I » — r^-Tiir-T LIVING HYMNS snB5!99i9K9n THE NEW LIVING HYMNS (LIVING HYMNS No. 2) FOR USE IN The Sabbath School Christian Endeavor Meetings The Prayer Meetings The Brotherhood Meetings The Church and Home CO MP1LED BY JOHN WANAMAKER IN LARGE PART FROM HYMNS BEQUEATHED TO HIM BY THE LATE JOHN R. SWENEY, whose last work was the - PREPARATION FOR THIS BOOK Philadelphia— JOHN J. HOOD-1024 Arch St. Chicago: 52 Michigan Avenue Copyright, 1902, 1903 , by John J. Hood Price, Full Cloth, 45 Cents; $4.80 per dozen, express not prepaid. Words Edition, $15.00 per hundred COPYRIGHT NOTICE This "Word Edition" forms part of the work entitled LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. With few exceptions the hymns from Nos. i to 253, and several beyond that number, are copyright property. None of these can be lawfully printed without written permission of the owner. The complete book has the names of the authors of words and music, also the copyright notice in due form attached to each hymn, in these respects it is supplementary to this edition of words only. The Publisher. Copyright, 1902, 1903, by John J. Hood. 12] Living Hymns, No. 2. o* Word Edition «* 1 (-3) WAIT on the Lord, wait patiently, And thou shalt in him be blest; After the storm, a holy calm, And after thy labor, rest. Cho. — Wait on the Lord, for whom hast thou On earth or in heaven but he? Over thy soul a watch he keeps, Wherever thy path may be. 2 Wait on the Lord, wait cheerfully, And he will thy youth renew; Wait on the Lord obediently, Whatever he bids thee do. 3 Wait on the Lord, wait lovingly, Confide in his care thy all; Those that abide in perfect peace No danger can e'er befall. 4 Wait on the Lord, wait joyfully, For then shall thy heart be strong; Lo! by his hand he leadeth thee, And thou shalt be fiU'd with song. COME, ye who from your hearts be- lieve That Jesus answers pray'r, Come boldly to a throne of grace And claim his promise there, — That, if his love in us abide And we in him are one, Whatever in his name we ask It surely will be done. Cho.— Come lovingly and trustingly, Take Jesus at his word. For he has said "the prav'r of faith Was never yet unheard." 2 If in the "fountain fill'd with blood" Our sins are washed away. Come boldly to a throne of grace, Rejoicing that we may Come boldly to a throne of grace, And bless the Lord our King — Who fills our grateful hearts with praise, And tunes our tongues to sing. From ev'ry precious, golden hour We spend in fervent pray'r, We gather strength from day to day For each returning care; And, while with true, believing hearts We bow before his throne, There's not a promise he has made But we may call our own. A MESSAGE sweet is borne to me On wings of joy divine; A wondrous message, glad and free, That thrills this heart of mine; I'm sav'd by grace, by grace alone, Thro' Christ, whose love I claim, No other could for sin atone, Hosanna to his name! Cho.— O glorious song that all day long With tuneful note is ringing, I'm sav'd by grace, amazing grace, And that is why I'm singing! 2 I hear the message that I love When morning dawns anew, I read it in the sun above That shines across the blue; I hear it in the twilight still. And at the sunset hour — I'm sav'd bv grace! what words can thrill With such a magic pow'r? 3 Oh. wondrous grace for all mankind, That spreads from sea to sea! It heal- the rick and leads the blind, And sets the pris'ner free: The soul that seeks it cannot fail To see the Saviour's face. And Satan's pow'r cannot prevail If we are sav'd by grace. [8] LIVING HYMN'S, No. 2. 6 (7) "LOYALTY unto Christ" the trumpet now is sounding, And the echoes answer from the fields of sin; Nations are awaking, Idol thrones are shaking, For the great millennium is coming in. Like a mighty army, The heralds of the cross are spread- ing over land and sea, Bearing thro' the darkness, The light that leadeth to salvation, full and free. JESUS of Nazareth passed my way, My heart is filled with singing, My darkness he has turned to day, New life and gladness bringing; My garments, soiled and stained with sin, I cast aside, unheeding, He clad me in his raiment clean, In answer to my* pleading. Cho. — Jesus of Nazareth passed my way, Redeemed me by his pow'r; Oh, hear the cry, "he passeth by," Give him thy heart this hour. Cho.— Long and loud, "Loyalty unto Christ" we sing; Till ev'ry human tongue, shall hear his praises sung! Let the hills, valleys and desert places ring, With "Loyalty unto Christ, our Lord and King." "Loyalty unto Christ" the trum- pet now is sounding, And the echoes answer from the fields of sin; Nations are awaking, Idol thrones are shaking, For the great millennium is coming in. 2 Loyalty, faith and works, in holy consecration, Shall the scattered nations unto him restore; Then the world shall own him, And with joy enthrone him, King of kings and Lord of lords for- evermore. See the darkness lifting! The gospel light of truth is spread- ing to the perfect day! Clouds are backward drifting! Renew endeavor! for the King pre- pare tne Avay! 8 "Loyalty unto Christ!" O what a mighty power, Were the hosts of God united in his name! Then would angels greet us, Christ himself would meet us, And baptize us with the Pentecostal flame. Then would come the triumph, And Christ be known and lov'ed, his praise be sung from shore to shore; Earth would then, in glory, Become the kingdom of the Lord forevermore. 2 Jesus of Nazareth passed my way, He gave me sight for blindness, Tormenting doubts he did allay With words of heav'nly kindness; Within my heart he woke a song, He taught my lips to praise him, Although temptations 'round me throng My grateful heart obeys him. 3 Jesus of Nazareth passed my way, Oh, precious is the story! I'll sing it thro' life's little day, And chant it up in glory; The Great Physician made me whole, Redeemed my life from sadness, And while eternal years shall roll I'll sing this song of gladness. 9 THE Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know; I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still wa- ters flow, Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppresesd. 2 Thro' the valley and shadow of death tho' I stray, Since thou art my guardian, no evil I fear; Thy rod shall defend me, thy staff be my stay; No harm can befall, with my Com- forter near. 3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread ; With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er; With perfume and oil thou anointest my head ; O what shall I ask of thy providence i WORD EDITION. 4 Lot goodness ind mercy, my bounti- U follow my steps till 1 meet thee 1 nek— by the path which my forefath I rod, Through the land of their sojourn— thy kingdom ol love. 10 I'M preenng on the upward way. .v heights I'm gaining ev'ry da] | Still praying aa 1 onward hound. •Lord, "plant my feet on higher ground. - ' Cho — Lord .lift me up and let me stand, Kv faith, on heaven's table -laud ; A higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2 Mv heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise ind fears dismay; Tho' some may dwell where these abound. My pray'r, my aim is higher ground. 3 I want to live above the world Tho I irts at me are hurl d; -„ • faith has caught the joyful s-.und, ** The song of saints on higher ground, tjq your best while life s pilgrim way you tread, 4 I want to scale the utmost height. tt'ring sunshine while you may; And catch a gleam of glory bright; Bear in mind, while the precious seed but still I'll pray till heav'n I've V ou spread, found, .. Only once you pass this way. Lord, lead me on to higher ground. Clio.— Only once you pass tins * rid out the tunhght each hour ami day, t rowu all tho yean with its lum ray, . Nourish I v " ••" the way, nd out the sunlight ot Lore, 4 Bend out the sunlight that ipeakl in a smile, Often it shortens the loi mile, i the burdens seem light tor awhile, d out the sunlight of love. nd out the sunlight, as free as the air! Blessings will follow with none to com- pare, Blessings of peace, that will rise from despair! Bend out the sunlight of lore. nd out the sunlight, you have it in vou! Clouds may obscure it just now from vour view; Tray for its presence! your prayer will come true, Send out the sunlight of love. 11 SEND out the sunlight, the sunlight of cheer, Shine on earth's madness till it disap- pear — i are in waiting this n near - 1 out the sunlight of loi Cho.— Send out the sunlight of love, love, 1 out the sunlight, 1 out the sunlight. ! out the sunlight of nd out the sunlight in letter and id; k it and think it till heart* are all :ed — still unh> Send jut the sunlight o4 I Iv once you pass this way; blessing while you may, Only once you pass this way. 2 Kv'tv day poor and needy you will find, Kill'd with SOITOW and dismay; Do your beat some poor, broken 1 • to bind. Only once >ou pass tin- way. 3 1 . 11 the world that the Saviour .lied all. then erer watch and pray; Lift vour voice, shout aloud the g rail. Only oi l .v. 4 I'„. | rnest soldier in the ft, Then wl the world b<* the better for your life. LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 13 WOULD you know earth's highest hap- piness? Would you know its greatest blessed- ness ? Would you know its truest joyfulness? Make some other heart rejoice. Cho. — Give a pleasant smile, speak a kindly word, Lend a hand to help a brother; Give a pleasant smile, speak a kindly word, Lend a hand to help another. 2 Pleasant smiles will cheer a drooping heart, Kindly words relieve a bitter smart, Helping hands to weakness strength im- part, Make some other heart rejoice. 3 Many hearts are crushed with bitter woe, Many hearts with grief are bending low, Many hearts need help you can bestow, Make some other heart rejoice. 15 I TRUST thee, blessed Saviour, I trust my joys to thee; I take the cup "of blessing Which thou dost give so free; Fair blossoms will be sweeter. Bright sunbeams brighter still, When peace, a flowing river, My happy heart shall fill. Cho. — Blessed Saviour, life and favor Alone can come from thee; 1 am trusting thee, ever trusting thee, Blessed Saviour, keep thou me. 2 I trust thee, blessed Saviour, I trust my griefs to thee; The love that died to win me Will guide and comfort me; How countless are the dangers Averted by thine arm! The ills, by thee permitted, Shall do thy child no harm. 3 I trust thee, blessed Saviour, I trust my life to thee; Use it in thy good service, From earthly bondage free; O make my days the channel Of thy exceeding love, To bring to those around me Refreshing from above. 14 COME, Holy Ghost, and touch my tongue As with a living flame; 1 want the sanctifying grace My Saviour bids me claim. Cho. — Waiting, I am waiting For the promise of the pentecostal show'r; Waiting, I am waiting For the promise of thy wondrous, mighty pow'r. 2 Come, Holy Ghost, with sacred fire Baptize this heart of mine; Break ev'ry earthly idol down, And all its dross refine. 3 I Avant a self-renouncing will, That owns his sweet control, And thro' my life I want his love A ceaseless flood to roll. 4 Come, Holy Ghost, the blood apply As thou hast ne'er before, That I may shout my Saviour's praise Henceforth and evermore. 16 NOT with divided heart Come I, O Lord, to thee, But thine in ev'ry part Forevermore to be. Cho. — Christ shall have all my heart, For less than this I could not bring; My gift so small, for thy great all, And less than this I could not, dare not bring. 2 To thee for help I cried, When I was lost in sin; Jesus hath satisfied, Now I have peace within. 3 Bought at tremendous cost, By the dear Saviour's blood, Saved to the uttermost, Under the crimson flood. 4 Dead to the world and sin, Upward my feet shall press; Alive to Christ my Lord, And to his righteousness. 5 Yet more of love bestow, More of thy grace impart, And cause to overflow, With gratitude, my heart. WORD EDITION. 17 FACE to face with Christ my Saviour, Face to face — what will it be? When with rapture I behold him, Jesus Christ who died for me. Cho. — Face to face shall I behold him, Far beyond the starry sky; Face to face in all his glory, I shall see him by and by! 2 Only faintly now I see him, With the darkling veil between, But a blessed day is coming, When his glory shall be seen. 3 What rejoicing in his presence, When are banished grief and pain: When the crooked ways are straight- ened, And the dark things shall be plain. 4 Face to face — oh, blissful moment! Face to face — to see and know; Face to face with my Redeemer, Jesus Christ who loves me so. 18 GO forth at Christ's command, Go forth to ev'ry land, Thro' loyalty to Christ, Thro' loyalty to Christ, Let strong your efforts be To gain the victory, Thro' loyalty, yes, lovalty, Thro' loyalty to Christ, Cho. — Onward, onward, army of the Lord! There's naught to fear while trusting in his word; Go forth to fight the wrong, And shout the victor's song, Thro' loyalty, ves. lovaltv, Thro' loyalty to Christ. 2 Be brave to help them win Who strive to conquer sin, Thro' lovaltv to Christ, Thro' loyalty to Christ: Point out the path of light, Be strong to do the right. Thro, loyaltv. ves. lovalty, Thro' loyalty to Christ. 3 See! Satan's banners wave, Oh, haste the lost to save Thro' lovaltv to Christ, Thro' loyalty to Christ; Beat back the hosts of sin, Press on the fight to win. Thro' lovaltv. ves. lovalty, Thro' lovaltv to Christ. 4 O children of the free! Let this your watchword be: "Thro' loyalty to Christ, Thro' loyalty to Christ;*' Let hills and valleys ring, While men and angels sing, Thro' loyalty, yes, loyalty, Thro' loyalty to Christ. 19 I'LL trust in God— he knows the best! And I will follow where he leads, For well I krtow his love affords A rich supply for all my needs. Cho.— Yes, I will trust my God, mv King, And all the day his praises sing; His will my only pray'r shall be, Content to know he leadeth rne. 2 I'll trust in God, whose child I am, And gladly yield to his control; He gives me grace for ev'ry day, And fully satisfies my soul. 3 I'll trust in God, nor question why My cup of sorrow should o'erflow; Content to feel his guiding hand Is leading Avheresoe'er I go. 4 I'll trust in God when on the brink Of Jordan's chilling flood I stand; For perfect faith and trust discerns Beyond its tide the better land. THE light of the soul is Jesus! Tho' dark be my pathway, dreary and lone, One light in the darkness ever has shone, For the light of the soul is Jesus! Cho.— The light of the soul, The light of the soul is Jesus! Tho' dark be the day. It brightens the way to heaven above, The light of the soul, The light of the soul is Jesus! It shines on the path That leads to the home of love. 2 The light of the soul is Jesus! Tho' doubts like a cloud my vision ob- scure, I trust in my Saviour, ever secure, For the light of the soul is J< o The light of the soul is Jesus! Tho' friends may forsake and bard oppi • To Jeras I flee, for still he will bless, For the light of the soul is Jems! LIVING HYMNS, 2fo. 21 Cho. MY sins are taken all away, Because Jesus loved me; My feet are on the glory way, Because he loved me so. -Because Jesus loved me, Because Jesus lov'd me; The thorns he wore, the cross he bore, Because he lov'd me so. 2 His blood was shed on Cavalry, Because Jesus loved me; I have a blessed liberty, Because he loved me so. 3 A child of heaven's King am I, Because Jesus loved me; An heir to mansions in the sky, Because he loved me so. 22 MANY in darkness are far astray, Carry the light, carry the light, Spreading the beams of the gospel day, Carry the beautiful light; Tell them the gift of the Father's love, How the dear Saviour he gave; Tell them of mercy that smiles above, Jesus, almighty to save! Cho. -Light! light! beautiful light! Streaming from heaven's fair height; Living for Jesus, our precious Saviour, Carry the beautiful light. 2 Let us unite in this blest employ, Carry the light, carry the light; Tell the good news of salvation's joy, Carry the beautiful light. Singing of Jesus, our songs are bright, Bright with the blessings he brings; Helping to scatter the shades of night. Sing of the Lord's healing wings. 3 Living for Jesus, we'll work and pray, Carry the light, carry the light; Walking with him in the shining way, Carry the beautiful light; 0, there's glory that fills the heart, Sunshine of pardon and peace; Let us the secret to all impart, Helping the kingdom's increase. 4 Clearer and clearer the dayspring glows, Carry the light, carry the light; Brighter and brighter the morning grows, Carry the beautiful light. Jesus is coming in wondrous might, Coming in splendor to reign; Sorrow and sighing shall take their ilight, Eden shall blossom again. 23 Cho. COME, ev'ry soul by sin oppress'd, There's mercy with the Lord, And he will surely give you rest, By trusting in his word. ■Only trust him, only trust him, Only trust him now; He will save you, he will save you, He will save you now. 2 For Jesus shed his precious blood Rich blessings to bestow; Plunge now into the crimson flood That washes white as snow. 3 Yes, Jesus is the Truth, the Way, That leads you into rest; Believe in him without delay, And you are fully blest. 4 Come then, and join this holy band, And on to glory go, To dwell in that celestial land, Where joys immortal flow. 24 THE voice of the Spirit is wooing, It comes when the clouds draw near; It breathes in the heart's soft sighing. And rests on the falling tear. Cho. — The sweet, low voice of the Spirit That Jesus left for us all, Is leading us on to love him, Oh, heed his gracious call; Now calling, calling, tenderly calling, Tenderly calling to you; Still calling, calling, tenderly calling, Calling in love to you. 2 The voice of the Spirit is mighty, And breaks thro' the chains of sin: It comes when life's storms are heavy 7 , When fierce waves are rolling in. 3 The voice, of the Spirit is tender, And lovingly comes to woo; Then open your heart; he'll enter, He's calling in love to you, WORD EDITION. 25 WHEN I shall reach the more excellent glory, And all my trials are passed, I shall behold him, O wonderful story! I shall be like him at last. Cho.— I shall be like him, I shall be like him, And in his beauty shall shine; 1 shall be like him, wondrously like him, Jesus, my Savious divine. 2 We shall not wait till the glorious dawning Breaks on the vision so fair, Now we may welcome the heavenly morning, Now we his image may bear. 3 More and more like him, repeat the blest story, Over and over again, Changed by his spirit from glory to glory, I shall be satisfied then. IT was so little, the kindness you of- fered, The hand-clasp so tender, the word, sweet and low; But all of "the world for one soul was made brighter, How much — only Jesus the Master will know. Cho. — "It was so little," yet how can you measure The joy that these little deeds often may bring Into sad lives, all the gladness, the bless- ing That you may bestow in the name of the King? 2 "It was so little," you say, and forget- ting — Pass on, all unknowing how Jesus has blest So richly, the words that for him you have spoken, Or, how you have brought, to some troubled heart, rest. 3 Is it so little a burden to lighten- To bring to an aching heart healing and balm? Ah, is it so little, a pathway to brighten, Some storm of unrest in a sad soul to calm? 27 JUST as I am I come to thee, Myself I cannot better make; The precious blood my only plea, Oh, save me for thy mercy's sake. Cho. — Just as I am, Just as I am I come to Thee; Oh, hear me, bless me, save me, Lord, Just as I am I come to thee. 2 Just as I am, yet this I know, The blood will all-sufficient be; I shall be whiter than the snow, Made fully whole in trusting thee. 3 Just as I am I come to-day, My hungry soul cries out for thee; I can no longer stay away, Thine, wholly thine I long to be. 4 Just as I am, my Life, my Love, My soul here finds a perfect rest; While like the weary,wand'ring dove, Safe folded in thy love I rest. 28 THERE'S a dark and a troubled side of life; There's a bright and a sunny side, too; Tho' we meet with the darkness and strife, The sunny side we also may view. Cho. — Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side, Keep on the sunny side of life; It will help us ev'ry day, it will bright- en all the way, If we keep on the sunny side of life. 2 Tho' the storm in its fury break to- day, Crushing hopes that we cherished so dear; Storm and cloud will in time pass away. The sun again will shine bright and clear. 3 Let us greet with a song of hope each day, Tho' the moments be cloudy or fair; Let us trust in our Saviour alway. Who keepeth ev'ry one in his care. 29 OXCE my eyes saw nothing comely In the lowly Nazarene. All his grace was hidden from me By the clouds of rin b et w e en; blind, bn< n<>w I vrondrotu Hallelujah! mace is free! JesUS lias come to make u- 1 1 • I 'pon the cross on Calvary Hi- life lie gave for you ami me. Hallelujah! grace is Free! 12 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 4 It brings a message full of love, Hallelujah! grace is free! A message from the throne above, Hallelujah! grace is free! The Spirit now invites you, "come!" The Saviour calls, "no longer roam!" I he Father pleads, "my child, come home!" Hallelujah! grace is free! 5 The conflict o'er, at God's right hand, Hallelujah! grace is free! Redeemed from every race and land, Hallelujah! grace is free! We shall behold him face to face, And sing the wonders of his grace Who died to save our sinful race, Hallelujah! grace is free! 37 BEHOLD, the armies of the King Are marching forth in line; Their royal banners lifted high, In radiant splendor shine. Cho. — Who will join us, who will join us, Who will join us in the fray? Who will join us, who will join us, Who will join our ranks to-day? 2 And now, among the foremost ranks, Where foe meets foe to-day, They stand erect with sword and shield, To brave the dread affray. 3 Behold, the King himself is near, And while his own advance, The traitor legions backward fall Beneath their fearless glance. 4 Oh, glorious, glorious victory, With life's great battle done; The cross laid down, they wear the crown Their faith in Christ hath won. 38 OUR souls cry out, hallelujah! And our faith enraptured sings, While we throw to the breeze the standard Of the mighty King of kings. Cho.— On the vict'ry side, on the vict'ry side, In the ranks of the Lord are we; On the vict'ry side we will boldly stand, Till the glory land we see. 2 Our souls cry out, hallelujah! For the Lord himself comes near, And the shout of a royal army On the battlefield we hear. 3 Our souls cry out, hallelujah! For the tempter flies apace, And the chains he has forged are break- ing, Thro' the pow'r of redeeming grace. 4 Our souls cry out, hallelujah! And our hearts beat high with praise, Unto him, in whose name we'll conquer, And our song of triumph raise. 39 GO forth! go forth for Jesus now — Be working! be watching! The Lord himself will teach you how To watch and pray. 'Tis not for thee thy field to choose — No work he gives must thou refuse — Be working! be watching! be pray- ing! Cho. — Go forth to work, to watch and pray! 'Tis Jesus who calls thee; The harvest waits for thee to-day; Go, bring some sheaves for God. 2 Go forth! go forth to all the world! Oh, stay not! delay not — But let love's banner be unfurled, And grace be told. Oh, let redeeming love be sung — A song of joy on ev'ry tongue! Be working! be watching! be pray- ing! 3 Go forth! let heart and hand be strong! Be working! be watching! Oh, stay the mighty pow'r of wrong Where'er you may. Equipp'd with love and strength divine, The victory is surely thine — Be working! be watching! be pray- ing! 40 IDLER, why loiter the bright hours away? The hours that will ne'er come again; The fields are all white of the harvest to-day, Ungather'd the sheaves on the plain. WORD EDITION. 13 Cho.— why stand ye idle? why stand ye idle to-day? can you not see that the night's com- ing on, And the harvest is passing away? 2 why stand ye idle? some soul ye may save, That's drifting away from the right, hasten ere it shall sink down to the grave, Be lost in eternity's night. 3 O why stand ye idle? thy brother's in need; Xo help or assistance is nigh, Oh, then to his suff' ring and cries now give heed, Lest he for thy carelessness die. 4 O idle no longer the bright hours away, There's work in the vineyard to do. The harvest is passing, is passing away, The Master is calling for you. 41 COMMUNION with my Father, In calm and quiet hour, Is sweet and rich in blessings, And Spirit's gracious pow'r: He speaks in tones so gentle, He hears my humblest pray'r, In secret of his presence I feel my Father's care. Cho. — O Father, Spirit, Saviour, Fill us with thine own pow'r; Oh, lead thy loving children To seek the quiet hour. 2 When storms are fierce about mc, And sorrow's billows roll, I hear the Master gently Speaking peace unto my soul; When heart is sore with anguish And eyes are dim with tears, A quiet hour with Jesus Will banish pain and fears. 3 Oh, leave life's noise and turmoil, And seek the quiet hour, That he who sees in secret May give thee spirit pow'r; There find your strength in weak- ness, And gird your armor on. Then forth to life's great conflict Till victory is won. 42 THERE is singing up in heaven such as we have never known, Where the angels sing the praises of the Limb upon the throne; Their sweet harps are ever tuneful and their voices always dear, Oh, that we might be more like them while we serve the Master here. Cho.— Holy, holy, is what the angels sing, And I expect to help them make the , courts of heaven ring; But when I sing redemption's story they will fold their wings, For angels never felt the joy that oui salvation brings. 2 But I hear another anthem, blending voices clear and strong, "Unto him who hath redeemed us and hath bought us," is the song; We have come thro' tribulations to this land so fair and bright, In the fountain freely flowing he hath made our garments white. 3 Then the angels stand and listen, for they cannot join that song, Like the sound of many waters, by that happy, blood-wash'd throng; For they sing about great trials, battles fought and vict'ries won, And they praise their great Redeemer who hath said to them, "well done." 4 So, although I'm not an angel yet I know that over there I will join a blessed chorus that the angels cannot share; I will sing about my Saviour who upon dark Calvary Freely pardoned my transgressions, died to set a sinner free. 43 THERE'S one command I've learn'd, With me it shall remain, Tis this, "thou shalt not take The name of God in vain." Cho. — T will revere my Ood: His name Ell not profane: I'll keep his word, "thou .shalt not take The name of Ood in vain." 2 I'll have no evil thoughts; Bad language Ell disdain; His name, so dear to me, I'll never take in vain. 3 Bad company Ell shun, And all approach to -in, 'Tii easy to go wrong If once you should begin. 14 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 44 BEYOND this life of hopes and fears, Beyond this world of griefs and tears, There is a region, a region fair, Oh, tell me, will you, w iU y° u De there? It knows no change and no decay, No night, but one unending day; It's glorious gates are closed to sin, Naught that defiles can enter in To mar its grandeur, its beauty rare; Tell me, sinner, will you be there? Say, will you be there? 2 Upon that bright eternal shore Earth's bitter curse is known no more, No pain, no grief, no sorrow nor care, Tell me, oh tell me, will you be there? No drooping form, no tearful eye, No hoary head, no weary sigh, But joys which mortals may not know, Like a calm river ever flow; Promise me, O sinner, that you'll be there. Helped by God's Spirit, that you'll be there, That you will be there. 3 Our Saviour once as mortal child, As mortal man, by man reviled — There many glorious crowns doth wear; Promise the Master that you'll be there! While thousand thousands swell the strain Qf glory to the Lamb once slain. Helped by the Holy Spirit's power, I will this day, this very hour, Turn from my sins unto Christ the Lord; Trust Christ my Saviour, then will be there, With him reign up there. 45 LOVE divine all love excelling, Joy of heav n to earth come down ! Fix in us thy humble dwelling! All thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou are all compassion, Pure, unbounded love thou art; Visit us with thy salvation; Enter ev'ry trembling heart. 2 Breathe, oh, breathe thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast! Let' us all in thee inherit, Let us find that second rest. Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Never more thy temples leave; Thee we would be always blessing, Serve thee as thy hosts above, Pray and praise thee without ceasing, Glory in thy perfect love. 4 Finish then thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see thy great salvation, Perfectly restored in thee; Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. 46 THERE'S a song I love to sing, Love to hear its echoes ring, Till my soul with overflowing rapture thrills; 'Tis the sweetest ever sung, Even by an angel's tongue, For my heart with joy and gladness it completely fills. Cho. — Oh, I love it more and more, I will sing it o'er and o'er, Till in clouds of brightest glory Christ my Saviour appears; Then upon the golden shore. With the saints forever more. I will chant the chorus thro' eternal years. 2 'Tis the song of sins forgiven, Of a darkness backward driv'n, Of a wonderful salvation full and free; Of a healing without price, Of a Father's sacrifice, Of a Saviour's invitation, saying, "come to. me," 3 'Tis so wonderful and new, 'Tis so precious, sweet and true, Full of joy, of peace, of glory, and of love; I will sing it here below, I will sing it, too, I know, When I meet him face to face in yonder world above. 47 LEAD us, Saviour, lead us ever, With thy gently guiding hand; Lead us thro' the joys and sorrows Of an unseen future land. WORD EDITION. 15 Cho.— Lead us, Saviour, lead us ever, Safely guide our wand'ring feet; Lead us on to lands of beauty, Pastures green and meadows sweet. 2 Lead us, Saviour, lead us ever, Without thee a-far we roam; Lead us thro' the storm and darkness, To the light and peace of home. Beautiful river of life, never old, Beautiful streets of the purest of gold. Cho.— Oh, it is beautiful! "eye hath not Been," Neither hath ear heard the heavenly theme; Oh, it is beautiful, all I have seen, Thrilling my soul with the heavenly theme. 48 HOW oft as you journey, some brother you meet, Who in life's great battle has met with defeat; Be Christ-like and loving, and when he draws near, Reach out to your brother a handful of creer. Cho. — Reach out to your brother a strong, loving hand, In life's weary battle 'twill help him to stand; A balm for a heart-ache, a smile for a tear, Reach out to your brother a handful of cheer. 2 His day, which at morning look'd cloudless and bright, Before reaching noontide w r as dark as the night; Oh, help from his pathway these shad- ows to clear; Reach out to your brother a handful of cheer. 3 A small act of mercy a heart may console, A word kindly spoken may save some poor soul; The skies soon will brighten, the clouds disappear; Reach out to your brother a handful of cheer. 4 So while you are living for heaven above, Strive ever to brighten the world with your love; The angels won't need it, but while you are here, Reach out to your brother a handful of cheer. 49 BEAUTIFUL citv, the home of the blest - . i, ii Beautiful mansions where weary shall rest, 2 Beautiful angels around the white throne. Beautiful children forever our own, Beautiful sainted, enrobed in pure white, Beautiful Saviour, refulgent with light. 3 Beautiful service of worship in song, Beautiful family— perfectly one, Beautiful harmony — living in love, Beautiful scenes that await us above. 4 Beautiful greeting w r hen friend meet- eth friend. Beautiful meeting that never shall end, Beautiful day, with no shadow of night, Beautiful vision, eternally bright. 50 HARK! hark, the trumpet sounding, Rise at the break of day, On to the front where sin is abounding, Forward the call obey; Put on the gospel armor, Go forth in faith to conquer, Hear, hear the Captain's words inspiring, On, soldiers, on to the fray. Cho. — Forward, then, with banners waving high, Forward, as we .shout the battle-cry, Onward in the conflict, hoping, trusting, On to victory! 2 Marching like valiant soldi- Steady our steps and true, Faith in our Leader, no thought of dan- ger, Fear and alarm, adieu; On, tho' the world oppress thee, On, tho' the foe distress thee, Steadfast and firm, keep moving on till Fair Canaan's land stands in view. 3 Then shall the path be brighter, Xo more by care oppreflt Firm in our purpose, true in our motives, Hoping for what is hest ; Trusting the King of glory, Telling the old. Waiting tho Master*! fall to enter Into the haven of I 1G LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 51 OH, what a. Saviour in Jesus I've found, Christ is ray living Eedeemer; Loud let his praises forever resound, Christ is my living Redeemer. Cho — Living, yes, living, exalted on high. He that believeth shall nevermore die; Oh, what a meeting will come, by and by, Christ is my living Redeemer. 2 Life everlasting is his to impart, Christ is my living Redeemer; Trusting in him, there is joy in my heart, Christ is my living Redeemer. 3 Strength for his service, and balm for all ill, Christ is my living Redeemer; Jesus my Saviour abides with me still, Christ is my living Redeemer. 4 Jesus is victor o'er death and the grave, Christ is my living Redeemer; Now he is reigning, almighty to save, Christ is my living Redeemer. 52 BEYOND the sunset gates of gold, Beyond the ocean's gleaming strand, There is a land of joy untold — A heav'nly Summerland! Cho.— O Summerland of joy and light, Beyond the shadows of the night! No storms shall sweep thy golden strand, heav'nly Summerland! 2 O fadeless are the flow'rs that bloom Upon that bright and happy shore; There is no sorrow, pain nor gloom, But joy forevermore! 3 Within that happy home on high, Long sever'd friends clasp hand with hand, And none shall ever say good-bye, In heaven's Summerland! 4 We shall behold the Saviour's face, As 'round the great white throne we stand. And shaj*e the wonders of his grace, In heaven's Summerland! 53 COME, O come with anthems of re- joicing, Come with happy songs of love, Singing, singing of the wondrous favor Show'red upon us from above. Daily, daily, like the morning sunbeams, Tender mercies smile upon our way, Gently, gently, like the evening dew- drops, Sweet refreshings cheer us when we pray. Cho.— Praise him! praise him! come with happy singing, Tell his goodness o'er and o'er; Joyful anthems thro' his temple ringing, Bless his name forevermore. 2 Thanks we give for all his kindly leading, Our glad Ebenezers raise; Wav'ring footsteps guided surely on- ward, Sing, O sing our Father's praise. 0, with hearts of gratitude review them — Count the golden moments of the past; E'en the seeds of pain and sorrow blos- somed Into joys that evermore shall last. 3 Come, dear friends, and help to swell the chorus, Precious hopes and mem'ries blend, Looking onward to the days before us, Still our thankful songs ascend. Brightly is the bow of promise gleam- ing O'er the clouds that linger in the sky; Brightly now the rays, of glory stream- ing, Light our journey to the home on high. 54 FULL CHORUS. "TAKE the world for Jesus," sound the great battle-cry, Let the mighty chorus ring; "Take the world for Jesus," raise the bright standard high, As we shout, as we march, as we sing. FEMALE VOICES. Let the gospel story roll around the world, Everywhere let joy prevail, Since the sacrifice of Christ our Saviour For the sins of the world doth avail: ALL VOICES. Let all the nations now in him rejoice, Who hath by his precious blood Redeemed us and prepared a mansion in the bright glory land above. WORD EDITION. 17 SEMI-CHORUS. Out on the mountains of sin and de- spair, Millions are perishing, needing our care; .Shall we not send them the message to- Shall we not help without further delay? Tell them of Jesus who rose from the grave, Tell them of Jesus, the Mighty to Save; Plenteous salvation in him doth abound, Cleansing and healing in Jesus are found. FULL CHORUS. "Take the world for Jesus," sound the great battle-cry, Let the mighty chorus ring; 'Take the world for Jesus," raise the bright standard high, As we shout, as we march, as we sing. 55 DELAY not, delay not, sinner, draw near. The waters of life are now flowing for thee; No price is demanded, the Saviour is here: Redemption is purchased, salvation is free. 2 Delay not, delay not; why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus thy God? A fountain is opened; how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleansed in his par- doning blood? 3 Delay not, delay not; the Spirit of grace Long grieved and resisted, may take his sad flight, And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race, To sink in the vale of eternity's night. 56 HEAR the words of Jesus, As you often may, And their loving message Do not put away; Grace that is redeeming In the words appear, If vou will receive them Even as you hear. Cho. — Words of Jesus, sweet and holy, Never will they pass away, Never will they pass away; Precious -words of Jesus, giving life to all. Never will they pass away. L. H., 2, Words— B 2 Take the words of Je.su->, Hide them in your heart, And m joy or sorrow Let them not depart; Take the words and keep them With a spirit true, That the hope of heaven May abide with you. 3 Speak the words of Jesus, And their message give, That the lost and erring May return and live; Speak them to the weary. As you see the need, For in time of trouble They are sweet indeed. 4 Sing the words of Jesus, Sing them far and near, That the world around us May the gospel hear; There is nothing sweeter, As we pass along, Than the words of Jesus Blended inco song. 57 THE fountain of healing is open, The waters are troubled to-night; And all who shall plunge 'neath the billows May rise in the raiment of white. Cho.— Then come to this fountain of healing, Step into the waters of love; Be clothed in the garment of beauty, Be heir to the riches above. 2 There's nothing unholy can enter The beautiful kingdom of light; The garments of all must be spot' Who sit with our King on the right. 3 Oh, come with your sins and trans- ^ gressions. This moment step into the pool. To rise from its depths with rejoicing, With not a dark blot on your soul. 58 THERE came to my heart a sweet mes- sage of love. When T WU forsaken and - It came from above like a heavenly dove: Tt bade me rejoice and be glad ■ New couraee arose in my soul when T heard Of One who de1iv*rance could brine: I bowed in contrition to Jesus mv Lord; Now the wonderful story T sing. 18 LIVING HYMNS, No. Cho. — Sweet, sweet old story, oft has been told; Wonderful story that never grows old. 2 How sweet was the message that came to my heart, And filled me with sunshine and song! My hope did abound when the Saviour 1 found; I think of him all the day long, And following closely my Shepherd and Guide, He leads me where cool waters spring; My soul is refreshed as in him I abide, And rejoioing, his praises I sing. 3 And since I am his, and I know he is mine, How sweet is the peace He has giv'n! From morning till night He's my joy and delight, A blessed assurance of heav'n; In perfect submission I follow along, For He is my Saviour and King; And when I have joined with the glori- fied throng, Then forever this theme I will sing. 59 SAVIOUR, often I am tempted, Oft from thee my soul is led astray; Give me strength for ev'ry trial, Keep me ever in the homeward way. Cho. — Oh, more of thee my spirit needs, More love, more strength for noble deeds ; On thee alone my spirit feeds, Dear Lord, refresh me now. 2 Oh, I love to serve thee better, More for thee, dear Lord, I long to do; Fill me now with thy sweet Spirit, Banish weakness and my strength re- 3 Saviour, while I bow before thee, Fill my soul with peace and love di- vine, Comfort me with thy sweet whispers, Let me feel that I am whollv thine. So I need not fear the morrow; Peace is in my heart to-day, For my blessed Saviour tells me, He'll be with me all the way. Cho. — All the way, all the way, He'll be with me all the way; my blessed Saviour tells me, He'll be with me all the way. 2 At the blood-stain'd cross he met me, Bade me look to him and live; Tho' temptations shall beset me, Overcoming pow'r he'll give. There's a joy that shines about me, With a pure and heav'nly ray, For my blessed Saviour tells me, He'll be with me all the way. 3 In the time of pain and sadness, His sweet promise I will test; Welcome, sunny hours of gladness, By his smile made doubly blest. Ev'ry step that leads to glory Shall his wondrous love display, For my blessed Saviour tells me, He'll be with me all the way. 61 O JESUS, thou art standing Outside the fast-clos'd door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er. We bear the name of Christians, His name and sign we bear; Oh, shame, thrice shame upon us! To keep him standing there. 2 O Jesus, thou art knocking; And lo! that hand is scarr'd, And thorns thy brow encircle, And tears thy face have marr'd: Oh, love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait! Oh, sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate! 3 O Jesus, thou art pleading In accents meek and low, "I died for you, my children, And will ye treat me so?" Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door: Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore! 60 THERE'S a veil that hangs before me, And an unknown pathway hides; There's an eye that's watching o'er me, An almighty hand that guides. COME, contrite one, and seek his grace, Jesus is passing by; See in his reconciled face The sunshine of the skv. WORD EDITION. 19 Cho.— Passing by, passing by, Hasten to meet him on the way, Jesus is passing by to-day. Passing by, passing by. 2 Come, hungry one, and tell your need, Jesus is passing by; The Bread of Life your soul will feed, And fully satisfy. 3 Come, weary one, and find sweet rest, Jesus is passing by; Come where the longing heart is blest, And on his bosom lie. 4 Come, burdened one, bring all your care, Jesus is passing by; The love that listens to your prayer Will "no good thing" deny. Cho.— -I love the Lord, 1 love the Lord, With heart and soul I love him; His name to me is melody, My Saviour how 1 love him! 2 1 love him, for he hath inclined A gracious ear unto me, And sent his Holy Spirit kind From sinful paths to woo me. \\ And for the tender, loving care lie evermore hath given; With Christ, his Son, to be joint heir Of mansions fair in heaven. 4 And tho' with all my ransom'd pow'rs 1 worship and adore him, How small now seems the all I bring And humbly lay before him. 63 IT comes to me ever in sorrow and woe, At rest, or wherever I be, My Saviour's sweet promise, it comforts me so, He careth for even like me. Cho.— He careth for me, let the billows roll, Let wild tempests rage, safe will be my soul. Supreme within this tho't shall be, Whatever betide, he careth for me. 2 It comes to me ever when Satan is near, And from his dark pow'r sets me free; Behind this blest refuge no harm need I fear, He careth for even like me. 3 It comes to me even in night's lonely hour, And when I am on bended knee, This blessed assurance, it gives me great pow'r. He careth for even like me. 4 Let this be my pleading before the white throne. When I for the Judgment shall he; Xe merit have T, but Jesus, thy Son- He careth for even like me. 64 I LOYE the Lord, for he hath heard My voice of supplication. And for the promise in his word Of full and free salvation. 65 CHRIST will me his aid afford, Never to fall, never to fall; While I find my precious Lord Sweeter than all,, sweeter than all. Cho. — Jesus now is and ever will be Sweeter than all the world to me. Since I heard his loving call, Sweeter than all, sweeter than all. 2 I can follow all the way, Hearing him call, hearing him call; Finding him, from day to day, Sweeter than all, sweeter than all. 3 Tho' a vessel I would be, Broken and small, broken and small; Yet his manna falls on me, Sweeter than all. sweeter than all. 4 When I reach the crystal sea. Voices will call, voices will call; But my Saviour's voice will be Sweeter than all. sweeter than all. 66 DO you slumber in your tent. Christian soldier? , While the foe is spreading woe thro the land 9 Do von note hi< rising pow r Growing bolder ev'rv hour? Will he not our land devour while you -id? 20 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. Cho. — Let us arise, all unite! Let us arise in our might! Let us arise, speak for God and the right! Tho' our numbers may be few, God will lead us grandly thro', And our arms with strength endue by his might. 2 Can you sleep while homes are rent, Christian soldier? Are not heavens turn'd to hells by his power? Mark you not the mother's sigh? Hear you not the children's cry? See you not their loved ones die ev'ry hour ? 3 Can you linger in your tent, Chris- tian soldier? Satan's smiling o'er your idle delay; Thousands perish while you wait, While you counsel and debate; Heed you not their awful fate as they stray ? 4 Let us rise in holy wrath, Christian soldiers, Crush the evil 'neath the heel of our might! Counting cost no longer wait; Forward, manhood of the state, For in God your strength is great for the right! 67 MAKE the moments count for Jesus, Happy, then, our ransom'd days. Royal jewels in life's setting, Sparkling ever to his praise. Cho. — Precious moments — all for Jesus! Mounting heav'nward as they fly; Bearing each a golden treasure, For the crowning by and by. 2 Sow the seeds of loving kindness, Cast them on the floating stream, Let us, trusting in the Saviour, Do the good of which we dream. 3 Naught too humble for his notice, Naught too small for him to use, May we not, the moments slighting, Rich, immortal blessing lose? 4 Holy Spirit, take possession. Guide and sanctify and fill; Make our moments count for Jesus, Working out his blessed will. 68 LIFT the glorious banner of our Sav- iour, Lord and King, Crown him with your praises, let the happy children sing Till the vales and mountains with ho- sannas sweetly ring, And Jesus reigns supreme. Cho. — Lift the glorious banner, lift the banner, lift the banner, Let the royal ensign, royal ensign be unfurled; Lift the glorious banner, lift the ban- ner, lift the banner, Let the royal ensign grandly wave o'er all the world. 2 Lift the glorious banner, o'er the world now let it wave, Telling of the Saviour who from sin and death will save, Sending out its gladness and the hope that many crave, Now lift this ensign high. 3 Lift the glorious banner, ye faith- ful, saved and free, Onward march together on to glorious victory ; Never, never falter, but to Jesus loyal be, And soon he'll reign supreme. 69 FOR all the saints who from their la- bors rest, Who thee by faith before the world con- fessed, Thy name, Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might, Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well- fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! 3 Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! 4 Oh, blest communion, fellowship di- vine! We feebly struggle, they in eV»*y shine; Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! WORD EDITION. 21 5 And when the strife is fierce, the war- fare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph- song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! ti The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia! 7 But lo, there breaks a yet more glori- ous day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of Glory passing on his way. Alleluia! 70 HALLELUJAH! hallelujah! what joy divine! Since I heard the voice of Jesus, "Fear not, thou art mine!" Now a peace that passeth knowledge cheers each passing day, While his glory freely given shines upon my way. Cho.— When the conflict of life is over, at his right hand With the ransom'd from ev'ry nation, redeem'd I'll stand; There I'll see my Saviour, and I'll tell forever How he saved when I came pleading be- fore his feet. 2 Oh, it was a happy moment when I heard him say, "Tho' your sins be red as crimson, they are washed away;" And he freely, freely gave me pardon full, complete, As I lav a helpless sinner pleading at his feet. 3 Glory! glory! I keep singing all along my way. For the peace of full salvation fills my soul to-day; And my heart, so glad, rejoices — know- ing he is mine. For the Saviour walks beside me — Com- forter divine. 4 And in heav'n I'll sing forever pi to his name, And I'll tell to list'ning angels how to me he came, In his love so kind and tender, with for- giveness sweet. When I lay a helpless sinner pleading at his feet. 71 O'ER death's sea, in yon blest city. There's a home for ev'ry one; Purchas'd with a price most costly, "fwas the blood of God's dear Son. Cho. — In that city— bright city, Soon with loved ones I shall be; And with Jesus live forever, In that city beyond death's sea. 2 Here we've no abiding city, Mansions here will soon decay; But that city God's built firmly, It can never pass away. 3 I have loved ones in that city, Those who left me years ago; They with joy are waiting for me, Where no farewell tears e'er flow. 4 T'ward that pure and holy city Oft my longing eyes I cast; Jesus whispers sweetly to me, Heav'n is yours when earth is past. 72 STANDING like a lighthouse on the shores of time, Looking o'er the waves of darkness, sin and crime, Open up your windows, there's a work sublime: Let the gospel light shine out. Cho.— Let the gospel light shine out, Let the gospel light shine out, Keep your lamp in order, trimm'd and burning bright, Let the gospel light shine out. 2 There are human shipwrecks lying all around, Oh, what moral darkness ev'rywhere is found : Warn some other vessels off from dan- g'rous ground. Let the gospel light shine out. 3 Do not let the bushel cover up jrour light, Keep your lamp in order, trimm d and b.irning bright. Try to be i blessing, brighten up the night. Let the gospel light shine out. 4 Trv to live for Jesus till this life is o'er, For along this pathway you will pass no more. Till he bids vmi weleome on the other shore. Let the gospel light shine out. 22 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 73 'TIS a good work, grand work, this of winning souls; Oh, the tide of joy like a river rolls, And the peace of God the trusting heart controls, Winning precious souls for Jesus. Cho. — 'Tis a grand work, winning souls! 'Tis a glorious work, winning souls! Heavens bliss is nearer and the Saviour dearer, 'Tis a grand work, winning souls. 2 Oh, 'tis sweet to live so near the Master's side, All the pow'r we need from his grace supplied, Leading weary wand'rers to the Cru- cified, Winning precious souls for Jesus. 3 We can throw a light across a dark- ened way, A bright, sunny gleam from the Land of Day, We can show his love in all we do and say, Winning precious souls for Jesus. 4 Let us work away until the even fall, Till the starry hour when the angels call; Then a crown of life beyond the jasper wall — Glory evermore to Jesus. 74 I SHALL lay the cross aside, Some day, some glad day; Safely pass to Canaan's side, Some day, some glad day; If I live a life of pray'r, And the cross for Jesus bear, I a glorious crown shall wear, Some day, some glad day. 2 I the sinners' friend shall see, Some day, some glad day; See the wounds once made for me, Some day, some glad day; I shall press close to His side, Who for me was crucified, And shall then be satisfied, Some day, some glad day. 3 I shall meet the friends of yore, Some day, some glad day; And with them the Lamb adore, Some day, some glad day; There at Jesus' sacred feet Saints of ev'ry clime I'll meet, Hold with them communion sweet, Some day, some glad day. 4 I shall lean on Jesus' breast, Some day, some glad day; Find a sweet, a perfect rest, Some day, some glad day; On that bright eternal shore All our sorrows will be o'er, We shall meet to part no more, Some day, some glad day. 75 WAKE, list'ning skies, and tell the wondrous story. Shout, mighty hills, and praise Messiah's name; Roll, ocean waves, and greet the King of Glory, Jesus is come! let earth her joy pro- claim. Cho. — Jesus is come! gladly I'll receive him; Jesus is come! gladly I'll believe him; Message of peace, driving care away, Jesus is come to my soul to-day! 2 Chime, bells of joy, your tuneful echoes blending, While on the air harmonious sounds arise; Blow, breezes, blow, the theme of glad- ness sending, Wave, cedars tall, and tell it to the skies. 3 Chant, hosts above, your harps celes- tial sounding, Tell out the news, ye choirs around the throne; Sing, sons of earth, your hearts with praises bounding, Jesus is come! oh, make His glories known. 76 SOME of these days the skies will be brighter: Some of these days the burdens be lighter; Hearts will be happier, souls will be whiter, Some of these days, some of these days. Cho.— Some of these days All sin will be banished, Some of these days All evil have vanished. WORD EDITION. Earth will be brighter, Hearts will be lighter, Souls will be whiter, Some of these days. - .Some of these days, in deserts up- springing, Fountains will flash, while joy-bell» are ringing, Earth will be full of joy and of singing, Some of these days, some of these days. 3 Some of these days we'll bury our sorrow, Out of the future, light we may bor- row; There will be joy and hope in the mor- row, Some of these days, some of these days. 4 Some of these days God's wondrous salvation Will, in its love, embrace ev'ry nation; All then shall hail our King's corona- tion. Some of these days, some of these days. 77 IF o'er thy way dark clouds are cast, Look up with faith till they are past, The sun will surely shine at last, In God's own time. Cho.— Then do not fear, tho' dark the night, But rise on wings of faith sublime, For ev'ry thing will come out right, In God's own time, in God's own time. 2 Hast thou pray'd long and fervently, And yet no answer came to thee? Thy pray'r will some time answer'd be, In God's own time. 3 Look up with joy. nor longer weep. Thy God will ev'ry promise keep. And thou wilt yet the harvest reap. In God's own time. 4 Tho' thro' the glass thou cans't not see, And wonder why some things must be, Yet thou wilt know each mystery, In God's own time. B And would'st thou be forever blest? Just trust in God and do thy best. Then thou shalt enter into rest, In God's own time. 78 OH, the world has need of sunshine a<» you go. For we often see the tears of sorrow flow; You can haste that coming day t When they'll all be wiped away, If you scatter blessed sunshine as you go. Cho. — You can scatter blessed sunshine as you go, You can scatter blessed sunshine as you go; Oh, so many hearts are sad, You can help to make them glad, If you scatter blessed sunshine as as you go. 2 You can labor for the Master as you go, Plant the precious seed and he will bid it grow; Toiling on, whate'er betide, With the Saviour bv your side, You can scatter blessed sunshine as you go. 3 You will meet with many trials as you go, There will be some self-denials here be- low; But keep looking still above, And remember God is love, While you scatter blessed sunshine as you go. 79 THE earth was fill'd with peace and light \\ hen Christ arose; The heavens trembled at the sight. When Christ arose; The sea rejoiced along the sands. The vernal valleys clapp'd their hand?, The mountains sang, and all the lands, When Christ arose. 2 The tomb was empty where he lay, When Christ arose; And angels roll'd the stone away, When Christ arose; A sound of triumph thrill'd the air. The glorious tidings to declare. And there was gladness ev'rywhere, When Christ Si 3 The soul of man was born anew, When Christ BJ The eross divine appear'd in view, When Christ SI A frlorioui light from heaven *tream\l. And from the cross a radiance heam'd, For ev'ry spirit was redeemed, When Christ arose. 24 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 80 COME, Holy Spirit, thee I am needing, That \ be filled with the life-giving bread; Spirit of blessing, come while I'm plead- ing, Come, that my poor hungry soul may be fed. Cho. — Coming, believing, sweetly receiv- ing, Welcome, most welcome, O Spirit of love; Promise of Jesus, Comforter pre- cious, Thou art most welcome, Spirit of love. 2 Come, Holy Spirit, dwell in me sweet- ly, Come to my heart all the dross to consume; Come just this moment, fill me complete- ly, All my whole being control and il- lume. 82 ' OUR Fatherland, thy name so dear Our souls repeat while strangers here; And oh, how oft we sigh for thee, Our Fatherland beyond the sea. Cho. — Our Fatherland, dear Fatherland, We long to press thy golden strand, And hail the bright and shining band, In thy sweet vales, dear Fatherland. 2 Above the stars, above the skies, Thy tow'ring hills majestic rise; Thy sunny fields with verdure glow, And fadeless flowers in beauty grow. 3 There Jesus reigns, our Saviour-King, And one by one his own will bring, Thy songs to join, thy bliss to share, O Fatherland, our Zion fair. 4 No tears shall dim, no pain destroy The light of peace, the smile of joy; No more we'll clasp the parting hand Within thy gates, our Fatherland. 3 Come, Holy Spirit, fill to o'erflowing, Give me an anthem down deep in my heart; If thou shalt ever in me be glowing I may to others rich blessings impart. 81 1 AM safe in the Rock that is higher than I; This my refuge thro' storms e'er shall be; lho' my frail bark is tossed on the bil- lows' mad foam, Yet I'm sheltered forever in thee. Cho. — Sheltered in thee, Sheltered in thee, O thou blest Rock of Ages I am sheltered in thee. 2 I am safe in the Cleft that was riven for me; From the pow'r of the tempter I'm free; Tho' my pathway be dark and the storms sweep the sky, Yet securely I'm sheltered in thee. 3 I am safe in the Rock let whatever betide ; Death and hell have no terror to me; I can walk without fear thro' the shadowy vale, For securely I'm sheltered in thee. 83 COME to the Saviour, Seek now his favor, No longer waver, Come while you may; Hear him entreat you, Now he will meet you, Now he will greet you, Come, come to-day. 2 Jesus will hear you, He will draw near you, His love will cheer you, Come while you may; Sinner, believe him, No longer grieve him, Just now receive him, Come, come to-day. 3 Come, be forgiven, Long you have striven, O start for heaven, Come while you may; Weep not in sorrow, Nor try to borrow Hope from the morrow, Come, come to-day. 4 Prayers are ascending, Angels are bending, Friends are attending, Come while you may; Ere you are lying Jjow with the dying, For mercy crying, Come, come to-day. WORD EDITION. 26 84 WEARY child, thy sin forsaking, Close thy heart no more; From thy dream of pleasure waking, Open wide the door. Cho. — "While the lamp of life is burning, And the heart of God is yearning, To his loving arms returning, Give thy wandering o'er. 2 To the Saviour's tender pleading Close thy heart no more; Now the call of mercy needing Open wide the door. 3 To the gospel invitation Close thy heart no more; To receive a full salvation Open wide the door. 4 To the joy that fadeth never Close thy heart no more; To the peace abiding ever Open^wide the door. 85 HOW many sad partings we have on earth's shore, Yet there is a country where friends part no more; There from those who love us no more will we roam, No more sad farewells when we all meet at home. Cho.— Home, home, sweet, sweet home, In mansions of glory we 11 all meet at home. 2 There death cannot enter to spread his alarms, Our dear ones of earth are not torn from our arms; No more the pale boatman will sail o'er the foam To bear us away, when we all meet at home. 3 Why should these brief partings bring tears to our eyes/ We'll soon be united to dwell in the skie<: With joy we will gather above yonder dome. And make heaven ring when we all meet at home. 4 There Christ is preparing a mansion so fair. And soon he will call us to dwell with him there; With Joy we will go when we hear him say "come," To dwell evermore in that beautiful home. 86 I KNOW that my Redeemer liveth, And on the earth again shall stand; I know eternal life he giveth, That grace and pow'r are in his hand. Cho. — I know, I know that Jesus liveth, And on the earth again shall stand; 1 know, I know that life he giveth, That grace and pow'r are in his hand. 2 I know his promise never faileth. The word he speaks it cannot die; Tho' cruel death my flesh assaileth, Yet I shall see him by and by. 3 I know my mansion he prenareth, That where he is there I shall be; Oh, wondrous tho't! for me he careth, And he at last will come for me. 87 FM thinking just now of a beautiful rest, Where sin has no place and where none can molest, Where all dwell in peace and are per- fectly blest, Just over beyond in Eden. Cho. — Just over beyond in Eden, Beautiful, beautiful Eden, Close, close by the side of the Christ crucified, Just over beyond in Eden. 2 I'm thinking again of the pavements of gold, Where none ever tread who are hungry and cold, Where all may partake of the sweet of the fold, Just over beyond in Eden. 3 I'm thinking of those with the burdens laid down. The cross interchang'd for a beautiful crown. Who share in the wealth of that land of renown, Just over beyond in Eden. 4 I'm thinking again of a rapturous song. In praise of the Lamb, from a glorified throng, That sweetlv shall roll thro' the ages along, Just over beyond in Eden. 5 I'm longing just now for the heavenly life. I fain would he free from vexation and strife. And dwell with mv King where pure pleasures are rife. Just over beyond in Eden. 26 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 88 COME in, come in, O blessed One; My heart is all thine own; Here make thy constant dwelling place, Thy temple and thy throne. Cho.— Hallelujah, hallelujah, For the grace that makes me free; Hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah, Lord, to t'hee. 2 Come in, come in, O blessed One; Thou King of kings divine, My life, my will, my ev'ry pow'r, Without reserve are thine. 3 Come in, come in, blessed One, Whose name the angels praise, While mortal tongues in humbler .strains Their grateful tribute raise. 4 Come in, O Sun of Righteousness, And source of endless day, Thou Lamb of God, whose cleansing blood Has washed my sins away. 89 LOOK well to your cables, my brother, For severed the faith-strands may be, Take heed lest you slip from your moor- ings, And storm-toss'd lie out on life's sea. Cho.— Drifting away, drifting away, Far from the home of the blest; Then anchor your soul on the Christ- rock, For under its shadow is rest. 2 Concealed by the gathering darkness Are breakers of sin, just at hand; O soul, there is many a danger To keep you from gaining the land. 3 So anchor your bark to the Christ- rock, And ask the dear Jesus to be Your pilot, to guide you in safety To the shores of eternity. 90 BEAUTIFUL home of fhe weary, Where Jesus and cherish'd ones dwell, Where never's a path lone and dreary. Where never is heard a farewell! Sometime we will reach the fair portals, O blessed and peaceful retreat, And there 'mid the sinning immortals, Again our beloved we'll greet. Cho. — We'll meet them, sometime we will meet them, The dear ones who lovingly wait; We'll greet them, sometime we will greet them, Up there at the beautiful gate. 2 beautiful home of the weary, So far from this valley of tears, Where we with our lov'd ones may tarry Throughout all the rapturous years! Oh, sweet is the thought of re-union, Up there in the home of the soul, A blessed and holy communion, While ages on ages shall roll. 3 kingdom of beauty and gladness, Where God and his Son are the light; Where never are partings or sadness, Where never is sickness or blight! Sometime, in the home of our Father, Where nothing shall mar or molest, With songs of rejoicing we'll gather With those we hold sweetest and best. 91 I NEED thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like thine Can peace afford. Cho.— I need thee, on, I need thee; Ev'ry hour I need thee; bless me now, my Saviour! I come to thee. 2 I need thee ev'ry hour; Stay thou near by; Temptations lose their pow'r When thou art nigh. 3 I need thee ev'ry hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. 4 I need thee ev'ry hour; Teach me thy will; And thy rich promises In me fulfill. 5 I need thee ev'ry hour, Most Holy One; Oh, make me thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. 92 ON for Jesus! brave ; Onward, onward, sword ; On for Jesus! standard of your Captain wave, Pressing onward, trusting in his word. steady be your arm and take the shield and WORD EDITIOX. 27 Cho. — Marching, marching on, We're marching onward still tor Jesus; .Marching, marching on, Keneath the banner of the free. "On for Jesus!" this shall be the .battle- cry, Ne'er retreating, ever pressing on; On for Jesus! marching on to victory, As we shout t'he glad redemption song. 2 On for Jesus! tiresome tho' the con- flict be, Tho' the hosts of sin are pressing hard; On for Jesus! striving for the victory, Endless life will soon be your reward. 3 On for Jesus, till the sound of strife is o'er! When the great Commander calls for t'hee Thou shalt wear a crown of life forever- more. And with Jesus reign eternally. 93 IF I could only tell Him as I know Him, My Redeemer who has brightened all my way ; If I could tell how precious is his pres- ence, I am sure that you would make him yours to-day. Cho.— Could I tell it, could I tell it, How the sunshine of his presence lights mv wav, 1 would tell it, I would tell it, And I'm sure that you would make him yours to-day. 2 If I could only tell you how he loves you, And if we could thro' the lonely gar- den go, If I could tell his dying pain and par- don, You would worship at his wounded feet, I know. 3 If I could tell how sweet will be his welcome. In that home whose wondrou> beauty ne'er was told: And tell you how he wait- and longs to pave you. You would seek him. and abide with- in his fold. 4 But I can never tell him ai I know him; Human tongue can never tell of love divine; 1 only can entreat you to accept him; Come and know the joy and peace forever mine. 94 THE mountain-path is rough and steep, The Lord knoweth the way; His mighty arm my steps will keep, The Lord knoweth the way; And while I in his love abide, And ev'ry Deed to him confide He says my feet shall never slide, The Lord knoweth the way. Cho.— He'll walk beside me, He'll gently guide me, My Saviour knoweth. he knoweth the way : Oh, let me to his hand cling fast Till earthly ids are overpast, And I shall reach his home at last, The Lord knoweth the way. 2 Thro' sunshine bright or shadow dim, The Lord knoweth the way: I'll leave the planning all to him, The Lord knoweth the way; Amid the windings of the road He'll choose the course, he'll lift the load. And lead me to his blessed side, The Lord knoweth the way. 3 I'll follow still the blood-stain'd track, The Lord knoweth the wav; And "no good thing" my soul shall lack, The lx>rd knoweth the way; Then up and on. from vale to hill, Surrendered to my Saviour's will, His blessed purpose he'll fulfill, The Lord knoweth the way. 95 JESUS, Saviour, pilot me, Over life's tempest nous sea; Unknown waves before me roll. Hiding rock and treach'rous shoal; Chart and compass come Prom thee: Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. 2 As a mother I'll love thee in life, I will love tl*ee in death, And praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath; And say, when the death-dew lies cold on my brow, It ever 1 loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 4 In mansions of glory and endless de- light, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 126 LAMP of my feet, thy guidance lend, Walk by my side, my path attend ; Led by thy hand I cannot stray. Lamp of my feet, my Life, my Way! Cho. — Lamp of my feet, Light of mv path! Lead, oh, lead thou me! Star of my soul, guide and control, Lead me nearer thee! 2 Light of my path, illume my soul. Help me thy glories to extol; Fill me with peace like that above, Light of my soul, Celestial Dove! 3 Star of my soul, within me shine, Fill me with beams of joy divine; Let me thy faithful servant be, Star of my soul, oh, lead thou me! 127 MAJESTIC sweetness sits enthron'd Upon the Saviour's brow; 11 i^ head with radiant glories crown'd, His lips with grace o'erflow. 2 No mortal can with him compare Among the sons of men ; Fairer is he than all the fair That fill the heav'nly train. •°> He -aw me plunged in deep distress, He flew to my relief; For me he bore the shameful cross, And carried all my grief. 4 To him I owe my life and breath, And all the jovs 1 have: He makes me triumph over death, He saves me from the grave. 5 To heaven, the plane of his abode, He brings my weary feet; Shows me the glorie< of mv Cod, And makes my joy complete. 36 LIVING HYMNS, No. (j Since from his bounty I receive Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be thine. 128 BY and by I know there'll be, by the shining crystal sea, Such a glad home gath'ring by and by; When we walk the golden strand in that bright and blessed land, At the glad home-gath'ring by and by. Cho. — There will be a glad home-gath'- ring by and by; There will be a glad home-gath'ring by and by; When the Lord shall bid us come to his bright, celestial home, To the glad home-gath'ring by and by. 2 Friend with friend again will meet, the welcome will be sweet, At the glad home-gath'ring by and by; We shall meet to part no more on that fair and blissful shore, At the glad home-gath'ring by and by. 3 Christ the Lamb shall be our light, Ave shall walk with him in white, At the glad home-gath'ring by and by; He will wipe away our tears, he will banish all our fears, At the glad home-gath'ring by and by. 4 There's an invitation free, and it comes to you and me, To the glad home-gath'ring by and by; Whosoever will may share in the joyful meeting there, At the glad home-gath'ring by and by. 5 Praise the Lord! I'm going too, now by faith the scene I view, At the glad home-gath'ring by and by; By his grace and mercy free, with the ransomed I will be, At the glad home-gath'ring by and by. 129 GO, look away to Calvary, All ye by sin oppressed, And there the dying Saviour see, And in his love be blest. Cho.— Behold, behold, behold the Lamb of God, Which taketh away the sin of the world, Which taketh away the sin of the world ; Behold, behold the Lamb of God, Which taketh away the sin of the world. 2 Of broken vows and failures oft Thy heart has weary grown; Then lift thy longing eyes aloft To Christ the sinless one. 3 Go, trusting in the blood alone, Bow humbly at his feet; 'Twill for the whole wide world atone, A sacrifice complete. 4 One look of penitential love, And simple trusting faith, Will all the guilt of sin remove, And save from endless death. 130 WE will sing and make a joyful noise to God, We will tell his mighty wonders all abroad ; Of his majesty and wisdom we will sing, And adore him as our universal King. Cho. — Joy and praise we will raise To the honor of his great and mighty name; Oh, rejoice, heart and voice, Sing hosanna, and his wondrous love proclaim! 2 We will sing his boundless mercy, ever new, And his grace in showers abundant as the dew; We will spread his gospel truths from pole to pole, And his matchless love in songs of triumph roll. 3 We will sing of Christ the Saviour and his love, We will worship our Redeemer-King above ; For his kingdom stretches wide from sea to sea, And his glorious reign forevermore shall be. 131 O PRAISE the Lord, when all the si Is rosy in the morn, When dew-drops like the diamonds bright, The blushing flow'rs adorn; When youth and joy go hand in hand Thro' life's delightful way, lift the heart to God on high. And for his blessing pray. WORD EDITION. 37 Cho. — praise the Lord! praise the Lord! His saving pow'r proclaim; praise the Lord! O praise the Lord! And magnify his name. 2 O praise the Lord, when noontide glow Succeeds the early ray, Amid the rush and stir of life, Let him direct thy way; To him who ruleth over all, Thy grateful thanks are due; Go, work for him who died to save, And lift thy voice anew. So trusting my all to thy tender care, And knowing thou lovest me, I'll do thy will with a heart sincere, I'll be what you want me to be. 133 THERE'S not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! no, not one! None else could heal all our soul's dis- eases, No, not one! no, not one! 3 O praise the Lord, when sunset hues Shall light the western sky. When sweetly sounds the vesper bell, And evening draweth nigh; Then look beyond the shades of night, To that fair morning shore, Where angel hallelujahs roll, • And joy dwells evermore. 132 IT may not be on the mountain's height, Or over the stormy sea; It may not be at the battle's front My Lord will have need of me; But, if by a still, small voice he calls To^paths that I do not know. I'll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in thine, I'll go where you want me to go. Cho. — I'll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, Over mountain, or plain, or sea: I'll say what you want me to say. dear Lord. I'll be what you want me to be. 2 Perhaps to-day there are loving words Which Jesus would have me speak- There may be now in the paths of sin Some wand'rer whom I should seek — O Saviour, if thou wilt be my guide, • Tho' dark and rugged the way. My voice shall echo thy message sweet, I'll say what you want me to say. 3 There's surely somewhere ;i lowly pl.i In earth's harvest fields wo wide Where T may labor thro' life's short day For Jesus the crucified — Cho. — Jesus knows all about our strug- gles, He will guide till the day is done, There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! no, not one! 2 No friend like him is so high and holy, No, not one! no, not one! And yet no friend is so meek and lowly, No, not one! no, not one! 3 There's not an hour that he is not near us, No, not one! no, not one! No night so dark but his love can cheer us, No, not one' no, not one! . 4 Did ever saint find this friend for- sake him? No, not one! no. not one! Or sinner find that he would not take him? No, not one! no, not one! T> Was e'er a gift like the Saviour given '.' No, not one! no. not one! Will he refuse us a home in heaven? No, not one! no, not one! 134 M ST over the ocean is our home on high. \\ here we all will gather and real by ;ind by; We've a mansion far- sbove the vaulted dome. We shall soon be over, we are ah home. 38 LIVING HYMNS, No. Cho.— We are almost home, we are al- most home, Just a few more trials, just a few more tears, Just a few more troubles, just a few more fears, Then we'll cast the anchor, never more to roam; We will soon be over, we are almost home, we are almost home. 2 Our house is all ready in the prom- ised land, It was built and modeled by the Lord's own hand; He will lead us over when this life is o'er, Where beneath its portals we will rest evermore. 3 The road has been weary, and the way been long, But our hearts are cheery with the Lord's own song; See, the lights are gleaming o'er the ocean foam, And our joy is beaming, we are almost home. 4 Our dear ones are watching as we near the shore, How we long to join them, to part never more; Thro' the golden city with them we will roam, Don't you hear the singing? we are al- most home. 135 A FEAST of love "together, A glorious feast is ours, Where dews of grace are falling, Like summer's balmy show'rs. Cho. — A feast of love to-day. To help us on our way: With Christ our elder brother, A precious feast to-day. 2 A feast of love together, When heart and soul may rise Above these earthly longings, Beyond those changing skies. 3 A feast of love together. Where God himself presides; A feast of love and blessing His gracious hand provides. 4 A feast of love together. And while our voices blend, We look with holy rapture To one that ne'er shall end. 136 IN that glorious morning bright, We shall be arrayed in white, Fill'd with gladness and delight, In the blissful somewhere. Cho. — Somewhere, somewhere, Bowing low before the King, Strains of melody we'll sing, While the arch above shall ring, Somewhere, somewhere. 2 We shall join the angel band, And with harp and crown shall stand Near the throne, at God's right hand, In the golden somewhere. 3 We shall gather on the shore, When the cares of life are o'er, And the tears shall fall no more; We shall gather somewhere. 4 With the saints of other days, We shall sing the Saviour's praise, And the sweetest anthems raise; We shall worship somewhere. 137 I MUST tell Jesus all of my trial ; I cannot bear these burdens alone; In my distress he kindly will help me; He ever loves and cares for his own. Cho. — I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus, I cannot bear my burdens alone; 1 must tell Jesus, 1 must tell Jesus; Jesus can help me, Jesus alone. 2 I must tell Jesus all of my troubles; He is a kind, compassionate Friend; If I but ask him, he will deliver, Make of my troubles quickly an end. 3 Tempted and tried, I need a great Saviour, One who can help my burdens to bear; I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus; He all my cares and sorrows will share. 4 how the world to evil allures me! Oh how mv heart is tempted to sin! I must tell Jesus and he will help me Over the world the vict'ry to win. WORD EDITION. 138 > AYIOUR, hear me, while before thy feet I the record of my sins repeat, Stain'd with guilt", myself abhorring, Fill'd with grief, my soul outpouring; Canst thou still in mercy think of me, Stoop to set my shackled spirit tree? Raise my sinking heart, and bid me be Thy child once more! Cho. — Grace there is my ev'ry debt to pay. Blood to wash my ev ry sin away, Pow'r to keep me sinless day by day, For me, for me! 2 Yet, why should I fear, hast thou not died That no seeking soul should be denied? To that heart its sin confessing, Canst thou fail to give a blessing? By the love and pity thou hast shown. By the blood that did for me atone, Boldly will I kneel before thy throne, A pleading soul. 3 All the rivers of thy grace I claim, Over ev'ry promise write my name; As I am I come, believing. As thou art thou dost, receiving, Bid me rise a free and pardon'd slave. Master o'er my sin, the world, the grave; Charging me to preach thy pow'r to save, To sin-bound souls. 139 Cho. I'M a little daisy, Singing as I grow, For the gentle Saviour Loves me, this I know. -Happy, happv little daisy, Let us be like you. Smiling in the sunshine. Loving, pure and true. 2 Pretty little blossoms. Yellow, white and red: Over hill and valley. Fv'rywhere they spread. 3 God who made the dai- Loves and keeps them, too. Sends them rain and sunshine, Pearly drops of dew. 4 So our heav'nly Father, In his tender love, Sends the little children Blessings from above. 140 OUR waiting eyes are unto thee, O Lord, Help us to worship thee in spirit and in truth; Help us to praise and hear thy word, To praise and hear thy holy word. Look down, Lord, upon us now, As we before thy footstool bow; hear our pray'r, forgive our sins, Accept and bless for Jesus' sake. 141 SL T NSET and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea. But such a tide as moving seems asleep. Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. 2 Twilight and evening bell. And after that the dark! And mav there be no sadness of fare- well When I embark. For, tho' from out our bourne of time and place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have cross'd the bar. 142 PRAISE, joyful praise. Holy Father, to thee! Anthems are swelling, like waves of the Songs of redemption, of gladness and love Blend with the chorus resounding at> R B ta of the ransomed, in g&rmenl white. Singing "salvation and glory ami might:" Pilgrims below sing a< th. "Father, from thee all our mereie* flow." 40 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. Cho. — Joyful praises, joyful praises, Angel bands are singing; Joyful praises, joyful praises, We thy children bringing; Joyful praises, joyful praises, Hearts and voices ringing; Joyful praises, joyful praises, Lord, we give to thee. 2 Away with vain repining! Sing songs of hope and cheer, Till many a weary comrade Grows strong of heart to hear; He who sings over trouble, With faith in God above, Sees thro' earth's clouds the sunshine Of God's eternal love. 2 Each day is telling thy goodness anew; Each star that sparkles on midnight's dark blue Echoes the story of guidance and care, Calls us to thankfulness, moves us to pray'r; .Thy wondrous bounty provides for our need, Thy hand, so gentle, thy people will lead; Pilgrims below sing as they go, "Father, from thee all our blessings flow." 143 THE Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 2 He restoreth my soul: Hedeadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea. though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 3 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen. 144 IF clouds blot out the sunshine Along the path you tread, Don't grieve in hopeless fashion, And sigh for brightness fled; Beyond the cloud the sunlight Shines in God's changeless plan, Trust that the way will brighten, And do the best you can. Cho. — Then do your best, Yes, do the best you can; Let not your courage falter, Keep faith in God and man, And all along life's pathway Do just the best you can. 3 So in the time of trouble Let not your courage fail, The clouds must sometime vanish, The sun at last prevail; Trust we th' eternal goodness, The all-wise Father's plan, And, brave with hope and courage, Do just the best you can. 145 HELPED bv helping others; 'Tis a golden rule, Learned by happy lessons In the Masters school; In the daily conflict We shall stronger grow, If we help another - Overcome the foe. Cho.— Helping others, 'tis a blessed way, Helping others, practice it to-day; Help'd by helping others, 'tis the way that wins, Help'd by helping others, heav'nly joy begins. 2 If we lift a neighbor To a nobler plane, On the mount of blessing, Higher ground we gain; Taking from his shoulder Heavy loads of care, Lighter seems the burden We ourselves must bear. 3 If we love the Master, Not for self we live; Strength and sunny gladness We must freely give; Cheering up a comrade, As we pass along, Love's sweet notes re-echo, Fill our hearts with song. 146 DARE to be true if the tempter assail, Firmness of purpose o'er sin shall pre- vail Trust in the Lord and thy strength shall not fail, Dare to be firm and true. WORD EDITION. <\ Cho.— Dare, oh, dare to be true, mighty tho' Satan's art. Trust in the Lord, He will strengthen thy heart, Dare to be firm and true; dare to be firm and true. Dare to be true if the tempter assail, Firmness of purpose o'er sin shall pre- vail; Trust in the Lord and thy strength shall not fail, Dare to be firm and true. 2 Dare to be true tho' thou standest alone, Dare to be true till the vict'ry is won; Till from thy side the dark tempter has flown, Dare to be firm and true. 3 Dare to be true, for the Saviour ha6 said, "I will be with thee — O be not afraid;" Trusting in him thou canst not be dis- mayed. Dare to be firm and true. 147 WEARY souls in darkness drifting, Hear, oh, hear this message blest; Tell your sorrows to the Saviour, And ye shall find perfect rest. Cho. — No more sorrow, on the morrow, Joy will henceforth fill thy breast; No more sadness! endless gladness, When you find his perfect rest. 2 Come to him, in all your weakness, You will be a welcome guest; Tenderly his hand will guide you To the realms of perfect rest. 3 Come, tho' ye may seem but worth- less, Lowlv hearts he loves the best; After all your weary wand'ring Ye shall find his perfect rest. 148 WALKING and talking with Jesus, Safe on my journey I go; Why should I stray from his keeping, \Vhen he such mercy doth show? Cho. — Walking and talking. In sweet communion are ere; For the Saviour each moment Is walking and talking with me. 2 Walking and talking with Jesus, Trusting his power divine; He is my Saviour and brother, All of his riches are mine. 3 Walking and talking with Jesus, Free from my burden and fear; Fill'd is my heart with rejoicing. Knowing his presence is near. 4 Walking and talking with Jesus, Kept by his wonderful love; Guided from moment to moment Nearer to mansions above. 149 BEAR the cross for Jesus, . Bear it every day; Tho' the path be rugged, Bear it all the way; Bear the cross for Jesus, Whatsoe'er it be; Bear it, and remember All his love for thee. Cho. — Bear the cross, bear the cross, Bear it ev'ry day; Bear the cross for Jesus, Bear it all the way. 2 Bear the cross for Jesus, Bear it thro' the strife, Or in pain and silence — Whatsoe'er thy life? Bear the cross with patience Tho' you sigh for rest; Just the one ne gives you Is for you the best. 3 Bear the cross for Jesii-: Would you know the pow'r Of his grace to save you Save you hour by hour; Bear the cross for Jesus, Never mind its weight; We shall leave our burden At the golden gate. 150 I WAS poorer than all, I was hungry and cold, I was far, far away from the dear Bhep herd's fold. But Jesus now gives ire of hi< richet nn told, Oh, the peace of my soul is I Cho.— I was poorer than all. now I've riches to spare, And a home he is building for v. ■ bright and fair. And some day I'm going to my home • r there. Oh. the peace of my soul is J< 42 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 2 I was poorer than all, I was friend- less, alone, I was still in my sins and my heart was a stone, But Jesus smil'd on me and said, thou art my own, Oh, the peace of my soul is Jesus! 3 I was poorer than all, I was ready to die, But the Saviour came down from his throne in the sky, On Calv'ry he ransomed such a sinner as I, Oh, the peace of my soul is Jesus! 4 I was poorer than all till the Lord said to me, Go in peace, sin no more, now I'm hap- py and free, And ever I'll praise him, and his child I will be, Oh, the peace of my soul is Jesus! 151 IS thy heart with sorrow smitten, Has thy gladness taken wing, Has the blight of death been written Over ev'ry cherished thing? Fear no storm, no chilling weather, Nothing evil can befall, All for good shall work together, Trust the Lord and tell him all. Cho. — Let thy peace flow as a river, God will hear thy faintest call, He is mighty to deliver, Ever trust and tell him all. 2 Have ills come in quick succession, Is thy inmost spirit grieved, Hast thou lost some dear possession, Of some friend art thou bereaved? Jesus understands thy losses, He regards a sparrow's fall, He can lift thy heavy crosses, He will bear them, tell him all. 3 Must some grief remain unspoken, Is thv soul with burdens weighed, Hast thou had some evil token Of a confidence betrayed? Fearest thou some sad to-morrow, Does some threatened woe appall? Tell him who has borne our sorrow, He will comfort, tell him all. 152 LORD Jesus, make me whole in the fount of life, That's made for sin-cleansing here be- low; O wash me in the blood of the Crucified, And I shall be whiter than the snow. Cho. — Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow; wash me in the blood of the Crucified, And I shall be whiter than the snow. 2 I come, dear Lord, to thee with a child-like faith, My burden of sin is great, I know; But thou canst wash me clean in thy precious blood, And I shall be whiter than the snow. 3 I need thy pard'ning blood to my heart applied, thou who hast paid the debt I owe; Then plunge me in the tide of the crim- son flood, And I shall be whiter than the snow, 153 LET us walk in the light that Jesus gives us, Let us watch and duly pray, That his love and care may be thrown around us Till we reach the perfect day. Cho. — Walking in the light, so beautiful and bright, Shed upon us from above; Leading upward and away to everlasting day, Blessed light of Jesus' love! 2 Let us walk in the light that Jesus gives us, And the way shall be made clear; Over ev'ry step of our homeward jour- ney, We shall find his presence near. 3 Let us walk in the light that Jesus gives us, In his holy word of love, Till we see the face of our blessed Master In the perfect light above. 154 WHEN my life-work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide, When the bright and glorious morning I shall see; I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side. And his smile will be the first to wel come me. WORD EDITIUS. 13 Cho.— I shall know him, I shall know him, As redeem'd by his side I shall stand, 1 shall know hint, I shall know him By the print of the nails in his hand. 2 Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture when I view his blessed face, And the lustre of his kindly beaming eye; How my full heart will praise him for the mercy, love and grace, That prepares for me a mansion in the sky. Not a moan above our dead, Not a lonely path to tread, Not a bitter tear to shed When we reach our home. 4 We will labor, watch and pray Till we reach our home; Cling to Christ our hope and stay Till we reach our home; All our sorrows meekly bear, Each with each life's burdens share, Thinking of the glory there When we reach our home. 3 Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come, And our parting at the river I recall ; To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home; But I long to meet mv Saviour first of all. 4 Thro' the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white, He will lead me where no tears will ever fall; In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight; But I long to meet my Saviour first of all. 155 NOT a cloud to hide our sky When we reach our home; Never tempest sweeping by _When we reach our home; Not a wave our bark to toss, Not a thought of pain or loss, Crowns of glory after cross When we reach our home. Cho. — When we reach our home, Restful, happy home. Over there where the many mansions be, Bright, eternal home. 2 Never wrong against the right When we reach our home ; Never sinful hosts to fight W T hen we reach our home: With our shining shield and sword Let us battle for our Lord, Thinking of the blest reward When we reach our home. 3 Nevermore a grave appears W^en we reach our home; Wip'd away are sorrow's tears When we reach our home; 156 WHEN I'm grieving o'er the blunders In the work I've tried to do, How I fail'd the threads to follow Of the pattern fair and true; In the tapestry I'm weaving, Ah, so many a blemish wrought, Yet, there's comfort in my Saviour, There is blessing in the thought: — Cho.— "He shall fail iot, nor be discour- aged," He will help me, he will help me o'er and o'er; He will save me, save me fully, Let me trust him, let me trust him more and more. 2 When I'm kneeling, heavy-hearted, With confession on my lips, Sin, its gloomy shadow casting, All the sunshine to eclipse; When I see my best intentions With mistakes and weakness fraught, Then there's comfort in my Saviour, There is blessing in the thought: — 3 Happy watchword! still 'tis "for- ward!" Gird the armor on anew. For the victory is certain, Tho' we faint, we'll still pursue; Sweetest hope and consolation. By the gospel m< pght, There is comfort in my Saviour. There is blessing in the thought: — 157 USE me, O my gracious Saviour. is plenseth thee; Nothing done f<>r thee so lowly But is great enough f<>r me. 44 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. Cho. — Use me, use me, Use me as it pleaseth thee; 2 Be it noon or be it midnight, Weary watch or blaze of day, Shouting with the happy reapers, Toiling in the hidden way. 3 Pride of will and lust of station, Lord, I would from all be free, And the only honor seeking, Lord, to be of use to thee. 158 BLESSED Lily of the Valley, oh, how fair is he! He is mine, I am his; Sweeter than the angel's music is his . voice to me, He is mine, I am his. Where the lilies fair are blooming by the waters calm, There he leads me, and upholds me by his strong right arm; All the air is love around me, I can feel no harm, He is mine, I am his. 159 WORK, for the night is coming; Work thro' the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling; Work 'mid springing fiow'rs; Work while the day grows brighter, Under the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming: Work thro' the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon; Give ev'ry flying minute Something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work, for the night is coming: Under the sunset skies, While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies; Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work while the night is darkening, When man's work is o'er. Cho. — Lily of the valley, He is mine! Lily of the valley, I am his! Sweeter than the angel's music is his voice to me, He is mine, I am his. 2 Let me sing of all his mercies, of his kindness true, He is mine, I am his; Fresh at morn, and in the evening, comes a blessing new, * He is mine, I am his! With the deep'ning shadows comes a whisper, "safely rest! Sleep in peace, for I am near thee, naught shall thee molest; I will linger till the morning, keeper, friend and guest," He is mine, I am his. 3 Tho' he lead me thro' the valley of the shade of death, He is mine, I am his; Snould I fear when oh, so tenderly he whispereth, He is mine, I am his! For the sunshine of his presence doth illume the night, And he leads me thro' the valley to the mountain height; Out of bondage into freedom, into cloud- less light; He is mine, I am his. 160 THE beautiful sunshine is streaming O'er meadows and mountains and plains; The rays of the gospel are beaming, While nature sings joyful refrains. Cho. — So we would be Jesus' bright sun- beams, To scatter the clouds of despair, To fill weary spirits with hope-gleams Which soon drive away ev'ry care. 2 The beautiful sunshine is streaming Thro' homes of the rich and the poor; The "Lamp" of Jehovah is gleaming O'er lives of all climes more and more. 3 The beautiful sunshine is streaming, Begetting rich beauty o'er earth ; The light of the cross is redeeming The world thro' a spiritual birth. 161 PRAISE the Lord, who made the sky, Sun and moon to rule on high; Let our grateful soncrs reply: Praise, oh, praise the Lord. WORD EDITION. 45 Cho. — Glad hallelujahs sing, Sing in joyful measures, Loud praises to our King, For life's many pleasures. Pie guides and guards our way; Sing salvation's story, Sun and shield for ev'ry day; To his name be glory. o Morning hours are passing, and the evening follows fast; Soon the time of reaping will forever- more be past. Empty handed to the Master will you go at last? ''Reapers! reapers! who will work to- day?" 2 Praise the Lord, who wakes the flow'rs, Makes the earth like Eden bow'rs; Sends these blooming summer hours; Praise, oh, praise the Lord. 3 Praise the Lord, whose gentle care Breathes around us ev'ry where; Trust him like the lilies fair; Praise, oh, praise the Lord. 4 Praise the Lord — not lips alone — Let our lives his goodness own, Till we stand before the throne; Praise, oh, praise the Lord. 164 JUST one touch as he moves alonj sh'd anc throng, Push'd and press'd by the jostling touch and the weak was Just one strong, Cured by the Healer divine. Cho. — Just one touch as he passes by, He will list to the faintest cry, Come and be saved while the Lord is nigh, Christ is the Healer divine. 162 (163) STANDING in the market places all the season through, Idly saying, "Lord, is there no work that I can do?" Oh, how many loiter, while the Master calls anew— "Reapers! reapers! who will work to- dav?" Cho. — Lift thine eyes and look upon the fields that stand Ripe and ready for the willing glean- er's hand, Rouse ye, O sleepers! Ye are needed as reapers! Who will be the first to answer, "Mas- ter, here am I?" Far and wide the ripened grain is bend- ing low. In the breezes gently waving to and fro, Rouse ye, O sleepers! Ye are needed as reapers. And the golden harvest days are swiftly passing by. 2 Ev'ry sheaf you gather will become a jewel bright In the crown you hope to wear in yon- der world of light. Seek the gems immortal that are pre- cious in his sight! "Reapers! reapers! who will work to- dav?" 2 Just one touch and he makes me whole, Speaks sweet peace to my sin-sick soul, At his feet all my burdens roll, — Cured by the Healer divine. 3 Just one touch! and the work is done, I am saved by the blessed Son, I will sing while the ages run, Cured by the Healer divine. 4 Just one touch! and he turns to me, the love in his eyes I see! 1 am his for he hears my plea, Cured by the Healer divine. 5 Just one touch! by his mighty pow'r, He can heal thee this very hour, Thou canst hear tho' the tempests low'i . Cured by the Healer divine. 165 SPEAK to my soul, deai Speak now in tend'rest tone; Whisper in loving kindi U "Thou art not left alone." Open mv heart to hear thee. Ouicklv to hear thy voice. Fill thou mv soul with praises, Let me in thee rejoice. 46 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. Cho. — Speak thou in softest whispers, Whispers of love to me; "Thou shalt be always conq'ror, Thou shalt be always free." Speak thou to me each day, Lord, Always in tend'rest tone; Let me now hear thy whisper, "Thou art not left alone." 2 Speak to thy children ever, Lead in the holy way; Fill them with joy and gladness, Teach them to watch and pray. May they in consecration Yield their whole lives to thee, Hasten thy coming kingdom, Till our dear Lord we see. 3 Speak now as in the old time Thou didst reveal thy will; Let me know all my duty, Let me thy law fulfill. Lead me to glorify thee, Help me to show thy praise, Gladly to do thy bidding, Honor thee all my days. 166 (Male Voices in Unison Sing the Verse.) REJOICE, rejoice, awake from the dead - ! An angel fair hath said: "In the gloomy tomb he lieth no more, But hath ris'n and gone your steps be- fore." Cho. — Rejoice, rejoice, ye children of the light, Awake, ye sleepers all, The risen Lord will bless your sight, If on his name you call. 2 Awake, awake from slumber so deep, Ye men who death-watch keep, For the bursted bonds revealeth that he Over death hath won the victory! 167 "ARISE and shine! thy light is come!" The Lord hath made thee free! The chains of darkness bind no more, Go forth in liberty! Cho. — "Arise and shine! thy light is come!" Arise, arise and shine! With love's bright adorning, Shine forth as the morning, Arise, arise and shine! 2 "Arise and shine! thy light is come!" Let sin and sorrow hide; Go forth and show to all the world That Light and Life abide. 3 "Arise and shine! thy light is come!" Thy God thy glory is; Show forth the wonders of his love, And let all praise be his. 4 "Arise and shine! thy light is come!" And night shall be no more; Shine till the glory of the Lord Is known from shore to shore. 168 PRAISE the name of Christ in heaven, Children sing with glad acclaim, Praise him duly, serve him truly, Spread abroad his glorious fame; •He so kingly, we so lowly, We so sinful, he so holy, Yet he, self forgetting, hears us When we call upon his name. Cho.— Glad hallelujahs, Joyful we bring to Jesus our King; Glad hallelujahs Be thine for evermore. 2 Praise him in the early morning, When by rest refreshed anew, Nature waking, praise is making, Let us humbly worship too; We so feeble, he so glorious, He o'er sin and death victorious, By the hand he kindly leads us All our earthly journey through. 3 Praise him when the day is ending, When the weary need repose, Seek his blessing, sin confessing, Ere in sleep the eyelids close; While in safety we are sleeping He is loving vigil keeping, Oh, adore him, kneel before him As his children, not his foes. 169 O, BLESS the Lord, what joy is mine! What perfect peace thro' grace divine! And now to realms of endless day, O, bless the Lord, I'm on the way. Cho.— I'm on the way, I'm on the way, In vain the world would bid me stay: A crown to wear in endless day, O, bless the Lord, I'm on the way. 2 O, bless the Lord, he dwells with me, The voice I hear, the hand I see Renew my strength from day to day While home to him I'm on the way. WORD EDITION. 47 3 O, bless the Lord for what I know Of heavenly bliss while here below! My trusting heart thro' faith can Bay, To mansions bright I'm on the way. 4 0, bless the Lord 'twill not be long Till I shall join the holy throng, And shout and sing thro' endless day, Where every tear is wiped away. 170 WE are marching, marching, marching, Jesus' little soldiers true; We are trying, trying, trying each com- mand he gives to do; We are going, going, going, guided by his loving hand. And by and by we'll reach that bright and happy land. Cho. — We're marching on, we're march ing on, VYe're boldly marching, marching on; We are Jesus' soldiers true, Trying his commands to do, We are marching on. 2 We are fighting, fighting, fighting with the mighty hosts of sin; We are striving, striving, striving daily victories to win; We are trusting, trusting, trusting in the help of Christ the Lord, For he will help us if we trust,— so says his Word. 3 When he cometh, cometh, cometh, all his loved ones home to bring, And we're standing, standing, standing in the presence of the King; What rejoicing, glad rejoicing in our happy ranks will be, When we receive a glorious crown of victory! .'I Happy children of a King, We would work, as well as sing. Making others joyful, too, Hv the kindlv deeds we do. 172 FORTH in the dawn-light, cool, and sweet, and tender, While yet the dewdrops tremble on the Mower-. Seeking for lab'rers, One doth meekly wander, Calling, still calling thro' the quiet hours; — FEMALE VOICES. "Co, work to-day, the flush of early morning Brightens the east, and day is coming on; Go in the freshness of the day's adorn- ing, Sure shall your hire be at the set ot sun!'' 2 Forth while the sun rides higher still in heaven, Forth while the noontide's fervid radiance glows. Forth while the shadows lengthen t'ward the even, Calling for lab'rers, still the Master goes; FEMALE VOICES. "Go, work to-day!— oh, wherefore yet delaying. Stand ye still idle as the hours glide on? Go. for the morning waits not for your staying, Sure shall your hire be at the set of 171 HAPPY children we, to sing Of our Saviour and our King; He, our Christ, our Kin^ is near, And he will our voices hear. Cho.— Ev'rv day, ev'ry day. We "will sing and we will pray; Heav'n is never far away When we children sing and pray. 2 Happv children we. to be Close "to Christ, and feel that he Loves to answer when we call, Loves to keep and bless us ■11. 3 Lord, we have heard thee in our youth's glad morningj Lord, we still hear thee in our noon- day prime, Hear thee, and gladly ea-e and pleasure scorn inir. Gird us for servi.e lowly > then in thy embrace* tender. Such let our hire be at the si^n! " 48 LIVING HYMNS, No. 173 THE royal banner of the cross, We must plant it on the walls of sin; Rally now to the fray, with a will march away, In our Leader's mighty name to win. Cho. — Marching on, marching on, With a leader who has never suffered loss; Marching on, marching on, Fighting 'neath the royal banner of the cross. 2 The noble banner of the cross, We must wave it when the fight is strong; Bravely onward we'll go, with our faces to the foe, And our Leader's name shall be our song. 3 The blood-stained banner of the cross, What a sight in the battle's din and heat; Wounded sore though we be, it revives us to see That dear banner, never furled in de- feat. 174 BEAUTIFUL carols of joy we hear, Nature's glad voices are singing; Murmuring brooklets the tidings bear, Nature's glad voices are singing; Woodlands re-echo the glad refrain, Nature's glad voices are singing; Message of cheer to hearts so dear, For spring has come again. Cho. — Jesus is King! set the Easter joy-bells ringing, Peace is in my soul to-day, my heart is full of singing; Jesus lives! peal out the song — new gladness bringing, Let it echo o'er land and sea, for Jesus is risen indeed! 2 Winter is over, the song repeat, Nature's glad voices are singing; Flowers are blooming in fragrance sweet, Nature's glad voices are singing; Birds of the forest so sweetly sing, Nature's glad voices are singing; Mountain and field their sweetness yield To deck the lap of spring. 3 Herald the tidings from shore to shore, Nature's glad voices are singing; Jesus is risen to die no more, Nature's glad voices are singing; Echoes of praise o'er the earth resound, Nature's glad voices are singing; Anthems of song the praise prolong, Let peace and joy abound. 175 BE kind to those around us, Who bear their toils alone, We cannot know the trials Their aching hearts have known. Cho. — Then scatter love and sunshine, We have not long to stay; Oh, scatter love and sunshine, And take the thorns away. 2 Be kind to those around us, Nor coldly pass them by, A look, a smile of gladness May light the downcast eye. 3 Be kind to those around us Whose feet perchance have stray'd, Whose sad and bitter feelings For wrong have dearly paid. 4 Be kind to those around us, Be kind and good to all, That we may be his children Who marks the sparrow's fall. 176 (177) THE spacious firmament on high, With all the blue, ethereal sky, And spangled heav'ns, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim; Th' unwearied sun from day to day Does his Creator's pow'r display, And publishes to ev'ry land The work of an almighty hand. Cho. — Then sing aloud unto the Lord, We'll cheerfully sing, yes, joyously sing; We'll always trust his holy word, And love and praise our mighty King. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the list'ning earth Repeats the story of her birth; Whilst all the stars that 'round hei burn, And all the planets in their turn Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole WORD EDIT/OX. 17 BSMI-CHOBUS. Out on the mountains of sin and de- spair, Millions are perishing, needing our care; Shall we not send them the message to- day' Shall we not help without further delay? Tell them of Jesus who rose from the grave, Tell them of Jesus, the Mighty to Save; Plenteous salvation in him doth abound, Cleansing and healing in Jesus are found. FULL CHORUS. "Take the world for Jesus," sound the great battle-cry, Let the mighty chorus ring; "Take the world for Jesus," raise the bright standard high, As we shout, as we march, as we sing. 55 DELAY not, delay not, O sinner, draw near. The waters of life are now flowing for thee; No price is demanded, the Saviour is here: Redemption is purchased, salvation is free. 2 Delay not, delay not; why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus thy God? A fountain is opened; how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleansed in his par- doning blood? 3 Delay not, delay not; the Spirit of grace Long grieved and resisted, may take his sad flight, And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race. To sink in the vale of eternity's night. 56 HEAR the words of Jesus, As vou often may, And their loving message Do not put away; Grace that is redeeming. In the words appear, If vou will receive them Even as you hear. Cho. — Words of Jesus, sweet and holy, Never will they pass away, Never will they pass away; Precious words of Jesus, giving life to all. Never will they pass away. L. K, S t Words— B •1 Take the words of Jesus, Hide them in your heart, And in joy or sorrow- Let them not depart; Take the words and keep them With a spirit true, That the hope of heaven May abide with you. 3 Speak the words of Jesus, And their message give, That the lost and erring May return and live; Speak them to the weary, As you see the need, For in time of trouble They are sweet indeed. 4 Sing the words of Jesus, Sing them far and near, That the world around us May the gospel hear; There is nothing sweeter, As we pass along, Than the words of Jesus Blended into song. 57 THE fountain of healing is open, The waters are troubled to-night; And all who shall plunge 'neath the billows May rise in the raiment of white. Cho.— Then come to this fountain of healing. Step into the waters of love; Be clothed in the garment of beauty, Be heir to the riches above. 2 There's nothing unholy can enter The beautiful kingdom of light; The garments of all must be spot ! > Who sit with our King on the right. 3 Oh, come with your sins and trans- _ gressions, This moment step into the pool. To rise from i*s depths with rejoicing, With not a dark blot on your soul. 58 THERE came to my heart a sweet mes- sage of love. When I was forsaken and sad: It came from above like a heavenly dove: Tt bade me rejoice and be glad : New courage arose in my soul when T heard Of One who deliv'ranee could bring; I bowed in contrition to Jesus mv Lord ; Now the wonderful story T sing. 18 L1VWG HYMNS, No. 2. Cho. — Sweet, sweet old story, oft has been told; Wonderful story that never grows old. 2 How sweet was the message that came to my heart, And tilled me with sunshine and song! M> hope did abound when the Saviour 1 found; I think of him all the day long, And following closely my Shepherd and Guide, He leads me where cool waters spring; My soul is refreshed as in him I abide, And rejoicing, his praises I sing. 3 And since I am his, and I know he is mine, How sweet is the peace He has giv'n! From morning till night He's my joy and delight, A blessed assurance of heav'n : In perfect submission I follow along, For He is my Saviour and King; And when I have joined with the glori- fied throng, Then forever this theme I will sing. 59 SAVIOUR, often I am tempted, Oft from thee my soul is led astray; Give me strength for ev'ry trial, Keep me ever in the homeward way. ('ho. — Oh, more of thee my spirit needs, More love, more strength for noble deeds; On thee alone my spirit feeds, Dear Lord, refresh me now. 2 Oh, I love to serve thee better, More for thee, dear Lord, I long to do; Fill me now with thy sweet Spirit, Banish weakness and my strength re- new. 3 Saviour, while I bow before thee, Fill my soul with peace and love di- vine, Comfort me with thy sweet whispers, Let me feel that 'I am whollv thine. So I need not fear the morrow; Peace is in my heart to-day, For my blessed Saviour tells me, He'll be with me all the way. Cho.— All the way, all the way, He'll be with me all the way; my blessed Saviour tells me, He'll be with me all the way. 2 At the blood-stain'd cross he met me, Bade me look to him and live; Tho' temptations shall beset me, Overcoming pow J r he'll give. There's a joy that shines about me, With a pure and heav'nly ray, For my blessed Saviour tells me, He'll be with me all the way. 3 In the time of pain and sadness, His sweet promise I will test; Welcome, sunny hours of gladness, By his smile made doubly blest. Ev'ry step that leads to glory Shall his wondrous love display, For my blessed Saviour tells me, He'll be with me all the way. 61 JESUS, thou art standing Outside the fast-clos'd door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er. We bear the name of Christians, His name and sign we bear; Oh, shame, thrice shame upon us! To keep him standing there. Jesus, thou art knocking; And lo! that hand is scarr'd, And thorns thy brow encircle, And tears thy face have marr'd: Oh, love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait! Oh, sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate! O Jesus, thou art pleading In accents meek and low, "I died for you, my children, And will ye treat me so?" O Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door: Dear Saviour, enter, enter. And leave us nevermore! 60 THERE'S a veil that hangs before me, And an unknown pathway hides; There's an eye that's watching o'er me, An almighty hand that guides. 62 COME, contrite one, and seek his grace, Jesus is passing: bv: See in his reconciled face The sunshine of the skv. \Y<>RD EDITH >y. \<) Cho. — Passing by, passing by, Hasten to meet him on the way, Jesus is passing by to-day. Passing by, passing by. 2 Come, hungry one, and tell your need, Jesus is passing by; The Bread of Life your soul will feed, And fully satisfy. 3 Come, weary one, and find sweet rest, Jesus is passing by; Come where the longing heart is blest, And on his bosom lie. 4 Come, burdened one, bring all your care, Jesus is passing by; The love that listens to your prayer Will "no good thing" deny. Cho.—] love the Lord, 1 love the Lord, With heart and soul 1 love him; His name to me is melody, Mj Saviour- how 1 love him! 2 1 love him, for he hath inclined A gracious ear unto me, And sent bis Holy Spirit kind From sinful paths to woo me. 3 And for the tender, loving care He evermore hath given; With Christ, his Son, to be joint heir Of mansions fair in heaven. 4 And tho' with all my ransom'd pow'ra 1 worship and adore him, How small now seems the all I bring And humblv lav before him. 63 IT comes to me ever in sorrow and woe. At rest, or wherever I be, My Saviour's sweet promise, it comforts me so, He careth for even like me. Cho.— He careth for me, let the billows roll, Let wild tempests rage, safe will be my soul. Supreme within this, tho't shall be, Whatever betide, he careth for me. 2 It comes to me ever when Satan is near, And from his dark pow'r sets me free: Behind this blest refuge no harm need I fear, He careth for even like me. 3 Tt comes to me even in night's lonely hour, And when I am on bended knee, This blessed assurance, it gives me great pow'r. He careth for even like me. 4 Let this be my pleading before the white throne. When T for the Judement shall be; Xe merit have T, but Jesus, thy Son- He careth for even like me. 64 I LOVE the Lord, for be bath heard My voice of supplication. And for the promise in hi« word Of full and free salvation. 65 CHRIST will me his aid afford, Never to fall, never to fall; While I find my precious Lord Sweeter than all. sweeter than al Cho. — Jesus now is and ever will be Sweeter than all the world to me. Since I heard his loving call. Sweeter than all, sweeter than all. 2 I can follow all the way, Hearing him call, hearing him call; Finding him, from day to day, Sweeter than all, sweeter than all. 3 Tho' a vessel I would be, Broken and small, broken and small; Yet his manna falls on me, Sweeter than all, sweeter than all. 4 When I reach the crystal sea, Voices will call, voices will call; But my Saviour's voice will be Sweeter than all. sweeter than all. 66 DO you plumber in your tent. Chr soldier? , While the foe is spreading woe thro the land? "Do von note his ri«ine pow r Growing bolder ev'rv hour? Will he not our land devour while you stand? 20 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. Cho. — Let us arise, all unite! Let us arise in our might! Let us arise, speak for God and the right! Tho' our numbers may be few, God will lead us grandly thro', And our arms with strength endue by his might. 2 Can you sleep while homes are rent, Christian soldier? Are not heavens turn'd to hells by his power? Mark you not the mother's sigh? Hear you not the children's cry? See you not their loved ones die ev'ry hour? 3 Can you linger in your tent, Chris- tian soldier? Satan's smiling o'er your idle delay; Thousands perish while you wait, While you counsel and debate; Heed you not their awful fate as they stray ? 4 Let us rise in holy wrath, Christian soldiers, Crush the evil 'neath the heel of our might! Counting cost no longer wait; Forward, manhood of the state, For in God your strength is great for the right! 67 MAKE the moments count for Jesus, Happy, then, our ransom'd days. Royal jewels in life's setting, Sparkling ever to his praise. Cho. — Precious moments — all for Jesus! Mounting heav'nward as they fly; Bearing each a golden treasure, For the crowning by and by. 2 Sow the seeds of loving kindness, Cast them on the floating stream, Let us, trusting in the Saviour, Do the good of which we dream. 3 Naught too humble for his notice. Naught too small for him to use. May we not, the moments slighting. Rich, immortal blessing lose? 4 Holy Spirit, take possession. Guide and sanctify and fill; Make our moments count for Jesus, Working out his blessed will. 68 LIFT the glorious banner of our Sav- iour, Lord and King, Crown him with your praises, let the happy children sing Till the vales and mountains with ho- aannas sweetly ring, And Jesus reigns supreme. Cho. — Lift the glorious banner, lift the banner, lift the banner, Let the royal ensign, royal ensign be unfurled; Lift the glorious banner, lift the ban- ner, lift the banner, Let the royal ensign grandly wave o'er all the world. 2 Lift the glorious banner, o'er the world now let it wave, Telling of the Saviour who from sin and death will save, Sending out its gladness and the hope that many crave, Now lift this ensign high. 3 Lift the glorious banner, O ye faith- ful, saved and free, Onward march together on to glorious victory; Never, never falter, but to Jesus loyal be, And soon he'll reign supreme. 69 FOR all the saints who from their la- bors rest, Who thee by faith before the world con- fessed, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might, Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well- fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! 3 Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crow of gold. Alleluia! 4 Oh, blest communion, fellowship di vine! We feebly struggle, they in eV^y shine; Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine Alleluia! WORD EDITION. 21 5 And when the strife is tierce, the war- tare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph- song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! ti The golden evening brightens in the west ; Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia! 7 But lo, there breaks a yet more glori- DU8 day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of Glory passing on his way. Alleluia! 70 HALLELUJAH! hallelujah! what jov divine! Since I heard the voice of Jesus, "Fear not, thou art mine!" Xow a peace that passeth knowledge cheers each passing day, While his glory freely given shines upon my way. Cho.— When the conflict of life is over, at his right hand With the ransom'd from ev'ry nation, redeem'd I'll stand; There I'll see my Saviour, and I'll tell forever How he saved when I came pleading be- fore his feet. 2 Oh, it was a happy moment when I heard him say, "Tho' your sins be red as crimson, they are washed away;" And he freely, freely gave me pardon full, complete. As I lav a helpless sinner pleading at his feet. 3 Glory! glory! I keep singing all along my way. For the peace of full salvation fills my soul to-day; And my heart, so glad, rejoices — know- ing he is mine. For the Saviour walks beside me — Com- forter divine. 4 And in heav'n I'll sing forever pi to his name, And I'll tell to list'ning angels how to me he came. In his love so kind and tender, with for- giveness sweet. When I lay a helpless your light, Keep your lamp in order, trimm'd and bjrning bright. Try to be a blessing, brighten up the night. Let the gospel light i=hine out. 4 Try to live for Jesus till this life il o'er, For along thi* pathway you will pasi more. Till he bids you welcome on the other shore. Let the gospel light shine out. 22 LIVING HYMNS, No. 73 'TIS a good work, grand work, this of winning souls; Oh, the tide of joy like a river rolls, And the peace of God the trusting heart controls, Winning precious souls for Jesus. Cho. — 'Tis a grand work, winning souls! 'Tis a glorious work, winning souls! Heaven's bliss is nearer and the Saviour dearer, 'Tis a grand work, winning souls. 2 Oh, 'tis sweet to live so near the Master's side, All the pow'r we need from his grace supplied, Leading weary wand'rers to the Cru- cified, Winning precious souls for Jesus. 3 We can throw a light across a dark- ened way, A bright, sunny gleam from the Land of Day, We can show his love in all we do and say, Winning precious souls for Jesus. 4 Let us work away until the even fall, Till the starry hour when the angels call; Then a crown of life beyond the jasper wall — Glory evermore to Jesus. 74 I SHALL lay the cross aside, Some day, some glad day; Safely pass to Canaan's side, Some day, some glad day; If I live a life of pray'r, And the cross for Jesus bear, I a glorious crown shall wear, Some day, some glad day. 2 I the sinners' friend shall see, Some day, some glad day; See the wounds once made for me, Some day, some glad day; I shall press close to His side, Who for me was crucified, And shall then be satisfied, Some day, some glad day. 3 I shall meet the friends of yore, Some day, some glad day; And with them the Lamb adore, Some day, some glad day; There at Jesus' sacred feet Saints of ev'ry clime I'll meet, Hold with them communion sweet, Some day, some glad day. 4 I shall lean on Jesus' breast, Some day, some glad day; Find a sweet, a perfect rest, Some day, some glad day; On that bright eternal shore All our sorrows will be o'er, We shall meet to part no more, Some day, some glad day. 75 WAKE, list'ning skies, and tell the wondrous story. Shout, mighty hills, and praise Messiah's name; Roll, ocean waves, and greet the King of Glory, Jesus is come! let earth her joy pro- claim. Cho. — Jesus is come! gladly I'll receive him; Jesus is come! gladly I'll believe him; Message of peace, driving care away, Jesus is come to my soul to-day! 2 Chime, bells of joy, your tuneful echoes blending, While on the air harmonious sounds arise; Blow, breezes, blow, the theme of glad- ness sending, Wave, cedars tall, and tell it to the skies. 3 Chant, hosts above, your harps celes- tial sounding, Tell out the news, ye choirs around the throne; Sing, sons of earth, your hearts with praises bounding, Jesus is come! oh, make His glories known. 76 SOME of these days the skies will be brighter; Some of these days the burdens be lighter; Hearts will be happier, souls will be whiter, Some of these days, some of these days Cho.— Some of these days All sin will be banished. Some of these days All evil have vanished. ]\'<>I!D EDITION. 23 Earth will be brighter, Hearts will be lighter, Souls will be winter, Some of these days. 2 Some of these days, in deserts up- springing, Fountains will Hash, while joy-bells are ringing, Earth will be full of joy and of singing, Some of these days, some of these days. 3 Some of these days we'll bury our sorrow, Out of the future, light we may bor- row; There will be joy and hope in the mor- row. Some of these days, some of these days. 4 Some of these days God's wondrous salvation Will, in its love, embrace ev'ry nation; All then shall hail our King's corona- tion. Some of these days, some of these days. 77 IF o'er thy way dark clouds are cast, Look up with faith till they are pa*t, The sun will surely shine at last, In God's own time. Cho.— Then do not tear, tho' dark the night, But rise on wings of faith sublime. For ev'ry thing w'ill come out right, In God's own time, in God's own time. 2 Hast thou pray'd long and fervently, And yet no answer came to thee? Thy pray'r will some time answer'd be, In God's own time. 3 Look up with joy, nor longer weep, Thy God will ev'ry promise keep. And thou unit yet the harvest reap, In God's own time. 4 Tho' thro' the glass thou cans't not see, And wonder why .some things must be. Yet thou wilt know each mystery. In God's own time. f> And would'st thou be foreve r blest? Just trust in God and do thy best. Then thou shalt enter into rest, In God's own time. 78 OH. the world has need of sunshine a* you go, For we often 9ee the tears of sorrow flow: You can haste that coming day v When they'll all be wiped away, If you scatter blessed sunshine as you go. Cho. — You can scatter blessed sunshine as you go, You can scatter bles>ed sunshine as you go; Oh, so many hearts are sad, You can help to make them glad, If you scatter blessed sunshine as as you go. 2 Y'ou can labor for the Master as you go, Plant the precious seed and he will bid it grow; Toiling on, whate'er betide, With the Saviour by your side, You can scatter blessed sunshine as you go. 3 Y'ou will meet with many trials as you go, There will be some self-denials here be- low; But keep looking still above, And remember God is love, While you scatter blessed sunshine as you go. 79 THE earth was fill'd with peace and light, When Christ arose; The heavens trembled at the sight. When Christ arose; The sea rejoiced along the sands. The vernal valleys clapp'd their hands, The mountains sang, and all the lands. When Christ arose. 2 The tomb was empty where he lay, When Christ ai And angels roll'd the stone away, When Christ ai A sound of triumph thrill'd the air. The glorious tidings to declare, And there was gladness everywhere, When Christ arose. 3 The soid of man was born anew, When Christ ai Tho cros*; divine appear'd in view. When Christ •. • I light from heaven stream'd, And from the cross dear Fatherland. 2 Above the stars, above the skies, Thy tow'ring hills majestic rise; Thy sunny fields with verdure glow, And fadeless flowers in beauty grow. mg, Welcome, most welcome, Spirit of love; Promise of Jesus, Comforter pre- cious. Thou art most welcome, Spirit of love. 2 Come, Holy Spirit, dwell in me sweet- ly, Come to my heart all the dross to consume; Come just this moment, fill me complete- jus ly, All my whole being control and il- lume. 3 Come, Holy Spirit, fill to o'erflowing, Give me an anthem down deep in my heart; If thou shalt ever in me be glowing I may to others rich blessings impart. 81 1 AM safe in the Rock that is higher than I; This my refuge thro' storms e'er shall be; lho' my frail bark is tossed on the bil- lows' mad foam, Yet I'm sheltered forever in thee. Cho. — Sheltered in thee, Sheltered in thee. O thou blest Rock of Ages I am sheltered in thee. 2 I am safe in the Cleft that was riven for me; From the pow'r of the tempter I'm free; Tho' my pathway be dark and the storms sweep the sky, Yet securely I'm sheltered in thee. 3 I am safe in the Rock let whatever betide; Death and hell have no terror to me; I can walk without fear thro' the shadowy vale, For securely I'm sheltered in thee. 3 There Jesus reigns, our Saviour-King, And one by one his own will bring, Thy songs to join, thy bliss to share, O Fatherland, our Zion fair. 4 No tears shall dim, no pain destroy The light of peace, the smile of joy; No more we'll clasp the parting hand Within thy gates, our Fatherland.- 83 COME to the Saviour, Seek now his favor, No longer waver, Come while you may; Hear him entreat you, Kow he will meet you, Now he will greet you, Come, come to-day. 2 Jesus will hear you, He will draw near you, His love will cheer you, Come while you may; Sinner, believe him, No longer grieve him, Just now receive him, Come, come to-day. 3 Come, be forgiven, Long you have striven, O start for heaven, Come while you may; Weep not in sorrow, Nor try to borrow Hope from the morrow, Come, come to-day. 4 Prayers are ascending, Angels are bending, Friends are attending, Come while you may; Ere you are lying Low with the dying, For mercy crying, Come, come to-day. WORD EDITION. 84 W EARY child, thy sin forsaking, Close thy heart do more: From thy dream of pleasure waking, Open wide the door. Cho.— While the lamp of life is burning, And the heart of (iod is \ earning, To his loving arms returning, Give thy wandering o'er. 2 To the Saviour's tender pleading (lose thy heart no more: Now the call of mercy heeding Open wide the door. 3 To the gospel invitation Close thy heart no more; To receive a full salvation Open wide the door. 4 To the joy that fadetli never Close thy heart no more; To the peace abiding ever Open wide the doer. 85 HOW many sad partings we have on earth's shore, Yet there is a country where friends part no more; There from those who love us no more will we roam. No more sad farewells when we all meet at home. Cho.— Home, home, sweet, sweet home, In mansions of glory w r e 11 all meet at home. 2 There death cannot enter to spread his alarms. Our dear ones of earth are not torn from our arms; No more the pale boatman will sail o'er the foam To bear us away, when we all meet at home. 3 Why should these brief partings bring tears to our. eyes? We'll soon be united to dwell in the skies; With joy we will gather above yonder dome. And make heaven ring when we all meet at home. 4 There Christ is preparing a mansion so fair. And soon he will call us to dwell with him there: With joy we will go when we hear him -ay "come," To dwell evermore in that beautiful home. 86 1 KNOW that my Redeemer liveth. And on the earth again shall stand; I know eternal life he giveth, That grace and pow'r are in his hand. Cho.— I know, 1 know that Jesus liveth, And on the earth again shall stand; 1 know, 1 know that life he giveth. That grace and pow'r are in his hand. 2 I know his promise never faileth. The w r ord he speaks it cannot die; Tho' cruel death my flesh assaileth, Yet I shall see him by and by. 3 I know my mansion he prenareth, That where he is there I shall be; Oh, wondrous tho't! for me he careth, And he at last will come for me. 87 I'M thinking just now of a beautiful rest, Where sin has no place and where none can molest, Where all dwell in peace and -are per- fectly blest, Just over beyond in Eden. Cho. — Just over beyond in Eden, Beautiful, beautiful Eden, Close, close by the side of the Christ * crucified. Just over beyond in Eden. 2 I'm thinking again of the pavements of gold. Where none ever tread who are hungry and cold, Where all may partake of the sweet of the fold. Just over beyond in Eden. 3 I'm thinking of those with the burdens laid down, The crass interchang'd for a beautiful crown. Who share in the wealth of that land of renown, Just over beyond in Eden. 4 I'm thinking again of a rapturotn song, In praise of the Lamb, from a glorified throng, That sweetly shall roll thro' the ages along, Just over beyond in Eden. 5 I'm longing just now for the heavenly life, I fain would be free from vexation and strife. And dwell with tnv King where pure pleasures are rife. Just over beyond in Eden. 26 LIVING HYMNS, No. 88 COME in, come in, O blessed One; My heart is all thine own; Here make thy constant dwelling place, Thy temple and thy throne. Cho. — Hallelujah, hallelujah, For the grace that makes me free; Hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah, Lord, to thee. 2 Come in, come in, blessed One; Thou King of kings divine, My life, my will, my ev'ry pow'r, Without reserve are thine. 3 Come in, come in, blessed One, Whose name the angels praise, While mortal tongues in humbler strains Their grateful tribute raise. 4 Come in, O Sun of Righteousness, And source of endless day, Thou Lamb of God, whose cleansing blood Has washed my sins away. 89 LOOK well to your cables, my brother, For severed the faith-strands may be, Take heed lest you slip from your moor- ings, And storm-toss'd lie out on life's sea. Cho. — Drifting away, drifting away, Far from the home of the blest; Then anchor your soul on the Christ- rock, For under its shadow is rest. 2 Concealed by the gathering darkness Are breakers of sin, just at hand; soul, there is many a danger To keep you from gaining the land. 3 So anchor your bark to the Christ- rock, And ask the dear Jesus to be Your pilot, to guide you in safety To the shores of eternity. 90 BEALTTIFUL home of the weary, Where Jesus and cherish'd ones dwell, Where never's a path lone and dreary, Where never is heard a farewell! Sometime we will reach the fair portals, O blessed and peaceful retreat, And there 'mid the shining immortals, Again our beloved we'll greet. Cho. — We'll meet them, sometime we will meet them, The dear ones who lovingly wait; We'll greet them, sometime we will greet them, Up there at the beautiful gate. 2 beautiful home of the weary, So far from this valley of tears, W^here we with our lov'd ones may tarry Throughout all the rapturous years! Oh, sweet is the thought of re-union, Up there in the home of the soul, A blessed and holy communion, While ages on ages shall roll. 3 kingdom of beauty and gladness, Where God and his Son are the light; Where never are partings or sadness, Where never is sickness or blight! Sometime, in the home of our Father, Where nothing shall mar or molest, With songs of rejoicing we'll gather With those we hold sweetest and best. 91 I NEED thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like thine Can peace afford. Cho.— I need thee, oh, I need thee; Ev'ry hour I need thee; bless me now, my Saviour! I come to thee. 2 I need thee ev'ry hour; Stay thou near by; Temptations lose their pow'r When thou art nigh. 3 I need thee ev'ry hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. 4 I need thee ev'ry hour; Teach me thy will; And thy rich promises In me fulfill. 5 I need thee ev'ry hour, Most Holy One; Oh, make me thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. 92 ON for Jesus! steady be your arm and brave ; Onward, onward, take the shield and sword ; On for Jesus! standard of your Captain wave, Pressing onward, trusting in his word. WoltD EDlTHtX. 27 ('ho. -Marching, marching on, We're marching onward still for Jesus; Marching, marching on, Beneath the banner of the free. "On for Jesus!" this shall be the battle- cry, Ne'er retreating, ever pressing on; On for Jesus! marching on to victory, A.s we shout the glad redemption song. 2 On for Jesus! tiresome tho' the con- flict be, Tho' the hosts of sin are pressing hard; On for Jesus! striving for the victory, Endless life will soon be your reward. 3 On for Jesus, till the sound of .strife is o'er! When the great Commander calls for t'hee Thou shalt wear a crown of life forever- more, And with Jesus reign eternally. 93 IF I could onlv tell Him as I know Him, My Redeemer who has brightened all my way; If I could tell how precious is his pres- ence, I am sure that you would make him yours to-day. Cho.— Could I tell it, could I tell it, How the sunshine of his presence lights my way, 1 would tell it, I would tell it, And I'm sure that you would make him yours to-day. 2 If I could only tell you how he loves you, And if we could thro' the lonely gar- den go, If I could tell his dying pain and par- don, You would worship at his wounded feet, I know. 3 If I could tell how sweet will be his welcome. Tn that home whose wondrous beauty ne'er was told ; And tell you how he waits and longs to save vou. You would seek him. and abide with- in his fold. 4 But T can never tell him as I know him: Human tongue can never tell of love divine: 1 only can entreat you to accept him; Conic and know the joy and peace forever mine. 94 THE mountain-path is rough and steep, The Lord knoweth the way; His mighty arm my steps will keep, The Lord knoweth the way; And while 1 in his love abide, And ev'ry need to liim confide, He says my feet shall never slide, The Lord knoweth the way. Cho. — He'll walk beside me, He'll gently guide me, My Saviour knoweth, he knoweth the way; Oh. let me to his hand cling fast Till earthly ills are overpast. And I shall reach his home at last, The Lord knoweth the way. 2 Thro' sunshine bright or shadow dim, The Lord knoweth the way: I'll leave the planning all to him, The Lord knoweth the way; Amid. the windings of the road He'll choose the course, he'll lift the load. And lead me to his blessed side, The Lord knoweth the way. 3 I'll follow still the blood-stain'd track, The Lord knoweth the way; And "no good thing" my soul shall lack, The l^ord knoweth the way; Then up and on, from vale to hill, Surrendered to my Saviour's will, His blessed purpose he'll fulfill, The Lord knoweth the way. 95 JESUS, Saviour, pilot me. Over life's tempestuous Unknown waves before nie roll. Hiding rock and treach'rous shoal; Chart and compass come from thee: .lesus. Saviour, pilot me. !_' As a mother -till- her child. Thou canst hush the ocean wild; Boisterous waves obey thy will. When thou say's! to them "Be still!' Wondrous Sovereign of the - JeSUS, Saviour, pilot inc. 'I When at last f near the shore, \nd the fearful breakers roar Twixt me and the peaceful n Then, while leaning on thy breast, Mav I hear thee say to me. r not. I will pilot t) LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 96 WHAT seed are you sowing in life's harvest -field, While swiftly the bright moments fly? Each seed that you sow will spring up and grow, And the harvest will come by and by. Cho. — The harvest will come by and by, by and by, The harvest will come by and by, by and by, Each seed that you sow will spring up and grow, And the harvest will come by and by. 2 Sow good seed at morning, at noon- tide and eve, And let thy seed wisely be cast; Then joy will be thine — thou needst not repine, When cometh the reaping at last! 3 Be watchful and earnest and pray'r- fully sow, Trust God for the sunshine and rain; Oh, sweet it will be at harvest to know, Thy labor has not been in vain! 97 KEEP thy heart with earnest effort, To thy God thine ear incline; Put away all foolish longings, Waiting for his will divine. Cho.— Keep t'hy heart— with fervent watching; Cleanse its courts with loving care — Face to face, in sweet communion, Thou shalt meet thy Saviour there. 2 Keep thv heart— thou shalt not stum- ble In t'he path of truth and light If with firm and earnest purpose Thou shalt keep thy heart aright. 3 Keep thv heart — dare not to enter In the broad but downward way, Thine the narrow pat'h that shineth Brighter to the perfect day. 4 Keep thv heart — thy Father seeth All that is to men unknown; Surely in the day of sentence He shall claim thee for his own. 98 WHEN the pendulum of time shall for- ever cease to swing, And Jehovah's trump o'er all the earth shall sound; When the nations all shall rise, march- ing forth in solemn tread, Tell, oh, tell me, on which side will you be found? Cho.— On the Lord's side, on the Lord's side, I will answer when Jehovah's trump shall sound; On the Lord's side, on the Lord's side, Safely gather'd with the faithful I'll be found. 2 When the Book is opened there in the presence of the King, And the millions crowd the judgment bar around; When the hosts of great and small, over there before him stand, With the just upon the right will you be found? 3 There t'he secrets of the heart, good or evil tho' they be, He the Righteous Judge will herald far and near; When the nations he divides, as the shepherd doth his sheep, Tell, oh, tell me, on which side will you appear? 99 IF our Lord should come to-night, With the bright angelic host, Would he find us in 'his vineyard, Ev'rv servant at his post? Thro' the precious, cleansing blood Are our garments clean and white? Are we dwelling in the light, Should our Lord appear to-night ? Cho. — Are we watching, are we waiting In the raiment pure and white? Should we joy at his appearing If our Lord should come to- night? 2 If our Lord should come to-night, Come as King and Judge of all, Are there any "here assembled Who would tremble at his call? Is there one, oh, is there one Far from Jesus and the light, Unrepentant, lost, undone, If the Judge should come to-night? tit? WORD EDITION. 3 Christ as King and Judge will come, Tis recorded in his hook; He will bid us stand before him, Xot a soul will he o'erlook! Are we ready, ev'ry one? Are we in the raiment white. If the Judge of all mankind Should appear this very night? 100 TAKE your place in the ranks of God, Stand in line where your duty lies, Press the path that the Master trod, Fix on the Lord your eyes. Be your watchword Christ for all, All for Christ, your motto be; Let men hear your earnest call, Now is salvation free. Cho.— Take your place! take your place! Stand in line where your duty lies; God will give strength and grace; Fix on the Lord your eyes. 2 Ev'ry one has a work to do, Ev'ry one has a place to fill, Ev'ry one may be good and true, All may be saved who will. As the Father gave his Son, Will you give to him your heart? Think what great things he hath done, Will you perform your part? 3 Oh, sav not that your work is small, Do not murmur if you must plod, Do your duty whate'er befall, Leave all the rest with God. Use your talent, hide it not, For a purpose it was given ; For some soul it may be frauglit With all the joys of heaven. ."» He- mine because he's in my heart, And never, nevei will depart; Just a> the branch is in the vine I'm joined to Christ; I know he's mine. 4 Some day upon the streets of gold .Mine eyes his glory shall behold. Then, while hi.s arms around me twine, I'll cry for joy, "I know he's mine." 102 AS a Christian band, Forward hand in hand, To the Master's work we go; To a ruined race We declare his grace, And endeavor his love to show Cho. — To the work, hand in hand, To the Master's work we go; To a ruined race We declare his grace, And endeavor his love to show. 2 In our task agreed, Taking for our creed, All the blessed word of God, We together meet, And in union sweet. Seek to walk where the Master trod. 3 Far as sin hath wrought, Hath our Saviour taught That the word of life should go; And we strive as one That his will be done, And the whole world his great love know. 101 THERE'S One above all earthly friends Whose love all earthly love transcends, It is my Lord and Christ divine, My Lord, because I know he's mine. 4 Bless the work begun, And until 'tis done, May we faithful, Lord, be found; May our ranks inci. And in grace and peace More and more make us to abound. Cho.— I know he's mine, this friend so dear, He lives with me, he's ever near; Ten thousand charms around him shine, And, best of all, I know he's mine. 2 He's mine because he died for me, He saved my soul, he set me free; With joy I worship at his shrine, And cry, "Praise God. I know he's mine." 103 SOMETHING more of Jesus, I must learn to-day, Something more of Jesus, Walking m his way: Something more of his life below. More of his journeys to and fro. Wonderful blessings to b< * Something mere to 30 LIVING HYMNS, No. 3. Cho. — Something more than I've learn'd before, More of thyself, I pray; More of thy love, blessed Friend above, Something more to-day. 2 Something more of Jesus, When his word I read, Something more of Jesus, For my present need; Something more of his care for me, More of his risen life I'd see, Love so eternal, warm and free, Something more to-day. 3 Something more of Jesus, As his work I do, Something more of Jesus, Of his help so true; Something more of his mighty power, Cleansing and keeping ev'ry hour, More of his joy thro' sun and show'r, Something more to-day. 104 O CHURCH of God, arise! Reach out thy helping hand, And like a trumpet let thy voice Go forth to ev'ry land; Lay not thine armor down, Nor cease by day or night, To lift the sword of gospel truth, And wield it for the right. Cho. — Then arise in thy glory, O Church of God, arise! 'Tis the dawn of the morrow that greets thy waiting eyes. But cloud and mist and shadow must all be rolled away, But cloud and mist and shadow must all be rolled away, Before the world will usher in the long expected day. 2 O Church of God, arise! Thy borders wide extend, And o'er the earth's remotest bounds Thy heralds quickly send; Thine armies now are great, But greater they must be, For ev'ry nation, ev'ry clime Shall yet rejoice in thee. 3 Church of God, arise! The grand old choral strain Of peace on earth, good will to man That rang on Judah's plain, O'er all the world shall ring, And echo far and wide, And then the King, thy Lord shall come, And claim his faithful bride. 105 COME, ye disconsolate, where'er ye lan- quish; Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel, Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that heaven can- not heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the stray- ing? Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure, Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no -sorrow that heaven cannot cure." 3 Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above; Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove. 106 OUR Redeemer died to save us On the cross of Calvary, Suffered there that he might purchase Endless life for you and me; Tell to all the world the story Of his wondrous sacrifice, Tell them of his risen glory, King of earth and Paradise. Cho.— Tell the blessed story To the sons of men; Tell the blessed story O'er and o'er again. 2 Tell of Jesus on the mountain, Speaking to the multitude, Preaching there the blessed gospel, While he gave them earthly food; Tell- how winds and waves obeyed him. Owning thus his majesty When he still'd the angrv tempest, On the Sea of Galilee. 3 Tell them all the words of comfort Spoken by his loving voice, Of his tender Consolation, Bidding troubled hearts rejoice; Tell them of the living waters, Flowing to refresh the soul, And the golden crown that waits us When at last we reach the goal. WORD EDITION. 31 107 SCATTERING precious seed by the wayside. ttering precious seed by the hill- side; Scattering precious seed o'er the field, wide, S attering precious seed by the way. Cho.— Sowing in the morning, Sowing at the noontide, Sowing in the evening, Sowing the precious seed by the w iy. 2 Scattering precious seed for the grow- ing, scattering precious seed, freely sowing; Scattering precious seed, trusting, knowing, Surely the Lord will send it the rain. attering precious seed, doubting never, Scattering precious seed, trusting ever; S..wing the word with pray"r and en- deavor. Trusting the Lord for growth and for vield. Where the joys of Eden forever shall ring, And the soul shall be weary no more. 3 We are nearing that land, we are Hearing the gate To the city of jasper and gold, Where the Saviour to welcome his chil- dren doth wait, And will gather them into the fold; To the fold of his love, in the mansions above, Where forever with him they shall dwell, And the eyes that were sad in his smile shall be glad. And the lips never murmur, farewell. 110 O WHAT everlasing mercy Saved me, pardoned, and restored; Fill me now to overflowing With thy Holy Spirit, Lord. Give me of the living water, Till my soul is satisfied; From the wells of thy salvation, Be my ev'ry need supplied. 108 (109) WE have heard of a land on whose blue, ether skies Not a cloud for a moment can stay. And it needs not the sun in his splendor to rise. For the Lord is the light of its day: We have heard of that land, and its glory we seek. Where the faithful with Jesus shall dwell. Where the roses of youth never fade from the cheek, And the lips never murmur, farewell. Cho. — Beautiful land, beautiful land, Over the rolling sea. Beautiful land, beautiful land. When shall we come to thee? 2 We have talked of that land when our journey was long. And our hearts overburdened with care, Wc have talked of the blest at the river of song. And how oft we have sighed to be there: And our faith has grown up. like a bird on the wing. To that land on eternitv'- shore. Cho. — Fill me now, fill me now, To overflowing, to overflowing, Fill me now, fill me now With thy Holy Spirit, Lord. 2 Make my life henceforth a channel, Where thy love shall have its way, Bless'd, that I may be a blessing, Use me, Saviour, ev'ry day. Closer, closer to the fountain, Hold my heart, my soul, my will; Let the blessed heav'nlv currents, Richly all my being fill. 3 Free, exhaustless is the fountain. Help me freely to believe, "Rivers of thy grace are prom - More and more may I receive. Hanpy thirst that keeps me coming, Pleading still thy gracious word; Fill me now to overflowing. With thy Holy Spirit, Lord. Ill PASS me not. O gentle Saviour. Hear my humble cry; While on others thou art railing. Do not past me by. 32 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. Cho. — Saviour, Saviour, Hear my humble cry, While on others thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. 3 Trusting only in thy merit, Would I seek thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by thy grace. 4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me; Whom have I on earth beside thee? Whom in heaven but thee? 112 NO scenes of mirth upon the earth Such pleasures can impart, As those which come to ev'ry one When Christ is in the heart. Cho. — O royal Guest, fill every breast, And never more depart, For this we know, 'tis heav'n below, When Christ is in the heart. 2 Tho' sorrows roll upon the soul, And tears unbidden start, — Yet still we find sweet peace of mind When Christ is in the heart. 3 Tho' we may find the world unkind, Its words may sting and smart, Yet all the year the skies are clear When Christ is in the heart. 4 So we will sing of Christ our King Till soul and body part, Then we'll go home no more to roam, If Christ is in the heart. 113 WHEN from the scenes of earth we rise, To find our home beyond the skies. What visions then shall greet our eyes, When we shall be with Jesus! Cho.— -To be with Jesus, O how sweet! With saints and angels at his feet, With songs we shall each other greet, And ever be with Jesus. 2 The storms of life will all be o'er, Our souls be tempest-toss'd no more, When we have reach'd the golden shore, For we shall be with Jesus. 3 Redeemed from sin and saved by grace, \\ e shall behold his blessed face, The wonders of his love to trace, As we shall be with Jesus. 4 With him in glory e'er to stay, Where founts of living waters play, And sorrow's tears are wiped away, Forevermore with Jesus. 114 O LOVE unmeasured, vast and deep, Thy first glad chorus rang When o'er the new creation's birth The stars of the morn in beauty sang. Cho.— The love of God made manifest to us, In the gift of Christ, his Son, whom he spared not, But for sin he delivered him up, But for sin he delivered him up; He has redeemed us, he has redeemed us, He has redeemed us thro' his atonement once for all, 2 'Twas love that from our lost estate Came down to set us free, And gave its life that we henceforth Redeem'd unto grace thro' faith might be. 3 'Twas love inspired the angel host At midnight hour to sing, Good will to man and peace on earth, Thro' him who is born to reign our King. 4 'Twas love that bore the cross for us, That we a crown might wear; 'Twas love unbarred the gates above, And all who believe may enter there. 115 WHILE Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner, come! Now is the time to own him. Come, sinner, come! Now is the the time to know him, Come, sinner, come! 2 Are you too heavy laden? Come, sinner, come! Jesus will bear your burden, Come, sinner, come! Jesus will not deceive you, Come, sinner, come! Jesus can now redeem you, Come, sinner, come! ■ WORD EDITION. 65 Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, Standing on the promises of God. 5 Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit's call, Resting in my Saviour, as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God. 251 MY soul in sad exile was out on life's sea. So burdened with sin, and distrest, Till I heard a sweet voice saying, make me your choice; And I entered the "Haven of Rest!" Cho. — I've anchored my soul in the haven of rest, I'll sail the wide seas no more; The tempest may sweep o'er the wild, stormy deep. In Jesus I'm safe evermore. 2 I yielded myself to his tender em- brace. And faith taking hold of the word, My fetters fell off, and I anchored my soul ; The haven of rest is my Lord. 3 The song of my soul, since the Lord made me whole, Has been the old story so blest Of Jesus, who'll save whosoever will have A. home in the "Haven of Rest!" 4 How precious the thought that we all may recline. Like John the beloved and blest, On Jesus' strong arm, where no tempest can harm, — Secure in the "Haven of Rest!" ) Oh, come to the Saviour, he patiently waits To save bv his j>ower divine; Come, anchor your soul in the haven of rest. And say, "my Beloved is mine." 252 WHEN you start for the land of heaven- ly rest. Keep close to Jesus all the way; For he is the Guide, and he knows the wav best. Keep close to Jesus all the way. L. H., 2, Words— V Cho.— Keep close to Jesus, keep close to JCBUB, Keep close to Jesus all the wa\ ; By day or by night never turn from the right. Keep close to JesOfl all the way. '2 Never mind the storms or trials as you go, Keep close to .Jesus all the wa\ ; 'Tis a comfort and joy his favor to know, Keep close to Jesus all the way. 3 To be safe from the darts of the evil one. Keep close to Jesus all the way; Take the shield of faith till the victory is won. Keep close to Jesus all the way. 4 We shall reach our home in heaven by and bye, Keep close to Jesus all the way ; Where to those we love we'll never say good-bye, Keep close to Jesus all the way. 253 WHAT a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! what peace we often forfeit, O what needless j>ain we bear, All because we do> not carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Ts there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows .share? Jesus knows our every weakne- Take it to the Lord in prayer. 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our rei'ii- Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer; In hi.s arms he'll take and shield thee Thou wilt find a solace there. 254 THERE'S a wideness in God's mercy Like the widened of the sea: Therp's a kindness in his justice, Which is more than libertv. LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. There is welcome for the sinner, And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Saviour; There is healing in his blood. 2 For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man's mind] And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple, We should take him at his word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord. 255 MY country! 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee 1 sing; I.and where my fathers died! Land of the pilgrim's pride! From ev'ry mountain side Let freedom ring. 2 My native country, thee, Land of the noble, free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed 'hills; My heart with rapture thrills, Like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake, Let all that breathe partake, Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. 4 Our Father's God, to thee, Author of liberty, To thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King. 256 GOD bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand, Thro' storm and night; When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of winds and wave, Do thou our country save By thy great might. 2 For her our pray'rs shall rise To God above the skies; On him we wait; Thou who art ever nigh, Guardian with watchful eye, To thee aloud we cry, God save the state. 3 To God— the Father, Son, And Spirit — three in one, All praise be giv'n! Crown him in ev'ry song; To him your hearts belong; Let all his praise prolong, — On earth, in heav'n. 257 O LAND of rest for thee I sigh, When will the moment come, When I shall lay my armor by And dwell in peace at home? Cho. — We'll work till Jesus comes, We'll work till Jesus comes, We'll work till Jesus comes, And we'll be gather'd home. 2 No tranquil joys on earth I know, No peaceful sheltering dome, This world's a wilderness of woe, This world is not my home. 3 To Jesus Christ I fled for rest; He bade me cease to roam, And lean for succor on his breast, Till he conduct me home. 4 I sought at once my Saviour's side, No more my steps shall roam; With him I'll brave death's chillin tide, And reach my heavenly home. 258 THERE is a happy land, Far, far away, Where saints in glory stand, Bright, bright as day; Oh, how they sweetly sing, "Worthy is our Saviour King," Loud let his praises ring, Praise, praise for aye! 2 Bright, in that happy land, Beams every eye; Kept by a Father's hand, Love cannot die. On, then, to glory run; Be a crown and kingdom won; And bright, above the sun, Reign evermore. 3 Come to that happy land, Come, come away; Whv will vou doubting stand? Why still delay? Oh, we shall happy be, When from sin and sorrow free; Lord, we shall dwell with thee, Blest evermore. WORD EDITH >-\. 07 259 JESUS calls us: o'er the tumult Ol our liie's wild, restless sea. Day by day his sweet voice sounaeth, Saying, Christian, follow me." 1 Jesus calls us from the worship - Of the vain world's golden store; From each idol that would keep us, Saying, ■'Christian, love me more." 3 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "That we love him more than these." 4 Jesus calls us: by thy mercies, Saviour make us hear thy call, Give our hearts to thine obedience. Serve and love thee best of all. 260 SWEET hour of pray'r! sweet hour of pray'r! That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known; In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often found relief; And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of pray'r. 2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of pray'r! Thy wings shall my petition bear To him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless: And since he bids me seek his face. Believe his word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of pray'r. 261 1 AM thine, O Lord, I have heard tin- voice, And it told thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith, And be closer drawn to thee. Oho— Draw me nearer, nearer. bl< Lord, To the cross where thou liast died: Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To thy precious bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to thy service. Lord. By the pow'r of grace divine: Let nay soul look up with a steadfast hope. And m\ will be lost in thine. 3 Oh, the pure delight of a single hour That before thy throne I spend. When I kneel in pray'r, and with thee, my Cod, 1 commune a> friend with friend! 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know Till I cross the narrow sea, There are heights of joy that I may not reach Till I rest in peace with thee. 262 FADE, fade, each earthly joy, Jesus is mine! Break, ev'ry tender tie, Jesus is mine! Dark is the wilderness. Earth has no resting place, Jesus alone can bless, Jesus is mine! 2 Tempt not my soul away, Jesus is mine! Here would I ever stay, Jesus is mine! Perishing things of clay, Born but for one brief day, Pass from my heart away, Jesus is mine! 3 Farewell, ye dreams of night, Jesus is mine! Lost in this dawning light, Jesus is mine! All that mv soul has tried Left but a dismal void, Jesus has satisfied, Jesus is mine! 4 Farewell, mortality, Jeans is mine! Welcome, eternity, Jesus is mine! Welcome, O loved and blest, Welcome, sweet scenes of rest, Welcome, my Saviour's breast, Jesus is mine! 263 MY life, my love T give to thee. Thou Lamb of Cod. who died for m«; Oh, may I ever faithful be, 9avionr and my Cod! LIVING HYMNS, No. £ Cho.— I'll live for him who died for me, How happy then my life shall be! '11 live for him who died for me, My Saviour and my God. 2 I now believe thou dost receive, For thou hast died that I might live; And now henceforth I'll trust in thee, My Saviour and my God! 3 Oh, thou who died on Calvary, To save my soul and make me free, 1 consecrate my life to thee, My Saviour and my God! 264 AMID the trials which I meet, Amid the thorns that pierce my feet, One thought remains supremely sweet, Thou thinkest, Lord, of me! Cho. — Thou thinkest, Lord, of me, Thou thinkest, Lord, of me! What need I fear since thou art near, And thinkest, Lord, of me! 2 The cares of life come thronging fast, Upon my soul their shadows cast; Their gloom reminds my heart at last, Thou thinkest, Lord, of me! 3 Let shadows come, let shadows go, Let life be bright or dark with woe, I am content, for this I know, Thou thinkest, Lord, of me! 265 COME, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love, and power: He is able, He is willing: doubt no more. 2 Now, ye needy, come and welcome; God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance, Every grace that brings you nigh, Without money, Come to Jesus Christ and buy. 3 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness he requireth Is to feel your need of him, This he gives you; 'Tis the Spirit's glimmering beam. 4 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, Bruised and mangled by the fall; Jf you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all; Not the righteous- Sinners Jesus came to call. 5 Agonizing in the garden, Your Redeemer prostrate lies; On the bloody tree behold him! Hear him cry, before he dies, "It is finished!" Sinners, will not this suffice? 6 Lo! the incarnate God, ascending, Pleads the merit of his blood: Venture on him, venture freely; Let no other trust intrude: None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. 266 SAVIOUR, like a shepherd lead us Much we need thy tend'rest care In thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, Thou has bought us, thine we are 2 We are thine, do thou befriend us, Be the Guardian of our way; Keep thy flock, from sin defend us, Seek us when we go astray. Blessed Jesus, Hear thy children when they pray, 3 Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to frei Blessed Jesus, Let us ever turn to thee. 267 JESUS, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow thee; Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, Thou, from hence, my all shalt be; Perish ev'ry fond ambition.. All I've sought and hop'd, and knowr Yet how rich is my condition, God and heav'n are still my own! 2 Let the world despise and leave me, They have left my Saviour, too; Human hearts and looks deceive me; Thou art not, like man, untrue; And while thou shalt smile upon me, God of wisdom, love, and might, Foes may hate, and friends may shu me; Show thy face, and all is bright. WORD EDITION. Go, then, earthly fame and treasure! ome, disaster, scorn, and pain! thy service, pain is pleasure; With thy favor, loss is gain, have called thee, "Abba, Father;" 1 have stayed my heart on thee; orms may howl, and clouds may gather. All must work for good to me. Man may trouble and distress me, Twilt but drive me to thy breast; fe with trials hard may press me, Heaven will bring me sweeter rest. tis not in grief to harm me, While thy love is left to me; twere not in joy to charm me, Were that joy unmixed with thee. Know, my soul, thy full salvation; Rise o'er sin, and lear, and care; )v to find in every station Something still to do or bear, hink what Spirit dwells "within thee; What a Father's smile is thine; hat a Saviour died to win thee: Child of heaven, shouldst thou repine? Haste thee on from grace to glory, Armed by faith, and winged by prayer; eaven's eternal day's before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there, oon shall close thy earthly mission, Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days, 'ope shall change to glad fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. 68 EXTLY, Lord, oh gently lead us Through this lonely vale of tears, hrough the changes thou'st decreed us, Till our last great change appears; rhen temptation's darts assail us, When in devious paths we stray, ,et thy goodness never fail us, Lead us in thy perfect way. In the hour of pain and anguish. In the hour when death draws near, uffer not our hearts to languish, Suffer not our souls to fear; md when mortal life is ended, Bid Q8 in thine arms to rest, ill by angel bands attended We awake among the blest. 69 UST as T am, without one plea, tut that thy blood was shed for me, ind that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God. I come! I come! 2 Just as 1 am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, 1 come! I conic! .'! .lust as I am, tho' toss'd about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings within, ancl fears without, O Lamb of God, 1 come! I come! 4 Just as I am — poor, wretched, blind, Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in tnee to find O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 5 Just as I am thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because thy promise 1 believe, Lamb of God, I come! I come! 6 Just as I am— thy love unknown Hath broken every barrier down; Now, to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 270 THE great Physician now is near, The sympathizing Jesus: He speaks the drooping heart to cheer, Oh! hear the voice of Jesus. Cho. — Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue. Sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed, Jesus. 2 Your many sins are all forgiv'n, Oh! hear the voice of Jesus; Go on your way in peace to heav'n, And wear a crown with Jesus. 3 All glory to the dying Lamb; I now believe in Jesus; I love the blessed Saviour's name, I love the name of Jesus. 4 His name dispels my guilt and fear, No other name hut Jesus; Oh! how my soul delights to hear, The charming name of Jesus. . 271 <>ir, for the peace that floweth as a river. Making life's desert places bloom and f earth'i "little wTiile." 70 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 2 "A little while" for patient vigil keeping To face the storm and wrestle with the strong; "A little while" to sow the seed with weeping, Then bind the sheaves and sing the harvest song. 3 "A little while" the earthen pitcher taking, To wayside brooks, from far-off foun- tains fed;.. Then the parch'd lip its thirst forever slaking Beside the fulness of the Fountain- head. 4 "A little while" to keep the oil from failing, "A little while" faith's flickering lamp to trim; And then the Bridegroom's coming foot- steps hailing, We'll haste to meet him with the bridal hymn. 272 WE would see Jesus — for the shadows lengthen Across this little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus our weak faith to strengthen, For the last weariness — the final strife. 2 We would see Jesus'— the great Rock Foundation, Whereon our feet are set with sov- ereign grace; Not life nor death, with all their agita- tion. Can thence remove us, if we see his face. 3 We would see Jesus — other lights are paling, Which for long years we have rejoiced to see: The blessings of our pilgrimage are fail- ing, We would not mourn them, for we go to thee. 4 We would see Jesus — this is all we're needing, Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, plead- ing, Then welcome day, and farewell mor- tal night! 273 MY Jesus, as thou wilt: may thy will be mine; Into thy hand of love 1 would my all resign. Thro' sorrow or thro' joy, Conduct mp as thine own, And help me still to say, "My Lord, thy will be dope 2 My Jesus, as thou wilt: Tho' seen thro' many a tear. Let not my star of hope Grow dim or disappear. Since thou on earth hast wept And sorrowed oft alone, If I must weep with thee, My Lord, thy will be done. 3 My Jesus, as thou wilt: All shall be well for me; Each changing future scene I gladly trust with thee. Straight to my home above, I travel calmly on, And sing in life or death, "My Lord, thy will be done. 274 HOLY, holy, holy, Lord God Almight; Early in the morning our song she rise to thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in Three Persons, blessed Trinit; 2 Holy, holy, holy! all the saints ado; thee. Casting down their golden crowj around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down b fore thee, Which wert, and art, and evermoi shall be. 3 Holy, holy, holy! tho' the darkne hide thee, Tho' the eye of sinful man thy gloi may not see; Only thou art holy! there is none besic thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purit 4 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almight: All thy works shall praise thy nam in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty God in Three Persons, blessed Trinit: WORD EDITION. 71 575 ROCK of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee; Let the water and the blood From thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure,— Cleanse me from its guilt and pow'r. I Not the labor of my hands, Can fulfil the law's demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone, — Thou must save, and thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring; Simply to thy cross I cling; Naked, come to thee for dress, Helpless, look to thee for grace,— Vile, I to the fountain fly, Wash me, Saviour, or, I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, When my heart-strings break in death When I soar to worlds unknown, See thee on thy judgment-throne, — Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee. 278 SUN of my soul, thou Saviour dear, It is not night if thou be near: O may no earthborn cloud arise To hide thee from thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest Forever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nig'h, For without thee I dare uot die. 4 If some poor wandering child of thine Hath spurned to-day the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin. ." Watch by the sick: enrich the p With blessings from thy bound]*--.- store; Be every mourner's .sleep to-night. Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. C» Come near and bless us when we wake. Ere through the world our way we take; Till in the ocean of thy love, We lose ourselves in heaven above. 277 SWEET is the work, my God, my King, To praise thy name, give thanks and To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truth at night. 2 Sweet is the day of Mcred rest, No mortal cares shall Beize my breaat; Oh! may my heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound. 3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless his works and bless his word; Thy works of grace, !how bright they shine. How deep thy counsels! how divine! 278 JESUS, engrave it on my heart, That thou the one thing needful art; 1 could from all things parted be, But never, never, Lord, from thee. 2 Needful art thou to make me live, Needful art thou all grace to give; Needful to guide me, lest I stray; Needful to help me every day. 3 Needful is thy most precious blood; Needful is thy correcting rod; Needful is thine indulgent care, Needful thine all-prevailing prayer. 4 Needful art thou to be my .stay Through all life's dark and thorny way, Nor less in death thou'lt needful be, When I yield up my soul to thee. 279 BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone, — He can create, and he destroy. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed as men; And when, like wand'ring sheep, we strayed, He brought as to bis fold again. '.\ We are thy people, we thy i Our soul- and all our mortal frame: Wh.it Listing honors shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to thy name! 4 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful son- High a.- the heaven- our voices raise: And earth, with her ten thou tongues, Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. 72 LIVING HYMNS, No. S . 280 THOU, to whose all-searching sight The darkness shineth as the light, Search, prove my heart, it pants for thee; O burst these bonds, and set it free. 2 Wash out its stains, refine its dross, Nail my affections to the cross; Hallow each thought; let all within Be clean, as thou, my Lord, art clean. 3 If in, this darksome wild I stray, Be thou my light, be thou my way: No foes, no violence I fear, No fraud, while thou, my God, art near. 4 When rising floods my soul o'erflow, When sinks my heart in waves of woe, Jesus, thy timely aid impart, And raise my head, and cheer my heart. 5 Saviour, where'er thy steps I see, Dauntless, untired, I follow thee; O let thy hand support me still, And lead me to thy holy hill. 6 If rough and thorny be the way, My strength proportion to my day; Till toil, and grief, and pain shall cease, Where all is calm, and joy, and peace. 281 BLOW ye the trumpet, blow, The gladly solemn sound! Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound, The year of jubilee is come! Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 2 Jesus, our great High Priest, Hath full atonement made: Ye weary spirits, rest; Ye mournful souls, be glad: The year of jubilee is come! Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 3 Extol the Lamb of God, The all-atoning Lamb; Redemption in his blood Throughout the world proclaim: The year of jubilee is come! Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 4 Ye slaves of sin and hell, Your liberty receive, And safe in Jesus dwell. And blest in Jesus live: The year of jubilee is come' Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 5 Ye who have sold for naught Your heritage above, Shall have it back unbought, The gift of Jesus' love: The year of jubilee is come! Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 6 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of heavenly grace; And, saved from earth, appear Before your Saviour's face: The year of jubilee is come! Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 282 COME, every pious heart, That loves the Saviour's name, Your noblest powers exert To celebrate his fame; Tell all above, and all below, The debt of love to 'him you owe. 2 He left his starry crown, And laid his robes aside, On wings of love came down, And wept, and bled, and died; What he endured, oh, who can tell, To save our souls from death and hell 3 From the dark grave he rose, The mansions of the dead, And thence his mighty foes In glorious triumph led; Up through the sky the conqueror rod And reigns on high, the Saviour God. 4 Jesus, we ne'er can pay The debt we owe thy love; Yet tell us how we may Our gratitude approve; Our hearts, our all to thee we give,— The gift, though small, thou wilt re ceive. 283 I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad; 1 found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water, thirsty one, Stoop down and drink and live." WORD EDITION. 73 [ came to Jesus and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul re- vived, And now I live in him. I heard t'he voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's Light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In him mv Star, my Sun; And in that light of life I'll walk s Till all my journey's done. 284 COME, my soul, in sacred lays, Attempt thy great Creator's praise: But oh. w'hat tongue can speak his fame? What mortal verse can reach the theme? 2 Enthroned amid the radiant spheres, He glory, like a garment wears; To form a robe of light divine, Ten thousand suns around him shine. 3 In all our Maker's grand designs, Omnipotence, with wisdom, shines; His works, thro' all this wondrous frame, Declare the glory of his name. 4 Raised on devotion's lofty wing, Do thou, my soul, his glories sing; And let his praise employ thy tongue, Till listening worlds shall join the song. 285 AS pants the hart for water brooks, So pants my soul, God, for thee; For thee it thirsts, to thee it looks, And longs the living God to see. 2 Oh! whv art thou cast down, my soul? And what should so disquiet thee? Still hope in God, and him extol. Whose face brings saving health to thee. 286 HOW blest the righteous when they die, When holv souls retire to rc.-t! How mildlv beams the closing eye! How gently brea heaves the expiring 2 So fades a summer cloud away. So sinks the gale when storms are o'er; So gently shuts the eye of day; So dies a wave along the shore. 3 Farewell, conflicting hopes and fears, Where lights and shades alternate dwell: How bright the unchanging morn ap- pears! Farewell, inconstant world, farewell! 4 Life's duty done, as sinks the day, Light from its load the spirit Hies; While heaven and earth combine to say, "How blest the righteous when he dies!" 287 THAT my load of sin were gone! that I could at last submit At Jesus' feet to lay it down — To lay my soul at Jesus' feet! 2 Rest for my soul I long to find: Saviour of all. if mine thou art. Give me thy meek and lowly mind, And stamp thine image on my heart. 3 Break off the yoke of inbred sin, And fully set my spirit free; 1 cannot rest till pure within, Till I am wholly lost in thee. 4 Fain would I learn of thee, my God, Thy light and easy burden prove. The cross all stained with hallowed blood, The labor of thy dying love. 5 I would, but thou must give the power; My heart from every sin release; Bring near, bring near the joyful hour, And fill me with thy perfect peace. 288 LORD, I am thine, entirely thine. Purchased and saved by blood divine; With full consent thine would I be, And own thy sovereign right in me. 2 Thine would T live, thine would I die; Be thine through all eternity: The vow is past, beyond repeal, And now I set the solemn seal. 3 Here, at that cioss where flows the blood That bought mv guilty soul for God, Thee, my new Master now I rail, And consecrate to thee my all. 4 Do thou assist a feeble worm The great engagement to perform; Thy grace ran full assistance lend, And on that grace I dare depend. 74 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 289 1 THIRST, thou wounded Lamb of God, To wash me in thy cleansing blood; To dwell within thy wounds; then pain Is sweet, and life or death is gain. 2 Take my poor heart, and let it be Forever closed to all but thee: Seal thou my breast, and let me wear That pledge of love forever theie. 3 How blest are they who still abide Close sheltered in thy bleeding side! Who thence their life and strength de- rive, ^nd by thee move, and in thee live. 4 What are our works but sin and death, Till thou thy quickening Spirit breathe? Thou giv'st the power thy grace to move; wondrous grace! O wondrous love! 5 How can it be, thou heavenly King, That thou shouldst us to glory bring? Make slaves the partners of thy throne, Decked with a never-fading crown? 6 Hence our hearts melt, our eyes o'er- flow, Our words are lost, nor will we know, Nor will we think of aught beside, "My Lord, my Love is crucified." 290 WHILE life prolongs its precious light Mercy is found, and peace is given, But soon, ah! soon, approaching night Shall blot out every hope of heaven. 2 While God invites, how blest the day, How sweet the Gospel's charming sound ; Come, sinners, haste, oh, haste away, While yet a pardoning God is found. 291 JESUS, my Saviour, look on me, For 1 am weary and oppressed; 1 come to cast myself on thee: Thou art my Rest. 2 Look down on me, for 1 am weak; I feel the toilsome journey's length; Thine aid omnipotent 1 seek; Thou art my Strength. 3 I am bewildered on my way, Dark and tempestous the night; send thou forth some cheering ray, Thou art my Light. 4 I hear the storms around me rise, But when I dread th' impending shock, My spirit to the refuge flies; Thou art my Rock. 5 Standing alone on Jordan's brink, In that tremendous latest strife, Thou wilt not suffer me to sink; Thou art my Life. 6 Thou wilt my every want supply, E'en to the end, whate'er befall; Through life, in death, eternally, Thou art mv All. 292 COME, Holy Spirit, calm my mind, And fit me to approach my God; Remove each vain, each worldly thought, And lead me to thy blessed abode. 2 Hast thou imparted to my soul A living spark of holy fire? Oh! kindle now the sacred flame, Make me to burn with pure desire. 3 A brighter faith and hope impart, And let me now my Saviour see; Oh, soothe and cheer my burdened heart, And bid my spirit rest in thee. 3 Soon, borne on time's most rapid 293 wing, Shall death command you to the grave Before his bar your spirits bring, And none be found to hear or save 4 In that lone land of deep despair. No Sabbath's heavenly light shall rise — No God regard your bitter prayer, No Saviour call you to the skies. WHEN I survey the wondrous cross, On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it. Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. W01W EDITION. 75 3 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? 4 His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o'er his body on the tree, Then am I dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me. 5 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. 294 GO, labor on; spend and be spent, Thy joy to do the Father's will; It is t'he way the Master went; Should not the servant tread it still? 2 Go, labor on; 'tis not for naught; Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not; The Master praises,— what are men? 3 Go, labor on; your hands are weak; Your knees are faint, your soul cast down : Yet falter not; the prize you seek Is near, — a kingdom and a crown! 4 Toil on, faint not; keep watch, and pray ! Be wise the erring soul to win; Go forth into the world's highway; Compel the wanderer to come in. 5 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice; For toil comes rest, for exile home; Soon shalt thou "hear the Bridegroom's voice. The midnight peal, "Behold, I come!" 295 AWAKE, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve, And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. *_! A (loud of witnesses around Hold tTiee in full survey: Forget the steps already trod. And onward urge thy way. 3 Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high: 'Ti<= his own hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye: — 4 That prize, with peerless glories bright, Which shall new luster boast, When victors' wreaths and monarch's gems Shall blend in common dust. 5 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee, I lave 1 my rate begun ; And, crowned with victory, at thy feet I'll lay my honors down. 296 LIGHT of light, enlighten me! Now anew the day is dawning; Sun of grace, the shadows flee; Brighten then my Sabbath morning! Wit'h the joyous sunshine blest, Happy is my day of rest. 2 Fount of all our joy and peace, To thy living waters lead me; Thou from earth my soul release, And with grace and mercy feed me; Bless thy word that it may prove Rich in fruits that thou dost love. 3 Kindle thou the sacrifice That upon my lips is, lying; Clear the shadows from mine eyes, That, from ev'ry error flying, Xo strange fire may in me glow That thine altar doth not know. 4 Hence all care, all vanity, For the day to God is holy; Come, thou glorious majesty, Deign to fill this temple* lowly; Naught to-day my soul shall move, Simply resting in thy love. 297 FLING out the banner! let it float Skyward and seaward, hiuh and wide; The sun that lights its shining folds, The cross on which the Saviour died. 2 Fliiitf out the banner! heathen lands Shall see from far the glorious sight. And nations, crowding to be born. Baptize their spirit-; in its liuht. 3 Flini: out the banner! -in sick souls, That >ink and perish in the strife. Shall touch in faith it« radiant hem. And spring immortal into life. 4 Fling >nf the banner! let it float Skyward and seaward, high and wide, Our elorv. onlv in the cr< Our onlv hope, the Crucified! 76 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 298 THE sands of time are sinking, The dawn of heaven breaks, The summer morn I've sighed for, The fair sweet morn awakes: Dark, dark hath been the midnight, But day-spring is at hand, And glory, glory dwelleth In Emmanuel's land. 2 The King there in his beauty Without a veil is seen: It were a well-spent journey, Tho' seven deaths lay between: The Lamb with his fair army Doth on Mount Zion stand, And glory, glory dwelleth In Emmanuel's land. 3 Christ, he is the Fountain, The deep sweet Well of love! The streams on earth I've tasted, More deep I'll drink above: There to an ocean fulness His mercy doth expand, And glory, glory dwelleth In Emmanuel's land. 4 With mercy and with judgment My web of time he wove, And aye the dews of sorrow Were luster'd by his love; I'll bless the hand that guided, I'll bless the heart that plann'd, When thron'd where glory dwelleth In Emmanuel's land. 300 FROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden ^and, From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, Though ever v v prospect pleases, And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strewn, The heathen, in their blindness, Bow down to wood and stone. 3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Shall we, to men benighted, The lamp of life deny? Salvation! oh, salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole; Till o'er our ransomed nature, The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. 299 COME, ye that love the Lord, And let your joys be known, Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. Cho. — We're marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; We're marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God. 2 Let those refuse to sing Who never knew our God; But children of the heav'nly King, May speak their joys abroad. 3 The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heav'nly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 4 Then let our song abound, And ev'ry tear be dry; We're marching thro' Immanuel'a ground, To fairer worlds on high. 301 HAIL to the Lord's Anointed! Great David's greater Son! Hail in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free,— To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, And love and joy, like flowers, Spring in his path to birth: Before him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 3 For him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end; The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His name shall stand forever, That name to us is — Love. W01W HDITION. 77 302 ASLEEP in Jesus! blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus! oh, how sweet To be for such a slumber meet! With holy confidence to sing, That death hath lost its venomed sting. 3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest! Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour, Which manifests the Saviour's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus! oh, for me. May such a blissful refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie, And wait the summons from on high. 303 WHAT sinners value I resign; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine; 1 shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. 2 This life's a dream — an empty show; But the bright world to which I go Hath jovs substantial and sincere; When shall I wake and find me there? 3 Oh, glorious hour!— oh, blest abode! I shall be near and like my God; And flesh and sin no more control The sacred pleasures of the soul. 4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpet's joyful sound: Then burst the chains with sweet sur- prise, And in my Saviour's image rise. 304 GOD calling yet! shall I not hear? Earth's pleasures shall I still hold dear: SI all life's swift passing years all fly, And still my soul in slumber lie? 2 God calling yet! shall T not rite? Can 1 his loving voice despise. And basely his Kind care repay? He calls me still; can I delay? 3 God calling yet! and shall T give No heed, but still in bondage I T wait, but he does not forsake: He calls me still; my heart, awake! 4 God calling yet! I cannot stay; My heart 1 yield without delay: Vain world, farewell, from thee I part; TJie voice of God hath reached my heart. 305 JESL T S shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 For him shall endless prayer be made. And endless praises crown his head; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. 306* LO! round the throne, a glorious band, The saints in countless myriads stand; Of ev'ry tongue redeemed to God, Arrayed in garments washed in blood. 2 Through tribulation great they came; They bore the cross, despised the shame; But now from all their labors rest, In God's eternal glory blest. 3 They see the Saviour face to face; They sing the triumph of his grace; And day and night, with ceaseless pi To him their loud hosannas raise. 4 O may we tread the sacred road That holy Baintfl and martyrs trod; to the end the glorious strife. And win, like them, a crown of life! 307 NOW to the Lord a noble song: Awake, my soul, awake, my tongue: una to the eternal name, And all his boundless love proclaim. hines in J< The brightest image of his grace; ( tad, in the person of hi- - H - all his mightiest work- outdone. ?. The spacious earth and spreading flood Proclaim the wise and powerful God: And thy rich glories fr >m afar Sparkle in every rolling star. 78 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 4 Grace! 'tis a sweet, a charming theme, My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name; Ye angels, dwell upon the sound, Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground. 5 Oh! may I reach that happy place, Where he unveils his lovely face, Where all his beauties you behold, And sing his name to harps of gold. 308 SOON may the last glad song arise, Through all the millions of the skies; That song of triumph which records That all the earth is now the Lord's. 2 Let thrones, and poAvers, and king- doms be Obedient, mighty God, to thee; And over land, and stream, and main, Now wave the scepter of thy reign. 3 let that glorious anthem swell; Let host to host the triumph tell, Till not one rebel heart remains, But over all the Saviour reigns. 309 FROM every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat; 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads, — A place than ail besides more sweet; It is the blood-bought mercy-seat. 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. 4 There, there on eagle wings we soar, And time and sense seem all no more, And heav'n comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. 310 MUST Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free? No; there's a cross for every one, And there's a cross for me. 2 The consecrated cross I'll bear, Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, For there's a crown for me. 3 Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus' pierced feet. Joyful I'll cast my golden crown, And his dear name repeat. 4 Oh, precious cross! oh, gloricr crown! Oh, resurrection day! le angels, from the stars come down, And bear my soul away. 311 HOW do thy mercies close me round! Forever be thy name adored; 1 blush in all things to abound; The servant is above his Lord. 2 Inured to poverty and pain, A suff'ring life my Master led; The Son of God, the Son of Man, He had not where to lay his head. 3 But lo! a place he hath prepared For me, whom watchful angels keep Yea, he himself becomes my guard; He smooths my bed, and gives m sleep. 4 Jesus protects; my fears, begone; What can the Rock of Ages move? Safe in thy arms I lay me down, Thine everlasting arms of love. 5 While thou art intimately nigh, Who, who shall violate my rest? Sin, earth, and hell I now defy: I lean upon my Saviour's breast. 6 I rest beneath the Almighty's shade My griefs expire, my troubles cease; Thou, Lord, on whom my soul is stayed Wilt keep me still in perfect peace. 312 JESUS, and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of thee? Ashamed of thee whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endles days! 2 Ashamed of Jesus, that dear friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend No, when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere his name. 3 Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may, When I've no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe, no good to crave, Xo fears to quell, no soul to save. WORD EDITION. 79 1 Till then — nor is my boasting vain— Till then, I boast a Saviour slain; And oh, may this my glory be. That Christ is not ashamed of me! 313 COME hither, all ye weary souls, Ye heavy-laden sinners, come; I'll give you rest from all your toils, And raise you to my heavenly home. f> They shall find rest that learn of me; I'm of a meek and lowly mind ; But passion rages like the sea, And pride is restless as the wind. 3 Blest is the man whose shoulders take My yoke, and bear it with delight; My yoke is easy to his neck, My grace shall make the burden light. 4 Jesus, we come at thy command, With faith, and hope, and humble zeal Resign our spirits to thy hand, To mould and guide us at thy will. 314 MY gracious Lord! I own thy right To every service I can pay; And call it my supreme delight To hear thy dictates and obey. 2 What is my being but for thee, Its sure support, its noblest end, Thine ever-smiling face to see, And serve the cause of such a friend? 3 'Tis to my Saviour T would live. To him who for my ransom died; Nor could untainted Eden give Such bliss as blossoms at his side. 4 His work my hoary age shall bless, When youthful vigor is no more, And my last hour of life confef His dying love, his saving power. 315 HOW favored, ye people, who trust in the Lord! Who lean on his promise and cling to his word; What hope can be brighter, what joy more divine. Than this blest assurance, My child, thou art mine. My light shall illumine, tho' dark clouds may roll, And vainly endeavor bo cover thy soul; I'll banish thy darkness, I'll scatter thy gloom. And with my bright glory thy skies all illume. 2 "Sometimes thro' sore trials I'll call thee to go, But, like favored Daniel, no harm shalt thou know; My angels shall keep thee and round thee abide, To guard thee from danger, whatever betide. Thy soul shall not perish when dark waters roll, For I will sustain thee and shelter thy soul; I'll ever uphold thee and guide thee aright To that blessed city where cometh no night. 3 "When weary and hungry along life's rough road, When cares and temptations would add to thy load; Remember the promise revealed in my Word— soul, cast thy burden and care on the Lord. The water of life will I give unto thee, Behold it now flowing so full and so free; I'll feed thee with manna sent down from above, And thou shalt be feasted with clusters of love." 4 Some day I shall give o'er this swift fleeting breath, And down in the tomb lay this body in death; But comforting grace then shall carry me through, Till glories immortal shall break on my view; And when he shall bid me in glory arise. To hail nim in triumph descending the skies, I'll shout when the heavens shall all be aflame, Hosanna! hosanna to his blessed name! 316 THERE is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins, And sinners, plunged beneath that flood. Lose all their guilty itl 80 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3 Thou dying Lamb! thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed Church of God Are saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply. Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing thy power to save, When this poor, lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave. 317 COME, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing, Tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing; Call for songs of loudest praise; Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; # Praise the mount, I'm fixed upon it, Mount of God's unchanging love. 2 Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither by thy hely I'm come; And I hope, by thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home; Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed his precious blood. 3 Oh, to grace how great a debtor Daily I m constrained to be! Let thy grace now, like a fetter, Bind my wand'ring heart to thee; Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here's my heart, oh, take and seal it; Seal it from thy courts above. 318 HARK! ten thousand harps and voices Sound the note of praise above; Jesus reigns, and heav'n rejoices; Jesus reigns, the God of love: See, he sits on yonder throne; Jesus rules the world alone. Hallelujah. Amen. 2 King of glory! reign forever! Thine an everlasting crown; Nothing, from thy love, shall sever Those whom thou hast made thin own: Happy objects of thy grace, Destined to behold thy face. Hallelujah. Amen. 3 Saviour! hasten thine appearing; Bring, oh, bring the glorious day, When, the awful summons hearing, Heaven and earth shall pass away; Then, with golden harps, we'll sing, "Glory, glory to our King!" Hallelujah. Amen. 319 LO! the day of rest declineth, Gather fast the shades of night; May the Sun which ever shineth Fill our souls with heavenly light. 2 While, thine ear of love addressing, This our parting hymn we sing, Father, grant thine evening blessing) Fold us safe beneath thy wing. 320 ANOTHER year is dawning! Dear Master, let it be In working or in waiting, Another year with thee. 2 Another year of mercies, Of faithfulness and grace; Another year of gladness In the shining of thy face. 3 Another year of progress, Another year of praise; Another year of proving Thy presence "all the days." 4 Another year of service, Of witness for thy love; Another year of training For holier work above. 321 LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace; Oh, refresh us, Traveling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For thy gospel's joyful sound; May the fruits of thy salvation WORD EDITION. 81 In our hearts and lives abound; May thy presence With us evermore be found. 80, whene'er the signal's given, Us from earth to call away, orne on angel's wings to heaven, Glad to leave our cumbrous clay, May we, ready, Rise and reign in endless day. |22 SAVIOUR! visit thy plantation: Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain; All will come to desolation, Unlesa thou return again. ho. — Lord revive us, Lord revive us, All our help must come from thee. Keep no longer at a distance; Shine upon us from on high, Lest, for want of thy assistance, Every plant should droop and die. Let our mutual love be fervent, Make us prevalent in prayers; Let each one esteemed thy servant Shun the world's enticing snares. Break the tempter's fatal power: Turn the stony heart to flesh, And begin, from this good hour, To revive thy work afresh. 23 IAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, nth the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above! Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord; ,nd possess, in sweet communion. Joys which earth cannot afford. 24 V^E have come to worship Jesus, And in adoration bow ow before our gracious Saviour, Who vouchsafes to hear us now. Jesus, Friend of earth-bound sinners, Wash away our every stain; lav our hearts to thee be opened, So that thou may'st in them reign. Mav we find thy great salvation, And our souls be filled with love; L. H., f, Words— F May thy Kingdom here, Lord Jesus, Soon be like to heav'n above. 4 Prayers ascend, like incense rising, For new pardon, grace, and peace: May thy Spirit's influence brighten All our lives, — our faith increase. 5 May the wisdom of thy gospel Comfort for all times afford; And may we be waiting, ready At thy coming, dearest Lord. 325 DAY of rest and gladness, day of joy and light, balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright; On thee, the high and lowly, Through ages joined in tune, Sing "Holy, holy, holy," To the great God Triune. 2 On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth; On thee, for our salvation, Christ rose from depths of earth; On thee our Lord, victorious, The Spirit sent from heaven; And thus on thee, most glorious, A triple light was given. 3 To-day on weary nations The heavenly manna falls; To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where gospel light is glowing With pure and radiant beams, And living water flowing With soul-refreshing streams. 4 New graces ever gaining, From this our day of rest, We reach the rest remaining To spirits of the blest; To Holv Ghost be praises, To Father and to Son; The Church her voice upraises To thee, blest Three in One. 326 NOW be the gospel banner In every land unfurled. And be the shout. Hosanna! Re-echoed through the world; Till every isle and nati n. Till every tribe and tongue, Receive the great salvation, And join the happy throng. 82 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 2 What though the embattled legions Of earth and hell combine, His arm throughout their regions Shall soon resplendent shine; Ride on, Lord, victorious. Immanuel, Prince of Peace, Thy triumph shall be glorious, Thy empire still increase. 3 Yes, thou shalt reign forever, O Jesus, King of kings; Thy light, thy love, thy favor, Each ransomed captive sings: The isles for thee are waiting, The deserts learn thy praise; The hills and valleys greeting, The song responsive raise. 327 THE morning light is breaking; The darkness disappears; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears; Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar, Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zion's war. 2 See heathen nations bending Before the God we love; And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above; While sinners, now confessing, The gospel call obey. And seek the Saviour's blessing, A nation in a day. 3 Blest river of salvation, Pursue thine onward way; Flow thou to every nation, Nor in thv richness stav: Stay not till all the lowly Triumphant reach their home: Stay not till all the holy Proclaim, "The Lord is come!" 328 STAND up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high his royal banner, It must not suffer loss; From victory unto victory His army shall he lead Till every foe is vanquished And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict, In this his glorious day: "Ye that are men, now serve him,' Against unnumbered foes: Your courage rise' with danger, And strength to strength oppose. 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in his strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you; Ye dare not trust your own: Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer: Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The strife will not be long; This day the noice of battle, The next the victor's song: To him that overcometh, A crown of life shall be; He with the King of glory Shall reign eternally. 329 WHEN, his salvation bringing, To Zion Jesus came, The children all stood singing Hosannas to his name. Nor did their zeal offend him, For as he rode along, He let them still attend him, And smiled to hear their song. 2 And since the Lord retaineth His love for children still; Though now as King he reigneth On Zion's heavenly hill, We'll flock around his banner, Who sits upon the throne; And cry aloud "Hosanna Tc David's royal Son!" 3 For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise: The stones, our silence shaming Might well hosannas raise. But shall we only render The tribute of our words? No! while our hearts are tender, They, too, shall be the Lord's. 330 LORD, God, the Holy Ghost! In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all thy power. 2 We meet with one accord In our appointed place, And wait the promise of our Lord, The Spirit of all grace. WORD EDITION. 83 Like mightj r , rushing wind Upon the waves beneath, Move with one impulse every mini! ; One soul, one feeling breathe. The young, the old, inspire « With wisdom from above; And give us hearts and tongues of tire, To pray, and praise, and love. Spirit of light! explore, And chase our gloom away, With luster shining more and more, Unto the perfect day. 11 COME, Holy Spirit, come, With energy divine, And on this poor, benighted soul With beams of mercy- shine. From the celestial hills Light, life, and joy dispense; And may I daily, hourly, feel Thy quickening influence. melt this frozen heart, This stubborn will subdue; Each evil passion overcome, And form me all anew. The profit will be mine, But thine shall be the praise; Cheerful to thee will I devote The remnant of my days. 32 THE day is past and gone, The evening shades appear! Oh! may we all remember well The night of death draws near. We lay our garments by. Upon our beds to i< So death shall soon disrobe us all Of what we here possessed. Lord, keep us safe this night. Secure from all our feais: May angels guard u* while we Bleep, Till morning light appears. 33 LORD, teach us how to pray, And give us hearts to a.-k ; Or all we think, or do. or say, Will be a tiresome task. 2 Thy Holy Spirit send, Our bosoms to inspire; Then shall our praise to thee ascend With pure and warm d< - 3 Jesus, our great High Priest, Present our prayers above; And spread abroad o'er all thou seest The mantle of thy love. 4 Teach us to find our blis.> In earnest, fervent pi aver. For where we pray our Saviour is, And bliss is only there. 334 A CHARGE' to keep I have, A God to glorify; A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill, — Oh, may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will. 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in thy sight to live; And oh, thy servant, Lord, prepare, A strict account to give. 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on thyself rely, Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall forever die. 335 1 LOVE thy kingdom, Lord, The house of thine abode, The Church our blest Redeemer saved With his own precious blood. 2 I love thy Church, O Q Her walls before thee stand, Dear as the apple of thine eye, And graven on thy hand. 3 For her my tears shall fall, For her my prayei\s MCend: To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. -4 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly \v i Her iWeet communion, solemn rOf Her hymns of love and pi 5 Sure if thv truth thai] la*t, To Zion shall be given The brightest glorie* earth can yield. And brighter bli-< of heaven. 84 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 336 GRACE! 'tis a charming sound, Harmonious to the ear; Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man; And all the steps that grace display, Which drew the wondrous plan. 3 Grace taught my roving feet To tread the heavenly road; And new supplies each hour I meet, While pressing on to God. 4 Grace all the work shall, crown Through everlasting- days; It lays in heaven the topmost stone, And well deserves our praise. 337 STAND up, and bless the Lord, Ye people of his choice; Stand up, and bless the Lord your God, With heart, and soul, and voice. 2 Though high above all praise, Above all blessing high, Who would not fear his holy name, And laud, and magnify? 3 for the living flame From his own altar brought, To touch our lips, our souls inspire, And wing to heaven our thought! 4 God is our strength and song, And his salvation ours; Then be his love in Christ proclaimed With all our ransomed powers. 5 Stand up, and bless the Lord; The Lord your God adore; Stand up, and bless his glorious name, Henceforth, forevermore. 339 BLEST are the pure in heart, For they shall see our God; The secret of the Lord is theirs; Their soul is his abode. 2 Still to the lowly soul He doth himself impart, And for his temple and his throne Selects the pure in heart. 3 Lord, we thy presence seek, May ours this blessing be; give the pure and lowly heart, — A temple meet for thee. TO God,, the Father, Son, And Spirit, One in Three, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall forever be. 340 SAFELY through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in his courts to-day: Day of all the week the best, ; Emblem of eternal rest. 2 While we pray for pardoning gr£ Thro' the dear Redeemer's name, Show thy reconciled face, Take away our sin and shame; From our worldly cares set free, May we rest this day in thee. 3 Here we come thy name to praise Let us feel thy presence near; May thy glory meet our eyes, While Ave in thy house appear: Here afford us, Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast. 4 May the gospel's joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints; Make the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief to all complaints: Thus may all our Sabbaths prove, Till we join the Church above. 341 HASTEN, Lord, the glorious time, When, beneath Messiah's sway, Ev'ry nation, ev'ry clime, Shall the gospel call obey. Mightiest kings his power shall own Heathen tribes his name adore; Satan and his host, o'erthrown, Bound in chains, shall hurt no mc 2 Then shall wars and tumults ceas Then be banished grief and pain; Righteousness, and joy, and peace, Undisturbed, shall ever reign. Bless we, then, our gracious Lord; Ever praise his glorious name; All his mighty acts record, All his wondrous love proclaim. 342 RISE, my soiil, and stretch thy wir Thy better portion trace; Rise from transitory things, Toward's heaven, thy native place WORD EDITION. 85 un and moon and stars decay ; Time shall soon this earth remove; ise, my soul, and haste away, To seats prepared above. Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course; ire ascending seeks the sun; Both speed them to their source; B a soul that's born of God Pants to view his glorious face, pward tends to his abode, To rest in his embrace. Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn; Press onward to the prize; oon our Saviour will return, Triumphant in the skies. et a season, and you know Happy entrance will be given; .ll our sorrows left below, And earth exchanged for heaven. 345 HARK, the glad sound! the Saviour comes, *f he Saviour, promised long; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 He comes, the pris'ner to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice To clear the mental ray, And on the eyes oppressed with night To pour celestial day. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim, And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. 43 TIME is winging us away To our eternal home; Life is but a winter's day, A journey to the tomb: Youth and vigor soon will flee, Blooming beauty lose its charm? All that's mortal soon will be Enclosed in death's cold arms. 2 Time is winging us away To our eternal home; Life is but a winter's day, A journey to the tomb; But the Christian shall enjoy Health and beauty soon above; Far beyond the world's alloy, Secure in Jesus' love. 44 ) FOR a thousand tongues, to sing My great Redeemer's praise: he glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace. My gracious Master, and my God. t me to proclaim,— 'o spread, through all the earth abroad, The honors of thy name. : Jesus! the name that charms our fears. That bids our sorrows cease; Tis music in the sinner's earn, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. He breaks the power of cancell'd sin, He sets the pris'ner free; lis blood ran make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me. 346 JOY to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sin and sorrow grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. TO Father, Son and Holy Ghost, One God, whom we adore, Be glory as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. 347 ALL hail the pow*r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fail; Bring forth the royal diadem. And crown him Lord of all. 2 frown him, ve morning stars of light, Who fixed this earthly ball; Now hail the itrength of [srael'i might, \nd crown him !>>rd of all. 86 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall. Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 4 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go, spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. 5 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball. To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. 6 that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. 348 JESUS! the name high over all, In hell, or earth or sky; Angels and men before it fall, And devils fear and fly. 2 Jesus! the name to sinners dear, The name to sinners given; It scatters all their guilty fear; It turns their hell to heaven. 3 Jesus the prisoner's fetters breaks, And bruises Satan's head; Power into strengthless souls he speaks, And life into the dead. 4 that the world might taste and see The riches of his grace! The arms of love that compass me Would all mankind embrace. 5 His only righteousness I show, His saving truth proclaim: 'Tis ail my business here below To cry, "Behold the Lamb!" 6 Happy, if with my latest breath I may but gasp his name, Preach him to all, and cry in death, "Behold, behold the Lamb!" 349 LOST, lost on the mountains of sin and despair, Till Jesus in love, sought and rescued me there, He saved me from wand'ring, he gave me release, And led me to pathways of blessing and peace. Cho. — And shall I turn back into t world ? Oh, no! not I! not I! And shall I turn back into the worl< No, no, not I! 2 My days, swiftly passing, ha brought from above So many bright tokens of mercy ai love; "More grace" he has given, and burde removed, Yes, over and over, his goodness I' proved. 3 How well I remember, in sorrow dark night, The lamp of his word shed its beautif light, And sweet was the voice of the Coi forter then, Awaking new praises again and agai 4 Before me the tow'rs of Jerusale rise, Each day I am nearing my home in tl skies; My Saviour a mansion of joy will pi pare, And loved ones are waiting to welcoc me there. 350 1 KNOW that my Redeemer lives; What joy the blest assurance gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dea< He lives, my everlasting Head! 2 He lives, to bless me with his love; He lives, to plead for me above; He lives, my hungry soul to feed; He lives, to help in time of need. 3 He lives, and grants me daily breatl He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives, my mansion to prepare; He lives, to bring me safely there. 4 He lives, all glory to his name; He lives, my Saviour, still the same; What joy the blest assurance gives, I know that my Redeemer lives! 351 AMAZING grace, how sweet the soun< That sav'd a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. WOJW EDITION. £7 [ Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; ow precious did that grace appear, The xiour I first believed. Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares, 1 have already come; is grace that brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. Yes, when this heart and flesh shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, shall possess, within the vail A life of joy and peace. 52 ONWARD, Christian- soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle. See, his banners go! ho.— Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before.. Onward, then, ye people! Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph-song; Glory, laud, and honor Into Christ the King, This through countless ages Men and angels sing. 353 YES, for me, for me he careth With a bi other's tender care; Yes, with me, with me he shareth Every burden, every fear. 2 Yes, for me he standeth pleading At the mercy-seat above, Ever for me interceding, Constant in untiring love. 3 Yes, in me abroad he sheddeth Joys unearthly, love and light; And to cover me he spreadeth His paternal wing of might. 4 Yes, in me, in me he dwelleth, I in him, and he in me; And my empty soul he filleth Here and through eternity. 5 Thus I wait for his returning, Singing all the way to heaven; Such the joyful song of morning, Such the tranquil song of even. At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise. Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we.. One in hope and doctrine, One in charitv. Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain: Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail: We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. 354 TARRY with me, my Saviour! For the day is passing by; See! the shades of evening gather, And the night is drawing nigh. 2 Deeper, deeper grow the shadows, Paler now the glowing west, Swift the night of death advances; Shall it be the night of rest? 3 Lonely seems the vale of shadow; Sinks my heart with troubled fear; Give me faith for clearer vision, Speak thou, Lord, in words of cheer, 4 Let me hear thy voice behind me, Calming all these wild alarms; Let me, underneath nay weakness, Feel the everlasting arms. 5 Feeble, trembling, fainting, dying, Lord' [ east myself on thee: Tarry with me through the darl While I sleep still watch by me. 88 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 6 Tarry with me, O my Saviour! Lay my head upon thy breast Till the morning; then awake me — Morning of eternal rest. 355 HE that goeth forth with weeping, Bearing precious seed in love, Never tiring, never sleeping, Findeth mercy from above. 2 Soft descend the dews of heaven, Bright the rays celestial shine; Precious fruits will thus be given Through an influence all divine. 4 "When thro' fiery trials thy patht shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be supply, The flame shall not hurt thee; I o design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold refine. 5 "E'en down to old age all my peo shall prove My sovereign, eternal, unchangea love; And when hoary hairs shall their t€ pies adorn, Like lambs they shall still in my bos be borne. 3 Sow thy seed, be never weary, Let no fears thy soul annoy; Be the prospect ne'er so dreary, Thou shalt reap the fruits of joy. 4 Lo! the scene of verdure brightening, See the rising grain appear; Look again; the fields are whitening; For the harvest-time is near. 356 GREAT Jehovah! we adore thee, God the Father, jGlod the Son, God the Spirit, joined in glory On the same eternal throne. 357 HOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word ! What more can he say, J:han to you he hath said, To vou, who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my gracious, omnipotent hand. 3 "When thro' the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I Avill be with thee, thy trials to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest dis- tress. 6 "The soul that on Jesus hath lear for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his fo< That soul, though all hell should i deavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake 358 MY hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousne.* I dare not trust the sweetest fran But wholly lean on Jesus' name: On Christ, the Solid Rock, I stand All other ground is sinking sand, 2 When darkness seems to veil his fa< I rest on his unchanging grace; Jn every high and stormy gale, My ancnor holds within the vale. 3 His oath, his covenant, and blood, Support me in the whelming flood: When all around my soul gives waj He then is all my hope and stay. 359 MY God, how endless is thy love! Thy gifts are ev'ry evening new, And morning mercies from above Gently distill like early dew. 2 Thou spread'st ,the curtain of tl night, Great Guardian of my sleeping hour: Thy sov'reign word restores the light. And quickens all my drowsy pow'r 3 T yield my powers to thy commani To thee I consecrate my day?; Perpetual blessings from thy hand Demand perpetual songs of praise. WORD EDITION. *60 I OME, my soul, thy suit prepare, esus loves to answer prayer; lie himself invites thee near, ids thee ask him, waits to hear. Lord, 1 come to thee for rest; ake possession of my breast; here thy blood-bought right maintain, nd without a rival reign. While I am a pilgrim here, pet thy love my spirit cheer; B my guide, my guard, my friend, ,ead me to my journey's end. Show me what I have to do; very hour my strength renew; ,et me live a life of faith, iet me die thy people's death. 61 CHILDREN of the heavenly King, As we journey we will sing, — Sing our Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. We are traveling home to God, In the way the fathers trod; They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. O ye mourning souls, be glad, Christ our advocate is made; Us to save our flesh assumes, Brother tc our souls becomes. Shout, ye little flock, and blest, Soon we'll enter into rest; There our seat is now prepared, There our Kingdom and reward. Lord, submissive make us go, Gladly leaving all below; Only thou our leader be, And we still will follow thee. 162 i ARK. my soul, it is the Lord; Tis thy Saviour, "hear his word; speaks, and speaks to thee, Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me?" I "I delivered thee when bound, \nd. when wounded, healed thy wound bought thee wandering, set thee right, ["urned thy darkness into light. Can a woman'- tender fare 'ease toward the child she bare? he may forgetful be, ¥et will I remember thee. 4 Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above, Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death. 5 Thou shalt see my glory soon, When the work of grace is done; Partner of my throne shalt be; Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me?" 6 Lord, it is my chief complaint, That my love is weak and faint; Yet I love thee and adore, Oh, for grace to love thee more! 363 CHRISTIAN! dost thou see them On the holy ground, How the pbw'rs of darkness Rage thy steps around? Christian, up and smite them, Counting gain but loss; In the strength that cometh By the holy cross. 2 Christian, dost thou feel them, How they work within, Striving, tempting, luring, Goading into sin? C .ristian, never tremble; Never be downcast; Gird thee for the battle, Watch and pray and fast. 3 Christian, dost thou hear them, How they speak thee fair? "Always fast and vigil? Always watch and prayer?" Christian, answer boldly: "While 1 breathe I pray!" Peace shall follow battle, Night shall end in day. 4 "Well, I know thy trouble, my servant true; Thou art very weary, 1 was weary, too; But that toil shall make thee Some day all >. Lull me there, Lord, to 4 Fain I would be as thou art; Give me thv obedient heart; Thou art pitiful and kind; Let me have thy loving mind. 92 LIVING I1YMNS, No. 2. 375 DEPTH of mercy! can there be Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God his wrath forbear, — Me, the chief of sinners, spare? 2 I have long withstood his grace; Long piovoked him to 'his face; Would not hearken to his calls; Grieved him by a thousand falls. 3 Now incline me to repent; Let me now my sins lament; Now my foul revolt deplore, Weep, believe, and sin no more. 4 Kindled his relentings are; Me he now delights to spare; Cries, 'how can I give thee up?' Lets the lifted thunder drop. 5 There for me the Saviour stands, Shows his wounds, and spreads his hands; God, is love! I know, I feel; Jesus weeps, and loves me still. 4 Hasten, sinner, to be blest, Stay not for the morrow's sun, Lest perdition thee arrest, Ere the morrow is begun. 378 HOLY GHOST, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day. 2 Holy Ghost, with power divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long hath sin, without control, Held dominion o'er my soul. 3 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 4 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down every idol-throne, Reign supreme— and reign alone. 376 GRACIOUS Spirit, love divine, Let thy light within, me shine! All my guilty fears remove; Fill me with thy heavenly love. 2 Speak thy pardoning grace to me; Set the burdened sinner free; Lead me to the Lamb of God; Wash me in his precious blood. 3 Life and peace to me impart; Seal salvation on my heart; Breathe thyself into my breast, Earnest of immortal rest. 4 Let me never from thee stray; Keep me in the narrow way; Fill my soul with joy divine; Keep me, Lord, forever thine. 377 HASTEN, sinner, to be wise; Stay not for the morrow's sun: Wisdom if you still despise, Harder is it to be won. 2 Hasten mercy to implore, Stay not for the morrow's sun, Lest thy season should be o'er, Ere this evening's course be run. 3 Hasten, sinner, to return, Stay not for the morrow's sun, Lest thy lamp should cease to burn Ere salvation's work is done. 379 ERE another Sabbath's close, Ere again we seek repose, Lord! our song ascends to thee; At thy feet we bow the knee. 2 For the mercies of the day, For this rest upon our way, Thanks to thee alone be given, Lord of earth, and King of heaven 3 Whilst this thorny path we tread, May thy love our footsteps lead, When our journey here is past. May we rest with thee at last. 4 Let these earthly Sabbaths prove Foretastes of our joys above; While their steps thy pilgrims bend To the rest which knows no end. 380 GUIDE me. O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim througli this barren land: 1 am weak, but thou art mighty; Hold me with thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing streams do flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar, Lead me all my journey through: Strong Deliverer, Be thou still my strength and shield. W01W EDITION. 93 When I tread the verge of -Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; ar me through the swelling current Land me safe on Canaan's side: Songs of praises I will ever sing to thee. 4 Peace and joy .shall now attend thee, All tdv warfare now i> past, God, thy Saviour, shall defend thee, Peace and joy are come at last; All thy conflicts End in everlasting rest. 3! Ye needy, come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; ue belief and true repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh, Without money, Come to Jesus Christ and buy. Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; 11 the fitness he requireth Is to feel your need of him; This he gives you; "lis the Spirit's rising beam. Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, Lost and ruined by the fall; you tarry till youVe better, You will naver come at all. Not the righteous, Sinners Jesus came to call. Saints and angels joined in concert. Sing the praises of the Lamb, 7 hile the blissful seats of heaven Sweetlv echo with his name; Hallelujah! Sinners here may sing tne same. 82 N the mountain's top appearing, Lo! the sacred herald, stands, Telcome news to Zion bearing — Zion long in hostile lands; Mourning captive! God himself will loose thy bands. Has thy night been long and mourn- ful. All thv friends unfaithful proved? [ave thy foes been proud and scornful, By tby sighs and tears unmoved? Cease thy mourning; Zion still is well beloved. God, thy God, will now restore thee, He himself appears thy friend; ill thy foes shall flee before thee, Here their boasts and triumphs end; Great deliverance Zion's King will quicklv send. 383 MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above! 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord; And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. 384 ONE there is above all others Well deserves the name of Friend; His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end. 2 Which of all our friends to save us Could or would have shed his blood? But this Saviour died, to have us Reconciled in him to God. 3 When he lived on earth, abased, Friend of Sinners was his name; Now, above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same. 4 Oh, for grace our hearts to soften! Teach us, Lord! at length to love; We alas! forget too often What a Friend we have above. 385 SWEET the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross I spend, — Life and health, and peace possessing, From the sinners' dying Friend. 2 Here I'll sit forever viewing Mercy stream in streams of blood; Precious drops my soul bedewing, Pleaa and claim my peace with God. 3 Truly blessed is this station, Low before his cross to lie, — While I see divine compassion Floating in his languid i 4 Here it is I find my heaven, While upon the cross I g Love I much! I'm much forgiven, — I'm a miracle of grace. 94 LIVING HYMNS, No. 5 Love and grief my heart dividing, Wiih my tears his feet I bathe; Constant still in faith abiding, Life deriving from his deatn. 386 JESUS, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high: Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, Oh, receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on thee; Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Wilt thou not regard my call? Wilt thou not accept my praver? Lo, I sink, I faint, I fall! Lo, on thee I cast my care; Reach me out thy gracious hand! While I of thy strength receive, Hoping against hope I stand, Dying, and behold I live! 4 Thou, Christ, art all I want; More than all in thee I find: Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name; I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 5 Plenteous grace with thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of thee; Spring thou up within my heart Rise to all eternity. 2 Watchman, tell us of the night; Higher yet that star ascends. Traveler, blessedness and light, Peace and truth, its course portend W T atchman, will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth ': Traveler, ages are its own, See, it bursts o'er all the earth! 3 Watchman, tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn. Traveler, darkness takes its flight; Doubt and terror are withdrawn. Watchman, let thy wandering cease; Hie thee to thy quiet home! Traveler, lo! the Prince of Peace, Lo! the Sonof God is come! 388 PEOPLE of the living God, I have sought the world around, Paths of sin and sorrow trod, Peace and comfort nowhere found. Now to you my spirit turns- Turns, a fugitive unblest; Brethren, where your altar burns, Oh, receive me into rest. 2 Lonely I no longer roam, Like the cloud, the wind, the wav< Where you dwell shall be my home, W T here you die shall be my grave. Mine the God whom you adore, Your Redeemer shall be mine; Earth can fill my heart no more, Every idol I resign, 3 Tell me not of gain or loss, Ease, enjoyment, pomp and power; Welcome poverty and cross, Shame, reproach, affliction's hour. "Follow me!" I know thy voice! Jesus, Lord! thy steps I see: Now I take thy yoke by choice; Light thy burden now on me. 389 COME, ye that love the Saviour's name And joy to make it known, The Sovereign of your hearts proclain And bow before his throne. 387 WATCHMAN, tell us of the night, What its signs of promise are; Traveler, o'er yon mountain's height See that glory beaming star! Watchman, does its beauteous ray Aught of hope or joy foretell? Traveler, ves; it brings the day, Promised day of Israel. 2 Behold your Lord, your Maste crowned With glories all divine; And tell the wondering nations round How bright those glories shine. 3 When, in his earthly courts, we vie - * The glories of our King, We long to love as angels do, And wish like them to sing. WORD EDITION. 95 And shall we long and wish in vain' Lord, teach our songs to rise: love can animate the strain, And bid it reach the skies. WHAT glory gilds the sacred page! Majestic, like the sun, It gives a light to every age; It gives, but borrows none. 3 Salvation! thou bleeding Lamb! ^ To thee the praise belongs: Salvation shall inspire our hearts, And dwell upon our tongues. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. The? power that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat; Its truths upon the nations rise; They rise, but never set. Lord, everlasting thanks be thine For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. My soul rejoices to pursue The steps of him I love, Till glory breaks upon my view In brighter worlds above. n ) us a Child of hope is born, To us a Son is given; im shall the tribes of earth obey, Him, all the hosts of heaven. His name shall be the Prince of Peace, Forevermore adored; le Wonderful, the Counselor, The great and mighty Lord. His power, increasing, still shall spread; His reign no end shall know; istice shall guard his throne above, And peace abound below. To us a Child of hope is born, To us a Son is given; le Wonderful, the Counselor, The mighty Lord of heaven. 12 SALVATION! the joyful sound What pleasure to our eai A sovereign balm for every wound, A cordial for our fear-. Salvation! let the echo fly The spacious earth around. While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. 394 THROUGH all the changing scenes of life, In trouble and in joy, The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ. 2 My soul shall make her boast in him, And celebrate his fame; Come, inability the Lord with me, With me exalt his name. 3 The hosts of God encamp around The dwellings of the just; Deliverance he affords to all Who on his succor trust. 4 Oh! marke but trial of his love; Experience will decide How blest they are, and only they, Who in his truth confide. 395 THIS is the day the Lord hath made, He calls the hours his own — Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround his throne. 2 To-day he rose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell; To-day the saints his triumphs spread, And all his wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to the anointed King. To David's holy Son! Help us. O Lord! descend and bring Salvation from thy throne. t be the Lord, who comes to men. With messages of grace. Who conies, in God his Father's name. - i\ c our sinful I B Qosanna in the highest strains The church on earth can rai- The highest heavens, in which he reigns, Shall give him nobler pi 96 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 396 AM I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb, And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fight to win the prize, And sail through bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign — Increase my courage, Lord: I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 399 OH, for a heart to praise my God, A heart from sin set free; — A heart that always feels thy blood, So freely shed for me. 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek. My great Redeemer's throne, Where only Christ is heard to speak, Where Jesus reigns alone! 3 Oh, for a lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true and clean; Which neither life nor death can part From him that dwells within; 4 A heart in every thought renewed, And full of love divine, Perfect, and right, and pure, and goo A copy, Lord, of thine! 397 BENEATH Moriah's rocky side A gentle fountain springs: Silent and soft its waters glide, Like the peace the Spirit brings. 2 The thirsty Arab stoops to drink Of the cool and quiet wave — And the thirsty spirit stops to think Of Him who came to save. 3 Siloam is the fountain's name: It means One sent of God; And thus the holy Saviour's name It gently spreads abroad. 4 Oh, grant that I, like this sweet well, May Jesus' image bear, And spend my life, my all, to tell How full his mercies are. 398 HOW happy is the youth who hears Instruction's warning voice, And who celestial wisdom makes His early, only choice. 2 For she has treasure greater far Than east or west unfold; And her rewards more precious are Than all their stores of gold. 3 She guides the young with innocence In pleasure's path to tread; A crown of glory she bestows Upon the hoary head. 4 According as her labors rise, So her rewards increase; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. 400 OUR Father who art in heaven, hi lowed be thy name, Thy kingdo come, thy will be done in earth, as is in heaven. 2 Give us this day our daily brea And forgive us our trespasses, as v forgive them that trespass against u 3 And lead us not into temptation, bi deliver us from evil; For thine is tl kingdom, and the power and the gloi forever and ever. Amen. 401 HOW sweet and awful is the place, With Christ within the doors; While everlasting love displays The choicest of her stores. 2 While all our hearts, and all our song Join to admire the feast, Each of us cries, with thankful tongue "Lord, why was I a guest? 3 "Why was I made to hear thy voie And enter while there's room, When thousands make a wretche choice, And rather starve than come. 4 " 'Twas the same love that spread th feast, That sweetly forced me in; Else we had still refused to taste, And perished in our sin." WORD EDITION. 97 rlOW oft. alas! this wretched heart Has wandered from the Lord ; low oft my roving thoughts depart, Forgetful of 'his word. k"et sovereign mercy calls, "Return;" Dear Lord, and may I qpme? Uy vile ingratitude t mourn. Oh, lake the wanderer home. •Ylmighty grace, thy healing power How glorious, how divine, That can to life and bliss restore So vile a heart as mine. Thy pardoning love, so free, so sweet, Dear Saviour, I adore; Oh, keep me at thy sacred feet, \nd let me rove no more. GOD. our "help in ages' past Our hope for years to come, 3ur shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. A thousand ages in thy sight Are like an evening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising dawn. Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away: They fly, forgotten — as a dream Dies at the opening day. 405 IN the cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time: All the light of sacred story, Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me. Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross, forsake me; • Ix)! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming ^ Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more lustre to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there, that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. 5 In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 406 PEACE, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace with- 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties press'd? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found. THE Lord Jehovah unto all His goodness doth declare. And over all his mighty works His tender mercies are. Thy kingdom shall for ever stand, Thy reign through ages all; God raiseth all that are bowed down, rpholdeth all that fall. The eyes of all things wait on thee, Thou Giver of all good! And thou in season due dost give To every one his food. Mv mouth the praises of the Lord To publish shall not cease: Let all flesh join his holy name Forevermore to bless. L. K, 2, Words-G 4 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they. 5 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and he is on the throne. ft Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers. 7 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease. And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect peace. LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 407 APPROACH, my soul, the mercy-seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest hardened souls to thee, And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed, By Avars without and fears within, I come to thee for rest. 2 How sweet to hail the early dawn That opens on the sight, When first the soul-reviving morn Beams its new rays of light! 3 Sweet day, thine "hours too soon w cease, Yet while they gently roll, Breathe, Holy Spirit, source of peace A Sabbath o'er my soul. 4 When will my pilgrimage be done, The world's long week be o'er, That Sabbath dawn which needs no su That day w*hich fades no more? 4 Be thou my shield and hiding place, That, sheltered near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him thou hast died. 5 O wondrous love! to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead thy gracious name. 410 OF thy love some gracious token Grant us. Lord, before we go; Bless thy word which has been spoke Life and peace on all bestow! When we join the world again, Let our hearts with thee remain; Oh. direct us And protect us, Till we gain t'he heavenly shore. 408 BY cool Siloam's shady rill How sweet the lily grows! How sweet the breath, beneath t'he hill, Of Sharon's dewy rose. 2 Lo! such a child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod, Whose sacred heart, wit'h influence sweet, Is upward drawn to God. 3 By cool Siloam's shady rill The lily must decay; The rose that blooms beneath the hill Must shortly fade away. 411 I WAITED for the Lord, my God, And patiently did bear, At length to me he did incline, My voice and cry to hear. 2 He took me from a fearful pit, And from the miry clay, And on a rock he set my feet, Establishing my way. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, Our God to magnify; Many shall see it, and shall fear, And on the Lord rely. 4 Thou who givest life and breath, We ask thy grace alone, In childhood, manhood, age and death, To keep us still thine own. 409 WHEN the worn spirit wants repose, And sighs her God to seek, How sweet to hail t'he evening's close That ends the weary week! 412 THERE is an hour of peaceful rest To mourning wander'rs giv'n, There is a joy for souls distress'd, A balm for every wounded breast, 'Tis found above, in heav'n. 2 There is a home for weary souls, By sin and sorrow driv'n, When toss'd on life's tempestuous shoa Where storms arise and ocean rolls, And all is drear but heav'n. WORD EDITION. 99 There faith lifts up the tearlesj To brighter prospects given; tad views the tempest passing by, 'he evening shadows quickly fly, And all serene in heaven. 4 (aim in the sufferance of wrong, Like him who bore my .shame; Calm 'mid the threatening, taunting throng, Who hate thv holy name. There fragrant flow'rs immortal bloom, And joys supreme are given; 'here rays divine disperse the gloom; ieyond the confines of the tomb Appears the dawn of heaven. d3 ESUS, the very thought of thee With sweetness tills the breast; Jut sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. ! No voice can sing, no heart can frame, Nor can the memory find ^. sweeter sound than Jesus' name, The Saviour of mankind. O Hope of every contrite heart, O Joy of all the meek, To those who ask, how kind thou art! How good, to those who seek! [ But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can show: Hie love of Jesus, what it is, None but his loved ones know. Jesus, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; n thee be all our glory now, And through eternity. 5 Calm me, my Cod, and keep me calm, Soft resting on thy breast; Soothe me with holy hymn and psalm, And bid my spirit rest. 415 OH for a closer walk with God! A calm and heavenly frame! A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb. 2 Return! O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest: I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. 3 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 4 So s*hall my walk be close with God; Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark, the road That leads me to the Lamb. 416 HOW blest the man whose sins the Lord Has pardoned in his grace, All whose transgressions are removed, And covered from his face. L14 WLM me, my God, and keep me calm: Let thine outstretched wing *e like the shade of Elim's palm, Reside her desert spring. ? Yes, keep me calm, though loud and rude The sounds my ear that greet — aim in the closet's solitude, Calm in the bustling street, — 5 Calm in the hour of buoyant health, Calm in the hour of pain: Calm in my poverty or wealth. Calm in my loss or gain,— 2 How blest the man to whom the Lord Imputeth not his sin; And in whose spirit is no guile, Nor fraud is found therein. 3 Surely, when floods and waters great Do swell up to the brim. They shall not overwhelm his soul, Nor once come near to him. 417 T WAS a wandering sheep, T did not love the fold, I did not love my Shepherd's voice, I would not be controlled; 100 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. I was a wayward child, I did not love my home, I did not love my Father's voice, 1 loved afar to roam. 2 The Shepherd sought his sheep, The Father sought his child; They followed me o'er vale and hill, O'er deserts waste and wild; They found me nigh to death, Famished, and faint, and lone; They bound me with the bands of love, They saved the wandering one. 3 Jesus my Shep'herd is, 'Twas he that loved my soul, 'Twas he that washed me in his blood, 'Twas he that made me whole; Twas he that sought the lost, That found the wandering sheep, 'Twas he that brought me to the fold— 'Tis he that still doth keep. 419 'TIS midnight; and on Olives' brow The star is dimmed that lately shon< 'Tis midnight; in the garden, now, The suff'ring Saviour prays alone. 2 'Tis midnight; and from all remove* The Saviour wrestles lone with fears E'en that disciple whom he loved Heeds not his Master's grief an tears. 3 'Tis midnight; and for others' guil The Man of sorrows weeps in blooc Yet he that hath in anguish knelt Is not forsaken bv his God. 4 'Tis midnight; and from ether-plan Is borne the song that angels knov Unheard by mortals are the strains That sweetly soothe the Saviour 418 JESUS, my strength, my hope! On thee I cast my care; With humble confidence look up, And know thou hear'st my prayer; Giye me on thee to wait, Till I can all things do; On thee,— almighty to create, Almighty to renew. 2 I rest upon thy word; The promise is for me; My succor and salvation, Lord, Shall surely come from thee; But let me still abide, Nor from my hope remove, Till thou my patient spirit guide Into thy perfect love. 3 I want a sober mind, A self-renouncing will, That tramples down and casts behind, The baits of pleasing ill; A soul inured to pain, To hardship, grief, and loss; Bold to take up, firm to sustain, The consecrated cross. 4 I want a godly fear, A quick discerning eye, That looks to thee when sin is near, And sees the tempter fly; A spirit still prepared, And armed with jealous care; Forever standing on its guard, And watching unto prayer. 420 AT the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, Who hath washed us in the tide Flowing from his pierced side; Praise we him whose love divine Gives his sacred blood for wine, Gives his body for the feast, Christ the Victim, Christ the Priest 2 Where the paschal blood is poure Death's dark angel sheathes his swon Israel's hosts triumphant go Through the wave that drowns the fo Praise we Christ, whose blood we she Paschal Victim, paschal Bread; With sincerity and love Eat Ave manna from above. 3 Mighty Victim from the sky! Hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie; Thou hast conquered in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light; Hymns of glory and of praise, Risen Lord! to thee we raise; Holy Father! praise to thee With the Spirit ever be. 421 FATHER, a weary heart Hath come to thee for peace; The world hath not the healing art To bid its troubles cease; WORD EDITION. lol It brings before thy throne Its weight of woe and care; Do thou accept its pleading tone — The contrite sinner's prayer. Father— it hath rebelled. Hath wandered from thy path. Nor heeded when the thunder swelled The tempest of thy wrath; But now, a bruised thing, Neglected, pale, and bare. Lo, at thy footstool it doth bring The contrite sinner's prayer. Father, it bends before Thy throne among the blest; Peace to the wretched heart restore, Give to the weary rest: Through Christ's atonement given, It trusteth yet to share The glorious heritage of heaven, By lowly, contrite prayer. 22 MY soul, repeat his praise, Whose mercies are so great; Whose anger is so slow to rise, So readv to abate. 3 Though unbelief suggest Why should we longer wait? He bids us never give him rest, But be importunate. 4 Jesus the Lord will hear His chosen, when they cry; V« -. though lie may awhile forbear, He'll help them from on high. 424 WELCOME, sweet day of rest, Tint saw the Lord arise. Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes. 2 The King himself comes ne;u\ And feasts his saints to-day; Here we may sit, and see him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 3 One day amidst the place Where my dear God hath been, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin. 4 My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this, And sit and sing herself away To everlasting bliss. High as the heavens are raised Above the ground we tread, So far the riches of his grace Our highest thoughts exceed. His power subdues our sins, And his forgiving love, Far as the east is from the west, Doth all our guilt remove. I The pity of the Lord, To those who fear his name, Is such as tender parents feel; He knows our feeble frame. 425 COME. Holy Spirit, come, Let thy bright beams arise; Dispel the darkness from our minds, And open thou our eyes. 2 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove. And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. 3 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul. To pour fresh life on every part, And new create the whole. 123 JESUS, who knows full well The heart of every saint. Invites us all our griefs to tell, To pray and never faint. 2 He bows his praeiou« ear. We never plead in vain: Yet we must wait till he anpear, And pray, and pray again. 4 Dwell, therefore, in our hearts. Our minds from bondage free; Then shall we know, and praise, and love The Father, Son and Thee. 426 NOT all the blood of beasts, On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or wash awav the stain. 102 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, Takes all our sins away; A sacrifice of nobler name, And richer blood than they. 4 Fight on, my soul, till death ►Shall bring thee to thy God: He'll take thee, at thy parting b*eatl Up to his blest abode. 3 My faith would lay her hand On that dear head of thine, While, like a penitent, I stand, And there confess my sin. 4 My soul looks back to see The burdens thou didst bear, When hanging on the accursed tree, And hopes her guilt was there. 5 Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove; We bless the Lamb, with cheerful voice, And sing his bleeding love. 427 COME, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. 2 The men of grace have found Glory begun below: Celestial fruits on earthly ground From faith and hope may grow. 3 The hill of Sion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heavenly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 4 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry; We're marching through Immanuel's ground To fairer worlds on high. 428 MY soul, be on thy guard, Ten thousand foes arise, And hosts of sin are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. 2 Oh, watch, and fight, and pray, The battle ne'er give o'er, Renew it boldly every day, And help divine implore. 3 Ne'er think the victory won, Nor once at ease sit down; Thine arduous work will not be done Till thou hast got the crown. 429 I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, Come unto me and rest, — Lay down, thou weary one, lay dow Thy head upon my breast: I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad: I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, I am this dark world's light, — Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright: I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my Star, my Sun; And in that light of life I'll walk, Till traveling days are done. 430 JERUSALEM, my happy home, Name ever dear to me, When shall my labors have an end, In joy, and peace, and thee? Oh, when, thou city of my God! Shall i thy courts ascend? Where congregations ne'er break up, And Sabbaths have no end. 2 There happier bowers than Eder bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know; Blest seats! thro' rude and storm; scenes I onward press to you. Why should I shrink at pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay? I've Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. 3 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there Around my Saviour stand; And soon my friends in Christ below Will join the glorious band. Jerusalem, my happy home, My soul still pants for thee; Then shall my labors have an end, When I thy joys shall see. 431 THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. WORD EDITION. 103 ere everlasting spring abides, ind never-withering flowers: ith, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood stand dressed in living green; to the Jews old Canaan stood, .Yhile Jordan rolled between. 1 1 timorous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea; d linger, shivering on the brink, \.nd fear to launch away. o The night becomes as day, When troin the 'heart we .say, May Jesus Christ be prais'd! The pow'rs of darkness fear When this sweet chant they hear, May Jesus Christ be prais'd! 4 In heaven's eternal bliss The lovliest strain is this. May Jesus Christ be prais d! Let earth and sea, and .sky, From depth to height reply, May Jesus Christ be prais d! 3h, could we make our doubts re- move, Those gloomy doubts that rise, d see the Canaan that we love With unbeclouded eyes: uld we but climb where Moses stood, \nd view the landscape o'er, t Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore. 434 (435) THE King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; 1 nothing lack if I am his And he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow, My ransomed soul he leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth. HILST thee I seek, protecting Power, Be my vain wishes stilled, d may this consecrated hour With better hopes be filled, y love the power of thought be- stowed. To thee my thoughts would soar: y mercy o'er my life has flowed, That mercy I adore. In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see; ch blessing to my soul most dear, Because conferred by thee, every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, y heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer. 13 WHEN morning gilds the «kies, My heart awaking cries, May Jesus Christ be prais'd! Alike at work and pray'r, To Je.sua I repair; May Jesus Christ be prai>M! 2 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find. May Jesus Christ be prais'd! Or fades my earthly hi ;*-*'" My comfort still is this. May Jesus Christ be prais'd! 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love he sought me,' And on his shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight, Thy unction grace bestoweth; And oh, what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days, Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise Within thy house forever! 436 I LOVE to steal awhile away From every cumbering care, And sppnd the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer. 2 T love in solitude to -hrd The penitential tear, And all his promises ♦<» plead, Where none but God can hear. 104 LIVING HYMNS, No. 2. 3 I love to think on mercies past, And future good implore, And all my cares and sorrows cast On him whom I adore. 4 I love by faith to take a view Of brighter scenes in heaven; The prospect does my strength renew While here by tempests driven. 5 Thus, when life's toilsome day is o'er, May its departing ray Be calm as this impressive hour, And lead to endless day. 4 And if some things I do not ask Among my blessings be, I'd have my spirit filled the more With grateful love to thee; More careful not to serve thee mu But please thee perfectly. 439 WHEN all thy mercies, O my God! My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm los In wonder, love and praise. 437 SEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand With all-engaging charms! Hark how he calls the tender lambs, And folds them in his arms! 2 "Permit them to approach," he cries, "Nor scorn their humble name, For 'twas to bless such souls as these The Lord of angels came." 3 We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands, And yield them up to thee; Joyful that we ourselves are thine — Thine let our offspring be. 2 Unnumbered comforts on my sou Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed 3 When in the slippery paths of yoi With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me sai And led me up to man. 4 Ten thousand thousand precious gi My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart That tastes those gifts with joy. 5 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue, And after death in distant worlds The glorious theme renew. 438 FATHER! I know that all my life Is portioned out for me; The changes that will surely come I do not fear to see; 1 ask thee for a present mind, Intent on pleasing thee. 2 I ask thee for a thoughtful love, Through constant watching wise, To meet the glad with joyful smiles, And wipe the weeping eyes; A heart at leisure from itself To soothe and sympathize. 3 T ask thee for the daily strength, To none that ask denied, A mind to blend with outward life, While keeping at thy side, Content to fill a little space, If thou be glorified. 440 "MY times are in thy hand:" My God, I wish them there: My life, my friends, my soul I les Entirely to thy care. "My times are in thy hand," Whatever they may be; Pleasing or painful, dark or brigh As best may seem to thee. "Mv times are in thy hand;" Why should I doubt or fear? My father's hand will never can His child a needless tear. "My times are in thv hand," Jesus, the crucified! The hand my cruel sins had pier* Is now my guard and guide. WORD EDITION. 105 My times are in thy hand;" In always trust in thee; nd, after death, at thy right hand I shall forever be. O LORD, thy perfect word Directs our steps aright, Nor can all other books afford Such profit and delight. When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. 444 HOW gentle God's commands! How kind his precepts are! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, And tru^t his constant care. Celestial beams it sheds, To cheer this vale below: To distant lands its glory spreads And sti earns of mercy flow. 2 His bounty will provide, His saints securely dwell; That hand which bears creation up, Shall guard his children well. True wisdom it imparts, Commands our hope and fear; Oh, may we hide it in our hearts, And feel its influence there. 3 Why should this anxious load Press down your weary mind? Oh, seek your heavenly Father's throne, And peace and comfort find! T what I feel or do an give me peace with God; all my prayers, and sighs, and tears, an bear my awful load. ?hy work alone, Christ, an ease this weight of sin, blood alone, O Lamb of God, an give me peace within. 4 His goodness stands approved, Unchanged from day to day; I'll drop my burden at his feet, And bear a song away. 445 SOW in the morn thy seed; At eve hold not thy hand; To doubt and fear give thou no heed, Broadcast it o'er the land. Tis Christ who saveth me; aid freely pardon gives; Dve because he loveth me, live because he lives. 2 Thou know'st not which shall thrive, The late or early sown; Grace keeps the precious germ alive, When and wherever strown. 5LEST be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; rhe fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; r fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; A.nd often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 3 Thou canst not toil in vain; Cold, heat, and moist, and dry, Shall foster and mature the grain For garners in the sky. 4 Then, when the glorious end, The day of God, shall come, The angel reapers shall descend. And heaven shout, "Harvest home!' 446 DID Christ o'er sinners weep, And shall our checks be dry? Let floods of penitential grief Burst forth from every eye. 106 LIVING HYMNS* No. 2 The Son of God in tears The wondering angels see! Be thou astonished, my soul; He shed those tears for thee. 4 My soul hath gone too far astra) My feet too often slip; Yet, since I've not forgot thy way, Restore thy wandering sheep. 3 He wept that we might weep; Each sin demands a tear: In heaven alone no sin is found, And there's no weeping there. 5 Make me to walk in thy command 'Tis a delightful road; Nor let my head, or heart, or hand Offend against my God. 447 HOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 449 PLUNGED in a gulf of dark desp We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimmering day. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of gr Beheld our helpless grief; He saw, and — oh, amazing love! — He ran to our relief. 3 Dear name! the rock on which I build. My shield and hiding-place; My never-failing treasure, filled With boundless stores of grace! 4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Saviour, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring! 3 Down from the shining seats abc With joyful haste he fled, Entered the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. 4 Oh for this love let rocks and hi' Their lasting silence break, And all harmonious human tongues The Saviour's praises speak. 5 I would thy boundless love proclaim With every fleeting breath; So shall the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death. 448 THAT the Lord would guide my way To keep his statutes still! Oh that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will! 450 THE Saviour calls; let every ear Attend the heavenly sound; Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fe Hope smiles reviving round. 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, Here streams of bounty flow, And life, and health, and bliss imp To banish mortal woe. 2 Oh, send thy Spirit down to write Thy law upon my heart; Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Nor act the liar's part. 3 Ye sinners, come, 'tis mercy's voi< The gracious call obey; Mercy invites to heavenly joys, — And can vou vet delay? 3 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere: Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. Dear Saviour, draw reluctant hear To thee let sinners fly. And take the bliss that love impar And drink, and never die. WORD EDITION. 107 for Jesus! all for Jesus! my being's ransomed powers: Y thoughts, and words, and doings m\ days, and all my hours. 11 for Jesus! all for Jesus! my days, and all my hours. i my hands perform his bidding, i my feet run in his ways — ny eyes see Jesus only, my lips sneak forth his praise, ul for Jesus! all for Jesus! my lips speak forth his praise. ce my eyes were fixed on Jesus e lost sight of all besides; ichained my spirit's vision, oking at the Crucified. Ul for Jesus! all for Jesus! oking at the Crucified. - what wonder! how amazing! ?us, glorious King of kings — is to call me his beloved, ts me rest beneath his wings, ill for Jesus! all for Jesus! sting now beneath his wings! 453 WHILE in different paths dividing, We o sweet; God bless and hold us each most dear Until again we meet. Cho.— As now we part God bless each heart, His grace your ev'ry need supply; In all we do, God keep us strong and true, Dear friends, good-bye, good-bye. 2 While seasons swiftly come and go, And tears and smiles abound, God help u< all in grace to grow, With love encompass'd round. 3 God bless to us his precious Word, And make its meaning clear, And let each heart anew be stirr'd To worship in his fear. 4 Now voice with voice, and soul with soul We pray to meet again, While loud and long the echoes roll. And sound the great amen. Selections op Sgi^iptui^e. IToL PSALM XXIII. The Lord is my shepherd ; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures : he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul : he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness foi his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil ; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy Shall follow me all the days of my life ; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 3STo2. THE BEATITUDES. Matt, v: 3-12. Blessed are the poor in spirit : For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn : For they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek : . For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness : For they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful : For they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart. For they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers : For they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake : For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad : for great is your reward in heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 112 3ST0 3. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. Bxodua xx. And God spake all these words, Baying, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the laud of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. FIR8T. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. SECOND. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven Image, 01 any liken< any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth : Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them. nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth genera- tions of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. THIRD. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. FOURTH. Remember the sabbath-day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work ; But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant f nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger t hat is within thy gates : For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day : wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath-day, and hallowed it. FIFTH. Honor thy father and thy mother ; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. SIXTH. Thou shalt not kill. SEVENTH. Thou shalt not commit adultery. EIGHTH. Thou shalt not steal. NINTH. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. TENTH. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox. nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor's. :fcT©-3=. PSALM I. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord ; and in his law doth be mil- itate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the riven <>f water, that bring- eth forth his fruit in his season ; his leaf also shall not wither ; ami what- soever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so : but are like the chafl which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, D in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous : but the way of the ungodly shall perish. 113 L. H.,2, Wor< 0>To 5. PSALM C Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness ; come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God : it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves : we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise : be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good, his mercy is everlasting ; and his truth endureth to all generations. 3>T© e- . PRAISE Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. Both young men and maidens ; old men and children : Let them praise the name of the Lord : for his name alone is excellent ; his glory is above the earth and heaven. Let the people praise thee, O God ; let all the people praise thee. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. I will bless the Lord at all times ; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. While I live will I praise the Lord : I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. O come let us make a joyful noise unto the God of our salvation. O Lord, open thou my lips ; and my mouth shall show forth thy praise. :LTo 7- PRAYER. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call up- on him in truth. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. Evening and morning and at noon will I pray. Watch, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks. Call upon me in the day of trouble : I will deliver thee. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Fath- er may be glorified in the Son. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret ; and thy Father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. After this manner therefore pray ye. 114 3>To Q. GOD'S WORD. Tliy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children. The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. How sweet are thy words unto my taste 1 yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth 1 Show me thy way, O Lord ; teach me thy path. The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Thy word is very pure ; therefore thy servant loveth it. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 2>To©- GIVING. Freely ye have received, freely give. For God loveth a cheerful giver. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more bless- ed to give than to receive. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth to the Lord. The liberal soul shall be made fat : and he that watereth shall be wa- tered also himself. If there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. Give, and it shall be given unto you ; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. Of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase. Blessed is he that considereth the poor : the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 2^0 IO- SALVATION. All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God : The soul that sinneth, it shall die. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Behol 1 the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world. Come now, and let us reason together, suit lithe Lord : though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow ; though they be red like crim- son, they shall be as wool. And the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleansetli from all sin. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Neither is there salvation in any other : for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Whosoever will, let him take of the water of life. That whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved 116 OSToll- PROMISES. I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me. Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Honor thy father and thy mother ; that thy days may be long upon the lajad which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Lo, lam with you alway, even unto the end of the world. In my Father's house are many mansions : if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself ; that where I am, there ye may be also. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me : And I give unto them eternal life ; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. Ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall ; but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you ; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. ^Tol2. MISSIONS. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gos- pel to every creature. And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard ? and how shall they hear without a preacher ? and how shall they preach, except they be sent ? Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you : and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations : and then shall the end come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few. The field is the world : the good seed are the children of the kingdom . Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that he will send forth laborers into his harvest. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. 116 2>Tol3- TEMPTATION. Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking aiioiii be may devour. My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil ; Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able ; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succoi them that are tempted. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation ; for when he ^ tried, be shall receive the crown of life. Nol4. TEMPERANCE. Wine is a mocker. Strong drink is raging ; And whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man ; He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. Be not among wine-bibbers ; Among riotous eaters of flesh. For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty ; "Who hath woe? Who hath sorrow ? Who hat h contentions ? Who hath babblings ? Who hath wounds without cause ? Who hath redness of eyes ? They that tarry long at the wine ; They that go to seek mixed wine. Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his color In the cup, when it moveth itself aright. At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. Touch not ; taste not ; handle not ; Now therefore beware. T pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing. But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank. 117 2>To. 15. THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST. Ps. lxxii. Leader.— Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. School.— He shall judge thy people with righteousness and thy poor with judgment. L. — The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. S. — He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. L. — They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. S. — He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. L. — In his days shall the righteous flourish ; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. S. — He shall have dominion also from sea so sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. L. — They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him ; and his enemies shall lick the dust. S. — The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. L. — Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him. S. — For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth ; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. L.— He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. S. — He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence : and precious shall their blood be in his sight. L. — And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba : prayer also shall be made for him continually ; and daily shall he be praised. S. — There shall be an handful of corn in the earth up^n the top of the mountains ; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon : and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. L. — His name shall endure forever : his name shall be continued as long as the sun : and men shall be blessed in him : all nations shall call him blessed. g # — Blessed be the Lord God. the God of Israel, who only doeth won- drous things. Ali#. — And blessed be his glorious name for ever : and let the whole earth be filled with his glory ; Amen, and Amen. 118 INDEX FIRST LINES, TITLES AND CLASSIFICATION For Key to Classification, ske Page 351 Abide with me, 195 According to thy gracious, 368, A charge to keep I have, 334. . . A Feast of Love To-day, 135. . . A few more years shall roll, 445, A handful of cheer, 48 Alas! and did my Saviour, 370, A little while to wait, 191, 271. All for Jesus! all for Jesus! 451, All hail the power of Jesus, 347 All people that on earth, 279. . . All praise to thee, my God, 468, All the way the Saviour, 60... A message of love, 58 A message sweet is borne, 5. Am I a soldier of the cross, 396, Amazing grace, how sweet, 351, Amid the trials which I, 264.. Anchor your bark, 89 Another six days' work is, 456, Another year is dawning, 320. Approach, my soul, the, 407... Are we watching, are we, 99. . . Arise and shine, thy light, 167. As a Christian band, 102 A Sinner Saved, 70 Asleep in Jesus! blessed, 302. . . As now we part. 469 As pants the heart, 285 As the twilight shadows, 373.. At the Lamb's high feast, 420 Awake and Rejoice, 166 Awake, my soul, in joyful, 461. Awake, my soul, stretch, 295. . . Blessed Bible, book of gold, 122, B 1 Blessed Lily of the Valley, 158.. J E Blest are the pure in heart, 338, P U Blest be the tie that binds, 443, P E Blow ye the trumpet, blow, 281, G O By and by I know there'll, 128, H A By cool Siloam's shady, 408 CN By grace alone, 5 GR C Calm me, my God, 414 R N Carry the light. 22 LI Children of the heavenly, 361. . .J O Christ be praised, 433 PA Christian, dost thou see. 363... WF Christ shall have All, 16 CO Christ will me his aid afford, 65 J E ■ Closer, still closer, my Sav-, 118, A S GR Close thy heart no more, 84 IN .CG CM WF .F E FL .SE CD .FU CD , JE .PS EV .GU G D .GR W V .EN WA WR .NE .RP WF .CH .CE .JO .FL .CG .AS .EV .C M .RR .PA .ST Bear the cross for Jesus, 149. . . Beautiful carols of joy, 174 Beautiful City, home of the, 49. Because Jesus loves me, 21.... Before Jehovah's awful, 279... Behold the armies of the, 37. . . Behold the King of heaven, 204 Behold the Lamb of God, 129. . Be kind to those around us. 175, Beneath Moriah's rocky. 397 Beyond the sunset gates. 52 Beyond this life of hopes, 44. . . Come and join our happy, 193. . .C D Come boldly to the throne, 4... PR Come, come To-day, 83 IN Come, contrite one, and seek, 62, I N Come every pious heart, 282 J E Come every soul by sin, 23 IN Come hither, all ye weary, 313, GO Come, Holy Ghost, and, 14 H S Come, Holy Spirit, calm, 292 H S Come, Holy Spirit, come, 425... HS Come, Holy Spirit, come, 331... HS Come, Holy Spirit, thee I am, 80, H S Come, humble sinner, in, 371... RP Come in, O Blessed One, 88 CO Come, my soul, thy suit, 360 PR Come, O come with anthems. 53, C D Come, O my soul, in sacred, 284, P A Come, said Jesus' sacred, 372... IN Come, thou Fount of every, 317 P A .C E Come to the Saviour, 83 IN E A Come unto me when, 466 C R .H E Come, ye disconsolate, 105 C R L O Come, ye sinner, poor and. 265. .1 N W R Come, ye thankful people. 240. .T H W V Come ye that love the. 299, 427, J O C S Come ye that love the Sav-. 389. P A .G D Come, ye who from your, 4. . . . W R SEl Communion with my Fath-. 41, Q H Q H Could T tell it. 9? I B H E Crossing one by one. 120 FL . I N Crossing the Bar, 141 FL Hit NEW LIVING HYMNS. Dare to be true, 146 ST Day's bright beams are, 178 IN Depth of Mercy, 230 AN Depth of Mercy, can there, 375, R P Delay not, delay not, O sin-, 55, I N Did Christ o'er sinners, 446 EN Dost thou know at thy, 187 IN Down at the cross on Cal-, 244. .1 N Do your best, 144 C E Do your best while life's, 12 S E Do you slumber in your, 66 W V Draw me Nearer, 261 CO Ere another Sabbath close, 379, C G Face to Face with Christ, 17 J E Fade, fade each earthly joy, 262, S A Father, a weary heart, 421 R P Father, I know that all, 438 FC Fill to Overflowing, 110 CO Fling out the banner, 297 W V For all the saints, 69 W R Forever with the Lord, 419 RE Forth in the dawnlight, 172 WO From every stormy wind, 309.. RE From Greenland's icy, 300 MI G Gentle Jesus, meek and, 374 P Y Gently, Lord, oh, gently, 268... RN Gifts we bring to our King, 223. P Y Gloria Patri, 117 W R Glorious things of thee are, 210, S C Glorious Victory, 30 W V Glory, glory, God is our, 119 PA God bless our native, 256 P T God bless our native land, 256.. PT God bless the hearts before, 469, C G God Calling Yet, 304 R P God has opened all the, 198 EN God's Holy Name, 43 P Y God's Wondrous Love, 114 L O Go forth at Christ's com-, 18... SE Go forth, go forth for Jesus, 39. .S E Go, labor on, 294 WO Go, look away to Calvary. 129. . .1 N Grace! 'tis a charming, 336 GR Gracious spirit, love divine, 376, H S Great is the Lord our God, 224. .A N Great Jehovah, we adore, 356. . .D O Guide me, O thou great Je-, 380, G U Had we only sunshine, 34 R N Hail to the Lord's Anointed, 301, J E Hallelujah! Grace is Free, 36.. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! O, 70.. Happy children we to sing, 171. Happy little Daisy, 139 Hark, hark, my soul, 216 Hark, hark, the trumpet, 50 Hark, my soul, it is the, 362., Hark, ten thousand harps, 318. Hark the glad sound, 345 Hasten, Lord, the glorious, 341. Hasten, sinner, to be wise, 377, Hear the Words of Jesus, 56.. He Careth for Me, 63 He is mine, I am his, 158 Helped by helping others, 145. He that goeth forth with, 355. . Higher Ground, 10 Holy Ghost, with light di-, 378. Holy, holy, holy, 274 Holy, holy is what the an-, 42. How blest the man whose, 416. How blest the righteous, 286.. How do thy mercies close, 311. How favored, ye people, 315... How firm a foundation, 357 How gentle God's com-, 444... How happy is the youth, 398. . . How many sad partings, 85... How oft, alas! this wret-, 402. How oft as you journey, 48... How sweet and awful is, 401.. How sweet the name of Je-, 447 Ho, ye needy, come and, 381... .SN .HS • PY .PY .AN WV .JE .EA .CS .FC WA ..BI .FC ,.JE .SE .EN .AS .HS WR .HE .PS .FL .FC .FC .FA .FC .CN .HE .RP .SE .CM , JE .IN I am coming to the cross, 465.. RP I am safe in the Rock, 81 S A I am sheltered in thee, 81 SA lam thine, O Lord, 261 AR could not do without thee, 459, G R If clouds blot out the sun, 144.. SE If I could only tell him as, 93.. GO If o'er thy way dark clouds, 77, R N If our Lord should come to-, 99, S C I Glory in the Cross of, 183 F U I hear a song of jubilee, 36 G R I heard the voice of Je-, 283, 429, R P I heard the voice of Jesus, 213. .A N I know he's mine, 101 A R I know that my Redeemer, 350, R S I know that my Redeemer, 86, R S I lay my sins on Jesus, 458 AT I learned it in the Bible, 190 P Y I'll go where you want me, 132, C O I'll live for Him, 263 WR I'll trust in God, 19 T R I love the happy, happy, 205 PY I love the Lord, 64 PS 120 NEW LIVING TIYMNS. I love thy kingdom, Lord, 335. .C H 1 love to steal awhile away, 436, Q H I'm a little daisy, 139 N A I'm pressing on the upward, 10, A S I'm thinking just now of a, 87. .H E I must tell Jesus, 137 PR I'm washed in the blood, 33 SN I need thee every hour, 91 J E In God's Own Time, 77 RN In that city, 71 HE In that glorious morning, 136.. FU In the cross of Christ I, 405 J E In the hour of trial, 460 S A In the Light, 153 C E I shall be Like Him, 25 J E I shall lay the cross aside, 74.. FU Is thy heart with sorrow, 151. ..PR It comes to me ever, 63 S A I thirst, thou wounded, 289 QH It may not be on the moun-, 132, C O I trust thee, blessed Saviour, 15, T R It was so little, 26 S E I've found a Friend, 239 J E I waited for the Lord, my, 411.. PS I was a wandering sheep, 417. . .G R I was poorer than all, 150 T R I will lift up mine eyes, 227 CT I Will not Let Thee Go, 178 J E Jerusalem, my happy home, 430, H E Jesus, and shall it ever, 206,312, S T Jesus calls us o'er the, 259 OP Jesus, engrave it on my, 278 J E Jesus, I love thy charming, 369. .J E Jesus, I my cross have, 267 CO Jesus is come, 75 C S Jesus is mine, 262 FA Jesus is my Joy and Sun-, 123. .H S Jesus is Passing By, 62 IN Jesus Leads, 192 G U Jesus Leads to Victory, 220 W V Jesus, lover of my soul, 386. ...RE Jesus, my Saviour, look on, 291, J E Jesus, my strength, my, 418. . . .A R Jesus of Nazareth passed my, 8. .1 N Jesus promised me a home, 189, H E Jesus, Saviour, pilot me, 95 G U Jesus shall reign where-, 305... MI Jesus! the name high over, 348, JE Jesus, the very thought of, 413, J E Jesus, who knows full well. 423, P R Jesus would be so sorry, 199... PY Joy and Sunshine. 123 1 O I My faith looks up to thee. 462 Joyful Praises, 142 AN My God. how endless, 359 Joy to the World, the Lord. 346, C S My gracious Lord! I own. 314. Just as I am, I come to thee. 27, C O My heart to-day with joy. 1R3. Just as I am, without one, 269, R P My hope is built on noth-. 121 Just one Touch, 164 Just over beyond in Eden, 87. . Just over the ocean, 134 .JE II E HE Keep close to Jesus, 252 S A Keep on the Sunny Side, 28 H S Keep thy heart with earn-, 97, W F Lamp of my feet, 126 , Lead, Kindly Light, 463 Lead me, Saviour, 249 Lead us, Saviour, 47 Lend a Hand, 124 Let the Gospel Light Shine, 72, Let thy peace flow as a, 151... Let us Arise, 66 Let us come with praise, 236. . . Let us walk in the light, 153.., Life has its changeful sea-, 201. Lift the Glorious Banner, 68. . . Light of Light, enlighten, 296.. Like a shepherd, tender, 192... Listen to the Bells, 205 List to the story, 245 Little Soldiers of Jesus, 170 Look well to your cables, 89 Lord, dismiss us with thy, 321. Lord, God, the Holy Ghost 330, Lord, I am thine, entirely, 288. Lord Jesus, make me whole, 152 Lord, teach us how to pray, 333, Lo! 'round the throne a, 306 Lost, lost on the mountain, 349, Lo! the day of rest de-, 319... Lo! the stone is rolled a-, 364, Love and Sunshine, 175 Love divine, all love excell-, 45, Loyalty unto Christ, 6 .BI .GU .GU .GU .SE GO .TR W V .CD ..LI .JU .CD .SB .JE .CS .IN ,PY H E ,CG HS .CO , AS PR HE EN .CG RR .CE LO .CE Majestic sweetness sits en-, 127 Make some other heart re-, 13. Make the moments count for, 67 Many in darkness are far, 22. . . Many Souls are Sinking, 124... Marching on, marching on, 220, Marching to Zion, 299 May the grace of Chr-, 323, 383, More love to thee. 225 Must Jesus bear the cross, 310. My country, 'tis of thee, 255... , JE .SE , SE .S E .S E W V .UP BE .AN .CO .PT .FA .FT CO ,C B .S A INDEX. My Jesus, as thou wilt, 273 My Jesus, I love thee, 125 My life, my love I give to, 263 My Living Redeemer, 51 My many sins are all for-, 39 . , My Saviour First of All, 154.. My sins are taken all away, 21 My soul, be on thy guard, 428. My soul in sad exile was, 251. . My soul, repeat his praise, 422. My times are in thy hand, 440. N Nature's Glad Voices are, 174, Nay, I will not let thee go, 178. Nearer, my God, to thee, 121. . . No, Not One, 133 No scenes of mirth upon, 112. . Not a cloud to hide our sky, 155, Not all the blood of beasts, 426, Not ashamed of Jesus, 206 Not what I feel or do, 442 Not with divided Heart, 16 Now be the gospel banner, 326 Now to the Lord a noble, 307. . .RN ..CO ..CO ..JE ..SN ..JE LO .WF .RE .PR .RN NA .JE .AS .CR .TR HE AT .ST .AT .CO , MI .PA beautiful home of the, 90 . . . O bless the Lord what, 169 O church of God, arise, 104 O could I speak the match-, 367, O day of rest and gladness, 325 . O'er all the way green, 208 O'er death's sea, in yon-, 71... Of him, who did salvation, 454. O for a closer walk with, 415. . O for a heart t© praise my, 399 ; O for a thousand tongues, 344. Of thy love, some gracious, 410. O God, our help in ages, 403.. Oh for the peace that, 271 Oh, that the Lord would, 448.. Oh, the best friend to have, 196, Oh, the joy that we may, 188. . Oh, the world has need of, 78 . . Oh, what a Saviour in Je-, 51. O idler, why loiter, 40 O Jesus, thou art standing, 61. O land of rest, for thee I, 257. . . O Lord, thy perfect word, 441.. O love divine, how sweet, 366.. O love unmeasured, vast, 114.. Once my eyes saw nothing, 29. One had Wandered, 202 One more day its twilight, 242. One more day's work for, 243. One Sweet Hour, 32 One there is above all oth-, 384 .HE .EN .MI PA .SB .AN .FU .JE .AS , CO .PR .CG .FC .ST .PS CR .HS .CE .EA WO .JE .HE ,.BI .LO .AT .JE .GO .CG .CG QH > JE On for Jesus, 92 W V Only once you pass this, 12 S E Only Trust Him, 23 TR On the brow of night, 207 C S On the mountain's top ap-, 382, C H On the Victory Side, 38 W V On the Way, 169 EN On to Victory, 50 W V Onward, Christian Sol-, 352 WV On which side will you be, 98. . .S T O Paradise, O Paradise, 467 HE O praise the Lord, when, 131 PA O that my load of sin were, 2o7, R P O thou, to whose all-sear-, 280, R E Our Fatherland, thy name, 82.. HE Our Father who art in, 400 PR Our Redeemer died to save, 106, G O Our souls cry out, halle-, 38 T R Our waiting eyes are unto, 140. .0 P O what everlasting mercy, 110.. AS O why stand ye idle, 40 WO Parting Hymn, 203 CG Pass me not, O gentle S, 111 J E Peace, perfect peace, 406 P E People of the living God, 388... FD Perfect Rest, 147 CR Plunged in a gulf of dark-, 449, S N Praise Him, O praise Him, 234, A N Praise, joyful praise, 142 AN Praise the Lord, who made, 161, N A Praise the name of Christ, 168. .PA Praise ye Jehovah, 228 AN Prayer is the Key, 197 PR Pushed and pressed by the, 164, A T Reapers are needed, 162 HA Refresh me now, 59 AS Rejoice, Rejoice, awake fr, 166, E A Rejoice, rejoice, the wil-. 180... CS Rise, my soul, and stretch, 342, A S Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 275, R E Safely through another w, 340, S B Salvation! O the joyful, 392 SN Salvation's River, 244 S N Saviour, again to thy dear, 203, C G Saviour, hear me while, 138 CN Saviour, lead me, lest, 249 G U Saviour, like a shepherd, 266... G U Saviour, often I am tempt-, 59, A R Saviour! visit thy planta-, 322.. FM Scattering precious seed, 107. ..WO See Israel's gentle Shep-, 437.. CN 122 NEW LIVING HYMNS. Send out the Sunlight, 11 S E Shall 1 turn back, 349 EN Sing unto God with glad-, 116.. AN Sinner, hear the voice of, 230. . .R P Sitting at the feet of Jesus, 452, Q H Softly and tenderly Jesus is, 247, I N So let our lips and lives ex-, 455, S C Some glad Day. 74 F U Some of these Days, 76 EN Something more of Jesus, 103.. J E Soon may the last glad, 308 MI Sow in the morn thy seed, 445.. SE Speak to my Soul, 165 AS Standing in the market pi, 162. .S E Standing like a lighthouse, 72. . .L I Standing on the promise, 250. . .P M Stand up and bless the L, 337. .W R Stand up, stand up for Je-, 328. .S T Step into the Waters of Love, 57, I N Sun of my soul, thou Sav-., 276. E V Sunset and evening star, 141... HO Sunshine and Rain, 34 T L Sunshine as you go, 78 S E Sunshine in the Soul, 184 JO Sweeter than All, 65 G R Sweet hour of prayer, 260 PR Sweet is the work, my God, 277, S B Sweet the moments, rich in, 385, Q H Take the World for Jesus, 54 . . Take your place in the, 100 Tarry with me, O my Sav-, 354, Tell his Goodness O'er and, 53, Tell it to others, the story, 182. Tell me the story of Jesus, 246, Tell the blessed story, 106 The army of the Lord, 193 The Beautiful, Beautiful, 31... The Beautiful Land, 108 The beautiful sunshine is, 160. The Best Friend is Jesus, 196. . The Blissful Somewhere, 136.. The coming of the King, 180. . . The Cross that he gave is, 186. . The day is past and gone, 332. The Day Star hath arisen, 201 The earth was filled with. 79.. The fountain of healing is, 57. . The Glad Home Gathering, 128, The Golden Key, 197 The Gracious Redeemer, 119. . . The great Physician now is, 270, The Happy Song, 188 The harvest will come by. 96. . The Haven of Rest, 251 The Heavenly Summerland, 52, .MI .CE EV AY .GO , GO .SN wv .HE .H E .PY .JE .HE ,.CS W V .CG .LI .E A .IN HE .PR .PA CR .F E HA RE HE IS The King of Love my Shep-, 434, P 9 The knock of the nail, 187 IN The Light of the Soul is Je-. 20. J E The Lord is my Shepherd, 9. 143. F C The Lord Jehovah unto all, 404, F C The Lord knoweth the, 94 G U The Lord's Prayer, 400 PR The Master's Work, 102 WO The morning light is, 327 MI The Mountain-path is rough, 94, G U The Palms, 208 E A The Penitent's Plea, 138 R P The Quiet Hour, 41 Q H There came to my heart, 58 GO There is a fountain filled, 316. . .A T There is a happy land, 258 HE There is a land of pure de-, 431, H E There is an hour of peace-, 412, H E There is Comfort in the, 156 C R There is singing up in heav-, 42, H E There's a city bright and, 198. .H E There's a dark and a trou-, 28.. JO There's a great day coming, 179, J U There's a place in heaven, 189.. FU There's a song I love to sing. 46, J O There's a veil that hangs. 60... GU There's a wideness in God's. 254, F C There's not a friend like, 133 J E There's one above all earth-, 101, J E There's one command I've, 43. . .P Y There's sunshine in my, 184 H S There were ninety and nine, 202, S N The Royal Banner of the, 173. .W V The sands of time are. 298 HE The Saviour calls, let every, 450, I N The Silver Star, 207 C S The Snow Prayer. 190 PR The Solid Rock, 358 T R The Song I Love to Sing. 46 JO The Son of God goes forth, 464, W V The Spacious Firmament, 176. . .P A The Voice of the Spirit, 24 H S The Words of Jesus, 56 B I They Brought their Gifts. 35... EN Thine earthly Sabbaths, 457.... PE This is the day the Lord, 395. . .S B Thou thinkest, Lord, of me. 264, FC Through all the changing, 394.. PS Time is winging us away. 343.. FU 'Tis a good work, grand. 73 S E 'Tis Midnight, and on. 419 CM To Father. Son and Holy, 393. . .D O To God be the glory. 233 PA To God. the Father. 339. 457 DO To his name be glory, 161 PA To us a child of hope is. 391 C S Transformation. 29 SN Trusting Thee Ev«r, 16 T R 1 INDEX. Upon the Rock, the solid, 200.. A R Use me, O my gracious, 157 S E Victory, Victory, glorious, 30.. WV W Waiting for the Promise, 14 P M Wait, my soul, upon the, 365... CR Wait on the Lord, wait, 1 EN Wake, listening skies, and, 75. . .C S Walking and talking with, 148. .Q H Walking in the way with, 185. ..CE Watchman, tell us of the, 387. . .E N We are Almost Home, 134 F U We are marching, march-, 170. W V Weary child, thy sins for-, 84. . .1 N Weary souls in darkness, 147... IN We have come to worship, 324. WR We have heard of a land, 108 ... H E Welcome, happy morning, 248.. E A Welcome, sweet day of, 424 W R Welcome, Sweet Spirit of, 80... AS We'll all meet at home, 85 F U We'll meet them, 90 F U We'll Work Till Jesus, 257 WO We plough the fields, 241 T H We shall cross the mystic, 120. .F U We will sing and make a, 130. ..PA We would see Jesus, 272 J E What a friend we have in, 253. .J E What glory gilds the, 390 B I What seed are you sowing, 96. .H E What sinners value I re-, 303.. RN When all thy mercies, O, 439... FC When Christ arose, 79 E A When Christ is in the heart, 112, O P When from the scenes of, 113.. HE When his salvation bring-, 329. .J U When I'm grieving o'er, 156 GU When I shall reach the, 25 HE When I survey the won-, 293. . .C O When morning gilds the, 433... PS When my life work is, 154 FU When my soul is op-, 31 HE When Our Ships come, 194 HE When the pendulum of, 98 J U When the worn spirit, 409 SB When we reach our home, 155. .F U When you start for the, 252 T R While in different paths, 453... CG While Jesus whispers to, 115 IN While life prolongs its, 290 F U While walking in the way, 185. .FE Whilst thee I seek, pro-, 432... QH Who will Join Us, 37 R D Will you be There, 44 IN With Jesus, 113 J E Work, for the night is. 159 WO Working, Watching, Pray-, 39.. SE Would you know earth's, 13 SE Yes, for me, for me he, 353 FC Zion, City of Our God, 210 AN KEY TO INDEX OF CLASSIFICATION. Find the letters indicating the subject, then look for same letters In General Index. Anniversary AY Anthem AN Aspiration AS ASSURANCE AR ATONEMENT AT Benediction BE Bible BI Chant CT Children C N Children's Day CD Christian Endeavor.. 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