FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Sectlo* x/rLuL l . ■ " ' PUBLISHED IN l8Q5 AND REVISED IN lgil BY AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PHILADELPHIA THE PRESBYTERIAN BOARD OF PUBLICATION AND SABBATH -SCHOOL WORK 1912 The Revised Edition of The Hymnal has been compiled by a Committee of The Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work, con- sisting of — The Hon. Robert N. Willson, Chairman. Franklin L. Sheppard, Esq. The Rev. Louis F. Benson, D.D The Rev. Louis F. Benson, D.D., Editor. Copyright, 1912, by the Trustees of The Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work (Published November, 1912) PEEFACE [To the Edition with Tunes] T^HE Hymnal was published in October, 1895, with a preface setting forth the principles which governed its preparation. The present edition marks no departure from these principles, and no change in the general character of the book. It has been prepared with a twofold aim. First: to make a thorough revision of the materials in the light of sixteen years' practical use of the book. Hymns and tunes failing to establish themselves in popular favor have been removed. Many tunes have been set in lower keys or modified in harmony, in the interests of congrega- tional singing. In these matters the Committee has been fortunate in having the sympathetic cooperation of the Musical Editor. The text of the hymns has been minutely scrutinized from the point of view of accuracy, of rhythm, and of a sincere worship: the text of the Psalter continues to be that of the standard of the American Bible Society. The arrangement of the main body of hymns under the subjects of the Apostles' Creed has been more completely carried out, with a view to assist the memory in locating hymns ; and the system of cross references has been extended. The notes upon the history of hymns and tunes have been carefully restudied and revised. Second: to bring the book abreast of the latest develop- ments of hymnody, and of the present state of Christian thought and feeling; especially to meet the demand for the recognition of God's nearness to everyday living, the coming of the kingdom in the sphere of common life, the spirit of brotherhood and of manly and resolute Christian life and service, social betterment, and evangelistic work. In the choice of new tunes preference has been given to those whose acceptability has been elsewhere tested in actual use; and some familiar tunes have been restored. PREFACE For permission to use hymns that are new to this edition, the Committee is indebted to the Rev. Dr. Henry van Dyke for No. 115; the Right Rev. William C, Doane for No. 83; the Rev. Dr. Frederick L. Hosmer for Nos. 113 and 349; the Rev. Dr. Frank Mason North for No. 376; the Rev. Dr. John Brownlie for Nos. 2G3, 329, and 462; Mr. Brad- ford Torrey for No. 531; and Messrs. Charles Scribner's Sons for No. 691. Acknowledgments are likewise due for the free use of copyrighted tunes not hitherto included to the Chautauqua Press for "Evening Praise" and "Bread of Life"; Bishop Doane for "Ancient of Days"; the Rev. Dr. Charles L. Hutchins for "Beaufort" and "Chignell"; Mr. H. J. Storer for "Patmos"; Mr. William G. Fischer for "I am Coming"; James Edmund Jones, Esq., for "Waklen"; C. Crozat Converse, Esq., for "What a Friend"; and Mr. W. H. Doane for "Evangel" and "Rescue the Perishing.'' March 30, 1911 Note. As far as possible, the Hymns are here printed as their authors wrote them. All deviations from the author's text are indicated in the note beneath the hymn. The date set to the hymn is the earliest date obtainable, ordinarily that of its composition, in some cases necessarily that of first publication. Where two dates are given, they indicate that of the original form of the hymn, and that of the author's revised text used in this book. The word "publ." indicates that the date of writing is un- known, and that the date of publication is posthumous. The letter c {circa) before a date is used where exact certainty is unobtainable. The names of the Tunes, unless for good reason to the contrary, are those authoritatively given them by the composer or his representative. Tunes bearing identical names are distinguished by adding the composer's name in brackets, e.g. Alleluia (Lowe), Alleluia (Wesley). The dates set to the tunes are the dates of first publication. Where dates, either of hymns or tunes, are altogether wanting, the date of the author's or composer's birth and death are given in brackets, e.g. (1816-1893), or, where living, that of birth only, e.g. (183S-), or the date of death, when that alone is known, e.0.(-185O). CONTENTS Preface PAGE iii-iv Index of First Links l\ni \ OF \\< n;vr Hymns and Canth les ix-xv XV Brief Statement of the Reformed Faith The Lord's Prayer xvi-xx XX The COMMANDMENTS. xx-xxi The Apostles' Creed Opening Sentences xxii xxii— xxiv DOXOLOGIES xxiv I. TIMES OF WORSHIP Morning HYMNS 1-11 Evening 12-35 The Lord's Day 36-47 At • rHE Opening of Service 48-69 At 2 0) CO 0-1 C E >» w the Close of Service II. HYMNS OF THE FAITH following the order of the apostles' God, The Holy Trinity The Father Almighty His Majesty and Greatness 70-81 CREED 82-88 89-114 His Fatherhood and Love 115-139 Jesi b Christ our Lord Praise to Christ Exalted 140-168 The Advent 169-171 The Nativity 172-188 The Epiphany 189-191 CONTENTS HYMNS The Temptation 192 The Life, Ministry, and Example 193-213 The Transfiguration 214 The Entry into Jerusalem 215-217 The Passion and Crucifixion 218-233 The Resurrection 234-247 The Ascension 248-252 The Heavenly Priesthood 253-255 The Second Coming and Judgment 256-271 The Holy Ghost Invocation and Praise 272-288 Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures 289-298 The Holy Catholic Church The Church 29&-313 Baptism 314-316 Confession of Faith 317-322 The Communion 323-340 The Ministry 341-342 Brotherhood and Service 343-390 Missions 391-416 The Communion of Saints 417-431 The Forgiveness of Sins The Grace of God in Christ 432-446 Repentance and Confession of Sin 447-463 Faith in Christ 464-478 Conflict with Sin 479- 496 Trust 497-535 Love, and Communion with Christ 536-566 Prayer 567-579 Aspiration 580-615 The Resurrection of the Body Death and Burial 616-626 The Resurrection of the Body 627 The Life Everlasting 628-644 III. OCCASIONAL HYMNS The Opening and Closing of the Year 645-651 Harvest and Thanksgiving 652-657 CONTENTS HYMNS National 658-667 Installation of a Pastor 068-669 Lai ing of a Corner-stone 670 Dedication of a Church 071-672 Marriage 673-675 The Home 676-677 Anniversary 678-679 Those at Sea 680-682 F lrewell Service 683 Temperance 684-685 Prayer for Schools and Colleges 686 Children's Hymns 687-705 Evangelistic Services 706-734 IV. ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES Ancient Hymns and Canticles 735-755 PAGE Directions for Chanting 567 Index of Authors 256 C&e p$altet The Psalter 568-656 Gloria Patri 656 INDEX OF FIRST LINES Hymn A charge to keep I have 496 A lew more years shall roll 618 A mighty Fortress is our God .... 122 A parting hymn we sing 331 A thousand years have come and . 182 A voice by Jordan's shore 212 Abide with note: fast falls the eventide 24 According to Thy gracious word . . . 337 Again, as evening's shadow falls. . . 23 Alas! and did my Saviour bleed . . 221 All glory, laud, and honor 216 All hail the power of Jesus' Name 157 All my heart this night rejoices . . . 186 All people that on earth do dwell . . 100 All praise to Him who dwells in bliss 28 ae to Thee, Eternal Lord . . 187 All praise to Thee, my God, this . . 18 Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to .... 238 Alleluia! sing to Jesus 150 Alleluia, song of sweetness 417 Alleluia! The strife is o'er 246 Almighty God, Thy word is cast . . 79 Am I a soldier of the cross 481 Ancient of days, who sittest throned 83 And is the time approaching 397 And now the sun's declining rays . 33 And now the wants are told that ... 75 Angel voices, ever singing 98 Angels, from the realms of glory ... 176 Angels, roil the rock away 237 Another six days' work is done ... 42 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat 468 Arise, 0 King of grace, arise 312 Around the throne of God 91 Around the throne of God in heaven 702 Art thou weary, art thou languid . 436 As pants the hart for cooling streams 587 As the sun doth daily rise 7 As with gladness men of old 189 Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep .... 625 At even, when the sun was set ... . 21 At the Lamb's high feast we sing . 323 At the Name of Jesus 140 At Thy feet, our God and Father. . 648 Awake, and sing the song 154 Awake, my soul, and with the sun 4 Awake, my soul, in joyful lays .... 711 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve 480 Before Jehovah's awful throne. Begin, my tongue, > >me heavenly. Behold, a Stranger's a; the door Behold the Brid<:_rroom comet h . Behold, the Master passeth by . Behold the throne of grace 104 126 7i8 267 202 579 Hymn Behold us, Lord, a little space .... 573 Behold what wondio 600 Beneath the cross of Jesus 470 Beneath the shadow of tin- cross . . 542 Blessed are the sons of God 421 Blessed night, when first that plain 183 Blessed Saviour, Thee I love 564 Blest are the pure in heart 581 Blest be the tie that binds 345 Bread of heaven, on Thee I feed . . 333 Bread of the world in mercy broken 339 Break thou the bread of life 292 Breast the wave, Christian 492 Brief life is here our portion 638 Brightest and best of the sons of the 190 Brightly gleams our banner 701 By Christ redeemed, in Christ 336 By cool Siloam's shady rill 316 Call Jehovah thy Salvation 516 Calm me, my God, and keep me . . 605 Calm on the listening ear of night . 178 Cast thy burden on the Lord 522 Child of sin ami sorrow 707 Children of the heavenly King .... 419 Christ, above all glory seated 164 Christ for the world we sing 396 Christ in His word draws near. . . . 205 Christ is made the sure Foundation 302 Christ is our Corner-stone 670 Christ, of all my hopes the Ground 553 Christ the Lord is risen again .... 243 Christ the Lord is risen to-day . . . 245 Christ, whose glory fills the skies . 11 Christian, dost thou see them .... 483 Christian, seek not yet repose .... 487 Christians, awake! salute the happy 179 City of God, how broad and far . . 299 Come, dearest Lord. desc< ad and . 286 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove 287 Com.'. Holy Ghost, in love 281 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire 272 Come, Holy Spirit, calm my mind. . 58 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dov< 278 Come, let us join our cheerful soi Come, let us join our friends above . 423 Come, let us join with faithful souls 364 Come, let us to the Lord our ( tod . 456 Come, Lord, and tarry not 257 Come, my soul, thou must I Come, my soul, thy suit prepare . . 570 Come, O Creator Spirit blest 233 Come, sound His praise abroad . . . 105 Come, Thou Almighty King 61 Come, Thou Fount of every blessing 589 INDEX OF FIRST LINES Hymn Come, Thou long-expected Jesus . . 171 ( Mine to our poor nature's night . . 279 Come to the Saviour now 723 Come unto Me, ye weary 433 Come, we thai love the Lord 131 Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye. 438 ( !ome ye faithful, raise the strain . . 235 ('nine, ye thankful people, come . . 655 ( Commit thou all thy griefs 528 Courage, brother, do not stumble. . 367 Crown Him with many crowns . . . 162 Crown His head with endless blessing 153 Daily, daily sing the praises 642 1 >;.\ is dying in the west 35 Day of wrath! O day of mourning . 268 Days and moments quickly flying . . 649 Dear Lord and Father of mankind . 195 Dear Lord and Master mine 565 Depth of mercy! can there be 450 Draw nigh, draw nigh, Emmanuel . 169 Eternal Father, strong to save . . 681 Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round 351 Evensong is hushed in silence .... 728 Every morning mercies new 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all. . 156 Faith of our fathers! living still . . . 422 Far from my heavenly home 615 Far from Thy heavenly care 462 Father, again in Jesus' Name we . . 48 Father, hear Thy children's call . . 449 Father, I know that all my life . . . 503 Bather of all, from land and sea . . 313 Father of heaven, whose love ..... 59 Father of Love, our Guide and Friend 499 Father of mercies, in Thy word. . . . 293 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss . . 501 Father, who on man dost shower . . 685 Fierce raged the tempest o'er the. . . 213 Fierce was the wild billow 210 Fight the good fight with all thy . . . 489 111 Thou my life, O Lord my God. . 133 Fling out the banner! let it float. . . 411 For all the saints who from their. . . 426 For My sake and the gospel's, go. . 394 For the beauty of the earth 125 For thee, 0 dear, dear country .... 636 For Thy mercy and Thy grace .... 651 For ever with the Lord 635 Forth from the dark and stormy sky 64 Forth in Thy Name, <> Lord, I go . 348 Forty days and forty nights 192 Forward! be our watchword 594 Founded on Thee, our only Lord . . 672 From :ill thai dwell below the skies 102 From ail Thy Saints in warfare . . . 420 From every stormy wind thai blows 571 From Greenland's icy mountains . . 401 From hands that would our land . . 662 From ocean unto ocean 400 From the cross uplifted high 732 From the eastern mountains 191 Hymn Gentle Shepherd, Thou hast stilled 622 Gently, Lord, O gently lead us . . . 493 Give me the wings of faith to rise . . 430 Give to our God immortal praise. . . no Give to the winds thy fears ^ See Commit thou ail th\ griefs . 538 Glorious things of thee an spoken 301 ( dory and praise and honor See All glory, laud, and honor . . 216 Glory to Thee, my God, this night See All praise to Thee 18 Go, labor on: spend, and be spent 368 Go, preach My gospel, saith the Lord 342 Go to dark Gethsemane 218 God be with you till we meet again 683 God bless our native land 666 God calling yet! shall I not hear . . 717 God Eternal, Lord of all 84 God, in the gospel of His Son .... 296 God is Love; His mercy brightens 135 God is my strong Salvation 511 God is the Refuge of His saints . . . 514 God is working His purpose out . . 414 God moves in a mysterious way 519 God, my King, Thy might confessing 112 God of mercy, God of grace 67 God of our fathers, whose almighty 659 God the All-terrible! King, who. .". 660 God, the Lord, a King remaineth. . 90 Golden harps are sounding 697 Grace! 'tis a charming sound .... 446 Gracious Spirit, Dove Divine 282 Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost 227 Grant us Thy light, that we . . .see 285 Great Creator, who this day See Hail, thou bright and sacred. 39 Great God, how infinite art Thou. . 96 Great God, we sing that mighty. . . 650 Great God, what do I see and hear . . 266 Great King of nations, hear our ... 667 Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah . 534 Hail, sacred day of earthly rest .... 43 Hail, the day that sees Him rise. . . 250 Hail, thou bright and sacred morn 39 Hail, Thou once-despised Jesus. . . . 151 Hail to the brightness of Zion's . . . 409 Hail to the Lord's Anointed 404 Happy the souls to .lesus joined . . 418 Happy town of Salem 703 Hark! hark! my soul, angelic Bongs 641 Hark! my soul, it is the Lord .... 437 Hark! ten thousand harps and voices 166 Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour 170 Hark! 1 he herald angels sing 174 Hark! the sound of holy voices . . . 429 Hark! the voice of .lesus crying . . . 356 Hark! the voice of love and mercy 231 Hark! what nie:in t hose holy voices 172 Hasten, Lord, the glorious time . . . 410 He is gone: a cloud of light 251 He leadeth me: o blessed thought 510 He leads us on by paths we did not. 733 He that goeth forth with weeping . 380 Here, < I my Lord, I sec Thee lace to 334 INDEX OF FIRST LINES Hymn High in the heavens, Eternal God . 121 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God 82 Holy, Holv, Holy Lord, God of . . . 85 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of hosts 88 Holv Spiri't, heavenly Dove 274 Holy Spirit, Lord of light 284 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine 280 Hosanna to the living Lord 55 How beauteous were the marks Divine See O who like Thee so calm, so . . 208 How calm and beautiful the morn. . 240 How charming is the place. . 68 How firm a foundation, ye saints of 505 How gentle God's commands. 498 How precious is the book Divine. . . 290 How shall I follow Him I serve. . . . 206 How sweet and awful is the place . . . 328 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds 556 Hushed was the evening hymn 700 I am coming to the cross 729 I bow my forehead to the dust . . . 502 I could not do without Thee 546 I gave my life for thee See Thy life was given for me . . . 444 I hear Thy welcome voice 726 I heard a sound of voices 631 I heard the voice of Jesus say .... 469 I know no life divided 539 I know that my Redeemer lives . . 555 I lay my sins on Jesus 47i I look to Thee in every need 128 I love Thy kingdom, Lord 300 I love to tell the story 706 I need Thee every hour 716 I say to all men far and near 247 I sought the Lord, and afterward 1 . 712 I think when I read that sweet story 694 I was a wandering sheep 727 If Christ is mine, then all is mine. . 544 If thou but suffer God to guide thee 515 I'm but a stranger here 639 I'm not ashamed to own my Lord. 321 Immortal Love, for ever full 540 In heavenly love abiding 526 In His own raiment clad 696 In the cross of Christ I glory 232 In the hour of trial 482 In the morning I will raise 8 It came upon the midnight clear . . 177 It is not death to die 617 I've found a Friend; O such a Friend 561 Jerusalem, my happy home 632 Jerusalem the golden 637 Jesus, and shall it ever be 318 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult .... 379 Jesus came, the heavens adoring . . 264 Jesus Christ is risen to-day 244 Jesus, I live to Thee 562 Jesus, 1 love Thy charming Name . 554 Jesus, I my cross have taken 355 Jesus, 1 will trusl Thee 721 Jesus, in Thy dying woes 227 Jesus lives: thy terrors now 242 Hymn Jesus, Lord of life and glory 485 Jesus, Lover of my soul 473 Jesus, meek and gentle 463 Jesus, merciful and mild 582 Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All 536 Jesus, my Saviour, look on me .... 488 Jesus, Saviour, pilot me 486 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun. . 391 Jesus, still lead on 490 Jesus, the very thought of Thee . . 543 Jesus, these eyes have never seen . 545 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts . . 327 Jesus, Thy boundless love to me . . 537 Jesus, Thy Name 1 love 158 Jesus, to Thy table led 338 Jesus, where'er Thy people meet . . 60 Jesus, with Thy Church abide .... 305 Joy to the world! the Lord is come 180 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee 115 Just as I am, without one plea .... 477 Kingdoms and thrones to God . . . Knocking, knocking, who is there 101 734 Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace . 291 Lead, kindly Light, amid the 508 Lead on, O King Eternal 365 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us . 535 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of 608 Let children hear the mighty deeds 678 Let our choir new anthems raise. . . 428 Let Thy blood in mercy poured . . . 329 Let us with a gladsome mind 107 Lift up, lift up your voices now ... 241 Lift up your heads, rejoice 259 Lift up your heads, ye gate.- of ... 413 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates 476 Light of Light, enlighten me 37 Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart . 256 Light of the world, we hail Thee . . 405 Light's abode, celestial Salem 644 Lo! God is here; let us adore 114 Lo, He comes, with clouds descending 265 Lo! on a narrow neck of land See O God, mine inmost soul. . . . 269 Look, ye saints; the sight is glorious 168 Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee . . . 204 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing 80 Lord, I am Thine, entirely Thine . 325 Lord, I believe; Thy power I own 472 Lord, I hear of showers of blessing . 709 Lord, in the morning Thou shalt . . 3 Lord, in this Thy mercy's day .... 458 Lord, it belongs not to my care ... 517 Lord Jesus, on the holy mount ... 214 Lord, lead the way the Saviour went 359 Lord, my weak thought in vain. . . . 109 Lord of all being, throned afar 127 Lord of mercy and of might 475 Lord of our life, and God of our. . . . 306 Lord of the hearts of men 70 Lord of the Sabbath, hear us pray 40 Lord of the worlds above 02 Lord, on Thy returning day 69 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak 361 INDEX OF FIRST LINES Hymn Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling 138 Lord, Thou liast searched and seen . 106 Lord, Thy mercy now entreating . . 457 Lord, Thy word abideth 297 Lord, to Thee alone we turn 484 Lord., we come before Thee now . . 63 Lord, when we bend before Thy . . 51 Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise 123 Love Divine, all loves excelling. . . . 560 Majestic Bweetness nits enthroned 566 May the grace of Christ our Saviour 77 Mighty ( rod, while angels bless Thee 141 More love to Thee, O Christ 602 Must Jesus bear the cross alone. . . . 357 My country, 'tis of thee 665 My dear Redeemer and my Lord . 197 My faith looks up to Thee 447 My God, accept my heart this day 320 My God and Father, while I stray. 504 My God, and is Thy table spread . 324 My God, how endless is Thy love . 129 My God, how wonderful Thou art . 97 My God, I love Thee, not because 559 My God, I thank Thee, who hast . 524 My God, is any hour so sweet .... 572 My God, permit me not to be 612 My God, the Spring of all my joys 557 My hope is built on nothing less . . 465 My Jesus, as Thou wilt 506 My Lord, my Love, was crucified. . 36 My Lord, my Master, at Thy feet. . 229 My sins, my sins, my Saviour .... 461 My soul, be on thy guard 495 My times are in Thy hand 497 Nature with open volume stands . 434 Near the cross her vigil keeping . . . 250 Nearer, my God, to Thee 601 New every morning is the love ... 6 No, no, it is not dying 616 No, not despairingly 452 None other Lamb, none other Name 478 Not nil the blood of beasts 439 Not so in haste, my heart 531 Not wort h\\ Lord, to gather up the 335 Now from the a! tar of my heart . . 30 Now God be with us, for the night is 15 Now I resolve with all my heart. . . 319 Now may He who from the dead . 73 Now rest, ye pilgrim host 679 Now thank we all our God 656 Now ill'' day is over 689 Now the laborer's task is o'er 623 Now -, when the dusky shades of . . . 2 0 BLESS the Lord, my soul 130 0 Bread to pilgrims given 332 O brothers, lift your voices 366 0 Christ, our King, Creator, Lord . 163 () Christ, our true and only Light . 362 0 Christ, v. ho didsi our tasks fulfil S& < > Thou whose feet have .... 686 1 » COme, all ye faithful 173 Hymn O come, O come, Emmanuel St 1 Draw nigh, draw nigh, etc. . . 169 0 could L speak the matchless worth 159 () daughters blest of Galilee 385 ( ) day of rest and gladness 46 O for a closer walk with God 586 O for a faith that will not shrink . . 603 O for a heart to praise my God . . . 593 O for a thousand tongues to sing . 147 O gift of gifts, O grace of faith ... . 466 0 God, before Thy sun's bright ... 9 O God, beneath Thy guiding hand. 658 0 God, mine inmost soul convert . 269 0 God, my Strength and Fortitude 11S O God of Bethel, by whose hand . . 533 O God of hosts, the mighty Lord . 53 O God of love, O King of peace . . . 664 O God of mercy, God of might . . . 386 O God of truth, whose living Word 350 O God, the Rock of Ages 89 O God, we praise Thee, and confess 86 O God, who workest hitherto 371 O grant us light, that we may know 285 0 happy band of pilgrims 346 O happy day that fixed my choice 725 O happy home where Thou art loved 676 O help us, Lord ; each hour of need . . 567 O Holy Saviour, Friend unseen. . . . 551 O how shall I receive Thee 215 O Jesus, I have promised 388 O Jesus, King most wonderful .... 144 O Jesus, Lord most merciful 254 O Jesus, Thou art standing 434 O Lamb of God, still keep me .... 538 O let him, whose sorrow 606 O Light of life, O Saviour dear ... 19 O Light, whose beams illumine all . 597 O little town of Bethlehem 181 O Lord, be with us when we sail . . 680 O Lord, how happy should we be . 610 O Lord, I would delight in Thee . . . 558 O Lord of heaven and earth and sea 383 O Lord of hosts, Almight\ King . . 663 O Love Divine and golden 673 O Love Divine, how sweet thou art 609 O Love Divine, thai stooped to share 513 0 love, how deep, how broad, how . . 207 O love of God, how strong and true . 119 O love that casts out fear 563 O Love that wilt not let me go 541 O Master, let me walk with Thee . . 196 0 mean may seem this house of clay 205 0 Mother dear, Jerusalem 633 O mystery of love Divine 441 O North, with all thy vales of green 407 O Paradise. 0 Paradise 634 0 perfect life of love 228 0 perfect Love, all human thought 675 0 praise our God to-day 384 () quickly come, dread Judge of all 270 () risen Lord upon the throne 669 () sacred Bead, n<>\\ wounded .... 220 0 Saviour, precious Saviour 161 0 Saviour, where shall guilty man 233 ( ) Spirit of the living ( iod 341 INDEX OF FIRST LINES Hymn O splendor of God's glory bright 5 O still in accents sweet and strong. 358 O the bitter shame and sorrow ... 548 O the sweet wonders of that cross Nature with open volume . . 445 O Thou, before whose presence . 684 0 Thou from whom all goodness flows 467 O Thou in all Thy might so far. . . . 113 O thou not made with hands 352 O Thou that hearest prayer 288 O Thou that hear'st when sinners . 451 O Thou, the contrite sinners' Friend 255 O Thou, the Eternal Son of God. . . 222 O Thou, to who.se all-searching sight 598 • have climbed life's 686 O Thou, whose own vast temple Set rhou, whose unmeasured. . . . 671 O timely happy, timely wise Set New every morning is the love 6 O 'twas a joyful sound to hear 308 ( ) very God of very God 591 O what, if we are Christ's 431 O what t heir joy and their glory must 630 O where are kings and empires now . 310 O where is He that trod the sea ... 199 O where shall rest be found 640 O who like Thee so calm, so bright . . 208 O Word of God Incarnate 289 O worship the King all-glorious above 99 O Zion, haste, thy mission high .... 395 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness. . . 406 Oft in danger, oft in woe . 479 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry 200 On our way rejoicing 389 Once in royal David's city 690 One sole baptismal sign 311 One sweetly solemn thought 626 One there is, above all others 432 One there is who loves thee 7*5 Onward, Christian soldiers 374 Open now thy gates of beauty .... 56 Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed 276 Our country's voice is pleading .... 399 Our day of praise is done 34 Our God, our Help in ages past ... 117 Our praises, Lord, Thou dost not . . . 577 Part in peace: is day before us. . . . 81 Pass me not, O gentle Saviour 720 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark . 550 Pleasant are Thy courts above .... 49 Praise, Lord, for Thee in Zion waits 120 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven 134 Praise the Lord: ye heavens adore. 92 Praise to God, immortal praise . . . 652 Praise to the Holiest in the height 440 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire 574 Purer yet and purer 607 Quiet, Lord, my froward heart . . . 595 :< E, all ye believers 258 Rejoice, the Lord is King 143 Rejoice, ye pure in heart 583 Rescue the perishing, care for the . 730 Hymn Return, O wanderer, return 719 Revive Thy work, O Lord 347 Ride on! ride on in majesty 217 Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky 647 Rise, crowned with light, imperial . 307 Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings 590 Rock of Ages, deft for me 464 Round me falls the night 12 Round the Lord in glory seated ... 87 Safe in the arms of Jesus 724 Safely through another week 54 Saviour, again to Thy dear Name we 74 Saviour, blessed Saviour 152 Saviour, breathe an evening blessing 27 Saviour, like a shepherd lead us . . . 698 Saviour, sprinkle many nations. ... 412 Saviour, teach me, day by day . . . 688 Saviour, Thy dying love 375 Saviour, when in dust to Thee .... 447 Saviour, wThen night involves the 145 Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding 314 Saw you never in the twilight .... 692 Searcher of hearts, from mine erase 569 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand . 315 See, the Conqueror mounts in triumph 249 I Send Thou, O Lord, to every place 415 J Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless 326 Shepherd of tender youth 160 Shout the glad tidings, exultingly . . 188 Show pity, Lord 455 Since Jesus is my friend 580 Sinful, sighing to be blest 448 Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise 424 Sing, O sing, this blessed morn 175 Sing to the Lord of harvest 653 So let our lips and lives express . . . 344 Softly now the light of day 32 Soldiers of Christ, arise 377 Soldiers of the cross, arise 373 Soldiers who to Christ belong 372 Something every heart is loving . . . 549 Sometimes a light surprises 525 Son of Man, to Thee I cry 568 Songs of praise the angels sang . . . 108 Soon may the last glad song arise . 392 Souls of men, why will ye scatter See Was there ever kindest 435 Spirit Divine, attend our prayers. . . 52 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart 273 Stand up, and bless the Lord 132 Stand up, my soul; shake off thy fears 491 Stand up, stand up for Jesus 353 Standing at the portal 646 Star of peace to wanderers weary . 682 Still will we trust, though earth seem 500 Still with Thee, O my God 71 Summer suns are glowing 704 Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear 17 Sunset and evening star 620 Supreme in wisdom as in power . . . 518 Surrounded by unnumbered foes . . 494 Sweet is the work, my God, my King 41 Sweet is Thy mercy, Lord 578 Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go . . . 72 INDEX OF FIRST 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We believe in the ever-living God, who is a Spirit and the Father of our spirits; infinite, eternal and unchangeable in His being and perfections; the Lord Almighty, most just in all His ways, most glorious in holiness, unsearchable in wisdom and plenteous in mercy, full of love "and compassion, and abundant in goodness and truth. We worship Him, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three persons in one God- head one in substance and equal in power and glory. Article II. Of Revelation. We believe that God Is revealed in nature, in history, and in the heart of man; that He has made gracious and clearer revelations of Himself to Men of God who spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit; and that Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, is the brightness of the Father's glory and the express image of His person. We grate- fully receive the Holy Scriptures, given by inspiration, to be the faith- ful record of God's gracious revelations and the sure witness to Christ, as the Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and life. Article III. Of the Eternal Purpose. We believe that the eternal, wise, holy, and loving purpose of God embraces all events, so that while the freedom of man is not taken away nor is God the author of sin, yet in Bis providence He makes all things work together in the fulfillment of His sovereign design and the manifestation of His glory; wherefore4, humbly acknowledging the mystery of this truth, we trust in His protecting care and set our hearts to do His will. STATEMENT OF THE REFORMED FAITH Article IV. Of the Creation. We believe that God is the creator, upholder, and governor of all things; that lit- is above all His works and in them all; and that He made man in His own image, meet for fellowship with Him, free and able to choose between good and evil, and forever responsible to his Maker and Lord. Article V. Of the Sin of Man. We believe that our first parents, being tempted, chose evil, and so fell away from God and came under the power of sin, the penalty of which is eternal death; and we confess that, by reason of this dis- obedience, we and all men are born with a sinful nature, that we have broken God's law, and that no man can be saved but by His grace. Article VI. Of the Grace of God. We believe that God, out of His great love for the world, has given His only begotten Son to be the Saviour of sinners, and in the Gospel freely offers His all-sufficient salvation to all men. And we praise Him for the unspeakable grace wherein He has provided a way of eternal life for all mankind. Article VII. Of Election. We believe that God, from the beginning, in His own good pleasure, gave to His Son a people, an innumerable multitude, chosen in Christ unto holiness, service, and salvation; we believe that all who come to years of discretion can receive this salvation only through faith and repentance; and wre believe that all who die in infancy, and all others given by the Father to the Son who are beyond the reach of the out- ward means of grace, are regenerated and saved by Christ through the Spirit, who works when and where and how He pie: Article VIII. Of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe in and confess the Lord Jesus Christ, the only Mediator between God and man, who, being the Eternal Son of God, for us men and for our salvation became truly man, being conceived by the Holy STATEMENT OF THE REFORMED FAITH Ghost and born of the Virgin Mary, without sin; unto us He has revealed the Father, by His Word and Spirit making known the perfect will of God; for us He fulfilled all righteousness and satisfied eternal justice, offering Himself a perfect sacrifice upon the cross to take away the sin of the world; for us He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, where He ever intercedes for us; in our hearts, joined to Him by faith, He abides forever as the indwelling Christ; over us, and over all for us He rules: wherefore, unto Him we render love, obedience, and adoration, as our Prophet, Priest, and King forever. Article IX. Of Faith and Repentance. We believe that God pardons our sins and accepts us as righteous solely on the ground of the perfect obedience and sacrifice of Christ received by faith alone; and that this saving faith is always accom- panied by repentance, wherein we confess and forsake our sins with full purpose of, and endeavor after, a new obedience to God. Article X. Of the Holy Spirit. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who moves everywhere upon the hearts of men, to restrain them from evil and to incite them unto good, and whom the Father is ever willing to give unto all who ask Him. We believe that He has spoken by holy Men of God in making known His truth to men for their salvation; that, through our exalted Saviour, He was sent forth in power to con- vict the world of sin, to enlighten men's minds in the knowledge of Christ, and to persuade and enable them to obey the call of the Gospel; and that He abides with the Church, dwelling in every believer as the spirit of truth, of holiness, and of comfort. Article XI. Of the New Birth and the New Life. We believe that the Holy Spirit only is the author and source of the new birth; we rejoice in the new life, wherein He is given unto us as the seal of SOnship in Christ, and keeps Loving fellowship with us, helps us in our infirmities, purges us from our faults, and ever continues His transforming work in us until we are perfected in the likeness of Christ, in the glory of the life to come. STATEMENT OF THE REFORMED FAITH Article XII. Of the Resurrection and the Life to Come. We believe that in the life to come the spirits of the just, at death made free from sin, enjoy immediate communion with God and the vision of His glory; and we confidently look for the general resurrection in the last day, when the bodies of those who sleep in Christ shall be fashioned in the likeness of the glorious body of their Lord, with whom they shall live and reign for ever. Article XIII. Of the Law of God. We believe that the law of God, revealed in the Ten Commandments, and more clearly disclosed in the words of Christ, is forever established in truth and equity, so that no human work shall abide except it be built on this foundation. We believe that God requires of every man to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with his God; and that only through this harmony with the will of God shall be fulfilled that brother- hood of man wherein the kingdom of God is to be made manifest. Article XIV. Of the Church and the Sacraments. We believe in the Holy Catholic Church of which Christ is the only Head. We believe that the Church Invisible consists of all the re- deemed, and that the Church Visible embraces all who profess the true religion together with their children. We receive to our com- munion all who confess and obey Christ as their divine Lord and Saviour and we hold fellowship with all believers in Him. We receive the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, alone divinely established and committed to the Church, together with the Word, as means of grace; made effectual only by the Holy Spirit, and always to be used by Christians with prayer and praise to God. Article XV. Of the Last Judgment. We believe thai the Lord Jesus Christ will come again in glorious majesty to judge the world and to make a final separation between the righteous and the wicked. The wicked shall receive the eternal award of their sins, and the Lord will manifest the glory of His mercy in the salvation of His people and their entrance upon the full enjoyment of eternal life. THE LORD'S PRAYER Article XVI. Of Christian Service and the Final Triumph. We believe that it is our duty, as servants and friends of Christ, to do good unto all men, to maintain the public and private worship of God, to hallow the Lord's Day, to preserve the sanctity of the family, to uphold the just authority of the State, and so to live in all honesty, purity, and charity, that our lives shall testify of Christ. We joyfully receive tin word of Christ, bidding His people go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, and declare unto them that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, and that He will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. We confidently trust that by His power and grace, all His enemies and ours shall be finally overcome, and the kingdoms of this world shall be made the kingdom of our God and of His Christ. In this faith we abide; in this service we labor; and in this hope we pray, Even so, come, Lord Jesus. THE LORD'S PRAYER 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, AND THE GLORY, FOR EVER. AMEN. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS GOD spake all these words, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. I. Thou shah have no other gods before Me. II. Thou shalt not 'make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing thai is in heaven above, or thai is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not how down thyself to them, nor serve THE TEN COMMANDMENTS them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God. visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love Me, and keep My commandments. III. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His Name in vain. IV. Remember the Sabbath-day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God; in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor the stranger that is within thy gates; for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath-day, and hallowed it. V. Honor thy father and thy mother: that th}r days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. VI. Thou shalt not kill. VII. Thou shalt not commit adultery. VIII. Thou shalt not steal. IX. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. X. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's. HEAR also the words of our Lord Jesus, how He saith: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. THE APOSTLES' CREED THE APOSTLES' CREED I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth : And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; * the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints; the Forgiveness of sins; the Resurrection of the body; and the Life everlasting. Amen. OPENING SENTENCES LET Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption. My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up. I WILL come into Thy house in the multitude of Thy mercy; and in Thy fear will I worship toward Thy holy temple. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer, OUR help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them. IF we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth i - not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. * I. EC. Continued in the .state of the dead and under the power of death until the third day. OPENING SENTENCES WE have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all point- tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore conic boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and rind grace to help in time of need. I WILL arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. Enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. THE sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord. RETURN unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bounti- fully with thee. Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. LORD, I cry unto Thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto Thee. Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense: and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. THE hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth. BLESSED is the man whom Thou choosest, and causest to approach unto Thee, that he may dwell in Thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, even of Thy holy temple. OPENING SENTENCES THE Lord is in His holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before Him. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before Him all the earth. IT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, a ad to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High: to show forth Thy loving-kindness in the morning, and Thy faithfulness every night. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. THE Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear Him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them. O Thou that nearest prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come. Doxologteg Praise God from whom all blessings flow; L.M. Praise Him, all creatures here below ; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Bishop Thomas Ken, 1692 1 Now blessed be the Lord our God, C.M. The God of Israel, For He alone doth wondrous works In glory that excel. 2 And blessed be His glorious Name To all eternity: The whole earth let His glory fill. Amen, so let it be. Ame The Scottish " Psalms of David in Metro," l(i.">o HYMNS TIMES OF WORSHIP horning 7.7.7.7.7.7, T?VERY morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Every morning let us pay Tribute with the early day: For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. 2 Still the greatness of Thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east from west, Lifts the burden from the breast; Gives unbought to those who pray Strength to stand in evil day. 3 Let our prayers each morn prevail, That these gifts may never fail; And, as we confess the sin And the tempter's power within, Every morning, for the strife, Feed us with the Bread of Life. 4 As the morning light returns, As the sun with splendor burns, Teach us still to turn to Thee, Ever-blessed Trinity, With our hands our hearts to raise, In unfailing prayer and praise. Rev. Greville Phillimore, 1803: verse 1, lines 1, 2, alt. 11.10.11.10, ^OW, when the dusky shaaes of night, retreating Before the sun's red banner, swiftly flee; Now, when the terrors of the dark are fleeting, O Lord, we lift our thankful hearts to Thee: MORNING 2 To Thee, whose word, the fount of light unsealing, When hill and dale in thickest darkness lay, Awoke bright rays across the dim earth stealing, And bade the even and morn complete the day. 3 Look from the tower of heaven, and send to cheer us Thy light and truth, to guide us onward still; Still let Thy mercy, as of old, be near us, And lead us safely to Thy holy hill. 4 In vain to labor, unless Thou be with him, Man goeth forth through all the weary day; In vain his strife, in vain his toil unceasing, Unless Thy staff bring comfort on his way. 5 Thou, who hast made the north and south, watch o'er us; Thou, in whose Name the lonely ones rejoice, Still let Thy cloudy pillar glide before us, Still let us listen for Thy warning voice. 6 So, when that morn of endless light is waking, And shades of evil from its splendors flee, Safe may we rise, the earth's dark breast forsaking, Through all the long bright day to dwell with Thee. Anon, in Hedge and Huntington's "Hymns," etc., 1853 J JjORD, in the morning Thou shalt hear CM. My voice ascending high; To Thee will I direct my prayer, To Thee lift up mine eye: 2 Up to the hills, where Christ is gone To plead for all His saints, Presenting at His Father's throne Our songs and our complaints. 3 Thou art a God before whose sight The wicked shall not stand; Sinners shall ne'er be Thy delight, Nor dwell at Thy right hand. MORNING 4 But to Thy house will I resort, To taste Thy mercies there; I will frequent Thy holy court, And worship in Thy fear. 5 0 may Thy Spirit guide my feet In ways of righteousness; Make every path of duty straight And plain before my face. Psalm v. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1710 4 AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun L.AI. Thy daily stage of duty run: Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Thy precious time misspent redeem ; Each present day thy last esteem ; Improve thy talent with due care; For the great day thyself prepare. 3 By influence of the light Divine Let thy own light to others shine; Reflect all heaven's propitious rays In ardent love and cheerful praise. 4 Wake and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part, Who all night long, unwearied, sing High praise to the Eternal King. 5 All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept, And hast refreshed me whilst I slept: Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless light partake. 6 Direct, control, suggest, this day, All I design, or do, or say; That all my powers, with all their might In Thy sole glory may unite. MORNING 7 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Bishop Thomas Ken. 1692 (text of 1709) 5 O SPLENDOR of God's glory bright, L.M. From light eternal bringing light, Thou Light of light, light's living Spring, True Day, all days illumining: 2 Come, very Sun of heaven's love, In lasting radiance from above, And pour the Holy Spirit's ray On all we think or do to-day. 3 And now to Thee our prayers ascend, O Father, glorious without end ; We plead with Sovereign Grace for power To conquer in temptation's hour. 4 Confirm our will to do the right, And keep our hearts from envy's blight; Let faith her eager fires renew, And hate the false, and love the true. 5 O joyful be the passing day With thoughts as pure as morning's ray, With faith like noontide shining bright, Our souls unshadowed by the night. 0 Dawn's glory gilds the earth and skies, Let Him, our perfect Morn, arise, The Word in God the Father One, The Father imaged in the Son. Ambrose of Milan (340-397). Transln. compiled by the Editor, 1910 6 JJEW every morning is the love L.M. Our wakening and uprising prove; Through sleep and darkness safely brought, Restored to life and power and thought. MORNING 2 New mercies, each returning day, Hover around us while we pray; New perils past, new sins forgiven, New thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven. 3 If, on our daily course, our mind Be set to hallow all we find, New treasures still, of countless price, God will provide for sacrifice. 4 The trivial round, the common task, Will furnish all we ought to ask; Room to deny ourselves, a road To bring us daily nearer God. 5 Only, 0 Lord, in Thy dear love, Fit us for perfect rest above, And help us, this and every day, To live more nearly as we pray. Rev. John Keble, 1822 (Text of 1827) 7 J^S the sun doth daily rise, 7.7.7.7. Brightening all the morning skies, So to Thee with one accord Lift we up our hearts, 0 Lord! 2 Day by day provide us food, For from Thee come all things good: Strength unto our souls afford From Thy living Bread, 0 Lord! 3 Be our Guard in sin and strife; Be the Leader of our life; Lest like sheep we stray abroad, Stay our wayward feet, 0 Lord! 4 Quickened by the Spirit's grace All Thy holy will to trace. While we daily search Thy word, Wisdom true imparl . ( ) Lord' MORNING 5 When the sun withdraws his light, When we seek our beds at night, Thou, by sleepless hosts adored, Hear the prayer of faith, O Lord ! 6 Praise we, with the heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Thee would we with one accord Praise and magnify, O Lord! Anon. (Latin). Trans, by "O. B. C." Recast by Earl Nelson, 1864 § TN the morning I will raise 7.7.7.7. To my God the voice of praise; With His kind protection blest, Sweet and deep has been my rest. 2 In the morning I will pray For His blessing on the day; What this day shall be my lot, Light or darkness, know I not. 3 Should it be with clouds o'ercast, Clouds of sorrow gathering fast, Thou, who givest light Divine, Shine within me, Lord, O shine. 4 Show me, if I tempted be, How to find all strength in Thee, And a perfect triumph win Over every bosom sin. 5 Keep my feet from secret snares, Keep my eyes, O God, from tears, Every step Thy grace attend, And my soul from death defend. 6 Then, when fall the shades of night, All within shall still be light; Thou will peace around diffuse, Gently as the evening dews. i;< v. William TT. Furness, 1840 MORNING 9 O GOD, before Thy sun's bright beams CM. All night's chirk shadows fly; So on the soul Thy mercy gleams, . And doubts and terrors die. 2 So freshly falls Thy heaven-sent grace As morning's gladdening breath; Gives light to all to seek Thy face, And guides in life and death. 3 O holy light! O light of God! 0 light unseen below, Which fills the courts of Thine abode, Which there the blest shall know ! 4 Swift comes the hour when none can toil, Short is the rugged way : Teach us our lamps to fill with oil. Whilst it is called to-day. 5 Then we shall see that glorious light Which to the saints is given, So sweet, so fair, so passing bright, The eternal morn of heaven. 6 O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, O holy One in Three, Grant us, with all Thy glorious host, To share that morn with Thee. Rev. Greville Phillimore, 1863 10 8.4.7.8.4.7. QOME, my soul, thou must be waking; Now is breaking O'er the earth another day: Come to Him who made this splendor; See thou render All thy feeble powers can pay. 2 Thou too hail the light returning; Ready burning Be the incense of thy powers; MORNING For the night is safely ended, God hath tended With His "care thy helpless hours. 3 Pray that He may prosper ever Each endeavor, When thine aim is good and true; But that He may ever thwart thee, And convert thee, When thou evil wouldst pursue. 4 Think that He thy ways beholdeth; He unfoldeth Every fault that lurks within ; Every stain of shame glossed over Can discover, And discern each deed of sin. 5 Only God's free gifts abuse not, Light refuse not, But His Spirit's voice obey; Thou with Him shalt dwell, beholding Light enfolding All things in unclouded day. F. R. L. von Canitz, pubi. 1700. Trans, by Rev. Henry J. Buckoll, 1841: verse 5, alt. 11 7.7.7.7.7.7. QHRIST, 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 they inward light impart, Glad my eyes and warm my heart. EVENING Visit, then, this soul of mine; Pierce the gloom of sin and grief; Fill me, Radiancy Divine; Scatter all my unbelief; More and more Thyself display, Shining to the perfect day. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1740 OBtoemng 19 5.5.8.8.5. ROUND me falls the night; Saviour, be my Light: Through the hours in darkness shrouded Let me see Thy face unclouded; Let Thy glory shine In this heart of mine. 2 Earthly work is done, Earthly sounds are none; Rest in sleep and silence seeking, Let me hear Thee softly speaking; In my spirit's ear Whisper, "I am near." 3 Darkened now each ray O'er the traveller's way; Let me know that Thou hast found me, Let me feel Thine arms around me, Sure from every ill Thou wilt guard me still. 4 Blessed, heavenly Light, Shining through earth's night ; Voice, that oft of love hast told me; Arms, so strong to clasp and hold me; Thou Thy watch wilt keep, Saviour, o'er my sleep. Rev. William Romania, 1878 EVENING 13 'THE radiant morn hath passed away, 8.8.8.4. And spent too soon her golden store; The shadows of departing day Creep on once more. 2 Our life is but a fading dawn; Its glorious noon how quickly past: Lead us, 0 Christ, when all is gone, Safe home at last. 3 0 by Thy soul-inspiring grace Uplift our hearts to realms on high; Help us to look to that bright place Beyond the sky, 4 Where light and life and joy and peace In undivided empire reign, And thronging angels" never cease Their deathless strain; 5 Where saints are clothed in spotless white, And evening shadows never fall, Where Thou, Eternal Light of Light, Art Lord of all. Rev. Godfrey Thring, 1864 J 4 T^HE sun is sinking fast, 6.4.6.6. The daylight dies; Let love awake, and pay Her evening sacrifice. 2 As Christ, upon the cross In death reclined, Into His Father's hands His parting soul resigned; 3 So now herself my soul Would wholly give Into His sacred charge, In whom all spirits live; 10 EVENING 4 So now beneath His eye Would calmly rest, Without a wish or thought Abiding in the breast, 5 Save that His will be done, Whatever betide; Dead to herself, and dead In Him to all beside. 6 Thus would I live; yet now Not I, but He In all His power and love Henceforth alive in me, 7 One sacred Trinity, One Lord Divine; Myself for ever His, And He for ever mine! Anon., 1805 (Latin). Trans, by Rev. Edward Caswall, 1858 15 11.11.11.5. "J^OW God be writh us, for the night is closing: The light and darkness are of His disposing; And 'neath His shadow here to rest we yield us, For He will shield us. 2 Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us; Till morning cometh, watch, 0 Master, o'er us; In soul and body Thou from harm defend us, Thine angels send us. 3 Let holy thoughts be ours when sleep o'ertakes us; Our earliest thoughts be Thine when morning wakes us; All day serve Thee, in all that we are doing Thy praise pursuing. 4 As Thy beloved, soothe the sick and weeping, And bid the prisoner lose his griefs in Bleeping; Widows and orphans, we t<> Thee commend them, Do Thou befriend them. 11 EVENING 5 We have no refuge, none on earth to aid us, Save Thee, O Father, who Thine own hast made us; But Thy dear presence will not leave them lonely, Who seek Thee only. 6 Father, Thy Name be praised, Thy kingdom given, Thy will be done on earth as 'tis in heaven; Keep us in life, forgive our sins, deliver Us now and ever. Rev. Petrus Herbert, 1566. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1863 16 8.7.8.7.7.7. THROUGH the day Thy love has spared us, Now we lay us down to rest; Through the silent watches guard us; Let no foe our peace molest: Jesus, Thou our Guardian be; Sweet it is to trust in Thee. 2 Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes, Us and ours preserve from dangers; In Thine arms may we repose; And, when life's brief day is past, Rest with Thee in heaven at last. ' 3 Triune God, let all adore Thee, Saints on earth, and saints in heaven; Every creature bow before Thee, Who hast all their being given; Who dost seek and save the lost; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Rev. Thomas Kelly, 1806. Doxology added \ 7 S^N °^ my sou'' T'1011 Saviour dear, L.M. It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 12 EVENING 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 If some poor wandering child of Thine Have spurned to-day the voice Divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin. 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor With blessings from Thy boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep to-night, Like infants' slumbers, pure and light. 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take, Till in the ocean of Thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. Rev. John Keble, 1820 (Text of 1827) 18 A LL praise to Thee, my God, this night, L.M. For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, 0 keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thy own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done; That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Teach me to die, that so I may Rise glorious at the awful day. 13 EVENING 1 ( ) may my soul on Thee repose, And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close; Sleep that may me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. 5 When in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. 6 0 when shall I in endless day For ever chase dark sleep away, And hymns with the supernal choir Incessant sing, and never tire! Bishop Thomas Ken, 1688, 1695 19 Q LIGHT of life, O Saviour dear, L.M. Before we sleep bow down Thine ear: Through dark and day, o'er land and sea, We have no other hope but Thee. 2 Oft from Thy royal road we part, Lost in the mazes of the heart: Our lamps put out, our course forgot, We seek for God, and find Him not. 3 What sudden sunbeams cheer our sight! What dawning risen upon the night! Thou giv'st Thyself to us, and we Find guide and path and all in Thee. 4 Through day and darkness, Saviour dear, Abide with us, more nearly near; Till on Thy face we lift our eyes, The Sun of God's own Paradise. 5 Praise God, our Maker and our Friend; Praise Him through time, till time shall end; Till psalm and song His Name adore Through heaven's great day of evermore. Francis T. Palgrave, 18G5 14 EVENING 20 10.10.10.10.10.10. rPHE day is gently sinking to a close, Fainter and yet more faint the sunlight glows: O Brightness of Thy Father's glory, Thou Eternal Light of Light, be with us now : Where Thou art present, darkness cannot be; Midnight is glorious noon, O Lord, with Thee. 2 Our changeful lives are ebbing to an end; Onward to darkness and to death we tend : O Conqueror of the grave, be Thou our Guide, Be Thou our Light in death's dark eventide; Then in our mortal hour will be no gloom, No sting in death, no terror in the tomb. 3 Thou, who in darkness walking didst appear Upon the waves, and Thy disciples cheer, Come, Lord, in lonesome days, when storms assail, And earthly hopes and human succors fail; When all is dark, may we behold Thee nigh, And hear Thy voice, "Fear not, for it is I." 4 The weary world is mouldering to decay, Its glories wane, its pageants fade away : In that last sunset, when the stars shall fall, May we arise, awakened by Thy call, With Thee, O Lord, for ever to abide In that blest day which has no eventide. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1863 21 j/^T even, when the sun was set, L.M. The sick, O Lord, around Thee lay; O in what divers pains they met! O with what joy they went away! 2 Once more 'tis eventide, and we, Oppressed with various ills, draw near: What if Thy form we cannot see; We know and feel that Thou art here. EVENING 3 O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel: For some are sick, and some are sad, And some have never loved Thee well, And some have lost the love they had; 4 And none, O Lord, have perfect rest, For none are wholly free from sin; And they who fain would serve Thee best Are conscious most of wrong within. 5 O Saviour Christ, Thou too art Man, Thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried; Thy kind but searching glance can scan The very wounds that shame would hide. 6 Thy touch has still its ancient power; No word from Thee can fruitless fall : Hear in this solemn evening hour, And in Thy mercy heal us all. Rev. Henry Twells, 1868: verse 1, line 1, alt. 22 THE day> °. Lord> is spent; SM- Abide with us, and rest; Our hearts' desires are fully bent On making Thee our Guest. 2 We have not reached that land, That happy land, as yet, Where holy angels round Thee stand, Whose sun can never set. 3 Our sun is sinking now; Our day is almost o'er; O Sun of Righteousness, do Thou Shine on us evermore. 4 From men below the skies, And all the heavenly host, To God the Father praise arise, The Son, and Holy Ghost. Rev. .John M. Neale, 1843 (Text of 1st t) 16 EVENING 23 A GAIN, as evening's shadow falls, L.M. We gather in these hallowed walls; And vesper hymn and vesper prayer Rise mingling on the holy air. 2 May struggling hearts that seek release Here find the rest of God's own peace; And, strengthened here by hymn and prayer, Lay down the burden and the care. 3 O God, our Light, to Thee we bow; Within all shadows standest Thou; Give deeper calm than night can bring; Give sweeter songs than lips can sing. 4 Lif e's tumult wre must meet again ; We cannot at the shrine remain; But in the spirit's secret cell May hymn and prayer for ever dwell. Rev. Samuel Longfellow, 1859 24 io.io.io.io. A BIDE with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, 0 abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass awTay; Change and decay in all around I see; 0 Thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, 0 abide wTith me. 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? 1 triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 17 EVENING 5 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Rev. Henry F. Lyte, 1847 25 7.6.7.6.D. r^HIS night, O Lord, we bless Thee For Thy protecting care, And, ere we rest, address Thee In lowly, fervent prayer : From evil and temptation Defend us through the night, And round our habitation Be Thou a wall of light. 2 On Thee our whole reliance From day to day we cast, To Thee, with firm affiance, Would cleave from first to last; To Thee, through Jesus' merit, For needful grace we come, And trust that Thy good Spirit Will guide us safely home. 3 What may be on the morrow Our foresight cannot see; But be it joy or sorrow, We know it comes from Thee. And nothing can take from us, Where'er our steps may move, The staff of Thy sure promise) The shield of Thy true love. Rev. James D. Burns, 1856 26 9.8.9.8. rpHE day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended, The darkness falls at Thy behest ; To Thee our morning hymns ascended, Thy praise shall hallow now our rest. 18 EVEN IXC J 2 We thank Thee that Thy Church unsleeping, While earth rolls onward into light, Through all the world her watch is keeping, And rests not now by day or night. 3 As o'er each continent and island The dawn leads on another day, The voice of prayer is never silent, Nor dies the strain of praise away. 4 The sun, that bids us rest, is waking Our brethren 'neath the western sky, And hour by hour fresh lips are making Thy wondrous doings heard on high. 5 So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall never, Like earth's proud empires, pass away; But stand, and rule, and grow for ever, Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway. Rev. John Ellerton, 1870 27 JgAVIOUR, breathe an evening blessing, 8.7.8.7. Ere repose our spirits seal; Sin and want we come confessing, Thou canst save, and Thou canst heal. 2 Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrow past us fly, Angel-guards from Thee surround us; We are safe if Thou art nigh. 3 Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from Thee; Thou art He who, never weary, Watchest where Thy people be. 4 Should swift death this night overtake us, And our couch become our tomb, May the morn in heaven awake us, Clad in lighl and deathless bloom. James Edmeston, 1820 19 EVENING 28 A k-k Pral'se ^° Him who dwells in bliss, CM. Who made both day and night; Whose throne is darkness, in th' abyss Of uncreated light. 2 Each thought and deed His piercing eyes With strictest search survey; The deepest shades no more disguise Than the full blaze of day. 3 Whom Thou dost guard, O King of kings, No evil shall molest: Under the shadow of Thy wings Shall they securely rest. 4 Thy angels shall around their beds Their constant stations keep : Thy faith and truth shall shield their heads, For Thou dost never sleep. 5 May we, with calm and sweet repose And heavenly thoughts refreshed, Our eyelids with the morn's unclose, And bless the Ever-bless'd. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1741 29 7.G.7.6.8.8. rPHE day is past and over: All thanks, 0 Lord, to Thee; I pray Thee that offenceless The hours of dark may be. O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight, And save me thro' the coming night. 2 The joys of day are over: I lift my heart to Thee, And call on Thee that sinless The hours of gloom may be. 0 Jesus, make their darkness Light, And save me through the coming night. 20 EVENING 3 The toils of day are over : I raise the hymn to Thee, And ask that free from peril The hours of fear may be. O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight, And guard me through the coming night. 4 Lighten mine eyes, O Saviour, Or sleep in death shall I, And he, my wakeful tempter, Triumphantly shall cry, "He could not make their darkness light, Nor guard them through the hours of night." 5 Be Thou my soul's Preserver, O God, for Thou dost know How many are the perils Through which I have to go. Lover of men, O hear my call, And guard and save me from them all. Cento from early Greek Service Bk. Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1853, 1862 30 ]S[OW from the altar of my heart CM, Let incense-flames arise: Assist me, Lord, to offer up Mine evening sacrifice. 2 Awake, my love! awake, my joy! Awake, my heart and tongue! Sleep not: when mercies loudly call, Break forth into a song. 3 This day God was my Sun and Shield, My Keeper and my Guide; His care was on my frailty shown, His mercies multiplied. 4 Minutes and mercies multiplied Have made up all this day: Minutes came quick, but mercies were More fleet and free than they. 21 EVENING 5 New time, new favor, and new joys Do a new song require: Till I shall praise Thee as I would, Accept my heart's desire. 6 Lord of my time, whose hand hath set New time upon my score, Then shall I praise for all my time, When time shall be no more. Rev. John Mason, 1683 3 1 ^HE shadows of the evening hours C.M,D. Fall from the darkening sky; Upon the fragrance of the flowers The dews of evening lie : Before Thy throne, O Lord of heaven, We kneel at close of day; Look on Thy children from on high, And hear us while we pray. 2 The sorrows of Thy servants, Lord, O do not Thou despise., But let the incense of our prayers Before Thy mercy rise. The brightness of the coming night Upon the darkness rolls; With hopes of future glory chase The shadows from our souls. 3 Slowly the rays of daylight fade; So fade within our heart The hopes in earthly love and joy That one by one depart. Slowly the bright stars, one by one, Within the heavens shine; Give us, O Lord, fresh hopes in heaven. And trust in things Divine. 4 Lei peace, () Lord, Thy peace, O Cod, Upon our souls descend; From midnight fears and perils, Thou Our trembling hearts defend: 22 KVENING Give us a respite from our toil, Calm and subdue our woes; Through the long day we labor, Lord, 0 give us now repose. Adelaide A. Procter, 1SG2; verse 4, line 7, alt. 32 gOFTLY now the light of day 7.7.7.7. Fades upon my sight away; Free from care, from labor free, Lord, I would commune with Thee. 2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye Naught escapes, without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open fault, and secret sin. 3 Soon for me the light of day Shall for ever pass away; Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take me, Lord, to dwell with Thee. 4 Thou who, sinless, yet hast known All of man's infirmity; Then, from Thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. Bishop George W. Doane, 1824 33 .A.^^ now ^e sun's declining rays CM. Towards the eve descend; E'en so our years are sinking down To their appointed end. 2 Lord, on the cross Thine arms were stretched To draw us to the sky; O grant us then that cross to love, And in those arms to die. 3 To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Holy Ghost, All glory be from saints on earth, And from the angel host. Charles Coffin, 1730. Trans, by Rev. John Chandler, 1837 23 EVENING 34 O^"^ ^ay °^ pra*se ls ci°nei s.m. The evening shadows fall; But pass not from us with the sun, True Light that lightenest all. 2 Around the throne on high, Where night can never be, The white-robed harpers of the sky Bring ceaseless hymns to Thee. 3 Too faint our anthems here; Too soon of praise we tire : But O the strains, how full and clear, Of that eternal choir ! 4 Yet, Lord, to Thy dear will If Thou attune the heart, We in Thine angels' music still May bear our lower part. 5 'Tis Thine each soul to calm, Each wayward thought reclaim, And make our life a daily psalm Of glory to Thy Name. 6 A little while, and then Shall come the glorious end; And songs of angels and of men In perfect praise shall blend. Rev. John Ellerton, 1869, 1871 35 7.7.7.7.4. with Refrain T)AY is dying in the west; Heaven is touching earth with rest; Wait and worship while the night Sets her evening lamps alight Through all the sky. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts! Heaven and earth are full of Thee! Heaven and earth are praising Thee, O Lord Most High. 24 THE LORD'S DAY 2 Lord of life, beneath the dome Of the universe, Thy home, Gather us who seek Thy face To the fold of Thy embrace, For Thou art nigh. — Holy, etc. 3 While the deepening shadows fall, Heart of Love, enfolding all, Through the glory and the grace Of the stars that veil Thy face, Our hearts ascend. — Holy, etc. 4 When for ever from our sight Pass the stars, the day, the night, Lord of angels, on our eyes Let eternal morning rise, And shadows end. — Holy, etc. Mary Ann Lathbury, 1877 Cfce JLorD'0 Dap 36 c.m. JV/TY Lord, my Love, was crucified, He all the pains did bear; But in the sweetness of His rest He makes His servants share. 2 How sweetly rest Thy saints above Which in Thy bosom lie; The Church below doth rest in hope Of that felicity. 3 Thou, Lord, who daily feed'st Thy sheep, Mak'st them a wfeekly feast Thy flocks meet in their several folds Upon this day of rest. 4 Welcome and dear unto my soul Are these sweet feasts of love ; But what a Sabbath shall I keep When T shall rest above! * — . _ — _ THE LORD'S DAY 5 I bless Thy wise and wondrous love, Which binds us to be free; Which makes us leave our earthly snares, That we may come to Thee. 6 I come, I wait, I hear, I pray, Thy footsteps, Lord, I trace; I sing to think this is the way Unto my Saviour's face. Rev. John Mason, 1683 37 7.8.7.8.7.7, LIGHT of light, enlighten me, Now anew the day is dawning; Sun of grace, the shadows flee; Brighten Thou my Sabbath morning; With Thy joyous sunshine blest, Happy is my day of rest. 2 Fount of all our joy and peace, To Thy living waters lead me; Thou from earth my soul release, And with grace and mercy feed me; Bless Thy word, that it may prove Rich in fruits that Thou dost love. 3 Kindle Thou the sacrifice That upon my lips is lying; Clear the shadows from mine eyes, That, from every error flying, No strange fire may in me glow That Thine altar doth not know. 4 Let me with my heart to-day, Holy, Holy, Holy, singing, Rapt awhile from earth away, All my soul to Thee upspringing, Have a foretaste inly given How they worship Thee in heaven. 26 THE LORD'S DAY 5 Hence all can1, all vanity, For the day to God is holy; Come, Thou glorious Majesty, Deign to fill this temple lowly; Naught to-day my soul shall move, Simply resting in Thy love. Rev. Benjamin Sckmolck, 1714. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1858 38 ^yELCOME, delightful morn, 6.6.6.6.8.8. Thou day of sacred rest; I hail thy kind return; Lord, make these moments blest: From the low train of mortal toys, I soar to reach immortal joys. 2 Now may the King descend, And fill His throne of grace : Thy sceptre, Lord, extend, While saints address Thy face; Let sinners feel Thy quickening word, And learn to know and fear the Lord. 3 Descend, celestial Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Disclose a Saviour's love, And bless these sacred hours; Then shall my soul new life obtain, Nor Sabbaths e'er be spent in vain. "Hayward," in Dobell's "Selection," 1806 39 7.7.7.7.7.7. JAIL, thou bright and sacred morn, Risen with gladness in thy beams! Light, which not of earth is born, From thy dawn in glory streams: Airs of heaven are breathed around, And each place is holy ground. 2 Great Creator, who this day From Thy perfect work didst rest, 27 THE LORD'S DAY By the souls that own Thy sway Hallowed be its hours and blest; Cares of earth aside be thrown, This day given to heaven alone. 3 Saviour, who this day didst break The dark prison of the tomb, Bid my slumbering soul awake; Shine through all its sin and gloom: Let me, from my bonds set free, Rise from sin, and live to Thee. 4 Blessed Spirit, Comforter, Sent this day from Christ on high; Lord, on me Thy gifts confer, Cleanse, illumine, sanctify: All Thine influence shed abroad; Lead me to the truth of God. Mrs. Julia Anne Elliott, 1833 40 L.M. T.ORD of the Sabbath, hear us pray, In this Thy house, on this Thy day; And own, as grateful sacrifice, The songs which from Thy temple rise. 2 Now met to pray and bless Thy Name, Whose mercies flow each day the same, Whose kind compassions never cease, We seek instruction, pardon, peace. 3 Thy day of rest, O Lord, we love, But look for truer rest above; To that our laboring souls aspire With ardent hope and strong desire. 4 In Thy blest kingdom we shall be From every mortal trouble free; No sighs shall mingle with the songs Resounding from immortal tongues; 28 THE LORD'S DAY 5 No rude alarms of raging foes; No cares to break the long repose; No midnight shade, no waning moon, But sacred, high, eternal noon. 6 O long-expected day, begin, Dawn on these realms of woe and sin! Break, morn of God, upon our eyes; And let the world's true Sun arise! Rev. Philip Doddridge, 1737: alt. by Rev. Thos. Cotterill, 1819, and others 4 J gWEET is the work, my God, my King, L.M. To praise Thy Name, give thanks and sing; To show Thy love by morning light, And talk of all Thy truth at night. 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest; No mortal cares shall seize my breast; O may my heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound. 3 My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless His works, and bless His word; Thy works of grace, how bright they shine! How deep Thy counsels, how Divine! 4 But I shall share a glorious part When grace hath well refined my heart, And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Like holy oil to cheer my head. 5 Then shall I see and hear and know All I desired or wished below; And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy. Psalm xcii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1 7 1 *. > 42 ANOTHER six days' work is done, L.M. Another Sabbath is begun; Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest, Improve the day thy God has blest. 29 THE LORD'S DAY 2 Come, bless the Lord whose love4 assigns So sweet a rest to wearied minds, : Provides an antepast of heaven, And gives this day the food of seven. 3 0 that our thoughts and thanks may rise, As grateful incense, to the skies; And draw from heaven that sweet repose Which none but he that feels it knows. 4 This heavenly calm within the breast Is the dear pledge of glorious rest Which for the Church of God remains, The end of cares, the end of pains. 5 In holy duties let the day, In holy pleasures, pass away: How sweet a Sabbath thus to spend, In hope of one that ne'er shall end. Rev. Joseph Stennett, publ. 1732: alt. in Ash and Evans' "Collection," 17G9 43 JJAIL! sacred day of earthly rest, 8.6.8.4. From toil and trouble free; Hail ! day of light, that bringest light And joy to me. 2 A holy stillness, breathing calm On all the world around, Uplifts my soul, 0 God, to Thee, Where rest is found. 3 No sound of jarring strife is heard, As weekly labors cease; No voice but those that sweetly sing Sweet songs of peace. 4 On all I think, or say, or do, A ray of light Divine Is shed, () God, this day by Thee, For it is Thine. 30 THE LORD'S DAY 5 Accept, O Clod, my hymn of praise, That Thou this day hast given, Sweet foretaste of that endless day Of rest in heaven. Rev. Godfrey Thring, 18G3 (Text of 1871) 44 WELCOME, sweet day of rest, S.M. That saw the Lord arise: Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes. 2 The King Himself comes near, And feasts His saints to-day; Here we may sit, and see Him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 3 One day amidst the place Where my dear God hath been, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin. 4 My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this, And wait to hail the brighter day Of everlasting bliss. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1700: verse 4, lines 3, 4, alt. 45 THIS is the da^ of ueht: SM- Let there be light to-day; O Dayspring, rise upon our night, And chase its gloom away. 2 This is the day of rest: Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed Thou Thy freshening dew. / 3 This is the day of peace: Thy peace our spirits fill; Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease, The waves of strife4 be still. 31 THE LORD'S DAY 4 This is the day of prayer: Let earth to heaven draw near: Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there; Come down to meet us here. 5 This is the first of days: Send forth Thy quickening breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, O Vanquisher of death ! Rev. John Ellerton, 18G7 46 0 DAY of rest and gladness, 7.6.7.6.D. O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright; On thee the high and lowly, Through ages joined in tune, Sing Holy, Holy, Holy, To the great God Triune. 2 On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth; On thee, for our salvation, Christ rose from depths of earth; On thee our Lord, victorious, The Spirit sent from heaven; And thus on thee, most glorious, A triple light was given. 3 Thou art a port protected From storms that round us rise; A garden intersected With streams of Paradise; Thou art a cooling fountain In life's dry, dreary sand; From thee, like Pisgah's mountain, We view our promised land. 4 To-day on weary nations The heavenly manna falls: THE LORD'S DAY To holy con vocal ions The silver trumpet calls, Where gospel light is glowing With pure and radiant beams. And living water flowing With soul-refreshing streams. 5 New graces ever gaining From this our day of rest, We reach the rest remaining To spirits of the blest. To Holy Ghost be praises, To Father, and to Son; The Church her voice upraises To Thee, blest Three in One. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1862 47 'J'HIS is the day the Lord hath made; CM. He calls the hours His own ; Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 To-day He rose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell; To-day the saints His triumphs spread, And all His wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to the anointed King, To David's holy Son! Help us, 0 Lord; descend and bring Salvation from the throne. 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men With messages of grace; Who comes in God His Father's Name To save our sinful race. 5 Hosanna in the highest strains The Church on earth can raise! The highest heavens in which He reigns Shall give Him nobler praise. Psalm oxviii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE at tfje SDpening of ^ertrice 48 10.10.10.10. I^ATHER, again in Jesus' Name we meet, And bow in penitence beneath Thy feet : Again to Thee our feeble voices raise, To sue for mercy, and to sing Thy praise. 2 O we would bless Thee for Thy ceaseless care, And all Thy works from day to day declare : Is not our life with hourly mercies crowned? Does not Thine arm encircle us around? 3 Alas, unworthy of Thy boundless love, Too oft with careless feet from Thee we rove; But now, encouraged by Thy voice, we come, Returning sinners to a Father's home. 4 O by that Name in whom all fulness dwells, O by that love which every love excels, O by that blood so freely shed for sin, Open blest mercy's gate, and take us in. Lady Lucy E. G. Whitmore, 1824: verse 3, line 2, verse 4, line 4, alt. 49 7.7.7.7.D. pLEASANT are Thy courts above, In the land of light and love; Pleasant are Thy courts below, In this land of sin and woe. O my spirit longs and faints For the converse of Thy saints, For the brightness of Thy face, For Thy fulness, God of grace. 2 Happy birds that sing and fly Round Thy altars, O Most High! Happier souls that find a rest In a heavenly Father's breast ! Like the wandering dove, that found No repose on earth around, They can to their ark repair. And enjoy it ever there. AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 3 Happy souls! their praises How Even in this vale of woe; Waters in the desert rise, Manna feeds them from the skies: On they go from strength to strength, Till they reach Thy throne at length; At Thy feet adoring fall, Who hast led them safe through all. 4 Lord, be mine this prize to win; Guide me through a world of sin; Keep me by Thy saving grace; Give me at Thy side a place. Sun and Shield alike Thou art; Guide and guard my erring heart : Grace and glory flow from Thee; Shower, 0 shower them, Lord, on me. Psalm lxxxiv. Rev^ Henry F. Lyte, 1834 50 7.7.7.7. ^0 Thy temple I repair; Lord, I love to worship there, When within the veil I meet Christ before the mercy-seat. 2 While Thy glorious praise is sung, Touch my lips, unloose my tongue, That my joyful soul may bless Thee, the Lord my Righteousness. 3 While the prayers of saints ascend, God of love, to mine attend; Hear me, for Thy Spirit pleads; Hear, for Jesus intercedes. 4 While I hearken to Thy law, Fill my soul with humble awe, Till Thy gospel bring to me Life and immortality. 35 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 5 While Thy ministers proclaim Peace and pardon in Thy Name, Through their voice, by faith, may I Hear Thee speaking from the sky. 6 From Thy house when I return, May my heart within me burn, And at evening let me say "I have walked with God to-day. " James Montgomery, 1812 5 1 ^ORD, when we bend before Thy throne, CM And our confessions pour, Teach us to feel the sins we own, And hate what we deplore. 2 Our broken spirits pitying see, And penitence impart; Then let a kindling glance from Thee Beam hope upon the heart. 3 When our responsive tongues essay Their grateful hymns to raise, Grant that our souls may join the lay, And mount to Thee in praise. 4 When we disclose our wants in prayer, May we our wills resign; And not a thought our bosom share Which is not wholly Thine. 5 Let faith each meek petition fill, And waft it to the skies; And teach our hearts 'tis goodness still That grants it, or denies. Rev. Joseph D. Carlylo, 1802 52 SPIRIT Divine attend our prayers, CM. And make this house Thy home; Descend with all Thy gracious powers, 0 come, great Spirit, come. 36 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 2 Come as the light; to us reveal Our emptiness and woe; And lead us in those paths of life Where all the righteous go. 3 Come as the fire; and purge our hearts, Like sacrificial flame: Let our whole soul an offering be To our Redeemer's Name. 4 Come as the dove; and spread Thy wings, The wings of peaceful love; And let Thy Church on earth become Blest as Thy Church above. 5 Spirit Divine, attend our prayers; Make a lost world Thy home; Descend with all Thy gracious powers, 0 come, great Spirit, come. Rev. Andrew Reed, 1829 53 O G0D of hosts' the mi8hty Lord> CM- How lovely is the place Where Thou, enthroned in glory, show'st The brightness of Thy face. 2 0 Lord of hosts, my King and God, How highly blest are they Who in Thy temple always dwell, And there Thy praise display. 3 Thrice happy they whose choice has Thee Their sure protection made; Who long to tread the sacred ways That to Thy dwelling lead. 4 For in Thy courts one single day 'Tis better to attend, Than, Lord, in any place besides A thousand days to spend. AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 5 For God, who is our Sun and Shield, Will grace and glory give; And no good thing will He withhold From them that justly live. 6 Thou God, whom heavenly hosts obey, How highly blest is he Whose hope and trust, securely placed, Is still reposed on Thee. Psalm lxxxiv. Tate and Brady's "New Version," 1696, 1698 54 C1AFELY through another week 7.7.7.7.7.7. God has brought us on our way ; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His courts to-day; Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest. 2 While we pray for pardoning grace, Through the dear Redeemer's Name, Show Thy reconciled face; Take away our sin and shame; From our worldly cares set free, May we rest this day in Thee. 3 Here we come Thy Name to praise, Let us feel Thy presence near; May Thy glory meet our eyes, While we in Thy house appear: Here afford us, Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast. 4 May Thy gospel's joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints; May the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief for all complaints: Thus may all our Sabbaths prove, Till we join the Church above. i:. ■ John Newton, 1771: eaoh verse nil. AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE £J£J L.M. with Refrain JJOSANNA to the living Lord! Hosanna to the Incarnate Word! To Christ, Creator, Saviour, King, Let earth, let heaven, Hosanna sing! Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest! 2 Hosanna, Lord! Thine angels cry; Hosanna, Lord! Thy saints reply; Above, beneath us, and around, The dead and living swell the sound: Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest! 3 0 Saviour, with protecting care, Return to this Thy house of prayer; Assembled in Thy sacred Name, Where we Thy parting promise claim : Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest! 4 But, chief est, in our cleansed breast, Eternal, bid Thy Spirit rest, And make our secret soul to be A temple pure, and worthy Thee: Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest! 5 So, in the last and dreadful day, When earth and heaven shall melt away, Thy flock, redeemed from sinful stain, Shall swell the sound of praise again: Hosanna, Lord! Hosanna in the highest! Bishop Reginald Heber, 1811 (Text of 1827) 56 0PEN now thy gates of beauty> 8.7.8.7.7.7. Zion, let me enter there, Where my soul in joyful duty Waits for Him who answers prayer: 0 how blessed is this place, Filled with solace, light, and grace. 2 Yes, my God, I come before Thee, ( !ome Thou also down to me; 39 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE Where we find Thee and adore Thee, There a heaven on earth must be. To my heart 0 enter Thou, Let it be Thy temple now. 3 Here Thy praise is gladly chanted, Here Thy seed is duly sown; Let my soul, where it is planted, Bring forth precious sheaves alone; So that all I hear may be Fruitful unto life in me. 4 Speak, O God, and I will hear Thee, Let Thy will be done indeed; May I undisturbed draw near Thee, While Thou dost Thy people feed. Here of life the fountain flows, Here is balm for all our woes. Rev. Benjamin Schmolck, 1732. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1803 57 8.8.7.8.8.7. TTPWARD where the stars are burning, Silent, silent in their turning Round the never changing pole ; Upward where the sky is brightest, Upward where the blue is lightest, Lift I now my longing soul. 2 Where the glory brightly dwelleth, Where the new song sweetly swelleth, And the discord never conies; Where life's stream is ever laving, And the palm is ever waving. That must be the home of homes. 3 Where the Land) on high is seated, By 1en thousand voices greeted, Lord of lords, and King of kings. Son of Man, they crown, they crown Him, Son of God, they own, they own Him; With His Name the palace rings. 40 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 4 Blessing, honor, without measure, Heavenly riches, earthly treasure, Lay we at His blessed feet: Poor the praise that now we render, Loud shall be our voices yonder. When before His throne we meet. Rev. Horatiua Bonar, 18GG 58 QOME, Holy Spirit, calm my mind, L.M. And fit me to approach my God; Remove each vain, each worldly thought, And lead me to Thy blest abode. 2 Hast Thou imparted to my soul A living spark of heavenly fire? 0 kindle now the sacred flame; Teach it to burn with pure desire. 3 Impress upon my wandering mind The love that Christ for sinners bore; And give a new, a contrite heart, A heart the Saviour to adore. 4 A brighter faith and hope impart, And let me now the Saviour see: O soothe and cheer my burdened heart, And bid my spirit rest in Thee. Anon, in "Lock Chapel Collection," 1803: veme 3 added, 1833 59 L.M. JTATHER of heaven, whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, Before Thy throne we sinners bend : To us Thy pardoning love extend. 2 Almighty Son, Incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before Thy throne wTe sinners bend: To us Thy saving grace extend. 41 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 3 Eternal Spirit, by whoso breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before Thy throne we sinners bend: To us Thy quickening power extend. 4 Jehovah, — Father, Spirit, Son, — Mysterious Godhead, Three in One, Before Thy throne we sinners bend: Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. Rev. Edward Cooper, 1805 60 L.M. JESUS, where'er Thy people meet, There they behold Thy mercy-seat; Where'er they seek Thee, Thou art found, And every place is hallowed ground: 2 For Thou, within no walls confined, Inhabitest the humble mind ; Such ever bring Thee where they come, And going, take Thee to their home. 3 Dear Shepherd of Thy chosen few, Thy former mercies here renew; Here to our waiting hearts proclaim The sweetness of Thy saving Name. 4 Here may we prove the power of prayer To strengthen faith, and sweeten care, To teach our faint desire to rise, And bring all heaven before our eyes. 5 Lord, we arc few, but Thou art near; Nor short Thine arm, nor deaf Thine ear: 0 rend the heavens, come quickly down. And make a thousand hearts Thine own. William ( towper, 17«'.(.> 42 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE a\ 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. ' QOME, Thou Almighty King, Help us Thy Name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of days. 2 Come, Thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, Our prayer attend: Come, and Thy people bless, And give Thy word success; Spirit of holiness, On us descend. 3 Come, Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour : Thou who almighty art, Now rule in every heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of power. 4 To the great One in Three Eternal praises be, Hence evermore. His sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Anonymous: c. 1757 62 L0RD of the worlds above> 6.6.6.6.8.8. How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of Thy love, Thine earthly temples, are: To Thine abode my heart aspires, With warm desires to see my God. 43 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 2 0 happy souls that pray Where God appoints to hear! 0 happy men that pay Their constant service there! They praise Thee still; and happy they That love the way to Zion's hill. 3 They go from strength to strength, Through this dark vale of tears, Till each arrives at length, Till each in heaven appears: O glorious seat, when God, our King, Shall thither bring our willing feet! 4 God is our Sun and Shield, Our Light and our Defence; With gifts His hands are filled; We draw our blessings thence. Thrice happy he, O God of hosts, Whose spirit trusts alone in Thee. Psalm lxxxiv. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719: verse 4 arr. g3 JjORD, Ave come before Thee now; 7.7.7.7. At Thy feet we humbly bow; O do not our suit disdain: Shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain? 2 Lord, on Thee our souls depend; In compassion now descend ; Fill our hearts with Thy rich grace, Tune our lips to sing Thy praise. 3 In Thine own appointed way, Now we seek Thee, here we stay: Lord, we know not how to go, Till a blessing Thou bestow. 4 Send some message from Thy word, That may joy and peace afford; Let Thy Spirit now imparl Full salvation to each heart. 44 64 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE Comfort those who weep and mourn, Let the time of joy return; Heal the sick, the captive free, Let us all rejoice in Thee. Rev. William Hammond, 1715 "PORTH from the dark and stormy sky, Lord, to Thine altar's shade we fly; Forth from the world, its hope and fear, Saviour, wre seek Thy shelter here: Weary and weak, Thy grace we pray; Turn not, O Lord, Thy guests awray. 2 Long have we roamed in want and pain, Long have wTe sought Thy rest in vain; Wildered in doubt, in darkness lost, Long have our souls been tempest-tossed : Low at Thy feet our sins we lay; Turn not, O Lord, Thy guests away. Bishop Reginald Heber, publ. 1S27 65 YE holy angels bright, 6.6.6.6.8.8. Who wait at God's right hand, Or through the realms of light Fly at your Lord's command, Assist our song, or else the theme Too high doth seem for mortal tongue. 2 Ye blessed souls at rest, Who ran this earthly race, And now, from sin released, Behold your Saviour's face, God's praises sound, as in His light With sweet delight ye do abound. 3 Ye saints who toil below, Adore your heavenly King, And onward as ye go Some joyful anthem sing; Take what He gives, and praise Him still, Through good and ill, who ever lives. 45 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 4 My soul, bear thou thy part, Triumph in God above, And with a well-tuned heart Sing thou the songs of love: Let all thy days till life shall end, Whate'er He send, be filled with praise. Rev. Richard Baxter, 1681: recast by Rev. Richard R. Chope, 1857 66 "\yHAT shall I render to my God CM. For all His kindness shown? My feet shall visit Thine abode, My songs address Thy throne. 2 How much is mercy Thy delight, Thou ever-bless&d God! How dear Thy servants in Thy sight! How precious is their blood! 3 How happy all Thy servants are! How great Thy grace to me! My life, which Thou hast made Thy care, Lord, I devote to Thee. 4 Here in Thy courts I leave my vow, And Thy rich grace record; Witness, ye saints who hear me now, If I forsake the Lord. Psalm cxvi. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 g7 G0D of mercy> God of Srace> 7.7.7.7.7.7. Show the brightness of Thy face; Shine upon us, Saviour, shine, Fill Thy Church with light Divine; And Thy saving health extend Unto earth's remotest end. 2 Let the people praise Thee, Lord; Be by all that live adored : Let the nations shout and sing, Glory to their Saviour King; At Thy feet their tributes pay, And Thy holy will obey. 46 AT THE OPENING OF SERVICE 3 Let the people praise Thee, Lord; Earth shall then her fruits afford; God to man His blessing give, Man to God devoted live; All below, and all above, One in joy, and light, and love. Psalm lxvii. Rev. Henry F. Lyte, 1834 68 JJOW charming is the place S.M. Where my Redeemer God Unveils the beauties of His face, And sheds His love abroad. 2 Here, on the mercy-seat, With radiant glory crowned, Our joyful eyes behold Him sit, And smile on all around. 3 To Him their prayers and cries Each humble soul presents: He listens to their broken sighs, And grants them all their wants. 4 To them His sovereign will He graciously imparts; And in return accepts, with smiles, The tribute of their hearts. 5 Give me, O Lord, a place Within Thy blest abode, Among the children of Thy grace, The servants of my God. Rev. Samuel Stennett, 1787 69 L0RD' on Thy returnmS day> 7.6.7.6.7.7. From common labor freed, We are come to sing and pray With felt returning need: Come to seek our former rest, Come to urge our old request. 47 AT THE CLOSE OF SERVICE 2 Show us, Lord, the goal of life, And give us heart to run; Breathe the peace that follows strife, Lest future work we shun: Hearts that hasty time has grieved Are by Sabbath calm relieved. 3 We would sing as in the rays Of mercy ever bright, Which endureth, to Thy praise, For ever Thy delight : Sing for happiness we know, Or that wre may happy grow. 4 We would pray as those who stand Their truest Friend beside, Whom He takes as by the hand, Unto their God to guide; By His power, and for His sake, Fully us Thy children make. Rev. Thomas T. Lynch, 1855 at tU Close of ^ertitce 70 T ORD of the hearts of men, Thou hast vouchsafed to bless, From age to age, Thy chosen saints With fruits of holiness. 2 Here faith and hope and love Reign in sweet bond allied; There, when this little day is o'er, Shall love alone abide. 3 0 love, 0 truth, 0 light! Light never to decay! ( ) rest from thousand Labors past ! () endless Sabbath day! S.M. 48 AT THE CLOSE OF SERVICE 4 Here, amid care- and tear-. Bearing the seed we come; There, with rejoicing hearts, we bring Our harvest burdens home. 5 Give, mighty Lord Divine, The fruits Thyself dost love- Soon shalt Thou, from Thy judgment-seat, Crown Thine own gifts above. Charles Coffin, 173G. Trans, by Bishop James H. Woodford, 1863 7 1 STILL with Thee> ° my God' S,M- I would desire to be, By clay, by night; at home, abroad, I would be still with Thee. 2 With Thee when dawn comes in And calls me back to care, Each day returning to begin With Thee, my God, in prayer. 3 With Thee amid the crowd That throngs the busy mart, To hear Thy voice, where time's is loud, Speak softly to my heart. 4 With Thee when day is done, And evening calms the mind; The setting as the rising sun With Thee my heart would find. 5 With Thee when darkness brings The signal of repose, Calm in the shadow of Thy wings, Mine eyelids I would close. 6 With Thee, in Thee, by faith Abiding, 1 would be; By day, by night, in life, in death, I would be still with Thee. Rev. James I ). Burns, l s">7 49 AT THE (LOSE OF SERVICE 72 jgWEET Saviour, bless us ere we go; 8.8.8.8.8.8. Thy word into our minds instil : And make our luke-warm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will. Through life's long day and death's dark night, 0 gentle Jesus, be our Light. 2 The day is done, its hours have run; And Thou hast taken count of all, The scanty triumphs grace hath won, The broken vow, the frequent fall. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 3 Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release; And bless us, more than in past days, With purity and inward peace. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 4 Do more than pardon; give us joy, Sweet fear, and sober liberty, And loving hearts without alloy, That only long to be like Thee. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesus, be our Light. 5 For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto Thee we call; 0 let Thy mercy make us glad ; Thou art our Jesus, and our All. Through life's long day and death's dark night, 0 gentle Jesus, be our Light. Rev. Frederick W. Faber, 1849 73 ^JOW may He who from the dead 7.7.7.7. Brought the Shepherd of the sheep, Jesus Christ, our King and Head, All our souls in safety keep. 50 AT THE CLOSE OF SERVICE 2 May He teach us to fulfil What is pleasing in His sight; Perfect us in all His will, And preserve us day and night. 3 To that dear Redeemer's praise, Who the covenant sealed with blood, Let our hearts and voices raise Loud thanksgivings to our God. Rev. John Newton, 1779 74 io.io.io.io. QAVIOUR, again to Thy dear Name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; We stand to bless Thee ere our worship cease; Then, lowly kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way; AVith Thee began, with Thee shall end the day: Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon Thy Name. 3 Grant us Thy peace, Lord, through the coming night; Turn Thou for us its darkness into light; From harm and danger keep Thy children free, For dark and light are both alike to Thee. 4 Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life, Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife; Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, 0 Lord, to Thine eternal peace. Rev. John Ellerton, 1866 (Text of 1868) 75 A^^ now ^ie wants are told that brought CM. Thy children to Thy knee; Here lingering still, we ask for naught, But simply worship Thee. 2 The hope of heaven's eternal days Absorbs not all the heart That gives Thee glory, love, and praise, For being wrhat Thou art. 51 AT THE CLOSE OF SERVICE 3 For Thou art God, the One, the Same, O'er all things high and bright; A in I round us, when we speak Thy Name, There spreads a heaven of light. 4 0 wondrous peace, in thought to dwell On excellence Divine; To know that naught in man can tell How fair Thy beauties shine! 5 0 Thou, above all blessing blest, O'er thanks exalted far, Thy very greatness is a rest To weaklings as wre are; 6 For when we feel the praise of Thee A task beyond our powers, We say, "A perfect God is He, And He is fully ours." Rev. William Bright, 1865 76 rpARRY with me, O my Saviour, For the day is passing by; See! the shades of evening gather, And the night is drawing nigh. 2 Deeper, deeper grow the shadows, Paler now the glowing west , Swift the night of death advances; Shall it be the night of rest ? 3 Lonely seems the vale of shadow; Sinks my heart with troubled fear; Give me faith for clearer vision, Speak Thou, Lord, in words of cheer. 4 Let me hear Thy voice behind me, ( ialming all these wild alarms; Le1 me, underneath my weakness, Feel the everlasting arms. ./.»./. AT THE CLOSE OF SERVICE 5 Feeble, trembling, fainting, dying, Lord, I east myself on Thee; Tarry with me through the darkni While 1 sleep, still watch by me. 6 Tarry with me, 0 my Saviour, Lay my head upon Thy breast Till the morning; then awake me — Morning of eternal rest. Mrs. Caroline L. Smith, 1853: recast in "Plymouth Coll.," 1855, and "Songs of the Church," 1862 77 AE ^ ^ie £race °f Christ our Saviour, 8.7.8.7. And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above. 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. Rev. John Newton, 1770 78 rj^HE Lord be with us as we bend CM. His blessing to receive; His gift of peace on us descend, Before His courts we leave. 2 The Lord be with us as we walk Along our homeward road; In silent thought or friendly talk Our hearts be near to God. 3 The Lord be with us till the night Enfold our day of r< Be Be of every heart the Light, Of every home the Guest. 53 AT THE CLOSE OF SERVICE 4 The Lord be with us through the hours Of slumber calm and deep, Protect our homes, renew our powers, And guard His people's sleep. Rev. John Ellerton, 1870 (Text of 1888) 79 ALMIGHTY God, Thy word is cast CM. Like seed upon the ground; 0 may it grow in humble hearts, And righteous fruits abound. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove, But give it root in praying souls To bring forth fruits of love. 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy, But may it, in converted minds, Produce the fruits of joy. 4 Let not Thy word, so kindly sent To raise us to Thy throne, Return to Thee, and sadly tell That we reject Thy Son. Rev. John Cawood, 1810 80 8.7.8.7.4.7. TDRD, dismiss us with Thy blessing; Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace : O refresh us, Travelling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give and adoration For Thy gospel's joyful sound: May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound: Ever faithful To the truth may we be found; 54 THE HOLY TRINITY 3 So that when Thy love shall call us, Saviour, from the world away, Let no fear of death appal us, Glad Thy summons to obey: May we ever Reign with Thee in endless day. Anon. 1773 (ascribed to Rev. John Fawcett): verse 1, line 0, alt.; verse 3 recast by Rev. G. Thrin^ gl pART in peace: is day before us? 8.7.8.7. Praise His Name for life and light; Are the shadows lengthening o'er us? Bless His care who guards the night. 2 Part in peace: with deep thanksgiving, Rendering, as we homeward tread, Gracious service to the living, Tranquil memory to the dead. 3 Part in peace: such are the praises God our Maker loveth best; Such the worship that upraises Human hearts to heavenly rest. Mrs. Sarah F. Adams, 1841 HYMNS OF THE FAITH FOLLOWING THE ORDER OF THE APOSTLES' CREED €!)e i^oip Ctinitp 82 11.12.12.10. JJOLY, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! THE HOLY TRINITY 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee Perfect in powrer, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy wrorks shall praise Thy Name, in earth and sky and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! Bishop Reginald Heber, publ. 1826 §3 ii.io.ii.io. A NCIENT of days, who sittest throned in glory; To Thee all knees are bent, all voices pray; Thy love has blest the wide world's wondrous story With light and life since Eden's dawTning day. 2 O Holy Father, who hast led Thy children In all the ages, with the fire and cloud, Through seas dry-shod, through weary wastes bewildering; To Thee, in reverent love, our hearts are bowed. 3 0 Holy Jesus, Prince of Peace and Saviour, To Thee we owe the peace that still prevails, Stilling the rude wills of men's wild behavior, And calming passion's fierce and stormy gales. 1 0 Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Life-giver, Thine is the quickening power that gives increase; From Thee have flowed, as from a pleasanl river, Our plenty, wealth, prosperity and peace. 56 THE HOLY TRINITY O Triune God, with heart and voice adoring, Praise we the goodness that doth crown our days; Pray we that Thou wilt hear us, -till imploring Thy love and favor, kept to us always. Bishop William C. Doane, 1886 i .( .i.t . §4 G0D Etemal> Lord of all> Lowly at Thy feet we fall; All the earth doth worship Thee; We amidst the throng would be. 2 All the holy angels cry, "Hail, thrice Holy, God Most High!" Lord of all the heavenly powers, Be the same loud anthem ours. 3 Glorified apostles raise Night and day continual praise; Hast Thou not a mission too For Thy children here to do? 4 With Thy prophets' goodly line We in mystic bond combine; For Thou hast to babes revealed Things that to the wise were sealed. 5 Martyrs, in a noble host, Of Thy cross are heard to boast ; Since so bright the crown they wear, Early we Thy cross would bear. 6 All Thy Church in heaven and earth, Jesus, hail Thy spotless birth, Own the God who all has made, And the Spirit's soothing aid. 7 Offspring of a Virgin's womb, Slain, and Victor o'er the tomb, Seated on the judgment-throne, Number us among Thine own. Anon. (Latin, ">ili Century). Trans, by Rev. Jamea E. Millard, 1848 57 THE HOLY TRINITY 85 H0LY> Ho1^ Holy Lord 7.7.7.7.7.7. God of hosts, Eternal King, By the heavens and earth adored! Angels and archangels sing, Chanting everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. 2 Since by Thee were all things made, And in Thee do all things live, Be to Thee all honor paid; Praise to Thee let all things give, Singing everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. 3 Thousands, tens of thousands, stand, Spirits blest, before Thy throne, Speeding thence at Thy command; And, when Thy behests are done, Singing everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. 4 Cherubim and seraphim Veil their faces with their wings; Eyes of angels are too dim To behold the King of kings, While they sing eternally To the blessed Trinity. 5 Thee apostles, prophets Thee, Thee the noble martyr band, Praise with solemn jubilee, Thee the Church in every land; Singing everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. 6 Alleluia, Lord, to Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Godhead One, and Persons Three! Join us with the heavenly host, Singing everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1862 58 THE HOLY TRINITY 86 f} GOD, we praise Thee; and confess CM. W That Thou the only Lord And Everlasting Father art, By all the earth adored. 2 To Thee all angels cry aloud; To Thee the powers on high, Both cherubim and seraphim, Continually do cry: — 3 0 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Whom heavenly hosts obey, The world is with the glory rilled Of Thy majestic ray. 4 The apostles' glorious company, And prophets crowned with light, With all the martyrs' noble host, Thy constant praise recite. 5 The holy Church throughout the world, 0 Lord, confesses Thee, That Thou Eternal Father art, Of boundless majesty; Anon. 6 Thy honored, true, and only Son; And Holy Ghost, the Spring Of never-ceasing joy: 0 Christ, Of glory Thou art King. (Latin, 5th Century). Trans, in Tate and Brady's "Supplement," c. 1700 87 JJOUND the Lord in glory seated, 8.7.8.7. D. Cherubim and seraphim Filled His temple, and repeated Each to each the alternate hymn: " Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, Earth is with its fulness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, Holy. Holy Lord!" 59 THE HOLY TRINITY 2 Heaven is still with glory ringing, Earth takes up the angels' cry, "Holy, Holy, Holy/' singing, "Lord of hosts, the Lord Most High." With His seraph train before Him, With His holy Church below, Thus conspire we to adore Him, Bid we thus our anthem flow: 3 "Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, Earth is with its fulness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!" Thus Thy glorious Name confessing, We adopt Thine angels' cry, "Holy, Holy, Holy," blessing Thee, the Lord of hosts Most High. Bishop Richard Mant, 1837 88 H0LY> Holy> Holy Lord 7.7.7.7.D. God of hosts! when heaven and earth Out of darkness, at Thy word, Issued into glorious birth, All Thy works before Thee stood, And Thine eye beheld them good, While they sang with sweet accord, "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!" 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! Thee, One Jehovah evermore, Father, Son, and Spirit, we, Dust and ashes, would adore; Lightly by the world esteemed, From that world by Thee redeemed, Sing we here with glad accord, "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!" 3 "Holy, Holy, Holy," all Heaven's triumphant choirs shall sing, When the ransomed nations fall A.1 I he footstool of their King: oo GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY Then shall saints and seraphim, Hearts and voices, swell one hymn, Round the throne with full accord, "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!" James Montgomery, 1832 <$oO tfje JFat&cc aimigiup: ©is S^ajestp anO Greatness ftQ 7.6.7.6.D. Q GOD, the Rock of Ages, Who evermore hast been, What time the tempest rages, Our dwelling place serene: Before Thy first creations, O Lord, the same as now, To endless generations The Everlasting Thou! 2 Our years are like the shadows On sunny hills that lie, Or grasses in the meadows That blossom but to die; A sleep, a dream, a story By strangers quickly told, An unremaining glory Of things that soon are old. 3 0 Thou who canst not slumber, Whose light grows never pale, Teach us aright to number Our years before they fail: On us Thy mercy lighten, On us Thy goodness rest, And let Thy Spirit brighten The hearts Thyself hast blessed. 4 Lord, crown our faith's endeavor With beauty and with grace, Till, clothed in light for ever, We Bee Thee face to face: 61 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY A joy no language measures; A fountain brimming o'er; An endless flow of pleasures; An ocean without shore. Bishop Edward H. Bickersteth, 1800 90 Gr^^> ^ne Lord, a King remaineth, 8.7.8.7.4.7. Robed in His own glorious light; God hath robed Him, and He reigneth; He hath girded Him with might. Allelulia! God is King in depth and height. 2 In her everlasting station Earth is poised, to swerve no more: Thou hast laid Thy Throne's foundation From all time where thought can soar. Alleluia! Lord, Thou art for evermore. 3 Lord, the water-floods have lifted, Ocean floods have lift their roar; Now they pause where they have drifted, Now they burst upon the shore. Alleluia! For the ocean's sounding store. 4 With all tones of waters blending, Glorious is the breaking deep; Glorious, beauteous without ending, God who reigns on heaven's high steep. Alleluia! Songs of ocean never sleep. 5 Lord, the words Thy lips are telling Arc the perfect verity : Of Thine high eternal dwelling Holiness shall inmate be. Alleluia' Pure is ail that lives with Thee. Psalm xciii. Rev. .John Keble, L830 62 HIS MAJESTY AND GREATNESS 9 1 A ROUND the throne of God 6.6.6.6.8.8 The host angelic throngs; They spread their palms abroad, And shout perpetual songs: Him first they own, Him last and besl ; God ever blest, And God alone. 2 Their golden crowns they fling Before His throne of light, And strike the rapturous string, Unceasing, day and night: "Earth, heaven, and sea, Thy praise declare; For Thine they are, And Thine shall be. 3 "0 Holy, Holy Lord, Creation's sovereign King! Thy majesty adored Let all creation sing; Who wast, and art, And art to be; Nor time shall see Thy sway depart. 4 "Great are Thy works of praise, 0 God of boundless might ; All just and true Thy ways, Thou King of saints, in light: Let all above, And all below, Conspire to show Thy power and love. 5 "Who shall not fear Thee, Lord, And magnify Thy Name? Thy judgments, sent abroad, Thy holiness proclaim : 63 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY Nations shall throng From every shore, And all adore In one loud song." 6 While thus the powers on high Their swelling chorus raise, Let earth and man reply, And echo back the praise: His glory own, First, last, and best; God ever blest, And God alone. Rev. Henry Ware, Jr., 1823 92 8.7.8.7.D. pRAISE the Lord: ye heavens adore Him; Praise Him, angels, in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before Him; Praise Him, all ye stars and light. Praise the Lord, for He hath spoken; Worlds His mighty voice obeyed : Laws which never shall be broken For their guidance hath He made. 2 Praise the Lord, for He is glorious; Never shall His promise fail : God hath made His saints victorious; Sin and death shall not prevail. Praise the God of our salvation; Hosts on high, His power proclaim; Heaven and earth and all creation, Laud and magnify His Name. 3 Worship, honor, glory, blessing, Lord, we offer unto Thee; Young and old, Thy praise expressing, In glad homage bend the knee. All the saints in heaven adore Thee; We would bow before Thy throne: As Thine angels serve before Thee, So on earth Thy will be done. Verses L, 2, Anon. o. 1801; verse -A, Edward Oder, L836 64 HLS MAJESTY AND GREATNESS Q3 HPHE spacious firmament on high, L.M.D, With all the blue ethereal skj . And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display, And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail. The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth; Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball? What though nor real voice nor sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found? In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice; For ever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is Divine." Joseph Addison, 1712 94 ^HE God of Abraham praise, G.6.8.4.D. Who reigns enthroned above; Ancient of everlasting days, And God of love: Jehovah! Great IAM! By earth and heaven confessed ; I bow and bless the sacred Name, For ever blest. 2 The God of Abraham praise, At whose supreme command From earth 1 rise, and seek the joys At His right hand: 65 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY I all on earth forsakes Its wisdom, fame, and power; And Him my only portion make, My Shield and Tower. 3 He by Himself hath sworn, I on His oath depend; I shall, on eagle's wings upborne, To heaven ascend : I shall behold His face, I shall His power adore, And sing the wonders of His grace For evermore. 4 The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high ; "Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghosts They ever cry: Hail, Abraham's God and mine! I join the heavenly lays; All might and majesty are Thine, And endless praise. Rev Thoma9 mym% c 1770 95 \VITH songs and honors sounding loud CM. Address the Lord on high ; Over the heavens He spreads His cloud, And waters veil the sky. 2 He sends His showers of blessing down To cheer the plains below; He makes the grass the mountains crown, And corn in valleys grow. 3 His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year; He bids the sun cut short his race, And wintry days appear. 4 His hoary frost, His fleecy snow, Descend and clothe the ground; The liquid streams forbear to flow, In icy fetters bound. 66 HIS MAJESTY AND GREATNESS 5 He sends His word, and melts the snow ; The fields no longer mourn; He calls the wanner gales to blow, And bids the spring return. 6 The changing wind, the flying cloud, Obey His mighty word: With songs and honors sounding loud Praise ye the sovereign Lord. Psalm cxlvii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 % Q_REAT God, how infinite art Thou! ( J.M. How poor and weak are we ! Let the whole race of creatures bow, And pay their praise to Thee. 2 Thy throne eternal ages stood, Ere seas or stars were made : Thou art the ever-living God, Were all the nations dead. 3 Eternity, with all its years, Stands present in Thy view; To Thee there's nothing old appears : Great God, there's nothing new. 4 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, And vexed with trifling cares; While Thine eternal thought moves on Thine undisturbed affairs. 5 Great God, how infinite art Thou ! How poor and weak are we! Let the whole race of creatures bow, And pay their praise to Thee. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707: verse 1, line 2; verse 5, line 2, alt. 97 MY Gocl> ho.w wonderful Thou art, ( \M. Thy majesty how bright! How beautiful Thy mercy-seat, In depths of burning light ! 67 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 2 How dread are Thine eternal years, 0 everlasting Lord, By prostrate spirits, day and night, Incessantly adored! 3 0 how I fear Thee, living God, With deepest, tenderest fears; And worship Thee with trembling hope, And penitential tears. 4 Yet I may love Thee too, 0 Lord, Almighty as Thou art; For Thou hast stooped to ask of me The love of my poor heart. 5 No earthly father loves like Thee, No mother half so mild Bears and forbears, as Thou hast done With me, Thy sinful child. 6 Father of Jesus, love's Reward ! What rapture will it be, Prostrate before Thy throne to lie, And gaze and gaze on Thee, Rev. Frederick W. Faber, 1848 98 A.NGEL voices, ever singing 8.5.8.5.8.4.3. Round Thy throne of light, Angel harps, for ever ringing, Rest not day nor night; Thousands only live to bless Thee, And confess Thee Lord of might. 2 Thou who art beyond the farthest Mortal eye can scan, Can it be that Thou regardest Songs of sinful man? Can we feel that Thou art near us, And wilt hear us? Yea, we can. 68 HIS MAJESTY AND GREATNESS 3 Yea, we know Thy love rejoices O'er each work of Thine; Thou didst ears and hands and voices For Thy praise combine; Craftsman's art and music's measure For Thy pleasure Didst design. 4 Here, great God, to-day we offer Of Thine own to Thee; And for Thine acceptance proffer, All unworthily, Hearts and minds, and hands and voices, In our choicest Melody. 5 Honor, glory, might, and merit, Thine shall ever be, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity: Of the best that Thou hast given Earth and heaven Render Thee. Rev. Francis Pott, 1861 99 io.io.ii.il Q WORSHIP the King all glorious above, 0 gratefully sing His power and His love; Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. 2 O tell of His might, O sing of His grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy >pace. His chariots of wrath the deep thunder-clouds form, And dark is His path on the wings of the storm. 3 The earth with its store of wonders untold. Almighty, Thy power hath founded of old; Hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree, And round it hath cast, like ;i mantle, the sea. 09 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 4 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air; it shines in the light; It streams from the hills; it descends to the plain; And sweetly distils in the dew and the rain. 5 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail; Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend! 6 O measureless Might! Ineffable Love! While angels delight to hymn Thee above, The humbler creation, though feeble their lays, With true adoration shall lisp to Thy praise. Psalm civ. Sir Robert Grant, 1833 100 A-kk PeoPle that on earth do dwell, L.M. Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice, Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell, Come ye before Him and rejoice. 2 The Lord ye know is God indeed; Without our aid He did us make; We are His folk, He doth us feed; And for His sheep He doth us take. 3 O enter then His gates with praise, Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His Name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. Psalm c. Rev. William Kethe, 1501 101 KINGDOMS and thrones to God belong; L.M. Crown Him, ye nations, in your song; His wondrous names and powers rehearse; Mis honors shall enrich your verse. 70 HIS MAJESTY AND GREATNESS 2 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms; How terrible is God in arms! In Israel are His mercies known; Israel is His peculiar throne. 3 Proclaim Him King, pronounce Him blest; He's your Defence, your Joy, your Rest: When terror- rise, and nations faint, God is the Strength of every saint. Psalm lxviii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 102 JTROM all that dwell below the skies L.M. Let the Creator's praise arise: Let the Redeemer's Name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends Thy word: Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore Till suns shall rise and set no more. Psalm cxvii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 103 WITH g^y clad, with strength arrayed, L.M. The Lord, that o'er all nature reigns, The world's foundations strongly laid, And the vast fabric still sustains. 2 How surely stablished is Thy throne, Which shall no change or period see! For Thou, 0 Lord, and Thou alone, Art God from all eternity. 3 The floods, 0 Lord, lift up their voice, And toss the troubled waves on high; But God above can still their noise. And make the angry sea comply. 4 Thy promise, Lord, is ever sure, And they that in Thy house would dwell, That happy station to secure, Must still in holiness excel. . xciii. Tate and Bradv'a "\'rw Version/1 1696, 1698 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 1 04 BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, L.M. Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone, He can create, and He destroy. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed us men ; And when like wandering sheep we strayed, He brought us to His fold again. 3 We are His people, we His care, Our souls, and all our mortal frame; What lasting honors shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to Thy Name? 4 We'll crowd Thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heavens our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise. 5 Wide as the world is Thy command, Vast as eternity Thy love; Firm as a rock Thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. Psalm c. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1705, 1719: verse 1, lines 1, 2, alt. by Rev. John Wesley 105 QOME, sound His praise abroad, S.M. And hymns of glory sing: Jehovah is the sovereign God, The universal King. 2 He formed the deeps unknown, He gave the seas their bound; The watery worlds are all His own, And all the solid ground. 3 Come, worship a1 His throne; Come, bow before the Lord: We are His works, and not our own; lie formed us by His Word. HIS MAJESTY AND GREATNESS 4 To-day attend His voice, Nor dare provoke His rod; Come, like the people of His choice, And own your gracious God. Psalm xcv. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 106 LM- T ORD, Thou hast searched and seen me through; Thine eye commands, with piercing view, My rising and my resting hours, My heart and flesh, with all their powers. 2 My thoughts, before they are my own, Are to my God distinctly known; He knows the words I mean to speak, Ere from my opening lips they break. 3 Within Thy circling power I stand; On every side I find Thy hand : * Awake, asleep, at home, abroad,* I am surrounded still with God. 4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great ! What large extent, what lofty height) My soul, with all the powers I boast, Is in the boundless prospect lost. 5 0 may these thoughts possess my breast, Where'er I rove, where'er I rest : Nor let my weaker passions dare Consent to sin, for God is there. Psalm exxxix. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 \ 07 L^ us w^ a gladsome mind 7.7.7 Praise the Lord, for He is kind: For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2 Let us blaze His Name abroad, For of gods He is the God: For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 3 He, with all-commanding might, Filled the new-made world with light: For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4 All things living He doth feed; His full hand supplies their need : For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 5 He His chosen race did bless In the wasteful wilderness: For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 6 He hath with a piteous eye Looked upon our misery: For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 7 Let us therefore warble forth His high majesty and worth: For His mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. Psalm cxxxvi. John Milton, 1624: alt. 108 SONGS of praise the angels sang, Heaven with alleluias rang, When Jehovah's work begun, When He spake, and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn, When the Prince of Peace was born: Songs of praise arose, when He Captive led captivity. 3 Heaven and earth must pass away, Songs of praise shall crown that (lay: God will make new heavens, new earth, Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 74 7.7.7.7. HIS MAJESTY AND GREATNESS 4 And can man alone be dumb, Till that glorious kingdom come? No, the Church delights to raise Psalms and hymns and songs of praise. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice, Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. 6 Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death; Then, amidst eternal joy, Songs of praise their powers employ. James Montgomery, IS 19 109 LM 1" ORD, my weak thought in vain would climb To search the starry vault profound; In vain would wing her flight sublime To find creation's utmost bound. 2 But weaker yet that thought must prove To search Thy great eternal plan, Thy sovereign counsels, born of love Long ages ere the world began. 3 When my dim reason would demand Why that, or this, Thou dost ordain, By some vast deep I seem to stand, Whose secrets I must ask in vain. 4 When doubts disturb my troubled breast, And all is dark as night to me, Here, as on solid rock, I rest, — That so it seemeth good to Thee. 5 Be this my joy, that evermore Thou rulest all things at Thy will; Thy sovereign wisdom I adore, And calmly, sweetly, trust Thee still. Rev. Ray Palmer, 1S5S GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 110 Gr^ ^ *° our ^0(* ^lllllorta' praise; L.M. Mercy and trutli are all His ways: Wonders of grace to God belong; Repeat His mercies in your song. 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown; The King of kings with glory crown : His mercies ever shall endure, When lords and kings are known no more. 3 He built the earth, He spread the sky, And fixed 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 From guilt, and darkness, and the grave: Wonders of grace to God belong; Repeat His mercies in your song. 6 Through this vain world He guides our feet, And leads us to His heavenly seat : His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more. Psalm cxxxvi. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1710 111 rf,HE L°rd iS Killg! llft UP thy V°iCe' L,M* O earth; and all ye heavens, rejoice: From world to world the joy shall ring, "The Lord Omnipotent is King!" 2 The Lord is King! who then shall dare Resist His will, distrust His care, Or murmur at His wise decree-. Or doubt His royal promises? HIS MAJESTY AND GREATNESS 3 The Lord is King! Child of the dust, The Judge of all the earth is just; Holy and true are all His ways: Let every creature speak His praise. 4 0 when His wisdom can mistake, His might decay, His love forsake, Then may His children cease to sing, ''The Lord Omnipotent is King!" 5 Alike pervaded by His eye, All parts of His dominion lie; This world of ours, and worlds unseen, And thin the boundary between. 6 One Lord, one empire, all secures; He reigns, and life and death are yours: Through earth and heaven one song shall ring, "The Lord Omnipotent is King!" Josiah Conder, 1824 H2 8.7.8.7. ^OD, my King, Thy might confessing, Ever will I bless Thy Name; Day by day Thy throne addressing, Still will I Thy praise proclaim. 2 Honor great our God befitteth; Who His majesty can reach? Age to age His works transmitteth, Age to age His power shall teach. 3 They shall talk of all Thy glory, On Thy might and greatness dwell, Speak of Thy dread acts the story, And Thy deeds of wonder tell. 4 Nor shall fail from memory's treasure Works by love and mercy wrought ; Works of love surpassing measure, Works of mercy passing thought. 77 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 5 Full of kindness and compassion, Slow to anger, vast in love, God is good to all creation; All His works His goodness prove. 6 All Thy works, 0 Lord, shall bless Thee, Thee shall all Thy saints adore : King supreme shall they confess Thee, And proclaim Thy sovereign power. Psalm cxlv. Bishop Richard Mant, 1824 113 O TH0U> in a11 Thy misht so far> c.m. In all Thy love so near, Beyond the range of sun and star, And yet beside us here : 2 What heart can comprehend Thy Name, Or searching find Thee out Who art within, a quickening Flame, A Presence round about? 3 Yet though I know Thee but in part, I ask not, Lord, for more; Enough for me to know Thou art, To love Thee and adore. 4 And dearer than all things I know Is childlike faith to me, That makes the darkest wray I go An open path to Thee. Rev. Frederick L. Hosmer, 1876 114 Tj0! Goc1 is nere: let lls adore, L.M. And own how dreadful is this place; Let all within us feel Ills power, And humbly bow before His face. 2 Lo! God is here, whom day and night United choirs of angels praise; To Him, enthroned above all height, The host of heaven their anthems raise. HIS FATHERHOOD AND LOVE 3 Almighty Father, may our praise Thy courts with grateful fragrance fill; Stiil may we stand before Thy face, Still hear and do Thy sovereign will. 4 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom earth and heaven adore, From men and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. Gerhard Terstccgen, 1729. Trans, by Rev. John Wesley, 1739: alt. and arr. I^is JFatfjetijooO anD Lotie 115 JOYFUL, joyful, we adore Thee, 8.7.8 7.D. God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away, Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day. 2 All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Centre of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee. 3 Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest ' Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, — All who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the Joy Divine. 79 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began; Father-love is reigning o'er us, Brother-love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward In the triumph-song of life. Rev. Henry van Dyke, 1907 116 X1111011011 a11 the changing scenes of life, CM. In trouble and in joy, The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ. 2 Of His deliverance I will boast, ■ Till all that are distressed From my example comfort take, And charm their griefs to rest. 3 O magnify the Lord with me, With me exalt His Name; When in distress to Him I called, He to my rescue came. 4 The hosts of God encamp around The dwellings of the just; Deliverance He affords to all Who on His succor trust. 5 O make but trial of His love; Experience will decide How blest they are, and only they, Who in His truth confide. 6 Fear Him, ye saints: and you will then Have nothing else to fear: Make you His service your delight, He'll make your wants His care. Psalm xxxiv. Tate and Brady's "New Version," l»»'.»,'>, L698 80 HIS FATHERHOOD AND LOVE WJ 0^ 1>V ^oc'' our ^e^P m a8es l)ast> CM. Our Hope for years to come, Our Shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal Home: 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defence is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 The busy tribes of flesh and blood, With all their lives and cares, Are carried downward by Thy flood, And lost in following years. 6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 7 Our God, our Help in ages past, Our Hope for years to come ; Be Thou our Guard while troubles last, And our eternal Home. Psalm xc. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 118 0 G0Dj my Strcn£th and Fortitude, CM. Of force 1 must love Thee; Thou art my Castle and Defence In my necessity; SI GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 2 My God, my Rock, in whom I trust, The Worker of my wealth, My Refuge, Buckler, and my Shield, The Horn of all my health. 3 I, when beset with pain and grief, Did pray to God for grace; And He forthwith did hear my plaint Out of His holy place. 4 The Lord descended from above And bowed the heavens high, And underneath His feet He cast The darkness of the sky. 5 On cherub and on cherubim Full royally He rode, And on the wings of all the winds Came flying all abroad. 6 Unspotted are the ways of God, His word is purely tried; He is a sure Defence to such As in His faith abide. Psalm xviii. Thomas Sternhold, publ. 1561 119 0 L0VE of God' how stron§ and true! LM- Eternal, and yet ever new; Uncomprehended and unbought, Beyond all knowledge and all thought. 2 0 love of God, how deep and great! Far deeper than man's deepest hate; Self-fed, self-kindled like the light, Changeless, eternal, infinite. 3 0 heavenly love, how precious still, In days of weariness and ill, In nights of pain and helplessness, To heal, to comfort, and to bless! HIS FATHERHOOD AND LOVE i O wide-embracing, wondrous love! We read thee in the sky above, We read thee in the earth below, In seas that swell, and streams that now. 5 We read thee best in Him who came To bear for us the cross of shame ; Sent by the Father from on high, Our life to live, our death to die. 6 We read thy power to bless and save, E'en in the darkness of the grave; Still more in resurrection light We read the fulness of thy might. 7 0 love of God, our shield and stay Through all the perils of our way! Eternal love, in thee we rest, For ever safe, for ever blest. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1861 120 pRAISE, Lord, for Thee in Zion waits; L.M. Prayer shall besiege Thy temple gates : All flesh shall to Thy throne repair, And find, through Christ, salvation there. 2 Our spirits faint; our sins prevail; Leave not our trembling hearts to fail : 0 Thou that hearest prayer, descend, And still be found the sinner's Friend. 3 How blest Thy saints! how safely led, How surely kept, how richly fed! Saviour of all in earth and sea, How happy they who rest in Thee! 4 Thy hand sets fast the mighty hills, Thy voice the troubled ocean stills; Evening and morning hymn Thy praise, And earth Thy bounty wide displays. S3 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 5 The year is with Thy goodness crowned ; Thy clouds drop wealth the world around; Through Thee the deserts laugh and sing, And nature smiles, and owns her King. 6 Lord, on our souls Thine influence pour; The moral waste within restore: O let Thy love our spring-tide be, And make us all bear fruit to Thee. Psalm lxiii. Rev. Henry F. Lyte, 1834: verse 1, line 1, alt. 121 JJIGH in the heavens, Eternal God, L.M. Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens Thy designs. 2 For ever firm Thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of Thy hands; Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast Thy bounty share; The whole creation is Thy charge, But saints are Thy- peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent Thy grace, Whence all our hope and comfort spring! The sons of Adam in distress Fly to the shadow of Thy wing. 5 From the provisions of Thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain, rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord: And in Thy light our souls shall see The glories promised in Thy word. Psalm xxxvi. Rev. foaac Watte, 1719 84 HIS FATHERHOOD AND LOVE i 92 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.1 \ MIGHTY Fortress is our God, A Bulwark never failing; Our Helper He amid the Hood Of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing; Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing: Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth His Name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us; We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us: The prince of darkness grim, — We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo! his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth: Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The bodv they may kill: God's truth abideth still. I lis kingdom is for ever. Martin Luther, 1529. Trans, by Rev. Frederick II. Hedge, 1S53 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 123 8.7.8.7.D. JjORD, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee For the bliss Thy love bestows, For the pardoning grace that saves me, And the peace that from it flowrs: Help, O God, my weak endeavor; This dull soul to rapture raise : Thou must light the flame, or never Can my love be warmed to praise. 2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee, Wretched wanderer, far astray; Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee From the paths of death away : Praise, with love's devoutest feeling, Him who saw thy guilt -born fear, And, the light of hope revealing, Bade the blood-stained cross appear. 3 Praise Thy Saviour God that drew thee To that cross, new life to give, Held a blood-sealed pardon to thee, Bade thee look to Him and live : Praise the grace whose threats alarmed thee, Roused thee from thy fatal ease, Praise the grace whose promise warmed thee, Praise the grace that whispered peace. 4 Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling Vainly would my lips express : Low before Thy footstool kneeling, Deign Thy suppliant's prayer to bless: Let Thy love, my soul's chief treasure, Love's pure flame within me raise; And, since words can never measure, Let my life show forth Thy praise. Francis S. Key, 1817 86 HIS FATHERHOOD AND LOVE 124 TPHOU, Lord, art Love; and everywhere CM. Thy Name is brightly shown, Beneath, on earth, Thy footstool fair, Above, in heaven, Thy throne. 2 Thy word is love; in lines of gold There mercy prints its trace; In nature we Thy steps behold, The gospel shows Thy face. 3 Thy ways are love; though they transcend Our feeble range of sight, They wind, through darkness, to their end In everlasting light. 4 Thy thoughts are love; and Jesus is The living voice they find : His love lights up the vast abyss Of the eternal Mind. 5 Thy chastisements are love; more deep They stamp the seal Divine, And by a sweet compulsion keep Our spirits nearer Thine. 6 Thy heaven is the abode of Love: 0 blessed Lord, that we May there, when time's deep shades remove, Be gathered home to Thee : 7 There with Thy resting saints to fall Adoring round Thy throne; Where all shall love Thee, Lord, and all Shall in Thy love be one. Rev. James D. Burns, 1858 125 F0R the beauty of the earth; 7.7.7.7.7.7. For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 87 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 2 For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flower, Sun and moon, and stars of light; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 3 For the joy of ear and eye, For the heart and mind's delight, For the mystic harmony Linking sense to sound and sight; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 4 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 5 For each perfect gift of Thine To our race so freely given, Graces human and Divine, Flowers of earth and buds of heaven; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. Folliott S. Pierpont, 18G4: each verse slightly alt. 126 CM- T3EGIN, my tongue, some heavenly theme, And speak some boundless thing, The mighty works, or mightier Name, Of our Eternal King. 2 Tell of His wondrous faithfulness, Ami sound His power abroad; Sing the sweet promise of His grace. And the performing ( rod. 88 HIS FATHERHOOD AND LOVE 3 His very word of grace is strong As thai which built the skies; The voice that rolls the stars along Speaks all the promises. 4 O might I hear Thy heavenly tongue But whisper, "Thou art Mine," Those gentle words should raise my song To notes almost Divine. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707 127 L0RD of a11 beinS> throned afar, L.M; Thy glory flames from sun and star; Centre and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart how near! 2 Sun of our life, Tin- quickening ray Sheds on our path the glow of day; Star of our hope, Thy softened light Cheers the long watches of the night. 3 Our midnight is Thy smile withdrawn; Our noontide is Thy gracious dawn; Our rainbow arch, Thy mercy's sign; All, save the clouds of sin, are Thine. 4 Lord of all life, below, above, Whose light is truth, whose warmth is love, Before Thy ever-blazing throne We ask no lustre of our own. 5 Grant us Thy truth to make us free, And kindling hearts that burn for Thee; Till all Thy living altars claim One holy light, one heavenly flame. Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1848 128 I LOOK to Thee in every need, 8.6.8.6.8.8. And never look in vain; I feel Thy strong and tender love, And all is well again: The thought of Thee is mightier far Than sin and pain and sorrow are. GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 2 Discouraged in the work of life, Disheartened by its load, Shamed by its failures or its fears, I sink beside the road; But let me only think of Thee, And then new heart springs up in me. 3 Thy calmness bends serene above, My restlessness to still; Around me flows Thy quickening life, To nerve my faltering will : Thy presence fills my solitude ; Thy providence turns all to good. 4 Embosomed deep in Thy dear love, Held in Thy law, I stand; Thy hand in all things I behold, And all things in Thy hand; Thou leadest me by unsought ways, And turn'st my mourning into praise. Rev. Samuel Longfellow, 1864 129 MY Gocl> how endless is Thy love! LM- Thy gifts are every evening new; And morning mercies from above Gently distil like early dew. 2 Thou spread'st the curtains of the night, Great Guardian of my sleeping hours: Thy sovereign word restores the light, And quickens all my drowsy powers. 3 I yield my powers to Thy command, To Thee I consecrate my days; Perpetual blessings from Thy hand Demand perpetual songs of praise. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1700 130 O BLESS the Lord> my soul; S.M. Lei all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless His Name, Whose favors art1 Divine. 90 HIS FATHERHOOD AND LOVE 2 O bless the Lord, my soul, Nor let His mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness, And without praises die. 3 Tis He forgives thy sins, Tis He relieves thy pain, 'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses, And makes thee young again. 4 He crowns thy life with love, When ransomed from the grave; He that redeemed my soul from hell Hath sovereign power to save. 5 He fills the poor with good; He gives the sufferers rest: The Lord hath judgments for the proud, And justice for the oppressed. 6 His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses knowrn; But sent the world His truth and grace By His beloved Son. Psalm ciii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 131 QOME, we that love the Lord, S.M. And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. 2 Let those refuse to sing That never knew our God; But children of the heavenly King May speak their joys abroad. 3 The men of grace have found Glory begun below; Celestial fruits on earthly ground From faith and hope may grow. 91 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 1 The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heavenly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 5 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry; We're marching through Emmanuel's ground To fairer worlds on high. Rev. Iaaac Wratts, 1707: verse 2, line 3, alt. 132 gTAND up, and bless the Lord, S.M. Ye people of His choice; Stand up, and bless the Lord your God With heart and soul and voice. 2 Though high above all praise, Above all blessing high, Who would not fear His holy Name, And laud, and magnify? 3 O for the living flame, From His owrn altar brought, To touch our lips, our minds inspire, And wing to heaven our thought! 4 God is our Strength and Song, And His salvation ours; Then be His love in Chrisl proclaimed With all our ransomed powers. 5 Stand up, and bless the Lord; The Lord your ( rod adore: Stand up, and bless His glorious Name Henceforth for evermore. James Montgomery, L824 (Text of LS 133 JpILLThou my life, 0 Lord my God, CM. In every pari with praise. Thai my whole being may proclaim Thy being and Thy ways. HIS FATHERHOOD AND LOVE 2 Xot for the lip of praise alone. Nor e'en i he praising heart, I ask, but for a life made up Of praise in every part ; 3 Praise in the common things of life, Its goings out and in, Praise in eaeh duty and each deed, However small and mean. 4 Fill every part of me with praise; Let all my being speak Of Thee and of Thy love, 0 Lord, Poor though I be, and weak. 5 So shalt Thou, Lord, from me, e'en me, Receive the glory due, And so shall I begin on earth The song for ever new. 6 So shall no part of day or night From sacredness be free : But all my life, in every step, Be fellowship with Thee. Rev. Iloratius Bonar, L866 8.7.8. 134 "PRAISE, my soul, the King of heaven, To His feet Thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who, like me, His praise should sing? Praise Him, praise Him, Praise the Everlasting King. 7.4.7. 2 Praise Him for His grace and favor To our fathers in distress; Praise Him, still the same for ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless; Praise Him, praise Him, Glorious in Hi- faithfulness. GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 3 Father-like, He tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame He knows; In His hands He gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes; Praise Him, praise Him, Widely as His mercy goes. 4 Angels, help us to adore Him; Ye behold Him face to face; Sun and moon, bow down before Him, Dwellers all in time and space, Praise Him, praise Him, Praise with us the God of grace. Psalm ciii. Rev. Henry F. Lyte, 1834 135 Gr^^ *s Love; His mercy brightens 8.7.8.7. All the path in which we rove; Bliss He wakes, and woe He lightens: God is Wisdom, God is Love. 2 Chance and change are busy ever; Man decays, and ages move; But His mercy waneth never : God is Wisdom, God is Love. 3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth Will His changeless goodness prove; From the mist His brightness streameth: God is Wisdom, God is Love. 4 He with earthly cares entwineth Hope and comfort from above ; Everywhere His glory shineth: God is Wisdom, God is Love. Sir John Bowring, 1826 136 WHILE Thee 1 seek, protecting Power, CM. He my vain wishes stilled; And may this consecrated hour With belter hopes be filled. 94 HIS FATHERHOOD AM) LOVE 2 Thy love the powers of thought bestowed; To Thee my thoughts would soar : Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed; That mercy I adore. 3 In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see; Each blessing to my soul more dear Because conferred by Thee. 4 In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer. 5 When gladness wings my favored hour, Thy love my thoughts shall fill; Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, My soul shall meet Thy will. 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The lowering storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear; That heart will rest on Thee. Holen M. Williams, 178G 137 "^Y HEN all Thy mercies, 0 my God, CM. My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3 When worn with sickness, oft hast Thou With health renewed my face; And, wrhen in sins and sorrows sunk, Revived my soul with grace. 95 GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY 4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart That tastes those gifts with joy. 5 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. 6 Through all eternity to Thee A joyful song Ell raise; For O, eternity's too short To utter all Thy praise. Joseph Addison, 1712 138 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. T ORD, Thou hast been our dwelling-plaee In every generation; Thy people still have known Thy grace, And blessed Thy consolation: Through every age Thou heard'st our cry; Through every age we found Thee nigh, Our Strength and our Salvation. 2 Our cleaving sins we oft have wept, And oft Thy patience proved ; But still Thy faith we fast have kept, Thy Name we still have loved; And Thou hast kept and loved us well, Hast granted us in Thee to dwell, Unshaken, unremoved. 3 No, nothing from those arms of love Shall Thine own people sever; Our Helper never will remove, Our God will fail us never. Thy people, Lord, have dwelt in Thee, Our dwelling-place Thou still wilt be For ever and for ever. Thomas IT. Gill, 1864 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED 139 THE Lor(1 is ricb and merciful> ( !-M.d. The Lord is very kind; 0 come to Him, come now to Him, With a believing mind: His comforts, they shall strengthen thee, Like flowing waters cool; And He shall for thy spirit be A fountain ever full. 2 The Lord is glorious and strong, Our God is very high; 0 trust in Him, trust now in Him, And have security: He shall be to thee like the sea, And thou shalt surely feel His wind that bloweth healthily Thy sicknesses to heal. 3 The Lord is wonderful and wise, As all the ages tell; O learn of Him, learn now of Him, Then with thee it is well; And with His light thou shalt be blest, Therein to work and live; And He shall be to thee a rest When evening hours arrive. Rev. Thomas T. Lynch, 1850 31esus Cfmst out LorD : praise to Cimst OEialteO 140 A^ ^e Name of Jesus 6.5.6.5.D. Every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess Him King of glory now. 'Tis the Father's pleasure We should call Him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD At His voire creation Sprang at once to sight, All the angel faces, All the hosts of light, Thrones and dominations, Stars upon their way, All the heavenly orders In their great array. Humbled for a season, To receive a Name From the lips of sinners Unto whom He came, Faithfully He bore it Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious, When from death He passed. In your hearts enthrone Him; There let Him subdue All that is not holy, All that is not true : Crown Him as your Captain In temptation's hour: Let His will enfold you In its light and power. Brothers, this Lord Jesus Shall return again, With His Father's glory, With His angel train; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon His brow. Ami our hearts confess Him King of glory now. ( laroline M. Noel, 1870: verse 3, line 4, alt. 98 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED 141 8.7.8.7. with Alleluias "AflGHTY God, while angels bless Thee, May a mortal sing Thy Name? Lord of men as well as angels, Thou art every creature's theme. Alleluia! Amen. 2 Lord of every land and nation, Ancient of eternal days, Sounded through the wide creation Be Thy just and lawful praise. Alleluia! Amen. 3 For the grandeur of Thy nature — Grand beyond a seraph's thought ; For created works of power, Works with skill and kindness wrought. Alleluia! Amen. 4 But Thy rich, Thy free redemption, Dark through brightness all along, — Thought is poor, and poor expression, Who dare sing that awful song? Alleluia! Amen. 5 Brightness of the Father's glory. Shall Thy praise unuttered lie? Fly, my tongue, such guilty silence, Sing the Lord who came to die: Alleluia! Amen. G From the highest throne in glory, To the cross of deepest woe, All to ransom guilty captives, — Flow my praise, for ever flow. Alleluia! Amen. Rev. Robert Robinson, 1774: verse 1, line 2, alt. 99 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 142 ^ cm. rrHE Head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glpry now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is His, is His by right, The King of kings, and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal Light: 3 The Joy of all who dwell above, The Joy of all below To whom He manifests His love, And grants His Name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with Him above; Their profit and their joy to know The mystery of His love. G The cross He bore is life and health, Though shame and death to Him; His people's hope, His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. Rev. Thomas Kelly, 1820 143 6.6.6.6.8.8. REJOICE, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore; Rejoice, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 100 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED 2 Jesus, the Saviour, reigns, The God of truth and love; When He had purged our stains, He took His seat above : Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given : Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 4 He sits at God's right hand Till all His foes submit, And bow to His command, And fall beneath His feet: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1746: verse 1, line 3, alt. 144 O JESUS> KinS most wonderful, CM. Thou Conqueror renowned, Thou Sweetness most ineffable, In whom all joys are found! 2 When once Thou visitest the heart, Then truth begins to shine, Then earthly vanities depart, Then kindles love Divine. 3 0 Jesus, Light of all below, Thou Fount of life and fire, Surpassing all the joys we know, And all we can desire! 4 May every heart confess Thy Name, And ever Thee adore; And seeking Thee, itself inflame To seek Thee more and more. 101 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 5 Thee may our tongues for ever bless; Thee may we love alone; And ever in our lives express The image of Thine own . Anon. (Latin, 11th century). Trans, by Rev. Edward Caswall, 1S49 145 SAVIOUR, when night involves the skies, L.M. My soul, adoring, turns to Thee; Thee, self-abased in mortal guise, And wrapt in shades of death for me. 2 On Thee my waking raptures dwell, When crimson gleams the east adorn, Thee, Victor of the grave and hell, Thee, Source of life's eternal morn. 3 When noon her throne in light arrays, To Thee my soul triumphant springs; Thee, throned in glory's endless blaze, Thee, Lord of lords and King of kings. 4 O'er earth when shades of evening steal, To death and Thee my thoughts I give; To death, whose power I soon shall feel, To Thee, with whom I trust to live. Rev. Thomas Gisbornc, 1803: verse 2, line 1, alt. 146 "\yHEN morning gilds the skies 6.6.6.6.6.6. My heart awaking cries May Jesus Christ be praised: Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair; May Jesus Christ be praised 2 When sleep her balm denies, My silent spirit sighs, May Jesus Christ be praised: When evil thoughts molest, With this I shield my breast, May Jesus Christ be praised. 102 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED 3 Docs sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, May Jesus Christ be praised: Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, May Jesus Christ be praised. 4 In heaven's eternal bliss The loveliest strain is this. May Jesus Christ be praised: The powers of darkness fear, When this sweet chant they hear, May Jesus Christ be praised. 5 Let earth's wide circle round In joyful notes resound, May Jesus Christ be praised: Let air and sea and sky, From depth to height, reply, Ma}' Jesus Christ be praised. 6 Be this, while life is mine, My canticle Divine, May Jesus Christ be praised: Be this the eternal song, Through all the ages on, May Jesus Christ be praised. Anon. (German, c. 1800). Trans, by Rev. Edward Caswall, 1853, 1858 147 O FOR a thousand tongues to sing CM. My dear Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace. 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of Thv Name. 10o JESUS CHRIST (H'K LORD 3 Jesus, the Name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the power of reigning sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me. 5 He speaks; and, listening to His voice, New life the dead receive; The mournful, broken hearts rejoice; The humble poor believe. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1739: verse 4, line 1, alt. 148 X^ our Redeemer's glorious Name CM. Awake the sacred song: O may His love — immortal flame — Tune every heart and tongue. 2 His love, what mortal thought can reach? What mortal tongue display? Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 Let wonder still with love unite, And gratitude and joy; Be Jesus our supreme delight, His praise our best employ. 4 Jesus, who left His throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, And came on earth to bleed and die — Was ever love like this? 5 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to Thee, May every heart with rapture say, The Saviour died for me, KM PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED G O may the sweet, the blissful theme Fill every heart and tongue, Till strangers love Thy charming Name, And join the sacred song. Anne Steele, 17G0 149 QOME, let us join our cheerful songs CM. With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 "Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus": "'Worth}' the Lamb," our lips reply, "For He was slain for us." 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power Divine; And blessings, more than we can give, Be, Lord, for ever Thine. 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, And air, and earth, and seas, Conspire to lift Thy glories high, And speak Thine endless praise. 5 The whole creation join in one, To bless the sacred Name Of Him that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707 150 ALLELUIA! sing to Jesus! 8.7.8.7.D. His the sceptre, His the throne; Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone: Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus, out of every nation. Hath redeemed us by His blood. 105 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 2 Alleluia! not as orphans, Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! He is near us, Faith believes, nor questions how: Though the cloud from sight received Him, When the forty days were o'er, Shall our hearts forget His promise, "I am with you evermore "? 3 Alleluia! Bread of angels, Thou on earth our Food, our Stay; Alleluia! here the sinful Flee to Thee from day to day; Intercessor, Friend of sinners, Earth's Redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! His the sceptre, His the throne; Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone: Hark ! the songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus, out of every nation, Hath redeemed us by His blood. William C. Dix, 1SGG 151 JJAIL, Thou once despised Jesus, 8.7.8.7.D. Hail, Thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us: Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame! By Thy merits we find favor; Life is given through Thy Name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins were on Thee laid; By Almighty Love anointed, Thou hast full atonemenl made: 106 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED All Thy people are forgiven Through the virtue of Thy blood; Opened is the gate of heaven, Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, There for ever to abide; All the heavenly hosts adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side: There for sinners Thou art pleading; There Thou dost our place prepare ; Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 4 Worship, honor, power, and blessing Thou art worthy to receive: Loudest praises without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits, Bring your sweetest, noblest lays; Help to sing our Saviour's merits. Help to chant Emmanuel's praise. Rev. John Bakewell, 1757, enlarged bv Rev. M. Madan, 1760: alt. by Rev. A. M. Toplady, 1776 152 jgAVIOUR, blessed Saviour, 6.5.6.5.D. Listen while we sing; Hearts and voices raising Praises to our King: All we have we offer, All we hope to be, Body, soul, and spirit, All we yield to Thee. 2 Nearer, ever nearer, Christ, we draw to Thee, Deep in adoration Bending low the knee: Thou for our redemption Cam'st on earth to die; Thou, that we might follow, Hast gone up on high. 107 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 3 Great, and ever greater, Are Thy mercies here; True and everlasting Are the glories there, Where no pain nor sorrow, Toil nor care, is known, Where the angel legions Circle round Thy throne. 4 Brighter still, and brighter, Glows the western sun, Shedding all its gladness O'er our work that's done: Time will soon be over, Toil and sorrow past, May we, blessed Saviour, Find a rest at last. 5 Onward, ever onward, Journeying o'er the road Worn by saints before us, Journeying on to God; Leaving all behind us, May we hasten on, Backward never looking Till the prize is won. 6 Higher then, and higher, Bear the ransomed soul, Earthly toils forgotten, Saviour, to its goal; Where, in joys unthought of, Saints with angels sing, Never weary, raising Praises to their King. Rov. Godfrey Thring, 1SG2 (Text of 1SS2) 1 53 PROWN His head with endless blessing, 8.7.8.7. Who, in God the Father's Name, With compassions never ceasing, Comes salvation to proclaim. 108 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED 2 Hail, ye saints, who know His favor, Who within His gates are found, Hail, ye saints, the exalted Saviour, Let His courts with praise resound. 3 Jesus, Thee our Saviour hailing, Thee our God in praise we own; Highest honors, never failing, Rise eternal round Thy throne. 4 Nowt, ye saints, His power confessing, In your grateful strains adore; For His mercy, never ceasing, Flows, and flows for evermore. Psalm cxviii. Rev. William Goode, 1811 154 ^WAKE, and sing the song S.M. Of Moses and the Lamb; Wake every heart and every tongue To praise the Saviour's Name. 2 Sing of His dying love; Sing of His rising power; Sing how He intercedes above For those whose sins He bore. 3 Sing, till we feel our hearts Ascending with our tongues; Sing, till the love of sin departs, And grace inspires our songs. 4 Sing on your heavenly way, Ye ransomed sinners, sing; Sing on rejoicing every day In Christ the Eternal King. 5 Soon shall ye hear Him say, "Ye blessed children, come"; Soon will He call you hence away, And take His wanderers home. William Hammond, 1745: alt. by Row Ceo. Whitefield, 1753, and Rev. Martin Madnn. L760 109 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 155 10.10.11.11. VE servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful Name; The Name, all victorious, of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, and rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save; And still He is nigh — His presence we have : The great congregation His triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. 3 Salvation to God who sits on the throne! Let all cry aloud and honor the Son: The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore, and give Him His right, All glory and power, and wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1744: verse 3, line 3, alt. 156 Jf AIREST Lord Jesus, 5.6.8.5.5.8. Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son; Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul's Glory, Joy, and Crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight, And all the twinkling, starry host: no PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels heaven can boast. Anon. (German, 17th century). Trans, by Anon. 1850 J 57 A^ 'ia^ ^e P°wer °f Jesus' Name! CM. Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. 2 Crown Him, ye morning stars of light, Who fixed this floating ball; Now hail the strength of Israel's might, And crown Him Lord of all. 3 Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God Who from His altar call; * Extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, And crown Him Lord of all. 4 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, Ye ransomed of the fall, Hail Him wrho saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all. 5 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go, spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all. 6 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. 7 0 that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. Rev. Edward Perronet, 1779-80: verse 1, line 4 alt., verse »'» recast, verse 7 added by Rev. .John Rippon, 1787 111 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 158 JESUS, Thy Name I love 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. All other names above, Jesus, my Lord: ( ) Thou art all to me; Nothing to please I see, Nothing apart from Thee, Jesus, my Lord. 2 Thou, blessed Son of God, Hast bought me with Thy blood, Jesus, my Lord: 0 how great is Thy love, All other loves above, Love that I daily prove, Jesus, my Lord. 3 When unto Thee I flee, Thou wilt my Refuge be, Jesus, my Lord: What need I now to fear, What earthly grief or care, Since Thou art ever near? Jesus, my Lord. 4 Soon Thou wilt come again: 1 shall be happy then, Jesus, my Lord: Then Thine own face I'll see, Then I shall like Thee be, Then evermore with Thee, Jesus, my Lord. Rev. James G. Deck, 1842: each verse, alt. 159 8.8.6.8.8.6. Q COULD I speak the matchless worth, () could I sound the glories forth Which in my Saviour shine, I'd soar, and touch the heavenly strings, And vie with Gabriel while he sings In notes almost Divine. PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED 2 I'd sing the precious blood He spilt, My ransom from the dreadful guilt Of sin, and wrath Divine: I'd sing His glorious righteousness, In which all-perfect, heavenly dress My soul shall ever shine. 3 Ed sing the characters He bears, And all the forms of love He wears, Exalted on His throne: In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, 1 would to everlasting days Make all His glories known. 4 Well, the delightful day will come When my dear Lord will bring me home, And I shall see His face; Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend, A blest eternity I'll spend, Triumphant in His grace. Rev. Samuel Medley, 1789 1 gO gHEPHERD of tender youth, 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. Guiding in love and truth Through devious ways : Christ, our triumphant King, We come Thy Name to sing; Hither our children bring, To shout Thy praise. 2 Thou art our Holy Lord, The all-subduing Word, Healer of strife: Thou didst Thyself abase, That from sin's deep disgrace Thou mightest save our race, And give us life. 3 Thou art the Great High Priest, Thou hast prepared the feast Of heavenly love: 113 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD While in our mortal pain, None calls on Thee in vain: Help Thou dost not disdain, Help from above. 4 Ever be Thou our Guide, Our Shepherd and our Pride, Our Staff and Song: Jesus, Thou Christ of God, By Thy perennial word, Lead us where Thou hast trod; Make our faith strong. 5 So now and till we die, Sound we Thy praises high, And joyful sing: Infants, and the glad throng Who to Thy Church belong, Unite to swell the song To Christ our King. Ascribed to Clement of Alexandria ( -c. 220). Trans, by Rev. Henry M. Dexter, 1846 161 O SAVI0UR> Precious Saviour, 7.6.7.6.D. Whom yet unseen we love, 0 Name of might and favor, All other names above; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee alone we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our holy Lord and King. 2 O Bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation Of love beyond our thought; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee alone we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our gracious Lord and King. 114 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED 3 In Thee all fulness dwelleth, All grace and power Divine: The glory that excelleth, O Son of God, is Thine; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee alone we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our glorious Lord and King. 4 0 grant the consummation Of this our song above In endless adoration, And everlasting love; Then shall we praise and bless Thee Where perfect praises ring, And evermore confess Thee Our Saviour and our King. Frances R. Havergal, 1870 1 62 QROWN Him with many crowns, S.M.D. The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own: Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King Through all eternity. 2 Crown Him the Lord of love: Behold His hands and side, Rich wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified: No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye At mysteries so bright. 3 Crown Him the Lord of peace; Whose power a sceptre sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, Absorbed in prayer and praise : 115 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD His reign shall know no end; And round His pierced feet Fair flowers of Paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet. 4 Crown Him the Lord of years, The Potentate of time; Creator of the rolling spheres, Ineffably sublime : All hail, Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me : Thy praise shall never, never fail Throughout eternity. Matthew Bridges, 1851 163 O CHR.IST> our KinS> Creator, Lord, L.M. Saviour of all who trust Thy word, To them who seek Thee ever near, Now to our praises bend Thine ear. 2 In Thy dear cross a grace is found — It flows from every streaming wound — Whose power our inbred sin controls, Breaks the firm bond, and frees our souls. 3 Thou didst create the stars of night; Yet Thou hast veiled in flesh Thy light, Hast deigned a mortal form to wear, A mortal's painful lot to bear. 4 When Thou didst hang upon the tree, The quaking earth acknowledged Thee; When Thou didst there yield up Thy breath, The world grew dark as shades of death. 5 Now in the Father's glory high, Great Conqueror, never more to die, Us by Thy mighty power defend, And reign through ages without end. Gregory the Greal (c. 640 804). Trans, by Rev. liny Palmer, 1858 110 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED 164 (JHRIST, above all glory seated, King triumphant, strong to save, Dying, Thou hast death defeated, 8.7.8.7. Buried, Thou hast spoiled the grave. 2 Thou art gone where now is given What no mortal might could gain, On the eternal throne of heaven In Thy Father's power to reign. 3 There Thy kingdoms all adore Thee, Heaven above and earth below; While the depths of hell before Thee Trembling and amazed bow. 4 We, 0 Lord, with hearts adoring, Follow Thee beyond the sky: Hear our prayers Thy grace imploring, Lift our souls to Thee on high; 5 So when Thou again in glory On the clouds of heaven shalt shine, We Thy flock may stand before Thee, Owned for evermore as Thine. 6 Hail! all hail! In Thee confiding, Jesus, Thee shall all adore, In Thy Father's might abiding With one Spirit evermore. Anon. (Latin, 6th or 7th cent.)- Trans, by Bishop James R. Woodford, 1852 165 ,fpiS for conquering kings to gain Glory o'er their myriads slain; Jesus, Thy more glorious strife 7.7.7.7. Hath restored a world to life. 2 So no other Name is given Unto mortals under heaven Which can make the dead to rise, And exalt them to the skies. 117 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 3 That which Christ so hardly wrought, That which He so dearly bought, That salvation, mortals, say, Will you madly cast away? 4 Rather gladly for that Name Bear the cross, endure the shame; Joyfully for Him to die Is not death, but victory. 5 Dost Thou, Jesus, condescend To be called the sinner's Friend? Ours, then, it shall always be Thus to make our boast of Thee. Anon, in Paris Breviary, 1736. Trans, by Rev. John Chandler, 1837 166 8.7.8.7.7.7. ^JARK! ten thousand harps and voices Sound the note of praise above; Jesus reigns, and heaven rejoices; Jesus reigns, the God of love: See, He sits on yonder throne; Jesus rules the world alone. 2 King of glory, reign for ever, Thine an everlasting crown; Nothing from Thy love shall sever Those whom Thou hast made Thine own: Happy objects of Thy grace, Destined to behold Thy face. 3 Saviour, hasten Thine appearing; Bring, 0 bring the glorious day, When, the awful summons hearing, Heaven and earth shall pass away: Then with golden harps we'll sing, "Glory, glory to our King!'7 Rev. Thomas Kelly, 1800 118 PRAISE TO CHRIST EXALTED J67 8.7.8.7.7.7. YyHO is this that comes from Edom, All His raiment stained with blood; To the slave proclaiming freedom; Bringing and bestowing good: Glorious in the garb He wears, Glorious in the spoils He bears? 2 Tis the Saviour, now victorious, Travelling onward in His might; 'Tis the Saviour, O how glorious To His people is the sight! Jesus now is strong to save, Mighty to redeem the slave. 3 Why that blood His raiment staining? 'Tis the blood of many slain; Of His foes there's none remaining, None the contest to maintain: Fallen they are, no more to rise, All their glory prostrate lies. 4 Mighty Victor, reign for ever, Wear the crown so dearly won; Never shall Thy people, never Cease to sing what Thou hast done : Thou hast fought Thy people's foes; Thou wilt heal Thy people's woes. Rev. Thomas Kelly, 1809 168 . 8.7.8.7.4.7. J^OOK, ye saints; the sight is glorious: See the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Saviour, angels, crown Him; Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone Him, 119 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD While the vault of heaven rings: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown the Saviour King of kings. Sinners in derision crowned Him, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His Name- Crown Him! Crown Him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame. Hark, those bursts of acclamation! Hark, those loud triumphant chords! •h'sus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords: Crown Him! Crown Him! King of kings, and Lord of lords. Rev. Thomas Kelly, 1809 169 Cfje amjent 8. T)RAW nigh, draw nigh, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to Thee, O Israel. Draw nigh, 0 Jesse's Rod, draw nigh, To free us from the enemy; From hell's abyss Thy people save, And gave us victory o'er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Draw nigh, draw nigh, 0 Morning St:ir, And bring us comfort from afar; And banish far from us the gloom Of sinful night and endless doom. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, 0 Israel. 120 THE ADVENT 4 Draw nigh, draw nigh, () David's Key, The heavenly gate unfolds to Thee; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, 0 Israel. 5 Draw nigh, draw nigh, 0 Lord of might, Who once, from Sinai's flaming height, Didst give the trembling tribes Thy law In cloud and majesty and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Ancient Antiphons (Latin), versified in 18th century Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1851: alt. in "The Hymnary," 1871 170 c.M. TJARK, the glad sound! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long: Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 On Him the Spirit, largely poured, Exerts its sacred fire; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, ]Jis holy breast inspire. 3 He comes, the prisoners to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. 4 He comes, from the thick films of vice To clear the mental ray, And on the eyeballs of the blind To pour celestial day. 5 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure; And with the treasures of His grace To enrich the humble poor. 121 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 0 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heaven's eternal arches ring With Thy beloved Name. Rev. Philip Doddridge, 1735 171 QOME, Thou long-expected Jesus, 8.7.8.7, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. 2 Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 3 Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child, and yet a King, Born to reign in us for ever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all-sufficient merit Raise us to Thy glorious throne. • Rev. Charles Wesley, 1744 Ct)e jfQattottp 172 8.7.8.7. TJARK! what mean those holy voices, Sweetly warbling in the skies? Sure the angelic host rejoices, Loudest Alleluias rise. 2 Listen to the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy: "< Uory in the highest, glory; Glory be to Cod Most High! 122 THE NATIVITY 3 " Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven; Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4 " Christ is born, the great Anointed; Heaven and earth His glory sing: Glad receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5 "Hasten, mortals, to adore Him; Learn His Name, and taste His joy; Till in heaven you sing before Him, Glory be to God Most High!" 6 Let us learn the wondrous story Of our great Redeemer's birth, Spread the brightness of His glory, Till it cover all the earth. Rev. John cawood, isig 173 O G0ME> a11 ye ^ithful, Irregular Joyful and triumphant, 0 come ye, 0 come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him Born the King of angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2 God of God, Light of Light; Lo, He abhors not the Virgin's womb: i Very God, Begotten, not created; 0 come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 3 Sing, choirs of angels; Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God In the highest; O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 123 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 4 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning: Jesus, to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Late in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Anon. (Latin, 18th cent.). Trans, by Rev. Frederick Oakeley, 1S41: verse 1, lines 1, 2, alt. 17/1 7.7.7. 7. D. With Refrain TJ ARK ! the herald angels sing, " Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King." 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the Everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin's womb: Veiled in flesh the Godhead see ; Hail the Incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King." 3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, L24 THE NATIVITY Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-bora King." Rev. Charles Wesley, 1739: alt. by G. Whitefield, 1753, M. Madan, I hymns added to the "New Version," c. 1782, J. Kempthorae, 1810 175 S^^> ® s*n^' ^*s blessed morn; 7.7.7.7.7.7, Unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given, God Himself comes down from heaven. Sing, O sing, this blessed morn; Jesus Christ to-day is born. 2 God of God, and Light of Light, Comes with mercies infinite, Joining, in a wondrous plan, Heaven to earth and God to man. Sing, 0 sing, etc. 3 God with us, Emmanuel, Deigns for ever now to dwell; And on Adam's fallen race Sheds the fulness of His grace. Sing, O sing, etc. 4 God comes down that man may rise, Lifted by Him to the skies; He is Son of Man that we By Him sons of God may be Sing, 0 sing, etc. 5 0 renew us, Lord, we pray, With Thy Spirit day by day, That we ever one may be With the Father and with Thee. Sing, 0 sing, etc. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1SG2 176 ANGELS, from the realms of glory, 8.7.8.7.4.7. Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye wrho sang creation's story, 125 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD Now proclaim Messiah's birth: ( tome and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds in the fields 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 contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; 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-bom King. 5 All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son; Evermore your voices raising To the Eternal Three in One: Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. James Montgomery, 1810. Doxology added 177 TT came uPon tno midnight clear, C.M.D, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: " Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven's all-gracious King:" The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing. L26 THE NATIVITY 2 Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled, And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world: Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o'er its Babel-sounds The blessed angels sing. 3 And ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow, — Look now ! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing: 0 rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When with the ever-circling years Comes round the age of gold; When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the angels sing. Rev. Edmund H. Sears, 1850 1 78 QALM on the listening ear of night C.M.D. Come heaven's melodious strains, Where wild Judea stretches forth Her silver-mantled plains; Celestial choirs from courts above Shed sacred glories there ; And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on the air. 2 The answering hills of Palestine Send back the glad reply, And greet from all their holy heights The Day-spring from on high : 127 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD O'er the blue depths of Galilee There comes a holier calm; And Sharon waves in solemn praise Her silent groves of palm. 3 "Glory to God!" the lofty strain The realm of ether fills; How sweeps the song of solemn joy O'er Judah's sacred hills! " Glory to God!" the sounding skies Loud with their anthems ring : "Peace on the earth; good-will to men, From heaven's eternal King." 4 This day shall Christian tongues be mute, And Christian hearts be cold? O catch the anthem that from heaven O'er Judah's mountains rolled, When burst upon that listening night The high and solemn lay, " Glory to God; on earth be peace:" Salvation comes to-day. Rev. Edmund H. Sears, 1834 (Text of 1875) 179 io.io.io.io.io.io. QHRISTIANS, awake! salute the happy morn, Whereon the Saviour of the world was born; Rise to adore the mystery of love, Which hosts of angels chanted from above; With them the joyful tidings first begun Of God Incarnate and the Virgin's Son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, Who heard the angelic herald's voice: " Behold, I bring good tidings of a Saviour's birth To you and all the nations upon earth: This day hath God fulfilled His promised word; This day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord." 3 Tie spake: and straightway the celestial choir In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire; The praises of redeeming love they sang, 12S THE NATIVITY And heaven's whole orb with alleluias rang: God's highest glory was their anthem still, Peace upon earth, and mutual good will. 4 0 may we keep and ponder in our mind God's wondrous love in saving lost mankind; Trace we the Babe, who has retrieved our loss, From His poor manger to His bitter cross; Treading His steps, assisted by His grace, Till man's first heavenly state again takes place. 5 Then may we hope, the angelic thrones among, To sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song; He that was born upon this joyful day, Around us all His glory shall display; Saved by His love, incessant we shall sing Eternal praise to heaven's Almighty King. An. from John Byrom, 1750: verse 4, line 1; verse 5, line 6, alt. 180 J0Y to the world! the Lord is come: CM. Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth! the Saviour reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy. 3 Xo more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings How Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love. Psalm xoviii. Rev. [saac Watts, 1719 129 JESl'S rHRIST OUR LORD 181 O LITTLK town ()f Bethlehem, 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6. How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by: Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night. 2 For Christ is born of Mary; And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth; And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth. 3 How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in. 4 O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us to-day. We hear the ( ihristmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel. Bishop Phillips Brooks, 1S68 182 C.M.D. A THOUSAND years have come and gone, And near a thousand more, Since happier light from heaven shone4 Than ever shone before: 130 THE NATIVITY And in the hearts of old and young A joy most joyful stirred, That sent such news from tongue to tongue As ears had never heard. 2 Then angels on their starry way Felt bliss unfelt before, For news that men should be as they, To darkened earth they bore; So toiling men and spirits bright A first communion had, And in meek mercy's rising light Were each exceeding glad. 3 And we are glad, and we will sing, As in the days of yore; Come all, and hearts made ready bring, To welcome back once more The day when first on wintry earth A summer change began, And, dawning in a lowly birth, Uprose the Light of man. 4 For trouble such as men must bear From childhood to fourscore, He shared with us, that we might share His joy for evermore; And twice a thousand years of grief, Of conflict, and of sin, May tell how large the harvest sheaf His patient love shall win. Rev. Thomas T. Lynch, 1868 183 . 7.7.7. with Alleluia JJLESSED night, when first that plain Echoed with the joyful strain, " Peace has come to earth again.'' Alleluia. 2 Blessed hills, that heard the song Of the glorious angel throng Swelling all your slopes along. Alleluia! 131 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 3 Happy shepherds, on whose ear- Fell the tidings glad and clear, "God to man is drawing near." Alleluia! 4 Thus revealed to shepherds' eyes, Hidden from the great and wise, Entering earth in lowly guise : Alleluia ! 5 We adore Thee as our King, And to Thee our song we sing; Our best offering to Thee bring. Alleluia! 6 Blessed Babe of Bethlehem, Owner of earth's diadem, Claim and wear the radiant gem. Alleluia ! Rev. Horatiua Honar, 1857 184 C.M.D. \VTHILE shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he, — for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind, — "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 3 "To you, in David's town this day, Is born of David's line, A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be tin4 sign: 4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapt in swathing bands. And in a manger laid." 132 THE NATIVITY 5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, and thus Addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace: Good-will henceforth, from heaven to men, Begin and never cease.' ' Nahum Tate, 1 702 185 rpHE race that long in darkness pined CM. Have seen a glorious Light The people dwell in day, who dwelt In death's surrounding night. 2 To hail Thy rise, Thou better Sun, The gathering nations come, Joyous as when the reapers bear The harvest-treasures home. 3 For Thou our burden hast removed, And quelled the oppressor's sway, Quick as the slaughtered squadrons fell In Midian's evil day. 4 To us a Child of Hope is born, To us a Son is given; Him shall the tribes of earth obey, Him all the hosts of heaven. 5 His Name shall be the Prince of Peace, For evermore adored, The Wonderful, the Counsellor, The great and mighty Lord. G His power increasing still shall spread. His reign no end shall know: Justice shall guard His throne above, And peace abound below. Rev. John Morison, 1781: in Scottish "Translations and Prir.-iphrnses " 133 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 186 A.^ my heart this night rejoices, 8.6.6.8.6.0. As I hear, far and near, Sweetest angel voice-: "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air everywhere Now with joy is ringing. 2 Hark! a voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, doth entreat: "Flee from woe and danger; Brethren, come; from all doth grieve you You are freed; all you need I will surely give you." 3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder: Here let all, great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder; Love Him who with love is yearning, Hail the Star that from far Bright with hope is burning. 4 Blessed Saviour, let me find Thee; Keep Thou me close to Thee, Cast me not behind Thee: Life of life, my heart Thou stillest, Calm I rest on Thy breast, All this void Thou fillest. Rev. Paul Gerhardt, 1650. Trans, by Catherine Wiukworth, 1S58 187 A^ Pra^se t° Thee, Eternal Lord, L.M. Clothed in a garb of flesh and blood; Choosing a manger for Thy throne, While worlds on worlds are Thine alone. 2 ()ncc did the skies before Thee bow; A Virgin's arms contain Thee now: Angels who did in Thee rejoice Now listen for Thine infant voice. THE NATIVITY 3 A little Child, Thou art our Guesl . That weary ones in Thee may rest ; Forlorn and lowly is Thy birth, That we may rise to heaven from earth. 4 Thou comest in the darksome night To make us children of the light, To make us, in the realms Divine, Like Thine own angels round Thee shine. 5 All this for us Thy love hath done; By this to Thee our love is won: For this we tune our cheerful lays, And shout our thanks in ceaseless praise. Martin Luther, 1524. Trans, by Anon, in "Sabbath Hymn Book," 1858 188 ii.ii.i2.il. C1HOUT the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King. Zion, the marvellous story be telling, The Son of the Highest, how lowly His birth; The brightest archangel in glory excelling, He stoops to redeem thee, He reigns upon earth. Shout the glad tidings, etc. 2 Tell how He cometh ; from nation to nation The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round; How free to the faithful He offers salvation, How His people with joy everlasting are crowned. Shout the glad tidings, etc. 3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing, And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise; Ye angels, the full Alleluia be singing; One chorus resound through the earth and .the skies Shout the glad tidings, etc. Rev. William A. Muhlenberg, 182G JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 189 f ./././././. C!)e OBpipfjanp AS with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious God, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore ; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy-seat 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure, and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past , Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. In the heavenly country brighl Need they no created iighl ; Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, Thou its Sun which goes not down; There for ever may we sing Alleluias to OUT King. \\ illiMin C. Dii, L861 J 36 THE EPIPHANY 190 11.10.11.10. JJRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; Star of tin4 cast, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on His cradle the dewdrops are shining; Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall: Angels adore Him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield Him, in costly devotion Odors of Edom and offerings Divine, Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation; Vainly with gifts would His favor secure: Richer by far is the heart's adoration; Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid ; Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Bishop Reginald Heber, 1811 191 6.5.6.5.12 1. T^ROM the eastern mountains, Pressing on, they come, Wise men in their wisdom, To His humble home; Stirred by deep devotion, Hasting from afar, Ever journeying onward, Guided by a star. Light of life that shineth Ere the worlds began, Draw Thou near, and lighten Every heart of man. 137 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 2 Thou who in a manger Once hast lowly lain, Who dost now in glory O'er all kingdoms reign, Gather in the heathen, Who in lands afar Ne'er have seen the brightness Of Thy guiding star. Light of life, etc. 3 Gather in the outcasts, All who've gone astray, Throw Thy radiance o'er them, Guide them on their way : Those who never knew Thee, Those who've wandered far, Guide them by the brightness ( )f Thy guiding star. Light of life, etc. 4 Onward through the darkness Of the lonely night, Shining still before them With Thy kindly light, Guide them, Jew and Gentile, Homeward from afar, Young and old together, By Thy guiding star. Light of life, etc. 5 Until every nation, Whether bond or free, 'Neath Thy starlit banner, Jesus, follows Thee O'er the distant mountains To that heavenly home, Where nor sin nor sorrow Evermore shall come. Light of life, etc. Rev. Godfrey Thrin*. 1873 L38 THE TEMPTATION €j)e Ccmptation 1 92 pORTY days and forty nights 7.7.7.7. Thou wast fasting in the wild; Forty days and forty nights Tempted, and yet undefiled. 2 Sunbeams scorching all the day; Chilly dewdrops nightly shed; Prowling beasts about Thy way; Stones Thy pillow; earth Thy bed. 3 Shall not we Thy sorrow share, And from earthly joys abstain, Fasting with unceasing prayer, Glad with Thee to suffer pain? 4 And if Satan, vexing sore, Flesh or spirit should assail, Thou, his Vanquisher before, ( trant we may not faint nor fail. 5 So shall we have peace Divine; Holier gladness ours shall be; Round us too shall angels shine, Such as ministered to Thee. Rev. George H. Smyttan, 1856: alt. by Rev. Francis Pott, 1801 CI)c Life, S^inigtrp, anO (temple 193 T*1011 didst leave Thy throne Irregular And Thy kingly crown When Thou earnest to earth for me, But in Bethlehem's home Was there found no room For Thy holy nativity: 0 come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee. 139 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD Heaven's arches rang When the angels sang, Proclaiming Thy royal degree; But of lowly birth Didst Thou come to earth, And in great humility : 0 come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee. The foxes found rest, And the birds their nest, In the shade of the forest tree; But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God, In the deserts of Galilee : O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee. Thou earnest, 0 Lord, With the living word That should set Thy people free; But with mocking scorn, And with crown of thorn, They bore Thee to Calvary : O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, Thy cross is my only plea. When heaven's arches shall ring, And her choirs shall sing, At Thy coming to victory, Let Thy voice call me home, Saying, "Yet there is room, There is room at My side for thee." And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou conicst and callest for me. Emily E. S. Elliott, 1864: slightly alt. 140 THE LIFE, MINISTRY, AND EXAMPLE 194 YE fair gn>en hills of Galilee> 8.8.8.8.8.8. That girdle quiet Nazareth, What glorious vision did ye see, When He who conquered sin and death Your flowery slopes and summits trod, And grew in grace with man and God? 2 We saw no glory crown His head As childhood ripened into youth; No angels on His errands sped, He wrought no sign : but meekness, truth, And duty marked each step He trod; And love to man, and love to God. 3 Jesus, my Saviour, Master, King, WTho didst for me the burden bear, While saints in heaven Thy glory sing, Let me on earth Thy likeness wear : Mine be the path Thy feet have trod; Duty and love to man and God. Rev. Eustace R. Conder, 1887 195 DEAR Lord and Father of mankind, 8.6.8.8.6. Forgive our foolish ways; Reclothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives Thy service find, In deeper reverence, praise. 2 In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word Rise up and follow Thee. 3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee! () calm of hills above, Where Jesus knelt to share with Thee The silence of eternity Interpreted by love! 141 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 1 Drop Thy still clews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease: Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace. 5 Breathe through the heats of our desire Thy coolness and Thy balm; ' Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, 0 still, small voice of calm. John G. Whittier, 1872 196 O MASTER> let me walk with Thee LM- In lowly paths of service free; Tell me Thy secret; help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay, And guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me Thy patience; still with Thee In closer, dearer company, In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, In trust that triumphs over wrong; 4 In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future's broadening way; In peace that only Thou canst give, With Thee, O Master, let me live Rev. Washington Gladden, 1879 197 MY (*ear Redeemer and my Lord, L.M. I read my duty in Thy word; But in Thy life the law appears Drawn out in living characters, 112 THE LIFE, MINISTRY, AND EXAMPLE 2 Such was Thy truth, and such Thy zeal, Such deference to Thy Father's will, Such love, and meekness so Divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air Witnessed the fervor of Thy prayer; The desert Thy temptations knew, Thy conflict and Thy victory too. 4 Be Thou my Pattern; make me bear More of Thy gracious image here: Then God the Judge shall own my name Amongst the followers of the Lamb. Rev. Iaaac Watts, 1709 198 xHINE arm> ° Lord' in days of old C.M.D. Was strong to heal and save; It triumphed o'er disease and death, O'er darkness and the grave. To Thee they went, the blind, the dumb, The palsied and the lame, The leper with his tainted life, The sick with fevered frame. 2 And lo, Thy touch brought life and' health, Gave speech, and strength, and sight; And youth renewed and frenzy calmed Owned Thee, the Lord of light: And now, 0 Lord, be near to bless, Almighty as of yore, In crowded street, by restless couch, As by Gennesareth's shore. 3 Though Love and Might no longer heal By touch, or word, or look; Though they who do Thy work must read Thy laws in nature's book; , Yet come to heal the sick man's soul, Come, cleanse the leprous taint; Give joy and peace where all is strife, And strength where all is faint. 143 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 4 Be Thou our great Deliverer still, Thou Lord of life and death; Restore and quicken, soothe and bless With Thine almighty breath. To hands that work and eyes that see Give wisdom's heavenly lore, That whole and sick, and weak and strong, May praise Thee evermore. Rev. Edward H. Plumptre, 1S64 199 O WHERE is He that trod the sea> ( ! *MD« O where is He that spake, And demons from their victims flee, The dead their slumbers break: The palsied rise in freedom strong, The dumb men talk and sing, And from blind eyes, benighted long, Bright beams of morning spring? 2 O where is He that trod the sea, O where is He that spake, And piercing words of liberty The deaf ears open shake; And mildest words arrest the haste Of fever's deadly fire, And strong ones heal the weak who wraste Their life in sad desire? 3 0 where is He that trod the sea? 'Tis only He can save; To thousands hungering wearily A wondrous meal He gave; Full soon, celestially fed, Their rustic fare they take; 'Twas springtide wrhen He blest the 'oread, And harvest when He brake. 4 O where is He that trod the sea'? My soul, the Lord is here: Let all thy fears be hushed in thee; To leap, to look, to hear, 144 THE LIFE, MINISTRY, AND EXAMPLE Be thine: thy needs He'll satisfy. Art thou diseased or dumb, Or dost thou in thine hunger cry? "I come/' saith Christ, "I come." Rev. Thomas T. Lynch, 1855 200 0X Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry L.M. Announces that the Lord is nigh; Come then and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings from the King of kings. 2 E'en now the air, the sea, the land, Feel that their Maker is at hand; The very elements rejoice, And welcome Him with cheerful voice. 3 Then cleansed be every Christian breast, And furnished for so great a Guest; Yea, let us each our hearts prepare For Christ to come and enter there. 4 For Thou art our Salvation, Lord, Our Refuge and our great Reward; Without Thy grace our souls must fade, And wither like a flower decayed. 5 Stretch forth Thy hand to heal our sore, And make us rise, to fall no more; Once more upon Thy people shine, And fill the world with love Divine. 6 To Him who left the throne of heaven To save mankind, all praise be given; Like praise be to the Father done, And Holy Spirit, — Three in One. Charles Coffin, 1736. Trans, by Rev. John Chandler, 1837 201 teach me» ° Lorcl Thy hol-v way> LM- And give me an obedient mind; That in Thy service I may find My soul's delight from day to day. 145 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 2 Guide me, O Saviour, with Thy hand, And so control my thoughts and deeds, That I may tread the path which leads Right onward to the blessed land. 3 Help me, O Saviour, here to trace The sacred footsteps Thou hast trod; And, meekly walking with my God, To grow in goodness, truth, and grace. 4 Guard me, O Lord, that I may ne'er Forsake the right, or do the wrong: Against temptation make me strong, And round me spread Thy sheltering care. 5 Bless me in every task, O Lord, Begun, continued, done for Thee: Fulfil Thy perfect work in me; And Thine abounding grace afford. Rev. William T. Matson, 1866 202 BEHOLD, the Master passeth by! L.M. 0 seest thou not His pleading eye? With low sad voice He calleth thee, " Leave this vain world, and follow Me." 2 O soul, bowed down with harrowing care, Hast thou no thought for heaven to spare? From earthly toils lift up thine eye; Behold, the Master passeth by! 3 One heard Him calling long ago, And straightway left all things below, Counting his earthly gain as loss For Jesus and His blessed cross. 4 That " Follow Me" his faithful ear Seemed every day afresh to hear: Its echoes stirred his spirit still, And fired his hope, and nerved his will. 146 THE LIFE, MINISTRY, AND EXAMPLE 5 God gently calls us every day : Why should we then our bliss delay? Thou, Lord, e'en now art calling me; I will leave all, and follow Thee. Bishop W. Walsham How (verses 4, 5, alt. from Bishop Ken, publ. 1721), 1871 203 \V HAT grace, 0 Lord, and beauty shone CM. Around Thy steps below; What patient love was seen in all Thy life and death of woe. 2 For ever on Thy burdened heart A weight of sorrow hung; Yet no ungentle, murmuring wrord Escaped Thy silent tongue. 3 Thy foes might hate, despise, revile, Thy friends unfaithful prove; Unwearied in forgiveness still, Thy heart could only love. 4 O give us hearts to love like Thee, Like Thee, 0 Lord, to grieve Far more for others' sins than all The wrongs that we receive. 5 One with Thyself, may every eye In us, Thy brethren, see That gentleness and grace that spring From union, Lord, with Thee. Sir Edward Denny, Bart., 1839 204 JjORD, as to Thy dear cross we flee, CM, And plead to be forgiven, So let Thy life our pattern be, And form our souls for heaven. 2 Help us, through good report and ill, Our daily cross to bear; Like Thee, to do our Father's will, Our brethren's griefs to share. 147 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 3 Let grace our selfishness expel, Our earthliness refine; And kindness in our bosoms dwell, As free and true as Thine. 1 [f joy shall at Thy bidding fly, And grief's dark day come on, We, in our turn, would meekly cry, "Father, Thy will be done." 5 Should friends misjudge, or foes defame, Or brethren faithless prove, Then, like Thine own, be all our aim To conquer them by love. G Kept peaceful in the midst of strife, Forgiving and forgiven, 0 may we lead the pilgrim's life, And follow Thee to heaven. Rev. John H. Gurney, 1838 205 O MEAN may seem this house of clay, CM. Yet 'twas the Lord's abode; Our feet may mourn this thorny way, Yet here Emmanuel trod. 2 This fleshly robe the Lord did wear, This watch the Lord did keep, These burdens sore the Lord did bear These tears the Lord did weep. 3 Our very frailty brings us near Unto the Lord of heaven ; To every grief, to every tear, Such glory strange is given. 1 Hut not this fleshly robe alone Shall link us, Lord, to Thee; Not only in the tear and groan Shall the dear kindred be. 148 THE LIFE, MINISTRY, AND EXAMPLE 5 We shall l)e reckoned for Thine own Because Thy heaven we share, Because we sing around Thy throne, And Thy bright raiment wear. 6 0 mighty grace, our life to live, To make our earth Divine: 0 mighty grace, Thy heaven to give, And lift our life to Thine. Thoma3 H. Gill, 1850 206 How shal1 T follow Him l serve? LM* 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 'Twas thus He suffered, though a Son, Foreknowing, choosing, feeling all, Until the perfect work was done, And drunk 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, Nor heed my griefs, remembering Thine. 5 0 let me think how Thou didst leave Untasted every pure delight, To fast, to faint, to watch, to grieve, The toilsome day, the homeless night: 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 these0 Josiah Conder, 1824, 1836 149 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 207 O kOVE, how deep, how broad, how high, L.M. How passing thought and fantasy, That God, the Son of God, should take Our mortal form for mortals' sake! 2 He sent no angel to our race, Of higher or of lower place, But He Himself to this world came, And wore the robe of human frame. 3 For us baptized, for us He bore His holy fast, and hungered sore, For us temptations sharp He knew, For us the tempter overthrew. 4 For us He preaches and He prays, Would do all things, would try all ways; By words, and signs, and actions, thus Still seeking not Himself, but us. 5 For us to wicked men betrayed, Scourged, mocked, in crown of thorns arrayed; For us He bore the cross's death, For us at length gave up His breath. 6 For us He rose from death again, For us He went on high to reign, For us He sent His Spirit here To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer. 7 All honor, laud, and glory be, 0 Jesus, Virgin-born, to Thee; Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Ghost, for evermore. Anon. (Latin, 15th cent.) Trans, by Rev. Benjamin Webb, 1864 (Text of 1871) 208 O WIT0 like Thee S() calm' s() bright' L,Mo Thou Son of Man, Thou Light of Light, () who like Thee did ever go So patient through a world of woe! 150 THE LIFE, MINISTRY, AND EXAMPLE 2 0 who like Thee so humbly bore The scorn, the scoffs of men before; So meek, forgiving, Godlike, high, So glorious in humility! 3 And all Thy life's unchanging years, A man of sorrows and of tears, The cross, where all our sins were laid, Upon Thy bending shoulders weighed; 4 And death, that sets the prisoner free, Was pang and scoff and scorn to Thee; Yet love through all Thy torture glowed, And mercy with Thy life-blood flowed. 5 O in Thy light be mine to go, Illuming all this way of woe; And give me ever on the road To trace Thy footsteps, Son of God. Bishop A. Cleveland Coxe, 1840 (with later revisions) 209 xH0U say'st> "Take up thy eross> SM< 0 man, and follow Me"; The night is black, the feet are slack, Yet we would follow Thee. 2 But, O dear Lord, we cry, That we Thy face could see ! Thy blessed face one moment's space — Then might we follow Thee ! 3 Dim tracts of time divide Those golden days from me; Thy voice comes strange o'er years of change; How can I follow Thee? 4 Comes faint and far Thy voice From vales of Galilee; Thy vision fades in ancient shades; How should we follow Thee? 151 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 5 0 heavy cross — of faith In what we cannot see! As once of yore Thyself restore, And help to follow Thee. G If not as once Thou cam'st In true humanity, Come yet as Guest within the breast That burns to follow Thee. 7 Within our heart of hearts In nearest nearness be: Set up Thy throne within Thine own: Go, Lord: we follow Thee. Francis T. Palgrave, 1865 210 FIERCE was the wild billow, 6.4.6.4.D. Dark was the night; Oars labored heavily, Foam glimmered white; Trembled the mariners, Peril was nigh : Then said the God of God, "Peace! It is I." 2 Ridge of the mountain-wave, Lower thy crest! Wail of Euroclydon, Be thou at rest! Sorrow can never be, Darkness must fly, Where saith the Light of Light, "Peace! It is I." 3 Jesus, Deliverer, Come Thou to me; Soothe Thou my voyaging Over life's sea: 152 THE LIFE, MINISTRY, AND EXAMPLE Thou, when the storm of death Roars, sweeping by, Whisper, 0 Truth of Truth, "Peace! It is I." Ascribed to Auatolius (Greek; date unknown). Trans, by Rev. John M. Xeale, 18G2 211 rpH()U art the Way: to Thee alone CM. From sin and death we flee; And he who would the P'ather seek Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth: Thy word alone True wisdom can impart ; Thou only canst inform the mind, And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the Life: the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conquering arm. And those who put their trust in Thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life: Grant us that Way to know, That Truth to keep, that Life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. Bishop George W. Uoane, 1824 212 A V0ICE by Jordan's shore, S.M. A summons stern and clear : " Reform; be just, and sin no more: God's judgment draweth near!" 2 A voice by Galilee, A holier voice I hear: "Love God; thy neighbor love: for see, God's mercy draweth near!" 3 O voice of Duty, still Speak forth: I hear with awe; In thee I own the sovereign will, Obey the sovereign law. 153 JESrs CHRIST OUR LORD 4 Thou higher voice of Love, Yet speak thy word in me; Through duty let me upward move To thy pure liberty. Rev. Samuel Longfellow, 1864 213 8.8.8.3. Jf IERCE raged the tempest o'er the dee]), Watch did Thine anxious servants keep, But Thou wast wrapped in guileless sleep, Calm and still. 2 "Save, Lord, we perish/' was their cry, "0 save us in our agony!" Thy word above the storm rose high, "Peace, be still." 3 The wild winds hushed; the angry deep Sank, like a little child, to sleep; The sullen billows ceased to leap, At Thy will. 4 So, when our life is clouded o'er, And storm-winds drift us from the shore, Say, lest we sink to rise no more, "Peace, be still." Rev. Godfrey Thring, 1861 Cfje Ctansfiffutation 214 LORD Jesus, on the holy mount CM. We would abide with Thee, Still drinking from the blessed fount Of grace, SO rich and free. 2 There prophets praise Thy glorious Name, And deeds which Thou bast done; And there the Father's words proclaim His own beloved Son. THE ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM 3 The rays of Thy transfigured face Beam with such golden light That we would never leave the place, Nor lose the heavenly sight. 4 But there is work on earth to do, The suffering soul to heal; The harvest great, the laborers few Thy kingdom to reveal. 5 We may not linger on the mount, Where bright Thy glories shine; We may not taste the sacred fount Of blessedness Divine : 6 But let some beams of heavenly light Make bright our earthly way; Then grant the beatific sight Of heaven and endless day. Rev. John Anketell, 1889 C!)e OBnttp into Jerusalem 215 0 H0W sha11 I receive Thee, 7.6. How meet Thee on Thy way, Blest Hope of every nation, My soul's Delight and Stay? 0 Jesus, Jesus, give me Now by Thine own pure light, To know whate'er is pleasing And welcome in Thy sight. 7.6.D. 2 Thy /ion palms is strewing, And branches fresh and fair; My heart to praise awaking, Her anthem shall prepare. 155 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD Perpetual thanks and praises Forth from my heart shall spring; I to Thy Name the service Of all my powers will bring. 3 Love caused Thy incarnation, Love brought Thee down to me; Thy thirst for my salvation Procured my liberty: O love beyond all telling, That led Thee to embrace, In love all love excelling, Our lost and fallen race. 4 Ye, who with guilty terror Are trembling, fear no more: With love and grace the Saviour Shall you to hope restore. He comes: He comes, who sinners Shall with the children place, The children of His Father, The heirs of life and grace. Rev. Paul Gerhardt, 1653. Versos 1, 2. 4, trans, by Rev. Arthur T. Russell, 1851; verse 'A, by John ('. Jacobi, 1722, ;il(. 216 A LL glory, laud, and honor 7.6.7.6.D. To Thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 2 Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's Name comest, The King and Blessed One. All glory, (lc. 'A The company of angels Arc praising Thee on high, And mortal men. and all things ( !reated, make reply. All glory, etc. 156 THE ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM 4 The people of the Hebrews With palms before Thee went ; Our praise and prayer and anthems Before Thee we present. All glory, etc. 5 To Thee, before Thy passion, They sang their hymns of praise; To Thee, now high exalted, Our melody we raise. All glory, etc. G Thou didst accept their praises; Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King. All glory, etc. Theodulph of Orleans, c. 820. Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1854: verse 1, line 1; verse 5, alt. in "Hymns Ancient and Modern" 217 T? IDE on! ride on in majesty! L.M. Hark! all the tribes Hosanna cry; O Saviour meek, pursue Thy road With palms and scattered garments strowed. 2 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die : O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. 3 Ride on! ride on in majesty! The winged squadrons of the sky Look down with sad and wondering eyes To sec the approaching sacrifice. 4 Ride on! ride on in majesty! Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh; The Father on His sapphire throne Expects His own Anointed Son. 157 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 5 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, Thy power, and reign. Rev. Henry H. Milman, L827: verse 1, line 3, alt. Ci)e pa0gion anD Cructftiton 218 G° t0 dark Gethsemane> 7.7.7.7.7.7. 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 arraigned. 0 the wormwood and the gall ! O the pangs His soul sustained! Shun not suffering, shame, or loss; Learn of Him to bear the cross. 3 Calvary's mournful mountain climb; There, adoring at His feet, Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete: "It is finished!" — hear the cry; Learn of Jesus ( !hrist to die. 4 Early hasten to the tomb Where they laid His breathless clay: All is solitude and gloom; Who hath taken Him away? Christ is risen! He meets our eyes. Saviour, teach us so to rise. Jamee Montgomery, 1820 (Texl of 1S53) 1 58 THE PASSION AND CRUCIFIXION 2J9 rpHRONED upon the awful live, 7.7.7.7.7.7. King of grief, I watch with Thee: Darkness veils Thine anguished face None its lines of woe can trace, None can tell what pangs unknown Hold Thee silent and alone: 2 Silent through those three dread hours, Wrestling with the evil powers, Left alone with human sin, Gloom around Thee and within, Till the appointed time is nigh, Till the Lamb of God may die. 3 Hark that cry that peals aloud Upward through the whelming cloud! Thou, the Father's only Son, Thou, His own Anointed One, Thou dost ask Him — can it be? "Why hast Thou forsaken Me?" 4 Lord, should fear and anguish roll Darkly o'er my sinful soul, Thou, who once wast thus bereft That Thine own might ne'er be left, Teach me by that bitter cry In the gloom to know Thee nigh. Rev. John Ellerton, 1ST.") 220 O SArRED Head> now wounded, 7.6.7.6.D, With grief and shame weighed down ; Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown ; 0 sacred Head, what glory, What bliss till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. 2 0 noblest Brow and dearest, In other days the world All feared when Thou appearedst; What shame on Thee is hurled! JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD How art Thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn; How does that visage languish Which once was bright as morn! 3 What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered Was all for sinners' gain: Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Saviour! 'Tis I deserve Thy place; Look on me with Thy favor, Vouchsafe to me Thy grace. 4 What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest Friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O make me Thine for ever; And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never ( hitlive my love to Thee. 5 Be near when I am dying, O show Thy cross to me; And for my succor flying, Come, Lord, to set me free: These eyes, new faith receiving, From Jesus shall not move; For he who dies believing, Dies safely, through Thy love. Ascribed to Bernard of Clairvaux C1091 1153). Trans, (into German) by Rev. Paul Gerhardt, 1656. Trans, (from the German) by Rev. James \Y. Alexander. 1830 221 ALAS! an.d (,i(1 m-v Saviour bleed. CM. And did my Sovereign die! Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as T! L60 THE PASSION AND CRUCIFIXION 2 Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree! Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When He, the mighty Maker, died For man the creature's sin. 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face While His dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes to tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away, 'Tis all that I can do. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707: verse 1, line 4; verse 3, line 3, alt. 222 O TH0U> the Eternal Son of God, CM. The Lamb for sinners slam, We worship, while Thy head is bowed In agony and pain. 2 None tread with Thee the holy place; Thou sufferest alone; Thine is the perfect sacrifice Which only can atone. 3 Thou Great High Priest, Thy glory-robes To-day are laid aside; And human sorrows, Son of Man, Thy Godhead seem to hide. 4 The cross is sharp, but in Thy woe This is the lightest pari ; Our sin it is which pierces Thee, And breaks Thy sacred heart. 161 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 5 Who love Thee most, at Thy dear cross Will truest, Lord, abide; Make Thou that cross our only hope, O Jesus crucified. William C. Dix, 1864 223 rfHERE is a green hill far away, CM. Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell, What pains He had to bear; But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. 3 He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by His precious blood. 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. 5 O dearly, dearly has He loved, And we must love Him too, And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do. Airs. ('(Mil F. Alexander, L848 224 'TTS ini(,ni£nt; and on Olive's brow L.M. The star is dimmed that lately shone: 'Tis midnight; in the garden now The suffering Saviour prays alone. 2 Tis midnight; mid, from all removed, Emmanuel wrestles lone with Fears: E'en the disciple thai He loved Heeds no1 His Master's grief and tears. L62 THE PASSION AND CRUCIFIXION 3 Tis midnight; and, for others' guilt, The Man of Sorrows weeps in blood: Yet He that hath in anguish knelt Is not forsaken by His God. 4 Tis midnight; from the heavenly plains Is borne the song that angels know : Unheard by mortals are the strains That sweetly soothe the Saviour's woe. William B. Tappan, 1822 225 TVHEN I survey the wondrous cross L.M. On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God : All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down : Did e'er such love and sorrow7 meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 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. Rov. Isaac Watts, 1707 (Text of 1700) 226 SWE.ET the momonts> rich in blessing, 8.7.8.7. Which before the cross I spend; Life and health and peace possessing From the sinner's dying Friend. 2 Here I'll sit, for ever viewing Mercy's streams in streams of blood; Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Plead and claim my peace with God. 163 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 3 Truly blessed is this station, Low before His cross to lie, While I see Divine compassion Pleading in His languid eye. 4 Love and grief my heart dividing, With my tears His feet I'll bathe; Constant still in faith abiding, Life deriving from His death. 5 For Thy sorrows we adore Thee, For the griefs that wrought our peace; Gracious Saviour, we implore Thee, In our hearts Thy love increase. Rev. Walter Shirley, 1770 (based on Rev. James Allen, 17o7) : verse 3, line 4, alt.: verse 5 added in Cooke and Denton's "Hymnal," 1853 Part I. — "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do" 227 JESUS, in Thy dying woes, 7.7.7.6. Even while Thy life-blood flows, Craving pardon for Thy foes: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 Saviour, for our pardon sue, When our sins Thy pangs renew, For we know not what we do : Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 O may we, who mercy need, Be like Thee in heart and deed, When with wrong our spirits bleed: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part II. — "To-day shall thou be with Me in Paradisi ." 1 Jesus, pitying the sighs Of the thief who near Thee dies, Promising him Paradise: Hear us, Holy Jesus. L64 THE PASSION AND CRUCIFIXION 2 May we in our guilt and shame, Still Thy love and mercy claim, Calling humbly on Thy Name: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 O remember us who pine, Looking from our cross to Thine; Cheer our souls with hope Divine: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part III. — "Woman, behold thy Son!11 "Behold thy mother!1' 1 Jesus, loving to the end Her whose heart Thy sorrows rend, And Thy dearest human friend: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 May we in Thy sorrows share, And for Thee all peril dare, And enjoy Thy tender care: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 May we all Thy loved ones be, All one holy family, Loving for the love of Thee : Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part IV. — "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?11 1 Jesus, whelmed in fears unknown, With our evil left alone, While no light from heaven is shown: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 When we vainly seem to pray, And our hope seems far away, In the darkness be our Stay: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 1 65 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 3 Though no Father seem to hear, Though no light our spirits cheer, Tell our faith that God is near: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part V. — "I thirst." 1 Jesus, in Thy thirst and pain, While Thy wounds Thy life-blood drain, Thirsting more our love to gain: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 Thirst for us in mercy still; All Thy holy work fulfil- Satisfy Thy loving will : Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 May we thirst Thy love to know; Lead us in our sin and woe Where the healing waters flow : Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part VI. — "It is finished." 1 Jesus, all our ransom paid, All Thy Father's will obeyed; By Thy sufferings perfect made: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 Save us in our soul's distress; Be our Help to cheer and bless, While we grow in holiness: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 Brighten all our heavenward way With an ever holier ray, Till we pass to perfect day: Hear us, Holy Jesus. liiG THE PASSION AND CRUCIFIXION Part VII. — "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit." 1 Jesus, all Thy labor vast, All Thy woe and conflict past; Yielding up Thy soul at last: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 When the death shades round us lower, Guard us from the tempter's power, Keep us in that trial hour: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 May Thy life and death supply Grace to live and grace to die, Grace to reach the home on high: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Rev. Tkomaa B. Pollock, 1870 228 A PERFECT life °f love! S-M- All, all is finished now; All that He left His throne above To do for us below. 2 No Avork is left undone Of all the Father willed; His toil, His sorrows, one by one, The Scripture have fulfilled. 3 No pain that we can share But He has felt its smart; All forms of human grief and care Have pierced that tender heart. 4 And on His thorn-crowned head, And on His sinless soul, Our sins in all their guilt were laid, That He might make us whole. 5 In perfect love He dies; For me He dies, for me: () all-atoning Sacrifice, I cling by faith to Thee. 107 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 6 In every time of need, Before the judgment-throne, Thy work, 0 Lamb of God, Til plead, Thy merits, not my own. 7 Yet work, O Lord, in me, As Thou for me hast wrought; And let my love the answer be To grace Thy love has brought. Rev. Sir Henry W. Baker, Bart., 1875 229 ii.io.ii.io. JITY Lord, my Master, at Thy feet adoring, I see Thee bowed beneath Thy load of woe : For me, a sinner, is Thy life-blood pouring; For Thee, my Saviour, scarce my tears will flow. 2 Thine own disciple to the Jews has sold Thee; With friendship's kiss and loyal word he came: How oft of faithful love my lips have told Thee, While Thou hast seen my falsehood and my shame. 3 With taunts and scoffs they mock what seems Thy weakness, With blows and outrage adding pain to pain: Thou art unmoved and steadfast in Thy meekness; When I am wronged how quickly I complain. 4 My Lord, my Saviour, when I see Thee wearing Upon Thy bleeding brow the crown of thorn, Shall 1 for pleasure live, or shrink from bearing Whate'er my lot may be of pain or scorn? 5 O Victim of Thy love! O pangs most healing! () saving death! 0 wounds that I adore! () shame most glorious! Christ, before Thee kneeling, I pray Thee keep me Thine for evermore. Rev. Jacques Bridaine (1701-1767). Trans, by Rev. Thomas B. Pollock, 1887 L68 THE PASSION AND CRUCIFIXION 230 8.8.7.8.8.7. ^EAR the cross her vigil keeping, Stood the Mother, worn with weeping, Where He hung, the dying Lord: Through her soul, in anguish groaning, Bowed in sorrow, sighing, moaning, Passed the sharp and piercing sword. 2 O the weight of her affliction! Hers, who won God's benediction, Hers, who bore God's Holy One: O that speechless, ceaseless yearning! 0 those dim eyes never turning From her wondrous, suffering Son! 3 Who upon that Mother gazing, In her trouble so amazing, Born of woman, would not weep? Who of Christ's dear Mother thinking, While her Son that cup is drinking, Would not share her sorrowT deep? 4 For His people's sins chastised She beheld her Son despised, Bound and bleeding 'neath the rod; Saw the Lord's Anointed taken, Dying desolate, forsaken, Heard Him yield His soul to God. 5 Near Thy cross, 0 Christ, abiding, Grief and love my heart dividing, I with her would take my piace: By Thy guardian cross uphold me, In Thy dying, Christ, enfold me With the deathless arms of grace. Anon. (Latin, 13th century; ascribed to Jacopone da Todi). Transln. compiled by the Editor, 1910 109 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 231 8.7.8.7.4.7. ^£ARK! the voice of love and mercy Sounds aloud from Calvary; See, it rends the rocks asunder, Shakes the earth, and veils the sky: "It is finished!" Hear the dying Saviour cry. 2 "It is finished!" — O what pleasure Do these precious words afford; Heavenly blessings, without measure, Flow to us from Christ the Lord: "It is finished!" Saints, the dying words record. 3 Finished all the types and shadows Of the ceremonial law; Finished all that God had promised; Death and hell no more shall awe: "It is finished!" Saints, from hence your comfort draw. 4 Tune your harps anew, ye seraphs, Join to sing the pleasing theme; All in earth, and all in heaven, Join to praise Emmanuel's Name: Alleluia ! Glory to the bleeding Lamb. Rev. Jonathan Evans, 1784 232 IN tho cross of Christ ! glory, 8.7.8.7. Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the lighl of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Elopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me: Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 170 THE PASSION AND CRUCIFIXION 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more lustre to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. 5 In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. Sir John Bowring, 1825 233 O SAyi0UR> where sha11 SuiIty man 8.6.8.8.6. Find rest except in Thee? Thine was the warfare with his foe, The cross of pain, the cup of woe, And Thine the victory. 2 How came the everlasting Son, The Lord of Life, to die? Why didst Thou meet the tempter's power, Why, Jesus, in Thy dying hour Endure such agony? 3 To save us by Thy precious blood, To make us one in Thee, That ours might be Thy perfect life, Thy thorny crown, Thy cross, Thy strife, And ours the victory. 4 0 make us worthy, gracious Lord, Of all Thy love to be; To Thy blest will our wills incline, That unto death we may be Thine, And ever live in Thee. Mrs. Caroline E. May, 1S5S: vrrso 2, lino 3, alt. 171 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD Ct)e Resurrection 234 ^HE day of resurrection! 7.6.7.6.D. Earth, tell it out abroad; The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God. From death to life eternal, From this world to the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over With hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be puretfrom evil, That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection-light; And, listening to His accents, May hear, so calm and plain, His own "All hail!" and hearing, May raise the victor-strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth her song begin; Let the round world keep triumph, And all that is therein; Invisible and visible, Their notes let all things blend, For Christ the Lord hath risen, Our Joy that hath no end. John of Damascus (8th cent.). Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1802: verse 1, line 1, alt. 235 QOME, ye faithful, raise the strain 7.6.7.6.D. Of triumphant gladness: Cod hath brought His Israel Into joy from sadness; Loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters. 172 THE RESURRECTION 2 'Tis the spring of souls to-day: ( Ihrist hath burst His prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun hath risen; All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From His light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. 3 Now the Queen of seasons, bright With the day of splendor, With the royal feast of feasts, Comes its joy to render; Comes to glad Jerusalem, Who with true affection Welcomes in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 4 Neither might the gates of death, Nor the tomb's dark portal, Nor the watchers, nor the seal, Hold Thee as a mortal : But to-day amidst the Twelve Thou didst stand, bestowing That Thy peace, which evermore Passeth human knowing. John of Damascus (8th cent.)- Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1859 236 T° Thee. and to Thy ptofkti ° God> c.m.d. We sing, we ever sing; For He the lonely winepress trod Our cup of joy to bring. His glorious arm the strife maintained, He marched in might from far; His robes were with the vintage stained, Red with the wine of war. 2 To Thee and to Thy Christ, O God, We sing, we ever sing; For He invaded death's abode, And robbed him of his sting. 173 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD The house of dust enthralls no more, For He, the Strong to save, Himself cloth guard that silent door, Great Keeper of the grave. 3 To Thee and to Thy Christ, O God, We sing, we ever sing; For He hath crushed beneath His rod The world's proud rebel king. He plunged in His imperial strength To gulfs of darkness down; He brought His trophy up at length, The foiled usurper's crown. 4 To Thee and to Thy Christ, O God, We sing, we ever sing; For He redeemed us with His blood From every evil thing. Thy saving strength His arm upbore, The arm that set us free: Glory, O God, for evermore Be to Thy Christ and Thee. Mrs. Anne R. Cousin, 1876 237 ^NGELS, roll the rock away; 7.7.7.7.8.7. Death, yield up the mighty Prey: Sec, the Saviour quits the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 2 Tis the Saviour! angels, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise; Let the earth's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 174 THE RESURRECTION 3 Praise Him, all ye heavenly choirs, Praise, and sweep your golden lyres: Shout, 0 earth, in rapturous song, Let the strains be sweet and strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. 4 Every note with wonder swell, Sin o'erthrown and eaptived hell: Where is hell's once dreaded king? Where, O death, thy mortal sting? Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ the Lord is risen to-day. Rev. Thomas Scott, 17G9. The refrain added 238 ALLELUIA! Alleluia! 8.7.8.7.D. Hearts to heaven and voices raise; Sing to God a hymn of gladness, Sing to God a hymn of praise: He who on the cross a Victim For the world's salvation bled, Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, Now is risen from the dead. 2 Christ is risen, Christ the first-fruits Of the holy harvest-field, Which will all its full abundance At His second coming yield: Then the golden ears of harvest Will their heads before Him wave Ripened by His glorious sunshine From the furrows of the grave. 3 Christ is risen; we are risen. Shed upon us heavenly grace, Rain and dew and gleams of glory From the brightness of Thy face; That we, Lord, with hearts in heaven, Here on earth may fruitful be, And by angel-hands be gathered, And be ever safe with Thee. 175 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 4 Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; To the Father, and the Saviour Who has gained the victory ; Glory to the Holy Spirit, Fount of love and sanctity; Alleluia! Alleluia! To the Triune Majesty. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1862 239 " WELCOME, happy morning!" 6.5.6.5. 12 1. Age to age shall say: Hell to-day is vanquished; Heaven is won to-day. Lo! the Dead is living, God for evermore! Him, their true Creator, All His works adore. " Welcome, happy morning!" Age to age shall say: Hell to-day is vanquished, Heaven is won to-day. 2 Earth with joy confesses, Clothing her for spring, All good gifts returned with Her returning King: Bloom in every meadow, Leaves on every bough, Speak His sorrows ended, Hail I lis triumph now. "Welcome, happy morning!" etc. 3 Maker and Redeemer, Life and Health of all, Thou, from heaven beholding Human nature's fall, 17(3 THE RESURRECTION Of the Father's Godhead True and only Son, Manhood to deliver, Manhood didst put on. "Welcome, happy morning!" etc. 4 Thou, of life the Author, Death didst undergo, Tread the path of darkix Saving strength to show; Come then, True and Faithful, Now fulfil Thy word, 'Tis Thine own third morning; Rise, O buried Lord. " Welcome, happy morning!" etc. 5 Loose the souls long-prisoned, Bound with Satan's chain; All that now is fallen Raise to life again; Show Thy face in brightness, Bid the nations sec: Bring again our daylight ; Day returns with Thee. "Welcome, happy morning!" etc. Venantiua H. C. Fortunatus (c. 530-609). Arr. and tran3. by Rev. John Ellerton, 1S6S: the refrain arr. 240 H()W caIm and beautiful the morn 8.6.8.6.8.8. That gilds the sacred tomb, Where Christ the Crucified was borne, And veiled in midnight gloom! 0 weep no more the Saviour slain; The Lord is risen, — He lives again. 2 Ye mourning saints, dry every tear For your departed Lord; Behold the place, He is not here, The tomb is all unbarred; The gates of death were closed in vain: The Lord is risen, — He lives again. 177 JESUS CHRIST OUR LOUD 3 Now cheerful to the house of prayer Your early footsteps bend; The Saviour will Himself be there, — Your Advocate and Friend: Once by the law your hopes were slain, But now in Christ ye live again. 4 How tranquil now the rising day! 'Tis Jesus still appears, A risen Lord to chase away Your unbelieving fears : O weep no more your comforts slain; The Lord is risen, — He lives again. 5 And when the shades of evening fall, When life's last hour draws nigh, If Jesus shine upon the soul, How blissful then to die! Since He has risen that once was slain, Ye die in Christ to live again. Thomas Hustings, 1831 241 r.IFT up, lift up your voices now; L.M. The whole wide world rejoices now: The Lord hath triumphed gloriously, The Lord shall reign victoriously. 2 In vain with stone the cave they barred; In vain the watch kept ward and guard: Majestic from the spoiled tomb, In pomp of triumph Christ is come. 3 He binds in chains the ancient foe; A countless host He frees from woe, And heaven's high portal open flies, For Christ has risen, and man shall rise. 4 And all He did, and all He bare, lb' gives us as our own to share; And hope and joy and peace begin, For Christ has won, and man shall win. 178 THE RESURRECTION 5 () Victor, aid us in the fight. And lead through death to realms of light: We safely pass where Thou hast trod; In Thee we die to rise to Clod. 6 Thy Sock, from sin and death set free, Glad Alleluias raise to Thee; And ever with the heavenly hosl Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Cento, based on Rev. John M. Neale, 1854 242 7.8.7.8. with Alleluia JESUS lives! thy terrors now, Can no longer, death, appal us; Jesus lives! by this we know Thou, 0 grave, canst not enthral us. Alleluia! 2 Jesus lives! henceforth is death But the gate of life immortal; This shall calm our trembling breath, When we pass its gloomy portal. Alleluia! 3 Jesus lives! for us He died: Then, alone to Jesus living, Pure in heart may we abide', Glory to our Saviour giving. Alleluia! 4 Jesus lives! our hearts know well Naught from us His love shall sever; Life, nor death, nor powers of hell, Tear us from His keeping ever. Alleluia! 5 Jesus lives! to Him the throne Over all the world is given : May we go where He is gone, Rest and reign with Him in heaven. Alleluia ! Christian F. Gcllert, 1757. Trans, by Frances E. Cox, 1841: alt. and arr. 179 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 243 7.7.7.7. with Alleluia QHRIST the Lord is risen again; Christ hath broken every chain: Hark, angelic voices cry, Singing evermore on high, Alleluia! 2 He who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal Lamb to-day; We too sing for joy, and say, Alleluia! 3 He who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the cross, Lives in glory nowT on high, Pleads for us and hears our cry; Alleluia! 4 He who slumbered in the grave Is exalted now to save; Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings. Alleluia! 5 Now He bids us tell abroad How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiven, How we too may enter heaven. Alleluia! 6 Thou, our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, to-day Thy people feed; Take our sins and guilt away, That we all may sin*;- for aye, Alleluia! Rev. Michael WYissr, 1631. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1S58: vcrac 1, line 3, alt. ISO THE RESURRECTION 244 7.7.7.7. with Alleluias JESUS CHRIST is risen to-day, Our triumphant holy day, Who did once, upon the cross, Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! 2 Hymns of praise then let us sing Unto Christ our heavenly King, Who endured the cross and grave, Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! 3 But the pains which He endured Our salvation have procured; Now above the sky He's King, Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia ! 4 Sing we to our God above Praise eternal as His love; Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia . Verse 1, Anon, (based on the Latin, 14th cent.), 1708; lines 3, 4, alt.: verses 2, 3, Arnold's "Compleat Psalmodist," 1749; alt. in "Supplement to New Version," c. 1816: verse 4, Rev. Charles Wesley, 1740 245 " QHRIST the Lord is risen to-day," 7.7.7.7. Sons of men and angels say: Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply. 2 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal; Christ has burst the gates of hell: Death in vain forbids His rise; Christ has opened Paradise. 3 Lives again our glorious King: Where, O death, is now thy sting? Once He died, our souls to save: Where thy victory, O grave9 181 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Following our exalted Head: Made like Him, like Him we rise; Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. 5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! Praise to Thee by both be given : Thee we greet triumphant now : Hail, the Resurrection Thou! Rev. Charles Wesley, 1739: verse 3, line 3, alt. 246 ALLELUIA! Alleluia! Alleluia! 8.8.8. 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; The victory of life is won; The song of triumph has begun. Alleluia! 2 The powers of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions hath dispersed : Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! 3 The three sad days have quickly sped ; He rises glorious from the dead : All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell ; The bars from heaven's high portals fell : Let hymns of praise His triumphs tell. Alleluia! 5 Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee, From death's dread sting Thy servants free, That wo may live and sing to Thee, Alleluia! Anon. (Latin). Trans, by Rev. Francis Pott, 1861 182 THE ASCENSION 247 T SAY to all men, far and near, ( !.M. That Ho is risen again; That He is with us now and here, And ever shall remain. 2 And what I say, let each this morn Go tell it to his friend, That soon in every place shall dawn His kingdom without end. 3 Now first to souls who thus awake Seems earth a fatherland: A new and endless life they take With rapture from His hand. 4 The fears of death and of the grave Are whelmed beneath the sea, And every heart, now light and brave, May face the things to be. 5 The way of darkness that He trod, To heaven at last shall come, And he who hearkens to His word, Shall reach His Father's home. Georg F. P. von Hardenberg, 1802. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1858 CI)c 30cension 248 THE s°lden #ates ar'° lift0(1 up, c.m. The doors are opened wide; The King of Glory is gone in Unto His Father's side. 2 Thou art gone up before us, Lord, To make for us a place, That we may be where now Thou art, And look upon Clod's face. 183 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 3 And ever on our earthly path A gleam of glory lies, A light still breaks behind the cloud That veiled Thee from our eyes. 4 Lift up our hearts, lift up our minds: Let Thy dear grace be given, That, while we wander here below, Our treasure be in heaven; 5 That where Thou art, at God's right hand, Our hope, our love, may be: Dwell Thou in us, that we may dwell For evermore in Thee. Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander, 1852 (Text of 1858) 249 8.7.8.7.D. QEE, the Conqueror mounts in triumph; See the King in royal state, Riding on the clouds, His chariot, To His heavenly palace gate : Hark! the choirs of angel voices Joyful Alleluias sing, And the portals high are lifted To receive their heavenly King. 2 Who is this that comes in glory, With the trump of jubilee? Lord of battles, God of armies, He has gained the victory; He who on the cross did suffer, He who from the grave arose, He has vanquished sin and Satan, He by death has spoiled His foes. 3 Thou hast raised our human nature In the clouds to God's righl hand; There we sit in heavenly places, There with Thee in glory stand: 184 THE ASCENSION Jesus reigns, adored by angels, Man with God is on the throne; Mighty Lord, in Thine ascension We by faith behold our own. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1862 250 7.7.7.7. with Alleluias. TTAIL the day that sees Him rise To His throne above the skies; Christ, awhile to mortals given, Reascends His native heaven. Alleluia! 2 There the glorious triumph waits : Lift your heads, eternal gates; Wide unfold the radiant scene; Take the King of Glory in. Alleluia! 3 Him though highest heaven receives, Still He loves the earth He leaves; Though returning to His throne, Still He calls mankind His own. Alleluia! 4 See, He lifts His hands above; See, He shows the prints of love; Hark ! His gracious lips bestow Blessings on His Church below. Alleluia! 5 Still for us His death He pleads; Prevalent He intercedes; Near Himself prepares our place, Harbinger of human race. Alleluia! 6 Lord, though parted from our sight High above yon azure height, Grant our hearts may thither rise, Following Thee beyond the skies. Alleluia! Rev. Charles Wesley, 1739: verse 1, line 2; verse 2, line 1; verse 6, line 1, alt. 185 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 251 HE is gone: a cloud of light 7.7.7.7.D. Has received Him from our sight; High in heaven, where eye of men Follows not, nor angel's ken; Through the veils of time and space, Passed into the Holiest Place; All the toil, the sorrow done, All the battle fought and won. 2 He is gone: towards their goal World and Church must onward roll; Far behind we leave the past, Forward are our glances cast; j Still His words before us range Through the ages as they change; Wheresoe'er the truth shall lead, He will give whate'er we need. 3 He is gone; but we once more Shall behold Him as before, In the heaven of heavens the same As on earth He went and came. In the many mansions there, Place for us He will prepare; In that world unseen, unknown, He and we may yet be one. 4 He is gone; but, not in vain, Wait until He comes again. He is risen, He is not here, Far above this earthly sphere; Evermore in heart and mind There our peace in Him we find: To our own Eternal Friend, Thitherward let us ascend. Rev. Arthur P. Stanley, c. 1859 (Text of 1870) 252 r[niOU art gone up on high S.M.D. To mansions in the skies; And round Thy throne unceasingly The solids of praise arise: 1SG THE HEAVENLY PRIESTHOOD But we arc lingering here, With sin and care oppressed; Lord, send Thy promised Comforter, And lead us to Thy rest. 2 Thou art gone up on high; But Thou didst first come down, Through earth's most bitter misery To pass unto Thy crown: And girt with griefs and fears Our onward course must be; But only let that path of tears Lead us at last to Thee. 3 Thou art gone up on high; But Thou shalt come again, With all the bright ones of the sky Attendant in Thy train. O by Thy saving power So make us live and die, That we may stand in that dread hour At Thy right hand on high. Mrs. Emma L. Toke, 1851 €f)c l^eatienlp pttestfjooD 253 \yHERE high the heavenly temple stands, L.M. The house of God not made with hands, A Great High Priest our nature wears, The Guardian of mankind appears. 2 He who for men their Surety stood, And poured on earth His precious blood, Pursues in heaven His mighty plan, The Saviour and the Friend of man. 3 Though now ascended up on high, He bends on earth a brother's eye; Partaker of the human name, He knows the frailty of our frame. 187 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 4 Our Fellow-sufferer yet retains A fellow-feeling of our pains, And still remembers in the skies His tears, His agonies, and cries. 5 In every pang that rends the heart The Man of Sorrows had a part; He sympathizes with our grief, And to the sufferer sends relief. 6 With boldness, therefore, at the throne Let us make all our sorrows known, And ask the aids of heavenly power To help us in the evil hour. Michael Bruce, publ. 1781: verse 1, line 4, verse 2, lines 1, 3, 4, alt. in Scottish "Translations and Paraphrases" 254 O JESUS> Lord most meJciful? 7.6.7.6.D. Low at Thy cross I lie; 0 sinner's Friend, most pitiful, Hear my bewailing cry. 1 come to Thee with mourning, I come to Thee in woe; With contrite heart returning, And tears that overflow. 2 O gracious Intercessor, 0 Priest within the veil, Plead, for a lost transgressor, The blood that cannot fail. I spread my sins before Thee, 1 tell them one by one; O for Thy Name's great glory, Forgive all I have done. 3 O by Thy cross and passion, Thy tenrs and agony, And crown of cruel fashion, And death on Calvary; 188 THE HEAVENLY PRIESTHOOD By all that untold suffering Endured by Thee alone; C) Priest, O Spotless Offering, Plead for me, and atone. 4 And in this heart now broken, Re-enter Thou and reign; And say, by that dear token, I am absolved again; And build me up, and guide me, And guard me day by day ; And in Thy presence hide me, And keep my soul alway. Rev. James Hamilton, 18G7 255 O TH0U> the contrite sinners' Friend, 8.8.8.6. Who, loving, lov'st them to the end, On this alone my hopes depend, That Thou wilt plead for me. 2 When, weary in the Christian race, Far off appears my resting-place, And, fainting, I mistrust Thy grace, Then, Saviour, plead for me. 3 When I have erred and gone astray, Afar from Thine and wisdom's way, And see no glimmering guiding ray, Still, Saviour, plead for me. 4 When Satan, by my sins made bold, Strives from Thy cross to loose my hold, Then with Thy pitying arms enfold, And plead, () plead for me. 5 And when my dying hour draws near, O'ercast with sorrow, pain, and fear, Then to my fainting sight appear, Pleading in heaven for me. L89 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD G When the full light of heavenly day Reveals my sins in dread array, Say Thou hast washed them all away; O say Thou plead'st for mo. Charlotte Elliott, 1835: verso 5, line 2, alt. Wbt ^econD Coming anD 3jut)gmcnt 256 LIGHT of the lonely pilgrim's heart, CM. Star of the coming day, Arise, and with Thy morning beams Chase all our griefs away. 2 Come, blessed Lord, bid every shore And answering island sing The praises of Thy royal Name, And own Thee as their King. 3 Bid the whole earth, responsive now To the bright world above, Break forth in rapturous strains of joy In memory of Thy love. 4 Lord, Lord, Thy fair creation groans, The air, the earth, the sea, In unison with all our hearts, And calls aloud for Thee. 5 Come, then, with all Thy quickening power, Willi one awakening smile, And bid the serpent's trail no more Thy beauteous realms defile. f> Thine was (lie cross, with all its fruits ( )f grace and peace Divine: Be Thine the crown of glory now, The palm of victory Thine. Sir Edward Denny, Cart., 1842 100 THE SECOND COMING AND JUDGMENT 257 QOME, Lord, and tarry not; S.M. Bring the long-looked-for day; O why these years of waiting lure, These ages of delay? 2 Come, for Thy saints still wait; Daily ascends their sigh: The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come": Dost Thou not hear the cry? 3 Come, for creation groans, Impatient of Thy stay, Worn out with these long years of ill, These ages of delay. 4 Come, and make all things new; Build up this ruined earth; Restore our faded Paradise, Creation's second birth. ■ m 5 Come, and begin Thy reign Of everlasting peace ; Come, take the kingdom to Thyself, Great King of Righteousness. Rev. Horatiua Ronar, 1846 258 REJOICE, all ye believers, 7.6.7.6.D. And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near: The Bridegroom is arising, And soon He draweth nigh; Up, pray, and watch, and wrestle: At midnight comes the cry. 2 See that your lamps are burning; Replenish them with oil; And wait for your salvation, The end of earthly toil. 191 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near, Go meet Him as He coineth, With Alleluias clear. 3 Ye saints, who here in patience Your cross and sufferings bore, Shall live and reign for ever, When sorrow is no more : Around the throne of glory The Lamb ye shall behold, In triumph cast before Him Your diadems of gold. 4 Our Hope and Expectation, O Jesus, now appear; Arise, Thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere. With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption That brings us unto Thee. Laurentius Laurenti, 1700. Trans, by Mrs. Sarah B. Findlater, 1854 259 TIFT UP y°ur h°a('s> rejoice, G.6.G.6.D. Redemption draweth nigh; Now breathes a softer air, Now shines a milder sky; The early trees put forth Their new and tender leaf; Hushed is the moaning wind That told of winter's grief. 2 Lift up your heads, rejoice, Redemption draweth nigh; Now mount the laden clouds, Now flames the darkening sky; The early scattered drops Descend with heavy fall, And to the waiting earth The hidden thunders call. 192 THE SECOND COMING AND JUDGMENT 3 Lift up your heads, rejoice, Redemption draweth nigh; O note the varying signs Of earth, and air, and sky; The God of glory conies In gentleness and might, To comfort and alarm, To succor and to smite. 4 He comes, the wide world's King, He comes, the true heart's Friend, New gladness to begin, And ancient wrong to end ; He comes, to fill with light The weary waiting eye : Lift up your heads, rejoice, Redemption draweth nigh. Rev. Thomaa T. Lynch, 1856 2fi0 . 8.7.8.8.7.7.7.7.7. rpHOU art coming, 0 my Saviour, Thou art coming, O my King, In Thy beauty all resplendent; In Thy glory all transcendent : Well may we rejoice and sing: ( !oming! in the opening east Herald brightness slowly swells; Coming! 0 my glorious Priest, Hear we not Thy golden bells? 2 Thou art coming, Thou art coming; We shall meet Thee on Thy way, We shall see Thee, we shall know Thee, We shall bless Thee, we shall show Thee All our hearts could never say: What an anthem that will be, Ringing out our love to Thee, Pouring out our rapture sweet At Thine own all-glorious feet. 193 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 3 0 the joy to see Thee reigning, Thee, my own beloved Lord' Every tongue Thy Name confessing, Worship, honor, glory, blessing Brought to Thee with glad aeeord; Thee, my Master and my Friend, Vindicated and enthroned; Unto earth's remotest end Glorified, adored, and owned. Frances R. Havergal, 1873 261 ^EN thousand times ten thousand 7.G.8.6.D. In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light : 'Tis finished, all is finished, Their fight with death and sin: Fling open wide the golden gates, And let the victors in. 2 What rush of alleluias Fills all the earth and sky! What ringing of a thousand harps Bespeaks the triumph nigh ! O day, for which creation And all its tribes were made; O joy, for all its former woes A thousand fold repaid! 3 O then what raptured greetings On Tanaan's happy shore; What knitting severed friendships up Where partings are no more! Then eyes with joy shall sparkle, That brimmed witli tears of late; Orphans no longer fatherless, Nor widows desolate. 1!)1 THE SECOND COMING AND JUDGMENT 4 Bring near Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain; Fill up the roll of Thine elect, Then take Thy power, and reign: Appear, Desire of nations, Thine exiles long for home; Show in the heaven Thy promised sign; Thou Prince and Saviour, come. Rev. Henry Alford, 1867 262 8.9.8.8.9.8.G.6.4.8. YyAKE, awake, for night is flying; The watchmen on the heights are crying, Awake, Jerusalem, at last! Midnight hears the welcome voices, And at the thrilling cry rejoices: Come forth, ye virgins, night is past! The Bridegroom comes; awake, Your lamps with gladness take; Alleluia! And for His marriage-feast prepare, For ye must go to meet Him there. 2 Zion hears the watchmen singing, And all her heart with joy is springing; She wakes, she rises from her gloom : For her Lord comes down all glorious, The Strong in grace, in truth Victorious, Her Star is risen, her Light is come. Ah, come, Thou blessed Lord, O Jesus, Son of God; Alleluia! We follow till the halls we see Where Thou hast bid us sup with Thee. 3 Now let all the heavens adore Thee, And men and angels sing before Thee, With harp and cymbal's clearest tone; Of one pearl each shining portal, Where we are with the choir immortal Of angels round Thy dazzling throne; 195 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD Nor eye hath seen, nor ear Hath yet attained to hear What there is ours; But we rejoice and sing to Thee Our hymn of joy eternally. Rev. Philip Nirolai, 1599: trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1858, L863 263 C.M. HPHE King shall come when morning dawns, And light triumphant breaks; When beauty gilds the eastern hills, And life to joy awakes. 2 Not as of old a little child To bear, and fight, and die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky. 3 O brighter than the rising morn When He, victorious, rose, And left the lonesome place of death, Despite the rage of foes ; — 4 O brighter than that glorious morn Shall this fair morning be, When Christ, our King, in beauty comes, And we His face shall see. 5 The King shall come when morning dawns, And earth's dark nighl is past : 0 haste the rising of that morn, The day that aye shall last; 0 And let the endless bliss begin, By weary saints foretold, When right shall triumph over wrong, And truth shall be extolled. L96 THE SECOND COMING AND JUDGMENT 7 The King shall come when morning dawns, And light and beauty brings: Hail, Christ the Lord! Thy people pray, Come quickly, King of kings. Rev. John Brownlie, 1907: based on the Greek 264 JESUS came, the heavens adoring, 8.7.8.7.8.7. Came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came for man's redemption, Lowly came on earth to die; Alleluia! Alleluia! Came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes again in mercy, When our hearts are bowed with care; Jesus comes again in answer To an earnest, heartfelt prayer; Alleluia! Alleluia! Comes to save us from despair. 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing, Bringing news of sins forgiven; Jesus comes in sounds of gladness, Leading souls redeemed to heaven; Alleluia! Alleluia! Now the gate of death is riven. 4 Jesus comes in joy and sorrow, Shares alike our hopes and fears; Jesus comes, whate'er befalls us, Glads our hearts, and dries our tears; Alleluia! Alleluia! Cheering e'en our failing years. 5 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant, When the heavens shall pass away; Jesus comes again in glory; Lei us then our homage pay, Alleluia! ever singing Till the dawn of endless day. Rev. Godfrey Tlii-in*. 1864 197 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 265 8.7.8.7,1.7 J^O! He comes, with clouds descending, Once for favored sinners slain; Thousand thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of His train: Alleluia! God appears on earth to reign. 2 Every eye shall now behold Him, Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at naught and sold Him, Pierced, and nailed Him to the Tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 Every island, sea, and mountain, Heaven and earth, shall flee away; All who hate Him must, confounded, Hear the trump proclaim the day; Come to judgment! Come to judgment, come away! 4 Now Redemption, long expected, See in solemn pomp appear! All His saints, by man rejected, Now shall meet Him in the air: Alleluia ! See the day of God appear! 5 Yea, Amen! let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal throne; Saviour, take the power and ^lory, Claim the kingdom for Thine own. O come quickly; Alleluia! come, Lord, come. Verses, 1. 2, 5, Rev. Charles Wesley, 1768; verses 3. t. Rev. John Cennick, 1752: arr. and alt. by Rev. Martin Madan, 1760 198 THE SECOND COMING AND JUDGMENT 26fi 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. THREAT God, what do I see and hear! ^ The end of things created! The Judge of mankind doth appear On clouds of glory seated! The trumpet sounds; the graves restore The dead which they contained before: Prepare, my soul, to meet Him. 2 The dead in Christ shall first arise, At the last trumpet's sounding, Caught up to meet Him in the skies, With joy their Lord surrounding; No gloomy fears their souls dismay; His presence sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet Him. 3 But sinners, filled with guilty fears, Behold His wrath prevailing; For they shall rise, and find their tears And sighs are unavailing: The day of grace is past and gone; Trembling they stand before the throne, All unprepared to meet Him. 4 Great God, what do I see and hear! The end of things created! The Judge of mankind doth appear, On clouds of glory seated! Beneath His cross I view the day When heaven and earth shall pass away, And thus prepare to meet Him. 267 Verse 1, Anon. 1802; verses 2, 3, 4, Rev. William B. Collyer, 1812: alt. by Rev. Thomas Cotterill, 1820 14.14.14.14. J^EHOLD, the Bridegroom comet h in the middle of the night, And blest is he whose loins are girt, whose lamp is burn- ing bright; 199 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD Bui woe to that dull servant whom the Master shall surprise With lamp untrimmed, unburning, and with slumber in his eyes. 2 Do thou, my soul, beware, beware1 lest thou in sleep sink down, I -est thou be given o'er to death, and lose the golden crown; But see that thou be sober, with a watchful eye, and thus Cry, "Holy, Holy, Holy God have mercy upon us!" 3 That day, the day of fear, shall come: my soul, slack not thy toil, But light thy lamp, and feed it well, and make it bright with oil; Who knowest not how soon may sound the cry at even- tide, "Behold, the Bridegroom comes! Arise! Go forth to meet the Bride !" 4 Beware, my soul! take then good heed lest thou in slumber lie, And, like the five, remain without, and knock, and vainly cry; But watch, and bear thy lamp undimmed, and Christ shall gird thee on His own bright wedding-robe of light, — the glory of the Son. Midnight Office of the Greek Church. Trans, by Rev. Gerard Moultrie, 1864 268 T)AY of wrath! 0 day of mourning! 8.8.8. See fulfilled the prophets' warning, Heaven and earth in ashes burning! 2 () what fear man's bosom rendeth, When from heaven Hie Judge descendeth, On whose sentence all dependeth. 21 ii i THE SECOND COMING AND JUDGMENT 3 Wondrous sound the trumpet ttingeth; Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth; All before the throne it bringeth. 4 Death is struck, and nature quaking; All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making. 5 Lo, the book, exactly worded, Wherein all hath been recorded: Thence shall judgment be awarded. G When the Judge His seat attaineth, And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth. 7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading, Who for me be interceding, When the just are mercy needing? 8 King of Majesty tremendous, Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity, then befriend us. 9 Think, kind Jesus, my salvation Cost Thy wondrous Incarnation; Leave me not to reprobation. 10 Faint and weary Thou hast sought me, On the cross of suffering bought me; Shall such grace be vainly brought me? 11 Righteous Judge of retribution, Grant Thy gift of absolution Ere that reckoning-day's conclusion. 12 Guilty, now I pour my moaning, All my shame with anguish owning; Spare, 0 God, Thy suppliant groaning. 201 JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD 13 Thou the sinful woman savedsl ; Thou the dying thief forgavest; And to me a hope vouchsafes!. 14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing; Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, Rescue me from fires undying. 15 With Thy favored sheep O place me; Nor among the goats abase me; But to Thy right hand upraise me. 16 While the wicked are confounded, Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, Call me, with Thy saints surrounded. 17 Low I kneel with heart-submission; See, like ashes, my contrition; Help me in my last condition. 18 Ah, that day of tears and mourning! From the dust of earth returning, Man for judgment must prepare him; Spare, O God, in mercy spare him : 19 Lord, all pitying, Jesus blest, Grant us Thine eternal rest. Thomas of Celano, 13th cent. Trans, by Rev. William J. Irons, 1848: verse 1, line 2; verse 19, alt. 269 O G0D> mine inm°st soul convert, 8.8.6.8.8.6. And deeply on my thoughtful heart Eternal things impress; Give me to feel their solemn weight, And save me ere it be too late; Wake me to righteousness. 2 Before me place in dread array The pomp of thai tremendous day, When Thou with clouds shall come To judge the nations at Thy bar; And tell me, Lord, shall 1 be there To meet a joyful doom? 202 THE SECOND COMING AND JUDGMENT 3 Then, Saviour, then my soul receive, Transported from the vale, to live And reign with Thee above, Where faith is sweetly lost in sight, And hope in full, supreme delight, And everlasting love. Rev. Charles Wesley, 174'.): verse 1, lines 5, 6, alt. 270 8.8.8.8.8.8. Q QUICKLY come, dread Judge of all; For, awful though Thine advent be, All shadows from the truth will fall, And falsehood die, in sight of Thee : O quickly come; for doubt and fear Like clouds dissolve when Thou art near. 2 0 quickly come, great King of all; Reign all around us, and within; Let sin no more our souls enthral, Let pain and sorrow die with sin: O quickly come; for Thou alone Canst make Thy scattered people one. 3 O quickly come, true Life of all; For death is mighty all around; On every home his shadows fall, On every heart his mark is found : O quickly come; for grief and pain Can never cloud Thy glorious reign. 4 O quickly come, sure Light of all ; For gloomy night broods o'er our way; And weakly souls begin to fall With weary watching for the day: O quickly come; for round Thy throne No eye is blind, no night is known. Rev. Lawrence Tuttiett, 1854 271 XHAT (lay of wrath> that dreadful day L.M. When heaven and earth shall pass away! What power shall be the1 sinner's stay? How shall he meet that dreadful day? 203 THE HOLY GHOST 2 When, shrivelling like a parched scroll, The flaming heavens together roll; When louder yet, and yet more dread, Swells the high trump that wakes the dead; 3 O on that day, that wrathful day When man to judgment wakes from clay, Be Thou the trembling sinner's stay, Though heaven and earth shall pass away. Thomas of Oelano, 13th cent. Trans, by Sir Walter Srott, Hart., 18U5 Cfje i£)oIp ©Do0t 272 QOME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, L.M. And lighten with celestial fire. Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart: 2 Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight: 3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of Thy grace. Keep far our foes, give peace at home: Where Thou art Guide, no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, And Thee, of both, to be but One: That through the ages all along This may be our endless song: 5 Praise to Thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. \uori. (Latin, 10th cent.). Trans, by Bishop John Cosin, lf>27 204 INVOCATION AND PRAISE 273 10.10.10.10. CPIRIT of God, descend upon my heart; Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, And make me love Thee as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet-ecstasies, No sudden rending of the veil of clay, No angel-visitant, no opening skies; But take the dimness of my soul away. 3 Hast Thou not bid us love Thee, God and King? All, all Thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind; I see Thy cross — there teach my heart to cling: O let me seek Thee, and 0 let me find. 4 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh ; Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear, To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5 Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love, One holy passion filling all my frame; The baptism of the heaven-descended Dove, My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame. Rev. George Croly, 1854 274 H0LY Spirit> he^venly Dov(n 7.7.7.6. Dew descending from above, Breath of life and Fire of Love; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 2 Thou whom Jesus, from His throne, Gave to cheer and help His own, That they might not be alone; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 3 All our evil passions kill, Bend aright our stubborn will, Though we grieve Thee, patient still; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 205 THE HOLY GHOST 4 Come to strengthen all the weak, Give Thy courage to the meek, Teach our faltering tongues to speak; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 5 Come to aid the souls who yearn More of truth Divine to learn, And with deeper love to burn; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 6 Keep us in the narrow way, Warn us when we go astray, Plead within us when we pray; Hear us, Holy Spirit. 7 Holy, loving, as Thou art, Come, and live within our heart; Never more from us depart; Hear us, Holy Spirit. Rev. Richard F. Littledale, 1867, and Rev. Thomas B. Pollock, 1868: arr. in "Hymns Ancient and Modern," 1875 275 T° Thec' ° Comforter Divine, 8.8.6. For all Thy grace and power benign, Sing we Alleluia! 2 To Thee, whose faithful love had place In God's great covenant of grace, Sing we Alleluia! 3 To Thee, whose faithful voice doth win The wandering from the ways of sin, Sing we Alleluia! 1 To Thee, whose faithful power doth heal, Enlighten, sanctify, and seal, Sing we Alleluia! 5 To Thee, whose faithful truth is shown By every promise made our own, Sing we Alleluia! 200 INVOCATION AND PRAISE 6 To Thee, our Teacher and our Friend, Our faithful Leader to the end, Sing we Alleluia! 7 To Thee, by Jesus Christ sent down, Of all His gifts the sum and crown, Sing we Alleluia! 8 To Thee, who art with Cod the Son And God the Father ever One, Sing we Alleluia! Frances R. Havergal, 1872 276 0UR ble8t Redeemer> ere He breathed 8.6.8.4. His tender last farewell, A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed With us to dwell. 2 He came in semblance of a dove, With sheltering wings outspread, The holy balm of peace and love On earth to shed. 3 He came sweet influence to impart, A gracious, willing Guest, While He can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. 4 And His that gentle voice we hear, Soft as the breath of even. That checks each thought, that calms each fear, And speaks of heaven. 5 And every virtue we possess, And every victory won, And every thought of holiness, Are His alone 6 Spirit of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see: ( ) make our hearts Thy dwelling-place, And worthier Thee. Harriot Auber, 1829 207 THE HOLY GHOST 277 QRACK >US Spirit, Holy Ghost, 7.7.7.5. Taught by Thee we covet most, Of Thy gifts at Pentecost, Holy, heavenly love. 2 Love is kind, and suffers long; Love is meek, and thinks no wrong; Love than death itself more strong; Therefore give us love 3 Prophecy will fade away, Melting in the light of day; Love will ever with us stay; Therefore give us love. 4 Faith will vanish into sight; Hope be emptied in delight; Love in heaven will shine more bright; Therefore give us love. 5 Faith and hope and love we see, Joining hand in hand, agree; But the greatest of the three, And the best, is love. 6 From the overshadowing Of Thy gold and silver wing, Shed on us who to Thee sing Holy, heavenly love. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth. 1862 278 ( << )ME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, CM. With all Thy quickening powers Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these trifling toys; Our souls can neither fly nor go To reach eternal joys. 208 INVOCATION AND PRAISE 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise; Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this poor dying rate? Our love so faint, so cold to Thee, And Thine to us so great ! 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707: verse 4, line 1, alt. 279 POME to our poor nature's night 7.7.7. With Thy blessed inward light, Holy Ghost the Infinite, Comforter Divine. 2 We are sinful — cleanse us, Lord ; Sick and faint, Thy strength afford; Lost, until by Thee restored, Comforter Divine. 3 Orphans are our souls, and poor; ( rive us from Thy heavenly store Faith, love, joy for evermore, Comforter Divine. 4 Like the dew Thy peace distil; Guide, subdue our wayward will, Things of Christ unfolding still, Comforter Divine. 5 With us, for us, intercede, And with voiceless groanings plead Our unutterable need. Comforter Divine. 209 THE HOLY GHOST 6 In us, "Abba, Father," cry, Earnest of the bliss on high, Seal of immortality, Comforter Divine. 7 Search for us the depths of God; Upwards, by the starry road, Bear us to Thy high abode, Comforter Divine. George Rawson 1853, 1876 280 H0LY Spirit> Truth Divino> Dawn upon this soul of mine; Word of God and inward Light, Wake my spirit, clear my sight. 7.7.7.7. 2 Holy Spirit, Love Divine, Glow within this heart of mine; Kindle every high desire ; Perish self in Thy pure fire! 3 Holy Spirit, Power Divine, Fill and nerve this will of mine; By Thee may I strongly live, Bravely bear, and nobly strive. 4 Holy Spirit, Right Divine, King within my conscience reign ; Be my Law, and I shall be Firmly bound, for ever free. 5 Holy Spirit, Peace Divine, Still this restless heart of mine; Speak to calm this tossing sea, Stayed in Thy tranquillity. 6 Holy Spirit, Joy Divine, Gladden Thou this heart of mine; In the desert ways I sing, "Spring, O Well, for ever spring." Key. Samuel Long! rllow, 1864 210 INVOCATION AND PRAISE 281 (JOME, Holy Ghost, in love 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. Shed on us from above Thine own bright ray: Divinely good Thou art ; Thy sacred gifts impart To gladden each sad heart: O come to-day. 2 Come, tenderest Friend and best, Our most delightful Guest, With soothing power: Rest, which the weary know; Shade, 'mid the noontide glow; Peace, when deep griefs o'erflow, — Cheer us this hour. 3 Come, Light serene, and still Our inmost bosoms fill; Dwell in each breast : We know no dawn but Thine; Send forth Thy beams Divine On our dark souls to shine And make us blest. 4 Exalt our low desires; Extinguish passion's fires; Heal every wound : Our stubborn spirits bend, Our icy coldness end, Our devious steps attend, While heavenward bound. 5 Come, all the faithful bless: Let all who Christ confess His praise employ; Give virtue's rich reward; Victorious death accord, And, with our glorious Lord, Eternal joy. Anon. (Latin, 12th cent.). Trans, by Rev. Ray Palmer, 1858 211 THE HOLY GHOST 282 (3-RACIOUS Spirit, Dove Divine, 7.7./ Let Thy light within me shine; All my guilty fears remove, Fill me full of heaven and love. 2 Speak Thy pardoning grace to me, Set the burdened, sinner free; Lead me to the Lamb of God, Wash me in His precious blood. 3 Life and peace to me impart; Seal salvation on my heart ; Breathe Thyself into my breast, Earnest of immortal rest. 4 Let me never from Thee stray, Keep me in the narrow way, Fill my soul with joy Divine, Keep me, Lord, for ever Thine. John Stocker, 1777 283 QOME, 0 Creator Spirit blest, L.M. And in our hearts take up Thy rest ; Spirit of grace, with heavenly aid Come to the souls whom Thou hast made. 2 Thou art the Comforter, we cry, Sent to the earth from God Most High, Fountain of life and Fire of love, And our Anointing from above. 3 Bringing from heaven our seven-fold dower, Sign of our God's right hand of power, () blessed Spirit, promised long, Thy coming wakes the head to song. 1 Make our dull minds with rapture glow, Lei human hearts with love o'erflow; And, when our feeble flesh would fail, May Thine immortal .strength prevail. 212 INVOCATION AND PRAISE 5 Far from our souls the foe repel, Grant us in peace henceforth to dwell; 111 shall not come, nor harm betide. If only Thou wilt be our Guide. 6 Show us the Father, Holy One, Help us to know the Eternal Son; Spirit Divine, for evermore Thee will we trust and Thee adore. Anon. (Latin, 10th Transln. compiled by the Editor cent.) 1910 284 JJOLY Spirit, Lord of light, From Thy clear celestial height Thy pure beaming radiance give. 1.1.1. 2 Come, Thou Father of the poor, Come with treasures which endure, Come, Thou Light of all that live. 3 Thou, of all consolers best, Thou, the soul's delightsome Guest, Dost refreshing peace bestow. 4 Thou in toil art comfort sweet, Pleasant coolness in the heat, Solace in the midst of woe. 5 Light immortal, Light Divine, Visit Thou these hearts of Thine, And our inmost being fill. 6 If Thou take Thy grace away, Nothing pure in man will stay; All his good is turned to ill. 7 Heal our wounds; our strength renew; On our dryness pour Thy dew; Wash the -tains of guilt away. 213 THE HOLY GHOST 8 Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray. 9 Thou, on those who evermore Thee confess and Thee adore, In Thy sevenfold gifts descend : 10 Give them comfort when they die, Give them life with Thee on high; Give them joys that never end. Anon. (Latin, 12th cent.). Trans, by Rev. Edward Caswall, 1848 285 O GRANT us light, that we may know L.M. The wisdom Thou alone canst give; That truth may guide where'er we go, And virtue bless where'er we live. 2 O grant us light, that we may see Where error lurks in human lore, And turn our doubting minds to Thee, And love Thy simple word the more. 3 O grant us light, that we may learn How dead is life from Thee apart, How sure is joy for all who turn To Thee an undivided heart. 4 O grant us light, in grief and pain, To lift our burdened hearts above, And count the very cross a gain, And bless our Father's hidden love. 5 0 grant us light, when, soon or late, All earthly scenes shall pass away, In Thee to find t he open gate To deathless home and endless day. Rev. Lawrence Tuttiett, 1864 214 INVOCATION AND PRAISE 286 ( 1( )ME> dearest Lord> descend and dwell L.M. By faith and love4 in every breast; Then shall we know and taste and feel The joys that cannot be expressed. 2 Come, fill our hearts with inward strength; Make our enlarged souls possess And learn the height, and breadth, and length Of Thine unmeasurable grace. 3 Now to the God whose power can do More than our thoughts or wishes know, Be everlasting honors done By all the Church, through Christ His Son. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1709 287 QOME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, L.M. With light and comfort from above; Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide; O'er every thought and step preside. 2 The light of truth to us display, And make us know and choose Thy way; Plant holy fear in every heart, That we from God may ne'er depart. 3 Lead us to holiness, the road Which we must take to dwell with God: Lead us to Christ, the living Way, Nor let us from His pastures stray. 4 Lead us to God, our final rest, To be with Him for ever blest : Lead us to heaven, that we may share Fulness of joy for ever there. Rev. Simon Browne. 1720: alt. in Ash and Evans' "Collection," 17G9, and elsewhere 211 THE HOLY GHOST 288 0 TH0U that Nearest prayer, 6.6.6.6.8.8. At lend our humble cry, And let Thy servants share Thy blessing from on high: We plead .the promise of Thy word; Grant us Thy Holy Spirit, Lord. 2 If earthly parents hear Their children when they cry, If they, with love sincere, Their children's wants supply, Much more wilt Thou Thy love display, And answer when Thy children pray. 3 Our heavenly Father, Thou! We, children of Thy grace! O let Thy Spirit now Descend, and fill the place; That all may feel the heavenly flame, And all unite to praise Thy Name. 4 O may that sacred Fire, Descending from above, Our quickened hearts inspire With fervent zeal and love, Enlighten our beclouded eyes, And teach our earth-bound souls to rise. 5 And send Thy Spirit down On all the nations, Lord, With great success to crown The preaching of Thy word; Till heathen lands shall own Thy sway, And cast their idol-gods away. John Burton, .Jr., L824: verse 4, linos 3, G, alt. 210 INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES Inspiration of tfjc i^olp Scriptures 289 O W0RD of God Incarnate, 7.G.7.6.D. () Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky; We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age. 2 The Church from her dear Master Received the gift Divine, And still that light she lifteth O'er all the earth to shine. It is the golden casket. Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ, the living Word. 3 It floateth like a banner Before God's host unfurled; It shineth like a beacon Above the darkling world. It is the chart and compass That o'er life's surging sea, 'Mid mists and rocks and quicksands, Still guides, O Christ, to Thee. 4 O make Thy Church, dear Saviour, A lamp of purest gold, To bear before the nations Thy true light, as of old. O teach Thy wandering pilgrims By this their path to trace, Till, clouds and darkness ended. They see Thee face to face. Bishop W. Walsham How, 1867 217 THE HOLY GHOST 290 gOW precious is the book Divine, CM. 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, through all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way, Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. Rev. John Fawcett, 1782 291 JjAMP of our feet, whereby we trace CM. Our path when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heavenly grace, Brook by the traveller's way; 2 Bread of our souls, whereon wre feed; True manna from on high; Our guide and chart, wherein we read Of realms beyond the sky; 3 Pillar of fire, through wratches dark, Or radiant cloud by day; When waves would whelm our tossing bark, Our anchor and our stay; 4 Word of the ever-living God, Will of His glorious Son: — Without thee how could earth be trod, Or heaven itself be won? 5 Yet to unfold thy hidden worth, Thy mysteries to reveal, rri!;il Spirit which first gave thee forth Thy volume must unseal. 218 INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES 6 And we, if we aright would learn The wisdom it imparts, Must to its heavenly teaching turn With simple, childlike hearts. Bernard Barton, 1S3G 292 BREAK Thou the bread of life, G.4.G.4.D. Dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word. 2 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord, To me — to me — As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find my peace, My All in all. Mary Ann Lathbury, 1877 293 JTATHER of mercies, in Thy word CM. What endless glory shims; For ever be Thy Name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find; Riches above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind. 3 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 219 THE HOLY GHOST 1 ( ) may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. 5 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, Be Thou for ever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there. Anne Steele, 1760 294 THE heavens declare Thy glory, Lord; L.M. In every star Thy wisdom shines; But when our eyes behold Thy word, We read Thy Name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days, Thy power confess; But the blest volume Thou hast writ Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace. 3 Sun, moon, and stars convey Thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand; So wrhen Thy truth began its race, It touched and glanced on every land. 4 Nor shall Thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world Thy Truth has run; Till Christ has all the nations blest That see the light, or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise; Bless the dark world with heavenly light: Thy gospel makes the simple wise, Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right. (> Thy noblest wonders here we view In souls renewed, and sins forgiven: Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make Thy word my guide to heaven. Psalm xix. Rev. [saac Watts, 171(.) 220 INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES 295 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. r^HRIST in His word draws near; Hush, moaning voice of fear, He bids thee cease; With songs sincere and sweet Let us arise, and meet Him who comes forth to greet Our souls with peace. 2 Rising above thy care, Meet Him as in the air, 0 weary heart; Put on joy's sacred dress; Lo, as He comes to bless, Quite from thy weariness Set free thou art. 3 For works of love and praise He brings thee summer days, Warm days and bright ; Winter is past and gone, Now He, salvation's Sun, Shineth on every one With mercy's light. 4 From the bright. sky above, Clad in His robes of love, 'Tis He, our Lord! Dim earth itself grows clear, As His light draweth near: O let us hush and hear His holy word. Rev. Thomas T. Lynch, 1855 296 G0D< in the ?os^01 of His Son> LM- Makes His eternal counsels known; Where love in all its glory shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines. 221 THE HOLY GHOST 2 Here sinners of a humble frame May taste His grace, and learn His Name; May read, in characters of blood, The wisdom, power, and grace of God. 3 The prisoner here may break his chains; The weary rest from all his pains; The captive feel his bondage cease; The mourner find the way of peace. 4 Here faith reveals to mortal eyes A brighter world beyond the skies; Here shines the light which guides our way From earth to realms of endless day. 5 0 grant us grace, Almighty Lord, To read and mark Thy holy word; Its truths with meekness to receive, And by its holy precepts live. Verses 1, 2, Rev. Benjamin Beddome, 1787, alt.: verses 3, 4, 5, Rev. Thomas Cotterill, 1819 297 JjORD, Thy word abideth, 6.6.G.6. And our footsteps guideth; Who its truth believeth Light and joy receiveth. 2 When our foes are near us, Then Thy word doth cheer us; Word of consolation, Message of salvation. 3 When the storms arc4 o'er us, And dark clouds before us, Then its light directeth, And our way protecteth. 4 Who can tell the pleasure. Who recount the treasure, By Thy word imparted To Hie si?n])l<^-hISE, crowned with light, imperial Salem, rise! Exalt thy towery head and lift thine eyes! See heaven its sparkling portals wide4 display, And break upon thee in a flood of day. 2 See a long race thy spacious courts adorn : See future sons, and daughters yet unborn, In crowding ranks on every side arise. Demanding life, impatient for the skies. 3 See barbarous nations at thy gates attend, Walk in thy light, and in thy temple bend: See thy bright altars thronged with prostrate kings, While every land its joyous tribute brings. 4 The seas shall waste, the skies in smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away; But fixed His word, His saving power remains; Thy realm shall last, thy own Messiah reigns. Arr. from Alexander Pope's "Messiah," 1712: verse 3, line 4; verse 4, line 4, alt. 308 O TWAS a i°>rful sound t0 hear CM- Our tribes devoutly say, Up, Israel! to the temple haste, And keep your festal day. 2 At Salem's courts wTe must appear With our assembled powers, In strong and beauteous order ranged, Like her united towers. 3 O pray we then for Salem's peace; For they shall prosperous be, Thou holy city of our God, Who bear true love to thee. 4 May peace within thy sacred walls A constant guest be found; With plenty and prosperity Thy palaces be crowned. 231 THE CHURCH 5 For my dear brethren's sake, and friends No less than brethren dear, I'll pray, May peace in Salem's towers A constant guest appear. 6 But most of all I'll seek thy good, And ever wish thee well, For Zion and the temple's sake, Where God vouchsafes to dwell. Psalm cxxii. Tate and Brady's "New Version," 10(J6, 16U8 309 xRIUMPHANT zion> lift thy head LM- From dust, and darkness, and the dead; Though humbled long, awake at length, And gird thee with thy Saviour's strength. 2 Put all thy beauteous garments on, And let thy various charms be known : The world thy glories shall confess, Decked in the robes of righteousness. 3 No more shall foes unclean invade. And fill thy hallowed walls with dread; No more shall hell's insulting host Their victory and thy sorrows boast. 4 God from on high has heard thy prayer; His hand thy ruins shall repair; Nor will thy watchful Monarch cease To guard thee in eternal peace. Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 1755: verse 4, alt. 310 O WHERE are kin8s and empires now CM. Of old that went and came'/ But, Lord, Thy Church is praying yet, A thousand years the same. We mark her goodly battlements, And her foundations strong; We hear within the solemn voice ( )f her unending song. THE CHURCH 3 For not Like kingdoms of the world Thy holy Church, O God; Though earthquake shocks are threatening her, And tempests are abroad; 4 Unshaken as eternal hills, Immovable she stands, A mountain that shall fill the earth. A house not made by hands. Bishop A. Cleveland Coxe, 1839: alt. and air. 311 0NE sole baPtismal si®1' 6.6.6.6.8.8. One Lord below, above, Zion, one faith is thine, One only watchword, love; From different temples though it rise, One song ascendeth to the skies. 2 Our Sacrifice is one, One Priest before the throne, The slain, the risen Son, Redeemer, Lord alone: Thou who didst raise Him from the dead, Unite Thy people in their Head. 3 O may that holy prayer, His tenderest and His last, His constant, latest care Ere to His throne He passed, Xo longer unfulfilled remain, The world's offence, His people's stain! 1 Head of Thy Church beneath, The catholic, the true, On all her members breathe, Her broken frame renew: Then shall Thy perfect will be done. When Christians love and live as one George Robinson, 1812: verse 2, lines 5, 6, alt. THE CHURCH 312 ^RIBE, 0 Kino; of grace, arise, CM. And enter to Thy rest: Lo ! Thy Church waits with longing eyes Thus to be owned and blest. 2 Enter with all Thy glorious train, Thy Spirit and Thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 3 Here, mighty God, accept our vows, Here let Thy praise be spread; Bless the provisions of Thy house, And fill Thy poor with bread. 4 Here let the Son of David reign, Let God's Anointed shine; Justice and truth His court maintain, With love and power Divine1. 5 Here let Him hold a lasting throne; And, as His kingdom grows, Fresh honors shall adorn His crown, And shame confound His foes. Psalm exxxii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 313 JT ATHER of all, from land and sea 8.8.8.4. The nations sing, " Thine, Lord, are we; Countless in number, but in Thee May we be one." 2 0 Son of God, whose1 love so free For men did make Thee Man to be, United to our God in Thee May we be one. 3 Thou, Lord, didst once for all atone; Thee may both Jew and Gentile own Of their two walls the Corner-tone, Making them one. 234 BAPTISM 4 Join high with low, join young with old, In love that never waxes cold; Under one Shepherd, in one fold, Make us all one. 5 O Spirit blest, who from above Cam'st gently gliding like a dove, Calm all our strife, give faith and love; O make us one. 6 So, when the world shall pass away, We shall awake with joy and say, "Now in the bliss of endless day We all are one." Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1871 ISaptism 314 SAVIOUR, who Thy flock art feeding 8.7.8.7. With the shepherd's kindest care, All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs Thy bosom share; 2 Now, these little ones receiving, Fold them in Thy gracious arm; There, we know, Thy wTord believing, Only there secure from harm. 3 Never, from Thy pasture roving, Let them be the lion's prey; Let Thy tenderness, so loving, Keep them through life's dangerous way. 4 Then, within Thy fold eternal, Let them find a resting-place, Feed in pastures ever vernal, Drink the rivers of Thy grace. Rev. William A. Miihlenberg, 182(3 235 THE CHURCH 315 gEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand CM. With all-engaging charms; Hark! how He calls the tender lambs, And folds them in His arms. 2 " Permit them to approach," He cries, "Nor scorn their humble name; For 'twas to bless such souls as these The Lord of angels came." 3 We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands, And yield them up to Thee; Joyful that we ourselves are Thine, Thine let our offspring be. Rev. Philip Doddridge, puhl. 1755 316 BY cocl Siloam's shady ril1 CM- How sweet the lily grows ! How sweet the breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewj^ rose! 2 Lo, such the child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod; Whose secret heart, with influence sweet, Is upward drawn to God. 3 By cool Siloam's shady rill The lily must decay; The rose that blooms beneath the hill Must shortly fade away : 4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour Of man's maturer age Will shake the soul with sorrow's power And stormy passion's rage. 5 0 Thou, whose infant feel were Found Within Thy Father's shrine, Whose years, with changeless virtue crowned, Were all alike Divine; CONFESSION OF FAITH 6 Dependent on Thy bounteous breath, We seek Thy grace alone In childhood, manhood, age, and death, To keep us still Thine own. Bishop Reginald Heber, 1812 (Text of 1827; Confession of jFattf) 317 ^HINE for ever! God of love, 7.7.7.7. Hear us from Thy throne above; Thine for ever may we be Here and in eternity. 2 Thine for ever! Lord of life, Shield us through our earthly strife; Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way, Guide us to the realms of day. 3 Thine for ever! O how blest They who find in Thee their rest ! Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend, 0 defend us to the end. 4 Thine for ever! Shepherd, keep These Thy frail and trembling sheep; Safe alone beneath Thy care, Let us all Thy goodness share. 5 Thine for ever! Thou our Guide, All our wants by Thee supplied, All our sins by Tliee forgiven, Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven. Mrs. Mary F. Maude, 1847 318 , J ESUS, and shall it ever be, L.M. A mortal man ashamed of Thee? Ashamed of Thee whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days! 237 THE CHURCH 2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far Let evening blush to own a star: He sheds the beams of light Divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 3 Ashamed of Jesus! just as soon Let midnight be ashamed of noon: Tis midnight with my soul till He, Bright Morning Star, bid darkness flee. 4 Ashamed of Jesus, that dear Friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend ! No; when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere His Name. 5 Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may When I've no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save. 6 Till then — nor is my boasting vain — Till then I boast a Saviour slain; And O may this my glory be, That Christ is not ashamed of me. Rev. Joseph Grigg, 1765: alt. by Rev. Benjamin Francis, 1787 319 NOW I resolve with all my heart, L.M. With all my powers, to serve the Lord; Nor from His precepts e'er depart Whose service is a rich reward. 2 0 be His service all. my joy; Around let my example shine, Till others love the blest employ, And join in labors so Divine4. 3 Be this the purpose of my soul, . My solemn, my determined choice, To yield to His supreme control, And in His kind commands rejoice. 238 CONFESSION OF P^AITH O may I never faint nor tire, Nor wandering leave His sacred ways: Great God, accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live Thy praise. Anne Steele, 1760: verse 1, line 1, alt. 320 M v ( ;°(1, acceP* my neart this da>r> C-M- And make it always Thine, That I from Thee no more may stray, No more from Thee decline. 2 Before the cross of Him who died, Behold, I prostrate fall; Let every sin be crucified, Let Christ be all in all. 3 Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace, Adopt me for Thine own, That I may see Thy glorious face, And worship at Thy throne. 4 Let every thought, and work, and word, To Thee be ever given; Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, And death the gate of heaven. Matthew Bridges, 1848 321 I'M not ashamed to own my Lord, CM. Or to defend His cause, Maintain the honor of His word, The glory of His cross. 2 Jesus, my God! I know His Name, His Name is all my trust; Nor will He put my soul to shame. Nor let my hope be lost. 3 Firm as His throne His promise stands, And He can well secure What I've committed to His hands Till the decisive hour. 239 THE CHURCH 4 Then will He own my worthless name Before His Father's face, And in the New Jerusalem Appoint my soul a place. Rev. Isaac Watts, L709 322 , T 7.7.7.7.7.7. Yl/TiEN Thy soldiers take their swords, When they speak the solemn words, When they kneel before Thee here, Feeling Thee, their Father, near; These Thy children, Lord, defend; To their help Thy Spirit send. 2 When the world's sharp strife is nigh, When they hear the battle-cry, When they rush into the fight, Knowing not temptation's might; These Thy children, Lord, defend; To their zeal Thy wisdom lend. 3 When their hearts are lifted high With success or victory, When they feel the conqueror's pride; Lest they grow self-satisfied, These Thy children, Lord, defend; Teach their souls to Thee to bend. 4 WTien the vows that they have made, When the prayers that they have prayed, Shall be fading from their hearts; When their first warm faith departs; These Thy children, Lord, defend; Keep them faithful to the end. "> Through life's conflict guard us nil, Or if wounded some should fall lire the victory be won, For the sake of Christ, Thv Son. These Thy children, Lord, defend; And in death Thy comfort lend. Mi-. Prano6fl M. Owen, c. 1872 210 THE COMMUNION Cfje Communion 323 A^ ^ie Lamb's high feast we sing 7.7.7.7.U. Praise to our victorious King, Who hath washed us in the tide Flowing from His pierced side; Praise we Him whose love Divine Gives His sacred Mood for wine, Gives His body for the least, Christ the Victim, Christ the Priest. 2 Where the paschal blood is poured, Death's dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go Through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood is shed, Paschal Victim, Paschal Bread; With sincerity and love Eat we manna from above. 3 Mighty Victim from the sky, Powers of hell beneath Thee lie; Death is conquered in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light : Paschal triumph, paschal joy, Only sin can this destroy; From the death of sin set free Souls re-born, dear Lord, in Thee. Anon. (Latin, 6th rent.). Trans, by Robert Campbell, 1S49: verse 1, lines 3, 6, S; verse 2, line 5, alt. 324 ]\1Y God, and is Thy tabic spread? I..M. And does Thy cup with love o'erflow? Thither be all Thy children led, And let them all its sweetness know. 2 Hail, sacred feasl which Jesus makes. Rich banquet of His flesh and blood! Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred stream, that heavenly food! 241 THE CHURCH 3 Why are its dainties all in vain Before unwilling hearts displayed? Was not for you the Victim slain? Are you forbid the children's bread? 1 O let Thy table honored be, And furnished well with joyful guests; And may each soul salvation see That here its sacred pledges tastes. Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 1755 325 L()RD' l am Thine> entirely Thine, L.M. Purchased and saved by blood Divine; With full consent Thine I would be, And own Thy sovereign right in me. 2 Grant one poor sinner more a place Among the children of Thy grace; A wretched sinner lost to God, But ransomed by Emmanuel's blood. 3 Thine would I live, Thine would I die, Be Thine through all eternity: The vow is past beyond repeal; Now will I set the solemn seal. 4 Here, at that cross where flows the blood That bought my guilty soul for God, Thee my new Master now I call, And consecrate to Thee my all. Rev. Samuel Davies, publ. 1769 326 {5JHEPHERD of souls, refresh and bless ( !JM . Thy chosen pilgrim Mock With manna in the wilderness, With water from the rock. 2 Hungry and thirsty, faint and weak, A- Thou when here below, Our souls the joys celestial seek Which from Thy sorrows flow. 242 THE COMMUNION 3 We would not live by bread alone, But by that word of grace, In strength of which we travel on To our abiding-place. 4 Be known to us in breaking bread, But do not then depart; Saviour, abide with us, and spread Thy table in our heart. 5 There sup with us in love Divine; Thy body and Thy blood, That living bread, that heavenly wine, Be our immortal food. Verses 1, 2, 3, Anon.: verses 4, 5, James Montgomery, 182.5 327 JESUS, Thou Joy of loving hearts, L.M. Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Thou savest those that on Thee call ; To them that seek Thee Thou art good, To them that find Thee All in all. 3 We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still ; We drink of Thee, the Fountain-head, And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast ; Glad when Thy gracious smile we see. Blest when our faith can hold Thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay, Make all our moments calm and bright; ( !hase the dark night of sin away, Shed o'er the world Thy holy light. Anon. (Latin, llthcent.). Arr. and trans, l.y Rev. Hay Palmer, 1858 243 THE CHURCH 328 iow *weet and awful is the Place ( -M- With Christ within the door.-. While everlasting love displays The choicest of her stores. 2 While all our hearts and all our songs Join to admire the feast, Each of us cry, with thankful tongues, "Lord, why was I a guest? 3 "Why was I made to hear Thy voice, And enter while there's room, When thousands make a wretched choice, And rather starve than come?" 4 'Twas the same love that spread the feast That sweetly forced us in; Else we had still refused to taste, And perished in our sin. 5 Pity the nations, 0 our God, Constrain the earth to come; Send Thy victorious word abroad, And bring the strangers home. G We long to see Thy churches full, That all the chosen race May, with one voice and heart and soul, Sing Thy redeeming grace. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707 329 f ET Thy blood in mercy poured, Let Thy gracious body broken, Be to me, ( ) gracious Lord, Of Thy boundless love the token: Thou didst give Thyself for me, Now I give myself to Thee. 2 Thou didst die thai I might live; Blessed Lord, Thou cam/sl to save me; All thai love of ( rod could give 244 7.8.7.8.7.7 THE COMMUNION Jesus by His sorrows gave me: Thou didst give Thyself for mo, Now I give myself to Thee. 3 By the thorns that crowned Thy brow, By the spear wound and the nailing, By the pain and death, I now Claim, 0 Christ, Thy love unfailing: Thou didst give Thyself for me, Now I give myself to Thee. 4 Wilt Thou own the gift I bring? All my penitence I give Thee; Thou art my exalted King, Of Thy matchless love forgive me : Thou didst give thyself for me, Now I give myself to Thee. Rev. John Brownlie, 1007: based on the Creek 330 XILL He come! ° let the words 7.7.7.7.7.7. Linger on the trembling chords; Let the little while between In their golden light be seen; Let us think how heaven and home Lie beyond that "Till He come." 2 When the weary ones we love Enter on their rest above, Seems the earth so poor and vast, All our life-joy overcast? Hush, be every murmur dumb: It is only till He come. 3 Clouds and conflicts round us press: Would we have one4 sorrow less? All the sharpness of the cross, All that tells the world is loss, Death and darkness, and the tomb, Only whisper "Till He come." 245 THE CHURCH 4 See, the feast of love is spread, Drink the wine, and break the bread: Sweet memorials, — till the Lord Call us round His heavenly board; Some from earth, from glory some, Severed only till He come. Bishop Edward H. Bickersteth, 18G2 331 A PARTING hymn we sin^ s.m. Around Thy table, Lord; Again our grateful tribute bring, Our solemn vows record. 2 Here have we seen Thy face, And felt Thy presence here; So may the savor of Thy grace In word and life appear. 3 The purchase of Thy blood, By sin no longer led, The path our dear Redeemer trod May we rejoicing tread. 4 In self-forgetting love Be our communion shown, Until we join the Church above, And know as we are known. Rev. Aaron R. Wolfe, 1858 332 O BREAD to Pilgrims given, 7.6.7.G.D. O Food that angels eat, 0 Manna sent from heaven, For heaven-born natures meet, Give us, for Thee long pining, To eat till richly filled; Till, earth's delights resigning, Our every wish is stilled. 2 () Fount of love redeeming, Forth from the Saviour's heart In mercy purely streaming, A Fount of life Thou art: 246 THE COMMUNION 0 let us, freely tasting, Our burning thirst assuage; Thy sweetness, never wasting, Avails from age to age. 3 Jesus, this feast receiving, We Thee unseen adores Thy faithful word believing, We take, and doubt no more: Give us, Thou True and Loving, On earth to live in Thee; Then, death the veil removing, Thy glorious face to see. Anon. (Latin, c. 17th cent.). Trans, by Rev. Ray Palmer, 1858: ver.se 2, lines 1, 3, 4, alt. 333 gREAD of heaven, on Thee I feed, 7.7.7.7.7.7. For Thy flesh is meat indeed : Ever may my soul be fed With this true and living Bread; Day by day with strength supplied Through the life of Him who died. 2 Vine of heaven, Thy blood supplies This blest cup of sacrifice; 'Tis Thy wounds my healing give, To Thy cross I look, and live : Thou, my Life! 0 let me be Rooted, grafted, built on Thee. Josiah Conder, 1824 334 10.10.10.10. ^JERE, 0 my Lord, I see Thee face to face; Here would I touch and handle things unseen, Here grasp with firmer hand the eternal grace, And all my weariness upon Thee lean. 2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God, Here drink with Thee the royal wine of heaven; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. 247 THE CHURCH 3 This is the hour of banquet and of song; This is the heavenly table spread for me: Here let me feast, and, feasting, still prolong The brief, bright hour of fellowship with Thee. 4 I have no help but Thine, nor do I need Another arm save Thine to lean upon: It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed; My strength is in Thy might, Thy might alone. 5 Mine is the sin, but Thine the righteousness; Mine is the guilt, but Thine the cleansing blood; Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace, Thy blood, Thy righteousness, O Lord my Cod. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1855 335 io.io.io.io, ^OT worthy, Lord! to gather up the crumbs With trembling hand that from Thy table fall, A weary, heavy-laden sinner comes To plead Thy promise and obey Thy call. 2 I am not worthy to be thought Thy child, Nor sit the last and lowest at Thy board; Too long a wanderer and too oft beguiled, I only ask one reconciling word. 3 One word from Thee, my Lord, one smile, one look, And I could face the cold, rough world again ; And with that treasure in my heart could brook The wrath of devils and the scorn of men. 1 I hear Thy voice; Thou bidd'st me come and resl ; 1 come, I kneel, I clasp Thy pierced fee! ; Thou bidd'st me take my place, a welcome guest Among Thy saints, and of Thy banquet eat. 5 My praise can only breathe itself in prayer, My prayer can only lose itself in Thee; Dwell Thou for ever in my heart, and there, Lord, let me sup with Thee; sup Thou with me. Bishop Edward H. Bickenrteth, 1S72 248 THE COMMUNION 336 8-8-8-4- ~Q\ ( hrisl redeemed, in Christ restored, We keep the memory adored, And show the death of our dear Lord Until He come. 2 His body broken in our stead Is here in this memorial bread, And so our feeble love is fed Until He come. 3 The streams of His dread agony, His life-blood shed for us, we see; The wine shall tell the mystery Until He come. 4 And thus that dark betrayal night With the last advent we unite By one blest chain of loving rite Until He come: 5 Until the trump of God be heard. Until the ancient graves be stirred. And, with the great commanding word, The Lord shall come. 6 0 blessed hope! with this elate Let not our hearts be desolate, But, strong in faith, in patience wait Lentil He come. George Rawson, 1857 (Text of 1876) 337 ACCORDING to Thy gracious word, CM. In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take. And thus remember Thee. 249 THE CHURCH 3 Gethsemane can I forget? Or there Thy conflict see, Thine agony and bloody sweat, And not remember Thee? 4 When to the cross 1 turn mine eyes, And rest on Calvary, 0 Lamb of God, my Sacrifice, I must remember Thee; 5 Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, And all Thy love to me : Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains Will I remember Thee. 6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and memory flee, When Thou shalt in Thy kingdom come, Jesus, remember me. James Montgomery, 1825 338 JESUS, to Thy table led, 7.7.7. Now let every heart be fed With the true and living Bread. 2 While in penitence we kneel, Thy sweet presence let us feel, All Thy wondrous love reveal. 3 While on Thy dear cross we gaze, Mourning o'er our sinful ways, Turn our sadness into praise. 4 When we taste the mystic wine, Of Thine out-poured blood the sign, Fill our hearts with love Divine. 5 Draw us to Thy wounded side, Whence there flowed the healing tide; There our sins and SOITOWS hide. 250 THE COMMUNION 6 From the bonds of sin release. Cold and wavering faith increase; Lamb of God, grant us Thy peace. 7 Lead us by Thy pierced hand, Till around Thy throne we stand In the bright and better land. Rev. Robert H. Baynes, 1864 339 gREAD of the world in mercy broken, 9.8.9.8. Wine of the soul in mercy shed, By whom the words of life were spoken, And in whose death our sins are dead; 2 Look on the heart by sorrow broken, Look on the tears by sinners shed; And be Thy feast to us the token That by Thy grace our souls are fed. Bishop Reginald Ilehcr, publ. 1827 340 2j10N' to thy.Saviour singing, 8.8.7.8.8.7. To thy Prince and Shepherd bringing Sweetest hymns of love and praise, Thou wilt never reach the measure Of His worth, by all the treasure Of thy most ecstatic lays. 2 Of all wonders that can thrill thee, And with adoration fill thee, What than this can greater be, That Himself to thee He giveth? He that eateth ever liveth, For the Bread of Life is He. 3 Fill thy lips to overflowing With sweet praise. His mercy showing Who this heavenly table spread: On this day so glad and holy, To each longing spirit lowly Giveth He the living Bread. 251 THE CHURCH Here the King hath spread His table, Whereon eyes of faith are able Christ our Passover to trace: Shadows of the law are going, Light and life and truth inflowing, Night to day is giving place. O Good Shepherd, Bread life-giving, Us, Thy grace and life receiving, Feed and shelter evermore; Thou on earth our weakness guiding, We in heaven with Thee abiding With all saints will Thee adore. Thomas Aquinas, c. 1260. Trans, by Rev. Alexander R. Thompson, 1883 Cfje S©tmstrp 34 1 O 8PIRIT of the livins God> LM- In all Thy plenitude of grace, Where'er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race. 2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love To preach the reconciling word; Give power and unction from above, Whene'er the joyful sound is heard. 3 Be darkness, at Thy coming, light; Confusion, order in Thy path; Souls without strength inspire with might; Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 () Spirit of the Lord, prepare All the round earth her ( rod to meet ; Breathe Thou abroad like morning air, Till hearts of stone begin to beat. BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh The triumphs of the cross record; The Name of Jesus glorify, Till every kindred call Him Lord. 0 God from eternity hath willed All Mesh shall His salvation see: So be the Father's love fulfilled, The Saviour's sufferings crowned through Thee. James Montgomery, 1823 342 "G°> Preach My S°sPeI>" saith the Lord; L.M. "Bid the whole earth My grace receive; He shall be saved that trusts My word; He shall be lost that won't believe. 2 "I'll make your great commission known, And ye shall prove My gospel true, By all the works that I have done, By all the wonders ye shall do. 3 "Teach all the nations My commands; I'm with you till the world shall end; All power is trusted to My hands, I can destroy, and I defend." 4 He spake, and light shone round His head; On a bright cloud to heaven He rode; They to the farthest nations spread The grace of their ascended God. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1709: verse 1, line 4, alt. TBrotijcrfjooO anD ^ertrice 343 rfKACH me, my God and King, S.M. In all things Thee to see. And wrhat I do in anything To do it as for Thee ; THE CHURCH 2 To scorn the senses' sway, While still to Thee I tend: In all I do be Thou the Way, In all be Thou the End. 3 All may of Thee partake; Nothing so small can be But draws, when acted for Thy sake, Greatness and worth from Thee : 4 If done to obey Thy laws, E'en servile labors shine; Hallowed is toil, if this the cause, The meanest work Divine. Rev. George Herbert, 1633: verses 2, 3, 4, recast by Rev. John Wesley, 1738 344 S^ ^ our ^ps an<^ ^ves exPress l.m. The holy gospel wre profess: So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all Divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honors of our Saviour God ; When His salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of sin. 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, Passion and envy, lust and pride: While justice, temperance, truth, and love, Our inward piety approve. 4 Religion bears our spirits up, While we expect thai blessed hope. The bright appearance of the Lord; And faith stands leaning on His word. Rev. [saac Watts, 1709: verse 2, line 3, alt. 345 gLEST be the tie thai binds S.M. Our hearts in ( Christian love: The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 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. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. 5 This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way, While each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day. 6 From sorrow, toil and pain, And sin, we shall be f ree ; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. Rev. John Fawcett, 1782 346 0 HAPPY band of Pilgrims, 7.G.7 If onward ye will tread With Jesus as your Fellow, To Jesus as your Head. 6. 2 0 happy if ye labor As Jesus did for men; 0 happy if ye hunger As Jesus hungered (hen. 3 The cross that Jesus carried He carried as your due; The crown that Jesus weareth He weareth it for you. THE CHURCH 4 The trials that beset you, The sorrow- ye endure, The manifold temptations That death alone can cure, — 5 What are they but His jewels Of right celestial worth? What are they but the ladder Set up to heaven on earth? 6 () happy band of pilgrims, Look upward to the skies, Where such a light affliction Shall win you such a prize. Rev. John M. Xeale. 18 based on Joseph the Hymnographer, c. 840 347 REVIVE Thy work, 0 Lord, S.M. Thy mighty arm make bare; Speak with the voice that wakes the dead, And make Thy people hear. 2 Revive Thy work, 0 Lord, Disturb this sleep of death; Quicken the smouldering embers now By Thine almighty breath. 3 Revive Thy work, 0 Lord, Create soul-thirst for Thee; And hungering for the Bread of Life 0 may our spirits be. 4 Revive Thy work, 0 Lord. Exalt Thy precious Name; And, by the Holy Ghost, our love For Thee and Thine inflame. 5 Revive Thy work, 0 Lord, ( live penteeostal showers: The glory shall be all Thine own, The blessing, Lord, be ours. Albert Midlane, 1868 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 348 JTORTH in Thy Name, 0 Lord, I go, L.M. My daily labor to pursue, Thee, only Thee, resolved to know- In all I think, or speak, or do. 2 The task Thy wisdom hath assigned ( ) let me cheerfully fulfil ; In all my works Thy presence find, And prove Thy good and perfect will. 3 Preserve me from my calling's snare, And hide my simple heart above ; Above the thorns of choking care, The gilded baits of worldly love. 4 Thee may I set at my right hand, Whose eyes mine inmost substance see, And labor on at Thy command, And offer all my works to Thee. 5 Give me to bear Thy easy yoke, And every moment watch and pray; And still to things eternal look, And hasten to Thy glorious day : 6 For Thee delightfully employ Whatever Thy bounteous grace hath given And run my course with even joy, And closely walk with Thee to heaven. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1749: verse 2, line 4, alt. 349 " rpHY kingdom come," on bended knee ( !.M. The passing ages pray ; And faithful souls have yearned to see On earth that kingdom's day. 2 Rut the slow watches of the night Not less to God belong; And for the everlasting right The silent stars are strong. THE CHURCH 3 Audio! already on the hills The flags of dawn appear; Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, Proclaim the day is near: 4 The day in whose clear-shining light All wrongs shall stand revealed, When justice shall be throned in might, And every heart be healed; 5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace, Shall walk the earth abroad ; — The day of perfect righteousness, The promised day of God. Rev. Frederick L. Hosmer, 1891 350 0 G0D of truth> whose living Word CM- Upholds whatever hath breath, Look down on Thy creation, Lord, Enslaved by sin and death. 2 Set up Thy standard, Lord, that we Who claim a heavenly birth, May march with Thee to smite the lies That vex Thy groaning earth. 3 Ah! would we join that blest array, And follow in the might Of Him, the Faithful and the True, In raiment clean and white! 4 We fight for truth, we fight for God, — Poor slaves of lies and sin! He who would fight for Thee on earth Must first be true within. 5 Then, God of truth for whom we long, Thou who wilt hear our prayer, Do Thine own battle in our hearts, And slay the falsehood there. 258 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 6 Stiil smite; still burn; till naught is left But God's own truth and love; Then, Lord, as morning dew come down, Rest on us from above. 7 Yea, come: then, tried as in the fire, From every lie set free, Thy perfect truth shall dwell in us, And we shall live in Thee. Thomas Hughes, 1859 351 io.io.io.io.io.io. INTERNAL Ruler of the ceaseless round Of circling planets singing on their way, Guide of the nations from the night profound Into the glory of the perfect day, Rule in our hearts, that we may ever be Guided and strengthened and upheld by Thee. 2 We are of Thee, the children of Thy love, The brothers of Thy wTell-beloved Son ; Descend, O Holy Spirit, like a dove Into our hearts, that we may be as one; As one with Thee, to whom we ever tend, As one with Him, our Brother and our Friend. 3 We wrould be one in hatred of all wrong, One in our love of all things sweet and fair, One with the joy that breaketh into song, One with the grief that trembles into prayer, One in the power that makes Thy children free To follow truth, and thus to follow Thee. 4 O clothe us with Thy heavenly armor, Lord, Thy trusty shield. Thy sword of love Divine: Our inspiration be Thy constant word; We ask no victories that are not Thine. Give or withhold, let pain or pleasure be; Enough to know7 that we are serving Thee. Rev. John W. Chadwick, 1864 259 THE CHURCH 352 O rj 110L > not made with bands, 6.6.6.6.6.6. Not throned above the ski Not walled with shining walls. Not framed with stone.- of price, More bright than gold or grin, God's owiCJerusalem: 2 Where'er the gentle heart Finds courage from above, Where'er the heart forsook Warms with the breath of love, Where faith bids fear depart, City of God, thou art. 3 Thou art where'er the proud In humbleness melts down, Where self itself yields up, Where martyrs win their crown, Where faithful souls possess Themselves in perfect peace. 4 Where in life's common ways With cheerful feet we go, Where in His steps we tread Who trod the ways of woe, Where He is in the heart, City of God, thou art. 5 Not throned above the skies, Not golden-walled afar, But where Christ's two or three In His Name gathered are, Be in the midst of them, God's own Jerusalem. Francis T. Pultfrave, 1867 353 STAND up, stand up for .h>sus, 7.6.7.6.D, Ye soldiers of the cross: Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss: 260 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE From victory unto victory His army He shall Lead, Till every foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict In this His glorious day: Ye that are men now serve Him Against unnumbered foes; Let courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose. 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own : Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor's song: To him that overcometh A crown of life shall be; He with the King of Glory Shall reign eternally. Rev. George Duffield, 1858 354 THE h&ht of God is falliu- 7.6.7.6.D. Upon life's common way : The Master's voice still calling, "Come, walk with Me to-day:" No duty can seem lowly To him who lives with Thee, And all of life grows holy, 0 Christ of Galilee. 261 THE CHURCH 2 Who shares his life's pure pleasures, And walks the honest road, AVho trades with heaping measures, And lifts his brother's load, Who turns the wrong down bluntly, And lends the right a hand; He dwells in God's own country, He tills the Holy Land. 3 Where human lives are thronging In toil and pain and sin, While cloistered hearts are longing To bring the kingdom in, 0 Christ, the Elder Brother Of proud and beaten men, When they have found each other, Thy kingdom will come then. 4 Thy ransomed host in glory, All souls that sin and pray, Turn toward the cross that bore Thee; " Behold the man!" they say: And while Thy Church is pleading For all who would do good, We hear Thy true voice leading Our song of brotherhood. Rev. Louin F. Benson, 1910 355 JESUS, I my cross have taken, 8.7.8.7.D. All to leave, and follow Thee; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my All shalt be: Perish every fond ambition, All I've sought, or hoped, or known; Yet how rich is my condition, Cod and heaven are still my own. 2 Man may trouble and distress me, Twill but drive me to Thy breast ; Life with trials hard may press me, Heaven will bring me sweeter rest ; BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE O 'tis not in grief to harm me While Thy love is left to me; O 'twere not in joy to charm me, Were that joy unmixed with Thee. 3 Take, my soul, 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, What a Father's smile is thine, What a Saviour died to win thee: Child of heaven, shouldst thou repine? 4 Haste then on from grace to glory, Armed by faith, and winged by prayer; Heaven's eternal day's before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there. Soon shall close thy earthly mission; Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days; Hope soon change to glad fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. Rev. Henry F. Lyte, 1824 (Text of 1833) 356 JJARK! the .voice of Jesus cryin§> 8 J.8.7.D. "Who will go and work to-day? Fields are white, and harvests waiting; Who will bear the sheaves away9'* Loud and long the Master calleth, Rich reward He offers free; Who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I; send me, send me." 2 If you cannot cross the ocean, And the heathen lands explore, You can find the heathen nearer, You can help them at your door. If you cannot give your thousands, You can give the widow's mite; And the least you give for Jesus Will be precious in His sight. 263 THE CHURCH 3 If you cannot speak like angels, If you cannot preach like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus, You can say He died for all. If you cannot rouse the wicked With the judgment's dread alarms, You can lead the little children To the Saviour's waiting arms. 4 Let none hear you idly saying, "There is nothing I can do/' While the souls of men are dying, And the Master calls for you : Take the task He gives you gladly, Let His work your pleasure be ; Answer quickly when He calleth, "Here am I; send me, send me." Rev. Daniel March, 1868 357 ]\/fUST Jesus bear the cross alone, CM. And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for every one, And there's a cross for me. 2 How happy are the saints above, Who once went sorrowing here ; But now they taste unmingled love, And joy without a tear. 3 The consecrated cross I'll bear Till death shall set me free; And then go home my crown to wear, Tor there's a crow n for inc. 1 Upon the crystal pavement, down At .Jesus' piercfed feH , Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown, And [lis dear Name repeal . BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 5 0 precious cross! 0 glorious crown! 0 resurrection day! Ye angels, from the stars Hash down, And bear my soul away. Verse 1, Rev. Thomas Shepherd, 1693, alt.: verse 2, Anon., c. 1810: verse 3, Anon., 1849: verses 4, 5, Rev. Charles Beecuer, 18oo 358 O ^ILL m accents sweet and strong CM. Sounds forth the ancient word, "More reapers for white harvest fields, More laborers for the Lord." 2 We hear the call; in dreams no more In selfish ease we lie, But, girded for our Father's work, Go forth beneath His sky. 3 Where prophets' word, and martyrs' blood, And prayers of saints were sown, We, to their labors entering in, Would reap where they have strown. 4 O Thou whose call our hearts has stirred, To do Thy will we come; Thrust in our sickles at Thy word, And bear our hearvest home. Rev. Samuel Longfellow, 1864 359 LORD, lead the way the Saviour went, CM. By lane and cell obscure; And let love's treasures still be spent, Like His, upon the poor. 2 Like Him, through scenes of deep distress, Who bore the world's sad weight, We, in their crowded loneliness, Would seek the desolate. 3 For Thou hast placed us side by side In this wide world of ill; And, that Thy followers may be tried, The poor are with ua still. 205 THE CHURCH 4 Mean are all offerings we can make; Yet Thou hast taught us, Lord, If given for the Saviour's sake, They lose not their reward. Rev. William Croswell, 1S31 360 " XAKE up thy cross>" the Saviour said, L.M. "If thou wouldst My disciple be; Take up thy cross with willing heart, And humbly follow after Me." 2 Take up thy cross; let not its weight Fill thy weak soul with vain alarm ; His strength shall bear thy spirit up, And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm. 3 Take up thy cross; nor heed the shame, And let thy foolish pride be still ; Thy Lord refused not e'en to die Upon a cross, on Calvary's hill. 4 Take up thy cross, then, in His strength, And calmly sin's wild deluge brave; 'Twill guide thee to a better home, It points to glory o'er the grave. 5 Take up thy cross, and follow on, Nor think till death to lay it down; For only he who bears the cross May hope to wear the glorious crown. Rev. Charles W. Everest, 1S33 361 TPRD, sPeak to me, that I may speak L.M. In living echoes of Thy tone; As Thou hast sought, so let me seek Thy erring children lost and lone. 2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead The wandering and 11k1 wavering feet; 0 feed me, Lord, thai 1 may feed Thy hungering ones with manna sweet. 260 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 3 0 strengthen me, that while 1 stand Finn on the Rock, and strong in Thee, I may stretch out a loving hand To wrestlers with the troubled sea. 4 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach The precious things Thou dost impart ; And wing my words, that they may reach The hidden depths of many a heart. 5 O give Thine own sweet rest to me, That I may speak with soothing power A word in season, as from Thee, To weary ones in needful hour. G O fill me with Thy fulness, Lord, Until my very heart overflow In kindling thought and glowing word, Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show. 7 0 use me, Lord, use even me, Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where; Until Thy blessed face I see, Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share. Frances R. Havergal, 1872 362 O CHRIST> our true and onl>r Lisht' LM- Illumine those who sit in night; Let those afar now hear Thy voice, And in Thy fold with us rejoice. 2 And all who else have strayed from Thee, O gently seek; Thy healing be To every wounded conscience given ; And let them also share Thy heaven. 3 ( ) make the deaf to hear Thy word; And teach the dumb to speak, dear Lord, Who dare not yet the faith avow, Though secretly they hold it now. 267 THE CHURCH 4 Shine on the darkened and the cold; Recall the wanderers from Thy fold; Unite those now who walk apart; Confirm the weak and doubting heart : 5 So they with us may evermore Such grace with wondering thanks adore, And endless praise to Thee be given By all the Church in earth and heaven. Rev. Johann Heermami, 1630. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1S58 363 THE Son of God goes forth t0 war> ( VMl)- A kingly crown to gain; His blood-red banner streams afar : Who follows in His train? Who best can drink his cup of woe, Triumphant over pain, Who patient bears his cross below, He follows in His train. 2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave, Who saw his Master in the sky, And called on Him to save: Like Him, with pardon on his tongue In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong: Who follows in his train? 3 A glorious band, the chosen few On whom the Spirit came, Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mocked the cross and flame: They met the tyrant's brandished steel, The lion's gory mane; They bowed their necks the death to feel: Who follows in their train? 208 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE i A noble army, men and boy-. The matron and the maid, Around the Saviour's throne rejoice, In robes of light arrayed : They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain: O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train. Bidhop Keginald Ileber, publ. 1827 364 ( !0ME iet w J°in with faithful souls C.M.D. Our song of faith to sing, One brotherhood in heart are we, And one our Lord and King. Faithful are all who love the truth And dare the truth to tell, AYho steadfast stand at God's right hand, And strive to serve Him well. 2 And faithful are the gentle hearts To whom the power is given Of every hearth to make a home, Of every home a heaven. 0 mighty host! no tongue can tell The numbers of its throng; Xo words can sound the music vast Of its grand battle-song. 3 From step to step it wins its way Against a world of sin; Part of the battle-field is won, And part is yet to win. () Lord of hosts, our faith renew, And granl us. in Thy love, To sing the songs of victory With faithful souls above. Rev. William Ci. Tarrant, lb«J2 269 THE CHURCH 365 7.6.7.6.D. J^EAD on, 0 King Eternal, The day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our home: Through days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong, And now, O King Eternal, We lift our battle-song. 2 Lead on, O King Eternal, Till sin's fierce war shall cease, And Holiness shall whisper The sweet Amen of peace ; For not with swords loud clashing, Nor roll of stirring drums, But deeds of love and mercy, The heavenly kingdom comes. 3 Lead on, O King Eternal: We follow, not with fears; For gladness breaks like morning Where'er Thy face appears; Thy cross is lifted o'er us; We journey in its light: The crown awaits the conquest ; Lead on, O God of might. Rev. Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1888 366 7.6.7.6.D. Q BROTHERS, lift your voices, Triumphant songs to raise; Till heaven on high rejoices, And earth is filled with praise: Ten thousand hearts are bounding With holy hopes and free; The gospel trump is sounding, The trump of Jubilee. 270 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 0 Christian brothers, glorious Shall be the conflict's close; The cross hath been victorious, And shall be o'er its foes: Faith is our battle-token; Our Leader all controls; Our trophies, fetters broken; Our captives, ransomed souls. \ot unto us, Lord Jesus, To Thee all praise be due, Whose blood-bought mercy frees us, Has freed our brethren too. Not unto us: in glory The angels catch the strain, And cast their crowns before Thee Exultingly again. Great God of our salvation, Thy presence we adore; Praise, glory, adoration Be Thine for evermore : Still on in conflict pressing On Thee Thy people call, Thee King of kings confessing, Thee crowning Lord of all. Bishop Edward H. Bickersteth, 1848 (Text of 1870) 367 8.7.8.7.D. QOURAGE, brother! do not stumble, Though thy path be dark as night; There's a star to guide the humble; "Trust in God, and do the right." Let the road be rough and dreary. And its end far out of sight, Foot it bravely, strong or weary; Trust in God, and do the right. 271 THE CHURCH 2 Perish policy and cunning! Perish all that fears the light! Whether losing, whether winning, Trust in God, and do the right. Trust no party, sect, or faction; Trust no leaders in the fight; But in every word and action Trust in God, and do the right. 3 Trust no lovely forms of passion, — Fiends may look like angels bright; Trust no custom, school, or fashion: Trust in God, and do the right. Simple rule, and safest guiding, Inward peace, and inward might, Star upon our path abiding, — " Trust in God, and do the right," 4 Some will hate thee, some will love thee, Some will flatter, some will slight; Cease from man, and look above thee: Trust in God, and do the right, Courage, brother ! do not stumble, Though thy path be dark as night ; There's a star to guide the humble : — "Trust in God, and do the right." Rev. Norman Macleod, 1857 368 Cr®* lauor on: spend, and be spent, L.M. Thy joy to do the Father's will ; It is the way the Master went; Should not the servant tread it still? 2 Go, labor on: 'tis not for naughl ; Thy earthly loss is heavenly gain; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee riol ; The Master praises: — what are men? 3 Go, labor on: enough while here If He shall praise thee, if He deign Thy willing heart to mark and cheer; No toil for Him shall be in vain. 272 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 4 Go, labor on while it is clay: The world's dark night is hastening on. Speed, speed thy work, cast sloth away; It is not thus that souls are won. 5 Toil on, faint not, keep watch and pray: Re wise the erring soul to win; Go forth into the world's highway, Compel the wanderer to come in. G Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice; For toil comes rest, for exile home: Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight peal, "Behold, I come." Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1843 369 WH0 is on the Lord's side? 6.5.6.5.12 1. Who will serve the King? Who will be His helpers, Other lives to bring? Who will leave the world's side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord's side? Who for Him will go? By Thy call of mercy. By Thy grace Divine. We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. 2 Not for weight of glory, No1 for crown and palm, Enter we the army, Raise the warrior psalm; But for Love that claimeth Lives for whom PL4 died: He whom Jesus nameth Must be on His side. By Thy love constraining. By Thy grace Divine. We are on the Lord'- side, Saviour, we are Thine. 273 THE CHURCH 3 Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Not with gold or gem, But with Thine own life-blood, For Thy diadem : With Thy blessing filling Each who comes to Thee, Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free. By Thy grand redemption, By Thy grace Divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. 4 Fierce may be the conflict, Strong may be the foe, But the King's own army None can overthrow : Round His standard ranging, Victory is secure; For His truth unchanging- Makes the triumph sure. Joyfully enlisting By Thy grace Divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, wTe are Thine. 5 Chosen to be soldiers In an alien land, Chosen, called, and faithful, For our Captain's band; In the service royal Let us not grow cold ; Let us be right loyal, Noble, true, and bold. Master, Thou wilt keep us, By Thy gi'iia* Divine, Always on the Lord's side, Saviour, always Thine. Frances K. Havergal, 1ST 274 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 370 WORK, for the night is coming: 7.6.7.5.D. Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling; Work 'mid springing flowers; Work while the day grows brighter, Under the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming: Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon; Give every flying minute Something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, When man wrorks no more. 3 Work, for the night is coming: Under the sunset skies, While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies; Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work while the night is darkening, When man's work is o'er. Mrs. Anna L. Coghill, 1861: each verse alt. 371 O G0D' who workest hitherto, ( !.M. Working in all we se< Fain would we be, and bear, and do, As best it pleaseth Thee. 2 The toil of brain, or heart, or hand, [s num's appointed lot; He who Thy call can understand Will work, and murmur not. >75 THE CHURCH 3 Where'er Thou sendest we will go, Nor any question ask, And what Thou biddesl we will do, Whatever be the task. 1 Our skill of hand and strength of limb Arc not our own, but Thine; We link them to the work of Him Who made all life Divine. 5 Our Brother-Friend, Thy holy Son, Shared all our lot and strife; And nobly will our work be done If moulded by His life. Rev. Thomas W. Freckelton, 1SS4: verse 2 arr. /./././ 372 gOLDIERS who to Christ belong, Trust ye in His word, be strong; For His promises are sure, His rewards for aye endure. 2 His no crowns that pass away, His no palm that sees decay, His the joy that shall not fade, His the light that knows no shade; 3 His the home for spirits blest, Where He gives them peaceful rest, Far above the starry skies, In the bliss of Paradise. 4 Here on earth ye can but clasp Things that perish in the grasp: Lift your hearts, then, to the skies; God Himself shall be your prize. 5 Praise we now with saints at rest Father, Son, and Spirit blest : For His promises are sure, His rewards shall aye endure. Aimhi. in Breviary of Chalons-sur-Marne, \7'M\. Trans, by Rev. Isaac Williams, 1839: recast in "The Hymnary,*' is~i 4J7G ( ./././ . BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 373 v^OLDIERS of the cross, arise, Gird you with your armor bright ; Mighty are your enenies, Hard the battle ye musl light. 2 'Mid the homes of want and woe, Strangers to the living word, Let the Saviour's herald go, Let the voice of hope be heard. :\ Where the shadows deepest lie, Carry truth's unsullied ray; Where are crimes of blackest dye. There the saving sign display. 4 To the weary and the worn Tell of realms where sorrows cease; To the outcast and forlorn Speak of mercy and of peace. 5 Guard the helpless; seek the strayed; Comfort troubles; banish grief; In the might of God arrayed, Scatter sin and unbelief. f> Be the banner still unfurled, Still unsheathed the Spirit's sword, Till the kingdoms of the world Are the kingdom of the Lord. Bishop W. Walsham How, 1864 374 QNWARD, Christian soldiers, 6.5.6.5.12 1. Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before: ( Jhrist the Royal Master Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See, His banners go. 277 THE CHURCH Onward, Christian soldiers, Marchfng as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On then, Christian soldiers, On to victory : Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise. Onward, etc. Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God ; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. Onward, etc. Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. Onward, etc. Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph-song; 278 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE Glory, laud, and honor Unto ( Jhrisl the King; This through countless ages Men and angels sing. Onward, etc. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865 375 gAYIOUR, Thy dying love 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. Thou gavest me, Nor should I aught withhold, Dear Lord, from Thee: In love my soul would bow, My heart fulfil its vow, Some offering bring Thee now, Something for Thee. 2 O'er the blest mercy-seat Pleading for me, Upward in faith I look, Jesus, to Thee : Help me the cross to bear, Thy wondrous love declare, Some song to raise, or prayer, Something for Thee. 3 Give me a faithful heart, Guided by Thee, That each departing day Henceforth may see Some work of love begun, Some deed of kindness done, Some wanderer sought and won, Something for Thee. 4 All that I am and have — Thy gifts so free — Ever in joy or grief, My Lord, for Thee; 279 THE CHURCH And when Thy face 1 see, My ransomed soul shall be, Through all eternity, Offered to Thee. ' Rev. S. Dryden Phelps, 1S62: verse 3, line 2; verse 4, line 8, alt. 376 WHERE cross the crowded ways of life, L.M. Where sound the cries of race and clan, Above the noise of selfish strife, We hear Thy voices 0 Son of Man. 2 In haunts of wretchedness and need, On shadowed thresholds dark with fears, From paths wrhere hide the lures of greed, We catch the vision of Thy tears. 3 From tender childhood's helplessness, From woman's grief, man's burdened toil, From famished souls, from sorrow's stress, Thy heart has never known recoil. 4 The cup of water given for Thee Still holds the freshness of Thy grace; Yet long these multitudes to see The sweet compassion of Thy face. 5 O Master, from the mountain side, Make haste to heal these hearts of pain; Among these restless throngs abide, O tread the city's streets again; 6 Till sons of men shall learn Thy love, And follow where Thy feet have trod ; Till glorious from Thy heaven above, Shall come the City of our (tod. Rev. Prank Mason North, 1905 377 jgOLDIERS of Christ, arise, S.M. And put your armor on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through His Eternal Son. 280 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in His mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts Is more than conqueror. 3 Stand then in His great might, With all His strength endued; But take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God. 4 Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul; Take every virtue, every grace, And fortify the whole. 5 To keep your armor bright, Attend with constant care; Still walking in your Captain's sight, And watching unto prayer. 6 From strength to strength go on; Wrestle, and fight, and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well-fought day. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1749 378 YE servanty of the Lord< SM- Each in his office wait, Observant of His heavenly word, And watchful at His gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright. And trim the golden flame; Gird up your loins, as in His sight, For awful is His Name. 3 Watch: 'tis your Lord's command; And while we speak, \\r* near; Mark the first signal of His hand, And ready all appear. 281 THE CHURCH 4 0 happy servant he In such a posture found ! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crowned. 5 Christ shall the banquet spread With His own royal hand, And raise that favorite servant's head Amidst the angelic band. Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 1755 379 JESUS calls us; o'er the tumult 8.7.8.7. Of our life's wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Saying, " Christian, follow me." 2 As, of old, apostles heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, Leaving all for His dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, "Christian, love Me more." 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love Me more than these." 5 Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thy obedience. Serve and love Thee best of all. Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander. 1852: verse 2, line 1, alt. 380 HE tl,at goeth forth with :v(rPin<~ 8.7.8.7. Bearing precious seed in love, Never tiring, never sleeping, Findeth mercy from above: 282 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 2 Soft descend the dews of heaven, Bright the rays celestial shine; Precious fruits will thus be given Through an influence all Divine. 3 Sow thy seed; be never weary; Let no fears thy soul annoy; Be the prospect ne'er so dreary, Thou shalt reap the fruits of joy. 4 Lo! the scene of verdure brightening, See the rising grain appear : Look again; the fields are whitening, For the harvest-time is near. Thomas Hastings, 1836 (Text of 1858) 381 TH0U Lord of life> our sav.ing Health> LM- Who mak'st Thy suffering ones our care, Our gifts are still our truest wrealth, To serve Thee our sincerest prayer. 2 As on the river's rising tide Flow strength and coolness from the sea, So through the ways our hands provide May quickening life flow in from Thee, 3 To heal the wound, to still the pain, And strength to failing pulses bring, Till the lame feet shall leap again, And the parched lips with gladness sing. 4 Bless Thou the gifts our hands have brought; Bless Thou the work our hearts have planned: Ours is the hope, the will, the thought; The rest, 0 God, is in Thy hand. Rev. Samuel Longfellow, 18S0 382 WE ®ye Thee 1)llt Thine own> SM- WhatcVr the gifl may be: All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee. 283 THE CHURCH 2 May we Thy bounties thus As stewards true receive, And gladly, as Thou blessest us, To Thee our first-fruits give. 3 O hearts are bruised and dead, And homes are hare and cold, And lambs for whom the Shepherd bled Are straying from the fold. 4 To comfort and to bless, To find a balm for woe, To tend the lone and fatherless, Is angels' work below. 5 The captive to release, To God the lost to bring, To teach the way of life and peace, — It is a Christ -like thing. G And we believe Thy word, Though dim our faith may be, What e'er for Thine we do, 0 Lord, We do it unto Thee. Bishop W. Walsham How, 1864 383 0 U)RD ()f heaven and earth and b»j 8.8.8.4. To Thee all praise and glory be; How shall we show our love to Thee Who givest all? 2 The golden sunshine, vernal air, Sweet flowers and fruit, Thy love declare; Where harvests ripen, Thou art there Who givest all. 3 For peaceful homes and healthful days, For nil the blessings earth displays, We owe Thee thankfulness and praise Who givest all. 2*4 BROTHERHOOD AND SERVICE 4 Thou didst not spare Thine only Son. But gav'st Him for a world undone, And freely with that Blessed One Thou givest all. 5 For souls redeemed, for sins forgiven, For means of grace and hopes of heaven, Father, what can to Thee be given Who givest all? 6 To Thee, from whom we all derive Our life, our gifts, our power to give; O may we ever with Thee live Who givest all. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1803 (Text of 1372) 384 O PRAISE our God to-day, S.M. His constant mercy bless, Whose love hath helped us on our way, And granted us success. 2 His arm the strength imparts Our daily toil to bear; His grace alone inspires our hearts Each other's load to share. 3 0 happiest work below, Earnest of joy above, To sweeten many a cup of woe By deeds of holy love! 4 Lord, may it be our choice This blessed rule to keep, " Rejoice with them that do rejoice, And weep with them that weep." 5 O praise our God to-day, His constant mercy bless, Whose love hath helped us on our way. And granted us success. Rev. Sir Henry W. Baker. Bart., 1S61 285 THE CHURCH 385 O DAUGHTERS blest of Galilee, 8.8.8. With Jesus chose ye well to be, Thrice happy holy company! 2 O joy, to see that Master drat! O joy, to live with Him so near! OJoy, that gentle voice to hear! 3 O more than joy, to that dear Lord, In purest, deepest love adored, All lowly service to afford ! 4 Yea, happy was your lot to bring, In loyal homage to your King, Each free and gracious offering. 5 O Jesus, throned above the height, Adoring troops of angels bright Wait on Thy bidding day and night : I 6 Thy sacred form we cannot see, Yet, Lord, these hands may render Thee Each lowly act of charity. 7 For while 'mid want and woe we move, And tend Thy poor in gentle love, We minister to Thee above. 8 0 gracious Jesus, we confess Our poor cold love, our nothingness: Yet Thou wilt own, and Thou wilt bless. Bishop W. Walsham How, 1867 386 O G()D ()f mercy, God of might, 8.8.8.6 In love and pity infinite, Teach us, as ever in Thy sight, To live our life to Thee. 2 And Thou who cam's! on earth to die, That fallen man might live thereby, () hear us, for to Thee we cry In hope, 0 Lord, to Thee. 2 and Iet !t be 7.7.7.7. Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing, Always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold; Not a mite would T withhold. Take my intellect, and use Every power as Thou shalt choose. 287 THE CHURCH 5 Take my will, and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Thine own; It shall be Thy royal throne. (> Take my love; my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure-store. Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee. Frances R. Havergal, 1874 388 O JESUS> l have Promised 7.6.7.6.D. To serve Thee to the end ; Be Thou for ever near me, My Master and my Friend : I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me, The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear: My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 0 let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will: 0 speak to re-assure me, To hasten or control ; () speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul. 4 () Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee Thai where Thou art in j^lory There shall Thy servant be; 2<> 1, lines 6, 8, alt. 289 THE CHURCH 390 XH0U Maker of our mortal frame, L.M. Of all Thy works the noblest far, We bow before Thy righteous claim To all we have and all we are. 2 Our tongues were fashioned for Thy word, Our hands, to do Thy will Divine; Our bodies are Thy temple, Lord, The mind's immortal powers are Thine. 3 Its highest thought, to trace Thy skill, Its purest love, on Thee to rest, Its noblest action of the will, To choose Thy service and be blest. 4 Our ransomed spirits rise to Thee, Unfailing Source of light and joy: Thy love has made Thy children free, Thy praise shall life and strength employ. 5 Give grace and mercy to the end, For we are Thine and not our own : So shall we to Thy courts ascend, And cast our crowns before Thy throne. Rev. Aaron R. Wolfe, 1858 fissions 391 JESUS shall reign where'er the sun L.M. Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. For Him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown His head; His Name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice; 290 MISSIONS 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His Name. 1 Blessings abound where'er He reigns; The prisoner leaps to lose his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King, Angels descend with songs again., And earth repeat the loud Amen. Psalm Ixxii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 392 S00N may the last glad song arise L,M- Through all the millions of the skies, That song of triumph which records That all the earth is now the Lord's. 2 Let thrones and powers and kingdoms be Obedient, mighty God, to Thee; And over land and stream and main Wave Thou the sceptre of Thy reign. 3 O that the anthem now might swell, And host to host the triumph tell, That not one rebel heart remains, But over all the Saviour reigns! Anon. Ascribed to Mrs. Vokes, 1816 393 WATCHMAN, tell us of the night, 7. 7. 7.7. D. What its signs of promise are: Traveller, o'er yon mountain's height, See that glory-beaming star! Watchman, doth its beauteous ray Aught of hope or joy foretell? Traveller, yes, it brings the day, Promised day of Israel. 291 THE CHURCH 2 Watchman, tell us of the night; Higher yet that star ascends: Traveller, blessedness and light, Peace and truth, its course portends. Watchman, will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth? Traveller, ages are its own; And it bursts o'er all the earth. 3 Watchman, tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn: Traveller, darkness takes its flight; Doubt and terror are withdrawn. Watchman, let thy wanderings cease; Hie thee to thy quiet home. Traveller, lo, the Prince of Peace, Lo, the Son of God is come! Sir John Bowring, 1825 394 " F0R My sake and the g°sPel's> 8° 8.7.8.7. D. And tell redemption's story;'' His heralds answer, "Be it so, And Thine, Lord, all the glory!" They preach His birth, His life, His cross, The love of His atonement, For whom they count the world but loss, His Easter, His enthronement. 2 Hark, hark, the trump of Jubilee Proclaims to every nation, From pole to pole, by land and sea, Glad tidings of salvation: - As nearer draws the day of doom, While still the battle rages, The heavenly Day-spring through the gloom Breaks on the night of ages. )-> Still on and on the anthems spread ( )f Alleluia voices, In concert with the holy dead The warrior Church rejoices; 292 MISSIONS Their snow-white robes are washed in blood, Their golden harps arc ringing; Earth and the Paradise of God One triumph-song are singing. -1 He comes, whose advent trumpet drowns The last of time's evangels, Emmanuel crowned with many crowns, The Lord of saints and angels: O Life, Light, Love, the great I AM, Triune, who changest never, The throne of God and of the Lamb Is Thine, and Thine for ever. Bishop Edward II. Bickersteth, 1899 395 ii.io.n.io.9.11. ( ) ZION, haste, thy mission high fulfilling, To tell to all the world that God is Light ; That He who made all nations is not willing One soul should perish, lost in shades of night. Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace; Tidings of Jesus, redemption and release. 2 Behold how many thousands still are lying Bound in the darksome prison-house of sin, With none to tell them of the Saviour's dying, Or of the life He died for them to win. Publish glad tidings, etc. 3 Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation That God, in whom they live and move, is Love: Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation, And died on earth that man might live above. Publish glad tidings, etc. 4 Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious; ( !ive of thy wealth to speed them on their way; Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious; And all thou spendesl Jesus will repay. Publish glad tidings, etc. 293 THE CHURCH 5 He comes again: O Zion, ere thou meet Him, Make known to every heart His saving grace; Let none whom He hath ransomed fail to greet Him, Through thy neglect, unfit to see His face. Publish glad tidings, etc. Mra. Mary Ami Thomson, 1870 3% 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. QHRIST for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring With loving zeal; The poor and them that mourn, The faint and overborne, Sin-sick and sorrow-worn, Whom Christ doth heal. 2 Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring With fervent prayer; The wayward and the lost, By restless passions tossed, Redeemed at countless cost From dark despair. 3 Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring With one accord; With us the work kr share, With us reproach to dare, With us the cross to bear, For Christ our Lord. 4 Christ for the world we sing ; The world to Christ we bring With joyful song; The new-born souls whose days, Reclaimed from error's ways, Inspired with hope and praise, To Christ belong. Rev. Samuel Woloott, 1869 MISSIONS AND is the time approaching, 7.6.7.6.D. By prophets long foretold, When all shall dwell together, One Shepherd and one fold? Shall every idol perish, To moles and bats be thrown? And every prayer be offered To God in Christ alone? Shall Jew and Gentile meeting From many a distant shore, Around one altar kneeling, One common Lord adore? Shall all that now divides us Remove, and pass away Like shadows of the morning Before the blaze of day? Shall all that now unites us More sweet and lasting prove, A closer bond of union In a blest land of love? Shall war be learned no longer? Shall strife and tumult cease? All earth His blessed kingdom, The Lord and Prince of Peace! 0 long-expected dawning, Come with thy cheering ray; When shall the morning brighten, The shadows flee away? O sweet anticipation! It cheers the watchers on To pray, and hope, and labor, Till the dark night be gone. Jane Borthwick, 1859 THE CHURCH 398 rJ^HE morning light is breaking, 7.6.7.6.D, The darkness disappears; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears; Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zion's war. 2 See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above; While sinners, now confessing, The gospel call obey, And seek the Saviour's blessing, A nation in a day. 3 Blest river of salvation, Pursue thy onward way; Flow thou to every nation, Nor in thy richness stay: Stay not till all the lowly Triumphant reach their home; Stay not till all the holy Proclaim, "The Lord is come." Rev. Samuel F. Smith, 1832 399 O^^ country's voice is pleading, 7.6.7.6.U. Ye men of God, arise! His providence is leading, The land before you lies; Day-gleams are o'er it brightening, And promise clothes the soil; Wide fields, for harvest whitening, Invite the reaper's toil. 2 The love of Christ unfolding, Speed on from easl to west, Till all, His cross beholding, In Him are fully blest. MISSIONS Great Author of salvation, Haste, haste the glorious day, When we, a ransomed nation, Thy sceptre shall obey. Mrs. Maria F. Anderson, 1849 400 T^ROM ocean unto ocean 7.G.7.6.D* Our land shall own Thee Lord, And, filled with true devotion. Obey Thy sovereign word. Our prairies and our mountains, Forest and fertile field, Our rivers, lakes, and fountain-. To Thee shall tribute yield. 2 0 Christ, for Thine own glory, And for our country's weal, Wo humbly plead before Thee, Thyself in us reveal; And may we know, Lord Jesus, The touch of Thy dear hand; And, healed of our diseases, The tempter's power withstand. 3 Where error smites with blindness, Enslaves and leads astray, Do Thou in loving-kindness Proclaim Thy gospel day; Till all the tribes and races That dwell in this fair land, Adorned with Christian graces, Within Thy courts shall stand. 4 Our Saviour King, defend us, And guide where we should go; Forth with Thy message send us, Thy love and light to show; Till, fired with true devotion Enkindled by Thy word, From ocean unto ocean Our land shall own Thee Lord. Row Robert Murray, 1880 297 THE CHURCH 401 7.6.7.6.D. Jj^ROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand, From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile : In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown ; The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Can we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! O salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learned Messiah's Name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till like a sea of glory It spreads from pole to pole; Till o'er our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to rei sound hi&h; 6.8.8.7.7.8.6. Till the hearts of the heathen shake, And the souls that in slumber lie, At the voice of the Lord awake. Till the fenced cities fall At the blast of the gospel call, Trumpet of God, sound high. 299 THE CHURCH 2 Hosts of the Lord, go forth; Go, strong in the power of His rest, Till the South be at one with the North, And peace upon East and West; Till the far-off lands shall thrill With the gladness of God's "Good will," Hosts of the Lord, go forth. 3 Come, as of old, like fire; O Force of the Lord, descend, Till with love of the world's Desire Earth burn to its utmost end ; Till the ransomed people sing To the glory of Christ the King, Come, as of old, like fire. Rev. Arnold Brooks, 1000 (Text of 1904) 404 HAIL to the Lord's Anointed, 7.6.7. G.D. Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth ; And love, joy, hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth; Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go, And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 3 Kings shall fall down before Him, And gold and incense bring; All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing; 300 MISSIONS For Him shall prayer unceasing And dailj vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. 4 O'er every foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest , From age to age more glorious, All blessing and all-blest: The tide of time shall never His covenant remove, His Name shall stand for ever, — That Name to us is Love. Psalm lxxii. James Montgomery, 1821 405 LIGHT of the world, we hail Thee, 7.6.7.6.D. Flushing the eastern skies; Never shall darkness veil Thee Again from human eyes ; Too long, alas! withholden, Now spread from shore to shore; Thy light, so glad and golden, Shall set on earth no more. 2 Light of the world, Thy beauty Steals into every heart, And glorifies with duty Life's poorest, humblest part; Thou robest in Thy splendor The simple ways of men, And helpest them to render Light back to Thee again. 3 Light of the world, before Thee Our spirits prostrate fall; We worship, we adore Thee, Thou Light, the Life of all; With Thee is no forgetting ( )f all Thine hand hath made; Thy rising hath no setting, Thy sunshine hath no shade. 301 THE CHURCH 1 Light of the world, illumine This darkened land of Thine, Till everything that's human Be rilled with what's Divine; Till every tongue and nation, From sin's dominion free, Rise in the new creation Which springs from Love and Thee. Rev. John S. R. Monaell, 1863 406 ( )'ER the gloomy hills of darkness, 8.7.8.7.4.7. Cheered by no celestial ray, Sun of Righteousness, arising, Bring the bright, the glorious day; Send the gospel To the earth's remotest bounds. 2 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light; And from eastern coast to western May the morning chase the night, And redemption, Freely purchased, win the day. 3 Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel, Win and conquer, never cease; May thy lasting, wide dominions Multiply and still increase; Sway Thy sceptre, Saviour, all the world around. Rev. William Williams. 1772: verse 1 re-written; verse '-'. line 2, and verse '■*>. alt. 407 8.6.8.6.8.8. Q NORTH, with all thy vale> of green, I ) South, with ;ill thy palms, From peopled towns and fields between Uplift the voice of psalms; Raise, ancient East, the anthem high, And let the youthful West reply. 302 MISSIONS 2 Lo! in the clouds of heaven appears God's well-beloved Son; He brings a train of brighter years; His kingdom is begun : He comes, a guilty world to bless With mercy, truth, and righteousness. 3 O Father, haste the promised hour, When at His feet shall lie All rule, authority, and power, Beneath the ample sky; When He shall reign from pole to pole, The Lord of every human soul : 4 When all shall heed the words He said Amid their daily cares, And by the loving life He led Shall seek to pattern theirs; And He wTho conquered death shall win The mightier conquest over sin. William Cullen Bryant, 1865 408 Y^ Christian heralds, go proclaim L.M. Salvation through Emmanuel's Name To distant climes the tidings bear, And plant the Rose of Sharon there. 2 God shield you with a wall of fire, With flaming zeal your breasts inspire, Bid raging winds their fury cease, And hush the tempests into peace. 3 And when our labors all are o'er, Then we shall meet to part no more ; Meet with the blood-bought throng to fall, And crown our Jesus Lord of all. Rev. Bourne H. Draper, 1S03: verse 1, lines 1,3; verse 2, line 1, alt. 303 THE CHURCH 409 11.10.11.10. TAIL to the brightness of Zion's glad morning! Joy to the lands that in darkness have lain! Hushed he the accents of sorrow and mourning; Zion in triumph begins her mild reign. 2 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning, Long by the prophets of Israel foretold! Hail to the millions from bondage returning! Gentiles and Jews the blest vision behold. 3 Lo, in the desert rich flowers are springing, Streams ever copious are gliding along; Loud from the mountain-tops echoes are ringing, Wastes rise in verdure, and mingle in song. 4 See, from all lands, from the isles of the ocean, Praise to Jehovah ascending on high; Fallen are the engines of war and commotion, Shouts of salvation are rending the sky. Thomas Hastings, 1832 410 i .i .i . JJASTEN, Lord, the glorious time When, beneath Messiah's sway, Every nation, every clime, Shall the gospel call obey. 2 Mightiest kings His power shall own, Heathen tribes His Name adore; Satan and his host o'erthrown, Bound in chains, shall hurt no more. 3 Then shall wars and tumults cease, Then be banished grief and pain; Righteousness and joy and peace, Undisturbed shall ever reign. 4 Bless we, then, our gracious Lord; Ever praise His glorious Name; All His mighty acts record; All Ilis wondrous love proclaim. Psalm lxxii. Harriet Aul.rr, 1SL".> 304 MISSIONS 411 pUNG out the banner! let it float L.M. Skyward and seaward, high and wide; The sun that lights its shining folds. The cross on which the Saviour died. 2 Fling out the banner! angels bend In anxious silence o'er the sign, And vainly seek to comprehend The wonder of the love Divine. 3 Fling out the banner! heathen lands Shall see from far the glorious sight, And nations, crowding to be born, Baptize their spirits in its light. 4 Fling out the banner! sin-sick souls, That sink and perish in the strife, Shall touch in faith its radiant hem And spring immortal into life. 5 Fling out the banner! let it float Skyward and seaward, high and wide, Our glory, only in the cross; Our only hope, the Crucified! <> Fling out the banner! wide and high, Seaward and skyward, let it shine: Nor skill, nor might, nor merit ours; We conquer only in that sign. Bishop George W. Donne, 1848 412 gAVIOUR, sprinkle many nations; S.7.S.7.D. Fruitful let Thy sorrows be; By Thy pains and consolations Draw the Gentiles unto Thee: Of Thy cross the wondrous story, Be it to the nation- told; Le1 them Bee Thee in Thy glory And Thy mercy manifold. 305 THE CHURCH 2 Far and wide, though all unknowing, Pants for Thee each mortal breast, Human tears for Thee are flowing, Human hearts in Thee would rest: Thirsting as for dews of even, As the new-mown grass for rain, Thee they seek as God of heaven, Thee as Man for sinners slain. 3 Saviour, lo, the isles are waiting; Stretched the hand, and strained the sight, For Thy Spirit, new creating, Love's pure flame, and wisdom's light. Give the word, and of the preacher Speed the foot and touch the tongue, Till on earth by every creature Glory to the Lamb be sung. Bishop A. Cleveland Coxe, 1851 413 LIFT up your heads, ye gates of brass, C.M.D. Ye bars of iron, yield, And let the King of Glory pass; The cross is in the field : That banner, brighter than the star That leads the train of night, Shines on their march, and guides from far His servants to the fight. 2 A holy war those servants wage; Mysteriously at strife, The powers of heaven and hell engage For more than death or life. Ye armies of the living God, His sacramental host, Where hallowed footsteps never trod Take your appointed post: :; Though few and small and weak your bands, Strong in your Captain's strength Go to the conquest of all lands; All must be His at length. 306 MISSIONS Those spoils at His victorious feet You shall rejoice to lay, And lay yourselves, as trophies meet, In His great judgment-day. I ( ) fear not, faint not, halt not now; In Jesus' Name be strong; To Him shall all the nations bow, And sing with you this song: "Uplifted are the gates of brass, The bars of iron yield ; Behold the King of Glory pass; The cross hath won the field." James Montgomery, 1«43: ver^e 1, lines 2, 3, alt. 414 Irregular rjJ-OD is working His purpose out, as year succeeds to year : God is working His purpose out, and the time is draw- ing near — Nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. 2 From utmost East to utmost West, where'er man's foot hath trod, By the mouth of many messengers goes forth the voice of God; Give ear to Me, ye continents — ye isles, give ear to Me, That the earth shall be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. 3 What can we do to work God's work, to prosper and increase The brotherhood of all mankind — the reign of the Prince of Peace? What can we do to hasten the time, the time that shall surely be, When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. 307 THE CHURCH March we forth in the strength of God, with the banner of Christ unfurled, Thai the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world: Fighl we the fight with sorrow and sin to set their captives, free, That the earth shall be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. All we can do is nothing worth, unless Cod blesses the deed; Vainly we hope for the harvest tide, till Cod gives life to the seed; Yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, When the earth shall be filled with the glory of Cod, as the waters cover the sea. Arthur C. Aingcr, 1801 415 SEND Thou' ° Lon1' to every place 8.8.8.6. Swift messengers before Thy face, The heralds of Thy wondrous grace, Where Thou Thyself wilt come. 2 Send men whose eyes have seen the King, Men in whose ears His sweet words ring; Send such Thy lost ones home to bring; Send them where Thou wilt come. 3 To bring good news to souls in sin; The bruised and broken hearts to win; In every place to bring them in Where Thou Thyself wilt come. 1 Gird each one with the Spirit's sword, The sword of Thine own deathless word; And make them conquerors, conquering Lord, Where Thou Thyself wilt come. 308 THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS 5 Raise up, 0 Lord the Holy Ghost, From this broad land a mighty host, Their war cry, "We will seek the lost Where Thou, O Christ, wilt come." Mrs. Mary C. Gated, I i 416 ^HY kingdom come, O God, 6.6.6.6. Thy rule, 0 Christ, begin; Break with Thine iron rod The tyrannies of sin. 2 Where is Thy reign of peace, And purity, and love.' When shall all hatred cease, As in the realms above? 3 When comes the promised time That war shall be no more, And lust, oppression, crime, Shall flee Thy face before? 4 We pray Thee, Lord, arise, And come in Thy great might ; Revive our longing eyes, Which languish for Thy sight. 5 O'er heathen lands afar Thick darkness broodeth yet : Arise, 0 Morning Star, Arise, and never set. Rev. Lewis Hensley, 1867 Cbe Communion of faints 417 ^LLELUIA, song of sweetness, 8.7.8.7.8.7. Voice of joy, eternal lay; Alleluia is the anthem Of the choirs in heavenly daw Which the angels sing, abiding In the house of God alway. 309 THE CHURCH 2 Alleluia thou resoundest, Salem, Mother ever blest; Alleluias without ending Fit yon place of gladsome rest ; Exiles we, by Babel's waters, Sit in bondage and distressed. 3 Alleluia! songs of gladness Suit not always souls forlorn : Alleluia! sounds of sadness Midst our joyful strains are borne; For in this dark world of sorrow We with tears our sins must mourn. 4 Trinity of endless glory, Hear Thy people as they cry; Grant us all our heart's deep longing In our home beyond the sky; There to Thee our Alleluia Singing everlastingly. Anon. (Latin, 11th cent.)- Verses 1, 2, 4, trans, by Rev. John M. Xeale, 1851: verse 4, line 3, alt.; verse 3, trans, in Cooke and Denton's "Hymnal," 1853 418 JJAPPY the souls to Jesus joined, CM. And saved by grace alone; Walking in all Thy ways, we find Our heaven on earth begun. 2 The Church triumphant in Thy love, Their mighty joys we know; They sing the Lamb in hymns above And we in hymns below. 3 Thee in Thy glorious realm they praise, And bow before Thy throne, We in the kingdom of Thy grace; The kingdoms arc but one. 4 The holy to the holiest leads; From hence our spirits rise; And he that in Thy statutes treads Shall meet Thee in I he skies. Rei ( iharles Weslej , 1745 310 THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS 419 ( CHILDREN of the heavenly King, 7.7.7.7. As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways. 2 We are travelling home to God In the way the fathers trod ; They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall 3 Shout, ye little flock and blest; You on Jesus' throne shall rest : There your seat is now prepared, There your kingdom and reward. 4 Lift your eyes, ye sons of light, Zion's city is in sight; There our endless home shall be, There our Lord we soon shall see. 5 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand On the borders of your land; Jesus Christ, your Father's Son, Bids you undismayed go on. 6 Lord, obediently we go, Gladly leaving all below; Only Thou our Leader be, And we still will follow Thee. Rev. John Cennick, 1742 420 J1 ROM all Thy saints in warfare, 7.6.7.6.D, For all Thy saints at rest. To Thee, O blessed Jesus, All praises be addressed; Thou, Lord, didst win the I at1 le That they might conquerors be; Their crowns of living glory Are lit with rays from Thee. 311 THE CIirKCH 2 Apostles, prophets, martyrs, And all the sacred throng Who wear the spotless raiment, Who raise the ceaseless song; For these, passed on before us, Saviour, we Thee adore, And, walking in their footsteps, Would serve Thee more and more. 3 Then praise we God the Father, And praise we God the Son, And God the Holy Spirit, Eternal Three in One; Till all the ransomed number Fall down before the Throne, And honor, power, and glory Ascribe to God alone. Horatio, Earl Nelson, 1S03 421 BLESS^D are the Rons of God> 7.7.7.7.7.7. They are bought writh Christ's own blood; They are ransomed from the grave, Life eternal they shall have: With them numbered may we be, Here and in eternity. 2 They are justified by grace, They enjoy the Saviour's peace; All their sins are washed away, They shall stand in God's great day: With them numbered may we be, Here and in eternity. 3 They are lights upon the earth, Children of a heavenly birth; One with God, with Jesus one, ( Horj is in them begun: With them numbered may we be, Here and in eternity. Rev. Joseph Humphrey!, L743: arr., mid verso 2, Line 2, alt. 312 THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS 422 JpAITH of our fathers! living still 8.8.8.8.8.8. In spite of dungeon, fire and sword, O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free; And blest would be their children's fate If they, like them, should die for thee: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our fathers! God's great power Shall win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God Mankind shall then indeed be free: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 4 Faith of our fathers! Ave will love Both friend and foe in all our strife, And preach thee, too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Rev. Frederick W. Faber, ls-19: verse 2, line 4; verse 3, lines 1-4, alt. 423 cm.]). QOME, let us join our friends above That have obtained the prize, And on the eagle whins of love To joy celestial rise- Let al! the saints terrestrial sing With those to glory gone, For all the servants of our King !n earth and heaven are one. 313 THE CHURCH 2 One family we dwell in Him, One Church, above, beneath, Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death; One army of the living God, To His command we bow; Part of His host hath crossed the flood, And part is crossing now. 3 His militant, embodied host, With wishful looks we stand, And long to see that happy coast, And reach that heavenly land : E'en now by faith we join our hands With those that went before, And greet the blood-besprinkled bands On the eternal shore. 4 Our spirits too shall quickly join, Like theirs with glory crowned, And shout to see our Captain's sign, To hear His trumpet sound : 0 that we now might grasp our Guide ! 0 that the word were given! Come, Lord of hosts, the waves divide, And land us all in heaven. Rcv Charleg W(,slev 1750 424 S1N<^ Alleluia forth m duteous praise, 10.10.7. Ye citizens of heaven; O sweetly raise An endless Alleluia. 2 Ye powers who stand before the eternal light, In hymning choirs re-echo to the height An endless Alleluia. 3 The holy city shall take up your strain, And with glad songs resounding wake again An endless Alleluia. 1 In blissful antiphons ye thus rejoice To render to the Lord with thankful voice An endless Alleluia. 1 i THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS 5 Ye who have gained at length your palms in bliss, Victorious ones, your chant shall still be this, An endless Alleluia. 6 There, in one grand acclaim, for ever ring The strains which tell the honor of your King, An endless Alleluia. 7 This is sweet rest for weary ones brought back, This is glad food and drink which ne'er shall lack. An endless Alleluia; 8 While Thee, by whom were all things made, we praise For ever, and tell out in sweetest lays An endless Alleluia. 9 Almighty Christ, to Thee our voices sing Glory for evermore; to Thee we bring An endless Alleluia. Anon. (Latin, c. 8th cent.). Trans, by Rev. John Ellerton, 1865 (Text of 1875) 425 W^ COine unt° our fathers' God: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7. Their Rock is our salvation: The eternal arms, their dear abode, We make our habitation; We bring Thee, Lord, the praise they brought, We seek Thee as Thy saints have sought In every generation. 2 The fire Divine their steps that led Still goeth bright before us, The heavenly shield, around them spread, Is still high holclen o'er us; The grace those sinners that subdued. The strength those weaklings that renewed. Doth vanquish, doth restore us. 3 Their joy unto their Lord we bring, Their song to us descendeth; The Spirit who in them did sing To us His music lendeth: 315 THE CHURCH His song in them, in us, is one; We raise it high, we send it on, — The song that never endeth. 4 Ye saints to come, take up the strain, The same sweet theme endeavor; Unbroken be the golden chain! Keep on the song for ever ! Safe in the same dear dwelling-})] ace Rich with the same eternal grace, Bless the same boundless Giver. Thomas H. Gill, 1868 426 10.10.10.4. "POR all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the wTorld confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be for ever blest. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the wrell-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia ! 3 O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And wrin with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship Divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia ! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west ; Soon, soon to faithful warriors conies their resl : Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia! 7 Bui lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of Glory passes <>n His way. Alleluia! 316 THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS S From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast. Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Bishop W. Walsham How, 1864 (Text of 1875) 427 WHO are these like stars appearing, 8.7.8.7.7.7. These before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing; Who are all this glorious band? Alleluia! hark, they sing, Praising loud their heavenly King. 2 Who are these of dazzling brightness, These in God's own truth arrayed, Clad in robes of purest whiteness, Robes whose lustre ne'er shall fade, Ne'er be touched by time's rude hand? Whence come all this glorious band? 3 These are they who have contended For their Saviour's honor long. Wrestling on till life was ended, Following not the sinful throng; These, who well the fight sustained, Triumph through the Lamb have gained. 4 These are the}' whose hearts were riven, Sore with woe and anguish tried, Who in prayer full oft have striven With the God they glorified; Now, their painful conflict o'er, God has bid them weep no more. 5 These like priests have watched and waited, Offering up to Christ their will; Soul and body consecrated, Day and night to serve Him still: Now in God's most holy place Blest they stand before His face. Rev. Heinrich T. Sohonk, 1719. Trans, by Frances E. Cox, 1841 Text of 1864) THE CHURCH 428 L^ our ck°*r new anthems raise, 7.6.7.6.D, Wake the morn with gladness; God Himself to joy and praise Turns the martyrs' sadness : Bright the day that won their crown, Opened heaven's bright portal, As they laid the mortal down And put on the immortal. 2 Never flinched they from the flame, From the torture never; Vain the foeman's sharpest aim, Satan's best endeavor: For by faith they saw the land Decked in all its glory, Where triumphant now they stand With the victor's story. 3 Faith they had that knew not shame Love that could not languish ; And eternal hope o'ercame Momentary anguish. He who trod the self -same road. Death and hell defeated; Wherefore these their passions showed Calvary repeated. 4 Up and follow, Christian men! Press through toil and sorrow; Spurn the night of fear, and then, O the glorious morrow ' Who will venture on the strife? Who will first begin it? Who will seize the land of life? Warriors, up and win it! Joseph i be Hyu 'il> cent.). \m and trim-, by Rev. John M. Neale, L862: verse >. line 5, alt. 318 THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS 429 S7 TTARK! the sound of holy voices, Chanting at the crystal sea, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia, Lord, to Thee! Multitude which none can number, Like the stars, in glory stands, Clothed in white apparel, holding Palms of victory in their hands. 2 They have come from tribulation, And have washed their robes in blood, Washed them in the blood of Jesus ; Tried they were, and firm they stood; Mocked, imprisoned, stoned, tormented, Sawn asunder, slain with sword, They have conquered death and Satan By the might of Christ the Lord. 3 Marching with Thy cross their banner, They have triumphed, following Thee the Captain of salvation, Thee their Saviour and their King; Gladly, Lord, with Thee they suffered, Gladly, Lord, with Thee they died, And by death to life immortal They were born and glorified. 4 Now they reign in heavenly glory, Now they walk in golden light, Now they drink, as from a river. Holy bliss and infinite; Love and peace they taste for ever, And all truth and knowledge see In the beatific vision Of the blessed Trinity. Bishop Christopher Wordsworth, 1 St32 319 THE CHURCH 430 Gr1VE me the wings of faith to rise CM- Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys, How bright their glories be. 2 Once they were mourning here below, And wet their couch with tears; They wrestled hard, as we do now, With sins, and doubts, and fears. 3 I ask them whence their victory came; They, with united breath, Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph to His death. 4 They marked the footsteps that He trod, His zeal inspired their breast; And, following their incarnate God, Possess the promised rest. 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise For His own pattern given, While the long cloud of witnesses Show the same path to heaven. Rev. Isaac Watts 1700 431 O WHAT> if we are Christ's, S.M. Is earthly shame or loss? Bright shall the crown of glory be When we have borne the cross. 2 Keen was the trial once, Bitter the cup of woe, When martyred saints, baptized in blood, Christ's sufferings shared below. 3 Bright is their glory now, Boundless their joy above. When1, on the bosom of their God, They rest in perfect love. 320 THE GRACE OF GOD IN CHRIST 4 Lord, may that grace be ours, Like them in faith to bear All that, of sorrow, grief, or pain, May be our portion here. 5 Enough, if Thou at last The word of blessing give, And let us rest beneath Thy feet, Where saints and angels live. 6 All glory, Lord, to Thee, Whom heaven and earth adore, To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One God for evermore. Rev. Sir Henry W. Baker, Bart., 1852 HYMNS OF SALVATION Cfce ©race of ©oD in Christ 432 0XE there is' above aU others> 8.7.8 7.7.7. Well 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 friend-, to save us, ( !ould or would have shed their blood? But our Jesus died to have us Reconciled in Him to ( rod. This was boundless love indeed; Jesus is a Friend in need. 321 HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 When He lived on earth abased, " Friend of sinners" was His name; Now above all 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 though we treat Him thus: Though for good we render ill, He accounts us brethren still. 5 O for grace our hearts to soften! Teach us, Lord, at length to love; We, alas! forget too often What a Friend we have above: But when home our souls are brought, We will love Thee as we ought. Rev. John Newton, 1779 433 "QOME unto Me, ye weary, 7.6.7.6.D. And I will give you rest." O blessed voice of Jesus Which comes to hearts oppressed! It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. 2 "Come unto Me, dear children, And I will give you 1 i ^l>^ 1 1 1 . ' " O loving voice of Jesus Which comes to cheer the night! Our hearts were filled with sadness, And we had losi our way; But morning brings as gladness, And songs the break of day. THE GRACE OF GOD IN CHRIST 3 "Come unto Me, ye fainting, And I will give you life." O peaceful voice of Jesus Which conic- to end our strife! The foe is stern and eager, The fight is fierce and long; But Thou hast made us mighty, And stronger than the strong. 4 "And whosoever cometh I will not cast him out." 0 patient love of Jesus Which drives away our doubt; Which calls us, very sinners, Unworthy though we be Of love so free and boundless, To come, dear Lord, to Thee! William C. Dj . 3G7 434 O JESUS> Thou art standing 7.0.7.0.1). Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er: Shame on us, Christian brothers, His Name and sign who bear, O shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep Him standing there! 2 O Jesus, Thou art knocking; And lo, that hand is scarred, And thorns Thy brow encircle, And tears Thy face have marred: O love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait! O sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate! 3 0 Jesus, Thou art pleading In accents meek and low, "I died for you, My children. And will ye treat Me so?" 323 HYMNS OF SALVATION () Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door; Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore. Bishop W. Walsham How, 18G7 435 ^\TAS there ever kindest shepherd 8.7.8.7. D, Half so gentle, half so sweet As the Saviour who would have us Come and gather round His feet? It is God; His love looks mighty, But is mightier than it seems: Tis our Father; and His fondness Goes far out beyond our dreams. 2 There's a wideness in God's mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; There's a kindness in His justice, Which is more than liberty. There is welcome for the sinner, And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Saviour, There is healing in His blood : 3 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of man's mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind : But we make His love too narrow By false limits of our own, And we magnify His strictness With a zeal lie will not own. 4 There is plentiful redemption In the blood thai has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. If our love were but more simple, We should take Him at His word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of OUT Lord. [lev. Frederick W. Faber, 1854 THE GRACE OF GOD IN CHRIST 436 ART thou weary, art thou languid, Art thou sore distrest? "Come to Me," saith One, "and, coming, Be at rest." 8.5.8.3. 2 Hath He marks to lead me to Him, If He be my Guide? "In His feet and hands are wound-prints, And His side." 3 Is there diadem, as Monarch, That His brow adorns? "Yea, a crown, in very surety, But of thorns." 4 If I find Him, if I follow, What His guerdon here? "Many a sorrow, many a labor, Many a tear." 5 If I still hold closely to Him, What hath He at last ? "Sorrow vanquished, labor ended, Jordan passed." 6 If I ask Him to receive me, Will He say me nay? "Not till earth and not till heaven Pass away." 7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling, Is He sure to bless? "Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs, Answer, 'Yes.'" Rev. John M. Neale, L862: verse 7, lin( s 3, alt. 437 ^JARK, my soul, it is the Lord! 'Tis thy Saviour, hear His word: Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, "Say, poor sinner, lovest thou Me? 7.7.7.7. 325 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 "I delivered thee when bound, And, when bleeding, healed thy wound; Sought thee wandering, set thee right, Turned thy darkness into light. 3 "Can a woman's tender care Cease towards the child she bare? Yes, 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. 5 "Thou shalt see My glory soon, When the work of grace is done; Partner of My throne shalt be: . Say, poor sinner, lovest thou Me?" 6 Lord, it is my chief complaint, That my love is weak and faint; Yet I love Thee and adore; O for grace to love Thee more ! William Cowper, 1768 438 ii.io.ii.io QOME, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish, Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel : Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish ; Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. 2 Joy of the comfortless, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, in mercy saying, " Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot cure." 3 Here see the Bread of Life; see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above: Come to the feast prepared; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrows but heaven can remove. \ erses l, 2, Thomas Moore, 1816: ■It., and verse 'A added, by Thomas Battings, 1831 THE GRACE OF GOD IN CHRIST 439 >^OT all the blood of beasts S.M. On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or wash away the stain : 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb Takes all our sins away, A sacrifice of nobler name And richer blood than they. 3 My faith wrould lay her hand On that dear head of Thine, While like a penitent I stand, And there confess my sin. 4 My soul looks back to see The burdens Thou didst bear, When hanging on the cursed tree, And hopes her guilt was there. 5 Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, And sing His bleeding love. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1709 440 pRAISE to the Holiest in the height, CM. And in the depth be praise; In all His words most wonderful, Most sure in all His ways. 2 0 loving wisdom of our God ! When all was sin and shame, A second Adam to the fight And to the rescue came. 3 O wisest love! that flesh and blood, Which did in Adam fail, Should strive afresh against their foe, Should strive and should prevail; 327 HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 And that a higher gift than grace Should flesh and blood refine, God's presence, and His very Self, And essence all-Divine. 5 O generous love ! that He, who smote In Man for man the foe, The double agony in Man For man should undergo; 6 And in the garden secretly, And on the cross on high, Should teach His brethren, and inspire To suffer and to die. 7 Praise to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise; In all His words most wonderful, Most sure in all His ways. Cardinal John H. Newman, 1865 441 O MYSTERY of love Divine CM- That thought and thanks o'er-powers! Lord Jesus, was our portion Thine, And is Thy portion ours? 2 Emmanuel, didst Thou take our place To set us in Thine own? Didst Thou our low estate embrace To lift us to Thy throne? 3 Didst Thou fulfil each righteous deed, God's perfect will express, That we the unfaithful ones might plead Thy perfect faithfulness? 1 On Thy pure soul did dread and "loom In thai drear garden rise9 Are ours the brightness and the bloom I )f Thine own Paradise? 32S THE GRACE OF GOD IN CHRIST 5 For Thee the Father's hidden face? For Thee the bitter cry? For us the Father's endless grace, The song of victory? 6 Our load of sin and misery Didst Thou the Sinless bear? Thy spotless robe of purity Do we the sinners wear? 7 Lord Jesus, is it even so? Have we been loved thus? What love can we on Thee bestow7 Who hast exchanged with us? 8 Thou, who our very place didst take, Dwell in our very heart : Thou, who Thy portion ours dost make, Thyself, Thyself impart. Thomas H. Gill, 18G4 442 XHERE is a fountain filled wi1* bIood C-M< Drawn from Emmanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there have I, as vile as he, Washed all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till T die. 329 HYMNS OF SALVATION 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing Thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave. William Cowper, 1772 443 7.7.7.7.7.7. T\^HEN this passing world is done, When has sunk yon glaring sun, When we stand with Christ in glory, Looking o'er life's finished story, — Then, Lord, shall I fully know, Not till then, how much I owe. 2 When I stand before the throne, Dressed in beauty not my own, When I see Thee as Thou art, Love Thee with unsinning heart, — Then, Lord, shall I fully know, Not till then, how much I owe. 3 When the praise of heaven I hear, Loud as thunders to the ear, Loud as many waters' noise, Sweet as harp's melodious voice, — Then, Lord, shall I fully know, Not till then, how much I ow7e. Rev. Robert M. McCheyne, 1837 444 rFHY life was given for me, 6. 6. 6. 6. 6.6. Thy blood, O Lord, was shed, That I might ransomed be, And quickened from the dead : Thy life was given for me; What have I given for Thee? 2 Long years were spent for me In weariness and woe, That through eternity Thy glory I might know: Long years were spenl for me; Have I spent one for Thee? 330 THE GRACE OF GOD IN CHRIST 3 And Thou hast brought to me Down from Thy home above Salvation full and free, Thy pardon and Thy love : Great gifts Thou broughtest me; What have I brought to Thee? 4 O let my life be given, My years for Thee be spent; World-fetters all be riven, And joy with suffering blent: Thou gav'st Thyself for me, I give myself to Thee. Frances R. Havergal, 1858: recast in "Church Hymns," 1871 445 ^ATURE with open volume stands L.M. To spread her Maker's praise abroad, And every labor of His hands Shows something worthy of a God: 2 But in the grace that rescued man His brightest form of glory shines; Here, on the cross, 'tis fairest drawn In precious blood and crimson lines. 3 O the sweet wonders of that cross Where my Redeemer loved and died! Her noblest life my spirit draws From His dear wounds and bleeding side. 4 I would for over speak His Name In sounds to mortal ears unknown With angels join to praise the Lamb, And worship at His Father's throne. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707: verse 3, line 2, alt. 446 Q-RACE! 'tis a charming sound, S.M. Harmonious to mine ear; Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 331 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man, And all the steps that grace display Which drew the wondrous plan. 3 Grace taught my wandering feet To tread the heavenly road, And new supplies each hour I meet While pressing on to God. 4 Grace all the work shall crown Through everlasting days; It lays in heaven the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. Rev. Philip Doddridge, pubi. 1755 Kepentance ano Confession of %in 447 gAVIOUR, when in dust to Thee 7.7.7.7.D. Low we bow the adoring knee, When, repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our weeping eyes, 0 by all Thy pains and woe Suffered once for man below, — Bending from Thy throne on high, Hear our solemn litany. 2 By Thy helpless infant years, By Thy life of want and tears, By Thy days of sore distress In the savage wilderness, By the dread mysterious hour Of the insulting tempter's power, — Turn, 0 turn a favoring eye, Hear our solemn litany. 3 By the sacred griefs that wepl O'er the grave where Lazarus slept By the boding tears thai (lowed ( )ver Salem's loved abode, 332 REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION OF SIN By the anguished sigh that told Treachery lurked within Thy fold, - From Thy seat above the sky Hear our solemn litany. 4 By Thine hour of dire despair, By Thine agony of prayer, By the cross, the nail, the thorn, Piercing spear, and torturing scorn, By the gloom that veiled the skies O'er the dreadful sacrifice, — Listen to our humble cry, Hear our solemn litany. 5 By Thy deep expiring groan, By the sad sepulchral stone, By the vault whose dark abode Held in vain the rising God, — 0 from earth to heaven restored, Mighty, re-ascended Lord, Listen, listen to the cry Of our solemn litany. Sir Robert Grant, 181, 3 (Text of 1839) 448 gINFUL, sighing to be blest; Bound, and longing to be free; Weary, waiting for my rest : God be merciful to me. 7.7.7.7. 2 Goodness I have none to plead, Sinfulness in all I see, I can only bring my need : God be merciful to me. 3 Broken heart and downcast eyes Dare not lift themselves to Thee; Yet Thou canst interpret sighs: God be merciful to me. 333 HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 From this sinful heart of mine To Thy bosom I would flee; I am not my own, but Thine: God be merciful to me. 5 There is One beside the throne, And my only hope and plea Are in Him, and Him alone: God be merciful to me. 6 He my cause will undertake, My Interpreter will be; He's my All; and for His sake God be merciful to me. Rev. John S. B. Monsell, 1857 (Text of 1875) 449 RATHER, hear Thy children's call; 7.7.7.6. Humbly at Thy feet we fall, Prodigals, confessing all: We beseech Thee, hear us. 2 Christ, beneath Thy cross we blame All our life of sin and shame, Penitent, we breathe Thy Name: We beseech Thee, hear us. 3 Holy Spirit, grieved and tried, Oft forgotten and defied, Now we mourn our stubborn pride: We beseech Thee, hear us. 4 Love that caused us first to be, Love that bled upon the tree, Love that draws us lovingly : We beseech Thee, hear us. 5 We Thy call have disobeyed, Into paths of sin have strayed, And repentance have delayed: We beseech Thee, hear us. 334 REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION OF SIN (3 Sick, we come to Thee for cure, Guilty, seek Thy mercy sure, Evil, long to be made pure: We beseech Thee, hear us. 7 By the love that bids Thee spare, By the heaven Thou dost prepare, By Thy promises to prayer, We beseech Thee, hear us. Rev. Thomas B. Pollock, 1875 450 DEPTH of mercy! can there be 7.7.7.7. Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God His wrath forbear? Me, the chief of sinners, spare? 2 I have long withstood His grace, Long provoked Him to His face, Would not hearken to His calls, Grieved Him by a thousand falls. 3 Kindled His relentings are; Me He now delights to spare; Cries, "How shall I give thee up?" Lets the lifted thunder drop. 4 There for me the Saviour stands, Shows His wounds, and spreads His hands; God is Love! I know, I feel; Jesus weeps, but loves me still. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1740 451 O THOU that hear'st when sinners cry, L.M. Though all my crimes before Thee lie, Behold them not with angry look, But blot their memory from Thy book. 2 Create my nature1 pure within, And form my soul averse to sin; Let Thy good Spirit ne'er depart, Nor hide Thy presence from my heart. 335 HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 I cannot live without Thy light, Cast out and banished from Thy sight; Thy holy joys, my God, restore, And guard me, that I fall no more. 4 A broken heart, my God, my King, Is all the sacrifice I bring; The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken heart for sacrifice. 5 My soul lies humbled in the dust, And owns Thy dreadful sentence just; Look down, 0 Lord, with pitying eye, And save the soul condemned to die. 6 Then will I teach the world Thy ways; Sinners shall learn Thy sovereign grace; Til lead them to my Saviour's blood, And they shall praise a pardoning God. Psalm li. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 452 N0' not desPairingly 6.4.6.4.6.6.4, Come I to Thee; No, not distrustingly Bend I the knee: Sin hath gone over me, Yet is this still my plea, Jesus hath died. 2 Lord, I confess to Thee Sadly my sin ; All I am tell I Thee, All I have been: Purge Thou my sin away, Wash Thou my soul this day; Lord, make me clean. 3 Faithful and just art Thou, Forgivii^g all; Loving and kind art 'Thou When poor ones call: REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION OF SIN Lord, let the cleansing blood, Blood of the Lamb of God, Pass o'er my soul. 4 Then all is peace and light This soul within; Thus shall I walk with Thee, The loved Unseen; Leaning on Thee, my God, Guided along the road, Nothing between. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1866 453 \\fITH broken heart and contrite sigh, L.M. A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry; Thy pardoning grace is rich and free: 0 God, be merciful to me. 2 I smite upon my troubled breast, With deep and conscious guilt oppressed, Christ and His cross my only plea: 0 God, be merciful to me. 3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes, Nor dare uplift them to the skies; But Thou dost all my anguish see: 0 God, be merciful to me. 4 Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done, Can for a single sin atone; To Calvary alone I flee: 0 God, be merciful to me. 5 And when, redeemed from sin and hell, With all the ransomed throng I dwell, My raptured song shall ever be, "God has been merciful to me." Rev. Cornelius Elven, 1S52 337 HYMNS OF SALVATION 454 XAKE me> ° my Father> take me; 8.7.8.7.D. Take me, save me, through Thy Son; That which Thou wouldst have me, make me, Let Thy will in me be done. Long from Thee my footsteps straying, Thorny proved the way I trod ; Weary come I now, and praying, Take me to Thy love, my God. 2 Fruitless years with grief recalling, Humbly I confess my sin; At Thy feet, 0 Father, falling, To Thy household take me in. Freely now to Thee I proffer This relenting heart of mine; Freely life and soul I offer, Gift unworthy love like Thine. 3 Once the world's Redeemer, dying, Bore our sins upon the tree; On that sacrifice relying, Now I look in hope to Thee : Father, take me; all forgiving, Fold me to Thy loving breast; In Thy love for ever living I must be for ever blest. Rev. Ray Palmer, 1864 455 gHOW pity, Lord: 4.6.4.6.D. For we are frail and faint; We fade away, O list to our complaint: We fade away Like {lowers in the sun; We just begin, And then our work is done. 2 Show pity, Lord: Our souls are sore distressed; As i roubled s< Our natures have no rest ; 338 REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION OF SIN As troubled seas That surging, beat the shore, And throb and heave, Ever and evermore. 3 Show pity, Lord : Our grief is in our sin; We would be cleansed; 0 make us pure within: We would be cleansed, For this we cry to Thee; Thy word of love Can make the conscience free. 4 Show pity, Lord: Inspire our hearts with love; That holy love Which draws the soul above, That holy love Which makes us one with Thee, And with Thy saints, Through all eternity. Rev. David Thomas, 1874: verse 2, line 7, alt. 456 QOME, let us to the Lord our God CM. With contrite hearts return; Our God is gracious, nor will leave The desolate to mourn. 2 His voice commands the tempest forth, And stills the stormy wave; And, though His arm be strong to smite, 'Tis also strong to save. 3 Long hath the night of sorrow reigned; The dawn shall bring us light : God shall appear, and we shall rise With gladness in His sight. 339 HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 Our hearts, if God we seek to know, Shall know Him, and rejoice; His coming like the morn shall be, Like morning songs His voice. 5 As dew upon the tender herb, Diffusing fragrance round, As showers that usher in the spring, And cheer the thirsty ground; 6 So shall His presence bless our souls, And shed a joyful light; That hallowed morn shall chase away The sorrows of the night. Rev. John Morison, 1781, in Scottish "Translations and Paraphrases" 457 JjORD, Thy mercy now entreating, 8.7.8.7. Low before Thy throne we fall; Our misdeeds to Thee confessing, On Thy Name we humbly call. 2 Sinful thoughts and words unloving Rise against us one by one ; Acts unworthy, deeds unthinking, Good that we have left undone. 3 Hearts that far from Thee were straying, While in prayer we bowed the knee; Lips that, while Thy praises sounding, Lifted not the soul to Thee; 4 Precious moments idly wasted, Precious hours in folly spenl ; Christian vow and fight unheeded; Scarce a thought to wisdom lent. 5 Lord, Thy mercy still entreating, We with shame our sins would own; From henceforth, the time redeeming, May we live to Thee alone. 340 REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION OF SIN 6 Heavenly Lather, bless Thy children; Hearken from Thy throne on high; Loving Saviour, Holy Spirit, Hear and heed our humble cry. 'A. X.," in "The Scottish Hymnal," 1884 458 L( )RD> in this Thy mercy's day> 7-7-7- Ere it pass for aye away, On our knees we fall and pray. 2 Holy Jesus, grant us tears, Fill us with heart-searching fears, Ere that awful doom appears. 3 Lord, on us Th}r Spirit pour, Kneeling lowly at the door, Ere it close for evermore. 4 By Thy night of agony, By Thy supplicating cry, By Thy willingness to die, 5 By Thy tears of bitter woe For Jerusalem below, Let us not Thy love forego. 6 Grant us 'neath Thy wings a place, Lest we lose this day of grace Ere we shall behold Thy face. Rev. Isaac Williams, 1842: verse 3, lines 1, 2; verse 0, line 1, alt. 459 io.io.io.io. T\fEARY of earth, and laden with my sin, I look at heaven and long to enter in; But there no evil thing may find a home: And yet I hear a voice that bids me "Come." 341 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 So vile I am, how dare I hope to stand In the pure glory of that holy land? Before the whiteness of that throne appear? Yet there are hands stretched out to draw me near. 3 The while I fain would tread the heavenly wray, Evil is ever with me day by day; Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall, " Repent, confess, thou shalt be loosed from all." 4 It is the voice of Jesus that I hear; His are the hands stretched out to draw me near, And His the blood that can for all atone, And set me faultless there before the throne. 5 O great Absolver, grant my soul may wear The lowliest garb of penitence and prayer, That in the Father's courts my glorious dress May be the garment of Thy righteousness. 6 Yea, Thou wilt answer for me, righteous Lord ; Thine all the merits, mine the great reward; Thine the sharp thorns, and mine the golden crown; Mine the life won, and Thine the life laid down. Rev. Samuel J. Stone, I860 (Text of 1868) 460 WE have not known Theo as we ou8ht> 8.8.8.8.8.8. Nor learned Thy wisdom, grace, and power; The things of earth have filled our thought , And trifles of the passing hour. Lord, give us light Thy truth to see, And make us wise in knowing Thee. 2 We have not feared Thee as we ought, Nor bowed beneath Thine awful eye, Nor guarded deed, and word, and thought, Remembering thai God was nigh. Lord, give us faith to know Thee near, And grant the grace of holy fear. 342 REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION OF SIN 3 We haye not loved Thee as we ought, Nor cared that we are loved by Thee; Thy presence we have coldly sought, And feebly longed Thy face to see. Lord, give a pure and loving heart To feel and own the love Thou art. 4 We have not served Thee as we ought; Alas! the duties left undone, The work with little fervor wrought. The battles lost, or scarcely won! Lord, give the zeal, and give the might, For Thee to toil, for Thee to fight. 5 When shall we know Thee as we ought, And fear, and love, and serve aright! When shall we, out of trial brought, Be perfect in the land of light ! Lord, may we day by day prepare To see Thy face, and serve Thee there. Rev. Thomas B. Pollock, 1889 461 j\X^ s*ns' m^r s*ns' m^ Saviour! 7.6.7.6.D. They take such hold on me, I am not able to look up, Save only, Christ, to Thee; In Thee is all forgiveness, In Thee abundant grace, My shadow and my sunshine The brightness of Thy face. 2 My sins, my sins, my Saviour! How sad on Thee they fall; Seen through Thy gentle patience, I tenfold feel them all; I know they are forgiven, But still, their pain to me Is all the grief and anguish They laid, my Lord, on Thee. 343 HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 My sins, my sins, my Saviour! Their guilt I never knew Till with Thee in the desert I near Thy passion drew; Till with Thee in the garden I heard Thy pleading prayer, And saw the sweat-drops bloody That told Thy sorrow there. 4 Therefore my songs, my Saviour, E'en in this time of woe, Shall tell of all Thy goodness To suffering man below ; Thy goodness and Thy favor, Whose presence from above Rejoice those hearts, my Saviour, That live in Thee and love. Rev. John S. B. Monsell, 1863 462 FAR from Thy heavenly care> 6.6.8.4, Lord, I have gone astray; And all the wealth Thou gav'st to me Have cast away. 2 Now from a broken heart, Tn penitence sincere, I lift my prayer to Thee, O Lord; In mercy hear: 3 And in Thy blest abode Give me a servant's place, That I, a son, may learn to own A Father's grace. Anon. (Greek, Oth cent.). Trans, by Rev. John Brownlie, 1900 463 ,1 ESUS> meek :m(1 8entIe> 6.5.6.5. rESUS, meek and gentle, Son of God Mosl High, Pitying, loving Saviour, Hear Thy children's cry. :;i l FAITH IN CHRIST 2 Pardon our offences, Loose our captive chains, Break down every idol Which our soul detains. 3 Give us holy freedom, Fill our hearts with love; Draw us, Holy Jesus, To the realms above. 4 Lead us on our journey, Be Thyself the Way Through terrestrial darkness To celestial day. 5 Jesus, meek and gentle, Son of God Most High, Pitying, loving Saviour, Hear Thy children's cry. Rev. George R. Prynne, 1856 JFaitf) in Cfjrist 464 j^OCK of Ages, cleft for me, 7.7.7.7.7.7. Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 2 Not the labors of my hands Can fulfil Thy law's demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears for ever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress. 345 HYMNS OF SALVATION Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, 1 to the fountain fly; Wash me, Saviour, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyelids close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. Rev. Augustus M. Toplady, 1776: verse 4, line 2, alt. by Rev. Thomas Cotterill, 1815 465 8.8.8.8.8. ]Vf Y hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' Name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest upon unchanging grace; In ever rough and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. 3 His oath, His covenant, and His blood Support me in the sinking flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my Hope and Stay. On Christ, the solid Hock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. 4 When I shall launch in worlds unseen, O may I then be found in Him; Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. On Christ, the solid Hock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. Rev. Edward Mote, c. 1834: verse 1. arr. 346 FAITH IN CHRIST 466 ( ) GIFT of Sifts! ° ^race of faith! CM. My ( Sod, how can it be That Thou, who hast discerning love, Shouldst give that gift to me? 2 How many hearts Thou mightst have had More innocent than mine, How many souls more worthy far Of that sweet touch of Thine! 3 Ah, grace, into unlikeliest hearts It is thy boast to come; The glory of thy light to find In darkest spots a home. 4 How can they live, how will they die, How bear the cross of grief, Who have not yet the light of faith, The courage of belief? 5 The crowd of cares, the weightiest cross, Seem trifles less than light; Earth looks so little and so low When faith shines full and bright. 6 O happy, happy that I am! If thou canst be, O faith, The treasure that thou art in life, What wilt thou be in death? Rev. Frederick W. Faber, 1849 467 O TH0U from whom a11 goodness flows, CM. I lift my soul to Thee; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Good Lord, remember me. 2 When on my aching, burdened heart My sins lie heavily. Thy pardon grant, new peace impart: Good Lord, remember me. 347 HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 When trials sore obstruct my way, And ills I cannot flee, 0 let my strength be as my clay : Good Lord, remember me. 4 If, for Thy sake, upon my name Shame and reproach shall be, All hail reproach, and welcome shame! Good Lord, remember me. 5 If worn with pain, disease, or grief, This feeble frame should be, Grant patience, rest, and kind relief: Good Lord, remember me. 6 When, in the solemn hour of death, I wait Thy just decree, Be this the prayer of my last breath : Good Lord, remember me. Rev. Thomas Haweis, 1791: alt. in Rev. Thos. Cotterill's "Selection," 1819; verse 5, lines 1, 2, further alt. 468 APPROACH, my soul> the mercy-seat CM. 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 burdened souls to Thee, And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed, By war without, and fears within, I come to Thee for rest. 4 Be Thou my Shield and Hiding-place, That, sheltered near Thy side, 1 may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, Thou hast died. 348 FAITH IN CHRIST 5 O wondrous love! to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead Thy gracious Name! Rev. John Newton, 1779 469 J HEARD the voice of Jesus say, C.M.D. "Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast/' I came to Jesus as I wTas, Weary and worn and sad, I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream ; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's Light; Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my Star, my Sun; And in that light of life I'll walk, Till travelling days are done. Rev. Horatius Bonar. 1840 470 gENEATH the cross of Jesus 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6. I fain would take my stand, — The shadow of a mighty Rock Within a weary land: A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way. From the burning of the noon-tide heat, And the burden of the day. 349 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 Upon the cross of Jesus Mine eye at times can see The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me : And from my stricken heart with tears Two wonders I confess, — The wonders of redeeming love And my own worthlessness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding-place: I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of His face; Content to let the world go by, To know no gain nor loss; My sinful self my only shame, My glory all, the cross. Elizabeth C. Clephane, publ. 1£72 471 J LAY my sins on Jesus, 7.6.7.6.D, The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all, and frees us From the accursed load : I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains White in His blood most precious, Till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus; All fulness dwells in Him ; He heals all my diseases, He doth my soul redeem : I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares; He from them all releases, II<> all my sorrows shares. 3 I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine; His right hand me embraces, I on His breast recline. 3o0 FAITH IN CHRIST I love the Name of Jesus, Emmanuel, Christ, the Lord; Like fragrance on the breezes His Name abroad is poured. I long to be like Jesus, Meek, loving, lowly, mild; I long to be like Jesus, The Father's holy Child: I long to be with Jesus Amid the heavenly throng, To sing with saints His praises, To learn the angels' song. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1843 472 L0RD> x believe; Thy p°wer I own> C-M- Thy word I would obey ; I wander comfortless and lone When from Thy truth I stray. 2 Lord, I believe; but gloomy fears Sometimes bedim my sight; I look to Thee with prayers and tears, And cry for strength and light. 3 Lord, I believe; but Thou dost know My faith is cold and weak ; Pity my frailty, and bestow The confidence I seek. 4 Yes, I believe; and only Thou Canst give my soul relief: Lord, to Thy truth my spirit bow; Help Thou mine unbelief. Rev. John R. Wreford, L8 7 351 HYMNS OF SALVATION 473 JESUS, Lover of my soul, 7.7.7.7.D. Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high : Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, 0 receive my soul at last. 2 Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me. All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Wilt Thou not regard my call? Wilt Thou not accept my prayer? Lo, I sink, I faint, I fall! Lo, on Thee I cast my care; Reach me out Thy gracious hand ! While I of Thy strength receive, Hoping against hope I stand. Dying, and behold I live! 4 Thou, 0 Christ, art all I want ; More than all in Thee I find : Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy Nanus 1 am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 5 Plenteous grace with Thee is found ( trace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound" Make and keep me pure within. FAITH IN CHRIST Thou of life the Fountain art. Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1740 474 J|/£Y faith looks up to Thee, 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour Divine: Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly Thine. 2 May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire. 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my Guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside 4 When ends life's transient dream; When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll. Blest Saviour, then, in love, Fear and distrust remove; ( ) bear me safe above, A ransomed soul. Rev. Ray Palmer, 1S30 HYMNS OF SALVATION 475 J.ORD of mercy and of might, 7.7.7.5. Of mankind the Life and Light, Maker, Teacher Infinite, Jesus, hear and save. 2 Strong Creator, Saviour mild, Humbled to a mortal child, Captive, beaten, bound, reviled, Jesus, hear and save. 3 Throned above celestial things, Borne aloft on angels' wings, Lord of lords, and King of kings, Jesus, hear and save. 4 Soon to come to earth again, Judge of angels and of men, Hear us now, and hear us then, Jesus, hear and save. Bishop Reginald Heber, 1811 476 JjIFT up your heads, ye mighty gates, L.M. Behold, the King of Glory waits; The King of kings is drawing near, The Saviour of the world is here. 2 The Lord is just, a Helper tried; Mercy is ever at His side; His kingly crown is holiness, His sceptre, pity in distress. 3 0 blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the Ruler is confessed! 0 happy hearts and happy homes To whom this King in triumph comes! 4 Fling wide the portals of your hearl ; Make it a temple, set apart From earthly use for heaven's employ, Adorned with prayer, and love, and joy. FAITH IN CHRIST 5 Redeemer, come: I open wide My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide. Let me Thy inner presence feel; Thy grace and love in me reveal. 6 So come, my Sovereign; enter in, Let new and nobler life begin; Thy Holy Spirit guide us on Until our glorious goal is won. Rev. Georg Weissel, 1642. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1855: each verse abr.; verse 6, arr. 477 JUST as I am, without one plea 8.8.8.6. But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come. 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come. 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come. 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come. 5 Just as I am! Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come. 6 Just as I am ! Thy love unknown Ibis broken every barrier down; Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come. Charlotte Elliott, 1836 355 HYMNS OF SALVATION 478 8.10.10.4. ^JONE other Lamb, none other Name, None other Hope in heaven or earth or sea, None other Hiding-place from guilt and shame, None beside Thee! 2 My faith burns low, my hope burns low; Only my heart's desire cries out in me By the deep thunder of its want and woe, Cries out to Thee. 3 Lord, Thou art Life, though I be dead; Love's Fire Thou art, however cold I be: Nor heaven have I, nor place to lay my head, Nor home, but Thee. Christina G. Rossetti, before 1893 Conflict toitf) ^in 479 0FT in danSer> oft in woe> 7.7.7.7. Onward, Christians, onward go, Fight the fight, maintain the strife, Strengthened with the Bread of Life. 2 Onward, Christians, onward go, Join the war, and face the foe; Faint not: much doth yet remain; Dreary is the long campaign. 3 Shrink not, Christians: will ye yield? Will ye quit the painful field? Will ye flee in danger's hour? Know ye not your Captain's power? 4 Let your drooping hearts be glad; March, in heavenly armor clad; Fight, nor think the battle long; Victory soon shall tune your song. CONFLICT WITH SIX 5 Let not sorrow dim your eye Soon shall every tear be dry; I not woe your course impede, Great your strength, if great your need. 6 Onward then to battle move1; More than conquerors ye shall prove: Though opposed by many a foe, Christian soldiers, onward go. First 10 lines. Henry K. White, 1S06: alt. by Rev. Ed. Bickersteth, 1833, and Rev. W. J. Hall, 1836: the remainder, Frances S. Colquhoun, 1827 480 A WAKE, my soul, stretch every nerve, CM. And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey : Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3 'Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high; 'Tis His own hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye: 4 That prize with peerless glories bright, Which shall new lustre boast, When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems Shall blend in common dust. 5 Blest Saviour, introduced by Thee, Have I my race begun; And, crowned with victory, at Thy feet I'll lay my honors down. Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 17.").") :-;:»■; HYMNS OF SALVATION 481 ^M I a soldier of the cross, CM. A follower of the Lamb, And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His Name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas? 3 Sure I must fight if I would reign: Increase my courage, Lord; Til bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. 4 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they die; They view the triumph from afar, And seize it with their eye. 5 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1724 482 IN the hour of trial> 6.5.6.5.D. Jesus, plead for me; Lest by base denial I depart from Thee: When Thou seest me waver, With a look recall, Nor for fear or favor Suffer me to fall. 2 With its witching pleasures Would this vain world charm, Or its sordid treasures Spread to work me harm, 358 CONFLICT WITH SIN Bring to my remembrance Sad Gethsemane, Or, in darker semblance, Cross-crowned Calvary. 3 If with sore affliction Thou in love chastise, Pour Thy benediction On the sacrifice; Then, upon Thine altar Freely offered up, Though the flesh may falter, Faith shall drink the cup. 4 When in dust and ashes To the grave I sink, While heaven's glory flashes O'er the shelving brink, On Thy truth relying Through that mortal strife, Lord, receive me, dying, To eternal life. James Montgomery, 1834; verse 1, line 2, alt. 483 6.5.6.5.D. QHRISTIAN, dost thou see them On the holy ground, Howt the powers of darkness Rage thy steps around? Christian, up and smite them, Counting gain but loss, In the strength that cometh By the holy cross. 2 Christian, dost thou feel them, How they work within, Striving, tempting, luring, Goading into sin? 359 HYMNS OF SALVATION Christian, never tremble; Never be downcas Gird thee for the battle, Watch and pray and fast. 3 Christian, dost thou hear them, How they speak thee fair? "Always fast and vigil? Always watch and prayer?" Christian, answer boldly, "While I breathe I pray!" Peace shall follow battle, Night shall end in day. 4 Hear the words of Jesus: "O My servant true; Thou art very weary, — I was weary too; But that toil shall make thee Some day all Mine own, And the end of sorrow Shall be near My throne." Trans, from an unknown Greek source by Rev. John M. Neale, 1862: alt. in "The Parish Hymn Book," 1863 484 ] /)KD> t() Thee alone we turn> 7.7.7.7.D. To Thy cross for safety fly; There, as penitents, to learn How to live and how to die. Sinful on our knees we fall ; Hear us, as for help we plead; Hear us when on Thee we call; Aid us in our time of need. 2 In the midsl of sin and strife, In the depths of mortal woe, Teach us, Lord, to live a life Meet for sojourners below. Though the road be oft-times dark, Though the feet in weakness stray, Lead US, Saviour, as the ark I .r be on thy §uard; s.m. Ten thousand foes arise; A host of sins are pressing hard To draw thee from the skies. 2 0 watch, and fight, and pray; The battle ne'er give o'er; Renew it boldly every day, And help Divine implore. 3 Ne'er think the victory won, Nor lay thine armor down; Thine arduous work will not be done, Till thou obtain thy crown. 4 Fight on, my soul, till death Shall bring thee to thy God; He'll take thee, at thy parting breath, Up to His blest abode. Rev. George Heath, 1781: verse 3, lines 2, 4, verse 4, alt. 496 ^CHARGE to keep I have, S.M. A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky; 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfil, — 0 may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will. 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live; And 0, Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give. 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely, Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall for ever die. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1762 30S TRUST Crust 497 lYOr times are in Thy hand; S.M. ±rL My God, I wish them there; My life, my friends, my soul, I leave Entirely to Thy care. 2 My times are in Thy hand, Whatever they may be; Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to Thee. 3 My times are in Thy hand ; Why should I doubt or fear? My Father's hand will never cause His child a needless tear. 4 My times are in Thy hand, Jesus the Crucified ; Those hands my cruel sins had pierced Are now my guard and guide. William F. Lloyd, 1824 498 How gentle God's commands> SM- How kind His precepts are ! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, And trust His constant care. 2 While Providence supports, Let saints securely dwell; That hand, which bears all nature up, Shall guide His children well. 3 Why should this anxious load Press down your weary mind? Haste to your heavenly Father's throne, And sweet refreshment find. 369 HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 His goodness stands approved, Down to the present day; I'll drop my burden at His feet, And bear a song away. Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 1755 499 c.m. J^ATHER of Love, our Guide and Friend, 0 lead us gently on, Until life's trial-time shall end, And heavenly peace be won. 2 We know not what the path may be As yet by us untrod; But we can trust our all to Thee, Our Father and our God. 3 If called, like Abraham's child, to climb The hill of sacrifice, Some angel may be there in time; Deliverance shall arise: 4 Or, if some darker lot be good, 0 teach us to endure The sorrow, pain, or solitude, That make the spirit pure. 5 Christ by no flowery pathway came; And we, His followers here, Must do Thy will and praise Thy Name, In hope, and love, and fear. 6 And, till in heaven we sinless bow, And faultless anthems raise, 0 Father, Son, and Spirit, now Accept our feeble praise. Rev. William J. Irons 1S-H 370 TRUST 500 11.10.11.6. ^TILL will we trust, though earth seem dark and dreary, And the heart faint beneath His chastening rod; Though rough and steep our pathway, worn and weary, Still will we trust in God. 2 Our eyes see dimly till by faith anointed, And our blind choosing brings us grief and pain; Through Him alone who hath our way appointed We find our peace again. 3 Choose for us, God, nor let our weak preferring Cheat our poor souls of good Thou hast designed; Choose for us, God : Thy wisdom is unerring, And we are fools and blind. 4 Let us press on in patient self-denial, Accept the hardship, shrink not from the loss; Our guerdon lies beyond the hour of trial, Our crown beyond the cross. William H. Burleigh, 1868 501 JT ATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss CM. Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at Thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise: 2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart, From every murmur free; The blessings of Thy grace impart, And make me live to Thee. 3 Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine My life and death attend; Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's end. Anne Steele, 17G0: alt. by Rev. A. M. Toplady, 177G 371 HYMNS OF SALVATION 502 [ BOW my forehead to the dust, C.M.D. I veil mine eyes for shame, And urge, in trembling self-distrust, A prayer without a claim. No offering of mine own I have, Nor works my faith to prove; I can but give the gifts He gave, And plead His love for love. 2 I dimly guess, from blessings known, Of greater out of sight; And, with the chastened Psalmist, own His judgments too are right. And if my heart and flesh are weak To bear an untried pain, The bruised reed He will not break, But strengthen and sustain. 3 I know not what the future hath Of marvel or surprise, Assured alone that life and death His mercy underlies. And so beside the silent sea I wait the muffled oar : No harm from Him can come to me On ocean or on shore. 4 I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care. And Thou, () Lord, by whom are seen Thy creatures as they be, Forgive me if too close I lean My human heart on Thee. John (i. Whittier, L867: arr. TRUST 503 RATHER, I know that all my life 8.6.8.6.8.6. Is portioned out for me; And the changes that are sure to come, I do not fear to see : But I ask Thee for a present mind, Intent on pleasing Thee. 2 I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, Through constant watching wise, To meet the glad with joyful smiles And to wipe the weeping eyes; And a heart at leisure from itself To soothe and sympathize. 3 I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great thing to do, Or secret thing to know; I would be treated as a child, And guided where I go. 4 Wherever in the world I am, In whatsoe'er estate, I have a fellowship with hearts To keep and cultivate; And a work of lowly love to do For the Lord on whom I wait. 5 So I ask Thee for the daily strength, To none that ask denied, And a mind to blend with outward life, While keeping at Thy side; Content to fill a little space, If Thou be glorified. 6 In a service which Thy will appoints There are no bonds for me; For my inmost heart is taught the truth That makes Thy children free; And a life of self-renouncing love Is a life of liberty. Anna L. Waring, lS.r)0 373 HYMNS OF SALVATION 504 MY God and Father> I while ! I stray 8.1 Far from my home in | life's rough | way, 0 teach me from my | heart to | say, "Thy | will be | done." 2 Though dark my path and | sad my | lot, Let me be still and | murmur | not, Or breathe the prayer Di-| vinely | taught, "Thy | will be | done." 3 If Thou shouldst call me | to re- 1 sign What most I prize, it | ne'er was | mine; 1 only yield Thee | what was | Thine: Thy | will be | done. 4 If but my fainting | heart be | blest With Thy sweet Spirit | for its | guest, My God, to Thee I | leave the | rest; Thy | will be | done. 5 Renew my will from | day to | day; Blend it with Thine, and | take a-|way All that now makes it | hard to | say, "Thy | will be | done." 6 Then, when on earth I | breathe no | more The prayer oft mixed with | tears be-fore, I'll sing upon a | happier | shore, " Thy | Will be | done." Charlotte Elliott, 1834 505 ii.ii.ii.il. JJOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, — You who unto Jesus for refuge have (led0 2 "Fear not, 1 am with thee, 0 be nol dismayed; I, I am thy ( rod, and will still give thee aid; I "11 strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. 374 TRUST 3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 5 "E'en down to old age all My people shall prove My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love; And when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still in My bosom be borne. 6 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake." "K," in Rippon's "Selection," 1787 506 MY Jesus> as Thou wilt! 6.6.6.6.D. 0 may Thy wTill be mine; Into Thy hand of love I would my all resign. Through sorrow, or through joy, Conduct me as Thine own; And help me still to say, My Lord, Thy will be done. 2 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! If needy here and poor, Give me Thy people's bread, Their portion rich and sure. The manna of Thy word Let my soul feed upon; And if all else should fail, My Lord, Thy will be done. HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Though seen through many a tear, Let not my star of hope Grow dim or disappear. Since Thou on earth hast wept, And sorrowed oft alone, If I must weep with Thee, My Lord, Thy will be done. 4 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! All shall be well for me; Each changing future scene I gladly trust with Thee. Straight to my home above I travel calmly on, And sing, in life or death, aMy Lord, Thy will be done." Rev. Benjamin Schmolck, c. 1704. Trans, by Jane Borthwick, 1854 507 ^HY way, not mine, 0 Lord, However dark it be! Lead me by Thine own hand; Choose out the path for me. 6.6.6.6. 2 Smooth let it be or rough, It will be still the best; Winding or straight, it leads Right onward to Thy rest. 3 I dare not choose my lot; I would not, if I might; Choose Thou for me, my God, So shall I walk aright. 4 The kingdom that I seek Is Thine; so let the way That leads to it be Thine, Else I must surely stray. 3/6 TRUST 5 Take Thou my cup, and it With joy or sorrow fill, As best to Thee may seem; Choose Thou my good and ill. 6 Choose Thou for me my friends, My sickness or my health; Choose thou my cares for me, My poverty or wealth. 7 Not mine, not mine the choice, In things or great or small ; Be Thou my Guide, my Strength, My Wisdom, and my All. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1857 508 10.4.1C.4.1C.10. r EAD, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on; The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on: Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene, — one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on. I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. 3 So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Cardinal John II. Newman, 1833 HYMNS OF SALVATION 509 10.4.10.4.10.10. |JNTO the hills around do I lift up My longing eyes: O whence for me shall my salvation come, From whence arise? From God the Lord doth come my certain aid, From God the Lord, who heaven and earth hath made. 2 He will not suffer that thy foot be moved : Safe shalt thou be. No careless slumber shall His eyelids close, Who keepeth thee. Behold our God, the Lord, He slumbereth ne'er, Who keepeth Israel in His holy care. 3 Jehovah is Himself thy Keeper true, Thy changeless Shade; Jehovah thy Defence on thy right hand Himself hath made. And thee no sun by day shall ever smite; No moon shall harm thee in the silent night. 4 From every evil shall He keep thy soul, From every sin: Jehovah shall preserve thy going out, Thy coming in. Above thee watching, He whom we adore Shall keep thee henceforth, yea, for evermore. Psalm cxxi. John, Duke of Argyll, 1877 (Text of 1909) 510 IJE leadeth me: 0 blessed thought! L.M.D. O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whatever I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, He leadeth me; By His own hand Wi> leadet h me: His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. 178 TRUST 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters calm, o'er troubled sea, — Still 'tis his hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, etc. 3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. He leadeth me, etc. 4 And when my task on earth is done, When, by Thy grace, the victory's won, E'en death's cold wrave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me. He leadeth me, etc. Rev. Joseph H. Gilmore, 1862: lines 3, 4, of refrain added 51 Gr^^ *s my s^ronS Salvation; 7.6.7.6. What foe have I to fear? In darkness and temptation My Light, my Help is near. 2 Though hosts encamp around me, Firm to the fight I stand; What terror can confound me, With God at my right hand? 3 Place on the Lord reliance, My soul, with courage wait; His truth be thine affiance, When faint and desolate. 4 His might thy heart shall strengthen, His love thy joy increase; Mercy thy day- shall lengthen; The Lord will give thee peace. Psalm xxvii. James Montgomery, 1822 379 HYMNS OF SALVATION 512 THE King of love my Shepherd is, 8.7.8.7. Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine for ever. 2 Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul He leadeth, And, where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love He sought me, And on his shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; And 0 what transport of delight From Thy pure chalice floweth. 6 And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never: Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise Within Thy house for ever. Psalm xxiii. Rev. Sir Henry W. Baker, Bart., 1868 513 O L()VE Divine> thai stooped to share L.M. Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear, On Thee we cast each earth-born ("An*; We smile at pain while Thou art near. 2 Though long the weary way we tread. And Borrow crown each lingering year, No path we shun, no darkness dread, ( )ur hearts still whispering, Thou art near. 380 TRUST 3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief, And trembling faith is changed to fear, The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf, Shall softly tell us, Thou art near. 4 On Thee we fling our burdening woe, 0 Love Divine, for ever dear; Content to suffer while we know, Living and dying, Thou art near. Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1859 514 Gr^"^ *s ^ne ^e^uSe °f His saints, L.M. When storms of sharp distress invade; Ere we can offer our complaints, Behold Him present with His aid. 2 Let mountains from their seats be hurled Down to the deep, and buried there, Convulsions shake the solid world, Our faith shall never yield to fear. 3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar; In sacred peace our souls abide, While every nation, every shore, Trembles, and dreads the swelling tide. 4 There is a stream whose gentle flow Supplies the city of our God; Life, love, and joy, still gliding through, And watering our Divine abode. 5 That sacred stream, Thy holy word, Our grief allays, our fear controls; Sweet peace Thy promises afford, And give new strength to fainting souls. 6 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love, Secure against a threatening hour; Nor can her firm foundations move, Built on His truth, and armed with power. Psalm xlvi. Rev. Isaac Watts. 1719: verse 5, lino 2, alt. 381 HYMNS OF SALVATION 515 9.8.9.8.8.8. JF thou but suffer God to guide thee, And hope in Him through all thy ways, He'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee, And bear thee through the evil days : Who trusts in God's unchanging love Builds on the rock that naught can move. 2 What can these anxious cares avail thee, These never-ceasing moans and sighs? What can it help, if thou bewail thee O'er each dark moment as it flies? Our cross and trials do but press The heavier for our bitterness. 3 Only be still, and wait His leisure In cheerful hope, with heart content To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure And all-deserving love hath sent; Nor doubt our inmost wants are known To Him who chose us for His own. 4 All are alike before the Highest; 'Tis easy to our God, we know, To raise thee up though low thou liest, To make the rich man poor and low; True wonders still by Him are wroughl Who setteth up and brings to naught. 5 Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving, So do thine own pari faithfully, And trusl His word, - though undeserving, Thou yel shall find it true for thee; ( rod never yet forsook a1 need The soul that trusted Him indeed. Georg Neumark, L841. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, Is-"""'. I TRUST 516 QALL Jehovah thy Salvation, 8.7.8.7.D Rest beneath the Almighty's shade, In His secret habitation Dwell, and never be dismayed: There no tumult shall alarm thee, Thou shalt dread no hidden snare; Guile nor violence can harm thee, In eternal safeguard there. 2 From the sword at noonday wasting, From the noisome pestilence, In the depth of midnight blasting, God shall be thy sure Defence: He shall charge His angel legions Watch and ward o'er thee to keep; Though thou walk through hostile regions, Though in desert wilds thou sleep. 3 Since, with pure and firm affection Thou on God hast set thy love, With the wings of His protection He will shield thee from above: Thou shalt call on Him in trouble, He will hearken, He will save; Here for grief reward thee double, Crown with life beyond the grave. Psalm xci. James Montgomery, 1822: verse 2 arr. 517 JjORD, it belongs not to my care CM. Whether I die or live; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give. 2 If life be long, I will be glad That I may long obey; If short, yet why should I be sad To end my toilsome day? 3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than He went through before; He that unto God's kingdom comes Must enter by this door. :;s:] HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet Thy blessed face to see; For if Thy work on earth be sweet, What will Thy glory be! 5 Then I shall end my sad complaints, And weary, sinful days, And join with the triumphant saints That sing Jehovah's praise. 6 My knowledge of that life is small, The eye of faith is dim : But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, And I shall be with Him. Rev. Richard Baxter, 1681: verse 1, line 1, verse 2, line 4, alt. 518 gUPREME in wisdom as in power CM. The Rock of Ages stands; Though Him thou canst not see, nor trace The working of His hands. 2 He gives the conquest to the weak, Supports the fainting heart; And courage in the evil hour His heavenly aids impart. 3 Mere human power shall fast decay, And youthful vigor cease; But they who wait upon the Lord In strength shall still increase. 4 They with unwearied feet shall tread The path of life Divine; With growing ardor onward move, With growing brightness shine. 5 On eagles' wings they mount, they soar, Their wings are faith and love; Till, past the cloudy regions here, They rise to heaven above. Rev. [saac Wat to, L707: alt. in Scottish "Translations and Paraphrases," 1781 384 TRUST 519 Gr^"^ moves m a mysterious way ( !.M. His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain; God is His own Interpreter, And He will make it plain. William Cowper, 1774 520 8.8.8.8.8.8. 'THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye; My noonday walks He shall attend. And all my midnight hours defend. HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, Or on the thirsty mountain pant, To fertile vales and dewy meads My weary, wandering steps He leads, Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow. 3 Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For Thou, O Lord, art with me still; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade. 4 Though in a bare and rugged way, Through devious lonely wilds I stray, Thy bounty shall my pains beguile; The barren wilderness shall smile, With sudden greens and herbage crowned, And streams shall murmur all around. Psalm xxiii. Joseph Addison, 1712 521 n\YAIT' my sou1, upon the Lord' 7.7.7.7. To His gracious promise flee, Laying hold upon His word, "As thy days thy strength shall be." 2 If the sorrows of thy case Seem peculiar still to thee, God has promised needful grace : "As thy days thy strength shall be." 3 Days of trial, days of grief, In succession thou mayst see; This is still thy sweet relief : "As thy days thy strength shall be." 4 Rock of Ages, I'm secure, With thy promise, full and free, Faithful, positive, and sure, "As thy days thy strength shall be." William F. Lloyd, 1835 386 TRUST 522 (JAST thy bunion on the Lord, 7.7.7.7. Only loan upon His word; Thou wilt soon have cause to bless His eternal faithfulness. 2 He sustains thee by His hand, He enables thee to stand; Those whom Jesus once hath loved From His grace are never moved. 3 Human counsels come to naught ; That shall stand which God hath wrought; His compassion, love, and power Are the same for evermore. 4 Heaven and earth may pass away, God's free grace shall not decay; He hath promised to fulfil All the pleasure of His will. 5 Jesus, Guardian of Thy flock, Be Thyself our constant Rock ; Make us, by Thy powerful hand, Strong as Zion's mountain stand. Anon, in Rowland Hill's "Psalms and Hymns," 17S3 523 . 8.7.8.7.D. YyHO trusts in God, a strong abode In heaven and earth possesses; Who looks in love to Christ above, No fear his heart oppresses. In Thee alone, dear Lord, wre own Sweet hope and consolation; Our shield from foes, our balm for woes, Our great and sure salvation. 2 Though Satan's wrath beset our path, And worldly scorn assail us, While Thou art near we will not fear. Thy strength shall never fail us: 387 HYMNS OF SALVATION Thy rod and staff shall keep us safe, And guide our steps for ever; Nor shades of death, nor hell beneath, Our souls from Thee shall sever. 3 In all the strife of mortal life Our feet shall stand securely; Temptation's hour shall lose its power, For Thou shalt guard us surely. O God, renew, with heavenly dew, Our body, soul, and spirit, Until we stand at Thy right hand, Through Jesus' saving merit. Verse 1, Rev. Joachim Magdeburg, 1572; verses 2, 3, Anon., 1597. Trans, by Rev. Benj. H. Kennedy, L863: alt. by Bishop W. Walsham How, 1864 524 8.4.8.4.8.4. "TVTY God, I thank Thee, who hast made The earth so bright, So full of splendor and of joy, Beauty and light; So many glorious things are here, Noble and right. 2 I thank Thee, too, that Thou hast made Joy to abound ; So many gentle thoughts and deeds Circling us round. That in the darkest spot of earth Some love is found. 3 I thank Thee more thai all our joy Is touched with pain; That shadows fall on brightest hours, That thorns remain; So thai earth's bliss may be our guide, And not our chain. 388 TRUST 4 For Thou who knowest, Lord, how soon Our weak heart clings, Hast given us joys tender and true, Yet all with wings; So that we see, gleaming on high, Diviner things. 5 I thank Thee, Lord, that Thou hast kept The best in store; We have enough, yet not too much To long for more : A yearning for a deeper peace Not known before. 6 I thank Thee, Lord, that here our souls, Though amply blest, Can never find, although they seek, A perfect rest; Xor ever shall, until they lean On Jesus' breast. Adelaide A. Procter, 1858 525 gOMETIMES a light surprises 7.6.7.6.D. The Christian while he sings; It is the Lord, who rises With healing in His wings: When comforts are declining, He grants the soul again A season of clear shining, To cheer it after rain. 2 In holy contemplation We sweetly then pursue The theme of God's salvation, And find it ever new ; Set free from present sorrow, We cheerfully can say, Let the unknown to-morrow Bring with it what it may. 3S9 HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 It can bring with it nothing But He will bear us through; 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. 4 Though vine nor fig-tree neither Their wonted fruit shall 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. William Cowper, 1779 526 JN heavenly love abiding, 7.6.7.6.1 >. No change my heart shall fear, And safe is such confiding, For nothing changes here. The storm may roar without me, My heart may low be laid ; But God is round about me, And can I be dismayed? 2 Wherever He may guide me, No want shall (urn me back; My Shepherd is beside me, And nothing can I lack. His wisdom ever waketh, His sight is never dim; He knows the way lie takcth, And I will walk with Him. TRUST 3 Green pastures are before me, Which yet I have not seen; Bright skies will soon be o'er me, Where the dark clouds have been. My hope I cannot measure, The path to life is free; My Saviour has my treasure, And He will walk with me. Anna L. Waring, 1850 527 THE Lord my ShePherd is> S-M- I shall be well supplied : Since He is mine and I am His, What can I want beside? 2 He leads me to the place Where heavenly pasture growls, Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. 3 If e'er I go astray. He doth my soul reclaim; And guides me in His own right way, For His most holy Name. 4 While He affords His aid I cannot yield to fear; Though I should wralk through death's dark shade, My Shepherd's with me there. 5 In spite of all my foes Thou dost my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head. 6 The bounties of Thy love Shall crown my following days; Nor from Thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak Thy praise. Pealm xxiii. Rev. Isaac Waits. 1719 391 HYMNS OF SALVATION 528 ( H >MMIT thou all thy griefs SJVL And ways into His hands; To His sure truth and tender care, Who earth and heaven commands. 2 Who points the clouds their course, Whom winds and seas obey, He shall direct thy wandering feet, He shall prepare thy way. 3 Give to the winds thy fears; Hope, and be undismayed; God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears, God shall lift up thy head. 4 What though thou rulest not? Yet heaven and earth and hell Proclaim, God sitteth on the throne, And ruleth all things well. 5 Leave to His sovereign sway To choose and to command; So shalt thou wondering own, His way How wise, how strong His hand! 6 Thou seest our weakness, Lord; Our hearts are known to Thee: O lift Thou up the sinking hand, Confirm the feeble knee. 7 Let us, in life, in death, Thy steadfast truth declare, And publish, with our latesl breath, Thy love and guardian care. . Paul Gerhardt, 1666. Trans, by Rev. John Wealey, L7 529 Y0UR harpSj ye tmnl)lm^ saints> S-M Down from the willows take; Loud to the praise of love Divine Bid every string awake. 392 TRUST 2 Though in a foreign land, We are not far from home; And nearer to our house above We every moment come. 3 His grace will to the end Stronger and brighter shine; Nor present things, nor things to come, Shall quench the spark Divine. 4 When we in darkness walk, Nor feel the heavenly flame, Then is the time to trust our God, And rest upon His Name. 5 Soon shall our doubts and fears Subside at His control; His loving-kindness shall break through The midnight of the soul. 6 Blest is the man, 0 God, That stays himself on Thee : Who wait for Thy salvation, Lord, Shall Thy salvation see. Rev. Augustus M. Toplady, 1772 530 ^HERE is a safe and secret place, CM. Beneath the wings Divine, Reserved for all the heirs of grace; 0 be that refuge mine! 2 The least and feeblest there may bide, Uninjured and unawed; While thousands fall on every side, He rests secure in God. 3 He feeds in pastures, large and fair, Of love and truth Divine: 0 child of God, 0 glory's heir, How rich a lot is thin"' 393 HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 A hand almighty to defend, An ear for every call, An honored life, a peaceful end, And heaven to crown it all ! Psalm xci. Rev. Henry F. Lyte, 1834 531 N0T so in haste> my heart; 6.6.6.6. Have faith in God and wait; Although He linger long, He never comes too late. 2 He never comes too late, He knoweth what is best; Vex not thyself in vain; Until He cometh, rest. 3 Until He cometh, rest, Nor grudge the hours that roll; The feet that wait for God Are soonest at the goal; 4 Are soonest at the goal That is not gained by speed; Then hold thee still, my heart, For I shall wait His lead. Bradford Torrcy, 1875 532 THE Lord's my ShePherd> rn not want; CM- He makes me down to lie In pastures green, He leadeth me The quiet waters by. 2 My soul He doth restore again; And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, Ev'n for His own Name's sake. 3 Yea, though T walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill; For Thou art with me, and Thy rod And staff me comfort still. TRUST 4 My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life . Shall surely follow me; And in God's house for evermore My dwelling-place shall be. Psalm xxiii. The Psalms of David in Meter, 1650; based on Francis Rous, Sir William Mure, and others 533 O G0D of Bethel> hy whose hand CM- Thy people still are fed, Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led, 2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present Before Thy throne of grace; God of our fathers, be the God Of their succeeding race. 3 Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 4 O spread Thy covering wings around Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Father's loved abode Our souls arrive in peace. 5 Such blessings from Thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore; And Thou shall be our chosen God, And portion evermore. Verses 1-4, Rev. Philip Doddridge, 1737, recast by Rev. John Logan. 1781: verse 1, line 1, alt. and verse 5 added in Scottish "Translations and Paraphrases," 178J HYMNS OF SALVATION 534 8.7.8.7.4.7. Q_UIDE me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty, Hold me with Thy powerful hand : Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through: Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of deaths and hell's Destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side : Songs of praises I will ever give to Thee. Rev. William Williams (Welsh), 1745. Verse 1 trans, by Rev. Peter Williams, 1771: verses 2, 3, by Rev. Wm. Williams, c. 1772 535 8.7.8.7.8.7. T EAD us, heavenly Father, lead us O'er the world's tempestuous sea; Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, For wre have no help but Thee: Yet possessing every blessing, If our God our Father be. Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us; All our weakness Thou dost know; Thou didst tread this earth before us, Thou didsl feel its keenesl woe; Lone and dreary, fainl and weary, Through the deserl Thou didst go. 396 LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 3 Spirit of our God, descending, Fill our hearts with heavenly joy, Love with every passion blending, Pleasure that can never cloy; Thus provided, pardoned, guided, Nothing can our peace destroy. James Edmeston, 1821 Jtotoe, ano Communion toitb Cfcrtet 536 8.8.8.8.8. TESLS, my Lord, my God, my All, Hear me, blest Saviour, when I call; Hear me, and from Thy dwelling-place Pour down the riches of Thy grace: Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore; O make me love Thee more and more. 2 Jesus, too late I Thee have sought; How can I love Thee as I ought? And how extol Thy matchless fame, The glorious beauty of Thy Name? Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore; O make me love Thee more and more. 3 Jesus, what didst Thou find in me That Thou hast dealt so lovingly? How great the joy that Thou hast brought, So far exceeding hope or thought ! Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore; O make me love Thee more and more. 4 Jesus, of Thee shall be my song; To Thee my heart and soul belong: All that I have or am is Thine; And Thou, blest Saviour, Thou art mine: Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore; O make me love Thee more1 and more. Rev. Henry Collins, 1854 397 HYMNS OF SALVATION 537 JESUS, Thy boundless love to me 8.8.8.8.8.8. No thought can reach, no tongue declare; O knit my thankful heart to Thee, And reign without a rival there: Thine wholly, Thine alone, I am, Be Thou alone my constant Flame. 2 0 grant that nothing in my soul May dwell, but Thy pure love alone; O may Thy love possess me whole, My joy, my treasure, and my crown: Strange fires far from my soul remove; My every act, word, thought, be love. 3 O love, how cheering is thy ray! All pain before thy presence flies : Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away, Where'er thy healing beams arise. O Jesus, nothing may I see, Or hear, or feel, or think, but Thee. 4 Still let Thy love point out my way; How wondrous things Thy love hath wrought! Still lead me, lest I go astray; Direct my work, inspire my thought; And if I fall, soon may I hear Thy voice, and know that love is near. 5 In suffering, be Thy love my peace; In weakness, be Thy love my power; And when the storms of life shall cease, Jesus, in that important hour, In death, as life, be Thou my Guide, And save me, who for me hast died. Rev. Paul Gerhardt, 1653. Trans, by Rev. John Wesley, 1739: verse 3, lint- 6, alt. 398 LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 538 O LAMB of God> stiU keeP .me 7.6.7.6.D. Near to Thy wounded side; 'Tis only there in safety And peace I can abide. What foes and snares surround me, What doubts and fears within! The grace that sought and found me Alone can keep me clean. 2 'Tis only in Thee hiding, I feel my life secure; Only in Thee abiding, The conflict can endure : Thine arm the victory gaineth O'er every hateful foe; Thy love my heart sustaineth In all its cares and woe. 3 Soon shall my eyes behold Thee With rapture, face to face; One half hath not been told me Of all Thy power and grace; Thy beauty, Lord, and glory, The wonders of Thy love, Shall be the endless story Of all Thy saints above. Rev. James G. Deck, 1842: verse 1, line 6, alt. 539 I KNOW no life divided, 7.6.7.6.D. 0 Lord of life, from Thee; In Thee is life provided For all mankind and me ; I know no death, O Jesus, Because I live in Thee; Thy death it is which frees us From death eternally. 2 I fear no tribulation, Since, whatsoe'er it be, It makes no separation Between my Lord and me. 399 HYMNS OF SALVATION If Thou, my God and Teacher, Vouchsafe to be my own, Though poor, I shall be richer Than monarch on his throne. 3 If, while on earth I wander, My heart is light and blest, Ah, what shall I be yonder, In perfect peace and rest? 0 blessed thought in dying! We go to meet the Lord, Where there shall be no sighing, A kingdom our reward. Rev. Carl J. P. Spitta, 1833. Trans, by Richard Massie, 1860 540 JMMORTAL Love, for ever full, CM. For ever flowing free, For ever shared, for ever whole, A never-ebbing sea! 2 Our outward lips confess the Name All other names above; Love only knoweth whence it came, And comprehendeth love. 3 We may not climb the heavenly steeps To bring the Lord Christ down; In vain we search the lowest deeps, For Him no depths can drown: 4 But warm, sweet, lender, even yet A preseni help is lie; And faith has still its Olivet, And love its Galilee. 5 The healing of ilis seamless dress Is by our beds of pain; We touch Him in life's throng and press, And we arc whole again. 400 LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 6 Through Him the first fond prayers are said Our lips of childhood frame; The last low whispers of our dead Are burdened with His Name. 7 Our Lord, and Master of us all, Whate'er our name or sign, We own Thy sway, we hear Thy call, We test our lives by Thine. John G. Whittier, 1866 541 O L0VE that wilt not let me 8°' 8.8.8.8.6. I rest my weary soul in Thee ; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2 0 Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine's blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. 3 0 Joy that seekest me through pain I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Rev. George Matheson, 1882 542 gENEATH the shadow of the cross, CM. As earthly hopes remove, His new commandment Jesus gives, His blessed word of love. 401 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 O bond of union, strong and deep ! O bond of perfect peace! Not e'en the lifted cross can harm, If we but hold to this. 3 Then, Jesus, be Thy spirit ours, And swift our feet shall move To deeds of pure self-sacrifice, And the sweet tasks of love. Rev. Samuel Longfellow, 1848 543 JESUS, these eyes have never seen CM. That radiant form of Thine; The veil of sense hangs dark between Thy blessed face and mine. 2 I see Thee not, I hear Thee not, Yet art Thou oft with me; And earth hath ne'er so dear a spot As where I meet with Thee. 3 Like some bright dream that comes unsought, When slumbers o'er me roll, Thine image ever fills my thought, And charms my ravished soul. 4 Yet though I have not seen, and still Must rest in faith alone; I love Thee, dearest Lord, and will, Unseen, but not unknown. 5 When death these mortal eyes shall seal, And still this throbbing heart, The rending veil shall Thee reveal, All glorious as Thou art. Rev. Kay Palmer, 1858 544 1 ^ ( 'hrisl ls mine, then all is mine, CM. And more than angels know; Both present things and things to come, And grace and glory too. 402 LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 2 If He is mine, then, though He frown, He never will forsake ; 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 my feeble frame, And all their power repel. 4 If He is mine, let friends forsake, And earthly comforts flee; He, the Dispenser of all good, Is more than these to me. 5 If He is mine, I'll fearless pass Through death's tremendous vale; He'll be my Comfort and my Stay When heart and flesh shall fail. 6 Let Jesus tell me He is mine, I nothing want beside: My soul shall at the Fountain live When all the streams are dried. Rev. Benjamin Beddome, publ. 1817 545 JESUS, the very thought of Thee CM. With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find, A sweeter sound than Thy blest Name, 0 Saviour of mankind. 3 0 Hope of every contrite heart, 0 Joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! 403 HYMNS OF SALVATION But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can show : The love of Jesus, what it is None but His loved ones know. 5 Jesus, our only Joy be Thou, As Thou our Prize wilt be; Jesus, be Thou our Glory now, And through eternity. Anon. (Latin, 11th century). Trans, by Rev. Edward Caswall, 1849 546 I COULD not do without Thee, 7.6.7.6.D. O Saviour of the lost, Whose precious blood redeemed me At such tremendous cost; Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious blood, must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. 2 I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own; But Thou, beloved Saviour, Art All in all to me, And weakness will be power, If leaning hard on Thee. 3 I could not do without Thee; No other friend can read The spirit's strange deep Longings, Interpreting its need; No human heart could cuter Each dim recess of mine, And soothe, and hush, and calm it, O blessed Lord, but Thine4. •101 LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 4 I could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn loneliness The river must be passed; But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper, "It is I." Frances R. Havergal, 1873 547 T° Thee> ° dear' dear Saviour> 7.6.7.6.D. My spirit turns for rest; My peace is in Thy favor, My pillow on Thy breast : Though all the world deceive me, I know that I am Thine, And Thou wilt never leave me, O Blessed Saviour mine. 2 In Thee my trust abideth, On Thee my hope relies, O Thou whose love provideth For all beneath the skies; O Thou whose mercy found me, From bondage set me free, And then for ever bound me With threefold cords to Thee. 3 Alas, that I should ever Have failed in love to Thee, The only One who never Forgat or slighted me! O for a heart to love Thee More truly as I ought, And nothing place above Thee In deed, or word, or thought 4 O for that choicest blessing Of living in Thy love, And thus on earth possessing The peace of heaven above! 405 HYMNS OF SALVATION 0 for the bliss that by it The soul securely knows, The holy calm and quiet Of faith's serene repose! Rev. John S. B. Monsell, 1863 548 O THE bitter shame and sorrow 8.7.8.8.7. That a time could ever be, When I let the Saviour's pity Plead in vain, and proudly answered, " All of self, and none of Thee." 2 Yet He found me; I beheld Him Bleeding on the accursed tree, Heard Him pray, "Forgive them, Father!" And my wistful heart said faintly, "Some of self, and some of Thee." 3 Day by day His tender mercy, Healing, helping, full and free, Sweet and strong, and, ah! so patient, Brought me lower, while I whispered, "Less of self, and more of Thee." 4 Higher than the highest heavens, Deeper than the deepest sea, Lord, Thy love at last hath conquered; Grant me now my supplication, "None of self, and all of Thee." Rev. Theodore Monod, 1S74 549 SOMETHING every heart is loving; — 8.7.8.7. None but Christ can bring it n Lord, my heart to Thee is given; Take it, for it loves Thee best. 2 Though the world were se1 beside Thee, Still my heart would choose Thee now; Naught on earth and naught in heaven Seems so beautiful as Thou. 406 LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 3 Radiant with the Father's glory Is the vision of Thy face, Bright with Thine own loving-kindness, Full of pity, full of grace. 4 Keep my heart still true and faithful, That my earthly life may be Like a vesture of the glory Of my hidden life in Thee. Gerhard Tersteegan, 1745, Trans, by Mrs. Emma F. Bevan, 1858, and the Editor, 1910 550 i0-10- "PEACE, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found. 4 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? In Jesus' keeping we are safe and they. 5 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. 6 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers. 7 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease, And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect pear Bishop Edward H. Bickersteth, 1S75 551 O H(0LY Saviour, Friend unseen, 8.8.8.6. Since on Thine arm Thou bidd'st me lean, Help me, throughout life's varying scene, By faith to cling to Thee. 107 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 Blest with this fellowship Divine, Take what Thou wilt, Til ne'er repine; E'en as the branches to the vine, My soul would cling to Thee. 3 What though the world deceitful prove, And earthly friends and joys remove, With patient, uncomplaining love Still would I cling to Thee. 4 Though faith and hope may long be tried, I ask not, need not aught beside; How safe, howr calm, how satisfied, The souls that cling to Thee! 5 Blest is my lot, whatever befall; What can disturb me, who appal, While as my Strength, my Rock, my All, Saviour, I cling to Thee? Charlotte Elliott, 1834 552 rPHEE will I love, my Strength, my Tower; Thee will I love, my Joy, my Crown; Thee will I love with all my power, In all my works, and Thee alone; Thee will I love, till sacred fire Fills my whole soul with pure desire. 2 In darkness willingly I strayed; I sought Thee, yet from Thee I roved ; For wide my wandering thoughts were spread; Thy creatures more than Thee I loved; And now, if more at length I see, 'Tis through Thy light, and comes from Thee. 3 Uphold me in the doubtful race, \Or suffer me again to stray; Strengthen my feet, with steady pace Still to press forward in Thy way; My soul and flesh, () Lord of might, Fill, satiate with Thy heavenly light. los LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 4 Thee will I love, my Joy, my Crown; Thee will I love, my Lord, my God; Thee will I love, beneath Thy frown Or smile, Thy sceptre or Thy rod. What though my flesh and heart decay? Thee shall I love in endless day. Johann Scheffler, 1657. Trans, by Rev. John Wesley, 1739: verse 1, lines 5, 6, alt. 553 CHRIST, of all my hopes the Ground, 7.7.7.7. Christ, the Spring of all my joy, Still in Thee may I be found, Still for Thee my powers employ. 2 Let Thy love my heart inflame; Keep Thy fear before my sight; Be Thy praise m}- highest aim; Be Thy smile my chief delight. 3 Fountain of overflowing grace, Freely from Thy fulness give; Till I close my earthly race, May I prove it " Christ to live." 4 Firmly trusting in Thy blood, Nothing shall my heart confound; Safely I shall pass the flood, Safely reach Emmanuel's ground. 5 Thus, 0 thus, an entrance give To the land of cloudless sky ; Having known it "Christ to live," Let me know it "gain to die." Rev. Ralph Wardlaw, 1817 554 J ESUS, I love Thy charming Name, ( !.M. 'Tis music to mine ear : Fain would I sound it out so loud That earth and heaven should hear. 409 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 Yes, Thou art precious to my soul, My Transport and my Trust; Jewels to Thee are gaudy toys, And gold is sordid dust. 3 All my capacious powers can wish In Thee doth richly meet ; Not to mine eyes is light so dear, Nor friendship half so sweet. 4 Thy grace still dwells upon my heart, And sheds its fragrance there ; The noblest balm of all its wounds, The cordial of its care. Rev. Philip Doddridge, 1717 555 I KNOW that my Redeemer lives, CM. And ever prays for me; A token of His love He gives, A pledge of liberty. 2 I find Him lifting up my head; He brings salvation near; His presence makes me free indeed And He will soon appear. 3 He wills that I should holy be : Who can withstand His will? The counsel of His grace in me He surely shall fulfil. 4 Jesus, I hang upon Thy word : I steadfastly believe Thou wilt return and claim me, Lord, And to Thyself receiw. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1742 556 ] [()W sweet the Nalll(k of *I(4SUS so^ds CM. In a believer's ear! II soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 410 LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; Tis Manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary Rest. 3 Dear Name! the Rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding-place, My never-failing Treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace; 4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. 5 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 proclaim With every fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy Name Refresh my soul in death. Rev. John Newton, 1779: verse 5, line 1, alt. 557 ]y[Y God, the Spring of all my joys, CM. The Life of my delights, The Glory of my brightest days, And Comfort of my nights! 2 In darkest shades, if He appear, My dawning is begun; He is my souPs bright Morning Star, And He my rising Sun. 3 The opening heavens around me shine With beams of sacred bliss. While Jesus shows His heart is mine, And whispers I am His. 411 HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 My soul would leave this heavy clay At that transporting word; Run up with joy the shining way To embrace my dearest Lord : 5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, Fd break through every foe; The wings of love and arms of faith Should bear me conqueror through. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707: verse 2, line 3, alt. 558 O L0RD> I would delight in Thee, CM. And on Thy care depend; To Thee in every trouble flee, My best, my only Friend. 2 When all created streams are dried, Thy fulness is the same; May I with this be satisfied, And glory in Thy Name. 3 No good in creatures can be found, But may be found in Thee; I must have all things and abound, While God is God to me. 4 0 that I had a stronger faith, To look within the veil ! To credit what my Saviour saith, Whose word can never fail ! 5 He that has made my heaven secure, Will here all good provide; While Christ is rich, can I be poor? What can I want beside? 6 O Lord, I cast my care on Thee; I triumph and adore: Henceforth my great concern shall be To love and please Thee more. Rev, John Etyland, 1777 112 LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 559 ]VTY ^oc*' * love Thee; not because CM. I hope for heaven thereby, Nor yet because who love Thee not Must die eternally. 2 Thou, O Lord Jesus, Thou didst me Upon the cross embrace; For me didst bear the nails and spear, And manifold disgrace, 3 And griefs and torments numberless, And sweat of agony; E'en death itself; and all for one Who was Thine enemy. 4 Then why, 0 blessed Jesus Christ, Should I not love Thee well? Not for the hope of winning heaven, Or of escaping hell ; 5 Not with the hope of gaining aught, Not seeking a reward; But as Thyself hast loved me, O ever-loving Lord? 6 E'en so I love Thee, and will love, And in Thy praise will sing; Solely because Thou art my Cod, And my Eternal King. From a 17th century Latin version of a Spanish sonnet ascribed to Francis Xavier, c. 1546. Trans, by Rev. Edward Caswall, 1849: verse 1, lines 3. 4. alt. 560 LOVE Divine, all loves exceUing, 8.7.8. 7. D. Joy of heaven, to earth come down: Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown: Jesus, Thou art all compassion. Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. 413 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast; Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find the promised rest . Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its Beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee, without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 4 Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be: Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee; Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1747: verse 2, lines 4, 5, alt. 561 8.7.8.7.D. T'VE found a Friend; 0 such a Friend! He loved me ere I knew Him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him ; And round my heart still closely twine Those ties which naught can sever, For I am His, and He is mine, For ever and for ever. 2 I've found a Friend; 0 such a Friend! He bled, He died to save me; And not alone the gifl of life, Rut His own self He gave me. ii i LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST Naught that I have mine own I'll call, I'll hold it for the Giver; My heart, my strength, my life, my all, Are His, and His for ever. 3 I've found a Friend; 0 such a Friend! All power to Him is given, To guard me on my onward course, And bring me safe to heaven : Eternal glory gleams afar, To nerve my faint endeavor : So now to watch, to work, to war; And then to rest for ever. 4 I've found a Friend; 0 such a Friend, So kind and true and tender! So wise a Counsellor and Guide, So mighty a Defender! From Him who loves me now so well What power my soul shall sever? Shall life or death, shall earth or hell? No: I am His for ever. Rev. James G. Small, 1866 562 JESUS, I live to Thee, S.M. The Loveliest and Best : My life in Thee, Thy life in me, In Thy blest love I rest. 2 Jesus, I die to Thee, Whenever death shall come; To die in Thee is life to me In my eternal home. 3 Whether to live or die, I know not which is besl : To live in Thee is bliss to me, To die is endless rest. HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 Living or dying, Lord, I ask but to be Thine; My life in Thee, Thy life in me, Makes heaven for ever mine. Rev. Henry Harbaugh before 1861 563 C\ LOVE that casts out fear, 0 love that casts out sin, Tarry no more without, But come and dwell within. 2 True sunlight of the soul, Surround me as I go ; So shall my way be safe, My feet no straying know. 3 Great love of God, come in, Well-spring of heavenly peace; Thou living water, come, Spring up and never cease. 6.6.6.G. 4 Love of the living God, Of Father, and of Son, Love of the Holy Ghost, Fill thou each needy one. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 18G1 564 JJLESSED Saviour, Thee I Love, All my other joys above; All my hopes in Thee abide, Thou my Hope, and naught beside: Ever let my glory be, Only, only, only Thee. 2 Once again beside the cross, All my gain I count but loss; Earthly pleasures fade away, ( Jlouds they are thai hide my day: Hence, vain shadows! lei me sec Jesus crucified for me. 7.7.7.7.7.7. IK) LOVE, AND COMMUNION WITH CHRIST 3 Blessed Saviour, Thine am I, Thine to live, and Thine to die; Height or depth, or creature power, Ne'er shall hide my Saviour more: Ever shall my glory be, Only, only, only Thee. Rev. George Duffield, 1851 565 J)EAR Lord and Master mine, S.M. Thy happy servant see; My Conqueror, with what joy Divine Thy captive clings to Thee! 2 I love Thy yoke to wear, To feel Thy gracious bands; Sweetly restrained by Thy care And happy in Thy hands. 3 No bar would I remove, No bond would I unbind; Within the limits of Thy love Full liberty I find. 4 I would not walk alone, But still with Thee, my God; At every step my blindness own, And ask of Thee the road. 5 Dear Lord and Master mine, Still keep Thy servant true; My Guardian and my Guide Divine, Bring, bring Thy pilgrim through. 9 My Conqueror and my King, Still keep me in Thy train: And with Thee Thy glad captive bring When Thou return'st to reign. Thomas IT. Gill, 1868 HYMNS OF SALVATION 566 ]\JAJESTIC sweetness sits enthroned CM, Upon the Saviour's brow; His head with radiant glories crowned, His lips with grace o'erflow. 2 No mortal can with Him compare, Among the sons of men; Fairer is He than all the fair That fill the heavenly train. 3 He saw me plunged in deep distress, He flew to my relief; For me He bore the shameful cross, And carried all my grief. 4 To Him I owe my life and breath, And all the joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, And saves me from the grave. 5 To heaven, the place of His abode, He brings my weary feet; Shows me the glories of my God, And makes my joys complete. 6 Since from His bounty I receive Such proofs of love Divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be Thine. Rev. Samuel Stennett, 1787: verse 1, line 2, alt. Praper 567 O HELP us> Lord; each hour of need CM- Thy heavenly succor give: Help us in thought, and word, and deed, Each hour on earth we live. 418 PRAYER 2 O help us when our spirits bleed, With contrite anguish sore; And when our hearts are cold and dead, O help us, Lord, the more. 3 O help us, through the prayer of faith More firmly to believe; For still, the more the servant hath, The more shall he receive. 4 If, strangers to Thy fold, we call, Imploring at Thy feet The crumbs that from Thy table fall, 'Tis all we dare entreat. 5 But be it, Lord of mercy, all, So Thou wilt grant but this : The crumbs that from Thy table fall Are light and life and bliss. 6 O help us, Jesus, from on high; We know no help but Thee: O help us so to live and die As Thine in heaven to be. Rev. Henry H. Milman, 1827 568 S0X of Man> t0 Thee 1 cr>'; 7.7.7.7.7.7. By the wondrous mystery Of Thy dwelling here on earth, By Thy pure and holy birth, Lord, Thy presence let me see, Manifest Thyself to me. 2 Lamb of God, to Thee I cry; By Thy bitter agony, By Thy pangs, to us unknown, By Thy spirit's parting groan, Lord, Thy presence let me see, Manifest Thyself to me. 419 HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 Prince of Life, to Thee I cry; By Thy glorious majesty, By Thy triumph o'er the grave, Meek to suffer, strong to save, Lord, Thy presence let me see, Manifest Thyself to me. 4 Lord of Glory, God Most High, Man exalted to the sky, With Thy love my bosom fill; Prompt me now to do Thy will; Then Thy presence let me see, Manifest Thyself to me. Bishop Richard Mant, 1828: , alt. and arr. in Cooke and Denton's "Hymnal," 1853 569 gEARCHER of hearts, from mine erase C.M. All thoughts that should not be, And in its deep recesses trace My gratitude to Thee. 2 Hearer of prayer, 0 guide aright Each word and deed of mine; Life's battle teach me how to fight, And be the victory Thine. 3 Giver of all — for every good In the Redeemer came — For raiment, shelter, and for food, I thank Thee in His Name. 4 Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost, Thou glorious Three in One, Thou knowest best what T need most, And let Thy will be done. George P. Morris, 1838 570 POME, my soul, thy suit prepare: 7.7.7.7. Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 420 PRAYER 2 Thou art coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power arc such, None can ever ask too much, 3 With my burden I begin: Lord, remove this load of sin; Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest, Take possession of my breast ; There Thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer; As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. 6 Show me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew: Let me live a life of faith, Let me die Thy people's death. Rev. John Newton, 1779 571 JTROM every stormy wind that blows, L.M. From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat ; 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads, A place than all besides more sweet ; It is the blood-stained mercy-seat. 3 There is a spot where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend, Though sundered far; by faith they meet Around the common mercy-cieat. 421 HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 Ah, whither could we flee for aid, When tempted, desolate, dismayed, Or how the hosts of hell defeat, Had suffering saints no mercy-seat? 5 There, there on eagle wings we soar, And time and sense seem all no more, And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. 6 O may my hand forget her skill, My tongue be silent, cold, and still, This bounding heart forget to beat, If I forget the mercy-seat. Rev. Hugh Stowell, 1827, 1831 572 ]\1Y God, is any hour so sweet, 8.8.8.4. From blush of morn to evening star, As that which calls me to Thy feet, The hour of prayer? 2 Blest is that tranquil hour of morn, And blest that solemn hour of eve, When, on the wings of prayer upborne, The world I leave. 3 Then is my strength by Thee renewed ; Then are my sins by Thee forgiven; Then dost Thou cheer my solitude With hope of heaven. 4 No words can tell what sweet relief There for my every want I find; What strength for warfare, balm for grief, What peace of mind! 5 Hushed is each doubt, gone every fear; My spirit seems in heaven to stay; And cen the penitential tear Is wiped away. 422 PRAYER 0 Lord, till I reach yon blissful shore, No privilege so dear shall be As thus my inmost soul to pour In prayer to Thee. Charlotte Elliott, 1835 (Text of 1836) 573 gEHOLD us, Lord, a little space CM. From daily tasks set free, And met within Thy holy place To rest awhile with Thee. 2 Around us rolls the ceaseless tide Of business, toil, and care; And scarcely can we turn aside For one brief hour of prayer. 3 Yet these are not the only walls Wherein Thou mayst be sought; On homeliest work Thy blessing falls, In truth and patience wrought. 4 Thine is the loom, the forge, the mart, The wealth of land and sea; The worlds of science and of art, Revealed and ruled by Thee. 5 Then let us prove our heavenly birth In all we do and know; And claim the kingdom of the earth For Thee, and not Thy foe. 6 Work shall be prayer, if all be wrought As Thou woulclst have it done; And prayer, by Thee inspired and taught, Itself with work be one. Rev. John Ellerton, 1870 574 pRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, CM. Uttered or unexpressed; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. 423 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear. The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near. 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. 4 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, " Behold, he prays." 5 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watchword at the gates of death; He enters heaven with prayer. 6 O Thou by whom we come to God, The Life, the Truth, the Way, The path of prayer Thyself hast trod; Lord, teach us how to pray. James Montgomery, 1819 575 ^HERE is an eye that never sleeps CM. Beneath the wing of night; There is an ear that never shuts When sink the beams of light ; 2 There is an arm that never tires When human strength gives way; There is a love that never fails When earthly loves decay. 3 Thai eye is fixed on seraph throngs; Thai arm upholds the sky; That ear is filled with angel songs; Thai love is throned on high. PRAYER 4 But there's a power which man can wield When mortal aid is vain, That eye, that arm, that love to reach, That listening ear to gain. 5 That power is prayer, which soars on high, Through Jesus, to the throne, And moves the hand which moves the world, To bring salvation down. Rev. John A. Wallace, 1839: arr. and alt. 576 7.5.7.5.7.5.7.5.8 TYTHEX the weary, seeking rest, To Thy goodness flee; When the heavy-laden cast All their load on Thee; When the troubled, seeking peace, On Thy Name shall call ; Wlien the sinner, seeking life, At Thy feet shall fall: Hear then in love, 0 Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. 2 When the worldling, sick at heart, Lifts his soul above; When the prodigal looks back To his Father's love; When the proud man, in his pride, Stoops to seek Thy face: When the burdened brings his guilt To Thy throne of grace: Hear then in love, 0 Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. 3 When the stranger asks a home, All his toils to end; When the hungry craveth food, And the poor a friend; When the sailor on the wave Bows the fervent knee: HYMNS OF SALVATION When the soldier on the field Lifts his heart to Thee : Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. 4 When the man of toil and care In the city crowd, When the shepherd on the moor Names the Name of God; When the learned and the high, Tired of earthly fame, Upon high joys intent, Name the blessed Name : Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. 5 When the child, with grave fresh lip, Youth or maiden fair, When the aged, weak and gray, Seek Thy face in prayer; When the widow weeps to Thee, Sad and lone and low; When the orphan brings to Thee All his orphan woe: Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1866 577 O^R praises, Lord, Thou dost not need; CM. ^ Tis rather that Thy love Would have Thy children come to plead For blessings from above. 2 The secrets of Thy dark decrees Deep night in silence sings; Thy mercy's light, in golden seas, The flooding sunshine brings. 426 PRAYER 3 Nor thought nor voice fulfil their part, When by such wonders thrilled ; Yet love that pulses through the heart Refuses to be stilled. 4 So let it speak our Father's praise, To Thee whose grace affords A present help in evil days, And hope of great rewards. 5 To them our dearest wishes rise, Though earthly thoughts contend : O Jesus, draw us toward the skies, And guide us till the end. Charles Coffin, 1736: trans, by the Editor, 1896 578 gWEET is Thy mercy, Lord; S.M. Before Thy mercy-seat My soul, adoring, pleads Thy word, And owns Thy mercy sweet. 2 My need and Thy desires Are all in Christ complete; Thou hast the justice truth requires, And I Thy mercy sweet. 3 Where'er Thy Name is blest, Where'er Thy people meet, There I delight in Thee to rest, And find Thy mercy sweet. 4 Light Thou my weary way, Lead Thou my wandering feet, That while I stay on earth I may Still find Thy mercy sweet. 5 Thus shall the heavenly host Hear all my songs repeat To Father, Son, and Holy Ghosl . My joy, Thy mercy sweet. Rev. John S. B. Monsell, 1862 427 HYMNS OF SALVATION 579 gEHOLD the throne of grace! S.M. The promise calls me near: There Jesus shows a smiling face, And waits to answer prayer. 2 My soul, ask what thou wilt; Thou canst not be too bold; Since His own blood for thee He spilt, What else can He withhold? 3 Thine image, Lord, bestow, Thy presence and Thy love; I ask to serve Thee here below, And reign with Thee above. 4 Teach me to live by faith; Conform my will to Thine; Let me victorious be in death, And then in glory shine. Rev. John Newton, 1779 aspiration 580 gINCE Jesus is my Friend, S.M. And I to Him belong, It matters not what foes intend, However fierce and strong. 2 He whispers in my breast Sweet words of holy cheer, How they who seek in God their rest Shall ever find Him near; 3 How God hath built above A city fair and new, Where eye and heart shall see and prove What faith has counted true. 128 ASPIRATION 4 My heart for gladness springs; It cannot more be sad ; For very joy it laughs and sings, — Sees naught but sunshine glad. 5 The sun that lights mine eyes Is Christ, the Lord I love; I sing for joy of that which lies Stored up for us above. Rev. Paul Orhardt, 1656. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1855: arr. and verses 1, 2, alt. 581 JJLEST are the pure in heart, S.M. For they shall see our God; The secret of the Lord is theirs, Their soul is Christ's abode. 2 Still to the lowly soul He doth himself impart; And for His cradle and His throne Chooseth the pure in heart. 3 Lord, we Thy presence seek; Ours may this blessing be; 0 give the pure and lowl}T heart, A temple meet for Thee. Verses 1, 2, Rev. John Keble, 1819: verse 3 added in "Mitre Hymn Book," 1836 582 JESUS, merciful and mild, 7.7.7.7.D. Lead me as a helpless child: On no other arm but Thine Would my weary soul recline. Thou art ready to forgive, Thou canst bid the sinner live; Guide the wanderer, day by day, In the strait and narrow way. 2 Thou canst fit me by Thy grace For the heavenly dwelling-place; All Thy promises are sure, Ever shall Thy love endure; HYMNS OF SALVATION Then what more could I desire, How to greater bliss aspire? All I need, in Thee I see; Thou art All in all to me. 3 Jesus, Saviour all Divine, Hast Thou made me truly Thine? Hast Thou bought me by Thy blood? Reconciled my heart to God? Hearken to my tender prayer, Let me Thine own image bear, Let me love Thee more and more Till I reach heaven's blissful shore. Thomas Hastings, 1858 583 S.M. with Refrain J?EJOICE, ye pure in heart, Rejoice, give thanks, and sing: Your festal banner wave on high, The cross of Christ your King. Rejoice, rejoice, 1 Rejoice, give thanks, and sing. 2 Bright youth and snow-crowned age, Strong men and maidens meek, Raise high your free, exulting song, Cod's wondrous praises speak. Rejoice, rejoice, etc. 3 With all the angel choirs, With all the saints on earth, Pour out the strains of joy and bliss, True rapture, noblest mirth! Rejoice, rejoice, etc. 4 Yes, on through life's long path, Still chanting as ye go; From youth to age, by night and day, In gladness and in woe. Rejoice, rejoice, etc. 430 ASPIRATION 5 Still lift your standard high, Still march in firm array; As warriors through the darkness toil Till dawns the golden day. Rejoice, rejoice, etc. 6 At last the march shall end, The wearied ones shall rest, The pilgrims find their Father's house, Jerusalem the blest. Rejoice, rejoice, etc. 7 Then on, ye pure in heart, Rejoice, give thanks, and sing; Your glorious banner wave on high, The cross of Christ your King. Rejoice, rejoice, etc. Rev. Edward H. Plumptre, 1865 584 THOSE eternal bowers 6.5.6.5.D. Man hath never trod, Those unfading flowers Round the throne of God: Who may hope to gain them After weary fight? Who at length attain them, Clad in robes of white? 2 He who wakes from slumber At the Spirit's voice, Daring here to number Things unseen his choice: He who casts his burden Down at Jesus' cross; Christ's reproach his guerdon, All beside but loss. 3 He who gladly barters All on earthly ground; Be who, like the martyrs, Says, "I will be crowned:" 431 HYMNS OF SALVATION He whose one oblation Is a life of love; ( Ringing to the nation Of the blest above. 4 Shame upon you, legions Of the heavenly King, Denizens of regions Past imagining! What! with pipe and tabor Dream away the light, When he bids you labor, When He tells you, "Fight"? 5 While I do my duty, Struggling through the tide, Whisper Thou of beauty On the other side; Tell who will the story Of to-day 's distress; — O the future glory! 0 the loveliness! Rev. John M. Neale, 1862: based on an unknown Greek source: verse 5, line 6, alt.; verse 2 added 585 ii.io.ii.io. TyE would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Across this little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen For the last weariness, the final strife. 2 We wrould see Jesus, the gnat Rock Foundation Whereon our feet were set by sovereign grace: Not life nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove us, if we see His face. 3 We would see Jesus: other lights are paling, Which for long years we have rejoiced to see; The blessings of our pilgrimage arc failing; We would not mourn them, for we go to Thee. 432 ASPIRATION 4 We would see Jesus; yet the spirit linger- Round the dear objects il has loved so long, And earth from earth can scarce unclose its fingers; Our love to Thee makes not this love less strong. 5 We would see Jesus: sense is all too blinding, And heaven appears too dim, too far away; We would see Thee, to gain a sweet reminding That Thou hast promised our great debt to pay. 6 We would see Jesus: this is all we're needing; Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading; Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night. Anna B. Warner, 1852 586 O F0R a closer walk with God> CM- 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 Jesus and His word? 3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill. 4 Return, 0 Holy Dove; return, Sweet Messenger of rest: I hate the sins that made Thee 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. 433 HYMNS OF SALVATION 6 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. William Cowper, 1769 587 A^ pants the hart for cooling streams CM. When heated in the chase, So longs my soul, O God, for Thee, And Thy refreshing grace. 2 For Thee, my God, the living God, My thirsty soul doth pine ; 0 when shall I behold Thy face, Thou Majesty Divine! 3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul? Trust God; and He'll employ His aid for thee, and change these sighs To thankful hymns of joy. 4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul? Hope still; and thou shalt sing The praise of Him who is thy God, Thy health's eternal Spring. Psalm xliii. Tate and Brady's "New Version," 1696, 1698 588 ^yHEN I can read my title clear CM. To mansions in the skies, 1 bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And hellish darts be hurled, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, And storms of sorrow fall, May I but safely roach my home, My God, my heaven, my all: 434 ASPIRATION 4 There shall I bathe my weary soul In seas of heavenly rest, And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707 589 QOME, Thou Fount of every blessing, 8.7.8.7. Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. 2 Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, Mount of God's unchanging love! 3 Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither by Thy help I'm come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. 4 Jesus sought me wThen a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God: He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood. 5 0 to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be! Let that grace now, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee. 6 Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; Prone to leave the God I love; Here's my heart; O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. Rev. Robert Robinson, 175S 435 HYMNS OF SALVATION 590 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6. ~P ISE, my soul, and stretch thy wings, Thy better portion trace; Rise from transitory things Towards heaven, thy native place. Sun and moon and stars decay, Time shall soon this earth remove Rise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above. 2 Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course; Fire ascending seeks the sun; Both speed them to their source: So my soul, derived from God, Pants to view His glorious face, Forward tends to His abode, To rest in His embrace. 3 Fly me riches, fly me cares, Whilst I that coast explore; Flattering world, with all thy snares, Solicit me no more. Pilgrims fix not here their home; Strangers tarry but a night; When the last dear morn is come, They'll rise to joyful light. 4 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn, Press onward to the prize; Soon our Saviour will return Triumphant in the skies : Yet a season, and you know Happy entrance will be given, All our sorrows left below, And earth exchanged for heaven. Rev. Robert Seagrave, 1742 430 ASPIRATION 591 O VERY God of very God, C.M. And very Light of Light, Whose feet this earth's dark valley trod, That so it might be bright ; 2 Our hopes are weak, our fears are strong, Thick darkness blinds our eyes; Cold is the night, and O we long That Thou, our Sun, wouldst rise! 3 And even now, though dull and gray, The east is brightening fast, And kindling to the perfect day That never shall be past. 4 O guide us till our path is done, And we have reached the shore Where Thou, our everlasting Sun, Art shining evermore. 5 We wait in faith, and turn our face To where the da}rlight springs, Till Thou shalt come, our gloom to chase, With healing in Thy wings. 6 To God the Father power and might Both now and ever be; To Him that is the Light of Light, And, Holy Ghost, to Thee. Rev. John M. Xeale, 1846 592 "WE bless Thee for Thy peace> ° God' CM- Deep as the unfathomed sea, Which falls like sunshine on the road Of those who trust in Thee. 2 We ask not, Father, for repose Which comes from outward rest. If we may have through all life's woes Thy peace within our breast : 437 HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 That peace which suffers and is strong, Trusts where it cannot see, Deems not the trial-way too long, But leaves the end with Thee: 4 That peace which flows serene and deep, A river in the soul, Whose banks a living verdure keep, God's sunshine o'er the whole. 5 O Father, give our hearts this peace, Whatever the outward be, Till all life's discipline shall cease, And we go home to Thee. Anon.: c. 1858 593 O F0R a heart to praise my God> C,M* A heart from sin set free; A heart that always feels Thy blood, So freely spilt for me : 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, My great Redeemer's throne; Where only Christ is heard to speak, Where Jesus reigns alone; 3 A humble, lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean, Which neither life nor death can part From Him that dwells within; 4 A heart in every thought renewed, And full of love Divine; Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, A copy, Lord, of Thine. 5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart; Come quickly from above; Write Thy new Name upon my heart, Thy new, best Name of Love. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1712 (Text of 1782) 438 ASPIRATION 594 FORWARD! be our watchword, 6.5.6.5. 12 1. Steps and voices joined; Seek the things before us, Not a look behind : Burns the fiery pillar At our army's head; Who shall dream of shrinking, By Jehovah led? Forward through the desert, Through the toil and fight; Jordan flows before us, Zion beams with light. 2 Forward, flock of Jesus, Salt of all the earth, Till each yearning purpose Spring to glorious birth: Sick, they ask for healing, Blind, they grope for day; Pour upon the nations Wisdom's loving ray. Forward, out of error. Leave behind the night; Forward through the darkness, Forward into light ! 3 Glories upon glories Hath our God prepared, By the souls thai love Him One day to be shared; Eye hath not beheld them, Ear hath never heard; Nor of these hath uttered Thought or speech or word. Forward, marching eastward Where the heaven is bright, Till the veil be lifted. Till our faith be sight. i;;«.» HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 Far o'er yon horizon Rise the city towers, Where our God abideth; That fair home is our- : Flash the streets with jasper, Shine the gates with gold; Flows the gladdening river, Shedding joys untold. Thither, onward thither, In Jehovah's might; Pilgrims to your country, Forward into light! 5 To the Father's glory Loudest anthems raise, To the Son, and Spirit, Echo songs of praise; To the Lord Jehovah, Blessed Three in One, Be by men and angels Endless honor done. Weak are earthly praises, Dull the songs of night: Forward into triumph, Forward into light! Rev. Henry Alford, 1871 595 QUIET> Lord> my froward heart; 7.7.7.7.7.7. ^ Make me teachable and mild, Upright, simple, free from art; Make me as a weaned child, From distrust and envy free, Pleased with all that pleases 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 cans Why should I the burden bear? 1 H ASPIRATION 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 preserved from Satan's wiles, Safe from dangers, free from fears, May I live upon Thy smiles Till the promised hour appears, When the sons of God shall prove All their Father's boundless love. Rev. John Newton, 1779 o o o C C W 596 TH0U hidden Love of God, whose height, Whose depth unfathomed, no man knows, I see from far Thy beauteous light, Inly I sigh for Thy repose; My heart is pained, nor can it be At rest till it finds rest in Thee. 2 'Tis mercy all, that Thou hast brought My mind to seek her peace in Thee; Yet while I seek, but find Thee not, No peace my wandering soul shall see: O when shall all my wanderings end, And all my steps to Thee-ward tend ! 3 Is there a thing beneath the sun That strives with Thee my heart to share? Ah! tear it thence, and reign alone, The Lord of every motion there; Then shall my heart from earth be tree, When it lias found repose in Thee. 4 O Love. Thy sovereign aid impart To save me from low-thought rd care: Chase this self-will through all my heart, 441 HYMNS OF SALVATION Through all its latent mazes there; Make me Thy duteous child, that I Ceaseless may "Abba, Father," cry. 5 Each moment draw from earth away My heart, that lowly waits Thy call; Speak to my inmost soul, and say, "I am thy Love, thy God, thy All:" To feel Thy power, to hear Thy voice, To taste Thy love, be all my choice. Gerhard Tersteegen, 1729 Trans, by Rev. John Wesley, 1736 (Text of 1780) 597 Q LIGHT, whose beams illumine all 8.8.8.8.8. From twilight dawn to perfect day, Shine Thou before the shadows fall That lead our wandering feet astray; At morn and eve Thy radiance pour, That youth may love, and age adore. 2 O Way, through whom our souls draw near To yon eternal home of peace, Where perfect love shall cast out fear, And earth's vain toil and wrandering cease, In strength or weakness may we see Our heavenward path, O Lord, through Thee. 3 O Truth, before whose shrine we bow, Thou priceless Pearl for all who seek, To Thee our earliest strength we vow, Thy love will bless the pure and meek; When dreams or mists beguile our sight, Turn Thou our darkness into light. 4 O Life, the Well that ever flows To slake the thirst of those that faint, Thy power to bless what seraph knows? Thy joy supreme what words can paint? In earth's last hour of fleeting breath Be Thou our Conqueror over death. 442 ASPIRATION 5 0 Light, 0 Way, () Truth, O Life, 0 Jesus, born mankind to save, Give Thou Thy peace in deadliest strife, Shed Thou Thy calm on stormiest wave; Be Thou our Hope, our Joy, our Dread, Lord of the living and the dead. Rev. Edward H. Plumptre, 1864 598 O TH0U t0 whose all-searching sight L.M, The darkness shineth as the light, Search, prove my heart; it pants for Thee; 0 burst these bands, and set it free. 2 Wash out its stains, refine its dross; Nail my affections to the cross; Hallow each thought; let all within Be clean, as Thou, my Lord, art clean. 3 If in this darksome wild I stray, Be Thou my Light, be Thou my Way; Xo foes, no violence I fear, No harm, while Thou, my God, art near. 4 Saviour, where'er Thy steps I see, Dauntless, untired, I follow Thee: O let Thy hand support me still, And lead me to Thy holy hill. 5 If rough and thorny be my way, My strength proportion to my day; Till toil and grief and pain shall cease Where all is calm and joy and peace. Count Xicolaus L. von Zinzendorf, 1721. Trans, by Rev. John Wesley, 173S: verse 3, line 4, alt. 599 THR0UGH £°od rePort and evi1' Lord> 8.8.8.4. Still guided by Thy faithful word, Our staff, our buckler, and our sword, We follow Thee. 443 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 In silence of the lonely night, In the full glow of day's clear light, Through life's strange windings, dark or bright, We follow Thee. 3 Strengthened by Thee we forward go, 'Mid smile or scoff of friend or foe, Through pain or ease, through joy or woe, We follow Thee. 4 With enemies on every side, We lean on Thee, the Crucified; Forsaking all on earth beside, We follow Thee. 5 0 Master, point Thou out the way, Nor suffer Thou our steps to stray; Then in the path that leads to day We follow Thee. 6 Thou hast passed on before our face; Thy footsteps on the way we trace : 0 keep us, aid us by Thy grace; We follow Thee. 7 Whom have we in the heaven above, Whom on this earth, save Thee, to love? Still in Thy light we onward move; We follow Thee. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1866 600 gEHOLD what wondrous grace S.M. The Father hath bestowed On sinners of a mortal race. To call them sons of God! 2 Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made; But when we see our Saviour here, We shall be like our Head. 144 ASPIRATION 3 A hope so much Divine May trials well endure, May purge our souls from sense and sin, As Christ the Lord is pure. 4 If in my Father's love I share a filial part, Send down Thy Spirit, like a dove, To rest upon my heart. 5 We would no longer lie Like slaves beneath the throne; My faith shall " Abba, Father," cry, And Thou the kindred own. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707 601 REARER, my God, to Thee, 6.4.6.4.6.6.4. Nearer to Thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 2 Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 3 There let the way appear, Steps unto heaven: All that Thou send'st to me In mercy given: Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! HYMNS OF SALVATION 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 5 Or if on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upwards I fly, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! Mrs. Sarah F. Adams, 1841; verse 1, line 5, alt. 602 6.4.6.4.6.6.4. ]\|ORE love to Thee, O Christ, More love to Thee! Hear Thou the prayer I make On bended knee; This is my earnest plea, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee! 2 Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now Thee alone I seek; Give what is best : This all my prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee! 3 Let sorrow do its work, Send grief and pain; Sweet are Thy messengers, Sweet their refrain, When they can sing with me, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee! 446 ASPIRATION 4 Then shall my latest breath Whisper Thy praise; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise, This still its prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee! Mrs. Elizabeth P. Prentiss, 1869 603 O F0R a faith that wiu not shrink C-M- Though pressed by many a foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of poverty or woe; 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod, But in the hour of grief or pain Can lean upon its God; 3 A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without, That, when in danger, knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt; 4 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last spark is fled, And with a pure and heavenly ray Lights up a dying bed. 5 Lord, give me such a faith as this, And then, whatever may come, I taste e'en now the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home. Rev. William H. Rathurst, 1S31 604 W ALK in the lish.t : so shalt thou know CM- That fellowship of love His Spirit only can bestow, Who reigns in light above. 447 HYMNS OF SALVATION 2 Walk in the light: and sin abhorred Shall ne'er defile again; The blood of Jesus Christ thy Lord Shall cleanse from every stain. 3 Walk in the light: and thou shalt find Thy heart made truly His Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined, In whom no darkness is. 4 Walk in the light : and thou shalt own Thy darkness passed away, Because that Light hath on thee shone In which is perfect day. 5 Walk in the light: and e'en the tomb No fearful shade shall wear; Glory shall chase away its gloom, For Christ hath conquered there. 6 Walk in the light: and thine shall be A path, though thorny, bright; For God by grace shall dwell in thee, And God Himself is Light. Bernard Barton, 1826 605 QALM me, my God, and keep me calm, CM. While these hot breezes blow; Be like the night-dew's cooling balm Upon earth's fevered brow. 2 Calm me, my God, and keep me calm; Let Thine outstretched wing Be like the shade of Elim's palm Beside her desert-spring. 3 Yes, keep me calm, though loud and rude The sounds my ear that greet, Calm in the closet's solitude, Calm in the bustling street ; 448 ASPIRATION 4 Calm in the hour of buoyant health, ( aim in my hour of pain; Calm in my poverty or wealth, Calm in my loss or gain; 5 Calm in the sufferance of wrong, Like Him who bore my shame, Calm 'mid the threatening, taunting throng Who hate Thy holy Nam 6 Calm as the ray of sun or star Which storms assail in vain; Moving unruffled through earth's war, The eternal calm to gain. Kcv IIoratius Bonar> 1857 606 O LET him> whose sorrow 6.5.6.5.D. No relief can find, Trust in Cod, and borrow Ease for heart and mind. Where the mourner weeping Sheds the secret tear, God His watch is keeping, Though none else is near. 2 God will never leave thee, All thy wants He knows, Feels the pains that grieve thee, Sees thy cares and woes: Raise thine eyes to heaven When thy spirits quail, When, by tempests driven, Heart and courage fail. 3 All thy woe and sadness, In this world below, Balance not the gladm Thou in heaven shall know, When thy gracious Saviour In the realms above Crowns thee with His favor, Fills thee with III- love. Heinrich S. Oswald, 1826. Trans, by Frances K. Cox, IS 11 449 HYMNS OF SALVATION 607 pURER yet and purer 6.5.6.5.D. I would be in mind; Dearer yet and dearer Every duty find; Hoping still and trusting Thee without a fear, Patiently believing Thou wilt make all clear: 2 Calmer yet and calmer Trials bear and pain; Surer yet and surer Peace at last to gain; Bearing still and doing, To my lot resigned, And to right subduing Heart and will and mind: 3 Higher yet and higher Out of clouds and night; Nearer yet and nearer Rise towards the light, — Light serene and holy, Where my soul may rest, Purified and lowly, Satisfied and blesl : 4 Quicker yet and quicker Ever onward press, Firmer yet and firmer Step as I progress: Oft these earnest longings Swell within my breast, Yh their inner meaning Scarce can be expressed. Anon, in "Iphigenia in Tauris, with Original Poems," 1- "1 450 ASPIRATION 608 10.10.10.10. T EAD us, O Father, in the paths of peace; Without Thy guiding hand we go astray, And doubts appal, and sorrows still increase: Lead us through Christ, the true and living Way. 2 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of truth; Unhelped by Thee, in error's maze we grope, While passion stains and folly dims our youth, And age comes on uncheered by faith and hope. 3 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of right; Blindly we stumble when we walk alone, Involved in shadows of a moral night; Only with Thee we journey safely on. 4 Lead us, O Father, to Thy heavenly rest, However rough and steep the path may be; Through joy or sorrow, as Thou deemest best, Until our lives are perfected in Thee. William H. Burleigh, 1868 609 8.8.6.8.8.6. Q LOVE Divine, how sweet thou art! When shall I find my willing heart All taken up by thee? I thirst and faint and die to prove The greatness of redeeming love, The love of Christ to me. 2 Stronger His love than death or hell; Its riches are unsearchable: The firstborn sons of light Desire in vain its depth to see; They cannot reach the mystery, The length and breadth and height. 451 HYMNS OF SALVATION 3 God only knows the love of God: O that it now were shed abroad In this poor stony heart ! For love I sigh, for love I pine; This only portion, Lord, be mine, Be mine this better part. Rev. Charles Wesley, 1749 610 O L0RD> how haPPy should we be 8.8.6.8.8.6. If we could cast our care on Thee, If we from self could rest, And feel at heart that One above, In perfect wisdom, perfect love, Is working for the best! 2 How far from this our daily life, Ever disturbed by anxious strife, By sudden, wild alarms ! O could we but relinquish all Our earthly props, and simply fall On Thy almighty arms! 3 Could we but kneel and cast our load, E'en while we pray, upon our God, Then rise with lightened cheer, Sure that the Father, who is nigh To still the famished raven's cry, Will hear in that we fear! 4 Lord, make these faithless hearts of ours Such lesson learn from birds and flowers; Make them from self to cease, Leave all things to a Father's will, And taste, before Him lying still, E'en in affliction, peace. Joseph Anstice, 1836 611 'TIS by fche filith ()f 'oys t() come L*Mt We walk through deserts dark as night: Till we arrive al heaven, our home, Faith is our guide, and faith our light. 452 ASPIRATION 2 The want of sight she well supplies; She makes the pearly gates appear; Far into distant worlds she pries, And brings eternal glories near. 3 Cheerful we tread the desert through, While faith inspires a heavenly ray; Though lions roar and tempests blow, And rocks and dangers fill the way. 4 So Abram, by Divine command, Left his own house to walk with God; His faith beheld the promised land, And fired his zeal along the road. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1709 612 MY Goc1' Permit me not to be LM- A stranger to myself and Thee; Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove, Forgetful of my highest love. 2 Why should my passions mix with earth, And thus debase my heavenly birth? Why should I cleave to things below, And let my God, my Saviour, go? 3 Call me away from flesh and sense: One sovereign word can draw me thence; I would obey the voice Divine, And all inferior joys resign. 4 Be earth, with all her scenes, withdrawn, Let noise and vanity be gone; In secret silence of the mind My heaven, and there my God, I find. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1709 453 HYMNS OF SALVATION 613 ^HE roseate hues of early dawn, C.M.D. The brightness of the day, The crimson of the sunset sky, How fast they fade away: O for the pearly gates of heaven! O for the golden floor! O for the Sun of Righteousness That setteth nevermore! 2 The highest hopes we cherish here, How fast they tire and faint; How many a spot defiles the robe That wraps an earthly saint: O for a heart that never sins, O for a soul washed white, O for a voice to praise our King, Nor weary day or night! 3 Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope, And grace to lead us higher; But there are perfectness and peace, Beyond our best desire: O by Thy love and anguish, Lord, And by Thy life laid down, Grant that we fall not from Thy grace, Nor cast away our crown! Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander, 1852 gJ4 10.10.10.6. TJPON the hills the wind is bleak and cold, The sweet young grasses wither on the wold, And we, O Lord, have wandered from Thy fold; But evening brings us home. 2 Among the mists we stumbled, and the rocks Where the brown lichen whitens, and the fox Watches the straggler from the scattered flocks, But evening brings us home. 4o4 ASPIRATION 3 We have been wounded by the hunter's darts; Our eyes are very heavy, and our hearts Search for Thy coming: — when the light departs At evening, bring us home. 4 The darkness gathers; through the gloom no star Rises to guide us; we have wandered far; Without Thy lamp we know not where we are: At evening bring us home. 5 The clouds are round us, and the snow-drifts thicken; O Thou, dear Shepherd, leave us not to sicken In the waste night; our tardy footsteps quicken: At evening bring us home. Sir John Skelton (1831-1897) 615 "P^R from my heavenly home, S.M. Far from my Father's breast, Fainting I cry, "Blest Spirit, come And speed me to my rest." 2 Upon the willows long My harp has silent hung: How should I sing a cheerful song Till Thou inspire my tongue? 3 My spirit homeward turns, And fain would thither flee: My heart, O Zion, droops and yearns When I remember thee. 4 To thee, to thee I press, A dark and toilsome road : When shall I pass the wilderness, And reach the saints' abode? 5 God of my life, be near; On Thee my hopes I i O guide me through the desert here, And bring me home at hist. Psalm exxxvii. 1'cv. Henry F. Lyte, 1834 455 THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY Cljc Eesurrection of tf)e ISoOp: Deatb anO TBurial 616 N°> no> 1* is not dy^g 7.6.7.7.6. To go unto our God; This gloomy earth forsaking, Our journey homeward taking Along the starry road. 2 No, no, it is not dying Heaven's citizen to be; A crown immortal wearing, And rest unbroken sharing, From care and conflict free. 3 No, no, it is not dying To hear this gracious word, " Receive a Father's blessing, For evermore possessing The favor of thy Lord." 4 No, no, it is not dying The Shepherd's voice to know: His sheep He ever leadeth, His peaceful flock He feedeth, Where living pastures grow. 5 No, no, it is not dying To wear a lordly crown; Among God's people dwelling, The glorious triumph swelling Of Him whose sway we own. Rev. 71. A. Cesar Malan, 1832. Trans, by Rev. Kobiuson P. Dunn, L852 617 TT is not death to die, S.M. To leave this weary road, And midst the brotherhood on hi| To be at home wit h ( Jod. DEATH AND BURIAL 2 It is not death to close The eye long dimmed by tears, And wake, in glorious repose To spend eternal years. 3 It is not death to bear The wrench that sets us free From dungeon chain, to breathe the air Of boundless liberty. 4 It is not death to fling Aside this sinful dust, And rise, on strong exulting wing, To live among the just. 5 Jesus, Thou Prince of Life, Thy chosen cannot die: Like Thee, they conquer in the strife, To reign with Thee on high. Rev. H. A. Cesar Malan, 1832. Trans, by Rev. George W. Bethune, 1S4, 618 A FEW more years sha11 ro11' s.m.d. A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that re Asleep within the tomb: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 2 A few7 more storms shall beat On this wild rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more: Then, 0 my Lord, prepare My soul for that calm day ; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 157 THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY 3 A few more Sabbaths here Shall cheer us on our way, And we shall reach the endless rest, The eternal Sabbath-day : Then, 0 my Lord, prepare My soul for that sweet day ; 0 wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 4 'Tis but a little while, And He shall come again Who died that we might live, who lives That we with Him may reign: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day ; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1844 619 8.8.8.8.8.8. HHHE saints of God! Their conflict past, And life's long battle won at last, No more they need the shield or sword, They cast them down before their Lord : O happy saints! for ever blest, At Jesus' feet how safe your rest! 2 The saints of God! Their wanderings done, No more their weary course they run, No more they faint, no more they fall, No foes oppress, no fears appal: O happy saints! for ever blest, In that dear home how sweet your rest! 3 The saints of God! Life's voyage o'er, Safe landed on that blissful shore, No stormy tempests now they dread, No roaring billows lift their head: () happy saints! for ever blest, In that calm haven of your rest ! DEATH AND BURIAL 4 The saints of God their vigil keep While yet their mortal bodies sleep. Till from the dust they too shall rise And soar triumphant to the skies: O happy saints! rejoice and sing; He quickly comes, your Lord and King. 5 0 God of saints, to Thee we cry; O Saviour, plead for us on high; O Holy Ghost, our Guide and Friend, Grant us Thy grace till life shall end; That with all saints our rest may be In that bright Paradise with Thee. Archbishop William D. Maclagan, 1870 620 Irregular CJUNSET and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea, 2 But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. 3 Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell When I embark; 3 For, though from out our bourne of time and place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have CrOSt the bar. Alfred, Lord Tennyson. 1S89 ()21 TV HEX our heads are bowed with woe, 7.7.7.7. When our bitter tears o'erflow, When we mourn the lost, the dear, Jesus, Son of Mary, hear. 459 THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY 2 Thou our throbbing flesh hast worn, Thou our mortal griefs hast borne, Thou hast shed the human tear; Jesus, Son of Mary, hear. 3 When the solemn death-bell tolls For our own departing souls, When our final doom is near, Jesus, Son of Mary, hear. 4 Thou hast bowed the dying head, Thou the blood of life hast shed, Thou hast filled a mortal bier; Jesus, Son of Mary, hear. 5 When the heart is sad within With the thought of all its sin, When the spirit shrinks with fear, Jesus, Son of Mary, hear. 6 Thou the shame, the grief, hast known, Though the sins were not Thine own ; Thou hast deigned their load to bear; Jesus, Son of Mary, hear. Rev. Henry H. Milman, 1827: verse 3, lines 1, 2; line 4, of each verse, alt. 622 7.8.7.8.7.7. Q_ENTLE Shepherd, Thou hast stilled Now Thy little lamb's brief weeping; Ah, how peaceful, pale, and mild, In its narrow bed 'tis sleeping, And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more. 2 In this world of care and pain, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave it; To the sunny, heavenly plain Thou dosi now with joy receive it : Clothed in robes of spotless white, Now it dwells with Thee in light. Kin DEATH AND BURIAL 3 Ah, Lord Jesus, grant that we Where it lives may soon be living, And the lovely pastures a That its heavenly food are giving; Then the gain of death we prove, Though Thou take what most we love. Rev. .Tohann W. Mrinhold, 1835. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth, 1858 623 ]S^OW the laborer's task is o'er; 7.7.7.7.8.8. NowT the battle day is past; Now upon the farther shore. Lands the voyager at last. Father, in Thy graeious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. 2 There the tears of earth are dried; There its hidden things are clear; There the work of life is tried By a juster Judge than here. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. 3 There the sinful souls, that turn To the cross their dying eyes, All the love of Christ shall learn At His feet in Paradise. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. 4 " Earth to earth, and dust to dust," Calmly now the words we say; Left behind, we wait in trust For the resurreetion-day. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. Rev. John Ellerton, 1871 624 ^yHEN the day of toil is done. 7.7.7.5. When the race of life is run, Father, grant Thy wearied one Rest for evermore. 401 THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY 2 When the strife of sin is stilled, When the foe within is killed, Be Thy gracious word fulfilled, — Peace for evermore. 3 When the heart by sorrow tried Feels at length its throbs subside, Bring us, where all tears are dried, Joy for evermore. 4 When for vanished days we yearn, Days that never can return, Teach us in Thy love to learn Love for evermore. 5 When the breath of life is flown, When the grave must claim its own, Lord of life, be ours Thy crown, — Life for evermore. Rev. John Ellerton, 1870 625 ASLEEP in Jesus! blessed sleep, L.M. From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus! 0 how sweet To be for such a slumber meet; With holy confidence to sing- That death hath lost his venomed sting. 3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest, Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Saviour's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus! () for me May such a blissful refuge be; Securely shall niv ashes lie, Waiting the summons from on high. 102 DEATH AND BURIAL 5 Asleep in Jesus! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be; But thine is still a blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. Mrs. Margaret Mackay, 1832 626 ONE sweetly solemn thought Irregular Comes to me | o'er and | o'er: | I'm nearer my home to-day Than I | ever have | been be- | fore; 2 Nearer my Father's house, Where the many | mansions | be; || Nearer the great white throne, Nearer the | crystal | sea; 3 Nearer the bound of life, Where we lay our | burdens | down; || Nearer leaving the cross, Nearer | gaining the | crown. 4 But the waves of that silent sea Roll dark be- | fore my | sight, || That brightly the other side | Break on a | shore of | light. 5 0 if my mortal feet Have almost j gained the | brink, || If it be I am nearer home | Even to- | day than I | think, 6 Father, perfect my trusl : Let my spirit | feel in | death || That her feet are firmly set On the | rock of a | living | faith. Phoebe Cary, 1S52 (Text of 18G9) 463 627 THE KKSl'UKECTION OF THE BODY AVE sing His love, who once was slain, Who soon o'er death revived again, That all His saints through Him might have Eternal conquests o'er the grave: Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we Shall rise to immortality. 2 The saints who now with Jesus sleep His own almighty power shall keep, Till dawns the bright illustrious day When death itself shall die away : Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we Shall rise to immortality. 3 How loud shall our glad voices sing, When Christ His risen saints shall bring From beds of dust and silent clay To realms of everlasting day! Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we Shall rise to immortality. 4 When Jesus we in glory meet, Our utmost joys shall be complete; When landed on that heavenly shore, Death and the curse will be no more : Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we Shall rise to immortality. 5 Hasten, dear Lord, the glorious day, And this delightful scene display, When all Thy saints from death shall rise Raptured in bliss beyond the skies: Soon shall the trumpet sound, and we Shall rise to immortality. In Suppl. to Rev. Rowland Hjll'a "Poalma and Hymns," 17(JG (ascribed to him) i'W THE LIFE EVERLASTING Cl)c Life OBDecIasting 628 rpHERE is a blessed home 6.6.6.6.D. Beyond this land of woe, Where trials never come, Nor tears of sorrow how; Where faith is lost in sight, And patient hope is crowned, And everlasting light Its glory throws around. 2 There is a land of peace, Good angels know it well; Glad songs that never cease Within its portals swell ; Around its glorious throne Ten thousand saints adore Christ, with the Father One, And Spirit, evermore. 3 0 joy all joys beyond, To see the Lamb who died, And count each sacred wound In hands, and feet, and side; To give to Him the praise Of every triumph won, And sing through endless days The great things He hath done. 4 Look up, ye saints of God, Nor fear to tread below The path your Saviour trod Of daily toil and woe: Wait but a little while In uncomplaining love, His own most gracious smile Shall welcome you above. Rev. Sir Henry W. Baker, Bart., 1801 405 THE LIFE EVERLASTING 629 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.5. rPHE sands of time are sinking, The dawn of heaven breaks, The summer morn I've sighed for, The fair sweet morn awakes; Dark, dark hath been the midnight, But day-spring is at hand, And glory, glory dwelleth In Emmanuel's land. 2 The King there in His beauty Without a veil is seen; It were a well-spent journey Though seven deaths lay between: The Lamb with His fair army Doth on Mount Zion stand, And glory, glory dwelleth In Emmanuel's land. 3 O Christ, He is the Fountain, The deep sweet Well of love! The streams on earth I've tasted More deep I'll drink above: There to an ocean fulness His mercy doth expand, And glory, glory dwelleth In Emmanuel's land. 4 The bride eyes not her garment, But her dear bridegroom's face; I will not gaze at glory, But on my King of grace1 ; Not at the crown He gifteth, But on His pierced hand: The Lamb is all the glory Of Emmanuel's land. Mrs. Anne H. Cousin, 1857 THE LIFE EVERLASTING £30 io.iu.io.io. Ci WHAT their joy and their glory must be, Those endless Sabbaths the blessed ones see; Crown for the valiant, to weary ones rest; God shall be All, and in all ever blest. 2 Truly "Jerusalem" name we that shore, " Vision of Peace," that brings joy evermore; Wish and fulfilment can severed be ne'er, Nor the thing prayed for come short of the prayer. 3 We, where no trouble distraction can bring, Safely the anthems of Zion shall sing; While for Thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise Thy blessed people shall evermore raise. 4 There dawns no Sabbath, no Sabbath is o'er, Those Sabbath-keepers have one and no more; One and unending is that triumph-song Which to the angels and us shall belong. 5 Now in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high, We for that country must yearn and must sigh; Seeking Jerusalem, dear native land, Through our long exile on Babylon's strand. 6 Low before Him with our praises we fall, Of whom, and in whom, and through whom are all; Of whom, the Father; and in whom, the Son; Through whom, the Spirit, with these, ever One. Peter Ahelard (1079-1 142 1. Trans, by Rev. John M. Xeale, 1854 631 I HEARD a sound of voices 7.6.8.6.D. Around the great white throne, AYith harpers harping on their harps To Him who sat thereon; "Salvation, glory, honor," I heard the song aris<\ As through the courts of heaven it rolled In wondrous harmonies. 467 THE LIFE EVERLASTING 2 From every clime and kindred, And nations from afar, As serried ranks returning home In triumph from a war, I heard the saints upraising, The myriad hosts among, In praise of Him who died, and lives, Their one glad triumph-song. 3 I saw the holy city, The New Jerusalem, Come down from heaven a Bride adorned With jewelled diadem: And there His servants serve Him, And, life's long battle o'er, Enthroned with Him, their Saviour, King, They reign for evermore. 4 0 Lamb of God who reignest, Thou Bright and Morning Star, Whose glory lightens that new earth Which now wre see from far; O worthy Judge Eternal, When Thou dost bid us come, Then open wide the gates of pearl, And call Thy servants home. Rev. Godfrey Thring, 1886: verse 3 arr. 632 JERUSALEM, my happy home, OJVL Name ever dear to me! When shall my labors have an end In joy and peace and thee? 2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls And pearly gates behold? Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold? 3 There happier bowers than Eden's bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know: Blest seats! through rude and stormy scenes I onward press to you. 408 THE LIFE EVERLASTING 1 Why should I shrink at pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay? I've Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. 5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there Around my Saviour stand ; And soon my friends in Christ below Will join the glorious band. G Jerusalem, my happy home! My soul still pants for thee: Then shall my labors have an end, When I thy joys shall see. Rev. Joseph Bromehead, 1795: (based on "F. B. P." in MS. of 10th or 17th cent.) 633 O M0THER doar> Jerusalem, C.M.D. When shall I come to thee? When shall my sorrows have an end? Thy joys when shall I see? O happy harbor of the saints! O sweet and pleasant soil! In thee no sorrow may be found, No grief, no care, no toil. 2 Thy walls are made of precious stones, Thy bulwarks diamonds square; Thy gates are of right orient pearl, Exceeding rich and rare. Thy turrets and thy pinnacles With carbuncles do shine; Thy very streets are paved with gold, Surpassing clear and fine. 3 Thy gardens and thy gallant walks Continually are green, There grow such sweet and pleasant flowers As nowhere else are seen. 4G9 THE LIFE EVERLASTING Quite through the streets, with silver sound, The flood of life doth flow; Upon whose banks on every side The wood of life doth grow. 4 There trees for evermore bear fruit, And evermore do spring; There evermore the angels sit, And evermore do sing. Jerusalem, my happy home, Would God I were in thee! Would God my woes were at an end, Thy joys that I might see! "F. B. P.," in MS. of 16th or 17th cent.: verse 1, line 1, from W. Prid, 1585 634 O PARADISE! ° Paradise! 8.6.8.6.G.6.6.6. Who doth not crave for rest? Who would not seek the happy land Where they that loved are blest? Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God's most holy sight. 2 O Paradise! O Paradise! The wrorld is growing old; Who would not be at rest and free Where love is never cold? Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God's most holy sight. 3 O Paradise! O Paradise! I want to sin no more ; I want to be as pure on earth A- on thy spotless shore; Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In ( rod's most holy sight. 170 THE LIFE EVERLASTING 4 Lord Jesus, King of Paradise, 0 keep me in Thy love, And guide me to that happy land Of perfect rest above; Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, In God's most holy sight. H(>v. Frederick W. Faber, 1862: verse 4 added in "Hymns Ancient and Modern," 1868 635 "JX)R ever with the Lord!" S.M.D. Amen, so let it be; Life from the dead is in that word, 'Tis immortality: Here in the bocty pent, Absent from Him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 2 My Father's house on high, Home of my soul, how near, At times, to faith's foreseeing eye, Thy golden gates appear: Ah ! then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above. 3 For ever with the Lord! Father, if 'tis Thy will, The promise of that faithful word E'en here to me fulfil: Be Thou at my right hand, Then can I never fail; Uphold Thou me, and I shall stand; Fight, and I must prevail. 4 So when my latest breath Shall rend the veil in twain, By death I shall escape from death, And life eternal gain. 471 THE LIFE EVERLASTING Knowing as I am known, How shall I love that word, And oft repeat before the throne, "For ever with the Lord!" James Montgomery, 1835 636 J?OR thee, O dear, dear country, 7.G.7.G.D. Mine eyes their vigils keep; For very love, beholding Thy happy name, they weep : The mention of thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness, And love, and life, and rest. 2 O one, O only mansion! O Paradise of joy! Where tears are ever banished, And smiles have no alloy; Thy loveliness oppresses All human thought and heart, And none, O Peace, O Zion, Can sing thee as thou art. 3 With jaspers glow thy bulwarks, Thy streets with emeralds blaze; The sardius and the topaz Unite in thee their rays; Thine ageless walls are bonded With amethysts unpriced; Thy saints build up its fabric, The corner-stone is Christ. 4 The cross is ail thy splendor, The Crucified thy praise; His laud and benediction Thy ransomed people raise: Upon the Hock of Ages They build thy holy tower; Thine is the victor's laurel, And thine the golden dower. 172 THE LIFE EVERLASTING 5 O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect ! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest. Bernard of Cluny, c. 1145. Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1851: arr.: verse 5 recast in " Hymns Ancient and Modern," 18G1 637 JERUSALEM the golden, 7.6.7.6.D. With milk and honey blest! Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice opprest. I know not, O I know not, What joys await us there; What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, All jubilant with song, And bright with many an angel And all the martyr throng. The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene; The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David; And there, from care released, The song of them that triumph, The shout of them that feast; And they who with their Leader Have conquered in the fight, For ever and for ever Are clad in robes of white. 17:; THE LIFE EVERLASTING 4 O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest. Bernard of Cluny, c. 1145. Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1851: verse 1, lines 5, 6; verse 2, lino 2, alt.; verse 4 recast in "Hymns Ancient and Modern," 1861 638 JJRIEF life is here our P°rtion> 7.6.7.6. Brief sorrow, short-lived care; The life that knows no ending, The tearless life, is there. 2 O happy retribution! Short toil, eternal rest; For mortals and for sinners A mansion with the blest! 3 And now we fight the battle, But then shall wear the crown Of full and everlasting And passionless renown; 4 And now we watch and struggle, And now we live in hope, And Zion in her anguish With Babylon must cope; 5 But He, whom now we trust in, Shall then be seen and known; And they that know and Bee Him Shall have Him for their own. 6 The morning shall awaken, And shadows shall decay, And each true-hearted servant Shall shine as doth the day. 171 THE LIFE EVERLASTING 7 Yes, God, my King and Portion, In fulness of His grace, We then shall see for ever, And worship face to face. Bernard of Cluny, c. 1145. Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1851: verse 6, line 1, alt. 639 rM but a stranger here, 0.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. Heaven is my home; Earth is a desert drear, Heaven is my home : Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand; Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home. 2 What though the tempest rage, Heaven is my home; Short is my pilgrimage, Heaven is my home : And time's wild wintry blast Soon shall be overpast; I shall reach home at last, Heaven is my home. 3 There, at my Saviour's side, Heaven is my home; I shall be glorified, Heaven is my home. There are the good and blest, Those I love most and best; And there I too shall rest, Heaven is my home. 4 Therefore I murmur not. Heaven is my home; Whate'er my earthly lot, Heaven is my 1 ionic: 475 THE LIFE EVERLASTING And I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand; Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home. Rev. Thomas R. Taylor, publ. 1836 640 O WHERE sha11 rest be found> s.m. Rest for the weary soul? 'Twere vain the ocean-depths to sound, Or pierce to either pole. 2 The world can never give The bliss for which we sigh; 'Tis not the whole of life to live, Nor all of death to die. 3 Beyond this vale of tears There is a life above, Unmeasured by the flight of years, And all that life is love. 4 Here would we end our quest: Alone are found in Thee The life of perfect love, the rest Of immortality. James Montgomery, 1818 (Text of 1825) 641 ii.io.n.io.9.11. JT/VRK! hark, my soul! Angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's* wave-beat shore : I low sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more. Angels of Jesus, Angels of light, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night! 2 Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, "Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come"; And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the gospel leads us home. Angels of .Jesus, etc, 170 THE LIFE EVERLASTING 3 Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea; And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to Thee. Angels of Jesus, etc. 4 Rest comes at length: though life be long and dreary, The day must dawn, and darksome night be past ; Faith's journeys end in welcomes to the weary, And heaven, the heart's true home, will come at lasl . Angels of Jesus, etc. 5 Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping; Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above, Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping, And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. Angels of Jesus, etc. Rev. Frederick W. Faber, 1854: verse 4, line 3; verse 5, lines 3, 4, alt. 642 DAILY, daily sing the praises 8.7.8.7.D. Of the city God hath made; In the beauteous fields of Eden Its foundation-stones are laid. 0 that I had wings of angels, Here to spread and heavenward fly ! 1 would seek the gates of Zion, Far beyond the starry sky. 2 All the walls of that dear city Are of bright and burnished gold; It is matchless in its beauty, And its treasures are untold. O that I had wings, etc. 3 From the throne a river issues, Clear as crystal, passing bright, And it traverses the city Like a sudden beam of light. O that I had wings, etc. THE LIFE EVERLASTING 4 There the meadows green and dewy Shine with lilies wondrous fair; Thousand, thousand are the colors Of the waving flowTers there O that I had wings, etc. 5 There the wind is sweetly fragrant, And is laden with the song Of the seraphs, and the elders, And the great redeemed throng. O that I had wings, etc. 6 0 1 would my ears were open Here to catch that happy strain! O I would my eyes some vision Of that Eden could attain ! O that I had wings, etc. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould, 18G5 643 rpHERE is a land of pure deli&ht> ( ;-M- Where saints immortal reign; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. 3 Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood Stand dressed in living green; So to the Jews old Canaan stood. While Jordan rolled between. 4 But timorous mortals start and shrink To cross this narrow sea; And linger, shivering, on the brink, And fear to launch away. 478 THE LIFE EVERLASTING 5 O could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And see the Canaan that we love With unbeclouded eyes; 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1707 644 LIGHT'S abode, celestial Salem, 8.7.8.7.8.7. Vision whence true peace doth spring, Brighter than the heart can fancy, Mansion of the highest King; O how glorious are the praises Which of thee the prophets sing! 2 There for ever and for ever Alleluia is outpoured; For unending, for unbroken, Is the feast-day of the Lord; All is pure, and all is holy That within thy walls is stored. 3 There no cloud or passing vapor Dims the brightness of the air; Endless noonday, glorious noonday, From the Sun of suns is there; There no night brings rest from labor, There unknown are toil and care. 4 O how glorious and resplendent, Fragile body, shalt thou be, When endued with so much beauty, Full of health, and strong, and free, Full of vigor, full of pleasure That shall last eternally! 479 OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE YEAR 5 Now with gladness, now with courage, Bear the burden on thee laid, That hereafter these thy labors May with endless gifts be paid, And in everlasting glory Thou with joy may'st be arrayed. Anon. (Latin, 15th rent.) Trans, by Rev. John M. Neale, 1854: verse 1, line 2, alt. OCCASIONAL HYMNS Cbe Opening and Closing of tije gear. 645 7.7.7.7.D. T^THILE with ceaseless course the sun Hasted through the former year, Many souls their race have run, Never more to meet us here: Fixed in an eternal state, They have done with all below; We a little longer wait, But how little none can know. 2 As the winged arrow flies Speedily the mark to find, As the lightning from the skies Darts, and leaves no trace behind, — Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream; Upward, Lord, our spirits raise, All below is but a dream. 3 Thanks for mercies past receive; Pardon of our sins renew; Teach us henceforth how to live With eternity in view; 480 OPEXIXG AXD CLOSING OF TIIK YEAR Bless Thy word to young and old; Fill us with a Saviour's love; And when life's short tale is told, May we dwell with Thee above. Rev. John Newton, 1774 646 STANDING at the portal 6.5.6.5. 12 I. Of the opening year, Words of comfort meet us, Hushing every fear; Spoken through the silence By our Father's voice, Tender, strong, and faithful, Making us rejoice. Onward, then, and fear not, Children of the day; For His word shall never, Never pass away. 2 "I, the Lord, am with thee, Be thou not afraid; I will help and strengthen, Be thou not dismayed. Yea, I will uphold thee With My own right hand; Thou art called and chosen In My sight to stand." Onward, etc. 3 For the year before us, 0 what rich supplies! For the poor and needy Living streams shall rise; For the sad and sinful Shall His grace abound; For the faint and feeble Perfect strength be found. Onward, etc. 481 OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE YEAR 4 He will never fail us, He will not forsake; His eternal covenant He will never break. Resting on His promise, What have we to fear? God is all-sufficient For the coming year. Onward, etc. * France8 R Havergal> 1873 647 RING out> wild bells, to the wild sky, L.M. The flying cloud, the frosty light: The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. 2 Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow : The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. 3 Ring out the grief that saps the mind, For those that here we see no more ; Ring out the feud of rich and poor, Ring in redress to all mankind. 4 Ring out false pride in place and blood, The civic slander and the spite; Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring in the common love of good. 5 Ring out old shapes of foul disease, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace. 6 Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. Alfred, Lord Tennyson, L849 482 OPENING VXD CLOSING OF THE YEAR 648 8.7.8.7.D. J^T Thy feet, our God and Father, Who hast blessed us all our days, We with grateful hearts would gather, To begin the year with praise: Praise for light so brightly shining On our steps from heaven above; Praise for mercies daily twining Round us golden cords of love. 2 Jesus, for Thy love most tender, On the cross for sinners shown, We would praise Thee, and surrender All our hearts to be Thine own : With so blest a Friend provided, We upon our wTay would go, Sure of being safely guided, Guarded well from every foe. 3 Every day will be the brighter When Thy gracious face we see; Every burden will be lighter When we know it comes from Thee. Spread Thy love's broad banner o'er us, Give us strength to serve and wait Till the glory breaks before us Through the city's open gate. Rev. James D. Burns, 1861 649 8.7.8.7. and 8.8.8.9. J^AYS and moments quickly flying Speed us onward to the dead : O how soon shall we be lying Each within his narrow bed! 2 Jesus, merciful Redeemer, Rouse dead souls to hear Thy voice; Wake, () wake each idle dreamer Now to make the eternal choice. !s;; OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE YEAR 3 As a shadow life is fleeting; As a vapor so it flies; For the old year now retreating Pardon grant, and make us wise; 4 Wise that we our days may number, Strive and wrestle with our sin, Stay not in our work, nor slumber Till Thy glorious rest we win. 5 Soon before the Judge all glorious We with all the dead shall stand: Saviour, over death victorious, Place us then on Thy right hand. 6 Life passeth soon : Death draweth near: Keep us, good Lord, Till Thou appear; With Thee to live, With Thee to die, With Thee to reign through eternity. Rev. Edward Caswall, 1858: recast in "Church Hymns," 1871 650 Q-REAT God, we sing that mighty hand L.M. By which supported still we stand; The opening year Thy mercy shows ; That mercy crowns it till it close. 2 By day, by night, at home, abroad, Still are we guarded by our God; By His incessant bounty fed, By His unerring counsel led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own; The future, all to us unknown. We to Thy guardian care commit, And peaceful leave before Thy feet. isi OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE YEAR 4 In scenes exalted or depressed, Thou art our Joy, and Thou our Rest ; Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored through all our changing days. 5 When death shall interrupt these songs, And seal in silence mortal tongues; Our Helper God, in whom we trust, In better worlds our souls shall boast. Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 1755 651 F0R Thy mercy and Thy grace> 7.7.7.7. Faithful through another year, Hear our song of thankfulness; Father, and Redeemer, hear. 2 Lo! our sins on Thee we cast, Thee, our perfect Sacrifice; And, forgetting all the past, Press towards our glorious prize. 3 Dark the future; let Thy light Guide us, Bright and Morning Star: Fierce our foes, and hard the fight; Arm us, Saviour, for the war. 4 In our weakness and distress, Rock of strength, be Thou our Stay; In the pathless wilderness Be our true and living Way. 5 Keep us faithful, keep us pure, Keep us evermore Thine own; Help, 0 help us to endure; Fit us for the promised crown. 6 So within Thy palace gate We shall praise, on golden strings, Thee, the only Potentate, Lord of lords, and King of kings. Rev. Henry Downton, 1841 48o HARVEST AND THANKSGIVING {^artiest anO €Dank0gtoing 652 pRAISE to God, immortal praise, 7.7.7.7. For the love that crowns our days: Bounteous Source of every joy, Let Thy praise our tongues employ. 2 Flocks that whiten all the plain, Yellow sheaves of ripened grain, Clouds that drop their fattening dews, Suns that temperate warmth diffuse; 3 All that Spring with bounteous hand Scatters o'er the smiling land; All that liberal Autumn pours From her rich overflowing stores: — 4 These to Thee, my God, we owe, Source whence all our blessings flow ; And for these my soul shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. 5 Sing we to our God above Praise eternal as His love; Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Mrs. Anna L. Barbauld, 1772. Doxology (Rev. Charles Wesley, 1740) added 653 SING to the Lord of harvest>. 7.6.7.6.D. Sing songs of love and praise; With joyful hearts and voices Your Alleluias raise: By Him the rolling seasons In fruitful order move; Sing to the Lord of harvest A song of happy love. 2 By Him the clouds drop fatness, The deserts bloom and spring, The hills leap up in gladness, The valleys laugh and sing: 480 HARVEST AXD THANKSGIVING He filleth with His fulness All things with large increase, He crowns the year with goodness, With plenty and with peace. 3 Heap on His sacred altar The gifts His goodness gave, The golden sheaves of harvest, The souls He died to save: Your hearts lay down before Him, When at His feet ye fall, And with your lives adore Him, Who gave His life for all. 4 To God the gracious Father, Who made us "very good," To Christ, who, when we wandered, Restored us with His blood, And to the Holy Spirit, Who doth upon us pour His blessed dews and sunshine, Be praise for evermore. Rev. John S. B. Monsell, 1866 8.7.8.7.D. 654 T^ Thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise In hymns of adoration, To Thee bring sacrifice of praise With shouts of exultation: Bright robes of gold the fields adorn, The hills with joy are ringing, The valleys stand so thick with corn That even they are singing. 2 And now, on this our festal day, Thy bounteous hand confessing, Upon Thine altar, Lord, we lay The first-fruits of Thy blessing: By Thee the souls of men are fed With gifts of grace supernal; Thou who dost give us daily bread, Give us the Bread eternal. 487 HARVEST AND THANKSGIVING 3 We bear the burden of the day, And often toil seems dreary ; But labor ends with sunset ray, And rest is for the weary : May we, the angel-reaping o'er, Stand at the last accepted, Christ's golden sheaves for evermore To garners bright elected. 4 O blessed is that land of God Where saints abide for ever, Where golden fields spread fair and broad, Where flows the crystal river: The strains of all its holy throng With ours to-day are blending; Thrice blessed is that harvest-song Which never hath an ending. William C. Dix, 1864 655 QOME, ye thankful people, come, 7.7.7.7.D. Raise the song of harvest-home : All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied : Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield ; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown: First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear : Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take His harvest home; From His field shall in that day All offences purge away; •iss HARVEST AND THANKSGIVING Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest -home ; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There for ever purified, In Thy presence to abide: Come, with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest-home. Rev. Henry Alford, 1844 (Text of 1867) 656 N0W thank we a11 our God 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6. With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who, from our mothers' arms, Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours to-day. 2 O may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills In this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God, The Father, now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven, The One Eternal God Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Rev. Martin Kinkart, c. 1636. Trans, by Catherine Winkworth. 1858 489 HARVEST AND THANKSGIVING 657 7.6.7.6.D. with Refrain \\TE plough the fields, and scatter The good seed on the land, But it is fed and watered By God's almighty hand; He sends the snow in winter, The warmth to swell the grain, The breezes and the sunshine, And soft refreshing rain. All good gifts around us Are sent from heaven above; Then thank the Lord, 0 thank the Lord For all His love. 2 He only is the Maker Of all things near and far; He paints the wrayside flower He lights the evening star; The winds and waves obey Him, By Him the birds are fed ; Much more to us, His children, He gives our daily bread. All good gifts, etc. 3 We thank Thee, then, O Father, For all things bright and good, The seed-time and the harvest, Our life, our health, our food : No gifts have we to offer For all Thy love imparts, But that which Thou desirest, Our humble, thankful hearts. All good gifts, etc. Matthias Claudius, 1782. Trans, by Jane M. Campbell, 1861 ISO NATIONAL J13ationaI 658 LM- Q GOD, beneath Thy guiding hand Our exiled fathers crossed the sea; And when they trod the wintry strand, With prayer and psalm they worshipped Thee. 2 Thou heard'st, well pleased, the song, the prayer: Thy blessing came; and still its power Shall onward, through all ages, bear The memory of that holy hour. 3 Laws, freedom, truth, and faith in God Came with those exiles o'er the waves; And, where their pilgrim feet have trod, The God they trusted guards their graves. 4 And here Thy Name, O God of love, Their children's children shall adore, Till these eternal hills remove, And spring adorns the earth no more. Rev. Leonard Bacon, 1833 (Text of 1845) 659 io.io.io.io. Q.OD of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. 2 Thy love Divine hath led us in the past; In this free land by Thee our lot is cast; Be Thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay; Thy word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defence; Thy true religion in our hearts increase, Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 491 NATIONAL 4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way, Lead us from night to never-ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace Divine, And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine. Rev. Daniel C. Roberts, 187G 660 11.10.11.9. Q.OD the All-terrible! King, who ordainest Great winds Thy clarions, lightnings Thy sword, Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest; Give to us peace in our time, 0 Lord. 2 God the Omnipotent! Mighty Avenger, Watching invisible, judging unheard, Save us in mercy, O save us from danger; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 3 God the All-merciful! Earth hath forsaken Thy ways of blessedness, slighted Thy word; Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 4 God the All-righteous One! man hath defied Thee; Yet to eternity standeth Thy word; Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 5 God the All-wise! by the fire of Thy chastening, Earth shall to freedom and truth be restored; Through the thick darkness Thy kingdom is hastening; Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, () Lord. Ait. from Henry F. Chorley, 1842, and Rev. John Ellerton, 1870 661 T° Thee' our God> we fly 6.6.6.6.8.8. For mercy and for grace: O hear our lowly cry, And hide not Thou Thy face: O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 192 NATIONAL 2 Arise, O Lord of hosts; Be jealous for Thy Name, And drive from out our coasts The sins that put to shame: O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 3 The powers ordained by Thee With heavenly wisdom bless; May they Thy servants be, And rule in righteousness : O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 4 The Church of Thy dear Son Inflame with love's pure fire; Bind her once more in one, And life and truth inspire: O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 5 Give peace, Lord, in our time; O let no foe draw nigh, Nor lawless deed of crime Insult Thy Majesty: O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. Bishop W. Walsham How, 1871 662 8.8.8.6. Jj^ROM hands that would our land deflower, From selfish greed and grasping power, From wilful waste of freedom's dower. From pleasure's flooding wave; From all unrest by envy bred, From all assaults by passion led, From anarchy with banners red, Good Lord, defend and save. 493 NATIONAL 3 Let power and justice side by side Bring civil peace and civic pride; Still may the ancient order bide Of law and liberty. 4 Keep firm the bond of brotherhood, Keep green the memory of the good, Defend the ramparts, where they stood, With men who trust in Thee. Rev. Louis F. Benson, 1910. (Suggested by Bishop Heber, 1827) 663 O L0RD of hosts> Almighty King, L.M. Behold the sacrifice we bring: To every arm Thy strength impart; Thy Spirit shed through every heart. 2 Wake in our breasts the living fires, The holy faith that warmed our sires: Thy hand hath made our nation free: To die for her is serving Thee. 3 Be Thou a pillared flame to show The midnight snare, the silent foe; And when the battle thunders loud, Still guide us in its moving cloud. 4 God of all nations, Sovereign Lord, In Thy dread Name we draw the sword We lift the starry flag on high That fills with light our stormy sky. 5 From treason's rent, from murder's stain, Guard Thou its folds till peace shall reign, Till fort and field, till shore and sea, Join our loud anthem, — Praise to Thee. Oliver Wendell Holmes, L861 664 () GODof low, o King of peace, L.M. Make wars throughout the world to cease; The wrath of sinful man restrain; Give peace, O God, give peace again. 494 NATIONAL 2 Remember, Lord, Thy works of old. Tin ur father- to! Rei >ur sin'a dark stain; Giv _ e again. 3 Whom shall we trust but Thee. 0 Lord? Where rest but on Thy faithful word? Thee in vain: Give pea'-. I I ( Sod, give peace again. 4 Where saint.- and g Is Iwell above All heart? are knit in holy love: 0 bind us in that heavenly chain: Give peace. I give peace again. Rev - 665 MY countlT- 'tis of thee. Sweet land of liberty. Of thee I sii _ Land where my fathers died. Land of the pilgrim's pride, From every mountain side Let freedom ring. 2 My native country, thee. Land of the noble free. Thy name I love: I love i:.- b and rills, Thy :id templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills Like thai 3 Let m And rinj Sweel - - og: Let mortal I Let all tl L * rocks their silence break, The - he I | )n [< >ng. 4','- NATIONAL 4 Our fathers' God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing : Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King. Rev. Samuel F. Smith, 1832 666 6.6.4.6.6.6.4. £JJ_OD bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand Through storm and night: When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might. 2 For her our prayers shall rise To God, above the skies; On Him we wait; Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye, To thee aloud we cry, God save the State. Siegfried A. Mahlmann, 1815: the 1st 5 lines trans, by Rev. Charles T. Brooks, c. 1833; the remainder by Rev. John S. Dwight, 1844 667 c.M. (^REAT King of nations, hear our prayer, ^ While at Thy feet we fall, And humbly, with united cry, To Thee for mercy call. 2 The guilt is ours, but grace is Thine, ( ) turn us not away ; . But hear us from Thy lofty throne, And help us when we pray. 4% INSTALLATION OF A PASTOR 3 Our fathers' sins were manifold, And ours no less we own, Yet wondrously from age to age Thy goodness hath been shown. 4 When dangers, like a stormy sea, Beset our country round, To Thee we looked, to Thee we cried, And help in Thee was found. 5 With one consent we meekly bow Beneath Thy chastening hand, And, pouring forth confession meet, Mourn with our mourning land. 6 With pitying eye behold our need, As thus we lift our prayer; Correct us with Thy judgments, Lord, Then let Thy mercy spare. Rev. John H. Gurney, 1838 Spallation of a Pastor 668 YVTE pray Thee, Jesus, who didst first The sacred band ordain, In order due and holy life Thy Church sustain. 8.6.8.4. 2 We pray Thee, Jesus, with Thy gifts Thy chosen servants bless, With doctrine incorrupt and pure, And righteousness. 3 We pray Thee, Jesus, that their course May still be clothed with power. With miracles of love and strength, Meet for the hour. 497 LAYING OF A CORNER-STONE 4 0 Holy Ghost, Anointer, come, Pastor and people fill, Till all the happy tribes of earth Shall do His will. 5 Then to the Father, and the Son, And Holy Ghost, her praise One living, undivided Church Shall ever raise. Rev. Greville Phillimore, 1863: verse 4, line 2, alt. 669 O RISEN Lord uP°n the throne, L.M, For ever mindful of Thine own, Now seal with Thy right hand of power The covenants of this holy hour. 2 Regard Thy flock with loving eyes, And weave Thy life through these new ties; Our faith renew, our hearts reclaim; Recall Thy wayward sheep by name. 3 0 lead us, Saviour; only Thou Canst be the shepherd's Shepherd now; Reveal the path of life, and we Will follow where he walks wTith Thee. 4 By Thee alone our toils are blest; Thine arms enfold Thy flock at rest; When day begins, till labors cease, Refresh us from Thy wells of peace. Rev. Louis F. Benson, 1894, 1910 Haping of a Cornct^tone 670 QHRIST is our ( !omer-stone, 6.6.6.6.8.8. On Him alone Ave build; Willi His true sainls alone The courts of heaven are filled: ( )n His great love our hopes we place Of present grace and joys above. 198 DEDICATION OF A CHURCH 2 O then with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring; Our voices we will raise The Three in One to sing; And thus proclaim in joyful song, Both loud and long, that glorious Name. 3 Here, gracious God, do Thou For evermore draw nigh; Accept each faithful vow, And mark each suppliant sigh; In copious shower on all who pray, Each holy day, Thy blessings pour. 4 Here may we gain from heaven The grace which we implore; And may that grace, once given, Be with us evermore, Until that day when all the blest To endless rest are called away. Anon. (Latin, 7th or 8th cent.)- Trans, by Rev. John Chandler, 1837 DeDication of a C&urcf) 671 cm. 'THOU, whose unmeasured temple stands, Built over earth and sea, Accept the walls that human hands Have raised, 0 God, to Thee. 2 And let the Comforter and Friend, Thy Holy Spirit, meet With those who here in worship bend Before Thy mercy-seat. 3 May they who err be guided here To find the better way ; And they who mourn and they who fear Be strengthened as they pray. 499 MARRIAGE 4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm, And hallowed wishes rise, While round these peaceful walls the storm Of earth-born passion dies. William Cullen Bryant, 1820 672 ROUNDED on Thee, our only Lord, L.M. On Thee, the everlasting Rock, Thy Church shall stand as stands Thy word, Nor fear the storm, nor dread the shock. 2 For Thee our waiting spirits yearn, For Thee this house of praise we rear; To Thee with longing hearts we turn; Come, fix Thy glorious presence here. 3 Come, with Thy Spirit and Thy power, The Conqueror, once the Crucified; Our God, our Strength, our King, our Tower, Here plant Thy throne, and here abide. 4 Accept the work our hands have wrought; Accept, O God, this earthly shrine; Be Thou our Rock, our Life, our Thought, And we, as living temples, Thine. Rev. Samuel F. Smith, 1894 Carriage 673 7.6.7.6.D. Q LOVE Divine and golden, Mysterious depth and height, To Thee the world beholden Looks up for life and lighl ; O Love Divine and gentle, The Blesserand the Blest, Beneath Thy care parental The world lies down in rest. 500 MARRIAGE 2 0 Love Divine and tender, That through our homes dost move, Veiled in the softened splendor Of holy household love, A throne without Thy blessing Were labor without rest, And cottages possessing Thy blessedness, are blest . 3 God bless these hands united ; God bless these hearts made one! Unsevered and unblighted May they through life go on; Here in earth's home preparing For the bright home above, And there for ever sharing Its joy where God is Love. Rev. John S. B. Monsell, 1866 674 rpHE voice that breathed °'er Eden> 7-6- That earliest wedding day, The primal marriage blessing, It hath not passed away. 7.6.D. 2 Still in the pure espousal Of Christian man and maid, The Holy Three are with us, The threefold grace is said. 3 Be present, Heavenly Father, To give away this bride, As Eve thou gav'st to Adam Out of his own pierced side. 4 Be present, Ron of Mary, To join their loving hands, As Thou didst bind two natures In Thine eternal bands. j 501 THE HOME 5 Be present, Holiest Spirit, To bless them as they kneel, As Thou for Christ, the Bridegroom, The heavenly Spouse dost seal. 6 O spread Thy pure wing o'er them, Let no ill power find place, While onward to Thy presence Their hallowed path they trace. Rev. John Keble, 1857: verse 3, line 1; verse 6, lines 3, 4, alt. 675 ii.io.ii.io. C\ PERFECT Love, all human thought transcending, Lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne, That theirs may be the love which knows no ending, Whom Thou for evermore dost join in one. 2 O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance Of tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance, With childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death. 3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, And to life's day the glorious unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life. 4 Hear us, 0 Father, gracious and forgiving, Through Jesus Christ Thy co-eternal Word, Who, with the Holy Ghost, by all things living Now and to endless ages art adored. Dorothy F. Blomfield, 1883. Doxology (Rev. John Ellcrton, 187")) added 676 ii.io.ii.io. f\ HAPPY home, where Thou arl loved the dearest, Thou loving Friend and Saviour of our race, And where among the guesls there never cometh One who can hold such high and honored place! 502 THE HOME 2 0 happy home, where two in heart united In holy faith and blessed hope are one, Whom death a little while alone divideth, And cannot end the union here begun! 3 O happy home, whose little ones are given Early to Thee in humble faith and prayer, To Thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven Guides them, and guards with more than mother's care! 4 ( ) happy home, where each one serves Thee, lowly, Whatever his appointed work may be, Till every common task seems great and holy, When it is done, O Lord, as unto Thee! 5 ( ) happy home, where Thou art not forgotten When joy is overflowing, full and free, O happy home, where every wounded spirit Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to Thee, — 6 Until at last, when earth's day's-work is ended, All meet Thee in the blessed home above, From whence Thou earnest, where Thou hast ascended, — Thy everlasting home of peace and love. Carl J. P. Spitta, 1833. Transln. arr. and alt. from Mrs. Sarah Findlater, 1858 677 ^HOU gracious Power, whose mercy lends L.M. The light of home, the smile of friends, Our gathered flock Thine arms infold As in the peaceful days of old. 2 For all the blessings life has brought, For all its sorrowing hours have taught, For all we mourn, for all we keep, The hands we clasp, the loved that sleep; 3 The noontide sunshine of the past, These brief, bright moments fading fast, The stars that gild our darkening years, The twilight ray from holier spheres : 503 ANNIVERSARY We thank Thee, Father; let Thy grace Our narrowing circle still embrace, Thy mercy shed its heavenly store. Thy peace be with us evermore. Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1869 678 LET chiIdren hear the mighty deeds CM. Which God performed of old; Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make His glories known, His works of power and grace; And we'll convey His wonders down Through every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to theirs; That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall they learn in God alone Their hope securely stands, That they may ne'er forget His works, But practise His commands. Psalm flxxviii. Rev. Isaac Watts, 1719 679 \( )W rest> .V(4 Pilgrim host, S.M.D. Look back upon your way, The mountains climbed, the torrents crossed, Through many a weary day. From this victorious height, How fair the past appears, God's grace and glory shining bright On all the bygone years. 504 FOR THOSE AT SEA 2 How many, at His call, Have parted from our throng! They watch us from the crystal wall, And echo back our song. They rest, beyond complaints, Beyond all sighs and tears: Praise be to God for all His saints Who wrought in bygone years. 3 The banners they upbore Our hands still lift on high; The Lord they followed evermore To us is also nigh. Arise, arise, and tread The future without fears; He leadeth still, whose hand hath led Through all the bygone years. 4 When we have reached the home We seek with weary feet, Our children's children still shall come To keep these ranks complete; And He, whose host is one Throughout the countless spheres, Will guide His marching servants on Through everlasting years. Rossiter W. Raymond, 1879 (Text of 1893) JFor €I)O0e at ®ea 680 O LORD, be with us when we sail CM. Upon the lonely deep, Our Guard, when on the silent deck The midnight watch we keep. 2 We need not fear, though all around 'Mid rising winds we hear The multitude of waters surge; For Thou, O God, art near. 505 FOR THOSE AT SEA 3 The calm, the breeze, the gale, the storm, That pass from land to land, All, all are Thine, are held within The hollow of Thy hand. *4 If duty calls from threatened strife To guard our native shore, And shot and shell are answering The booming cannon's roar, *o Be Thou the Mainguard of our host, Till war and dangers cease; Defend the right, put up the sword, And through the world make peace. 6 Across this troubled tide of life Thyself our Pilot be, Until we reach that better land, The land that knows no sea. 7 To Thee the Father, Thee the Son, Whom earth and sky adore, And Spirit moving on the deep, Be praise for evermore. Rev. Edward A. Dayman, 1865 681 ETERNAL Father, strong to save, ' 8.8.8.8.8. Whose arm doth bind the restless wave, Who bidcPst the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: 0 hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 2 O Saviour, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walkedst on the foaming deep And calm amid its rage didst sleep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. * These vertefl arc for uso in the Navy 506 FOR THOSE AT SEA O Sacred Spirit, who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, Who bad'st its angry tumult cease, And gavest light and life and peace: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. O Trinity of love and power, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; And ever let there rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. William Whiting, 1860 (Text of 1869) 682 S^^"^ °^ Peace t° wanderers weary, 8.7.8.4. Bright the beams that smile on me; Cheer the pilot's vision dreary, Far, far at sea. 2 Star of hope, gleam on the billow; Bless the soul that sighs for Thee, Bless the sailor's lonely pillow, Far, far at sea. 3 Star of faith, when winds are mocking All his toil, he flies to Thee; Save him on the billows rocking, Far, far at sea. 4 Star Divine, 0 safely guide him, Bring the wanderer home to Thee; Sore temptations long have tried him, Far, far at sea. Mrs. Jane C. Simpson, 1S30 .-,07 FAREWELL SERVICE jFatetoell lettuce 683 9.8.8.9. with Refrain r^J-OD be with you till we meet again, By His counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you, God be with you till we meet again. Till avc meet, till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus' feet; Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again, 'Neath His wings protecting hide you, Daily manna still divide you, God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, etc. 3 God be with you till we meet again, When life's perils thick confound you, Put His arms unfailing round you, God be Avith you till we meet again. Till we meet, etc. 4 God be with you till we meet again, Keep love's banner floating o'er you, Smite death's threatening wave before you, God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, etc. Rev. Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1882 Cemperance 684 O TH0U' beforo whose Presence 7.6.7.6.D. Naught evil may come in, Yet who dost look in mercy Down on this world of sin, () give us noble1 purpose To set the sin-bound free, And ( ihristlike tender pit y To seek the lost for Thee. 50X TEMPERANCE Fierce is our subtle foeman: The forces at his hand With woes that none can number Despoil the pleasant land: All they who war against them, In strife so keen and long, Must in their Saviour's armor Be stronger than the strong. So hast Thou wrought among us The great things that we see! For things that are we thank Thee, And for the things to be: For bright hope is uplifting Faint hands and feeble knees, To strive beneath Thy blessing For greater things than these. Lead on, O Love and Mercy, O Purity and Power; Lead on till peace eternal Shall close this battle-hour: Till all who prayed and struggled To set their brethren free. In triumph meet to praise Thee, Most Holy Trinity. Rev. Samuel J. Stone. 1>n0 685 "pATHER, who on man dost shower Gifts of plenty from Thy dower, To Thy people give the power All Thy gifts to use aright. 2 Give pure happiness in leisure, Temperance in every pleasure. Holy use of earthly treasure, Bodies clear and spirits bright. 3 Lift from this and every nation All that brings us degradation; Quell the forces of temptation; Put Thine enemies to flight. 509 PRAYER FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 4 Be with us, Thy strength supplying, That with energy undying, Every foe of man defying, We may rally to the fight. 5 Thou who art our Captain ever, Lead us on to great endeavor; May Thy Church the world deliver; Give us wisdom, courage, might. 6 Father, who hast sought and found us, Son of God, whose love has bound us, Holy Ghost, within us, round us, Hear us, Godhead infinite. Rev. Percy Dearmer, 1906 Prapet for ^c&ools anO Colleges CM. 686 O TH0U whose feet have climbed life's hill, And trod the path of youth, Our Saviour and our Brother still, Now lead us into truth. 2 The call is Thine: be Thou the Way, And give us men, to guide; Let wisdom broaden with the day, Let human faith abide. 3 Who learn of Thee the truth shall find, Who follow, gain the goal ; With reverence crown the earnest mind, And speak within the soul. 4 Awake the purpose high which strives, And, falling, stands again; Confirm the will of eager lives To quit themselves like men: CHILDREN'S HYMNS 5 Thy life the bond of fellowship, Thy love the law that rules, Thy Name, proclaimed by every lip, The Master of our schools. Row Louis F. Benson, 1894 CfrilOten's I0pmng 687 ^HERE is a city bright; 6.6.5.5.6. Closed are its gates to sin; Naught that defileth, Naught that defileth Can ever enter in. 2 Saviour, I come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I pray, Cleanse me and save me, Cleanse me and save me, Wash all my sins away. 3 Lord, make me, from this hour, Thy loving child to be, Kept by Thy power, Kept by Thy power From all that grieveth Thee, — 4 Till in the snow-white dress Of Thy redeemed I stand, Faultless and stainless, Faultless and stainless, Safe in that happy land. Mrs. Mary Anne S. Dock (horn 1S13) 688 jgAVIOUR, teach me, day by day, 7.7.7.7. Love's sweet lesson, — to obey; Sweeter lesson cannot be, Loving Him who first loved inc. 511 CHILDREN'S HYMNS 2 With a child's glad heart of love, At Thy bidding may I move; Prompt to serve and follow Thee, Loving Him who first loved me. 3 Teach me thus Thy steps to trace, Strong to follow in Thy grace; Learning how to love from Thee, Loving Him who first loved me. 4 Love in loving finds employ, In obedience all her joy; Ever new that joy will be, Loving Him who first loved me. Jane E. Leeson, 1842 689 N0W the day is over> 6.5.6.5. Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep; Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing May mine eyelids close. 4 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee; Guard the sailors, tossing On the deep blue sea. 5 Comfort every sufferer Watching laic in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. ;>12 CHILDREN'S HYMNS 6 Through the long night-watches May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 7 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure, and fresh, and sinless In Thy holy eyes. 8 Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit, Whilst all ages run. Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865 690 QNCE in royal David's city 8.7.8.7.8.8. Stood a lowly cattle-shed, Where a mother laid her Baby In a manger for His bed : Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall: With the poor, and mean, and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour Holy. 3 And, through ail His wondrous childhood He would honor and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden In whose gentle arms He I Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He. 4 For He is our childhood's Pattern, Day by day !ik 8.7.8.7.D. When the sun had left the skies, Up in heaven the clear stars shining- Through the gloom, like silver eyes? So of old the wise men watching, Saw a little stranger star, And they knew the King was given, And they followed it from far. 2 Heard you never of the story, How they crossed the desert wild, Journeyed on by plain and mountain, Till they found the Holy Child? How they opened all their treasure, Kneeling to that infant King; Gave the gold and fragrant incense, Gave the myrrh in offering? 3 Know ye not that lowly Baby Was the Bright and Morning Star; He who came to light the Gentiles, And the darkened isles afar? And we too may seek His cradle; There our hearts' best treasures bring; Love, and faith, and true devotion, For our Saviour, God, and King. Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander, 1853 693 8.7.S.7.D. ^HERE is no name so sweet on earth, No name so sweet in heaven, The Name before His wondrous birth To Christ the Saviour given. 515 CHILDREN'S HYMNS We love to sing around our King, And hail Him blessed Jesus; For there's no word ear ever heard So dear, so sweet as "Jesus." 2 And, when He hung upon the tree, They wrote this Name above Him; That all might see the reason we For evermore must love Him. We love to sing, etc. 3 So now, upon His Father's throne, Almighty to release us From sin and pains, He gladly reigns, The Prince and Saviour Jesus. We love to sing, etc. 4 To Jesus every knee shall bow, And every tongue confess Him, And we unite with saints in light, Our only Lord to bless Him. We love to sing, etc. 5 0 Jesus, by that matchless Name, Thy grace shall fail us never; To-day as yesterday the same, Thou art the same for ever. We love to sing, etc. Anon.: c. 1858 694 11.8.12.9. J THINK when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How He called little children as lambs to His fold, I should like to have4 been with them then. 2 I wish thai His hands had been placed on my head. That His arm had been thrown around me, And that I mighl have seen His kind look when He said, "Lei the little ones come unto Me." 516 CHILDREN'S HYMNS 3 Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go, And ask for a share in His love; And if I now earnestly seek Him below, I shall see Him and hear Him above; 4 In that beautiful place He is gone to prepare For all who are washed raid forgiven; And many dear children are gathering there, For of such is the kingdom of heaven. 5 But thousands and thousands who wander and fall Never heard of that heavenly home; I should like them to know there is room for them all, And that Jesus has bid them to come. 6 I long for the joy of that glorious time, The sweetest and brightest and best, When the dear little children of every clime Shall crowd to His arms and be blest. Mrs. Jemima Luke, 184 1 695 ^yHEN, His salvation bringing, 7.6.7.6.D. To Zion Jesus came, The children all stood singing Hosanna to His Name : Nor did their zeal offend Him, But, as He rode along, He let them still attend Him, And smiled to hear their song. 2 And since the Lord retaineth His love for children still, Though now as King He reigneth On Zion's heavenly hill, We'll flock around His banner Who sits upon His throne, And cry aloud, " Hosanna To David's roval Son !" 517 CHILDREN'S HYMNS 3 For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise, The stones, our silence shaming, Would their Hosannas raise. But shall we only render The tribute of our words? No; while our hearts are tender, They too shall be the Lord's. Rev. John King, 1830 (J96 *• — THE question. 6.4.6.3. TN His own raiment clad, x With His blood dyed; Women walk sorrowing By His side. 2 Heavy that cross to Him, Weary the weight; One who will help Him waits At the gate. 3 See! they are travelling On the same road : Simon is sharing with Him the load. 4 0 whither wandering, Bear they that tree? He who first carries it, Who is He? II. THE ANSWER. 5 Follow to Calvary; Tread where He trod, He who for ever was Son of God. (> You who would love Him, stand, Gaze at Tiis face; Tarry awhile on your Earthly race. 518 CHILDREN'S HYMNS 7 As the swift moments fly Through the blest week, Read the great story the Cross will teach. 8 Is there no beauty to You who pass by In that lone Figure which Marks the sky? III. — THE STORY. 9 On the cross lifted Thy face I scan — Bearing that cross for me, Son of Man. 10 Thorns form Thy diadem, Rough wood Thy throne; For us Thy blood is shed, Us alone. 11 No pillow under Thee To rest Thy head; Onl}r the splintered cross Is Thy bed. 12 Nails pierce Thy hands and feet, Thy side the spear; No voice is nigh, to say Help is near. 13 Shadows of midnight fall, Though it is day : Thy friends and kinsfolk stand Far away. 14 Loud is Thy bitter cry: Sunk on Thy breast Hangeth Thy bleeding head Without 519 CHILDREN'S HYMNS L5 Loud scoffs the dying thief, Who mocks at Thee: Can it, my Saviour, be All for me0 16 Gazing, afar from Thee, Silent and lone, Stand those few weepers Thou CalPst Thine own. 17 I see Thy title, Lord, Inscribed above; 44 Jesus of Nazareth, " King of Love. 18 What, 0 my Saviour, Here didst Thou see, Which made Thee suffer and Die for me? IV. — THE APPEAL FROM THE CROSS. 19 Child of My grief and pain, Watched by My love, I came to call thee to Realms above. 20 I saw thee wandering Far off from Me : In love I seek for thee; Do not flee. 21 For thee My blood I shed, For thee I died; Safe in My faithfulness Now abide. 22 Weep not for My grief, Child of My love; Strive to be with Me in Heaven above. CHILDREN'S HYMNS V. — THE RESOLVi.. 23 0 I will follow Thee, Star of my soul, Through the deep shades of life To the goal. 24 Yes, let Thy cross be borne Each day by me; Mind not how heavy, if But with Thee. 25 Lord, if Thou only wilt Make me Thine own, Give no companion, save Thee alone. 26 Grant through each day of life To stand by Thee; With Thee, when morning breaks, Ever to be. Rev. Edward Monro, 1864: verse 21 alt. 697 Q.OLDEN harps are sounding, 6.5.6.5. 12 1. Angel voices ring, Pearly gates are opened. Opened for the King : Christ, the King of glory, Jesus, King of love, Is gone up in triumph To His throne above. All His work is ended, Joyfully we sing ; Jesus hath ascended: Glory to our King! 2 He who came to save us. He who bled and died, Now is crowned with glory At His Father's side 521 CHILDREN'S HYMNS Never more to suffer, Never more to die, Jesus, King of glory, Is gone up on high. All His work is ended, etc. 3 Praying for His children In that blessed place, Calling them to glory, Sending them His grace; His bright home preparing, Faithful ones, for you; Jesus ever iiveth, Ever loveth too. All His work is ended, etc. Frances R. Havergal, 1871 698 SAVIOUR, like a Shepherd lead us, 8.7.8.7.4.7. Much we need Thy tenderest care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare : Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are. 2 We are Thine; do Thou befriend us, Be the Guardian of our way; Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us, Seek us when we go astray: Blessed Jesus, Hear the children when they pray. 3 Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to free: Blessed JeSUS, Let us early turn to Thee. CHILDREN'S HYMNS 4 Early let us seek Thy favor; Early let us do Thy will; Blessed Lord and only Saviour, With Thy love our bosoms fill : Blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still. Anon, in "Hymns for the Young," 1832: verse 2, line 6; verse 4, line 4, alt. 8.6.7.6.7.G.7.G. 699 ^HERE'S a Friend for little children Above the bright blue sky, A Friend who never changes, Whose love can never die; Unlike our friends by nature, Who change with changing years, This Friend is always worthy The precious Name He bears. 2 There's a home for little children Above the bright blue sky, Where Jesus reigns in glory, A home of peace and joy. No home on earth is like it, Nor can with it compare, For every one is happy, Nor could be happier, there. 3 There's a crown for little children Above the bright blue sky, And all who look to Jesus Shall wear it by and by ; A crown of brightest glory, Which He will then bestow On all who've found His favor, And loved His Name below. 4 There's a song for little children Above the bright blue sky, A song that will not weary, Though sung continually; CHILDREN'S HYMNS A song which even angels Can never, never sing; They know not Christ as Saviour, But worship Him as King. 5 There's a robe for little children Above the bright blue sky, And a harp of sweetest music, And a palm of victory. All, all above is treasured, And found in Christ alone; O come, dear little children, That all may be your own. Albert Midlane, 1859 6.6.6.6.8.! 700 JJUSHED was the evening hymn, The temple courts were dark; The lamp was burning dim Before the sacred ark ; When suddenly a voice Divine Rang through the silence of the shrine. 2 The old man, meek and mild, The priest of Israel, slept; His watch the temple-child, The little Levite, kept; And what from Eli's sense wTas sealed The Lord to Hannah's son revealed. 3 O give me Samuel's ear, The open ear, 0 Lord, Alive and quick to hear Each whisper of Thy word, Like him to answer at Thy call, And to obey Thee first of all. 4 O give me Samuel's heart . A lowly heart, that waits Where in Thy house Thou art, 524 CHILDREN'S HYMNS Or watches at Thy gates; By day and night, a heart that still Moves at the breathing of Thy will. 5 O give me Samuel's mind, A sweet unmurmuring faith, Obedient and resigned To Thee in life and death, That I may read with childlike eyes Truths that are hidden from the wise. Rev. James D. Burns, 1857 701 6.5.6.5. 12 1. ^RIGHTLY gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky, Waving on Christ's soldiers To their home on high. Marching through the desert, Gladly thus we pray, Still with hearts united, Singing on our way. Brightly gleams our banner, Pointing to the sky, Waving on Christ's soldiers To their home on high. 2 Jesus, Lord and Master, At Thy sacred feet, Here, with hearts rejoicing, See Thy children meet. Often have we left Thee, Often gone astray; Keep us, mighty Saviour, In the narrow way. Brightly gleams, etc. 3 Pattern of our childhood, ( hice Thyself a child, Make our childhood holy. Pure, and meek, and mild. CHILDREN'S HYMNS In the hour of danger Whither can we flee, Save to Thee, dear Saviour, Only unto Thee? Brightly gleams, etc. 4 All our days direct us, In the way we go; Crown us still victorious Over every foe : Bid Thine angels shield us When the storm-clouds lower; Pardon Thou and save us In the last dread hour. Brightly gleams, etc. 5 Then with saints and angels May we join above, Offering prayers and praises At Thy throne of love. When the march is over, Then come rest and peace, Jesus in His beauty, Songs that never cease. Brightly gleams, etc. Rev. Thomas J. Potter, 1860: recast in Morrell and How's "Psalms and Hymns," 1867, and S. P. C. K. "Psalms and Hymns," 1869 702 CM, with Refrain ^ ROUND the throne of God in heaven Thousands of children stand, ( iiildren whose sins are all forgiven, A holy, happy band, Singing, " Glory be to God on high." 2 In flowing robes of spotless white See every one arrayed; Dwelling in everlasting light And joys thai never fade, Singing, "Glory be to God on high." 526 CHILDREN'S HYMNS 3 What brought them to that world above, That heaven so bright and fair, Where all i> peace, and joy, and love; How came those children there, Singing, "Glory be to God on high"? 4 Because the Saviour shed His blood To wash away their sin; Bathed in that pure and precious flood, Behold them white ancl clean, Singing, "Glory be to God on high." 5 On earth they sought the Saviour's grace, On earth they loved His Name; So now they see His blessed face, And stand before the Lamb, Singing, u Glory be to God on high." Mrs. Anne H. Shepherd, 1836: verse 4, line 3, and refrain, alt. 703 HAPPY town of Salem> 6.5.6.5.D. SetonZion'shill! Happy hearts of pilgrims, Could they see it still! He that follows Jesus, He that dares the right, Sees the lights of Salem Gleam across the night. 2 Happy town of Salem, With the jasper wall! In its many mansions There is room for all. "Come to Me," says Jesus, "I will give you rest;" And the town of Salem Gathers all the blest. 3 Happy town of Salem! Happy little feel Of the children playing In the golden street! CHILDREN'S HYMNS "Let them come/' says Jesus, "And forbid them not;" But the proud in Salem Have no part nor lot. 4 Happy town of Salem, With its open gate.-! Happy are the pilgrims Whom a welcome waits! In the Name of Jesus They an entrance claim, And the guards of Salem Answer, "In His Name." 5 Happy town of Salem, Vision true of peace, Seen above earth's strivings, Steadfast when they cease! "Take thy cross," says Jesus; And the narrow way Brings the feet to Salem At the break of day. Rev. Louis F. Benson, 1897 704 RUMMER suns are glowing 6.5.6.5.D. Over land and sea; Happy light is flowing, Bountiful and free; Everything rejoices In the mellow rays; All earth's thousand voices Swell the psalm of praise. 2 God's free mercy streameth Over all the world, And His banner gleameth, Everywhere unfurled: Broad and dee)) and glorious As the heaven above, Shines in might victorious His eternal love. 528 CHILDREN'S HYMNS 3 Lord, upon our blindn- Thy pure radiance pour; For Thy loving-kindness Make us love Thee more1: And when clouds are drifting Dark across our sky, Then, the veil uplifting, Father, be Thou nigh. 4 We will never doubt Thee, Though Thou veil Thy light; Life is dark without Thee, Death with Thee is bright. Light of light, shine o'er us On our pilgrim way; Go Thou still before us To the endless day. Bishop W. Walsham How. 1871 705 "W"^ marcn> we marcn to victory, Irregular With the cross of the Lord before us, With His loving eye looking down from the sky, And His holy arm spread o'er us. 1 We come in the might of the Lord of light, With armor bright to meet Him ; And we put to flight the armies of night. That the sons of the day may greet Him. We march, we march to victory, etc. 2 Our sword is the Spirit of God on high, Our helmet is His salvation, Our banner, the cross of Calvary, Our watchword, The Incarnation. We inarch, we march to victory, etc. 3 And the choir of angels with song awaits Our march to the golden Zion; For our Captain has broken the brazen gates, And burst the bars of iron. We march, wo inarch to victory, etc. 529 EVANGELISTIC SERVICES 4 Then onward we march, our arms to prove, With the banner of Christ before us, With His eye of love looking down from above, And His holy arm spread o'er us. Rev. Gerard Moultrie, 1865: verse 1, line 2, alt. 7.6.7.6.12 1. Safe on His gentle breast, There by His love o'ershaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest. Hark! 'tis the voice of angels, Borne in a song to me, Over the fields of glory, Over the jasper sea. Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast, There by His love o'ershaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest. 2 Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe from corroding care, Safe from the world's temptations, Sin cannot harm me there. Free from the blight of sorrow, Free from my doubts and fears, Only a few more trials, Only a few more tears. Safe in the arms of Jesus, etc. 3 Jesus, my heart's dear Refuge, Jesus has died for me; Firm on the Rock of Ages Ever my trust shall be. Here let me wait with patience, Wait till the night is o'er, Wait till I see the morning Break on the golden shore. Safe in the arms of Jesus, etc. Mrs. Frances J. Van Alstyne L870 725 L.M with Refrain Q HAPPY day, that fixed my choice On Thee, my Saviour, and my God! Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad. ; 1 1 EVANGELISTIC SERVICES Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, And live rejoicing every day; Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away! 2 0 happy bond, that seals my vows To Him who merits all my love! Let cheerful anthems fill His house, While to that sacred shrine I move. Happy day, happy day, etc. 3 'Tis done; the great transaction's done; I am my Lord's, and He is mine: He drew me, and I followed on, Charmed to confess the voice Divine. Happy day, happy day, etc. 4 Now7 rest, my long-divided heart, Fixed on this blissful centre, rest; Here have I found a nobler part, Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast. Happy day, happy day, etc. Rev. Philip Doddridge, publ. 1755 726 SM- with Refrain T HEAR Thy welcome voice That calls me, Lord, to Thee For cleansing in Thy precious blood That flowed on Calvary. I am coming, Lord; Coming now to Thee: Wash me, cleanse me, in the blood That flowed on Calvary. 2 Though coming weak and vile, Thou dost my strength assure; Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse, Till spotless nil and pure. 1 am coming, Lord, etc. 545 EVANGELISTIC SERVICES 3 Tis Jesus calls me on To perfect faith and love, To perfect hope, and peace, and trust, For earth and heaven above. I am coming, Lord, etc. 4 'Tis Jesus who confirms The blessed work within, By adding grace to welcomed grace, Where reigned the power of sin. I am coming, Lord, etc. 5 And He the witness gives To loyal hearts and free, That every promise is fulfilled, If faith but brings the plea. I am coming, Lord, etc. Rev. Lewis Hartsough, 1872 727 I WAS a wandering sheep, S.M.D, I did not love the fold; I did not love my Shepherd's voice, I would not be controlled. I was a wayward child, I did not love my home; I did not love my Father's voice, I loved afar to roam. 2 The Shepherd sought His sheep, The Father sought His child; They followed me o'er vale and hill, O'er deserts waste and wild: They found me nigh to death, Famished and faint and lone; They bound me with the bands of love, They saved the wandering one. 3 Jesus my Shepherd is; 'Twas He that loved my soul, 'Twas He that washed me in His blood, 'Twas He that made me whole; 546 EVANGELISTIC SERVICES 'Twas He that sought the lost, That found the wandering sheep, 'Twas He that brought me to the fold, 'Tis He that still doth keep. I was a wandering sheep, I would not be controlled; But now I love my Shepherd's voice, I love, I love the fold. I was a wayward child, I once preferred to roam; But now I love my Father's voice, I love, I love His home. Rev. Horatius Bonar, 1S43 8.7.8.7.D. with Refrain 728 EVENSONG is hushed in silence, And the hour of rest is nigh : Strengthen us for work to-morrow, Son of Alary, God Most High. Thou who in the village workshop, Fashioning the yoke and plow, Didst eat bread by daily labor, Succor them that labor now. Treading the path of life-long toil, And weary of pain and sin, We look for the city with streets of gold, Where all is peace within. 2 How are we to reach that city, Whose delights no tongue may tell? By the faith that looks to Jesus, Who sat weary by the well: Sinful men and sinful women, He will wash our sins awaj : He will take us to the sheepfold, Whence no sheep can ever stray. Treading the path, etc. 547 EVANGELISTIC SERVICES 3 There the dear ones who have left us We shall some day meet again; There will be no bitter partings, No more sorrow, death, or pain. Evensong has closed in silence, And the hour of rest is nigh : Lighten Thou our darkness, Jesus, Son of Mary, God Most High. Treading the path, etc. Rev. John Purchas, 1866: the refrain alt. 729 7.7.7.7. with Refrain T AM coming to the cross; I am poor and weak and blind; I am counting all but dross; I shall full salvation find. I am trusting, Lord, in Thee, Blessed Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at Thy cross I bow; Save me, Jesus, save me now. 2 Long my heart has sighed for Thee; Long has evil reigned within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me, "I will cleanse you from all sin." I am trusting, Lord, etc. 3 Here I give my all to Thee, — Friends and time and earthly store; Soul and body Thine to be, Wholly Thine, for evermore. I am trusting, Lord, etc. 4 In the promises 1 trust; Now I feel the blood applied; I am prostrate in the dust ; I with Christ am crucified. I am trusting, Lord, etc. Rev. William McDonald, 18f>9 548 EVANGELISTIC SERVICES 730 11.10.11.10. with Refrain TJESCUE the perishing, care for the dying, Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, Tell them of Jesus the Mighty to save. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2 Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting, Waiting the penitent child to receive: Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; He will forgive if they only believe. Rescue the perishing, etc. 3 Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, Feelings lie buried that grace can restore; Touched by a loving hand, wakened by kindness, ( !hords that were broken will vibrate once more. Rescue the perishing, etc. 4 Rescue the perishing; duty demands it; Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide1: Back to the narrow way patiently win them; Tell the poor wanderer a Saviour has died. Rescue the perishing, etc. Mrs. Frances J. Van Alstyne, 1S70 73 1 XH0U art my Hiding-place, O Lord, C.M.D. In Thee I put my trust ; Encouraged by Thy holy word, A feeble child of dust : I have no argument beside, I urge no other plea; And 'tis enough my Saviour died, My Saviour died for me. 2 When storms ol fierce temptation beat, And furious foes assail, My refuge is the mercy-seat, My hope within the veil. 549 EVANGELISTIC SERVICES From strife of tongues and bitter words My spirit flies to Thee: Joy to my heart the thought affords, My Saviour died for me. 3 'Mid trials heavy to be borne, When mortal strength is vain, A heart with grief and anguish torn, A body racked with pain, Ah ! what could give the sufferer rest, Bid every murmur flee, But this, the witness in my breast That Jesus died for me? 4 And when Thine awful voice commands This body to decay, And life, in its last lingering sands, Is ebbing fast away, — Then, though it be in accents weak, And faint and tremblingly, O give me strength in death to speak, "My Saviour died for me." Rev. Thomas Raffles, 1833 732 JT ROM the cross uplifted high, 7.7.7.7.7.7, Where the Saviour deigns to die, What melodious sounds I hear, Bursting on my ravished ear: "Love's redeeming work is done; Come and welcome, sinner, come. 2 "Sprinkled now with blood the throne; Why beneath thy burdens groan? On My pierced body laid, Justice owns the ransom paid : Bow the knee, and kiss the Son, Come and welcome, sinner, come. 3 "Spread for thee, the festal board See with rich( dainties stored; To thy Father's bosom pressed, 550 EVANGELISTIC SERVICES Yet again a child confessed, Never from His house to roam, Come and welcome, sinner, come. "Soon the days of life shall end; Lo, I come, your Saviour, Friend, Safe your spirits to convey To the realms of endless day : Up to My eternal home, Come and welcome, sinner, come." Rev. Thomas Haweis, 1792 733 io.io.iQ.io.6.6. TTE leads us on by paths we did not know; Upward He leads us, though our steps be slow; igh oft we faint and falter on the way, Though storms and darkness oft obscure the day, Yet, when the clouds are gone, We know He leads us on. 2 He leads us on through all the unquiet years; Past all our dreamland hopes, and doubts, and fears He guides our steps; through all the tangled maze Of losses, sorrows, and o'erclouded days We know His will is done, And still He leads us on. 3 And He, at last, — after the weary strife, After the restless fever we call life, er the dreariness, the aching pain, The wayward struggles which have proved in vain, After our toils are past, — Will give US rest at last. Hiram O. Wiley, 1865 734 7.7.87.8.7. J£NOCKING, knocking, who is there? Waiting, waiting, 0 how fair! 'Tis a Pilgrim, strange and kingly, Never such was seen before. Ah! my soul, for such a wonder, Wilt thou not undo the door? 551 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 2 Knocking, knocking, still He's there, Waiting, waiting, wondrous fair; But the door is hard to open, For the weeds and ivy-vine, With their dark and clinging tendrils, Ever round the hinges twine. 3 Knocking, knocking — what ! still there? Waiting, waiting, grand and fair; Yes, the pierced hand still knocketh, And beneath the crowned hair Beam the patient eyes, so tender, Of thy Saviour, waiting there. Arr. from Mrs. Harriet B. Stowe, 1807 \NGIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES AND RESPONSES FROM "THE BOOK OF COMMON WORSHIP" 735 YENITE, EXULTEMUS DOMINO f} COME, let us sing \ unto ' the | Lord || let us heartily rejoice in the j strength of | our sal | vation. 2 Let us come before His presence with | thanks " = | giving || and show ourselves \ glad in | Him with | psalms. 3 For the Lord is a | great ' = | God || and a great [King a | bove all | gods. 4 In His hand are all the corners | of the | earth || and the strength of the | hills is | His ' = | also. 5 The sea is His \ and He | made it || and His hands pre | pared ' the | dry ' = j land. 6 O come le1 US worship and | fall ' = | down || and kneel be | fore the | Lord our Maker. 7 For He is the | Lord our | God || and we are the people of His pasture * and the I sheep of | His ' = ! hand. 8 () worship the Lord in the | beauty ' of i holiness || let the whole earth | stand in | awe of | Him. 552 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 9 For he comet h * for He cometh to | judge the | earth | and with righteousness to judge the world * and the people | with His | truth. 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 * = | A * = | men. 736 JUBILATE DEO r\ BE joyful in the Lord \ all ye | lands || serve the Lord with gladness * and come before His | presence | with a | song. 2 Be ye sure that the Lord \ He is | God || it is He that hath made us * and not we ourselves * we are His people, and the | sheep of | His * = | pasture. 3 O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving * and into His | courts with | praise |j be thankful unto Him, and | speak good | of His | Name. 4 For the Lord is gracious * His mercy is | ever | lasting 1 1 and His truth endureth from gener \ ation ' to | gener | ation. Glory be to the Father | and * to the | Son 1 1 and | to the | Holy | Ghost; As it was in the beginning * is now, and | ever | shall be || world without | end * = | A * = | men. 737 L^TATUS SUM [ WAS glad when they | said * unto | me || Let us go \ into ' the | house * of the | Lord. 2 Our feet shall stand with | in thy | gates || 0 \ = ' Je | ru * sa | lem. 3 Jerusalem is builded | as a | city 1 1 that \ is com | pact * to | gether: 4 Whither the tribes go up * the tribes | of the | Lord || unto the testimony of Israel * to give thanks \ unto ' the | Name * of the | Lord. 5 For there are set | thrones of | judgment || the thrones \ of the house of | David. 553 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 6 Pray for the peace of Je | rusa | lem || they shall | prosper * that | love * = | thee. 7 Peace be with | in thy | walls || and prosperi^ with | in * = j thy = | palaces. 8 For my brethren and com | panions' | sakes || I will now say | Peace * be with I in * = | thee. 9 Because of the house of the | Lord ' our | God || / will \ seek * = | thy ' = | good. 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 bo |j world without I end ' = I A " = I men. 738 TE DEUM LAUDAMUS \VE praise | Thee O | God || we acknowledge | Thee to | be the | Lord. 2 All the earth doth | worship | Thee || the \ Father | ever | lasting. 3 To Thee all angels | cry a | loud 1 1 the heavens, and | all the | powers there | in. 4 To Thee cherubim and | sera | phim 1 1 con | tinual | ly do | cry, 5 Holy | Holy | Holy || Lord | God of | Saba | oth; 6 Heaven and earth are full of the | majes | ty || of | Thy* = | glo * = | ry. 7 The glorious company | of * the a | postles || praise \ = • = | = • = | Thee. 8 The goodly je/lowship | of the | prophets 1 1 praise \ = ' = | = - = | Thee. 9 The noble | army* of | martyrs || praise | = * = | = * = | Thee. 10 The holy Church throughout | all the | world || doth ac | know ' = | ledge * = | Thee; 11 The | Fa ' = | ther || of an | infi * nite | majes | ty; 12 Thine ad | ora ' ble | true || and | on * = | ly * = | Son; 13 Also the | Holy | Ghost || the | Com " - | fort ' = | er. 14 Thou | arl the | King || of \ Glory | 0 " = ir> Thou arl the ever \ lasting | Son || of Fa ' = I ther. Christ. = • the ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 16 When Thou tookest upon Thee to de liver | man || Thou didst humble Thyself to be | born ' = | of a | Virgin. 17 When Thou hadst overcome the | sharpness ' of 1 1 death 1 1 Thou didst open the kingdom of | heaven* to | all be | lievers. 18 Thou sittest at the right | hand of | God || in the | glory | of the | Father. 19 We believe that | Thou shalt | come || to \ be a = I our * = | Judge. 20 We therefore pray Thee | help Thy | servants 1 1 whom Thou hast redeemed | with Thy | precious | blood. 21 Make them to be numbered | with Thy j saints || in \ glory | ever } lasting. 22 0 Lord | save Thy | people 1 1 and \ bless Thine i herit | age. 23 Gov | = * ern | them || and | lift them | up for | ever. 24 Day | by * = | day \\we\ magni | f y * = | Thee; 25 And we | worship ' Thy | Name || ever \ world with | out ' = | end. 26 Vouch | safe 0 | Lord || to keep us this | day with | out ' = sin. 27 0 Lord have mercy * up | on us || have | mercy * up | on ' = | us. 28 0 Lord let Thy mercy \ he up | on us 1 1 as our | trust ' = | is in | Thee. 29 0 Lord in Thee \ have I \ trusted || let me | never | be con | founded. 739 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS /^J_LORY be to | God on | high || and on earth | peace, good | will towards | men. We praise Thee * we bless Thee * we | worship j Thee 1 1 we glorify Thee * we give thanks to ; Thee for \ Thy great | glory. 0 Lord God | heavenly | King || God the | Father Al ' = | mighty. Lord * the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ 0 Lord < [od * Lamb of God * | Son ' = | of the | Father, That takest sway the sins ■ of the | world || hav< up | on * = | us. ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES Thou that takest away the | sins * of the | world || re \ ceive our | prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of | God the | Father || have mercy up | on " = | us. For Thou only | art ' = | holjr || Thoii \ only | art the | Lord. Thou only, O Christ * with the | Holy | Ghost || art most high in the | glory * of | God the | Father | A | men. 740 BENEDICITE, OMNIA OPERA DOMINI 1 O ALL ye Works of the | Lord | bless * ye the | Lord ]| praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 2 O ye Angels of the | Lord | bless ' ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify j Him for | ever 3 0 ye | Heavens | bless ' ye the Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 4 O ye Waters that be above the | firmament | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and I magnify | Him for | ever. 5 O all ye Powers of the | Lord | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 6 O ye Sun and | Moon | bless " ye the | Lord |! praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 7 O ye Stars of | Heaven | bless ' ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 8 0 ye Showers and | Dew | bless ' ye the | Lord^|| praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 9 0 ye Winds of | God | bless ' ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 10 0 ye Fire and | Heat | bless ' ye the | Lord || pra.ise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 11 O ye Winter and | Summer | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 12 O ye Dews and | Frosts | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 13 0 ye Frosts and | Cold | bless ' ye the | Lord ]| praise Him, and | magnify | Him for ! ever. 14 0 ye Ice and | Snow | bless* ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 556 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 15 O ye Nights and | Days | bless ' ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 1G 0 ye Light and j Darkness | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify j Him for | ever. 17 O ye Lightnings and | Clouds | bless ' ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 18 0 Let the | Earth j bless the | Lord | yea let it | praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 19 () ye Mountains and | Hills | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 20 0 all ye Green Things upon the | earth | bless * ye the | Lord | praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 21 0 ye | Wells | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 22 O ye Seas and | Floods | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 23 O ye Whales and all that move in the | waters | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 24 O all ye Fowls of the I air | bless ' ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 25 0 all ye Beasts and | Cattle | bless * |ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 26 0 ye Children of | Men | bless . ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 27 0 let | Israel | bless the | Lord || praise Him, and | mag- nify | Him for | ever. 28 O ye Priests of the | Lord | l)less * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 29 O ye Servants of the | Lord | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 30 0 ye Spirits and Souls of the j Righteous | bless * ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. 31 O ye holy and humble men of | heart j bless ' ye the | Lord || praise Him, and | magnify | Him for | ever. Glory be to the Father | and to the Son, | and to the | Holy Gh As it was in the beginning, is | now, and ever shall be, | world without end I Amen. ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 741 MAGNIFICAT AJV soul doth magni | fy the | Lord || and my spirit hath re | joiced * in | God my | Saviour. 2 For He | hath re | garded || the lowli \ ness of | His hand | maiden. 3 For be | hold from | henceforth || all gener | ations * shall | call me | blessed. 4 For He that is mighty hath | magni * fied | me || and \ holy | is His | Name. 5 And His mercy is on | them that | fear Him || through \ out all | gener | ations. 6 He hath showed strength' | with His | arm || He hath scattered the proud in the imagfin \ ation | of their | hearts. 7 He hath put down the mighty | from their | seat || and hath ex | alted ' the | huml)le * and | meek. 8 He hath filled the hungry with | good * = | things || and the rich He hath | sent ' = | empty * a | way. 9 He remembering His mercy hath hoi pen His | servant | Israel || as He promised to our forefathers * Abraham | and his | seed for | ever. 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 * = | A ' = | men. 742 BENEDIGTUS gLESSED be the Lord | God of | Israel || for He hath yisited | and re | deemed * His | people; 2 And hath raised up a mighty sal | vation | for us || in the house I of His | servant | David; 3 As He spake by the mouth of His | holy | prophets || which have been | since the | world be | gan; 4 That we should be saved | from our enemies and from the | hand of | all that | hate us. 5 To perform the mercy promised to | our fore | fathers and to re I member ' His holy | covenant; 6 To perform the oath which He sware to our forefather \ Abra | ham || that | He would j give ' = I us; 558 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 7 That we being delivered out of the hand | of our enemies || might | serve Him [ without | fear; 8 In holiness and righteous \ ness be | fore Him || all the | days " = f of our | life. 9 And thou child * shalt be called the prophet | of the Highest |i for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord * | to pre | pare His | wa^ 10 To give knowledge of salvation un | to His | people for the re | mission | of their | sin 11 Through the tender mercy | of our | God || whereby the d&yspHng f f om on | high hath | visit * ed | us: 12 To give light to them that sit in darkness * and in the shadow * of | death || and to guide our feet in to the | way of | peace. 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 | iv wld without | end ' = | A * = | men. 743 NUNC DIMITTIS T.ORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant de | part in | peace \\ ac \ cording | to Th}r | word: 2 For mine | eyes have | seen || Thy \ = ' sal | va " = tion, 3 Which Thou | hast pre | pared || be/ore the | face of all ' = | people; 4 To be a light to | lighten ' the ! Gentiles || and to be the glory \ of Thy | people | Israel. 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 " = | A " = | men. 744 BONUM EST CONFITERI TT is a good thing to give thanks un | to the | Lord || and to sing praises unto Thy | Name * = | () Most Highesi : 2 To tell of Thy loving-kindness early | in the morning | and of Thy truth | in the ' night ' = season; 559 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings * and up | on the | lute i| upon a loud instrument ; and up j on the j harp. 4 For Thou, Lord * hast made4 me glad \ through Thy | works || and I will rejoice in giving praise * for the oper | ations | of Thy | hands. (dory 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 I end ' = I A ' = I men. 745 CANT ATE DOMINO f\ SING unto the Lord a | new * = | song 1 1 for He hath | done * = | marvellous | things. 2 With His own right hand * and wiY/i His | holy | arm || hath He | gotten * Him | self the | victory. 3 The Lord declared | His sal | vation || His righteous- ness hath He openly showed in the | sight * = | of the | heathen. 4 He hath remembered His mercy and truth toward the | house of | Israel || and all the ends of the world have seen the sal | vation | of our | God. 5 Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord | all ye | lands || sing, re | joice and | give ' = | thanks. (j Praise the Lord up | on the | harp || sing to the harp with a | psalm of | thanks ' = | giving. 7 With trumpets \ also ' and | shawms || 0 show your- selves joyful be | fore the | Lord the ; King. 8 Let the sea make a noise * and all that | therein | is || the round world, a nd they that | dwell there | in. 9 Let the floods clap their hands * and lei the hills be joyful together be | fore the Lord for He | cometh * to | judge the | earth. 10 With righteousness shall He | judge the world il and the ! people | with ' = I equity. 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 || ivorld without | end * = | A * = | men, 560 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 746 BENEDIC, ANIMA MEA pRAISE the Lord | O my | soul || and all that is within me j praise His holy | Name. 2 Praise the Lord | () my | soul || and for | get not | all His | benefits: 3 Who fony/reth | all thy | sin || and healeth | all * = | thine in | firmities; 4 Who saveth thy life \ from de j struction || and crowneth thee with | mercy ' and | loving | kindness. 5 0 praise the Lord ye angels of His * ye that ex | eel in | strength || ye that fulfil His commandment * and hearken un | to the | voice ' of His | word. 6 O praise the Lord, all | ye His | hosts || ye servants of | His that | do His | pleasure. 7 O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of His * in all places of | His do | minion || praise thou the | Lord ' = | O my | soul. I dory be to the Father | and ' to the | Son || and | to the | Holy i Ghost ; As it was in the beginning * is ?iow, and | ever | shall be || world without I end ' = I A ' = men. 747 DELS MISEREATUR (7JJ_0D be merciful unto | us and | bless us || and show us the light of His countenance * and be | merci * ful | unto | us; 2 That Thy way may be | known up * on | earth || Thy soring | health a | mong all | nations. 3 Let the people praise | Thee O God || yea let | all the | people | praise Thee. 4 O let the nations rejoice | and be | glad || for Thou shalt judge the folk righteously * and govern the | nations * up | on * = | earth. 5 Let the people praist Thee O | God || yea let all the | people praise Thee. 6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase and God, even our own God, shall | give " = | us His blessing. 561 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 7 God shall | bless ' = | us J | and all the ends of the | world shall | fear ' = Him. ( -lory be to the Father and ' to the | Son || and | to the | Holy | Ghost; \s it was in the beginning * is now, and | ever | shall be || world without | end * = | A ' = j men. 748 SANCTUS JJOLY, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory; Glory be to Thee, 0 Lord Most High. Amen. 749 RESPONSES IN THE MORNING SERVICE Minister. Now bless the Lord our God : Answer. And praise His glorious Name. Minister. 0 give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. Answer. For His mercy endureth forever. 750 RESPONSES TO THE BEATITUDES After each Beatitude, except the last T ORD, be gracious unto us, and help us to obtain this blessing, After the last Grant unto us Thy Holy Spirit, O God, And enable us to obtain all these blessings, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 751 RESPONSES TO THE COMMANDMENTS After each Commandment except the 10th J ORD, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. After the 10th Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these Thy laws in our hearts, we beseech Thee. 562 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 752 THE COMMUNION SERVICE Minister. The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy Spirit. Minister. Lift up your hearts. Answer. We lift them up unto the Lord. Minister. Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God. Answer. It is meet and right so to do. SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts; Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 753 AT THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD psalm xxxix : 4-13 I" ORD, make me to know mine end * and the measure of my days \ what it | is || that I may know how | frail * = | I * = | am. 2 Behold, Thou hast made my days as a hand-breadth * and mine age is as nothing be | fore * = | Thee verily every man at his best state is | alto get her | vanity. 3 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew * surely they are disgroet | ed ' in | vain || he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not | who shall | gather | them. 4 And now Lord what | wait I | for || my | hope is | in * = | Thee. 5 Deliver me from all | my trans | gressions || make me not the re | proaeh • = | of the | foolish. 6 I was dumb, I opened | not my | mouth || because \ Thou * = | didst • = | it. 7 Remove thy stroke sl | way from | me || I am consumed by the | blow of | Thine * = | hand. 563 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 8 When Thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniqui- ty * Thou makest his beauty to consume a j way ' like a | moth || surely | every | man is | vanity. 9 Hear my prayer 0 Lord * and give ear unto my cry * hold not Thy peace | at my | tears || for I am a stranger with Thee, * and a sojourner as | all my \ fathers | were. 10 0 spare rne, that I may re | cover | strength || before I go hence | and * = | be no | more. 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 1 1 world without I end * = I A * = I men. 754 AT THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD PSALM XC T ORD Thou hast been our | dwelling | place all * = | gener | ations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth * or ever Thou hadst/orraed the | earth * and the | world even from everlasting to everlasting | Thou * = art * = | God. 3 Thou turnest man \ to de | struction || and say est Re ! turn ye | children ' of | men. 4 For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when | it is | past || and as a | watch * = | in the | night. 5 Thou carriest them away as with a flood * they are | as a | sleep || in the morning they are like | grass which | groweth | up. 6 In the morning it flourish^/? and j groweth ] up || in the evening it is cut | down and | wither | eth. 7 For we are consumed | by Thine | anger |! and by Thy | wrath * = | are we | troubled. 8 Thou hast set our im'ouities be | fore ' = | Thee || our secret sins in the ' light * = | of Thy | countenance. 9 For all our days are passed away \ in Thy | wrath || we spend our years as a | tale ' = | that is | told. 564 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES 10 The days of our years are threescore yearsand ten and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years * ye1 is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off \ and we Ely a | way. 11 Who knoweth the power | of Thine | anger || even according to Thy fear | so ' = | is Thy | wrath. 12 So teach us to | number ' our | days || that we may \ply our | hearts ' = | unto | wisdom. 13 Return () | Lord, how \ long || and let it repent Thee con cerning | Thy ' = | servants. 14 0 satisfy us early j with Thy | mercy || that we may rejoice and be | glad * = | all our j days. 1 5 Make us glad according to the clays wherein Thou hast af | flicted | us || and the years where | in we | have4 seen \ evil. 16 Let Thy work appear un | to Thy ! servants || and Thy | glory * un | to their | children. 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God | be up | on us || and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us * vea the work of our hands es | tablish I Thou ' = it. Glorv 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 ' = | A * = | men. 755 AT THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS Before the Administration HTHE mere}' of the Lord is from everlasting to ever- lasting upon | them that | fear Him !| and His righteousness | unto | children's | children. 2 To such as | keep His | covenant || and to those that remember His com | mancl * = | ments to I do them. ■3 He shall feed His flock | like a | shepherd || He shall gather the lambs with His arm and carry * them | in His | bosom. 1 Suffer little children to come unto Me and for bid them | not || for of such ' is the | kingdom ' of heaven. 565 ANCIENT HYMNS AND CANTICLES After the Administration 5 Then will I sprinkle clean | water ' up | on you 1 1 and ye shall | be ' = | clean : 6 A new heart also \ will I | give you 1 1 and a new spirit \ will I | put with | in you, 7 And I will take away the stony heart | out of * your j flesh || and / will | give you a | heart of | flesh. 8 I will pour my Spirit up | on thy | seed || and My | blessing * up | on thine [ offspring: 9 And they shall spring up as a | mong the | grass || as willows | by the | water | courses. 10 For the promise is unto you and | to your | children and to all that are afar off * even as many as the Lord our | God shall | call. Glory be to the father | and * to the | Son 1 1 and | to the Holy | Ghost; As it was in the beginning * is now, and | ever | shall be world without I end ' = I A " = I men. directions for Chanting 1 Chants consist of two distinct divisions: one portion is recited, the other portion is sung. 2 The words from the commencement of each verse and half-verse up to the accented syllable, which is printed in italics, are called the Recitation, and should be recited smoothly, and without undue haste. 3 On reaching the accented syllable, and beginning with it, the music of the chant commences, in strict time (a tempo), the upright strokes corresponding to the bars. The Recitation must therefore be considered as outside the chant, and may be of any length. The note on which the Recitation is made is called the Reciting-note. 4 If there is no syllable after that which is accented, the accented syllable must be held for one whole bar or measure. 5 An asterisk (*) is a direction to take breath. Other stops (, ;) must be attended to, as in good reading. 6 As the accent holds the position of the first beat of the first bar, it is unnecessary to sing it louder than any of the words recited: its position, musically, will give it quite enough emphasis. *7 Final ed is always to be pronounced as a separate syllable. 8 The expression " 2nd part " indicates that the verse so marked is to be sung to the second half of a double chant, when such chant is used. 567 SELECTION 1 Psalm 1 1 BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 2 7 WHY do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 8 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his Anointed, saying, 9 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 10 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 1 1 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 12 Yei have I set my King upon my holy hill of Zion. 13 I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 568 THE PSALTER 14 Ask of me, and J shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance4, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 15 Thou shalt break them with a rod oi iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 16 Be wise now therefore, 0 ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 17 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 18 Kiss the Son. lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they thai put their trust in him. Psalm 4 19 HEAR me when I call, 0 God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me. and hear my prayer. 20 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing'.' 21 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. 22 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. 23 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord. 24 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. 25 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 26 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. SELECTION 2 Psalm 5 : 1 — 7 1 GIVE ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry. my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. 560 THE PSALTER 4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. 5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. >ut as for me, I will come into thy house in the multi- tude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship thy holy temple. Psalm 8 8 0 LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 9 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 10 When I consider thy heavens, the work of th the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 11 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 12 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor. 13 Thou maclest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: 14 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; 15 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatso- ever passeth through the paths of the seas. 18 0 Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Psalm 1 1 17 IN the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, il< e as a bird to your mountain? 18 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. 11) If the foundations be destroyed, what can the right- eous do? 20 Ti ; in his holy temple, the Lord's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men. 570 THE PSALTER 21 The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that lov< th violence Ins soul hateth. 22 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brim- stone, and a horrible tempest : this shall be the portion of their cup. 23 For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. SELECTION 3 Psalm 13 1 HOW long wilt thou forget me, 0 Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, 0 Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. 5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. 6 I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bounti- fully with Psalm 15 7 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill9 8 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 9 He that baekbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. 10 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 11 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. 571 THE PSALTER Psalm 16 12 PRESERVE me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 13 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to the< : 14 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 15 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten at another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. 16 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 17 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. 18 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 19 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 20 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 21 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 22 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. SELECTION 4 Psalm 17 : 1-9, 15 1 HEAR the right, 0 Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal. 3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing: I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. 4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips 1 have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. .1 Hold up my goings in thy paths, thai my footsteps slip not 572 THE PSALTER 6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, 1 1 (lod: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech. 7 Show thy marvellous loving-kindness, 0 thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them. 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings. 9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. 10 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. Psalm 18 : 1 - 19 11 I WILL love thee, 0 Lord, my strength. 12 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my de- liverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. 13 I will call upon the Lord, who is worth}' to be praised: .all I be saved from mine enemies. 14 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. 15 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the sni of death prevented me. 16 In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears. 17 Then the earth shook and trembled: the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth. 18 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. 19 He 1 lowed the heavens also, and came down: and dark- ness was under his feet. 20 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea. he did fly upon the wings of the wind. 21 He made darkrn icrel place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. 22 At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire. THE PSALTER 23 The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire. 24 Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them. 25 Then the channels of waters were seen, and the founda- tions of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils. 26 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. 27 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. 28 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay. 29 He brought me forth also into a large place ; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. SELECTION 5 Psalm 18 : 25-35 1 WITH the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt show thyself upright; 2 With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the fro ward thou wilt show thyself froward. 3 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks. 4 For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. 5 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. 6 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. 7 For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God? 8 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. 1) He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and set loth me upon my high places. 10 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 574 THE PSALTER 11 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentle] de me great. Psalm 19 12 THE heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handywork. 13 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. 14 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. 15 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a taber- nacle for the 16 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, andjrejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. 17 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 18 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 19 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 20 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 21 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 22 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. 23 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. 24 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. 25 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. 575 THE PSALTER SELECTION 6 Psalm 20 1 THE Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; 3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; 4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions. 6 Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. 7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. 8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. 9 Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call. Psalm 23 10 THE Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 11 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 12 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 13 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 14 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 15 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and 1 will dwell in thehouseof the Lord for ever. THE PSALTER Psalm 24 16 THE earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 17 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 18 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? 19 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted Up Ins soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 20 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and rig tiess from the God of his salvation. 21 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, 0 Jacob. 22 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up erlasting doors; and the Kino- of glory shall come in. 23 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. 24 Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 25 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. SELECTION 7 Psalm 25 1 UNTO thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 2 () my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee he ashamed: let tl shamed which transgress without cause. 4 Show me thy ways, 0 Lord: teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: foi thou art the [vation; on thee do 1 wait all the day. 6 Remember, ( ) Lord, thy tender mercies and thy loving- kindnesses; for they have been ever of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my trans- gressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness* sake, () Lord. THE PSALTER 8 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. 10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 11 For thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. 12 What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 11* His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed -hall inherit (Ik1 earth. 14 The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant. 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 18 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: () bring thou me out of my distresses. 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. 19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me wTith cruel hatred. 20 ( ) keep my soul, and deliver me : let me not be ashamed ; for I put my trust in thee. 21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. 22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. SELECTION 8 Psalm 26 : 8-12 1 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honor dwelleth. 2 (lather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men : 3 Iti whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. THE PSALTER 4 Bui as for me, I will walk in mine4 integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me. 5 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will 1 bless the Lord. Psalm 27 6 THE Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Loud is the strength of my life; of whom shall 1 be afraid9 7 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, erune upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 8 Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. 9 (hie thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his tempi.'. 10 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. 11 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his taber- nacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord. 12 Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 13 When thou saidst, Seel; ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I s< 14 Hide not thy lace far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, 0 God of my salvation. 15 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up. 16 Teach me thy way, 0 Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. 17 I teliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and Mich as breathe out cruelty. 579 THE PSALTER 18 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 19 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall Lgthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 28 : 6-9 20 BLESSED be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. 21 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. 22 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. 23 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift, them up for ever. SELECTION 9 Psalm 29 1 GIVE unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength. 2 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters. 4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. 5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. 7 The voice of the Loud divideth the flames of fire. 8 The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness: the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. (.) The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. 580 THE PSALTER 10 The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sittetb King for ever. 11 The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will blc^s his people with peace. Psalm 30 12 I WILL extol thee, 0 Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. 13 0 Lord my God, I eried unto thee, and thou hasl healed me. 14 O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. 15 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. 16 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. 17 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. 18 Lord, by thy favor thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. 19 I cried to thee, 0 Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication. 20 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? 21 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper. 22 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness: 23 To the end thai my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. SELECTION 10 Psalm 31 : 1-5, 15-16, 19-24 1 IN thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. 2 Bow down thine car to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for a house of defence to save me. 581 THE PSALTER 3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. 4 Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. 5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit : thou hast redeemed me, 0 Lord God of truth. 6 My times are in thy hand : deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. 7 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. 8 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men ! 9 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man : thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. 10 Blessed be the Lord : for he hath showed me his mar- vellous kindness in a strong city. 11 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplica- tions when I cried unto thee. 12 O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. 13 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 32 14 BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 15 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. 16 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. 17 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. 18 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavesl the iniquity of my sin. 582 THE PSALTER 19 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. 20 Thou art my hiding place; thou shall preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. 21 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 22 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. 23 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but lie that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. 21 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart, SELECTION 11 Psalm 33 1 REJOICE in the Lord, 0 ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. 4 For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth. 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. 6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. 7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. 8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. 9 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. 10 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. 583 THE PSALTER 11 The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom lie hath chosen for his own inheritai 13 The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. 14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. 15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. 16 There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. 17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. 18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; 19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waiteth for the Lord : he is our help and our shield. 21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. 22 Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. SELECTION 12 Psalm 34 1 I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 () magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their s were not ashamed. 6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 584 THE PSALTEB 7 The E the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 8 () taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 9 0 fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. 10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he maj od? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 16 The face of the Lord is i them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. 17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and de- livereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart ; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. 20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. 21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. 22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. Psalm 36 : 5-10 23 Thy mercy, 0 Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faith- fulness reacheth unto the clouds. 24 Thy righteousness i- like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: 0 Lord, thou prt man and beast. 25 How excellent is thy loving-kindness, 0 God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. THE PSALTER 26 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. 27 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. 28 O continue thy loving-kindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. SELECTION 13 Psalm 37 : 1-9, 23-40 1 FRET not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight thyself also in the Lord ; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. 7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him : fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth. 10 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. 11 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly east down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 12 1 have been young, and now am old; yet have 1 not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. i 3 lie is ever merciful, and lendet h : and his seed is blessed. 1 i I >epar1 from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. 586 THE PSALTER 15 For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. 16 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. 17 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 18 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his ste] s shall slide. 19 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. 20 The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. 21 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. 22 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. 23 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. 24 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. 25 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. 26 But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. 27 And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. SELECTION 14 Psalm 39 1 I SAID, T will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. 2 I was dumb witli silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred. 567 THE PSALTER 3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned : then spake I with my tongue, 4 Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail 1 am. 5 Behold, thou hast made my days as a handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. 6 Surely every man walketh in a vain show: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. 7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. 8 Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish. 9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. 10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand. 11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth : surely every man is vanity. 12 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. 13 O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more. Psalm 40 : 1-13, 16-17 14 I WAITED patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 15 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 16 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our Clod: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in t lie Lord. 17 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 18 Many, () Loud my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and \\\y thoughts which an- tons-ward: 588 THE PSALTER 19 They cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. 20 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine i hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. 21 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it i.- w ritten i^ me, 22 I delight to do thy will, () my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. 23 I have preached righteousness in the great eongr< tion: lo, I have not refrained my lips, 0 Lord, thou know 24 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart : I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the - at congregation. 25 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, 0 Lord: let thy loving-kindness and thy truth continually preserve me. 26 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up: they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me. 27 Be pleased, 0 Lord, to deliver me: 0 Lord, make • to help me. 28 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let Mich as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified. 29 But I am poor and needy: yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer: make no tarrying, O my God. SELECTION 15 Psalm 42 1 AS the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee. ( ) ( Sod. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 589 THE PSALTER 3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. 5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. 6 0 my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. 7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. 8 Yet the Lord will command his loving-kindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. 9 I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 10 As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? 11 Why art thou cast dowTn, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalm 43 12 JUDGE me, O God, and plead my cause against an un- godly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. 13 For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou east me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the1 enemy? 14 () send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. 15 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy; y(>a, upon the harp will I praise thee, 0 God my ( rod. 16 Why art thou cast down, 0 my soul0 and why art thou disquieted within me9 hope in God: for I shall vet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. 590 THE PSALTEB Psalm 44 : 1-8 17 WE have heard with our ears, 0 God, our fath< have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. 18 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plant-; (1st them; how thou didst afflict the people, and hem out. 19 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance1, because thou hadst a favor unto them. 20 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. 21 Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up againsl us. 22 For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. 23 But thou hast saved me from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us. 24 In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. SELECTION 16 Psalm 45 1 MY heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the King: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. 3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, 0 most Mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. 4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible thi 5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee. 591 THE PSALTER 6 Thy throne, () God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. 7 Thou iovest righteousness, and hatest wickecbu therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladi >ve thy fellows. 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. 9 Kings' daughters were among thy honorable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. 10 Hearken, 0 daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; 11 So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him. 12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall entreat thy favor. 13 The King's daughter is all glorious within: her cloth- ing is of wrought gold. 14 She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. 15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the King's palace. 16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. 17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all genera- tions: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. Psalm 46 18 GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 19 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be re- moved, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 20 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. 21 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. 592 THE PSALTER 22 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and thai right early. 23 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ul tered hi - \ oice, the earth melted. 24 The Loud of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. 25 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth. 26 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burnetii the chariot in the fire. 27 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. 28 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. SELECTION 17 Psalm 47 1 0 CLAP your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. 2 For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. 3 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. 4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. 5 God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. 7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. 8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness 9 The prince- of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God; he is greatly exalted. 593 THE PSALTER Psalm 48 10 GREAT is the Loud, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holin< --. 11 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. 12 God is known in her palaces for a refuge. 13 For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by ; her. 14 They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away. 15 Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail. 16 Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind. 17 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. 18 We have thought of thy loving-kindness, 0 God, in the midst of thy temple. 19 According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness. 20 Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. 21 Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. 22 Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following. 23 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. SELECTION 18 Psalm 51 1 HAVE mercy upon me, 0 God, according to thy loving- kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 594 THE PSALTER 3 For I acknowledge my fan ions: and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mi . i d when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judg< 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shall make me to know wisdom. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoi 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, 0 God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free Spirit. 13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, 0 God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy right- eousness. 15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall show forth thy praise. 16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, 0 God, thou wilt not despise. 18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of right- eousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar. 595 THE PSALTER SELECTION 19 Psalm 53 1 THE fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have1 done abominable iniquity: There is none that doeth good. 2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God. 3 Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. 4 Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God. 5 There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them. 6 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Psalm 56 : 3-4, 8-13 7 WHAT time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. 8 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trusl ; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. 9 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? 10 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. 11 In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word. 12 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. 13 Thy vows are upon me, 0 God: I will render praises unto thee. 14 For thou hasl delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feel from falling, thai i may walk before God in the light of the living? 590 THi: PSALTEK Psalm ". L5 BE merciful unto m for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in tin . thy wings will 1 make my refuge, until these calamities 16 I will cry unto I id that per- formeth all thi 17 He shall -'ill : . and save me from * reproach of him 1 w me up. I - d shall itii. : and I : that are set on fire, even tin - -word, lo Be thou exalted the lu-a\ • thy >ve all the earth. 20 They have prepared a net for my >teps: my soul is bowed down: they have st whereof they are fallen thei 21 My heart is fix d, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give pra 22 Awake up. my glory: awake, psaltery and liar]:-: I 3 If will awake eai I will praise thee. 0 Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nati 24 For thy mercy I unto the he thy truth unto the clou Be thou exalted. 0 God. above the heavens: let tin- glory be above all the earth. SELECTION 20 Psalm 61 1 HEAR my cry, I yer. 2 From th< th will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed : than I. 3 For tho i Iter for me, and a - ; >wer from the enemy. THE PSALTER 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wing 5 For thou, 0 God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. 6 Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. 7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. 8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows. Psalm 62 9 TRULY my soul waiteth upon God : from him eometh my salvation. 10 He only is my rock and my salvation ; he is my defence ; I shall not be greatly moved. 11 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence. 12 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency : they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. 13 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expecta- tion is from him. 14 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my de- fence; I shall not be moved. 15 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. 16 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. 17 Surely men of low degree are vanity, mid men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance 1 1 j are altogether lighter than vanity. 18 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, sel not your heart upon them. 19 ( \o ire have I heard tins; that power belongeth unto ( rod. 20 Also unto thee, <) Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou render< s1 to every man according to his work. 598 THE PSALTER SELECTION 21 3 1 0 GOD, thou art my ( rod; early will I seek th< soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for tl and thirsty land, where no wi i 2 To see thy power and thy glor I . :. • seen thee in the sanctuary. 3 Because thy loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 5 My sou! shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lij 6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watcl 7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. 9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. 10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. 11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. Psalm 65 12 PRAISE waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 13 0 thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. 14 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shall purge them away. 15 Blessed is the man whom thou cl to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in tl shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. 599 THE PSALTER 16 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, () God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: 17 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power: 18 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. 19 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. 20 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it : thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. 21 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundant^: thou settlest the furrows thereof : thou makest it soft with showers : thou blessest the springing thereof. 22 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. 23 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. 24 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. SELECTION 22 Psalm 66 1 MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: 2 Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious. 3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. 4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. 5 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. 6 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on fool : there did we rejoice in him. GOO THE PSALTER 7 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. 8 O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard: 9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. 10 For thou, 0 God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. 11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins. 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. 13 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, 14 Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. 15 I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams: I will offer bullocks with goats. 16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. 17 I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. 18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: 19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Psalm 67 21 GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; 22 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving- health among all nations. 23 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. 24 0 let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 601 THE PSALTER 25 Lei the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. 26 Then -hall the earth yield her increase; and God, even own God, shall bless us. 27 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. SELECTION 23 Psalm 68 : 1-19, 28-29, 31-35 1 LET God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the pres- ence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. 4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. 5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. 6 God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. 7 O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; 8 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the pres- ence of God : even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. 9 Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary. 10 Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor. 11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of that published it. 12 Kings of did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. 13 Though ye have lain among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold. 602 THE PSALTER 14 When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon. 15 The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; a high hill as the hill of Bashan. 16 Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the Lord will dwell in it for ever. 17 The chariots of God are twenty thou- en thou- sands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in holy place. 18 Thou 1: ided on high, thou hasl led captivity captive: thou ha ived gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell amonj 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. 20 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. 21 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee. 22 Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God. 23 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; 0 sing praises unto the Lord; 24 To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. 25 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds. 26 0 God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. SELECTION 24 Psalm 70 1 MAKE haste, 0 God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, 0 Lord. 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them he turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt. 603 THE PSALTER 3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha. 4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. 5 Bui 1 am poor and needy: make haste unto me, 0 God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying. Psalm 71 : 1-5, 8-9, 12, 14-24 6 IN thee, 0 Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. 7 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 8 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may con- tinually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. 9 Deliver me, 0 my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 10 For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth. 11 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honor all the day. 12 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. 13 O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. 15 My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. 16 1 will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. 17 () God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. 18 Xow also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not ; until I have showed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one thai is to come. 1(.) Thy righteousness also, () God, is very high, who hast done great things: () God, who is like unto THE PSALTER 3 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof. 4 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. 5 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are ;it their wit's end. 6 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distress* 7 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. 8 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. 9 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodne-s, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 10 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. 11 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the water- springs into dry ground; 12 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. 13 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings. 14 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation; 15 And sowr the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of inert 16 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. 17 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow. 18 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way. 19 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock. 20 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth. 21 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving-kindness of the Lord. 627 THE PSALTER SELECTION 41 Psalm 110 1 THE Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. 4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. 5 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. G He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head. Psalm 111 8 PRAISE ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 9 The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 10 His work is honorable and glorious: and his righteous- ness endureth for ever. 11 Pie hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: -oKi> is gracious and full of compassion. 12 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. 13 He hath showed his people the power of his works, thai 1 e may give them the heritage of the heathen. 14 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. 15 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. 628 THE PSALTER 16 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath com- manded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. 17 The fear of the Loud is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his command- ments: his praise endureth for ever. Psalm 112 18 PRAISE ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 19 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall he blessed. 20 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 21 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 22 A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. 23 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 24 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. 25 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. 26 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalt ed with honor. 27 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with, his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. SELECTION 42 Psalm 113:1-6 1 PR AIRE ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. 2 Blesse I be tin4 name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. 3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name i:- to be praised. 629 THE PSALTER 4 The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high, 6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth ! Psalm 115 7 NOT unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. 8 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? 9 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatso- ever he hath pleased. 10 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 11 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: 12 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not : 13 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. 14 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them. 15 0 Israel, trust thou in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. 16 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. 17 Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. 18 The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. 19 He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. 20 The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. 21 Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth. 030 THE PSALTER 22 The heaven, even the heaven-, are the Lord's: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. 23 The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence. 24 But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord. SELECTION 43 Psalm 116 1 I LOVE the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. 3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. 4 Then called I upon the name of the Lord; 0 Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. 5 Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. 6 The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. 7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. 8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 9 I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living. 10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflid 11 I said in my haste, All men are liars. 12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits ard me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the of the Lord. 14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. 031 THE PSALTER 16 O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. 17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord. 18 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people, 19 In the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 117 20 O PRAISE the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 21 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord. SELECTION 44 Psalm 118 1 0 GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy en- dureth for ever. 4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? 7 The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. 8 Tt is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Loud than to put confidence in princes. 10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Loud will 1 destroy them. 032 THE PSALTER 11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. 12 They compassed me about liki arequenched as the fire of thorns: for in the4 name of the Lord 1 will destroy them. 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me. 14 The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. 15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the taber- nacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. 16 The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. 18 The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: 20 This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter. 21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. 22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. 23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Save now, I beseech thee, 0 Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. 26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord. 27 God is the Lord, which hath showed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. 28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou God, I will exalt thee. 2!) () give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 633 THE PSALTER SELECTION 45 Psalm 119:1-24 1 BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. 3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts dili- gently. 5 0 that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! 6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. 7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. 8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. 9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: 0 let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. 12 Blessed art thou, O Lord: teach me thy statutes. 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. 14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. 16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. 17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. 18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. 19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy command- ments from me. 20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times. 634 THE PSALTER 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments. 22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies. 23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statu; 24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my coun- sellors. SELECTION 46 Psalm 119:33-48, 89-96 1 TEACH me, 0 Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. 2 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. 3 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. 4 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 5 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. 6 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. 7 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. 8 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness. 9 Let thy mercies come also unto me, 0 Lord, even thy salvation, according to thy word. 10 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that re- proacheth me: for I trust in tin- word. 11 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgm< 12 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. 13 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. 14 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. 635 THE PSALTER 15 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. 16 My hands also will 1 lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. 17 For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. 18 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. 19 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants. 20 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. 21 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. 22 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. 23 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies. 24 I have seen an end of all perfection : but thy command- ment is exceeding broad. SELECTION 47 Psalm 119:97-120 1 O HOW love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. 2 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 3 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 4 [ understand more than the ancients, because I keep precepts. 5 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. 6 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. 7 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter mouth! 8 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore 1 hate every false way. 636 THE PSALTER 9 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 10 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. 11 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, 0 Lord, accord- ing unto thy word. 12 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me thy judgments. 13 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 14 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. 15 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. 16 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes ys, even unto the end. 17 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. 18 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. 19 Depart from me, ye evil doers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. 20 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. 21 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually. 22 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood. 23 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. 24 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. SELECTION 48 Psalm 121 1 I WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. THE PSALTER 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. 6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Psalm 122 9 I WAS glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. 10 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. 11 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: 12 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord. 13 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. 14 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. L5 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. 16 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. 17 Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good. Psalm 123 18 UNTO thee lift I up mine eyes, 0 thou that dwellest in the heavens. 19 Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wail upon the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us. THE PSALTER 20 Have mercy upon us, 0 Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt. 21 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those thai are a1 ease, and with the contempt of the proud. SELECTION 49 Psalm 124 1 IF it had not been the Lord a\1io was on our side, now may Israel say; 2 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us: 3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: 4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. 6 Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. 7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. 8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 125 9 THEY that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. 10 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. 11 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. 12 Do good, 0 Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. 13 Ajs for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the Loud shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon [srael. 039 THE PSALTER Psalm 12G 14 WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, wo were like them that dream. 15 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. 16 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. 17 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south. 18 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 19 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves writh him. Psalm 127 20 EXCEPT the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it : except the Lord keep the city, the watch- man waketh but in vain. 21 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 22 Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord: end the fruit of the womb is his reward. 23 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 24 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. SELECTION 50 Psalm 130 1 OUT of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voire of my supplications. 3 If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, () Lord, who shall stand9 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, thai thou mayesl be feared. (WO THE PSALTER 5 I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. 6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: 1 say, more than they that watch for the morning. 7 Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. Psalm 131 0 LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. 10 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. 11 Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever. Psalm 132 12 LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions: 13 How he sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; 14 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; 15 I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, 16 Until I find out a place for the Lord, a habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. 17 Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood. 18 We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at Ins footstool. 19 Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength. 20 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. 21 For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed. (341 THE PSALTER 22 The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. 23 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testi- mony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. 24 For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 25 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 26 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. 27 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 28 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. 29 His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon him- self shall his crown flourish. SELECTION 51 Psalm 133 1 BEHOLD, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 3 As the dew of Ilermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion': for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. Psalm 134 4 BEHOLD, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord. 5 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord. 6 The Lord thai made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. 042 THE PSALTEE Psalm 135 7 PRAISE ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord. 8 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God, 9 Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. 10 For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure. 11 For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. 12 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. 13 He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. 14 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and 15 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, 0 Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants. 16 Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings; 17 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan: 18 And gave their land for a heritage, a heritage unto 1 srael his people. 19 Thy name, () Lord, endureth for ever; and thy memo- rial, 0 Lord, throughout all generations. 20 For the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants. 21 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 22 They have mouths, but they speak no1 : eyes have they, bu1 they see not; 23 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouth-. 24 They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them. 25 Bless the Lord, () house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron: 643 THE PSALTER 26 Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. 27 Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. SELECTION 52 Psalm 136 : 1-9, 23-26 1 O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 0 give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy en- dureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: 8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: 9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. 10 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever : 11 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. 12 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. 13 () give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 137: 1-6 14 BY the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, W ! wept, when we remembered Zion. 1.") We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst 1 hereof. (ill THE PSALTER 16 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying. Sing us one of the songs of Zion. 17 How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land? 18 If I forget thee, () Jerusalem, let m\ right hand forget her cunning. 19 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. Psalm 138 20 I WILL praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 21 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 22 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. 23 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, 0 Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth. 24 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord. 25 Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. 26 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 27 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. SELECTION 53 Psalm 13!) : 1-12, 14-24 1 O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. 3 Thou compassesl my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my way-. 645 THE PSALTER 4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, 0 Lord, thou know est it altogether. 5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. 7 Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. 12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. 13 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. 14 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 15 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect : and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. 16 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, 0 God! how great is the sum of them! 17 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 18 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, 0 God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men. 19 For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemi< - take thy name in vain. 20 Do not I hate them, 0 Lord, that hate thee? and am qo1 1 grieved with those that rise4 up against thee? 646 THE PSALTER 21 I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies. 22 Search me, () God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts : 23 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. SELECTION 54 Psalm 141 : 1-3 1 LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Psalm 142 4 I CRIED unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. 5 I poured out my complaint before him; I showed before him my trouble. 6 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. 7 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. 8 I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. 9 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. 10 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me. Psalm 143 : 1-11 11 HEAR my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplica- tions: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. 647 THE PSALTER 12 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. 13 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead. 14 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. 15 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. 16 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. 17 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 18 Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. 19 Deliver me, 0 Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. 20 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. 21 Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. SELECTION 55 Psalm 144 1 BLESSED be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to wTar, and my fingers to fight : 2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subduct h my people under me. :] Lord, what is man, that thou takes! knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him! 4 Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passel h away. 5 Bow thy heavens, 0 Lord, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. (Us THE PSALTER 6 Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them. 7 Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the h og ihildren; 8 Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood. 9 I will sing a new song unto thee, I ) God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will 1 sing praises unto thee. 10 It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: h ho delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. 11 Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood: 12 That our sons may he as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may he as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: 13 That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousand- in our streets: 14 That our oxen may be strong to labor; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our str< 15 Happy is that people, that i^ in such a case: yea. happy is that people, whose God is the Lord. Psalm 146 16 PRAISE ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. 17 While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing prais unto my God while I have any being. 18 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. 19 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth: in that ver\ day his thoughts perish. 20 Happy is he thai hath the Cod of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his ( lod: 21 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which ke< peth truth for ever: 22 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners: G4