TVlJPfll Thou, Almighty Lord God of Hosts, who rules^nd commandest all things, We call upon thee in this time of our trouble : Take our cause into thine own hands : Lord ! come and help us ! Save and defend our country ; Revive in all hearts a spirit of devotion to the public gooc Fill the President of the Inked States with the spirit o wisdom and understanding ; Let thy divine protection and guidance be over all who serve in council or in the field ; and so rule their hearts and strengthen their hands, that they may preserve to us the goodly heritage which thou gavest to our fathers. Forgive our adversaries, and turn again their hearts toward us ; Cause us to humble ourselves under thy mighty hand ; and to confess and bewail the grievous sins which have ' drawn these thy judgments upon us ; Turn us, God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease ; bring this unhappy war to a speedy end, and let a just and lasting peace be soon again established to the glory of thy name. Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Thou Helper of all who flee to the for succor, We commend to thy almighty care and protection all those who have gone forth in our defense ; Guard them, we beseech thee, from the dangers that beset their way ; from sickness, from the violence of enemies. and from every peril to which they may be exposed : Give them comfort in every time of their need, and a sure confidence in thee ; and of thy great goodness restore them to us, in due time, in health and safety. 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J* ©teb ung ©nabe ung gu temutbiant unter beme ftarfe £anb, unb gu befennen unb bcreuen tie ftytteren ^erfitnbtgungen, rcclcbe btefe beine ^kricbtc iiber wig gtbradjt (xtben. ^cfebrc bit unfere ftogen, c bu ftjott unferg $etl$, unb roenbe betnen ,-jcni »on ung ab. (gteb ban biefet trauruie $tteg ein balbtgeg (Snbe getotnne, unb acrrrfuer unt bauernber eld>e ui unferm 2rbufi ing gelb biuauoaeu^en unb. biile (te, toil bitten bids in ben ®efaljren, ftelcbe fie c\uy alien geiten umgeben, — burdj ttraufbeir, »on 5embeg \\inb, unb alien ben Ja'fyrlicbfeiten, lvcld-cn fie auggefefct fmb. 2ei \u afler 3 clt ft* ^ UMr lu Kber v )«otb ; erbalte ibnen ibr SBerrrauen auf btcfc ; unb nati) bcincr gro§en ©itte, (afj (te bereinft gefunt unb toofylbcfyalten pi ung neimfebrcn. i ~tH lOlo LITURGY AND HYMNS THE USE OF THE PROTESTANT CHURCH UNITED BRETHREN, ITWITAS FRATRFK. A NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Como befoi^ his presence with singing. — Psalm c. 2. I will ring of thy power; yea I will sing aloud of thy mercy. — Psaim lix. 16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom; teaching and admonish- ing one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace ia jofOT hearts to The Lord. — Col. iii. 16. I will sing with the spirit; and I will Eing with the understanding ftlso. — 1 Cob. .xiv. 15. BETITLKriEM: PRJXTBD BY JULIU8 W. USLD. 1851. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://archive.org/details/litusforuOOmora * X * . *vS *« e <*\ — SI LITURGY AND HYMNS- THE USE OF THE PROTESTOR CHURCH ,*^ Logical & S« Of PMNGf) UN 10 1936 UNITED BRETHREN, tJIiriTAS FRATRIM. A NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Come before his presence with singing. — Psalm e. 2. I will sing of thy power; yea I will Ping aloud of thy mercy. — Psalm lix. 16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in ail wisdom ; teaching and admonish- ing one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual BOnga, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. — Col. iii. 16. I will «ing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. — 1 Cob xiv. 15. BETHLEHEM: PRINTED BY JULIUS W. HELD. 1851. * % PREFACE This volume consists of two parts, the Liturgy and the Hkm.vs — for the use of the Protestant Church of the United or Moravian Brethren. The former has been slightly modified, in conformity with the sanction, granted by the General Synod, held at Hcrrnhut, in the year 1848. The collection of Hymns consists partly of translations from the Get' man, (marked by an asterisk,) and partly of original compositions. In presenting to our American Congregations this revised Edition, we acknowledge our indebtedness to the improved and enlarged col- lection of Hymns, published in 1849 by our Brethren in England, wherein they were aided by the valuable services of Brother J vm:es Montgomery, to whom his brethren are thus under lasting obligations. By the omission of hymns of inferior merit, or but seldom used on account of their tunes, the size and cost of the present volume have been reduced; while, at the same time, a selection of new hymns has been added from the above edition, published in London. The former numbers of the hymns, retained from the late Ameri- can edition, are re-inserted in bracket*. The numbers of the tunes correspond with those of the Tune Book, published by Brother Peter Wolle, for the use of our Church in this country. Some of the hymns, in the present edition, have been adapted to more familiar .tunes. From the Preface to the London Edition of 1849, we subjoin, in substance, the following remarks. It is hoped, that the introduction oi new hymns in the ordinary metres, however excellent and well- adapted for public worship, may not tend to bring into disuse the more characteristic psalmody of our own Churcli, with its noble melodies. — The nature of our services warrants the use of a great variety of metre ; and the decline among us of the ability or Uio inclination, to iv. PREFACE. turn this variety to proper account, would be greatly deplored. Every effort should be made to prevent it, or to stay its progress, by teach- *ng our children and young people to sing our tunes, and by using, on all suitable occasions, the hymns and melodies referred to. This may be done, especially in the liturgical services, peculiar to the Brethren's Unity, in which, — in conformity with the precept of the apostle (Col. 3, 16,) we endeavour to render this beautiful portion of divine worship a vehicle, not only of praise and prayer, but also of mutual instruction, comfort and edification. — May all who use these Hymns, experience at all times the happy effects of compliance with the apostolic injunction, (Eph. 5, 18. 19,) — "Be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." Yea, may they anticipate, while here below, though in an humble and imperfect strain, the song of the blessed above, who, being redeemed out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation, and having washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb, are standing before the throne, and singing in perfect harmony with the myriads of angels that surround it: (Rev .5, 9 to 12; and 7, 9 to 14.) "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to re-> ceive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, ant* glory, and blessing, for ever and ever. Amen." < ^ ■ » » CONTENTS. Te Deum Laudamus THE LITURGY, Church Litany Doxology .... Easter Morning Litany Litanies at Baptism — Children, No. 1 Children, No. 2 . Adults . Adults from the Heathen Confirmation The Holy Communion Ordinations. Doxologies at Ordinations. Matrimony .... Litanies at Burials, No. 1 No. 2 SUBJECTS OF THE HYMNS I. The Word of God II. The Fall and Redemption of Man III. The Incarnation and Birth of Jesus Christ IV. The name of Jesus, and his Walk on Earth V. The Sufferings and Death of JesuR Christ VI. The Resurrection of Christ from the Grave VII. The Ascension of Christ . VLTI. God, as Creator and Preserver of the World IX. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost . X. Our Heavenly Father XI. Jesus Christ, the Son of God XII. The Holy Ghost, his Gifts and Operations XIII. God's Call of Grace to the Unconverted XIV. Repentance unto Life XV. Faith . XVI. The Forgiveness of Sins . XVII. The Surrender of the Heart to Jesus XVIII. Communion with Christ . XIX. Happiness of the Children or" God XX. Gratitude for our Salvation XXI. The Love of Jesus ' XXII. Love to Jesus XXIII. Brotherly Love, and Union of Spirit XXIV. Following Jesus, and Bearing his Reproach XXV. Self-knowledge, and Sighing for Grace XXVI. Sanctification XXVII. Humility, Simplicity, and Growth in Grace XXVIII. Patience, and Confidence in God XXIX. Praise and Thanksgiving . XXX. Prayer and Supplication XXXI. .Public Worship, and the Lord's Day; XXXII. The Christian Church XXXIII. For Festal Occasions XXXIV. The Servants of Christ XXXV. The Spread of the Gospel . XXXVI. Holy Baptism XXXVLT. The noly Communion XXXVIII. Hymns for different Ages and Stations in Life XXXIX. Hymns for Various Occasions XL. Death and the Resurrection XLI. The Last Judgment XLH. The Church Triumphant . PAGF. vi. TE DEUM LAUDAMUS. Wk praise thee, O God ; — we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth, doth worship thee, — The Father everlasting. To thee all angels cry aloud, — the heavens, and all the powers therein. To thee cherubim and seraphim — continually do cry, Holy, holy, holy, — Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heaven and earth are full — of the majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the apostles — praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the prophets — praise thee. The noble army of martyrs — praise thee. The holy church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee, — the Father of an infinite majesty, Thine honourable, true, and only Son, — also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Thou art the King of glory, O Christ ; — thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, — thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, — thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God, — in the glory of the Father. We believe that thou shall come — to be our Judge. We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, — whom thou hast re- deemed with thy precious blood ; Make them to be numbered with thy saints, — in glory everlasting. O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage: — govern them, and lift them up forever. Day by day, we magnify tliec,- — and we worship thy name ever, world without end* Vouchsafe, O Lord, — to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon tit, — have mercy upon us. Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us: — as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have I trusted; — lei me never be confounded. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, — and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, — world with- out end; Amen, LITURGY OF TUB CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN. THE CHURCH LITANY. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, hear us. Lord, Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abund- ant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and gin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; (Exod. xxxiv. 6, 7.) Incline thine ear and hear : for we do not present our supplica- rions before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. (Daniel ix. 18.) Lord God, our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come ; thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against uh ; 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. Lord God, Soy, thou Saviour of the world, Be gracious unto us. Lord God, Holy Ghost, Abide with us forever. t. 22. Most holy bles?ed Trinity. We praise thee to eternity. :R: :j: t. 132. p. 2. Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, To needy prayer? thine ear afford, And on us all have mercy. From coldness to thy merits and death, From error and misunderstanding, From tlie loss of our glory in thee, From the unhappy desire of becoming great, From self-complacency, viii. CHURCH LITANY. From untimely projects, From needless perplexity, From the murdering spirit and devices of Satan, From the influence of the spirit of this world, From hypocrisy and fanaticism, From the deceitfulness of sin, From all sin, Preserve us, gracious Lord and God. By all the merits of thy life, By thy human birth and circumcision, By thy obedience, diligence, and faithfulness, By thy humility, meekness, and patience, By thy extreme poverty, By thy holy baptism, By thy watching, fasting, and temptations, By thy griefs and sorrows, By thy prayers and tears, By thy having been despised and rejected, Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. By thine agony and bloody sweat, By thy bonds and scourgings, By thy crown of thorns, By thy cross and passion, By thy sacred wounds and precious blood, By thy dying words, By thy atoning death, By thy rest in the grave, By thy glorious resurrection and ascension, By thy sitting at the right hand of God, By thy sending the Holy Ghost, By thy prevailing intercession, By the holy sacraments, By thy divine presence, (Matt, xxviii. 20.) By thy coming again to thy Church on earth, or our being called home to thee, Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. T. 96. We humbly pray with one accord, Remember us, most gracious Lord ; Think on thy sufferings, wounds, and cross, And how by death thou savedst us : For this is all our hope and plea, In time and in eternity. We poor sinners pray ; Hear us, gracious Lord and God* CHURCH LITANY. ix. Rule and lead thy holy Christian church ; Increase the knowledge of the mystery of Christ, and diminish mis- apprehensions ; Make the word of the cross universal among those who are called by thy name ; Unite all the children of God in one spirit; (John xi. 52.) Abide their only Shepherd, High-priest, and Saviour ; Send faithful labourers into thy harvest; (Matt. ix. 38.) Give spirit and power to preach thy word ; Preserve unto us the word of reconciliation till the end of days ; And through the Holy Ghost, daily glorify the merits of thy life, suf- ferings, and death: Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Prevent or destroy all designs and schemes of Satan, and defend us against his accusation; (Rev. xii. 10.) For the sake of that peace which we have with thee, may we, as much as lieth in us, live peaceably with all men; (Rom. xii. 18.) Grant us to bless them that curse us, and to do good to them that hate us ; (Matt. v. 44.) Have mercy upon our slanderers and persecutors, and lay not this sin to their charge ; (Acts vii. 60.) Hinder all schisms and offences ; Put far from thy people all deceivers and seducers ; Bring back those who have erred, or have been seduced ; Grant love and unity to all our congregations : Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Thou Light and Desire of all nations, (Matt. iv. 16; Hag. ii. 7.) Watch over thy messengers both by land and sea ; Prosper the endeavours of all thy servants, to spread thy gospel among heathen nations ; Accompany the word of their testimony concerning thy atonement, with demonstration of the Spirit and of power; (1 Cor. ii. 4.) Bless our, and all other Christian congregations gathered from among the heathen; Keep them as the apple of thine eye; (Deut. xxxii. 10.) Have mercy on thy ancient covenant-people, the Jews; deliver them from their blindness; (Rom. xi. 25, 26.) And bring all nations to the saving knowledge of thee : Hear us, gracious Lord and God. praise the Lord, all ye heathen : Praise him, all ye nations. x, CHURCH LITANY. Give to thy people open doors to preach the gospel, and set them to thy praise on earth ; (Rev. iii. 8.) Grant to all bishops and ministers of the church soundness of doctrine and holiness of life, and preserve them therein; (Tit. i. 7, ii. 1.) Help all elders to rule well, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine ; that they may feed thy church, which thou hast purchased with thine own blood: (1 Tim. v. 17; Acts xx. 28.) Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Watch graciously over all governments, and hear our intercessions for them; (1 Tim. ii. 1, 2.) Grant and preserve unto them thoughts of peace and concord ; We beseech thee especially, to pour down thy blessings in a plentiful manner upon the President of the United States, and the Gov- ernors of the individual States of the Union; upon both House* of Congress, and the respective State Legislatures, whenever as- sembled. Direct and prosper all their councils and undertakings to the promotion of thy glory, the propagation of the gospel, and the safety and welfare of this country. Guide and protect the magistrates of the land wherein we dwell, and all that are put in authority ; and grant us to lead under them a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty : (1 Tim. ii. 2.) Hear us, gracious Lord and God, Teach us to submit ourselves to every ordinance of man for thy sake ; and to seek the peace of the places where we dwell ; (1 Pet. ii. 13; Jer. xxix. 7.) Grant them blessing and prosperity ; Prevent war, and the effusion of human blood ; Preserve the land from distress by fire and water, hail and tempest, plague, pestilence, and famine ; Let the earth be like a field which the Lord blesseth ; Give peace and salvation, God, to this land, and to all that dwell therein : Hear us, gracious Lord and God. TO BE PRATED Itf TIME OF WAR. [Grant, O Lord, unto the President of the United States, in these times of danger, thy gracious counsel, that in all things he may approve himself the father of the people ; Be thou the gracious Protector of these States, and of our fellow-citi- zens in all parts of the world ; CHURCH LITANY. li. Turn the hearts of our enemies; defeat every evil design against us: and continue to show thy tender mercy unto these United States, as thou hast done in the days past ; Cause us to bow down before thee, to confess our sins, and to ac- knowledge with contrite hearts, that it is of thy mercies that we are not consumed ; (Lam. iii. 22.) Stop in thy tender mercy the effusion of human blood, and maku discord and wars to cease ; To this end, put into the hearts of the rulers of the nations thoughts of peace, that we may see it soon established, to the glory of thy name : Hear us, gracious Lord arid God J] t. Te Deum p. 2.* Promote, we pray, thy servants' good, Kedecm'd with thy most precious hlood : Among thy saints make us ascend To glory that shall never end : Lord, have mercy on us all, Have mercy on us. when we call: Lord, we hive put our trust in thee, Confounded let us never be : Amen. Supply, O Lord, we pray trTee, all the wants of thy Church ; Let all things be conducted among us in such a manner, that we pro- vide things honest, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men; (2 Cor. viii. 21.) Bless the sweat of the brow, and faithfulness in business; Let none entangle himself with the affairs of this life ; (2 Tim. ii. 4.) But may all our labour of body and mind be hallowed unto thee: Hear us, gracious Lord and God. thou Preserver of men, (Job vii. 20.) Send help to all that are in distress or danger; Strengthen and uphold those who suffer bonds and persecution for the sake of the gospel; (Hebr. xiii. 3.) Defend, and provide for fatherless children, and widows, and all who are desolate and oppressed; (Ps. lxviii. 5.) Be the support of the aged; (Is. xlvi. 4.) Make the bed of the siek, and, in the midst of suffering, let them feel that thou Loves! them; (Ps. xli. 3.) And when thou takest away men's breath, that they die, then re- member, that thou hast died, not for our sins only, but also for the sins of the whole world; (1 John ii. 2; Rom. v. 18.) Hear us, gracious Lord and God* 3 Lord, thou who art over all, God blessed for ever, (Rom. ix. 5.) Be the Saviour of all men; (1 Tim.iv. 10.) *Tune Book, page 110. xii. CHURCH LITANY. Yea, have mercy on thy whole creation; (Rom. viii. 19, 22.) For thou earnest, by thyself to reconcile all things unto God, whether things in earth, or things in heaven: {Col. i. 20; Eph. ii. 16.) Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Thou Saviour of thy body, the church, (Eph. v. 23.) Bless, sanctify, and preserve every member, through the truth ; (John xvii. 17.) Grant that each, in every age and station, may enjoy the powerful and sanctifying merits of thy holy humanity ; and make us chaste before thee in soul and body ; Let our children be brought up in thy nurture and admonition; (Eph. vi. 4.) Pour out thy Holy Spirit on all thy servants and handmaids ; (Acts ii. 18.) Purify our souls, in obeying the truth, through the Spirit, unto un- feigned love of the brethren: (1 Pet. i. 22.) Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Keep us in everlasting fellowship with the church triumphant, and let us rest together in thy presence from our labours : Hear us, gracious Lord and God. O Christ, almighty God, Have mercy upon us. O thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world, Own us to be thine. (John i. 29.) thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world, Be joyful over us. O thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world, Leave thy peace with us. O Christ, hear us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. DOXOLOGY. To be used ox Festal Occasions. Unto the Lamb that was slain, (Rev. v. 12*) And hath redeemed us out of all nations of the earth ; (Rev. v. 9.) Unto the Lord who purchased our souls for himself : (Acts. xx. 28.) Unto that Friend who loved us, — and washed us from our sins in his own blood ; (Rev. i. 5.) Who died for us once, (Rom. vi. 10, 11 ; 2 Cor. v. 15.) That we might die unto sin,- (1 Pet. ii. 24.) Who rose for us, That we also might rise ; (1 Cor, xt.) Who ascended for us into heaven, To prepare a place for us ; (John xiv. 2, 3.) Choir. And to whom are subjected the angels, and powers, and do- minions; (1 Pet. iii. 22.) To Him be glory at all times, In the church that waiteth for him, — and in that which is around him, Choir. From everlasting to everlasting: Amen. Mix. Little children, abide in him ; that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. (1 John ii. 28.) T. 36. p. 2. In none but him alone I trust for ever, In him, my Saviour. • 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 : In the name of Jesus : Amen. Xit. EASTER MORNING LITANY. I believe in the One only God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, who created all things by Jesus Christ, and was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself. I believe in God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world ; Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath trans- lated us into the kingdom of his dear Son ; Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ; Who hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us ac- cepted in the Beloved. This I verily believe* We thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. Father, glorify thy name. Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name ; thy king' (lorn come ; thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven : give us thi* day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that 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, I believe in the name of the only begotten Son of God, by whom ».re all things, and we through him ; I believe, that he was made flesh, and dwelled among us ; and took on him the form of a servant; By the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost, was conceived of the Virgin Mary ; as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he ak« himself likewise took part of the same ; was born of a woman ; And being found in fashion as a man, was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin: For he is the Lord, the Messenger of the covenant, whom we de- light in. The Lord and his Spirit hath sent him to proclaim th« acceptable year of the Lord : Ho spoke that which he did know, and testified that which he had EASTER MORNING LITANY. xv. &een : as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God. Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; The third day rose again from the dead, and with him many bodies of the saints which slept ; Ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the throne of the Father; whence he will come, in like manner as he was seen going into heaven. t. 58. p. 2. Amon. come. Lord .Teen*: coine wo implore thee: With longing hearts we now are waiting for thee ; Come soon, come. The Lord will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God, to judge both the quick and the dead. This is my Lord, who redeemed me, a lost and undone human crea- ture, purchased and gained me from sin, from death, and from th« power of the devil ; Not with gold or silver, but with his holy precious blood, and with his innocent suffering and dying; To the end that I should be his own, and in his kingdom live under him and serve him, in eternal righteousness, innocence, and happiness ; So as he, being risen from the dead, liveth and reigneth, world without end. This I most certainly believe. I believe in the Holy Ghost, who proceedeth from the Father, and whom our Lord Jesus Christ sent, after he went away, that he should abide with us for ever ; That he should comfort us, as a mother comforteth her children; That he should help our infirmities, and make intercession for "us with groanings which cannot be uttered ; That he should bear witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God, and teach us to cry, Abba, Father; That he should shed abroad in our hearts the love of God, and maks our bodies his holy temple ; And that he should work all in all, dividing to every man severally as he will. To him be glory in the church, which is in Christ Jesus, the hory, universal Christian church, in the communion of 6aints, at all times, •jod from eternity to eternity. Amen. I believe, that by my own reason and strength, I cannot belief* in Jesus Christ my Lord, or come to him ; xvi. EASTER MORNING LITANY. But that the Holy Ghost calleth me by the gospel, enlighteneth me with his gifts, sanctifieth and preserveth me in the true faith ; Even as he calleth, gathereth, enlighteneth, and sanctifieth the whole church on earth, which he keepeth by Jesus Christ in the only true faith ; In which Christian church, God forgiveth me and every believer all sin daily and abundantly. This I assuredly believe. I believe, that by holy baptism I am embodied as a member of the church of Christ, which he hath loved, and for which he gave himself, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word. Amen. In this communion of saints my faith is placed upon my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who died for us, and shed his blood on the cross for the remission of sins, and who hath granted unto me his body and blood in the Lord's Supper, as a pledge of grace ; as the Scripture saith, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which he was be- trayed, took bread : and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat : this is my body which is given for you ; this do in remembrance of me. After the same man- ner also, our Lord Jesus Christ, when he had supped, took the cup, ^ave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it ; this is my blood, the blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. Amen. I have a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better ; I shall never taste death ; yea, I shall attain unto the resurrection of the dead : for the body which I shall put off, this grain of corrupti- bility, shall put on incorruption : my flesh shall rest in hope. And the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the ever- lasting covenant, shall also quicken these our mortal bodies, if so be that the Spirit of God hath dwelled in them. Amen. We poor sinners pray, Hear us y gracious Lord and God; And keep us in everlasting fellowship with our brethren, and with our sisters, who have entered into the joy of their Lord ; Also with the servants and handmaids of our church, whom thou hast called home in the past year, and with the whole church triumph- ant; and let us rest together in thy presence from our labours. Amen. T. 15. They nrc at rest in Lasting bliSS, Beholding Christ our Saviour: Our humhi<> expectation ip To Jive with him for ever. LITANIES AT BAPTISM. xvii. Glory be to Him who is the Resurrection and the Life ; He wa« dead, and behold, He is alive for evermore ; And he that believeth in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. Glory be to Him in the church which waiteth for Him, and in that which is around Him ; for ever and ever. Amen, 1. 151. p. 2. Grant us to lean unshaken Upon thy faithfulness, Until we hence are taken To see thee face to face. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen, LITANIES AT BAPTISM. BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. No. 1. After the 6inging of a suitable hymn, and a short discourse, Christ, thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world. Leave thy peace with us : Amen. By thy holy sacraments, Bless us, gracious Lord and God. Baptism is the answer of a good conscience towards God, who- hath saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holv Ghost, which is shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Children, also, may be made partakers of this grace ; For Christ hath said, Suffer little children to come unto me, am: forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. x. 90. An infant we present to thef, — As thy redeem xi property. And thee most fervently entreat, — Thyself this child to consecrate By baptism, and its soul to bits-;. — Out of the fulness of thy grav-.*. (Tho child having been brought in, the minister oilers up a prayer.) Ye who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized ? Info his death. N. N., into the death of Jesus I baptize thee, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. (During the imposition of hands the minister continues:) Now art thou buried with him by baptism into his death ; In the name of Jesus : Amen. xviii. BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. Now therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee; and the life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. T. 132. p. 2. This grant according to thy word, Thro' Jesus Christ our only Lord, Father, ,^on. and Spirit. 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 \ In the name, of Jesus : Amen. (Questions which may be put to the children and answered by them,) What is baptism 1 May children also be made partakers of this grace 1 What is the ground of this hope ] ■■»«♦♦■> BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. No. After th3 singing of a suitable hymn, and a short discourse. O thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world, Have mercy upon us, and give us thy peace. By all the merits of thy life, sufferings, death, and resurrection, Bless us, gracious Lord and God. Baptism was instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ, who said unto hi* disciples, Go ye, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost : teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. He also gave this promise, He that bclicvcth and is baptized shall bo saved. In baptism, we have assurance of the forgiveness and washing away of sin, by the blood of Jesus Christ, who loved the church, and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word. As many of us as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 1. 22. The Saviour's blood and righteousness Our beauty is. our glorious dress; Thus well array'd we need not fear, When in his presence we appear. Children, also, may be made partakers of this grace J BAPTISM OF ADULTS. Mf. For Christ hath said, Suffer little children to come unto mc, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (The child having boon brought in, the minister offers up a prayer.) Ve who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized ? Into his death. N. X., into the death of Jesus I baptize thee, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (During the imposition of hands the minister continues: Now art thou buried with him by baptism into his death ; In the name of Jesus ; Amen. Now therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee; and tha life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the 9on of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. T. 53. That our Lord's views with Him may be attain*d> We now commend this child, with faith unfeicrn'd, To the Father's blessing, to the Son's favour, The Holy Spirit's guidance, now and ever : Hear us, Lord. The Lord bless thee, &c. Qo stions which may be put to the children and answered by '■' 1 . Who instituted baptism 1 2* What promise did he give 1 3. What assurance have we in baptism 1 BAPTISM OF ADULTS. t. 22. Christ, the almighty Son of God, Took on him human flesh and blood, t willingly gave up his breath To save us from eternal death. Praise to the Father, and the S<-m. — And Holy Spirit, Three in One. That we're from condemnation freed, — Sinca Christ our ransom fully paid. (After a short discourse follow these petitions.) Lord God, Our Fatiieii which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done in part h, as it is in heaven,- give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that 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: Amtiu i*. BAPTISM OP ADULTS. Lord God, Sox, thou Saviour of the world, Be gracious unto us. Lord God, Holt Ghost, Abide with us forever, T. 132. p. 2, Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, To needy prayers thine ear afford, And on us all have mercy. By thy divine presence, By thy holy sacraments, Bless us t gracious Lord and God, (Questions put to the candidate for baptism.) Dost thou believe in God the Father, almighty Maker and Preserver of heaven and earth 1 Answer. I do. Dost thou believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, our Lord, who loved us, and gave himself for us] Answer. I do. Dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Christian church, th« forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlast- ing 1 Answer. I do. Dost thou believe that thou art a sinful creature, deserving of wrath and eternal punishment? Answer. / vtrily believe it. Dost thou believe that Jesus Christ is thy Lord, who redeemed thee, a lost and undone human creature, from sin, from death, and from the power of the devil, with his innocent suffering and dying, and with his holy and precious blood ! Answer. 1 vtrily believe U 4 BAPTISM OF ADULTS. i*i. Dost thou in this faith desire to be baptized into the death of Jesus, to be washed from thy sins, and to be embodied into the congregation of the faithful 1 Aj9weh. This is my sincere desire. Dost thou in this faith renounce the service of sin and Satan, and determine to live under Christ in his kingdom, and serve him in holi- ness and righteousness all the days of thy life 1 Answer. / do most heartily, in the strength of Jesus Christ, my lArd, and of his Holy Spirit. t. 155- Unto him, Lamb of God, — Open thy salvation's treasure In rich measure ; — graciously his sins forgive, ILim receive, — Grant him peace and consolation; Join him to thy congregation, — As the purchase of thy death. t. 22. The -water flowing from thy side, "Which by the spear was open'd wide, lie now his bath ; thy precious blood Cleanse him, and bring him nigh to God. (The candidate for baptism kneeling, the minister offers up a prayer.) Ye who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized 1 Into his death. N. X., into the death of Jesus I baptize thee, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. (During the imposition of hands the minister continue?:) Now art thou washed, justified, and sanctified by the Wood of Christ : therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee ; and the life, which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the Son of God, wha loved thee, and gave himself for thee. Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen, Hallelujah. Then, the congregation kneeling, the following verses may b© sxmg:) ■T. 22. May Christ thee sanctify and bless, His Spirit's seal on thee impress ; His body, torn with many a wound, Preserve thy soul and body Bound. BAPTISM OF ADULTS. The blood-sweat trickling down his face, Thy condemnation doth erase ; His cross, his sufferings, and his pain, Thy everlasting strength remain. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Will thee protect, we humbly trust, The Lord bless thee, &c. BAPTISM OF ADULTS FROM THE HEATHEN, Our Lord Jesus Christ, Be gracious unto us. By thy divine presence, Bless us, gracious Lord and God. By all the merits of thy holy humanity, life, sufferings, death, and insurrection, Bless us, gracious Lord and God. T. 22. Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to thee. That thou didst deign a man to be, And for each soul v, liieh tlrou hast made, Hast an eternal ransom paid. T. 132. Jesus Christ, cnthron'd on high, The Father's Son beloved, By whom lost sinners are brought nigh. And guilt and curse removed; Thou Lamb once slain, our (!od 3nd Lord, To needy prayers thine ear afford, And on us all have mercy. T. 20. Lift up thy pierced hands, most gracious Saviour. Now pour out on Him (them) that grace and favour. "Which in thy loving — and kind heart fcir us is ever moving. After these or other verses suited to this transaction have been sung, and a fhorf discourse delivered concerning the aim of baptism, and the grate Imparted by it to i how who receive it, the minister shall put the following gvOfttoOf to the candidate. , Dost thou believe that thou art a sinful creature, and on account ol thy sins deservest the wrath of God and eternal punishment 1 An* wKtt, I do believe it* BAPTISM OF ADULTS. nflfc Dost thou believe, that Jesus Christ became a man for us, and by his innocent life, sufferings, blood-shedding, and death, reconciled us sinners to God 7 Answer. I verily believe it. Dost thou believe that he hath purchased for thee, by his blood and death, remission of sins, life, and happiness ? Answer. I verily believe it. Wilt thou in this faith, be baptized into the death of Jesus, and be washed from thy sins in his blood ? Answer. That is my sincere desire. Dost thou also desire to be delivered from the power of sin, and of Satan, and to be received into the fellowship of Jesus Christ, and of those who believe in him 1 Answek. That is my sincere desire, and I renounce the devil and all his ivorks and v:uys. t. 22. soul, body, spirit, Lord, are tliin<\ Th'' purchase of thy blood divine; take him a* thy property. And keep him thine eternally. [During this verse the candidate for baptism kneels down, and the minister praj? that he may be cleansed from all his Bins in the blood of Christ, delivered from guilt and punishment, and from the dominion of sin and Satan, buried by bap- tism into the death of Jesns, and raised together with him unto newness of lif--. and thus, together with all believers, received into, and made a partaker of. the fellowship of the Father, and of the Son. and of the Holy Ghost] t. 22. The water flowing from thy side, Which by the spear was open'd wide, B • now ins bath; thy precious blood Cleanse him and bring him nigh to God. (After the singing of this, or any other suitable verse, follows the baptism.) N, X., I baptize thee into the death of Jesus, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Amen. Now art thou buried with Christ by baptism into his death; there- , from henceforth live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee; and the life which. thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. t. 14. With awe and heartfelt thankfulness, Him in the dust adore; lb- who hath Look'd on thee in grace, Hath bliss for thee in store. (The congregation now kneels down, during which may be Fung.) i. 22. Hay Christ thee sanctify and hie,??, Jli- Spirit's seal on thee impress; His body, torn with many a wound, Preecrre thy soul aud body sound. xxiv. CONFIRMATION. OH, T. 22. The Saviour's blood and righteousness Thy beauty be, thy glorious dress ; Thus well array'd, thou need'st not fear, When in his presence all appear. OR, T. 79. p. 2. His death and passion ever, Till soul and body sever, Shall in thy heart engrav'd remain. T. 22. All power and glory doth pertain Unto the Lamb, for he was slain, And hath redeem'd us by his blood, And made us kings and priests to God. (Tho congregation rising, the minister pronounces the blessing :) 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: In the name of Jesus ; Amen. T. 11. Praise on earth to thee be giv'n, Never-ceasing praise in heaven ; Boundless wisdom, power divine, Love unspeakable are thine. CONFIRMATION. Awf.r a suitable discourse, the minister addresses the candidates for confirmation, putting some appropriate questions to them, to which they reply. They then knwl down, and the minister imparts to each the blessing of confirmation with inipo«ii- tion of hands, pronouncing at the same time a text of Scripture, such as : "The very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.' , (1 Thess. v. 23.) Or t "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ. ,, (Hcb. xiii. 20, 21.) After thla tho minister adds : The Lord bless thco, and keep thee; HOLY COMMUNION. xxy. The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and bo gracious unto thee; The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace : In the name of Jesus: Amen. All then kneel down, and the persons confirmed are commended in prayer to the Lord. The service is concluded with a hymn. All candidates for confirmation are, previous to it, carefully instructed by the minister in the doctrines of Christianity, with a particular reference to the Lord's •upper, of which they are invited to partake at the next celebration of this holy ordinance, subsequent to their confirmation. THE HOLY COMMUNION. The service is opened by singing verses expressive of penitence and contrition of heart, after which a prayer for absolution is offered up. The congregation rising, a verse is sung, and the bread is consecrated by pronouncing the words of institution : "Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, and said : Take, eat : this is my body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me." The consecrated bread is then distributed by the minister and his assistants among the communicants, during the singing of hymns, treating principally of the suffer- ings and death of our Lord. After all the communicants have received the bread, the minister repeats the words : Our Lord Jesus Christ said, " Take, eat: this is my body, which is given for you." The congregation partake all together at the same time, kneeling, either in silence, or while a verse is sung, expressive of the solemn act. The congregation rising, verses of thanksgiving are sung, after which the minister consecrates the wine by pronouncing the words : " After the same manner also our Lord Jesus Christ took the cup, when he had supped, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying : Drink ye all of it: this is my blood, the blood of the new testament, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me." The minister then partaking of the consecrated cup, delivers it to his assistant?, by whom it is administered to the congregation ; during which hymns arc sung, treating of the remission of sins in the blood of Jesus, and of its healing and wnctifying power. The service is continued with hymns, treating of brotherly love, communion with Christ, and thankfulness for his incarnation, passion, and death, and concluded with, tbo blessing. XXM. ORDINATIONS. TnE service being opened l>y the sinning of the hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, come F/ord our God, Sec. or some other suitable yerscs, the Bishop addresses the congre- gation in an appropriate discourse, ending with a charge to the candidate (or candi- dates) for ordination, after which he offers up a prayer, imploring the bl< - God upon the solemn transaction, and commending the candidate (or candidates) to his grace, that he may be endowed with power, and unction, and the influences of the Holy Ghost for preaching the word of God, administering the holy sacra- ments, and for doing all those things, which shall be committed unto him. for tho promotion of the spiritual edification of the church. The Bishop then proceeds to ordain the candidate (or candidates) with imposition of hands, pronouncing the fol- lowing, or similar words: I ordain (consecrate) thee, N. N., to be a Deacon (Presbyter) (Bishop) of the church of the United Brethren, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 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: In the name of Jesus : Amen, Tho Bishop having returned to his place, kneels down with the whole congre- gation, all worshipping in silent devotion; and after a suitable pause, one of tho following Doxologies is sung by the choir, the congregation joining in the Amen, Hallelujah. The service is concluded with a short hymn, and the Bishop pronouncing tho Now Testament blessing. N. B. At the consecration of bishops, two, or three bishops generally assist < ■ ♦ «» >■ DOXOLOGIES. (a) TO BE USED AT THE O IU)I NATION OF DEACONS. Glory be to thy most meritorious Ministry, () thou Servant of the true tabernacle, Who didst not come to be ministered unto, But to minister. A mm, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen, Hallelujah, MATRIMONY. xxvi (b) TO BE USED AT THE ORDINATION OF PUESBXTEUS. Glory be to thy most holy Priesthood, Christ, thou Lamh of (tod; Thou who wast slain for us; Who by one offering hast perfected for ever them that are sanctified. Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen, Ha lit htja h . (C) TO BE USED AT THE COXSEC RATION OF BISHOPS. Glory be to the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, -eat Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the ever- lasting covenant; Glory and obedience be unto God the Holy Ghost, our Guide and ( Jomforter; Glory and adoration be to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Who is the Father of all who are called children on earth and in heaven. Blight each pulse thanksgiving beat, And every breath His prate* repeat. Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen, Hallelujah. SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. Dearly Beloved ! We are here assembled in the presence of God and this congre- gation (company), to join together this Brother N.^f., and this Sister \.N. in holy matrimony, which is commanded by the Apostle to be honourable among all men; and, therefore, is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, and in the fear of God. In this holy estate, these two persons arc now to be united. In holy writ we are taught: That matrimony was instituted by God himself, and is, therefore, an holy estate ; That, according to the ordinance of God, a man and his wife shall be one flesh ; That what God hath joined together, man may not put asunder: That, under the New Covenant, the married state hath been sancti- fied, to be an emblem of Christ and his church ; xtviii. MATRIMONY. That the husband, as the head of the wife, should love her, even as Christ also loved the church; and that the wife be subject to her own husband in the Lord, as the church is subject unto Christ; That, in consequence, Christians thus united together, should love one another, as one in the Lord, be faithful one to the other, assist each other mutually, and never forsake one another. Loving God, our Saviour, above all things, whatsoever they do, in word or deed, they should do all to the glory of God, and in the name of Jesus Christ. Premising, that there is no impediment to prevent your being law- fully joined together in holy wedlock, according to the word of God, and the laws of this country, I now ask thee, my Brother, N. N., Wilt thou have our Sister, N. N. here present, to thy wedded wife, to live together, after God's ordinance, in the holy estate of matrimony 1 Wilt thou love her, honour her, and care for her; and, through the grace of God, approve thyself unto her, in every respect, as a faith- nil Christian husband, so long as ye both shall live 7 Answer: Yes, In like manner I now ask thee, my Sister N. N., Wilt thou have our Brother, N. N. here present, to thy wedded husband, to live together, after God's ordinance, in the holy estate of matrimony 1 Wilt thou love him, honour him, and be subject unto him in the Lord; and, through the grace of God, approve thyself unto him, in every respect, as a faithful Christian wife, so long as ye both shall live? Answer: Yes, For as much, then, as ye have thus consented to live together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this con- gregation (company), we exhort you, that ye enter upon the estate of matrimony in the name of the Lord, and that ye live therein accord- ing to the precepts of his holy word. To this end, we now unite with you, in imploring his divine aid and blessing, and the guidance and sanctification of his good Spirit. Let us pray : O Lord, our God ! who thyself hast instituted and blessed the estate of matrimony, sanctifying the same, under the new Covenant, to be an emblem of Christ and his church, we beseech thee, graciously to look upon these two persons, who are about to be united in holy wedlock. Grant, that they may enter upon, and continue in thia estate, in thy name. Replenish their hearts with thy love, and enable them to be faithful one to the other, and thus to live together in per- fect love and peace. Sanctify and bless their union ; vouchsafe unto them the guidance of thy holy Spirit, and teach them to do that, which is well pleasing in thy sight, thro' Jesus Christ, our Lord; Amen* LITANY AT BURIALS. [Ilere the minister joins their right hands :] In the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, y« are now joined together, to live in holy wedlock, as husband and wife. Receive ye the blessing of the Lord: The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace ; Amen, LITANY AT BURIALS. No. 1. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upv horn dost thou bless ? Cmkhvn, Art thou, my sinful soul ; (lost, , , -, .-. „• ■•« -. i ,/,, csi t. i ■ * who scorn d thy grace; His life it hath the Shepherd cost ~ T> . . • , rp , , 4l 5 i i O Being most gracious, whom 1 o save and make thee whole: , i XT , , . . .., ... ,' angels adore, IN ow hear his voice with gratitude, rrn °, i V u . .,« r, „ ,. . b 'Thou takest delight in things Call on his saving name ; ., , -, ^ ., . , , . . ° . » , . , worthless and poor. r or thee he shed his precious blood, And now his own doth claim. , 2 - Our thirsting can never, O merci- John Angel lul God, (grace; /«o \ ip eyr* I Equal thy love and boundless (**') A "• T ' ' J' On us thou more blessings and love THOU holy, spotless Lamb of God, hast bestow'd, (passes. Didst leave thy glorious, blest Than stripes deserv'd our tres- In love to sinners vile ; (abode, O teach us to trust thy fidelity, (be, Earth's face the curse had overrun, And closely united with Christ to .6 THE FALL AND The Spirit's kind teachings in all things to prove, Yea, live to thy honour, thee serve, praise, and love. 3. We pray thee, O Being most gracious and mild, (now, Instruct our minds and teach us So that in Immanuel, thine image and child, (know ; How great thy name is, we may Ah, show us how easy it is to bear Thy yoke, and to trust thy paternal care, (shall end, That, till the short period of trial Our faith and our love may their author commend. Count Zinzcndorf. (25.) 18. t. 14, HOW sad our state by nature is! Our sin how deep it stains ! How Satan binds our captive souls Fast in his slavish chains! 2. But there's a voice of sovereign grace, Sounds from the sacred word : 1 Ho, ye despairing sinners, come, Believe in Christ the Lord." 3. My soul obey the gracious call, And haste to gain relief; I would believe thy promise, Lord O help my unbelief. 4. To the dear fountain of thy Incarnate God, I fly : (blood, Here let me wash my spotted soul From crimes of deepest dye. 5. A guilty, weak, and helpless Into thy arms I fall : (worm, Be thou my strength and righteous- My Jesus and my All. (bees, Watt*. (26.) 19. t. 582. NOT one of Adam's race, If in the balance tried, Can by his works of righteousness ' Fore God be justified. The works which we have done Are all, alas ! unclean ; But we are sav'd by faith alone, And cleans' d thereby from sin. 2. Ye sinners, who with grief Your condemnation feel, Look up to Jesus for relief, And to his blood appeal ; God gave his only Son That sinners who believe Might not be lost, but be his own, And in his kingdom live. (27.) 20. t. 14. 1. WITH the Allien human race, Lay weltering in my blood ; O' erwhelm'd with shame and deep disgrace, And banish'd far from God. 2. The loving Jesus passing by, His bowels yearn'd to see Me, wretched sinner, helpless li« In deepest misery. 3. He turn'd to me in tenderness. His instant aid to give, And, pitying my sore distress, He said, " Arise and live." 4. He washed away my every stain, And cleans'd me in his blood; Deck'd me with righteousness divine, And brought me nigh to God. r>. My heart no condemnation fears, Nor hell, nor Satan dreads, Christ as the mercy-seat appears. His blood my pardon pleads. REDEMPTION OF MAN. 6. Against the fiercest powers of hell He is my strength and shield ; Beneath his cross I safely dwell ; He lights, I win the field. 7. Since he became my sacrifice, My bonds and chains he broke ; Now to my willing neck he ties His soft and easy yoke. 8. A pardon'd sinner I remain, But sin its power hath lost; Sin still I have, but grace eoth reign ; Mercy is all my boast. 9. Arise, my happy soul, arise, Redeem'd by sovereign grace, Open to thee is paradise, Go in and take thy place. W. Hammond. (28.) 21. t. 22. LORD, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin, And born unholy and unclean ; (fall Sprung from the man whose guilty Corrupts his race, and taints us all. ( 2. Soon as we draw our infant breath, The seeds of sin engender death ; Thy law demands a perfect heart, But we're defiFd in every part. 3. O God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true; O make me wise betimes to see My danger and my remedy. 4. Behold, I fall before thy face ; My only refuge is thy grace : (clean, No outward forms can make me The leprosy lies deep within. 5. My sin I feel, my guilt I know, Thy blood can make me white as snow ; Lord, let me hear thy pardoning voice, And make my broken heart rejoice. Watts. (30.) 22. t. 79. ARISE, ye who are captive led, Complain no more, for Christ our From sin can set you free : (head Redemption Jesus freely gives, Repenting sinners he receives, He came to save both thee and me. 2. He meekly all our sorrows bore. Us fallen sinners to restore To lif%and liberty : For us he suffer'd deep distress, Was without form or comeliness; O depth of love, O mystery ! 3. The almighty Judge condemned was, (cause; That he by death might gain our The Prince of life was slain : And since he suffer'd in our stead. We need no condemnation dread, Eternal life in him we gain. 4. The Holy One, made sin for OS, Was nailed to the accursed cross, And shed his precious blood; Thus he obtain'd a righteousness For all who mourn for pardoning grace ; (God. Thro' Jesus we have peace with 5. Rejoice, O heavens, and earth reply, (sky, With praise, ye sinners, fill the All grace his death procures; Your woes to blessings he will change, You in his children's order range. Thro' him eternal life is yours. Erskine III. THE INCARNATION AND BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST. (31.) 23.* t. 97. JESUS, the almighty Son of God, Takes up with mortals his abode ; He who was sworn to Abraham, Who ever was and is the same, Came in due time and mysteries reveal'd, (were conceaFd. Which from the world's foundation 2. We, dead in sins and trespasses, The narrow way to life and peace Had neither will nor power to find ; Nor were our stubborn hearts in- clin'd (know, To wish, or seek that happiness to Which love alone on sinners could bestow. 3. Then Love brake forth, " Behold me still Prepar'd, O God, to do thy will ; I freely come, I freely die, For guilty man to satisfy: I in his stead will sutler on the tree, (set him free." From sin, and death, and hell to 4. And thus, to save our souls from guilt, (spilt : Our Surety's precious blood was The sins of all on him were laid, And he for all hath fully paid : Now God, as children, freely will receive (believe. Repenting sinners who in Christ 5. Out of mere grace unmerited, Salvation showers upon our head; Because the Lamb was crucified, Because the Lord of glory died. Are we invited to possess a throne, Before the world was made or- dain'd our own. ftfatth. Stach. (32.) 24.* t.22. TO God we render thanks and praise, Who pitied mankind's fallen race, And gave his dear and only Son, That us, as children, he might own. 1 2. What grace, what great benevo- lence, (sense ! What love, surpassing human For this great work no angel can Him duly praise, much less a man. 3. The Word eternal did assume Our flesh and blood, and man be- come ; (see The First and Last with wonder Partake of human misery. 4. He came to seek and save the lost ; (cost, i We sinn'd, and he would bear the That we might share eternal bliss ; O what unbounded love was this. 5. How wretched they who still despise Jesus, the pearl of greatest price : Those who neglect to hear his voice, (choice. Must perish by their own free 6. Unhappy those who turn away, Or such as carelessly delay To meet their Saviour, tho' he camo Their souls from misery to reclaim. 7. Come, sinners, Jesus will re- ceive (live : The chief of sinners; come and " I '11 dwell with you," our Saviour saith ; (faith. Receive him in your hearts by M. WeiBB, or Boh. Bru. INCARNATION OF CHRIST. 3. (33.) 25. t. 590/ BEHOLD, to us a Child is born To us a Son is given ; Unto the wretched and forlorn Descends* the Lord from heaven : The promis'd seed, Immanuel, The everlasting God, (and hell. Conies down to save from death Poor sinners by his blood. 2. Great is the hidden mystery That God became a man. He had from all eternity, In mercy form'd a plan To save from misery and distress The fallen human race ; And now the Sun of righteousness His healing beams displays. 3. Come, sinners, view the incar- nate Word, Who us and all things made; This helpless babe is Christ the Tho 5 in a manger laid. (Lord, For us to die is Jesns born, Adore his saving name ; Rejoice, rejoice, for all that mourn May his salvation claim. (34.) 26.* t. 151. HOW shall I meet my Saviour? How shall I welcome thee ? What manner of behaviour Is now requir'd of me ! I wait for thy. salvation. Grant me thy Spirit's light, Thus will my preparation Be pleasing in thy sight. 2. While with her sweetest flowers Thy Zion strews thy way, I'll raise with all my powers To thee a grateful lay : To thee, the King of Glory, I '11 tune a song divine, And make thy love's bright story In graceful numbers shine. 3. Love caused thy incarnation, Love brought thee down to me; Thy thirst for my salvation Procur'd my liberty : love beyond all measure. Wherewith thou dost embrace Mankind, 'midst all that pressure Which since the fall takes place. 4. No sinful man's endeavour, Nor any mortal's care, Could draw his sovereign favour To sinners in despair : Uncall'd he comes with gladness, Us from the fall to raise, And change our grief and sadness To songs of joy and praise. 5. Ye who with deep contrition Bemoan your sinful state, Fear not, Christ gives remission Of sins, however great: He comes, repenting sinners With life and love to crown, And make them happy winners Of glory like his own. Paul norhard^ (36.) 27.* t. 22. REJOICE, our nature Christ as- sumes, Born of a virgin, lo, he comes, As the Messiah fore-ordain'd ; Adore and wonder, every land. 2. He left his bright, his glorious throne, (came down, He bow'd the heavens, to earth And thus his wondrous race began, As God with God and man with man. 3. Behold a e^rcat, a heavenly light, From Bethlehem's manger shining bright, 10. INCARNATION Around those wto 'in darkless The night of evil to dispel, (dwell, 4. Incarnate God, exert thy power? Arise, thou glorious conqueror ; Subdue sin, death, and every foe, Erect thy kingdom here below. (37.) 28.* t. 157. RISE, my soul, shake off all sad" ness, Christ is near — thee to cheer; Angels sing with gladness; Unto you is born a Saviour On this day ; — don't delay To accept God's favour. 2. Our eternal, kind Creator Leaves his own — glorious throne, And assumes our nature : From perdition full exemption To procure, — and endure Death for our redemption. 3. O the amazing demonstration Of his love, — which we prove By his incarnation ! If mankind by him were loathed, How could he — deign to be With our nature clothed? 4. See your Saviour in a manger ; 'Midst his own, — yet unknown, Treated like a stranger, Tended by an earthly mother" Him believe, — and receive, He is Christ your Brother. £. Ye that feel quite poor and needy, Come, who will, — take your fill, All things now are ready : He is come to be your Saviour, Full of love, — to remove Guilt and curse for ever. 6. Jesus, hear my supplication, Grant me grace — to embrace Thee as my salvation: Then like Simeon, (O what fa- I desire — to retire (your!) Hence in peace for ever. Paul Gerhard- (38.) 29. t. 166, or 22. INFINITE Source whence all did spring, (Lord, The whole creation's Head and Almighty and eternalKing, (ador'd: Who art in heaven and earth Thou whom the heavens cannot contain, (above, Didst deign to leave thy throne To be an infant poor and mean : O mystery deep, O boundless love. 2. The cause of this, I know it well, Was thy great love and my great woe ; To rescue me from death and hell, Thou didst consent to stoop so low ; My misery mov'd the God of grace, Who in the Father's bosom lay, When the due time had taken place, His great compassion to display. 3. What offerings shall I bring to thee, Immanuel, my King and God? Who didst vouchsafe a man to be, To save me by thy precious blood ; Thou, at whose birth the angels sing, (men," " Peace upon earth, good will to To whom the sages humbly bring Their gifts, though thou appear so mean. 4. This will I do, thou Child divine, I '11 give thee that lor which thou cam'st, My soul and body, Lord, arc thine, And them, in love to me, thou chiim'st: My humble sacrifice receive, OF CHRIST. 11. Dear Jesus, bom to bleed for me. That I by faith in thee might live, And with thee live eternal! v. J. Toeltschig. (40.) 30. T. 590. COME, ye redeemed of the Lord, Your grateful tribute bring, And celebrate with one accord, The birth of Christ our King: Let us with humble hearts repair (Faith will point out the road) To little Bethlehem, and there Adore the incarnate God. t. All glory to Immanuel's name The choirs of angels sing ; Gladly these heralds peace pro- claim, Peace from our God and King : Well might the shepherds haste away This wondrous babe to see ; Well might the sages homage pay. And bow to him the knee. 3. We all have reason to rejoice, When we this mystery view. That God assum'd our flesh and O wonder ever new ! (blood, We humbly in the dust adore; Lord, who is like to thee, That thou, vile sinners to restore, Didst deign a man to be. J. Heart and M. Taylor. (42.) .31.* t. 169. ARISE, my spirit, bless the day Whereon the ages' Sire A child became ; thy homage pay. Receive him with desire. This is the night in which he came, Was born and put on human frame, Us sinners to deliver From sin and death forever. 2. Welcome, thou Source of every O Jesus, King of glory ; (good, Welcome, thrice welcome, Lamb of To this world transitory: (God, In grateful hymns thy name I '11 praise, (my days ; With heart and voice throughout For thy blest incarnation Procured my salvation. 3. O lovely Infant, thou art full Of grace above all measure ; Thou art more precious to my soul Than earth with all its treasure : Come, Jesus, come, abide with me. And let my heart thy dwelling be ; Then I without cessation Shall joy in thy salvation. J. Rist (43.) 32. t. 79. ALL glory be to God on high; Ye sons of Adam, fill the sky With songs of thankfulness; God, mov'd by everlasting love, Decreed with his dear Son above, A sinful world to s.ive and bless. 2. He as a poor mean child was His birth no palace did adorn, (born ; A manger was his bed ; Look, look upon this rising sun, Till tears of love your eyes o'cr- run (head. This lovely babe is Christ our M. Taylor. (44.) 33. t. 11. WHAT good news the angels bring ! What glad tidings of our King! Christ the Lord is born to-day, Christ, who takes our sins away. 2. He who rules both heaven and Hath in Bethlehem his birth ; (earth Him shall all the faithful see, And rejoice eternally. INCARNATION hearts and voices 12. 3. Lift your high, With hosannas fill the sky : Glory be to God above, Who is infinite in love. 4. Peace on earth, good will to men : Nov/ with us our God is seen : Angels join his name to praue ; Help to sing redeeming grace. 5. Jesus is the loveliest name, This the angel doth proclaim ; Sinners poor he came to save, They in him redemption have. 6. They who see themselves un- done, And take refuge to the Son, They shall all be born again, And with him in glory reign. Hammond. (45.) 34.* T. IT ALL the world give praises due; God is faithful, God is true ; He to man doth comfort send In his Son, the sinners' friend. 2. What the fathers wish'd of old. What the promises foretold, What the seers did prophesy, [s fulfill'd most gloriously. 3. My salvation, welcome be ; Thou, my portion, praise to thee ; Come, and make thy blest abode In my heart, O Son of God. 4. Grant thy comforts to my mind, Since 1 'm helpless, poor, and blind ; ( ) may i in faith abide Thine, and never turn aside. 5. Jesus, when in majesty Thou shalt come my judge to be, Grant in grace that I may stand Justified at ihy right hand. II. Held. (46.) 35.* t. 22. IMMANUEL, to thee we sing, Thou Prince of Life, almighty King, That thou, expected ages past, Didst come to visit us at last. 2. Thou, Lord, tho' heaven belongs to thee, On earth a stranger deign'st to be ; Thou clothest all, yet wear'st a dress Which doth the poorest state ex- press. 3. On wither'd grass reclines thy head. A wretched manger is thy bed : Tho' thou appear'st among thine own, No kindness unto thee is shown. 4. I thank thee, gracious Lord, that thou On my account didst stoop so low ; O that my words, my works and ways, (praise. May all proclaim thy matchless P. Gerhard. (48.) 36.* T. 22. TO-DAY we celebrate the birth Of Jesus Christ, who came on earth Man as his property to claim, And from perdition to redeem. 2. Awake, my heart ; my soul, arise ; Look who in yonder manger lies ; Who is that child, so poor and mean! 'Tis he who all things doth sustain. 3. Welcome, O welcome, noble guest, Who sinners not despised hart. But cam'st into our misery ; (thee! How shall we pay due thanks to 4. Immanuel, incarnate God, Prepare my heart for thy abode : may I, through thy aiding grace, In all I do, show forth thv praise. Dr. M. Luthor. OP CHRIST. T. 16. 39. (49.) 37. CHRIST the Lord, the Lord most j SEE the infant in the manger, IT t. 168. glorious, Xow is born ; O shout aloud : Man by him was made victorious : See the incarnate God lie there, | Helpless, indigent, a stranger, Born a man, our sins to bear ! Praise your Saviour, hail your From his birth despis'd, rejected, God. 2. Praise the Lord, for on us shineth Christ, the Sun of righteousness ; He to us in love inclineth, (grace. Cheers our souls with pardoning 3. Praise the Lord, whose saving splendour Shines into the darkest night ; O what praises shall we render For this never-ceasing light. 4. Praise the Lord, God our salva- tion, By his people unrespected, Ah ! Immanuel's every breath Was a draught of wrath and death. Benj. Latrolx 4 . 40. t. 585. ANGELS, from the realms of glory, 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-bornKing. 2. Shepherds, in the field abiding, Praise him who retriev'd our loss; Watching o'er your flocks hy night. . - tl ,, . .- God with man is now residing, Sing with awe, and love s sensation, , r , ,. . . . .,.;?' t? r* I* ondcr shines the infant light : Hallelujah, God with us. J. Miller 38. t. 585. Come and worship, :Jj Worship Christ, the new-bornKing. 3. Sages, leave your contemplations, HAIL, thou wondrous infant stran- Brighter visions beam afar : Born lost Eden to regain ; (ger, Seek the great Desire of nations ; (50. Welcome in thy humble manger, Welcome to thy creature man ; Hail Immanuel, Ye have seen his natal star : Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-bornKing. Thou who wast ere time began. 4 Saints> befofe thc aUar bending . 2. Say, ye blest seraphic legions, Watching long in hope and fear, What thus brought your Maker Suddenly the Lord descending, down ! In his temple shall appear : Say, why did he leave your regions, Come and worship, : {| : Why forsake his heavenly throne ! Worship Christ, thc new-bornKing. Notes melodious .: L Bbum, w with tme re _ Tell thc cause: Good will toman. pentance 3. We this offer'd Saviour needed, Doom'd for guilt to endless pains. Hence we join your theme with Justice now revokes the sentence, We by none will be exceeded, (joy : Mercy calls you, — break your While we laud this mystery, ft j Come and worship,: ||: (chains: And with wonder :|: Worship Christ, thc new-born King. God incarnate glorify. J. Montgomery. 14. INCARNATION 41. T. 11. HARK ! the herald angels sing : " Glory to the new-born King, Glory in the highest heaven, Peace on earth, and man forgiv'n." I. Joyful, all ye nations, rise ; Join the triumph of the skies: With the angelic host proclaim, " Christ is born in Bethlehem !" 3. Veil'd in flesh the Godhead see ! Hail the incarnate Deity ! Pleas'd as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Immanuel. 4. Hail the heaven-born Prince of peace ! Hail the Sun of righteousness f Light and life to all he brings, Ris'n with healing in his wings. 5. Lo, he lays his glory by : Born, that man no more may die ; Born, to raise the sons of earth ; Born, to give them second birth. 6. Sing we then, with angels sing " Glory to the new-born King ! Glory in the highest heaven, Peace on earth, and man forgiv'n." "Wesley's Collection. (52.) 42.* T. 83. TRULY, that eventful day, When the God of our salvation Helpless in a manger lay, Of our bliss laid the foundation ; Centuries had never gain'd, What ha then for man obtain'd. *. Scarce had Adam fall'n from grace, Ev'n in paradise ensnared, When with parent's tenderness God his will to save declared: Should not such great mercy move Ail to praise, adore, and love ! 3. See the Son of God descend, At the time by him directed, Thirty years on earth to spend, As a man despis'd, rejected, As a victim to be slain, His love's purpose to obtain. 4. What sure prophecies foretold, And mysterious types depicted, Sacred covenants of old. Solemn promises predicted, All was made Amen and Yea, On that great eventful day. 5. What shall I now give to thee T Take my heart as a thank-offering : W T hat hast thou not done for me, By that life of woe and suffering? This restores far more than all I had lost by Adam's fall. (54.) 43. t. 595. REJOICE in Jesus' birth, To us a Son is given, To us a Child is born on earth, Who made both earth and heaven. 2. His arm supports the sky, The universe sustains; (high, The God supreme, the Lord most The King Messiah reigns. 3. His name, his nature soar Beyond the angels' ken, Yet whom the angelic hosts adore, He pleads the cause of men. 4. Our Counsellor we praise, Our Advocate above, Who daily in his church display* His miracles of love. 5. The mighty God is he, Author of life and bliss, The Father of eternity, The glorious Prince of peace- OF CHRIST. r. 585. (57.) ■L 585. (55.) 44. t. 585.(57.) 46. HEAR, ye sinners, peace and par- PEACE on earth, heaven, is pro- Freely oller'd, glad receive; (don claiming: Nor your hearts yet longer harden, Peace, descending from above, (ins?. Hear his voice and ye shall live ; To God glory in the highest, Peace on earth, good will to men. 2. Meek and lowly see your Sa- Peace that never shall remove. Meet returning prodigals ; (viour 2 . Glory to our great Creator, He receives them into favour, Therefore come, 'tis God who calls; Unto us a Son is given, Unto us a Child is born. 3. Xow to Bethlehem we're in- Orto Calvary, him to know, (vitcd, But ere long we shall be cited Peace, goodwill, lost man reclaim- Peace from God, God who is love : Peace in Jesus, :|| Glory in the highest strain ; Glory to the Mediator, . Both from angels and from men : To Immanuel:j|: All the glory doth pertain. (58. 47. T. 22. When the trump of God shall blow, , T 4 ,^-p,^ e n ... T , >T? ., r i •-, i - 'MAKER of all things, Lord 'For the presence of his glory As the judge of quick and dead God, I Now veil'd in feeble (blood, flesh and 4. Then on clouds in glory seated, To reC oncile and set us free He'll pronounce their final doom, !p rom endless woe and misery;— Who, while here, tho' oft entreated, For Immanuel found no room : Gracious Saviour, since thou call- May not one of us refuse. 5. May we all then stand before thee, Given unto thee without loss, As thy saints, who here adore thce 7 In the manger, on the cross: To God glory in the highest, Peace on earth, good will to men. (56.) 45. t. 16. WELCOME, blessed heavenly stranger ! Open, Holy Ghost, mine eyes, Lead me to my Saviour's manger, Show me where my Jesus lies. 2. O most Mighty, O most Holy, Far above the seraph's thought ! Zion, view thy King, as lowly As inspired prophets taught. 2. What heights, what depths of love divine ( cs t. In thy blest incarnation shine : (lay* Let heaven and earth unite their ,To magnify thy boundless grace. (5«k) 48. t. 14, HOSANNA to the royal Son Of David's ancient line : His natures two, his person one, Mysterious and divine. 2. The root of David, here we find. And offspring are the same ; Eternity and time are join'd In our Immanucl's name. 3. Blest he that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heav'iu Hosannas in the highest strain To Christ the Lord be given. YY*iL? m, INCARNATION (62.) 49.* T. 14. Perfect bliss and joy unceasing, BOTH to the seraph and the worm I Dei - n thr °ughout the earth to God's goodness doth abound ; _ fP 1 ?™ : . He calms the sea, calls forth the ?7 % holy incarnation, storm, And fructifies the ground. 2. But yet his mercy to man's race More richly was display'd ; He pitied us in our distress, And therefore flesh was made ; — 3. That he as man might sympa- thise With every grief we feel, And, being made a sacrifice, With blood our pardon seal. (64.) 50. t. 586. I WILL rejoice in God my Saviour, And magnify this act of love ; I 'm lost in wonder at his favour, Which made him leave his throne above, To take upon him human nature, To suffer for his wretched crea- ture, Dire anguish, keenest pain, And death-pangs to sustain, My soul to gain. Benj. Latrobe. (65.) 51. t. 159. WISDOM and power to Christ bc- Who left his glorious throne ; (long. The new, the blessed gospel-song Is due to him alone ; Join all on earth in Jesus' praise, Join with the highest seraphs' lays : To us, to us God's Son is given, The IiOrd of earth and heaven. (66.) 52. t. 167. COME, thou universal blessing, Thou, the woman's promis'd seed ; Life, and death our guilt remove, Visit us with thy salvation, Bless us with thy heavenly love. (67.) 53. t. 205. Saviour, mov'd by GRACIOUS love, Thou the lofty heavens didst bow, Thou didst leave thy throne above, With lost man to dwell below ; Here among us thou wilt be, j We rejoice alone in thee, Here thy name we will record, O Immanuel, our Lord. (68.) 54. t. 249. WITH awe and deeply bow'd, W r e praise :||: the incarnate God, Who took our flesh and blood ; Unto the child at Bethlehem, W T hosc birth the angelic choirs pro- claim, We our thank-offerings bring, And grateful sing Praise to our heavenly King. (69.) 55. 39. TO God our Immanuel, made flesh as we are, Our Friend, our Redeemer, and Brother most dear, Be honour and glory : Let with one accord All people say, Amen ! Give praise to the Lord. Grogor. 17 IV. THE NAME OF JESUS, AND HIS WALK ON EARTH. (70.) 56.* LORD Jesus, when I traee Thee as the great Creator, With fear I hide my face ; But when in human nature I see thy deep distress, And lowliness of heart, I freely must confess That thou my brother art. 2. Therefore I '11 thee adore With deep humiliation, And own thee evermore Lord of the whole creation ; But thy humanity. Thy birth, thy life, and death ' Unite my soul to thee, Until my latest breath. Z. 57. t. 14. HARK, the glad sound ! the Sa- viour come -. !The Saviour promis'd long; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2. He comes, the prisoners to re- in Satan's bondage held ; (lease. The gates of brass before him The iron fetters yield. (burst, 3. He comes, from thickest films of vice, To clear the mental ray. And on the eye, long clos'd in To pour celestial day. (night, 4. He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure ; And, with the riches of his grace, To bless the humble poor. T. 146. 5- Our glad hosannas, Prince ci peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. Doddridge. 58. t. 11. SWEETER sounds than music knows Charm me in Immanuel's name ; All her hopes my spirit owes To his birth, and cross, and shame. 2. When he came the angels sung, " Glory be to God on high !" Lord, unloose my stammering tongue, Who should louder sing than I ! 3. Did the Lord a man become, That he might the law fulfil, Bleed and suffer in my room, And canst thou, my tongue, be still? 4. No, I must my praises bring, Though they worthless are and For should I refuse to sing, (weak ; Sure the very stones would speak. 5. O my Saviour, Shield, and Sun, Shepherd, Brother, Husband, Friend, Ev'ry precious name in one, I will love thee without end. J. Newton. 59. t. 14. (71.) HOW sweet the name of Jesus In a believer's car; (sounds It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 18 NAME OF JESUS. 2. It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast ; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 3. Jesus, the Rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding-place, My never failing Treasury, fill'd With boundless stores of grace : 4. Jesus, my Shepherd, Saviour, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King ; My Lord, my Life, my Way, my Accept the praise I bring. (End, 5. Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought ; But when I sec thee as thou art, I '11 praise thee as I ought. 0. Till then I would thy lovs pro- claim With every fleeting breath ; And may the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death, J. Newton. Then will wc sing more .sweet, more loud, And Christ shall be our song. Onuick. (72.) 61. t. 14. JESUS, I love thy charming name, 'Tis music to my ear ; I gladly would thy praises sound, That earth and heaven might hear. 2. Yes, thou art precious to my In thee is all my trust ; (soul, Jewels to me arc gaudy toys, And gold is sordid dust. 3. O may thy name still cheer my heart, And shed its fragrance there ; The noblest balm for all its wounds, The cordial of its care. 4. I'll speak the honours of thy name, With my last labouring breath ; When speechless, thou shalt be my My joy in life and death. (hope, Doddridge. 60. t, Redeemer, 590. dying THOU de Lamb ! Wc love to hear of thee ; No music like thy charming name, Not half so sweet can be : O may we ever hoar thy voice ! In mercy to us speak ; And in our priest we will rejoice, Thou great Melchizedeck ! 2. Our Josus shall be still our theme, While in this world we stay; We'll sing our Jesus' lovely name, When all things else decay : When we appear in yonder cloud, With all its favour'd throng, (73.) 02.* t. 58. SACRED name of Jesus, So great and holy, That all our tongues can never praise thee truly 'Fore thee we bow, 2. Saving name of Jesus, In which salvation (and nation, \^ preach'd to every kindred tongue, Might all thee know. :i. Blessed name of Jesus, How efficacious (serve us, To save, to Banctify, and to prc- Thee we adore, 4. Powerful name of Jesus, In heaven revered, NAME OF JESUS. 19 On earth by all believers lov'd and i feared, Glory to thee 5. Xamc for ever sacred, For ever precious ; Let all within us echo Jesus, Jesus, For evermore. Ceniiick. ; (74.) 63. t. 119. JESUS' name, :|: Source of life and happiness ; In this name true consolation ■Mourning sinners may possess ; Here is found complete salvation : Blessed Jesus, we thy name will All our days. :||: (praise 2. God with us, : |J : God appears in human frame ; In his name rejoice with gladness, Since to save lost man he came ; None need sink in hopeless sadness, For Immanuel is now with us, God with us. :||: B. Latrobp. 64. t. 14. (76.) MY God a man, a man indeed, An infant weak and poor ; Born for a sinful race to bleed, Salvation to procure ! 2. Who can describe the loveliness. Which was, blest Child, in thee ! Thy whole deportment heavenly And true humility. (grace 3. According to the appointed plan, My infant Saviour grew In favour both with God and man, In years and stature too. 4. Often opprcss'd with human care He to his Father sighs, Or spends the night in fervent prayer, And oilers tears and cries. 5. Again, as teacher of mankind I see my humble Lord : How cheerfully was he inclin'd To preach the saving word. 6. To comfort men was his delight' To help them in distress ;' He ready was by day and night To pardon, heal, and bless. 7. Oft was he hungry, spent. sad, In his own world a guest, And of his own no place he had, His weary head to rest. 8. Ah, might my heart a mirror be. Rellecting Jesus' grace, That all who my behaviour see. May some resemblance trace. 9. Grant me that meek and lowly mind, Thou hast on earth displayed, Which in thy holy life I find, My Pattern, Lord and Head. J. Swertner- (77.) 65.* t. 168. MAN of sorrows and acquainted With our griefs, what shall we say ? Never language yet hath painted All the woes that on thee lay : Had I seen thee cloth'd in weakness, Bearing our reproach and sickness. To attend thee day and night Would have been my heart's delight. 2. O that to this heavenly stranger I had here my homage paid, From his first sigh in the manger, Till he cried, " 'Tis finished :" jThat first sigh had consecrated Me his own, and I had waited 20 NAME OF JESUS. On him from his infancy In a constant liturgy. .« 3. Walking-, speaking, in devotion, 3. All our woes he did retrieve, I From the manger to the cross ! All he did, he did for us : — • Far to fields or forests stray'd, I had watch'd his every motion, And my Lord my pattern made : More have angels ne'er desired, Than on him, or far retired, Or at home, awake, asleep, He expir'd that we might live ; | By his stripes our wounds are heal'd, By his blood our pardon's seal'd. 4. Lord, conform us to thy death, j Raise us to new life by faith ; Through thy resurrection's power, Fix'd their wondering eyes to keep. May we pra ise tne e evermore. 4. Tell me, little flock beloved, k # Circumcise our sinful hearts ; Ye, on whom shone Jesus' face, |p U rify our inward parts : WhatwitliinyoiirsouIsthenmovedjXord, destroy the carnal mind, When ye felt his kind embrace 1 That in thee we peace may find. O disciple, once most blessed, L T ., . , , ,, . . r ' -. , , ' 6. In thy righteousness array d As a bosom friend caressed, i T . /. ° , , , ■ j 'Let us triumph and be glad ; Let us walk with thee in white, Let us see thy face in light. W. I Tani m ond. Say, could e'er into thy mind Other objects entrance find 1 5. Oft to prayer by night retreated See him from all search withdrawn Tearful eyes and sighs repeated Witness'd still the morning dawn ; There, where he made intercession, ™M AN UEL S meritorious tears (79.) 67.* t. 14. I had pour'd forth my confession And where for my sins he wept, Praying, I the watch had kept. 6. Should I thus to thee have cleaved 2 'Midst thy poverty and woes, On thee, as my Lord, believed, Or perhaps have join'd thy foes ] Assuage our every pain ; (pray'rs, His bitteT sufferings, cries, and Our fav'rite theme remain. When Jesus' suffering life we In every scene we find, (trace, That he a man of sorrows was, Though of unspotted mind. Ah, thy mercy I had spurned ; 3. All they who weeping now go But thyself my heart hast turned; And bearthe precious seed, (forth, Now thou know'st, beneath, above, May in our Saviour's walk on earth Nought compared with thee I love. Pattern and comfort read. 4. O 'tis the greatest happiness, T. 11 (78.) 66. SEE, my soul, God ever blest In the flesh made manifest ; Human nature he assumes, He, to ransom sinners, comes. 2. He fullill'd all righteousness, Standing in the sinner's place ; When of his peace divine We have a feeling, and he says, " Fear not, for thou art mine." 5. Our thankful tears then testify That .lesus wept for us, And we, possessing heavenly joy, For him count all things loss. NAME OF JESUS. 21 6. Yet tears of grief at times bedew Our cheeks while here we stay ; When we in heav'n his face shall He'll wipe all tears away, (view, z. (80.) 68. t. 14. O MY dear Saviour, when thy cares, Thy toils for me I read, My eyes run o'er with grateful tears, And I bow down my head. 2. Thy suffering life I cannot trace, Or read thy sacred word, But I'm o'ercome with thankfulness To thee, my gracious Lord. 3. What am I, Lord, that thou so much Shouldst love and value me 1 Vile dust I am, yet thou for such Didst bear thy misery. J. Ceunick. (82.) 70. t. 79- ! THE wise men from the East ador'd i The infant Jesus as their Lord, ! Brought gifts to him their King : I Jesus, grant us thy light, that we The way may find, and unto thee ( Our hearts, our all, a tribute bring. 2. May Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb, j Who to the temple humbly came i The legal rights to pay. I Subdue our proud and stubborn will, [That we his precepts may fulfil, : Whate'er rebellious nature say. Ancient Church. (830 71. t. 14. 69. t. 22. (81.) MY dear Redeemer, and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word ; But in thy life the law appears Drawn out in living characters. 2. Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will, Such love, and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3. Cold mountains and the mid- night air Witness'd the fervour of thy pray'r ; The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict and thy victory too. 4. Be thou my pattern ; let me bear More of thy gracious image here ; And at thy right hand me confess, Clad in thy robe of righteousness. Isaac Wat:-. O SOX of God and man, receive This humble work of mine ; Worth to m} T meanest labour give, By blessing it with thine. 2. Servant of all, to toil for man Thou didst not, Lord, refuse : Thy majesty did not disdain To be employ'd for us. 3. In all I think, or speak, or do. Let me shew forth thy praise ; Thy bright example still pursue Through all my future days. 4. By faith thro' outward cares I go, From all distraction free ; My hands alone engag'd below, My spirit still with thee. 5. When thou, my Saviour, shalt Then gladly may I cry, (appear, " The work thou gavest me while Is done, — to thee I fly." (here 72. t. U. IN duties and in sufferings too, My Lord I fain would trace ; 22 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH As thou hast done, so would I do, Depending on thy grace. 2. Tnflam'd with zeal, 'twas thy de- To do thy Father's will ; (light, May the same zeal my soul excite, Thy precepts to fulfil. 3. Meekness, humility, and love, Through all thy conduct shine ; O may my whole deportment prove, A copy, Lord, of thine. Beddoino. V. THE SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST. (85.) 73. t. 114. WHAT human mind can trace the condescension Of our almighty Maker's love to man 1 (scan ; No angel can the hidden mystery Redeeming love is past our compre- hension ; (prove Yet hy the Spirit's teaching we can From Jesus' agony, that God is love. 2. Pursue, my soul, the sacred meditation, (God ; And view the agonizing Lamh of Behold him bow'd beneath the ponderous load (salvation ; Of all thy sins, to purchase thy He riscth with a heart-affecting look, (Kcdron's brook. And with his followers passcth 3. My spirit now with solemn, deep devotion l)oth follow Jesus to Gethsemane; There he on my account doth weep and pray, (potion ; O'crcoinc with horror at the bitter Vet to his Father's will he i* re- nign'd : (mind. Grant me, dear Jesus, thy obedient 4. I see my Saviour kneeling, groaning, weeping ; He prostrates on the ground and prays for me, (agony ; Yea, trembling wrestleth in an x\nd while his sad disciples all are sleeping, (are drown'd. His soul in grief, his eyes in tears His sweat as drops of blood falls to the ground. 5. By all thy grief, thy tears and supplication, Thy bloody sweat, thy bitter agony, O grant that I may love thee ar- dently; (consolation; Be thou, dear Lord, my life and Whene'er temptation would m\ soul beset, (Olivet. I'll pray to thee, and think of J. Swertnejr. (86.) 74. t. 79. BEHOLD, how in Gethsemane The incarnate God doth sweat for Till drops of blood fall down;(thco, For thee the Lord lies prostrate there, (prayer. Hear his thrire-ultor'd mournful .Mark every dolorous sigh and groan. 2. I'm lost in wonder and amaze ; Here I '11 abide, and melt, and gaze ; 'Tis God's beloved Son. How heavy is the weight he bears ; His soul is filFd with grief and fears, Lo, now the bitter cup comes on. 3. Lord, dost thou suffer thus for Dost thou endure such misery, (me? To give me life and peace 1 Then will I henceforth ne'er forget, That thou didst on Mount Olivet By prayers and tears gain my re- lease. M, Taylor. (87.) 75. t. 96, or 90. OFTEN I call to mind the place Gethsemane, to which the Lamb, Who lov'd to be in loneliness, With his disciples often came : Where, out of boundless love to He wrestled in an agony. (me, 2. There, overwhclm'd with grid, he said : " My soul is sorrowful to death ;" And suffering freely in my stead, He drank the bitter cup of wrath : Now on his knees, then on his face, (and prays. He weeps, and sweats, and Meeds, .3. So loved me the eternal God, That he became the Son of man, And took my sins' prodigious load ; My soul, admire his gracious plan : iripes, thy guilt and curse he bore ; Believe, and thankfully adore. J. Couuk-k. (88.) 76.* t. 99. MOST awful sight ! my heart doth break ; Oh, it can ne'er my mind forsake, How thou for me hast wept and prayed ; OF JESUS CHRIST. 23. Might I for thy soul's agony, When wrestling with death bitterly. Lord, as thy trophy be displayed. 77. t. 581, or 83. EDEN, from each fiowery bed, Did for man short sweetness breathe ; Soon, by Satan's counsel led, Man wrought sin, and sin wrought But of life the healing tree (death; Grows in rich Gethsemane. 2. Here's my claim, and here alone, None a Saviour more can need ; Deeds of righteousness I've none, No, not one good work to plead : Not a glimpse of hope for me, Only in Gethsemane. Hart (91.) 78.* T. 185. My Redeemer, overwhelm'd with Went to Olivet for me ; (anguish,, There he kneels, his heart doth heave and languish In a bitter agony ; (senses, Fear and horror seize his soul and For the hour of darkness now commences : Ah, how doth he weep and groan. For rebellious man to atone. 2 How is Jesus' sacred soul op- pressed With our sins' prodigious load. Tho' an angel comforts the dis- tressed, Weak, and fainting Lamb of God, Yet, what trembling seizeth him all over, (visage cover, . and sweat, and blood his And in drops fall to the ground, i While his heart in grief is drown'd 24 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 3. Stripes and cruel mockeries he endured, Meek and patient, in our stead ; How are Jesus' gracious eyes ob- scured ; View his wounded back and head : He, whom thorns and scourges la- cerated, (created ; Is the Lord, who all things hath Ah, his sufferings, pain, and woe Make my eyes with tears o'erflow. 4. See him bear his cross in deep affliction On his sore and wounded back, Led to Calvary for crucifixion, Where his limbs they stretch and rack ; (slaughter. As a lamb he's led unto the And his soul is poured out like water ; Vinegar and gall he tastes, While his suffering body wastes. 5. Now behold him weeping, bleed- ing, crying, 'Midst two thieves upon the cross : Lo, he bows his sacred head, and Life eternal gains for us : (dying, Lord, afford us all thy Spirit's unction, (punction ; To consider this with heart's corn- Might our words and actions prove That we know thy dying love. 6. Our enraptur'd hearts shall ne'er be weary On our dying Lord to gaze ; At his cross in faith we wish to tarry, There shall be our hiding-plare : May his dying look remain en- graven (am! heaven On our hearts; for pardon, life, Our Redeemer then procur'd When he death for us endur'd. 7. Therefore all his agony and pas- And his sin-atoning death, (sion, Shall remain thro' grace our faith's foundation, While we draw our vital breath : Thus shall neither honor, wealth, nor pleasures ; (sures ; Rob our souls of everlasting trea- Jesus, both by day and night, Shall remain our sole delight. 8. Could we tune our hearts and voices higher Than man's most exalted lays, Yet, till join'd to the celestial choir, Cold would prove our warmest praise : (hension, Jesus' love exceeds all compre- But our love to him we scarce dare mention ; We may weep beneath his cross, But he wept and bled for us. 9. O delightful theme, past all ex- pression, " Thy Redeemer died for thee :'' Ah, this prompts my deepest ado- ration, When I hear, " He died for me :" Might my thoughts, my words and whole behaviour, (Saviour; Prove that I believe in Christ my Yea, my love to Jesus show His to me in all I do. 10. Ijambof God, thou shalt remain for ever Of our songs the only theme : For thy boundless love, thy grace and favour, We will praise thy saving name : That for our transgressions thou wast wounded, (sounded, shall by us in nobler strains be When we, perfected in love. Once shall join the church above. Chr. K. v. Ziuzendorf. OF JESUS CHRIST. 25 (92.) 79.* t. 151. THOU source of my salvation, Thou conqueror of my death, Who didst as my oblation In torments yield thy breath ; Who bar'st the dreadful sentence Due to our guilty race, To screen my soul from vengeance ; Accept my thanks and praise. 2. I'll go with thee, my Saviour, Up to mount Calvary ; And view with spirit's fervour All thou hast done for me : Thus with intense devotion I follow thee each step, While tender love's emotion Makes heart and eyes to weep. 3. I see my Saviour languish In sad Gethsemane, Till through his pores in anguish Great blood-drops force their way : The load which him oppresses, I, I deserve to feel ; The bloody sweat of Jesus Doth soul and body heal. 4. My Saviour was betrayed, Reproach and pain to meet ; My sins the Lord conveyed 'Fore Pilate's judgment seat: — These, these did him deliver Into the foe's dire hand ; I should have felt for ever The pangs my Lord sustain'd. 5. Behold the man, he beareth God's wrath and curse for us : A crown of thorns he weareth, For us endures the cross : There, to complete his passion, His sorrows, pain, and woe, His blood for our salvation In copious streams doth flow. 6. Thou for thy foes entreatest ; Lord Jesus, who was I ? Thy friends thou not forgettest ; Turn, Lord, to me thine eye : Thy mouth now grace declareth To the repenting thief; My guilty soul this cheereth ; Of sinners I am chief. 7. In anguish thou complainest, " My God forsake th me ;" " I thirst," thou then exclaimest, Yet none refresheth thee : Thy passion being ended Thou criest, " 'Tis finished ; " My spirit be commended To God :"— 'Twas finished. 8. My heart with love is glowing, I see my Saviour die ; His head I see him bowing, This brought me endless joy : He gave his soul an offering For sin, that I might live ; j He sav'd me by his suffering, To him myself I give. 1 9. Thou God of my salvation, In whom I trust by faith, Who hast for my transgression Lain in the dust of death ; 1 1 place upon thy merit While here my confidence ; ! And will commend my spirit To thee, when I go hence. 10. Lord, grant me thy salvation And peace divine, I pray, While under tribulation On earth below I stay ; [Till I shall stand before thee, And for redeeming grace, With all the saints in glory, My Hallelujah raise, W beaev • c i v j xr u i i » u\ t »ui j On which the Prince of glorv died. Ye all are bought with Jesus blood: Ayr . , . . T . ? . J , „ , c * n c ,. ., My richest gain I count but loss, Pardon for all flovvs from his side : And * ont t on all m My Lord, my Love is crucified. ^ . (boa ; t 4. Then let us sit beneath his cross, Forbid it, Lord, that I should And gladly catch the healing [„ aug h t beside my ransom-price : strcam > All the vain things which charm'd All tilings for him account but loss, 1 me m0 st And all give up our hearts to him : ; For Christ I freely sacrifice. O may we nothing know beside ■' The Lamb of God as crucified C. Wesley. T. 11. 107. 2. See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small ; Love so amazing, so divine, 2. That dear blood, for sinners Demands my soul, my life, my all. 8hows my sin in all its guilt; (spilt, (133.) LET me dwell on Golgotha, Weep apd love my life away; While I see him on the tree Weep, and bleed, and die for me. Ah, my soul, he bore thy load; Thou hast slain the Lamb of God. 3. Hark, his dying word: " For- Father, let the sinner live : (give. 109. t. 181. (136.) FOR our transgressions thou wast wounded, (laid ; Our sins, Lord, on thee were 36 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH Thy sufferings, O what love un- bounded, For guilty man the debt have paid: With humble thanks we now adore thee ; Thy cross our glory shall remain ; Yet oft asham'd we weep before thee, That wc by sin the Lord have slain. (138.) 110.* t. 151. THY blood, so dear and precious, Love made thee shed for me ; D may I now, dear Jesus, Love thee most fervently : May the divine impression Of thy atoning death, And all thy bitter passion, (breath. Ne'er leave me while I've rraetorius. (139.) 111.* t. b. p. 113. ' TIS finish'd now, Salvation's fmish'd now ; Redeemed sinners, bow, Adore, and wonder, That earth and heaven's Founder Now sinks in death. : || : 2. Look up and sec, By faith look up and sec, His heart was piere'd for thee ; The Rock of ages, Whose stream thy thirst assu;i endless bliss, Our souls rejoice at this ; With hearts enlarged We see our debt discharged, Our ransom paid. :|: 5. O sing again, Sing still in higher strain Unto the Lamb once slain ; Bring for salvation Praise, thanks, and adoration, Hallelujah. :|: (140.) 112. t. 14. THERE is a fountain fill'd with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners plung'd beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2. The dying thief rejoie'd to see That fountain in his day ; And there have I, as vile as he, Wash'd all my sins away. 3. E'er since by faith I saw tho stream, Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my And shall be till I die. (theme, 4. Then in a nobler, sweeter song I '11 sing thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammer- ing tongue Lies silent in the grave. 5. Lord, I believe thou hast pro- Unworthy tho' I be, (par'd, For me a blood-bought, free re- A golden harp for me. (ward, 6. 'Tis strung, and tuned for end- lcs< years, And forniM by power divine, To sound in God the Father's care No other name but thine. Cowper. OF JESUS CHRIST. 113. t. 581,or83. liO to dark Gcthscmano, Ye that feel the tempter's power, Your Redeemer's conflict sec, Watch with him one hitter hour ; Turn not from his griefs away, Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2. Follow to the judgment-hall, View the Lord of life arraign'd ; O the wormwood and the gall ! O the pangs his soul sustain'd ! JShun not sutferinpr, shame or loss; Learn of him to bear the cross. 3. Calvarj^s mournful mountain There, adoring at his feet, (climb ; Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete : " It is finish'd !" hear him cry ; Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 4. Early hasten to the tomb, Where they laid his breathless' I All is solitude and gloom, (clay; Who hath taken him away 1 Christ is ris'n — He meets our; 1 »Saviour, teach us so to rise, (eyes ; i J. Montgomery. (143.) 114.* t. 185. 1 UNTO Jesus' cross I'm now re-, tiring, There my Saviour's pierced feet, (Dying love a grateful sense in spiring,) ■ Bath'd in tears I humbly greet: Might I never lose this blest sensa-j tion, Hut in spirit fix my happy station On those heights so dear to me, Golgotha, Gcthsemane. 2. Might thy dying love, dear suf- fering Saviour, Which subdu'd my stubborn heart, Me constrain, and rule my whole behaviour, Till I from this world depart : Thus my mortal body I shall nour- ish, (cherish, And as thine with holy reverence Earnestly intent to bear More of thy blest image here. 3. With a mind from earthly cares divested, Let me dwell by day and night, Where the body of my Saviour rested : Here I find supreme delight ; Here 'tis good for me with par- don'd Mary At his sepulchre in faith to tarry ; Thus in blessed fellowship With my Lord I wake and sleep. (144.) 115.* C. R. v. Z. t. 208. HAPPY meditation On my Saviour's passion, On his death and grave ; O the feeling blessed Cannot be expressed Which at times I have. When I Christ in spirit vi<-v, . In his suffering scenes revising My Lord agonizing. 2. All the pains and sorrows He endured for us ; All the tears he shed, When he in the garden, Bearing our sins' burden, In soul's anguish pray'd ; Yea, each scene of suffering love Raises in me an emotion Of intense devotion. 3. Lamb of God, thus dearest Thou to me appearcst ; 38 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH O might I each breath Spend, while here I 'm living-, In praise and thanksgiving For thy wounds and death ; Till I, for thy dying love, Shall with all the saints in glory Praise, thank and adore thee. C.R. v. Z. (145.) 116. t. 581, or 83. MET around the sacred tomb, Friends of Jesus, why those tears 1 Midst this sad sepulchral gloom Shall your faith give way to fears 1 He will soon, ev'n as he said, Rise triumphant from the dead. 2. Hidden from all ages past Was the cross's mystery, Doubts awhile a veil had cast O'er that first dear family ; Till they saw him and believ'd, And as Lord and God receiv'd. 3. Now with tears of love and joy We remember all his pain, Sighs and groans, and dying cry ; For the Lamb for us was slain, And from death our souls to save, Once for us lay in the grave. 4. Hither, sinners, all repair, And with Jesus Christ be dead ; All are safe from Satan's snare, Who to Jesus' tomb have fled ; Here the weary and oppress'd Find a never ending rest. 5. Wounded Saviour, full of grace, Hast thou sufTer'd thus for me } Ah, I hide my blushing face ; How have I requited thee 1 Should not I with ardor burn Some love's token to return 1 0. But alas, the spark how small ; Scarcely seen at all to glow, Lord, thou know'st how short I fall, And my growth in grace how slow ; Yet, when to thy cross I fly, Soon all strange affections die. 7. In thy death is all my trust, I have thee my refuge made; And when once, consign'd to dust, In the tomb my body 's laid, Then with saved souls above I will praise thy dying love. 8. But while here I 'm left behind, Burdcn'd with infirmity, May I help and comfort find, Visiting Gethsemane, Calvary, and Joseph's tomb, Till my sabbath's also come. C. I. Latrobe. (146.) 117. t. 114. NOW haste, my soul, with awe and deep devotion To Joseph's tomb, thy Saviour to behold, (and cold : Laid in the dust, his body pale Ah, in thy stead he drank death's bitter potion : (and slain, He as a Lamb was wounded, bruis'd For thee eternal happiness to gain. 2. For worthless me, (O godlike condescension!) (sphere, The Maker of creation's boundless Whom all celestial hosts as Lord revere, (comprehension, Whose power divine is past their Became a man, my guilty soul to save, (grave. And rests from labour in the silent 3. Here is the place where weary souls may tarry ; Tho' near the dead, death can no power assume, For life, eternal life, rests in this tomb ; OF JESUS CHRIST. 39 Come, then, my pardon'tl soul, with humble Mary (sleep ; Behold thy wearied Master sweetly Admire his matchless love, adore, and weep. 4. Here will I stay, engaged in contemplation (death : On my Redeemer's agony and This shall increase and fix my wavering faith (tion : In him, the finisher of my salva- Vea, in my soul and body mortify The sins which did my Jesus cru- cify. 5. Thou Lord of life, fix thou my soul and senses (heart : On thee, the dearest object of my That, when from this vain world I shall depart, (commences. And when the awful scene of death I may resign my spirit unto thee, And in thy presence live eternally. 6. Meanwhile I'll love and thank, without cessation, Thee, my Redeemer, who my soul hast bought, (mercy sought; And me, a wandering sheep, in Accept my tears, my prayer, and adoration : (sign ; To thee my life, my all I now re- in life and death, O keep me ever thine. J- Swertner. (147.) 118. t.208. NOW will I, like Mary, My best spices carry To my Saviour's tomb ; Til behold his body Mangled, pale and bloody ; Now my sabbath's come : But alas, — what spices has My poor heart, save tears and crying, Heart-felt throbs and sighing. 2. Lamb of God, my Saviour, Thou shalt be for ever My most favourite theme : And for thy atonement Might I every moment Praise thy saving name : Constantly — thy passion be, Till my final consummation, My heart's meditation. Cennick & Swortnor. f!490 119. t. 119. LAMB, once slain, :j|: My Redeemer, while I view Thee by faith, I'm lost in wonder; Grateful tears my cheeks bedew : Blessed Saviour, when I ponder On the cause of all thy grief and Melts my heart. : || : (smart, 2. Holy Lord, : 'J : By thy body given to death, Mortify my sinful nature Till I yield my dying breath : Ah, protect thy feeble creature ; Grant that I, by nothing drawn Thine abide. :||: (aside, Swertaer. (150.) 120. t. b. p. 114. BELOVED, white and ruddy, Of thousands none so fair ; I with thy wounded body No beauty can compare ; Here to thy care consigned, Within thy tomb enshrined, Might but my body lie ; To thee my soul would fly. 2. But while on earth I tarry, Wrapt in this mortal vest, Make it thy sanctuary, Thy form be there imprest; Admit no strange affections, iBut, midst all imperfections, to SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. May in my looks be seen That I with God have been. 3. In this sepulchral Eden The tree of life I've found, Here is my treasure hidden, I tread on hallow'd ground ; Ye sick, ye faint and weary, Howe'er your ailments vary, Creep hither, and make sure Of a most perfect cure. 4. Here lies in death's embraces, My bridegroom, Lord, and God : With awe my soul retraces, The dark and dolorous road, That leads to this last station ; Here in sweet meditation I'll dwell by day and night, Till faith is chang'd to sight. (151.) 121. t. 45. WEEP, Zion, weep, — in death's deep sleep Your King his head has bowed ; Closed are those lips, whence late Truth and mercy flowed. 2. In strains of woe — our songs shall flow, What love is here displayed ; See God's dear and only Son To a tomb conveyed. 3. Yet, O rejoice — with heart and voice, Soon will he rise most glorious ; And at the right hand of God Seat himself victorious. (152.) 122. t. 167 LORD of life! now sweetly slumber, With the dead awhile a guest ; After torments without number, Glorious is thy hard-earn'd rest Lo ! the dreadful conflict's ended ; By thy sufferings thou hast won ; Now o'er all thy power's extended, Ev'n my heart O claim thy own. 2. O what love is here displayed ! See the Father's only Son To the silent tomb conveyed ; Ah my soul what hast thou done! Yet, while I, my sins bewailing, Own that they his blood have spilt, May that blood, for me prevailing, Wash away my sin and guilt. 3. Here my Sabbath is completed, Here my soul enjoys sweet peace; At the feet of Jesus seated, Here I taste true happiness ; I adore my paschal offering, I adore God's counsel deep, I adore my Jesus suffering, And, while I adore him, weep. (153.) 123.* t. 185. WHEN I visit Jesus' grave in spirit, It is never done in vain ; (merit Since 'tis only from his death and I can life and strength obtain ; Jesus' cross, his last hours in his passion, (piration, Jesus' stripes, his wounds, and ex- Jesus' body and his blood, Shall remain my highest good. Cbr. R. v. Zinzondorf. (154.) 124. t. 205. RESTING in the silent grave, Spent with torments, pangs, and cries, See the Lord God, strong to save ; Him whose thunders shake the skies : 'Twas for me he groan'd, he bled, And was numher'd with the dead ; Sacred body, with amaze Thankfully on thee I gaze. C. I. Latrobc. RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 11 125. t. 11 (155.) GO, my soul, go every day To the tomb where Jesus lay ; Be with him my members dead, Be his sepulehre my bed. 2. Boldest foes dare never come Near my Saviour's sacred tomb ; Evil never can molest Those who near his body rest. WorthingtoiL (156.) 126. t. 519. MOST holy Lord and God, Holy, almighty God, Holy and most merciful Saviour, Thou eternal God ; Grant that we may never Lose the comforts from thy death : Have mercy, O Lord. 2. Most holy Lord and God, Holy, almighty God, Holy and most merciful Saviour, Thou eternal God ; Bless thy congregation (blood : Through thy sufferings, death, and Have mercy, O Lord. z. VI. RESURRECTION OF CHRIST FROM THE GRAVE. (157.) 127.* t. 132. CHRIST Jesus, once to death abasM To cancel our transgression, \ Has gain'd for us, by being rais'd, Eternal life's possession ; ! ' Tis this should prompt us to re- joice, (and voice, ' And praise the Lord with heart i In singing Hallelujah. 2. How great and wondrous was the strife, Life was by death assailed ; But Jesus Christ, the Prince of life, O'er sin and death prevailed ; He triumph'd over them in death, And we are conquerors too by faith In him our risen Saviour. 3. This is the day the Lord hath What lively hope it raises ! (made ; Let heaven rejoice, let earth be And join to sing his praises; (glad, For Christ, our everlasting light, Dispels the clouds of sin's dark night And all the powers of darkness. Luther. 1580 128.- t. 590. SING Hallelujah, Christ doth live, And peace on earth restore ; (give, Come, ransom'd souls, and glory Sing, worship, and adore : With grateful hearts to him we pay Our thanks in humble wise : Who aught unto our charge can ' Tis God that justifies. (lay ! 2. Who can condemn, since Christ And ever lives to God; (was dead, Now our whole debt is fully paid, He saves us by his blood: (heaven The ransom'd hosts in earth and Thro' countless choirs proclaim : " He hath redeem'd us ; praise be To God and to the Lamb." (giv'n 3. God rais'd him up, when he for Had freely tasted death, (all RESURRECTION And thus redecm'd us from the On this we ground our faith : (fall; For God, well-pleas*d,that sacrifice Declar'd, in sovereign grace, An all-suilicient ransom-price For Adam's fallen race. 4. The God of peace to guilty man Doth pardoning grace afford, (again Since from the dead he brought Our Shepherd, Head, and Lord ; That Shepherd who did freely bleed Lost sinners to restore ; Who died, but now is ris'n indeed, And lives for evermore. 5. The God of mercies let us Who saveth fallen men, (praise, That by his power, which Christ He us begets again (did raise, Unto a lively confidence, That we for Jesus' sake fthall of that blest inheritance, Rescrv'd for us, partake. €. His resurrection's power divine, By grace on us bestow'd, Renews us, that we, dead to sin, May live atone to God: Thus we, supported by his might, From strength to strength proceed ; And, walking in his truth and light, Praise him in word and deed. 7. In all we do, constrain' d by love, We'll joy to him afford, And to God's will obedient prove Thro' Jesus Christ our Lord: sing Hallelujah and adore On earth the Lamb once slain, Till we in heaven shall evermore Exalt his name, Amen. Gr. (159.) 129. t. 590. BELIEVING souls, rejoice and Your risen Saviour see, (sing, And say, " O death, where is thy O grave, thy victory !" (sting ? He died your guilty souls to save ; And, dying, conquer'd death ; Was buried in the gloomy grave, But rc-assum'd his breath. 2. Rejoice, your conquering Saviour He lives to die no more ; (lives, And life eternal freely gives, Since he our sorrows bore, To all who their lost state bewail ; For Jesus' precious blood Doth for each contrite soul prevail Before the throne of God. 3. Sing praises to our risen Lord ; Life, immortality, And lasting bliss are now restor'd For all ; for you and me : Believe the wondrous deed, my Adore his saving name ; (soul, Rejoice, ye saints, from pole to pole His love and power proclaim. 4. The Prince of glory bow'd his Expiring on the cross; (head, But now the Lord is ris'n indeed, Is ris'n and lives for us ; Rejoice, and in the dust adore The Lamb for sinners slain ; He liveth now and evermore, For evermore to reign. Swertnor. (160.) 130. t. 22. REJOICE, Ochurch, the Saviour's bride, All grief and mourning lav aside; With cheerful hearts and voicel The resurrection of our King, (sing 2. He. having triumphM over death, Now re-assumes his vital breath : The angels wait with watchful eves, And joy to sec their God arise. OF CHRIST. 43 3. Our gracious Saviour, Head, and Lord, (word ; Hath. well performed his promis'd And now would have his church rejoice ; He loves to hear her cheerful voice. 4. Then let us join the heavenly throng In singing that eternal song : " Salvation to our God and King, I Whose death did our redemption! bring. 5. Blessing and praise we give to thee, (free J I That thou from death hast set us Thy resurrection from the grave Shows plainly, thou hast power to save. 6. Thy blood shall wash our gar- ments white, (light, Then we with all the saints in Shall joyful meet our Lord and Head; (shed. We know for us thy blood was 7. Astonish'd, at thy footstool now- With humble gratitude we bow : Thought cannot reach, nor tongue reveal, (feel. What in our thankful hearts we W. Borne. (161.) 131. T. 595. CHRISTIANS, dismissyour fear; Let hope and joy succeed ; The joyful news with gladness hear, "The Lord is ris'n indeed:"' The promise is fulfill'd In Christ our only Head ; Justice with mercy's reconcil'd ; He lives who once was dead. 2. The Lord is ris'n again, Who on the cross did bleed ; He lives to die no more, Amen ; The Lord is ris'n indeed : He truly tasted death For wretched fallen man ; In bitter pangs resign'd his breath ; But now is ris'n again. 3. He hath himself the keys Of death, the grave, and hell ; His is the victory and praise, And he rules all things well : Death now no more I dread, But cheerful close mine eyes ; Death is a sleep, the grave a bed : With Jesus I shall rise. Cennick. (162.) 132. T. 11. GLORY unto Jesus be, From the curse he set us free ; All our guilt on him was laid, He the ransom fully paid. 2. All his glorious work is done ; God's well pleased in his Son ; For he rais'd him from the dead ; Christ now reigns the church'sHead. 3. His redeem'd his praise show forth, Saints above and saints on earth ; Angels sing around the throne, " Thou art worthy, thou alone."' 4. Ye who love him, cease to mourn, He will certainly return ; All his saints with him shall reign ; Come, Lord Jesus, come. Amen. Watte (163.) 133. t. 79. .1 B8 1 r6 who died the world to save, Revives, and rises from the grave, By his almighty power; From sin and death he sets us free, He captive leads captivity, He lives again, to die no more. • RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. . ( 'hildrenofGod, look up and see Y our Saviour, cloth'd with majesty, Triumphant o'er the tomh : Cease, cease to grieve, cast offyour fears, In heaven } 7 our mansions he pre- pares, And soon will come to take you home. 3. His church is still his joy and crown, He looks with love and pity down On her he did redeem : The members of that church he knows, He shares their joys and feels their woes, And they shall ever reign with him. 134. Hammond. T. 14. (165.) ON this glad day a brighter scene Of glory was display'd 13y God the eternal Word, than when This universe was made. 2. He rises, who mankind has bought With grief and pain extreme : 'Twas great to speak the world from nought ; 'Twas greater to redeem. AV. (166.) 135.* t. 132. CHRIST,being risen from the tomb, To Mary show'd his favour, And kindly called her by name : She, when she saw her Saviour, Directly turn'd about in haste, His feet with heartfelt joy embraced, And hail'd her risen Master. 2. His holy name for ever be ■\d«>rvd. I.lcss'd. and praised, That he hath such invariably To taste his friendship raised, As Mary Magdalen and me, Who nought can boast, but know that he Hath pardon'd our transgressions. 3. How happy feels a contrite heart Enjoying Christ's salvation : Those who have chosen Mary's part And favourite occupation, Find in our Saviour, day and night, A source of comfort and delight : 'Tis this makes life important. 4. He pardon'd me, like Magdalen; I love him, my Preserver ; I love him, but (it gives me pain) I love not with such fervour : When Jesus I shall once behold, I then shall feel as she of old, When he to her appeared. Z. and others. (167.) 136.* t. 185. HAIL, all hail, victorious Lord and Saviour, Thou hast burst the bonds of death ; Grant us, as to Mary, that great favour To embrace thy feet in faith : Thou hast in our stead the curse endured, And for us eternal life procured; Joyful, we with one accord Hail thee as our risen Lord. 2. O thou matchless source of con- solation, Scarce thy resting moments end, When a heart-enlivening salutation To thy children thou dost send : We would share thy dear disciples' feeling, As before their risen master kneel- ing i ASCENSION OF CHRIST. Thus shall we with all our heart Witness what a friend thou art. L< uisa v. llayn. (168.) 137. t. 205. JESUS, who is always near To assuage his children's grief, Unto Thomas did appear, To remove his unbelief; " Come," he said, "my nail-prints view, And my side the spear picre'd thro*;" Humbled the disciple stood, Andcxclaim'd, "MyLord, my God.' 2. I would go from pole to pole To behold my risen Lord ; But content thyself, my soul, Listen to thy Saviour's word ; " They who me by faith receive, Without seeing who believe, Trust my word and thereon rest, They abundantly are blest." VII. THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST. (169.) 138. T. 14. THE Lord ascendeth up on high, Deek'd with resplendent wounds; While shouts of victory rend the sky, And heaven with joy resounds. 2. Eternal gates their leaves unfold, Keceive the conquering King, The angels strike their harps of gold, And saints triumphant sing. 3. Sinners, rejoice ; he died for you, For you prepares a place ; His Spirit sends, you to endow With every gift and grace. 4. 1 1 is blood, which did for you atone, For your salvation pleads ; And, seated on his Father's throne, He reigns and intercedes. .1. Hurt. 139. f t. 83. (170.) SURELY God is present here; Since the Lord with grace and fa- vour To my spirit doth appear, As my Jesus, as my Saviour ; ;For the holy Trinity Is to us in Jesus nigh. 2. O might all my wishes tend Unto Christ without cessation, jHe's my best and nearest friend, ! Full of grace, truth, and salvation ; I, when he is present, feel Happiness no tongue can tell. 3. Holy awe pervades my heart, When I see my great Creator Of man's nature taking part, 'J 1 bat he, as my Mediator, Might lay down his life for me. And from death might set me free. 4. In the grave for me he lay. Then arose with power and glorious, Grace triumphant to display. Proving over death \ictorious ; And for forty days was seen By bis followers, God with men. 5. When the Lord's disciples savr Jesus, gloriously arrayed, From their longing sight withdraw, In a cloud to heaven conveyed : 10 ASCENSION Sure, alternate grief and joy (ploy. 5. Lo! glad I come, and thou, blest Lamb, I Shall take me to thee as I am ; Did their hearts and thoughts em- 6. He ascended up on high, Glorious and with honour crowned; Cloth'd with power and majesty, And at God's right-hand enthroned, He doth still as man appear, Pleading for us sinners there. 7. God be prais'd, they who are In this present dispensation (his, Nought essential ever miss, Since they share in his salvation ; Tho' unseen, he's nigh to all Who in truth upon him call. 8. O when will the time draw near, That he, who to heaven ascended, Shall in majesty appear, By the heavenly hosts attended ] But we're silent: — to believe Is our lot, while here we live. Gr. Nothing but sin I thee can give ; Nothing but love I shall receive. 6. Then will I tell to sinners round, What a dear Saviour I have found ; I '11 point to thy redeeming blood, And say, ' Behold the way to God.' Cennick. 141. t. 22. 140. T. 22 JESUS, my all, to heaven is gone ; ' He whom I fix my hopes upon: His track I see, and I'll pursue The narrow way, till him I view. THE Lord, who once on Calvary bled, (dead, And rose triumphant from the Pursues in heaven this plan of \ ^ grace, : The friend of man's apostate race. 12. There, as our advocate, he reigns, (pains; Touch'd with the feeling of our And still remembers in the skies His tears, his groans, and agonies. 3. In every pang that rends the heart, The man of sorrows bears a part; In all our grief, our grief he shares, 2. The way the holy prophets And rescues us from Satan's snares. way went, (ment, The way that leads from banish- 4 - ° Ict us th(,n brforc his throne, The King's highway of holiness, ' I'll go, for all his paths are peace. 3. This is the way I long had sough), (not; And inourn'd because I found it My grief a burden long had been, Oppressed with unbelief and sin. A. The more I strove against their power, (more; I Binn'd and stumbled but the Till late, \ heard my Saviour saw II < lome hither, soul, I am the way." With boldness make our sorrows known; (freed, And seek, from fears distrustful His grace (o help in time of need. Logan. (172.) 142.* t. 146. (JO up with shouts of praise, Go up, High-priest, to heaven, Thou who the ransom'd rare Hast on thy hearl engraven i Though seated on thy throne, Thou deign'sf to bear our prayer; OF CHRIST. Nor art asham'd to own, That we thy brethren are. (174.) 143. t. 79 WHEN Christ, our Saviour, did ascend, The Father bid his hosts attend, 47 gracious Lord r Thence he, your will come Z- To fetch your longing spirits home. And crown your love and labour. 3. Since he o'er heaven bears sove- reign sway. By all its powers attended, And has more graces to display And worship his dear Son: (gaz'd, Than ^ bc comprehended; With loud acclaims of joy they And cheerful Hallelujahs rais'd, Adoring humbly at his throne. 2. Can we thy triumphs e'er forget? The objects of his favour, Shall we not worship at thy feet, For all thy griefs and pain 1 Fear not, for he his blessing pours On such meek, humble breasts as yours, (176.) 145. T. 22. Yes, we will join the angelic throng, TO thee, Lord Christ, all praise be In singing that eternal song, giv n, ■ Worthy the Lamb, for he was For thy ascending up to heaven : slain." Support us while on earth we stay, 3. The assembly, which with thee And lead us in the narrow way. at rest (dress'd, 2. Tho' seated on thy Father's Appears in spotless garments Bows down and humbly sinj throne, (own, Thou ne'er w r ilt cease thy flock to We toothy saving name will bless, But always in their midst appear. And thee with heart and voice con- fess The Lord of lords and (175. RAISE 144. When in thy name assembled here. 3. For us to heaven thou didst ascend, To plead our cause, and to attend T. 132. ;To all our wants, yea, to prepare (kings. King of Oennick. your devotion, mortal A ^ XCC for Us ' th >' bIiss t0 share ' Be your exalted Saviour (tongues; *» At parting from thy little fold, The theme of your triumphant J ]l }' second advent was foretold ; Extol his name for ever : (songs ; Lo, angels strike their loude strings, For heaven and all created things Must sound Immanuel's praises. Therefore we wait with eagerness, t Lord Jesus, to behold thy face. Swertner. 177. 146. t. 590. WE sin? thy praise, exalted Lamb, 2. Ye mourning souls, look upward Who sitt'gl upon tho throne : For Christ is now preparing (too, Ten thousand blessings to thy name At God's right-hand a you ; place for Who worthy art alone: Thy sacred, bruised body bore Shake oil' all thoughts despairing : Our sins upon the tree : 48 ASCENSION OF CHRIST. And now thou livest evermore ; may we live to thee. 2. Poor sinners, sing the Lamb that died ; (What theme can sound so sweet !) His drooping head, his streaming His pierced hands and feet ; (side, With all that scene of suffering Which faith presents to view : (love, For now he reigns and lives above, Yea, lives and reigns for you. 3. Was ever grace, Lord, rich as thine, Can aught so great be nam'd ] What pow'rful beams of love divine Thy tender heart inflam'd : Ye angels, praise his glorious name, Who lov'd and conquer'd thus ; And we will likewise laud theLamb, For he was slain for us. J. Hart. (179.) 147. t. 595. JESUS who died, is now Seated upon his throne : The angels, who before him bow, His just dominion own. 2. The unworthiest of his friends Upon his heart he bears ; He ever to their cause attends, For them a place prepares. 3. Blest Saviour, condescend My advocate to be ; 1 could not have a better friend To plead with God for me. Watts. (180.) 148. t. 14. JE8US, our lligh-pricst and our Head, Wbo bear'st our flesh and blood, And always interced'st for us JJefore the throne of God : — 2. We know thou never canst for- Us, thy weak members here : (get Yea, when we suffer in the least, Thou part with us wilt bear. 3. Thou with great tenderness art touch'd At what thy children feel : (press'd When by temptations we are Thou know'st well what we ail. 4. Thou hast a tender sympathy With every grief and pain ; For when thou wast a man on earth, Thou didst the same sustain. 5. And tho' in heaven exalted now, Yet thou to us art near ; Know'st all our weaknesses and wants, And listen'st to our prayer. 6. What shall we say for this thy But 'fore thee prostrate lie, (love, And thank thee that thou wast a To all eternity. (man, J. West. 181. 149. t. 14. WITH joy we meditate the grace Of our High-priest above ; His heart is fill'd with tenderness, His bowels yearn with love. 2. In all our griefs he takes a shares He knows our feeble frame ; He knows what sore temptations For he has felt the same, (are, X. He, in the days of feeble flesh, Pour'd out strong cries and tears ; And, in his measure, feels afresh What every member hears. 1. He '11 never quench the smoking But raise it to a flame ; (tlax, The bruised reed he inner breaks, A or BCOrni the meanest name. GOD, THE CREATOR AND PRESERVER. m 5. Then let our humble faith ad- His mercy and his power ; (dress We shall obtain delivering grace In the distressing hour. 6. He ever lives to intercede Before his father's face ; (plead, Give him, my soul, thy cause to Nor doubt the Father's grace. Watts VIII. GOD, AS CREATOR AND PRESERVER OF THE WORLD. (182.) 150.- t. 166,or22. O GOD, thou bottomless abyss, Thee mortal tongue cannot define. Or speak thy god-like properties, Thy holy heights, thy depths divine: Thou'rt an unfathomable sea; Of universal nature Lord: Such knowledge is not found in me. Frail worm, thy glories to record. 2. Thee would I view and duly praise, Did not mere weakness me sur- round ; Thy nature's everlasting rays My senses and my soul confound : All sprung from thine omnipotence, Which mind conceives, or eye hath seen ; No single atom comes by chance: Wert thou not, nothing e'er had been. 3. All things with thee are possible, Thy will in heaven and earth is done ; (veal. Thy wisdom's depths who can rc- Orwho thy mind hath fully known] No limits thee can circumscribe, Thy kingdom everywhere extends; None can thy greatness e'er de- scribe, For thy dominion never ends. |4. Thou stretchest to infinity, . The highest heavens are thy seat, I Thy glorious name, thy majesty , No seraph can conceive or mete : Thou art as Lord by all ador'd, For every knee to thee must bend ; Who thus have knelt and grace implor'd, Have found thee an almighty friend. ;5. Counsel and deed are one with thee, And justice in thy court presides: Perfection 's thine without degree, And love thy character abides : Thy mercy, faithfulness, and grace Each morning unto us are new, And every day brings fresh display? Of thy protecting care to view. G. Ah, who can render thee just praise 1 (combin'd : Who ! tho' his heart and tongue No temple is thy dwelling place, Thy worship cannot be eonfin'd : By building shrines, where thou shalt dwell, Thy proper aim is ne'er attain'd; iTo such thou dost thy love reveal ' As humbly on thy word depend. 7. Service, not gifts, thou dost de- mand From man, this shall his profit be; 50 GOD, THE CREATOR Salvation, life, flow from thy hand, 16. Thou lov'st whate'er thy hand* But no increase accrues to thee ; Thy hand rewards, tho' all is thine : j have made ; Thy goodness we rehearse, Thy fire in wrath consumes thy In shining characters display'd foes (shine ; Throughout the universe. While in its genial warmth and 7# With longing eyes thy creature* Thy friends with heavenly joy re- , 0n thcc ff)r daily food . (wait P ose * Thy liberal hand provides them 8. The seraphim with sweetest tone ' meat, Express the glory of thy sway, And fills their mouths with good. The elders, kneeling at thy throne, 8# Sweet is the memory of thv grace. Serve thee, and deepest homage pay : Like them, before thy majesty, With humble awe I sink asham'd; Thou art in truth, O Lord most high, All that is great and holy nam'd. J. J. Brcithaupt. (183,) 151. t. 14. ALMIGHTY God, thou Sovereign Lord, 'Fore thee we prostrate fall, In heaven and on earth ador'd, As the great cause of all. My God, my heavenly King; Let Age to age thy righteousness In sounds harmonious sing. 9. Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim ; May we, who taste thy richer grace. Delight to bless thy name. Watts. (184.) 152.- T. 22. MONARCH of all, with humble fear (raise ; To thee heaven's hosts their voices 2. Thou canst not by our eyes be Ev'n earth and dust thy bounties Thou art a Spirit pure, (seen. Who from eternity hast been, And ever shalt endure. 3. Present alike in every place, Thy Godhead we adore; Beyond the bounds of time and Thou dwelleet evermore, (space 4. In wisdom infinite thou art, Thine eye doth all tilings see, And every thought of every heart Ts fully known to thee. 0. \\ Lit. Yr thou wilt, thou, Lord, canst do Here and in heaven above ; Hut chiefrj we rejoice to know Almighty God is love. share : Let earth and dust attempt thy praise. 1 2. Before thy face, O Lord most high, Sinks all created glory down : Yet be not wroth with me, that I, \ "i!e worm, draw near thy awful throne. :5. ( H all thou the beginning art. Of all things thou alone the end: On thee still li\ in\ wavering heart. To thee let all m\ aetions tend. 4. Thou, Lord, art light: thy na- ti\e ray .No shade, no variation knows; AND PRESERVER. 51 "To my dark soul thy light display, The brightness of thy face disclose. 5. Thou, Lord, art love : from thee pure love Flows forth in unexhausted streams; JiCt me its quickening virtue prove, O fill my heart with sacred flames. 6. Thou, Lord, art good, and thou alone : With eager hope, with warm desire, Thee may I still my portion own, To thee in every thought aspire. 7. So shall my every power to thee In love and pure devotion rise ; Yea, body, soul, and spirit be A holy living sacrifice. 8. IiOrd God Almighty, ceaseless praise In heaven, thy throne, to thee is giv'n; Here, as in heaven, thy name we Mess, (heaven. For where thy presence shines is Freyiingbaiisea . (185.) 153. t. 22. GIVE 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 re- nown, The King of kings with glory crown :. His mercies ever shall endure. When earth-born powers areknown no more. 3. He built the earth, he spread the sky. And fix'd 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 bids 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 (grave : From guilt, from darkness, and the Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. 6. Thro' this vain world he guidei our feet, And leads us to his heavenly seat : His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more. Watts. (186.) 154. t. 166. HIGH in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break thro' every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs: For ever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep ; (hands : Great arc the wonders of thy Thy judgments are a mighty 7 deep. '2. Thy providence is kind and large, (share ; Both man and beast thy bounty Tbe whole creation is thy charge, But man is thy peculiar care : My God, how excellent thy grace. Whence all our hope and comfort springs ; The sons of Adam in distress Fly to the shadow of thy wings. :]. From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy, like a river, flows. 52 GOD, THE CREATOR And we the living water taste : i Heart and hands I lift with plea- Life, like a fountain rich and free, As a child in duty bound ; (sure, Springs from thy presence, gracious 'Humbly I request the favour: Lord ; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. 155.* T. 214. (188.) I WILL sing to my Creator, Unto God I'll render praise, Who by every thing in nature Magnifies his tender grace : Nought but loving condescension Still inclines his faithful heart To support and take their part, Who pursue his blest intention ; All things to their period tend, But his mercy has no end. 2. My soul's welfare he advances, For my body he doth care : Aid and comfort he dispenses, When I call on him by prayer : When my natural strength is shrinking, In the time of utmost need, He, my God, draws nigh with speed, And recovers me from sinking : All things, &c. 3. This I know with full conviction, As a maxim ever sure, Christian crosses and affliction Do but for a time endure : After winter's frost and snowing Smiling summer then appears ; After sadness, pains, and fears, Joyful comforts will be flowing: All things, &e. 1. Since nor end, nor bounds, nor measure In God's mercies can be found, Grant me grace both day and night Thee to love with all my might, Till I change this infant savour For that taste of bliss above, Perfect praise and endless love. P. Gerhard. (189.) 156. t. 14. IN thee I live, and move, and am ; Thou number'st all my days : As thou renew'st my being, Lord, Let me renew thy praise. 2. From thee I am, thro' thee I am, And for thee I must be : ' Twere better for me not to live, Than not to live to thee. 3. Naked I came into this world, And nothing with me brought : And nothing have I here deserv'd ; Yet I have lacked nought. 4. I do not praise my labouring hand, My labouring head, or chance : Thy providence, most gracious Is my inheritance. (God, 5. Thy bounty gives me bread with A table free from strife : (peace, Thy blessing is the staff of bread, Which is the staff of life. 6. The daily favours of my God I cannot sing at large ; Yet humbly can I make this boast. I am the Almighty's charge. 7. Lord, in the day thou art about The paths wherein I tread ; And in the night, when I lie down, Thou art about my bed. 8. O let my house a temple he. That I and mine may sing AND PRESERVER. 53 Hosannas to thy majesty, And praise our heavenly King. Erskine. 157.' t. 151. (191.) COMMIT thou every grievance Into his faithful hands, To his sure care and guidance, Who heaven and earth com- For he, the clouds' director, (mands: Whom winds and seas obey, Will be thy kind protector, And will prepare thy way. 2. Rely on God thy Saviour, So shalt thou safe go on ; Build on his grace and favour, So shall thy work be done : Thou canst make no advances By self-consuming care ; But he his help dispenses, W T hen call'd[upon by prayer. 3. Thy faithfulness eternal, O Father, certainly What's good or detrimental Doth for thy children see : Thee all things serve in nature, According to thy will ; Thou, as the great Creator, Thy counsel dost fulfil. 4. My soul, then, with assurance Hope still, be not dismay'd ; He will from each encumbrance Again lift up thy head : Beyond thy wish extended His goodness will appear, When he hath fully ended What caus'd thy needless fear. P. Gerhard. (192.) 158.* t. 106. HE that confides in his Creator, Depending on him all his days, Shall be preserv'd in fire and water, And sav'd in many dangerous ways : (stay, He that makes God his staff and Builds not on sand that glides away. 2. What gain'st thou by thy anxious caring 1 What causes thee to pine away 1 Thy rest and health thou art im- pairing (day : By sighs and groans from day to :Thou art but adding grief to grief, j Instead of getting sure relief. 3. O could we be resign'd and quiet, And rest in God's good providence, Who oft prescribes us wholesome diet, In forms that please not flesh and sense : To him who chose us for his own, Our wants and cares are fullyknown. 4. He knows the hours for joy and gladness, The proper time and proper place ; Are we but faithful midst our sad- ness, (praise ; Seek not our pleasure, but his He'll come before we are aware, And dissipate our grief and care. 5. Do thou with faith discharge thy station, (praise; I Keep God's commands, live to his iRely on him for preservation, On whom the whole creation stays : The man that's truly wise and just, Makes G od, and G od alone his trust. G. Ncumark. (193.) 159. t. 11. WHEN all thy mercies, O my God. My rising soul surveys. Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 54 GOD, THE CREATOR 2. O how shall words with equal 1 11. When nature fails, and day warmth The gratitude declare, (heart, | and night Divide thy works no more, That glows within my ravish'd My ever grateful heart, O Lord, But thou canst read it there 3. Thy providence my life sustain'd, Anil all my wants redress'd, When in the silent womb I lay, And hung upon the breast. 4. To all my weak complaints and cries Thy mercy shall adore 12. Through all eternity to theo A joyful song I'll raise : But O ! eternity 's too short To utter all thy praise. Addison. 194.) 160. t. 14. Thy mercy lent an ear, (learnt T ^^^ ., , C4 _ , . tt, J . r 1 1 ^i i i u i LOIN (j ere the lofty skies were Ere yet my feeble thoughts had To form themselves in prayer, 5. Unnumber'd comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestow'd, Before my infant-heart conceiv'd From whom those comforts fiow'd. 6. When in the slippery paths of With heedless steps I ran, (youth Thine arm, unseen, convey 'd me! 3. While like And led me up to man. (safe, 7. Through hidden dangers, toils, and deaths, It gently clear 'd my way, (vice, And thro' the pleasing snares of More to be fcar'd than they. 8. When worn with sickness, oft hast thou With health renew'd my face ; And when in sin and sorrow sunk. Revived my soul with grace. 9. Ten thousand thousand precious My daily thanks employ ; (gifts Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 10. Thro' every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; (thee, And after death, in heaven with The glorious theme renew. Jehovah fill'd his throne: (spread, Ere man was form'd, or angels made, The Maker liv'd alone. 2. His boundless years can ne'er decrease, But still maintain their prime ; Eternity's his dwelling-place, And Ever is his time. tide our minutes The present and the past, (How, He fills his own immortal now, And sees our ages waste. Watts. (195.) 161.* t. 106 or 90. WELL art thou leading, Guide supreme, Thy people on their pilgrimage: Thy paths may strange and devious seem, (pests rage, But yet are straight: — should tcm- Amid the desolating blast, Thy calming voice is heard at last 2. Thy wisdom scatters, Lord most high, (bine ; What human prudence would com- Thy power upraises to the sky. What some in fetters would confine : Man, reading not thy perfect will, Walketh in some vain shadow stilJU AND PRESERVER. 55 3. Thy thoughts are high, and soar above The vanities which all admire : No eloquence thine ear can move, Thy impulse must the tongue in- spire : The Pharisee thou passest by, While mercy waits the sinner's cry. 4. We magnify thy grace, pure love Doth thy paternal heart excite ; Thy pillar doth before us move, To dwell with men is thy delight : Thou watchest o'er us day by day, And lead'st us in the narrow way. 5. Sometimes thy rod may seem severe, Again thy love thou dost display ; Thy gentle chastisement is near, When we are prone to go astray : Soon as we mourning seek thy face, Thou bidd'st our wayward wander- ings cease. 6. Thy Spirit grant, that I discern Nature from grace, thy light from mine ; (burn That no strange fire within me Which I might vainly think divine: Thou Source of life, how blest is he Who in thy light the light can see.