/ -45.220 N7975 1875 ■ ■ , .- ~*e*~4 THE BENSON LIBRARY OF HYMNOLOGY Endowed by the Reverend Louis Fitzgerald Benson, d.d. t LIBRARY OF THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY j Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://archive.org/details/morabreOOmora LITURGY AND HYMNS THE USE OF THE PROTESTANT CHURCH UNITED BRETHREN, MORAVIAN Come before bis presence with singing. —Psalm c. 2. I will sing of thy power: yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy.— Psalm Hx. 16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom ; teaching and admonishing one another In psalms, and bymni, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.— Col. iii. 16. I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.— 1 Con. xiv. 15. BETHLEHEM, PA.: MORAVIAN PUBLICATION OFFICE. 1875. PREFACE. This volume consists of two parts, the Liturgy and the Hymns for the use of the Protestant Church of the United or Moravian Brethren. The collection of Hymns consists partly of translations from the German, (marked by an asterisk,) and partly of original compositions. The present Edition, carefully revised, and supplied with a full Index of every verse, contains the same hymns as the editions of 1851 and 1853, which had been prepared with a view to their embracing the emendations and additions by the late brother James Montgomery, and at the same time retaining a number of valuable hymns of earlier edi- tions, and adapting others to more familiar tunes. The numbers of the hymns in brackets, referring to earlier editions, arc omitted, those editions being but little used at the present time. The numbers of the Tunes correspond with the German Tune-Book by Gregor, as also with that published in England by C. J. Latrobe, and with the book arranged for four voices by Peter Wolle, for the use of our Church-choirs and social meetings. May all who use these Hymns, experience at all times the happy effects of compliance with the apostolic injunction, (Eph. v. 18, 19,) — - "Be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." Yea, may they anticipate, while here below, though in an humble and imperfect strain, the song of the blessed above, who, being redeemed out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation, and having washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb, are standing before the throne, and singing In per- fect harmony with the myriads of angels that surround it (Rev. v. 9 — 12; vii. 9 — 14): "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing, for ever and ever. Amen." (iii) CONTENTS. HYMNS, Tz Decm Laudamus . .♦ THE LITURGY. Church Litany Doxology .... Easter Morning Litany Litanies at Baptism — Children, No. 1 Children, No. 2 . Adults Adults from the Heathen Confirmation .... The Holy Communion Ordinations .... Doxologies at Ordinations Matrimony .... Litanies at Burials, No. 1 . • No. 2 SUBJECTS OF THE I. The Word of God IT. The Fall and Redemption of Man III. The Incarnation and Birth of Jesus Christ IV. The Name of Jesus, and his Walk on Earth V. The Sufferings and Death of Jesus Christ YI. The Resurrection of Christ from the Grave VI L The Ascension of Christ . VI II. God, as Creator and Preserver of the World IX. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost . X. Our Heavenly Father XT. Jesus Christ, the Son of God XII. The Holy Ghost, his Gifts and Operations XIII. God's Call of Grace to the Unconverted XIV. Repentance unto Life XV. Faith .... XVI. The Forgiveness of Sins XVII. The Surrender of the Heart to Jesus XVIII. Communion with Christ XIX. Happiness of the Children of God . XX. Gratitude for our Salvation XXI. The Love of Jesus XXII. Love to Jesus XXIII. Brotherly Love, and Union of Spirit XXI V. Following Jesus, and Bearing his Reproach XXV. Self-Knowledge, and Sighing for Grace XXVI. Sanctification XXVir. Humility, Simplicity, and Growth in Graca XXVIII. Patience, and Confidence in God XXIX. Praise and Thanksgiving . XXX. Prayer and Supplication XXXI. Public Worship, and the Lord's Day XXXII. The Christian Church XXXIII. For Festal Occasions XXXIV. The Servants of Christ XXXV. The Spread of the Gospel . XXX VI. Holy Baptism XXXVII. The Holy Communion XXX Ml I. Hymns for different Ages and Stations In Life XXX IX. Hymns for Various Occasions XL Death and the Resurrection XL?. The Last Judgment . XLU. Th« Church Triumphant TE DEUM LAUDAMUS. We praise thee, God ; — we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee, — The Father everlasting. To thee all angels cry aloud, — the heavens, and all the powers therf v n. To thee cherubim and seraphim — continually do cry, Holy, holy, holy, — Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heaven and earth are full — of the majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the apostles — praise thee. T Ice goodly fellowship of the prophets — praise thee. The noble army of martyrs — praise thee. The holy church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee, — the Father of an infinite majesty, Thine honourable, true, and only Son, — also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Thou art the King of glory, Christ; — thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, — thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, — thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God, — in the glory of the Father. We believe that thou shalt come — to be our Judge. We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, — whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood ; Make them to be numbered with thy saints, — in glory everlasting. Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage : — govern them, and lift them up forever. Day by day we magnify thee ; — and we worship thy name ever, world without end. Vouchsafe, Lord, — to keep us this day without sin. Lord, have mercy upon us, — have mercy upon us. Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us: — as our trust is in thee. Lord, in thee have I trusted; — let me never be confounded. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, — and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, — world without end: Amen. (vi) THE CHURCH LITANY. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upo?i us, Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, hear us. Oh Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth. (Ps. viii. 9.) Unto Thee do we give thanks \ for Thou art good : for Thy mercy endureth for ever. (Ps. cxviii. 29.) / will offer to Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord. (Ps. cxvi. 17.) The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. (Ps. li. 17.) If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to clea?ise us from all unrighteousness. (1 John i. 9.) Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens. (Lament, iii. 41.) O come, let us worship and bow down ; let us kneel be- fore the Lord our Maker. (Ps. xcv. 6. N : ' it Holy and Almighty God, our Saviour, ige our transgressio?is. (Ps. li. All we like sheep have gone astray ; 7ve have turned every one to (Is. liii. 2 CHURCH LITANY. We have sinned and have committed iniquity, and have done .wickedly. (Dan. ix. 5.) The good that we knew to do we have not done : (James iv. 17.) And in all oar works we have been unprofitable servants, and have come short of Thy glory. (Luke xvii. 10; Rom. iii. 23.) Help us, O God of our salvation, for the Glory of Thy name; and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for Thy name's sake. Amen, (Ps. lxxix. 9.) Thus saith the Lord : I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Go, and sin no more. (Is. xliii. 255 John viii. n.) Cong. — O Lord, have mercy on us all 5 T - Te Deum. Have mercy on us when we call: Lord, we have put our trust in Thee, Confounded let us never be: Amen. . / 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 y born of the Virgin Mary, suf- fered tender Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. He descended into hell ; the third' day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sittcth at the right K of God, the Father Almighty, from thence he shaUcome to judge the quick and the dead. C/f**t gracious Lord and God. [Questions put to the candidate for baptism.] Dost thou believe in God the Father, almighty Maker and Preserver of heaven and earth ? Answer. I do. Dost thou believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, our Lord, who loved us, and gave himself for us ? Answer. I do. Dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Christian church, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life ever- lasting? Answer. I do. Dost thou believe that thou art a sinful creature, deserving of wrath nd eternal punishment? Answer. I verily believe it. Dost thou believe that Jesus Christ is thy Lord, who redeemed thee, a lost and undone human Creature, from sin, from death, and from the power of the devil, with his innocent suffering and dying, and with his holy and precious blood ? Answer. / verily believe it. BAPTISM OF ADULTS. xxi Post thou in this faith desire to be baptized into the death of Jesus, Thy condemnation doth erase; His cross, his Bufferings, and Ms pain, Thy everlasting strength remain. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Will thee protect, we humbly trust. The Lord bless thee, &c. BAPTISM OF ADULTS FROxM THE HEATHEN. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Be gracious unto us. By thy divine presence, Bless us, gracious Lord and God. By all the merits of thy holy humanity, life, sufferings, death, and resurrection, Bless us, gracious Lord and God. T. 22. Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to thee, That thou didst dei.sn a man to be, And for each soul which thou hast made, Hast an eternal ransom paid. T. 132. Jesus Christ, enthron'd on high, The Fathers Son beloved, By whom lost sinners are brought nigb, And guilt and curse removed; Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, To needy prayers thine ear afford, And on us all have mercy. T. 30. Lift up thy pierced hands, most gracious Saviour, Now pour out on him [them] that grace and favour, Which in thy loving— aud kind heart for us is ever moving. 'After these or other verses suited to this transaction have been sung, and a short discourse delivered concerning the aim of baptism, and the grace imparted by it to those who receive it, the minister shall put the following questions to the candidate.] Dost thou believe that thou art a sinful creature, and on account of thy sins deservest the wrath of God and eternal punishment? Answer. I do believe it. BAPTISM OF ADULTS. xxiii Dost thou believe, that Jesus Christ became a man for us, and by his innocent life, sufferings, blood-shedding, and death, reconciled us Binners to God ? Answer. 1 verily believe it. Dost thou believe that he hath purchased for thee, by his blood and death, remission of sins, life, and happiness? Answer. J verily believe it. Wilt thou in this faith be baptized into the death of Jesus, and be washed from thy sins in his blood ? Answer. That is my sincere desire. Dost thou also desire to be delivered from the power of sin, and of Satan, and to be received into the fellowship of Jesus Christ, and of those who believe in him ? Answer. That is my sincere desire, and 1 renounce the devil and all his works and ways. T. 22. Soul, body, spirit, Lord, are thine. The purchase of thy blood diTine; take him as thy property, And keep him thine eternally. [During this verse the candidate for baptism kneels down, and the minister prays that he may be cleansed from all his sins in the blood of Christ, delivered from guilt and punishment, and from the dominion of sin and Satan, buried by bap- tism into the death of Jesus, and raised together with him unto newness of life, and thus, together with all believers, received into, and made a partaker of, the fellowship of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Iloly Ghost ] T. 22. The water flowing from thy side, "Which by the spear was open'd wide, Be now his bath ; thy precious blood Cleanse him and bring him nigh to God. (After the singing of this, or any other suitable verse, follows the baptism.) N. N., I baptize thee into the death of Jesus, in the name of the Father, and of the Son. and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Now art thou buried with Christ by baptism into his death ; there- fore, from henceforth live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee; aud the life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. I. 14. With awe and heartfelt thankfulness Him in the dost a lore; lie who h:Uh look'd on thee in grace, llath bliss for thee in store. [The congregation now kneels down, during which may be sung.] T. 22. Mny Christ thee sanctify and bless, His Spirit's seal on thee impress; His body, torn with many a wound, Preserve thy soul and body sound xxIt CONFIRMATION. OR, T. 22. The Saviour's blood and righteousness Thy beauty be, thy glorious dress; Thus well array'd, thou need'st uot fear, When in his presence all appear. OR, T. 79, p. 2. His death and passion ever, Till soul and body sever, Shall in thy heart engrav'd remain. T. 22. All power and glory doth pertain Unto the Lamb, for he was slain, And hath redeem'd us by his blood, And made us kings and priests to God. (The congregation rising, the minister pronounces the blesslDg:) The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace: In the name of Jesus: Amen. T. 11. Praise on earth to thee be glv'n Never-ceasing praise in heaven; Boundless wisdom, power divine, Love unspeakable are thine. CONFIRMATION. After a suitable discourse, the minister addresses the candidates for confirmation, putting some appropriate questions to them, to which they reply. They then kneel down, and the minister imparts to each the blessing of confirmation with imposition of hands, pronouncing at the same time a text of Scripture, such as: "The very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thess. v. 23.) Or, "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ." (Heb. xiii. 20, 21.) After this the minister addfl: The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; HOLY COMMUNION. xxv The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee j The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace : In the name of Jesus: Amen. All then kneel down, and the persons confirmed are commended in prayer to the Lord. The service is concluded with a hymn. All candidates for confirmation are, previous to it. carefully instructed by the minister la the doctrines of Christianity, with a particular reference to the Lord's supper, of which they are invited to partake at the next celebration of this holy ordinance, subsequent to their confirmation. -4 ♦ ♦ ♦» ► ■ THE HOLY COMMUNION. Tm? service is opened by sinking verses expressive of penitence and contrition of heart, after which a prayer for absolution is offered up. The congregation rising, a verse is sung, and the bread is consecrated by pronouncing the words of institution: "Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to bis disciples, and said: 'Take, eat: this is my body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me.' " The consecrated bread is then distributed by the minister and his assistants among the communicants, during the singing of hymns, treating principally of the sufferings and death of our Lord. After all the communicants have received the bread, the minister repeats the words : Our Lord Jesus Christ said, "Take, eat: this is my body, which is given for you." The congregation partake all together at the same time, kneeling, either in silence, or while a verse is sung, expressive of the solemn act. The congregation rising, verses of thanksgiving are sung, after which the minister consecrates the wine by pronouncing the words : ♦'After the same manner also our Lord Jesus Christ took the cup, when he had supped, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying: Drink ye all of it: this is my blood, the blood of the new testament, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me." The minister then partaking of the consecrated cup, delivers it to his assistants, by whom it is administered to the congregation : during which hymns are sung, treating of the remission of sins in the blood of Jesus, and of its healing and sanctifying ^aower. The service is continued with hymns, treating of brotherly love, communion with OhrUt, and thankfulness for his incarnation, passion, and death, and concluded with the blessing. xxvi ORDINATIONS. The service being opened by the Ringing of the hymn : Come. Holy Ghost, com Lord our God, Ac, or pome other suitable verses, the Bishop addresses the congregatio in an appropriate discourse, ending with a charge to the candidate (or candidates) for ordination, after which he offers up a prayer, imploring tne blessing of God upon the solemn transaction, and commending the candidate (or candidates) to his grace, that he may be endowed with power, and unction, and the influences of the Holy Ghost for preaching the word of God. administering the holy sacraments, and for doing all those things, which shall be committed unto him, for the promotion of the spiritual edification of the church. The Bishop then proceeds to ordain the candidate (or can- didates) with imposition of hands, pronouncing the following, or similar words: I ordain (consecrate) thee, N. N., to be a Deacon (Presbyter) (Bishop) of the church of the United Brethren, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee ; The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee y and give thee peace : In the name of Jesus: Amen. The Bishop having returned to his place, kneels down with the whole congregation, all worshipping in silent devotion, while one of the following Doxologies is sung in 9 solemn manner by the choir, the congregation joining in the Amen, Hallelujah. The service is concluded with a short hymn, and the Bishop pronouncing tho New Testament blessing. N. B. At the consecration of bishops, one or two bishops generally assist DOXOLOGIES. (a) TO BE USED AT THE ORDINATION OF DEACONS. Glory be to thy most meritorious Ministry. thou Servant of the true tabernacle, Who didst not come to be ministered unto, But to minister. Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen, Hallelujah. MATRIMONY. xxvii (b) TO BE USED AT THE ORDINATION OP PRESBYTERS. Glory be to thy most holy Priesthood, Christ, thou Lamb of God; Thou who wast slain for us ; Who by one offering hast perfected for ever them that are sanctified. Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen, Hallelujah. (c) TO BE USED AT THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. Glory be to the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, The great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant ; Glory and obedience be unto God the Holy Ghost, our Guide and Comforter ; Glory and adoration be to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who is the Father of all who are called children on earth and in heaven. might each pulse thanksgiving beat, And every breath His praise repeat. Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen, Hallelujah. SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. Pearly Beloved! We are here assembled in the presence of God and this congre- gation (company), to join together this man N. N., and this woman N. N. in holy matrimony, which is commended by the Apostle to be honourable among all men ; and therefore, is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, and in the fear )f God. In holy writ we are taught: That matrimony was instituted by God himself, and is, therefore, an holy estate; That, according to the ordinance of God, a man and his wife shall be one flesh ; That what God hath joined together, man may not put asunder; That, under the New Covenant, the married state hath been eapcti- fied, to be an emblem of Christ and his church ; xxviii MATRIMONY. That the husband, as the head of the wife, should love her, even as Christ also loveth the church ; and that the wife be subject to her own husband in the Lord, as the church is subject unto Christ; That, in consequence, Christians thus united together, should love one another, as one in the Lord, be faithful one to the other, assist each other mutually, and never forsake one another. Loving God, our Saviour, above all things, whatsoever they do, in word or deed, they should do all to the glory of God, and in the name of Jesus Christ. Into this holy estate these two persons come now to be joined. If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter forever hold his peace. The minister shall then say to the man : — N. N., wilt thou have this woman, N. N., here present, to thy wedded wife, to live together, after God's ordinance, in the holy estate of matrimony ? Wilt thou love her, honour her, and care for her ; and, through the grace of God, approve thyself unto her, in every respect as a faithful Christian husband, so long as ye both shall live ? Answer : / will. The minister shall then say to the woman : — N. N., wilt thou have this man, N. N., here present, to thy wedded husband, to live together, after God's ordinance, in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love him, honour him, and be subject unto him in the Lord ; and, through the grace of God, approve thyself unto him, in every respect, as a faithful Christian wife, so long as ye both ehall live ? Answer: I will. For as much, then, as ye have thus consented to live together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this con- gregation (company), we exhort you, that ye enter upon the estate of matrimony in the name of the Lord, and that ye live therein accord- ing to the precepts of his holy word. To this end, we now unite with you, in imploring his divine aid and blessing, and the guidance and sanctification of his good Spirit. Let us pray : Lord, our God ! who thyself hast instituted and blessed the estate of matrimony, sanctifying the same, under the new Covenant, to be an emblem of Christ and his church, we beseech thee, graciously to look upon these two persons, who are about to be united in holy wedlock. Grant, that they may enter upon, and continue in this estate, in thy name. Replenish their henrts with thy love, and enable them to be faithful one to the other, and thus to live together in perfect love and peace. Sanctify and bless their union; vouchsafe unto them the guid- ance of thy holy Spirit, and teach them to do that which is well pleas- ing in thy sight, through Jesus Christ, our Lord: Amen. LITANY AT BURIALS. xxii [Here the minister joins their right hands :] In the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, ye fire now joined together, to live in holy wedlock, as husband and wife. Receive ye the blessing of the Lord : The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace: Amen. ■ < ♦♦♦ ► LITANY AT BURIALS. No. 1. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, hear us. Lord God, our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done in earthy as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as ice forgive them that trespass against us ; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever : Amen. Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, Be gracious unto us. By thy human birth, By thy prayers and tears, By all the troubles of thy life, By the grief and anguish of thy soul, By thiue agony and bloody sweat, By thy bonds and scourgings, By thy crown of thorns, By thine ignominious crucifixion, By thy sacred wounds and precious blood, By thy atoning death, By thy rest in the grave, By thy glorious resurrection and ascension, By thy sitting at the right hand of God, By thy divine. presence, xxx LITANY AT BURIALS. By thy coming again to thy church on earth, or our being called home to thee, Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. Lord God, Holt Ghost, Abide with us for ever. I am the Resurrection and the Life, saith the Lord ; he that believ- eth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Therefore, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence- forth ; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours. death, where is thy sting? grave, where is thy victor}-? Tho sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. T. 14. Now to tho rnrfh let the?e remains* In hope C( mm it ted be, Until the body chang'd attains To immortality. We poor sinners pray, Ilear us, gracious Lord and God; And keep us in everlasting fellowship with the church triumphant, and let us rest together in thy presence from our labours. Amen. None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself; for whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether we die, we dio unto the Lord; whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's: for to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ. Glory be to Him who is the Resurrection and the Life, who quick- eneth us, while in this dying state, and after we have obtained the true life, doth not suffer us to die any more. Glory be to II im in the church which waitcth for Him, and in that which is around Him, for ever and ever. Amen. • During the singing of this verse, the corpse \s committed to the grove. LITANY AT BURIALS. xxxi T. 22. The Saviour's blood and righteousness My beaury is, my glorious dress; Thus well array'd I need not fear, "When in his presence I appear. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the com- munion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen* LITANY AT BURIALS. No. 2. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christy hear us. Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy 'kingdom come; thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven: give us this day our daily bread ; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against 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. Holy Father, accept us as thy children in thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ, who came forth from thee, and came into the world, was made flesh, and dwelt among us, took on him the form of a servant, and hath redeemed us, lost and undone human creatures, from all sin and from death, with his holy and precious blood, and with his innocent suffering and dying ; to the end that we should be his own, and in his kingdom live under him and serve him, in eternal righteousness, innocence, and happiness ; forasmuch as he, being risen from the dead, liveth and reigneth, world without end. Amen. Therefore, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence- forth ; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours. Whosoever liveth and believeth in Christ, shall never die ; for He is the Resurrection and the Life, and went to prepare a place for us, and will come again, and receive us unto himself, that where he is, there we may be also. Meanwhile none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to him- self; for whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether we die, we die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's; for to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might bo the Lord both of the dead and living. xxxii LITANY AT BURIALS. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ. O death, where is thy sting? grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. T. 14. Now to the earth let these remains* In hope committed be, Until the b>dy chang'd attains To immortality. We poor sinners pray, Hear us, gracious Lord and God. And keep us in everlasting fellowship with the church triumphant, and let us rest together in thy presence from our labours. Amen. (f As touching children, Jesus saith, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.) We desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better: we shall never taste death ; and we shall attain unto the resurrection of the dead; for the body, which we shall put off, this grain of corrupti- bility, shall put on incorruption: our flesh shall rest in hope. The Father and the Son, who quicken whom they will, and the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from the dead, will also quicken these our mortal bodies, if so be that the Spirit of God hath dwelt in them. Glory be to Him who is the Resurrection and the Life. He was dead, and behold he liveth for evermore. And he that believeth in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. Glory be to Him in the church that waiteth for Him, and in that which is around Ilim, for ever and ever. Amen. T. 79. While here, the c;rent salvation 1'rocur'd by Jesus' passion, Our favourite tlieme shall be: By virtue of hifl incrir, We shall true life inherit In lieaven to all eternity. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the com- munion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen, * During the Hinging of this verse, the corpse is committed to the grave, f To be used only at the burial of a child. THE SHORTER LITANIES. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon lit. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, hear us. Lord. Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that wilt by no means clear the guilty ; Incline thine ear and hear : for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. Lord God, our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread ; aiid forgive us our trespasses, as we for- give them that trespasses against us ; and From the loss of our glory in thee, From the unhappy desire of becoming great, From self-complacency, From untimely projects, From needless perplexity. From the murdering spirit and devices of Satan, From the influence of the spirit of this . world, From hyprocrisy and fanaticism, From the deceitfulness of sin, From all sin. Preserve us, gracious Lord and God. We humbly pray with one accord, Remember us, most gracious Lord, Think on thy sufferings, wourds, and cross, And how by death thou savedst us : For this is all our hope and plea, In time and in eternity. lead us not into temptation, but deliver us' We poor sinners pray; from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever: Amen. Lord, God, world, Sox, thou Saviour of the Be gracious unto us. Lord God, Holy Ghost, Abide with us forever. holy blessed Trinity, We praise thee to eternity. Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, To needy prnyers thine ear afford, And on us all have mercy. From coldness to thy merits and death, From error and misunderstanding, Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Rule and lead thy holy Christian Church : Increase the knowledge of the mystery of Christ, and diminish misapprehension^: Make the word of the cross universal among thos» who are called by thy name ; Unite all the children of God in one spirit: Abide their only Shepherd, High-prieat and Saviour; Send faithful laborers into thy harvest; Give spirit and power to preach thy word , Preserve unto us the word of reconcilia- tion till the end of days ; And through the Holy' Ghost, daily glo- rify the merits of thy life, sufferings, ai;d death : Hear us, gracious Lord and God. THE SHORTER LITANIES. Prevent or destroy all designs and schemes of Satan, and defend us against his ac cusation ; For the sake of that peace which we have with thee, may we, as much as lieth in \is, live peaceably with all men; Grant us to bless them that curse us, and to do good to them that hate us ; Have mercy upon our slanderers and per- secutors, and lay not this sin to their charge ; Hinder all schisms and offences ; Put far from thy people all deceivers and seducers ; Bring back those who have erred, or have been seduced ; Grant love and unity to all our congrega- tions; Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Give to thy people open doors to preach the gospel, and set them to thy praise on earth; Grant to all bishops and ministers of the church soundness of doctrine and holi- ness of life, and preserve them therein Help all elders to rule well, especially those who labor in the word and doc- trine; that they may feed thy Church which thou hast purchased with thine own blood; Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Watch graciously over all governments, and hear our inte: cessions for them ; Grant and preserve unto them thoughts of peace and concord; "We be. eech thee especially, to pour down thy blessings in a plentiful manner upon the President of the United States, and the Governors of the individual States of the Union ; upon both Houses of Congress, and the respective State Legislatures, whenever assembled. Di- rect and prosper all their councils and undertakings to the promotion of thy glory, the propagation of the gospel, and the safety and welfare of this country. Guide and protect the magistrate" of the land wherein we dwell, and all that are put in authority; and grant us to lead under them a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty: Hoar us, gracious Lord and God. Lord, thou who art over all, God blessed for [ever, Be the Saviour of all men ; Yea, have mercy on thy whole creation : For thou earnest, by thyself to reconcile all things unto God, whether things in earth, or things in heaven : Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Keep us in everlasting fellowship with tho church triumphant, and let us rest to- gether in thy presence from our labors: Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Christ, almighty God, Have mercy upon us. thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world, Own us to be thine. thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world, Be joyful over us. thou Lamb of God, which takest awa>' the sin of the world, Leave thy peace with us. Amen. THE SHORTER LITANIES. II. Lord, have mercy upon Ofl. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, hear us. Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. By thine agony and bloody sweat, By thy bonds and scourgings, By thy crown of thorns, By thy cross and passion, By thy sacred wounds and precious blood, Lord, Lord Cod. merciful and gracious, _ long-suffering, and abundant in goodness By t h y dying word; , and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, ; By tn y a tonfng death, forgiving iniquity and transgression and By thy rest in the grav0< sin. and that wilt by no means clear the By tn y glorious resurrection and ascen- guiky; . a sion, Incline thine ear and hear : for we do By thy sitting at the right hand of God, not present our supplications before thee By thy sending the Holy Ghost, By thy prevailing intercession, By the holy sacraments, By thy divine presence, By thy coming again to thy Church on earth, or our being called home to thee, Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. "We humbly pray with one accord, Remember us, most gracious Lord, Think on thy sufferings, wounds, and cross, And how by death Ihou savedst us : For this is all our hope and plea, In time and in eternity. We poor sinners pray ; Hear us, gracious Lord and Go'L Thou Light and Desire of all nations, Watch over thy messengers both by land and sea; Prosper the endeavors of all thy servant's to spread thy gospel among heathen nations; Accompany the word of their tostimciv concerning thy atonement, with demon- stration of the Spirit and of power; Bless our and all other Christian congre- gations gathered from among the heathen; Kre > them as the npple of thine eye; H" e mercy on thy ancient covenant- people, the Jews ; deliver them from the'r blindness; And bring all nations to the savingknowl- edgo of thee: Hear us, gracious Lord and God. O praise the Lord, all ye heathen: Praise him, all ye nations. for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. Lord God, our Fathe*, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name ; thy kingdom come; thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven ; give us this day our daily bread ; and forgive us our trespasses, as we for- give them that trespass against us ; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever: Amen. Lord, God, Sox, thou Saviour o£ the world, Be gracious unto us. Lord God, Holt Ghost. A bide with us forever. Most holy blessed Trinity, We praise thee to eternity. I!: :|: Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, To needy prayers thine ear afford, And on us all nave mercy. By all the merits of thy life, By thy human birth and circumcision. By thy obedience, diligence, and faithful- ness, By thy humility, meekness, and patience. By thy extreme poverty, By thy holy baptism, By thy watching, fasting, and tempta- tions, By thy griefs and sorrows, By thy prayers and tears, By thy havi jg been dc3pised and rejected THE SHORTER LITANIES. Teach us to submit ourselves to every or- dinance of man for thy sake; and to seek the peace of the places where we dwell ; Grant them blessing and prosperity; Prevent war and the effusion of human blood ; Preserve the land from distress by fire and water, hail and tempest, plague, pesti- lence, and famine ; Let the earth be like a field which the Lord blesseth ; Give peace and salvation, God, to this land, and to all that dwell therein; Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Promote, we pray, thy servants' good, Redeem'd with thy most precious blood : Among thy saints make us ascend, To glory that shall never end ; Lord, have mercy on us all, Have mercy on us, when we call : Lord, we have put our trust in thee, Confounded let us never be : Amen. Supply, Lord, we pray thee, all the wants of thy Church ; Let all things be conducted among us in such a manner that we provide things honest, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men ; Bless the sweat of the brow, and faithful ness in business ; Let none entangle himself with the affairs of this life; But may all our labor of body and mind be hallowed unto thee: Hear us, gracious Lord and God. thou Preserver of men, Send help to all that are in distress or danger ; (Strengthen and uphold those who suffer bends and persecution for the sake of the gospel ; Dcfud, and provide for father!* dren. and widows, and all who ;. late and oppressed ; Be the support of the aged ; ftfake the bed of the sick, and, in the midst of suffering, let them feel that thou lovest them ; And when thou takest away men's breath, that they die, then remember, that thou hast died, not for our sins only, but also for the sins of the whole world ; Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Thou Saviour of thy body, the Church, Bless, sanctify, and preserve every nien- ber, through the truth ; Grant that each, in every age and station, may enjoy the powerful and sanctifying merits of thy holy humanity; and make us chaste before thee in soul and body ; Let our children be brought up in thy nurture and admonition; Pour out thy Holy Spirit on all thy ser- vants and handmaids; Purify our souls, in obeying the truth through the Spirit, unto unfeigned love of the brethren ; Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Keep us in everlasting fellowship with the church triumphant, and let us real to- gether in thy presence from our labors : Hear us, gracious Lord and God. Christ, almighty God, Have mercy upon us. thou lamb of God. which takest away the sin of the world, Own us to he thine. thou Lamb of God, which takest aAray the sin of the world, Be joyful over us. thou Lamb of God. which takest away the sin of the world, Leave thy peace with us. Christ, hear us, Lord, horr m Christ, have mercy upon as, Lord. h,n- r. Amen. HYMNS. THE WORD OF GOD. 1* T. 119. HOLY Lord, : || : Holy and almighty Lord, Thou who, as the great Creator, Art by all thy works ador'd : Source of universal nature, (blood, And to man, redeem'd by Jesus' Sovereign good ; : || : 2. Thanks and praise, : || : Thanks and praise be ever thine, That thy word to us is given, Teaching us with power divine, That the Lord of earth and heaven, Everlasting life for us to gain, Once was slain. : || : 3. Day nor night, : || : , Never let us hold our peace ; In his blood-bought congregation Never shall his praises cease ; i God, as man, made an oblation, Suffered, bled, and died, my soul, Joyful be. : || : (for thee ; 4. Lord our God, : || : 1 May thy precious, saving word, Till our race is here completed, Light unto our path afford ; And, when in thy presence seated, We to thee will render for thy Ceaseless praise. : || : (grace C. Gregor. 2* T. 22. GOD'S holy word, which ne'er shall cease, (peace, Proclaims free pardon, grace and 1 Directs to Jesus and his blood, And teaches us the will of God. 2. As guilty creatures could not bear The awful voice of God to hear, By men the Spirit of the Lord Reveal'd his holy covenant word. 3. This sacred word exposes sin, Convinces us that we're unclean ; Points out the wretched, ruin'd state (great. Of all mankind, both small and 4. It also shows God's boundless grace Towards the fallen human race, And offers life to every one Who turns in faith to his dear Son. 5. This gospel cheers the poor in heart, And heavenly riches doth impart ; Sets forth the mystery of the cross, And that Christ's blood aton'd for us: — 6. It gathers God's elected flock, Beneath the shade of Christ the rock, Serves to instruct us and reprove, Confirms our hope, inflames our love : — 7. It keeps believers in the faith Of Christ and his atoning death ; Prompts us to do God's holy will, And leads us safe to Salem's hill. 8. Receive our cordial thanks, Lord, For granting us thy holy word ; WORD OF GOD. mav we thereby guided be, Till we in heaven shall dwell with thee. Bohemian Brethren. 3. t. 106 or 90. SPIRIT of truth, essential God, Who didst the saints of old inspire, Shed in their hearts thy love abroad, (fire : And touch their lips with sacred Thou Guide divine, who dost im- part (heart. The truth to man, instruct each 2. Most holy and almighty Lord, Whose presence fills both earth and heaven, May we believe the written word, By thy own inspiration given : Thou only canst its truths explain; Without thy aid we search in vain. 8. Come, thou divine Interpreter, Our sloth and ignorance thou know'st ; Ah, teach us humbly to revere The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, For all the mercy, truth, and grace, We in thy holy scriptures trace. 4. t. 22. 'TWAS by an order from the Lord, (word ; The ancient prophets spoke his His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hearts with hea- venly fire. 2. God, mine eyes with pleasure look On the dear volume of thy book ; There my Redeemers face I see, And read his name, who died for me. 3. Let the false raptures of the mind Be lost and vanish in the wind ; Here I can fix my hope secure ; This is thy word, and must endure. Isaac Watts. 5.* T.16. FROM the doctrines I'll ne'er waver, In the holy scriptures stor'd ; what sweetness do I savour In each sacred covenant-word. 2. And if I myself examine, While the book I 'fore me hold, To each truth my heart saith Amen, One the other doth unfold. 3. Speak, Lord, thy servant heareth With deep awe attentively ; What thy holy word declareth Shall my rule and practice be. F. W. Neisser. 6. t. 22. FAIN would I, dear Redeemer, learn, Fain what is excellent discern ; Thy will would search, my duty know ; let tby word the secret show. 2. Sigh after sigh to thee I send, That I thy word may comprehend, That word, which, learnt and un- derstood. Affords the soul enduring food. 3. Let human arts make others wise, (rise; My learning from the cross shall Thy wounds, thy passion, death, and grave Are all the knowledge that I crave. WORD OF GOD. 4. With pity view me at thy feet; To be instructed, Lord, I wait ; Here will I lie, nor wish to rise, Till by thy cross I am made wise. 7. t. 97. HERE in thy presence we appear, Lord Jesus Christ, thy word to hear ; (incline Our wandering thoughts and hearts With thirst to imbibe thy word divine ; (this earth to thee, That all our minds, drawn from May love thee more, and serve thee faithfully. 2. God, Holy Spirit, now impart Thy unction to each longing heart; Us with thy heavenly light and fire (inspire ; To sing, to pray, and preach Thus blest in spirit and in truth shall we (and Thee. Give praise unto the Father, Son, 8. t. 14. JESUS, thy word is my delight ; There grace and truth are seen ; Ah, could I study day and night, And meditate therein. 2. The gospel, as a polish'd glass, Thy glory lets us see ; And by beholding there thy face We're render'd like to thee. 3. Lamb of God, the book unseal, And to our hearts explain ; Let all its life and spirit feel, And heavenly wisdom gain. 4. That thou for us didst live and die, Make known to us, dear Lord ; To us the promises apply, Recorded in thy word. W. Hammond. 9. t. 22. HOW I love thy holy word, Thy gracious covenant, Lord: It guides me in the peaceful way ; I'll think upon it all the day. 2. What are the mines of shining wealth, (of health? The strength of youth, the bloom What are all joys compared with those Thine everlasting word bestows? Cowper. 10. t. 14. HOW precious is the Book divine, By inspiration given ; Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, To guide our souls to heaven. 2. It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, In this dark vale of tears; Life, light, and joy it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 3. This lamp thro' all the tedious night Of life shall guide our way, Till we behold the clearer light Of everlasting day. 11* t. 83. WHAT peace divinely sweet Fills my soul, when I've the favour To sit down at Jesus' feet, And his gracious words to savour; Then I open heart and ear; What he saith finds entrance there. Gregor 12. t. 89. PRECIOUS Bible! what a treasure Does the word of God afford ; All I want for life or pleasure, Food and medicine, shield & sword: THE FALL AND Let the world account me poor, Having this I need no more. 2. Food to which the world's a stranger Here my hungry soul enjoys; Of excess there is no danger, Though it fills, it never cloys : On a dying Christ I feed, He is meat and drink indeed. 3. When my faith is faint and sickly, Or when Satan wounds my mind ; Cordials to revive me quickly, Healing medicines here I find ; To the promises I flee, Each affords a remedy. 4. In the hour of dark temptation Satan cannot make me yield : For this word of consolation Is to me both sword and shield: While the scripture truths are sure, From his malice I'm secure. 13. t. 14. THY law is perfect, Lord of light, Thy testimonies sure ; The statutes of thy realm are right, And thy commandments pure. 2. Holy, inviolate thy fear, Enduring as thy throne ; (vere, Thy judgments, chastening or se- Justice and truth alone. 3. More prized than gold, — than gold, whose waste Refining fire expels : Sweeter than honey to my taste, Than honey from the cells. 4. Let these, God, my soul con- And make thy servant wise; (vert, Let these be gladness to my heart, The day-spring to my eyes. 5. By these may I be warn'd be- times ; Who knows the guile within ? Lord, save me from presumptuous crimes, Cleanse me from secret sin. 6. So may the words my lips ex- press, (mind, The thoughts that throng my Lord, my strength and righteous- With thee acceptance find, (ness, J. Montgomery. -<■♦•»► II. THE FALL AND REDEMPTION OF MAN. 14.* t. 89. IN thine image, Lord, thou mad'st Oav'st me being out of love: (me, Though I fell, yet thou hast sent me Full redemption from above : Sacred Love, I long to be Thine to all eternity. 2. Love, by whom I was ordained In thy church to have a place, Ev'n before I life obtained, Or could know thy saving grace : Love almighty and divine, I would be forever thine. 3. Love, who hast for me endured Keenest pains of death and hell ; Love, whose sufferings have pro- cured More for me than tongue can tell ; Sacred Love, &c. 4. Love, my life, and my salvation, Light and truth, eternal Word, Thou alone dost consolation REDEMPTION OF MAN. To my sinking soul afford : Love almighty, &c. 5. Love, thy yoke I gladly carry, It is easy, gentle, light; Grant that I may ne'er be weary Thee to serve with all my might : Sacred Love, &c. 6. Love, my advocate in heaven Pleading for me when oppress'd, Bearing still my name engraven Upon thy high-priestly breast : Love almighty, &c. 7. Love, thou me wilt raise to glory In thy likeness, from the dust, And as conqueror place before thee, Crown'd with bliss among the just : Sacred Love, I long to be Thine to all eternity. John Angelus. 15* t. 590. CHRIST, the good Shepherd, God's From all eternity, (own Son, Urg'd by his love, exchang'd his For human misery; (throne His wandering sheep gone far astray He sought with pungent pain, And did for all a ransom pay To bring them home again. 2. One of those sheep, in deserts Art thou, my sinful soul ; (lost, His life it hath the Shepherd cost, To save and make thee whole ; Now hear his voice with gratitude, Call on his saving name ; For thee he shed his precious blood, And now his own doth claim. John Angelup. 16. t. 79. THOU holy, spotless Lamb of God, Didst leave thy glorious, blest In love to sinners vile ; (abode, Earth's face the curse had overrun, Man was corrupt, condemn'd, un done, Entangled fast by Satan's guile. 2. Thou, for their sake who hated thee, Didst shed thy blood upon the tree, Thy life for ours didst give ; Thou barest our curse ; our debt was paid, Thy soul for sin an offering made, Thou diedst, that we with thee might live. 3. Never may I depart from thee ; Thou hast procur'd my liberty, Thanks to thy boundless grace. Thy wounds, whereon I trust by faith, My refuge are from sin and death, My feeble soul's abiding-place. M. Taylor. 17.* t. 221. YE bottomless depths of God's in- finite love, In Jesus Christ to us reveal'd ! Its motions how burning, how flam- ing they prove, (conceal'd : Though from man's wisdom quite Whom dost thou love? Sinners, the vilest race ; Whom dost thou bless? Children, who scorn'd thy grace; Being most gracious, whom angels adore, Thou takest delight in things worthless and poor. 2. Our thirsting can never, mer- ciful God, (grace ; Equal thy love and boundless On us thou more blessings and love hast bestow'd, (passes. Than stripes deserv'd our tres- teach us to trust thy fidelity, (be, And closely united with Christ to 6 THE FALL AND The Spirit's kind teachings in all things to prove, Yea, live to thy honour, thee serve, praise, and love. 8. We pray thee, Being most gracious and mild, (now, Instruct our minds and teach us So that in Immanuel, thine image and child, (know ; How great thy name is, we may Ah, show us how easy it is to bear Thy yoke, and to trust thy paternal care, (shall end, That, till the short period of trial Our faith and our love may their author commend. Count Zinzendorf. 18. T. 14. HOW sad our state by nature is! Our sin how deep it stains! How Satan binds our captive souls Fast in his slavish chains ! 2. But there's a voice of sovereign grace, Sounds from the sacred word : "Ho, ye despairing sinners, come, Believe in Christ the Lord." 8. My soul, obey the gracious call, And haste to gain relief; I would believe thy promise, Lord ; O help my unbelief. 4. To the dear fountain of thy Incarnate God, I fly: (blood, Here let me wash my spotted soul From crimes of deepest dye. 6. A guilty, weak, and helpless Into thy arms I fall : (worm, Be thou my strength and righteous- My Jesus and my All. (ness, Watts. 19. t. 582. NOT one of Adam's race, If in the balance tried, Can by his works of righteousness 'Fore God be justified. The works which we have done Are all, alas ! unclean ; But we are sav'd by faith alone, And cleans'd thereby from sin. 2. Ye sinners, who with grief Your condemnation feel, Look up to Jesus for relief, And to his blood appeal; God gave his only Son That sinners who believe Might not be lost, but be his own, And in his kingdom live. 20. T.H. 1. WITH the fallen human race, Lay weltering in my blood ; O'erwhelm'd with shame and deep disgrace, And banish'd far from God. 2. The loving Jesus passing by, His bowels yearn'd to see Me, wretched sinner, helpless lie In deepest misery. 3. He turned to me in tenderness, His instant aid to give, And, pitying my sore distress, He said, " Arise and live." 4. He washed away my every stain, And cleans'd me in his blood ; Dcck'd me with righteousness divine, And brought me nigh to God. 5. My heart no condemnation fean, Nor hell, nor Satan dreads, Christ at the mercy-seat appears, His blood my pardon pleads. REDEMPTION OF MAN. 6. Against the fiercest powers of hell He is my strength and shield ; Beneath his cross I safely dwell ; He fights, I win the field. 7. Since he became my sacrifice, My bonds and chains he broke ; Now to my willing neck he ties His soft and easy yoke. 8. A pardon'd sinner I remain, But sin its power hath lost; Sin still I have, but grace doth reign ; Mercy is all my boast. 9. Arise, my happy soul, arise, Redeem'd by sovereign grace, Open to thee is paradise, Go in and take thy place. W. Hammond. 21. t. 22. LORD, E am vile, conceiv'd in sin, And born unholy and unclean ; (fall Sprung from the man whose guilty Corrupts his race, and taints us all. 2. Soon as we draw our infant breath, The seeds of sin engender death ; Thy law demands a perfect heart, But we're defil'd in every part. 3. God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true; make me wise betimes to see My danger and my remedy. 4. Behold, I fall before thy face ; My only refuge is thy grace : (clean, No outward forms can make me The leprosy lies deep within. 6. My sin I feel, my guilt I know, Thy blood can make me white as snow; Lord, let me hear thy pardoning voiee, And make my broken heart rejoice. Watta. 22. t. 79. ARISE, ye who are captive led, Complain no more, for Christ our From sin can set you free : (head Redemption Jesus freely -gives, Repenting sinners he receives, He came to save both thee and me. 2. He meekly all our sorrows bore, Us fallen sinners to restore To life and liberty: For us he suffer'd deep distress, Was without form or comeliness ; depth of love, mystery ! 3. The almighty Judge condemned was, (cause ; That he by death might gain our The Prince of life was slain : And since he suffer'd in our stead, We need no condemnation dread, Eternal life in him we gain. 4. The Holy One, made sin for us, Was nailed to the accursed cross, And shed his precious blood ; Thus he obtained a righteousness For all who mourn for pardoning grace; (God. Thro' Jesus we have peace with 5. Rejoice, heavens, and earth reply, (sky» With praise, ye sinners, fill the All grace his death procures ; Your woes to blessings he will change, You in his children's order range, Thro' him eternal life is yours. Erskine. HI. THE INCARNATION AND BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST. 23. t. 97. JESUS, the almighty Son of God, Takes uj with mortals his abode ; He who was sworn to Abraham, Who ever was and is the same, Came in due time and mysteries reveal'd, (were conceal'd. Which from the world's foundation 2. We, dead in sins and trespasses, The narrow way to life and peace Had neither will nor power to find ; Nor were our stubborn hearts in- clin'd (know, To wish, or seek that happiness to Which love alone on sinners could bestow. 3. Then Love brake forth, " Behold me still Prepar'd, God, to do thy will ; I freely come, I freely die, For guilty man to satisfy : I in his stead will suffer on the tree, (set him free." From sin, and death, and hell to 4. And thus, to save our souls from guilt, (spilt : Our Surety's precious blood was The sins of all on him were laid, And he for all hath fully paid : Now God, as children, freely will receive (believe. Repenting sinners who in Christ 6. Out of mere grace unmerited, Salvation showers upon our head ; Because the Lamb was crucified, Because the Lord of glory died, Are we invited to possess a throne, Before the world was made or- dain'd our own. Matth. Stach. 24* t. 22. TO God we render thanks and praise, Who pitied mankind's fallen race, And gave his dear and only Son, That us, as children, he might own. 2. What grace, what great benevo- lence, (sense ! What love, surpassing human For this great work no angel can Him duly praise, much less a man. 3. The Word eternal did assume Our flesh and blood, and man be- come ; (see The First and Last with wonder Partake of human misery. 4. He came to seek and save the lost ; (cost, We sinn'd, and he would bear the That we might share eternal bliss; what unbounded love was this. 5. How wretched they who still despise Jesus, the pearl of greatest price : Those who neglect to hear his voice, (choice. Must perish by their own free 6. Unhappy those who turn away. Or such as carelessly delay To meet their Saviour, tho' he came Their souls from misery to reclaim. 7. Come, sinners, Jesus will re- ceive (Live: The chief of sinners; come and "I'll dwell with you," our Saviour saith ; (faith. Receive him in your hearts by M. Weiss, or Boh. Brn. INCARNATION OF CHRIST. 25. t. 590. BEHOLD, to us a Child is born, To us a Son is given ; Unto the wretched and forlorn —. Descends the Lord from heaven: The promis'd seed, Immanuel, The everlasting God, (and hell, Comes down to save from death Poor sinners by his blood. 2. Great is the hidden mystery That God became a man. He had from all eternity, In mercy form'd a plan To save from misery and distress The fallen human race; And now the Sun of righteousness His healing beams displays. 3. Come, sinners, view the incar- nate Word, Who us and all things made ; This helpless babe is Christ the -T Tho' in a manger laid. (Lord, ^For us to die is Jesus born, P Adore his saving name ; tejoice, rejoice, for all that mourn May his salvation claim. J. Swertner. 26* T. 151. HOW shall I meet my Saviour ? How shall I welcome thee ? What manner of behaviour Is now requir'd of me? I wait for thy salvation, Grant me thy Spirit's light, Thus will my preparation Be pleasing in thy sight. 2. While with her sweetest flowers Thy Zion strews thy way, I'll raise with all my powers To thee a grateful lay : To thee, the King of Glory, 111 tune a song divine, And make thy love's bright story In graceful numbers shine. 3. Love caused thy incarnation, Love brought thee down to me; Thy thirst for my salvation Procur'd my liberty : love beyond all measure, Wherewith thou dost embrace Mankind, 'midst all that pressure Which since the fall takes place, 4. No sinful man's endeavour, Nor any mortal's care, Could draw his sovereign favour To sinners in despair: Uncall'd he comes with gladness, Us from the fall to raise, And change our grief and sadness To songs of joy and praise. 5. Ye who with deep contrition Bemoan your sinful state, Fear not, Christ gives remission Of sins, however great: He comes, repenting sinners With life and love to crown, And make them happy winners Of glory like his own. Paul Gerhard 27. : t. 22. REJOICE, our nature Christ as- sumes, Born of a virgin, lo, he comes, As the Messiah fore-ordain'd ; Adore and wonder, every land. 2. He left his bright, his glorioug throne, (came down, He bow'd the heavens, to earth And thus his wondrous race began, As God with God and man with man. 3. Behold a great, a heavenly light, From Bethlehem's manger shining bright, 10 INCARNATION Around those who in darkness The night of evil to dispel, (dwell, 4. Incarnate God, exert thy power, Arise, thou glorious conqueror: Subdue sin, death, and every foe, Erect thy kingdom here below. 28.* t. 157. RISE, my soul, shake off all sad- ness, Christ is near — thee to cheer ; Angels sing with gladness : Unto you is born a Saviour On this day ; — don't delay To accept God's favour. 2. Our eternal, kind Creator Leaves his own — glorious throne, And assumes our nature : From perdition full exemption To procure — and endure Death for our redemption. 3. the amazing demonstration Of his love, — which we prove By his incarnation ! If mankind by him were loathed, How could he — deign to be With our nature clothed? 4. See your Saviour in a manger ; 'Midst his own, — yet unknown, Treated like a stranger, Tended by an earthly mother: Him believe, — and receive, He is Christ your Brother. 6. Ye that feel quite poor and needy, Come, who will, — take your fill, All things now are ready: He is come to be your Saviour, Full of love, — to remove Guilt and curse for ever. 6. Jesus, hear my supplication, Grant me grace — to embrace Thee as my salvation: Then like Simeon, (0 what favour !) I desire — to retire Hence in peace for ever. Paul Gerhard. 29. T. 166 or 22. INFINITE Source whence all did spring, (Lord, The whole creation's Head and Almighty and eternal King, (ador'd: Who art in heaven and earth Thou whom the heavens cannot contain, (above, Didst deign to leave thy throne To be an infant poor and mean : mystery deep, boundless love! 2. The cause of this, I know it well, Was thy great love and my great woe; To rescue me from death and hell, Thou didst consent to stoop so low; My misery mov'd the God of grace, Who in the Father's bosom lay, When the due time had taken place, His great compassion to display. 3. What offering shall I bring to thee, Immanuel, my King and God ? Who didst vouchsafe a man to be, To save me by thy precious blood; Thou, at whose birth the angels sing, (men," "Peace upon earth, good will to To whom the sages humbly bring Their gifts, though thou appear so mean. 4. This will I do, thou Child divine, I'll give thee that for which thou cam'st, My soul and body, Lord, are thine, And them, in love to me, thou claim'st: My humble sacrifice receive, OF CHRIST. 11 Dear Jesus, born to bleed for me, That I by faith in thee might live, And with thee live eternally. J. Toeltschig. 30. t. 590. COME, ye redeemed of the Lord, Your grateful tribute bring, And celebrate with one accord, The birth of Christ our King: Let us with humble hearts repair (Faith will point out the road) To little Bethlehem, and there Adore the incarnate God. 2. All glory to Immanuel's name The choirs of angels sing, Gladly these heralds peace pro- claim, Peace from our God and King: Well might the shepherds haste away This wondrous babe to see; Well might the sages homage pay, And bow to him the knee. 8. We all have reason to rejoice, When we this mystery view, That God assum'd our flesh and wonder ever new! (blood, We humbly in the dust adore ; Lord, who is like to thee, That thou, vile sinners to restore, Didst deign a man to be. J. Heart and M. Taylor. 31. t. 169. ARISE, my spirit, bless the day Whereon the ages' Sire A child became ; thy homage pay, Receive him with desire. This is the night in which he came, Was born and put on human frame, Us sinners to deliver From sin and death forever. 2. Welcome, thou Source of every Jesus, King of glory; (good, Welcome, thrice welcome, Lamb of To this world transitory : (God, In grateful hymns thy name I'll praise, (my days ; With heart and voice throughout For thy blest incarnation Procured my salvation. 3. lovely Infant, thou art full Of grace above all measure ; Thou art more precious to my soul Than earth with all its treasure: Come, Jesus, come, abide with me, And let my heart thy dwelling be ; Then I without cessation Shall joy in thy salvation. J. Rist 32. t. 79. ALL glory be to God on high ; Ye sons of Adam, fill the sky With songs of thankfulness ; God, mov'd by everlasting love, Decreed with his dear Son above, A sinful world to save and bless. 2. He as a poor mean child was His birth no palace did adorn, (born ; A manger was his bed ; Look, look upon this rising sun, Till tears of love your eyes o'errun, This lovely babe is Christ our head. M. Taylor. 33. t. 11. WHAT good news the angels bring ! What glad tidings of our King! Christ the Lord is born to-day, Christ, who takes our sins away. 2. He who rules both heaven and Hath in Bethlehem his birth; (earth Him shall all the faithful see, And rejoice eternally. 12 INCARNATION 8. Lift your hearts w nd voices high, With hosannas fill the sky : Glory be to God above. Who is infinite in love. 4. Peace on earth, good will to men: Now with us our God is seen : Angels join his name to praise, Help to sing redeeming grace. 5. Jesus is the loveliest name, This the angel doth proclaim ; Sinners poor he came to save, They in him redemption have. 6. They who see themselves un- done, And take refuge to the Son, They shall all be born again, And with him in glory reign. Hammond. 34* t. 11. ALL the world give praises due ; God is faithful, God is true ; He to man doth comfort send In his Son, the sinners' friend. 2. What the fathers wish'd of old, What the prom* aes foretold, What the seers did prophesy, Is fulfill'd most gloriously. 3. My salvation, welcome be ; Thou, my portion, praise to thee ; Come, and make thy blest abode In my heart, Son of God. 4. Grant thy comforts to my mind, Since I'm helpless, poor, and blind; may I in faith abide Thine, and never turn aside. 6. Jesus, when in majesty Thou shalt come my judge to be, Grant in grace that I may stand Justified at thy right hand. H. Held. 35* T. 22- IMMANUEL, to thee we sing, Thou Prince of Life, almighty King, That thou, expected ages past, Didst come to visit us at last. 2. Thou, Lord, tho' heaven belongs to thee, On earth a stranger deign'st to be ; Thou clothest all, yet wear'st a dresa Which doth the poorest state ex- press. 3. On wither'd grass reclines thy head, A wretched manger is thy bed : Tho' thou appear'st among thine own, No kindness unto thee is shown. 4. I thank thee, gracious Lord, that thou On my account didst stoop so low; that my words, my works and ways, (praise. May all proclaim thy matchless P. Gerhard. 36* T. 22. TO-DAY we celebrate the birth Of Jesus Christ, who came on earth Man as his property to claim, And from perdition to redeem. 2. Awake, my heart; my soul, arise; Look who in yonder manger lies ; Who is that child, so poor and mean? 'Tis he who all -things doth sustain. 3. Welcome, welcome, noble guest, Who sinners not despised hast, But cam'st into our misery; (thee? How shall we pay due thanks to 4. Immanuel, incarnate God, Prepare my heart for thy abode: may I, through thy aiding grace, In all I do, show forth thy praise. Dr. M. Luther. OF CHRIST. 18 37. t. 16. CHRIST the Lord, the Lord most glorious, Now is born : shout aloud : Man by him is made victorious : Praise your Saviour, hail your God. 2. Praise the Lord, for on us shineth Christ, the Sun of righteousness ; He to us in love inclineth, (grace. Cheers our souls with pardoning 8. Praise the Lord, whose saving splendour Shines into the darkest night ; what praises shall we render For this never-ceasing light. 4. Praise the Lord, God our salva- tion, (loss ; Praise him who retriev'd our Sing with awe, and love's sensation, Hallelujah, God with us. J. Miller. 38. T. 585. HAIL, thou wondrous infant stran- Born lost Eden to regain; (ger, Welcome in thy humble manger, Welcome to thy creature man ; Hail Immanuel, : || : Thou who wast ere time began. 2. Say, ye blest seraphic legions, What thus brought your Maker down ? Say, why did he leave your regions, Why forsake his heavenly throne ? Notes melodious : || : Tell the cause: Good will to man. 8. We this offer'd Saviour needed, Hence we. join your theme with We by none will be exceeded, (joy, While we laud this mystery, And with wonder : || : God incarnate glorify. 39. t. 168. SEE the infant in the manger, See the incarnate God lie there, Helpless, indigent, a stranger, Born a man, our sins to bear! From his birth despis'd, rejected, By his people uninspected, Ah ! Immanuel's every breath Was a draught of wrath and death. Benj. Latrobe. 40. t. 585. ANGELS, from the realms of glory Wing your flight o'er all the earth, Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, : || : Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2. Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant light : Come and worship, : || : Worship Christ, the new-born King. 3. Sages, leave your contempla- Brighter visions beam afar : (tions, Seek the great Desire of nations ; Ye have seen his natal star: Come and worship, : || : Worship Christ, the new-born King. 4. Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord descending, In his temple shall appear: Come and worship, : || : Worship Christ, the new-born King. 5. Sinners, wrung with true re- pentance, Doonr d for guilt to endless pains, Justice now revokes the sentence, Mercy calls you, — break your Come and worship, : || : (chains: Worship Christ, the new-born King. J. Montgomery. 14 INCARNATION 41. T. 11. HARK ! the herald angels sing : "Glory to the new-born King, Glory in the highest heaven, Peace on earth, and raanforgiv'n." 2. Joyful, all ye nations, rise ; Join the triumph of the skies: With the angelic host proclaim : " Christ is born in Bethlehem !" 3. Veil'd in flesh the Godhead see ! Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleas'd as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Immanuel. 4. Hail the heaven-born Prince of peace! Hail the Sun of righteousness ! Light and life to all he brings, Ris'n with healing in his wings. 5. Lo, he lays his glory by: Born, that man no more may die ; Born, to raise the sons of earth; Born, to give them second birth. 6. Sing we then, with angels sing: "Glory to the new-born King! Glory in the highest heaven, Peace on earth, and manforgiv'n." Wesley's Collection. 42* t. 83. TRULY, that eventful day, When the God of our salvation Helpless in a manger lay, Of our bliss laid the foundation;^ Centuries had never gain'd, What he then for man obtain'd. 2. Scarce had Adam fall'n from grace, y Ev'n in paradise ensnared, When with parent's tenderness God his will to save declared: Should not such great mercy move All to praise, adore, and love ? 3. See the Son of God descend, At the time by him directed, Thirty years on earth to spend, As a man despis'd, rejected, As a victim to be slain, His love's purpose to obtain. 4. What sure prophecies foretold, And mysterious types depicted, Sacred covenants of old, Solemn promises predicted, All was made Amen and Yea, On that great eventful day. 5. What shall I now give to thee? Take my heart as a thank-offering: What hast thou not done for me, By that life of woe and suffering? This restores far more than all I had lost by Adam's fall. 43. t. 595, REJOICE in Jesus' birth, To us a Son is given, To us a Child is born on earth, Who made both earth and heaven. 2. His arm supports the sky, The universe sustains; (high, The God supreme, the Lord most The King Messiah reigns. 3. His name, his nature soar Beyond the angels' ken, Yet whom the angelic hosts adore, He pleads the cause of men. 4. Our Counsellor we praise, Our Advocate above, Who daily in his church displays His miracles of love. 5. The mighty God is he, Author of life and bliss, The Father of eternity, The glorious Prince of peace OF CHRIST. 15 44. t. 585. HEAR, ye sinners, peace and par- Freely oifer'd, glad receive; (don Nor your hearts yet longer harden, Hear his voice and ye shall live ; To God glory in the highest, Peace on earth, good will to men. 2. Meek and lowly see your Sa- Meet returning prodigals ; (viour He receives them into favour, Therefore come, 'tis God who calls; Unto us a Son is given, Unto us a Child is born. 3. Now to Bethlehem we're in- Or to Calvary, him to know, (vited, But ere long we shall be cited, When the trump of God shall blow, 'Fore the presence of his glory, As the judge of quick and dead. 4. Then on clouds in glory seated, He'll pronounce their final doom, Who, while here, tho' oft entreated, For Immanuel found no room : Gracious Saviour, since thou call- May not one of us refuse. (est. 5. May we all then stand before thee, Given unto thee without loss, As thy saints, who here adore thee : In the manger, on the cross : To God glory in the highest, Peace on earth, good will to men. 4."). T. 16 WELCOME, blessed heavenl stranger ! Open, Holy Ghost, mine eyes, Lead me to my Saviour's manger, Show me where my Jesus lies. 2. most Mighty, most Holy, Far above the seraph's thought! Zion, view thy King, as lowly As inspired prophets taught. 46. t. 585. y- r PEACE on earth, heaven is pro- claiming : Peace, descending from above, (ing, Peace, good will, lost man reclaim- Peace from God, God who is love : Peace in Jesus, : || : Peace that never shall remove. 2. Glory to our great Creator, Glory in the highest strain ; Glory to the Mediator, Both from angels and from men: To Immanuel, : || : All the glory doth pertain. 47. t. 22. MAKER of all things, Lord our God, (blood, Now veil'd in feeble flesh and To reconcile and set us free From endless woe and misery;— 2. What heights, what depths of love divine In thy blest incarnation shine! (Iay9 Let heaven and earth unite their To magnify thy boundless grace. ' 48. t. 14. ANNA to the royal Son Of David's ancient line: His natures two, his person one, Mysterious and divine. 2. The root of David, here we find, And offspring are the same; Eternity and time are join'd In our Immanuel's name. r 3. Blest he that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heav'n ; Hosannas in the highest strain To Christ the Lord be given. Watt* ^OS 16 INCARNATION 49.* T. 14. BOTH to the seraph and the worm God's goodness doth abound ; He calms the sea, calls forth the storm, And fructifies the ground. 2. But yet his mercy to man's race More richly was display'd ; He pitied us in our distress, And therefore flesh was made ; — 3. That he as man might sympa- thize With every grief we feel, And being made a sacrifice, With blood our pardon seal. 50. t. 586. I WILL rejoice in God my Saviour, And magnify this act of love ; I'm lost in wonder at his favour, Which made him leave his throne above, To take upon him human nature, To suffer for his wretched crea- ture, Dire anguish, keenest pain, And death-pangs to sustain, My soul to gain. Benj. Latrobe. 51. t. 159. WISDOM and power to Christ be- Who left his glorious throne ; (long, The new, the blessed gospel-song Is due to him alone ; Join all on earth in Jesus' praise, Join with the highest seraph's lays : To us, to us God's Son is given, The Lord of earth and heaven. 52. t. 1G7. COME, thou universal blessing, Thou, the woman's promis'd seed ; Perfect bliss and joy unceasing, Deign throughout, the earth to spread, By thy holy incarnation, Life, and death our guilt remove, Visit us with thy salvation, Bless us with thy heavenly love. 53. t. 205. GRACIOUS Saviour, mov'd by love, Thou the lofty heavens didst bow, Thou didst leave thy throne above, With lost man to dwell below; Here among us thou wilt be, We rejoice alone in thee, Here thy name we will record, Immanuel, our Lord. 54. t. 249. WITH awe, and deeply bow'd, We praise : || : th' incarnate God, Who took our flesh and blood ; Unto the child at Bethlehem, Whose birth th' angelic choirs pro- claim, We our thank-offerings bring, And grateful sing Praise to our heavenly King. 55* t. 39. TO God our Immanuel, made flesh as we are, Our Friend, our Redeemer, and Brother most dear, Be honour and glory: Let with one accord All people say, Amen I Give praise to the Lord. Gregor. 17 IV. THE NAME OF JESUS, AND HIS WALK ON EARTH. 56* t. 146. LORD Jesus, when I trace Thee as the great Creator, With fear I hide my face ; But when in human nature I see thy deep distress, And lowliness of heart, I freely must confess That thou my brother art. 2. Therefore I'll thee adore With deep humiliation, And own thee evermore Lord of the whole creation ; But thy humanity, Thy birth, thy life, and death Unite my soul to thee, Until my latest breath. 57. t. 14. HARK, the glad sound! the Sa- viour comes, The Saviour promis'd long ; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2. He comes, the prisoners to re- in Satan's bondage held ; (lease, The gates of brass before him The iron fetters yield. (burst, 3. He comes, from thickest films of vice, To clear the mental ray, And on the eye, long clos'd in To pour celestial day. (night, 4. He cornea, the broken heart to bind. The bleeding soul to cure ; And, with the riches of his grace, To bless the humble poor. 5. Our glad hosannas, Prince of peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; Ani heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. Doddridge. 58. T. 11. SWEETER sounds than music knows Charm me in Immanuel's name ; All her hopes my spirit owes To his birth, and cross, and shame. 2. When he came the angels sung, 4i Glory be to God on high!" Lord, unloose my stammering tongue, Who should louder sing than I ? 3. Did the Lord a man become, That he might the law fulfil, Bleed and suffer in my room, And canst thou, my tongue, be still ? 4. No, I must my praises bring, Though they worthless are and For should I refuse to sing, (weak; Sure the very stones would speak. 5. my Saviour, Shield, and Sun, Shepherd, Brother, Husband, Friend, Ev'ry precious name in one, I will love thee without end. J. Newton. 59. t. 14. HOW sweet the name of Jesus In a believer's ear ; (sounds It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 18 NAME OF JESUS. 2. It makes the -wounded spirit ■whole, And calms the troubled breast ; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 3. Jesus, the Rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding-place, My never-failing Treasury, filPd With boundless stores of grace : 4. Jesus, my Shepherd, Saviour, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King; My Lord, my Life, my Way, my Accept the praise I bring. (End, 6. Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought ; But when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 6. Till then I would thy love pro- claim With every fleeting breath ; And may the music of thy name Refresh my soul in death. J. Newton. 60. t. 590. THOU dear Redeemer, dying Lamb ! We love to hear of thee ; No music like thy charming name, Nor half so sweet can be: O may we ever hear thy voice ! In mercy to us speak ; And in our priest we will rejoice, Thou great Melchizedeck ! 2. Our Jesus shall be still our theme, While in this world we stay; We'll sing our Jesus' lovely name. When all things else decay: When we appear in yonder cloud, With all his favour'd throng, Then will we sing more sweet, more loud, And Christ shall be our song. Cennick. 61. t. 14. JESUS, I love thy charming name, 'Tis music to my ear; I gladly would thy praises sound, That earth and heaven might hear. 2. Yes, thou art precious to my In thee is all my trust ; (soul, Jewels to me are gaudy toys, And gold is sordid dust. 3. may thy name still cheer my heart, And shed its fragrance there ; The noblest balm for all its wounds, The cordial of its care. 4. I'll speak the honours of thy name, With my last labouring breath ; When speechless, thou shalt be my My joy in life and death. (hope, Doddridgo, 62.* t. 58- SACRED name of Jesus, So great and holy, That all our tongues can never praise thee truly, 'Fore thee we bow. 2. Saving name of Jesus, In which salvation (and nation, Is preach'd to every kindreo^tongue, Might all thee know. 3. Blessed name of Jesus, How efficacious (serve us, To save, to sanctify, and to pre- Thee we adore* 4. Powerful name of Jesus, In heaven revered, NAME OF JESUS. 19 On earth by all believers lov'd and feared, Glory to thee. 6. Name for ever sacred, For ever precious ; Let all within us echo Jesus, Jesus, For evermore. Cennick. 63. t. 119. JESUS' name, : || : Source of life and happiness ; In this name true consolation Mourning sinners may possess; Here is found complete salvation : Blessed Jesus, we thy name will All our days. : || : (praise 2. God with us, : || : God appears in human frame; In his name rejoice with gladness, Since to save lost man he came; None need sink in hopeless sadness, For Immanuel is now with us, God with us. : || : B. Latrobe. 64. t. 14. MY God a man, a man indeed, An infant weak and poor; Born for a sinful race to bleed, Salvation to procure! 2. "Who can describe the loveliness, Which was, blest Child, in thee? Thy whole deportment heavenly And true humility. (grace 3. According to the appointed plan, My infant Saviour grew In favour both with God and man, In years and stature too. 4. Often oppress'd with human eare He to his Father sighs, Or spends the night in fervent prayer, And otfers tears and cries. 5. Again, as teacher of mankind I see my humble Lord : How cheerfully was he inclin'd To preach the saving word. 6. To comfort men was his delight^ To help them in distress ; He ready was by day and night To pardon, heal, and bless. 7. Oft was he hungry, spent, and sad, In his own world a guest, And of his own no place he had, His weary head to rest. 8. Ah, might my heart a mirror be, Reflecting Jesus' grace, That all who my behaviour see, May some resemblance trace. 9. Grant me that meek and lowly mind, Thou hast on earth display'd, Which in thy holy life I find, My Pattern, Lord and Head. J. Swertner. 65. t. 168. MAN of sorrows and acquainted With our griefs, what shall we say? Never language yet hath painted All the woes that on thee lay: Had I seen thee cloth'd in weakness, Bearing our reproach and sickness, To attend thee day and night Would have been my heart's delight 2. that to this heavenly stranger I had here my homage paid, From his first sigh in the manger, Till he cried, «"Tis finished:" That first sigh had consecrated Me his own, and I had waited 20 NAME OF JESUS. On him from his infancy In a constant liturgy. 3. Walking, speaking, in devotion, Far to fields or forests stray'd, I had watch'd his every motion, And my Lord my pattern made : More have angels ne'er desired, Than on him, or far retired, Or at home, awake, asleep, Fix'd their wondering eyes to keep. 4. Tell me, little flock beloved, Ye, on whom shone Jesus' face, What within your souls then moved, When ye felt his kind embrace? disciple, once most blessed, As a bosom friend caressed, Say, could e'er into thy mind Other objects entrance find? 5. Oft to prayer by night retreated, See him from all search withdrawn ; Tearful eyes and sighs repeated Witness'd still the morning dawn ; There, where he made intercession, 1 had pour'd forth my confession, And where for my sins he wept, Praying, I the watch had kept. 6. Sh ould I thus to thee have cleaved 'Midst thy poverty and woes, On thee, as my Lord, believed, Or perhaps have join'd thy foes? Ah, thy mercy I had spurned ; But thyself my heart hast turned; Now thou know'st, beneath, above, Nought compar'd with thee I love. 66. t. 11. SEE, my soul, God ever blest In the flesh made manifest; Human nature he assumes, lie, to ransom sinners, comes. 2. He fulfill'd all righteousness, Standing in the sinner's place; I From the manger to the cross All he did, he did for us: — 3. All our woes he did retrieve, He expir'd that we might live ; By his stripes ourwounds are heal'd, By his blood our pardon's seal'd. 4. Lord, conform us to thy death, Raise us to new life by faith ; Through thy resurrection's power, May we praise thee evermore. 5. Circumcise our sinful hearts; Purify our inward parts : Lord, destroy the carnal mind, That in thee we peace may find. 6. In thy righteousness array'd Let us triumph and be glad ; Let us walk with thee in white, Let us see thy face in light. W. Hammond. 67.* T. 14. IMMANUEL'S meritorious tears Assuage our every pain ; (pray'rs, His bitter sufferings, cries, and Our fav'rite theme remain. 2. When Jesus' suffering life we In every scene we find, (trace, That he a man of sorrows was, Though of unspotted mind. 3. All they who weeping now go And bear the precious seed, (forth, May in our Saviour's walk on earth Pattern and comfort read. 4. 'tis the greatest happiness, When of his peace divine We have a feeling, and he says, "Fear not, for thou art mine." 5. Our thankful tears then testify Tli at Jesus wept for us, And we, possessing heavenly joy, For him count all things loss. NAME OF JESUS. 21 6. Yet tears of grief at times bedew Our cheeks while here we stay ; When we in heav'n his face shall He'll wipe all tears away, (view, z. 70. t.79 68. t. 14. MY dear Saviour, when thy cares, Thy toils for me I read, My eyes run o'er with grateful tears, And I bow down my head. 2. Thy suffering life I cannot trace, Or read thy sacred word, But I'm o'ercome with thankfulness To thee, my gracious Lord. 3. What am I, Lord, that thou so much Shouldst love and value me ? Vile dust I am, yet thou for such Didst bear thy misery. J. Cennick. 69. t. 22. MY dear Redeemer, and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word ; But in thy life the law appears Drawn out in living characters. 2. Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will, Such love, and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 8. Cold mountains and the mid- night air Witness'd the fervour of thypray'r; The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict and thy victory too. 4. Be thou my pattern; let me bear More of thy gracious image here ; And at thy right hand me confess, Clad in thy robe of righteousness. Isaac Watts. THE wise men from the East ador'd The infant Jesus as their Lord, Brought gifts to him their King: Jesus, grant us thy light, that we The way may find, and unto thee Our hearts, our all, a tribute bring. 2. May Je3us Christ, the spotless Lamb, Who to the temple humbly came The legal rights to pay, Subdue our proud and stubborn will, That we his precepts may fulfil, Whate'er rebellious nature say. Ancient Church. 71. t. 14. SON of God and man, receive This humble work of mine ; Worth to my meanest labour give, By blessing it with thine. 2. Servant of all, to toil for man Thou didst not, Lord, refuse : Thy majesty did not disdain To be employ'd for us. 3. In all I think, or speak, or do, Let me shew forth thy praise ; Thy bright example still pursue Through all my future days. 4. By faith thro' outward cares I go, From all distraction free ; My hands alone engag'd below, My spirit still with thee. 5. When thou, my Saviour, shalt Then gladly may 1 cry, (appear, "The work thou gavest me while Is done, — to thee I fly." (here 72. t. 14 IN duties and in sufferings too, My Lord I fain would trace; 22 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH As thou hast done, so would I do, Depending on thy grace. 2. Inflain'd with zeal, 'twas thy de- To do thy Father's will ; (light, May the same zeal my soul excite, Thy precepts to fulfil. 3. Meekness, humility, and love, Through all thy conduct shine , may my whole deportment prove A copy, Lord, of thine. Beddoma V. THE SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST. 73. T. 114. WHAT human mind can trace the condescension Of our almighty Maker's love to man ? (scan ; No angel can the hidden mystery Redeeming love is past our compre- hension ; (prove Yet by the Spirit's teaching we can From Jesus' agony, that God is love. 2. Pursue, my soul, the sacred meditation, (God : And view the agonizing Lamb of Behold him bow'd beneath the ponderous load (salvation ; Of all thy sins, to purchase thy He riseth with a heart-affecting look, (Kedron's brook. And with his followers passeth 3. My spirit now with solemn, deep devotion Doth follow Jesus to Gcthscmane ; There he on my account doth weep and pray, (potion ; O'ercomc with horror at the bitter Yet to his Father's will he is re- sign'd: (mind. Grant me, dear Jesus, thy obedient 4. I see my Saviour kneeling, groaning, weeping; He prostrates on the ground and prays for me, (agony ; Yea, trembling wrestleth in an And while his sad disciples all are sleeping, (are drown'd, His soul in grief, his eyes in tears His sweat as drops of blood falls to the ground. 5. By all thy grief, thy tears and supplication, Thy bloody sweat, thy bitter agony, grant that I may love thee ar- dently ; (consolation ; Be thou, dear Lord, my life and Whene'er temptation would my soul beset, (Olivet. I'll pray to thee, and think of J. Swertner 74. t. 79, BEHOLD, how in Gethsemane The incarnate God doth sweat for Till drops of blood fall down; (thee, For theo the Lord lies prostrate there, (prayer, Hear his thrice-utter'd mournful Murk every dolorous sigh and groan. 2. I'm lost in wonder and amaze; Here I'll abide, and melt, and gaze; OF JESUS CHRIST. 28 Tis God's beloved Son. How heavy is the weight he bears; His soul is fill'd with grief and fears, Lo, now the bitter cup conies on. 3. Lord, dost thou suffer thus for Dost thou endure such misery, (me? To give me life and peace ? Then will I henceforth ne'er forget, That thou didst on Mount Olivet By prayers and tears gain my re- lease. M. Taylor. 75. t. 96, or 90. OFTEN I call to mind the place Gethsemane, to which the Lamb, Who lov'd to be in loneliness, With his disciples often came : Where, out of boundless love to He wrestled in an agony. (me, 2. There, overwhelm'd with grief, he said: "My soul is sorrowful to death ;" And suffering freely in my stead, He drank the bitter cup of wrath : Now on his knees, then on his face, (and prays. He weeps, and sweats, and bleeds, 3. So loved me the eternal God, That lie became the Son of man, And took my sins' prodigious load ; My soul, admire his gracious plan: Thy stripes, thy guilt and curse he bore; Believe, and thankfully adore. J. Cennick. 76.* t. 99. MOST awful sight! my heart doth break ; Oh. it can ne'er my mind forsake, How thou for me hast wept and prayed ; Might I for thy soul's agony, When wrestling with death bitterly, Lord, as thy trophy be displayed. Gr. 77. t. 581, or 83. EDEN, from each flowery bed, Did for man short sweetness breathe ; Soon, by Satan's counsel led, Man wrought sin, and sin wrought But of life the healing tree (death: Grows in rich Gethsemane. 2. Here's my claim, and here alone. None a Saviour more can need; Deeds of righteousness I've none, No, not one good work to plead : Not a glimpse of hope for me, Only in Gethsemane. Hart. 78* t. 185. MY Redeemer, overwhelm'd with Went to Olivet for me ; (anguish, There he kneels, his heart doth heave and languish In a bitter agony; (senses, Fear and horror seize his soul and For the hour of darkness now com- mences: Ah, how doth he weep and groan, For rebellious man to atone. 2. How is Jesus' sacred soul op- pressed With our sins' prodigious load. Tho' an angel comforts the dis- tressed, Weak, and fainting Lamb of God, Yet, what trembling seizeth him all over, (visage cover, Tears, and sweat, and blood his And in drops fall to the ground, While his heart in grief is drown'd. 24 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 3. Stripes and cruel mockeries he endured, Meek and patient, in our stead ; How are Jesus' gracious eyes ob- scured ; View his wounded back and head: He, whom thorns and scourges la- cerated, (created ; Is the Lord, who all things hath Ah, his sufferings, pain, and woe Make my eyes with tears o'erflow. 4. See him bear his cross in deep affliction On his sore and wounded back, Led to Calvary for crucifixion, Where his limbs they stretch and rack ; (slaughter, As a lamb he's led unto the And his soul is poured out like water ; Vinegar and gall he tastes, While his suffering body wastes. 6. Now behold him weeping, bleed- ing, crying, 'Midst two thieves upon the cross : Lo, he bows his sacred head, and Life eternal gains for us : (dying, Lord, afford us all thy Spirit's unction, (punction ; To consider this with heart's corn- Might our words and actions prove That we know thy dying love. 6. Our enraptur'd hearts shall ne'er be weary On our dying Lord to gaze ; * t his cross in faith we wish to tarry, 1'here shall be our hiding-place : May his dying look remain en- graven (and heaven On our hearts; for pardon, life, Our Redeemer then procur'd, When he death for us endur'd. 7. Therefore all his agony and pas- And his sin-atoning death, (sion, Shall remain thro' grace our faith's foundation, While we draw our vital breath : Thus shall neither honor, wealth, nor pleasures ; (sures; Rob our souls of everlasting trea- Jesus, both by day and night, Shall remain our sole delight. 8. Could we tune our hearts and voices higher Than man's most exalted lays, Yet, till join'd to the celestial choir, Cold would prove our warmest praise : (hension, Jesus' love exceeds all compre- But our love to him we scarce dare mention ; We may weep beneath his cross, But he wept and bled for us. 9. delightful theme, past all ex- pression, " Thy Redeemer died for thee:" Ah, this prompts my deepest ado- ration, When I hear, " He died for me :" Might my thoughts, my words and whole behaviour, (Saviour; Prove that I believe in Christ my Yea, my love to Jesus show His to me in all I do. 10. Lamb of God, thou shalt remain for ever Of our songs the only theme : For thy boundless love, thy grace and favour, We will praise thy saving name : That for our transgressions thou wast wounded, (sounded, Shall by us in nobler strains be When we, perfected in love, Once shall join the church above. Cbr. It. v. Zinzendorf OF JESUS CHRIST. 25 79.* t. 151. THOU source of my salvation, Thou conqueror of my death, Who didst as my oblation In torments yield thy breath ; Who bar'st the dreadful sentenoo Due to our guilty race, To screen my soul from vengeance ; Accept my thanks and praise. 2. I'll go with thee, my Saviour, Up to mount Calvary ; And view with spirit's fervour All thou hast done for me: Thus with intense devotion I follow thee each step, While tender love's emotion Makes heart and eyes to weep. 3. I see my Saviour languish In sad Gethsemane, Till through his pores in anguish Great blood-drops force theirway: The load which him oppresses, I, I deserved to feel ; | The bloody sweat of Jesus Doth soiil and body heal. 4. My Saviour was betrayed, Reproach and pain to meet ; My sins the Lord conveyed 'Fore Pilate's judgment seat: — These, these did him deliver Into the foe's dire hand ; I should have felt for ever The pangs my Lord sustain'd. 6. Behold the man, he beareth God's wrath and curse for us: A crown of thorns he weareth, For us endures the cross: There, to complete his passion, His sorrows, pain, and woe, His blood for our salvation In copious streams doth flow. 6. Thou for thy foes entreatest; Lord Jesus, who was I? Thy friends thou not forgettest; Turn, Lord, to me thine eye : Thy mouth now grace declareth To the repenting thief; My guilty soul this cheereth; Of sinners I am chief. 7. In anguish thou complainest, " My God forsaketh me;" "I thirst," thou then exclaimest, Yet none refresheth thee : Thy passion being ended Thou criest, "'Tis finished; " My spirit be commended To God :" — 'Twas finished. 8. My heart with love is glowing, I see my Saviour die ; His head I see him bowing, This brought me endless joy : He gave his soul an offering For sin, that I might live ; He sav'd me by his suffering, To him myself I give. 9. Thou God of my salvation, In whom I trust my faith, Who hast for my transgression Lain in the dust of death; I place upon thy merit While here my confidence; And will commend my spirit To thee, when I go hence. 10. Lord, grant me thy salvation And peace divine, I pray, While under tribulation On earth below I stay ; Till I shall stand before thee, And for redeeming grace, With all the saints in glory, My Hallelujah raise. Wobeser & v. Bruiningk. 20 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 80* t. 594 or 184. WITH my sins' heavy load op- In spirit I my Saviourvie w, (pressed, I see him mourning and distressed, While floods of tears his cheeks bedew: To change my sorrow into gladness, His sweat was mix'd with blood, and he, Fill'd with unutterable sadness, Trembled and agoniz'd for me. 2.0'erwhelm'd with grief and rack'd with torment, He 's pain'd in every weary limb ; They that should watch with him lie dormant, An angel comes to comfort him : how heart-piercingly he prayed, When he his Father did accost, To have the bitter cup delayed ; Here is my soul in wonder lost. 3. I see his countenance defiled, His hands by ruffians rudely bound ; 1 see him buffeted, reviled, His head with thorns in mockery crown'd ; Thus to the multitude displayed, His back with cruel scourges torn, A reed he beareth, is arrayed In purple, and then haiPd in scorn. 4. Fainting beneath the cross's burden, He enters on his dolorous road ; For us to purchase peace and par- don, Aforehand feels the wrath of God. I see him now in sore affliction Ascend the brow of Calvary; 'Tis here 1 view his crucifixion, Thereby it was he saved me. 6. I see his hands and feet extended Upon the cross in keenest smart; He bows his head, the conflict's ended ; I see the spear transfix his heart: Thus closed lie his bitter passion, Expiring on the accursed tree ; Then horror seiz'd the whole crea- tion, (me. But streams of grace came over 6. The thought of blood and water bursting (heart ; From God, my rock, o'ercomes my I for that living flood am thirsting, may it stream thro' every part : Lord, for thy love with adoration I'll thank and laud thee all my days, Long as I live shall each pulsation And every breath declare thy praise. 7. This awful, blessed meditation Oft fills my soul with conscious shame, That Jesus died for my salvation, Who to his mercy had no claim: How poor I am, how void of glory, Thou, Lord, know'st best; but yet when I, (thee, With all my ailments, come before My suit is granted presently. 8. Thou, Jesus, art my God and Saviour, (power ; Thee will I serve with all my On thee I'll meditate for ever, And for thy goodness thee adore: Thy dying love hath captivated My heart, and now my chief delight, Until to heaven 1 am translated, Is to enjoy thee day and night. Chr. It. v. Zinzendorf 81. t. 167 GREAT High-priest, we view thee stooping With our names upon thy breast, In the garden, groaning, drooping, OF JESUS CHRIST. 27 To the ground with horrors press'd : Angels saw, struck with amazemeut, Their Creator suffer thus ; (ment, We are fill'd with deep abase- Since we know 'twas done for us. 2. Jesus, to thy garden lead us, To behold thy bloody sweat ; (us, Tho' thou from the curse hast freed May we ne'er the cost forget : Be thy groans and cries rehearsed By thy Spirit in our ears, Till we, viewing whom we pierced, Melt in penitential tears. 3. On the cross thy body broken Cancels every legal charge ; Pleading this authentic token, Guilty souls are set at large ; All is finish'd, truth hath said it, Doubt no more, believe your Lord; To frail reason give no credit, You have his unerring word. 4. Lord, we fain would trust thee solely, 'Twas for us thy blood was spilt; Suffering Saviour, take us wholly, Take and form us as thou wilt; Thou hast borne the dreadful sen- tence, Pass'd on man's devoted race: Grant us faith and true repentance, They're thy gifts, thou God of grace. J. Hart. 82.* t. 151. HEAD so full of bruises, So full of pain and scorn, Midst other sore abuses Mock'd with a crown of thorn; Head, ere now surrounded With brightest -majesty, In death now bow'd and wounded; Saluted be by me. I 2. 1 give thee thanks unfeigned, Jesus, friend in need, For what thy soul sustained, When thou for me didst bleed : Grant me to lean unshaken Upon thy faithfulness, Until I hence am taken, To see thee face to face. 3. Lord, at my dissolution Do not from me depart ; Support at the conclusion Of life, my fainting heart; And when I pine and languish, Seiz'd with death's agony, by thy pain and anguish Set me at liberty. 4. Lord, grant me thy protection, Remind me of thy death And glorious resurrection, When I resign my breath: Ah then, though I be dying Midst sickness, grief, and pain, 1 shall on thee relying, Eternal life obtain. P. Gerhard & Z 83/* T. 79. WORLD, see thy Creator Extended, like a traitor, Upon the cross's tree ; Behold him, while expiring, And for mankind acquiring Thereby life, grace, and liberty'. 2. Who hath thee thus abused, Dear Lord, and so much bruised Thy most majestic face? Thou wast no sin's transactor, Thou wast no malefactor, Like others of the human race. 3. I, I and my transgressions, Which by my own confessions Exceed the sea-shore sands, These, these have been the reason 28 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH Of thy whole bitter season, (bands. Of all thy bruises, stripes, and 4. The highest obligations, Bind me through all life's stations, To express my thanks to thee : Poor tho' I am and feeble, As far as I am able, I'll yield thee service willingly. 6. While here on earth I'm living, I have nought worth the giving To thee for all thy pain; Yet shall thy passion ever, Till soul and body sever, (main. Deep in my heart engrav'd re- P. Gerhard. 84.* t. 165. THOUSAND times by me be greet- Jesus, who hast loved me, (ed, And thyself to death submitted For my treason against thee : Ah, how happy do I feel, When 'fore thee I humbly kneel, At the cross where thou expiredst, And true life for me acquiredst. 2. Jesus, thee I view in spirit, Cover'd o'er with blood and wounds : Now salvation through thy merit For my sin-sick soul abounds: who can, thou Prince of peace, Who didst thirst for our release, Fully fathom all that's treasur'd In thy love's design unmeasur'd. 3. Heal me, my soul's Physician, Wheresoe'er I'm sick or sad ; All the woes of my condition By thy balm be now allay 'd; Heal the hurts which Adam wrought, Or which on myself I've brought; If thy blood me only cover, My distress will soon be over. 4. On my heart thy wounds forever Be inscrib'd indelibly, That I ne'er forget, dear Saviour, What thou hast endur'd for me : Thou'rt indeed my highest good, End of all solicitude ; Let me, at thy feet abased, Be to taste thy friendship raised. 5. With the deepest adoration Humbly at thy feet I lie ; And with fervent supplication Unto thee for succour cry ; My petition kindly hear; Say in answer to my prayer, (ness "I will change thy grief and sad- Into comfort, joy and gladness." 6. Jesus, at my dissolution Take my longing soul to thee; Let thy wounds at the conclusion Of this life my refuge be : When in death I close mine eyes, Let me wake in paradise, And in endless bliss and glory With the saints in heav'n adore thee. P. Gerhard. 85/ t. 168. JESUS, source of my salvation, Conqueror both of death and hell, Thou who didst, as my oblation, Feel what I deserv'd to feel, Through thy sufferings, death, and I eternal life inherit ; (merit, Thousand, thousand thanks to Dearest Lord, for ever be. (thee, 2. Lord, thy deep humiliation Paid for my presumptuous pride ; I need fear no condemnation. Since for sinners thou hast died: Thou becam'st a curse, dear Sa viour, To restore me to God's favour* Thousand, &c. OF JESUS CHRIST. 29 S. Thou hast cancell'd my transgres- Jesus, by thy precious blood; (sion, May 1 tiud therein salvation, Happiness and peace with God* And since thou for sinners suffer- ing (ing> On the cross wast made an offer- Frora all sin deliver me, That I wholly thine may be. Homburg & Rist. 86: t. 165. CHRIST, thy wounds and bitter passion, (tomb, Bloody sweat, cross, death, and Be my daily meditation, Till I to thy presence come. When a sinful thought would start, Ready to seduce my heart, Thy sore pain effectually Me forbid with sin to dally. 2. Would the world with gay allurement Draw me to its own broad way ; Let me think upon thy torment, And the load which on thee lay : Sure the sweat and precious blood Of the dying Lamb of God Can arm me on each occasion, To oppose the infatuation. 3. Lord, in every sore oppression Let thy wounds be my relief; When I seek thy intercession, Add new strength to my belief: Ah, the feeling of thy peace Sets my troubled heart at ease, And affords a demonstration Of thy love and my salvation. 4. All my hope and consolation, Christ, is jn thy bitter death; At the hour of expiration. Lord, receive my dying breath : Most of all, when I go hence, Let this be my confidence, That thy deep humiliation Has procured my salvation. J. Heermann. 87* t. 167. THE love wherewith I'm loved, Source of all my happiness ; Thou, Love, by mercy moved, Tak'st upon thee my distress: As a lamb led to the slaughter Goest to the cross's tree, (water, Seal'st thy love with blood and Bear'st the world's iniquity. 2. Love, so strikingly displayed In thy tears and bloody sweat: Love, by sinful men betrayed, Dragg'd before the judgment-seat: Love, who for my soul's salvation Willingly didst shed thy blood, Thro' thy death and bitter passion 1 am reconcil'd to God. 3. Love, who hast for me endured Death upon the accursed tree, And eternal bliss procured, Fill my soul with love to thee: Lord, how hast thou captivated My else cold and lifeless heart : Let me, till to heaven translated, Never more from thee depart. J. Angelus. 88. t. 168. BEHOLD your Saviour wounded, Hanging on the accursed cross; None hath e'er the love expounded, Our Redeemer show'd to us: Hear him at his crucifixion Pray for foes, midst keen affliction, "Them forgive; they do not know, Heavenly Father, what they do." 2. At his cross's foot now tarry, View his languid, marred face, 80 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH Mark his care for John and Mary: To the thief he offers grace, Ah, he thirsts with love unshaken; "God, why hast thou me forsaken?" And, "'Tis finish'd," Jesus cries, Yields his spirit, droops, and dies. J. Swertner. 89, * t. 168. SING with awe in strains melodi- ous, Sing with awe : Behold the man! Yea, repeat in tones harmonious, Ah! behold, behold the man. On thy dying look, dear Saviour, I will fix my eyes for ever: I am never tir'd to gaze At thy lovely, bleeding face. 2. Oh, this makes me think with sighing, I'm the cause: Behold the man! But his love which I'm enjoying, Comforts me: Behold the man! Ah, that cruelly abvsed (ed, Countenance, so marr'd and bruis- Makes my eyes with tears o'erflow, Till to him I've leave to go. 3. Wounded head, back plough'd with furrows, Visage marr'd: Behold the man! Eyes how dim, how full of sorrows, Sunk with grief: Behold the man! Lamb of God, led to the slaughter, Melted, poured out like water; Should not love my heart inflame, Viewing thee, thou slaughtered Lamb. Gregor. 90.* t. 594 or 184. ONE view, Lord Jesus, of thy pas- sion Will make the fainting spirit glad; This yields us solid consolation, When thy dear blood, so freely shed, (body; Pervades and heals both soul and When thou dost give to us thy peace ; (ready Ah, then our arms of faith are Thy cross, Jesus, to embrace. 2. No drop of blood thou deem'dst too precious, To shed for sinners vile like me ; that 'thy fire of love, dear Jesus, Inflam'd my heart with love to thee ; May thy atoning death and passion, Thy agony and bitter pain, Until my final consummation, Deep in my heart engrav'd remain. 3. might I live in the enjoyment Of all my Lord for me hath gain'd; Might this be daily my employ- ment, To muse on what his soul sus- tain'd: (graven may his hands, whereon en- My poor and worthless name dotb stand, Support me, till I in the haven Of endless joy shall safely land. C. R. v. Z. 91* t. 14. MY life-supplying element Is Jesus' blood and death : My soul is eagerly intent To live therein by faith. 2. Lord Jesus, who is like to thee? might I night and day In spirit upon Calvary, That scene of suffering, stay. 3. How highly favour'd l^ad I been, Had I with John stood by, And my beloved Saviour seen, For my redemption die. OF JESUS CHRIST. 81 4. Beholding with deep reverence Thy side for me then pierced, With what emotion had I thence Seen blood and water burst. 5. might thy dying love divine Become to me more clear, And smile in every smile of mine, And flow in every tear. 6. When I depart, my latest breath To thee, Lord, shall ascend, As a thank-offering for thy death ; Thus, blest my race will end. C. R. v. Z. 92. T. 14. FOR ever here my rest shall be, Close to thy pierced side ; This all my hope and all my plea, For me the Saviour died. 2. My dying Saviour and my God, Fountain for guilt and sin ! Sprinkle me ever with thy blood, And cleanse, and keep me clean. 3. Wash me, and make me thus thine own ; Wash me, and mine thou art : Wash me, but not my feet alone, My hands, my head, my heart. 4. The atonement of thy blood ap- Till faith to sight improve ; (ply, Till hope in full fruition die, And all my soul be love. Wesley's Collection. 93. t. 244. THE slaughter'd Lamb, my Sa- Remains my sole delight, (viour, My favourite theme for ever, My object day and night; The incense of his prayers, His cries and bitter tears, For me to God ascendeth ; My mournful cry he hears. 2. With God my habitation Upon mount Calvary I'll fix without cessation : Here it is good to be: Thus from my Saviour's death Deriving life by faith, Of heaven I have a foretaste, Until my latest breath. 94.* t. 151. HERE am I blushing, weeping, A breeze of heavenly bliss From Jesus' cross perceiving, Rejoicing that I'm his ; To him what shall I render, My grateful heart to show? Did but my love more tender, More ardent for him glow. 2. My Saviour's death and passion^ His anguish, grief, and pain, Until my consummation My favourite theme remain; Himself hath sanctified The grave, my resting place, And since for me he died, I shall lie down in peace. 95.* T. 22. ROUND Tabor heavenly glories shone, But what on Olivet was done, What signaliz'd Mount Calvary, Calls forth my praise : — 'twas done for me. z 96. t. 582 WAS ever grief like thine, Jesus, thou man of woe ? The visage and the form divine, Why was it marred so ? That man, by thee restor'd, God's image might regain, And, by the sorrows of his Lord, In joys eternal reign. 82 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 97 * t. 14. SEE, world, upon the shameful tree Thy Maker sinks in death : (thee, Cover'd with stripes and wounds for Thy Saviour yields his breath. 2. Behold the streams of sacred blood, From hands, and feet, and side ; What hath drawn forth this copious flood, And swell'd this flowing tide ? 8. My sins, as numerous as the sands Upon the ocean's shore, (hands, Have been the cruel, murderous That wounded thee so sore. 4. Thy wondrous love to evidence Thou wouldst my surety be : Thyself wouldst pay my debt im- Thereby to set me free, (mense, 6. Thou art destruction to the Death's enemy severe ; (grave, That each, in bondage as its slave, Might now be sav'd from fear. 6. My debt to thee, God, who art love, Weak words can ne'er express ; I cannot here, if there above, Return due thankfulness. 7. Grant me the grace while I am Since I can nothing give, (here, Thy sufferings in my heart to bear, And by thy death to live. 98. t. 14. BEHOLD the Saviour of the world, Imbru'd with sweat and gore, Expiring on the accursed cross, Where he our sorrows bore. 2. Compassion for man's fallen race, Brought down God's only Son, To veil in flesh his radiant face, And for our sins atone. 3. Who can to love his name for- That of his sufferings hears, (bear, And finds the ransom of his soul Was blood as well as tears ? 4. When earth and hell's malicious Encompass'd thee around, (powers Thy sacred blood, Son of God, Stream'd forth from every wound : 5. Till death's pale ensigns o'er thy cheeks And trembling lips were spread ; Till light forsook thy dying eyes, And life thy drooping head. 6. Joy for thy torments we receive, Life in thy death have found; For the reproaches of thy cross Shall be with glory crown'd. 7. May we a grateful sense retain Of thy redeeming love : And live below like those that hope To live with thee above. 99. t. 14. ALAS, and did my Saviour bleed, And did my Sovereign die ? Would he devote his sacred head For such a worm as I ? 2. Was it for crimes that I had He groan'd upon the tree ? (done, Amazing pity, grace unknown, And love beyond degree. 3. Well might the sun in darkness And shut his glories in, (hide When the almighty Maker died, An offering for my sin. 4. Tims might I hide my blushing While Jesus' cross appears; (face, Dissolve, my heart, in thankfulness, And melt, my eyes, in tears. Watti OF JESUS CHRIST. 3T 100. t. 22. WHEN I by faith my Saviour see Expiring on the cross for me, Satan and sin no more can move, For I am fill'd with Jesus' love. 2. His thorns and nails pierce thro* my heart, In every groan I bear a part ; (eyes ; I view his wounds with streaming But see, he bows his head and dies. 3 Come, sinners, view the Lamb of God, (blood, Wounded, and dead, and bath'd in Behold his side, and venture near, The well of endless life is here. 4. Here I forget my cares and pains ; I drink, yet still my thirst remains ; Only the fountain-head above Can satisfy the thirst of love. 6. that I thus could always feel ; Lord, more and more thy love re- veal : (proclaim Then my glad tongue shall loud jThe grace and glory of thy name. G. Thy name dispels my guilt and fear, (ear, Revives my heart and charms mine Affords a balm for every wound, And Satan trembles at the sound. J. Newton. 101. t. 14. BEHOLD the loving Son of God Stretch'd out upon the tree ; Behold him shed his precious blood And die for you and me. 2. Why is hia body rack'd with pains, And wrung with keenest smart? Why flows the blood from all his vein-, Why torn with grief his heart? 3 3. All righteousness did he fulfil, No sin did ever know : He never thought nor acted ill; Why was he wounded so ? 4. Alas, we own with conscious shame, While we behold his cross, Our sins have slain the guiltless He suffer'd all for us. (Lamb, 5. But hence our confidence begins; For we may boldly say, That thus, by bearing all our sins, He took them all away. 6. Our God is fully reconcil'd, His justice satisfied ; Each sinner may become his child, Since Jesus bled and died. 7. Come then, ye needy sinners, come ; If ye accept, he'll give ; suffer him to lead you home ; Whoever will, may live. M. Taylor. 102. T. 22. THERE hangs the Saviour of man- kind, His visage marr'd, his head rechVd, His bleeding hands, his bleeding feet Declare his love divinely great. 2. The thieves, expiring on each side, Proclaim the crimes for which they died; (done? But what, dear Saviour, hast thou Thou diedst for sin, but not thine own. 8. Jesus, and didst thou bleed for ( ) great, boundless m \>tery ! (me f I bow my head in deep amaze, And silently adore thy grace. 84 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH 103. t. 582. GO forth in spirit, go To Calvary's holy mount ; See there thy friend between two thieves, Suffering on thy account. 2. Fall at his cross's foot, And say, " My God and Lord, Here let me dwell, and view those wounds, Which life for me procur'd. ,, 3. Fix on that face thine eye ; Why dost thou backward shrink ? What a base rebel thou hast been To Christ, thou now dost think. 4. Fear not ; for this is he Who always loves us first, And with white robes of righteous- Delights to' deck the worst, (ness 5. Or art thou at a loss What thou to him shalt say ? Be but sincere, and all thy case Just as it is display. 6. His blood thy cause will plead, Thy plaintive cry he'll hear, Look witli an eye of pity down, And grant thee all thy prayer. Greening. 104. t. 14. BEHOLD ihe Saviour of mankind Nail'd to the shameful tree ; How vast the love that him inclin'd To bleed and die for thee. 2. Hark how he groans, while na- ture shakes, And earth's strong pillars bend ; The temple's veil in sunder breaks, The solid marbles rend. 3. 'Tisdone, the precious ransom's paid; "'Tie finish'd," Jesus cries ; Behold he bows his sacred head, He bows his head, and dies. 4. Salvation thus did he obtain: mystery divine ! Lamb of God, was ever pain, Was ever love like thine. Cha8. Wesley. 105. t. 22. THE cross, the cross, that's my gain; Because on that theLamb was slain ; 'Twas there my Lord was crucified, 'Twas there my Saviour for me died. 2. The stony heart dissolves in tears When to our view the cross appears; Christ's dying love, when truly felt, The vilest, hardest heart doth melt. 3. Here will I stay, and gaze awhile Upon the friend of sinners vile ; Abas'd I view what I have done To God's eternal, gracious Son. 4. Here I behold, as in a glass, God's glory, with unveiled face; And by beholding, I shall be Made like to him who loved me. 6. Here is an ensign on a hill, Come hither, sinners, look your fill; To look aside is pain and loss; I glory only in the cross. 6. Here doth theLord of life proclaim To all the world his saving name; Repenting souls, in him believe ; Ye wounded, look on him and live. 7. No flaming sword doth guard the place, (grace; The cross of Christ proclaims free All pilgrims who would heaven win, By Jesus' cross must enter in. Mrs. Tayloc OF JESUS CHRIST. 35 106. t. 96 or 90. LOVE divine, what hast thou done ; The incarnate God hath died forme, The Father's co-eternal Son Bore all my sins upon the tree : The incarnate God for me hath died ; My Lord, my Love is crucified. 2. Behold him, all ye that pass by, The bleeding Prince of life and peace ; (die, Come, See, ye worms, your Maker And say, was ever grief like his ? Come, feel with me his blood ap- plied : My Lord, my Love is crucified : — 3. Is crucified for me and you, To bring us rebels back to God ; Believe, believe the record true, Ye all are bought with Jesus' blood ; Pardon for all flows from his side: My Lord, my Love is crucified. 4. Then let us sit beneath his cross, And gladly catch the healing stream, All things for him account but loss, And all give up our hearts to him: O may we nothing know beside The Lamb of God as crucified. C. Wesley. 107. t. 11. Let me dwell on Golgotha, Weep and love my life away ; While I see him on the tree Weep, and bleed, and die for me. 2. That dear blood, for sinners Shows my sin in all its guilt; (spilt, Ah, my soul, he bore thy load ; Thou hast slain the Lamb of God. 3. Hark, his dying word : " For- Father, let the sinner live : (give, Sinner, wipe thy tears away, I thy ransom freely pay." 4. While I hear this grace reveal'd, And obtain my pardon seal'd, All my soft affections move, W T aken'd by the force of love. 5. Farewell, world, thy gold is dross, Now I see the blood-stain'd cross : Jesus died to set me free From the law, and sin, and thee. 6. He has dearly bought my soul: Lord, accept and claim the whole ; To thy will I all resign, Now no more my own, but thine. J. Newton. 108. t. 166. WHEN I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride: (boast Forbid it, Lord, that I should In aught beside my ransom-price : All the vain things which charm'd me most For Christ I freely sacrifice. 2. See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down ; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. 109. t. 184. FOR our transgressions thou wast wounded, (laid; Our sins, O Lord, on thee were 86 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH Thy sufferings, what love un- bounded, For guilty man the debt have paid : With humble thanks we now adore thee ; Thy cross our glory shall remain ; Yet oft asham'd we weep before thee, That we by sin the Lord have slain. 110* t. 151. THY blood, so dear and precious, Love made thee shed for me ; may I now, dear Jesus, Love thee most fervently : May the divine impression Of thy atoning death, And all thy bitter passion, (breath. Ne'er leave me while I've Praetorius. 111.* T. B. p. 113. 'TIS finish'd now, Salvation's finish'd now ; Redeemed sinners, bow, Adore, and wonder, That earth and heaven's Founder Now sinks in death. : || : 2. Look up and see, By faith look up and see, His heart was pierc'd for thee ; The Rock of ages, Whose stream thy thirst assuages, Was rent for thee. : || : 3. The precious flood Of water and of blood, Of sin-atoning blood, Now freely floweth On him, who Jesua knoweth As Lord and God. : || : 4. We are redoem'd, Redeem'*! to endless bliss, Our souls rejoice at this; With hearts enlarged We see our debt discharged, Our ransom paid. : ||« 5. sing again, Sing still in higher strain Unto the Lamb once slain; Bring for salvation Praise, thanks, and adoration, Hallelujah. : || : 112. T. 14. THERE is a fountain fill'd with blood, Drawn from Immanuel's veins ; And sinners plung'd beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2. The dying thief rejoie'd to see That fountain in his day ; And there have I, as vile as he, Wasb'd all my sins away. 3. E'er since by faith I saw the stream, Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my And shall be till I die. (theme, 4. Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammer- ing tongue Lies silent in the grave. 5. Lord, I believe thou hast pre- Unworthy tho' I be, (par'd, For me a blood-bought, free re- A golden harp for me. (ward, 6. 'Tis strung, and tuned for end- less years, And form'd by power divine, To sound in God the Father's cars No other name but thine. Cowper. OF JESUS CHRIST. 37 113. t. 581, or 83. GO to dark Gethsemane, Ye that feel the tempter's power, Your Redeemer's conflict see, Watch with him one bitter hour; Turn not from his griefs away, Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2. Follow to the judgment-hall, View the Lord of life arraign'd ; O the wormwood and the gall ! O the pangs his soul sustain'd ! Shun not suffering, shame or loss ; Learn of him to bear the cross. 3. Calvary's mournful mountain There, adoring at his feet, (climb ; Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete : " It is finish'd !" hear him cry ; Learn of Jesus Christ to die. 4. Early hasten to the tomb, Where they laid his breathless All is solitude and gloom, (clay ; Who hath taken him away ? Christ is ris'n — He meets our eyes ; Saviour, teach us so to rise. J. Montgomery. 114.* t. 185. UNTO Jesus' cross I'm now re- tiring, There my Saviour's pierced feet, (Dying love a grateful sense in- spiring,) Bath'd in tears I humbly greet : Might I never lose this blest sensa- tion, But in spirit fix my happy station On those heights so dear to me, Golgotha, Gethsemane. 2. Might thy dying love, dear suf- fering Saviour, Which subdued my stubborn heart, Me constrain, and rule my whole behaviour, Till I from this world depart : Thus my mortal body I shall nour- ish, (cherish, And as thine with holy reverence •Earnestly intent to bear More of thy blest image here. 3. With a mind from earthly cares divested, Let me dwell by day and night, Where the body of my Saviour rested : Here I find supreme delight: Here 'tis good for me with par- don' d Mary At his sepulchre in faith to tarry ; Thus in blessed fellowship With my Lord I wake and sleep. C. R. v. z. 115 * t. 208, HAPPY meditation On my Saviour's passion, On his death and grave ; the feeling blessed Cannot be expressed Which at times I have, When I Christ in spirit view, In his suffering scenes revising My Lord agonizing. 2. All the pains and sorrows He endured for us ; All the tears he shed, When he in the garden, Bearing our sins' burden, In soul's anguish pray'd; Yea, each scene of suffering love Raises in me an emotion Of intense devotion. 3. Lamb of God, thus dearest Thou to me appearest; 38 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH might I each breath Spend, while here I'm living, In praise and thanksgiving For thy wounds and death ; Till I, for thy dying love, Shall with all the saints in glory - Praise, thank and adore thee. C. R. v. Z. 116. t. 581, or 83. MET around the sacred tomb, Friends of Jesus, why those tears ? Midst this sad sepulchral gloom Shall your faith give way to fears ? He will soon, ev'n as he said, Rise triumphant from the dead- 2. Hidden from all ages past "Was the cross's mystery, Doubts awhile a veil had cast O'er that first dear family ; Till they saw him and believ'd, And as Lord and God receiv'd. 3. Now with tears of love and joy We remember all his pain, Sighs and groans, and dying cry ; For the Lamb for us was slain, And from death our souls to save, Once for us lay in the grave. 4. Hither, sinners, all repair, And with Jesus Christ be dead ; All are safe from Satan's snare, Who to Jesus' tomb have fled ; Here the weary and oppress'd Find a never ending rest. 6. Wounded Saviour, full of grace Ha^t thou suffer'd thus for me? Ah, I hide my blushing face ; How have I requited thee? Should not I with ardor burn Some love's token to return ? 6. But alas, the spark how small ; Scarcely seen at all to glow, Lurd, thou know'st how short I fall, And my growth in grace how slow ; Yet, when to thy cross I fly, Soon all strange affections die. 7. In thy death is all my trust, I have thee my refuge made ; And when once, consign'd to dust, In the tomb my body's laid, Then with saved souls above I will praise thy dying love. 8. But while here I'm left behind, Burden'd with infirmity, May I help and comfort find, Visiting Gethsemane, Calvary, and Joseph's tomb, Till my Sabbath's also come. C. I. Latrobe. 117. t. 114. NOW haste, my soul, with awe and deep devotion To Joseph's tomb, thy Saviour to behold, (and cold : Laid in the dust, his body pale Ah, in thy stead he drank death's bitter potion : (and slain, He as a lamb was wounded, bruis'd For thee eternal happiness to gain. 2. For worthless me, (0 godlike condescension!) (sphere, The Maker of creation's boundless Whom all celestial hosts as Lord revere, (comprehension, Whose power divine is past their Became a man, my guilty soul to save, (grave. And rests from labour in the silent 3. Here is the place where weary souls may tarry ; Tho' near the dead, death can no power assume^ For life, eternal life, rests in tlrii tomb ; OF JESUS CHRIST. 39 Come, then, my pardon' d soul, with humble Mary (sleep; Behold thy wearied Master sweetly Admire his matchless loye, adore, and weep. 4. Here will I stay, engaged in contemplation (death : On my Redeemer's agony and This shall increase and fix my wa- vering faith (tion : In him, the finisher of my salva- Yea, in my soul and body mortify The sins which did my Jesus cru- cify. 5. Thou Lord of life, fix thou my soul and senses (heart : On thee, the dearest object of my That, when from this vain world I shall depart, (commences, And when the awful scene of death I may resign my spirit unto thee, And in thy presence live eternally. 6. Meanwhile I'll love and thank, without cessation, Thee, my Redeemer, who my soul hast bought, (mercy sought; And me, a wandering sheep, in Accept my tears, my prayer, and adoration : (sign ; To thee my life, my all I now re- in life and death, keep me ever thine. J. Swertner. 118. 1. 208. NOW will I, like Mary, My best spices carry To my Saviour's tomb : I'll behold his body Mangled, pale and bloody; Now my sabbath's come: But alas, — what spices has Mypoor heart,save tears and crying, Heart-felt throbs and sighing. 2. Lamb of God, my Saviour, Thou shalt be for ever My most favourite theme : And for thy atonement Might I every moment Praise thy saving name : Constantly — thy passion be, Till my final consummation, My heart's meditation. Cennick & Swertner. 119. t. 119. LAMB, once slain, : || : My Redeemer, while I view Thee by faith, I'm lost in wonder; Grateful tears my cheeks bedew: Blessed Saviour, when I ponder On the cause of all thy grief and Melts my heart. : || : (smart, 2. Holy Lord, : || : By thy body given to death, Mortify my sinful nature Till I yield my dying breath : Ah, protect thy feeble creature ; Grant that I, by nothing drawn Thine abide. : || : (aside, Swertner. 120. t,b. p .114. BELOVED, white and ruddy, Of thousands none so fair; I with thy wounded body No beauty can compare ; Here to thy care consigned, Within thy tomb enshrined, Might but my body lie ; To thee my soul would fly. 2. But while on earth I tarry, Wrapt in this mortal vest, Make it thy sanctuary, Thy form be there imprest, Admit no strange affections, But, midst all imperfections, 40 SUFFERINGS AND DEATH OF CHRIST. May in my looks be seen That I with God have been. 8. In this sepulchral Eden The tree of life I've found, Here is my treasure hidden, I tread on hallow'd ground ; Ye sick, ye faint and weary, Howe'er your ailments vary, Creep hither, and make sure Of a most perfect cure. 4. Here lies in death's embraces, My bridegroom, Lord, and God : With awe my soul retraces, The dark and dolorous road, That leads to this last station ; Here in sweet meditation I'll dwell by day and night, Till faith is chang'd to sight. 121. T. 45. WEEP, Zion, weep, — in death's deep sleep Your King his head has bowed ; Closed are those lips, whence late Truth and mercy flowed. 2. In strains of woe — our songs shall flow, What love is here displayed ; See God's dear and only Son To a tomb conveyed. Z. Yet, rejoice — with heart and voice, Soon will he rise most glorious ; And at the right hand of God Seat himself victorious. 122. t. 1G7. LORD of life! now sweetly slumber, With the dead awhile a guest; After torments without number, Glorious ifl thy hard-carn'd rest: Lo I the dreadful conflict's ended ; By thy sufferings thou hast won ; Now o'er all thy power's extended, Ev'n my heart claim thy own 2. what love is here displayed! See the Father's only Son To the silent tomb conveyed ; Ah my soul what hast thou done ! Yet, while I, my sins bewailing, Own that they his blood have spilt, May that blood, for me prevailing, Wash away my sin and guilt. 3. Here my Sabbath is completed, Here my soul enjoys sweet peace ; At the feet of Jesus seated, Here I taste true happiness; I adore my paschal offering, I adore God's counsel deep, I adore my Jesus suffering, And, while I adore him, weep. 123/* t. 185. WHEN I visit Jesus' grave in spirit, It is never done in vain; (merit Since 'tis only from his death and I can life and strength obtain ; Jesus' cross, his last hours in his passion, (piration, Jesus' stripes, his wounds, and ex* Jesus' body and his blood, Shall remain my highest good. Chr. R. v. Zinzendorfc 124. t. 205. RESTING in the silent grave, Spent with torments, pangs, and cries, See the Lord God, strong to save ; Him whose thunders shake the ^kies : 'Twas for me he groan'd, he bled, And was nuniber'd with the dead; Sacred body, with amaze Thankfully on thee J gaze. (\1 La? robe. RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 41 125. t. 11. GO, my soul, go every day To the tomb where Jesus lay ; Be with him my members dead, Be his sepulchre my bed. 2. Boldest foes dare never come Near my Saviour's sacred tomb ; Evil never can molest Those who near his body rest. Worthington. 126/ t. 519. MOST holy Lord and God, Holy, almighty God, Holy and most merciful Saviour, Thou eternal God ; Grant that we may never Lose the comforts from thy death : Have mercy, Lord. 2. Most holy Lord and God, Holy, almighty God, Holy and most merciful Saviour, Thou eternal God; Bless thy congregation (blood: Through thy sufferings, death, and Have mercy, Lord. ■ ■«♦♦»»■ VI. RESURRECTION OF CHRIST FROM THE GRAVE. 127. T. 132. CHRIST Jesus, once to death abas'd To cancel our transgression, Has gain'd for us, by being rais'd, Eternal life's possession ; 'Tis this should prompt us to re- joice, (and voice, And praise the Lord with heart In singing Hallelujah. 2. How great and wondrous was the strife, Life was by death assailed ; But Jesus Christ, the Prince of life, O'er sin and death prevailed ; He triumph'd over them in death, And we are conquerors too by faith In him our risen Saviour. 3. This is the day the Lord hath What lively hope it raises ! (made ; Let heaven rejoice, let earth be And join to sing his praises : (glad, For Christ, our everlasting light, Dispels the clouds of sin'sdark night And all the powers of darkness. Luther, 128.* t. 590. SING Hallelujah, Christ doth live, And peace on earth restore ; (give, Come, ransom'd souls, and glory Sing, worship, and adore : With grateful hearts to him we pay Our thanks in humble wise: Who aught unto our charge can 'Tis God that justifies. (lay? 12. Who can condemn, since Christ And ever lives to God; (was dead, Now our whole debt is fully paid, He saves us by his blood : (heaven The ransom'd hosts in earth and Thro' countless choirs proclaim : "He hath redeem'd us; praise bo To God and to the Lamb." (giv'n 3. God rais'd him up, when he for Had freely tasted death, (all 42 RESURRECTION And thus redeem'd us from the On this we ground our faith : (fall ; For God, well-pleas'd, that sacrifice Declar'd, in sovereign grace, An all-sufficient ransom-price For Adam's fallen race. 4. The God of peace to guilty man Doth pardoning grace afford, (again Since from the dead he brought Our Shepherd, Head, and Lord ; That Shepherd who did freely bleed Lost sinners to restore ; Who died, but now is ris'n indeed, And lives for evermore. 5. The God of mercies let us praise, Who saveth fallen men, That by his power, which Christ did He us begets again (raise, Unto a lively confidence, That we for Jesus' sake Shall of that blest inheritance, Reserv'd for us, partake. 6. His resurrection's power divine, By grace on us bestow'd, Renews us, that we, dead to sin, May live alone to God: Thus we, supported by his might, From strength to strength proceed ; And, walking in his truth and light, Praise him in word and deed. 7. In all we do, constrain'd by love, We'll joy to him afford, And to God's will obedient prove Thro' Jesus Christ our Lord : Sing Hallelujah and adore On earth the Lamb once slain, Till we in heaven shall evermore Exalt his name, Amen. Gr. 129. t. 590. BELIEVING souls, rejoice and sing, Your risen Saviour see, And say, "0 death, where is thy grave, thy victory?" (sting? He died your guilty souls to save ; And, dying, conquer'd death ; Was buried in the gloomy grave, But re-assum'd his breath. 2. Rejoice,your conquering Saviour He lives to die no more ; (lives, And life eternal freely gives, Since he our sorrows bore, To all who their lost state bewail ; For Jesus' precious blood Doth for each contrite soul prevail Before the throne of God. 3. Sing praises to our risen Lord ; Life, immortality, And lasting bliss are now restor'd For all ; for you and me : Believe the wondrous deed, my soul, Adore his saving name ; Rejoice, ye saints, from pole to pole His love and power proclaim. 4. The Prince of glory bow'd his Expiring on the cross ; (head, But now the Lord is ris'n indeed, Is ris'n and lives for us ; Rejoice, and in the dust adore The Lamb for sinners slain ; He liveth now and evermore, For evermore to reign. Swertner 130. t. 22. REJOICE, church, the Saviour's bride, All grief and mourning lay aside ; With cheerful hearts and voices The resurrection of our King, (sing 2. He, having triumph'd over death, Now re-assumes his vital breath : The angels wait with watchful eyes, And joy to see their God arise. OF CHRIST. 43 3. Our gracious Saviour, Head, and Lord, (word ; Hath well perform'd his promis'd And now would have his church rejoice ; He loves to hear her cheerful voice. 4. Then let us join the heavenly- throng In singing that eternal song : * 4 Salvation to our God and King, Whose death did our redemption bring." 6 Blessing and praise we give to thee, (free ; That thou from death hast set us Thy resurrection from the grave Shows plainly, thou hast power to save. 6. Thy blood shall wash our gar- ments white, (light, Then we with all the saints in Shall joyful meet our Lord and Head; (shed. We know for us thy blood was 7. Astonish'd, at thy footstool now, With humble gratitude we bow: Thought cannot reach, nor tongue reveal, (feel. What in our thankful hearts we W. Home. 131. T. 595. CHRISTIANS, dismiss your fear; Let hope and joy succeed; The joyful news with gladness hear, "The Lord is ris'n indeed :" The promise is fulfilFd In Christ our only Head ; Justice with mercy 'sreconcil'd ; He lives who once was dead. 2. The Lord is ris'n again, Who on the cross did bleed ; He lives to die no more, Amen ; The Lord is ris'n indeed : He truly tasted death For wretched fallen man ; In bitter pangs resign'd his breath ; But now is ris'n again. 3. He hath himself the keys Of death, the grave, and hell; His is the victory and praise, And he rules all things well: Death now no more I dread, But cheerful close mine eyes ; Death is a sleep, the grave a bed ; With Jesus I shall rise. Cennick. 132. t. 11. GLORY unto Jesus be, From the curse he set us free ; All our guilt on him was laid, He the ransom fully paid. 2. All his glorious work is done ; God's well pleased in his Son ; For he rais'd him from the dead ; Christ nowreigns the church'sHead. 3. His redeem'd his praise show forth, Saints above and saints on earth ; Angels sing around the throne, u Thou art worthy, thou alone." 4. Ye who love him, cease to mourn, He will certainly return ; All his saints with him shall reign ; Come, Lord Jesus, come. Amen. Watts. 133. t. 79. JESUS who died the world to save, Revives, and rises from the grave, By his almighty power; From sin and death he sets us free, He captive leads captivity, He lives again, to die no more. 44 RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 2. Children of God, look up and see Your Saviour, cloth'd with majesty, Triumphant o'er the tomb: Cease, cease to grieve, cast off your fears, In heaven your mansions he pre- pares, And soon will come to take you home. 3. His church is still his joy and crown, He looks with love and pity down On her he did redeem : The members of that church he knows, He shares their joys and feels their woes, And they shall ever reign with him. Hammond. 134. t. 14. ON this glad day a brighter scene Of glory was display'd By God the eternal Word, than when This universe was made. 2. He rises, who mankind has bought With grief and pain extreme : 'Twas great to speak the world from nought; 'Twas greater to redeem. \v. 135. t. 132. CHRIST, beingrisen from the tomb, To Mary show'd his favour, And kindly called her byname: She, when she saw her Saviour, Directly tarn'd about in haste, His feet with heartfelt joyembrac'd, And hail'd her risen Master. 2. His holy name for ever be Adored, blcss'd, and pruised, That he hath such invariably To taste his friendship raised, As Mary Magdalen and me, W T ho nought can boast, but know that he Hath pardon'd our transgressions. 3. How happy feels a contrite heart Enjoying Christ's salvation : Those who have chosen Mary's part And favourite occupation, Find in our Saviour, day and night, A source of comfort and delight: 'Tis this makes life important. 4. He pardon'd me, like Magdalen ; I love him, my Preserver; I love him, but (it gives me pain) I love not with such fervour: When Jesus I shall once behold, I then shall feel as she of old, When he to her appeared. Z. and others. 136* t. 185. HAIL, all hail, victorious Lord and Saviour, Thou hast burst the bonds of death ; Grant us, as to Mary, that great favour To embrace thy feet in faith : Thou hast in our stead the curse endured, And for us eternal life procured ; Joyful, we with one accord Hail thee as our risen Lord. 2. thou matchless source of con- solation, Scarce thy resting moments end, When a heart-enlivening salutation To thy children thou dost send : We would share thy dear disciples' feeling, As before their risen master kneel- ing: ASCENSION OF CHRIST. 45 Thus shall we with all our heart Witness what a friend thou art. Louisa v. Hayn. 137. t. 205. JESUS, who is always near To assuage his children's grief, Unto Thomas did appear, To remove his unbelief; "Come," he said, "uiy nail-prints view, And my side the spear pierc'd thro'; " Humbled the disciple stood, Andexclaim'd, t4 MyLord, my God." 2. I would go from pole to pole To behold my risen Lord ; But content thyself, my soul, Listen to thy Saviour's word; " They who me by faith receive, Without seeing who believe, Trust my word and thereon rest, They abundantly are blest." ■■«■♦♦»» VII. THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST. 138. T. 14. THE Lord ascendeth up on high, Deck'd with resplendent wounds; While shouts of victory rend the sky, And heaven with joy resounds. 2 Eternal gates their leaves unfold, Receive the conquering King, The angels strike their harps of gold, And saints triumphant sing. 3. Sinners, rejoice; he died for you, For you prepares a place ; His Spirit sends, you to endow With every gift and grace. 4. His blood, which did for you atone, For your salvation pleads ; And, seated on his Father's throne, He reigns and intercedes. J. Hart 139 * t. 83. SURELY God is present here ; Since the Lord with grace and fa- vour To my spirit doth appear, As my Jesus, as my Saviour ; For the holy Trinity Is to us in Jesus nigh. 2. might all my wishes tend Unto Christ without cessation, He's my best and nearest friend, Full of grace, truth, and salvation; I, when he is present, feel Happiness no tongue can tell. 3. Holy awe pervades my heart, W T hen I see my great Creator Of man's nature taking part, That he, as my Mediator, Might lay down his life for me, And from death might set me free. 4. In the grave for me he lay, Then arose with power and glorious, Grace triumphant to display, Proving over death victorious; And for forty days was seen By his followers, God with men. 5. When the Lord's disciples saw Jesus, gloriously arrayed, From their longing sight withdraw, In a cloud to heaven conveyed ; 46 ASCENSION Sure, alternate grief and joy (ploy. Did their hearts and thoughts em- 6. He ascended up on high, Glorious and with honour crowned ; Cloth'd with power and majesty, And at God's right-hand enthroned, He doth still as man appear, Pleading for us sinners there. 7. God be prais'd, they who are his, In this present dispensation Nought essential ever miss, Since they share in his salvation ; Tho' unseen, he's nigh to all Who in truth upon him call. 8. when will the time draw near, That he, who to heaven ascended, Shall in majesty appear, By the heavenly hosts attended? But we're silent : — to believe Is our lot, while here we live. Gr. 140. T. 22. JESUS, my all, to heaven is gone; He whom I fix my hopes upon: His track I see, and I'll pursue The narrow way, till him I view. 2. The way the holy prophets went, (ment, The way that leads from banish- The King's highway of holiness, I'll go, for all his paths are peace. 3. This is the way I long had sought, (not ; And mourn'd because I found it My grief a burden long had been, Oppress'd with unbelief and sin. 4. The more I strove against their power, (more ; I sinn'd and stumbled but the Till late, I heard my Saviour say, "Come hither, soul, I am the way." 5. Lo! glad I come, and thou, blest Lamb, Shalt take me to thee as I am ; Nothing but sin I thee can give; Nothing but love I shall receive. 6. Then will I tell to sinners round, What a dear Saviour I have found; I'll point to thy redeeming blood, And say, ' Behold the way to God.' Cennick, 141. t. 22. THE Lord, who once on Calvary bled, (dead, And rose triumphant from the Pursues in heaven this plan of * grace, The friend of man's apostate race. 2. There, as our advocate, he reigns, (pains ; Touch'd with the feeling of our And still remembers in the skies His tears, his groans, and agonies. 3. In every pang that rends the heart, The man of sorrows bears a part; In all our grief, our grief he shares, And rescues us from Satan's snares. 4. let us then before his throne, With boldness make our sorrows known; (freed, And seek, from fears distrustful His grace to help in time of need. Logan. 142.* t. 146. GO up with shouts of praise, Go up, High-priest, to heaven, Thou who the ransom'd race Hast on thy heart engraven: Though seated on thy throne, Thou deign'st to hear our prayer; OF CHRIST. 47 Nor art asham'd to own, That we thy brethren are. z. 143. t. 79. WHEN Christ, our Saviour, did ascend, The Father bid his hosts attend, And worship his dear Son; (gaz'd, With loud acclaims of joy they And cheerful Hallelujahs rais'd, Adoring humbly at his throne. 2. Can we thy triumphs e'er forget ? Shall we not worship at thy feet, For all thy griefs and pain? Yes, we will join the angelic throng, In singing that eternal song, "Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain." 3. The assembly, which with thee at rest (dress'd, Appears in spotless garments Bows down and numbly sings ; We too thy saving name will bless, And thee with heart and voice con- fess (kings. The Lord of lords and King of Cennick. 144* t. 132. RAISE your devotion, mortal Be your exalted Saviour (tongues ; The theme of your triumphant Extol his name for ever: (songs ; Lo, angels strike their loudest strings, For heaven and all created things Must sound ImmanuePs praises. 2. Ye mourning souls, look upward For Christ is now preparing (too, At God's right-hand a place for you; Shake off all thoughts despairing : Thence he, your gracious Lord, will come To fetch your longing spirits home, And crown your love and labour. 3. Since he o'er heaven bears sove- reign sway, By all its powers attended, And has more graces to display Than can be comprehended ; Fear not, for he his blessing pours On such meek, humble breasts as yours, The objects of his favour. 145. t. 22. TO thee, Lord Christ, all praise be giv'n, For thy ascending up to heaven: Support us while on earth we stay, And lead us in the narrow way. 2. Tho' seated on thy Father's throne, (own, Thou ne'er wilt cease thy flock to But always in their midst appear, When in thy name assembled here. 3. For us to heaven thou didst ascend, To plead our cause, and to attend To all our wants, yea, to prepare A place for us, thy bliss to share. 4. At parting from thy little fold, Thy second advent was foretold ; Therefore we wait with eagerness, Lord Jesus, to behold thy face. Swertner. 146. t. 590. WE sing thy praise, exalted Lamb, Who sitt'st upon the throne: Ten thousand blessings to thy name Who worthy art alone: Thy sacred, bruised body bore Our sins upon the tree : 48 ASCENSION OF CHRIST. And now thou livest evermore ; O may we live to thee. 2. Poor sinners, sing the Lamb that died; (What theme can sound so sweet!) His drooping head, his streaming His pierced hands and feet ; (side, With all that scene of suffering love, Which faith presents to view : For now he reigns and lives above, Yea, lives and reigns for you. 3. Was ever grace, Lord, rich as thine, Can aught so great be nam'd ? What pow'rful beams of love divine Thy tender heart inflam'd : Ye angels, praise his glorious name, Who lov'd and conquer'd thus ; And we will likewise laud the Lamb, For he was slain for us. j. Hart. 147. t. 595. JESUS who died, is now Seated upon his throne : TThe angels, who before him bow, His just dominion own. 2. The unworthiest of his friends Upon his heart he bears ; He ever to their cause attends, For them a place prepares. 8. Blest Saviour, condescend My advocate to be ; I could not have a better friend To plead with God for me. Watts. 148. t. 14. JESUS, our Iligh-priest and our Bead, Who bear'st our flesh and blood, And always interced'sl for us Before the throne of God : — 2. We know thou never canst forget Us, thy weak members here : Yea, when we suffer in the least, Thou part with us wilt bear. 3. Thou with great tenderness art touclTd At what thy children feel : When by temptations we are press'd, Thou know'st well what we ail. 4. Thou hast a tender sympathy W T ith every grief and pain; For when thou wast a man on earth, Thou didst the same sustain. 5. And tho' in heaven exalted now, Yet thou to us art near ; Know'st all our weaknesses and wants, And listen'st to our prayer. 6. What shall we say for this thy But 'fore thee prostrate lie, (love, And thank thee that thou wast a To all eternity. (man, J. West. 149. t. 14. WITH joy we meditate the grace Of our Iligh-priest above ; His heart is fill'd with tenderness, His bowels yearn with love. 2. In all our griefs he takes a share, He knows our feeble frame ; He knows what sore temptations For he has felt the same, (are, o. He, in the days of feeble flesh, Pour'd out strong cries and tears ; And, in his measure, feels afresh What every member bears. 4. He'll never quench the smoking But raise it to a flame ; (flax, Tho bruised reed he never breaks, Nor scorns the meanest name. GOD, THE CREATOR AND PRESERVER. 49 6. Then let our humble faith ad- His mercy and his power; (dress We shall obtain delivering grace In the distressing hour. 6. He ever lives to inteicede Before his father's face; (plead, Give him, my soul, thy cause to Nor doubt the Father's grace. Watts. 4 m • •> » VIII. GOD, AS CREATOR AND PRESERVER OF THE WORLD. 150.* t. 166, or 22. GOD, thou bottomless abyss, Thee mortal tongue cannot define, Or speak thy god-like properties, Thy holy heights, thy depths divine : Thou'rt an unfathomable sea; Of universal nature Lord : Such knowledge is not found in me, Frail worm, thy glories to record. 2. Thee would I view and duly praise, Did not mere weakness me sur- round ; ^Chy nature's everlasting rays My senses and my soul confound : All sprung from thine omnipotence, Which mind conceives, or eye hath seen ; No single atom comes by chance: Wert thou not, nothing e'er had been. 3. All things with thee are possible, Thy will in heaven and earth is done ; (veal, Thy wisdom's depths who can re- Or who thy mind hath fully known? No limits thee can circumscribe. Thy kingdom everywhere extends; None can thy greatness e'er de- scribe, For thy dominion never ends. 4. Thou stretchest to infinity, The highest heavens are thy seat, Thy glorious name, thy majesty No seraph can conceive or mete: Thou art as Lord by all ador'd, For every knee to thee must bend; Who thus have knelt and grace implor'd, Have found thee an almighty friend. 5. Counsel and deed are one with thee, And justice in thy court presides; Perfection 's thine without degree, And love thy character abides : Thy mercy, faithfulness, and grace Each morning unto us are new, And every day brings fresh displays Of thy protecting care to view. 6. Ah, who can render thee just praise? (combin'd; Who ? tho' his heart and tongue No temple is thy dwelling place, Thy worship cannot be confin'd : By building shrines, where thou shalt dwell, Thy proper aim is ne'er attain'd ; To such thou dost thy love reveal As humbly on thy word depend. 7. Service, not gifts, thou dost de- mand From man, this shall his profit be; 50 GOD, THE CREATOR Salvation, life, flow from thy hand, But no increase accrues to thee ; Thy hand rewards, tho' all is thine : Thy fire in wrath consumes thy foes, (shine While in its genial warmth and Thy friends with heavenly joy re- pose. 8. The seraphim with sweetest tone Express the glory of thy sway, The elders, kneeling at thy throne, Serve thee, and deepest homage pay: Like them, before thy majesty, With humble awe I sink asham'd ; Thou art in truth, Lord most high, All that is great and holy nam'd. J. J. Breithaupt. 151. t. 14. ALMIGHTY God, thou Sovereign Lord, 'Fore thee we prostrate fall, In heaven and on earth ador'd, As the great cause of all. 2. Thou canst not by our eyes be Thou art a Spirit pure, (seen, Who from eternity hast been, And ever shalt endure. 3. Present alike in every place, Thy Godhead we adore ; Beyond the bounds of time and Thou dwellest evermore, (space 4. In wisdom infinite thou art, Thine eye doth all things see, And every thought of every heart Is fully known to thee. 6. Whate'er thou wilt, thou, Lord, canst do Here and in heaven above; But chiefly we rejoice to know Almighty God is love. 6. Thou lov'st whate'er thy hands have made ; Thy goodness we rehearse, In shining characters display'd Throughout the universe. 7. With longing eyes thy creature? On thee for daily food ; (wait Thy liberal hand provides them meat, And fills their mouths with good. 8. Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King ; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds harmonious sing. 9. Creatures with all their endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; May we, who taste thy richer grace, Delight to bless thy name. Watts. 152* T.22. MONARCH of all, with humble fear (raise; To thee heaven's hosts their voices Ev'n earth and dust thy bounties share : Let earth and dust attempt thy praise. 2. Before thy face, Lord most high, Sinks all created glory down: Yet be not wroth with me, that I, Vile worm, draw near thy awful throne. 3. Of all thou the beginning art, Of all things thou alone the end: On thee still fix my wavering heart, To thee let all my actions tend. 4. Thou, Lord, art light: thy na- tive ray No shade, no variation knows : AND PRESERVER. 51 To my dark soul thy light display, The brightness of thy face disclose. 6. Thou, Lord, art love : from thee pure love Flows forth in unexhausted streams; Let me its quickening virtue prove, fill my heart with sacred flames. 6. Thou, Lord, art good, and thou alone : With eager hope, with warm desire, Thee may I still my portion own, To thee in every thought aspire. 7. So shall my every power to thee In love and pure devotion rise ; Yea, body, soul, and spirit be A holy living sacrifice. 8. Lord God Almighty, ceaseless praise In heaven, thy throne, to thee is giv'n ; Here, as in heaven, thy name we bless, (heaven. For where thy presence shines is Freylinghausen. 153. t. 22. GIVE to our God immortal praise ; Mercy and truth are all his ways: Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. 2. Give to the Lord of lords re- nown, The Kings of kings with glory crown ; His mercies ever shall endure, When earth-born powers are known no more. 3. lie built the earth, he spread the sky, And fix'd the starry lights on high: Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. 4. He fills the sun with morning light, He bids the moon direct the night: His mercies ever shall endure, When suns and moons shall shine no more. 5. He sent his Son with power to save, (grave : From guilt, from darkness, and the Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. 6. Thro' this vain world he guides our feet y And leads us to his heavenly seat: His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more. Watts. 154. t. 166. HIGH in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break thro' every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs: For ever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; (hands: Great are the wonders of thy Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 2. Thy providence is kind and large, share ; Both man and beast thy bounty The whole creation is thy charge, But man is thy peculiar care : My God, how excellent thy grace, Whence all our hope and comfort springs; The sons of Adam in distress Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 3. From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy, like a river, flows, 52 GOD, THE CREATOR And we the living water taste : Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from thy presence, gracious Lord ; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promis'd in thy word. Watts. 155.* t. 214. I WILL sing to my Creator, Unto God I'll render praise, Who by every thing in nature Magnifies his tender grace : Nought but loving condescension Still inclines his faithful heart To support and take their part, Who pursue his blest intention ; All things to their period tend, But his mercy has no end. 2. My soul's welfare he advances, For my body he doth care: Aid and comfort he dispenses, When I call on him by prayer : When my natural strength is shrinking, In the time of utmost need, He, my God, draws nigh with speed, And recovers me from sinking : All things &c. 3. This I know with full conviction, As a maxim ever sure, Christian crosses and affliction Do but for a time endure : After winter's frost and snowing Smiling summer then appears; After sadness, pains, and fears, Joyful comforts will be flowing: All things &c. 4 Since nor end, nor bounds, nor measure (n God's mercies can be found, Heart and hands I lift with plea- Asa child in duty bound ; (sure, Humbly I request the favour : Grant me grace both day and night Thee to love with all my might, Till I change this infant savour For that taste of bliss above, Perfect praise and endless love P. Gerhard. 156. t. 14. . IN thee I live, and move, and am ; Thou number'st all my days: As thou renew'st my being, Lord, Let me renew thy praise. 2. From thee I am, thro' thee I am, And for thee I must be : 'Twere better for me not to live, Than not to live to thee. 3. Naked I came into this world, And nothing with me brought: And nothing have I here deserv'd ; Yet I have lacked nought. 4. I do not praise my labouring hand, My labouring head, or chance : Thy providence, most gracious God, Is my inheritance. 5. Thy bounty gives me bread with A table free from strife : (peace, Thy blessing is the staff of bread, Which is the staff of life. 6. The daily favours of my God I cannot sing at large ; Yet humbly can I make this boast, I am the Almighty's charge. 7. Lord, in the day thou art about The paths wherein I tread; And in the night, when I lie down, Thou art about my bed. 8. let my house a temple be, That I and mine may sing AND PRESERVER. 53 Hosannas to thy majesty, And praise our heavenly King. Erskine. 157* t. 151. COMMIT thou every grievance Into his faithful hands, To his sure care and guidance, Who heaven and earth com- For he, the clouds' director, (mands : Whom winds and seas obey. Will be thy kind protector, And will prepare thy way. 2. Rely on God thy Saviour, So shalt thou safe go ou ; Build on his grace and favour, So shall thy work be done : Thou canst make no advances By self-consuming care : But he his help dispenses, When call'd upon by prayer. 3. Thy faithfulness eternal, Father, certainly What's good or detrimental Doth for thy children see : Thee all things serve in nature, According to thy will ; Thou, as the great Creator, Thy counsel dost fulfil. 4. My soul, then, with assurance Hope still, be not dismay'd; He will from each encumbrance Again lift up thy head : Beyond thy wish extended His goodness will appear, When he hath fully ended What caus'd thy needless fear. P. Gerhard. 158.* t. 106. HE that confides in his Creator, Depending on him all his days, Shall be preserv'd in fire and water, And sav'd in many dangerous ways : (stay, He that makes God his staff and Builds not on sand that glides away. 2. What gain's! thou by thy anxious caring ? What causes thee to pine away? Thy rest and health thou art im- pairing (day : By sighs and groans from day to Thou art but adding grief to grief, Instead of getting sure relief. 3. could we be resign'd and quiet, And rest in God's good providence, Who oft prescribes us wholesome diet, In forms that please not flesh and sense: To him who chose us for his own, Our wants and cares are f ullyknown. 4. He knows the hours for joy and gladness, The proper time and proper place; Are we but faithful midst our sad- ness, (praise ; Seek not our pleasure, but hi3 He'll come before we are aware, And dissipate our grief and care. 5. Do thou with faith discharge thy station, (praise ; Keep God's commands, live to his Rely on him for preservation, On whom the whole creation stays: The mau that's truly wise and just, Makes God, and God alone his trust. G. Xeumark. 159. T.14. WHEN all thy mercies, my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view. I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 61 GOD, THE CREATOR 2. how shall words with equal warmth The gratitude declare, (heart, That glows within my ravish'd But thou canst read it there. 8. Thy providence my life sustain'd, And all my wants redress'd, When in the silent womb I lay, And huog upon the breast. £. To all my weak complaints and cries Thy mercy lent an ear, (learnt Ere yet my feeble thoughts had To form themselves in prayer. 6. Unnumber'd comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestow'd, Before my infant-heart conceiv'd From whom those comforts flow'd. 6. When in the slippery paths of With heedless steps I ran, (youth Thine arm, unseen, convey'd me And led me up to man. (safe, 7. Through hidden dangers, toils, and deaths, It gently clear' d my way, (vice, And thro' the pleasing snares of More to be fear'd than they. 8. When worn with sickness, oft hast thou With health renew'd my face; And when in sin and sorrow sunk, Revived my soul with grace. 9. Ten thousand thousand precious My daily thanks employ; (gifts Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 10. Thro' every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; (thee, And after death, in heaven with The glorious theme renew. 11. When nature fails, and day and night Divide thy works no more, My ever grateful heart, Lord, Thy mercy shall adore. 12. Through all eternity to thee A joyful song I'll raise: But ! eternity's too short To utter all thy praise. Addison. 160. t. 14. LONG ere the lofty skies were Jehovah fill'd his throne : (spread, Ere man was form'd, or angels made, The Maker liv'd alone. 2. His boundless years can ne'er decrease, But still maintain their prime ; Eternity's his dwelling-place, And Ever is his time. 3. While like a tide our minutes The present and the past, (flow, He fills his own immortal now, And sees our ages waste. Watts. 161* t. 106 or 90. WELL art thou leading, Guide supreme, Thy people on their pilgrimage : Thy paths may strange and devious seem, (pests rage, But yet are straight: — should tern- Amid the desolating blast, Thy calming voice is heard at last. 2. Thy wisdom scatters, Lord most high, (bine; What human prudence would com- T'dv power upraises to the sky. What some in fetters would confine: Man, rending not thy perfect m\\ f Walketh in some vain shadow still AND PRESERVER. 55 8. Thy thoughts are high, and soar above The vanities which all admire : No eloquence thine ear can move, Thy impulse must the tongue in- spire : The Pharisee thou passest by, While mercy waits the sinner's cry. 4. We magnify thy grace, pure love Doth thy paternal heart excite ; Thy pillar doth before us move, To dwell with men is thy delight : Thou watchest o'er us day by day, And lead'st us in the narrow way. 5. Sometimes thy rod may seem severe, Again thy love thou dost display; Thy gentle chastisement is near, When we are prone to go astray: Soon as we mourning seek thy face, Thou bidd'st our wayward wander- ings cease. 6. Thy Spirit grant, that I discern Nature from grace, thy light from mine ; . (burn, That no strange fire within me Which I might vainly think divine: Thou Source of life, how blest is he Who in thy light the light can see 162.* G. Arnold. r. 595. GIVE to the winds thy fears, Hope and be undismay'd; (tears, God hears thy sighs and counts thy God shall lift up thy head: Thro' waves, and clouds, and storms He gently clears thy way ; Wait thou his time, so shall the night Soon end in joyous day. 2. He everywhere hath way, And all things serve his might, His every act pure blessing is, His path unsullied light: When he makes bare his arm, What shall his work withstand ? When he his people's cause defends, Who, who shall stay his hand ? 3. Leave to his sovereign sway To choose and to command, With wonder fill'd thou then shalt own How wise, how strong his hand : Thou comprehend'st him not, Yet earth and heaven tell, God sits as sovereign on the throne, He ruleth all things well. 4. Thou seest our weakness, Lord, Our hearts are known to thee, lift thou up the sinking hand, Confirm the feeble knee : Let us, in life and death, Boldly thy truth declare, And publish with our latest breath Thy love and guardian care. P. Gerhard. 163. t. 151. CHILDREN of God lack nothing, His promise bears them thro'; Who gives the lilies clothing, Will clothe his people too : Beneath the spreading heavens, No creature but is fed ; And he who feeds the ravens, Will give his children bread. 2. Tho' vine, nor fig-tree neither, Their wonted fruit should bear; Though all the field should wither, Nor flocks nor herds be there: Yet God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice; For, while in him confiding, I cannot but rejoice. l\-ii nick. 66 THE FATHER, SON, 164. t. 581, or 83. QUIET, Lord, my froward heart, Make me teachable and mild, Upright, simple, free from art, Make me as a weaned child ; From distrust and envy free, Pleas'd with all that pleaseth thee. 2. What thou shalt to-day provide, Let me as a child receive ; What to-morrow may betide, Calmly to thy wisdom leave : 'Tis enough that thou wilt care, Why should I the burthen bear ? 3. As a little child relies On a care beyond his own, Knows he's neither strong nor wise, Fears to stir a step alone : Let me thus with thee abide, As my Father, Guard, and Guide. 4. Thus preserv'd from Satan's wiles, (fears, Safe from dangers, free from May I live upon thy smiles, Till the promis'd hour appears, When the sons of God shall prove All their Father's boundless love. J. Newton IX. THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY GHOST. 165* T. 132. TO God on high all glory be, And thanks that he's so gracious, That hence to all eternity No evil shall oppress us : (men, His word declares good-will to On earth is peace restor'd again Thro' Jesus Christ our Saviour. 2. We humbly thee adore, and praise, And laud for thy great glory : Father, thy kingdom lasts always, Not frail, nor transitory : Thy power is endless as thy praise, Thou speak'st, the universe obeys: In such a Lord we're happy. 3. Jesus Christ, enthron'd on The Father's Son beloved, (high, By whom lost sinners are brought nigh, And guilt and curse removed : Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, To needy prayers thine ear afford, And on us all have mercy. 4. Comforter, God Holy Ghost, Thou source of consolation, From Satan's power thou wilt, wo trust, Protect Christ's congregation ; His everlasting truth assert, All evil graciously avert, Lead us to life eternal. (Selnecker,) Ancient Church.- 166.* t. 97. MOST holy, blessed Trinity, God, praised to all eternity, Lord over all, whose power did frame (same ; The world, and still upholds the All tilings thou reconcilest unto thee: (j e *tj* With awe we now adore thy ma- 2. Father of Jesur\ Lord of all, Thee we our God and Father call. AND HOLY GHOST. 57 Since Jesus made us by his blood Children and blessed heirs of God ; Eternal praise and thanks are due to thee, (ful family. From Christ's redeem'd and grate- 3. Lamb of God, for sinners slain, Who didst the human race regain, And claim'st it as thy property ; Worthy art thou eternally : For all we are and have, is thine alone, (thine own. Ah, take and keep us evermore 4. God Holy Ghost, to thee we raise (and praise, With joyful hearts our thanks For leading us to Christ by faith, And glorifying Jesus' death ; grant that we may all in him abide, (bride. That he may glory in a faithful 6. We all say, Amen, deeply bow'd In presence of the triune God, By whom in Christ we're fore-or- dain'd To happiness that knows no end ; With grateful hearts we thank and praise the Lord : His saving name for ever be ador'd. 167. t. 68. HOLY Trinity, We confess with joy, That our life and whole salvation Flow from God's blest incarnation, And his death for us On the shameful cross. 2. Had we angels' tongues With seraphic songs, (thee. Bowing hearts and knees before Triune God, we would adore thee, In the highest strain, For the Lamb once slain. Nyberg. 168* t. 230. TO the Father render praises, Whose love in Christ to life us raises, And comforts us in all distress ; Glory, thanks, and adoration, (tion, Be giv'n to Christ without cessa- Whose presence yields us joy and The Spirit magnify, (peace; Who doth to us apply Jesus' merit; Our God revere, He's present here, Come, worship him with filial fear. 2. Father of the congregation, what abundant consolation We in thy gracious counsel find, Which by Christ was manifested; His coming in the flesh attested Thy teuder love to all mankind: Thy name we magnify To all eternity ; For thy mercies Unbounded are ; Thy love and care Exceed our utmost wish and prayer. 3. Lord, our matchless Friend and Brother, (other Thy praises from each day to the I'll sing while I have breath in me: God, as man to us related, The grateful sense thou hast created To praise excites me powerfully: Rise, spirit of gladness, rise, Exalt his sacrifice, Hallelujah, In highest strain To the Lamb slain : Let heav'n and earth reply, Amen. 68 THE FATHER, SON, 4. Holy Spirit, we adore thee, And to thy name give praise and For graciously directing us (glory, To seek pardon, peace, and favour With God, thro' Jesus Christ our Saviour, From whom alone salvation flows : O fill us with his love, So that our walk may prove To his honour ; And grant that we Continually May to thy voice obedient be. Germ. Lit. (Louisa v. Hayn.) 169. t. 39. O FATHER of mercy, be ever ador'd ; (our Lord Thy love was displayed in sending To ransom and bless us: thy good- ness we praise (grace. For sending in Jesus salvation by 2. Most merciful Saviour, who deignedst to die, (don to buy ; Our curse to remove, and our par- Accept our thanksgiving, almighty to save, (lieve. "Who openest heaven to all that be- 3. Spirit of wisdom, of love, and of power, (grace we adore ; We prove thy blest influence, thy Whose inward revealing applies our Lord's blood, (of God. Attesting and sealing us children C. Wesley. 170. t. 14. OUR heavenly Father, source of love, To thee our hearts we raise: Thy all-sustaining power we prove, And gladly sing thy praise. 2. Lord Jesus, thine we wish to be, Our sacrifice receive : Made, & preserved, & sav'd by thee, To thee ourselves we give. 3. Come, Holy Ghost, the Saviour's love Shed in our hearts abroad : So shall we ever live, and move, And be with Christ in God. 4. Honour to the almighty Three, And everlasting One: All glory to the Father be, The Spirit, and the Son. w. 171 * t. 58. GLORY to the Father, Who in Christ Jesus Doth as dear children own and richly bless us, World without end. 2. Glory unto Jesus, The man of sorrows, Who sufler'd, died, rose, and re- vived for us, That we might live. 3. Glory and obedience To the Holy Spirit, (merit Who glorifies Christ Jesus, and his To us applies. 4. Lamb of God, once wounded For our salvation, Let all who breathe, proclaim thy bitter passion For evermore. 172. t. 1C7. MAY the grace of Christ our Sa- viour, And the Father's boundless love. With the Holy Spirit's favour, Rest upon us from above: Thus may we abide in union With each other in the Lord: And possess, in sweet commuLlon, Joys which earth cannot afford. Newton AND HOLY GHOST. 59 173. t. 590. FATHER of angels and of men, Saviour, who us hast bought, Spirit, by whom we're born again, And sanctified, and taught; Thy glory, holy Three in One, Thy people's song shall be, (run, Long as the wheels of time shall And thro' eternity. 174. t. 581, or 83. NOW, with angels round the throne, Cherubim and seraphim, And the church which still is one, Let us swell the solemn hymn : Glory to the great I AM ! Glory to the slaughter'd Lamb ! 2. Blessing, honour, glory, might, And dominion infinite, To the Father of our Lord, To the Spirit and the Word ; As it was all worlds before, Is, and shall be evermore. Conder. 175. t. 166. ; THAT peace which God alone re- veals, ! And by his word of grace imparts, Which only the believer feels, Direct, and keep, and cheer our hearts : And may the holy Three in One, The Father, Word, and Comforter Pour an abundant blessing down On every soul assembled here. Newton. 176* t. 185. WITH thy presence, Lord, our Head and Saviour, Bless us all, we humbly pray ; Our dear heavenly Father's love and favour Be our comfort every day ; May the Holy Ghost in each pro- ceeding (leading: Favour us with his most gracious Thus shall we be truly blest, Both in labour and in rest. Q r . 177. t. 185. THE Lord bless and keep thee in his favour, As his chosen property ; The Lord make his face shine on thee ever, And be gracious unto thee ; The Lord lift his countenance most gracious (tious, Upon thee, and be to thee propi- And his peace on thee bestow; Amen, Amen, be it so. B. Latrobe. 178. t. 595 YE angels round the throne, And men that dwell below, Worship the Father, love the Son, And bless the Spirit too. Watts. 179. T. 22. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, The love of God so highly prized, The Holy Ghost's communion be With all of us most sensibly. J. de Watteville. 180.* T. 132. NOW sing thou happy church of His favor' d congregation, (God, Redeem'd with Jesus'precious blood From every tribe and nation: Mo«t holy, blessed Trinity, (thee For Mie Lamb slain all praise to w and ever. Amen. z. 60 X. OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. 181. T. 22. OUR heavenly Father is not known To us, but in the Son alone; His mercy, love, and boundless grace We see display'd in Jesus' face. 2. God, how dreadful was thy name, Until the God-man Jesus came ; We cannot love nor honour thee, Unless the Son hath made us free. 3. love, no human tongue can O love divine, unsearchable ! (tell ! The Father gave his only Son For guilty sinners to atone. 4. Can any ill distress my heart, Since God with his own Son did part ? Whate'er I want can't be denied, Since Christ for me was crucified. M. Taylor. See of the travail of his soul, And is well satisfied. 5. Peace and good-will are now to Most gloriously display'd, (man And life eternal we obtain I From God, in Christ our Head. 6. let us then repeat the theme, Which always sounds above; And ever sing with joyful hearts The wonders of his love. 182. T. 14. BEHOLD what love the Father hath On guilty men bestow'd, That we, who children are of wrath, Should children be of God. 2. how beyond expression great His love in Christ doth shine! 'Tis like himself — the eternal God, Past knowledge, all divine. 3. Behold, for fallen, guilty man, The Lord of glory dies ; Lays down his life us to redeem, A precious sacrifice. 4. Now doth our Lord, the Son of Who for us liv'd and died, (God, 183*. t. 22. THOU hast the world so greatly lov'd, Father, that thou by mercy mov'd Didst give thy well-beloved Son, By death for sinners to atone. 2. That he all who in him believe, Might in thy family receive, For thou didst deem his sacrifice An all-sufficient ransom-price. 3. As children we are own'dby thee, Since Christ our brother deign'd to be; We feel thy kind, paternal heart To us who have in him a part. 4. The whole salvation of thy Son, And all his merits make our own ; Yea, grant us richly, for his sake, Of heavenly blessings to partake. 5. Thou art our Father and our God, Since Christ assum'd our flesh and blood ; Therefore in thee our trust we place, And give thee never-ceasing praise. 184. t. 205 FATHER of eternal grace, Glorify thyself in me ; OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. 61 Meekly beaming in my face, May the world thine image see: Happy only in thy love, Poor, unfriended, or unknown, Fix my thoughts on things above, Stay my heart on thee alone. 2. Humble, holy, all resign'd To thy will, — thy will be done! Give me, Lord, the perfect mind Of thy well-beloved Son : Counting gain and glory loss, May I tread the path He trod, Die with Jesus on the cross, Rise with him to thee, my God. Montgomery. 185. t. 341. : THEE, my God and King, ' My Father, thee I sing, Hear well-pleas'd the joyous sound, [ Praise from earth and heaven re- ceive : : Lost, I now in Christ am found, ! Dead, by faith in Christ I live. ; 2. Father, behold thy Son, ( In Christ I am thine own : ! Stranger long to thee and rest, ! See, the prodigal is come ; | Open wide thy arms and breast, Take the weary wanderer home. 3. Thine eye observ'd from far, Thy pity drew me near: Me thy bowels yearn'd to see, Me thy mercy ran to find, Empty, poor, and void of thee, Hungry, sick, and faint, and blind. 4. Thou on my neck didst fall, Thy kiss forgave me all. Still the gracious words I hear, Words that made the Saviour mine, u Haste, for him the robe prepare, His be righteousness divine." C. Wesley. 186. t. 595. OUR heavenly Father, hear The prayer we offer now ; Thy name be hallow'd far and near, To thee all nations bow; Thy kingdom come ; thy will On earth be done in love, As saints and seraphim fulfil Thy perfect law above. 2. Our daily bread supply, While by thy Word we live ; The guilt of our iniquity Forgive, as we forgive : From dark temptation's power, From Satan's wiles defend ; Deliver in the evil hour, And guide us to the end. 3. Thine, then, for ever be Glory and power divine ; The sceptre, throne, and majesty Of heaven and earth are thine. Thus humbly taught to pray, By thy beloved Son, (say, Through him we come to thee and All for his sake be done. Montgomery. 187. t. 14. FATHER of all, almighty Lord, Our Father, and our God, Since Jesus Christ, the eternalWord, Assumed our flesh and blood. 2. Let all with love and filial fear Thy sacred name adore ; may thy kingdom soon appear, And spread the world all o'er. 3. Help us thy pleasure to fulfil, As done by heavenly powers ; Accomplish in us all thy will, And let that will be ours. 62 OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. 4. Our souls and bodies feed, we pray, With food which thou see'st best, We ask our portion for the day, And leave to thee the rest. 6. Let mercy pardon all our crimes, Which justice must condemn ; As some have wrong'd us many times, And we would pardon them. 6. Let not temptation us befall, While here our race we run ; But rescue and defend us all From sin and the evil one. 7. Thine is the kingdom, thine the O'er angels and o'er men; (power The glory too for evermore, Is thine : Amen, Amen. J. Hart. 188. t. 595. THE God of Abraham praise, Who reigns enthron'd above; Ancient of everlasting days, Th' almighty God of love. Jehovah, Great I Am ! By earth and heaven confess'd: I bow and bless the sacred name For ever, ever bless'd. 2. The God of Abraham praise, At whose supreme command From earth 1 rise, — and seek the Of heaven, at his right hand, (joys I all on earth forsake, Its wisdom, fame and power; And him my only portion make, My shield, my rock and tower. 3. Though nature's strength decay, And earth and hell withstand, To Canaan's bounds I urge my way, At his divine command. The watery deep I pass, With Jesus in my view, And through the howlingwilderness My pilgrim path pursue. 4. The goodly land I see, With peace and plenty bless'd; A land of sacred liberty, And everlasting rest. There milk and honey flow, And oil and wine abound ; And trees of life for ever grow With endless mercy crown'd. 5. There dwells the Lord our King, The Lord our righteousness, Triumphant o'er the world and sin, Jesus, the Prince of peace. On Sion's sacred height His kingdom he maintains, And glorious, with his saints in Enthron'd for ever reigns, (light, 6. He keeps his own secure, He guards them by his side, Arrays in garments white and pure His blood-bought, spotless bride. With streams of sacred bliss, With groves of living joys, With all the fruits of paradise His saints he still supplies. 7. Before the Three in One They all exulting stand, And tell the wonders he hath done With his almighty hand. The list'ning spheres attend, And swell the growing fame, And sing, in songs which never end, Jehovah's wondrous name. 8. The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high : 1 Hail, Father, Son, and HolyGhost, Eternally they cry: JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD. 63 Hail, Abraham's God and mine, I join the heavenly lays; All might and majesty are thine, Aaid never-ceasing praise. Oliver, (adapted.) 189.* t. 90. DRAW me, Father, to the Son, That he may draw me unto thee: Thy Spirit render me his own, And rule without control in me; Shed in my heart thy love abroad, And keep me in thy peace, God. B. Cresselius. 190.* t. 79. REJOICE, my soul, God cares for Trust to his word assuredly, (thee, However things may go : (sake, Thy heavenly Father, for Christ's Of thy concerns will notice take, And mercy freely to thee show. 2. My griefs and cares, to thee well known, My God, I cast on thee alone, In thee is all my trust: Since thou dost govern, I'll be still, Into thy hands resign my will, And thank thee prostrate in the dust. 3. I confidently do believe, (leave, Me, thy poor child, thou wilt not For thou my Father art: (faith, Fill thou my soul with love and Thus I am rich in life and death, And from thy love nought shall me part. J. Sach». XL JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD. 191. T. 22. MY song shall bless the Lord of all, My praise ascend to his abode : Thee, Saviour, by that name I call, The great Supreme, the mighty God. 2. Without beginning or decline, Object of faith, and not of sense ; Eternal ages saw him shine, He shines eternal ages hence. 3. As much, when in the manger Almighty ruler of the sky, (laid, As when the six days' work he made (joy. Fill'd all the morning-stars with 4. Of all the crowns Jehovah bears, Salvation is his dearest claim ; That gracious sound well-pleas'd he hears, And owns Immanuel for his name. 5. A cheerful confidence I feel, My well-plac'd hopes with joy I see; My bosom glows with heavenly zeal, To worship him who died for me. 6. As man he pities my complaint; His power and truth are all divine, He will not fail, he cannot faint. Salvation's sure, and must be mine. Cowper. 192/* t. 68. ETERNAL Word, Jesus Christ, our Lord! (thee, While the hosts of heaven adore We with awe fall down before thee, 64 JESUS CHRIST, And with rapture raise Songs of love and praise. 2. God and man indeed, Comfort in all need, Thou becam'st a man of sorrows, To gain life eternal for us, By thy precious blood, Jesus, man and God. A. Drese. 193. t. 22. BEFORE the heavens were stretch'd abroad, From everlasting was the Word; With God he was, the Word was And must divinely be ador'd. (God, 2. By his own power were all things made ; By him supported all things stand; He is the whole creation's Head, And angels fly at his command. 3. Mortals with joy behold his face, The eternal Father's only Son ; How full of truth, how full of grace (shone. Was Christ, in whom the Godhead 4. Archangels left their high abode, To learn new mysteries here, and tell The love of our descending God, The glories of Immanuel. Watts. 194* t. 172. THY majesty how vast it is, And how immense the glory, Which thou, Jesus, dost possess; Both heaven and earth adore thee: The legions of angels exalt thy great name, (cendent ; Thy glory and might are trans- And thousands of thousands thy praises proclaim, Upon thee gladly dependent. 2. The Father's equal, God the Son, With him thou ever reignest; Thou art partaker of his throne, And all things thou sustainest: Both angels and men view their Maker as man, (sion : With joy that is past all expres- happy, unspeakably happy, who Find in him life and salvation, (can 3. This mystery every throne and Admires with adoration ; (power The angelic choirs for evermore Extol his incarnation : The angels and elders before him fall down, O n gi With accents melodious him prais- Unto the Lamb slain, and to him on the throne, They render glory unceasing. 4. The Church on earth in humble strain, Exalteth Christ our Saviour; She sings, The Lamb for us was Our foe is cast for ever; (slain, For Christ hath redeem'd us by his precious blood Out of every nation and kindred, And made us thereby kings and priests unto God, To him thanksgiving be rendcr'd. 5. When Christ in majesty shall come, With all his bright attendance, On every man pronounce a doom, An awful, final sentence: Then shall all his enemies quaking with dread, (to cover; Wish mountains and rocks them The ransom'd with gladness will lift up their head, And live with Jesus for ever. J Angelua. THE SON OF GOD. 65 195. t. 14. THE delights, the heavenly joys, The glories of the place, Where Jesus sheds the brightest Of his o'erflowing grace, (beams 2. Sweet majesty and awful love Sit smiling on his brow, And all the glorious ranks above At humble distance bow. 8. Princes to his imperial name Bend their bright sceptres down : Dominions, thrones, and powers re- To see him wear the crown, (joice 4. Upon that dear majestic head, That cruel thorns did wound, See what immortal glories shine, And circle it around. 6. This is the man, the exalted Whom we unseen adore ; (man, But when our eyes shall see his face, Our hearts shall love him more. Watts. 196. t. 341. WORTHY, Lord, art thou, That every knee should bow, Every tongue to thee confess ; Universal nature join, Strong and mighty thee to bless, Gracious, merciful, benign. 2. Hail your dread Lord and ours, Dominions, thrones, and powers: Source of power he rules alone : Veil your faces, prostrate fall, Cast your crowns before his throne, Hail the Cause, the Lord of all. 3. Justice and truth maintain Thy everlasting reign ; One with thine almighty Sire, Partner of an equal throne, B«ng of kings, let all conspire, Gratefully thy sway to own. 4. Jesus, thou art my King, To me thy succour bring: Christ the mighty One art thou, Help for all on thee is laid: This thy promise claim I now, Send me down the promis'd aid 5. Triumph and reign in me, And spread thy victory : Sin, and death, and hell control, Pride, and self, and every foe All subdue, thro' all my soul Conquering and to conquer go. C. Wesley. 197. T.97. THOU reign'st above on heaven's throne, The Father's equal, God the Son; The Holy Ghost to us displays Thy majesty and boundless grace, And in the Scriptures clearly doth explain, That thou, Lord, madest and re- deemedst man. 2. With awe and reverence 'fore thee, (knee, And at thy name we bow the As all in earth and heaven join To extol thy majesty divine, * And thee, to God the Father's glory, call (of all. The great Jehovah, mighty Lord 198. t. 595. PREPARE a thankful song To the Redeemer's name ; His praises should employ each And every heart inflame, (tongue, 2. He laid his glory by, And dreadful pains endur'd, That rebels, such as you and I, From wrath might be secur'd. 66 JESUS CHRIST, 3. Upon the cross he died, Our debt of sin to pay ; The blood and water from his side Wash guilt and sin away. 4. And now he pleading stands For us, before the throne ; And answers all the law demands, With what himself hath done. 5. He sees us willing slaves To sin, and Satan's power; But with an outstretch'd arm he In his appointed hour. (saves, 6. The Holy Ghost he sends Our stubborn souls to move, To make his enemies his friends, And conquer them by love. 7. The love of sin departs, The life of grace takes place, Soon as his voice invites our hearts To rise and seek his face. 8. The world and Satan rage, But he their power controls; His wisdom, love, and truth engage Protection for our souls. 9. Tho* press'd, we need not yield, But shall prevail at length ; For Jesus is our sun and shield, Our righteousness and strength. 10. Assur'd that Christ our King Will put our foes to flight, We on the field of battle sing, And triumph while we fight. Newton. 199. t. 595. JESUS, my Lord, my God, The God supreme thou art, The Lord of hosts, whose precious Is sprinkled on my heart, (blood 2. Jehovah is thy name; And thro' thy blood applied, Convinc'd and certified I am, There is no God beside. 3. Soon as the Spirit shows That precious blood of thine, The happy, pardon'd sinner knows It is the blood divine. 4. Yea, only he who feels, My Saviour for me died, Is certain that the Godhead dwells In Jesus crucified. 200. T.14. ALL glory to the Saviour's name, Let angels prostrate fall ; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2. Ye saints in glory, who with joy Have left this earthly ball, lour most triumphant songs em- Extol the Lord of all. (ploy, 3. Children of God, who walk by Ye ransom'd from the fall, (faith, Show forth your dear Redeemer's Confess him Lord of all. (death, 4. Let every tribe, and every tongue That hear the Saviour's call, Unite in one harmonious song, And hail him Lord of all. Countess of Huntingdon's Hymns. 201. t. 595. HOSANNA to the Son Of David, and of God, (down, Who brought the news of pardon And seal'd it with his blood. 2. To Christ, the nnointed King, Be endless blessings giv'n; Let the whole earth his glory ying Who made our peace with heaven. Watts, THE SON OF GOD. 67 202. t. 96, or 90. JESUS, thou source of calm re- pose, (knows, Thy like, nor man, nor angel Fairest among ten thousand fair ; E'en those, whom death's sad fet- ters bound, (round, Whom thickest darkness compass'd Find light and life, if thou appear. 2. Effulgence of the light divine, Ere rolling planets knew to shine, Ere time its ceaseless course began : Thou, when the appointed time was come, Didst not abhor the virgin's womb, But God with God, wast man with man. 3. The world, sin, death oppose in vain ; Thou by thy dying death hast slain ; My great Deliverer and my God : Against thee vain is Satan's rage, In vain doth hell its powers engage, Nought can withstand thy conquer- ing blood. 4. Lord over all, sent to fulfil Thy gracious Father's sovereign will, To thy dread sceptre will I bow ; With duteous reverence at thy feet Like humble Mary, lo, I sit. Speak, Lord, thy servant heareth now. 6. Renew thine image, Lord, in me, Lowly and gentle may I be ; (dear: No charms but these to thee are No anger may'st thou ever find, No pride in my unruffled mind, But faith and heaven-born peace be there. %. A patient, a victorious mind, That, life and all things cast behind/ Springs forth obedient to thy cal 1 ; A heart that no desire can move, But still to adore, believe, and love, Give me, my Lord, my Life, my All 203/ t. 6b. JESUS, who with thee Can compared be ? Source of rest and consolation, Life, and light, and full salvation: Son of God, with thee None compared can be. 2. Life, thou diedst for me, From all misery And distress me to deliver, And from death to save for ever: I am by thy blood, Reconcil'd to God. 3. Highest King and Priest, Prophet, Lord, and Christ, Thy dear sceptre is embraced By me at thy feet abased : I choose Mary's seat At thy holy feet. 4. Grant me steadiness, Lord, to run my race, (der, Following thee with love most ten- So that Satan may not hinder Me by craft or force : Further thou my course. 5. By thy Spirit's light Me instruct aright, That I watch and pray with fervour, Trusting thee, my soul's preserver: Love unfeign'd, Lord, Unto me afford. 6. When I hence depart, Strengthen thou my heart, And into thy realms convey me, In thy righteousness array me, That at thy right hand Joyful I may stand. Freylingbiuisei* 68 JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD. 204. t. 341. O DAY-SPRING from on high, In mercy hear my cry : See the travail of thy soul Saviour, and be satisfied: Rule in me without control; May I ever thine abide. 2. Jesus, -who art the Tree Of immortality, Feed this tender branch of thine : By thy influence I shall thrive: Thou, the true, the heavenly Vine, Grafted into thee I live. 8. Of life the Fountain thou ; 1 know, I feel it now; Faint and dead no more I droop ; Thou reviv'st me, thy supplies, Every moment springing up, Unto life eternal rise. 4. Thou the good Shepherd art; From thee I'll never part: Thou, my Keeper and my Guide, Watch me still with tender care, Gently lead me by thy side, Kindly in thy bosom bear. 6. Thou art my daily Bread, Christ, thou art my Head ; Countless benefits on me As thy body's member flow: Nourish'd I and fed by thee, Up to thee in all things grow. 6. Prophet, to me reveal Thy Father's perfect will: Never mortal spake like thee; Lord, may I by thee be taught, May I listen eagerly To thywordswith comfort fraught. 7. Uigh-priest, on thee I call, Thy blood aton'd for all : Thou dost still in heaven above As the Lamb once slain appear; There remember me in love, Plead for me a sinner there. 8. Jesus, thou art my King, Praises to thee I sing: Kept by thy almighty hand, Saviour, who shall pluck me thence ? Faith supports, by faith I stand, Strong in thy omnipotence. C. Wesley. 205. t. 581, or 83. CHRIST, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light; Sun of righteousness arise, Triumph o'er the shades of night: Day-spring from on high, be near ; Day-star, in my heart appear. 2. Dark and cheerless is the morn, Unaccompanied by thee; Joyless is the day's return, Till thy mercy's beams I see ; Till thoy inward light impart, Glad my eyes, and warm my heart 3. Visit, then, this soul of mine, Pierce the gloom of sin and grief; Fill me, Radiancy divine 1 Scatter all my unbelief: More and more thyself display, Shining to the perfect day. C. Wesley. 206. t. 249 WE bow before thy throne, Jesus, :||: and thee alone Our God and Saviour own: While pilgrims here on earth we are, We to thy courts will oft repair, To oflVr prayer and praise: O God of Grace, Thy saving name we bless. 12. Again we raise the strain, Worthy :ji: the Lamb once slain, THE HOLY GHOST. 69 For evermore to reign : (more, Thee, Christ, God bless'd for ever- Our lips confess, our hearts adore : Honour and majesty Be given to thee Now and eternally. 207. t. 22. COME, worship at ImmanuePs feet ; Behold in him what wonders meet: Words are too feeble to express His worth, his glory, or his grace. 2. He is the Head ; each member lives, And owns the vital power he gives ; The saints below, and saints above, Join'd by his Spirit and his love. 3. He is the Vine; his heavenly root Supplies each branch with life and fruit: may a lasting union join My soul to Christ the living Vine. 4. He is the Rock; how firm ho proves ; The Rock of ages never moves: But the sweet streams that from him flow, Attend us all the desert through. 5.. He is the Sun of righteousness Diffusing light, and joy, and peace : What healing in his beams appears, To chase our clouds and dry our tears ! 6. Yet faintly to us mortals here His glory, grace, and worth appeal * His beauties we shall clearly trace, When we behold him face to face. Watts. « ■♦•»■ ► ■ XII. THE HOLY GHOST, HIS GIFTS AND OPERATIONS. 208.* t. 203. COME, Holy Ghost, come, Lord our God, And shed thy heavenly gifts abroad On us, and unto every heart True faith and fervent love impart: Lord, who by thy heavenly light, Hast call'd thy church from sinful night, Out of all nations, tribes and places ; To thee we render thanks and praises: Hallelujah. :||: 2 Thou Light divine, most gracious Revive us by thy holy word, (Lord, And teach thy flock in truth to call On God, the father of us all : From all strange doctrines us pre- serve, No other master may we serve, But Christ, who is our only Saviour: In him we will confide for ever : Hallelujah. :||: 3. Holy Ghost, kind Comforter, Help us with watchfulness and prayer, 'Midst various trials thee to obey, And never from the truth to stray: Lord, by thy almighty grace, Prepare us so to run our race, That we by thy illumination, May gain heaven's glorious habi- tation : Hallelujah. :||: Robert of Franco, Luther. 70 THE HOLY GHOST. 209.* T. 4. SPIRIT of grace, Thy kindness we trace, In showing to us (Christ's cross. That life and salvation proceed from 2. In darkness we stray'd, Until we were led By thee to believe (receive. That Jesus, our Saviour, will sinners 8. Our hearts thou didst cheer, Dispelling all fear; We humbly could claim (name. Salvation and pardon in Jesus' dear 4. Grant us to obey Thy teaching, we pray, spirit of love, (to prove. And thankful to thee for thy mercies 6. We wish to afford To Jesus our Lord, For his bitter pain, (chosen train. Joy, honour, and glory, midst his 6. therefore impart Thyself to each heart, That thus we may show, In our whole behaviour, that Jesus we know. Z. and others. 210. t. 14. COME, blessed Spirit, gracious Lord, Tby power to us make known; Strike with the hammer of thy word, And break each heart of stone. 2. Give us ourselves and Christ to In this our gracious day ; (know, Repentance unto life bestow, Christ's pardoning love display. 3. Convince us first of unbelief, And freely then release ; Fill every soul with sacred grief, And then with sacred peace. 4. Show us our poverty, relieve And then enrich the poor ; The knowledge of our sickness give, The knowledge of our cure. 5. A blessed sense of guilt impart, And then remove the load ; Trouble, then lead the troubled To Christ's atoning blood, (heart Wesley 211. t. 14. HOLY Ghost, eternal God, Descending from above, (blood, Thou fill'st the soul thro' Jesus' With faith, and hope, and love. 2. Thou comfortest the heavy heart, By sin and grief oppress'd ; Thou to the dead dost life impart, And to the weary, rest. 3. Thy sweet communion charms the soul, And gives true peace and joy ; Which Satan's power can ne'er control, Nor all his wiles destroy. 4. Let no false comfort lift us up To confidence that's vain ; Nor let their faith and courage droop, Who love the Lamb once slain. 6. Breathe comfort, where distress abounds, make our conscience clean ; And heal, with balm from Jesus' wounds, The festering sores of sin. 6. Vanquish our lusts, our pride remove, Take out the heart of stone ; Show us the Father's boundlcsi love, The merits of the Son. THE HOLY GHOST. 71 7. The Father sent his Son to die; The willing Son obey'd : The witness Thou to ratify The purchase Christ hath made. J. Hart. 212. t. 582, or 595. COME Holy Spirit come, Let thy bright beams arise ; Dispel the darkness from our minds, And open all our eyes. 2. Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove ; And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-ceasing love. 3. Convince us of our sin, Then lead to Jesus' blood ; And to our stubborn hearts reveal The hidden love of God. 4. 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul, To pour fresh life on every part, And new-create the whole. 6. If thou, Comforter, Thine influence withdraw, "What easy victims soon we fall To conscience and the law! 6. No longer burns our love ; Our faith and courage fail ; Our sin revives, and death and hell Our feeble souls assail. 7. Dwell therefore in our hearts ; Our minds from bondage free: Then shall we know, and praise, and love The Father, Son, and Thee. J. Hart. 213.* T. 5$. THOU Comforter and Guide of Jesus' train, (dain, Who dost thyself hia ministers or- Look on us in mercy, grant us thy favour, (ever, Our souls and bodies we devote for Lord, to thee. 2. thou life-giving stream, the earth o'erflow, (break through: Whatever would obstruct thy course most gracious Spirit, hear our petition, (trition, Teach all to turn to Jesus with con- That they may live. 3. We pray thee fill us all with Jesus' love, (prove : That we may in his service faithful Teach us to esteem it the greatest favour, With humble, contrite hearts to serve our Saviour Till we shall rest. 4. Unto Christ's congregation in each place Grant, 'midst all trials, comfort, peace, and grace: may all believers, in every station. Rejoice in Jesus and in his salvation, God Holy GhosU z. 214. t. 341. THOU promis'd Comforter, Fruit of the Saviour's prayer, Thee the world cannot receive ; Thee they neither know nor see; Dead is all the life they live, Dark their light, while void of thee. 2 Yet I enjoy thy grace, Thro' Christ, my righteousness; Mine the gifts thou dost impart, Mine the unction from above ; Pardon written on my heart, Light, and life, and joy, and love 72 THE HOLY GHOST. 3. Thee I exult to feel, Thou in ray heart dost dwell ; There thou bear'st thy witness true, Shed'st the love of God abroad : I, in Christ, a creature new, I, even I, am born of God. 4. Thy gifts, blest Comforter, I glory to declare : Sweetly sure of grace I am, Pardon to my soul applied, Interest in the spotless Lamb ; Dead for all, for me he died. 5. Thou art thyself the Seal; I more than pardon feel : Peace, unutterable peace, Joy, that ages ne'er can move, Faith's assurance, hope's increase, All the confidence of love. 6. Pledge of the promise given, My antepast of heaven, Earnest thou of joys divine, Joys divine on me bestow'd ; Heaven and Christ and all are mine, I'm through thee an heir of God. 7. Thou art my inward Guide, I ask no help beside; Holy Ghost, on thee I call, Weak as helpless infancy; Weak I am, yet cannot fall, Stay'd by faith, and led by thee. 215. t. 582. SPIRIT of truth, come down, Reveal the things of God, Make thou to us Christ's Godhead known, Apply his precious blood: II is merits glorify, That each may clearly Bee, Jesus, who did for sinners die, Hath surely died for me. 2. No man can truly say That Jesus is the Lord, Unless thou take the veil away, And breathe the living word : Then, only then we feel Our interest in his blood, And cry with joy unspeakable, "Thou art my Lord, my God." 3. that the world might know The all-atoning Lamb : Spirit of faith, descend and show The virtue of his name : The grace which all may find, The saving power impart ; testify to all mankind, And speak in every heart. 216. T.14 COME, Holy Spirit, on us breaths With all thy quickening powers ; Kindle our love, confirm our faith, Warm these cold hearts of ours. 2. Assure my conscience of her In the Redeemer's blood ; (part And bear thy witness in my heart, That I am born of God. 3. Thou art the Earnest of his love, The Pledge of joys to come : lead us, that we may above Obtain our lasting home. Watu. 217. t. 595. LORD God, the Holy Ghost, In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all thy power: We meet witli one accord In our appointed place, And wait the promise of our Lord, The Spirit of all grace. 2. Like mighty, rushing wind Upon the waves beneath, TilE HOLY GHOST. 73 Move with one impulse every mind, One soul, one feeling breathe : The young, the old inspire With wisdom from above ; (fire, And give us hearts and tongues of To pray, and praise, and love. 3. Spirit of light, explore And chase our gloom away, With lustre shining more and more Unto the perfect day ! Spirit of truth, be thou In life and death our guide ! 0, Spirit of adoption, now May we be sanctified ! Montgomery. 218. t. 14. COME, Holy Ghost, our souls in- spire, Let us thine influence prove ; Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of life and love. 2. Open the hearts of all who hear, To make the Saviour room; Now let us find redemption near, Let faith by hearing come. Congregational H. B. 219. t.79. BREATHE on these bones so dry and dead, God Holy Ghost, thy influence shed In all our hearts abroad: (abounds: Point out the place where grace Direct us to the bleeding wounds Of Jesus, our incarnate God. 2. Convince us that the Lamb was slain For us, and to our minds explain The mystery of the cross: To know, and to be found in him, Let us our highest gain esteem: And for it count all things but loss. Hart. 220. T. 14. COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, Proceeding from above, Both from the Father and the Son; Thou God of peace and love. 2. Thou art the only Comforter In all our soul's distress ; Thou showest us our unbelief, And Christ's redeeming grace. 3. Thou dost thy sanctifying gift9 Unto the church impart ; Writest God's holy, precious law On each believer's heart. 4. Thy holy unction power affords The gospel to proclaim : By thee enabled, we set forth Salvation in Christ's name. 5. Assist and strengthen us, Lord, Thou know'st we all are frail ; Grant, neither Satan, world, nor flesh, May o'er Christ's flock prevail. 6. Cause all disharmony and strife In Christendom to cease ; And give to all the flocks of Christ Love, union, truth, and peace. 221* T.22. COMFORTER, God Holy Ghost, Thou heavenly gifts on us be- stow'st ; The pledge of our salvation art, And bear'st thy witness in our heart. 2. The sheep of Jesus which were lost, Thou callest, teaching them to trust For help, forgiveness, peace, and grace In him, the Lord ourrighteousuess. 74 THE HOLY GHOST. 3. Thy gladd'ning oil thou dost impart To every poor and contrite heart, Which Jesus as the Saviour knows, From whom alone salvation flows. 4. The feeble souls thou dost sus- tain, Anointest all the witness train, Keepest believers in the faith, And art their guide in life and death. 5. Who can thy operations trace, The kindness, patience, truth, and grace, Thou showest to Christ's family, Who living temples are to thee. Bohemian Brethren. 222/* T. 230. THOU great Teacher, who in- structest Christ's flock, and us to bliss con- ductest, Who noblest gifts to grant didst deign To the apostles, thine anointed, By thee for that great work ap- pointed To teach, reprove, and comfort men, And freely offer grace Unto the gentile race ; Lord have mercy : Grant us to be — imraoveably Fix'd on their ground, upheld by thee. 223. T. 22. TO thee, God Holy Ghost, we pray, Who lead'st us in the gospel-way, Those precious gifts on us bestow, Which from our Saviour's merits flow. 2. Thou heavenly Teacher, thee we praise For thy instruction, power, and grace, To love the Father, who doth own Us as his children in the Son. 3. Most gracious Comforter we lead us further every day; (pray, Thy unction to us all impart, Preserve and sanctify each heart. 4. Till we in heaven shall take our Instruct us often to repeat, (seat, "Abba, our Father," and to be With Christ in union constantly. 224. t. 90. that the Comforter would come, Nor visit as a transient guest, But fix in me his constant home, And keep possession of my breast; Yea, make my soul his blest abode, The temple of the in-dwelling God. 2. Come, Holy Ghost, my soul in- spire, Attest that I am born again ; Come and baptize me, now, with fire, Nor let thy former gifts be vain : Grant me a sense that I'm forgiven, A pledge that I'm an heir of heaven. 3. Grant me the indubitable seal, That ascertains the kingdom mine, That powerful stamp I long to feel, The signature of love divine: shed it in my heart abroad, Fulness of love, of heaven, of God. C. Wesley 75 XIII. GOD'S CALL OF GRACE TO THE UNCONVERTED. 225. : T. 217. MY Saviour sinners doth receive, Whom, with sin's galling load op- pressed, Nor man nor angel can relieve, Who have no hope to be redressed ; Who loathe the world and all its ways, (grace ; Dread wrath divine and mourn for On whom the law pronounceth sen- tence, (conscience ; Condemn'd to hell in their own Such wretched sinners find re- prieve, Since Jesus sinners doth receive. 2. The fondest mother cannot have Towards her darling such affection As Jesus show'd, vile man to save ; His love exceedeth our conception : He left his throne and blest abode, To bear the sinner's heavy load ; And since he thro' his death and suffering, (i n g> Hath made an all-sufficient offer- Our debt is paid, and we may live ; For Jesus sinners doth receive. 3. Now is his sympathizing heart A refuge for the most distressed; He freely pardon will impart ; By him their debt is quite erased ; His blood, like the ocean without ground, (drown'd ; Their sins hath swallow'd up and The Holy Gho.st to them is given, Who leads them in the path to heaven, (lieve, And prompts them always to be- That Jesus sinners doth receive. 4. They by the Father are esteem'd, When thus presented by our Sa- viour ; (deem'd, Heal'd by his wounds, from sin re- They prove the Father's love and favour: (heirs, He owns them as his sons and And all he hath their own declares; Eternal life they now inherit, Procur'd for them by Jesus' merit ; He dwells in them, in him they live, Since Jesus sinners doth receive. 5. Might all his loving heart but see, (sion, And know his bowels of compas- To sinners, straying carelessly, Or such as mourning seek salva- tion : (trace : Him, when on earth midst sinners Zaccheus tastes his saving grace ; He comforts Magdalen in affliction, Regards her tears and deep con- viction, Her sins, though many, he forgives : My Saviour sinners poor receives. 6. Behold how he with Peter dealt ; Tho' deep his fall, he show'd him favour : Not only when on earth he dwelt Was he a sin-forgiving Saviour : No, he is still the very same, Just, good, and merciful his name ; As he was in humiliation, So is he still in exaltation: Repenting souls, you may believe, Our Saviour sinners doth receive. 7. Come, sinners, come, tho' vile and base ; Returning prodigals he meeteth; 76 GOD'S CALL. He freely offers them his grace, Them with a pardoning kiss he greeteth : (way ? Why wilt thou stand in thy own Why wilfully be Satan's prey ? Wilt thou sill's drudge remain for ever, Tho' he appear'd thee to deliver ? Do not delay, sin's service leave, Since Jesus sinners will receive. 8. Come, ye that heavy laden are, Come, weary, void of self-assist- ance ; Tho' doubting, ready to despair, Come but to him without resist- ance : Behold his heart with love replete, Full of desire the worst to meet; Long hath he sought for you tho' wretched, (ed : You to embrace his arms outstretch- come to him, believe, and live ; My Saviour sinners doth receive. 9. Object not, I'm a wretch too base, Too oft his goodness I have slighted, Too often spurned at his grace, I, who was graciously invited : Is your repentance now sincere? Your sorrow genuine ? do not fear ; His power and mercy are unbound- ed, (founded : None, trusting him, was e'er con- He saves whom none else can re- lieve ; My Saviour sinners doth receive. 10. Think not, 'tis time enough, nor say, (sure, God, who is gracious beyond mea- Shuts not the door of L r r:ice te-day ; I'll first enjoy some carnal pleasure: No, God forbid! if you are wise, Grace offer'd now, do not despise: Who blights to-day the invitation, May ever miss of his salvation: Come now to Jesus, come and live; To-day he sinners doth receive. 11. Draw me, a sinner, unto thee, Thou sinners' Friend, thou gracious Saviour ; Grant I and all may ardently Desire thy pardon, peace, and fa- vour : And when temptations would assail, Let thine almighty grace prevail : May none who feel sin's condemna- tion, Neglect thy generous invitation : But all experience and believe That Jesus sinners doth receive. * Fr. Leopold Lehz. 226* t. 205. SINNERS, come, the Saviour see, Hands, feet, side, and temples view; See him bleeding on the tree ; See, his heart is pierc'd for you: View awhile, then haste away, Find a thousand more, and say, Come, ye sinners, come with me. View him bleeding on the tree. 2. Who would still such mercy grieve ? Sinners, hear instruction mild; Doubt no more, but now believe, Each become a little child ; Artful doubts and reasonings be Nail'd with Jesus to the tree ; Mourning souls who simple are, Surely shall the blessing share. z. 227. t. 585. COME, ye sinners, poor and wretch- ed, (sore, Weak and wounded, sick and Jesus ready stands to save you, OF GRACE. 77 Full of pity, love, and power : He is able, : j| : He is willing ; doubt no more. 2. Ho, ye needy, come and welcome : God's free bounty glorify : True belief, and true repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh, Without money, : || : Come to Jesus Christ and buy. 3. Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, Lost, and ruin'd by the fall : If ye tarry till ye're better, Ye will never come at all: Not the righteous, : || : Sinners Jesus came to call. 4. Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream ; All the fitness he requireth, Is to feel your need of him : This he gives you ; : || : 'Tis the Spirit's glimmering beam. 6. Agonizing in the garden, Lo, your Maker prostrate lies : On the bloody tree behold him, Hear him crv, before he dies, "It is finish'd;" : || : Sinners, will not this suffice? 6. Lo, the incarnate God ascended Pleads the merit of his blood: Venture on him, venture freely, Let no other trust intrude ; None but Jesus : || : Can do helpless sinners good. 7. Saints and angels, join'd in con- cert, Sing the praises of the Lamb ; While the blissful seats of heaven Sweetly echo with his name : Hallelujah, :||: Sinners here may sing the same. J. Cennick. 228. t. 205. SINNER, hear thy Saviour's call, Lo, he now is passing by ; He has seen thy grievous thrall, Jesus heard thy mournful cry : He has pardon to impart, Grace to save thee from thy fears; See the love that fills his heart, Sinner, wipe away thy tears. 2. Why art thou afraid to come, Or to tell him all thy case ? He will not pronounce thy doom, Nor will frown thee from his face ; Wilt thou fear Immanuel ? Wilt thou dread the Lamb of God, Who, to save thy soul from hell, Shed his own most precious blood. 3. Think how on the cross he hung, Pierced with a thousand wounds; Hark, from each as with a tongue Now the voice of pardon sounds; See from all his open'd veins Blood of wondrous virtue flow, Shed, to wash away thy stains, Thee to ransom from thy woe. 4. Though his majesty be great, Yet his mercy is no less ; Though he thy transgressions hate, Still he feels for thy distress : By himself the Lord has sworn He delights not in thy death : But invites thee to return ; — (faith Come, that thou mayst live b^ 5. Raise thy downcast eyes and see What bright throngs his throne surround ; These, tho' sinners once like thee, Now have full salvation found : Yield not then to unbelief, (room : " While he says, " There yet is Though of sinners thou art chief,— Since 'tis Jesus calls thee, come. J. Newton, (adapted,) 78 GODS CALL 229. T. 22. COME, sinners, to the gospel-feast; Let every soul be Jesus' guest ; Not one of you need stay behind: His gospel calleth to mankind. 2. Attend, the gospel-trumpet sounds, * (bounds ; Calls sinners from earth's farthest The year of Jubilee is come : — Return, yeransom'd sinners, home. 3. Come, all ye souls by sin opprest, Ye wanderers, who are seeking rest ; (blind, The poor, the maim'd, the halt, the With Christ a hearty welcome find. 4. The message as from God re- ceive; (live: Ye all may come to Christ and let his love your hearts constrain ; Nor suffer him to die in vain. 6. His love is mighty to compel ; His conquering love consent to feel: Yield to his love's almighty power, And strive against your God no more. 6. See him set forth before your eyes, A precious, bleeding sacrifice : His offer'd benefits embrace, And freely now be sav'd by grace. 7. This is the time, no more delay; This is the acceptable day: Come in, this moment, at his call, And live for him, who died for all. Wesley. 230. t. 22. SINNERS, obey the gospel-word, Haste to the supper of the Lord: Be wise to know your gracious day ; All things are ready, come away. uds, 2. Ready the Father is to own And kiss his late returning son Ready your loving Saviour stands, And spreads for you his pierced hands. 3. Ready the Spirit to impart Grace to subdue the stubborn heart, (abroad, To shed Christ's love in you And witness you are born of God. 4. Ready for you the angels wait, To triumph in your blest estate: All heaven is ready to resound, "The dead's alive, the lost is found." 5. Come, sinners, to your gracious Lord, Incline your ear, and hear his word: His offer'd grace with joy receive, Hear, sinners, and your souls shall live. Wesley. 231. t. 22. HO, every one that thirsts, draw nigh. 'Tis God invites man's fallen race; Salvation without money buy, Buy wine, and milk, and gospel- grace. 2. Come to the living waters, come ; Sinners, obey your Maker's call: Return, ye weary wanderers, home, God's grace in Christ is free for all 3. Ye heavy-laden, sin-sick souls, See from the Rock a fountain rise: For you in healing streams it rolls From Jesus, made a sacrifice. 4. Nothing you in exchange need give; (hind: Leare all you are and have be- Thankful the gift of God receive; Pardon and peace in Jesus tind. OF GRACE. 79 6. In search of empty joys below, Ye toil with unavailing strife: Whither, ah, whither would ye go? Christ hath the words of endless life. 6. To you he calls, "My goodness prove, My promises for all are free : taste my everlasting love, And let your souls delight in me." Wesley. 232. t. 205. SINNERS, hear the joyful news, God, your Maker, is your friend ; Think not, that his wrath pursues, That his curses you attend : "As I live," Jehovah saith, "I do not desire your death ; Rather, rather would I see Each poor sinner turn to me." 2. then turn to him and live, Turn to him with all your woe; He is ready to forgive, Ready blessings to bestow: Outstretch'd see his arms of love, Haste his tender heart to prove; Haste, ye sinners, you will find Jesus casteth none behind. Thos. Dutton. 233. t.90. YE sinners, in the gospel trace The Friend and Saviour of man- kind ; Not one of all the apostate race, But may in him salvation find: His thoughts, his words, and actions prove, (love. His life and death, — that God is 2. Behold the Lamb of God, who bears The sins of all the world away : A servant's form he meekly wears, He sojourns in a house of clay: His glory through a veil is seen, And God with God is man with 3. Behold our God incarnate stands, And calls his wandering creatures home ; He all day long spreads out his hands, Come, weary souls, to Jesus come: Tho' ye be e'er so much oppress'd, Believe, and he will give you rest. 4. Ah, do not of his goodness doubt, His saving grace for all is free ; He says, "I ne'er will cast him out, Who as a sinner comes to me ; I can to none myself deny ;" Come, sinners, come; why will you die? 234. t. 151. SINNERS, would ye be healed? Then come to Jesus Christ; In him is grace revealed, Come only undisguis'd : Come poor and miserable, Draw nigh just as you are; You'll find that he is able Your losses to repair. 2. His wounds are open fountains To wash you white all o'er; Yea, were your sins like moun- tains, Or sands on ocean's shore: Believe in the atonement By Christ's all-saving blood: Do not delay one moment; Come to the Lamb of God. Hutton. GOD'S CALL OF GRACE. 235. T. 90. WHERE shall my wondering soul begin, While I to heavenly songs aspire ? A slave redeeni'd from death and sin, A brand pluck'd from eternal fire ; How shall I due thanksgivings raise, (praise ? And sound my great Deliverer's 2. how shall I the goodness tell, Saviour, which thou hast shown to me? That I, a child of wrath and hell, A happy child of God should be ; Should know, should feel my sins forgiv'n, And that I am an heir of heaven. 8. Outcasts of men, to you I call, Harlots and publicans, believe ; He spreads his arms to embrace you all, Repenting sinners he'll receive; No need of him the righteous have, He came the lost to seek and save. 4. Come, my fellow-sinners, come, (weight; Groaning beneath sin's ponderous He callsyou now, invites you home ; Come quickly, ere it be too late : Though foes protest, and friends repine, (mine. He died for crimes like yours and 6. For you the healing current tlow'd (side ; From the Redeemers wounded Languish'd for you the Son of God, For you the Prince of glory died : Believe, your sins shall be forgiv'n ; Only believe, and yours is heaven. Watts. 236* t. 582 "COME to me," saith the Lord, "All ye who are oppress'd. Weary and heavy-laden souls, And I will give you rest. 2. Whoe'er to me will come, And offer'd grace receive, Him I in no wise will cast out, He shall be mine and live." Gregor 237. t. 22. COME, weary souls, with sin dis- tress'd, (rest ; Come, and accept the promis'd The Saviour's gracious call obey, And cast your gloomy fears away. 2. Oppress'd with guilt, a painful load, (abroad; come, and spread your woes Divine compassion, mighty love, Will all the painful load remove. 3. Here mercy's boundless ocean flows To cleanse your guilt, and heal your woes ; Pardon, and life, and endless peace; How rich the gift 1 how free the grace ! 4. Lord, we accept, with thankful heart, (part; The hope thy gracious words im- We come with trembling, yet re- joice, And bless the kind inviting voice. 5. Dear Saviour ! let thy powerful love (move ; Confirm our faith, our fears re- And sweetly influence every breast, And guide us to eternal rest. Mrs. Steele* REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE. 81 238. T. 11. NOW begin the heavenly theme, Praise ye Jesus' saving name : Ye who Jesus' kindness prove, Triumph in redeeming love. 2. Ye who see the Father's grace Beaming in the Saviour's face ; As to heaven ye onward move, Praise and bless redeeming love. 3. Mourning souls, dry up your tears, Banish all your guilty fears ; Jesus will your guilt remove, Prompted by redeeming love. 4. Ye, who long, alas, have been Willing slaves of death and sin ; Now from bliss no longer rove, Stop and taste redeeming love. 5. Welcome, all by sin oppress'd, Jesus Christ will give you rest ; Nothing brought him from above, Nothing but redeeming love. 6. Sing, ye ransom'd, to his praise, Tune your songs to grateful lays ; Mortals, join the hosts above, Join to praise redeeming love. 7. When his Spirit leads us home, When we to his glory come, We shall all the fulness prove Of our Lord's redeeming love. Countess of Huntingdon's Hymns. XIV. REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE. 239* T. 132. LORD Jesus Christ, my sovereign good, Thou fountain of salvation, Behold me bow'd beneath the load Of guilt and condemnation: My sins indeed are numberless ; Lord, regard my deep distress, Relieve my guilty conscience. 2. In pity look upon my need, Remove my sore oppression : Since thou hast suffer'd in my stead, And paid for my transgression, Let me not yield to dark despair ; A wounded spirit who can bear? show me thy salvation! 8. When I review my mis-spent 1 feel a heavy burden ; (days, Reflecting on my trespasses, I scarce could hope for pardon, 6 But should be hopeless and forlorn, Uncertain where for help to turn, If I had not thy promise. 4. But thy reviving gospel-word, Which leads me to salvation, Does joy unspeakable afford. And lasting consolation: This tells me, thou wilt not despise A broken heart, in sacrifice Upon thy altar offer'd. 5. Me, heavy laden sinner, hear, Bemoaning my transgression ; To my complaints now lend an ear, To thee I make confession : My longing is, wash me clean From every spot and stain of sin, Like David and Manasseh. 6. Lord, I approach thy mercy-seat. And pray thee to forgive me ; With contrite heart, I thee entreat, 82 REPENTANCE Show pity and receive me : Cast all my sins and trespasses Into the ocean of thy grace, And them no more remember. 7. 0, for thy name's sake let me prove Thy mercy, gracious Saviour: The yoke which galls me, soon re- Restore me to thy favour : (move, Thy love shed in my heart abroad, That I may live to thee, my God, And yield thee true obedience. 8. Thy joyful Spirit give me power, Thy stripes heal my diseases ; Apply thy blood at my last hour To save me, dearest Jesus : Then to thy promis'd rest me bring, That with the ransom'd I may sing Thy praise above for ever. B. Ringwald. 240.* t. 132. OUT of the deep I cry to thee, My God, with heart's contrition ; Bow down thine ear in grace to me, And hear thou my petition : For if in judgment thou wilt try Man's sin and great iniquity, Ah, who can stand before thee ? 2. To gain remission of our sin, No work of ours availeth ; God's favour we may strive to win, But all our labour faileth ; We're 'midst our fairest actions lost, (boast: And none 'fore him of aught can We live alone thro' mercy. 8. Therefore my hope is in his And not in my own merit; (grace, On him my confidence I place, Instructed by his Spirit: (me His precious word hath promis'd He will my joy and comfort be ; Thereon is my reliance. 4. Though sin with us doth much abound, Yet grace still more aboundeth ; Sufficient help in Christ is found, Where sin most deeply woundeth : He the good Shepherd is indeed, Who his lost sheep doth seek and With tender love and pity. (lead Luther. 241. t. 79. THOU God of glorious majesty, To thee, against myself, to thee, A worm of earth, I cry ; A half-awaken'd child of man, An heir of endless bliss or pain, A guilty sinner born to die. 2. Lo, on a narrow neck of land, 'Twixt two unbounded seas I Secure, insensible ; (stand, A point of time, a moment's space, Removes me to that heavenly place. Or ever shuts me up in hell. 3. God, mine inmost soul con- vert ! (heart And deeply on my thoughtful Eternal things impress; (weight, Give me to feel their solemn To tremble on the brink of fate, And to awake to righteousness. 4. Before me place in dread array The pomp of that tremendous day, When thou with clouds shalt come, To judge the nations at thy bar: And tell me, Lord, shall I be there, To meet from thee a joyful doom? 6. Be this my one great business here, With godly jealousy and fuar. Eternal bliss to insure; UNTO LIFE. 83 Thine utmost counsel to fulfil. To suffer all thy righteous will, And steadfast to the end endure. 6. Then, Saviour, then my soul receive, Transported from this vale, to live And reign with thee above ; Where faith is sweetly lost in sight, And hope, in full, supreme delight, And everlasting, heavenly love. C. Wesley, (ad). 242. : T. 14. LORD, afford a sinner light, In darkness still I stray ; Star of the soul, appear in sight, And show the narrow way. 2. That way is holy, Christians true Alone may walk therein, (due Who thro' thy powerful grace sub- The world, the flesh, and sin. 3. Cold is my love, hence sin doth reign, And grief corrode my heart; With things, whose only fruit is How loth am I to part. (pain, 4. Resolve, my stubborn heart, and cleave To Jesus Christ alone: Would I all other objects leave, The work at once were done. 6. Vile worm, shouldst thou refuse Devoted unto him, (to be Who died upon the cross for thee, And did thy soul redeem ? 6. Redeeming Lord, be thou mine, My Saviour, Sun, and Shield, Thy blood and death have made me To thee myself I yield, (thine, 7. Mould me as clay, and fashion A vessel to thy praise, (me Adorn'd with righteousness by thee, And sanctified through grace: — 8. So shall I walk the narrow way By thee, my Day-star, led : And love divine, thy heavenly ray. Shall o'er my path be shed. Buchfelder 243. T. 14. THE Lord first empties whom he fills, Casts down whom he would raise; He quickens, when tne letter kills, Exalting thus his praise. 2. All fears and terrors, when he At once must disappear; (smiles, The bruis'd and wounded heart he heals, And feeds with heavenly cheer. 3. When he applies his paling blood Unto a sin-sick soul, (good, This balsam, powerful, precious, Ne'er fails to make it whole. 4. He freely laid his majesty And all his glory by, That our wants thro' his poverty He richly might supply. 5. He's full of grace and truth iu- Of peace, of life and light; (deed, To all, that helpless sinners need, He gives thy soul a right. 6. Tho' heaven's his throne, he came from thence To seek and save the lost; (pense, Whate'er might be the vast ex- His love would bear the cost. 7. On us he spent his life and blood, Our losses to retrieve ; (g° 0( i Mankind's redemption now holds For sinners who believe. Erskino. 84 REPENTANCE 244. t. 96, or 90. THE Lord descended from above, Our loss of Eden to retrieve ; God of mercy, grace and love, If all the world in thee may live, In me a quickening spirit be, And witness thou hast died for me. 2. Thou loving, all-atoning Lamb, By all thy pain and agony, (shame, Thy bloody sweat, thy grief and Thy cross and passion on the tree, Thy meritorious death, I pray, Take all, take all my sins away. 3. I'll be like Magdalen at thy feet, (tears ; And humbly bathe them with my The story of thy love repeat In every mourning sinner's ears ; That all may hear the joyful sound, Since I, ev'n I, have mercy found. C. Wesley. 245. T. 14. IN thee, Christ, is all my hope, My comfort's all in thee ; Since I'm assur'd thy mercy's nigh, And that thou stand'st by me. 2. Me, nor the saints on earth can help, Nor angels near the throne : To thee I run, thy help to find, In thee I trust alone. 3. I feel the load of sin so vast, It sinks me to the grave : But let thy blood wash out my sins, Since me thou cam'st to save. 4. Cloth'd in thy righteousness di- may I see thy face; (vino, And have the witness from above, That I'm restor'd by grace. 6. On me, thy helpless worm, A living faith bestow ; (Lord, That I thy mercy, truth, and love, May by experience know. 246. t. 205. LONG I strove my God to love, Long I strove his laws to keep, Fain would fix my thoughts above, Faintly hop'd I was his sheep: But my striving all prov'd vain, Still I found my heart in pain; Yet ne'er all my vileness saw, Till declar'd accurs'd by law. 2. When with sense of guilt op- press'd All my soul was sunk in fear, Pain and anguish filled my breast; Then did Jesus Christ appear: Not with vengeance in his eyes, No, but as a sacrifice Acceptable unto God ; Glorious offering, precious blood! 3. He was offer'd on the tree, Jesus, the unspotted Lamb; Worthy truth, great mystery! By his blood salvation came : By his stripes my wounds are heal'd, By his death God's love reveal'd ; We, once strangers far from God, Are brought nigh by Jesus' blood. Vincy, 247. t. 581, or 83. SAVIOUR of thy chosen race. View me from thy heavenly throne; Give the sweet relenting grace. Soften thou this heart of stone: Stone to flesh, God, convert, Cast a look, and break my heart. 2. By thy Spirit me reprove, All my inmost sins reveal ; Sins against thy lijrht and love Let me see, and let me feel ; UNTO LIFE. 85 Bins, that crucified my God, Sins, for which he shed his blood. 3 Jesus, seek thy wandering sheep, Make me restless to return ; Bid me look on thee and weep, Bitterly as Peter mourn: Till I can, by grace restor'd, Say, "Thou know'st I love thee, Lord." 4. Might I in thy sight appear, As the publican, distress'd ; Stand, not daring to draw near, Smite on my unworthy breast; litter the poor sinner's plea, "God, be merciful to me." 6. Ah, remember me for good, Passing thro' this mortal vale ; Show me thy atoning blood, When my strength and courage Let me oft in spirit see (fail : Jesus, crucified for me. C. J. Latrobe. 248. t. 582. AH, whither should 1 go, Burden'd, and sick, and faint ? To whom should I my trouble show, And pour out my complaint ? My Saviour bids me come, Ah, why should I delay ? He calls the weary sinner home, And yet from him I stray. 2. What is it keeps me back, From which I cannot part? Which will not let my Saviour take Possession of my heart ? Some cursed thing unknown Must surely lurk within, Some idol, which I will not own, Some secret bosom-sin. 3. Jesus, the hindrance show, Which I have fear'd to see ; Yea, let me now consent to know What keeps me back from thee: Searcher of hearts, in mine Thy trying power display ; Into its darkest corners shine, And take the veil away. 4. I now believe; in thee Compassion reigns alone: According to my faith, to me let it, Lord, be done: In me is all the bar, Which thou wouldst fain remove Remove it, then shall I declare, That thou, God, art love. 249. T.582 LORD, how vile am I, Unholy and unclean! How can I venture to draw nigh With such a load of sin ? And must I then indeed Sink in despair and die? Fain would I hope that thou didst For such a wretch as I. (bleed 2. That blood which thou hast spilt, That grace which is thine own, Can cleanse the vilest sinner's guilt, And soften hearts of stone : Low at thy feet I bow, pity and forgive : Here will I lie, and wait till thou Shalt bid me rise and live. J. Newton 250. T. 14 APPROACH, my soul, the mercy- seat, Where Jesus answers prayer ; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. 2. Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh ; Thou callest burden'd souls to thee, And such, Lord, am I. 86 REPENTANCE 3. Bow'd down beneath a load of By Satan sorely prest ; (sin, By war without, and fears within, I come to thee for rest. 4. Be thou my shield and hiding- place ! That, shelter'd near thy side, [ may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, Thou hast died. 5. Oh wondrous love! to bleed and To bear the cross and shame, (die, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead thy gracious name. 6. "Poor tempest-tossed soul, be still, My promis'd grace receive :" 'Tis Jesus speaks — I must, I will, 1 can, I do believe. J. Newton. 251. T.14. THE mist before my eyes remov'd, With wonder struck I see, Dear Lord, the black, the numerous crimes, By which I 've grieved thee. 2. These were the unrelenting foes, Which made thee groan and cry: Which made thee shed thy precious And bow thy head and die. (blood, 3. Thy love hath thaw'd my frozen heart, And caus'd my tears to flow ; I now abhor that monster, Sin, And shun him as my foe. 4. I trust my guilt was done away, By my incarnate God, Who felt, to atone for man's offence, The sin-avenging rod. 252. t. 11. HEAR, Jesus, my complaints, Known to thee are all my wants: Self-convicted, self-abhorr'd, I approach thee, dearest Lord. 2. Known to thee, whose eyes are I thy love and pity claim : (flame, With an eye of love look down ; Help me, Lord, help me soon. 3. Break, break this heart of Form it for thy use alone : (stone; Bid each vanity depart ; Build thy temple in my heart. 4. This be my support in need, That thou didst so freely bleed: All my joys and hopes arise From thy bleeding sacrifice. 5. This confirms me when I'm weak, Comforts me when I am sick, Gives me courage when I faint, Well supplies my every want. 6. Saviour, to my heart be near, Exercise thy shepherd-care ; Guard my weakness by thy grace, Fill my soul with heavenly peace. Countess Huntingdon's H. 253.* t. 205. OH how great, how rich, how free, Is the grace which Christ bestows! Only cast your misery At the foot of Jesus' cross; Weeping at the throne of grace Lie, and never quit the place, Never till your suit 's obtain'd, Never till the blessing 's gain'd. z 254. t. 16. NOTHING but thy blood, Jesus, Can to us afford relief; Nothing else from guilt release us, Nothing else assuage our grief:— UNTO LIFE. 81 2. Nothing eke can ease our bur- Jesus' precious blood alone (den : Can produce a sense of pardon, And dissolve a heart of stone. Hart. 255. T. 151. GOD of all compassion, Attend thy suppliant's cry, And grant me thy salvation, Or I must faint and die : A sinner, but relenting, O'erwhelm'd with deepest grief, Falls at thy feet, repenting, grant him quick relief. 2. Blest Jesus, gracious Saviour, Great Lord of all above, Extend to me thy favour, The gift of pardoning love : While strength and spirits lan- And feeble hopes decay; (guish, Save, save my soul from anguish, And wash my guilt away. 256. t. 79. OUT of the deep I cried To thee, my God, and sighed ; Hear thou my voice, Lord, Regard my supplication: 1 wait for thy salvation ; (word. My hope and trust are in thy 2. To thee I make confession : If thou shouldst mark transgres- sion, Ah, who could guiltless stand ? But mercy interceding, My Saviour's ransom pleading For me, I'm sav'd by thy com mand. 257. 31 t. 36. LORD Jesus Christ, if thou wert not my Saviour, Were not thy blood still pleading in my favour, (the needy, Where should I, poorest among all Find succour ready ? 2. What should I do, a sinner vile and wretched, Were not thy arms of love to me outstretched ? (lation, But thou my refuge art, my conso- And whole salvation. Gregor. 258. t. 36. WITH deeply humbled hearts, we make confessions, Lord, of our sins and manifold transgressions ; (unmeasur'd But thou art merciful, and grace In thee is treasur'd. 2. Before thy cross we bow with self-conviction, Bewail our sins, implore thy bene- diction : (mation grant forgiveness and a confir- Of our salvation. 68 XV. FAITH. 259* t. 167. ERE we know our lost condition, Ere we feel our inbred woe, And exclaim with deep contrition, To be sav'd, what must I do? Nought can yield true consolation, Vain is all our righteousness : Faith alone in Christ's oblation Gives the conscience rest and peace. 2. Living faith, with clearest vision, Sees the Lamb upon the throne, And in him a full provision, Righteousness and peace, our own: Then our days are mark'd with blessing, Then our hearts with rapture glow ; Streams of comfort, rich, unceasing, From the wounds of Jesus flow. 260. t. 167. AS the serpent, rais'd by Moses, Heal'd the fiery serpent's bite, Jesus thus himself discloses To the wounded sinner's sight; Hear his gracious invitation : " I have life and peace to give ; T have wrought out full salvation, Sinner, look to me and live." 2. Dearest Saviour, we adore thee, For thy precious life and death ; Melt each stubborn heart before Give us all the eye of faith: (thee, From the law's condemning sen- To thy mercy we appeal; (tence Thou alone canst give repentance, Thou alone our souls canst heal. J. Newton. 261.* t. 22. IN holy writ it is avow'd, (God, That Christ was Israel's covenant The church's everlasting Head, Lord of the living and the dead. 2. All things were made by Christ the Word, By Christ was man to life restor'd ; The prophets, strong in faith and bold, His coming in the flesh foretold. 3. Abram rejoic'd to see his day, David proclaim'd Messiah's sway, Isaiah too his glory saw, And spake of him with holy awe. 4. 'T is sure that by his bitter pain He for mankind did life obtain, Did for his church on earth atone, And for the ransom'd round the throne. 5. Wherefore we love the Lamb who died ; We glory in Christ crucified ; Those who in him no Saviour see, Belong not to our company. 6. Our theme within the church shall be (agony, Christ's wounds, his griefs and Our theme, when to the world wo call, His blood, the ransom paid for all. 262. t. 22 FAITH comes by hearing God'? record Concerning Jesus Christ the Lord ; The happy means, which heaven hath bless'd, To bring us to the gospel-rest. 2. The joyful sound is news of grace, Redemption of a fallen race, FAITH. 89 Thro' Jesus' righteousness divine, Which bright from faith to faith doth shine. 3. The promise of immortal bliss We have in Christ our righteous- ness: (bought: By death our righteousness he Faith pleads that right, but buys it not. 4. True faith receives the offer'd good, (blood ; And promise seal'd with Jesus' Faith gives no title to the bliss, But takes the Saviour's righteous- ness. 5. In the Redeemer, as my Head, The covenant is established: In him the promises are Yea, In him Amen, and not in me. Erskine. 263. t. 106 or 90. FROM life and grace, (this we are bold Before an erring world to assert,) Nothing one moment doth withhold A man, but his unwilling heart : In our dear Lord there 's no d^lay, Fix'd is his will, and plain his way. 2. Should any one of serious frame, That long hath seem'd to seek his face, His tedious tasks and trials name, Preparatory steps of grace ; We say, "No, Christ requires them not, (wrought." And this fine web a false heart 3, Should any think he's so hemm'd With sin, as to be past relief, (in Alas, he knows not, that the sin Which binds his soul, is unbelief: If to the cross we lift our eye, Then sin and Satan soon must fly. 4. Ready our Saviour is indeed His glorious work in all to do : To every one it must be said, 11 Thou hadst been happy long ag#, Hadst thou in faith cast all thy care (prayer.' On Jesus Christ, who heareth J. Gambold. 264. t. 14. MISTAKEN souls, that dream of heaven, And make their empty boast Of inward joys and sins forgiv'n, While they are slaves to lust. 2. Vain are our fancies, airy flights, If faith be cold and dead : None but a living power unites To Christ, the living Head. 3. 'Tis faith that changes all the heart, 'T is faith that works by love, That bids all sinful joys depart, And lifts the thoughts above. 4. 'T is faith that conquers earth and hell, By a celestial power: This is the grace that shall prevail In the decisive hour. 5. True faith obeys its author's As well as trusts his grace : (will, A pardoning God is jealous still For his own holiness. 6. When from the curse he sets us He makes our nature clean; (free, Nor would he send his Son to be The minister of sin. 7. His Spirit purifies the heart, And seals our peace with God ; True holiness nought can impart But Jesus' cleansing blood. Watt*. 90 FAITH. 265.* t. 37. TIIO' every child of God Is a new creature, Vet do we feel the load Of sinful nature ; Which, if by faith we cleave To Christ our Saviour, Can, tho' it makes us grieve, Condemn us never. 2. He's merciful and kintf Past all expression ; If we are but inclin'd To make confession Of all our sinfulness, His great compassion Prompts him to grant us peace, And consolation. 3. He grants us, for our tears, His oil of gladness ; Delivers, heals, and cheers, Dispels our sadness : Yea, tho' our bodies die, His resurrection Proves, they shall certainly Rise to perfection. 4 My portion is the Lord ; I seek his favour, And in his name and word Confide for ever ; ♦ Nought in the world to me Can yield such pleasure, As to be found in thee, Christ, my Treasure. 5. Therefore I'll humbly cleave To my Creator, Who, that my soul might live, Assura'd my nature ; Redeem'd me by his blood And bitter passion : . Thanks to the Lamb of God For my salvation. Gregor. 266.* t. 106 or 90. NOW I have found the ground, wherein (main ; Sure my soul's anchor may re- Ev'n Christ, who to atone for sin Was as a spotless victim slain ; Whose mercy shall unshaken stay, When heaven and earth are fled away. 2. Lord, thy everlasting grace Our scanty thought surpasseth far; Thy bosom yearns with tenderness, Thy arms of love still open are, Thy heart o'er sinners can't but break, (take. Whether thy grace they slight or 3. God in man's death takes no delight; (tain Each soul may grace and life ob- In him, who left his glory bright, Took flesh, and died, and rose again : (berless And now he knocks times num- At our heart's door, and offers grace. 4. Love, thou bottomless abyss, My sins are swallow'd up in thee , Cover'd is my unrighteousness, From condemnation now I'm free; Since Jesus' blood, thro' earth and skies, Mercy, free boundless mercy, cries. 5. By faith I plunge into this sea, Here is my hope, my joy, my rest ; Hither, when sin assails, I flee; I look into my Saviour's breast : Away, sad doubt and anxious fear, Mercy is all that's written there. 6. Tho' waves and storms go o'er my head, (friends be gone; Tho' strength, and health and FAITH. 91 Tho' joys be withered all and dead, Tho' every comfort be withdrawn : Steadfast on this my soul relies, Jesus, thy mercy never dies. 7. Fix'd on this ground will I re- main, Tho' my heart fail and flesh decay; This anchor shall my soul sustain, When earth's foundations melt away : (prove, Mercy's full power I then shall Lov'd with an everlasting love. J. Andr. Rothe. 267. t. 14. HAIL, Alpha and Omega, hail, Thou Author of our faith, The Finisher of all our hopes, The Truth, the Life, the Path. 2. Hail, First and Last, thou great I AM, In whom we live and move : [ncrease our little spark of faith, And fill our hearts with love. 8. let that faith which thou hast taught, Be treasur'd in our breast ; The evidence of unseen joys, The substance of our rest. 1. Then shall we go from strength to strength, From grace to greater grace ; From each degree of faith to more. Till we behold thy face. Cennick. 2. But since my Saviour I hav« known, My rules are all reduc'd to one ; To keep my Lord by faith in view, This strength supplies, and motives too. 3. I see him lead a suffering life, Patient amidst reproach and strife ; And from his pattern courage take To bear and suffer for his sake. 4. Upon the cross I see him bleed, And by the sight from guilt am freed; This sight destroys the life of sin, And quickens heavenly life within. 5. To look to Jesus as he rose, Confirms my faith, disarms my foes ; Satan I shame and overcome, By pointing to my Saviour's tomb. 6. Exalted on his glorious throne, I see him make my cause his own: Then all my anxious cares subside, For Jesus lives, and will provide. 7. I see him look with pity down, And hold in view the conqueror's crown ; (fore, If press'd with griefs and cares be- My soul revives, nor asks for more. 8. By faith I see the hour at hand, When in his presence I shall stand; Then it will be my endless bliss, To see him where and as he is. Newton. 263. t. 22. BY various maxims, forms, and rules, That pass forwisdom in the schools, I strove my passion to restrain ; But all my efforts prov'd in vain. 269.* t. 22. WHEN shall I gain the glorious dress, Prepar'd to clothe my nakedness ? I need it, Lord, without that vest I cannot be a wedding-guest. 2. When thus I cried in deep distress, Christ cloth'd me with his righteous* ness; 92 FAITH. And now, thank God, the work is done, I put my Lord and Saviour on. 3. When Christ, our life, shall once appear, It will be manifest and clear, That his atoning blood from sin Hath wash'd and kept our garments clean. Esther Gruenbeck. 270.* T. 11. LAMB of God, who thee receive, Who in thee desire to live, Cry by day and night to thee, As thou art, so let us be. 2. Fix, fix our wavering mind, To thy cross us firmly bind ; Gladly now we would be clean: Cleanse our hearts from every sin. 3. Dust and ashes tho' we be, Full of guilt and misery y Thine we are, thou Son of God, Take the purchase of thy blood. 4. Sinners who in thee believe, Everlasting life receive ; They with joy behold thy face, Triumph in thy pardoning grace. 6. Life deriving from thy death, They proceed from faith to faith, Walk the new, the living way, Leading to eternal day. 6. Blest are they who follow thee, While this light of life they see ; Filled with thy sacred love, They thy quickening power prove. 7. Praise on earth to thee be given, Never-ceasing praise in heaven; Boundless wisdom, power divine, Love unspeakable arc thine. A. Schindler. 271. t. 166. LORD, we are thine, since thou hast died! (cease J Therefore, ye doubts and terrors, Jesus, the Morning-star, appears, And bids my troubled soul be peace ; (the load Which, struggling long beneath Of reasoning, unbelief, and pride, At last the useless strife gives o'er, And cleaves to Jesus crucified. 2. Grant me a deeper hold on thee; That at thy feet I may remain A poor believing supplicant, Still glorying in thy Jesus' name, The power of which, whoever feels, Will find himself from sin set free, And all things which would e'ei cause pain In time or in eternity. 272. T.14. HEAL us, Immanuel, here we are, W'aiting to feel thy touch ; Deep wounded souls to thee repair, And Saviour, we are such. 2. Our faith is feeble, we confess, We faintly trust thy word ; But wilt thou pity us the less? Be that far from thee, Lord. 3. Remember him who once ap- With trembling for relief; (plied "Lord, I believe," with tears he "0 help mine unbelief." (cried, 4. She too, who touch'd thee in the And healing virtue stole, (press, Was answer'd, "Daughter, go in peace, Thy faith hath made thee whole.' 6. Conceal'd amid the gathering throng, (view; She would have shuna'd thy FAITH. 93 And, if her faith was firm and strong, Had strong misgivings too. 6. Like her, with hopes and fears we come, To touch thee if we may; send us not despairing home, Send none unheal'd away. Cowper. 273.* t. 184. JESUS, 'fore whose radiation The seraphim must cover'd stand, When, in their awful ministration, They wait for thy supreme com- mand : How can this body's eye, dim- sighted, Which by sin's gloomy misery And earthly shadows is benighted, Endure thy glorious light to see. 2. Yet let by faith my penetration Reach ev'n within the sanctuary ; Tby mercy be my consolation, May this uphold and strengthen me ; Reach unto me thy sceptre gra- cious, Who low, like Esther, 'fore thee bow ; Say, "I will be to thee propitious. And loving kindness to thee show." 3. Jesus, show thy great com- passion Unto the soul that pants for thee ; Hear thou my humble supplication, My God. be merciful to me: 1 know thou art with pity filled To sinners who thy mercy crave ; My pardon by thy blood is sealed, I kuow 'twas shed my soul to save. 4. Jesus, above all else I'll love In thee I will delight alone; (thee; Could infinite compassion move thee To leave for me thy heavenly throne ? Then let my heart be dedicated To thee : fix there thy residence, Till I shall be to heaven translated, To see in joy thy countenance. 5. Lord, while my faith to thee as- cendeth, may thy grace descend to me: Thou art my joy which never end- eth, fill my soul with love to thee : 1 will adore and love thee longer, Than while my heart its throbs re- peats ; The flame of love shall break forth stronger, When here my pulse no longer beats. w. C. Dessler. 274. t. 14. THOU Friend of sinners, hear my cry, And grant me my request, May I in thy atonement find My everlasting rest. 2. May I no more resist thy love, No more thy Spirit grieve, But as a little child become, And simply thee believe. 3. Faith is thy gift, thou slaughter' d Lamb, Gain'd by thy death for me, Therefore the privilege I claim, A child of God to be. 4. Impress this truth upon my breast, That thou for me hast died, That I in thee with confidence For ever may abide. 94 FORGIVENESS 275.* t. 184. WHEN rising winds and rain de- scending, A near approaching storm declare, With trembling speed, their wings extending, The birds to hollow trees repair ; Thus I, in faith, by sin oppressed, My refuge take, Christ, to thee; Thy wounds, my hiding place most From every evil shelter me. (blessed, F. Major. XVI. THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. 276.* t.97. and JESUS, our glorious Head Chief, Dear object of our hearts' belief, let us in thy nail-prints see Our pardon and election free ; And, while we view by faith thy pierced side, (for us died. Call thee our Lord and God, who 2. The doctrine of Christ's blood and death, Imparting life to us thro' faith, A mystery is to babes reveal'd, But from the worldly-wise con- ceal'd; (is known; Thereby the Saviour's flock on earth Of this the ransom'd sing before God's throne. 3 While human nature doth exist, While Jesus reigns as Lord and Christ, So long of the whole gospel this From first to last the substance is; All to whom God his counsel doth reveal, (seal. To this as truth divine can set their 4. Should any virtuous seem to be, Unblamable from infancy, Scarcely by avarice, lust, or pride, The world, the flesh, or Satan tried, And therefore deem himself a child of God; (takes the road. He's poor and blind, and quite mis- 5. All those who by a beam of light Can see and own they are not But enter on a legal strife, (right, To mend their former course of life, (day to day ; And toil and labour hard from Such also miss to happiness the way. 6. But sinners, who with pungent smart Bewail the vileness of their heart, Who mourn because of unbelief, Of sinners deem themselves the chief, (eousness, And cast away their self-made right- May place their trust on Jesus' saving grace. 7. To such he saith, " Arise and I freely all thy sins forgive, (live, I have redeem'd thee, thou art mine, Thyself in faith to me resign ; Obey my voice, and walk in all my ways, (a place." 1 '11 grant to thee in heavenly realms 8. His Holy Spirit we receive, And on our Saviour's word believe; We trust in his atoning death, OF SINS. 95 As the foundation of our faith, And, in his robe of righteousness array'd, (forted. Are, 'midst his chosen, richly com- 9. The humble sinner's shame we feel, And power divine to do God's will; These are combin'd in every heart, That in Christ's merits hath a part ; No more, ibr want of strength, good motions die, Since Jesus gives us constant victory. 10. We rest in Christ, and yet de- sire, (fire, Because his love our hearts doth To serve his cause with all our might, And deem our Saviour's burden light ; Whene'er we fail, we think our- selves to blame ; (name. If we succeed, we praise his holy 11. Should self-complacency take place, When we review our faithfulness ; We're soon with inward shame bow'd down, Forget ourselves, and freely own, That Jesus works in us whate'er is good, And thank him for the power he hath bestow'd. 12. Grace is the only wish and prayer (are ; Of those who God's dear children They meditate by night and day, How they may due obedience pay To Jesus, who redeem'd us by his death ; (faith. And grace unmerited supports their Zinzendorf. 277.* t. 22. THE Saviour's blood and right- eousness My beauty is, my glorious dress ; Thus well array'd, I need not fear, When in his presence I appear. 2. The holy, spotless Lamb of God, Who freely gave his life and blood, For all my numerous sins to atone, I for my Lord and Saviour own. 3. In him I trust for evermore, He hath expung'd the dreadful score Of all my guilt ; this done away, I need not fear the judgment-day. 4. Therefore my Saviour's blood and death Are here the substance of my faith ; And shall remain, when I 'm call'd hence, My only hope and confidence. 5. For should I e'er so faithful prove, Serve my kind Lord with zeal and love, And spend my life for him I serve, Nor e'er from his commandments swerve; — 6. Yet when my Saviour I shall see, Then shall I have this only plea : " Here is a sinner, who would fain Thro' the Lamb's ransom entrance gain." 7. Thus Abraham was sav'd by grace, Believing in Christ's righteousness ; And all the ransom'd saints in light In this blest song of praise unite : — 8. "All glory, power, and might pertain Unto the Lamb, for he was slain, 96 FORGIVENESS And hath redeemed us by his blood, And made us kiDgs and priests to God." 9. While here on earth I still re- main, This doctrine firmly I'll maintain ; And both in word and deed pro- claim The power of Jesus' saving name. 10. Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to thee, That thou didst deign a man to be, And for each soul which thou hast made Hast an eternal ransom paid. 11. King of glory, Christ the Lord, God's only Son, eternal Word, Let all the world thy mercy see, And bless those who believe in thee. 12. Thy incarnation, wounds, and death I will confess while I have breath, Till I shall see thee face to face, Arrayed with thy righteousness. z. 278. t. 590. GRACE, grace, that's a joyful A welcome sound to all, (sound, Who clearly see, and deeply feel, The misery of the fall : Who rightly know the wretched Of sinners void of grace, (state Ere Christ elects them to enjoy In heavenly realms a place. 2. Grace, how exceeding great to Who, ready to despair, (those, Ashairrd confess, and truly know, How vile and weak they are ; Yet grace, free grace, most sweetly calls, "Directly come, who will, Just as you are, for Christ receives Poor helpless sinners still." 3. All we, who are his people now, Were first convine'd of sin ; Each felt the plague of his own The leprosy within; (heart, Then life and righteousness divine Thro' faith to us were given ; Thus we God's happy people are, With Christ joint-heirs of heaven. 4. We thirst, Lord, give us this day, To taste more of thy grace, More of that stream, which from the rock Flow'd thro' the wilderness; 'Tis grace alone that feeds our souls, Grace keeps us inly poor; And that nothing but thy grace May rule us evermore. Esther Gruenbeck. 279.* t. 16. WHEN a sinner in affliction Mourneth on account of sin, Feels the Spirit's deep conviction, But no power of faith within : — 2. While the troubled soul is sigh- ing, "Where shall I find Jesus, where?" And with tears of anguish cryinjr, — "0 that he my Saviour were!" 3. In a moment stands before us Jesus with his pierced side: Now we find, that he's desirous Us from wrath to screen and hide. 4. Thus the soul at once obtainetb Pardon from the sinner's friend: To true happiness attaincth, And to life which hath no end. OP SINS. 97 280* t. 14. WHAT joy or honour could wo Polluted as we are, (have, If not the holy Lamb of God Our joy and honour were. 2 Of nothing we have ever done To boast could we desire, When he to judge us shall appear, Whose eyes are flames of fire. 3. None is so holy, pure, and just, So perfected in love, That his best plea, or self-defence, Of any weight could prove. 4. Nor is there any other way Into the holy place, But Christ who took away our sins, His blood and righteousness. 5. We know the righteousness complete, Which he procur'd for all ; We know the kind reception giv'n To the poor prodigal. 6. We know the Shepherd's love, who left The ninety-nine behind, And thro' the desert anxious went, The hundredth sheep to find. 7. To him poor sinners may appeal With all their misery ; The angels joy to see them come, Christ calleth, "Conie to me." 281.* t. 14. HAPPY the souls who contrite are, Them Jesus doth invite, And gives to everlasting bliss A never-failing right. 2. Tho' comforted, they still distrust Their own untoward heart; And wonder, that the Lord to them Such mercy could impart. 7 3. To world and sin -they bid adieu, His pardon daily prove, Desiring larger draughts to drink Of Jesus' dying love. 4. When thus the blessings of his And merits we enjoy, (blood Yea, from the fulness of his grace Take daily fresh supply ; — 5. With pity we can look on those Who still in darkness are, Inviting them to turn to Christ, And in his mercy share. 6. For we thro' grace are taught to think, Each sinner that we see May pardon, thro' Christ's precious blood, Obtain, as well as we : — 7. Since Jesus' pardon, love, and grace, Produce an humble shame, And stir us up with thankfulness His goodness to proclaim. 282. t. 14. WITH glorious clouds encompass'd round, Whom angels dimly see, Will the Unsearchable be found, Will God appear to me ? 2. Will he forsake his throne above, Himself to worms impart? Answer, thou man of grief and And speak it to my heart, (love, 3. In manifested love explain Thy wonderful design; (man, What meant the suffering Son of The streaming blood divine? 4. Didst thou not in our flesh ap- And live and die below, (pear, That I might now perceive thee And my Redeemer know? ^neur, 98 FORGIVENESS 6 Come, then, and to my soul reveal (gnice, The heights and depths of The wounds, which all my sorrows That dear, disfigur'd face, (heal, 6. Before my eyes of faith, con- fess'd, Stand forth a slaughter'd Lamb; Array me in salvation's vest, And tell me all thy name. 7. Jehovah in thy person show, A Saviour crucified; (know, And then the pardoning God I And feel his blood applied. 8. I view the Lamb in his own light, Whom angels dimly see ; And gaze, transported at the sight, To all eternity. Wesley. 283. t.90. AND can it be that I should gain An interest in the Saviour's blood? Died he for me, who caus'd his pain? (God? For me, to make my peace with Amazing love! how can it be, That Jesus deign'd to die for me? 2. 'Tis mystery all; my Maker dies; (sign? Who can explore his strange de- In vain the highest seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine: 'T is mercy all ; let earth adore, Let angel-minds inquire no more. 3. He left his Father's throne above, So free, so infinite his grace; Emptied himself of all but love, And bled for Adam's helpless race: 'T ia mercy all, immense and free, For oh ! it found out sinful me. 4. Long my imprison'd spirit lay Fast bound in sin and nature's night; (ray, Thine eye diffus'd a quickening I 'woke, the dungeon flam'd with light; (free, My chains fell oft', my heart wa* I rose, went forth, and follow'd thee. 5. No condemnation now I dread, Jesus, and all in him is mine : Alive in him my living Head, And cloth'd in righteousness di- vine, (throne, Now humbly I approach the And claim the crown thro' Christ my own. Wesley. 284. t. 14. IN evil long I took delight, Unaw'd by shame or fear, Till a new object struck my sight, And stopp'd my wild career. 2. I saw One hanging on a tree, In agonies and blood, Who fix'd his languid eyes on me, As near his cross I stood. 3. Sure never till my latest breath Can I forget that look : (death, It seem'd to charge me with his Tho' not a word he spoke. 4. My conscience felt and own'd the guilt, And plung'd me in despair: I saw my sins his blood had spilt, And help'd to nail him there. 6. Alas, I knew not what I did ; But now my tears are vain ; Where shall my trembling soul be For I the Lord have slain, (hid? 6. A second look he gave, which "I freely nil forgive; (said, OF SINS. 99 This blood is for thy ransom paid, T die, that thou mayst live." 7. Thus, while his death my sin la all its blackest hue, (displays (Such is the mystery of grace,) It seals my pardon too. 8. With pleasing grief and mourn- My Spirit now is fill'd, (ful joy, That I should such a life destroy, Yet live by him I kill'd. Newton. 285. t. 582. NOT all the blood of beasts, On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience Or wash away the stain, (peace, 2. Christ, the true paschal Lamb, Takes all our sins away ; A sacrifice of nobler name, And richer blood than they. 3 My faith would lay the hand On that dear head of thine, While like a penitent I stand, And there confess my sin. 4. Lord, I look back to see The burdens thou didst bear, When hanging on the shameful tree ; And know my guilt was there. 6. Believing, we rejoice, Our curse he did remove; (voice, We bless the Lamb with cheerful And sing his bleeding love. Watts. 286. t. 151. HOW lost was my condition, Till Je.-us made me whole; There is but one physician Can cure a sin-sick soul : Nigh unto death he found me, And enatch'd me from the grave; To tell to all around me, His wondrous power to save. 2. A dying, risen Jesus, Seen by the eye of faith, At once from anguish frees us, And saves the soul from death : Come then to this physician, His help he '11 freely give, He makes no hard condition, 'T is only — look and live. Newton 287. T.9G THOU who pardon canst impart, Thy pardoning grace I long to feel ; Give life unto my lifeless heart, And my diseases kindly heal: Hear, Jesus, hear my feeble moan, And me as thine in mercy own. 2. Vain are all other helps beside, Relief from thee alone can flow ; Other physicians have I tried, Yet only worse and worse I grow ; Give me by faith on thee to lean, And say unto me, "Be thou clean." 288. t. 151. MY Lord, how great the favour, That I, a sinner poor, Can, thro' thy blood's sweet savour, Approach thy mercy-door, And find an open passage Unto the throne of grace: Then wait the welcome message That bids me go in peace. 2. In my forlorn condition, Who else could give me aid? Where could I meet compassion, But in the church's Head ? In mercy, receive me, Thou God, who nearest prayer; From every evil save me, On thee I cast my care. 103 FORGIVENESS OF SINS. 3. I'll never cease repeating My numberless complaints, But ever be entreating Thee, glorious King of saints, To form me in thine image, And fill my soul with love, Till 1 to thee my homage Pay with the saints above. Countess Huntingdon's H. 289. t. 22. THE one thing needful, that good part (heart, Which Mary chose with all her I would pursue with heart and mind, And seek unwearied, till I find. 2. Hidden in Christ the treasure lies, (price ; That goodly pearl of so great No other way but Christ there is To endless happiness and bliss. 3. But oh, I'm blind and ignorant, Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, I want, To guide me in the narrow road That leads to happiness and God. 4. My mind enlighten with thy light, That I may understand aright The glorious gospel-mystery, Which shows the way to heaven and thee. 5. Jesus Christ, my Lord and God, (blood, Who hast redeem'd me with thy By faith unite my heart to thee, That we may never parted be. Kendall II. B. My power the pardon to receive, My faith, is all divine: — 2. A sinner on mere mercy cast, Thy mercy I embrace, And gladly own, from first to last, That I am sav'd by grace. 291. t. 11. FATHER, to thy sinful child Though thy law is reconcil'd, By thy pardoning grace I live : Daily still I cry, Forgive. 2. Though my ransom-price lie paid, Upon whom my guilt was laid, Humbly at thy mercy-seat, Full remission I entreat. 3. Lord, forgive me, day by daj.. Debts I cannot hope to pay, Duties I have left undone, Evils I have fail'd to shun, — 4. Trespasses in word or thougbti, Deeds from evil motive wrought. Cold ingratitude, distrust, Thoughts unhallow'd or unjust. 5. Pardon, Lord! — and are there those Who my debtors are, or foes, I, who by forgiveness live, Here their trespasses forgive. 6. May I feel, beneath my wrongs, Vengeance to the Lord belongs; Nor a worse requital dare. Than the meek revenge of prayer. 2Q0 T |_j. 7. Much forgiven, may I learn Love for hatred to return; THOU, Lord, must for thy saka Then assur'd my heart shall be, forgive, Thou, my God, hast pardon'd me. It cannot be for mine ; | Conder. 101 XVII. THE SURRENDER OF THE HEART TO JESUS. 292.* t. 582. UNTO the Lamb of God, Who to retrieve my loss Became a man, and died for me Upon the accursed cross; Unto the Prince of life, Who felt such racking pain, While he the vengeance due to me Did willingly sustain : — 2. To him I wholly give Myself this day anew, As his reward so dearly gain'd, His spoil and purchase due ; That with me he may do What's pleasing in his sight, And from me take whate'er him grieves, Whate'er he sees not right. 3. How very weak I am, My Saviour well can see, And how exceeding short I fall, Of what I ought to be: Compassionate High-priest, To thee I must appeal ; My numberless infirmities kindly haste to heal. 4. In thy most precious blood, Which from thy open'd veins, To heal my soul, on Calvary flow'd, 1 pray wash out my stains: It is thy daily care, Thy helpless sheep to feed; To purify their spotted souls, And gently them to lead. 6. Me thy all-seeing eye Hath kept with watchful care ; Thy great compassion never fail'd, Thou heard'st my needy prayer: This makes me firmly trust That thou wilt guide me still, And guard me safe throughout the That leads to Zion's hill, (way 6. Dear Saviour, I resign My worthless heart to thee ; And, whether cheerful or distress'd, Thine, thine alone I'll be: My only aim is this, (O may I it fulfil!) Thee to exalt with all my strength, And do thy holy will. Esther Gruenbeck. 293.* T. 22 GOD of mercy, grace, and love, Thy yearning bowels thee did move, To call me from death's gloomy night Into thy own amazing light. 2. I once was wholly dead in sin, Wholly corrupt and spoil'd within, The carnal mind still bore the sway, And hurried me a slave away. 3. It caused thee pain, Son of God, To see the purchase of thy blood So deeply sunk in misery ; And 't was thy aim to set me free. 4. Thou drewest me with cords of love, (prove- Till thou at last didst conqueror Till sin's strong power thou hadst suppress'd, And giv'n my weary spirit rest. 5. Now thro' thy wounds my 60ul hath found (ground ; Peace, righteousness, and solid I've now obtained thro' thy grace Among thy ransom'd flock a place. 102 SURRENDER OF THE 8. I thee adore, my gracious King, And joyful hallelujahs sing ; My eyeswith grateful tears o'erflow, For all the mercies thou dost show. 7. Faithful to thee I now engage To be throughout my pilgrimage ; Accept my life and soul, my King, Fledg'd to thy service these I bring. 8. Nature's reluctance overrule, The worldly, carnal mind control ; may I always have in view Not mine, but thy blest will to do. 9. Thus by thy power I here shall be Prepar'd for blest eternity, (love, Walk with my God, him serve and Till I shall live with him above. P. H. Molther. 294* t. 168. OH, at last I've found my Saviour Who laid down his life for me; He (0 undeserved favour!) Own'd me as his property: Conscious of my imperfection, I'll rely on his direction : I will nothing know beside Jesus and him crucified. 2. Others may seek satisfaction In this poor world's vanity ; Meanwhile shall my heart's affec- On my Saviour fixed be, (tion On his meritorious suffering And sin-expiating offering: World, for ever be thou gone, Leave but Christ and me alone. 3. Jesus cur'd my soul's infection By his soul's dire agony ; From his death and resurrection Life and power redound to me: By the virtue of his merit 1 Bhall heavenly joys inherit, And e'en here a foretaste have Of that world beyond the grave. 4. Jesus yields me delectation; When I 'm weak he strengthens me, Sweetens all my tribulation, And supports me constantly : His atoning death and passion Are the cause of my salvation ; Therefore Christ shall ne'er depart From my sight and from my heart. 5. Oh, I'm lost in deepest wonder, To think he shall soon appear To receive me gladly yonder, And wipe off my every tear : Then my grateful songs and praises Shall resound in heavenly places; Here by faith to him I '11 cleave, Jesus will I never leave. 295.* t. 22. WE pray thee, wounded Lamb of God, Cleanse us in thy atoning blood ; Grant us by faith to view thy cross, Then life or death is gain to us. 2. Take our poor hearts, and let them be For ever clos'd to all but thee ; Seal thou our breasts, and let us wear That pledge of love for ever there. 3. What are our works but sin and death, Till thou thy quickening Spirit breathe ; Until we strength from thee derive, And in communion with thee live. 4. Ah, Lord, enlarge our scanty thought, To know the wonders thou hast wrought; Unloose our stammering tongues to tell Thy love immense, unsearchable. HEART TO JESUS. 5. First-born of many brethren thou, (must bow ; To thee both earth and heaven Help us to thee our all to give, Thine may we die, thine may we live. 296. t. 79. DIDST thou, Lord Jesus, me in- cline, When I was lost and dead in sin, To hear thy quickening voice? Have I obtained in thy blood (God, Redemption, and found peace with And do I in thy name rejoice ? — 2. yes, I feel I am forgiv'n, A foretaste I enjoy of heaven, Thy Spirit witness bears ; By faith thy righteousness is mine, I 'm well assur'd that I am thine, My soul no condemnation fears. 3. Yet 'fore thee, Jesus, I must own, I have not this salvation known By tracing legal ways ; (sin, Lo, 'twas thy power rais'd me from Thou didst the saving work begin; Thine be the glory, thine the praise. 4. May I be faithful to thy call, Surrender unto thee my all, Myself to thee resign ; "When dangers threaten me around, Invincible may I be found, And never from thy will decline. 6. Me vdth thy gladdening oil anoint ; (point The destin'd path thou dost ap- Gladly I then shall tread : Bedew me with a genial shower, Into my heart thy influence pour, And me with heavenly manna feed. J.Weeley. 297* T. 106, or 90. GOD, whose love (immense in height, In depth unfathom'd) no man knows; Grant unto me thy saving light, Inly I sigh for thy repose : My heart is pain'd, nor can it be At rest, till it find rest in thee. 2. Thy gracious call invites me still, How light thy burden is, to prove; Yet I 'ui unsteady ; tho' my will Be fix'd, yet wide my passions rove ; Great hindrances obstruct the way, 1 aim at thee, yet from thee stray. 3. Mere mercy 't is, that thou hast brought My soul to seek its peace in thee ; Yet while I seek but find thee not, At rest my spirit cannot be ; Oh, when shall all my wanderings end, And all my wishes to thee tend! 4. Is there a thing beneath the sun, That strives with thee my heart to share? Ah, tear it thence, and be alone The spring of every motion there: Then shall my heart from earth be free, (thee. When it hath found repose in 298. t. 106 ; or90. TAKE, Lord, all self from me, that I No more, but Christ in me, may live, My vile affections crucify. Let not one darling lust survive: O may my heart to thee aspire, And nought on earth but thee desire. 104 SURRENDER OF THE 2. Dear Lord, thy sovereign aid impart, (care ; To save me from low-thoughted banish self-will from my heart, From all its latent mazes there : And grant that I may never move From the blest footsteps of thy love. 3. Each moment draw from earth away (call ; My heart, that humbly waits thy Speak to my inmost soul and say, " I am thy life, thy God, thy all :" To feel thy power, to hear thy voice, To taste thy love, be all my choice. 299. t. 90. JESUS, thy light again I view, Again thy loving-kindness prove, And all within me pants anew To enjoy thy all reviving love: Again my thoughts to thee aspire, Unto thy name is my desire. 2. But oh, what offering shall I give (skies? To thee, the Lord of earth and My soul and body now receive, A holy, living sacrifice: Small as it is, 'tis all my store, More shouldst thou have, if I had more. 8 may I never from thee stray, Or be again subdu'd by sin : Guide me, my Life, my Truth, my Way, (clean : Thy blood preserve my garments O let thy blood and righteousness My beauty be, my glorious dress. 4. Send down thy likeness from above, And let this my adorning be ; (love, Clothe me with wisdom, patience, With lowliness and purity: Than gold and pearls more precious far (star. And brighter than the morning- 6. Lord, arm me with thy Spirit's might, (name; Since I am call'd by thy great In thee my wandering thoughts unite, Of all my works be thou the aim : Thy love attend me all my day*, And my sole business be thy praise. 300. t. 370 "GIVE me thy heart, my eon," Thus saith the Lord, "Give me thy heart, and listen to Observe my ways, (my word ; Walk in the path of grace : In following my direction I '11 grant thee my protection." 2. 'T is only this which Christ of us desires ; (quires : This to promote our welfare he re- How blest are they Who Jesus' voice obey, And give their hearts for ever To him, our God and Saviour. Gregor. 301* t. 376. O TAKE my heart and whatsoe'er is mine, Beloved Jesus, I'll be only thine; To thee I'll live, And soul and body give: My words and whole behaviour Be rul'd by thee forever. 2. But give thyself, my Jesus, unto mo, (tinually: And dwell within my heart con- O Lord, remain HEART TO JESUS. 105 My joy, 'midst grief and pain; From thee, my soul's beloved, May I ne'er be removed. J. Angelas. 302. T.14. LORD, take my heart just as it is, Set up therein thy throne : So shall I love thee above all, And live to thee alone. 2. I thank thee, that in mercy thou Hast waken'd me from death, Arous'd me out of sin's deep sleep, And call'd to walk in faith. 3. Complete thy work and crown thy grace, That I may faithful prove, And listen to that still small voice, Which whispers only love ; — 4. Which teaches me to know thy And gives me power to do; (will, Which fills my heart with shame, when I Do not that will pursue. 6. This unction may I ever feel, This teaching of my Lord, And learn obedience to thy voice, Thy soft reviving word. Storehouse. 303.* T.ll. GRANT, most gracious Lamb of God, (blood, Who hast bought me with thy That my soul and body be Quite devoted unto thee. 2. Jesus, hear my fervent cry, * My whole nature sanctify ; Root out all that is unclean, Tho' it cause me pungent pain. 3. Gracious Lord, I wish alone Thine to be, yea, quite thine own, And to all eternity To remain thy property. 304* J. Angel ua. t.79. LORD, take my sinful, worthless heart As thine, thy grace to me impart, And deep thy seal impress ; Take me into thy special care, Secure my soul from every snare ; Thyself find always free access. 2. Make me a bosom-friend of thine, Upon thy breast may I recline, Preserv'd from needless fears ; And when this earthly house I leave ; Into those mansions me receive, Where thou wilt wipe away all tears. 305.* t. 166. DESTROY, O Lord, the carnal mind, Consume what is not right in me ; Whether the world in chains me Or silken cords, I cannot be (bind Partaker of the joys of heaven; . For thou requirest that my heart Without reserve to thee be given, Resolv'd for thee with all to part 306.* T. 15. SEARCHER of hearts, thou know'st thy love My heart hath captivated : My soul is closely to thee join'd, Ne'er to be separated : — 2. All thou demandest I give up, Lord, without hesitation: But never, never will I leave Thee and thy congregation. 106 COMMUNION 307. t. 184. MIGHT we all, Lord God our Saviour, Thy condescending mercy prize, To accept of us, (0 boundless fa- As of a holy sacrifice; [vour!) Of us, tho' sinful, poor, and needy: Grant that we freely unto thee May offer up both soul and body, To love and serve thee faithfully. J. Swertner. 308. t. 590. PRESENT your bodies to the Lord, A living sacrifice, A holy offering unto him, And pleasing in his eyes: This is a service which ye owe, And reasonably due ; For ye are not your own, ye know, But Christ hath purchas'd you. XVIII. COMMUNION WITH CHRIST. 309.* t. 132. JESUS, thou art my heart's de- My joy and my salvation ; (light, Thy presence yields me day and Abundant consolation : (night Thee I desire to love and praise, Since thy great love and boundless Are everything unto me. (grace 2. Thou art the Way, thy Spirit is As my conductor given ; In following thee I cannot miss The path to life and heaven: Thy word be my unerring guide ; Preserve me lest I turn aside, Or stray from thee, my Saviour. 3. Thou art the Truth, in thee are found All things that are essential ; Without thee all is empty sound, In thee is strength substantial : Truth, set me at liberty, That I depend on none but thee By whom I can be healed. 4. Thou art my Life, thy power divine 8hall influence every motion ; may thy Spirit me incline To true, unfeign'd devotion: Thus I eternal life shall gain, And till my latest breath remain A member of thy body. 5. Lord Jesus, thou my Shepherd art, Who diedst for my transgression ; When lost, I caus'd thee pungent smart, When found, joy past expression: Ah, best of shepherds, ever keep Within thy fold thy helpless sheep, Protect me from all danger. G. Thou art my faithful Friend in need, My flesh and bone, my Brother; Thy faithfulness and love exceed Those of the fondest mother : Thou nrt my Healer when I'm sick, My Cordial, strengthening me when weak, My Refuge in all trouble. 7. Ah! Lord, how very short I fall, When on thy praiso 1 enter; Thou art indeed my All in all, WITH CHRIST. 107 [n thee my wishes centre: Whate'er I want, thou art to me ; let my heart incessantly Be by thy love inspired. J. C. Lange. 310* t. 228. HOW bright appears the Morning- star, (pare, With grace and truth beyond com- The royal root of Jesse : David's Son, of Jacob's line, My soul's Belov'd and King be- nign, (me : Thou cam'st from heaven to bless Precious, — gracious, Ever glorious — and victorious Is my Saviour; Nought but he can please me ever. 2. From him descends a beam of joy, When he with a complacent eye Beholds his needy creature ; Immanuel, my sovereign good, Thy word, thy Spirit, flesh and Renew my very nature : (blood, Grant me — richly, Thro' thy merit, — to inherit Thy salvation ; Hear my ardent supplication. 3. The Father from eternity In mercy was inclin'd to me, Thro' thee, his Well-beloved : I, as a member of thy bride, In thee, Lord Jesus, can confide; Thy love remains unmoved : Oh, I — have joy, That in heaven — with thanksgiv- Thee, my Saviour, (ing, 1 shall love and praise for ever. 4. Tune all your notes to songs of praise, If vou cau earthly music raise, To join celestial concerts: Be Jesus your delightful theme ; In him and in his saving name Are centred all our comforts : Joyful, — awful Be the phrases — of our praises, 'T is our duty, 'Fore the Lord of bliss and beauty. 5. Before the world I make my boast, That he in whom I place my trust, Is Lord of light and glory : At last he'll bring me to that place, Where all the wonders of his grace Shall lie disclos'd before me : Amen: — be then (i D g> Praise and blessing, — never ceas- To him given, Here, and by the hosts of heaven. Phil. Nicolai. 311.* t. 185. THE unbounded love of my Cre- ator Heart-felt gratitude doth claim ; Why did Christ appear in human nature ? 'T was for me he man became : While the whole world's Saviour I confess him, (him, As my own Redeemer I embrace And his merits I apply To myself especially. 2. When with him, my Lord, in closest union, I cnn all things else forget; In his fellowship and blest com- munion, I heaven's bliss anticipate; By his presence he dispels all sad- ness, (gladness; Filling my poor soul with joy and Tho' I often am to blame, Yet his love is still the same. 108 COMMUNION 3. When my mind pursues this meditation, That the all-creating Word Hath by his humanity and passion To God's image man restor'd; I regard my body as Christ's temple, *T is my aim to follow his example, And my vessel thro' his grace In due honour to possess. z. 312* t.68. BLISS beyond compare, Which in Christ I share : He's my only joy and treasure; Tasteless is all worldly pleasure, When in Christ I share Bliss beyond compare. 2. Jesus is my joy. Therefore blest am I : Oh, his mercy is unbounded, All my hope on him is grounded; Jesus is my joy, Therefore blest am I. 3. When the Lord appears, This my spirit cheers ; When, his love to me revealing, He, the Sun of grace, with healing In his beams appears, This my spirit cheers. 4. Then all grief is drown'd : Pure delight is found, Joy and peace in his salvation, Heavenly bliss aud consolation: Every grief is drown'd Where such bliss is found. G. Arnold. 313.* t. 4. LORD Jesus. I pray, On earth while I stay, In union to be (ably: With thee and thy people insepar- 2. Concern'd for more grace And true happiness ; Intent evermore (and poor 'Fore thee to be contrite, and lowly, 3. were my whole mind And spirit inclin'd To show forth thy praise, To serve thee with gladness, and walk in thy ways. 4. If question'd by thee: "Say, lovest thou me?" I own I shall prove (that I love. Deficient, Lord, yet thou know'et 5. John's portion so blest, To lean on thy breast, Be mine, till with thee, (shall be. When time is no more, I for ever Cammerhof. 314.* t. 159. 'T IS the m^st blest and needful To have in Christ a share, (part And to commit our way and heart Unto his faithful care : (sure, This done, our steps are safe and Our hearts' desires are render'd pure, (hand, And nought can pluck us from his Which leads us to the end. 2. Nought in this world affords true rest But Christ's atoning blood ; This purifies the guilty breast, And reconciles to God : Hence flows unfeigned love to him Who came lost sinners to redeem, And Christ our Saviour doth ap- Daily to us more dear. (pear C. R. v. Z 3. My only joy and comfort here Is Jesus' death and blood; I with this passpoit can appear Before the throne of God : WITH CHRIST. 109 Admitted to the realms of bliss, I then shall see him as he is, Where countless pardon'd sinners Adoring at his feet. (meet, Gregor. 315 * t. 14. THY child so minded ever keep ; Let me know nought beside Thee, who wast slain me to redeem, Thee, Jesus crucified. 2. may we, Saviour, step for step, Bear thee sweet company, Thus will, whate'er we undertake, An act of worship be. S. May we to thee in all our wants Child-like yet closer fly, Directing still, throughout our By faith to thee our eye. (course, 4. Altho' but little we can do, Yet 'tis our heart's desire, To do that which affords thee joy ; Nor dost thou more require. 316* t. 36. LET thy countenance, most loving Saviour, (me ever Shine on me day and night, and let Have of thy presence and thy gracious dealing A tender feeling : — 2. That soul and body, on thy merit feeding, (proceeding, May daily be from grace to grace With thee at peace, in tenderest love's communion And perfect union. Gregor. 317. t. 14. JESUS, my Saviour, full of grace, Be thou my heart's delight, Remain my favourite theme always, My joy by day and night. 2. Hungry and thirsty after thee May I be found each hour; Humble in heart, and constantly Supported by thy power. 3. May thy blest Spirit to my heart, Throughout my future race, True faith and constancy impart To live unto thy praise. 4. The mystery of redeeming love Be ever dear to me : Till I shall once in heaven above For ever dwell with thee. Countess Huntingdon's H, 318. t. 14. DEAREST Lord, take thou my heart ; Where can such sweetness be, As I have tasted in thy love, As I have found in thee. 2. If there's a fervour in my soul, And fervour sure there is, It shall be quite at thy control, And but to serve thee rise. 3. To seek in earthly things for bliss Is vain ; none can be found, Till Jesus Christ our portion is; In him true joys abound. 4. 'Tis heaven on earth to tasto his love, To feel his quickening grace; And all the bliss I seek abovo Is to behold his face. 319. t. 14. 'TIS heaven on earth by faith to Thy face, my gracious Lord ; (see The noblest, most substantial joys Thy cheering smiles afford. 2. Thou say'st, dear Jesus, all thy Who love thy face to see, (saints, Shall have, while in this vale of Kind visits oft from thee. (tears, 110 COMMUNION 8. lei my soul with thee con Who art my chief delight ; (verse, For the whole world can't ease my If banish'd from thy sight (heart, Watts. 320. t. 205. VAIN, delusive world, adieu ! Thou, with all thy creature- Only Jesus I pursue, (good ; Ilim, who bought me with his All thy pleasures 1 forego, (blood ; All thy wealth and all thy pride ; Only Jesus will 1 know, Jesus, and him crucified. 2. Him to know is life and peace, Joy and pleasure without end ; This is all my happiness, On my Jesus to depend ; Daily in his grace to grow, In his favour to abide : Only Jesus will I know, Jesus, and him crucified. 8. Him in all my works I seek, Who expir'd upon the tree ; Only of his love 1 speak, Who so freely died for me : While I sojourn here below, Nothing I desire beside; Only Jesus will I know, Jesus, and him crucified. Toplady, (ad.) 321. t. 14. FAR from the world, Lord, I flee, From strife and tumult far; From scenes where Satan wages His most successful war. (still 2. The calm retreat, the silentshade, With prayer and praise agree ; And seem by th}' sweet bounty made For those who follow thee. 8. There, if thy Spirit teach the soul, And grace her menu abode, Oh, with wiiiit peace, and joy, and love, She communes with her God I 4. There, like the nightingale, she pours Her solitary lays ; Nor asks a witness of her song, Nor thirsts for human praise. 5. Author and guardian of my life, Sweet source of light divine, And (all-harmonious names in one) My Saviour, thou art mine ! 6. What thanks I owe thee, and what love, A boundless, endless store, Shall echo thro' the realms above, When time shall be no more. Cowper. 322. t. 79. JESUS, everlasting God, Who hast for sinners shed thy blood Upon mount Calvary, And finish'd there redemption's toil; Thus I became thy happy spoil ; All praise and glory be to thee. 2. Fain would I think on all thy pain, (gftin, Would find therein my life and And firmly fix my heart Upon thy wounds and dying love ; Nor ever more from thee remove, Till from this world I shall depart. 3. The more thro' grace myself I know, The more inclin'd I am to bow In faith beneath thy cross ; To trust in thy atoning blood, And look to thee for every good, Yea, count all earthly gain but loss. WITH CHRIST. Ill 323 t. 90. THOU hidden source of calm re- pose, Thou all-sufficient love divine ; My help and refuge from my foes, Secure I am, for thou art mine : Thou art my fortress, strength, and tower, My trust and portion evermore. 2. Jesus, my All in all thou art, My rest in toil, my ease in pain, The balm to heal my broken heart, In storms my peace, in loss my gain ; My joy beneath the tyrant's frown, In shame my glory and my crown ; 3. In want my plentiful supply, In weakness my almighty power ; In bonds my perfect liberty, My refuge in temptation's hour; My comfort 'midst all grief and thrall, My life in death, my All in all. Wesley. 324. T. 22. 4. Communing with the Lamb o\ God. With ^eartfelt gratitude we're bow d; And walk in true humility, As Christ's disciples constantly. Kinchin. 325. t. 79. THAT we could for ever sit With Mary at our Saviour's feet, Be this our happy choice ; Our only care, delight, and bliss, Our joy, our heaven on earth be this, To hear the Bridegroom's cheering voice. 2. may his love our hearts in- spire ; (sire, Nought else on earth may we de- Nought else in heaven above : Let earth and all its trifles go, Give us, Lord, thy grace to know, Give us to feel thy precious love. 'T IS thro' the grace thou dost be- stow, Lord, that I thy goodness know; Grant that I in humility For evermore may cleave to thee. 2. The privilege to be with Christ In union, can't enough be priz'd ; Since I'm the purchase of his blood, Grant me this privilege, God. 8. Reflecting how our Lord and Head, When ris'n, his followers visited, We pray to share that happiness, Which without sight we may pos- 326. t. 146, WHAT is Christ to me, Who hath for my diseases Found out a remedy, And every grief appeases? My ever faithful Friend, My confidant most true, On whom I can depend In joy and sorrow too. J. Gambold 327.* t. 230. BE our comfort which ne'er faileth, When any trial us assaileth, Or when we 're needlessly dis- tress' d ; Jesus show, on each occasion, That thou our strength art and salvation, 112 HAPPINESS OF Our shield, our hiding-place, and may we constantly (rest : Look up by faith to thee, "Who redeem'dst us ; And daily prove That thou art love, Till we shall be with thee above. Gregor. 328. t. 167. MOMENTS of ecstatic pleasure, When I feel thee, Saviour, mine : What is this world's joy or trea- sure To the thought that I am thine ? Earthly dreams of vain enjoyment Cannot soothe the watchful soul ; Joy and grief, rest and employment, Sacred be to thee the whole. 329. t. 185. BETHANY, peaceful habitation, Blessed mansion, lov'd abode ; There my Lord had oft his resting station, Converse held in friendly mood: With that bliss which Mary highly savour'd, I could wish this day still to be fa- vour'd ; But thy presence makes to me Every place a Bethany. Gregor. 330. T. 586. WHEN Christ our Saviour lives and dwelleth In us, what consummate bliss! This from our hearts all gloom dis- pelleth, Our life of heaven a foretaste is : Lord Jesus, hear our supplication : Let all of us in every station, Be truly join'd to thee, Until eternally Thy face we see. J. Swcrtner. XIX. THE HAPPINESS OF CHILDREN OF GOD. 331.* T. 114. JESUS, my King, thy kind and gracious sceptre (me ; Assuages every grief that burdens When I with all my heart apply to thee, (preceptor; Then thy peace-giving Spirit's my Thy comforts so refresh and cheer my heart, (soon depart. That fear and restlessness must 2. The gifts of Christ are so ines- timable, That all the world nought equal can afford: What are the treasures which the worldlings hoard? (able, To comfort weary souls they are not But Jesus can and does abund- antly; (He. All earthly joys will fail, but never 3. How highly bless'd, how happy is the spirit Which, weary of self-working, inly mourns, And unto him for aid and succoui turns : The humble every good from him inherit; CHILDREN OF GOD. 118 He to the troubled soul imparteth ease, (science peace. Restoring to the wounded con- 4. That which the law could have imparted never, (grace ; Is then produc'd alone by Jesus' This is the source of genuiue holi- ness : (behaviour ; This changes and reforms our whole From strength to strength, from grace to grace led on, (run. We safe proceed, until our race is 5. may I look to Christ without cessation ; (from on high, Come, visit me, thou Day-spring That in thy light the light I may espy, (foundation ; On grace depending as my sole Confirm my faith, grant that no fault in me (from thee. May intercept the light that beams 6. Thou Source of love, I rest in thy embraces, (peace : Thou art alone my everlasting My only treasure is thy boundless grace ; (thy mercies ; 'T is heaven on earth to live upon And since in thee all happiness I find, (mind. I seek nought else to satisfy my C. F. Richter. 332* t. 115. HOW great the bliss to be a sheep of Jesus, (staff: And to be guided by his shepherd- Earth's greatest honours, howso- e'er they please us, Compard to this, are vain and empty chaff: (give, Yea, what this world can never May, thro' the Shepherd's grace, each needv sheep receive. 8 2. Here is a pasture, rich and never failing, (flow; Here living waters in abundance None can conceive the grace with them prevailing, Who Jesus' shepherd-voice obey and know : He banishes all fear and strife, And leads them gently on to ever- lasting life. 3. Whoe'er would spend his days in lasting pleasure, Must come to Christ, and join his flock with speed ; Here is a feast prepar'd, rich be- yond measure, The world meanwhile on empty husks must feed : Those souls may share in every good, Whose Shepherd doth possess the treasuries of God. J. J. Rambach. 333* t. 164. DAYS of solid happiness, antepast of heaven, (grace, When, in the accepted time of We know our sins forgiven : Cieans'd in the precious flood Of Christ's atoning blood, Enjo3 r ing in our hearts by faith The blessings purchas'd by his death. 2. The peace of God then fills the soul, And heals the wounded spirit ; The broken heart is then made By virtue of his merit : (whole, Yea, his sweet looks of grace Convey such happiness, That we in his redeeming love Anticipate the bliss above. 114 HAPPINESS OF 8. But why do tears, and grief, and care, Sometimes alloy our gladness, And, tho' his favour still we share, Awaken thoughts of sadness ? 'T is when to mind we call The wormwood and the gall Of our past state, as sinners lost, And what a price our ransom cost. 4. When thus we contemplate the grace, The love, and condescension Of Christ to our apostate race, Which pass all comprehension, Low at his feet we bend ; Own him the sinners' friend, Determin'd to know nought beside Christ Jesus, and him crucified. 6. How pleasant is our lot, how good And blest beyond expression ; For, having cleans'd us by his blood, He bears us with compassion, Applies his healing power To us each day and hour ; Yea, we in him redemption have In death itself and in the grave. 6. And this our joyful theme shall be, When, call'd to see our Saviour, We join the glorious company Around his throne for ever; Then we in highest strain Shall praise the Lamb once slain, Who hath redeem'd us by his blood, (God. And made us kings and priests to Gregor. 334* t. 218. HOW bless'd am I, most gracious Saviour, Reposing on thy sacred love ! With grief o'erwhelm'd, 1 seek thy favour, And thy reviving bounty prove : The dismal clouds of night must vanish, (plenish, When joys divine my heart re- While I recline upon thy breast : Ah, then I find on earth my heaven ; Such comforts to all those are given, Who seek in thee their peace and rest. 2. If my sin's burden would op- press me, Or legal thunders me affright, (me, Or fear of death and hell distress By faith to thee I take my flight: In thee I always find protection 'Gainst Satan's darts and sin's in- fection, (place ; Thou art my shield and hiding- Though foes assail in combination, Who shall condemn? Lord, my salvation, My confidence is in thy grace. 3. If thou thro' thorny paths wilt lead me, I'll simply trust in thee, Lord ; The clouds at thy command must feed me, And rocks must drink to me afford ; In thy kind leadings acquiescing I'm sure to meet with nought but blessing; If I have thee, it doth suffice: I know that souls, to bliss created, Who shall to glory be translated, Must humbled be before they rise. 4. Friend of my soul, how con- tented Am I, when leaning upon thee: By sin I am no more tormented, Since thou dost aid and comfort me: may the heart-reviving feeling CHILDREN OF GOD. 115 I have of thy most gracious dealing, A foretaste yield of joys above: I scorn, vain world, thy adulation, For Jesus is my delectation, And I'm an object of his love. W. C. Dossier. 335.» t. 582. JESUS, thou hast reveal'd Thyself to me by faith, And to my heart made manifest Thy "wounds, thy blood and Thy name and cross alone (death : To me can comfort yield ; Since I thereby, as thy reward, To God am reconcil'd. 2. My soul, before thee bow'd, Is cheered by thy grace ; Now I no more need toil and strive In search of happiness ; But am assur'd that thou Hast all my sias forgiv'n, And by thy painful death for me Procured life and heaven. 3. Thou who didst love me first, Teach me to trust in thee Unshaken, till I thee above Shall praise eternally: E'en here thou art my song; Thy grace doth richly claim That thy church militant on earth Give glory to thy name. 4. Unfeigned thanks receive, For thy unbounded grace, From us, who in thy name believe, And humbly seek thy face ; Lord, we are bound to thee, Since thou our souls hast gain'd, And for us by thy precious blood Eternal bliss obtain'd. 6. The merits of thy death Each day to us apply, And grant that to the throne of grace We boldly may draw nigh ; That mercy we may find And help in time of need ; Thus shall we, by thy Spirit led, From grace to grace proceed. 6. Thy cross and saving name We freely will confess, (earth, Thy gospel spread thro* all the Make known thy righteousness ; To all mankind proclaim The virtue of thy blood, And cry in every sinner's ear, "Behold the Lamb of God. 1 ' A. Grassman. 336. t. 11. BLEST are they, supremely blest, Who, of Jesus' grace possess'd, Cleave to him by living faith, Till they shall resign their breath. 2. One with Christ their Head they share Happiness beyond compare ; Since on him their hopes they build, He is their reward and shield. 3. Tho' all earthly joys be fled, If in him they trust indeed, He will be their constant friend, And protect them to the end. 4. If to Jesus they appeal, When their faith and courage fail, He assures them of his love, Doth their strength in weakness prove. 5. They who simply to him cleave, From his fulness grace receive : And throughout their mortal days Their employment is his praise. 6. Jesus wipes away their tears, And their drooping spirits cheers; They in truth, with heart and voice, Evermore in him rejoice. J. G. WoI£ 116 HAPPINESS OF 337. T. 590. | But thou, Lord, make every day Thy grace to us more sweet, Till we behold thy pierced side, And worship at thy feet. Schlicht JESUS, whose hands once pierc'd with nails "Were stretch'd upon the wood, Out of whose wounds in plenteous Flow'd the atoning blood; (streams How safely rests a weary child "Who keeps the Lord in view ; Let unbelief say what it will, This is for ever true. 2. The more the Lamb of God we view, The more we walk in light ; His gracious presence doth dispel Sin's dark and dismal night : The cheering beams, which Christ the Sun Of righteousness displays, Enkindle many a lifeless heart, And love unfeigned raise. 8. Is there a thing that moves and A heart as hard as stone, (breaks That warms a heart as cold as ice ; 'T is Jesus' blood alone : This precious balm can truly cheer, And heal the wounded soul; What multitudes of broken hearts This stream of life makes whole. 4. Hark, my soul, what sing the choirs Around the glorious throne ? "The Lamb was slain," for ever- Sounds in the sweetest tone; (more The elders there cast down their And all, in endless day, (crowns, Sing praise to him who shed his blood, And wash'd their guilt away. 5. This, while on earth, we will Cheerful in our degree, (declare, That thro' Christ's all-atoning Each soul may happy be : (blood 338. t. 132. OH, if the Lamb had not been To save us from perdition, (slain, And everlasting life to gain, What had been our condition ? But since in him poor sinners find A friend so faithful, true, and kind, We cannot but be happy. 2. With all our errors and mistakes He bears, and loves us dearly ; A contrite soul he ne'er forsakes, That follows him sincerely : When the whole heart to him is giv'n, We have a foretaste here of heaven, In fellowship with Jesus. 8. When we have fail'd and deeply That we the Spirit grieved, (mourn, And to our Lord for comfort turn, We quickly are relieved : (shame, W T hene'er we say, with humbie 1 * Lord Jesus, I have been to blame, " He saith, " Thou art forgiven." 4. As pardon'd sinners we rejoice With Jesus' congregation; Above all other things we prize His bitter death and passion ; His wounds, his tears and bloody sweat We bear in mind, nor can forget His unexampled mercy. J. Cennick. 339. t. 115. HAPPY days, days markM with solid blessing, (friend below ! In converse spent with our best CHILDREN OF GOD. 117 Then streams of heavenly comfort, rich, unceasing, (merits flow; To us from Jesus' wounds and Thus we for his appearance wait : When we shall rest with him, our joy will be complete. 2. Meanwhile our lot is fall'n in pleasant places, A goodly heritage we have indeed; The Lamb to follow and show forth his praises, (to tread : And in his footsteps with his flock May we, by nothing drawn aside, Maintain our part with him and with his chosen bride. 3. Accept us as we are, tho' poor and needy, (grace ; Lord, and sanctify us by thy That we, as vessels for thy use made ready, (place, May glorify thy name in every And care in true simplicity, As thine espoused souls, for what belongs to thee. 4. How precious are thy thoughts, beloved Saviour, Thy thoughts of peace o'er us, the sum how great ! (favour, Already here we in thy sight find In thy sweet nearness heaven an- ticipate : And oh, what bliss awaits us there, Where we with the redeem'd shall in thy glory share. 5. But since the pure in heart alone inherit (sweet ; Those promises so precious and so From all defilement of the flesh and spirit (service meet : Cleanse us, and make us for thy That we ourselves to thee may yield, (of us fulfill'd. Till thy whole counsel be in each 340. T. 594 or 184. WHAT peace divine, unutterably When we with Christ our God converse ! (able, No angel's tongue to express is What feels a sinner free from curse : (ing, Such bliss to enjoy in all its mean- Implies, our sinful hearts to know, And, by the Holy Spirit's training, Before the cross of Christ to bow. 2. From him true heavenly life de- riving, (each stain, With cleansing power from sin's Partakers of his grace reviving, Within us all is born again : We hunger then for food celestial, We thirst for life's exhaustless stream ; (terrestrial, And wean'd from love of things We find in Christ our bliss su- preme. 3. Thrice happy they, who by ex- perience (death to life ; Have known this change from Who look to him with faith and patience, (strife : While pilgrims in this world of His blood-bought grace and full salvation (low: Their solace prove, while here be- And, when complete their faith's probation, To see his face with joy they go. 341. T. 14. IF Christ is mine, then all is mine, And more than angels know ; Both present things, and things to And grace, and glory too. (come, 2. If he is mine, then though he He never will forsake : (frown, 118 HAPPINESS OF CHILDREN OF GOD. His chastisements all work for good, And but his love bespeak. 3. If he is mine, I need not fear The rage of earth and hell ; He will support mj feeble frame, And all their power repel. 4. If he is mine, let friends for- And earthly comforts flee, (sake, He the dispenser of all good, Is more than all to me. 6. If he is mine, unharm'd I pass Thro' death's tremendous vale, He '11 be my comfort and my stay, "When heart and flesh shall fail. 6. Let Christ assure me he is mine, I nothing want beside ; My soul shall at the fountain live, "When all the streams are dried. Beddome. 342. t. 14. AMAZING grace, (how sweet the sound !) That sav'd a wretch like me ; I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev'd ; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believ'd. 8. Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares, I am already come ; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe tli us far, And grace will lead me home. 4. The Lord hath promis'd good to His word my hope secures ; (me, He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 5. Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess within the veil A life of joy and peace. J. Newtoa 343.* t. 97. MY All in all, my faithful Friend, Upon whose mercy I depend ; Than aught in earth or heaven more dear ; (year ; My paschal Lamb from year to My Shield, my Rock, my Polar- star, my Guide, (abide. Thou art my God, and ever shalt 2. When doubts and fears, a gloomy band, Beset my soul on every hand ; When fails my strength, and rea- son's light Appears immers'd in darkest night, Thee, the great Counsellor, I still can trace, (and grace. Unsearchable in wisdom, power, 3. Since thou to me didst being give, And bid me for thy service live, Mete thou my few remaining hours, (powers : Thy staff support my failing Inspire each thought and word, and let my race (face. Be run in righteousness before thy 4. And should I longer journey here, grant me oft, the way to cheer, To view from Calvary's sacred brow (Thou ; Fair Salem's towers, whose builder That city, w T here thou dwell'st as Lamb and light: (affright. Thus shall no danger my weak soul GRATITUDE FOR OUR SALVATION. 119 6. "When, all my labours o'er, in faith Upon the merits of thy death, I humbly claim the free reward, Purchas'd by thee, my gracious Lord; Ev'n then, thou know'st, my glory and my crown Ihou, Jesus, shalt abide, and thou alone. Zinzendorf. 345. : T.4. 344. t. 205. HAPPINESS, delightful name, "Where may it be found, where ? Learning, pleasure, wealth, and fame, All confess, It is not here : — Jesus crucified to know, This is happiness below; Him to see, adore, and love, This is happiness above. DEAR Lord, when I trace The offers of grace Received from thee, (infancy : Thy drawings of love from my first 2. I fall at thy feet ; Thy mercy's so great, I'm lost in amaze: Thy love and forbearance all thought far surpass. 3. I now wish to be Devoted to thee Who for me hast died; (thee abide. grant I may serve thee, and in Zinzendorl 346* t. 83. O REJOICE, Christ's happy sheep ; For your shepherd will for ever You, his flock, in safety keep ; You are objects of his favour: Only fast unto him cleave, You he '11 ne'er forsake nor leave. ■-4 ♦■♦ » »■- XX. GRATITUDE FOR OUR SALVATION. 347* T. 119. THANKS and praise, :||: Jesus, unto thee are due ; accept our adoration For the blessings, which accrue From thy human life and passion : May our hearts and lips with one accord Praise thee, Lord. :||: 2. For thy death, :||: Thou art worthy, Lamb of God, That our lives and whole demeanor Praise thee, yea, each drop of blood ayn. Be devoted to thy honour, And our souls uninterruptedly Cleave to thee. :||: Louisa v. Hi 3. how great :||: Are the blessings we derive From the fulness of our Saviour: They who him by faith receive, And desire to taste his favour, From this source may freely take always Grace for grace. :J: . 4. Ah remain, :||: Ah remain our highest good: 120 GRATITUDE FOR In our hearts, dear suffering Sa- viour, Shed thy dying love abroad ; This will rule our whole behaviour, And our love inflame, till we shall be, Lord, with thee. :||: Tranecker. 348.* t. 14. JESUS, for thy matchless love Accept our warmest praise ; Since thou didst leave thy throne To save a sinful race. (above, 2. Thanks for thy sufferings, tears, and cries, And groans in thy distress : The source of never-fading joys And endless happiness. 3. Thanks for thy thirst, Prince of peace, When hanging on the tree: What a divine refreshment this To souls athirst for thee. 4. Thanks for thy last heart-piercing And meritorious death : (cry, Grant we may all on thee rely, And live a life of faith. z. 4. Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee, May every heart with rapture say, " The Saviour died for me." 5. may the sweet, the blissful theme Fill every heart and tongue, Till strangers love thy charming And join the sacred song, (name, J. M. Steele. 349. T. 14. TO our Redeemer's glorious name Awake the sacred song: may his love (immortal flame !) Tune every heart and tongue. 2. His love what angel's thought can reach ? What mortal's tongue display? Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3. He left his radiant throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, &nd came on earth to bleed and die ; Was ever love like this? 350. t. 167. SING with humble hearts your praises For our Saviour's boundless grace ; Pay due homage to Christ Jesus, Come with thanks before his face : Praise him for his death and bleed- All our happiness lies there ; (ing, Praise him for his gracious leading, Praise yourfaithfulShepherd's care. 2. Praise for every scene distressing, Praise for all thou didst endure, Praise for every gift and blessing Which thy griefs for us procure : In thy ransom'd congregation Shall thy death our theme remain, Till thou com'st with full salvation, Lord of glory, Lamb once slain. 3. Thou, to purchase our salvation, Didst assume humanity ; Jesus, for thy bitter passion May we ever thankful be : Fill'd with awe and humbly bowing, At thy feet we prostrate fall, Gratefully this truth avowing, That thou art our All in all. J. Millet 351. t. 185. DEAREST Jesus, in this world a How delightful 'tis to me (stranger, To behold thee, lying in a manger, i In the deepest poverty : OUR SALVATION. 121 How do I rejoice to see my Maker, Of my human nature a partaker, Urg'd by love, forsake his throne, For my sins by death to atone. 2. He 's my God, my flesh and bone, my Brother, Born to suffer death for me ; (other, He's my Saviour, I will know none He my All in all shall be : I confess with joy and exultation, From his birth, his life, and bitter passion All my hopes and joys arise ; Him above all else I prize. 3. Oh, what comfort flows, as from When I, by his Spirit led (a fountain, To Gethsemane and Calvary's moun- See my Saviour in my stead (tain, Suffering, bleeding, on the cross expiring, (quirrng ; Life, and peace, and rest for me ac- Then his merits are applied To my heart : for me he died. 352* t. 590. WHAT strikes, wounded Lamb My soul so sensibly ? (of God, 'Tis when I view the fervent love, That brought thee down to die ; And feel that from thy precious So freely shed for me, (blood, Flows all my happiness in time And in eternity. 2. This grace, as long as life shall I humbly will proclaim ; (last, Ev'n I, a sinner void of good, Who dust and ashes am : } Tis deeply rooted in my heart, Eras'd it ne'er shall be, That by thy meritorious death Thou hast redeemed me. 3. Thy mercy may I ne'er forget, While here below I stay : I 'm lost in wonder and amaze, When I thy goodness weigh, That I, poor sinner, am become A child of thine through grace, And being thine, a joyful heir Of ceaseless happiness. 4. With contrite tears I thee adore, And thank for mercy free ; I'll in my walk show forth thy praise Ev'n in my small degree : — If thou support me with thy aid, As my most gracious Lord, The imperfect service which I yield, Will joy to thee afford. 5. Whenever my frail nature swerves Beyond the proper bounds, Thou know'st, Lord, wkat pain it gives, How grievously it wounds : With eager haste I therefore flee, And safely wish to hide Within thy wounds, Christ my And in those clefts abide, (rock, 6. thou who to redeem my soul Didst on the cross expire, Grant I may love thee in return : Be this my fix'd desire, Henceforth no more to cherish self, But to thy praise to live Who lovedst me, and out of love Thyself for me didst give. 7. Thy sufferings then, and bitter My heart shall e'er retain ; (death, And earnestly I '11 shun thro' grace Whatever gives thee pain : For nothing now, which this vain Can offer or devise, (world Can yield me any further joy, Nought but my ransom-price. 8. For ever then remain engrav'd Deep in my heart's recess ; 122 GRATITUDE FOR Thee "whom I wish to love in truth, may my mouth confess : Grant that each sheep within thy fold Thy mark impress'd may bear, Until thou at the judgment-day In glory shalt appear. Anna Nitschmann. 353* t. 151. BEHOLD, my soul, thy Saviour Pours out his life and blood, Thee to restore to favour, And reconcile to God : His death thy guilt erases, His stripes give thee relief: Rise then, and sing his praises Who turns to joy thy grief. 2. How is my soul delighted, Tho' shame o'erspreads my face, When I, by faith excited, The Lamb of God can trace In all his bitter passion, Till, dying on the tree, He bore my condemnation, And gained life for me. 3. I see him in the garden Shed floods of bitter tears, Sinking beneath the burden ; I hear his anxious prayers : I see him pine and languish, As on the ground he lay, Till thro' his pores in anguish The blood-sweat forc'd its way. 4. I fully am assured My Saviour loveth me, By all he hath endured In his great agony : (rows, His back plough'd deep with fur- Ilis side pierc'd with a spear, And unexampled sorrows, His boundless love declare. 5. My favourite theme is Jesus, All else I count but loss ; His love all thought surpasses, Ah, view him on the cross ; Thence hope and consolation I freely can derive ; Were he not my salvation, I could not bear to live. 6. Near Jesus' cross I tarry, On him I fix mine eyes, Behold him spent and weary, A bleeding sacrifice : In heaven of his glory I shall obtain a sight, But here his suffering beauty Remains my chief delight. 7. What undeserved favour To me has Jesus shown; Might I recline for ever Upon his breast like John: 'Tis my heart's inclination, Like Mary oft to sit, Until my consummation, Lord, at thy pierced feet. 8. In my forlorn condition Thou, Lord, didst me receive; Thou savedst from perdition My soul, and bad'st me live : With inward spirit's ardour I thank thee for thy grace ; Thyself this heavenly fervour Of love to thee increase. Praetorius, &o. 354* t. 146. LORD Jesus, who for me Hast endless bliss obtained, And as thy property My soul by blood regained ; Accept a weeping eye, A warm and grateful heart ; Tho' a thank-offering poor, Yet take it in good part. OUR SALVATION. 123 2. Jesus, thy dying love, And thy blood-bought salvation, By day and night shall prove My favourite meditation : While I commune with thee, As though before mine eyes I saw thee bodily ; My faith this vivifies. 3. I look to Golgotha, For me I view thee languish, And melt like wax away Before thy pain and anguish : By faith I see God's wrath In what on thee did fall, The fouutain too and bath For my offences all. 4. Most gracious God and Lord, Mankind's almighty Saviour, Worthy to be ador'd By all, both now and ever: Those souls are bless'd indeed Who thee embrace by faith, As thou for us wast laid Low in the dust of death. 5. In thee I trust by faith, Jesus, my God and Saviour ; I On thy atoning death My soul shall feed for ever: ! Thy sufferings shall remain Deep on my heart impress'd, Thou Son of God and man, Till I with thee shall rest. 355.* t. 146. WE sinners, void of good, DefiFd by sin and stained, Yet bought with Jesus' blood, Who our salvation gained, As helpless, vile, and poor, Appear before his face, And humbly him adore For our blest lot of grace. 2. When we thy mercy weigh, How nails and scourges tore thee, Our debt immense to pay, We melt in tears before thee : Thy pain, thy stripes, and wounds, Thydeath,thou slaughter'd Lamb, Whence all our bliss redounds, Our grateful praises claim. 3. Eternal thanks be thine, Author of our salvation : Thou didst our hearts incline To accept thy invitation ; We are thy property, may we thine abide ; This is our only plea, That thou for us hast <}ied. 4. Might with an iron pen This truth divine be graven, For sinners Christ was slain, To purchase life and heaven : Unwearied we prolong, And joyfully repeat The blessed gospel-song; 'Tis ever new and sweet. Abr. v. Qersdorf 356.* T.15. THY blood, thy blood the deed hath wrought, That won me for thee, Saviour ; Else had I never on thee thought, Nor come to thee for ever. 2. Tho' I'm a sinful creature still, I have a full exemption (quell From serving sin, since thou didst Its power by thy redemption. 3. I feel how much in debt I am, This makes me oft ashamed ; Yet as thy purchase, slaughter'd I am through mercy claimed. (Lamb, 4. let me thee behold in faith, As thou for me wast wounded; 124 GRATITUDE FOR And trust in thy atoning death, Whereon my bliss is grounded. 5. Thy mercy ne'er from me re- But under thy direction (move, Let me experience, while I live On earth, thy kind protection. 6. May this each day be my em- The fruits of thy blestpassion (ploy, Still more completely to enjoy, And taste thy great salvation : — 7. Till I shall once behold thy face In endless bliss and glory, And for the wonders of thy grace With humble thanks adore thee. Abr. v. Gersdorf. 357. t. 141. LAMB of God beloved, Once for sinners slain, Thankful we remember What thou didst sustain ; Nothing thee incited But unbounded grace, To bear condemnation In the sinner's place. 2. I with sacred sorrow View Mount Calvary ; But my soul rejoices O'er thy death for me : Since thou by thy passion Didst for me atone, Take me as an offering; Thine I '11 be alone. 3. In thy wounds, Jesus, I have found true peace ; Thou in all distresses Art my hiding-place: Unto thee I '11 ever Look with humble faith, And rejoice, and glory In thy wounds and death. 4. I unworthy sinner Lie before thy throne ; Tho' I scarce am able To express, I own, All my wants, dear Saviour, Yet thou know'st them well ; Now in me the counsel Of thy love fulfil. Cennick. 358. T. 341. 'Tis done, my God hath died, My love is crucified ! Break, this stony heart of mine ; Pour, my eyes, a ceaseless flood ; Feel, my soul, the pangs divine; Catch, my heart, the issuing blood. 2. To love thee, Lord, — ah, this Ev'n here is heavenly bliss : With thy love my heart inspire, There by faith for ever dwell ; This I always will desire, Nothing but thy love to feel. 3. He bore the curse of all, A spotless criminal : Burden'd with our crimes and guilt, Blacken'd with imputed sin, Man to save, his blood he spilt ; Died, to make the sinner clean. 4. Join earth and heaven to bless The Lord our righteousness ; Sinn'd we All and died in One, Just in One we All are made; Christ the law fulfill'd alone, Died for all, for all obey'd. 5. In him complete I shine, His death, his life is mine ; Fully am I justified ; Free from sin, and more than free; Guiltless, since for me he died, Righteous, since he rose for me. 6. Jesus, to thee I bow, Approach thee humbly now: the depths of love divine! Who thy wisdom's stores can tell? OUR SALVATION. 125 Knowledge infinite is thine, All thy ways unsearchable. C. Wesley. 359. t. 14. I LOVE the Lord! he lent an ear, When I for help implor'd ; He rescu'd me from all my fear, Therefore I love the Lord. 2. Return, my soul, unto thy rest: From God no longer roam ; His hand hath bountifully blest ; His goodness calls thee home. 3. What shall I render unto thee, My Saviour in distress ! For all thy benefits to me, So great and numberless? 4. This will I do, for thy love's sake, And thus thy power proclaim: Salvation's sacred cup I take, And call upon thy name. 5. Thou God of covenanted grace! Hear, and record my vow, While in thy courts I seek thy face, And at thine altar bow : — 6. Henceforth myself to thee I give, With single heart and eye, j To walk before thee while I live, And bless thee when I die. J. Montgomery. 360. T. 205. LAMB of God, thy precious blood. Healing wounds and bitter death, Be our trust, — our only boast, Blessed object of our faith : Thy once marred countenance Comfort to our hearts dispense ; By thy anguish, stripes, and pain. May we life and strength obtain. 2. We adore — thee evermore, Jesus, for thy boundless grace ; For thy cross, — whereby for us Thou hast gain'd true happiness; For thy death, which sets us free From sin's cruel slavery ; For thy all-atoning blood, (God. Which hath brought us nigh to 3. What can we — now give to thee, For thy unexampled love ? We 're unclean — and full of sin, Till thou dost our guilt remove: Is aught good in us, we own 'Tis not ours, but thine alone; Unto us belongeth shame, But all glory to thy name. 4. Thro' thy grace, may we always Put our trust in thee by faith, And rely — eternally On thy meritorious death : Fill our hearts with constant peace, Till in thee we end our race, And shall thee for evermore 'Midst the ransom'd hosts adore. Countess Z. & Spangenberg. 361. T. 159. I 'M overcome with humble shame, And blushes fill my face, When I behold the suffering Lamb, And when my faith can trace How Jesus paid my ransom price, And gave himself a sacrifice ; My gracious Saviour, near to thee I ever wish to be. 2. 'Tis then with happy John I view His body mark'd with scars ; Like Mary I his feet bedew With floods of sinner-tears : I 'm struck with this most charm- ing sight, The Lamb of God is my denght; The glory of the Trinity In him by faith I see. 3. Free from the noisy, busy crowd, Here would I ever stay, 126 GRATITUDE FOR And live in union with my God, With Jesus night and day ; Extolling his unbounded love, Till to his presence I remove, And there in higher notes of praise My Hallelujahs raise. Kendall II. B. 362. T. 166. WHAT praise unto the Lamb is due ! How should this theme our souls inspire, When we his boundless love re- view, And see him on the cross expire : Who can describe how much he lov'd, (zeal, Or paint that strong and fervent With which his tender heart was mov'd, (hell. When he sustained the pangs of 2. Beside him we will nothing know, (loss: All things account for him but Our hearts with love to him shall glow, We '11 glory only in his cross : He is the hungry sinner's food, His goodness we desire to taste ; When we enjoy his flesh and blood, It proves to us a heavenly feast. 3. Thy wounds present to our faith's eye ; Their influence shed within our breast; Lord, let no stranger with thee vie, Let sin be wholly dispossess'd : Free from the law's condemning power, By grace alone we wish to live ; Grace must support us every hour, Faith can alone the victory give. ixlamotte. 363 t. 16. SWEET the moments, rich in bless- Which before the cross I spend; (ing, Life, and health, and peace possess- From the sinner's dying Friend, (ing 2. Here I '11 sit for ever viewing Mercy's streams,in streams of blood; Precious drops my soul bedewing, Plead and claim my peace with God. 3. Truly blessed is this station, Low before his cross to lie; While I see divine compassion Beaming from his languid eye. 4. Here it is I find my heaven, While upon the cross I gaze ; Love I much ? I 've much forgiven, I 'm a miracle of grace. 5. Love and grief my heart dividing, With my tears his feet I '11 bathe ; Constant still in faith abiding, Life deriving from his death. 6. May I still enjoy this feeling, Tn all need to Jesus go ; (healing, Prove his wounds each day more And himself more fully know. K. of Camb. 364 * t. 185. IF to me experience had not proved, What surpasses human thought, That my Saviour, by compassion moved, With his blood my pnrdon bought, I had spent my days in anxious grieving; (lieving But, to him be praise, I now, be- In my Lord, by faith receive (give. Comfort, which the world can't 2. what blessing? are from Jesus' And atoning death deriv'^ ; (passion I refuse all other consoftition, OUR SALVATION. 127 If of these I am depriv'd : (dew me, But no sooner doth his blood be- And impart its healing virtue to me, Than my soul, tho' sunk in grief, Is restored, and finds relief. 8. When my Jesus from the cross complacent Casts on me a look of love, Grateful tears flow down my cheeks incessant, All my soft affections move; (ed, Could I, with a mind of earth divest- By all worldly cares quite unmo- lested, Be engag'd with him alone, Then were heaven on earth begun. C. R. v. z. 365* t. 205. ALL the bliss — which we possess, Is deriv'd from Jesus' cross ; He to God — hath by his blood Reconcil'd and saved us : Now his righteousness is found Our salvation's only ground ; Hence all our felicity Springs, here and eternally. 2. Amen, yea, — Hallelujah ; Lord, our comfort, joy, and peace, By thy cross — thou gain'dst for us Everlasting happiness : Since the effects we richly prove Of this wondrous act of love, With what gratitude should we Raise our hearts and eyes to thee. Countess Z. and Gr. 366. t.14. HOW can I view the slaughter'd Lamb, And all his sufferings trace, And not sink down with humble shame, And give him thanks and praise. 2. This, Lord, I do with many tears, And own, with wonder fill'd, Thy stripes and shame, thy griefs and prayers Made me thy pardon'd child. 3. Still be thy wounds to me more dear, More precious every day : Till I at thy pierc'd feet appear, Dress'd in thy bright array. J. Cennick. 367* t. 14. THE impression of what Christ my friend Hath done for worthless me, When he his life and blood did spend, Attend me constantly. 2. may I humbly onward move, While dying here I stay ; And Jesus, whom unseen I love, Prepare me for his day. 0. R. v. Z. 368. T. 11 WHEN on Sinai's top I see God descend in majesty, To proclaim his holy law, All my spirit sinks with awe. 2. When in ecstasy sublime, Tabor's glorious steep I climb, At the too transporting light, Darkness rushes o'er my sight. 3. When on Calvary I rest, God, in flesh made manifest, Shines in my Redeemer's face, Full of beauty, truth and grace. 4. Here I would for ever stay, Weep and gaze my soul away ; Thou art heaven on earth to me, Lovely, mournful Calvary. J. Montgomery 128 LOVE OF JESUS 369.* t. 79. TIME'S undefined dimensions, Eternity's expansions, Have fill'd my soul with awe ; But nothing e'er so struck me As when God's Spirit took me To that great sight on Golgotha. C. R. t. Z. 370* t. 228. SING Hallelujah, honour, praise; Your grateful lauds to Jesus raise, favour' d congregation : For he became a sacrifice, And paid in blood our ransom- price, Procuring our salvation : Holy.— happy Is our union — and communion With our Saviour ; Blessed be his name for ever. Darmstadt II. B 2. how enraptur'd is my heart, That in my Jesus I have part ; He is my only treasure : May I for evermore abide A member of his chosen bride, And live unto his pleasure : Oh, I — have joy At the favour, — that my Saviour, Here already, Joined me to the Church his body. z. --4 ♦ • » ► XXI. LOVE OF JESUS. 371 * t. 97. THOU Source of love, thou sin- ner's Friend, Thy mercy who can comprehend? Who ever can presume to say He lov'd, ere thou hadst shown the way? Thou who hast lov'd us from eter- nity, Dost raise within us genuine love to thee. 2. Such unexampled, boundless grace Doth fill our souls with deep amaze, That God, who earth and heaven made Should be in human flesh array'd, Thereby to save los* man from death and hell, Who did so basely 'gainst his Lord rebel. 3. Thy love, which always is the same, (flame ; Can ev'n the coldest hearts in- Yea, they must feel a kindling ray, Dissolve in tears and melt away : Thy mercy, Lord, is such an end- less store, (adore. Man's reason here must silently 4. However weak and helpless we, However powerful sin may be, Thou art our strength in every case; Thro' thy support and aiding grace We firmly trust that we shall con- querors prove, (above. Since thou dost give us victory from 5. Lo, we fall down with filial fear, Conscious that thou art present here ; We humbly laud thy saving name, We sink, abas'd with humble shame, LOVE OF JESUS. 129 Almighty God, before thy glorious throne, (viour own. And thee our only Lord and Sa- 6. Reach out thy sceptre, King of love, Let us thy royal favour prove, Who, conscious of our indigence, Approach thy throne with confi- dence; (to glow, teach our lips to praise, our hearts Our eyes with grateful tears to overflow. Countess Z. 372.* t.97. WHOM, dear Redeemer, dost thou love? (prove? What doth thy highest pleasure Whom dost thou favour, cheer, and bless, And call to endless happiness ? Thou, who art holy, great, un- changeable, (manuel ? The mighty God, yet our Im- 2. The answer humble thanks doth claim, (shame: And fills our souls with conscious M I love thee, sinner ; come to me, I will receive thee graciously; Tho' thou be sinful, ready to de- spair, (glory share." Thou shalt my pardon, help, and 3. What wonder in the soul takes place, (grace ; When we survey thy boundless For ah ! to know our evil heart, And thy great name, and what thou art, (cious prove, And yet to find thee still so gra- This makes us sink abas'd with shame and love. | 4. We all know who and what we are, And all with one consent declare, 9 That in ourselves no good we find To move thee, Lord, to be so kind: Yet many here with inward rap- ture feel (seal. Thy Spirit's unction and assuring 5. ground us deeper still in thee, And let us thy true followers be ; And when of thee we testify, Fill thou our souls with heavenly joy: (inspire, May thy bless'd Spirit all our souls And set each cold and lifeless heart on fire. 6. Our souls and bodies, Lord, prepare, (bear; That we rich fruit for thee may Grant we may live unto thy praise, And serve thy cause with faithful- ness ; (wish and aim, Since grace and truth are our heart's glorify in us thy saving name. Countess Z. 373*. t. 79. GRACIOUS Redeemer, who for us Didst die upon the shameful cross To save our souls from death, We humbly at thy feet fall down, And thee thy body's Saviour own, On whom we firmly trust by faith. 2. Weak, helpless babes, *t is true, we are, (clear; Poor sinners, but from guilt made The virtue of that blood, Which did for all our sins atone, We have experienc'd, and have known (of God. From thence the quickening power 3. We, deeply bow'd, can nought reply, But at thy pierced feet we lie, Astonish'd at thy grace, That, vile and wretched as we are, 130 LOVE OF JESUS. Such undeserved love we share; To thee is due eternal praise. 4. When we thy boundless love survey, Our hearts like wax then melt away, Our eyes with tears o'erflow; We are determin'd nought beside To know, but Jesus crucified, And him to follow here below. A. Nitschman. 374* t. 79. CHRIST, my Redeemer, Lord, and God, How came I, sinner void of good, To that bless'd company Of ransom'd souls, who are in faith United, grounded on thy death ? Why didst thou fix thy choice on me? 2. To thee, with guilt oppress'd, I cried : (supplied ; My prayers were heard, my wants My heart devoid of faith, Unfeeling, dead in sins before, Now quicken'd by thy mighty pow- er, (death. Glows with love's ardour for thy 3. Tho' I to mercy had no right, Yet I found favour in thy sight, Like Magdalen at thy feet ; So that I now, supremely blest, In thee have found true peace and rest, Yea, happiness and joy complete. C. R. v. z. 375* t. 132. THE Lord my Shepherd is and Guide, Who kindly doth direct me; For all my wants he will provide, From dangers will protect me : He leads me to a pasture-ground, Where for my soul rich food is found, The word of his salvation. 2. He guides my soul to living springs, Where sweetly I 'm refreshed ; His Spirit joy and comfort brings To me whene'er abashed: He leads me in the blessed way Of his commandments, day by day, To his name's praise and glory. 3. A table for me he prepares, My soul enjoys his favour; And, thus secur'd,no enemy dares My God and me to sever ; My heart his Holy Spirit cheers, And changeth all my grief and fears To joys unutterable. 4. His goodness and his mercies all Will follow me for ever ; And I '11 maintain my proper call To cleave to my dear Saviour, And to his congregation here : And when call'd home, I shall live there With Christ, my soul's Redeemer. W. Mosel. 376.* T. 36. THY thoughts of peace o'er me, my gracious Saviour, Thy mercy, love, and patience, which ne'er waver, These are my comfort, prompt me to prostration, And adoration. 2. I am the chief of sinners, yea, the poorest Of those, whom of thy favour thou assurest ; Yet blessings on all sides I see abounding, My soul surrounding. LOVE OF JESUS. 131 8. Hadst thou not sought me first and follow'd ever, (thy favour; I had not come to thee, nor known When thou hadst found me, then with arms of mercy Thou didst embrace me. 4. I thank thee with sincerest heart's affection, (election, That thou, according to thy grace- Hast brought me to thy blood- bought congregation, Seal'd my salvation. Gregor. 377. t. 89. We, alas, forget too often, What a friend we have above : But when home our souls ara brought, We will love thee as we ought. >' ew ton. ONE there is above all others, Who deserves the name of Friend; His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end : They who once his kindness prove, Find it everlasting love. 2. Which of all our friends, to save us, (blood? Could or would have shed his But our Jesus died to have us Reconcil'd in him to God: This was boundless love indeed ; Jesus is a friend in need. 3. When he liv'd on earth abased, 44 Friend of sinners" was his name ; Now, to heavenly glory raised, He rejoices in the same: Still he calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends. 4. Could we bear from one another, What he daily bears from us ? Yet this glorious Friend and Brother Loves us, tho' we treat him thus ; Tho' for good we render ill, He accounts us brethren still. 6 Oh, for grace our hearts to soften; Teach us, Lord, at length to love ; 378. t. 14. JESUS, thy love exceeds by far The love of earthly friends ; Bestows whate'er the sinner needs, Is firm, and never ends. 2. My blessed Saviour, is thy love So bounteous, great, and free? Behold I give my sinful heart, My life, my all to thee. 3. No man of greater love can boast, Than for his friend to die ; Thou for thy enemies wast slain; What love with thine can vie? 4. Tho' in the very form of God, With heavenly glory crown'd, Thou wouldst partake of human Beset with troubles round, (flesh, 5. And now, upon thy throne above, Thy love is still as great : Well thou remember'st Calvary, Nor canst thy death forget. 6. Lord, I '11 treasure in my soul The memory of thy love ; And thy dear name shall still to me A grateful odour prove. Watts. 379. T.90. JESUS, Redeemer of mankind, Sovereign Creator, Lord of all, Since I in thee salvation find, Before thy cross I humbly fall : My Lord, my God, my soul's desire. With sacred flames my heart in- spire. 132 LOVE OF JESUS. 2. How couldst thou love such worms as we ? Why didst thou look upon our race ? Why didst thou die upon the tree? What caus'd all this but boundless grace ? 'Twas, dearest Lord, thy match- less love, Which thee to save our souls did move. 3. let thy pity thee constrain, Pardon our sin, its power subdue ; May all of us be born again, Thy image in us all renew : Let on us shine thy cheering face ; Give us to know thy saving grace. 4. Be thou our strength, be thou our song ; Be our exceeding great reward : Let every heart and every tongue Rejoice and triumph in the Lord : Jesus, our boast shall be of thee, In time and in eternity. 380. t. 14. COME, Holy Ghost, inspire my With thy immortal flame ; (song And teach my heart, and teach my tongue The Saviour's lovely name. 2. The Saviour ! what endless charms Dwell in this blissful sound ; Its influence every fear disarms, And spreads sweet comfort round. 3. Here pardon, life, and joy divine In rich effusion flow For guilty rebels, lost by sin, And doom'd to endless woe. 4. God's only Son, stupendous grace, Forsook his throne above ; And swift to save our wretched race, He flew on wings of love. 6. The almighty Former of the skies Stoop'd to our vile abode ; While angels view'd with wonder- ing eyes, And hail'd the incarnate God. 6. the rich depths of love divine ; Of bliss a boundless store : Dear Saviour, let me call thee mine, I cannot wish for more. 7. On thee alone my hope relies : Beneath thy cross I fall, My Lord, my Life, my Sacrifice, My Saviour, and my All. Scottish Tabernacle. 381 t. 90. BEFORE the Father's awful throne Our High-priest lifts his pierced And interceding for his own (hands, His purchas'd property demands ; His people's everlasting Friend, Who, loving, loves them to the end. 2. By faith we claim him as our own, Our kinsman, near allied in blood, Flesh of our flesh, bone of our bone, The Son of man, the Son of God : We to his mercy-seat draw nigh ; He never can himself deny. 382* t. 14. THY mercies and thy faithfulness, Dear Lord, are daily new, But who can tell them to thy praise Upon a close review ? 2. Could I exalt thee worthily For thy unbounded grace, Display'd in various ways to me, My lauds would never cease. Gregor. 383* t. 590. Lord, accept my worthless heart. And keep it ever thine ; LOVE TO JESUS. 133 Since thou for me, a sinful -worm, Hast shed thy blood divine, Therewith to save my guilty soul From endless pain and woe : What dearest friend in all the world Could equal kindness show ? A. Kessler. 384.* t. 56. THOU, Jesus, :j|: art a gracious Lord, Ever faithful, :||: keeping to thy word ; None can be so full of grief, But he soon may find relief By the comfort :||: thy kind looks afford. Zinzendorf. 385* t. 37. LORD, had I of thy love Such an impression, As to forget all else In that fruition, Still would my love fall short Of thy great mercies ; Nor can eternity Tell all thy praises. z. 386. t. 151 LOVE, all love excelling, From heaven to earth come down, Come, fix in us thy dwelling, Of all thy gifts the crown : Lord, thou art all compassion, Unbounded love thou art ; grant us thy salvation, Speak peace to every heart. 387. t. 184. HOW much we're lov'd by God our Saviour, With warmest gratitude we trace ; His patience, mercy,pardon, favour, Supported us throughout our race: To him we trust for future blessing; He '11 lead us till our latest breath . may we all with love unceasing Rejoice in him, our Lord, by faith. XXII. LOVE TO JESUS. 388* t. 106, or 90. THEE will I love, my strength and tower, My soul with love to thee inspire : Thee will I love with all my power, Thou art alone my soul's desire : Thee will I love, my King and God, Shed in my heart thy love abroad. 2. Ah, why did I so late thee know, Thou fairest of the sons of men ? Ah, why did I no sooner go To thee who canst relieve my pain ? Asham'd I sigh and inly mourn, That I so late to thee did turn. 3. In darkness willingly I stray'd ; I sought thee, yet from thee I rov'd ; For wide my wandering thoughts were spread, Thy creatures more than thee I lov'd ; And now, if more, at length, I see, 'Tis thro' thy light, and comes from thee. 4. Give to my eyes repenting tears, Give to my heart chaste, hallowed fires ; Give to my soul, with filial fears, The love that all heaven's host in- spires ; 134 LOVE TO JESUS. That all my powers, with all their might, In thy sole glory may unite. J. Angelus. 389.* t. 151, JESUS, my highest treasure, In thy communion blest I find unsullied pleasure, True happiness and rest: Myself as an oblation I have to thee assign'd, Because thou by thy passion Hast heal'd my sin-sick mind. 2. joy, all joys exceeding! Thou Bread most heavenly, When I on thee am feeding, Thou dost me satisfy With marrow and with fatness, With comfort, joy, and peace, And fill my heart with gladness, Assuaging my distress. 3. Let me perceive thy friendly, Thy cheering countenance ; Spread thro' my heart its kindly, Enlivening influence; Without thee, gracious Saviour, To live is nought but pain,* To enjoy thy love and favour Is happiness and gain. 4. Earth's glory to inherit Is not what I desire ; My heavenly-minded spirit Glows with a nobler fire : Where Christ himself appeareth In brightest majesty, For me a place prepareth, There, there I long to be. S. Liscov. 390* t. 83. JESUS is my light most fair ; He, the Father's well-beloved, Left his throne, our griefs to share, By eternal mercy moved : He alone is my delight, He hath overcome me quite. 2. Round his pierced feet I '11 cling, Him I seek with love most tender; And accurs'd be everything, (der: Which my seeking him would hin- Tell me nought of worldly fame, Tell me of his lovely name. 3. But himself I must behold, To him I will make confession ; My defects are manifold, But I trust to his compassion; For I cannot, will not rest, Till he grants me my request. 4. Thou in grace hast look'd on me, And with precious gifts hast Yet content I cannot be, (blessed ; Till I am of thee possessed : Jesus, now upon me shine, Jesus, be thou ever mine. C. F. Richter, (ad.) 391* t. 39. I 'LL glory in nothing but only in Jesus, (to release us ; As wounded and bruised from sin For he is my refuge, to him I '11 cleave solely, Thus can I, like Enoch, in this world live holy. 2. What tho' the world foameth and rageth with fury, In nought but my crucified Jesus I'll glory: Beside him my Saviour I '11 know nothing ever; From him neither trials nor death shall me sever. 3. My Jesus is always desirous to meet me, (greet me: Abounding in love, and in mercy to LOVE TO JESUS. 135 Above all I love him, for he is my treasure ; (with pleasure. I humbly adore him and serve him 4. My heart's fix'd on Jesus whose love is so tender; (render: My life and my all unto him I sur- He is and remaineth my soul's meditation, (summation. My faith's only object, till my con- J. Angelug. 392* t. 83. JESUS will I never leave, He's the God of my salvation; Through his merits I receive Pardon, life, and consolation: All the powers of my mind To my Saviour be resign'd. 2. Nought on earth can satisfy One desire which God inspireth ; Only Jesus can supply All my needy heart requireth : He all losses can retrieve, Him I '11 therefore never leave. 3. He is mine, and I am his, Join'd with him in close commu- And his bitter passion is (nion : The foundation of this union : Full of hopes which never yield, Firm on him, my rock, I build. 4. the happy hours I spend With him in bless'd conversation ; He 's my near and faithful friend, Full of grace, peace, and salvation : From the look at Jesus' wounds Pure delight to me redounds. 6. With my Jesus I will stay, He my soul preserves and feedeth ; He, the life, the truth, the way, Me to living waters leadeth : Blessed who can say with me, Christ, I '11 never part with thee. C. Keymann. 393. t. 22. DEAR Jesus, when I think on thee, My heart for joy doth leap in me ; Thy blest remembrance yields de- light, But far more blest will be the sight. 2. When thou art near, I must con- I feel a bliss I can't express : (fess, Thy love, my Saviour, ne'er can cloy, (joy. Fountain of bliss and source of 3. Let me by faith behold thy face, Still taste thy love and share thy grace : (name, Still let my tongue confess thy And Jesus be my constant theme. 4. Thy love and mercies all exceed ; The more I on these dainties feed, The more my eager soul is bent To live but in this element. Bernhardus. 5. Blest Jesus, what delicious fare, How sweet thy entertainments are ; Never did angels taste above Redeeming grace and dying love. Watts. 394* T. 11. DEAREST JESUS, come to me, And abide eternally ; Friend of needy sinners, come, Fill and make my heart thy home. 2. Oftentimes for thee I sigh, Nothing else can give me joy; This is still my cry to thee : Dearest Jesus, come to me. 3. Should I in earth's pleasures roll, None could satisfy my soul ; Thee, Jesus, I adore, Thou'rt my pleasure evermore. 4. Jesus, thee alone I call My beloved Friend, my All ; 136 LOVE TO JESUS. Nothing, whatso'er it be, Shall divide my heart with thee. J. Angelus. 395.* t. 15. GRACIOUS Redeemer, thou hast To come to thee invited ; (me Thy love, to love thee ardently, Hath my cold heart excited. 2. Thy cross, thy shame, thy agony, Thy wounds and bitter passion, Have wholly won my heart for thee, And prompt my adoration. 3. The fire of love that burns within, Is that divine impression, That thou didst suffer for my sin, And die for my transgression. J. Angelus. 396* T. 97. 'T IS evident that Jesus loves, His death for us this fully proves ; He lov'd the world, a sinful race, He loves the church, his flock of grace, (ev'n me, He loves the children, yea, ne loves Who nought deserv'd but endless misery. 2. may I in his love be blest, Like John, reclining on his breast; And oft, like humbk Magdalen, Adore the friend of sinful men, With longing heart attending at his feet, (I meet. Till with a gracious look from him 3. I'll weep whene'er he's not to me What the most cordial friend can be; Do I not always feel him nigh, And his reviving grace enjoy, Do I not in his sweet communion live, (comfort give. Nought else to my poor soul can 397 * t. 4. WHEN duly I weigh, How much day by day Thee, Lord, I have tried, My Friend ever faithful, who for me hast died; — 2. I own the fault mine: Thy patience divine, Which clearly I trace, With tears fills my eyes, with shame covers my face. 3. As Mary ador'd Her Master and Lord, When her thou didst greet, And prostrate before thee, embraced thy feet; — 4. As Thomas with awe, Thy wounds when he saw, His Saviour avow'd, And cried with conviction, "My Lord and my God ;" — 5. As Peter replied, His love being tried, "My heart thou dost prove, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou know'st that I love;" — 6. So may I, each day, A clearer display Obtain of thy grace ; (increase. Thus my love, Jesus, to thee will Cammerhof. 398.* t. 45. WHAT splendid rays — of truth and grace, All other lights excelling, I perceive, when Jesus Christ Makes my heart his dwelling. 2. He blesseth me — so sensibly, That spirit, soul, and body Can in him my Saviour joy, Tho' quite poor and needy LOVE TO JESUS. 137 8. His looks of grace insure always To me my heavenly calling: Am I weak, his hand preserves Me, his child, from falling. 4. My prayer sincere — while absent here From him, my soul's beloved, Is, that my heart's confidence In him be unmoved. 6. Could I with him — spend all my time, In constant love's fruition, Infinitely happy then Would be my condition. 6. Whene'er I mourn — and humbly For comfort to my Jesus, (turn This already is a proof That he's near and gracious. 7. They who have grace — our Sa- viour's face To seek on each occasion, Never fail to be refreshed With his consolation. Gregor. 400. t. 14. 399* t. 167. COULD we but love that Sa- Who loves us so ardently, (viour, As we ought, our souls would ever Full of joy and comfort be : If we, by his love excited, Could ourselves and all forget, Then with Jesus Christ united, We should heaven anticipate. 2. Did but Jesus' love and merit Fill our hearts both night and day, And the unction of his Spirit All our thoughts and actions sway: Might we all be ever ready Cheerfully to testify, How our spirit, soul, and body Do in God our Saviour joy. z. TEN thousand talents once I ow'd, And nothing had to pay ; But Jesus freed me from the load, And wash'd my debt away. 2. Yet since the Lord forgave my And blotted out my score; (sin, Much more indebted I have been Than e'er I was before. 3. My guilt is cancell'd quite, I And satisfaction made ; (know, But the vast debt of love I owe Can never be repaid. 4. The love I owe for sin forgiv'n, For power to believe, (heaven, For present peace, and promis'd No angel can conceive. 5. That love of thine, thou sinners' Friend, Witness thy bleeding heart, My little all can ne'er extend To pay a thousandth part. 6. Nay more, the poor returns I I first from thee obtain ; (make And 'tis of grace, that thou wilt Such poor returns again, (take 7. 'T is well — it shall my glory be, (Let who will boast their store,) In time and in eternity To owe thee more and more. Newton. 401. t. 11. HARK, my soul, it is the Lord ; 'T is thy Saviour, hear his word ; Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, "Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me? 2. "I deliver'd thee, when bound, And when bleeding, heal'd thy wound ; (right, Sought thee wandering, set thee Turn'd thy darkness into light. 138 BROTHERLY LOVE. 8. "Can a woman's tender care Cease towards the child she bare? Yea, she may forgetful be, Yet will I remember thee. 4. " Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above, Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death. 6. " Thou shalt see my glory soon, When the work of grace is done, Partner of my throne shall be ; Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me ?" 6. Lord, it is my chief complaint, That my love is weak and faint ; Yet I love thee and adore, for grace to love thee more. Cowper. 402. t. 14. TEACH me yet more of thy blest ways, Thou slaughter'd Lamb of God ; And fix and root me in the grace, So dearly bought with blood. 2. tell me often of each wound, Of every grief and pain ; And let my heart with joy confess, From hence comes all my gain. 3. For thee, may I freely count "Whate'er I have but loss ; And every name, and every thing, Compar'd with thee, but dross. 4. Engrave this deeply in my heart, That thou for me wast slain ; Then shall I, in my small degree, Return thy love again. 5. But who can pay that mighty debt, Or equal love like thine ? My heart, by nature cold and dead To thankfulness incline. J. Hutton. ■■ < ■••»► XXIII. BROTHERLY LOVE, AND UNION OF SPIRIT. 403. T. 11. THEY who Jesus' followers are, And enjoy his faithful care, By a mutual, hearty love, Their belief in Jesus prove. 2. From their being join'd in one, By the faith of God's dear Son, Boundless blessings they, receive, And to Christ desire to live. 3. None in his own wisdom trusts, None of his attainments boasts; Bach his brother doth esteem, And himself the meanest deem. 4. They 're delighted, when they all With one voice on Jesus call ; And when fitly, without strife Each his duty doth in life. 5. Meek they are to all mankind, To good offices inclin'd, Ready, when revil'd, to bless, Studious of the public peace. 6. Tender pity, love sincere To their enemies they bear : And, as Christ affords them light, Order all their 6teps aright. 7. Jesus, all our souls inspire, Fill us with love's sacred fire ; Thus will all in us perceive, That we in thy name believe. 8. May it to the world appear, That we thy disciples are, BROTHERLY LOVE. 139 J. Gambold. t. 22. By our loving mutually. By our being one in thee, 404. BEHOLD us, Lord, rough stones we are, Yet for thy building us prepare ; Reject not one of us, we pray, Thy Spirit's voice may all obey. 2. may thy flock still more in- crease In mutual love and perfect peace ; In harmony with fervent zeal Serve thee, and do thy holy will. 3. Lord, grant us a forgiving mind, To patience and to peace inclin'd, That we may with each other bear; To cherish love be all our care. 4. Tender compassion may we show, Share in each other's weal and woe, Rejoice with those that do rejoice, And with the weeping sympathize. 6. At all times may we ready be, Yea, even in deep poverty, The wants of others to relieve, And soothe and comfort them that grieve. 6. And be it our concern, to seek In nothing to offend the weak, To bear with their infirmities, And others, not ourselves to please. 7. Grant us in meekness to reclaim, Those who have been in aught to blame, Mindful that we, as well as they, Are liable from thee to stray. 8. May we, tho' gifts be manifold, As members of one body, hold One doctrine, and be ever led By thee, our Master, Lord, and Head. 9. make us quite conform'd to thee, And grant us true humility ; May we, supported by thy grace, With patience run ourdestin'd race. W Foster. 405. t. 14 LET thy love our hearts constrain, Jesus, thou God of love ; The bond of peace let us maintain; All discord far remove. 2. Us into closest union draw, And in our inward parts Write thou indelibly thy law; Let love pervade our hearts. 3. Who would not now pursue the way, Where Jesus' footsteps shine ? Who would not own the pleasing Of charity divine ? (sway 4. United firmly by thy grace, We shall thy followers prove : The frowning world must then con- fess; "See how these Christians love." "Wesley. 406. T. 11. CHERISH us with kindest care, Jesus, we thy brethren are, Of thy flesh and of thy bone; To the end, love thine own. 2. As our Head us move and guide, Divers gifts to each divide : Plac'd according to thy will, Let us all thy mind fulfil. 3. Sweetly may we all agree, Useful to each other be; Each the other's burden bear, In his weal and woe take share. 4. If one member honour'd be, All rejoice most heartily; 140 BROTHERLY LOVE. If one suffer, all a part Bear with sympathizing heart. 5. Closely join'd to thee, our Head, Nourished by thee and fed, Let us daily growth receive, And with thee in union live. 407. T.14. BLEST Saviour, on my soul im- The image of thy mind, (press To bear my brother's waywardness, Long-suffer, and be kind. 2. 'T is hard the worldling's scoff to meet, And that from day to day, To mark the scorner in his seat, And be the drunkard's lay. 8. More hard to bear the look un- kind, The word that causeth pain, Where nature's closest ties should And love alone obtain. (bind, 4. Most hard, when brethren in the By selfish passions borne, (Lord, Aid the rude world, by glance or word, To wreathe the crown of thorn. 6. Yet when I think what patient My Lord extends to me, (care Shall I not with my brother bear, And that right lovingly ? 6. yes — what wrong to me is By brother, friend, or foe, (done, I leave it in thine hand alone, And 'neath thine hand lie low. J. A. Latrobe. 408. T. 11. JESUS, we look up to thee, Let us in thy name agree ; Thou who art the Prince of peace, Bid contention ever cease 2. By thy reconciling love Every stumbling-block remove ; Lord, us all in thee unite, To enjoy thy saving light. 3. Make us all one heart and mind. Courteous, merciful, and kind, Lowly, meek in thought and word, As thou wast on earth, Lord. 4. Let us for each other care, Each the other's burden bear ; In our conduct patterns be Of unfeign'd humility. 409.* t. 167. FLOCK of Jesus, be united, Covenant with him anew ; By his love divine excited, Praise and serve him as 'tis due: that nothing whatsoever May relax this blessed tie ; In thy love, most gracious Saviour, Grant us all stability. 2. With love's ardour to be fired, Let us with each other vie; So that, should it be required, For the brethren we could die: what boundless love did Jesus To his enemies display ! May his holy pattern teach us, How love ought to bear the sway. 3. that we, his steps to follow, 'Midst affliction, scorn, and spite, And his sacred name to hallow, Did each other more excite: Every one stir up his brother To keep Jesus still in view, Thus encouraging each other His example to pursue. 4. Then the souls he joined togethei Will, according to his prayer, Be accepted ©f his Father, And his kind protection share: BROTHERLY LOVE. 141 As thou art with him united, Lord, may we be one in thee, And, by genuine love excited, Serve each other willingly. 412. t. 14 410/ t. 167. GRANT, Lord, that with thy direc- tion: "Love each other/' we comply, Aiming with unfeigned affection Thy love to exemplify: Let our mutual love be glowing ; Thus will all men plainly see, That we, as on one stem growing, Living branches are in thee. 2. that such may be our union, As thine with the Father is, And not one of our communion E'er forsake the path of bliss : May our light 'fore men with brightness, From thy light reflected, shine ; Thus the world will bear us witness, That we, Lord, are truly thine. z. 411* t. 14. HOW pleasant is love's harmony, When brethren truly dwell Together in heart's unity, And cordial friendship feel. 2. Lord Jesus, in that very night, Ere thou didst bleed and die, Thou didst with thy disciples urge Love's ever-sacred tie. 3. Remind thy little flock, too apt Among themselves to jar, That all thy members' unity Was ev'n thy dying care. 4. May we this testament fulfil, One mind and spirit be, And love with unremitting zeal Each other fervently. z. HOW sweet, how heavenly is the sight, When those who love the Lord, In one another's peace delight, And so fulfil his word ! 2. When each can feel his brother's sigh, And with him bear a part ; When sorrow flows from eye to eye, And joy from heart to heart; 3. When free from envy, scorn, and Our wishes all above, (pride, Each can a brother's failings hide, And show a brother's love ; 4. When love, in one delightful stream, Through every bosom flows ; When union sweet, and fond esteem, In every action glows. 5. Love is the golden chain, that binds The happy souls above ; And he 's an heir of heaven that His spirit fill'd with love, (finds Swaine. 413. t. 582. BLEST is the tie that binds Our hearts in christian love ; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2. Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers ; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3. We share our mutual woes ; Our mutual burdens bear ; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 142 BROTHERLY LOVE. 4. From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. Fawcett. 414.* t. 165. JESUS, grant me to inherit, Strengthen'd by thy aiding grace, Thro' the guidance of thy Spirit, All the fruits of righteousness : Grant me true humility, Faith and zeal to live for thee ; To mankind make me gracious, To my friends and foes propitious. 2. Give me grace in all conditions Firmly to adhere to thee ; And, 'midst all the exhibitions Of thy boundless love to me, To let my poor neighbour share In my plenty and my prayer: By thy love to me imparted Make me always tender-hearted. 3. In the lonely house of mourning, Thro' the weeping family, (ing, Comfort, medicine, meat, and cloth- May I minister to thee : May I calm the orphan's cry, Make the widow sing for joy, And the captive's moan distressing Raise to songs of praise and blessing. 415. T.39. WHAT brought us together, what joined our hearts? The pardOD which Jesus, our High- priest, imparts : 'Tis this which cements the disci- ples of Christ, Who are into one by the Spirit baptiz'd. 2. Is this our high calling, harmo- nious to dwell, (praises to tell. And thus in sweet concert Christ'? In peace and blest union our mo- ments to spend, And live in communion with Christ as our friend ? — 3. yes, having found in the Lord our delight, (by night ; He is our chief object by day and This knits us together, no longer we roam, (is our home. We all have one Father, and heaven 416. t. 159. WHEN brethren dwell in unity In Jesus' ransom'd fold, Join'd by love's ever sacred tie, 'T is pleasant to behold: (scends, Like dew his grace on them de- Yea, his rich blessing he commands Upon their going out to rest; Their coming in is blest. 2. We tread on consecrated ground, For 'tis his own abode, The sparrow here a nest hath found, Thine altars, Lord God : Blest they who to his courts repair, To seek him in his house of prayer; To such he will himself reveal, His praises they shall tell. 417. t. 159. WE in one covenant are join'd, And one in Jesus are ; (bin'd With voices and with hearts com* His praise we will declare: In doctrine and in practice one, We '11 love and serve the Lord alone ; With one accord sound forth hia Till we shall see his face, (praise, J. Swertner. 148 XXIV. FOLLOWING JESUS, AND BEARING HIS REPROACH. 418. t. 230. JESUS, Lord most great and glo- rious, Reward and crown of the victorious, Restorer of lost paradise ; We appear with supplication, Before thee, God of onr salvation, And send to thee our fervent cries : Lord our righteousness, 'T is thy delight to bless ; We desire it, Come then, for we — belong to thee, And bless us inexpressibly. 2. Blessed are the poor in spirit, They shall the realm of heaven in- herit, Free grace is theirs and endless bliss ; While all those who place reliance On their own works, and bid defi- ance To grace, will of salvation miss : may we all of thee Learn true humility, Lowly Jesus ; May we despise — all earthly joys For thee, the pearl of greatest price. 3 They that mourn, blest is their station, They find abundant consolation, Since Jesus first that path did tread ; He prevailed while he suffer'd, And now to us that cup is offer'd, By which himself was perfected : We cannot hope for joy On earth without alloy, Here is weeping; At the Lamb's feast — is perfect rest, This is a vale of tears at best. 4. Blessed are the meek in spirit, They shall, saith Christ, the earth inherit; (here; Their life is hid with him while Yet as heirs of Christ's salvation, In heaven they have their conver- sation, (there: Their treasure and their hearts are And as the Lamb of God Life's path with meekness trod, His disciples His steps pursue, — and as 'tis due, Show in their conduct meekness too. 5. Blessed, who without cessation Hunger and thirst for that salvation, Which flows from Christ's pure righteousness ; They are fill'd and satisfied, With richest dainties are supplied, Who long and pant for saving grace: Christ's body and his blood Prove their life-giving food ; Thereby nourish'd, (bear From year to year — they thrive and Fruits that to him well-pleasing are. 6. Ail the merciful are blessed ; For they, when in their turn dis- tressed, Shall mercy find most certainly. Water to the poor afforded Is as an act of love recorded, And is rewarded generously : Who to the indigent Doth prove beneficent, He is blessed ; (same, But woe to them — who scorn the For God remembers not their name. 7. All the pure in heart are blessed ;. Of joys unspeakable possessed, 144 FOLLOWING JESUS. They shall behold their God in peace : They who faithful have remained To Jesus, and preserv'd unstained The garment of his righteousness, Shall once obtain the grace, To see him face to face: I entreat thee, Impart to me — that purity, Dear Jesus, which I trace in thee. 8. They are blessed with God's fa- vour, Who peace unceasingly endeavour Among their neighbours to secure : A3 his children them he owneth ; He with success their labour crown- eth, And their reward of grace is sure : Love is the character Of each true follower Of our Saviour : May he through graoe — make us always Intent upon promoting peace. 9. Blest are they who gladly suffer For righteousness, and freely offer Their lives and blood for Jesus' sake ; (ness, Yea, who bear the cross with meek- Resign'd and patient in all weak- ness, And him their only pattern make : For Jesus' help and love Their consolation prove: They who freely For him will bear — reproach, while here, At last shall in his glory share. 10. Blessed they who are despised, In scornful manner stigmatized, And for their Saviour's sake de- fam'd: As the bride deems it an honour To take the bridegroom's name upon her, Should we of Jesus be asham'd? Far, far be this from us ; Welcome, reproach and cross : We are Christians, Who follow thee — Lord, cheerfully Thro' honour and thro' infamy. 11. Gracious Lord, who by thy passion And death hast gained our salva- tion, may we all thy name confess : May we be by faith united To thee, who hast us all invited, To share eternal happiness: Constrain us by thy love, In all we do to prove Faithful followers, Dear Lord, of thee ; — and grant that we May ever love thee ardently. Z. in part 419. T. 11. HOLY Lamb and Prince of peacA, Hear my soul implore thy grace , Grant that my behaviour may Meekness, such as thine, display 2. that I may faithfully To thy voice obedient be ; Valiant, steadfast, may my love In the hardest trials prove. 3. Keep thou me, a feeble child, Sober, watchful, undefiTd ; Tli at -where'er thy steps I see, Simply I may follow thee. 4. Thou the great victorious Lamb, Who aH hosts of hell o'ercame, Grant that by thy blood I may Conqueror be till thy great day. FOLLOWING JESUS. 145 6. ^hen thou shalt on Zion stand, May I be at thy right hand, Clothed in the glorious dress Of thy spotless righteousness. C. F. Richter. 420. r. 22. HOW shall I follow him I serve ? How shall I copy him I love ? Nor from those blessed footsteps swerve, Which lead me to his seat above ? 2. Privations, sorrows, bitter scorn, The life of toil, the mean abode, The faithless kiss, the crown of thorn, Are these the consecrated road ? 3. 'T was thus he suffer'd, though a Son, Foreknowing, choosing, feeling all, Until the perfect work was done ; And drank the bitter cup of gall. 4. Lord, should my path through suffering lie, Forbid it I should e'er repine ; Still let me turn to Calvary, (thine. Nor heed my griefs, remembering 6. let me think how thou didst Untasted every pure delight, (leave To fast, to faint, to watch, to grieve, (night : The toilsome day, the homeless 6. To faint, to grieve, to die for me ! Thou earnest not thyself to please ; And, dear as earthly comforts be, Shall I not love thee more than these ? Conder. 421. t. 11. CHILDREN of the heavenly King ! As ye journey, sweetly sing! Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in his works and ways ! 10 2. We are travelling home to God, In the way the fathers trod : They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. 3. Foes are round us, but we stand On the borders of our land: Jesus, God's exalted Son, Bids us undismay'd go on. 4. Onward then we gladly press Through this earthly wilderness: Only, Lord, our Leader be, And we still will follow thee. Cennick. 422. t. 587. TELL me no more Of this world's vain store; The time for such trifles with me now is o'er. 2. A country I 've found, Where true joys abound ; To dwell I 'm determin'd on that happy ground. 3. The souls that believe, In paradise live : (receive. . And me in that number will Jesus 4. My soul, don't delay, He calls thee away : Rise, follow thy Saviour, and bless the glad day. 5. No mortal doth know What he can bestow, What light, strength, and comfort; Go, follow him, go. G. Perhaps, with the aim To honour his name, 1 may do some service, poor dust tho' I am. 7. Yet this is confess'd, I count it most bless'd, As at the beginning, in him to find rest. 146 FOLLOWING JESUS. 8. And when I 'm to die, Receive me, I '11 cry, For Jesus hath lov'd me, I cannot tell why. 9. So closely in mind To Jesus I 'm join'd, He '11 not live in glory and leave me behind. 10. Lo, this is the race I 'm running thro' grace Henceforth, till admitted to see my Lord's face. J. Gambold. 423* t. 26, or 22. LORD Jesus, 'tis with us thy aim, That soul and body should be thine ; O take our hearts, and us incline To be devoted to thy name. 2. What love can be compar'd with thine ? Who hath to us so just a claim As thou, who didst our souls re- deem, And for us leave thy throne divine ? 3. Go, all ye wise, without control Your empty notions still pursue ; Jesus alone I have in view, (soul. This powerful magnet draws my 4. A subject I of Christ my King; And tho' I poor and helpless be, Yet all around shall plainly see, My Saviour is my every thing. 6. Thee I adore, most gracious Lord ; Grant that my walk in truth may At all times pleasing unto thee, (be Directed by thy holy Word. 6. My King, thy noble statutes write "Upon the table of my heart; Thy grace and truth to me impart, And let thy law be my delight. 424* t. 83. JESUS Christ, thou Leading-star, Thy great name we praise and From believers be it far (hallow: Any other guide to follow : Thou, Lord, if we walk in light, Wilt direct our steps aright. 2. Christians are not here below To enjoy earth's transient treasure ; After Christ they 're called to go, His reproach they count a pleasure ; Under manifold distress, Thro' the narrow gate they press. Z. 425. t. 22. IF father, mother, children, wife, Houses, or lands, or aught in life Delude thy heart, and thou no Dost follow Jesus as before ; (more 2. His words with due attention hear: " My cross whoever will not bear, And all forsake to follow me, He cannot my disciple be." 3. First let us duly count the cost, And then in Jesus place our trust; If we on him alone depend, He 'midst all trials proves our friend. 4. If once the plough in hand we take, (back; Preserve us, Lord, from looking let us thro' thy aiding grace, Pursue our course with steadiness. 5. On those who faithful prove to death, (faith, And show by works of love their A crown of life thou once wilt place, Before thy Father them confess. W. foster. 426. t. 14 WHEN any turn from Zion's way, (Alas ! what numbers do I) FOLLOWING JESUS. 147 Methinks 1 hear my Saviour say, "Wilt thou forsake me too?" 2. Lord, with such a heart as Unless thou hold me fast, (mine, I feel I must, I shall decline, And prove like them at last. 3. Yet thou alone hast power, I To save a wretch like me: (know, To whom, or whither could I go, If I should turn from thee ? 4. Beyond a doubt, I rest assur'd Thou art the Christ of God, Who hast eterna. ife secur'd By promise and by blood. 6. The help of men and angels join'd Could never reach my case ; Nor can I hope relief to find, But in thy boundless grace. 6. No voice but thine can give me And bid my fears depart: (rest, No love but thine can make me And satisfy my heart. (blest, 7. What anguish has that question If I will also go ? (stirr'd, Yet, Lord, relying on thy word, I humbly answer, No. J. Newton. 427* t. 90. " MY yoke," saith Christ, "upon you take, Serve me amidst oppression ; The world and all its joys forsake, And shun no tribulation : Come follow me, and humbly bear My cross, & in my suffering share." 2. Then let us follow Christ our Both soul and body offering, (Lord, Be cheerfully, with one accord, Partakers of his suffering; For tney who show true faithfulness, Shall gain a rich reward of grace. J. Angelus. 428. t. 167. JESUS, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow thee ; Naked, poor, despis'd, forsaken, Thou, from hence, my All shalt be, Perish every fond ambition, All I've sought, or hop'd, or known ; Yet how rich is my condition, God and heaven are still my own. 2. Let the world despise and leave me, They have left my Saviour too; Human hearts & looksdeceive me — Thou art not, like them, untrue ; And whilst thou shalt smile upon me, God of wisdom, love, and might, Foes may hate, and friends disown me, Show thy face, and all is bright. 3. Go, then, earthly fame and trea- sure ; Come, disaster, scorn, and pain : In thy service pain is pleasure, With thy favour loss is gain ; Man may trouble and distress me, 'Twill but drive me to thy breast; Life with trials hard may press me, Heaven will bring the sweeter rest. 4. Soul, then know thy full salvation; Rise o'er sin, and fear, and care ; Joy to find in every station Something still to do or bear ; Think what Spirit dwells within thee, Think what Father's smiles are thine; Think that Jesus died to win thee: Child of heaven, canst thou repine ? 5. Haste thee on from grace to glory, Arm'd by faith, and wing'd by prayer ; 148 FOLLOWING JESUS. Heaven's eternal day 's before thee ; God's own hand shall guide thee there; Soon shall close thy earthly mission, Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days : Hope shall change to full fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. Lyte. 429.* t. 16. CROSS, reproach, and tribulation, Ye to me are welcome guests, "When I have this consolation, That my soul in Jesus rests. 2. The reproach of Christ is glorious; Those who here his burden bear, In the end shall prove victorious, And eternal glory share. 3. Christ, our ever-blessed Saviour, Bore for us reproach and shame, Conqueror now he lives for ever, And we conquer in his name. 4. Bear then the reproach of Jesus, Ye who live a life of faith ; Sing ye joyful songs and praises, Ev'n in martyrdom and death. 6. Bonds, andstripes, and tribulation, Are our honourable crowns; Shame is our glorification, Gloomydungeons are our thrones. Lange, or Gotter. 430. t. 22. JESUS, and shall it ever be, A sinful worm asham'd of thee ? Forbid it, Lord; thee I confess, Before both friends and enemies. 2. Asham'd of Jesus, of ray God, "Who purchas'd me with his own blood, Of him who to retrieve my loss, Despis'd the shame, endur'd the cross ? 3. Asham'd of Jesus, of that Friend On whom my heavenly hopes de- pend? It must not be ; — be this my shame, That I not more revere his name. 4. Asham'd of Jesus, of my Lord, By all heaven's glorious hosts ador'd*? No, I will make my boast of thee, In time and in eternity. 5. And when I stand before thy throne, Me 'fore thy heavenly Father own ; Then shall the holy angels see Thee, Jesus, not asham'd of me. Countess Huntingdon's H. 431.* t. 14. GLORY to God, whose witness- Those heroes bold in faith, (train, Could smile on poverty and pain, And triumph ev'n in death. 2. Scorn'd and revil'd as was their Head, When walking here below, Thus in this evil world they led A life of pain and woe. 3. With the same faith our bosom glows, Wherein those warriors stood, When in the cruel hands of those Who thirsted for their blood. 4. God whom we serve, our God can save, Can damp the scorching flame, Can build an ark, or smooth a wave, For such as fear his name. 5. Yea, should it ev'n to man appear At times, as tho' our Lord Forsook his chosen people here. At last he '11 help afford. SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 14& 6. If but his arm support us still, Is but his joy our strength, We shall ascend the rugged hill, And conquerors prove at length. 432.* t. 56. BLESSED Jesus, : || : all our hearts incline (steps shine ; Thee to follow : || : where thy foot- At all times and everywhere May our words and actions bear A resemblance, : |] : gracious Lord, to thine. v. Pfeil. 433.* t. 164. flOW great at last my joy will be, If I have faithful proved To Christ, and 'midst adversity Till my last breath him loved: They who reproach here bear, In heaven a crown shall wear; Who follow Christ are truly blest, For they with him shall ever rest. v. Bonnin. 434. t. 159. WE covenant with hand and heart, To follow Christ, our Lord ; With world, and sin, and self to part, And to obey his word : To love each other heartily, In truth and in sincerity, And under cross, reproach and shame, To glorify his name. 435. t. 155. AMEN, Ruler of thy Church, Grant, we pray, this our petition: In submission To thy will, with steady pace, In thy ways To proceed : if thou attend us, Cross and shame shall not offend us; Thee we boldly will confess. XXV. SELF-KNOWLEDGE, 436. T. 37. THEY that are whole need not The good Physician ; But they who know and feel Their lost condition, Bewail their wretched state, To Christ appealing, Experience of his stripes The virtue healing. 2. We know, that in our flesh No good thing dwelleth ; But with ne'er-failing skill Our wounds he healeth : Tbns spirit, body, soul, Tho' poor and needy, AND SIGHING FOR GRACE. Can to rejoice in him Be ever ready. 437 * t. 22 MY soul before thee prostrate lies, To thee, its source, my spirit flies; turn to me thy cheering face : 1 'm poor, enrich me with thy grace. 2. Deeply convinc'd of sin, I cry, In thy death, Saviour, let me die: Omay the world, may self and prida In me henceforth be crucified. 3. Take full possession of my heart, To me thy lowly mind impart ; VoO SELF-KNOWLEDGE. Break nature's bonds, and let me see, He wb om thou free'st, indeed is free. 1. My heart in thee and in thy ways Delights, yet from thy presence strays ; keep, I pray, my wavering mind Stay'd upon thee, to thee resign'd. 6. I know that nought in me avails, Here all my strength and wisdom fails ; Who bids a sinful heart be clean ? Thou only, Saviour of lost men. 6. Still will I wait, Lord, on thee, Till in thy light the light I see ; Till thou in my behalf appear, To banish every doubt and fear. 7. All my own schemes, each fond design, 1 to thy better will resign ; Impress this deeply on my breast, That I in thee am truly blest. 8. Then ev'n in storms I thee shall know, My sure support and refuge too ; In every trial I shall prove, Assuredly, that God is love C. F. Richter. 438.* t. 141. I AM a poor sinner, This I surely know ; And if my dear Saviour Did not love me so, As ne'er to forsake me, Worthless tho' I be, lie ere now his mercy Bad withdrawn from me. 2. Grace and a sensation Of my sinfulness, Keep on each occasion In me equal pace: W T hile I own ashamed, I deserved wrath ; I rejoice, reclaimed From sin's power, by faith. 3. Jesus, when thy blessings Fill my needy heart, Fear and anxious doubtings Then from me depart; I in thy atonement My election trace, And rejoice, astonish'd At my lot of grace. 4. Witness true and faithful, Christ, the Church's Head, All is Yea and Amen Thou hast promised: As I am, so take me With my worst and best ; Ever thine preserve me Till with thee I rest. 5. While we thy past dealings Gratefully review, We 're assur'd, thy mercies Are each morning new ; And that thou wilt freely Give thy promis'd grace, And amidst our weakness Form us to thy praise. Zinzendort 439* t. 141. JESUS' love unbounded None can e'er explain ; Yet, alas, how often Do we cause him pain : Even those still grieve him Who enjoy his grace, And, to him devoted, Should show forth his praise. 2. Lord, thy body's Saviour, ComfcJt us anew ; All, regard our weeping ; Thy compassion show : SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 151 Pardon our transgressions, Hear our fervent cry, And our souls and bodies Heal and sanctify. 8. All our days, Jesus, Hallow unto thee ; May our conversation To thy honour be : Let us all experience, To the end of days, Thy reviving presence 'Midst thy chosen race. 440* Zinzendorf. t.30. MY God, I come oppress'd with sadness, (gladness, Fill my troubled soul with joy and In thy salvation ; (lation. No where else I find true conso- 2. Faithfully thy Spirit me directed, But his warnings I have oft neg- Most gracious Saviour, (lected ; Pardon and restore me to thy favour. 3. I confess, Lord, with deep con- - trition, (tion ; My unfaithfulness, hear my peti- Comfort and bless me, (refresh me. With thy gracious presence now 4. baptize me with thy fire and Spirit ; (merit Grant me from the fulness of thy True heart's compunction, (tion. Primitive love, simplicity, and unc- 6. Give me grace to walk with cir- cumspection ; (infection, Keep me from the world's and bin's That my behaviour (Saviour. May adorn thy doctrine, gracious L. C. Schlicht. 441.* t. 16. O WHAT would be my condition, Did not Jesus stand my friend ! But his faithful love and mercy Keep me from all danger screen'd. 2. Doth howe'er in my frail nature Something stir that is not good, And might to my soul prove hurtful, Straight I turn to Jesus' blood ; — 3. Straight to Jesus' wounds and bruises, With believing confidence : Thus I always can find shelter From sin's baneful influence. 4. Lamb of God, display the virtue Of thy sanctifying blood ; Overstream with life and blessing Us poor sinners 'fore thee bow'd ; 5. Sinners, in ourselves unworthy Of the smallest crumb of grace, But who dare of boundless mercy Boast, to our Redeemer's praise. M.HehL 442* T. 244. WHEN I am conscious truly Of my great sinfulness, And that so very slowly Towards the mark I press ; Nought then can comfort me, But Jesus' mercy free, And that he bore with patience My sins upon the tree. 2. Yea, when I see in spirit My Saviour shed his blood, That I might life inherit And everlasting good ; Then I true happiness And joy in him possess, My eyes with tears flow over For heart-felt thankfulness. 152 SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 443. t. 119. AT thy feet, : || : At thy pierced feet I lie ; (trition, Saviour, mark my heart's con- Listen to each broken sigh ; Ah, refuse not the petition Of a sinner, conscious he 's unclean, Full of sin. : || : 2. Make me clean, : || : My whole nature purify ; "Wash me in that precious fountain, Which by faith I open'd see, Standing on the blissful mountain, Where thou bar'st my sin, my guilt, and shame, Slaughter'd Lamb. : || : 3. Look on me, : || : See each painful wound and sore, Thou compassionate Physician, Speak the word, my sickness cure; Wrest me from the sad condition, Into which transgression brought my soul ; Make me whole. : || : 4. Bid me live, : || : Bid a dying sinner live ; Raise, raise my drooping spirit : Then to thee myself I'll give, And, until I heaven inherit, Every moment in thy service spend, Faithful Friend. : || : J. Hartley. 444. t. 14. O JESUS, Jesus, my good Lorql, How wondrous is thy love, Thy patience, pity, tenderness, Which I each moment prove. 2. I once was wholly dead in sin, And ignorant of thee, And liv'd contentedly therein, Nor knew thy love to me. 3. But thine all-seeing eye then view'd, And mark'd my every way, Me still in tender love pursued, Who oft from thee did stray. 4. Yet oh, how faithless is my mind, How prone to turn aside, And wander in its own deceits Of reasoning and of pride. 5. How doth the old corruption strive And fight to reign again ; There's surely not a heartlike mine, So wretched, dark, and vain. 6. Thou Friend of sinners, love me The poorest and the worst: (still, Where sin abounded, well I know, Thy grace aboundeth most. 7. Yet let me not thy grace abuse, And sin because thou 'rt good: But let thy love fill me with shame, That I so long withstood. 8. On me, my King, exert thy power, Make old things pass awaj' ; Create all new, draw me to thee Still nearer every day. 9. Thou know'st which way to rectify Each stubborn ill within, How to subdue my every thought, And conquer all that's sin. 10. Chastise me when I do amiss ; might no thought arise Which is displeasing unto thee : Of grace send fresh supplies. 11. Impress thy wounds upon my And all thy bitter pain: (heart, Abide in me for evermore, And constant victory gain. M. Taylot SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 15S 445. T 151. COME, faithful Shepherd, bind me With cords of love to thee, And evermore remind me That thou hast died for me: may thy Holy Spirit Set this before mine eyes, That I thy death and merit Above all else may prize. 2. Am I of my salvation Assured thro' thy love ; May I on each occasion To thee more faithful prove: Hast thou my sins forgiven. Then, leaving things behind, May I press on to heaven, And bear the prize in mind. 3. Thou, Lord, wilt not forsake me, Tho' I am oft to blame ; As thy reward, take me Anew, just as I am : Grant me henceforth, dear Saviour, While in this vale of tears, To look to thee, and never Give way to anxious fears. Hutton. 446. T.14. OH ! for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame ; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb. 2. Where is the blessedness I knew, When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Je^us and his word? 3. What peaceful hours I once en- joy'd! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill. 4. Return, holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made the© mourn, And drove thee from my breast. 5. The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 6. So shall my walk be close with Calm and serene my frame ; (God, So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. Cowper. 447. T. 106 or 90. AH, Lord, how apt am I to stray From thee, how prone to lust and pride; Nature oft strives to bear the sway, And turn my heart from thee aside: Yet such vile, wretched sinners are The objects of thy love and care. 2. Forbid, Lord, each vain desire, Bind my affections to thy cross; Quench all the sparks of nature's fire, May I count all for thee but loss : Lord Jesus, tear each idol down, Thy love within my heart enthrone. 3. Jesus, wipe away my tears, Be unto me a healing balm ; Warm thou my heart, dispel my fears, And speak the tempest to a calm: Remove the maladies of sin, And in thy blood wash me clean. 4. 1 gladly will show forth thy praise, If thou wilt gird me with thy power, And Mng the glories of thy grace, Until my pilgrimage be o'er; With hallow'd fire inspire my tongue, And love shall be my endless song. Countess Huntingdon's £L 154 SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 448. t. 14. DEAR Lord! accept a sinful heart, Which of itself complains, And mourns, with much and fre- quent smart, The evil it contains. 2. How eager are my thoughts to roam In quest of what they love ! But ah! when duty calls them How heavily they move! (home, 3. cleanse me in a Saviour's blood, Transform me by thy power ; O make me thy belov'd abode, And let me rove no more. Cowper. 449. t. 22. VAIN are all efforts of the mind, The way of life and peace to find, Till on our hearts it is impress'd, That Jesus is our only rest. 2. By my own strength I can't pro- cure True rest, nor even feel I 'm poor ; Strive I great comforts to obtain, Instead of joy I've nought but pain. 3. He shows me how from him I rove, (and love, And court my neighbour's praise How self-will raises discontent Against my Saviour's government. 4. How soon when Satan tempts, I start, Pass by convictions in my heart, Let my first love and zeal abate, Fall, and my very fall forget. 6. When, fill'd with humble shame, I feel (still, That he hath patience with me I sink abas'd before his face, And thank him for his boundless grace. 6. Search out, discover, and erase, Whatever is not to thy praise ; All that might an obstruction prove To thy bless'd purposes of love. 7. Complete thy work, my gracious King, My heart into subjection bring; Destroy, I pray, the carnal mind, And make me quite to thee re sign'd. Delamotto 450. t. 22. FROM my own works at last I cease, For God alone can give me peace ; Fruitless my toil, and vain my care, Of my own strength I must despair. 2. Lord, I despair myself to heal, I see my sin, but cannot feel True sorrow, till thy Spirit show My unbelief, the source of woe. 3. 'T is thine alone to change the heart, Thou only canst good gifts impart; I therefore will my heart resign To thee, cleanse and seal it thine. 4. With humble faith on thee I call, (All: My Light, my Life, my Lord, my I wait, Lord, to hear thee say, "My blood hath wash'd thy sins away." 5. Speak, gracious Lord, my sick- ness cure, Make my infected nature pure ; Peace, righteousness, and joy im- part, And give thyself unto my heart. SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 155 451. T. 22. WHEN darkness long has veil'd my mind, And smiling day once more ap- pears, Then, my Redeemer, then I find The folly of my doubts and fears. 2. Straight I upbraid my wandering heart, And blush that I should ever be Thus prone to act so base a part, Or harbour one hard thought of thee. 3. let me then at length be taught, What I am still so slow to learn ; That God is love, and changes not, Nor knows the shadow of a turn. 4. Sweet truth, and easy to repeat : But, when my faith is sharply tried, I find myself a learner yet, Unskilful, weak, and apt to slide. 5. But Oh ! my Lord, one look from thee Subdues the disobedient will, Drives doubt and discontent away, And thy rebellious worm is still. 6. Thou art as ready to forgive, As I am ready to repine : Thou, therefore, all the praise re- ceive ; (mine. Be shame and self-abhorrence Cowper. 452. t. 106 or 90. JESUS, could I always keep My eye on thee, the living way, 1 then, tho' once a wandering sheep, Should err no more, or run astray; But wheresoe'er thou goest, I Should follow thee, not asking why. 2. that I never might forget What thou hast sufFer'd for my sake, To save my soul, and make me meet Once of thy glory to partake : might I oft in spirit see How thou wast crucified for me. 3. But, gracious Lord, when I re- flect (thee ; How oft I 've turn'd my eyes from How treated thee with cold neglect, And listen'd to the enemy ; And yet to find thee still the same, This fills my soul with humble shame. 4. Astonish'd at thy feet I fall, Thy love exceeds my highest thought ; Henceforth be thou my All in all. Thou who with blood my soul hast bought; (prove, May I henceforth more faithful And ne'er forget thy dying love. Vincy. 453. t. 79. WHEN, having been with guilt oppress'd, My wandering spirit findeth rest Thro' Jesus' pardoning grace ; Then I by faith can call him mine, My needy soul doth then incline To be in Mary's happy place. 2. My prayer is: Jesus, let me hear Thy voice, which can instruct and cheer My poor and worthless heart ; For should I cease thy words to obey, (stray, And from thy blessed presence Nature would soon its power assert. 3. A single eye, a faithful heart, Dear Jesus, to thy child impart, In every trying hour ; (vent, Reason's tormenting thoughts pre- 156 SELF-KNOWLEDGE. Still keep my eye on thee intent, Till sight my faith and hope o'er- power. J. Swertner. 454. t. 22. LORD Jesus, my most faithful friend, Thy aid unto thy child extend In each temptation's trying hour, That sin may not my heart o'er- power. 2. That spark enkindled in my heart Preserve unquench'd, tho' all the art Of Satan and the world be tried To draw me from thy faithful side. 3. let thy Spirit stay with me, To groan and speak my wants to thee ; Still let him show my every need, And that in thee I'm help'd in- deed. 4. Thy faithfulness I oft haveprov'd In countless trials quite unmov'd : Thy grace alone can me preserve, "When my frail heart from thee woulc 1 swerve. z. (?) 455. t. 14. GRACIOUS Redeemer, Lamb of I thirst alone for thee ; (God, I long to enjoy thy saving grace, And taste thy mercy free. 2. For mercy, mercy, Lord, I ask ; This is the total sum : Mercy, good Lord, is all my suit ; let thy mercy come. 3. Search me, God, and know my heart, Try me, and know each thought: On me look down in mercy, Lord, Whom thou with blood hast bought. 4. My faithless heart, graciou? Correct with gentle hand; (Lord, In every danger help afford, Alone I cannot stand. 5. Without thy favour while I live Life but a burden is; Nought else can satisfaction give, Experience shows me this. 6. Haste then, Lord, to thee I pray : Impart to me thy grace, That when this life is fled away In heaven I may have place. 456. t. 96 or 90. AH, give me, Lord, myself to feel, My inbred misery reveal ; (8ay, Ah, give me, Lord, I still would A heart to mourn, a heart to pray: My business this, my only care, My life, my every breath be prayer. 2. Father, I want a thankful heart; I wish to taste how good thou art, To plunge into thy mercy's sea, And comprehend thy love to me More fully with the saints below, Till I, as I am known, shall know. 457. t. 159. WITH what unwearied faithfulness, Lord, hast thou follow'd me ; Tho' I, regardless of thy grace, In darkness stray'd from thee: How heavy hung the dismal cloud. How did distresses on me crowd ; And I, despairing of relief, In thee had no belief. 2. But thou, my kind, almightj Didst sin's dominion quell; (Friend, My misery and confusion end, And every cloud dispel: (grace, One look cast at the throne of One smile complacent from thy face* SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 15* Assures me, that thy mercy free Is not withdrawn from me. A. Tranecker. 458. t. 159. MY case to thee is fully known, On thee I cast my care ; "Dear Saviour, that thy will be done In me, is all my prayer: may I harbour in my breast No thought that cannot bear the test, When thou discover'st by thy light To me what is not right. 2. Reality and solid ground, Firm root in thee to gain ; (drown'd To feel thy precious blood hath Whatever gives thee pain : 'Tis this I want, nor can I be Content, till I am one with thee, Until my life is hid in thine, Till thou art wholly mine. E. D. Rose. 459. t. 159. HOW needful, strictly to inquire, And ask our hearts each day, 11 Doth Jesus' love me still inspire, My thoughts and actions sway? Am I a branch in Christ the vine? Am 1 his own, and is he mine ? Do I by faith unto him cleave, And to his honour live ?" 2. The Spirit's witness, full and Will state the real case, (clear, And either draw a contrite tear, Or thanks unfeigned raise : Hence will the consequence ensue, That the full purpose we renew, To run in faith the appointed race, Supported by his grace. 460. t. 11. THEY who know our Lord indeed, Find in him a friend in need, And behold in Jesus' face Nought but mercy, truth, and grace. 2. They can cast by faith their care On that Lord who heareth prayer ; And when they to him draw nigh, He doth all their wants supply. 3. They who him their Saviour Lowly at his footstool bow ; (know, They to whom his name is dear, To offend him greatly fear. 4. how wondrous is his love To all who his goodness prove; Deep abasement, heavenly joy, Their alternate thoughts employ. 5. Wonders without end we see, Countless mercies great and free : Lord, accept our thanks and praise For thy goodness, truth, and grace. 461. t. 14. WITHOUT a consciousness within Of poverty and need, An humbling sense of guilt and sin, W T e are not poor indeed. 2. But all who know themselves aright, Are ready to confess, Instructed by the Spirit's light, Their utter helplessness. 3. How greatly he forgiveness wants, The contrite sinner knows; With inward spirit's ardour pants In Christ to find repose. 4. Who is so full of tenderness And patience, as thou, Lord? But 1 must own with shame, alas! I oft transgress thy word. 5. Oh, from my heart, God Holy Ghost, This suit I make to thee : 168 SELF-KNOWLEDGE. Show me how much my ransom How great my poverty. (cost, 462* t. 22. LORD, 'fore thee abas'd I fall, And on thy name for mercy call ; The faults indeed are numberless, Which humbly I to thee confess. 2. I give myself to thee anew, My soul and body are thy due : Form me into thy likeness here, By means, or gentle, or severe. 8. Grant that I may henceforth to thee More faithful and obedient be : may thy blood and righteousness My beauty be, my glorious dress. 463. t. 36. THY love unchanging is our con- solation, (salvation, Thy patience and long-suffering our thou, our yesterday, to-day, and ever, Most faithful Saviour. 2. Thy purposes of love remain un- shaken, (saken : Tho' we, alas, our vows have oft for- Forgive, bear with us, grant us thy direction, And kind protection. 3. As a thick cloud let all our sins be blotted (be noted; Out of thy book, that nothing past As children chasten us when we are failing, Ileal us when ailing. 464. t. 141. SINCE we, though unworthy, Through electing grace, 'Midst thy ransom'd people Have obtain'd a place ; Lord, may we be faithful To our covenant found, To thee, as our Shepherd, And thy flock fast bound. 2. While we, deepty humbled, Own we 're oft to blame, This abides our comfort, Thou art still the same: In thee all the needy Have a friend most dear, Whose love and forbearance Unexampled are. 3. Hear the joint petition We present to thee, Whose unbounded mercy Is our only plea: All that is displeasing Unto thee, forgive; More to thy name's glory May we henceforth live. 465. t 14 I KNOW the weakness of my soul, But Jesus is my stay ; My kind Redeemer hath engag'd To lead me in his way. 2. For ever he abides the same, Tho' I to change am prone ; My welfare always he promotes Who chose me for his own. 466.* t.97. WHATE'ER I am, whate'er I do, 'T is grace I must ascribe it to ; This can alone my heart preserve; For I 'm so liable to swerve, That cv'n the