only instituted new kinds of service, and burdened men's consciences' by rese-rving of cases, and by violent excom- munications; but have also endeavored to transfer worldly king- doms from one to another, and to despoil emperors of their power and authority. These faults godly and learned men in the church have long since reprehended ; and for that cause ours were compelled, for the comforting of men's consciences, to show the difference between the ecclesiastical power and the power of the sword. And they have taught that both of them, because of God's command, are 'dutifully to be reverenced and honored, as the chief blessings of God upon earth. Now, their judgment is this: that the power of the keys, or the power of the bishops, according to tlie gospel, is a power, or com- mand from God, of preaching'the gospel, of remitting or retain- ing sins, and of administering the sacraments. For Christ sends His Apostles forth with this charge : "As my Father hath sent me, even so I send you. Receive ye the Holy Ghost: whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them ; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained." John 20 : 21-23. " Go, and preach the gospel to every creature," &c. Mark 16 : 15. This power is exercised only by teaching or preaching the gos- pel, and administering the sacraments, either to many, or to single individuals, in accordance with their call. For thereby not corporeal, but eternal things are granted ; as an eternal right- eousness, the Holy Ghost, life everlasting. These things cannot be obtained but by the ministry of the word and the sacraments; as Paul says, "The gospel is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth." Rom. 1 : 16. Seeing, then, that the ecclesiastical power bestows things eternal, and is exercised only by the ministry of the word, it does not hinder the civil govern- ment any more than the art of singing hinders civil government. For the civil administration is occupied about other matters, than is the gospel. The magistracy does not defend the souls, but the bodies, and bodily things, against manifest injuries; and coerces men by the sword' and corporal punishments, that it may uphold ci^^l justice and peace. Wherefore the ecclesiastical and the civil power are not to be confounded. The ecclesiastical power has its ov.n command, to preach the gospel and to administer the sacraments. Let it not THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 459 Tby force enter into the office of another; let it not transfer worldly kingdoms ; let it not abrogate the magistrates' laws ; let it not withdraw from them lawful obedience ; let it not hinder judgments touching any civil ordinances or contracts ; let it not prescribe laws to the magistrate touching the form of the state ; as Christ says, " My kingdom is not of this world." John 18, 36. Again, "Who made me a judge or a divider over you?" Luke 12, 14. And Paul says, " Our conversation is in heaven." Phil. 3, 20. " The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strongholds ; easting down imaginations," &c., 2 Cor. 10, 4. 5. In this way ours distinguish between the duties of each power, one from the other, and admonish all men to honor both powers, and to acknowledge both to be the gifts and blessings of God. If the bishops haA^e any power of the sword, they have it not as bishops by the command of the gospel, but by human law given unto them by kings and emperors, for the civil government of their goods. This, however, is another function than the ministry of the gospel. When, therefore, the question is concerning the jurisdiction of bishops, civil government must be distinguished from ecclesiast- ical jurisdiction. Again, according to the gospel, or, as they term it, by Divine right, bishops, as bishops, that is, those who have the administration of the word and sacraments committed to them, have no other jurisdiction at all, but only to remit sin, also to inquire into doctrine, and to reject doctrine inconsistent with the gospel, and to exclude from tlie communion of the church wicked men, whose wickedness is manifest, without human force, but by the word. And herein of necessity the churches ought by Divine right to render obedience unto them ; according to the saying of Christ: "He that heareth you, heareth me," Luke 10, 16. But when they teach or determine anything con^ tra,ry to the gospel, then tlie churches have a command of God which forbids obedience to them: "Beware of false prophets," Matth. 7, 15. "Though an angel from heaven preach any other gospel, let him be accursed," Gal. 1, 8. "We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth," 2 Cor. 13, 8. Also, "This power the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruc- tion," 2 Cor. 13, 10. So also the canons command; ii, quest. 7, chap. Sacerdotes, and chap. Oves. And Augustine, in his treatise against Petilian's epistle, says: "Neither must we give assent to catholic bishops, if they chance to err, or entertain any opinion contrary to the Divine canonical Scriptures." If they have any other power or jurisdiction, in hearing and judging certain cases, as, namely, of matrimony, and of tithes, &c., they hold it by human right.' But when the Ordinaries fail, the princes are constrained, even against their wish, to dispense justice to their subjects for the maintaining of peace. Moreover, there is a controversy whether bishops or pastors have the right to establish ceremonies in the church, and to make laws concerning meats, holydays, degrees, or orders of ministers, &c. They that ascribe this right, to the bishops, allege this testi- mony for it: "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now ; but when the Spirit of truth is come, He shall guide you into all truth." John 16, 12. 13. They allege also 460 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. the example of the apostles, who commanded to abstain from blood, and that which was strangled. Acts 15, 20. Thej' allege the change of the sabbath into the Lord's day, contrary, as it seems, to'the decalogue ; and there is no example more ill their mouths than the change of the sabbath. Great indeed, they declare, must be the power of the church, since it has dispensed with a precept of the decalogue. But of this question ours teach thus : that the bishops have no power to ordain anything contrary to the gospel, as was shown before. The same also do the canons teach, Distinct. 9. More- over, it is against the Scripture to ordain or require the observance of any traditions, to the end that we may make satisfaction for sins, or merit grace and righteousness by such an obsers-ance. For the glory of Christ'.s merit is dishonored, when we seek by such observances to merit justification. But it is apparent, that through this persuasion traditions grew to an infinite number in the church, while in the meantime the doctrine concerning faith, and tlie righteousness of faith, was quite suppressed; for from time to time new holydays were made, new feists appointed, new ceremonies, new Avorships for saints, instituted; because the authors of such things supposed that by these works they should merit grace. Thus formerly the number of penitential canons increased, whereof we still see some traces in the Satisfactions. Likewise the authors of traditions act contrary to the command of God, when they make sin to consist in 'certain foods, in days, and like things, and burden the church with the servitude of *thQ law, as if there ought to be among Christians, in order to merit justification, a service like the Levitical, the ordaining of which God should have committed to the apostles and the biBhops. For this some of them write, and the popes in some measure seem to have been misled by the example of the law of Jloses. Hence are tliose burdens, that it is a mortal sin, even if no offence is given to others, to do manual labor on the festivals ; that it is a mortixl sin to omit the canonical hours ; that certain foods defile the (conscience ; that fastings are works which appease God; that sin, in a reserved case, cannot be forgiven except by the authority of him that reserved it; whereas the canons them- selves speak only of the reserving of the ecclesiastical penalty, and not of the reserving of the guilt. Whence have the bishops the authority of imposing these tradi- tions upon the churches, for the ensnaring of men's consciences, while Peter forbids (Acts 15, 10) " to pT;t a yoke upon the neck of the disciples," and St. Paul says (2 Cor. 13, 10) that the power given him was to edification, not to destruction? Why, therefore, do they increase sins by these traditions ? But there are divers clear testimonies which prohibit the mak- ing of such traditions to merit grace, or as things necessary to sal- vation. Paul says to the Colossians, "Let no man judge* you in meat, or in driiik, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of tlie .sabbath days." Col. 2. 16. Again, "if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though liv- ing in the Avorld, are ye subject to ordinances. Touch not, taste not, handle not ; which all are to perish with the using, after the commandments and doctrines of men? Which things indeed have a show of wisdom." Col. 2, 20-23. And in the epistle to THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. 461 Titus he plainly forbids traditions ; for he says, " Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth." Tit. 1, 14. And Christ says of them that urge traditions, " Let them alone ; they are blind leaders of the blind." Matt. 15, 14. And He re- jects such services : ' ' Every plant winch my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up." Ver. 13. If the bishops have authority to burden the churches with in- numerable traditions, and to ensnare men's consciences, Avhy does the Scri])ture so often forbid to malvc and to listen to tradi- tions? Why does it call them the doctrines of devils? 1 Tim. 4, 1. Has the 'Holy Ghost warned us of tliem to no purpose ? It follows then, that since ordinances, constituted as necessary, or witli the opinion of meriting grace, are repugnant to the gosyjel, it is not lawful for the bishops to institute or exact such services. For it is necessary that the doctrine of Christian liberty should be maintained in the churches, that the bondage of the law is not necessary unto justification ; as it is written to the Galatians, " Be not entangled again witli the yoke of bondage." Gal. 5, 1. It is necessary that the chief article of the gospel should be maintained, that we obtain grace freely by faith in Christ, not because of cer- tain observances, or of services devised by men. What is then to be thought of the Lord's day, and of like church rites? To this ours answer, that bishops or pastors are allowed to make ordi- nances, so that things maybe done orderly in the church; not that by them we may merit grace, or satisfy for sins, or that men's consciences should bo bound to esteem them as necessary services, and think that they sin when they violate tliem without offending others. So Paul ordains that women sliould cover their heads in the congi'egatiein, 1 Cor. 11, G; that the interpreters of Scripture should be heard in order, in the church, 1 Cor. 14, 27. 30. Such ordinances it behooves the churches, for the sake of charity and peace, to keep, to this extent that one do not offend another, that all things may be done in order and without tinnult in the church, 1 Cor. 14, 40, comp. Phil. 2, 14 ; but so that the consciences be not burdened, so as to deem them tilings necessary to salva- tion, a,nd think they sin Avhen they violate them, without offend- ing others: as no one will say that a Avoman sins, if she goes in public with her head uncovered, provided no one is offended. Such is the obsei'vance of the Lord's day, of Easter, of Pentecost, and like holydays and rites. For they err greatly that think that by the authority of the churcli the obser\-ance of the Lord's day has been instituted instead of the sabbath, as necessary. The Scripture has abrogated tlie sabbath, and teaches that all Mosaical ceremonies may be omitted, after the gospel is revealed. And yet, beca\ise it was necessary to appoint a certain day, in order that the i)eople might know'whcn they ought to come together, it appears that the church for that purpose appointed the Lord's day: wliich for this cause also seems to have been preferred, that men might have an exaniple of Ciiristian liberty, and might know that the observance neither of the sabbath nor of anoth.er day is necessary. Tliere are certain marvelous disputations touching the changing of the law, and the cerem-onies of the new law, and the change of the sabbath : wliich all arose from a false persuasion, that there omrht to be a service in the church similar to the Levitical, and that Christ committed to the apostles and 462 THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION. the bishops the devising of new ceremonies which should he necessarj' to salvation. These errors crept into the church when the righteousness of faith was not plainly enough taught. Some dispute that the observance of the Lord's day is not indeed of Divine right, but almost of Divine right ; and touching holydays, they prescribe how far it is permitted to work on them. AVliat else* are such disputations but snares for men's consciences? For though they seek to mitigate tlie traditions, yet the equity of them can never be perceived, so long as the opinion of their necessity remains; which must needs remain, where the righteousness of faith and Christian liberty are not known. The apostles commanded to abstain from blood. Acts 15, 20. Who observes that nowadays? And yet they do not sin that do not now observe it ; for neither the apostles themselves wished to burden men's consciences Avith such 'servitude ; but they forbade it for a time, to avoid offence. For in a decree, the aim of the gospel is always to be considered. Scarcely any canons are kept Avith exactness ; and many grow out of use daily, yea, even among them that most eagerly defend traditions. Neither can there be siifficient care had of men's con- sciences, except this equity be observed, that we should know that such rites are to be obser\-ed without being deemed neces- sary, and that men's consciences are not hurt, though the tradi- tions grow out of use. The bishops might easily retain the lawful obedience due to them, if they Avould not urge men to observe such traditions as cannot be kept Avith a good conscience. Now they command celibacy ; and they admit none to the ministry, except they swear not to teach the pure doctrine of the gospel. The churches do not ask of the bishops that they should procure concord Avitli the loss of their OAvn dignity, hoAve\'er it Avould be i)roper for good pastors so to do. They only ask that they Avould remit the unjust burdens, Avhicli are both new, and received contrary to the custom of the uniA^ersal Christian Church. At first, some of these ordinances may have had probable reasons, but they are not adapted to later times. It is also CAident, that some Avere received from false notions. Wherefore it Avere a matter for the pontifical clemency to mitigate them uoav; for such a change does not overthroAV the unity of the church. For many human traditions have been changed' in the coiarse of time, as the canons themselves shoAV. But if it cannot be obtained that those ob- servances may be relaxed Avhich cannot be kept Avithout sin, then must AA'c folloAA' tlie apostles' rule, which commands us to obey God ratlier than men. Acts 5, 29. Peter forbids the bishops to be lords, and to rule over the churches. 1 Pet. 5, 3. Noav it is not our purpose to haA'e the bishops depriA'ed of their poAA'er: but this one thing only is requested, that they AA'ould suffer the gospel to be purely taught, and that they Avould relax a fcAV observances Avhich cannot be held AA'ithout'sin. But if they Avill remit nothing, let them look to it, hoAv they Avill give account to God for this, that by their obstinacy they afford'cause of schism. THE AUGSBURG CO>s^ESSION. 463 CONCLUSION. These are the principal articles -which seem to be matters of controversy. For although we might speak of more abuses, yet that we may avoid undue length, we have embraced but a few, whereby it is easy to judge of the others. Great have been the complaints about indulgences, about pilgrimages, about the abuse of excommunication. The parishes have been vexed in manifold ways by the dealers in indulgences. Endless conten- tions have arisen between the pastors and the monks about parochial rights, about confession, about burials, about sermons on extraordinary occasions, and about other things without num- ber. Things of this sort we have passed over, in order that those which are chief in this matter, having been briefly set forth they might the more easily be understood. Nor has' anything been here said or adduced for the purpose of casting reproach on any one. Those things alone have been enunierated, which it seemed necessary to say, that it might be understood that in doc- trine and ceremonials among us there is nothing received con- trary to Scripture, or to the universal Christian Church, since it is manifest that we have diligently taken heed that no new and godless doctrines shoiild creep into our churches. In accordance with the edict of His Imperial Majesty, we have desired to present the articles above written, in which our confes- sion should be contained, and in which might be seen a summary of the doctrine of those who teach among ns. If anything be lacking in this confession, we are prepared, God willing, to pre- sent ampler information, in accordance with the Scriptures. Your Imperial Majesty's faithful and humble, John, Duke of Saxony. Elector. George, Margrave of Brandenburg. Ernest, Duke of Luneburg. Philip, Landgrave of Hesse. John Frederick, Duke of Saxony. Francis, Duke of Luneburg. "Wolfgang, Prince of Anhalt. Senate and Magistracy of Nurenberg. Senate of Eeutlingen. Passag'es of the Epistles and Gospels TO BE READ On Sundays and Holydays of the Year. THE FIRST SUNDAY IX ADVENT. Epistle: i?om. 13, 11-14. And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us Avalk honestly, as in the day : not in riot- ing and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying: but put ye on tlie Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Gospel: 3Iatth. 21, 1-9. And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto' the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disci- ples, Saying unto them, Go into tlie village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them imto me. And if any man say aught vnito you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which M'as spoken by the prophet, saying. Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy'King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them. And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them tlieir clothes, and they set Him thereon. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the wny. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, sayimr, Hosanna to the Sou of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord ; Hosaiuia in the highest. THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Epistle : Rom. 15, 4-13. For whatsoever things Avere written aforetime were Avritten for our learning, that we tiirough patience and comfort of the Scrip- (464) THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 465 tures might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant yoll to be like-minded one toward another according to Ohrist'Jesus: that ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circum- cision for tlie truth of God, to contirm the promises made unto the fathers: and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy: as it is written. For this cause I will confess to Thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto Thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with His people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud Him, alive ])eople. And again Esaias saith. There shall be a root of Jesse, 'and He that shall "rise to reign over the Gentiles; in Him shall the Cxentiles trust. Now the God of hope fill you Avith all joy and peace in believing, that ye m.ay abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost Gospel: Luke 21, 25-36. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars: and upon the earth distress of nations with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth : for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. And He spake to them a parabfe ; Behold the hg tree, and all the trees; when they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Verily I .say unto "you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away; but my words shall not pass away. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with sur- feiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye there- fore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Sou of man. THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Epistle: 1 Cor. 4, 1-5. Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judg- ment; yea. I judge not mine own self. For I know nothing by myself;' yet am I not hereby justified; but He that judgeth me is the Lord'. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of 30 466 THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. Gospel: Matth. 11, 2-10. Now Avhen John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto Him, Art Thou He that should come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered and said unto them. Go and shew John afjain those things which ye do hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel i>reax^hed to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be crftendcd in me. And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, Whkt went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed shaken with the wind ? But what went ye out for to see? a man clothed in soft raiment ? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. But what Avent ye out for to see ? a prophet ? yea, I say unto you, and more than a propliet. For this is He of" whom it is written. Behold. I send my messenger before Thy face, which, shall prepare Thy way before Thee. THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Epme: Phil. 4, 4-7. Rejoice in the Lord always ; and again I say. Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing ; but in every thing by i^rayer and supplica- tion with thanksgiving let your reqviests'be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds tlirough Christ Jesus. Gospel: Johnl, 19-2S. And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And he con- fessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him. what then? art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not' Art thou that Prophet ? And he answered, No. Then they said unto him, Avho art thou ? that we may give an answer to them that .sent us. Wliat .sayest thou of thyself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight tlie way of the Lord, as said the Prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thon be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that Prophi't ? John answered them, saying, I bap- tize with water : but there standeth one among you whom ye knoAV not; He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. CHRISTMAS DAY, 467 CHRISTMAS DAY. Epistle: Tit. 2, 11-14. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching ns that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of tiie great (fod and our Savior Jesus Christ ; who gave Himself for \is, that He might redeem us frcmi all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Gospel : Luke 2, 1-14. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was^ first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 'And Joseph also went up from Galilee," out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of David,) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that,"while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no rcjom for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping v.atch over their flock by night. And, lo, tlie angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them. Fear not : for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto yoti ; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there v.as with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hoKt praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. Epistle: Acts 6, 8-15; 7, 54-59. And Stephen, ftill of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose several of the syn- agogtie, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, rind Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Celicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. And they were not able to resist tlie wisdom and spirit by which he spake. Then they suborned men, v.hich said, \ye have heard him speak blasphemous ^vords against Moses, and against God. And they stirred up tlie people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came lipon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, and set up false Avitnesses, which said. This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law : for Ave have heard him say, that this Jesiis of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change 468 DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. the customs which Moses delivered us. And all that sat in the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. But he being full of the Holy Ghosi, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on tlie right hand of God, and said, behold I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. Then they cried out With a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, and cast him out of the city and stoned him ; and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name Avas Saul. And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Gospel: Ifatth. 23, 34-39. Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and some of them ye shall kill arid crucify ; and some of them shall ye scourge in "yo^ir synagogues, and persecute them from city to' city : that upoii you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the "earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. Verily I say unto you, all these things shall come upon this generation". O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under lier wings, and ye would not ! Be- hold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, ye sha"ll not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that Cometh in the name of the Lord. Another Gospel: John 1, 1-14, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him ; and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. Tliere was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. Tliat was the true Light, which lighteth every man that Cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by Plim, and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the fle.sh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. NEW year's day. 469 THE SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. Epistle: Gal 4, 1-7. Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all ; hut is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: but when the fullness of the time Avas come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a'soh; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Gosi)€l : Luke 2, 33-10. And Joseph and His mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of Him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary His mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel ; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also;) that the thoughts of many hearts maybe revealed. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe Aser : she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity ; and she was a widow of about four score and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in at that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusa- lem. And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom ; and the grace of God was upon Him.. NEW YEAR'S DAY. Epistle: Gal. 3,23-29. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith Avhich should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer mider a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female : for ye all are one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Gospel: Luke 2, 21. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, His name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before He was conceived in the womb. 470 SUNDAY AFTER NEW YEAR. • SUNDAY AFTER NEW YEAR. Epistle: Tit. 3, 4-8. But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness Avhieh we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the wasliing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost : which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Clirist our vSavior; that being justified by His grace, we should be made lieirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, tliat they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Gospel: Matth. 2, 13-23. And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou' there until I bring thee word : for Herod will seek the young child to destroy Him. When he arose, he took the young' child and Liis mother by night, and departed into Egyiitf and was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying. Out of Egypt have I called my son. Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that M'ere in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that whicli was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying. In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourn- ing, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be com- forted, because they are not. But Avhen Herod was dead, behold, an angel appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying. Arise, and take the young child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel : for they are dead which sought the young child's life. And he arose, and took the young child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Arche- laus did reign in Judea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither : notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee : and he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth : that it might be fulfilled ■which was sxjoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. Another Gospel : Matth. 3,10-17. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan urito John, to be baptized of him. But John forbade Him, saying, I have need to be baptized of Thee, and comest Thou to me ? And Jesus answer- ing said unto him. Suiter it to he so now : for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he sufFeredHira. And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of tlae water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon Him: and lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. 471 EPIPHANY. Epistle : Isaiah 60, 1-6. Arise, sliine ; for thy light is come, and the glorj^ of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people : but the Lord shall rise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen vipon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to Thy light, and kings to the brightness of Thy rising. Lift up thine eyes round about, and see : all they gather themselves together, they come to Thee: Thy sons shall' come from far, and Thy daughters shall be nursed at Thy side. Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged ; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto th.ee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee. The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah ; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and. incense ; and they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord. Gospel: ITatth. 2, 1-12. Now when Jesus Avas born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying. Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for v\'e have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the peojjle together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said. Go and search diligently for the young child ; and when ye have found Him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship Him also. When they had heard the king, they departed ; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down, and'worshippe'd Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts: gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own cauntrv another wav. EIBST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Epiistlc; Rom. 12, 1-6. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present j'our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto (jod, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world : but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, 472 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. that ye may prove what is tliat good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think ; but to think soberly, according as iCiod hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office": so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and ^very one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace tliat is given to ns, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith. Gospel: Lul-e 2, 41-52. Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem : and Joseph and His mother knew not of it. But they, supposing Him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought Him among their kinsfolk and ac- quaintance. And when they found Him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking liim. And it came to pass, that after three clays they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them and asking them questions. And all that heard Him were astonished at His iinderstanding and answers. And when they saw Him, they were amazed: and His mother said unto Him, Son, why hast Thou thus dealt with us^ behold. Thy father and I liave sought Thee sorrowing. And He said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? And they understood not the saying which He spake unto them. And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but His mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus in- creased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. SECOND SUNDAY xVFTER EPIPHANY. Epistle: Rom. 12, 6-16. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the propor- tion of faith ; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering ; or he that tcacheth, on teaching ; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation : he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be Avithout dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil ; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love ; in honor pre- ferring one another; not slothful in business; ferA'ent inspirit; serving the Lord ; rejoicing in hope ; patient in tribulation ; con- tinuing instant in prayer ; distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute yoii :' bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that Aveep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. 473 Gospel: John 2, 1-13. And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee ; and the mother of Jesus was there ; and both Jesus was called, and His disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto Him, They have no" wine. Jesus saith unto her. Woman, what have I to do with thee ? mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it. And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after* the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them. Fill the water- pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And He saith unto them. Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was, (but the servants which drew the water knew,) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, and saith unto him. Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine ; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth His glory ; and His dis- ciples believed on Him. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. EpMle: Eom. 12, 17-21. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not your- selves, but rather give ]ilace unto wrath ; for it is written. Venge- ance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; "if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Gospel : Mattli. 8, 1-13. WTien He was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying. Lord, if Thou wilt. Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth His hand, and touched him, saying, I will ; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith unto him, See thovi tell no man ; "but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. And when Jesus was entered into Caper- naum, there came unto Him a centurion, beseeching Him, and saying. Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, griev- ously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said. Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the w^orld only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me : and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth : and to another. Come, and he cometh ; and to my vservant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, He marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, 474 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and sliall sit down with Abraham, and Isaae, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven : but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way ; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his ser\'ant was healed in the selfsame hour. FOURTH SUNDAY IX EPIPHANY. Epistle: Rom. 13, 8-10. Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath f ultilled the law. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Tliou shalt not steal, Tliou shalt not bear false witness. Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saj-- ing, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as tliyself. Love work- eth no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Gos2)d: Matth. 8, 23-27. And when He was entered into a ship, His disciples followed Him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, inso- much that the ship was covered with the waves: but He was asleep. And His disciples came to Him, and awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And He saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea : and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him ! FIFTH SUNDAY" AFTER EPIPHANY. Epistle: Col 3, 12-17. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, 'meekness, long-suffer- ing ; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any : even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let t!ie peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wis- dom ; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, sinaing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. Gospel: J/a«/i. 13, 24-30. Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. 475 field: but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared tlie tares also. So the servants of the householder came and said unto liim. Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field ? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An crx'my hath done tiiis. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then 'that Ave go and gatlier them up? But he said. Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat witli them. Let both grow together until the harvest : and in the time of harvest 1 will say to the reapers. Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in. bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Epistle: 2 Pd. 1, 16-21. For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eye-witnesses of His majesty. For He received from (Jod the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to Him from the excellent glory. This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. And this voice whu!h came from heaven we heard, when we were with Him in the holy mount. We have also a more stu'e word of jn'opliecy ; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the daystar arise in your hearts : knowing this first, tiuit no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. For th.e prophecy came«not in old time by the will of man : but the holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. Gosjicl: Matth. 17, 1-9. And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John, his brother, and bringe'th them up into a high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them : and His face did shine as the sun, and His raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there ap- peared unto them Moses and Elias talking with Him. Then an- swered Peter, and said tmto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here : if Thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles ; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud oversliadowed them : and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said. This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased ; hear ye Him. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. And as they came down from the mountain, Jer us charged them, say- ing. Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of" man be risen again from the dead. 476 THE SUNDAY SEPTUAGESIMA. THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE, OR THE PURIFICATION OF MARY. Epistle: Malachi 3, 1-b. Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me : and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to this temple, even the Messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in : behold. He shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. But who may abide the day of His coming? and who shall stand when He appe'areth ? for He "is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap : and He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the Lord, as in the days of old, and as in former years. And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those tiiat oppress tlie hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts. Gosjoel : Luke 2, 22-32. And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord ; (as it' is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord';) and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is' said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon ; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel : and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple : and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him after the custom of the law, then took he Him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said. Lord, now let- test Tliou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes have seen Tliy salvation, Avhich Thou hast prepared before the face of all peopl'e ; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel. THE SUNDAY SEPTUAGESIMA Epistle: 1 Cor. 9, 24—10, 5. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one re- ceiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown : but we an incorruptible. I ' therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air; but I keep inider my body, and bring it into subjection : lest that by any means, when I have preached to THE SUNDAY SEXAGESIMA. 477 Others, I myself should be a castaway. Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea : and were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea ; and did all eat the same spiritual meat ; and did all drink the same spiritual drink : for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them : and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God was not well pleased : for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Gospel: Matth. 20, 1-16. For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a house- holder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the market-place, and said unto them: Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their Avay. Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them. Why stand ye here all the day idle? They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He'saith unto them. Go ye also into the vineyard ; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward. Call the laborers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. But when the first came, they siipposed that they should have re- ceived more ; and they likewise received every man a peimy. And when they had received it, they murmured against the good man of the house, saying. These last liave wrought but one hour, and thou hast made theui equal unto us, which have born the burden and heat of the day. But he answered one of them, and said. Friend, I do thee no wrong; didst not thou agree with me for a penny ? Take that thine is, and go thy way : I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because lam good? So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. THE SUNDAY SEXAGESIMA. EpUtlc: 2 Cor. 11, 19—12, 1 9. For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit, Avhereiusoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. Are they Hebrews? 'so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. x\re they the seed of Abraham? so am I. Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool,) I am more ; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. Thrice was 1 beaten with rods, once was 1 stoned, thrice I sufffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep ; 478 THE .SUNDAY SEXAGESIMA. in journey ings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren ; in weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, iu hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. Beside those things that are without, that v.hich Cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.* AVho is weak, and 1 am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which cuncern mine infirmities.' The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, kuoweth that I lie not. In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept tlie city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: and through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I knew a man in Clirist above fourteen years ago, whether in the body I cannot tell, or whether out of the body I cannot tell: God kuoweth; such a one caught up to the third heaven. And I knew such a man, whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell; God. kuoweth: how that he was caught up into ]iaradise, and heard uusjx'akable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. Of such a one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. For 'though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool ; for I will say the truth : but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above thatM'hich he seeth me to be, or that he lipareth of me. And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the mes- senger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And He said unto me. My grace is ?;ufl[i- cient for thee ; for my strength is made ])erfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my inlirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Gos})d: Luke 8, 4-15. And when much people Avere gathered together, and were come to Him of every city. He spake by a parable : A sower wont out to sow his seed': au'd as he sowed, some fell by the way side: and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock ; and as soon as it was sprung ujx it with- ered away, because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thonis; and the thorns sprang up Avith it, and choked it. And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit a hun- dredfold. And Avhen He had said these things, He cried, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And His disciples asked Him, say- ing, What might this jmraljie be? And He said, Unto you it is given to knoAV the invsteries of tlie kingdom of God: but to others in parables ; that seeing thev might )iot see, and hearing they might not understand. Noav the parable is this: The seed is the Avord of God. Those bv the Avay side are they that hear : then cometh the devil, and taketh aAvay the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. They on the rock are they, which, Avhen they hear, receive the Avord with joy ; and these have no THE SUNDAY QUINQUAGESIMA. 479 root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And tliat which fell among the thorns are they, which, when tliey have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. But that on the good ground arc they, Avhich, in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. THE SrXDAY QUINQUAGESIMA, OR ESTOMIHI. Epistle: 1 Cor. 13, 1-13. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding bra,ss, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have tlie gift of proi^hecy, and understand ail mysteries, and all knowledge ; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am noth- ing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the yjoor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it protiteth me nothing. Charity svifFereth long, and is kind ; char- ity vaunteth not itself, is not pulfed up, doth not behave itself unseenily, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil: rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopetli all things, endur- eth all things. Charity never faileth : but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease : whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thotight as a child ; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly ; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three ; but the greatest of these is charity. Gospel: Luke IS, 31-43. Then He took unto Him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are Avritten by the prophets concerning the iSon of man shall be accomplished. For He shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on : and they shall scourge Him, and put Him to death ; and the third day He shall rise again. And they understood none of these things ; and this say- ing was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. And it came to pass, that as He was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside begging: and hearing the multitude pass by, he asks^'d what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Xazart- th passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, Tiiou Son of David, have mercy on me. And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more. Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto Him : and when he was come near. He asked him, sajing. 480 THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? and he said, Lord, that I may receive ray sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight; thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. THE AXNUXCIATION-DAY OF MARY. Ejiistle: Isaiah 7, 10-15. Moreover, the Lord spake again unto Ahaz, saying. Ask thee a sign of the Lord, thy God ; ask it either in the' depth or in the height above. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the Lord. And he said. Hear ye now, O house of David ; is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also? Therefore the L'ord Himseff shall give you" a sign : Behold, a vir- gin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Im- manuel. Butter and honey shall He eat, that He may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. Gospel: Luke 1, 26-38. And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of "David ; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her. Fear not, Mary: for thou hast fovmd favor with God. And, behold, thoti shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David : and He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of His kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the angel. How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee : therefore also that holy thing whicli shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, thy cousin Eliza- beth, she hath also conceived a son in lier old age ;*and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said, Behold the hand- maid of the Lord; be it unto me according to Thy word. And the angel departed from her. THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT, OR INYOCAVIT. Epistle: 2 Cor. 6, 1-10. We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. For He saith, I have THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. 481 heard thoo in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee : behold, now is the accepted time ; behold, now is the day of salvation. Giving no offence in anything, that the minis- try be 'not blamed: but in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in atiiictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imijrisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings ; by pureness, by knowledge, by long-sulfer- ing, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteous- ness on the right hand and on the left. By honor and dishoner, by evil report and good report : as deceivers, and yet true ; as un- known, and yet well known : a* dying, and, behold, we live ; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing ; as poor, yet making many rich ; as having nothing, and yet possess- ing all things. Gospel: Matth. 4, 1-11. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the Avilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when He had fasted fori y days and forty nights, He was afterward ahungered. And when the tempter came to liim, he said, If Thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But He answered and said. It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Then the devil taketh Him up into the holy city, and setteth Him on a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto Him, If Thou be \he Son of God, cast Thy- self down: for it is written, He shall give His angels charge con- cerning thee : and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him. It is written again. Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. A§:ain, the devil taketh Him up into an exceeding high moun- tain, and sheweth Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the f lory of them; and saith unto Him, All these things will I give 'hee, if Thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan : for it is written, Thou shalt w^orship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leave th Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him. THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, OR REMINISCERE. Epistle: 1 Thcss. 4, 1-7. Furthermore, then, Ave beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to w'alk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. For y* know what commandnients we gave you by the Lord Jesus. For this is the Avill of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication : that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor ; not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: that no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as wo also have 31 482 THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. forewarned you and testified. For God hath not called us unto uneleanness, but unto holiness. Gospel : Matth. 15, 21-28. Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto Him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Thou Son of David ; my daughter is grievously vexed Avith a devil. But He answered her not a word. And His disciples besought Him, sajing, Send her away : for she crieth after us. But He answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lostsheep of the house of Israel. Then came she and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, help me. But He answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said. Truth, Lord : yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith : be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT, OR OCULL Epistle: Eph. 5,1-9. Be ye therefore followed of God, as dear children : and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. But fornication, and all uneleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among yovi, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish tsilking, nor jesting, which are not convenient : but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words : for because of these things cometh the wrath of (iod upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometime darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light; (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteous- ness and truth.) Gospel: Luke 11, 14-28. And He was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, wlien the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. But some of them said. He casteth out devils through Beelzebub, the chief of tlie devils. And others, temjjt- Ing Him, sought of Him a sign from heaven. But He, knowing their thoughts, said unto them. Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation ; and a house divided against itself falleth. If Satan also be divided against himself, how sliall his kingdom stand ? beoause ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? tlierefore shall they be your judges. But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the king- dom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keep- THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT, 483 eth his palace, his goods are in peace : but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armor wherein lie trusted, and divideth his spoils. He that is not with me is against me ; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven otlier spirits more wicked than him- self ; and they enter in, and dwell there : and the last state of that man is worse than the first. And it came to pass, as He spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto Him, Blessed is the womb that bare Thee, and the paps which Thou hast sucked. But He said. Yea, rather, blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it. THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT, OR L.ETARE. Epistle: Gal. 4, 21-31. Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the ono by a bondmaid and the other by a free woman. But he who was born of the bondwoman was born after the flesh ; but he of the free woman was by promise. Which things are an allegory ; for these are the two covenants ; the one from the mount Sinai, which gen- dereth to bondage, which is Agar. For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth unto Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. But Jerusalem wliich is above is free, which is the mother of us all. For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not ; break forth and cry, thou that trav- ailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath a husband. Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. Nevertheless what saith the Scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son : for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir Avith the son of the freewoman. So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. Another Epistle: Rom. 8, 28-39. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them \v\\o are the called according to His pur- pose. For whom He did foreknow. He did also predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first- born among many brethren. Moreover, whom He did predesti- nate, them He also called : and whom He called, them He also justified: and whom He justified, them He also glorified. What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us ? He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things ? Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is He that condemneth ? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Who shall separate 484 THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. US from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or perse- cution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is writ- ten, For Thy sake we are killed all the day long ; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am per- suaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powders, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, whicli is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Gosixl : John 6, 1-15. After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His miracles which He did on theiii that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there He sat with His disciples. And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. When Jesus then lifted up His eyes, and saw a great company come unto Him, He saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this He said to prove him : for He Himself knew what He would do. Philip answered Him, Two hundred penny- worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one or them may take a little. One of His disciples, Andrew. Simon Peter's brother, saith unto Him, There is a lad here, w hich hath five bar- ley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves; and when He had given thanks. He distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down: and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. When they were filled, He said unto His disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that notliing be lost. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above xinto them that had eaten. Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said. This is of a truth that Prophet that should come into the world. When Jesus therefore perceived that tliey would come and take Him by force, to make Him a king. He departed again iuto a mouutain Himself alone. Anotlier Gospel: Matih. 11, 25-30. At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank Thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because Thou hast hid these things from the wise and i^rudeut, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father; for so it seemed good in Thy sight. All tilings are delivered unto me of my Fatlier: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and He to w^homsoever the Son will reveal Him. Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my j'oke is easy, and my burden is light. THE FIFTH SUNDAY IX LENT. 485 THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT, OR JUDICA. Epistle: Hcb. 9, 11-15. But Christ being come a High Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemi»tion for us. For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctificth to the purifying of the flesh ; how m\ich more shall the blood of Clirist, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God ? And for this cause He is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testa- ment, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. Gospel : John 8, 46-59. Which of you con^^nceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. Then aiiswered the Jews, and said unto Him, Say we not well that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered, I have not a devil ; but I honor my Father, and ye do dishonor me. And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Verily, verily, I say tmto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. Then said the Jcavs unto Him, Now we know that Thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the proph- ets; and Thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. Art Thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead ; and the prophets are dead : whom makest Thou Thyself? Jesus answered, If I honor myself, my honor is noth- ing : it is my Father that honoreth me ; of whom ye say, that He is your God : yet ye have not known Him ; but I know Him : and if I should say. I know Him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know Him, and keep His saying. Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day : and he saw it, and was glad. Then said the Jews unto Him," Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast Thou seen Abraham ? Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you. Before Abraham was, I am. Then took they up stones to cast at Him: but Jesus hid Himself, and went "out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. " THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT, OR PALMARUM. Epistle: Phil. 2, 5-11. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus : who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God : but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men : and being found in fsoshion as a man, He humbled Himself, and be- 486 EASTER-DAY. came obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Where- fore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name : that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and "things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Gospel: See first Sunday in Advent. MAUNDY THURSDAY. .1 Cor. 11, 23-32. For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same "night in which He Avas be- trayed, took bread: and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said. Take, eat ; this is my body, which is broken for you; this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in ray blood : this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remem- brance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till He come. Wherefore, Avho- soeve'r shall cat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord \\n- worthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so k-t him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh tmworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning tlie Lord's body. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. For if we A\ould judge ourselves, we should hot be judged. But when we are judged, Ave are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned Avith the world. EASTER-DAY. Epistle: 1 Cor. 5, G-8. Your glorying is not good. Kuoav ye not that a little leaA'en leaveneth the Avhole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may bo a ucav lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our p"assover is sacrificed for us: therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaA'en, neither Avith the leaven of malice and Avickedness; but Avith the unleaA'ened bread of sincerity and truth. Gospel: Mark 16, 1-8. And Avhen the sabbath Avas past, ]\Iary ]SIagdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And A'ery early in the morn- ing, the first day of the Aveek, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sii'n. And they said among themselves. Who shall roll lis aAvay the stone from the door of the sepulchre ? And Avhen they looked, they saAV that the stone Avas rolled aAvay : for it Avas DAY AFTER EASTER. 487 very great And entering into the sepnlchre, tliey saw a young mail sitting on tlie riglit side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were atlrighted. And he saitli unto them, Be not aftriglite'd ; ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucitied ; He is risen; He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him. But go your way, tell His disciples and Peter that He goeth before you into Galilee : there shall ye see Him, as He said unto you. And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre ; for they trembled and were amazed : neither said they any thing to any man ; for they were afraid. I DAY AFTER EASTER. EpUtlc: Acts. 10, 34-11. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted Avith Him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, j^reachiug peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all: that word. I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil ; for God was with Him. And we are wit- nesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom tliey slew and hanged on a tree: Him God raised up the third day," and shewed Him openly ; not to all the people, but unto witn-esses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with Him after He rose from the dead. Epistle: Luke 24, 13-35. And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emniaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. And tlaey talked together of all these things wliich had happened. And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus IHmself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were liolden that they should not know Him. And He said uiito them, What manner "of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad ? And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto Him, Art Thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? And He said unto them, What things? And they said unlo'Him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prop'het mighty in deed and word before God and all the people : and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and have cruci- fied Hira. But we trusted that it had been He which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to-day is the tliird day since these things were done. Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre ; and when they found not His body, they came, say- 488 THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. ing, tliat they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that He Wt\s alive. And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women liad said : but Him they saw not. Tiien He said iiiito them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into His glorv? And beginning at i\Ioses an.d all the prophets, He expounded unto thum in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and He made as though He would have gone further. But they con.- strained Him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And He went in to tarry with them. And it came to pass, as He sat at meat with them, He took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to ihem. And their eyes Were opened, and they knew Him ; and He vanished out ox their sight. And they said one to another. Did not our lieart burn within us, while He talked with us by the way, and while He opened to us the Scriptures. And they rose up' the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and tliem that were with them, saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. And tliey told what things were done in the \vay, and how He was known of them in breaking of bread. THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. Ejji^tk: IJohnb, 1-10. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world : and this is the victory that overcometh the Avorld, even our faith. Who is He that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that'beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. If we re- ceive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He hath testified of His Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he tiiat believeth not God hath made Him a liar ; because he be- lieveth not the record that God gave of His Sou. Gospel : John 20, 19-31. Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saitli unto them, Peace be unto you. And when He had so said, He shewed unto them His hands and His side. Then were the dis- ciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again. Peace be unto you : as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And wheii He had said this, He breathed on them, THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 489 and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Gliost: wliosesoevcr sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them ; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained. But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them wlaen Jesus came. The other disciples tlierefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But lie said unto tliem, Except I shall seeiu His hands the printof the nails, and init my hu.yer into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will nut believe. And after eight days again His disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the mitist, and said. Peace be unto you. Then saith He to Tliomas, Reach hither thy iinger, and behold my hands : and reach hither thy hand, and thrust It into my side ; and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto Him, jNly Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed ; blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book : but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God ; and that believing ye might have life through HLs name. THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. Epistle: 1 Peter 2, 21-25. For even hereunto were ye called : because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an exam])le, that ye should follow His steps: who did no sin, neither Avas guile found in His mouth : who, when He was reviled, reviled ]iot again ; when He suffered, He threatened not; but con-uitted IHmself to Him that judgeth righteously : who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live inito righteousness : by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray ; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your'souls. GosjKl: John 10, 11-16. I am the good shepherd : tlie good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth ; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father : and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold : them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice ; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. Epistle : 1 Pet. 2, 11-20. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul ; having your con- 490 THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. versation honest among the Gentiles ; that, whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may by your good works, wliich they shall bt-hold, glorify God in the day of visitation. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme ; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by Him for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God. that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of fool- ish men: as free, and not using your liberty as a cloak of mali- ciousness, but as the servants of God. Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. Servants be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankwoi'thy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suiter for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. Gosjjcl: John 16, 16-23. A little while, and ye shall not see me : and again, a little wiiile, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. Then said some of His disciples among themselves,What is this that He saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me : and again, a little while, and ye shall see me; and. Because I go to the Father? They said therefore. What is this that He saith, A little while? we can- not tell what He saith. Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask Him, and said unto them. Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I .said, A little while, and ye .shall not see me : and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? Verily, verily, I say imto you. That ye shall weep and lament, but theworld shall rejoice; and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. And ye now therefore have sorrow ; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. Epistle: James 1, 16-21. Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every fierfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of ights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Of His own will begat He us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath : for the wrath of man worketh not the righteous- ness of God. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, w^hich is able to save your souls. THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 491 Gospel : John 16, 5-15. But now I go my way to Him that sent me : and none of you asketli me, Whither goest Thou? But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath tilled your heart. Nevertheless I tell you the truth ; it is expedient for you that I go away ; for if I go not away, the ("omforter will not come unto you ; but if I de- part I will send Hini unto you. And when He is come He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment : of sin, because they believe not on me ; of ria;hteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more ; of judgment, because the prince of tliis world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeitwhen He, the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth : for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak; and He shall shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for He shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that He shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. Epistle: James 1, 22-27. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straiglitwJiy for- getteth what manner of man lie was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful liearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in "his deed. If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Pure religion and undetiled before God and the Father is this. To visit the fatherless and widows in their afflic- tiou, aud to keep himself unspotted from the world. Gospel : John 16, 23-30. Verily, verily, I say unto you. Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, He will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name : ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. These things liave I spoken unto you in proverbs : but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in prov- erbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. At that day ye shall ask in my name": and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you : for the Father Himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. His disciples said unto Him, Lo, now speakest Thou plainly, and speakest no prov- erb. Now are we sure that Thou kuowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask Thee : by this we believe that Thou earnest forth from God. 492 THE SIXTH Sunday after easter. ASCENSION-DAY. Epistle : Acts 1, 1-11. The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach. Until the dav in Avhich He Avas taken up, after that lie through the Holy Gliost had given com- mandments unto the apostles whom He had chosen ; to whom also He shewed Himself alive after His passion hy many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God : and, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not mauv davs hence. When they therefore were come together, thev asked of Him, saying. Lord, wilt Thou at this time restore again the king- dom to Israel? And He said \into them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in His own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you : and ye shall be Avitnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the utter- most part of the earth. And wlien He had spoken these things, while they beheld, He was tjiken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them'in white apparel ; which also said. Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gaz- ing up into heaven ? this same Jesus, which is taken iip from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven. Go^j)d : Mark IG, 14-20. Afterward He appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with tlicir unbelief and hardness of heart, be- cause they believed not tliem which had seen Him after He was risen. And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and E reach the gospel to every creature. He that Ijelieveth and is aptized shall l)e saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe : in ray name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, 'it shall not hurt them ; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then, after the Lord had spoken unto them, lie was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they Avent forth, and preached everyAvhere, the Lord Avorking Avith them, and confirming the Avord Avith signs following. THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. Epistle: 1 Pet. 4, 7-11. But the end of all things is at hand ; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity \VIIIT8UX-DAY. 403 among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man spoalc, let liim speak as the oracles of God ; if any man mi'nist-t^r, let him do it as of the ability wliicli God giveth ; that God in all things may 7)e glorified tlirough Jesus (.'lirist: to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Gospel: John lo, 20—10, 4. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Si)irit of truth, which jiroceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of me : and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been witli me from the beginning. These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be otTended. Tliey shall put you out of tiie synagogues: vea, tiic time cometli, tha"t whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth (iod service. And these things will they do unto you, because tliev have not known the Father, nor me. iJut tliesc things have I totd vou, that wlien the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I ."aid not unto you at the beginning, because I was with vou. WIIITSUN-DAY. Eirisfles: Acts 2, 1-13. And when the day of Pentecost Avas fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there av)peared unto them cloven tongues like as of tire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Sjiirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of everj- nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that everj- man heanl them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another. Behold', are not all these which speak Galileans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born ? Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pam- phylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians, wo do hear them si)eak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. Gospd: John 14, 23-31. Jesus answered and said \into him, If a man love me. he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come 494 DAY AFTER WHITSUNDAY. unto him, "and make our abode "vvith him. He that loveth me not keepcth not ray sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Fatlief's wliich sent me. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remcmlirance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with yon, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not j'our heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father : for my Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. Hereafter I Avill not talk much with you : for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. DAY AFTER WHITSUX-DAY. Epistle: Acts 10, 42-48. And He commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is He which was ordained of God to be the Judge of the quick and dead. To Him give all the prophets witness, that tlirough His name whosoever believcth in Him shall receive remission of sins. While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumeition which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we ? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Gospel: JohnZ, 16-21. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Eon, that wliosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world ; but that the world through Him might be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned : but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made mauifest, that they are wrought in God. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 495 TRINITY SUNDAY. Epistle: Earn. 11, 33-36. O the depth of the riches both of the Avisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out ! For who hath knoAvn the mind of the Lord ? or who hath been His counsellor? Or who hath first given to Him, and it shall be recompensed unto Him again? For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. Gospel : John 3, 1-15. There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nioodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus ])y night, and said unlo Him, Rabbi, we know tliat Thou art a teaelier come fnmi God : for no man can do these miracles that Thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unlo him. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the king- dom of God. Kicodemus saith unto Him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee. Except a man be born of water and of *the Spirit, he cannot entt-r into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesli ; and that which is bora of the Spirit is spirit. Man'el not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goetii: so is every one that is born of the Sjiirit. Kicodemus answered and said unto Him, How can these things be? Jesus answered and said unto him. Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Wo gpeak that Ave do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our Avitness. If I liave told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye belicA-e, if I tell you 'of heavenly things? And no man hath ascended up to heaAen, but He that came down from lieaven, even the Son of man which is in heaA'cn. And as Moses lifted iip the serpent in the Avilderness, CA-en so must the Son of nian be lifted up: that Avhosocver belieA'eth in Him should not perish, but haA'e eternal life. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY'. Epistle: 1 /o/m 4, 1&-20. And Ave have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in loA'e dAvelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that Ave may haA'e boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are Ave in this Avorld. There is no fear in love ; but perfect love cast- eth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that fearethis not made perfect in love. We love Him because He first lOA'ed us. If a man say, I Ioac God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar; for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how 496 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. can he love God whom he hath not seen ? And this command- ment have we from Him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. Gospel : Luke 16, 19-31. There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day : and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, wh'ich was laid at his gate, full of sores, and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried ; and in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham from afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said. Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he Is com- forted, and thou art tormented. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed : so that they which would y)ass from hence to you cannot ; neither can they i>ass to us, that would come from tlience. Then he said, 1 j)ray thee, therefore, father, that tliou wouldestsend him to my fittlier's house: for I have five brethren ; that he may testify un'to them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Abraham saith unto him, they have Moses and the prophets; let tlicm hear them. And he said. Nay, father Abraham : but if one went unto them from the dead, they Avill repent. And he said unto him. If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: 1 Jo/in 3, 13-38. Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because He laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up Iiis bowels of compassion from him, liov,' dwelleth the love of God in him? ]\Iy little cliildren, let us not love in word, neither in tongue ; but in deed and in truth. Gospel : Luke 14, 16-24. A certain man made a great pupper, and bade many: and sent liis servant at supper time to say to tlieni that were bid- den. Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The" first said linto him, THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 497 I liave bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and 1 go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have married a ■\vife, and therefore I cannot come. So that servant came, and sliewed his lord these things. Tlien tlie master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And the servant said. Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant. Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, That none of those nien which vvere bidden shall taste of my supper. Another Gospel : 3faUh. 5, 3-12. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall he com- forted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: fi;r they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers : for tliey shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceed- ing glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: 1 Fet 5, 6-11. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time : casting all your care upon Him : for He careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant ; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour : whom resist steadfast in the faith, know- ing that the same afflictions are accomjilished in your brethren, that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after tliat ye have suf- fered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Gospel : Luke 15, 1-10. Then drew near unto Him all the publicans and sinners for to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And He spake this parable unto them, saying. What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the- 32 498 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ninety and nine in tlie wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until ne find It? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth to- gether his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me ; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repent- eth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it ? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbors together, saying. Re- joice with me : for I have found the piece which I had lost. Like- wise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repentcth. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistles: Mom. 8, 18-23. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature Avas made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of Him who hath subjected the same in hope : because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole cre- ation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. Gospel : Luke G, 3G-12. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned ; forgive, and ye shall be forgiven : give, and it shall be given unto you ; good measure, jiressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. And He spake a parable unto them : Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch ? The dis- ciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall bo as his master. And why beholdest thou the mote that is thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Either how canst thou say to thy brother. Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself be- holdest not the beam that is in thine own eye ? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. ST, JOHN THE BAPTIST DAY. 499 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EjnslU:: 1 Peter 3, &-lb. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous : not render- ing evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see' good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: let him eschew evil, and do good ; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: ])ut the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suflter for righteousness' sake, happv are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to everj- man that a.sketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. Gospel: Luke 5, 1-11. And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon Him to hear the Word of tiod, He stood by the lake of Gennesf-aret, and saw two ships standing by the lake': but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And He entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and ])rayed liim that he ■would thrust out a little from the land. And He sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Now when He had left speak- ing. He said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto Him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at Thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a groat multitude of fishes: and' their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that tliey should come and help them. And they came, and filled botli the ships, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying. Depart from me ; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: and so was also James, and Jolm, the sons of Zebedee. which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed Him. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DAY. E2:)istk: Isaiah 40, 1-5. Comfort ye, comfort ye mj' peoY)le, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto lief, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned : for she hath received of the Lord's hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that 500 VISITATION OF MARY. crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low : and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rouarh places plain: and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together : for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Gospel : Luke 1, 57-80. Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child ; and they called him Zach- arias, after the name of his father. And his mother answered and said, Not so ; but he shall be called John. And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, how he would' have him called. And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying. His name is John. And they marvelled all. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea. And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying. What manner of child shall this be? And the hand of the' Lord was with him. And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for He hath visited and redeemed His people, and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David , as He spake by the mouth of His holy prophets, which have been since the world began: that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember His holy covenant; the oath which He sware to our father Abraham, that'He would grant unto us, that we, being delivered out of the liaiid of our enemies, might serve Him with- out fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest : for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways ; to give knowledge of salvation unto His people by the remission of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the day-spring from on high hath visited us, to give light to'them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into tlie way of peace. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of hia shewing unto Israel. VISITATION OF MARY. Epistle: Isaiah 11, 1-5. And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots : and the Spirit of the Lord shall rest xipon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 501 spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord ; and shall make Him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord; and He shall not judge after the sight of His eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of His ears : but with righteousness shall He judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of tlie eartli ; and He shall smite the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips shall He slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of His loins, and faithfulness the girdle of His reins. Gospel: Luke 1, 39-56. And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste,'into a city of Judah ; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted" Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: and she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among w^omen, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me ? For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she that be- lieved; for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And Mary said. My soul doth mag- nify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden ; for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things : and holy is His name. And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation. He liath shewed strength with His strong arm ; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath tilled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath holpen His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy ; as He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to His seed for ever. And Muvy abode with her about three months, and returned to her house. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: Rom. 6, 3-11. Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death ? Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death : that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in ncAvness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, Ave shall be also in the like- ness of His resurrection : knowing this, that our old man is cruci- fied with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him : knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over 502 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Him. For in that He died, He died imto sin once : but in that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also your- selves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. GosiKl: Matth. 5, 20-26. For I say unto you. That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill ; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment : but I say unto you. That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment : and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall bo in danger of the council : but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee; leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way ; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Agree with thine adversary cjuickly, while thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say unto thee. Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast i)aid the uttermost farthing. SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EpMle: Bom. 6, 19-23. I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh : for as ye have yielded your members sers'ants to'un- cleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity ; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death ; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Gospel: Marks, 1-9. In those days the multitude being very great, and having noth- ing to eat, Jesus called His disciples unto Him, and saith unto them, I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: and if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way : for divers of them came from far. And His disciples answered Him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? And He asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. And He commanded the people to sit down on the ground : and He took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to His disciples to NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 503 set before tliem ; and they did set them before the people. And they had a few small fishes ; and He blessed, and commanded to set them also before them. So they did eat, and were filled ; and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. And they that had eaten were about four thousand : and He sent them away. EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: Rom. 8, 12-17. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die : but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear ; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, where- by we co% Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we arc the cliildren of God: and if children, then heirs ; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ ; if so be that we sufler with Him, that we may be also glorified together. Gospel: Matth. 7, 15-23. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's cloth- ing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye ^hall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven ; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works ? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you : depart from me, ye that work iniquity. NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: 1 Cor. 10, 6-13. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil tilings, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idol- aters, as were some of them ; as'it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit for- nication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let ns tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither miarmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples : and they are written for our admonition, upon whom 504 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that think- eth he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temx)tation taken you hut such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able ; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Gospel : Luke 16, 1-9. And He also said unto His disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward ; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. Then the steward said within himself. What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship : I cannot dig ; to beg lam ashamed. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stew- ardship, they may receive me into their houses. So he called every ene of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first. How much owest thou unto my lord ? And he said, A hundred measures of oil. And he said* unto him. Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. Then said he to another. And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him. Take thy bill, and write fourscore. And the lord commended the unjust "steward, because he had done wisely : for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. And I say unto you. Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ■ Epistle: 1 Cor. 12, 1-11. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed : and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, biit the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the wo'rd of wisdom ; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits ; to another divers kinds of tongues ; to another the interpretation of tongues : but all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 505 Gospel : Luke 19, 41-18. And when He was come near, He beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, and shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee ; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. And He went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought: saying unto them, It is Avritten, My house is the house of prayer ;" birt ye have made it a den of thieves. And He taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy Him, and could not find what they might do : for all the people were very attentive to hear Him. ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY'. Epistle: 1 Car. 15, 1-10. Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand ; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I deliv- ered unto you tlrst of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures , and that He Avas buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures; and that He was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: after that. He was seen of above five hundred brethren at once ; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, He was seen of James ; then of all the apostles. And last of all He was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am: and His grace which was bestow ed upon me was not in vain ; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. Gospel: Luke 18, 9-l4. And He spake this parable inito certain which trusted in them- selves that they were righteous, and despised others : Two men went up into the temple to pray ; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee vs'tood and prayed thus with him- self, God, I thank Thee, that I am not as other men are, extor- tioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing afar oflf, M'ould not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalte th himself shall be abased ; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 506 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Epistle: 2 Cor. 3, 4-11. And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward : not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves: but our sufficiency is of God ; who also hath made us able minis- ters of the new testament ; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. Biit if the minis- tration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behod the face of Moses for the glory of His countenance ; which glory was to be done away; how shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of rightlousness exceed in glory. For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which rcmain- eth is glorious. Another Epistle: 1 Pd. 1, 3-9. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to His abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold tempta- tions; that the triid of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ : whom having not seen, ye love ; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeaka- ble and full of glorj" : receiving the end of your faith, even tlie salvation of your souls. Gospel: Mark 7, 31-37. And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, He came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. And they bring unto Him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech : and they beseech Him to put His hand upon him. And He took him aside from the multitude, and put His Angers into his ears, and He spit, and touched his tongue ; and looking Tip to heaven, He sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. And He charged them that they should tell no man: but the more He charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it ; and were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: He maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 507 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: Gal. 3, 15-22. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men : though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham and his seed were the prom- ises made. He saith not. And to seeds, as of many ; but as of one, And to thy seed, Avhich is Christ. And this I say, that the cov- enant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ,'the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of iione effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise : but God ejave it to Abraham by promise. Wherefore then serveth the lavr? It was added be- cause of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made ; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. Is the law then against the i)romises of God ? God for- bid; for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the Scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. Another Epistle: Ej)h. 1, 3-6. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us witli all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: according as He hath chosen us in Him before the foun- dation of the Avorld, that we sliould be h.oly and without blame before Him in love : having predestinated (is unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of tlie glory of His grace, where- in He hath made us accepted in the beloved! Gospel : Luke 10, 23-37. And He turned Him unto His disciples, and ^aid privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: for I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them : and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted Him, saying, INIaster, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answering said. Thou Shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. And He said unto liim", Thou hast answered right: this' do, and thou shalt live. But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor? And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way ; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he 508 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. journeyed, came where he Avas; and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the mor- row when lie departed, he took out two pence, and gaA'e them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him: and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said. He that sheweth mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: Gal. 5, 16-24. This I say then, "Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh : and these are contrary the one to the other ; so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, m\irders, drunkenness, revellings, and s\ich like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall no* inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, good- ness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affec- tions and lusts. Gospel: Luke 11, 11-19. And it came to pass, as He went to Jerusalem, that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as He entered into a certain village, there met Him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: and they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when He saw them. He said unto them. Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they 'went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he Avas healed, turned back, and Avith a loud A'oice glorified God, and fell doAvn on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks : and he Avas a Samaritan. And Jesus ansAver- ing said. Were there not ten cleansed? but Avhere are the nine? There are not found that returned to giA-e glory to God, save this stranger. And He said unto him. Arise, go thy Avay : thy faith hath made thee Avhole. FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Ejnstle : Gat. 5, 25—6, 10. If Ave liA-e in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let ns not be desirous of A-ainglory, provoking one another, envying SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 509 one another. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ve one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For i'f a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden. Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teaeheth in all good things. Be not deceived ; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap cor- ruption : but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Gospel: Matth. G, 24-34. No man can serve two masters : for either he will hate the one, and love the other ; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no tho\ight for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink ; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns ; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Whicli of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto His stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow ; they toil not, neither do they spin : and yet I say unto you. That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith ? Therefore take no thought, saying. What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Where- withal shall we be clothed ? (for after all these things do the Gen- tiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of 'God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto j'ou. Take therefore no thought for the morrow : for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Suflacient unto the day is the evil thereof. SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: Eph. 3, 13-21. Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for 3-ou, which is your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man : that Christ may dwell in your hearts by 510 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TEINITY. faith ; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend -with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height ; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be tilled with all the fulness of God. Now unto Him tliat is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that Ave ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Go.spd.- Luke 1, 11-17. And it came to pass the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and much people. Now when He came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow : and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And He came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He said. Young man, I say unto thee. Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us ; and. That God hath visited His people. And this rumor of Him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about. SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: Eph. 4, 1-6. I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowli- ness and meekness, with longsuft'ering, forbearing one another in love ; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Gospel: Luke 14,1-11. And it came to pass, as He went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched Him. And, behold, there was a certain man before Him which had the dropsy. And Jesus answering spake unto tlie lawyers and Phari- sees, sujing, Is ii lawful to heal on the sabbath day? And they held their peace. And He took him, and healed" him, and Itjt him go; and answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day? And they could not answer Him again to these things. And He put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when He marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying imto them. When thou art oidden of any man to a wed- ding, sit not down in the highest room ; lest a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him ; and he that bade thee and him ST. .Michael's day. 511 come and say to thee, Give this man place: and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room ; that when he that bade thee Cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship' in the presence of them that sit at meat Avith thee. For wliosoever exalteth himself shall be abased ; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY'. Epistle: 1 Cor. 1, 4-9. I thank my God alwaj-s on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; that in everything ye are enriched by Him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge ; even as the testimony of Christ Avas confirmed in you : so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Gospel: 3/a«/!. 22, 34-46. But when the Pharisees had heard that He had put the Sad- ducees to silence, they were gathered together. Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked Him a question, tempting Him, and saying. Master, which is the great commandment m the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two com- mandments hang all the law and the prophets. While the Phari- sees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying. What think ye of Christ? wh'ose son is He? They say unto Him, The son of' David. He saith unto them. How then doth David in spirit call Him Lord, .saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call Him Lord, how is He his son? And no man was able to answer Him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask Him any more questions. ST, MICHAEL'S DAY\ Epistle: Hcv.U, 7-12. And there was war in heaven : Michael and his angels fought against the dragon ; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found anymore in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out v.ith him. And I 512 NINETEEXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, Avliieh accused tliem before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb' and by the word of tlieir testi- m.ony ; and tliey loved not their lives uiito the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea ! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. Gospel: Matth. 18, 1-11. At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying. Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you. Except ye be converted, and become as little chil- dren, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones who believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he •were drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe unto the world be- cause of offenses ! for if it must needs be that offenses come ; but woe to that man by whom the offense comcth ! Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands and two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones ; for I say unto you. That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: Eph. 4, 22-28. That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts ; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind ; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor : for we are members one of another. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more : but rather let him labor, Avorking with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that ncedeth. Gospel: Matth. 9,1-8. And He entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his OAvn city. And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 513 palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick' of "tile palsy: Son, be of good ciieer; thy sins be forgiven tliee. And, behold, certain of the scribes said witiiin themselves, This man blasphemeth. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wlierefore think ye evil in your hearts? For wliether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee ; or to say. Arise, and walk ? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith He to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. And he arose, and do- parted to his house. But when the multitudes saw it, they mar- veled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY'. Epistle: Eph. 5, ld-21. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days'are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding\what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, ^^ilerein is excess; but be tilled with the Spirit ; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; submitting your^ selves one to another in the fear of God. Gospel: Matth. 22, 1-14. And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying. Tell them which are bidden. Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings arc killed, and all things are,, ready : come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandi-ed Him, saying, I\Iy daughter is even now dead: but come and lay Thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did His disci- ples. And, behold, a woman, whicli was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came ])ehind Him, and touched the hem of His garment: for slie said within herself, If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole. Cut Jesus turned Him about, and when He saw her. He said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels, and the people making a noise. He said unto them. Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed Him to scorn. But when the people were put forth, He went in. and took her by the baud, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad in all that land. TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY^ AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: 1 Thess. 4, 13-18. But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which TWEXTY-SIXTH SUXDAY AFTER TRINITY. 517 have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose asrain, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him, For this we say, unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain'unto'the coming of the Lord shall not pre- vent them which are asleep. For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, witli the voice of the archangel, and. with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be Avith tlie Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. Gospel: Matth. 24, 15-28. When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy x>lace, (whoso readeth, let him understand,) then let them which be in Judea flee Into the mountains: let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. And woe unto them that are witli child, and to them that give suck in those days! But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: for then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved : but for tlie elect's sake those days shall be shortened. Tlien if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there: believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and won- ders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before. 'Wherefore if they shall say unto you. Behold, He is in the desert; go not forth": behold, He is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west ; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together. TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EpMle: 2 Pet. 3, 3-14. Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and saying, Where is the promise of His coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as tliey were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly arc ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the world standing out of the water and in the Avater : Avhereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: but the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto the fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But, be- loved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count 518 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TEINITY. slackness; but is long-sufferinpr to ns-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are tlierein shall be burnt up. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, Avhat manner of persons ouglit ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and* hasting ynto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him' in peace, without spot, and blameless. Another Epistle: 2 Thess. 1, 3-10. We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth ; so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations 'that ye endure : which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you ; and to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be' re- vealed from lieavcn witli His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Avho shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of His power: when He shall come to be glorified in His saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. Gospel: 3Iatth. 25, 51-4&. When the Son of man shall come in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon the throne of His glory: and before Him shall be gathered all nations: and He shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats : and He shall set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on His right hand. Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kintidom prepared for you from the foundation of the world : for I was a liungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in : naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye vis'ited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying. Lord, when saw we Thee a hungered, and fed Thee? or thirsty, and gave Thee drink? When saw we Thee a stranger, and took Thee in? or naked, and clothed Thee? or when saw we Thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee ? And the King shall answer and say imto them. Verily I say unto you. Inasmuch as ye have done it linto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Then shall He say also unto them on the left TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 51^ hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlastins; fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: for I Mas a hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: iiaked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer Him, raying. Lord, when saw we Tliee a hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, orMck, or in prison, and did not minister unto Thee? Then shall He answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you. Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlast- ing punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Epistle: 1 Thess. 5, 1-11. But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 'For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a'woman with child ; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day : we are not of the night, nor of dark- ness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others ; but let us watch and be sober. For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. But lot us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love ; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. For God hath not ap- pointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Gospel: Maith. 25,1-13. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with tliem: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made. Behold, the bridegroom cometh ; go ye out to meet him. Tlien all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish .said unto the wise. Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying. Not .so: lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage : and the door was shut. After- ward came also the other virgins, saying. Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore ; for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man. cometh. 520 REFORMATION FESTIVAL, HARVEST-FESTIVAL. Epistle : Acts 14, 11-18. And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted np their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The god's are come down to us in the likeness of men. And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mereurius, because he was the chief speaker. Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have doiie sacrifice with the people. V.'liich when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, and saying. Sirs, why do ye tliese tilings? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, whicli made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: Avho in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. Nevertheless He left not Himself without witness, in that He did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. AikI with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done .sacri- fice unto them. Gospd: Luke 12, 15-21. 33. 34. And He said unto them. Take heed, and beware of covetous- ness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. And He spake a parable unto them, saying. The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plenti- fully: and he thought within himself, saying. What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said. This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits'and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him. Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast pro- vided? So is he that layeth np treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. Sell that ye have, and give alms ; provide yourselves bags which Avax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth. neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. REFORMATION FESTIVAL.. Epistle: 2 Thess. 2, 3-12. Let no man deceive 3'ou by any means ; for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin he revealed, the son of perdition ; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped ; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I Avas yet Avith you, I told you these things? And now ye knoAV Avhat Avithholdeth that he might be revealed iu his time. For the mystery of in- MISSIOX FESTIVALS. 621 iquitj- doth already work ; only lie wbo now Ictteth ■will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wieked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of His coming: even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all powers and signs and lying Avonders, and witli all deceivableness of unrighteousness in 'tliem that perish ; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for tills cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Gospel: Matth. 11,12-15. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven sulferetli violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if ye will receive it, this is lilias, which was for to come. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. ON MISSION FESTIVAL Use Epistle and Gospel of Epiphany. THE SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF Oxir Lord Jesias Clirist, ACCORDING TO THE EVANGELISTS. COMPILED BY DR. JOHN BUGENHAGEN. THE PEEPARATION OF THE PASSOVER. Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the passover. And Jesus said unto His disciples : Ye tnow That after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucihed. Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, and consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill Him; for they feared the people. But they said. Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, there came unto Him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on His liead, as He sat at meat. But when His disciples saw it, they had indigna- tion, sa\ing. To what puri.)Ose is this waste? For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. When Jesus understood it, He said unto them. Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. For ye have the poor ahvays with you ; but me ye have not always. For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. Verily I say unto you, "Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. Then entered Satan into Judas, surnamed Tscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and capt-ains, how he might betray Him unto them, and said unto them: What will ye give me, and I will deliver Him unto you? And they were glad, and covenanted to give bim money. And he promised, and sought opnortunitv to betray Him unto them in the absence of the multitude. Now on the first day of the feast of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed, the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto Him : (522) THE PASSION-HISTORY. 523 Where wilt Thou that we prepare for Thee to eat the passover? And He sent Peter and John, sayii>g: Go into the city ; and be- hold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water ; follow him into the house where he eutereth in. And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, my time is at hand ; I will keep the yjassover at thy hunse with my disciples. Where is the guest- chamber, where I shall eat the passovi r with my disciples? And he shall shew you a large upper room furnisJicd: there make ready. And they went, and found as He had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. And when the hour was come. He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. And He said unto them. With desire I have desired to eat tliis passover with you before I suifer ; for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God, And He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said. Take this, and divide it among yourselves, for I say unto you, I will not drink hencefortli of this fruit of thp vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. And as they Avere eating in the night in which He was be- trayed, Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave it unto His disciples, saying, Take eat, this is my body, which is given for you ; this do in remembrance of me. Likewise, also He took the cup after supper, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying: Drink ye all of it: this cup is the new testament in my blood which is'shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. Tliis do, as often as "ye drink it, in rem'embrance of me. And they all drank thereof. Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that His hour was come that He should depart out of tliis world unto the Father, having loved His own which were in the world. He loved them unto the end. And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him: Jesus knowing tliat the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He was come from God, and went to God: He riseth from supper, and laid aside His garments; and took a towel, and girded Himself. After that He poureth Avater into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded. Then cometh He to Bimon Peter: and Peter saith unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash tny feet? Jesus answered and said unto Him, What I do thou knowest not now: but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto Him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him. If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter saith unto Him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash His feet, but is clean every whit : and ye are clean, but not all. For He knew who should betray Him: therefore said He, Ye are not all clean. So after He had washed their feet, and had taken His garments, and was set down again, He said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you ? Ye call me IMas- ter and Lord : and'ye say well ; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed yotir feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The 524 THE PASSION-HISTORY. servant is not greater than his lord : neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. I speak not* of you all: I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with mo hath lifted up his heel against me. Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may be- lieve that I am He. Verily, verily, I say unto you. He that re- ceiveth whomsoever! send receiveth me; and he that receivcth me receiveth Him that sent me. "When Jesus had thus said. He was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you. one of you, which eateth witli me, shall betray me. But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on. the table. And the disciples were exceeding sorrowful, and looked one on another, doubting of whom He spake. And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that' should do this thing, and to say unto Him one by one. Is it I? and another, Is it I? And He answered and said unto them. It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of Him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for tlmt man if he had never been born. Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said. Master, is it I ? He said unto him. Thou hast said. Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of His dis- ciples, whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore beckoned to Him, that He should ask who it should be of whom He spake. He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto Him, Lord, who is it? Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And wlien He had dipped the sop. He gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. Now no man at the table knew for what intent He spake this unto him. For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast ; or, that he should give something to the poor. He tlion having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. And Judas having gone out there was also a strife among them, which of them shoVild be accounted the greatest. And He said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them ; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let hirn be as the j-ounger ; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve, For whether is greater, he tliat sitteth at meat, or he that servcth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Ye are they which have con- tinued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto j^ou a kingdom, as my Father hath api^ointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Jesus said, Now is the Son of man clorifi'^d. and God is glorified in Him. If God bo glorified in Him, God shall also glorify Him in Himself, and shall straight- way glorify Him. Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye s'hall seek me; and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come ; so now I say to you. A now commandment I give unto you. That ye love one another ; as I have loved you, THE PASSION-niSTORY. 52o that ye also love one another. By this shall men know that ye are niy disciples, if ye have love to one another. Simon Peter said unto Him, Lord, whither goest Tliou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now ; but thou shalt follow me afterwards, Peter said unto Him, Lord, why cannot I follow Thee now? I will lay down my life for Tiiy sake. Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake ? Simon, Simon, beliold, Satan hath "desired to have you, "that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for tl^ee, tliat thy faith faiTnot : and when tliou art converted", strengthen thy brethren. And he said unto Him, Lord, I am ready to go with Thee, both into prison, and to death. And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. And He said unto them. When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said. Nothing. Then said He unto them. But now,"he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip : and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be 'accomplished in me. And He Avas reckoned among the" transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. And they said : Lord, behold, here'arc two swords. And He said unto them, It is enough. CHAPTER I. This chapter contains a record of the things ivhich hap- pened to Christ in the garden. liCSSOJi I. Christ goes from JersusctJem into the movnt of Olives, and tells His disciples how they shall forsake Him. And when they had sung a hymn, Jesus came out, and went, as He was wont, to'the mount of'Olives, and His discii>les also fol- lowed Him. Then saith Jesus unto them. All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for ii is written, I will smite the shep- herd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. But after I am risen again, I Avill go before you into Galilee. Peter answered and said tmto Him, Though all men shall be ofiiended because of Tliee, yet will I never be offended. Jesus said unto him. Verily, I say"nnto thee, that this night before the cock crow, thoit shalt deny me thrice. Peter said unto Him, Though I should die with Thee yet will I not. deny Thee. Like- wise also said all the disciples. tessoii II. The infernal sufferings and ardent prayer of Christ. Then cometh Jesus with them tmto a place called Gethsemane, where was a garden, into the which He entered, and His disci- ples. And Judas also, which betrayed Him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with" His disciples. And Jesus saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And He taketh Avith IHm Peter, and James and 526 THE PASSION-HISTORY. John, the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful, and very heavy. And saith unto them, INIy soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here and watch. And He went forward a little, and fell on 'the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. And He said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto Thee: take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what Thou wilt. And He cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon : sleepest thou? couldest thou not watch one hour? Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, bxat the flesh is weak. He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, 'except I drink it, Thy will be done. And when He returned, He found them asleep aga'in, (for their eyes were heavy), neither wist they what to an- swer Him. And He left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying, Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from me : nevertheless not my will, but Thine be done. And there appeared an angel unto Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in an agonj* He prayed more earnestly : and His sweat was as it were drops of blood falling down 'to the ground. And when He rose up from prayer, and was come to His disciples, He found them sleeping for sorrow, and saith. Sleep on now, and take your rest. Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me, But pray, lest ye fall into temptation. liesson III. Christ betrayed by Judas. And while He yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now^ he that betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is He ; hold Him fast. Jesus therefore, kuowing all things that should come upon Him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered Him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am He. And Judas also, Avhich betrayed Him, stood with them. As soon then as He had said unto tliem, I am He, they went back- ward, and fell to the ground. Then asked He them 'again. Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am He : if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way : that the saying might be fulfilled, w^hich He spake. Of them which Tliou gavest me have I lost none. And Judas drew near unto Jesus to kiss Him. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said. Hail, Master; and kissed Him. And Jesus said unto liim. Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took Him. I^essoii IV. Christ, not permitting Him'^elf to be defended by tlie sword, is deserted by His disciples. When tliey which were about Him saw what would follow, they skid unto Him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's THE PASSION-HISTORY- 527 servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far, and said to Peter, Put up again thy sword into his place : for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and He shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? And He touched his ear, and healed him. Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to Him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? When I was daily witli you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. But all this was done, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him, and fled. And there followed Him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: and he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. CHAPTER II. Embracing the things which happened to CJirist at the Sanhedrim, in the house of Caiaphas, the High-priest. liesson I. Christ is hovnd, — is first led to Annas, and afterwards to Cdiaphas, the High Priest. There He is examined concerning His disciples and His doctrine, and is struck in the face. Then the band and the captain and the officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound Him, and led Him away to Aimas first : for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. Now Caiaphas was he which gaA^e counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. And they that had laid hold on Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, Avhere the tribes and the elders were assembled. And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple, unto the high priest's palace. And that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into tlie palace of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself, to see the end. The high priest then asked Jesus of His disciples, and of His doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world: I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, Avhat I have'said unto them ; behold, thej' know what I said. And when He had thus spoken, one of the' ofhcers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his 528 THE PASSION-HISTORY. hand, saying, Answerest Thou the high priest so? Jesus an- swered him. If I liave spoken evil, bear witness of the evil : but if well, why smitest thou me? Now Annas had sent Him bound unto Caiaplias the high priest. l Lre at enmity between themselves. Liesson IV. Pilate proposes to scourge Christ, but is warned by his ici/c not to shed innocent blood. Barabbas is preferred to Christ. And Pilate, w^hen he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, said unto theni, Ye have brought this THE PASSION-HISTORY. 631 man unto me, as one that perverteth the people; and, behold, T, huvini^ examined Him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse Him : no, nor yet Herod : for I sent you to him: and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto Him. I Avill therefore chastise Him, and release Him. Now at t)iat feast the governor was want to release unto them one prisoner whomsoever they desired, and they had then a notal)le vjrisoner, called Barabbas, 'which lay bound with them tliat had made insurrection with liim, who had committed murder in the insurrecticm. And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. Tlierefore when tliey were gathered together, Pilate said unto tliem, But ye have a" custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: whom will ye that I release unto you? Barab- bas, or Jesus, the King of the Jews, which is called Christ. For lie knew that for envy they had delivered Him. When he was vSet down on the judgment fivat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of Him. But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain Avill ye that 1 release unto you ? And they cried out all at once, saying. Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. What shall I do then v.ith Jesus which is called Christ? But they cried, saying. Crucify Him, crucify Him. And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath He done? I have found no cause of death in Him: I Avill therefore cliastise Him, and let Him go. But they cried out the more, saying. Let Him be crucified. And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that He might be crucified: and the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. I^esson V. Christ is scourged hy Pilate; the soldiers clothe Ilim with a scarlet robe, put a crown of thorns upon His head, and mock Him. Then Pilate took Jesus, and scourged Him. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the'common hall, and gathered unto Him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped Him and put on Him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they ])ut it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they bowed tlie knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying. Hail, King of the Jews! They smote Him with their hands', and they spit upon Him, and took the reedaud smote Him on the liead, aiid bowing their kness, worshipped Him. LiessosB VI. The Chief Priests and Elders with a loud voice re- quire Pilate to condemn Jesus to die on the cross. Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring Him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in Him. Then came Jesus foftli, wearing the crown of tl^.orns and the purple robe. And Pilate saith linto them, Behold the man ! When the chief priests therefore, and officers saw Him, they 06Z THE PASSION-HISTORY. cried out, sayins:, Crucify Him, crucify Him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye Him, and crucify Him : 'for I find no fault in Him. The Jews answered him. We liaVe a law. and by our law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid ; and went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art Thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. Then saith Pilate unto Him, Speakest Thou not unto me ? knowest Thou not that I have power to crucify Thee ? and have power to release Thee? Jesus answered. Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above : therefore lie that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release Him : but the Jews cried out, saying. If thou let this man go, thou art not Cesar's friend : whosoever maketh himself king speaketh against Cesar. liesson VII. Pilate confesses Jesus to be King of the Jews; and after icashing his hands, tlius to attest ]iis innocence, condemns Jesus to die upon the cross. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King ! But they cried out, AAvay with Him, away with Him, crucify Him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered. We have no king but Cesar. When Pilate saw that he could prevail noth- ing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person : see ye to it. Then answered all the people, and said. His blood be on us, and on our children. And he released unto them Barabbas, that for sedition and murderwas cast into prison, whom they had desired ; but he delivered Jesus, scourged and mocked, to their will that they might crucify Him. CHAPTER IV. Thh chapter contains an account of the crucifixion of Christ. liCsson I. Christ is Jed from Jerusalem to the place of cruci- fixion and preaelies to tlte lamenting urrmen of future calamity. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus and took the robe off from Him, and put His own raiment on Him, and k-d Him aw^ay to crucify Him. And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon byname, Avho passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus : him they compelled" THE PASSIOX-HISTORY. 533 to bear His cross, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. And there fullovved llim a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented llim. But Jesus turning unto them said. Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. For, behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say. Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, C'over us. For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? liesson II. Christ, having tasted of the wine mingled with gall and myrrh, is crucified, and prays for His crucificrs. And there were also tAvo others, malefactors, led with Him to be put to death. And they bring Him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted. The place of a skull. And they gave Him to drink wine mingled with myrrh, or vinegar mingled with gall: and when He had tasted thereof. He would not drink. And tiiey crucified Him in the place which is called Golgatha, and two malefactors with Him, one on the right hand and the other on the left, and Jesus in the midst. And the Scripture was fulfilled which saith. And He was numbered with the trans- gressors. And it was the third hour, when they crucified Him. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them ; for they know not what they do. licsson III. Pilate honors the cross of Christ with a glorious superscription; the soldiers divide Christ's garments. And Pilate wrote a title and the superscription of his accusa- tion and ]iut it on the cross. And the writing was, Jesus of Naza- reth the King of the Jews. This title then read many of the Jews; for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigli to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, "Write not, The King of the Jew s ; but that He said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answ^ered, "What I have written I have written. Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part: and also His coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said there- fore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the Scripture might be fulfilled, which saith. They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. And sitting down they watched Him there. These things therefore the soldiers did, and the people stood beholding. liesson IV. Christ commends His mother to the protection of John, and is rented on the cross. ' Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother's sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple standing by, whom He loved, He saith unto His mother, Woman, behold 534 THE PASSION-HISTORY. thy son! Then saith He to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own house. And they that passed by reviled Him, wagsing their heads, and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save Thyself. If Thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. Likewise also tlie chief priests mocked Him, with the scribes and elders, saying, He saved others: Himself He cannot save. If He be the King of Israel, let llim now come down from the cross, and we w-ill believe Him. He trusted in God, let Him deliver Him now, if Pie will have Him : for He said, I am the Son of God. Tiie thieves also, which Avere crucified with Him, cast the same in his teeth. And the soldiers also mocked Him, and ottered Him vinegar, saying, If Thou be the King of the Jews, save Thyself. liCSson v. Heaven is opened to the converted malefactor; the sun is darkened; Christ complains that He is for- saken of God. And one of the malefactcfrs which were hanged railed on Him, saying. If Thou be Christ, save Thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked Him, saying. Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condeinnation ? And we indeed justly ; for we receive the due reward of our deeds : but this man hatli done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee. To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise. And it was about tlie sixth hour, and there was a darkness overall the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say. My God, my God," why hast Thou forsaken me? Some of theni that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. licsson "VI. Christ complains of thirst: testifies that all is accoM' plishcd; commends His soul into the hands of His heavenly Father, and gently falls asleep. After this, Jesus knowing that all things Avere now accom- plished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a A'essel full of vinegar, and one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put it upon hyssop; and put it on a reed, and put it to His mouth, and gave" Him to drink, saying, Let alone ; let us see whether Elias will come to take Him d"own. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said. It is fin- ished ! And He cried again with a loud voice, and said : Father, into Tliy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, He gave up the ghost. I^esson Til. The miracles which took place after Clirist's death. And, behold, the vail of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom ; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent ; and the graves were opened : and many bodies of the saints which THE PASSION-HISTORY. OoO slept arose, and came out of the graves after His resurrection, and ■went into the lioly cily, and appeared unto many. And when the centurion, whicli j^tood over against Him, and tiiey that were with him, watching Jesus, saw that He so cried out, and gave up tiie gliost, and saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, tney feared greatly, and glorified God, saying, Certainly, this was a righteous man, and the Son of God. And all tiie people that came together to that siglit, beholding tiie things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. And all His acquaint- ance, and many women which followed Jesus fi'om Galilee, among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James tiie less and of Joses, and Salome, and the motlier of Zebedee's children, who also, when He was in Galilee, followed Him, and ministered unto Him; and many other women which came up with Him unto Jerusalem, stood afar off, beholding these things. Tlie Jews therefore, because it was the prepara- tion, that tlie bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was a high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and tliat they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake tlie legs of the first, and of the other which was crucihed with Him But when tiiey came to Jesus, and saw that He was dead already, they brake not His legs: but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced His side, and fortliwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true, and he knoweth that he saith true, tliat ye might believe. For these things were done, that the Scripture' should be fultilled, A bone of Him shall not be broken. And again another Scripture saith, They shall look ou Him whom they pierced. CHAPTER V. This chapter contains a record of Christ's burial. licsson I. And now when the CA'en was come, because it was the prepara- tion, that is, the day before tiie sabbatJi, Joseph of Arimathea, a city of the Jews, and a rich man, a counselor; who was a good man, and a just; the same had not consented to tlie counsel and deeds of them ; which also waited for tlie kingdom of God, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews; tiie same went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. And Pilate marvelled if He were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether He had been any while dead. And when he knew it of tlie centurion, he gave tlie body to Joseph. And he bought fine linen, and there came also Nico- demus, (which at the first came to Jesus by night,) and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden ; and in the 536 THE PASSION-HISTORY. garden a new sepulchre, that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. Therein they laid Jesus; for that day WcVS the preparation and the sabbath drew on. And they rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. And there was Mary INIagdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. And the women also, which came with Him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sedulchre, and how His body was laid. And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the com- mandment. liesson II. Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while He was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest His disciples come by night, and steal Him away, and say unto the people, Pie is risen from the dead : so the last error shall be worse than the first. Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch : go your way, make it as sure as ye can. So they went and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and settinj; a watch. PRAYERS. Morning and Evening Prayers for each Day of the Week. MORNING PRAYER FOR SUNDAY. Eternal and Almighty God and Father! I heartily thank and praise Thee, that through the past night and all my days liither- to, Thou didst by Thy holy angels graciously protect me against all danger and harm both of body and soul, and beseech Thee with all my heart, forgive me all my sins with which I have provoked Thee to anger; and enkindle my heart by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may daily grow and increase in the knowledge of Thee. Grant me grace also that during this dav I may shun all sin and disgrace, and walk according to Thy divine will ; that I may so live, that, protected from everv evil, I may continually bear Thee in my heart and mind. And finallv, when my last hour shall come and I shall be called to leave this world, gTant that I may fall asleep with a true knowledge of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, to inherit the blessed life eternal. Amen ! e\t]:ning prayer for Sunday. Lord God Almighty, Heavenly Father! With all mv heart I give thanks to Thee for all Thv mercy and the benefits wliich Thy fatherly goodness bestowed upon me this dav, and that Thou didst preserve me in health and strength against all evil, and I pray Thee now, as Thy dear child, presence "me in the true faith of Thy saving Word unto my last breath. Enlighten mv heart by Thy Holy Spirit that I may know what is good and bad All the sins which I committed this dav knowinglv or unknow- ingly, as well as my secret faults, do Thou graciouslv pardon, and grant me this night a peaceful slumber, that I may arise in health and strength to Thy praise. Dear Father, grant also that by Thy grace I may lead a new life according to Thy will, to my soul's salvation, through Christ Jesus our only Savior. Amen ! MORNING prayer FOR MONDAY. O Thou kind and faithful God, Heavenlv Father ! With all my heart I praise, honor, and extol Thee ; that by Thy fatherly love I was permitted to rest securely during the past night, and to arise m health and strength. I heartily beseech Thee graciously to protect me and all pious Christians, this day and at all times (537) 538 PRAYERS. against all danger and harm, whether it affect the hodv or sonl. that all my days I may be found doing Thv divine wiil Into Thy divine protection do I commend my body and soul the intentions of my heart and all my thouglits, all' mv desires and inclinations, all my actions, yea a'll tliat I am and' have m lite and death. Thy holy angel be and abide witli me. that no bodily or spiritual misfortune may overtake me. Grunt thismy petition for the sake of Jesus Christ Thy dear Son. Ameu ! EVENING PRAYER FOR MONDAY. Merciful God, and gracious Father! I give Thee hearty thanks, that Thou hast kept me this day even to this present hour secure from all misfortune of body and soul ; and beseecli Thee, for the sake of Jesus Christ Thy dear Son, forgive me all tlie sins that I this day have committed in thought, word, and deed, and remem- ber them no longer against me in eternity. And since I am now about to retire to rest, wouldest Thou graciously i>rotect me this night against all manner of evil, whether it aticct the body or soul, that, being kept from the power and arts of Satan and from evil and wicked dreams, 1 may rest safely and securely, and may awaken again in health and strength to the praise of Thy grace. I commend myself entirely into Thy divine hands; for Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God" of truth ! Amen ! MORNING PRAYER FOR TUESDAY. O Lord Jesus Christ. Thou only Savior of the world! To Thee I lift my heart ; my thoughts and'desires ascend to Thee. Again I thank Thee, that, by Thine Inexhaustible love and mercy, Tliou has kept me in health and strength during the past night against the craft and power of tlie evil one. O Lord Jesus Christ! Thou art my portion and mine inheritance, my salvation is in Thy hands. Neitlier is there any in heaven or on earth to whom I might look for help but to Thee alone. Therefore I pray Thee, for the sake of Thine unutterable pain and anguish, for the sake of Thy most shameful death, which Thou, dear Lord, didst suffer from great love toward me poor sinner, be merciful and gracious unto me : preserve, bless, keep and protect me this day and during all my life from all sin and danger. Lead me through this time of trouble and anguish until Thou seest fit to call me to the blessed joys of eternal life , for Thy holy name's sake. Amen . EVENING PRAYER FOR TUESDAY. Eternal and Almighty God, pl'mteous in mercy and truth who didst out of great m-rcy and fatlierly providence permit me to close this day in health and strength, it is meet tliat I should return most hearty thanks unto Thee for this Thy goodness. And since I mtist deplore tlie fact that I have not spent this day to Thy praise and glory for the welfare of my neighbor, seeing that my sinful nature is always rather inclined toward evil than toward good; O help me," Thou God of truth, that I, who am shapen in iniquity, may come to a true knowledge of my sinful weakness, and be" partaker of Tliy divine grace. Grant that I rr.AYEKs. 539 may often think of mine end, that by true repentance I may con- stantly be prepared for it; and when mine hour shall linally conif^, grant that I may with good clieer and in the blessed hope of eternal life take leave of this world of sorrow, to be re- moved with all true believers into the heavenly Paradise. In the meantime, as long as I may have to live here, wouldest Thou take me into Thine almighty keeping, and graciously protect me against all harm and danger both of body and soul, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son. Amen! MORNING PRAYErw FOR WEDNESDAY. Almighty God, Merciful Father in heaven! I give Thee most hearty thanks, that Thou hast again, by means of Thy ministering spirits, the holy angels, so protected me during the'night that is past, that I have lived to see tliis day in health and strength. And again I pray Thee, dear Father in heaven, according to whose will I would direct the beginning and ending of all my labor, that Thou wouldst in future also be merciful unto me. Do Thou guide and direct, by Thy Holy Spirit, all my undertakings, the meditations of my heart, my thoughts, and all my inclinations and desires ; that I may know good and evil ; and th'at I may this day so live in this wicked and perverse world, that above all things I may be free from sin, have a true desire for the eternal fatherland which Christ my Savior purchased and secured for me, and that I may not trifle it away by a wicked and sinful life. To this wouldest Thou graciously help me by Thy divine love and by the power of Thy Holy Spirit, for the sake of Jesus Christ Thy dear Son. Amen ! EVENING PRAYER FOR WEDNESDAY. I thank Thee, great and merciful God and Father, that Thou didst again preserve me this day against all manner of evil both of body and soul. I beseech Thee by Tiiy divine goodness, that Tliou wouldst cover all the sins which I this day have been guilty of against Thee and Thy holy commandments", and wouldst not forsake me, Thy creature, whom Thou didst purchase at the price of the blood of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ. Do Thou shield me this night with the wings of Thy grace against my adversary, the devil, who goeth about as a roaring lion seeking to devour me, that under the shadow^ of Thy love and mercy I may rest safely and securely, that the ev il one come not near 'me and do me no harm. Amen ! MORNING PRAYER FOR THURSDAY. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Thou adorable Triune God ! To Thee I resign myself witli body and soul now and forever. I thank and praise Thee that Thou didst not permit the evil one to injure me during the past night, but by the holy angels didst keep me in health and strength. Wiiat sliall I render unto Thee for all Thy benefits toward me? How shall I sufficiently praise Thee? I will give Thee a broken and a contrite heart, crimson with sins, but full of sorrow and repentance. This do Thou grac- iously receive, and wash my sins vnth the precious blood of Thy 540 PRAYERS. dear Son that they may become white as snow. Hide me in His holy and innocent wounds, and thus grant me graciously the for- giA'eness of all my sins. Help me that'l may this day aiid all my days be found in true Christian preparation where^•cr and Avhen- ever the summons may come to call me from hence, that I may de-- part this world to enter into the joy of eternity. This do Thou grant me, gracious God and Father,' for the sake of Jesus Christ Thy dear Son. Amen ! EVENING PRAYER FOR THURSDAY. Eternal God, kind and merciful Father! O how heartily dost Thou love me poor sinner and care for me with fatherly kind- ness ! Every day and hour, from mj' very youth unto this present time. Thou hast graciously protected nie 'against all manner of Satan's arts and the world's wickedness. For this I give Thee most hearty thanks, and humbly beseech Thee, by Thy paternal love, do not now or in eternity remember against me whatever I have done this day against Thy divine will, bat graciously remit all my sin.?, for the sake of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, Avho has become the surety for them all. Be gracious unto me ai:id to all who are near and dear to me, and protect us against an evil and sudden death, against calamities by fire and water, pestilence and other evils. So now I commit myself with body and sotil and all that I have into Thy fatherly providence. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that I may fear no' evil. Amen ! MORNING PRAYER FOR FRIDAY. In Thy name. Thou crucified Savior, I poor sinner now arise. Thou didst for my sake suffer the most painful death of the cross as the true and patient Lamb of God. With Thy precious blood Thou didst redeem me from all my enemies : sin, death, hell and the devil. Do Thou govern my heart by Thy Holy Spirit : enliven it with the dew of Thy grace; keep me'in Thy divine love during all this day; and hide me in body and' soul in Thy holy wounds. Wash me clean of all my sins, and make me active in every good work ; and lead me out of, this world of sorrow into eternal joy and glory, O Thou faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, my only comfort and hope. Amen ! EVENING PRAYER FOR FRIDAY. O Lord Jesus Christ! Thou Lamb of God, Thou most holy sacrifice for all my sins, and not for mine only, but for the sins of the whole world ! Fnto Thee again be thanks, that Thou hast by Thy merciful care so kindly protected me both in body and soul. I pray Thee graciously to forgive me all the sins which I this day have committed through the weakness of my sinful nature and the temptations of the evil spirit, for they oppress my con- science and are a heavy burden to me. And since I am about to lay me down to rest in sleep, do Thou cover me with the wings of Thy grace, that I may under their shadow bodily enjoy a peaceful slumber; but grant that my soul may at all times be awake unto Thee, and look for Thy glorious coming on the day ol judgment. Grant that I may heartily long for its coming, wheu PRAYERS. 541 I shall be removed hence to he with Thee forever. This do Thou graut, O faithful God, the Fatlier, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen ! MORNING PRAYER FOR SATURDAY. O Thou faithful Father in heaven! I have not the power sufficiently to praise Tiiee and give thanks for all the benetits which Thou, as a kind Father, hast bestowed upon me during my whole life up to this present hour: for I am flesh and blood which is able to do only that which is evil, but Thou dost extend unto me Thy goodness beyond measure daily. If Thou hadst not been my special shield and protection during the past night, tb.o devil's power would surely have done me great harm; and I would not have been able to arise in health and strengtli ; but by Thy gracious providence I remained unhurt. Now I beseech Thee most earnestly, let Thy grace rest upon me this day, and keep me, who was bought by Christ's blood to be Thine own, by Thy mercy unto life eternal. O dear Savior, receive my spirit into Thy hands, and let it be Thy charge. . Amen ! EVENING PRAYER FOR SATURDAY. Merciful God, and Father of all grace ! Again I appear before Thee with praise and thanksgiving for the paternal care, which Thou hast exercised over me during all my days, and especially during the past day and week, even unto the present moment. Thou hast kept me from misfortunes of body and soul. I pray Thee now that Thou wouldest forgive me all the sins, which I have committed this day and the whole week, against Thee and my fellow men. By the'gr^ice which all penitent sinners find in Thy sight, cover my transgressions and remember them no longer against me. But graciously help me also, that I may, quitting the old week, enter upon a new Christian life, that may be pleasing to Thee and all the saints in heaven. And take me under the care of Thine almighty arms during the approaching night, that I may enjoy a calm and peaceful slumber, and arise again in health and strength to the praise of Thy grace. And when mine hour of death shall come, Take me, O Christ, to heav'n my home ; For Thou art mine and I Thine own ; To be with Thee is joy alone. Amen ! MORNING PRAYER FOR A PERSON IN SICKNESS. Merciful God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ ! I heartily thank and praise Thee, that Thou didst this night so mercifully protect, keep, and strengthen me, poor feeble creature. In Jesus' name I beseech Thee to let Thy grace rest upon me this day and all my days. Pardon all my sins, comfort me with Thy grace, strengtlien me by Thy power, lead me by Thy good Spirit, that I may live and suffer according to Thy will. I commit my diseased body and suffering soul into Phy holy hands. May Thy holy angels be with me, that the evil one have no power over me ; through Jesus Christ Thy dear Son, mine only comfort and Savior, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen ! 542 PRAYERS. EVENING PRAYER FOR A PERSON IN SICKNESS. O God and Father ! I thank Thee that Thou didst so mercifully help me through this day: I beseech Tliee help me poor feeble creature throixgh this night, with Thy power, with Thy comfort, •with Thy Spirit. My body and soul I commit into Thy hands ; Thy holy angel be v.ith me, that the evil one find no power over me, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen ! Prayer For a Mother in the Dangers of Childbirth. How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord ? How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me? Dearest Father, hast Thou forgotten to be merciful? Art Tliou become cruel to me, dost Thou with Thy strong hand oppose Thyself against me ? O that God Avould have mercy on me ! Should I not say with Zion : Tlie Lord hath for- saken, and my Lord hath forgotten me? Look down upon me, O Lord, and see if there be sorrow like unto my sorrow which is done unto me. I am so opi>ressed that I can hardly breathe, for the hour is come to bear my child and there is no strength to give birth. O help me, graciously help me, in my severe extremity, and stand by me with Thy strength in my wretched condition, that I may not perish in my weakness, and if it please Thee change my sorrow into joy. O Jesus, Thou Son of the living God ! have mercy upon me and help me, be it unto life or death. And since I know that the woman shall be saved in childbearing, if she continue in faith and charity, and holiness Avith sobriety, and the hour of my departure seems to be near at hand, Tliy will be done on earth as it is done in heaven ; only have mercy on my poor soul, Avhich Thou hast redeemed not with perishable gold or silver, but with Thine own blood. Receive my spirit. If it be imposible that the child of my sufferings be born into the world, but that it be buried within me, or, coming to light, be lifeless, then I commit its soul and mine own into Thy hands : unto Thee do I live, unto Thee do I die, Thine would I be in life or death. Amen! INTERCESSION FOR THE DYING. Almighty and most merciful God ! who dost preserve our life in the last hour of death, we pray Thee let the light of Thy mer- ciful countenance fall upon this sick person, and refresh him botli in body and soul. Pardon in mercy all his sins. Ac- cept the sacrifice of the innocent death of Jesus Christ Thy dear Son, as the atonement for his transgressions; for he has been baptized in His name and Avashed and purified in His blood. Deliver him now from the pain and misery of his body, shorten his sufferings; preserve him against the accusations of his con- science, and against all the temptations of the evil one, that he may valiantly fight the good figlit of faith ! Grant him a blessed dep'arture uiito eternal life ; send Thy holy angels round about him, that they may accompany him into the assembly of the elect in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen ! PRAYER DURING A STORM. Eternal and Almighty God, merciful and loving Father ! Be- cause we cannot liide from Thine anger, except by fleeing to PRAYERS. 543 Thine endless, blessed, fatherly mercy and grace, therefore we call upon Thee in this calamity and entreat Thy love through Jesus Christ Thy dear Son. O Lord God, do not chastise us iu Thine anger ; suffer not Thy lightnings, which glare so terribly, to injure us, or set our house on tire, nor let the strokes of Thy powerful hand destroy us. Keep lis from evil and sudden death. Let Thine almighty hand and the wings of Thy grace be over lis, and keep body'and life, house and home, cattle and the fruits of the field, and all that we have, and let this terrible storm pass by. Let it be manifest that Thou art the true helper in need, a sure defence in all trouble; and let us again see Thy fatherly love, through Jesus Christ. Amen ! PRAYER FOR FAITH. I thank Thee, dear Lord, that I have learned not to atone for my sins with mine own penitence, nor with my works to cover my sins. Before men I might perhaps do so. Before tlie M'orld and its judges this might avail. But with Thee, O Lord, there is an everlasting anger ; this I could not appease. Therefore I thank Thee tliat Another has attacked my sins for me, has borne them, and made atonement for them. This I am so anxious to believe, I deem it right and precious too, but I can not so entirely yield myself to this precious truth as I Avould like. 1 find no power iu me to do it, I can not comprehend it as I ought. Lord, do Thou draw me ; help me, and give me the power to believe I As David says in the 51st P.-alm; Create in me, O God, a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me ! A new and pure heart I am not able to give myself, it must be the creature of Thy hands. Even as I can not make the sun or moon to rise and shine in the heavens ; so little can I cause my heart to be pure, my spirit to be right, my faith to be strong; so strong that it may not doubt nor waver concerning the promises of Thy word. Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which Thou hast broken may rejoice. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, O Lord, who art my God and my salvation ; that my tongue may praise Thy righteousness, through Jesus Christ 1 Amen ! PRAYER BEFORE CONFESSION. Almighty God, Heavenly Father! Since now, after a true knowledge" of sin, I desire to go to confession for the strengthen- ing of my weak faith, to receive absolution and the forgiveness of sins, therefore I heartily beseech Thee, grant me Thy Spirit, that I may look upon this holy institution Avith the right "understand- ing and in true faitli. Let me not doubt, but firmly believe what Thy servant by Tliy command speaks to me in confession and absolution. Let me be assured that this is certain and positive, and that Thou Thyself in the voice of Thy servant dost absolve me and pardon my sins. Grant too that I "may now and always comfort myself with this absolution, that I may be assured of Thy grace and" eternal life, through Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior ! Amen 1 PRAYER AFTER CONFESSION. O Thou merciful and gracious God and Father! Thanks and praises be unto Thee, that Thou hast again through Thy servant 544 PRAYERS. forgiven me poor sinner all my sins, and again hast assured me of life eternal, and graciously received and adopted me. I heartily beseech Thee, grant me Thy Holy Spirit, and create within me a clean heart, that I may firmly believe that fdl my sins are forgiven for Jesus' sake. That I may be the more positively assured of this, let me to-morrow eat and drink the true body and blood of Thy Son Jesus Christ with the bread and wine, for mv soul's sal- vation. Grant also, Thou faithful Godl that henceforth I may more zealously strive to keep myself from all sin, that I may more earnestly hate them, and regulate my life according to Tliy will, that I may become more pious and amend my life. To this do Thou help me by Thy Holy Spirit, for the sake of Jesus Christ Tliy dear Son ! Amen. ^lay all this come to pass as a result of my prayers and heartfelt supplications, for the salvation of my soul and for Thine eternal praise, honor and glory ; Thou, who wast, art now, and ever shall be, Jicli, powerful, good, merciful and gracious ! Amen I PRAYER BEFORE GOING TO THE HOLY SUPPER. Lord Jesus Christ ! May Thy holy body be my food ; Thy holy blood be my diink: Thy sufferings and death strengthen me! Lord Jesus Christ, O hear me ! Hide me in Thy holy wounds, let me never more be separated from Thee ! Lord Jesus Christ, keep me against the evil one ; be merciful to me in the hour of death ; that with all the elect I may praise Thee, world without eudl Amen! PRAYER AFTER GOING TO THE HOLY SUPPER. Dear Lord Jesus Christ! Thanks and praises be unto Thee. that Thou hast again so graciously vouchsafed to feed me at Thy holy table with Thine own body and blood. I heartily beseech Thee, grant that I may thereby be led from this world of sorrow into liie eternal ! Amen ! A SHORT Form for Baptism in Cases of Necessity. (Tf the pastor be called in cases of urgent necessity to baptize a child, he will proceed according to the form given in the Liturgy of the Church. In very urgent cases, in tlie absence of the pastor, any Christian present, and in tlie absence of men, even women, and especially the midwives, may, according to well approved custom, administer baptism. In this case the following formula may be used) : Let lis pray : Eternal, merciful God ! We pray Thee, extend Thy goodness and mercy unto this child, Avho now asks, open the door to it who knocks ! that it may enjoy the everlasting blessing of 'I hy heav- enly washing, and may come to the eternal kingdom which Thou hast prepared through Christ otir Lord ! Amen. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us tills day our daily bread : and forgive, us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us ; and lead us not into PRAYERS. 545 temptation, but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen ! (Now let pure water be taken, the child be called by its name and baptized thus) : N. N. I baptize thee in the name of God the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit. Amen ! (If the child be thus baptized let all be assured that it is prop- erly baptized. Yet afterward if the life of the child be spared let it be brought to the church, that the pastor may publicly confirm and declare such baptism valid, for the surity and comfort of all concerned.) 35 THE PSALMS ivith reference to the Sundays and Festivals of the Church Year. Sundays and Holydays. PSLAMS. 1. Advent 2. " 3. " 4. " 1. Christmas 2. " 2, 8, 24, 102, 118. 29, 50. 70, 93, 98. 24, 98, 132. 24, 93, 45, 110. 45, 92, 148. 42, 98. 121. 117. 135. New Year After New Year Epiphany (Jan. 6th) 1. Sunday after Epiphany 30, 34, 40, 65, 148. 62. 5, 8, 72. 121. 122. 127. 104, 127, 128. 3 " " 13, 33, 127. 4. " " 46, 65, 87. 5 " " 17, 91, 129. 6 " " 15 ^Septuasresima 38. Sexas^eyimpe 1. 31. Invocavit 91. 25. Oeuli 25. 84. Judica 7 43 92. Maundv-Thursdav . 23 111 114 Good-FVidav * 22, 40, 69. Easter-Festival 16, 41, 110. Easter-Mondav 1, 62, 19. 22, 29, 116, 133. Misericordias Domini 23, 100. Jubilate 12. 45, 56, 66. 126. Cantate ... 29, 41. 98, 140. 1, 50, 54. 104, 141. Ascension-Day .33, 47, 68. 27, 36. 44, 83, 110. Pentecost 27, 33, 46, 78, 143. Pentecost-Monday Trinitv-Festival 30, 103. 2, 27, 33, 110. (546) THE PSALMS, &C. 547 Sundays and Holydays. Sunday after Trinity Psalms. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. The presentation of Jesus in the temple.. Annunciation-Day John the Baptist-Day Presentation of the Augsburg Confession. Visitation of Mary Michaels-Day Harvest-Festival Reformation-Festival All Saints Day (Nov. 1st) Church Dedication Festival Mission-Festival Times of War Jubilee-Festival Close of the Church-Year Close of the Year 4, 49, 53, 62. 19, 22, 72, 78, 144. 25, 32, 51, 95. 15, 112. 8, 117, 127, 128, 130. 15, 32, 133. 107. 145. 5, 12, 81. 14. 50, 112. 3, 21, 59, 95, 137. 32, 51, 130. 34, 90, 115, 117. 70, 143. 50, 117, 136. 23, 49, 05. 90, 116. 50. 113. 34, 110. 7, 32, .39, 103. 1, 45, 99. 27, 39, 42, 48, 86. 6, 32, 133. 7, 64, 82, 85. 25. 28, 38, 90. 10, 70, 74. 41, 112, 126. 41,91. 12, 66. 91, 125, 135. 33, 45, 50. 103, 134, 150. 12. 91. 65, 95, 104. 46, 126. 116. 23, 27, 84. 19, 72, 96. 91, 121. 46. 27. 90, 121. THE PSALMS vnth reference to their import. I. OF PRAYERS: For the Church : 3, 5, 28, 59, 64, 71, 74, 77, 79, 80, 83, 94, 112, 125. Against the Enemies of the Church: 7, 19, 26, 27, 42, 54, 56, 57, 62, 141. Against the Pope and the Papists: 10, 12, 36, 44, 55, 69, 70, 94, 109, 120. For Peace in the Church : 60, 86, 137, 140. • For the divine Word : 67, 69, 119. For Forgiveness of sin and spiritual direction: 38, 59, 86, 90, 130 141, 142. For the State : 20, 62. Against an evil Conscience : 6, 38, 88. II. OF REPENTANCE. ■ 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, l::;0, 143. III. OF THANKSGIVING: For the divine Word and other spiritual gifts : 34, 42, 66, 103, 109, 122, i;^8, 145, 147. For bodily Blessings: 33, 105, 107, 108, 114, 116, 1.39, 144, 146. For the Preservation of the Church : 76, 86, 108, 111, 116. 135, 136. For Deliverance from Tvranny and other distresses : 9, 18, 30, 66, 113. IV. OF DOCTRINE. Qoncerning the Forgiveness of sin : 51, 139. Concerning Trust in God alone : 4, SS, 91, 112, 115. 131, 146, 148. Concerning God's Word and the Fear of God: 1, 15, 4l, 78, 81, 92, 95, 96, 100. 112, 149. Concerning the Prosperitv of the wicked and the misfortunes of the godlv: 37, :39, 49, 52. 63, 73, 92, 129. For the Teachers of the Church : 134, 150. For Rulers and for the Household : 2, 82, 101, 125, 127, 128, 133, 144. V. OF CONSOLATION. God preserves the Church and destrovs her Enemies : 3, 11, 23, 33, 36, 46, 47, 76, 124, 125, 126. VI. OF PROPHESIES. Concerning Christ's Person and Office: 2, 110, 118. 138. Concerning Christ's Sufferings and Exaltation: 2, 8, 16, 21, 22, 41, 68, 69, 109. Concerning the Spread of the Gospel : 19, 40, 45, 47, 50, 72, 78, 93, 97, 98. VII. OF PARTICULAR SEASONS. Morning: 63, 103, 130. Midday: 4, 7, 19, 104. 121. Evening: 3, 4, 8, 91, 104, 127, 134, 139. (548) HYMNS FROM THE GERMAN. No. Ach bleib bei uns Herr Jesu Christ 181 "*" Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade 8 Ach Gott und Herr 236 Ach Gott vom Himmel sieh dareiu 147 Alle Meuscheu muesseu sterben 429 Allesistan Gottes Segeu 326 Alleiu Gott in der Hceh' sei Ehr 1 - Aiif, auf, ihr Reichsgenossen 16 • Auf meinen lieben Gott 413 • , Aus Gnaden soil ich selig werden 252 -7*- Aus meines Herzens Grunde 294 ^J Aus tiefer Noth schrei ich zu dir 233 Befiehl du deine Wege 411 Brich auf, und werde Liehte 51 '•^**^ Christe, du Lamm Gottes 68 Christe, du Beistand deiner Kreuzgemeine 198 r Christ lag in Todesbanden 84 Christi Blut und Gerechtigkeit 260 Christum wir sollen loben sclTon 30 Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam 220 Christus, der ist mein Leben 433 Christus, der wahre Gottessohn 221 Das alte Jahr vergangen ist 45 Da Jesus an des Kreuzesstamm 74 Das neugeborne Kindelein 46 Der Brseut'gam wird bald rufen 24 Der du bist Drei in Einigkeit 112 Der du, Herr Jesu, Ruh und Rast 76 Dein Wort, O Herr, ist milder Thau 185 Die Seele Christi heil'ge mich 231 Dies ist der Gemeine Starke 192 Dies ist die rechte Freudenzeit 26 Dies sind die heirgen Zehu Gebot' 204 Dir, dir Jehovah will ich singen 216 Du Friedefuerst, Herr Jesu Christ 153 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt 247 Du weseutliches Wort 275 Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott 144 Ein Lsemmlein geht und trsegt die Schuld 67 Ein gross und maechtig Wunder 35 Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort 148 (549) 550 HYMNS FROM THE GERMAN. Erschienen ist der herrlich' Tag 82 Es ist das Heil uns kommeu her 249 Es ist gewisslich an der Zeit 457 Essprichtder Unweiseu Mund 146 Freuet euch, ihr lieben Christen 32 Froehlich soil mein Herze springen 27 Gelohet sei der Herr, mein Gott 113 Gott, der Vater, wohn uns bei 113 Gott des Himmels und der Erden 293 Gott ist getreu, sein Herz 176 Gott sei gelobet iind gebenedeiet 273 Grosser Gott, von alten Zeiten 291 Halleluja, Jesus lebt 79 Herr, auf Erdeu muss ich leiden 97 Herr Christ, der einig Gottessohn 277 Herr, du wollst uns vorbereiten 261 Herr Gott, dieh loben alle wir 122 Herr Gott, dieh loben Avir 356 Herr Gott, erhalt unsfuer und fuer 203 Herr Gott Vater, wir preisen dieh 49 Herr ich habe missgehandelt 234 Herr Jesus Christ, dein theuresBlut 77 Herr Jesus Christ, dieh zu uns wend 3 Herr Jesus Christ, du hastbereit 265 Herr Jesus Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott 434 Herr Jesu, Licht der Heiden 55 Herr, ceffne mir die Herzensthuer 4 Herr, wie du wilt, so schicks mit niir 409 Hilf, Heifer, hilf! in Angst und Noth 410 Hilf, Herr Jesu, lass geliugen 47 Himmelan geht unsere Bahn 407 Hinunter ist der Sonnenschein 309 Hosianua ! David's Sohn 17 Ich armer Suender bin auch heilig 402 Ich bin getauft auf deinen Namen 228 Ich habe nun den Grund gefundeu 251 Ich singe dir mit Herz und Mund 364 Ich trete frisch zu Gottes Tisch 270 Ich weiss an wen,ich glaube 288 Ich weiss es wird mein Ende kommen 431 Jenen Tag, den Tag der Wehen 460 Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt 468 Jesu, geh voran 406 Jesu grosser Wunderstern 52 Jesus, Jesus, nichts als Jesus 282 Jesus, komm doch selbst zu mir 279 Jesus, meine Freude 280 Jesus, meines Leben's Leben 70 Jesus Christus, unser Heiland 85 Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, der von 264 Jesus, meine Zuversicht 456 HYMNS FROM THE GERMAN. 551 Jesus ninnnt die Suender an 244 Jesus sezt ein vor seinem End 263 Jesus soil die Loosung sein 43 Komm Gott Schoepfer, Heil'ger Geist 104 Koram Heil'ger Geist, Herre Gott 101 Komm, O komm du Geist des Lebens 102 Lass mich dein sein und bleiben 231 Lasst uns alle frcehlich sein 19 Liebe, die du mich zum Bilde 286 Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, Deinem W 222 Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, Dich und 2 Licht von Licht erleuchte mich 5 Lobe den Herren den mtechtigen Koenig 361 Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, all zugleich 31 Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit 396 Mein Seele senket sich 419 Mensch, wilt du leben seliglich 205 Mit Ernst, O Menschenkinder 121 Mitten wir im Leben sind 428 Muede bin ich, geh' zur Ruh' 324 Nun danket Alle Gott 359 Nun freut eueh, liebe Christengemein 250 Nun, Gott Lob, es ist vollbracht 9 Nun kommt das neue Kircbenjahr 15 Nun lasst uns den Leib begraben 449 Nun lasst uns geh'n und treten 48 Nun ruhen alle Wa'lder 310 Nun sich der Tag geendet hat 311 O dass ich tausend Zungen haette 116 O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort 461 O frommer und getreuer Gott 238 O Gott, du frommer Gott 33o O Haupt, vol! Blut und Wunden 71 O Heilg'er Geist, kehr bei uns ein 103 O Heilige Dreifaltigkeit 295 O Herre Gott, in meiner Noth 439 O Herr, vor dem sich Erd und Himmel beugt 131 O Jesu Christe, wahres Licht 161 O komm, du Geist der Wahrheit 160 O Koenig aller Ehren 54 O Lsemmlein Gottes, Jesu Christ 120 O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig 75 O Tod, wo ist dein Stachel nun 80 O Traurigkeit, O Herzeleid 78 O Welt, ich muss dich lassen 436 Rett, O Herr Jesu, rettdein' Ehr 196 Schaut, schaut, was ist fuer Wunder dar 25 , Schmuecke dich, O liebe Seele 269 552 HYMNS FKOM THE GERxMAN. Seelenbrceutigam 283 Sei Lob und Ehr dem hoechsten Gut 365 So kommt deun Gottes Huld zu feierii 136 Sollt es gleich bisweilen scheinen 412 So wahr ich leb', spricht Gott der Herr 245 Straf mich uicht iu deiuem Zoni 235 Thut mir auf die schoene Pforte 130 Troestet, troestet, meine Lieben 119 Vater unser im Himmelreich 217 Verzage nicht, O Hseuflein klein 197 Voller Ehrfurcht, Dank und Freuden 271 Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her 28 Vom Himmel kam der Eugelschaar 29 Wach auf, du Geist der ersten Zeugen 190 Wach auf und werde lichte 54 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme 462 Walte, walte nah und fern 165 Wser Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit 145 Waruni sollt ich mich denn grsemen 420 Was alle Weisheit in der Welt Ill Was fuerchst du, Feind Herodes, sehr 53 Was Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan, Es bleibt 408 Was Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan, So denken 143 Weil ich Jesu Scheefiein bin 349 Wenn die liebe Sonne 305 Wenn ich die heil'gen Zehn Gebot 206 Wenn mein Stuendlein vorhanden ist 435 Wenn wir in hoechsten Noethen sein 151 Werde munter, mein Gemuethe 312 Wer ist wohl wie du 281 Wer nur den lieben Gott Isesst walten 418 Wer Weiss wie nahe mir mein Ende 430 Wie schoen leucht uns der Morgensteru 278 Wie schoeu ist doch, Herr Jesus Christ 339 Wie soil ich dich empfangen 18 Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ 96 Wir danken dir, O treuer Gott 246 Wir glauben all an einen Gott, Schoepfer 208 Wir glauben all an einen Gott, Vater 209 Wir legen hier in deiuem Namen 126 Wohl einem Haus, wo Jesus Christ 344 Wo wilt du hin, weils Abend ist 93 Zeuch eiu zu deiuen Thoren 106 INDEX OF FIRST LINES. A broken heart, my God, my King Watts, 240 A great and mighty wonder Anatoliits—J. M. Neale, 35 ^ A holy state is wedded life E. Cronenwett, 343 • A hymn of glory let us sing 8~. Jesus, Savior, Son of God 354 Jesus! shall our watchword be B. Schmolke—A. Cndl, 43 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Wedis, 164 Jesus sinners will receive.. 0. Syn. Genn. H. B.—E. Cronenwett, 244 Jesus, Sun of righteousness.....' Rosenroth—Borthunek, 298 Jesus! the very thought of Thee Bernard— Caswell, 284 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness Wesley, 258 Jesus took the lambs and blest them M. Loy, 226 ;^' Jesus. Thou art mine forever M. Loy, 285 jC INDEX TO FIRST LINES. 557 Jesus when a little child 351 Jesus whom the Church doth owu 19S Joy to the world the Lord is come Watts, 23 Just as I am without one plea C. Elliot, 241 Lamb of God, O Jesus The Aynus Dei—Comp., 68 Lamb of God we fall before Thee 254 Lamb of God, without blemish 'Jth Century — Comp., 75 Launch out into the deep M. Loy, 329 Let children hear the mighty deeds Waffs, 202 Let every ear attend Watts, 184 Let me be Thine forever N. Selnecker—M. Loy, 231 Let songs of praises fill the sky T. Cottnill, 105 Let thoughtless thousands choose the road Huskiiis, 452 Let us all in God rejoice Langtmns — M. Loy, 19 Let Zion praise the mighty God Presb. Hyvmdl, 158 Light of light, enlighten me B. ISdimolfce — WinJnrorth, 5 Light of the Gentile nations J. Frank— Wink worth, 55 Lightly bound my bosom, ringing P. Gerhardt—M. Loy, 27 Listen to those happy voices „ M. Loy, 33- -■ . Lo! in Zion a foundation ^.v*-.-».*.^-^v.,^v<..^,. 128^\ -^ Lo! upon the altar lies Th. J(]uinas—E. Casirell, Til ^-^ Lo! what a pleasing sight N. Y. Coll., 392 Lord, as Thou wilt, deal Thou with me C. Melismnder— E. Cronemvett, 409 Lord, by Thy Word, deliv'rance work Luther— Camp., 148 Lord, cause. Thy face on us to shine 338 Lord, I would own Thy tender care Union Hymns, 352 Lord, in Thy kingdom "there shall be /. Ausfice, 199 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing Rippon, 12. Lord God, we all give praise to thee P. Eberus—E. Cronenwett, 122 Lord God we worship Thee J. Frank~Tr., 154 Lord, it belongs not to our care 403 Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of peace .^.Ehert—Winkworth, 153 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy precious blood../. Olearius—C. H. X. .S., 77 Lord Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light Germ.— Winkworth, 437 ' Lord Jesus Christ, to' Thee we pray Luther— Reynolds, 264 Lord Jesus Christ, true Man and God P. Eberns—E. \i, Cronenwett, 434 Lord Jesus, Thou art truly good S. Kinner—E. Cronenvett, 265 Lord Jesus, Avho our souls to save Werner— Winkivorth, 76 Lord Jesus, though but two or three M. Loy, 7 Lord, let Thv goodness lead our land Pratfs Coll., 159 p-" Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant C. H. X. S., 441 'O ^ Lord of my Life, O may Thy praise Mrs.. Steele, 300 Lord of the harvest, Tliee we hail /. //. Gurney, 140 Lord, on eartli I dwell sad-hearted Neumann— Winkivorth, 97 Lord, open Tiiou my heart to hear Olearius—M. Loy, 4 Lord, Thine image thou hast lent me Scheffler or Jacobi, 286 Lord, Thine omniscience 1 adore E. Cronenwett, 170 Lord, to Thee I make confession J. Frank— Winkworth, 234 Maker of all things, mighty Lord Osier or Doddridge, 168 May God be praised henceforth and blest Lidher—Massie, 273 May the grace of Christ, our Savior Newton, 14 558 INDEX TO FIRST LINES. May we "Rliy precepts, Lord, fulfil E. Osier, 391 My Father's house on high 465 My Father, cheering name N. Y. Coll., 424 My faith securely huildeth Adapt, from Germ., 114 My God, 1 love Thee, not because Xnvier — Caswell, 405 My God, to Thee I now commend Hiller— Winkivoi'th, 438 -y My heart, with deep emotion. ..¥. J. Matthesius— E. Cronenwett, 294 ^^ My hope is built on nothing less 259 My soul, repeat His praise Watts, 367 Mourn not ye, whose child hath found Union Hymns, 448 Not all the blood of beasts Watts, 253 Now all the woods are sleeping P. Gerhardt—Comp., 310 ^ . Now Christ, the very Son of God llth Century— C. H. L. S., 221 <';- C Now I have found the tirm foundation J, A. Rothe—Krotd, 251 ^ ^ Now lay we calmly in tlie grave M. Weiss— Winkivorth, 449 Now our worship sweet is o'er H. Schenk — M. Loy, 9 . Now praise we Christ, the Holv One Luther— R. Massie, 30 Nowsay good night! the Father be J. H. 323 Now thank we all our God M. Rinkart— Winkivorth, 359 Now that the star of day hath risen Churchman— {.J. H. H.), 302 Now the shades of night are gone Village Hymns, 303 O bleeding Head and wounded P. Gerhcn-dt—J. Kelly, 71 O bless the Lord my soul Watts, 363 O bless Thou, Heavenly Potentate ...^-n.^.,,,..^ 560 INDEX TO FIRST LINES. Shepherd of tender yonih.. Clement of Alex.— Hunter's Scl. Mel, 348 Sing praise to God who reigns above ....J. J. Schuetz—Eliz. Cox, 365 Since now the daj' has reached its close. ...J. F. Herzog—Comp., 311 Sink not j^et, my soul, to slumber J.Jiist—Winkivorth, 312 Sinners turn! AvhjMvill j-ou die C. Wesley, 374 So fades the lovely, blooming flower Mrs. Steele, 444 Songs of immortal praise belong Watts, 166 Songs of praise the angels sang Montgomery, 362 Soon as the morn with roses Union Hymns, 304 Spirit divine, attend our yjrayer Reede, HO Spiritof mercy, truth, and love Chorale Book, 107 Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word Bahnmeier—Comp., 165 Stars of the morning so graciously bright Jos. of the Studium,—J. M. Neale 125 Stricken, smitten, and afflicted Kelbi, 72 Summer ended, harvest o'er Phillimore, 141 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear J. Keble, 314 Teach me the measure of my days Waits, 432 That men a godly life might live Luther — R. Massie, 204 Th' abyss of many a former sin Jos. of the Stndium—J. M. Neale, 237 Th' atoning Avork is done Kelly, 98 The Bridegroom soon will call us J. Waller — M. Loy, 24^ The Chnrch above forever rings Breviary, 132 The day is past and gone N. Y. Coll., 317 The dav is surelv drawing near B. Ringwalt — P. A. Peter, 457 The day of wrath, that dreadful day '. W. Scott, 459 . The Gospel show\s the Father's grace M. Loy, 183 «-• The happy Christmas comes once more Danish-Dr. Kranth, 34 ^^ The happy sunshine all is gone N. Herrmann— Winkworth, 309 The Head that once was crowned with thorns Kelly, 99 The Law of God is good and wise M. Loy, 182 The Lord is King! lift up thy voice J, Condor, 169 The Lord is risen indeed Kelly, 89 The Lord my pasture shall prepare Addison, 173 The Lord of Life with glory crowned N. Y. Coll. 100 The man is ever blest Watts, 386 The mouth of fools doth God confess Luther — Massie, 146 The new-born Child this early morn 46 The new Church- Year again is come J. Olearius—E. Cronenwett, 15 The old year now has passed away ....J. Steuerlein — Winkworth, 45 The peace which God alone reveals Newton, 13 The precepts of the Word are pure E. Cronemvett, 186 The Saints on earth and those above Newton, 200 The Savior calls, let every ear Mrs. Steele, 372 The silent moon is risen 322 The Spirit in our hearts Onderdonk, 380 The Spirit's fruits are peace and love E. Cronenwett, 383 The year begins with Thee J. Keble, 44 Thee Lord, our God, we praise Luther— Comp., 356 Thee we adore. Eternal Lord T. Cotterill, 357 Thee we adore Eternal Word Rippon's Coll., 61 There is an hour of hallowed peace Union Coll.j 455 INDEX TO FIRST LINES. 561 There is an hour of peaceful rest W. B. Tappan, 454 There is a laud of pure delight... Watts, 453 Thine honor rescue, righteous Lord J. Herrmann— M. Loy, 196 This is the happy Christmas Morn... /. H. Spiebnan, 36 Thou art the Way, to Thee alone Doane, 276 Thou little flock be not afraid Alteiiberu—M. Loy, 197 Thou who a tender Parent art Prcsb. Hymnal, 346 Thou who art Three in Unity Luther— Massie, 112 Though angels bright escape our sight M. I^oy, 123 Thougli in the midst of life we be Luther — Massie, 428 Through the day Thy love has spared us A't?///, 318 Thus far the Lord has led us on Watts, 321 Thy presence, gracious God, afford Faircett, 6 Thy soul, O Jesus, hallow me Angehis—M. Loy, 231 Thy table I approach 270 Thy ways, O Lord, with wise design Holloxmy's Coll., 174 Thy Word, O Lord, is gentle dew Winkxvorth, 185 'T is a marvel in our eyes E. Croneinrett, 129 " 'T is finished !" so the Savior cried Psalms and Hymns, 73 'T is not by works of righteousness iVatts, 256 'T was by an order from the Lord Watts, 178 To God be glory, peace on earth Tate ct Brady's Sup., 358 To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ Luther— Massie, 220 To our Redeemer's glorious name Mrs. Steele, 66 To Shepherds, as they watched by night Luther — Massie, 29 To Thee, O Lord, will I sing praises B. Crasselius—M. Loy, 216 To Thee, O Lord, with dawning light H. Weber, 297 To Thee our Father. God. we bow E. Cronenwett, 342 To us salvation now has come Speratus— Mills, 249 Unto Cesar let us render E. Cronenwett, 155 Up my soul, gird thee with power J. B. Freistein—E. Cronenwett, 396 "Wake! arise!" the voice is calling P. Nicolii, 462 Wake Spirit, who in tiine now olden Bogatzky—Winkworth, 190 We all believe in one true God Luther— Comp., 208 We have a sure prophetic Word E. Cronemvctt, 188 We sing the almighty power of God Minstrel, 167 We thank Thee Jesus, dearest Friend N. Selnecka-—M. Loy, 96 Weary now I go to rest Lionise Hensel—E. Cronemvett, 324 Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife.... B. Schmolke— Winkxvorth, 88 What our Father does is well B. Schmolke— Winkivorth, 143 What God does, ever well is done.....S'. Bodigast— E. Cronenwett, 408 When all Thy mercies, O my God Addison, 369 When in our hour of utmost need P. Ehenis—Winkworth, 151 When Israel through the desert pas.sed Beddome, 180 When Jesus dwelt in mortal clay Gibbons, 389 When my last hojir is close at hand Hermann, Tr., 435 When, O dear Jesus, when shall I Cennicke, 307 When on the cross the Savior hung J. Zwick— Winkworth, 74 When Rome had shrouded earth in night M. Loy, 150 Wheu souls draw near the holy wave M, Loy, 227 36 562 INDEX TO FIRST LINES. When streaming from the eastern skies Lord Glenelg, 299 When the Lord "recalls the banished.. ..C. H. Zeller— Winkworth, 463 When the sun all golden 305 When we cannot see our way 417 Where wilt Thou go, since night E. C. Hovibery—A. Cndl, 93 Wliile o'er our guilty land, O Lord Davies, 152 While with ceaseless course the sun Newton, 39 While yet the morn is breaking 29'> Who is, Jesus blest J. A. Freylinghaxisen—M. Loy, 281 Who knew no sin and no deceiving E. Cronenwett, 402 Who knows iiow near my life 's expended Emilia Juliana 430^ Who shall ope for us the'portals P. A. Peter, 42 Wilt thou, Oman, live happily Lnther—Mame, 205 Why Herod, unrelenting foe Luther— Comp,, 53 Why should sorrow ever grieve me P. Gerhardt—J. Kelly, 420 Ye Christian herals; go proclaim Composit., 336 Ye men and angels witness now Beddome, 229 Ye saints! proclaim abroad Ryland, 60 Ye sons of men, in earnest V. Thilo— Winkworth, 121 Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith N. Herrmann— M. Loy, 245 Zion, awake and brighten E. Cronenwett, 51 Zion stands with hills surrounded :*. Kelly, 149 >, ^^^'^^ ^^^^'