SECTION Ialms and hymns, FOR THE USE OP WNDAir SCKOOIS. •eachin- and admonisi,ing one another in psalms and, Kandspiritualsongs,singingwith grace in your h^^ [o the LoRD.—Coto*. iii- 16. ; wUl sing vdth the spirit, and I will sing with the under- nding.— 1 Cor. liv. 15. P-45.208 'Y-YORK: f-RAL PROTESTANT EWSCOPAI. ■ SCHOOI. CKION. Pi' ot: ^■a ^-^.^/^ ^^^^-^ SELECTION Mnovii i FOR THE IJSR OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS. "Teachfng and admonisJiins one another in psalms, and hymna, KoA ll^tual (ongs, singing witli gnice in your heart* !<• the Lcird." Cd. iu. 10 * I will sing with tba spirit, and I will snig with the undewtandlr.g also I Osr KIT. 15 NEW- YORK fWW/lSHEI) BY THE GEN. PROTESTANT EPISCXVAL ■r^ SUNDAY ^iCMOOIi UNION. n. , «# SELECTIONS FROM THE PSAIiBIS. Selection 1« CM. 1 How blest is he, who ne*er consent by ill advice to walk, Nor stands in sinner's ways, nor sits where men profanely talk ; 2 But makes the perfect law of God his business and delight ; Devoutly reads therein by day, and meditates by night. 3 Like some fair tree, which, fed by streamsy with timely fruit does bend. He still shall flourish, and success all his designs attend. 4 Ungodly men, and their attempts, no lasting root shall find ; Untimely blasted, and dispersed like chaff before the wind. 6 For God approves the just man's ways ; to happiness they tend : But sinners, and the paths they tread, shall boih in ruin end. .,,, FSALMS. Selection 3« CM. i Lord, hear the voice of my complaint, accept my secret prayer ; To thee alone, my King, my God, will I for help repair. 2 Thou in the morn ray voice shalt hear, and with the dawning day ; To tliee devoutly I'll look up, to thee devoutly pray. 3 Conduct me by tny rignteous laws, for watchful is my foe ; Therefore, Lord, make plain the way wherein I ought to go. Selection 3. C. M. 1 Thou, to whom all creatures bow within this earthly frame. Through all the world how great art thou ! how glorious is thy name ! 2 In heaven thy wondrous acts are sung, nor fully reckon'd there ; And yet thou mak'st the infant tongue thy boundless praise declare. 3 Thro' thee the weak confound the strong, and crush tlieir haughty foes ; And so thou quell'st the wicked throng, that thee and thine oppose. 4 When heaven, thy beauteous work on high, employs my wondering sight ; PSALMS. The moon, that nightly rules the sky, with stars of feebler light ; 4 What's man, say I, that. Lord, thou lov'at to keep him in thy mind ? Or what his offspring, that thou prov'st to them so wondrous kind ! 5 Thou, to whom all creatures bow within this earthly frame. Through all the world how great art thou ! how glorious is thy name ! Selection 4. C. M. 1 Lord, who's the happy man that may to thy blest courts repair, Not stranger-like, to visit them, but to inhabit there 1 2 'Tis he, whose every thought and deed by rules of virtue moves; Whose generous tongue disdains to speak the thing his heart disproves. 3 Who never did a slander forge, his neighbour's fame to wound : Nor hearken to a false report, by malice whisper'd round. 4 Who vice, in all its pomp and power, can treat with just neglect; And piety, though clothed in rags, religiously respect. 1* PSALMS. 6 Who to his plighted vows and trust has ever firmly stood ; And though he promise to his loss, he makes his promise good. 5 The man, who by his steady course has happiness insured, When earth's foundation shakes, shall stand, by Providence secured. Selection 5, L. M. 1 No change of time shall ever shock my firm affection, Lord, to thee ; For thou hast always been my rock, a fortress and defence to me. 2 Thou my deliverer art, my God ; my trust is in thy mighty power : Thou art my shield from foes abroad, at home my safeguard and my tower. 3 To thee I will address my prayer, to whom all praise we Justly owe ; So shall I, by thy watchful care, be guarded from my treacherous foe. Selection 6. C. M. 1 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord, which that alone can fill ; The firmament and stars express their great Creator's skill. 2 The dawn of each returning day fresh beams of knowledge brings { And from the dark returns of night divine instruction springs. 3 Their powerful language to no realm or region is confined ; 'Tis nature's voice, and understood alike by all mankind. 4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense through earlli's extent display ; Whose bright content? the circling sun does round the world convey. Selection ?• C. M. 1 God's perfect law converts tlie soul ; reclaims from false desires : With sacred wisdom his sure word the ignorant inspires. 2 The statutes of the Lord are just, and bring sincere delight; His pure commands in search of truth assist the feeblest sight. 3 Of more esteem than golden mines, or gold rehned with skill ; More sweet than honey, or the drops that from the comb distil. 4 My trusty counsellors they arc, and friendly warnings give; Divine rewaids attend on those who by thy precepts live PSALMS. Selection 8. C. M. 1 The Lord himself, the mighty Lord, vouchsafes to be my guide ; The Shepherd, by whose constant care my wants are all supply'd. 3 In tender grass he makes me feed, and gently there repose ; Then leads me to cool shades, and where refreshing water flows. 3 He does my wandering soul reclaim, and, to his endless praise, Instruct with humble zeal to walk in his most righteous ways. •4 I pass the gloomy vale of death, from fear and danger free ; For there his aiding rod and staflT defend and comfort me. 5 Since God doth thus his wondrous love through all my life extend, That life to him I will devote, and in his temple spend. Selection 9. S. M. 1 His mercy, and his truth, the righteous Lord displays, In bringing wandering sinners home, and teaching them his ways 2 He those in justice guides, who his direction seek ; PSALMS. And in his sacred paths shall lead the humble and the mock. 3 Since mercy is the grace, that most exalts thy fame, Forgive my heinous sin, Lord, and so advance thy name. Selection 10. L. M. 1 He's blest whose sins have pardon gain'd, no more in judgment to appear ; Whose guilt remission has oblain'd, and whose repentance is sincere. 2 Sorrows on sorrows multiplied, the harden'd sinner shall confound ; But them who in his truth confide, blessings of mercy shall surround. 3 His saints, that have perform'd his laws, their life in triumph shall emf)loy Let them, as they alone have cause, in grateful raptures shout for joy. Selection 11. CM. 1 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 The hosts of God encamp around the dwellings of the just ; Deliverance he affords to all who on his succour trust. 10 PSALMS. 3 ! make but trial of his love, experience will decide How blest they are, and only they, who in his truth conlide. 4 Fear him, ye saints ; and you will then have nothing else to fear : Make yoii his service your delight, your wants shall be his care. Selection 12. C. M. 1 Approach, ye piously disposed, and my instruction hear ; I'll teach you the true discipline of his religious fear. .-^ 2 Let him who length of life desires, and pros])erous days would see, From sland'ring language keep his tongue., his lips from falsehood free ; 3 The crooked paths of vice decline, and virtue's ways pursue ; Establish peace, where 'tis begun, and where 'tis lost, renew. Selection 13. P. M. (II. 2.) 1 The gAod man's way is God's delight : He orders all the steps aright Of him that moves by his command PSALMS. 11 Though he sometimes may be distress'd, Yet shall he ne'er be quite oppress'd ; For God upholds him with his hand. 2 From my first youth, till age prevail'd, I never saw the righteous fail'd, Or want o'ertake his numerous race ; Because compassion fill'd his heart, And he did cheerfully impart, God made his offspring's wealth increase 3 With caution shun each wicked deed, In virtue's ways with zeal proceed, And so prolong your happy days ; For God, who judgment loves, does still Preserve liis saints secure from ill, While soon the wicked race decays Selection 14. C. M. 1 Lord, let me know my term of days, how soon my life will eml; The num'rous ti-ain of ills disclose, which this frail state attend. 2 My life, thou know'st, is but a span ; a cij)her sums my years ; And every man, in best estate, but vanity appears. 3 Man, like a shadow, vainly walks, with fruitless cares oppress'd ; He heaps up wealth, but cannot tell by whom 'twill be possess'd. 12 PSALMS. Why then should I on worthless toys with anxious cares attend ? On thee aione my sieahteons .ludge and King, shall govern all the eartli. 5 Let difPring nations join to celebrate ihy fame ; Let all t)ie world. O Lord, combine to praise thy glorious name. Selection 18. L. M. 1 Wliom then in heaven, but thee alone, have i, whose fuvour 1 require? 2 14 PSALMS. Throughout the spacious earth there's nonB that 1 besides thee caif desire. 2 My trembling flesh, and aching heart, may often fail to succour me ; But God shall inward strength impart, and my eternal portion be. 3 For they that far from thee remove, shall into sudden ruin fall ; If after other gods they rove, thy vengeance shall destroy them aD. •4 But as for me, 'tis good and just that I should still to God repair ; In him [always put my trust, and will his wondrous works declare Selection 19. C. M. 1 God of hosts, the mighty Lord, how lovely is tlie place, Where thou, enthroned in glory, show'flt the brightness of thy face ! 2 Much rather in God's house will I the meanest olTice take, Than in the wealthy tents of sin my pompous dwelling make. 3 For God, who is our Sun and Shield, will grace and glory give ; And no good thing will he withhold from them that justly live. PSALMS. 16 4 Thou God, whom heavenly hosts obey, how highly blest is he, Whose hope ami trust, securely placed, is still reposed on thee ! Selection 20. C. M. 1 Thou turnest man, Lord, to dust, of which he first was made ; And when thou speak'st the word, RetUlDf 'tis instantly obey'd. I For in thy sight a thousand years are like a day that's past ; Or like a watch in dead of night, whose hours unminded waste. 3 Thou sweep'st us off as with a flood, we vanish hence like dreams ; At first we grow like grass that feels the sun's reviving beams : 4 But howsoever fresh and fair its morning beauty shows ; Tis all cut down, and withered quite, before the evening close. 6 So teach us. Lord, the uncertain sum of our short days to mind. That to true wisdom all our hearts may ever be inclined. Selection 21. CM. 1 How good and pleasant must it be to thank the Lord most high ; 16 PSALMS. And with repeated hymns of praise his name to magnify ! 2 With every morning's early dawn his goodness to relate ; And of his constant truth, each night, the glad ell'ects repeat ! 3 For throngh thy wond'rous works, Lord, thou mak'st my heart rejoire ; The thoughts of them shall make me glad, and shout with cheerful voice. Selection 22. C. M. 1 Bless'd is the man, whom thou, Lord, in kindness dost chastise, And by thy sacred rules to walk dost lovingly advise. *2 This man sliall rest and safety find in seasons of distress ; Whilst God prepares a pit for those that stubbornly transgress. 3 For God will never from his saints his favour wholly take ; His own possession and his lot he will not quite forsake. 4 The world shall then confess thee just in all that thou hast done ; And those that choose thy upright ways shall in those paths go on. PSALMS. IT Selection 23. L. M. double. Sing to the Lord a new made song ; Let earth in one assembled throng Her common Patron's praise resound : Sing to the Lord, and bless his name, From day to day his praise proclaim, Who us has with salvation crown'd : To heathen lands his fapie rehearse, His wonders to the unrrerse. He's great, and greatly to be prais'd ; In majesty and glory rais'd Above all other deities : For pageantry and idols all Are they, whom gods the heathen call ; He only rules, who made the skies : With majesty and honour crown'd, Beauty and strength his throne surround. Selection 24. L. M. 1 With one consent, let all the earth to God their cheerful voices raise ; Glad homage pay, with awful mirth, and sing before him songs of praise : 2 Convinced that he is God alone, from whom both we and all proceed , We, whom he chooses for his own, the flock that he vouchsafes to feed. 3 enter then his temple gate, thence to his courts devoutly press ; And still your grateful hymns repeat, and still his name with praises bless. 2* 18 PSALMS. 4 For he's the Lord, supremely good, his mercy is for ever sure ; His truth, which always firmly stood, to endless ages shall endure. Selection 25. L. M. 1 My soul, inspired with sacred love, God's holy nanie for ever bless ; Of all his favours mindful prove, and still thy grateful thanks express. 2 'Tis he that all thy sins forgives, and after sickness makes thoe sound ; From danger he thy life retrieves, by him with grace and mercy crown'd 3 The Lord abounds with tender love, and unexampled acts of grace ; His waken'd wrath doth slowly move, his willing mercy flies apace. 4 As high as heaven its arch extends above this little spot of clay. So much his boundless love transcends the small respects that we can pay. 5 As far as 'tis from east to west, so far has he our sins removed ; WTio, with a father's tender breast, has such as fear'd him always loved. Selection 'Z6» L. M. 1 render thanks to God above, The fountain of eternal love FSALMS. 19 Whose mercy firm through ages past Has stood, and shall for ever last. 2 Who can his mighty deeds express, Not only vast, but numberless? Wliat mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise 1 8 Happy are they, and only they, Who from thy judgments never stray: Who know what's right i nor only so, But always practise what they know. 4 Extend to me that favour, Lord, Thou to thy chosen dost afford : When thou return'st to set them free, Let thy salvation visit me. 6 O may I worthy prove to see Thy saints in full prosperity ; That I the joyful choir may join. And count thy people's triumph mine ! Selection 27. L. M. 1 Praise ye the Lord ; our God to praise My soul her utmost powers shall raise : With private friends, and in the throng Of saints, his praise shall be my song. 2 His works, for greatness though renown'd, His wondrous works, with ease are found By those who seek for them aright, And in the pious search delight. 20 PSALMS. 3 His works are all of matchless fame, Ami universal glory claim ; His truth, confirmed through ages past* Shall to eternal ages last. 4 By precepts he hath us enjoin'd To keep his wondrous works in mind ; And to posterity record, That good and gracious is our Lord. Selection 28. C. M. 1 How bles-j'd are they, who always keep the pure and perfect way ! Who never from the sacred paths of God's commandments stray ! 2 How hless'd, who to his righteous laws have still obedient been ! And have with fervent, humble zeal, his favour sought to win ! 3 Such men their utmost caution use to shun each wicked deed ; But in the path which he directs with constant care proceed. 4 Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, Lord, to learn thy sacred will ; And all our diligence employ thy statutes to fulfil. 6 O then that thy most holy will might o'er my ways preside, And I the course of all my life by thy direction guide 1 PSALMS. 21 Selection 29. C. M. 1 How shall the young preserve iheir ways from all pollulioii free 1 By making still their course of life with tiiy commands agree. 2 With hearty zeal for thee I seek, to thee for succour pray ; sufler iu>t my careless steps from thy right paths to stray ! 3 Safe in my heart, and closely hid, thy word, my treasure, lies ; To succour me with timely aid, when sinful thoughts arise. 4 Secur'd by that, my grateful soul shall ever bless thy name ; teach me then by tliy just laws my future life to frame ! Selection 30. C. M. 1 Instruct me in thy statutes, Lord ; thy righteous paths display : And I from them, through all my life, will never go astray. 2 If thou true wisdom from above wilt graciously impart, To keej) thy perfect laws I will devote my zealous heart. 3 Direct mc in the sacred ways to which thy precepts lead ; 32 PSALMS. Because my chief delight has been thy righteous patlis to tread. 4 Do thou to thy most just commands incline my willing heart; Let no desire of worldly wealth from thee my thoughts divert. 5 From those vain objects turn my eyes, which this false world displays ; But give me lively power and strength to keep thy righteous ways. Selection 31. C. M. 1 Lord, my God, my portion thou and sure possession art ; Thy words I steadfastly resolve to treasure in my heart ! 2 To such as fear thy holy name, myself I closely join ; To all who their obedient wills to thy commands resign. 3 O'er all the earth thy mercy, Lord, abundantly is shed ; make me then exactly learn thy sacred paths to tread ! Selection 32. C. M. 1 The wonders which thy laws contain no words can represent ; Therefore to learn and practise them ray zealous heart is bent. PSALMS. 2S 2 The very entrance to thy word celestial light displays, And knowledge of true hap|)ines8 to simplest minds conveys. 3 Directed by thy heav'nly word, let all my footsteps be ; Nor wickedness of any kind dominion have o'er me. 4 On me, devoted to thy fear. Lord, make thy face to shine ; Thy statutes both to know and keep, my heart with zeal incline. Selection 33. L. M. 1 Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known My rising up ami lying down ; My secret thotights are known to thee> » Known long before conceived by me. 2 Thine eye my bed and path surveys, My public haimls and private ways ; Thou know'sl what 'tis my lips would vent. My yet unuiter'd words' intent. 8 Surrounded by thy power I stand ; On every side I find thy hand : skill for human reach too high ! Too dazzling bright for mortal eye 1 4 O could I so perfidious be. To think of once deserthig thee, Where, Lord, could I thy inlluence shun ? Or whither from thy presence run ? 24 PSALMS. 5 Search, try, O God, 1113^ tljoiighis and heart, If niischief lurk in anv pari. Correct me where I go astray, And guide me in thy perfect way. Selection 34. C. M. 1 How holy is the Lord, how JT:st ! how righteous all his ways ! How nigh to liini, who with firm trust for his assistance prays! 2 He grants the full desires of those who him witli fear adore ; And will their troubles soon compose, when they his aid implore. 3 The Lord preserves all tliose with care, whom grateful love employs ; Btit siriiirrs, who his vengeance dare, with furious rage destroys. 4 My time lo come, in praises spent, shall still advance his fame ; And all mankind, with one consent, for ever bless his name. B51> OF THE SELECTIONS FROM THE PSALMS t HYMNS. PART I. ^ YMNS FOR THE USL OF SUNDAY SCHOLARS 1 , Tlie advantages of early religion. C. M 1 Happy the child whose youngest years Receive instruction well ; Who hates the sinner's path, and fears The road that leads to hell. 2 Wlien we devote our youth to God 'Tis pleasing in his eyes ; A flower when offered in the bud Is no vain sacrifice. 3 'Tis easier work if we begin To fear the Lord betimes ; While sinners that grow old in sin, Are harden'd in their crimes. 4 'Twill save us from a thousand snares To mind religion young, Grace will preserve our following years, And make our virtues strong. 5 To thee. Almighty God, to thee Our childhood we resign ; 3 26 'Twill please us to look bark and see That our whole lives were thine. 6 Let the sweet work of prayer and praise Employ our youngest breath: Thus we're prepared for longer days, Or fit for early death. 2. Religion. 7s. (III. 1.) 1 'Tis religion that can give Sweetest pleasure while we live; 'Tis religion must supply Solid comfort when we die. 2 After death its joys will be Lasting as eternity ! Be the living God our friend, Then our bliss shall never end, 3» Importance of religion. C. M. 1 Religion is the chief concern Of mortals here below ; May we its great importance learn. Its sov'reign virtue know. 2 More needful this than glittering wealth. Or all the world bestows : Not reputation, food, nor health, Can give us such repose. 3 Religion should our thoughts engage Amidst our youthful bloom ; 'Twill fit us for declining age, And for the awful tomb. FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 27 Ten thousand comforts it procures For us while here on earth ; And endless happiness secures "VVhcn we have pass'd thro' death. 4« The chief end of man. L. M. 1 Why have we lips, if not to sing The praises of our heavenly King? Why have we hearts, if not to love Our Father and our Friend above 1 2 Why were our curious bodies made, And every part in order laid ? Why, but that each of us might stand A living wonder from his hand 1 i Why have we souls, if not to know The God from whom our natures flow ? Sure this can never be our lot. Like senseless brutes, to know Him not ! t Why have we life 1 if not to gain Immortal life, 'tis worse than vain ; This is the end for which 'twas given : We live on earth, to live in heaven. 6 Why did the Saviour leave the sky. Hang on a cross, and bleed, and die ? And why are kind persuasions sent To call and win us to repent ? 6 this is why, — that washed, and white, And all well-pleasing in his sight. Our souls may join the happy throng, And sing the everlasting song. 28 HYMNS 5« The way to please the Lord. C. M 1 This is the way to know the Lord, And this will please him too, To hear and read his holy word, That tells us what to do. 2 He lives in heaven, and does not need Such little ones as we ; But God is very kind indeed, And even cares for me. 3 Though, if we tried with all our might And did the best we could. We should not always do aright, And could not do him good. 4 Then let us love him for his care, And love his holy word. Because he teaches children there To know and please the Lord. 6. Religion not to be delayed. C. M 1 'tis a folly and a crime To put religion by ! For noiv is the accepted time ; To-morrow we may die. 2 Our hearts grow harder every day, And more deprav'd the mind ; The longer we neglect to pray, The less we feel inclin'd. 3 Yet sinners trifle, young and old. Until their dying day ; FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 29 Then, they would give a world of gold To have an hour to pray. 4 then lest ive should perish thus, We would no longer wait ; For lime will soon be past wiih us, And death must fix our state. •y. TIte Holy Scriptures. C. M. 1 Great God ! with wonder and with praise On all thy works I look ; But still thy wisdom, power, and grace, Shine brightest in thy book. 2 The stars, that in their courses roll, Have much instruction given ; But thy good word informs my soul How I may soar to heaven. 3 The fields provide me food, and show The goodness of the Lord ; But fruits of life and glory grow In thy most holy word. 4 Here are my choicest treasures hid , Here my best comfort lies ; Here my desires are satisfied, And here my hopes arise. 6 Lord, make me understand thy law, Show what my faults have been. And from thy Gospel let me draw Pardon for all my sin. 6 Here would I learn how Christ has died To save my soul from hell • 3* iO HYMNS Not all the books on earth beside, Such heavenly wonders tell. 7 Then let me love my Bible more, And take a fresli delight, By day to read these wonders o'er. And meditate by night. 8. The Holy Scriptures. C. M. 1 Father of mercies ! in thy word What endless glory shines ! For ever be thy name ador'd, For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find ; Riches above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind. 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows. And yields a free repast ; Sublimer sweets than nature knows Invite the longing taste. 4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around ; And life and everlasting joys, Attend the blissful sound. 5 may tliese heavenly pages be '^'' '^u My ever dear delight ; 1 And still new beauties may I see. And still increasing light. ^ 6 Divine instructer, gracious Lord, Be thou for ever near ; FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. Teach me to love thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there. 31 9, The Bible a treasure. 8. 7. (III. 3.) 1 Wliat a mercy, what a treasure, We possess in God's own word ! Where we read, with sacred pleasure, Of the love of Christ our Lord ! 2 That dear word reveals the Saviour, Whom our sins so deeply need ; Oh what mercy, love, and favour, That for sinners Christ should bleed ! 3 While each wretched heathen nation, Nothing knows, dear Lord, of thee ; In this happy land, salvation Richly is reveal'd to me. 4 Oh ! the blessedness of knowing Jesus Christ our Saviour's love, Freely on a child bestowing Grace and mercy from above ! 10. Tlie Lord's Day. L. M. 1 We hail this day of sacred rest — Day of all others far the best ; Honour'd by God in various ways, Improv'd by saints to shew his praise. 2 And shall not we each Lord's day love ?— Each Lord's day for our souls improve ? Yes, Lord, tho' young, our prayer shall be, That we may spend its hours to thee. ii2 HTMNS 3 Though otlier children waste this day In foolish talk and sinful play ; We'll bear in mind that it is given, To get prepar'd for death and heaven. 2 We tlierefore to our school repair, To spend our time in praise and prayer To learn thy will, thy word to read, Then to thy temple to proceed. 5 There we are warn'd, invited, taught ; Grace is proposed, and mercy sought ; Thus may our souls in grace improve, Till call'd to endless rest above. IX, 77ie Lord's Day ; the Christian Sahlaih. 7s. (III. 1.) 1 Maker of the Sabbath day Teach us how to praise and pray ; Thou this blessed day hast given, To prepare our souls for heaven. 2 Giver of eternal rest, Be thy glorious Gospel blest ; Thou alone canst change the heart Thou alone canst peace impart. 3 Ruler of the eartli and sky, Lord of all below, on high ; Make the yoimg, as well as ol(L Sheep of thy eternal fold. 4 Friend of children, hear our pray'r Let no trifling feelings dare Steal the precious hours away Of this Sacred Sabbath Day FOB SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 33 1«J« God our Father and Friend. C. M. 1 To God M'ho reigns above the sky, Our Father and our friend, To him let all our vows be paid, And all our pray'rs ascend. 2 'Tis he who claims our youthful hearts, He loves to bear us pray: By night we'll think upon his love. And praise him every day. 3 When we ofTend against our God We'll ask his pardoning love ; 'Twas for our sins the Saviour died, And pleads for us above. 4 With all the love a father feels. He pities and forgives ; And though our earthly parents die, Our Heavenly Father lives. 13« " Our Father who art in Heaven." L. M 1 Great God, and wilt thou condescend To be our Father, and our Friend 1 — Poor children we, and thou so high, The Lord of earth, and air, and sky ! 2 Art thou our Father ? Canst thou bear To hear our poor, imperfect prayer. Or stoop to listen to the praise That children such as we can raise ? 3 Art thou our Father 1 Let us be Obedient children unto thee ; 34 HFMNS And try, in word, and deed, and thought, To oerve and please thee as Ave ought. 4 Art thou our Father ? We'll depend Upon the care of such a friend ; And only wish to do, and be, Whatever seemeth good to thee. 5 Art thou our Father 1 — then at last, TVTien all our days on earth are past, Send down, and take us, in thy love, To be with thee, in joy, above. 14:» ^ocZ sees every thing and knows every thin^ L. M. 1 I'm not too young for God to see : He knows my name, and nature too ; And all day long he looks at me. And sees rny actions through and through 2 He listens to the words I say, And knows the thoughts I have witliin ; And whether I'm at work, or play, He's sure to see it if I sin. 3 ! how could children tell a lie. Or cheat In play, or steal, or fight, If they remembered God was by, And had them always in his sight I 4: If some good minister is near. It makes us careful what we do ; And how much more we ought to fear The Lord, who sees us through and thiough FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS 35 6 Then wlicn we want to do amiss, However pleasant it may be, We'll always try to think of this, — "We're not too young for God to see ! 15« Heaven. C. M. 1 Heaven is that pure and blissful place, Where God Almighty reigns ; And where the children of his grace, Praise him in endless strains. 2 Witlj heavenly zeal each bosom glows. Pure love inspires each breast ; With liveliest joys each heart o'erdows. Through the bright realms of rest. 3 The lamb of God, on Calv'ry slain, For sinners doom'd to die. Does there in liighest glory reign, And fills all heaven with joy. 4 Redeemed spirits cast their crowns In rajuure at his feet ; And bright archangels, powers, and thrones, His highest praise repeat. 6 O may we reach that blissful place. And join that glorious throng!— Then will we praise redeeming grace In an eternal song. XG« -^ Hymn of praise. C. M. 1 Now let our voices all be led To praise the Lord to-day, 36 HYMNS For Jesus Christ himself has said That little children may. 2 We praise thee, Lord, for every good Thy tender care bestows ; We thank thee for our daily food, And for our needful clothes. 3 'Tis great compassion in the Lord Our mouths with bread to fill ; But we are taught to read his word, And that is better still. 4 Not all the wealth the world can give Could such a treasure buy ; For this will teach us how to live, And make us fit to die. 5 may we always be inclin'd To walk in wisdom's ways ! And, Lord, as tliou art very kind. Accept our song of praise. 17« Mout repenting. S. M 1 If Jesus Christ was sent To save us from our sin, And kindly teach us to repent, We should at once begin. 2 He says he loves to see A broken-hearted one ; He loves that sinners such as we Should mourn for what we've donet 3 'Ti? not enough to say " We're porry and repent," FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. *7 fet still go on from day to day, Just as we always went. 4 Repentance is, to leave The sins we lov'd before, And shew that we in earnest grieve, By doing so no more. 6 Lord, make us thus sincere To watch as well as pray, However small, however dear, Take all our sins away. 6 And since the Saviour came To make us turn from sin, With holy grief and humble shame We would at once beein. 18» 'Agnifist Spite and Anger. L. M. 1 In whom does Jesus Christ delight ? And who shall dwell with him above? The angry child that loves to fight, Is one that Jesus cannot love. 2 To contradict and overbear W^ith noisy words, or spiteful lies ; To feel revenge ; to curse and swear; Will make us hateful in his eyes. 3 He saw the sudden blow we gave ; He noticed every angry word ; And every wicked thought we have, His eye has seen, his ear has heard. 4 38 BYMNS 4 thou who wast so meek and mild, Thou gentle Saviour, hear our cry, And help a weak and sinful child Each rising passion to deny. 5 Without thee we shall sin again, And wander from thee more and more ^ Our resolutions will he vain, As they have often been before. 6 Be thou our help in time of need. And send thy Spirit from above. That we, in thought, and word, and deed. May all be such as thou canst love. 19» The danger of little sins. S. M, 1 By envious Cain we're taught How murder may begin ; And how one angry jealous thought May lead to greater sin. 2 Our evil actions spring From small and hidden seeds. At first, we think some wicked thing. Then practise wicked deeds. 3 Cain once, perhaps, might start At what he soon would be : But tliey who trust an evil heart. May prove as vile as he. 4 With many a fair pretence. It tempts us further on, And hides tlie dreadful consequence Till life and hope are gone. FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 38 5 for a holy fear Of every evil way, That we may never venture near The path that leads astray ! 6 Wherever it begins, It ends in death and wo ; And he who sulfers little sins, A sinner's doom shall know. 30« Iinitalion of Jesus. CM. 1 When Jesus left his heavenly throne, He chose an humble birth ; Like us unhonour'd and unknown, He came to dwell on earth : 2 Like him, may we be found below. In wisdom's paths of peace ; Like him, in grace and knowledge grow As years and strength increase. 3 Sweet were his words and kind his look^ When mothers round him press'd ; Their infants in his arms he took, And on his bosom bless'd : 4 Safe from the world's alluring harms, Beneath his watchful eye, 0, thus encircled in his arms, May we for ever lie ! 31, Humility. 7s (IH.) L) 1 In a modest humble mind, God himself will take delight ; i 40 HYMN But the proud and hauglity rind They are hateful in his sight. 2 Jesus Christ was meek and mild, And no angry thouglits allow'd : 0, then, shall a little cluld Dare to be perverse and proud t 3 This, indeed, should never be ; Lord, forbid it, we entreat : Grant we all may learn of thee, That humility is sweet : 4 Make it shine in every part : Fill us with thy heav'nly grace! For a little infant's heart Surely is its proper place ! 23, Brotherly love. L, M. 1 The God of heav'n is pleased to see A little family agree ; And will not slight the praise they bring When loving children join to sing. 2 For love and kindness please him more Than if we gave him all our store ; And children here who dwell in love, Are like his little ones above. 3 The gentle child that tries to please. That hates to quarrel, fret, and tease. And would not say an angry word ; That child is pleasing to the Lord. FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 41 4 Great God ! forgive, whenever we Forget thy will, and disagree ; And grant that each of us may find The sweet delijjht of beinji kind. 23« God's remembrance of children. C. M. 1 How great thy goodness, gracious Lord ! What love resides in thee ! Through every season of my life Thou dost remember me. 2 While but a weak and helpless babe, Rich blessings flow'd from thee ; My parents' tender kmdness prov'd Thou didst remember me. 3 And now kind friends are for me rais'd Who all as one agree, To teach the way to heav'n, and shew Thou dost remember me. 1 Thy holy day I'm taught to keep, And every sin to flee; And to thy house I'm led to hear Thou dost remember me. o Till grown to manhood, and till death, Yea, through eternity, I therefore hope, in boundless love, Thou wilt remember me. 24.» Praise for daily mercies. C. M. 1 Lord I would own thy tender care, And all thy love to me ; 4* 42 HYMNS The food I eat, the clothes I wear, Are all bestow'd by thee. 2 'Tis thou preservest me from death And danger every hour ; I cannot draw another breath Unless thou give me power. 3 My health, and friends, and parents dear, To me by God are given ; I have not any blessing here But what is sent from heaven. 4 Such goodness, Lord, and constant care, A child can ne'er repay ; But may it be my daily prayer, To love thee and obev. 35, 'H J^Iorning Hymn. H. M. 1 My Father, I thank thee for sleep, For quiet and peaceable rest ; I thank thee for stooping to keep An infant from being distressed ; O how can a poor little creature repay Thy fatherly kindness by night and by day ! 2 My voice would be lisping thy praise, My heart would repay thee with love ; teach me to walk in thy ways, And fit me to see ihee above ! For Jesus said, " Let little children come nigh," And he will not despise =uch an infant as I, 3 As long as thou seest it right That here upon earth I should stay, FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 43 1 pray thee to guard me by night, And help me to serve thee by day : That when all the days of my life shall have pass'd, I may worship thee better in heaven at last. 26« "^^ Eveiiing Hymn. L. M. 1 Lord, I have passed another day, And come to thank thee for thy care : Forgive my faults in work and play, And listen to my evening prayer. 2 Thy favour gives me daily bread. And friends who all my wants supply ; And safely now I rest my head, Preserved and guarded by thine eye. 3 LooK down in pity, and forgive Whate'er I've said or done amiss ; And help me every day I live To serve thee better than in this. 4 Now, while I speak, be pleased to take A helpless child beneath thy care ; And condescend, for Jesus' sake, To listen to my evening prayer. 37o YoidJi's Evening Hymn. 12s i To the God of all mercy my voice I will raise, May he help a young child to show forth his great praise : Through the whole of my life he shall be my delight, For he's God of the day, and he's God of the night. 44 HTMNS 2 From the moment I first saw the light of the day, He has been my preserver, my prop, and my stay : Let him do what he pleases, I'm sure it is right ; For he's God of the day, and he's God of the night. 3 While I hung, a poor helpless young babe, at the breast, He by day gave me food, and by night gave me rest ; Shall I doubt his protection in darkness or light? For he's God of the day, and he's God of the night. 4 Though this day and its mercies are over and past, Yet new mercies through all the night's darkness shall last : Thus in love he declares both his wisdom and might. For he's God of the day, and he's God of the night. 5 Holy Father, to thee my whole self I commend, In full hope that thy love I shall prove to the end ; And in death may I pass to the regions of light, thou God of the day, and thou God of the night ! 38« Public loorship delightful. L. M. 1 Lord, how delightful 'tis to see A whole assembly worship thee : At once they sing, at once they pray ; They hear of heaven, and learn the way^ FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 45 2 I have been there, and still would go ; 'Tis like a little heaven below ; Not all that earth and sin can say, Shall tempt me to forget this day. S O Avrite upon my mem'ry, Lord, The text and doctrine of thy word ; That I may break thy laws no more, But love thee better than before. 4 With thoughts of Christ and things divine, f Fill up this sinful heart of mine ; That, hoping pardon through his blood, I may lie down and wake with God. 39» Against wandering Thoughts. C. M. m 1 Oh ! let me never, never dare ' . To act the trifler's part ; I Or think that God will hear a prayer, [ That comes not from my heart. 2 But if I make his ways my choice, As holy children do ; Then wliile I seek him with my iroice, My heart will love him too. 30» Preparation for devotion. S. M. 1 Lord, help us as we pray. To come with hearts sincere. And as we run in wisdom's way. To seek thy blessing here. 2 Lord, help us as we sing. To mean the words we use, 46 HYMNS And not to mock our heavenly King, And all his love abuse. 3 Lord, help us as we hear, To treasure up thy word. And not to-morrow to appear As if it were unheard. 4 Lord, help us while we live, Thy servants to abide; The aid of thy good Spirit give ; In mercy be our guide. 5 Lord, help us when we die, To reach yon heaver.ly shore. That we with angel hosts on high May praise Thee evermore. 31. For Whitsundmj. L. M. 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Uove^ With light and comfort from above ; Be thou our guardian, thou our guide, O'er ev'ry thought and step preside. 2 Conduct us safe, conduct us far From every sin and hurtful snare : Lead to thy word that rules must give, And teach us lessons how to live. 3 The light of truth to us display, Give us to know and choose thy way ; Plant holy fear in every heart, That we fi-om God may ne'er depart. FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 47 4 Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God ; Lead us to Christ, the living way, Nor let us from his pastures stray. f33« For JVeip- Fear's Day. ThanJesgiving for a year's mercies. H. M. 1 While many were sleepless with pain When this New- Year's morning arose, We, Lord, were permitted again To wake from a quiet repose ; j And now in thy presence, with joy we appear, To thank Thee for health through another long year. 2 While many in poverty pine. Or beg for the morsel they need. We share, from compassion divine. Sufficient to clothe and to feed. Yes, though so unworthy, we yet may appear To thank Thee for comforts another long year. 3 While many, in vagabond ways. Untaught, and unblushing are seen. We come, in the prime of our days, To learn what thy ministers mean ; And here in thy temple, Lord, we appear. To thank Thee for teaching another long year. 4 While many in barbarous lands, Stoop down to a stock or a stone, And worship, with murderous hands. Strange idols, in ways of their own ; To thank Thee in this thy own house we appear, For Sabbaths, and Bibles, another long year* 48 HYMNS 5 While many lie still in the ground, The grass growing over them green, Who never again shall be found In the place where so long they had been ; AH cheerful and grateful, O Lord, we appear, To thank Thee for life through another long year 6 And now, what before us may lie, To Thee, and Thee only, is known ; Preserve us, our Father, we cry. And do as Thou wilt with thine own ; This only we know,— we have nothing to fear, If God will but guide us another long year PART II. FOR USE IN SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 33« Gratitude for Instruction. L. M 1 We thank the Lord who brought us here. To learn betimes to pray and praise ; To learn his holy name to fear, And think his day the best of days. 2 We might have spent this happy time In sloth and ignorance abroad ; Or practis'd every youthful crime, On these the holy days of God. 3 But, O ! how great his love has been ! What kind instruction has he given ! FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 49 And taught us early to begin The blessed path that leads to heaven. 4 ! is there one of us who dare To turn from wisdom's pleasant way "i The thought is wliat we cannot bear : We humbly hope we never may. 5 We hope, because the Saviour died ; We hope, because he lives above ; And now doth grace and strength provide, For every soul that trusts his love. 34« Praise for Public Worship. S. M 1 We thank the Lord above, Who cares for children thus; And sends his people, out of love, To teach and pray for us. 2 We humbly join the prayers, As grateful children should ; Unless we add our OAvn to theirs, They cannot do us good. 3 ! make us all snicere, And thankful to be taught ; And careful, every word we hear, To mind it as we ought. 4 For here we learn the way, That leads to God and heaven ; And how such helpless sinners may Have all their sins forgiven. 5 HYMNS We thank the Lord who shows His love and mercy thus; And pray that he would .smile on those Who teach and pray for us. 35» Thanhs for instruction, and prayer for grace, S. M. 1 Lord, in the days of youth May we in grace improve ; And learn the word of sacred truth, The Saviour's dying love ! 2 Our moments haste away With ev'ry heaving breath; And swiftly hastens on the day, When we must sink in death. 3 While some are never taught The way of God with care ; We bless thee, Lord, that we are bro»'ght To this thine house of prayer. 4 Lord, give us ears to hear, And hearts to understand; In trouble may we find thee near, A Saviour close at hand ! 5 Through life's dark rugged road, i^ Thus far we're kept by thee ; ^"', May heav'n at last be our abode, Thy glory there to see ! 1 FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 61 30» Thanks for instruchon, and prayer for grace CM. 1 Once more we keep the sacred (lay- That saw the Saviour rise ; Once more we tune our feeble song To Him that rules the skies. 2 While we, a happy few, are taught The ways of heavenly truth ; We hail once more the plan of love That pities wand'ring youth. 3 Our foolish hearts are prone to err. Too oft we find it so ; may the God of grace forgive, f- And better hearts bestow ! [ 4 Teach us the way, while here we learn k '' To read thy holy word ; Bless all the kind instructions giv'n, And make us thine, Lord 5 Praise to our God, and thanks to those Who thus the young befriend ; ■ While the rich benefit we reap, On them thy blessing send. 37, Praise for help to serve God. C. M. 1 Lord, hear when little children cry, And fall before thy face. Lord, send thy blessing from on high, To guide our rising race. 2 For strength is what we now implore, To keep thy holy day ; 52 HYMNS And may we never waste it more, In wickedness and play. 3 Thanks for thy precious gospel sound To us thy grace impart, That, while as hearers we are found, We may obey in heart. 4 May we remember thee, the Lord, Now, in our youthful days ; And humbly sound thy praise abroad, And gladly sing thy grace. 5 Thanks for thy many mercies giv'n, And grant us, we implore, * To find the narrow path to heav'n, And keep it evermore. 38» Praise for God's mercies. S. M 1 How pleasant thus to meet. To sing the Saviour's praise, His nuni'rous mercies to repeat, Enjoy'd through all our days. 2 We're taught to lisp his praise, To read his word and pray, To flee from sin's destructive ways, And keep his holy day. S For us in boundless love. He shed his precious blood ; And now he pleads our cause above^ To brinjj our souls to God FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 63 Then let our voices raise, To him in tuneful lays ; Till call'd to sing above the skies, In nobler strains of praise. 39« " Suffer little children to come unto me.^' Ts. (III. 1.) 1 Lord, before thy throne we stand, Once again thy children see ; Smile upon the youthful band, Suffer us to come to Thee. 2 Whither else should children go. Weak and impotent as we 1 Thou hast all things to bestow, Suffer us to come to Thee. 3 Suffer us to come and pray. Daily do we stand in need, And if thou shouldst turn away, Lord, we should be poor indeed ! 4 Suffer us to come and learn, Lighten our beclouded eyes, Do not Thou our folly spurn. Or we never can be wise. 5 Suffer us to come and own How unworthy we have been ; Since we look to Thee alone For the pardon of our sin. 6 Suffer us to come and praise, Condescend to hear our songs. All we have, ten thousand ways. Comes from Thee, to Thee belongs. 54 7 While we here have life and breath, This our constant prayer should be, This our latest sigh in death, — Suffer us to come to Thee. 40« Jesus the good Shepherd. C. M. 1 See the kind Shepherd, Jesus, stands, To shield his flock from harms ; 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 He'll lead us to the heav'nly streams. Where living waters flow ; And guide us to the fruitful fields, Where trees of knowledge grow. 4 The feeblest lamb amidst the flock, Shall be its Shepherd's care ; While folded in the Saviour's arms, We're safe from ev'ry snare. 41» Jesus our Shepherd. L. M. 1 Our shepherd, Jesus, kindly gave His precious life, the flock to save : Oh may we hear and know his voic« And in his love alone rejoice ! 2 Oh, Lord, our Shepheid, deign to keep Thy little lambs, thy feeble sheep ; FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS 55 And when our feet would go astray, Uphold and guide us in thy way. 3 When faint, and trembling with alarms, O gather us within thine arms ; Kind Shepherd, on thy gracious breast The weakest lamb may safely rest. 4 Lead us to pastures green and fair. And bless our earthly shepherd's care ; Here may thy gentle waters roll, To cheer, and save, the fainting soul. 5 Thus blest, though we should walk the vale Where death's deep shadows will prevail. We shall our Heavenly Shepherd see, His rod and staff our comfort be. 6 let thy goodness, and our praise, Fill up, while here, our fading days ; And when we die, take us above. To thy own fold, — thy heav'n of love. i 4:3« Christ- s example of Humility. 8. 7, (HI. 3.) 1 Father, God of all compassion, W^e, thy sinful children, come Seeking Christ as our salvation, Trusting in his Name alone. 2 how great that love toward us, Wliich sent down thy only Son Life and pardon to afford us, And for all our sins t' atone I > HYMNS 3 He, who was our great Creator, Left his dweUinjcr-place on high, Took upon himself our nature, Came, upon the cross to die ! 4 But his great humiliation Our example ought to be ; And from his meek resignation We should learn humility. 5 Lord, bestow thy grace upon us. That we may like him be meek • Put away impatience from us ; Let us his salvation seek. 43 • The good guidance of God 1 Happy he whom God directeth By his all-unerring skill ; Whom his mighty arm protecteth Safe amidst surrounding ill. 2 Blest, beyond all earthly blessing, Is the child whose tender youth. In the Lord a guide possessing, Walks in paths of light and truth. 3 He Vrill govern those who love him t Those who walk in faith and fear, In all danger still shall prove him Gracious, kind, and ever near. 4 Heavenly Father, let us prove thee An all-wise protecting Friend ! Make us fear thee, make us love thee,. Constant, to our latest end ! FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 67 44* The shortness of Life C. M. 1 Our life is never at a aland, 'Tis like a fadinjr flower, Death, which is always near at hand, Comes nearer every hour. 2 And those who now are young and gay, Like roses in their bloom. Will very soon be old and gray, And wither in the tomb. 3 How often has the bell been toll'd — The funeral niov'd along ! 'Twas for the young as well as old. The healthy and the strong. 4 For now man's life doth seldom last To threescore years and ten ; And e'en thai time will soon be past, If we should live till then. 5 let us all prepare to die, Since death is near and sure ; And then it will not signify If we were rich or poor. 45* ^^ 'Ac death of a schoolfellow. C. M 1 Death has been here, and borne away A sister from our side, Just in the morning of her* day, As young as we, she died. • In this, and all similar hymns, Ae or she may be introduced by the teacher, to suit the occasion. 2 Not long ago she fill'il her place. And stood M'ith us to learn; But she has run her mortal race, And never can return. 3 Perhaps our time may be as short, Our days n\ay fly as fast ; O Lord impress the solemn thought, That this may be our last ! 4 May each attend with willing feet The means of knowledge here, And wait around thy mercy-seat With hope as well as fear. 5 All needful strength is thine to give, To thee cur souls apply. For grace to teach us how to live. Or make us fit to die. 46. Glory to God. (III. 1.) 1 Glory to the Father give, God in whom we move and live ; Children's prayers he deigns to hear, Children's songs delight his ear. 2 Glory to the Son we bring, Christ our Prophet, Priest, and King ' Children, raise your sweetest strain To the Lamb, for he was slain. S Glory to the Holy Ghost ; He reclaims the sinner lost , Children's minds may he inspire. Touch their tongues with holy fire. FOn SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 59 Glory in the highest be To the blessed Trinity, For tlie Gospel from above, For the word that " God is love." 47« Opening ScJiooI. L. M. 1 Assembled in our school once more, O Lord, thy blessing we implore ; We meet to read, and sing, and pray. Be with us then through this thy day. 2 Our fervent prayer to thee ascends, For parents, teachers, foes, and friends ; And when we in thy house appear, Help us to worshio in thy fear. 3 Wlien we on earth shall meet no more, May we above to glory soar ; And praise thee in more lofty strains, Where one eternal Sabbath reigns. 48. Closing School 7s (III. 1.) 1 For a season call'd to part, Let us now ourselves commend To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present Friend. 2 Jesus, hear our humble pray'r. Tender Shepherd of thy sheep, Let thy mercy, and thy care, AU OUT souls in safety keep. 3 What we each have now been taught, Let our nir n-ories rdtain ; HYMK8 May we, if we live, be brought Here to meet in peace again. 4 Then, if thou instruction bless, Songs of praises shall be giv'n ; We'll our thankfulness express, Here on earth, and when in heav'n, 49« Before puhlic worship. S. M. 1 Lord, fix our wand'ring thoughts, Thy sacred word to hear. With deep attention and with love, With rev'rence and with fear. 2 Let us remember still. That God is present there. And let our hearts be all engag d, When we draw near in pray'r. 3 And when the humble notes Of praise our lips employ. Give us to taste the sweet delight Which saints in bliss enjoy. 4 ! may thy sacred Word Sink deep in ev'ry breast. And let us all by grace be brought To Christ, the promis'd rest ! 50» Dismission. 8, 7. (IlL 3.) 1 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing, Fill our hearts witli joy and peace; Let us each, thy love possessing, Trinmph in redeeming grace. «k ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. 61 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For the Gospel's joyful sound ; May the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound ! 51» Dismission, before going to cnurch. S M. 1 We now from School depart, Grace in God's house to seek ; Be present, Lord, with every heart, There, and throughout the week. 2 May Father, Spirit, Son, Rule us in peace and love ; And when on earth thy will is done, Receive our souls above. I PART III. ^^ FOR USE AT SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES ; 52* '^'^ ^^ ^^^S ^y '^^ wliolt congregation. C. M 1 Mercy, descending from above, In softest accents pleads ; O may each tender bosom move, When mercy intercedes ! Children our kind i)rotection claim, And God will well approve, 6 J 62 ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. When infants learn to lisp his name, And their Creator love. 3 Delightfvil work ! young souls to win, And turn the rising race From the deceitful paths of sin, To seek their Saviour's face. 4 Almighty God ! thine influence shed To aid this blest design ; The honour of thy name be spread, And all the glory thine. 53* I'o be sung by the children and congregation. (II. 4.) Children. 2 Come let our voices join, In one glad song of praise ; To God, the God of love, Our grateful hearts we raise : Congregation. To God alone your praise belongs ; His love demands ^'our earliest songs. Children. 2 Now we are taught to read The book of life divine ; ■%, Where our Redeemer's love. And brightest glories shine : CongrcgatioTU To God alone the praise is due, Who sends his word to us and you. a ANNIVEIiSARY HYMNS. 8S Children. 3 Within these hallow'd walls Our wand'nng feet are brought; Where j)ray'r and praise ascend, And heavenly truths are taught : Congregation. To God alone your offrings bring ; Here in his church his praises sing. Children, 4 For blessings such as these, Our gratitude receive; Lord, here accept our hearts, 'Tis all that we can give : Congregation. Great God, accept their infant songs ; To thee alone their praise belongs. Both. i 5 Lord, bid this work of love Be crown'd with meet success ; May thousands yet unborn. This institution bless : Thus shall the praise resound to thee, Now, and through all eternity. 54« Teachers' prayer for their charge. 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7. (III. 5.) I Thou, who didst with love and blessing Gather Zion's babes to thee. 64" ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. Still, a Saviour's love expressing, These, the babes of Zion, see ; Bless the labours, That would bring them up for thee. 2 Smile upon the weak endeavour, Vain, if thou thy smile deny ; Lo ! they rise, — to live for ever ! Train, oh ! train them, for the sky. Ne'er may Satan Plunder Zion's nursery 3 Let no self-applauding feeling, — Nought of praise from mortals won. O'er the heart infectious stealing. Poison what our hands have done. Raise the motives, Sink the pride, of eveiy one. 4 Love to thee, and pure affection For the lambs that need a fold, These should give our zeal direction, And prevent its growing cold ; Or support us, E'en if blessing thou withhold. 5 Yet, with humble fervour bending, We that blessing would entreat: On the youthful heart descending. Make the toils of learning sweet : Still to Zion, Guide the young disciples' feet. 6 Then, when long we both have slumber'd, Side by side, in common dust, ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. 65 With thy ransom'd people number'd, With th' assembly of the just, Child and Teacher, Saviour ! own our humble trust 55* Praise from the Creation. S. M. 1 Spared to another Spring, We raise our grateful songs ; 'Tis pleasant, Lord, thy praise to sing, For praise to thee belongs. 2 Ten thousand different flowers To thee sweet offerings bear ; And cheerful birds, in shady bowers, Sing forth thy tender care. 3 The fields on every side, The trees on every hill. The glorious sun, the rolling tide, Proclaim thy wondrous skill. 4 But trees, and fields, and skies, Still praise a God unknown ; For, gratitude' and love can rise From living hearts, alone. 5 These living hearts of ours Thy holy name would bless ; — The blossom of ten thousand flowers Would please the Saviour less ! 6 While earth itself decays Our souls can never die ; tune them all to sing thy praise, In better songs on high. 6* 66 ANNIVERSARV HYMNS. 56« The fulness and the grace of Christ. C M 1 Jesus, to many or to few, Thy bounty is the same, Thou kindly blessest one or two, Assembled in thy name. 2 The child who seeks thy face alone, Where not an eye can see, Is certain that its humble groan Is heard in heaven by Thee. 3 And here, when thousands at thy feet A blessing still would share. Thy mercy, boundless and complete. Can answer every prayer. 4 Here then, a thousand lips would pray, A thousand voices praise, O Saviour, bless this happy day, And hear the songs we raise. 5 We thank tliee for thy pard'ning word That in thy gospel shines, And more than all, that we.have heard, And learn the heavenly Unes. 6 For this, united thanks we bring. For this our hymns arise. And 'lis for this we hope to sing Hosanna, in the skies. 57« Life uncertain, 1 Lord, we are spared again to meet On this rejoicing day ! »* ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. 67 To bow before thy mercy-seat, To praise Thee, and to pray. 2 Many, since last we gathered here, Have passed away like flowers; — Perhaps, — before another year. Their dwelling may be ours ! ♦ 3 To Jesus every eye we raise, On Him for mercy rest ; Young children, in his mortal days, He folded to his breast ; 4 Young children, at his Father's side. He still with pity views, And, pleading that for such He died, Their sinful hearts renews. 6 Lord, to thine open arms we fly, And seek our safety there ; Then shall we have no fear to die, If Thou our hearts prepare. 58 • Thanlcs for instruction. C. M 1 Great God, before thy sacred thrcne, A youthful tribe draws near ; To praise thee, for thy mercies shown Tlirough every passing year. 2 'Tis thine indulgent care prolongs Our transitory days; And, in return, demands our songs Of gratitude and praise. 3 What numbers of our helpless race Are left to run astray ; ^■1 68 ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. While we are brought to seek thy face. And shown the narrow way. 4 When time with us shall be no more, O may we meet above, To sing, on heaven's eternal shore, Thy kind redeeming love. 59« Praise the best return. C. M 1 On this auspicious, happy day, What incense shall we bring ? What grateful, humble homage pay To our Almighty King? 2 Be his dread name on earth confess'd As 'tis by them above ; What is th' employment of the blest But songs of praise and love ? 4 That breath which we from heav'n receive We thus in hymns restore ; And, while we on his bounty live We wonder and adore. 3 May heart, and voice, and life combine His goodness to express ; May all that hear us with us join, And our Redeemer bless. HYMNS FOR TEACHERS. 69 PART IV. FOR THE USE OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS. 60« ^or meetings of Teachers. L. M. 1 How bless'd the sacred tie that binds, In union sweet, according minds ! How swift the heavenly course they run, Whose hearts, whose faith, whose hopes are one 'f 2 To each, the soul of each how dear f What jealous love ! what holy fear! How doth the generous flame within Refine from earth, and cleanse from sin ! 3 Their streaming eyes together flow For human guilt and mortal wo ; Their ardent prayers together rise, Like mingling flames in sacrifice. 4 Nor shall the glowing flame expire When nature droops her sickening fire; They'll meet again in realms above, A heaven of joy, because of love. 61 • Prayer for grace. C. M. 1 Before thy throne, O God, we bow, And breathe our humble pray'r ; Oh ! may our waiting spirits now, Thy promis'd presence share! 70 HYMNS 2 We ask the influence of thy truth, To sanctify each heart, That rightly to the hopeful youth We may thy word impart. 3 In vain we point the tender mind To Jesu's pard'ning- blood, If we are unrenew'd and blind, And wand'ring far from God. 4 Oh ! let us feel thy power divine. And taste forgiving grace; Then on our feeble efibrts shine, And bless the rising race. 5 Richly may we and they enjoy Thy friendship from above ; And all our energies employ To celebrate thy love. 6 Thus may our lips proclaim thy praise* Till Sunday Schools shall cease ; Then rise to utter tuneful lays, In everlasting peace. 62. Teacher's Prayer. C. M. 1 Almighty Father ! God of lovel Our supplications hear, Attend in mercy from above, To our united prayer. 2 For blessings on the rising race, We bow before thy throne ; May the rich influence of thy grace. Our feeble elTorts own. FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS 71 More of thy ^race may teacliers know ; Thy Spirit's aid impart : With patience, love and zeal bestow, To stimulate each heart. 03« Prayer for hlessings on Sunday Schools. L. AL 1 Childhood and youth, how vain they seem I Their beauty passing like a dream, And, soon or late, the loveliest bloom Destined to wither to the tomb ? 3 Yet in our charge %vith hope we trdcc The features of a future race. And, in these young immortals, see The germ of churches yet to be. 3 God of the Church, which must remain While generations wax and wane, For this we toil, — O deign to bless The humble effort with success 4 In every heart, Eternal Kitig, Up-raise the purifying spiing. And let thy gracious &])inL reit, Th' indwelling Lord oi every breast. 5 Hence, fill thy courts with songs of praise, Hence, ministers and peoples raise, And hence, supply the failing bands That bear thy word to heathen lands. 6 We plead thy promise, sovereign Lord, \ While thus we pray with one accord; E'en as thy promise let it be, For touching this, we uU agree. 72 HV9INS 64. The Tide oj Time. For New- Year. L.M 1 So speed the years ! — no stable ground For morta] foot can here be found ; A shifting sand, a hastening wave, Our firmest rest above the grave ! 2 Since last we stood united here, On thus has passed another year ; Life, duty, sin, delight, and wo, Whelmed in its everlasting flow ! 3 And thus, while yet the song ascends, Another year still onward tends ; With cheerful spirit let us brave The onset of the coming wave. 4 That which our hearts design to do, With holy energy puisue, And labour midst the surge to raise A pillar to our Saviours praise. 5 These lively stones, with watchful care, We for the building would prepare, And, to the sure foundation, bring Th' imperishable offering. 6 Then, let the cm-rent swiftly glide, Our hopes shall tower above the tide, . For, firm as Zion's mountain, stands The humblest work of christian hands. 05» Resolution to persevere. C. Mv 1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve, And press with vigour on. FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERfl. 73 A heavenly race demands thy zeal And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around, Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3 'Tis God's all animating voice Thai calls thee from on high; "Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine uplifted eye. 4 Then wake, my soul, stretch every nerve. And press with vigour on, A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 66* Reliance on Divine Assistance. S. M I Heirs of unending life. While yet we sojourn here, O let us our salvation work With trembling and with fear. S God will support our hearts With might before unknown ; The work to be perform'd is ours. The strength is all his own 8 *Tig he that works to will, 'Tie he that works to do ; His is the power by which we act< His be the glory too I 7 74 HYMNS. 67« The coming of Christ. C. M. 1 Hark the glad sound, the Saviour comes. The Saviour promis'd long ! Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 On him the Spirit, largely pour'd. Exerts his sacred fire ; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love His holy breast inspire. 8 He comes, the pris'ners to release. In Satan's bondage held. The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. 4 He comes, from thickest films of vice To clear the mental ray; And on the eyes oppress'd with night, To pour celestial day. 8 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure. And with the treasures of his grace, T' enrich the humble poor. 6 Our glad ITosnnnas, Prince of peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim ; And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name- THE END. GLORIA PATRI. C. M. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God wlioin we adore, B« glorj', as ii was, is now. And shall be evermore. L. M. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God wliora earth and heav- en adore, Be gIor>', as it was of old. Is now, and shall be evermore. S. !\I. To God the Father, Son, And Spirit, glory be, As 'twas, and is, and shall be so, To all eternity. H. 2. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heaven's triumph- ant host, Ajld gufT'rmg s.iints on earth adore ; Be glory, as in a^es past, As now It is, and so shall last When time itself shall be no more. t n. 4. !To God the Father, Son, I And S|iiril, ever l)less'd, jEteriial Three in One, All worship lie address'd ; As heretofore It was. IS now, ' And shall be so f For evermore. I Til. 1 I Holy Father, H.)ly Son, Holy Spirit, Three in On©, Glory, as of old, lo tlire, jNow, and evermore shall be I III. 3. Praise the Father, earth and hcav - en. Praise the Son, the Spirit praise, As it was, and is, be given Glory through eternal daya. III. 5. Great Jehovah 1 we adore thee , God the F:iilier, God the Son, God the Spirit, join'd in glory On the same eternal throne : Endless praises To Jehovah, Three m One. FIKST LINES OP SELECTIONS FROM THE PSALMa Appr'iach, ye piously disposed, KiMS'd is the nmn wliuiii thou, O Lord, For thee, O God, our constant praise, God'3 perfect law ciinverts the soul, He's ble^t whase sins have pardon gain'd, His mercy and his truth, How bless'd are tl)ey , who always keep How blest is I.e, who ne'er consents, How good and pleasant must it be, How holy is tlie Lord, how just ! How shall the young preserve their ways, lastruct me in tiiy slatntes, Lord ; 1/Ofd, hear the voice of my complaint, Lord, let me know my term of days. Lord, who's the happy man tliat may, My life, while 1 that life enjo> , My soul, inspired with sacred love, . . No change of time shall ever shock O God of Hosts, the miglity Lord, . O, Lord my God, my p