LITUFGY AND o)g4^is 4K© mw\ FOR THE USE OF SVIVDAY SClEOO£S. F-41.7 H4518 NEW'YORK: PUBLISHED BY THE GENERAL PROT. EPISCOPAL SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. Depository 20 John Street. THE BENSON LIBRARY OP HYMNOLOGY Endowed by the Reverend Louis Fitzgerald Benson, d.d. t LIBRARY OF THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF DEVOTION, Citurgs, FOR THE USE OP SUNDAY SCHpOLS; COMPILED BY THE RT. REV. JOHN HENRY HOBART, D.D., Bishop of the Prot. Epis. Church in the State of New-York. With Prayers for flie Opening and Close of Meetings OF SUiSTDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS ; BY THE RT. REV. B. T. ONDERDONK, D.D., Bi3hop of thq Prot. Epis. Cbnreh in the State of New-York. SECOND EDITION: TO WHICH ARE APPENDED COllECTS FROM THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, PROPER TO BE USED WITH THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICES. NEW-YORK: GENERAL PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. The following Liturgy has been compiled by the Bishop of the Protesta) Episcopal Church in New-York, and has his sanction for use in that state. Bi every Bishop has authority, under the canon providing for forms of prayer f< extraordinary occasions, to prescnbe a Liturgy for the Sunday Scho<^ of h own diocese. It was thought expedient to incorporate in this Liturgy the Prayers in these- eral Ofiices of Devotion now in use in the Sunday Schools of the Protestai Episcopal Church, leaving the use of them to the discretion of every Ministj or Superintendent. And it is understood that he haa the same discretion as i the omission of the responsive parts of the service when circumstances rend< it expedient. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1846 by John W. Mitchell, (as Treasurer of the General Pre testant Episcopal Sunday School Union,) in the Office o: the Clerk of the United States District Court for the South ern District of New York. STEREOTyPED BY C. DAVISON & CO., No. 33 Gold Btreet, New-York. ' OFFICE OF DEVOTION OPENING OF THE SCHOOL. Tht Minister^ Superintendent^ or some other person^ shall say^ all standing^ Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. Eccles. xii. 1. Worship the Lord thy Grod, and serve him alone. Matt. iv. 10. For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but should have everlasting life. John iii. 16. I will arise and go to my Fathej, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. Luke xv. 18, 19. THE EXHORTATION. Dearly beloved children, you have assembled and met together to receive instruction, in order that I 4 A. LITURGY FOR you may acquire that religious knowledge which will make you wise unto salvation. You ought to come with humble and serious hearts, in the fear of God, and in humble dependence on his grace. Remem- ber that his all-seeing eye is upon you, and that all your thoughts and actions are known to him. It is, therefore, your duty to look up to him for the as- sistance of his Holy Spirit, that you may worship him with reverence, truly confess your sins to him, and implore his pardon, through the mediation of Jesus Christ our Saviour; devoutly kneeling, and saying : CONFESSION. Almighty and most merciful Father : We have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done ; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done : And there is no health in us. But thou Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent ; According to thy promises declared unto mankind,' in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, most merciful Father, for his sake ; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life ; To the glory of thy holy name. Amen, Grant to us. Lord, we beseech thee, pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 5 serve thee with- a quiet mind, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Tlie Minister or leader of the devotions shall then say, the children repeating after him : Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Then shall he said: Min. Lord, open thou our lips : Chil. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Then shall he said., all standing., alternately hy the Minister or leader and children^ the folloiving PSALM. 1. Blessed is the man thatfeareth the Lord; that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies; and seek him with their whole heart. 3. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. ,4. As for the transgressors^ they shall perish together, and the end of the ungodly isj they shall he rooted out at the last. 5. Lord, thou hast searched me, and known ma O A LITURGY FOR 6. Thou hioioest my down-sitting^ and mine up-ris- ing ; thou under standest my thoughts afar off. 7. Tliou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. 8. For there is not a icord in my tongue^ hut lo ! C Lord thou knowest it altogether. 9. Search me, God, and know my heart : try me and know my thoughts. 10. And see if there he any wicked way in me^ and lead me in the way everlasting.- 11. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; 12. As it was in the heginning^ is now.^ and ever shall he J world tvithout end. Amen. Then shall he read, the children heing seated., a short lesson from the Old or New Testament ; after which^ all standing up., the Creed shall he said hy the Min- ister or leader., the children repeating after him : I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth : and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord ; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried ; he descend- ed into hell ; the third day he rose from the dead ; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty ; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I be- lieve in the Holy Ghost ; the Holy Catholic Churck; the Communion of Saints ; the Forgiveness of sins; SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 7 the Resurrection of the body, and the life everlast- ing. Amen. Min. The Lord be with you. Chil. And with thy spirit. Then shall be said the following prayers^ all kneeling : Min. Let us pray. Min. Lord show thy mercy upon us. Chil. And grant us thy salvation. Min. God, make clean our hearts within us ; \Mk Chil. And take not thy holy Spirit from us. Min. Almighty and everlasting God, from whom Cometh every good and perfect gift, send down upon us the healthful spirit of thy grace. Bless, we hum- bly beseech thee, the means which are used to bring up these children in thy fear and service. May they from the heart believe in thee, the Lord their God, and worship and serve thee, God the Father, who hath made them and all the world ; God the Son, who hath redeemed them and all mankind ; God the Holy Ghost, who sanctifieth them and all the people of God. Grant them the continual aids of thy grace, that they may renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh, and may keep thy holy will and commandments all the days of their life. Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things, graft in their hearts the love of thy name ; increase in them true religion ; nour- ish them with all goodness ; and of thy great mercy 8 A LITURGY FOR keep them in the same, that so they may in the end obtain everlasting liffe, through Jesus Christ our Lord. A7nen. Lord, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity •cleanse and defend thy church, and because it can- not continue- in safety without thy succour, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Grant, Lord, to all bishops and other ministers the healthful spirit of thy grace, that they may, both by their "life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy sacraments, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, Direct us, Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favor ; and further us with thy contin- ual help, that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy name, and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Or these : Almighty and everliving God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cor- ner-stone ; grant that, by the operation of the Holy Ghost, all Christians may be so joined together in unity of Spirit, and in the bond of peace, that they may be a holy temple acceptable unto thee. Amen. Grant, Lord, to all bishops and other ministers, the healthful spirit of thy grace, that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and SUNDAY SCHOOLS. ^ lively word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy sacraments. Amen. Grant, Lord, that whosoever shall be dedicated to thee in baptism, may be sanctified by the Holy Ghost, delivered from thy wrath and eternal death, and received as living members of Christ's Church, and may ever remain in the number of thy faithful children. • Amen. (jrrant, Lord, that whosoever shall renew and ratify their baptismal vows and promises in the ordi- nance of confirmation, may be defended by thy heav- enly grace, and continue thine for ever, daily in- creasing in thy Holy Spirits more and more, until they come unto thy everlasting kingdom. Amen. Grant, Lord, that whosoever shall receive the blessed sacrament of thfe body and blood of Christ, may come to that holy ordinance with penitence, faith, and charity ; and being filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction, may, to their great and endless comfort, obtain remission of their sins, and all other benefits of his passion. Amen. Grant, Lord, that whosoever shall draw near to thee in thy holy temple, to hear thy sacred word, to give thanks to thee for the benefits which they have reeeived at thy hands, to set forth thy most worthy praise, to confess their sins unto thee, and to ask such things as are requisite and necessary as well for the body as for the soul, may be enabled to come with such steadiness of faith, with such holy purposes, and with such seriousness, afi'ection, and devotion, 10 A LITURGY FOR that their bounden duty and service may be accepta- ble iu thy sight. Amen. And grant, Lord, to all thy people, th^t-heavcn- ly grace, and especially to these children, here assem- bled in thy name and presence. Bless, we humbly . beseech thee, the means which are used, to train them up in thy fear and service. May they, from the heart, believe ia thee, the Lord their God ; and worship and serve thee, their Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. Grant them the continual aids of thy grace, that they may renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world. and all the sinful desires of the flesh, and keep thy holy will and commandments, and walk in the same, all the days of their life. Graft in their hearts the love of thy' name ; increase in them true religion ; nourish them with all goodness ; and by thy great mercy, keep them in the same, that so, in the end, they may obtain everlasting life. Amen. We ask for all these mercies in the name and for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen: Or these. Almighty and everlasting God, forasmuch as with- out thee, we are not able to please thee, grant us the aid of thy heavenly grace, in the important du- ties in which we are now to be engaged. Look gra- ciously and favourably. merciful Father, upon the members of this school. Let thy good Spirit assist SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 11 their instructors to form in their minds the princi- ples of religion and virtue, to teach them to remem- ber thee, their Creator, in the days of their youth, and to train them up in thy fear and service. May they from the heart believe in thee, the Lord their God ; and worship and serve thee their Creator, Redeem- er, and Sanctifier. Bless them, Lord, in their studies. Give them quickness to comprehend, and memory to retain, the instructions which they may here receive. Make them dutiful and obedient to their teachers, humble and reverent to their superi- ors. Deliver them from sloth, idleness and evil com- pany, from all danger both of soul or body, and help them daily as they grow in stature, like their Divine Lord, to grow also in wisdom, and in favour with God and man. Grant this, we beseech thee, through Je- sus Christ our Mediator and Redeemer. Ainen. O Lord, From whom cometh every good and per- fect gift, make such as are teachers of these scholars sensible of the great charge which is committed to their trust. Endue them plenteously with heavenly gifts, and dispose them to rejoice and labour with per- severance in this opportunity of training up the young in the way they should go, that when they are old they may not depart from it. Be with these children, Lord, in all places and upon all occa- sions. Direct and guide them, sanctify and preserve ^ them, keep them from profaning this sacred day, which , thou hast set apart for thy more immediate worship and service. Grant them the continual aids of thy 12 A LITURGY FOR grace, that they may renounce the devil an.d all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful desires of the flesh, and obedi- ently keeping thy holy will and commandments, and walking in the same all the days of their lives, may be instruments of thy glory, by doing good in their generation. Graft in their hearts the love of thy name ; increase in them true religion ; nourish them with all goodness, and by thy great mercy keep them in the same, that so when they have served thee faith- fully in this world they may hereafter be made par- takef s of everlasting happiness in that which is to come, through the merits and for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour, to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen. Or these : Lord, our most merciful Redeemer, who didst take up little children in thy arms and bless them ; look down graciously on us, and bless us also. We confess that we are miserable sinners — we have erred and strayed from thee like lost sheep. But, Lord, have mercy on us, turnus and so shall we be turned, and wash away all our guilt in the blood of Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and advocate. Amen. Father of mercies, who out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast ordained praise, fill our hearts, we beseech thee, with love, and our lips with thanks- giving. To thy goodness wo owe every blessing we enjoy ; thou art succouring us by day and by night, SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 13 and giving us food, and heaUh, and raiment ; we bless tliee for these thy mercies towards us, but above all, we bless thee for the redeeming love of Christ, for all the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. * Accept these our praises through thy beloved Son, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen. God, the Creator and preserver of all mankind, we beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men. Bless the President of the United States, and all other magistrates. Let thy blessing descend also upon all bishops and other clergy, and may thy king- dom be established in the hearts of all people. Look down in mercy on our relations and friends, and teach them to value thy favour above life itself Final- ly, we beseech thee to bless us, even us also ; help us to improve the hours we spend in this place; make ns obedient to our teachers, and affectionate to our companions, Especially bless us on this holy day ; may thy presence accompany us to thy house of prayer, en- abling us to worship thee in a spiritual manner, and preventing us from being drowsy or forgetful hear- ers of thy word. Open our understandings to understand the holy scriptures. Endue our souls with every holy dispo- sition, and preserve us from the corruption-s and evils which are in the world ; we ask every blessing for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen, 14 A LITURGY FOR Then shall the Minister or leader conclude with this prayer : Unto thy gracious mercy and protection, God, we commit ourselves and all our friends, relatives, and brethren. Lord, bless and keep us. Lord, make thy face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. Lord, lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, and grant us peace now and for evermore. Amen Or: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be - with us all evermore. Amen. OFFICE OF DEVOTION AT THE CLOSING OF THE SCHOOL. Minister or leader. The Lord be with yau. Children. And with thy spirit. Minister, Let us pray. Grant, we beseech thee. Almighty God, that thy blessing may accompany the instruction which these children have this day received, and that it may, by thy grace, be so grafted in their hearts, as to bring forth in them the fruit of good living, to the honour and praise of thy name and the salvation of their own souls. Amen, SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 15 And as thou hast promised to hear the petitions of those who ask in thy Son's name, we beseech thee mercifully to incline thine ears unto our prayers and supplications ; and grant that those things which we have faithfully asked, according to thy will, may ef- fectually be obtained ; to the relief of our necessity, and the setting forth of thy glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord ; in whose perfect form of words we sum up these our petitions : Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thj name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. Or this : Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we humbly beseech thee to look in mercy upon all the members of this school. Grant that thy blessing may accom- pany the instruction which these children have this day received, and that it may by thy grace be so graft- ed in their hearts as to bring forth in them the fruit of good living, to the honour and praise of thy name, and the salvation of their own souls. Teach them, 16 A LITURGY FOR .A^lmighty God, to believe in thee, and to love thee with all their heart, to worship thee, and to give thee thanks, to honor thy holy name and word, and to serve thee truly all the days of their lives. Bestow thy blessing upon their instructors, and enable them so to discharge their duties as may advance the best interests of those committed to their care, and with a single eye to thy glory. Show thy mercy, God, to the whole world. Let all who have received the gospel of thy Son, live as becomes it, and extend its light and its blessings to those who are sitting in darkness. Prosper every effort which is made to promote its knowledge and its influence, till all thy dispersed children, being brought into thy Holy Church, shall hold the faith in the unity of the Spirit, in the bond of peace, and in the righteousness of life. Be gracious and favorable to us that are here before thee. Pardon our manifold transgressions. Defend us by night and by day. Build us up in thy most holy faith. Unite us in the bonds of Christian love. Preserve us from the wickedness that is in the world, and make us to be a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These and all other necessaries for ourselves, our friends, relatives, and brethren, and the whole Church, we humbly beg in the name and mediation of Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. I SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 17 PRAYEE, Proper to he used at the opening of Meetings of Sun- day School Teachers. It may be used by the Minis- TER, by omitting all in brackets. (Proper also to be frequently used in private by Teachers individually, the fitting changes being made from the plural to the singular number] Almighty God, and most merciful Father, who .vouldst have all men to come to the knowledge of he truth and be saved, and to this end didst estab- ish thy holy Church, and commission therein a min- stry to extend the knowledge and means of salva- ion through thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ ; [we hank thee that we have been appointed, as humble igents of that ministry, to co-operate with them in mparting to the young and ignorant a knowledge f those principles of the doctrine of Christ whence he Christian may go on unto, perfection. Give us, re beseech thee, such qualifications as befit our office, klake us modest, humble, and constant, in the dis- harge of its duties. May we ever have before our yes our responsibility,, here, to those to whom, as he ministry of thy Church, thou hast committed he feeding of the sheep and lambs of thy flock, and ereafter to that good Shepherd who gave his life for hem.] Give us the wisdom and knowledge which j-e needful to direct us in the faithful and successful ischarge of our duties, and endue us with zeal and [evotion, to animate, encourage, and sustain us. !ouch our hearts with Christian compassion for the 18 A LITURGY FOR ignorant, and them that are out of the way. May the love of Christ constrain us to do what we may. within our proper sphere, to bring them unto Him, that being here instructed in heavenly knowledge, and sanctified by divine grace, they may hereafter be saved through Him eternally. And while thus, heavenly Father, we are made humble instruments in promoting the spiritual and eternal welfare of others, save us from the guilty inconsistency of being indifferent to our own. Graft in our hearts the love of thy name : enlighten our minds more and more with the light of the everlasting Gospel ; increase in us true religion ; nourish us with all goodness ; and of thy great mercy, keep us in the same. And grant Lord, that in all the deliberations, and all the du- ties, proper to our office, we may be so directed with thy most gracious favor, and furthered with thy con- tinual help, that we may be rendered instrumental to the advancement of thy glory, the good order and welfare of thy Church, and the spiritual and eternal benefit of our fellow-men. All which we ask through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen, Our Father, &c. The grace of our Lord, &c. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 19 PEAYERS, Proper to he used at the dose of Meetings of Sunday School Teachers. They may be used by the Minister, hy omitting all in brackets. Let thy blessing, we humbly beseech thee^O Lord. rest upon the exercises and deliberations in which we have now been engaged. May they tend to in- terest us still more heartily and faithfully in the work to which we are appointed, [in aid of the pastors of thy Church.] Grant this, Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Kedeemer. Amen. Almighty and most merciful Father, we render thee our thanks and praise for the light of thy ever- lasting Gospel, and for the means provided in thy Church for extending its inestimable benefits among men. Stir up, we beseech thee, the wills of thy peo- ple, that with all diligence and zeal, and in the fear of thy holy name, and the faith of thy holy Gospel, they may, in their respective and proper stations, apply those means. And do thou crown with success all efforts thus put forth for the enlargement and inter- ests of the Redeemer's kingdom. We commend es- pecially to thy blessing the great Christian charity of Sunday School instruction, and more particularly the General Sunday School Union of this Church. Open the hearts of thy people to a willingness to 20 A LITUIIGY FOR contribute liberally the proper means for carrying its good designs into effect. May all the deliberations and operations of those to whom the management of its concerns is intrusted, be so directed and furthered by thy grace, that it may be rendered a faithful and successful agent of the Church in feeding, with food convenient for them, the lambs of the flock of ChPcIST. Bless thy servants the pastors of the Church, [espe- cially hivi who is over us in the Lord, as in all their labors, so particularly in the care and guidance of their Sunday Schools ;] and give to all superintend- ents and teachers of the schools grace to direct aright their minds, to animate and warm their hearts, and to give" efficiency and success to their labors, in their proper sphere of responsibility and action. Bless, too, we humbly beseech thee, Lord, all those who are the subjects of instruction in our Sunday Schools. May their hearts be moved to receive, in Christian submission, meekness and love, the in- structions given, and prosecute with diligence and fidelity the duties assigned to them. May they be fitted to become useful in their generation, and to adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour, by denying ungodliness and worldly lusts and living righteously, soberly, and godly. May they be built up in the true faith, and become living members of the Church of Christ. And may they at last receive the commen- dation of faithful servants, from the great Shepherd and Bishop of their souls. These, and all other things which thou mayest see to be necessary and SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 21 convenient for us, we humbly beg, in the name and through the mediation of Jesus Christ, our blessed Saviour and Redeemer. Amen. Our Father, &e. The grace of our Lord, &c. COLLECTS, PROPER TO BE USED WITH ANY OF THE PRECEDING SERVICES. THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. ALMIGHTY G-od, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility ; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the tquick and dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Giiost, now and ever. Amen. THE second SUNDAY IN ADVENT. BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scrip- ■tures to be written for our learning ; grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold 22 A LITURGY FOR fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Arnen, THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. LORD Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way befote thee ; grant that the Ministers and Stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming to judge the world, we may be found an acceptable peo- ple in thy sight, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world ■ without end. Amen. / THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. LORD, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us ; that whereas, through our sins and. wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that i$ set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us, through the satisfaction of thy Son our Lord ; to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honour and glory, world without end. Amen. THE SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS-DAY. ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us thy only- begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as ail this time to be born of a pure virgin ; grant that we. ( SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 23 being regenerate and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit, through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liv- eth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen, the FIR3T SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people who call upon thee ; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost gov ern all things in heaven and earth ; mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities, stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend, us, through Jesus Christ our Lofd. Amen, THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. GOD, who knowest us to be set in the midst of 80 many and great dangers, that by reason of 24 A LITURGY FOR the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright ; grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations, through Jesus Christ out Lord. Amen. THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. LORD, we beseech theo to keep thy Church and Household continually in thy true religion, that they who do lean only upon the hope of thy heavenly grace, may evermore be defended by thy mighty power, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. GrOD, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil, and make ns the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life ; grant us, we beseech thee, that having this hope, we may purify ourselves, even as he is piire ; that when he shall appear again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him in his eternal and glori- ous kingdom ; where, with thee, Father, and thee, Holy Ghost, he liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. THE SUNDAY CALLED SEPTUAGESIMA, OR THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT. LORD, we beseech thee favorably to hear the prayers of thy people, that we, who are justly pun- ished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 25 by thy goodness, for the glory of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end, Arnen. THE SUNDAY CALLED SEXAGESIMA, OR THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT. LORD God, who seest that we put not our trust in anything that we do ; mercifully grant that by thy power we may be defended against all adver- sity, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. the SUNDAY CALLED aUINaUAGESIMA, OR THE NEXT SUNDAY BEFORE LENT. 40RD,who hast taught us that all our doings.' without charity are nothing worth ; send thy Holy Ghost, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace and of all vir- tues ; without which, whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee : Grant this for thine only Son Jesus Christ's sake. Amen, THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. LORD, who for our sake didst fast forty days and forty nights ; give us grace to use such absti- nence, that our flesh being subdued to the Spirit, we may ever obey thy godly motions in righteousness and true holiness, to thy honor and glory, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, <)ne God, world without end. Amen, 26 A LITURGY FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. ALMIGHTY God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves ; keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls ; that we may be defended from all adversities which m^j happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. WE beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of thy majesty, to be our defence against all our enemies, through Jesus Christ onr Lord. Amen. THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almight^ God, that we, who for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of thy grace may merciful- ly be relieved, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. WE beseech thee. Almighty God, mercifully to look upon thy people ; that by thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore, both in body and soulf through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 27 THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who. of thy tender love toward mankind, has sent thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility ; mercif ally grant that we may both follow the exam- ple of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. EASTER DAY. ALMIGHTY God, who, through thine only-begot- ten Son Jesus Christ, hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life ; we humbly beseech thee, that as, by thy special grace preventing us, thou dost put into our minds good desires ; so by thy continual help, .we may bring the same to good effect, through Jesus Christ our Lord ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. the first SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. ALMIGHTY Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification ; grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve thee in pureness of living and truth, through the mierits of the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Arnen. 28 A LITURGY FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. ALMIGHTY God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an en- sample of godly life ; give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Ameji. THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. ALMIGHTY God, who showest to them that are in error the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness ; grant unto all those who are admitted into the fellow- ship of Christ's religion, that they may avoid those things that are contrary to their profession, and fol- low all such things as are agreeable to the same, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that sq, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. m '4L SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 29 THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. LORD, from whom all good things do come; grant to us, thy humble servants, that by thy holy inspiration we may think those things that are good, and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same through our Lord Jesus Christ Amen. SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION-DAY. GOD, the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven ; we beseech thee leave us not comfortless ; but send to us thine Holy G-host to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place whither our Saviour Christ has gone before ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. WHITSUNDAY. GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit ; grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and ever- more te rejoice in his holy comfort, through the mer- its of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen, TRINITY-SUNDAY. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast given unto us, thy servants, grace, by the confession 30 A LITURGY FOR of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eter- nal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity; we beseech thee that thou wouldst keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest and reign- est, one God, world without end. Amen. THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. GOD, the strength of all those who put their trust in thee, mercifully accept our prayers ; and because, through the weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy . grace, that in keeping thy command- ments we may please thee, both in will and deed^ through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy steadfast fear and love ; keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a per- petual fear and love of thy holy name, through Je- sus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to hear us; and grant that we, to whom thou hast given a hearty desire to pray, may, by thy mighty aid, be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. I SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 31 THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. GOD, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy ; increase and multiply upon us thy mercy ; that thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things 3ternal : Grant this, heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ's sake our Lord. Amen. THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. GRANT, Lord, we beseech thee, that the 30urse of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. GOD, who hast prepared for those who love tihee, such good things as pass man's understand- ing ; pour into our hearts such love towards thee, bhat we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire, through 'Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LOKD of all power and might, who art the author ind giver of all good things ; graft in our hearts the LOve of thy name, increase in us true religion, nour- ish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy seep us in the same, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 32 A LITURGY FOR THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFfER TRINITY. GOD, whose never failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth; we humbly be- seech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which are profitable for us, throusrh Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. GRANT to uSj Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as are right ; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good with- out thee, may by thee bo enabled to live according to thy will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LET thy merciful ears, Lord, be opened to the prayers of thy humble servants ; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please thee, through Jesus Christ our Lori Amen. THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY- GOD, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity ; mercifully grant unto ua such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious pro- mises and be made partakers of thy heavenly treas ure, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 33 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ^LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who art al- ways more ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont to give more than either we desire or deserve ; pour down upon us the abundance of thy mercy, forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and media- tion of Jesus Cnrast thy Son our Lord. Amen. THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ALMIGHTY and merciful God, of whose only gift it Cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service ; grant, we beseech thee that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises, throuo;h the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE fourteenth SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity ; and that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. the FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. KEEP, we beseech thee, Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy : and because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all 34 A LITURGY FOR things profitable to our salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. A7nen. THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LORD, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church ; and because it can- not continue in safety without thy succour, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LORD, we pray thee, that thy grace may always prevent and follow us ; and make us continually to be given to all good works, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LORD, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace ''' to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, F' and the devil: and with pure hearts and minds tor follow thee, the only God, through Jesus Christ out Lord. Amen. ^' TH:E NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. GOD, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee ; mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 35 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, of thy )0untiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all hings that may hurt us ; that we, being ready both in »ody and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things ?^hich thou commandest, through Jesus Christ our uord. AmeTL THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy lithful people, pardon and peace ; that they may be leansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a uiet mind, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LORD, we beseech tliee to keep thy household le Church in continual godliness ; that through thy rotection, it may be free from all adversities, and ivoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the lory of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. * GOD, our refuge and strength, who art the an- lor of all godliness ; be ready, we beseech thee, to r»ar the devout prayers of thy Church \ and grant atlhose things which we ask faithfully, we may )tain effectually, through Jesus Christ our Lord. men. 36 A LITURGY FOR THE TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINIIT. LORD, we beseech thee, absolve thy people from their offences ; that, through thy bountiful goodness, we may all be delivered from the bands of those sins which by our frailty we have committed : Grant this, heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen, the twenty-fifth SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. STIR up, we beseech thee, Lord, the wills of thy faithful people ; that they,iplenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by thee be plen- teously rewarded, through Jesus Christ our Lord/ Amen. THE COMMUNION. ALMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by tne inspiration of thy Holy Spirit ; that we may perfect- ly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy name. through Christ our Lord. Amen. ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments : that, through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul throuo:h our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen SELECTION «»SAIiMS AND HYUINS, POR THE USB OP SUNDAY SCHOOLS. "Teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace m your l.'earls \o ilie Lord." Col. ill 16 . " I will sing with Ihe spirit, and I will suig with the understandii.g also I Cor. xiv. 15 NEWXYORK PUBLISHED BY THE GEN. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL SUNDAY SCHOOIi UNION. f # SELECTIONS FROai THE PSALMS. Selection \. C.JM. 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, arid meditates by night. 3 Like some fair tree, which, fed by streams, 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 chaflf 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. PSALMS. Selection 2. CM. 1 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 my voire shalt hear, and with the dawning day ; To thee devoutly I'll look up, to thee devoutly pray. 3 Conduct mc by tny rignteous laws, for watchful is my foe ; Therefore, Lord, make plain the wajr 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 reckoned 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'st to keep him in thy mind 1 Or what liis 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 ? 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 rouna. 4 Who vice, in all its pomp and power, r, can treat with just neglect; And piety, lliough clothed in rags, religiously respect. 1* PSALMS. 5 Who to his plighted vows and trust has ever firmly stood ; And though he promise to his loss, lie makes his promise good. 6 The man, who by his steady course has happiness insured, When earth's foundation shakes, shall standi by Providence secured. Selection 5. L. M. 1 No change of time shall ever shock my firm atrection. 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 Q. C. M. * 1 The heavensfteclare 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 ; PSALMS. And from the dark returns of night divineinstruction 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 earth's extent display ; Whose bright contents the circling sun does round the world convey. Selection ?• C. M, 1 God's perfect law converts the 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 refined with skill ; More sweet than honey, or the drops that from the comb distil. 4 My trusty counsellors they are, and friendly warnings give ; Divine rewaids attend on those , who by thy precepts live 1 PSALMS. Selection S. 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, 2 In tender grass he makes me feed, and gently there repose ; Then leads me to cool shades, and where refreshing w^ater flows. 3 He does my wandering soul reclaim, and, to his endless praise, Instruct with humble zeal to walk in his most righteous w^ays. 4 I pass the gloomy vale of death, from fear and danger free ; i^ For there his aiding rod and staff defend and comfort me. 6 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 meek. 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 sin^s have pardon gain'd, no more in judgment to appear ; Whose guilt remission has obtain'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 triumjih shall employ Let them, as they alone have cause, in grateful raptures shout for joy. Selection 11. C. M. 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 dweliino-s 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, I who in his truth coniide. 4 Fear him, ye saints ; and you will then have nothing else to fear : Make you his service your delight, your wants shall be his care. Selection 12. C. M- 1 Approach, ye piously disposed, and my instruction hear ; Pll teach you the true discipline of his religious fear. 2 Let him who length of life desires, and pros])erous'(Iays 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, end where 'tis lost, renew. Selection 13. P. M. (II. 2.) 1 The good man's way is God's delight : ^ ^' He orders all the steps aright Of him that moves by his command fi PSALMS. 11 Thoiigli he sometimes may be dislress'd, Yet sliall he ne'er be quite oppress'd ; For God upholds him with his hand. 2 From my first youth, till age prevaiPd, I never saw the righteous faii'd, Or want overtake his numerous race ; Because comi)assion filPd his heart, And he did cheerl'ully impart, God made his oli'spring'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 his 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 end; The numerous train of ills disclose, which this frail state attend. 2 My life, thou know'st, is but a span ; a cipher sums my years ; And every man, in best estate, but vanity appears. 3 Man, like a shadow, vainly walks, \vith fruitless cares oppressed ; He heaps up wealth, but cannot teU by whom 'twill be possess'd. 12 PSALMS. 4 Why then should I on worthless toys with anxious cares attend ? On thee aione my steadfast hope shall ever, Lord, depend. Selection 15. P. M. (II. 2.) 1 My life, while I that, life enjoy, In blessing- God 1 will ein[)ioy ; With lifted hands adore his name; My soul's con tent, shall be as great As theirs, who choicest dainties eat, While I with joy his praise proclaim. 2 When down I lie, sweet sleep to find, Thou, Lord, art present to my mind ; And when I wake in dead of night: Because thou still dost succour bring, Beneath the shadow of thy wing I rest with safety and delight. Selection 16. L. M. 1 For thee, O God. our constant praise in Sion waits, i\\y chosen seat ; Our promised altars the';e we'll raise, and all our zealous vows complete. 2 Our sins, though numberless, in vain to stop thy flowing mercy try ; Whilst thou o'crlookst the guilty stain and washesi out the crimson dve. 3 Blest is the man, who, near the^ placed, withui thy sacred dwelling lives ! PSALMS. 13 Whilst we at humble distance taste the vast delights thy temple gives. Selection 11. S. M. 1 To bless thy chosen race, in mercy, Lord, incline ; And cause the brigfitness of thy face on all thy saints to shine : • 2 That so thy wondrous way may through the world be known ; While (lisiant lands tlieir tribute pay, and thy salvation own. 3 Let diff'ring nations join to celebrate thy fame ; Let all the world, Lord, combine to praise thy glorious name. 4 let them shout and sing with jo^'fand pious mirth ; For thou, the righteous Judge and King, shall govern all the earth. 5 Let diff'ring nations join to celebrate thy fame ; Let all thi world, Lord, combine to praise thy glorious name. Selection 18. L. M. 1 Whom then in heaven, but thee alone, have I, whose favour I require ? 2 14 PSALMS. ThroughoiU the spacious earth there's none that 1 besides thee can 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 all. 4 But as for me, 'tis good and just that I should still to God repair ; In him I always put my trust, and will his Avondrous works declare. Selection 19. C. M. 1 God of hosts, the mighty Lord, how lovely is the place, • Where thou, enthroned in glory, show'st the brightness of thy face ! 2 Much rather in God's house will I the meanest office take. Than in the wealthy tents ofil^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 and 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, Return, 'tis instantly obey'd. '2 For in thy si^ht 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 wither'd 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, C. M. 1 How good and pleasant must it be to thank the Lord most hiffh : 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 elfects repeal ! 3 For through thy wond'rous works, Lord, thou mak'st my licart rejoice ; The thoughts of them shall make me glad, and shout with cheerful voice. Selection 23. 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. 'l This man shall 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 wliolly take ; His ow^n possession and his lot he will not quite forsake. 4 The world shall then confess thee just in all that thou hast oone : And those that choose thy upright ways shall in those paths go on. PSALMS. IT Selection 23« L. M. double, I Sing to the Lord a new made song ; Let earth in one assembled tlirong 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 fame rehearse, His wonders to the universe. 2 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. f 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 sliall endure. Selection 25# L. M. 1 My soul, inspired with sacred love, God's holy name 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 thee 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 w^est, so far has he our sins removed ; Who, w^ith a father's tender breast, has such as fear'd him always loved. Selection 26. L. M. 1 render thanks to God above, The fountain of eternal love PSALMS. 19 Wliose mercy firm through ages past Has stood, and shall for ever last. 2 Who can his mighty deeds express, Not only vast, but numberless ? What mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise ? 3 Happy are they, and only they, Who from thy judgments never stray: Who know what's right , nor only so, Bnt 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 \asit me. 5 may I worthy prove to see Thy saints in full prosperity ; That I the joyfid 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 bless'd are they, who always keep the pure and perfect way ! Who never from the sacred paths of God's commandments stray ! 2 How blessM, 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 iliied ; 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 then that thy most holy will might o'er my ways preside, And I the course of all my life by thy direction guide ! PSALMS. 21 Selection 29. C. M. 1 How shall the young preserve their ways from all pollution free 1 By making still their course of life with thy commands agree. 2 With hearty zeal for thee I seek, to thee for succour pray ; suffer not my careless ste])s from thy right paths to stray ! 3 Safe in my heart, and closely }vAy thy word, my treasure, lies ; To succour me with timely aid, when sinful thoughts arise. 4 SecurM by that, ray grateful soul shall ever bless thy name : teach me then by thy 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 keep thy perfect laws I will • devote, my zealous heart. 3 Direct me in the sacred ways to which thy precepts lead ; 22 PSALMS. Because my chief delight has been thy righteous paths to tread. 4 Do thou to thy most ;ust commands incline my willing lieart; 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 nie lively power and strength to keep thy righteous ways. Selection 31. C. M. 1 Lord, my God, my portion tliou and sure possession art ; Thy words 1 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» CM. 1 The wonders which thy laws contain no words can represent ; Therefore to learn and practise them my zealous heart is bent. PSALMS. 28 2 Tbe very entrance to thy word celestial liglit displays, And knowledge of true happiness 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 knowa My rising up and lying down ; My secret thoughts are known to tliee, Known long before conceived by me. 2 Thine eye my bed and path surv^eys, My public haunts and private ways ; Thou know'sl what 'tis my lips would vent, My yet unutter'd words' intent. 3 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 ! 4 could I so perfidious be, To think of once deserting thee. Where, Lord, could I thy influence shun ? Or whither from thy presence run ? 24 PSALMS. 6 Search, try, God, my tlioughls and heart, If mischief lurk iii any part : Correct me where I go astray, And guide me in thy perfect way. Selection 34. C. M. 1 How holy is the Lord, how just ! how righteous all his ways ! How nigh to him, who with firm trust for his assistance prays! 2 He grants the I'ull desires of those who him with fear adore ; And will their troubles soon compose, when they his aid inijdore. 3 The Lord preserves all tliose with care, whom grateful love employs ; But sinners, who his vengeance dare, with furious rage destroys. 4 My time to come, in praises spent, shall still advance his fame ; And all mankind, with one consent, for ever bless his name. EKD OF THE SELECTIONS FROM THE PSALMS HYMNS. PART I. HYMNS FOR THE USL OF SUNDAY SCHOLARS, 1^ The 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 w|jen offered in the bud Is no vain sacrifice. 3 'Tis easier work if we begin To fear the Lord betimes ; While sinners thai grow old in sin, Are hardened in their crimes. 4 'Twill save us from a thousand snares To mind religion young, Grace will preserve our following years, I And make our virtues strong. To thee, Almighty God, to thee Our childhood we resign ; 8 i 26 IIYIMNS 'Twill please us to look back 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 I 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 wealtiL 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. Ten thousand comforts it procures For us while here on earth ; And endless happiness secures When we have pass'd thro' death. 27 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 ? 2 Why were our curious bodies made, And every part in order laid ? W'hy, but that each of us might stand A living wonder from his hand ? B Why have we souls, if not to krtow The God from whom our natures flow ? Sure this can never be our lot, Like senseless brutes, to know Him not ! i Why have we life ? 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 hini too, To hear and read liis 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. Q^ Religion not to be delayed. C. M 1 'tis a folly and a crime To put religion by ! For now 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 loe should perish thus, We would no longer wait ; For lime will soon be past with us, And death must fix our state. 7, The 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. 5 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 *• 30 HYMNS Not all the books on earth beside, Such heavenly wonders tell. 7 Then let me love my Bible more, And take a fresh delight, By day to read these wonders o'er, And meditate by night. S. TJie 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 Exhaiistless 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 these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight ; 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 What 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 reveaPd 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. TJie 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, Iiord, tho' )^ouiig, our prayer shall be, That we may spend its hours to thee. A'l HYMNS 3 Though other children waste this day In foolish talk and sinful play ; "We'll bear in mind that it is given, To get prepared for death and heaven, 2 We therefore 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 mere)'' sought ; Thus may our souls in grace improve, Till call'd to endless rest above. 11* The. Lord'' s Day; the Christian Sabhath. 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 Criver of eternal rest, Be thy glorious Gospel blest ; Thou alone canst chan'ge the heart Thou alone canst peace impart. 3 Ruler of the earth and sky, Lord of all below, on high ; Make the young, as well as old Sheep of thy eie^mal fold. 4 Friend of children, hear our pray'r Let no trifling feelings dare Steal the precious hours avvay Of this Sacred Sabbath Daif FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 33 12« God' our Falhef and Friend. C. M. 1 To God who reigns above the sky, Our Fatlier 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, lie loves to hear us pray: By night we'll think upon his love, And praise him every day. 3 When we offend 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 1 3 Art thou our Father 1 Let us be Obedient children unto thee; 34 HFMNS And try, in word, ancLdeed, and thought, To serve and please tnee as we 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 ? — then at last, When all our days on earth are past, Send down, and take us, in thy love, To be with thee, in joy, above. 14» ^^^ *^^* eyerj/ thin^ and knows every thing, 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 my actions through and through 2 He listens to the words I say, And knows the thoughts I have within ; 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 ! 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 througl FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS 35 Then when 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 With heavenly zeal each bosom glows, Pure love inspires each breast ; With liveliest joys each heart o'ertlows. Through the bright realms of rest. 3 The lamb of God, on Calv'ry slain, For sinners doom'd to die, %^ Does there in higliest glory reign. And fills all heaven with joy. 4 Redeemed spirits cast their crowns In rapture at his feet ; And bright archangels, powers, and thrones, His highest praise repeat. 5 may we reach that blissful place. And join that glorious throng! — Then will we praise redeeming grace In an eternal song. 16« «^ 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 O may we always be inclined To walk in wisdom's ways ! And, Lord, as thou art very kind, Accept our song of praise. XT'* Moid rejyenting. 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 done*. 3 'Tie not enough iosay " We're sorry and repent," FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. *^7 Yet still go on from day to day, Just as we always went. 4 Repentance is, to leai^e 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 begin. 18« ^gciifi^i Spite and Jlnger. L. M. 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. To contradict and overbear With noisy words, or s])iteful lies ; To feel revenge ; to curse and swear; Will make us hateful in his eyes. 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 HYMNS 4 thou who wast so meek and mild, Thou gentle Saviour, bear 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 be 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 sucli as thou canst love. 19a ^^^ danger of little sins. S. M, 1 By envious Cain w^e'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 they who trust an evil heart, May prove as vile as he. 4 With many a fair pretence, It tempts us further on. And hides the dreadful consequence; Till life and hope are gone. FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 30 6 for a holy fear Of every evil w^ay, That we may never venture near The path that leads astray ! 6 TVTierever it begins, It ends in deatli and wo ; And he who sulfers little sins, A sinner's doom shall know. 20» Imitation of Jesus. C. AL 1 When Jesus left his heavenly throne, He chose an humble birih ; Like us unhonourM 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 pressed ; Their infants in his arms he took, And on his bosom bless'd : 4 Safe from^he world's alluring harmsi Beneath his watchful eye, 0, thus encircled in his arms, Ma}'^ we lor ever lie ! 21. Humility. 7s (III.) 1.) 1 In a modest humble mind, God himself will take delight ; 40 UYMN But the proud and haughty tind They are hateful in his sight. 2 Jesus Christ was meek and mild, And no angry thouglits allow'd : 0, then, shall a little child Dare to be perverse and proud ? 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 mfant's heart Surely is its proper place ! 22. 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 pleas« 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 Great Gpd ! forgive, whenever we Forget thy will, and disagree ; And grant that each of us may find The sweet delight of behig 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 nny life Thou dost remember me, 2 Wliile but a weak and helpless babe, Rich blessings fiow'd from thee ; My parents' lender kindness prov'd Thou didst remember me. 3 And now kind friends are for me raised Who all as one agree, To teach the way to heav'n, and shew Thou dost remember me. 4 Thy holy day Pm taught to keep, And every sin to flee; And to thy house I'm led to hear Thou dost remember me, D Till grown to manhood, and till death, Yea, through eternity, I therefore hope, in boundless love. Thou wilt remember mo. 24« Praise for daily mtrcies. C. M* 1 Lord I would own thy tender care, And all thy love to me ; 1* 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 deaii 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. 25« '^ Morning 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 thee above ! For Jesus said, ** Let little children come nigh,^ And he will not despise such an infant as I, 3 As long as thou seest it right That here upon earth 1 should stay, FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 43 1 p«*ay thee to guard me by night, And help me to serve thee by day : That when all the days of my life shall have passed, I may worship thee better in heaven at last 26« •^^ Evening 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 Whatever 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. 37« Youth'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 Ilia 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 HYMNS 2 From the moment I (irsl saw the light of the day, He has been my preserver, my prop, and my stay : Let him do what he ph^JKses, 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 yomig 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 niglit. 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 tliat thy love I shall prove to the end; And m dealli may I pass to the regions of light, thou God of the day, and thou God of the ni^ht ! 28» Public worshi'p delightfuL L. M. 1 Lord, how delightful 'tis to see A whole assembly worship thee : At once they sing, at once they prav ? They hear of heaven, and learn the way* FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. 46 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. B write 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, Fill up this sinful heart of mine ; That, hoping pardon through his blood, I may lie down and wake with God. 39» Jigdinsi wandering Thoughts. C. M» i Oh ! let me never, never dare To act the trifler's part ; 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 while I seek him with my voice, 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 S[)irit give ; In mercy be our guide. 6 Lord, help us when we die. To reach v'on heavenly shore, That we with angel hosts on high May praise Thee evermore. 31» For Whitsunday, L. M. 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove^ "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 tliy 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 from God may ne'er depart. FOR SUNDAY SCHOLARS. • 47 Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God ; Lead us to Christ, the living way, Nor Ifct us from his pastures stray. 33« ^^^ JS'eW'Year^s Day. Thanksgiving for a year's mercies. H. M. 1 T^Tiile many were sleepless with pain T\'hen this New-Year's morning arose, We, Lord, were permitted again To wake from a quiet repose ; And now in thy presence, with joy we appear. To thank Thee for liealtli 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 (aeA. Yes, tliough 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 liere 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, TVTio never again shall be found In the place where so long they had been ; All cheerful and grateful, 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 o\vn ; 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 sl()lh and ignorance abroad ; Or practised every youtliful crime, On these the holy days of God. 3 But, ! 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 ? The thought is wluat we cannot bear: We humbly hope we never may. 5 We hope, because the Saviour died ; We hope, because he lives above ; ;4 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 cliildren thus; And sends his peo])le, out of love, To teach and pray for us. 2 We humbly join the prayers, As grateful children should ; Unless we add our own to theirs, They cannot do us good. 3 O ! make us all sincere, 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. 6 60 HYMNS 6 We thank the Lord who shows His love and mercy thus; And pray that he would .^.mile on those Who teach and pray for us. 3 5 • Tlianks fo r insh^uciion, and prayer for gracCt 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, W^hen w^e must sink in death. 3 WTiile some are never taught The VA'ay of God with care ; W^e bless thee, Lord, that we are brorght To this thine house of prayer. 4 Lord, give us ears to hear. And liearts to understand; In trouble may we find thee near, A Saviour close at hand ! 6 Through life's dark rugged road, Thus far we're kept by thee ; May heav'n at last, be our abode. Thy gh^ry there to see ! FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 61 36« Thanks for instruction^ and prayer for grace. 1 Once more we keep the sacred day That saw the Saviour rise ; Once more we tune our feeble song To Him that rules the skies. 2 While we, a hnppy few, are taught The ways of heavenly truth ; We hail once more tlie plan of love That pities wandering youth. 3 Our foolish hearts are prone to err, I Too oft we find it so ; may the God of grace forgive, And better hearts bestow ! 4 Teach us the way, while here we learn . To read thy hojy word ; Bless all the kind instructions giv'n, And make us thine^ Lord 6 Praise to our God, and thanks to those Who thus the young befriend ; W^hile the rich benefit we reap, On them thy blessing send. 37» Praise for help to sei^e 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 i6 meet. To sing the Saviour's praise, His numerous mercies to repeat, • Enjoy'd through ail our days. 2 We're taught to lisp his praise, To read his word and pray. To flea from sin's destructive ways. And keep his holy day. 3 For us in boundless love, He shed his precious blood ; And now he pleads our cause above, To brinor our souls to God FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 53 Then let our voices raise, To him in tuneful lays ; Till callM to sing above the skies, In nobler strains of praise. 39« " Suffer liiile children lo come unto me.'' 7s. (IIL 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 ? Thou hast all things lo bestow, Suffer us to come to Tbee. 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. 5A HYMNS 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 sare : Oh may we hear and know his voice And in his love alone rejoice ! 2 Oh, Lord, our Shepheid, deign to keep Thy little lambs, thy feeble sheep ; FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS 65 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. 6 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, T^ thy own fold, — thy heav'n of love. J3» ChrisVs example oj Humility. 8. 7. (HI. 3.) 1 Father, God of all compassion. We, thy sinful children, come Seeking Christ as our salvation. Trusting in his Name alone. 2 how great that love toward us, Which sent down thy only Son Life and pardon to afford us, And for all our sins t' atone I 56 HYMNS 3 He, who was our great Creator, Left his dwellinir-place on high, Took upon himself our nature, Came, upon the cross to die ! 4 But his orreat humiliation o 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 impatierice from us ; Let us his salvation seek. 43 • y^^« 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 will govern those who love him : 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. 57 44 • The shortness of Life C. M. 1 Our life is never at a sUmd, 'Tis like a fadintr 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 mov'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 that time will soon be past, If we should live till then. 5 O 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« On the 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. 68 HYMNS 2 Not long ago she fill'd hv.r place. And stood with us to learn; But she has run her mortal race, And never can return. 3 Perhaps our time may be as short, Our days nmy 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, CJiildren'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. '6 Glory to the Holy Ghost ; He reclaims the sinner lost , Children's minds may he inspire, Touch their tongues with holy fire. FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. 59 4 Glory in the highest be To the blessed Trinity, For the Gospel from above, For the word that " God is love/* 4:7« Opening SchooL 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 When 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. Closi?ig 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 ovr souls in safety keep. 3 What we each have now been taught. Let our mcu»ories utain ; 60 HYMNS May we, if we live, be brought Here to meet in peace again. 4 Then, if thou instruction bless, Songs of praises sliall be giv'n ; We'll our thankfulness express, Here on earth, and when in hear'n. 49# Before public 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 J, 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 O ! 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. (HL 3.) 1 Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing, Fill our hearts with joy and peace ; Let us each, thy love possessing, Triamph in redeeming grace. 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^ hef ore 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. PART III. FOR USE AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AJVNIYERSARIES ; i2* To he sung oy the whole congregation. C, M, 1 Mercy, descending from above, In softest accents pleads ; O may each tender bosom move. When mercy intercedes ! S Children our kind protection clairaj And God will well approve^ 6 62 ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. When infants learn to lisp his name. And their Creator love. 3 Delightful work ! young souls to win, And turn the rising race From the deceitful paths of sin, To seek their Saviour's face, 4 Almiglity God ! thine influence shed To aid this blest design ; The honour of thy name be spread, And all the glory thine. 53e To he sung by the children and congregation, {II. 4.) Children. 1 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 : Congregation* To God alone the praise is due, Who sends his word to us and you. ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. 68 Children, 3 Within these hallow'd walls Our wandering feet are brought; Where pray'r and praise ascend, And heavenly truths are taught : Congregation, To God alone your ofTrings 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. ''■■^ 6 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-theey Now, and through all eternity. 54:» Teachers'* prayer for their charge. 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7. (III. 5.) 1 Thou, who didst with love and blessing Gather Zion's babes to thee. 61 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 every 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. 6 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 \ O tune them all to sing thy praise, In better songs on high. 6* 66 ANNIVERSARY HYMNS. 56« The fulness and the grace of Christ. C. M 1 Jesus, to many or to iew. 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 thee for thy pard'ning word That in thy gospel shines, And more than all, that we have heard, And learn the heavenly lines. 6 For this, united thanks we bring, For this our hymns arise. And 'tis for this we hope to sing Hosanna, in the skies. 57« Life uncertairu 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. 5 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« Thanks for instruction. C. M 1 Great God, before thy sacred throne, A youthful tribe draws near ; To praise thee, for thy mercies shown Through 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 ; 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, w^hile 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« For meetings of Teachers. L. M. 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 ! 2 To each, the soul of each how dear ! 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. 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. I 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 unrenewed and blind, And wand'ring far from God. 4 Oh ! let us fee) thy power divine, And taste forgiving grace ; Then on our feeble efforts 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. 63. Teacher's Prayer. G ]\L 1 Almighty Father ! God of love! Our supplications hear, Attend in mercy from above. To our united prayer. 2 For blessings on the rising racCy We bow before thy throne ; May the rich influence of thy grace. Our feeble efforts own. FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS 71 More of thy grace may teachers know ; Thy Spirit's aid impart : With patience, love and zeal bestow, To stimulate each heart. 63« Prayer for blessings on Sunday Schools. L. M. 1 Childhood and youth, how vain they seem ! Their beauty passing like a dream, And, soon or late, the loveliest bloom Destined to wither to the tomb ? 2 Yet in our charge with hope we trace 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 hearty Eternal King, "Dp-raise the purifying spiing. And let thy gracious Spirit rest, Th' indwelling Lord of ci;cry 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 all agree. 72 KVMNS 640 The Tide of Time. For New- Year. L, M 1 So speed the years ! — no stable ground For mortal 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 pursue, 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 current swiftly glide, Our hopes shall tower above the tide. For, firm as Zion's mountain, stands The humblest work of christian hands. 1 65« Resolution to persevere, C. ]\L Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve, And press with vigour on. FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS. A heavenly race demands thy zeal, Aud 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 That 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 1 Heirs of unending life, While yet we sojourn here, O let us our salvation work With trembling and with fear. 2 God w^ll support our hearts With might before unknown ; The work to be perform'd is ours, The strength is all his own 3 *Tis he that works to will, 'Tis he that works to do ; His is the power by which we act^ His be the glory too I 7 74 HYMNS. 67* T^^^ coming of Christ. C. M. 1 Hark the glad sound, the Saviour comee. The Saviour promis'd long ! Let every heart {)repare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 On him the Spirit, largely pour'd. Exerts liis sacred tire ; Wisdom and might, ard zeal and lore His holy breast inspire. 3 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. 6 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 Hosaymas, Prince of peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim ; And heaven's eternal arches ring "SVith thv beloved name. THK END. GLORIA PATRI. CM. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be giory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. L. M. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom earth and heav- en adore. Be glory, as it was of old. Is now, and shall be evermore. S. M. To God the Father, Son, And Spirit, glory be, As 'twas, and is, and shall be so, To all eternity. n. 2. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heaven's triumph- ant host, And suff'ring saints on earth adore ; Be glory, as in ages past. As now it is, and so shall last When time itself shall be no mure. IT. 4. To God the Father, Son, And Spirit, ever bless'd, Eternal Three in One, All worship be address'd ; As heretofore It was, is now, And shall be so For evermore. III. 1. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One, Glory, as of old, to thee, Now, and evermore jshall be ! in. 3. Praise the Father, earth and heav- en. Praise the Son, the Spirit praise, As it was, and is, be given Glory through eternal days. HI. 5. Great Jehovah ^ we adore thee, God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, join'd in glory On the same eternal throne : Endless praises To Jehovah, Three in One. FIRST MNES OP SELECTIONS FROM THE rSAl.Ma At»p'"'ach, ye piously disposed, b)ess d is the mnn whom thou, O Lord, Ff?r thw^, O God, our cousfirit pniise, GiKi's perfect law converts iJie soul, he's blest whose sins havepurdon gain'd, His mercy and his truth, How bless'd are they, who Jilways keep How blesl is l.e, who ne'er amsents, How goo«i and pleasant must it be, How hoiy is the Lord, how just ! How shall the young preserve their ways, . Instruct me in thy statutes. Lord ; Ijord, liear the voice of my complaint, Ijord, 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 sh(»ck O God of Hosts, the mighty Lord, . O, Lord my God, my portion thou, O render thanks to God above, O Thou, to whom all creatures bow, Praise ye the Lord : our God to pniise, Sing to the Lord a new made song, ; The gftrxl man's way is Gi»d's delight, 'J'he heavens declare thy glory. Lord, The Lord himself, the mighty Lord, The wonders which thy laws contJiin, Thou, Lord, by strictest search h.-ist known, Thou rurnes* man, O Lord, to dust. Through all the changing scenes of life, , To bless thy chosen race. Whom then ir heaven, but thee alone, . With one consent, let all the earth, 10 IC 12 7 9 8 20 3 15 94 SI 21 4 11 5 12 18 5 ]4 22 18 4 19 17 10 6 8 S2 23 15 9 13 13 17 FIRST LINES OF HYMNS. Vlmiglity Father, God of lova! >\ssemble«J in our school once more , \wake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve, Before thy throne, O God, we bow By envious Cain we're taught Childhofid and youth, how vain they seem^ Come, gnicious Spirit, Heavenly Dove, Come, let our voices join Death has been here, and borne away Tatlier, God of all compassion, FaJjcr of mereies in thy word 70 bS 79 09 38 71 46 62 57 65 30 FIRST LINES OF HYMNS. Happy the child whcse youngest years Hark, the glad sound, tiie Saviour coraee, Heaven is that pure and blissful place,. Heirs of unending life, How biess'd the sacred tie that binds How greai thy goodness, gracious Lord! How pleasant thus to meet If Jesus Christ was sent I'm not too young for God to see, In a modest, humble mind. In whom does Jesus Christ delight ? Jesus, to many or to few Lord, before thy throne we stand, Lord, dismiss us wirh thy blessing, Lord, fix our wand'ring thoughts. Lord, l)ear when little children cry, liord, help us as we pray Lord, how delightful 'tis to see. Lord, I have pas'd another day, , Lord, I would own thy tender care, Lord, in t!ie days of youth Lord, we are spared again to meet Maker of the Sabbath day, Mercy descending from above My Father, 1 thank thee lor sleep, Now lev our voices all be led Oh ! let me never, never dare Oj tis a folly and a crime, , On this auspicious, happy day Once more we keep the sacred day, Our life is never at a stand Our Shepherd, Jesus, kindly gave • Religion is the chief concern See the kiiHi shepherd, Jesus, stands, So speed the years » Spared to another spring The God of Heaven Ls pleased to see This is the way to know the Lord, . Thou, who didst with love aiwl blessii^ 'Tis religion that can give To God who reigns atove the sky. To the God ot all mercy my voice I will raiae, We hail this day of sacred rest, We now from school deimrt . • \V^e thank the Lord above We thank the Lord who bror.ght us here, What a mercy, what a treasure, . When Jesus leXt his liea'enly throne, While many were. sleepless with pain- Why have we lips, if not to sii;g