Q Q Z >• K 0 < (0 Z h. z 2 i 0 ill H u >■ m S u. » k < 0 I o ^ K j >■ £ u m < a> 5 5 j K q 2 q u Ul u, ■ J X 0 £ j S H M < u 5 s h w Z H 0 K to S H g Id P 5 0 j 5cA 1 > u or a35 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Calvin College http://www.archive.org/details/christianpsalmisOOphil THE CHRISTIAN PSALMIST; a cq/ri^ECTioi*^*' ^ ^ f„ SEP 22 1936 ^ PSALMS, HYMNS, AND^ipmi^L ^^^/ COMPILED FROM THE MOST APPROVED AUTHORS, AND DESIGNED AS A STANDARD HYMN BOOK, FOR PUBLIC AND SOCIAL WORSHIP. Entered according to the act of Congress in the year 1833, by S. Clougb, W. Lane, F. Plummer, I. C. Goff, and J. M"Keen, in the office of the clerk of the southern district of New-York. PHILADELPHIA : JAMES KAY, JUX. & BROTHER, 122 CHESTNUT STREET. PITTSBURGH : - C. H, KAY & CO. 1840, PUBLISHERS' ADVERTISEMENT. CHRISTIAN PSALMIST. Pew Edition. JAMES KAT, JCN. & BROTHER, 122 Chestnut street, PHIL- ADELPHIA, said JOHN I. KAY & CO., comer of Third and Wood streets. PITTSBURGH, respectfully inform the CHRISTIAN SO- CIETY it large, that, under the authority of the " Committee of the Christian Book Association," and the superintendence of Elder Fred- erick Plummer, one of that Committee and one of the Compiler of the work, they have published a stereotype Pew edition of the " Christian Psalmist," the standard Hymn Book of the Connection, which has been executed on a most legible type (made expressly for the purpose"). This edition is fully equal, in quality of printing, paper and binding, to the Pocket edition, already extensively known throughout the Connection ; with which, it is scarcely ne- cessary to state, it corresponds, word for word, and page for pagt. Price for the Pew edition wholesale, 60 cents per copy. CHRISTIAN PSALMIST. Pocket Edition. The Publishers of the Pew edition of the '• Christian Psalmist," also inform the Christian Society, that, by direction of and under an arrangement with the above Committee, the publication of the Pocket edition has been transferred from the Messrs. Harper of New-York, to them. They will execute it in a style equal to that of the best edition already published. Price for the Pocket editiOD, wholesale, 33 1-3 cents per copy. A large supply of the above Publications in plain binding at the prices above mentioned, and in various extra bindings at the custo- mary advances on the prices in plain binding, will be kept con- stantly on hand, in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Orders, enclosing a remittance, from Ministers Churches, and individuals generally, are respectfully solicited. The books will be promptly and care- fully forwarded to any part of the United States, as directed. PREFACE Sacred music has ever been considered an essential part of the exercises of the sanctuary. It is truly a delightful privilege, as well as a duty, to which we are frequently exhorted in the holy scriptures, to celebrate the high praises of God, and to lift up our hearts with our voices " in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation." In the performance of this sacred duty, it is highly important that a strict regard be had to the sentiments contained in the language we employ. However great may be the poetical merits of the hymn, if it be found to contain expressions at variance with, or doctrines not explicitly and clearly taught in the word of God, it should be rejected. Acting upon this principle, the compilers of this work have endeavoured to select such hymns only, as are in strict conformity with the languag'e of scripture, and they confidently believe they have introduced none which may not be used by any body of Christians without offence to their peculiar views in matters of doctrine. In making their selections, the compilers have had recourse to a great variety of collec- tions of devotional poetry, and have examined, perhaps, most of the best publications which have appeared since the time of the pious and excellent Dr. Watts. A great proportion of the hymns, however, it will be seen, are taken from the compositions of Watts, Wesley, Doddridge, Cowper, Newton, Steele, Beddome and Montgomery, who are deservedly regarded as standard authors in sacred poetry. This selection will be found to embrace compositions upon all the prominent subjects of the scriptures, including the emblematical figures and representations in which they abound, together with a great variety of hymns expressive of the affections and emotions of 4 PREFACE, the heart under particular circumstances in life. Many of the hymns relate to the supe- riority and importance of the active and per- sonal virtues, or that religion which rests not merely on speculative helief, but which changes the heart and controls the life of its possessor. The compilers have occasionally met with hymns requiring some slight alterations, which they conceived themselves justifiable in mak- ing in order to adapt them to the general plan and character of the work. Few alterations have, however, been made, except in changing the singular number into the plural, where it could be done without affecting the measure or harmony of the verse, the plural form of expression being considered more appropriate in social worship. In the general arrangement of the work, it has been thought judicious to appropriate one portion to the psalms, another to the hymns, and a third to the spiritual songs. The several parts of each psalm are arranged according to their metres, and numbered continuously. The hymns are distributed under their proper heads, and the songs are placed at the close of the book, and arranged under running titles as far as was practicable. In the index to the first lines, and also in that to the subjects, the psalms, hymns and spi- ritual songs, are referred to indiscriminately, and the reference is always to the page. With these remarks and explanations, the compilers submit this work, on which they have expended much time and labour, to the Christian public. And, at the same time, they would affectionately urge the importance of singing " with the spirit and with the under- standing also." Let the purport and energy of the sentiments contained in the hymn, be transfused into the heart, and we shall thus avoid the imputation of offering to the Most High the homage of our lips, while our hearts are cold and unmoved; and thus will God indeed be worshipped in his earthly temple. THE COMPILERS. .Yew -York, March, 1833. INDEX OF CONTENTS. Psalms, PART I. PART II. pp. pp. Hymns 7—155, 334 Hymns for Public worship 157 — 472, The existence and attributes of God, 157—175, Providence and Government of God, 175—187, The Holy Scriptures, 187—193, Gospel and Salvation, 193—202, Life, Death, Resurrection, and Exaltation of Christ, 202—228, His Birth, 202—206, His Life, 206—210, His Death, 210—214, His Resurrection, 214 — 215, His Exaltation, 215—217, Reflection on his Character and Government, 217 — 228, Character and Figurative repre- sentations of Christ alpha- betically arranged, 228—252, Warnings and invitations of the Gospel, 252—265, Divine Influence, 265—273, Penitential Hymns, 273—282, Prayer and Supplication, 282—293, General Praise and Thanks- giving, 293—300, The Christian life and character, 300—318, Christian Graces alphabetically arranged, Institutions of the Gospel, The Church, Baptism, The Lord's Supper, The Lord's Day, Public Worship, The Ministry, 318—358, 358—398, 358—361, 361—368, 368—376, 376—381, 3$2— 396, 665 O INDEX OF CONTENTS. Universal Diffusion of the Gospell^^T^ Life, Death, Resurrection, Judg- ment and Eternity, 406-433, 55 WeW 358-414, 16 Death, 414—420, 13 Jtesurrechon, 420 424 8 Judgment, 424 427' 5 Eternity, 427-433! 12 Various Occasions, 433 453 59 Morning, 433-436! 7 Evening 436-440, 8 ■r uner at Hymns, 440 446 11 Ordination, 446 446.' 2 On opening a place for Worship, 446-449, 5 Miscellaneous, 458-470, 25 Doxologies, 471 472 12 part in. Spiritual Songs, 473—552, 114 Whole number of Metrical Pieces, 1113 TABLE OF METRES. C. M. Comnwn Metre, L. M. Long Metre, S. M. Short Metre, H.M. Hallelujah Metre, P. M. Particular Metre, C. P. M. Common Particular Metre, L. P. M. Long Particular Metre, S. P. M. Short Particular Metre, L. M. 6 L. Long Metre Six Lines, 6s & 4s. Six and Fours Metre. 5s & 6s. Five and Sixes Metre, 7s & 6s. Sevens and Sixes Metre, 8s & 7s. Eight and Sevens Metre, 8s, 8s &6s. Eight, Eights and Sixes Metre, 5s,5s&lls. Five, Fives and Elevens Metre. 5s, 6s&9s. Five, Six and Nines Metre, 9s & 8s. Nine and Eights Metre ' 10s & lis. Tens and Elevens Metre 10s & 8s. Ten and Eights Metre ' lis & 10s. Tlcven and Tens Metre Us. Elevens Metre. PSALMS. 1. FIRST PART. CM. Tate & Bra dt The Righteous and the Wicked. 1 HOW blest is he, who ne'er consents By ill advice to walk ; Nor stands in sinners' ways, nor sits Where men profanely talk: 2 But makes the perfect law of God His business and delight; Devoutly reads therein by day, And meditates by night. 3 Like some fair tree, which, fed by streams, With timely fruit does bent, He still shall flourish, and success All his designs attend. 4 Ungodly men, and their attempts, No lasting root shall find ; Untimely blasted, and dispersed, Like chaff before the wind. 5 For God approves the just man's ways; To happiness they tend ; But sinners, and the paths they tread, Shall both in ruin end. 1. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 BLEST is the man, who shuns the place. Where sinners love to meet ; Who fears to tread their wicked ways ; And hates the scoffer's seat : — 2 But in the statutes of the Lord Has placed his chief delight ; By day, he reads or hears the word, And meditates by night. 7 8 PSALMS. 3 He, like a plant of generous kind, By living waters set, Safe from the storm and blasting wind, Enjoys a peaceful state. 4 Green as the leaf, and ever fair, Shall his profession shine ; While fruits of holiness appear, Like clusters on the vine. 5 Not so the impious and unjust : — What vain designs they form ! Their hopes are blown away like dust, Or chaff, before the storm. 6 Sinners in judgment shall not stand, Among the sons of grace When Christ, the Judge, at his right hand Appoints his saints a place. 1. THIRD PART. S. M. Watts. 1 THE man is ever blest, Who shuns the sinners' ways ; Among their councils never stands, Nor takes the scorner's place : — 2 But makes the law of God His study and delight, Amidst the labours of the day And watches of the night 3 He, like a tree, shall thrive, With waters near the root ; Fresh as the leaf, his name shall live ; His works are heavenly fruit. 4 Not so th' ungodly race ; They no such blessings find : Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff Before the driving wind. 2. C. M. Tate & Brady. Christ exalted and his enemies warned. 1 ATTEND, O earth, when God declares His uncontrolled decree :— " Thou art my Son — this day, my heir Have I begotten thee. psalms. y 2 "Ask— and receive thy full demands— Thine shall the heathen he ; The utmost limits of the lands Shall he possessed by thee." 3 Learn, then, ye princes — and give ear, Ye judges of the earth ; Worship the Lord with holy fear, Rejoice with awful mirth. 3. C. M. Tate & Brady. God our defence. Morning. 1 THOU, gracious Lord, art our defence ; On thee our hopes rely ; Thou art our glory, and shalt yet Lift up our heads on high. 2 Guarded by him, we laid us down, Our sweet repose to take ; For we through him securely sleep, Through him in safety wake. 3 Salvation to the Lord belongs ; He only can defend ; His blessings he extends to all, That on his power depend. 4. FIRST PART. L. M. Spirit of the Psalms. True Riches. 1 AMIDST unsatisfied desires, Or trouble's overwhelming flood, Eager the doubting heart inquires, O who will show us any good 1 2 But happy they who serve the Lord, And in his holy name believe ; They know, from his all-gracious word, That he will every want relieve. 3 When humbly offering at his shrine The grateful homage of the heart, The Lord will hear, and grace divine In rich and copious streams impart. 4 Worldlings, who wealth and honours love, Full many a weary vigil keep ; But he whose treasure is above, Shall rest secure, and sweetly sleep. 10 PSALMS. 4. SECOND PART. CM. Watts. Rest and Peace in God. 1 LORD, Thou wilt hear us when we pray . W e are for ever thine : We fear before thee all the day, J>or would we dare to sin. 2 And while we rest our weary h^ads From care and business free, ' •Tig sweet conversing on our beds With our own hearts and thee. 3 We pay this evening sacrifice : And when our work is done, Great God, our faith, our hope relies Upon thy grace alone. 4 T «1?',with our thoughts composed to peace We'll give our eyes to sleep ; Thy hand in safety keeps our days And will our slumbers keep. 5. FIRST PART. CM. Watts. Communion with God. Morning. 1 LORD, in the morning thou shalt hear Our voice ascending high ; To thee we will direct our prayer To thee lift up our eye. 2 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. 3 But to thy house will we resort, To taste thy mercies there ; We will frequent thy holy court. And worship in thy fear. 4 O may thy Spirit felt the festering wound ; But we confessed our sins to thee, And ready pardon found. 4 Let sinners learn to pray, Let saints keep near the throne ; Our help in times of deep distress Is found in God alone. 33. FIRST PART. CM. Tate & Brady. Happiness of Trusting in God. 1 :T IS God, who those that trust in him Beholds with gracious eyes ; He frees their soul from death, their want In time of dearth supplies. 2 How happy then are they, to whom The Lord for God is known ! Whom he, from all the world beside, Has chosen for his own. 3 Our souls on God with patience wait ; Our help and shield is he : Then. Lord, still let our hearts rejoice, Because we trust in thee. . 4 The riches of thy mercy, Lord, Do thou to us extend ; Since we, for all we want or wish, On thee alone depend. 33. SECOND PART. C. M. Tate &, Bkady Rejoicing in God. i LET all the just, to God with joy, Their cheerful voices raise ; PSALMS. 39 For well the righteous it becomes To sing glad songs of praise. 2 For faithful is the word of God ; His works with truth abound ; He justice loves — and all the earth Is with his goodness crowned. 3 Whate'er the mighty Lord decrees, Shall stand for ever sure ; The settled purpose of his heart To ages shall endure. 4 Our souls on God with patience wait, Our help and shield is he ; Then, Lord, let still our hearts rejoice; Because we trust in thee. 5 The riches of thy mercy, Lord, Do thou to us extend ; Since We, for all we want or wish, On thee alone depend. 34. FIRST PART. L. M. Doddridge. Divine Goodness acknowledged. 1 TRIUMPHANT, Lord, thy goodness reigns Through all the wide celestial plains ; And its full streams redundant flow Down to tlV abodes of men below. 2 Through nature's works its glories shine The cares of Providence are thine ; And grace erects our mortal frame The fairest temple to thy name. 3 O give to every human heart To taste and feel how good thou art ; With grateful love, and reverend fear. To know how blest thy children are. ' 34. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 We'll bless the Lord from day to day- How good are all his ways ! Ye humble souls that use to pray, Come help our lips to praise. 2 Sing to the honour of his name ; In deep distress we cried ; Nor was our hope exposed to shame, Nor was our suit denied. 4U PSALMS. 3 We told the Lord our sore di With heavy groans and tears ; He gave our sharpest sorrows ease, And silenced all our fears. 4 Oh sinners, come and taste his love, Come learn his pleasant ways, And let your own experience prove The sweetness of his grace. 5 Oh love the Lord, ye saints of his ; His eye regards the just : How greatly blest their portion is, Who make the Lord their trust ! 34. THIRD PART. C. M. Wragham. Trusting and Praising God. 1 THEE will we bless, O lord, our God, To thee our voice we'll raise, For ever spread thy fame abroad, And daily sing thy praise. 2 Our souls shall glory in the Lord, His wondrous acts proclaim ; Oh let us now his love record, And magnify his name. 3 Our eyes beheld his heavenly light, When we implored his grace ; We saw his glory with delight, And joy beamed o'er our face. 4 Oh taste and see the Lord is good, We, who on him rely ; He shall our souls with heavenly food And strengthening aid supply. 35. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Immutable Perfections and Glory of God. 1 HIGH in the heavens, eternal God, - Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils thy just and wise 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 O God, how excellent thy grace ! Whence all our hope and comfort springs. PSALMS. 41 The sons of Adam, in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 4 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. 5 Life, like a fountain, rich and free, Springs from the presence of our Lord ; And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promised in thy word. 36. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 ABOVE these heavens'-created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend ; Thy truth outlives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. 2 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away ; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep, unfathomed sea. 3 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eye's ; Thy presence makes eternal day, Where clouds can never rise. 37. FIRST PART. CM. Watts. God the Guardian of the Pious. 1 NOW let us make the Lord our trust, And practise all that's good : So shall we dwell among the just, And he'll provide us food. 2 We to our God our ways commit, And cheerful wait his will ; Thy hand, which guides our doubtful feet, Shall our desires fulfil. 3 Our innocence shalt thou display, And make thy judgments known, Fair as the light of dawning day, And glorious as the noon. 4 The meek, at last, the earth possess, And are the heirs of heaven ; True riches, with abundant peace, To humble souls are given. 42 PSALMS. 37. SECOND PART. C. M. Doddridge. Days of the Upright known to God. 1 TO thee, our God, our days are known ; Our souls enjoy the thought; Our actions all before thy face, Nor are our faults forgot. 2 Each secret breath devotion vents^ Is vocal to thine ear ; And all our walks of daily life Before thine eye appear. 3 The vacant hour, the active scene, Thy mercy shall approve ; And every pang of sympathy, And every care of love. 4 Each golden hour of beaming light Is gilded by thy rays ; And dark affliction's midnight gloom A present God surveys. 5 Full in thy view through life we pass, And in thy view we die ; And when each mortal bond is broke, Shall find our God is nigh. 38. C. M. Watts. Severe Chastisement deprecated. 1 AMID thy wrath, remember love, Restore thy servants, Lord ; Nor let a father's chastening prove Like an avenger's sword. 2 Our sins a heavy load appear, And o'er our heads are gone ; The burden, Lord, we cannot bear, Nor e'er the guilt atone. 3 But we'll confess our guilty ways, And grieve for all our sin ; We'll mourn how weak the seeds of grace, And beg support divine. 4 Thou art our God— our only hope ; And thou wilt hear our cry ; Thou, Lord, wilt bear our spirits up, Nor let thy servants die. PSALMS. 43 39. FIRST PART. L. M. Merrick. - Brevity of human Life. 1 OH let us, gracious Lord, extend Our view to life's approaching end ! What are our days 1 — a span their line ; And what our age, compared with thine? 2 Our life, advancing to its close, While scarce its earliest dawn it knows, Swift, through an empty shade, we run, And vanity and man are one. 3 God of our fathers !— here, as they, We walk, the pilgrim of a day ; A transient guest, thy works admire, And instant to our home retire. 4 Oh spare us, Lord — in mercy, spare, And nature's failing strength repair, E'er, life's short circuit wandered o'er, We perish — and are seen no more. 39. SECOND PART. L. M. Spirit ofthePs. 1 THE term of life assigned to man Is transient as a passing shade ; Its longest period is a span, And in the bud his honours fade. 2 He walks but in an empty show, Vexed and disquieted in vain ; To unknown heirs his wealth must flow, And he to dust return again. 3 So let us number, then, our days, That we may know how frail we are ; Call to remembrance all our ways, And for eternity prepare. 40. CM. Watts. Trust in God and Deliverance. 1 WE waited meekly for the Lord, He bowed to hear our cry ; He saw us resting on his word, And brought salvation nigh. 2 Finn on a rock — he made us stand, And taught our cheerful tongues To praise the wonders of his hand, In new and thankful songs. 44 PSALMS. 3 We'll spread his works of grace abroad, The saints with joy shall hear, And sinners learn to make our God Their only hope and fear. 41. FIRST PART. L. M. Spirit op the Ps. The Blessings of Charity. 1 HOW blest are they who daily prove, By acts of charity and love, The fervent gratitude they owe To Him from whom all blessings flow. 2 In hours of sickness, or of pain, God will their fainting souls sustain; Bright hopes shall cheer the bed of death, Sweet peace attend their parting breath. 3 When, summoned from the silent tomb, The assembled world await their doom, These shall behold their Saviour's face Beaming with smiles of heavenly grace ; 4 And from his lips their raptured ear Shall this their gracious sentence hear, Come, O ye blessed of the Lord, Come, and receive your bright reward. 41. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 BLEST is the man whose tender care Relieves the poor in their distress ; Whose pity wipes the widow's tear, Whose hand supports the fatherless. 2 His heart contrives for their relief More good than his own hand can do ; He, in the time of general grief, Shall find the Lord has pity too. 3 Or, if he languish on his bed, God will pronounce his sins forgiven ; Will save from death his sinking head, Or take his willing soul to heaven. 42. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Trusting in God in times of Despondency. I OUR spirits sink within us, Lord, But we will call thy name to mind, And times of past distress record. When we have found our God was kind. PSALMS. 45 2 Yet will the Lord command his love, When we address his throne by day, Nor in the night his grace remove; The night shall hear us sing and pray. 3 We'll chide our hearts that sink so low; Why should our souls indulge in grief? Hope in the Lord — and praise him too ; He is our rest — our sure relief. 4 O God, thou art our hope, our joy, Thy light and truth shall guide us still ; Thy word shall our best thoughts employ, And lead us to thy heavenly hill. 42. SECOND PART. L. M. Spirit of the Ps. The Soul panting for God. 1 AS the chased hart, midst sultry beams, Pants for the brook's refreshing streams, So thirst our souls, O Lord, for thee, So long thy gracious face to see. 2 For exiled from our heavenly home, We here as weary pilgrims roam ; With toilsome step, and progress slow, Oft doomed to tread the path of wo. 3 Yet why, with anxious cares oppressed, Should doubt or sorrow fill the breast ? What dangers can the Christian fear, With thee his Saviour ever near"? 4 Not only in the noon of joy Thy praise shall be our sweet employ ; But e'en affliction's darkest night Shall humble gratitude excite. 5 Yes, we will bless thee, gracious God, And grateful kiss the chas-tening rod ; Assured its heaviest strokes but prove A Father's care, a Father's love. 43. FIRST PART. L. M. Merrick. Resorting to God. in Trouble. 1 GREAT God — our strength — to thee we cry, Oh let us not forgotten lie ; Oppressed with sorrows and with care, To thy protection we repair. 46 PSALMS. * 2 Oh let thy Tight attend our way, Thy truth afford its steady ray ; To Zion's hill direct our feet, To worship at thy sacred seat. 3 Thy praise, O God, shall tune the lyre, Thy love our joyful song inspire ; To thee our cordial thanks be paid, Our safe defence, our constant aid. 4 Why, then, cast down— and why distressed ? And whence the grief, that fills our breast? In God we'll hope— to God we'll raise Our songs of gratitude and praise. 43. SECOND PART. L. M. Wragham. 1 GOD of my strength— in thee alone A refuge from distress I see ; Oh ! why hast thou thine aid withdrawn ? Why hast thou, Lord, forsaken me ? 2 Oh let thy light our footsteps guide, Thy love and truth our spirit fill ; That in thy house we may reside, And worship at thy holy hill. 3 Then will we at thine altar bend ; Our harp its softest notes shall raise And from our lips to heaven ascend The song of thankfulness and praise. 4 Why, then, our soul, art thou cayt down 1 Why art thou anxious and distressed?' Hope thou in God — his mercy own, For we shall yet enjoy his rest. 43. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. 1 JUDGE us, O God, and plead our cause Against a sinful race ; From vile oppression and deceit Secure us by thy grace. 2 On thee our steadfast hope depends, And are we left to mourn 1 To sink in sorrow — and in vain Implore thy kind return? 3 O send thy light to guide our feet, And bid thy truth appear; Conduct us to thy holy hill, To taste thy mercies there. PSALMS. 47 4 Then to the altar, O our God, Our joyful feet shall rise, And our triumphant song shall praise The God that rales the skies. 43. FOURTH P. 7s. 61. M. Pratt's Coll. 1 JUDGE us, Lord, in righteousness ; Plead for us in our distress : Good and merciful thou art ; Bind this bleeding, broken heart : Cast us not despairing hence ; Be our love, our confidence. 2 Send thy light and truth, to guide, Leave us not to turn aside ; On thy holy hill we'd rest, In thy courts for ever blest : There to God, our hope, our joy, ' Praise shall all our powers employ. 44. FIRST PART. L.M. Pratt's Coll. Divine Aid implored in National Distress. 1 WHY should thy face, where mercies dwell. Its beams of majesty conceal; Regardless of the woes that wait Around our long-afflicted state 1 2 Behold ! our soul with sorrow bends, And down to dust our life descends ; And, while thine arm its aid denies, Prostrate on earth, deserted lies. ' 3 Thy mercy, Lord, alone we claim j Redeem us, and exalt thy name : Rise for our help, almighty Lord ! Salvation shall attend thy word. 44. SECOND PART. L. M. Pratt's Coll. National.Deliverance ascribed to God. 1 OFT have our ears, great God, been taught What for our fathers thou hast wrought While with adoring minds they told The wonders of thy works of old. 9 Still we disclaim the bow or sword, And wait for thy salvation, Lord : On thee we trust — thy mercies claim, Whose presence puts all foes to shame. 48 PSALMS. 3 From morning dawn to evening close, On thee, O Lord, our hopes repose : To thy great name, with joy, we'll raise Triumphant songs of grateful praise. 44. THIRD PART. C. M. Tate & Brady. 1 O LORD, our fathers oft have told, In our attentive ears, Thy wonders in their days performed, And in more ancient years. 2 'Twas not their courage — nor their sword To them salvation gave ; 'Twas not their number — nor their strength That did their country save. 3 But thy right hand— thy powerful arm, Whose succour they implored : Thy providence protected them, Who thy great name adored. 4 As thee, their God, our fathers owned, So thou art still our King ; Oh, therefore, as thou dost to them, To us deliverance bring. 5 To thee, the glory we'll ascribe, From whom salvation came ; In God, our shield, we will rejoice, And ever bless thy name. 45. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Victory and Exaltation of Christ. 1 NOW be our hearts inspired to sing, The glories of our Saviour King ; He comes with blessings from above, And wins the nations to his love ! 2 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands ; Grace is the sceptre in thy hands : Thy laws and works are just and right, But truth and mercy thy delight. 3 Let endless honours crown thy head ; Let every age thy praises spread ; Let all the nations know thy word, And every tongue confess thee — Lord. 45. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 GIRD on thy sword, victorious Prince, Ride with majestic sway ; PSALMS. 49 Thy terror shall strike through thy foes. And make the world obey. 2 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands, Thy word of grace, shall prove A peaceful sceptre in thy hands, To rule thy saints by love. 3 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince, Ride with majestic sway ; Thy terror shall strike through thy foes, And make the world obey. 46. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. God the Refuge and Portion of his People. 1 GOD is the refuge of his saints, When storms of sharp distress invade ; fere we can offer our complaints, Behold him present with his aid. 2 Loud may the troubled ocean roar — In sacred peace our souls abide, While every nation — every shore Trembles, and dreads the swelling tide. 3 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. 4 That sacred stream — thy holy word, Supports our faith — our fear controls : Sweet peace thy promises afford, And give new strength to fainting souls. 5 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love, Secure against a threatening hour ; Nor can her firm foundation move, Built on his truth — and armed with power. 46. SECOND PART. L. M. Weagham. 1 THE Lord in Zion ever reigns, And o'er her holds his guardian hand ; Her worship and her laws maintains, Which, like himself, unmoved shall stand 2 Oh come, behold what he has done, Whom we delight to call our Lord ; The vict'ries, which his arm has won ; And faithfully his deeds record. 50 PSALMS. 3 He maketh war on earth to cease ; He breaks the bow — he cuts the dart, The chariot burns — and sheds his peace O'er every nation — every heart. 4 Be still — and hear the Lord proclaim — " I will above the heathen rise ; " O'er all the earth exalt my name, [skies." "And spread my triumphs through the 48: FIRST PART. C. M. Spirit of the Ps. The Christian Zion. 1 WITH stately towers and bulwarks strong, Unrivalled and alone, Loved theme of many a sacred song God's holy city shone. 2 Thus fair was Zion's chosen seat, The glory of all lands ; Yet fairer, and in strength complete, The Christian temple stands. 3 The faithful of each clime and age This glorious church compose ; Built on a rock, with idle rage The threatening tempest blows. 4 In vain may hostile bands alarm, For God is her defence ; How weak, how powerless each arm, Against Omnipotence. 48. SECOND PART. S. M. Watts. God's presence,the safety Sp glory of the churcn 1 GREAT is the Lord, our God, And let his praise be great ; He makes the churches his abode, His most delightful seat. 2 In Zion God is known, A refuge in distress ; How bright — has his salvation shone !• How fair his heavenly grace ! 3 When kings against her joined, And saw the Lord was there ; In wild confusion of the mind, Thev lied with hasty fear. PSALMS. 51 4 Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold Where his own flock has been. 5 In every new distress We'll to his house repair, Recall to mind his wondrous grace, And seek deliverance there. 48. THIRD PART. S. M. Watts. 1 FAR as thy name is known The world declares thy praise ; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne, Their songs of honour raise. 2 With joy thy people stand On Zion's chosen hill, Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, And counsels of thy will. 3 Let strangers walk around The city where we dwell, Compass "and view thy holy ground, And mark the building well ; i The order of thy house, The worship of thy court, The cheerful songs — the solemn vows ; — And make a fair report. — 5 How decent, and how wise ! How glorious to behold ! Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes, And rites adorned with gold. b The God we worship now Will guide us till we die ; Will be our God while here below, And ours above the sky. 50. C. M. Watts Tlie Lord coming to Judgment. 1 THE Lord, the judge, before his tin-one Bids all the earth draw nigh ; The nations near the rising sun, And near the western sky. 2 No more shall bold blasphemers say, " Judgment will ne'er begin ;" No more abuse his long delay To impudence and sin. 52 PSALMS. 3 Throned on a cloud, our Lord shall come, Bright flames prepare his way ; Thunder, and darkness— fire and storm Lead on the dreadful day. 4 Heaven, from above, his call shall hear Attending angels come ; And earth and hell shall know and fear His justice and their doom. 51. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Pardon and Sanctijication implored. 1 SHOW pity, Lord— O Lord, forgive, Let a repenting rebel live ; Are not thy mercies large and free 7 May not a sinner trust in thee 1 2 My crimes are great— but can't surpass The power and glory of thy grace : Great God, thy nature hath no bound, So let thy pardoning love be found. 3 Oh wash my soul from every sin, And make my guilty conscience clean ; Here, on my heart the burden lies, And past offences pain mine eyes. 4 My lips, with shame, my sins confess, Against thy law — against thy grace : Lord, should thy judgment grow severe, I am condemned — but thou art clear. 5 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath. I must pronounce thee just in death ; And if my soul were sent to hell, Thy righteous law approves it well. 6 Yet, save a trembling sinner, Lord, Whose hope, still hovering round thy woi-d, Would light on some sweet promise there. Some sure support against despair. 51. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 O THOU, that hear'st when sinners cry Though all my crimes before thee lie, Behold them not with angry look, But blot their memory from thy book. 2 Create my nature pure within, And form mv soul averse to sin : PSALMS. 53 Let thy good spirit ne'er depart, Nor hide thy presence from my heart 3 I cannot live without thy light, Cast out and banished from thy sight; Thy holyjoys, my God, restore, And guard me, that I fall no more. 51. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. 1 CLEANSE us, O Lord — and cheer our soul With thy forgiving love ; Oh make our wounded spirit whole, And bid our pains remove. 2 Let not thy spirit e'er depart, Nor drive us from thy face ; Create anew each sinful heart, And fill it with thy grace. 3 Then will we make thy mercy known Before the sons of men ; Backsliders shall address thy throne, And turn to God again: 51. FOURTH PART. S. M. Weagham. 1 ACCORDING to thy word, Let us thy mercy prove ; Blot out our past transgressions, Lord, And save us by thy love. 2 Wash us from every stain Which vice and guilt impart; Let us, O Lord, thy love regain, And cleanse each sinful heart. 3 To us thy love restore ; From trouble set us free ; That sinners may thine aid implore And turn in faith to thee. 4 Oh let thy peace and love O'er Zion's city spread ; Build up her walls — her works approve, And blessings round her shed. 5 Then shall their offerings rise In truth and righteousness ; Thou shalt receive their sacrifice, And all thy people bless. 51. FIFTH PART. S. M. Tate & Brady. 1 NO offering God requires, Nor victims please his eye; 54 PSALMS. Else should his altars blaze with fires, And flocks and herds should die. 2 The humble, contrite breast, The spirit's broken sighs, Are gifts on which his love can rest, Nor will the Lord despise. 3 Thy mercies from above To Zion, Lord, extend : Built by thy power — and watched with love, Now let her walls ascend. 4 Well pleased, thou then shalt see Her prayers and praise arise, Presented at the throne to thee, With Jesus' sacrifice. 53. C. M. Doddridge. Joy in the Presence of God. 1 SHINE on our souls, Eternal God, With rays of beauty shine ; O let thy favour crown our days, And all their round be thine. 2 Did we not raise our hands to thee, Our hands might toil in vain ; Small joy success itself could give. If thou thy love restrain. 3 With thee let every week begin, With thee each day be spent, For thee each fleeting hour improved, Since each by thee is lent. 4 Thus cheer us through this desert road, Till all our labours cease, And Heaven refresh our weary souls With everlasting peace. 55. FD1ST PART. C. M. Watts. Resorting to God in times of Distress. 1 O GOD, our refuge, hear our cries. Behold our flowing tears ; For earth and hell our hurt devise, And triumph in our fears. 2 By morning light we'll seek thy face, At noon repeat our cry ; The night shall hear us ask thy grace, Nor wilt thou long deny. PSALMS. 55 3 God shall preserve our souls from fear, Or shield us when afraid ; Ten thousand angels must appear, If he command their aid. 4 We cast our burdens on the Lord ; The Lord sustains them all ; Our faith shall rest upon his word, And we shall never fall. 55. SECOND PART. S. M. Watts. God's Favour preferred to Sin. 1 LET sinners take their course, And choose the road to death, But in the worship of our God We'll spend our daily breath. 2 Our thoughts address his throne, When morning brings the light ; We seek his blessing every noon, And pay our vows at night. 3 Thou wilt regard our cries, O our eternal God ! While, sinners perish in surprise, Beneath thine angry rod. 4 Because they dwell at ease, And no sad changes feel, They neither fear, nor trust thy name, Nor learn to do thy will. 5 But we — with all our cares, Will lean upon the Lord ; We'll cast our burdens on his arm, And rest upon his word. 6 His arm shall well sustain The children of his love ; The ground on which their safety stands, No earthly power can move. 56. FIRST PART. L. M. 61. Spirit of the Ps. Excellency of the Word of God. 1 COME, all ye servants of the Lord, And praise him for his sacred word — That word, like manna, sent from heaven, To all who seek it freely given ; Its promises our fears remove, And fill our hearts with joy and love. 56 PSALMS. 2 It tells us, though oppressed with cares The God of mercy hears our prayers Though steep and rough th' appointed way, His mighty arm shall be our stay ; Though deadly foes assail our peace, His power shall bid their malice cease. 3 It tells who first inspired our breath, And who redeemed our souls from death ; It tells of grace so freely given, And shows the path to God and heaven ■ . Oh bless we, then, our gracious Lord For all the treasures of his word. 56. SECOND PART. CM. Wragham. Trusting God in the midst of Enemies. 1 LORD, we have thee our refuge made Thy laws have been our choice : Therefore we will not be afraid, But in thy word rejoice. 2 To thee our solemn vows we'll pay, And show thy righteous ways ; With grateful hearts thy will obey, And lift our voice in praise. 3 Thou hast redeemed our souls from death Do thou our fears destroy ; That till we yield to thee our breath, We may thy light enjoy. 57. L. M. Tate & Brady. Praise to the great Jehovah. 1 BE thou, O God! exalted high; And, as thy glory fills the sky, So let it be on earth displayed, Till thou art here, as there, obeyed. 2 O God ! our hearts are fixed— are bent, Their thankful tribute to present ; And with our hearts, our voice we'll raise To thee, our God ! in songs of praise. 3 Thy praises, Lord, we will resound, To all the listening nations round : Thy mercy highest heaven transcends, Thy truth beyond the clouds extends. 4 Be thou, O God ! exalted high ; And, as thy glory fills the sky, PSALMS. 57 So let it be on earth displayed, Till thou art here, as there, obeyed. 60. C. M. Watts. Relief from national Judgments implored. 1 LORD, thou hast scourged our guilty land Behold thy people mourn ; Shall vengeance ever guide thy hand, And mercy ne'er return'? 2 Our Zion trembles at thy stroke, And dreads thy lifted hand; Oh heal the people thou hast broke, And spare our guilty land. 3 Then shall our loud and grateful voice Proclaim our guardian God ; The nations round the earth rejoice, And sound thy praise abroad. 61. S; M. Watts. Safety in God. 1 WHEN, overwhelmed with grief, My heart within me dies, — Helpless, and far from all relief, To Heaven I lift mine eyes. 2 O lead me to the rock That 's high above my head, And make the covert of thy wings My shelter and my shade. 3 Within thy presence, Lord, For ever I'll abide ; Thou art the tower of my defence, The refuge where I hide. 4 Thou givest me the lot Of those that fear thy name ; If endless life be their reward,' I shall possess the same. 62. C. M. Pratt's Coll. Trusting in God for Protection. 1 ON God, our souls, with patient hope, Resigned, in silence wait ; He bears our sinking spirits up, Then let our joy be great. 58 PSALMS. 2 God our salvation shall complete From him our glory springs : Rock of our strength ! our souls shall wait Our refuge in his wings. 3 Our Rock ! our Saviour ! our defence ! Our everlasting stay ! Not all our foes shall pluck us thence, Nor move our souls away. 63. FIRST PART. L. M. Montgomery." Delight in God and in his Worship. 1 O GOD, thou art our God alone ; Early to thee our souls shall cry, As pilgrims in a land unknown, A thirsty land, whose springs are dry. 2 Thee, in the watches of the night, When I remember on my bed, Thy presence makes the darkness light, Thy guardian, wings are round my head. 3 Better than life itself, thy love, Dearer than all beside to me ; For, whom have I in heaven above, Or what on earth, compared to thee? 4 Praise with my heart — my mind — my voice, For all thy mercy I will give ; My soul shall still in God rejoice, My tongue shall bless thee while I live. 63. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 EARLY, our God, without delay, We haste to seek thy face ; Our thirsty spirits faint away, Without thy cheering grace. 2 So pilgrims on the scorching sand, Beneath a burning sky, Long for a cooling stream at hand, And they must drink — or die. 3 We've seen thy glory and thy power Through all thy temple shine — O God, repeat that heavenly hour, That vision so divine. 4 Not life itself— with all its joys, Can our best passions move, PSALMS. 59 Or raise so high each cheerful voice, As thy forgiving love. 5 Thus, till our last expiring day, We'll bless our God and King ; Thus will we lift our hands to pray, And tune our lips to sing. 63. THIRD PART. S. M. Watts. 1 MY God, permit my tongue This joy, to call thee mine ; And let my early cries prevail To taste thy love divine. 2 For life, without thy love, No relish can afford ; No joy can be compared with this, To serve and please the Lord. 3 In wakeful hours of night, I call my God to mind ; I think how wise thy counsels are, And all thy dealings kind. 4 Since thou hast been my help, To thee my spirit flies ; And on thy watchful providence My cheerful hope relies. 5 The shadow of thy wings My soul in safety keeps ; I follow where my Father leads, And he supports my steps. 65. FIRST PART. L. M. Tate & Brady. Worship of God in his Temple. 1 FOR thee, O God, our constant praise In Zion waits — thy chosen seat : Our promised altars there we'll raise ; And there our zealous vows complete. 2 O thou, who to our humble prayer Didst always bend thy listening ear, To thee shall all mankind repair, And at thy gracious throne appear. 3 How blest the man, who, near thee placed. Within thy heavenly dwelling lives ; While we, at humbler distance, taste The vast delight thy temple gives. 60 PSALMS. 65. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. Goodness of God in the Seasons. 1 ON God the race of man depends, Far as the earth's remotest ends ; At his command the morning ray Smiles in the east, and leads the day. 2 Seasons and times obey his voice ; The morn and evening both rejoice To see the earth made soft with showers, Laden with fruit, and dressed in flowers. 3 The desert grows a fruitful field ; Abundant food the valleys yield ; The plains shall shout with cheerful voice, And neighbouring hills repeat their joys. 4 Thy works pronounce thy power divine ; O'er every field thy glories shine ; Through every month thy gifts appear : Great God, thy goodness crowns the year. 65. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. 1 'TIS by thy strength the mountains stand, God "of eternal power; The sea grows calm at thy command, And tempests cease to roar. 2 Thy morning light and evening shade Successive comforts bring ; Thy plenteous fruits make harvest glad, Thy flowers adorn the spring. 3 Seasons and times, and moons and hours, Heaven, earth, and air are thine ; When clouds distil in fruitful showers, The author is divine. 4 Those wandering cisterns in the sky, Borne by the winds around, With watery treasures well supply The furrows of the ground. 5 The thirsty ridges drink their fill, And ranks of corn appear ; Thy ways abound with blessings still, Thy goodness crowns the year. 65. FOURTH PART. L. M. Doddridge. 1 ETERNAL source of every joy ! Well may thy praise our lips employ, PSALMS. 61 While in thy temple we appear, Whose goodness crowns the circling year. 2 Wide as the wheels of nature roll, Thy hand supports the steady pole ; The sun is taught by thee to rise, And darkness when to veil the skies. 3 The flow'ry spring at thy command, Perfumes the air and paints the land ; The summer rays with vigour shine, To raise the com and cheer the vine. i Thy hand in autumn richly pours, Through all our coasts redundant stores ; And winters, soften'd by thy care, No more the face of hoiTor wear. 5 Seasons, and months, and weeks, and days, Demand successive songs of praise ; And be the grateful homage paid, With morning light and ev'ning shade. 6 Here in thy house let incense rise, And circling sabbaths bless our eyes, Till to those lofty heights we soar, Where days and years revolve no more. 66. C. M. Tate & Brady. Praise to the Creator. 1 LET all the lands, with shouts of joy, To God their voices raise ; Sing psalms in honour of his name, And spread his glorious praise. 2 And let them say — how dreadful, Lord, In all thy works art thou ! To thy great power thy stubborn foes Shall all be forced to bow. 3 Through all the earth, the nations round Shall thee, their God, confess ; And, with glad hymns, their awful dread Of thy great name express. 4 Oh come, behold the works of God ; And then with me you'll own, That he, to all the sons of men, Has wondrous judgments shown. 5 Let all the lands, with shouts of joy, To God their voices raise ; 62 PSALMS. Sing psalms in honour of his name, And spread his glorious praise. 67. FIRST PART. C. M. Watts. Praise for the Enlargement of the Church, 1 SHINE, mighty God, on Zion shine, With beams of heavenly grace ; Reveal thy power through every land, And show thy smiling face. 2 When shall thy name, from shore to shore Sound through the earth abroad, And distant nations know and love Their Saviour and their God 1 3 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands, Sing loud with solemn voice ; Let every tongue exalt his praise, And every heart rejoice. 67. SECOND PART. S. M. Pratt's Coll 1 O GOD, to earth incline, With mercies from above ; And let thy presence round us. shine, With beams of heavenly love. 2 Through all the earth below, Thy ways of grace proclaim, Till distant nations hear and know The Saviour's blessed name. 3 Now let the world agree One general voice to raise ; Till all mankind present to thee Their songs of grateful praise ! i Oh let the nations round Their cheerful powers employ, And earth's far-distant coasts resound With shouts of sacred joy. 67. THIRD PART. 7s. 61. Spirit of the Ps. 1 ON thy church, O Power Divine, Cause thy glorious face to shine ; Till the nations from afar Hail her as their guiding star; Till her sons from zone to zone Make thy great salvationknown. PSALMS. 63 2 Then shall God, with lavish hand, Scatter blessings o'er the land ; Earth shall yield her rich increase, Every breeze shall whisper peace, And the world's remotest bound With the voice of praise resound. 68. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. The Majesty of Jehovah. 1 KINGDOMS and thrones to God belong ; Crown him, ye nations, in your song : His wondrous name and power rehearse His honours shall enrich your verse. I He rides and thunders through the sky, His name, Jehovah, sounds on high : Praise him aloud, ye sons of grace ; Ye saints rejoice before his face. 3 God is our shield — our joy — our rest ; God is our King — proclaim him blest : When terrors rise — when nations faint, He is the strength of every saint. 58. SECOxN'D PART. L. M. Weagham. The Goodness and Compassion of God. L BLEST be the Lord— the God of love, Who showers his blessings from above ; The rock, on which the righteous trust, The hope and Saviour of the just. I He to his saints redemption gives, The weak and humble he relieves ; Supported by his gi-ace we stand, For life and "death are in his hand. J He views his children in distress, The widow and the fatherless ; And, from his holy seat above, Supports them with his tender love. I All they who make his laws their choice, Shall in his promises rejoice ; With gladness in their hearts, shall raise, Before his throne, triumphant praise. 69. L. M. Wragham. Pardon implored. L TO thee, great God, we make our prayer; Do thou our supplications hear : 64 PSALMS. Let us not sink, o'erwhelmed in grief, But kindly send our souls relief. 2 Oh let us now thy goodness prove, Thy tender mercies, and thy lovej Turn not away, O Lord, thy face, But hear, and heal us with thy grace. 3 So shall our songs to thee arise, Thy praise shall echo through the skies . Through all the earth will we proclaim The greatness of Jehovah's name. 70. C. M. Watts. Prayer for Divine Aid. 1 GREAT God, attend our humble call, Nor hear our cries in vain ; Oh let thy grace prevent our fall, And still our hope sustain. 2 Be thou our help in time of need, To thee, O Lord, we pray ; In mercy hasten to our aid, Nor let thy grace delay. 3 Let all who love thy name rejoice, And glory in thy word, In thy salvation raise their voice, And magnify the Lord. 71. FIRST PART. CM. Watts. Praise to the Saviour. 1 OUR Saviour, our almighty Friend, When we begin thy praise, Where will the growing numbers end, The numbers of thy grace. 2 Thou art our everlasting trust, Thy goodness we adore ; And, since we knew thy graces first, We speak thy glories more. 3 Our feet shall travel all the length Of the celestial road, And march, with courage in thy strength, To see our Father, God. 4 How will our lips rejoice to tell The victories of our King ! Our souls, redeemed from sin and hell, Shall thy salvation sing. PSALMS. 65 71. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. Sustaining Grace implored. 1 OUR God, our everlasting hope, We live upon thy truth ; Thy hands have held our childhood up, And strengthened all our youth. 2 Still has our life new wonders seen, Repeated every year; Behold our days that yet remain, We trust them to thy care. 3 Cast us not off when strength declines, When hoary hairs arise ; And round us let thy glory shine, Whene'er each servant dies. 4 Then, in the history of our age, When men review our days, They'll read thy love in every page, In every line thy praise. 72. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts, Universal Reign of Christ. 1 GREAT God, whose universal sway, The known and unknown worlds obey, Now give the kingdom to thy Son, Extend his power — exalt his throne. 2 As rain on meadows newly mown, So shall he send his influence down ; His grace on fainting souls distils, Like heavenly dew, on thirsty hills. 3 The heathen lands, that lie beneath The shades of overspreading death, Revive at his first dawning light, And deserts blossom at the sight. 4 The saints shall flourish in his days, Dressed in the robes of joy and praise ; Peace, like a river, from his throne Shall flow to nations yet unknown. 72. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Doth his successive journeys run ; Hie kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. E 66 PSALMS. 2 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. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song ; And infant voices shaU proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns, The joyful prisoner bursts his chains ; The weary find eternal rest, ■* And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honours to our King : Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. 72. THIRD PART. 7s. Spirit of the Psalms. 1 HASTEN, 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 his wondrous love proclaim. 73. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Folly of envying the Prosperity of Sinners 1 LORD, what a thoughtless wretch was I, To mourn, and murmur, and repine, To see the wicked placed on high, In pride, and robes of honour shine ! 2 But Oh ! their end — their dreadful end ! Thy sanctuary taught me so ; PSALMS. 67 On slippery rocks I see them stand, And fiery billows roll below. 3 Now I esteem their mirth and wine Too dear to purchase with my blood ; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine, My life, my portion, and my God. 73. SECOND PART. L. M. Spirit of the Ps. God the portion of the Soul. 1 LORD, whom in heaven, but thee alone, Have I, whose favour I require 1 Throughout the spacious earth there 's none That I, beside thee can desire. 2 My trembling flesh and aching heart May often fail to succour me ; But God shall inward strength impart, And my eternal portion be. 3 For they that far from thee remove, Shall into sudden ruin fall ; If after other gods they rove, Thy vengeance shall destroy them all. 4 But as forme, 'tis good and just That I should still to God repair; In him I always put my trust, And will his wondrous works declare. 73. THUIDPART. CM. Spirit of the Ps. 1 WHOM have we, Lord, in heaven, but thee, And whom on earth beside 1 Where else for succour can we flee, Or in whose strength confide 1 2 Thou art our portion here below, Our promised bliss above ; Ne'er may our souls an object know So precious as thy love. 3 When heart and flesh, O Lord, shall fail, Thou wilt our spirits cheer, Support us through life's thorny vale, And calm each anxious fear. 4 Yes — thou shalt be our guide through life, And help and strength supply ; Sustain us in death's fearful strife, And welcome us on high. b» PSALMS. 76. FIRST PART. L. M. Spirit of the Ps. God the Defence of his Church. 1 THE God of Israel is our Lord, , Great is his name, his power divine ; In Christian temples now adored, As once in Judah's holy shrine. 2 The Lord, who brake the Assyrian bow, And horse and rider overthrew, Still watches o'er his church below, And still will all her foes subdue. 3 That voice which bids the waves be still, Can calm the wilder rage of man ; Or make the blind and wayward will Subservient to his gracious plan. 76. SECOND PART. IT. M. Pratt's Coll. God only to be Feared and Worshipped. 1 THY glories, mighty God ! Alone our reverence claim : Thy terrors spread abroad, How awful is thy name !. Thine anger shown, 1 Who dare appear Thy judgments neai-, | Before thy throne 1 2 Let man his anger raise, With persecuting rage, His wrath shall work thy praise, The rest thy hands assuage : Then still obey I Your offerings bring. Th' Eternal King, | And vows repay. 3 Let all, who round his throne With holy gifts draw near, There lay their offerings down, Jehovah claims their fear: Before his word I And princes know The world shall bow, | Thy terrors, Lord. 77. C. M. Watts. Despondency forbidden. 1 TO God we cried, with mournful voice, We sought his gracious ear, In the sad day when trouble rose, And filled our hearts with fear. PSALMS. 0 2 Will he for ever cast us off? His promise ever fail 1 Has he forgot his tender love? Shall anger still prevail 1 3 But We forbid this hopeless thought, This dark despairing frame, Remembering what thy hand has wrought- Thy hand is still the same. 4 We'll think again of all thy ways, And talk thy wonders o'er — Thy wonders of recovering grace, When we could hope no more ; 5 Grace dwells with justice on the throne ; And men who love thy word Have in thy holy temple known The counsels of the Lord. 78. CM. Watts. Tlie Works of God recounted to Posterity. 1 LET children hear the mighty deeds, 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. 79. S. M. Pratt's Coll. Pardoning Mercy supplicated. 1 THOU gracious God and kind, Oh cast our sins away ; Nor call our former guilt to mind, Thy justice to display. 70 PSALMS. 2 Thy tenderest mercies show, Thy richest grace prepare, Ere yet, with guilty l°ars laid low, We perish in despair. 3 Save us from guilt and shame, Thy glory to display ; And, for the great Redeemer's name, Wash all our sins away. 80. L. M. Watts. The Church- 's Prayer in time of Desertion. 1 GREAT shepherd of thine Israel, Who didst between the cherubs dwell, And lead the tribes, thy chosen sheep, Safe through the desert and the deep — 2 Thy church is in the desert now — Shine from on high— and guide us through | Turn us to thee — thy love restore, We shall be saved — and sigh no more. 3 Hast thou not planted with thy hand A lovely vine in this our land 1 Did not thy power defend it round, And heavenly dew enrich the ground 1 4 How did the spreading branches shoot, And bless the nations with their fruit 1 But now, O Lord, look down and see Thy mourning vine, that lovely tree. 5 Return, almighty God, return, Nor let thy bleeding vineyard mourn ; Turn us to thee— thy love restore, We shall be saved — and sigh no more. 81. FIRST PART. C. M. Pratt's Coli. Praise to God in his Temple. 1 TO God, our strength, your voice, aloud, In strains of glory raise ; The great Jehovah— Jacob's God, Exalt in notes of praise. 2 Now let the gospel trumpet blow. On each appointed feast, And teach his waiting church to know The Sabbath's sacred rest. PSALMS. 71 3 This was the statute of the Lord, To Israel's favoured race : And yet his courts preserve his word, And there we wait his grace. 4 With psalms of honour, and of joy, Let all his temples ring ; Your various instruments employ, And songs of triumph sing. 81. SECOND PART. C. M. Spirit of the Ps. God the only object of Supreme Worship. 1 O GOD, our strength, to thee the song With grateful hearts we raise ; To thee, and thee alone, belong All worship, love, and praise. 2 In trouble's dark and stormy hour, Thine ear hath heard our prayer ; And graciously thine arm of power Hath saved us from despair. 3 And thou. O ever gracious Lord, Wilt keep thy promise still, If, meekly hearkening to thy word, We seek to do thy will. 4 Led by the light thy grace imparts, Ne'er may we bow the knee To idols, which our wayward hearts Set up instead of thee. 5 So shall thy choicest gifts, O Lord, Thy faithful people bless ; For them shall earth its stores afford, And Heaven its happiness. 83. S. M. Watts. God arising to subdue Opposers 1 AND will the God of grace ' Perpetual silence keep ? The God of justice hold his peace, And let his vengeance sleep 1 2 Arise, almighty God, Assume thy sovereign sway ; Before thy throne bid sinners bow, And yield their hearts to thee. 72 PSALMS 3 Let all the nations know, And spread thy name abroad ; Let all who dwell on earth confess Their Saviour and their God. 84. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Blessedness qfWorshipping God in his temple. L HOW pleasant — how divinely fair, O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are ! With long desire each spirit faints, To meet th' assemblies of thy saints. 2 Blest are the saints who sit on high, ground thy throne of majesty ; Thy brightest glories shine above, And all their work is praise and love. 3 Blest are the souls who find a place Within the temple of thy grace ; There they behold thy gentlest rays, And seek "thy face, and learn thy praise. 4 Blest are the men, whose hearts are set To find the way to Zion's gate : God is their strength — and through the road They lean upon their helper, God. 5 Cheerful they walk with growing strength, Till all shall meet in heaven at length : Till all before thy face appear, And join in nobler worship there. 84. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 GREAT God attend, while Zion sings The joy that from thy presence springs : To spend one day with thee on earth Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 2 Might we enjoy the meanest place Within thy house, O God of grace, Not tents of ease — nor thrones of power Should tempt our feet to leave thy door. 3 God is our sun — he makes our day ; God is our shield — he guards our way From all th' assaults of hell and sin ; From foes without and foes within. 4 All needful grace will God bestow, And crown that grace with glory too : 73 He gives us all things— and withholds No real good from upright souls. 5 O God, our King, whose sovereign sway The glorious host of heaven obey, Display thy grace — exert thy power, Till all on earth thy name adore. 84. THIRD PART. L. M. Mrs. Steels. 1 HAPPY the men, whom strength divine With ardent love and zeal inspires ! Whose steps to thy blest way incline, With willing hearts and warm desires. 2 Still they pursue the painful road : Increasing strength surmounts their fear ; Till all at length, before their God, In Zion's glorious courts appear. 3 God is a sun ; our brightest day From his reviving presence flows : God is a shield, through all the way, To guard us from surrounding foes. 4 He pours his kindest blessings down, Profusely down, on souls sincere ; And grace shall guide, and glory crown The happy favourites of his care. 5 O Lord of hosts, thou God of grace ! How blest, divinely blest, is he, Who trusts thy love and seeks thy face, And fixes all his hopes on thee. 84. FOURTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 OUR souls, how lovely is the place To which our God resorts ! 'Tis heaven to see his smiling face, Though in his earthly courts. 2 There the great Monarch of the skies His saving power displays ; And light breaks in upon our eyes, With kind and quickening rays. 3 With his rich gifts the heavenly Dove Descends and fills the place ; While Christ reveals his wondrous love, And sheds abroad his grace. 74 PSALMS. 4 There, mighty God, thy words declare The secrets of thy will : And still we seek thy mercies there, And sing thy praises still. S5. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Quickening Grace implored. 1 LORD, thou hast called thy grace to mind, Thou hast reversed our heavy doom : So God forgave, when Israel sinned, [home. And brought his wandering captives 2 Thou hast begun to set us free, And made thy fiercest wrath abate : Now let our hearts be turned to thee, And thy salvation be complete. 3 Revive our dying graces, Lord, And let thy saints in thee rejoice : Make known thy truth— fulfil thy word— We wait for praise to tune our voice. ■1 We wait to hear what God will say, He'll speak — and give his people peace ; But let them go no more astray, Lest his returning wrath increase. 85. SECOND PART. C. M. Doddridge. God speaking Peace to his People. 1 UNITE, my roving thoughts, unite In silence soft and sweet : And thou, my soul, sit gently down At thy great Sovereign's feet. 2 Jehovah's awful voice is heard, Yet gladly I attend ; For lo ! the everlasting God Proclaims himself my friend. 3 Harmonious accents to my soul The sound of peace convey ; The tempest at his word subsides, And winds and seas obey. 4 By all its joys, I charge my heart To grieve his love no more ; But, charmed by melody divine, To give its follies o'er. PSALMS. 75 86. FIRST PART. L. M. Browne. Praise to the only true God. 1 ETERNAL GOD— almighty cause Of earth, and sea, and worlds unknown ; All things are subject to thy laws, All things depend on thee alone. 2 Thy glorious being singly stands, Of all, within itself, possessed ; Controlled by none are thy commands ; Thou, from thyself alone, art blest 3 To thee alone, ourselves we owe, To thee alone, our homage pay ; All other Gods we disavow, Deny their claims— renounce their sway. 4 Spread thy great name through heath in Their idol deities dethrone ; [lands. Subdue the world to thy commands, And reign, as thou ait — God alone. 86. SECOND PART. L. M. Pratt's Coll, 1 THOU great Instructor, lest we stray, Oh teach our erring feet thy way ! Thy truth, with ever fresh delight, Shall guide our doubtful steps aright. 2 How oft our hearts' affections yield, And wander o'er the world's wide field ! Our roving passions, Lord, reclaim ; Unite them all to fear thy name. 3 Then, to our God, each heart and tongue, With all their powers, shall raise the song : On earth thy glories we'll declare, Till heaven th' immortal notes shall hear. 87. FHIST PART. L. M. Watts. The Church, the Dwelling-place of God, 1 GOD in his earthlytemple lays Foundation for his heavenly praise ; He likes the tents of Jacob well, But still in Zion loves to dwell. 2 His mercy visits every house That pay their night and morning vows ; But makes a more delightful stay, Where churches meet to praise and pray. 76 PSALMS. i What glories were described of old ! What wonders are of Zion told ! Thou city of our God below, Thy fame shall all the nations know. 87. SECOND PART. 8's & 7's. Drummontx 1 GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ; He, whose word can ne'er be broken Chose thee for his own abode. 2 Lord, thy church is still thy dwelling, Still is precious in thy sight : Judah's temple far excelling, Beaming with the gospel's light 3 On the rock of ages founded, What can shake her sure repose 7 With salvation's wall surrounded, She can smile at all her foes. 4 Glorious things of thee are spoken Zion, city of our God ; He, whose word can ne'er be broken, Chose thee for his own abode. 88. FIRST PART. L. M. Dwight. Resurrection from the Grave. 1 SHALL man, O God of light and life, For ever moulder in the grave 1 Canst thou forget thy glorious work, Thy promise, and thy power to save ! 2 In those dark, silent realms of night Shall peace and hope no more arise? No future morning light the tomb, Nor day-star gild the darksome skies 3 Cease— cease, ye vain desponding fears: W hen Christ, our Lord, from darkness Death, the jast foe, was captive led. [spran°- And heaven with praise and wonder rang° 4 Faith sees the bright, eternal doors Unfold to make his children way They shall be clothed with endless life, And shine in everlasting day. PSALMS. 77 88. SECOND PART. L. M. Pratt's Coll. Sinners invited to immediate Repentance. 1 WHILE life prolongs its precious light, Mercy is found — and peace is given ; But soon — ah soon 1 approaching night Shall blot out every hope of heaven. 2 While God invites — how blest the day How sweet the gospel's charming sound Come, sinners, haste — oh, haste away, While yet a pardoning God is found. 3 Soon, borne on time's most rapid wing, Shall death command you to the grave ; Before his bar your spirits bring, And none be found to hear, or save. 4 In that lone land of deep despair, No Sabbath's heavenly light shall rise ; No God regard your bitter prayer, No Saviour call you to the skies. 5 Now God invites — how blessed the day ! How sweet the gospel's charming sound ! Come, sinners, haste — oh, haste away, While yet a pardoning God is found. 88. THIRD PART. S. M. Anonymous. 1 YE sinners, fear the Lord, While yet 'tis called to-day ; Soon will the awful voice of death Command your souls away. 2 Soon will the harvest close ; The summer soon be o'er ; And soon your injured, angry God, Will hear your prayers no more. 3 Then while 'tis called to-day, *D hear the gospel's sound ; Come, sinner, haste— oh, haste away, While pardon may be' found. 89. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Frailly of Man. 1 REMEMBER, Lord, our mortal state- How frail our life— how short the date ! Where is the man that draws his breath, Safe from disease— secure from death? 78 PSALMS. 2 Lord, while we see whole nations die, Distressed with gloomy fears, we cry "Must death for ever rage and reign? And hast thou made'mankind in vain? 3 Where is thy promise to the just ? Are not thy servants turned to dust?" — But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour — that dreadful day, Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word : Awake, our souls, and bless the Lord. 89. SECOND PART. C. ML Watts 1 OUR never-ceasing song shall show The mercies of the Lord ; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. 2 The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure ; And, if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure. 3 Lord God of hosts — thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above : And saints on earth their honours raise To thy unchanging love. 89. THTRD PART. ' 0. M. Watts. The Majesty of God. 1 WITH reverence let the saints appear And bow before the Lord, His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 Great God, how high thy glories rise ! How bright thine armies shine ! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth, compared with thine ? 3 The northern pole and southern rest On thy supporting hand ; Darkness and day — from east to west Move round at thy command. 4 Thy words the raging winds control, And rule the boisterous deep ; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. PSALMS. 79 5 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace ! While truth and mercy, joined in one, Invite us near thy face. 89. FOURTH PART. C. M. Watts. Rejoicing in the Gospel. 1 BLEST are the souls, who hear and know The gospel's joyful sound ; Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Through their Redeemer's name ; His righteousness exalts their hope, Nor Satan dares condemn. 3 The Lord, our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives ; Israel, thy King for ever reigns, Thy God for ever lives. 89. FIFTH PART. C. M. Watts. Christ's Mediatorial Kingdom. 1 HEAR what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercy known : " Sinners, behold your help is laid On my beloved Son. 2 " Behold the man my wisdom chose Among your mortal race ; ' His head my holy oil o'erflows, The Spirit of my grace. 3 " High shall he reign on David's throne, My people's better King ; My arms shall beat his rivals down, And still new subjects bring. 4 " My truth shall guard him in his way, With mercy by his side, While, in my name, through earth and sea, He shall in triumph ride. 5 "Me for his father and his God He shall for ever own, Call me his rock, his high abode, And I '11 support my Son." 80 PSALMS. 90. FIRST PART. L. M. Spirit of the Ps Eternity of God. 1 ERE mountains reared their forms sublime, Or the fair earth in order stood, Before the birth of ancient time, From everlasting thou art God. 2 A thousand ages in their flight, With thee are as a fleeting day ; Past, present, future, to thy sight At once their various scenes display. 3 But our brief life's a shadowy dream, A passing thought, that soon is o'er, That fades "with morning's earliest beam, And fills the rdusing mind no more. 4 To us, O Lord, the wisdom give So every precious hour to spend, That we at length with thee may live Where life and bliss shall never end. 90. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. Divine Immutability and human Frailty. 1 THROUGH every age, eternal God, Thou art our rest — our safe abode : High was thy throne, ere heaven was made, Or earth thy humble footstool laid. 2 Long hadst thou reigned, ere time began, Or dust was fashioned into man ; And long thy kingdom shall endure, When earth and time shall be no more. 3 But man — weak man — is born to die, Made up of guilt and vanity ; Thy dreadful sentence, Lord, is just, "Return, ye sinners, to your dust." 4 Death, like an ever-flowing stream, Sweeps us away — our life 's a dream — An empty tale — a morning flower — Cut down, and withered, in an hour. 5 Teach us, O Lord, how frail is man ; And kindly lengthen out our span, Till, cleansed by grace, we all may be Prepared to die, and dwell with thee. PSALMS. 81 90. THIRD PART. L. M. Exeter Coll. 1 LORD ! thou hast been thy children's God, All-powerful, wise, and good, and just; In every age their safe abode, Their hope, their refuge, and their trust. 2 Long hadst thou reigned ere time began ; And long thy kingdom shall endure, When all the feeble race of man, And time itself, shall be no more. 3 Great Father of eternity ! How short are ages in thy sight ! A thousand yeai-s, how swift they fly, Like one still silent watch of night ! 4 Uncertain life, how soon it flies ! Flowers of the morn, how short our bloom • Life spring's gay verdure now we rise, Cut down ere night to fill the tomb ! 5 Teach us, O Lord ! to count our days, And with true diligence apply Our hearts to wisdom's sacred ways, That we may learn to live and die. 90. FOURTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 O GOD, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come ; Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home ; — 2 Beneath 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 Thy word commands our flesh to dust, "Retm-n, ye sons of men;" All nations rose from earth at first, And turn to earth again. 5 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come : Be thou our guard, while troubles last, And our eternal home. 82 PSALMS. 90. FIFTH PART. C. M. Tate & Brady. 1 O LORD, the saviour and defence Of all thy chosen race, From age to age thou still hast been Our sure abiding place. 2 Before the lofty mountains rose, Or earth received its frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. 3 Thou turnest man, O Lord, to dust, Of which he first was made ; When thou dost speak the word, Return — 'Tis instantly obeyed. 4 For in thy sight a thousand years Are like a day that's past ; Or like a watch in dead of night, Whose hours unminded waste. 5 So teach us, Lord, th' uncertain sum Of our short days to mind, That unto wisdom all our hearts May ever be inclined. 90. SLXTH PART. C. ML Watts. 1 RETURN, O God of love— return ; Earth is a tiresome place : How long shall we, thy children, mourn Our absence from thy face 1 2 Let heaven succeed our painful years ; Let sin and sorrow cease ; And in proportion to our tears, So make our joys increase. 3 Thy wonders to thy servants show, Make thine own work complete ; Then shall our souls thy glory know, And own thy love was great. 90. SEVENTH PART. C. M. Doddridge Reflections for a New Year. 1 REMARK, my soul, the narrow bounds Of the revolving year ; How swift the weeks complete their rounds ! How short the months appear ! PSALMS. 83 2 So fast eternity comes on, And that important day, When all that mortal life has done, God's judgment shall survey. 3 Yet like an idle tale we pass The swift advancing year ; And study artful ways t' increase The speed of its career. 4 Waken, O God, my trifling heart, Its great concern to see ; That I may act the Christian part, And give the year to thee. 5 Thus shall their course more grateful roll, If future years arise ; Or this shall bear my peaceful soul To joy that never dies. 90. EIGHTH PART. S. M. Watts. The Frailty of Man. 1 LORD, what a feeble piece . Is this our mortal frame ! Our life — how poor a trifle 'tis, That scarce deserves the name ! 2 Our moments fly apace, Our feeble powers decay ; Swift as a flood, our hasty days, Are sweeping us away. 3 Then, if our days must fly, We'll keep their end in sight ; We'll spend them all in wisdom's way, And let them speed their flight. 4 They'll waft us sooner o'er, This life's tempestuous sea ; Soon shall we reach the peaceful shore Of blest eternity. 91. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Safety in trusting in God. 1 HE, who hath made his refuge God, Shall find a most secure abode ; Shall walk all day beneath his shade, And there, at night, shall rest his head. 2 Now may we say — Our God, thy power Shall be our fortress, and our tower ! 84 PSALMS. We, that are formed of feeble dust, Make thine almighty arm our trust. 3 Thrice happy man ! — thy Maker's care Shall keep thee from the tempter's snare , God is thy life — his arms are spread, To shield thee with a healthful shade. 91. SECOND PART. CM. Watts. 1 YE sons of men, a feeble race, Exposed to every snare, Come, make the Lord your dwelling-place And try, and trust his care. 2 He'll give his angels charge to keep Your feet in all their ways : To watch your pillow while you sleep, And guard your happy days. 3 "Because on me they set their love, I '11 save them, saith the Lord, I '11 bear their joyful souls above Destruction and the sword. 4 " My grace shall answer when they call ; In trouble I '11 be nigh ; My power shall help them when they fall, And raise them when they die. 5 " Those that on earth my name have known, I '11 honour them in heaven : There my salvation shall be shown, And endless life be given." 91. THIRD PART. 7's. Spirit of the Ps. Safety in God. 1 THEY who on the Lord rely, Safely dwell though danger 's nigh ; Lo, his sheltering wings are spread O'er each faithful servant's head. 2 Vain temptation's wily snare ; Christians are Jehovah's care : Harmless flies the shaft by day, Or in darkness wings its way. 3 When they wake, or when they sleep, Angel guards their vigils keep ; Death and danger may be near, Faith and love have naught to fear. PSALMS. 85 92. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Delight in the Worship of the Sabbath. 1 LORD, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand In gardens planted by tby hand ; Let us within thy courts be seen, Like a young cedar, fresh and green. 2 There grow thy saints in faith and love, Blest with thine influence from above ; Not Lebanon, with all its "trees, Yields such a comely sight as these. 3 Laden with fruits of age, they show The Lord is holy, just, and true ; They who attend his gates shall find God ever faithful — ever kind. 92. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 SWEET is the work, our God, our King, 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 care shall seize each breast ; Oh may each heart in tune be found, Like David's harp of solemn sound. 3 Our hearts shall triumph in our Lord, And bless his works — and bless his word : Thy works of grace — how bright they shine ! How deep thy counsels — how divine ! 4 Sure we shall share a glorious part, When grace hath well refined each heart, And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Like holy oil, to cheer each head. 5 Then shall we see — and hear — and know All we desired, or wished below ; And every power find sweet employ, In that eternal world of joy. 92. THIRD PART. S. M. Spirit of the Ps. I SWEET is the work, O Lord, Thy glorious name to sing, To praise and pray— to hear thy word, And grateful offerings bring. 86 PSALMS. 2 Sweet— at the dawning light, Thy boundless love to tell ; And, when approach the shades of night, Still on the theme to dwell. 3 Sweet — on this day of rest, To join in heart and voice, With those, who love and serve thee best, And in thy name rejoice. 4 To songs* of praise and joy, Be every Sabbath given, That such may be our best employ Eternally in heaven. 93. FIRST PART. L. M. Tate & Brady The Majesty and Dominion of God. 1 WITH glory clad — with strength arrayed, The Lord, that o'er all nature reigns, The world's foundations firmly laid, And the vast fabric still sustains. 2 How surely established is thy throne ! Which shall no change or period see ; For thou, O Lord — and thou alone, Art God, from all eternity. 3 The floods, O Lord, lift up their voice, And toss their troubled waves on high ; But God above can still their noise, And make the angry sea comply. 4 Through endless ages stands thy throne ; Thy promise, Lord, is ever sure ; The pure in heart — and they alone, Shall find their hope of heaven secure. 93. SECOND PART. S. P. M. Watts. 1 THE Lord Jehovah reigns, And royal state maintains, His head with awful glories crowned ; Arrayed in robes of light, Begirt with sovereign might, And rays of majesty around. 2 Upheld by thy commands, The world securely stands, And skies and stars obey thy word ; Thy throne was fixed on high Ere stars adorned the sky : Eternal is thy kingdom, Lord. PSALMS. 87 3 Let floods and nations rage, And all their power engage ; Let swelling tides assault the sky : The terrors of thy frown Shall beat their madness down ; Thy throne for ever stands on high. 4 Thy promises are true, Thy grace is ever new ; There fixed — thy church shall ne'er remove : Thy saints with holy fear Shall in thy courts appear, i And sing thine everlasting love. 94. CM. Watts. Trusting in God for Help. 1 HAD not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustained my fainting head, My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul among the dead. 2 "Alas, my sliding feet!" I cried — Thy promise was my hope ; Thy grace stood constant at my side, Thy spirit bore me up. 3 While multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults, Thy comforts cheer my soul. 4 The powers of earth and sin may rise, And frame oppressive laws ; But God, my refuge, rules the skies, He will defend my cause. 95. FIRST PART. L. M. Tate & Brady Exhortation to adore and praise Jehovah. 1 OH come, loud anthems let us sing, Loud thanks to our almighty King ; For we our voices high should raise, When our salvation's rock we praise 2 Into his presence let us haste, To thank him for his favours past To him address, in joyful song, Praises which to his name belong. 3 Oh let us to his courts repair, And bow with adoration there ; SS PSALMS. Down on our knees, devoutly, all Before the Lord our Maker fall. 95. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 COME — let our voices join to raise A sacred song of solemn praise : God is a sovereign king — rehearse His honour in exalted verse. 2 Come — let our souls address the Lord, Who framed our natures with his word : He is our shepherd — we the sheep His mercy chose — his pastures keep. 3 Come — let us hear his voice to-day, The counsels of his love obey ; Nor let our hardened hearts renew The sins and plagues that Israel knew. 4 Look back, my soul, with holy dread, And view those ancient rebels dead : Accept the offered grace to-day, Nor lose the blessing by delay. 5 Come — seize the promise while it waits, And march to Zion's heavenly gates ; Believe — and take the promised rest : Obey — and be for ever blest. 95. THIRD PART. L. M. Wragham, 1 TO God our voices let us raise, And loudly chant, the joyful strain ; That rock of strength — oh let us praise, Whence free salvation we obtain. 2 The Lord is great — with glory crowned, O'er all the gods of earth he reigns ; His hand supports the deeps profound, His power alone the hills sustains. 3 Let all who know his goodness feel, Come near, and worship at his throne ; Before the Lord, their Maker, kneel, And bow in adoration down. 95. FOURTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 SING to the Lord Jehovah's name, And in his strength rejoice ; When his salvation is our theme, Exalted be our voice. PSALMS. 89 2 With thanks, approach his awful sight, And psalms of honour sing ; The Lord 's a God of boundless might, The whole creation's King. 3 Come — and with humble souls, adore ; Come — kneel before his face : - Oh may the creatures of his power Be children of his grace ! 4 Now is the time — he bends his ear, And waits for your request. ; Come — lest he rouse his wrath — and swear, "Ye shall not see my rest." 95. FIFTH PART. S. M. Watts. 1 COME — sound his praise abroad, And hymns of glory sing : Jehovah is the sovereign God, The universal King. 2 Come — worship at his throne, Come — bow before the Lord ; We are his work, and not our own He formed us by his word. 3 To-day attend his voice, Nor dare provoke his rod ; Come — like the people of his choice, And own your gracious God. 96. FIRST PART. L. P. M. Watts. Rejoicing in View of God's Universal Reign. 1 LET all the earth their voices raise, To sing a psalm of lofty praise, ' To sing and bless Jehovah's name ; His glory let the heathen know, His wonders to the nations show, And all his saving works proclaim 2 Oh ! haste the day— the glorious hour, When earth shall feel his saving power, And barbarous nations fear his name : Then shall the race of man confess The beauty of his holiness, And in his courts his grace proclaim. 96. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. I SING to the Lord, ye distant lands, Ye tribes of every tongue ; 90 PSALMS. His new discovered grace demands A new and noble song. 2 Say to the nations— Jesus reigns, God's own beloved Son ; His power the sinking world sustains, And grace surrounds his throne. 3 Let an unusual joy surprise The islands of the sea ;— Ye mountains, sink — ye valleys, rise — Prepare the Lord his way. 4 Behold he comes — he comes to bless The nations, as their Lord ; To show the world his righteousness, And send his truth abroad, fi But when his voice shall raise the dead, And bid the world draw near, How will the guilty nations dread To see their Judge appear! 97. L. M. Watts. Rejoicing in the Reign of Christ. 1 HE reigns ! — the Lord, the Saviour reigns I Sing to his name in lofty strains ; Let all the earth in songs rejoice, And in his praise exalt their voice. 2 Deep are his counsels, and unknown ; But grace and truth support his throne : Though gloomy clouds his way surround, Justice is their eternal ground. 3 In robes of judgment, lo ! he comes, [tombs, Shakes the wide earth — and cleaves the Before him burns devouring fire — The mountains melt — the seas retire. 4 His enemies, with sore dismay, Fly from the sight — and shun the day : Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high, And sing — for your redemption's nigh. 98. /FIRST PART. C. M. Watts. The Messiah's coming and Kingdom. 1 JOY to the world— the Lord is come !— Let earth receive her King ; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. PSALMS. 91 2 Joy to the world— the Saviour reigns, Let men their songs employ ; While fields and floods — rocks, hills and Repeat the sounding joy. [plains. 3 No more let sin and sorrow grow, Nor thorns infest the ground ; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of lus love. 98. SECOND PART. 8s 7s & 4s. Pratt's C. 1 SONGS anew of honour framing, Sing ye to the Lord alone ; All his wondrous works proclaiming- Jesus, wondrous works hath done ! Glorious victory His right hand and arm have won. 2 Now he bids his great salvation Through the heathen lands be told : Tidings spread through every nation, And his acts of grace unfold : All the heathen Shall his righteousness behold. 3 Shout aloud— and hail the Saviour ; Jesus, Lord of all proclaim ! As ye triumph in his favour, All ye lands declare his fame : Loud rejoicing Shout the honours of his name ! 99. S. M. Watts. Holiness of God. 1 EXALT the Lord our God, And worship at his feet ; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cried — when Samuel prayed He gave his people rest. 92 PSALMS. 3 Oft he forgave their sins, Nor would destroy their race ; And oft he made his vengeance known, When they abused his grace. 4 Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is still the same ; Still he 's a God of holiness, And jealous for his name. 100. FIRST PART. L. M. Tate & Brady. All nations exhorted to adoration and praise 1 WITH one consent, let all the earth, To God their cheerful voices raise ; Glad homage pay, with awful mirth, And sing before him songs of praise. 2 Convinced that he is God alone, From whom both we and all proceed ; We, whom he chooses for his own, The flock which he vouchsafes to feed 3 Oh enter then his temple gate, Thence to his courts devoutly press ; And still your grateful hymns repeat, And stiil his name with praises bless. 4 For he 's the Lord — supremely good, His mercy is for ever sure ; His truth, which always firmly stood, To endless ages shall endure. 100. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts 1 YE nations round the earth, rejoice Before the Lord, your sovereign King ; Serve him with cheerful heart and voice, With all your tongues his glory sing. 2 The Lord is God — 'tis he alone Doth life, and breath, and being give : We are his work— and not our own, The sheep that on his pastures live. 3 Enter his gates with songs of joy, With praises to his courts repair ; And make it your divine employ, To pay your thanks and honours there. 4 The Lord is good — the Lord is kind ; Great is his grace— his mercy sure ; PSALMS. 93 And all the race of man shall find His truth from age to age endure. 100. THIRD PART. L. M. Watts. 1 BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy : Know that the Lord is God alone ; He can create — and he destroy. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of clay — and formed 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 honours shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to thy name 1 4 We'll crowd thy gates, with thankful songs, High, as the heaven, our voices raise ; And earth, with all her 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 shall stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. 100. FOURTH PART. C. M. Wragham. 1 O ALL ye lands, in God rejoice, To him your thanks belong ; In strains of gladness, raise your voice, In loud and joyful song. 2 Oh, enter ye his courts with praise, His love to all proclaim ; To God the song of triumph raise, And magnify his name. 3 For he is gracious, just, and good ; His mercy ever sure, Through ages past has ever stood, And ever shall endure. 100. FIFTH PART. S. M. Dwight. 1 SING to the Lord most high ; Let every land adore ; With grateful heart and voice make known His goodness and his power. 94 _ PSALMS. 2 Enter his courts with joy; With fear address the Lord ; 'Twas he, who formed us with his hand, And quickened by his word. 3 His hands provide our food, And every blessing give ; We're guarded by his daily care, And on his bounty live. 4 Good is the Lord our God ; His truth and mercy sure ; And while eternity shall last, His promises endure. 102. FIRST PART. L. M. Doddridge. Human Frailty and Divine Immutability. 1 GREAT Former of this various frame ! Our souls adore thine awful name ; And bow, and tremble, while we praise The Ancient of eternal days. 2 Beyond an angel's vision bright Thou dwell'st in self-existent light ; Which shines with undiminished ray, While suns and worlds in smoke decay. 3 Our days a transient period run, And change with every circling sun ; And, in the firmest state we boast, A moth can crush us into dust. 4 But let the creatures fall around ; Let death consign us to the ground ; Let the last general flame arise, And melt the arches of the skies ; 5 Calm as the summer's ocean, we Can all the wreck of nature see, While grace secures us an abode, Unshaken as the throne of God. 102. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 IT is the Lord, our Saviour's hand Impairs our strength amid the race Disease and death, at his command, Arrest us, and cut short our days. 2 Spare us, O Lord, aloud we pray, Nor let our sun go down at noon : PSALMS. y& Thy years are one eternal day, And must thy children die so soon? 3 Yet, in the midst of death and grief, This thought our sorrows shall assuage " Our Father and our Saviour lives ; Thou art the same through every age." 4 Before thy face, thy church shall live, And on thy throne thy children reign ; This fading world shall they survive, And rise to glorious life again. 102. THIRD PART. CM. Tate & Brady. L WHEN we pour out our souls in prayer, Do thou, great God ! attend ; To thy eternal throne of grace Oh let our cries ascend. 2 Hide not, O Lord, thy glorious face, In times of deep distress ; Incline thine ear, and when~we call, Our sorrows soon redress. 3 Our days, just hastening to their end, Are like an evening shade ; Our beauty does, like withered grass, With waning lustre fade. 4 But thy eternal state, O Lord ! No length of time shall waste ; The memory of thy wondrous works From age to age shall last. 102. FOURTH PART. C. M. Tate & Brady. 1 Through endless years, thou art the same, O thou eternal God ! Ages to come shall know thy name, And tell thy works abroad. 2 The strong foundations of the earth Of old by thee were laid ; By thee the beauteous arch of heaven With matchless skill was made. 3 Soon shall this goodly frame of things, Formed by thy powerful hand, Be, like a vesture, laid aside, And changed at thy command. 96 PSALMS. 1 But thy perfections all divine, Eternal as thy days, Through everlasting ages shine, With andiminished rays. 102. FIFTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 LET Zion and her sons rejoice — Behold the promised hour : Her God hath heard her mourning voice, And comes t' exalt his power. 2 Her dust and rains that remain Are precious in his eyes : Those ruins shall be built again, And all that dust shall rise. 3 The Lord will raise Jerusalem, And stand in glory there : Nations shall bow before his name, And kings attend with fear. 4 He sits a sovereign on his throne, With pity in his eyes : He hears the dying prisoners' groan, And sees their sighs arise. 5 He frees the soul condemned to death ; Nor when his saints complain, Shall it be said that praying breath Was ever spent in vain. 6 This shall be known when we are dead, And left on long record, That ages yet unborn may read, And praise, and trust the Lord. 102. SIXTH PART. C. M. Watts. Divine aid implored in Times of Extreme 1 HEAR us, O God, nor hide thy face, But answer lest we die : Hast thou not built a throne of grace, To hear when sinners cry 1 2 As on some lonely building's top, The sparrow tells her moan — Far from the tents of joy and hope, We sit and grieve alone. 3 But thou for ever art the same O our eternal God ! PSALMS. 97 Ages to come shall know thy name, And spread thy works abroad. 4 Thou wilt arise, and show thy face, Nor will our Lord delay Beyond th' appointed hour of grace, That long expected day. 5 He hears his saints— he knows then- cry, And by mysterious ways, Redeems the prisoners, doomed to die, And fills their tongues with praise. 103. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. The Goodness and Mercy of God celebrated. 1 BLESS, O our souls, the living God, Call home our thoughts that rove abroad ; Let all the powers within us join, In work and worship so divine. 2 Bless, O our souls, the God of grace : His favours claim our highest praise : Let not the wonders he hath wrought Be lost in silence and forgot. 3 'Tis he, our souls, that sent his Son To die for crimes which we have done : He owns the ransom — and forgives The hourly follies of our lives. 4 Let every land his power confess, Let all the earth adore his grace : Our hearts and tongues with rapture join, In work and worship so divine. 103. SECOND PART. L. M. Pratt's Col. 1 OUR souls with humble fervour raise To God the voice of grateful praise ; Let every mental power combine, To bless his attributes divine. 2 Deep on our hearts let memory trace His acts of mercy and of grace ; Who with a father's tender care, Saved us when sinking in despair ;- 3 Gave our repentant souls to prove The joy of his forgiving love ; Poured balm into each bleeding breast, And led our weary feet to rest. G 98 PSALMS. 103. THIRD PART. S. M. Watts. 1 OH ! bless the Lord, my soul, Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name, Whose favours are divine. 2 Oh ^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 gives thee strength again. 4 He crowns thy life with love, When ransomed from the grave ; He, who 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. (5 His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses known ; But sent the world his truth and grace By his beloved Son. 7 Oh ! bless the Lord, my soul, Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name, Whose favours are divine. 103. FOURTH PART. S. M. Montgomery. i OH bless the Lord, my soul ! His grace to thee proclaim : And all that is within me join To bless his holy name. 2 Oh bless the Lord, my soul ; His mercies hear in mind ; Forget not all his benefits : The Lord to thee is kind. 3 He will not always chide ; He will with patience wait ; His wrath is ever slow to rise, And ready to abate. PSALMS. 99 4 He pardons all thy sins, Prolongs thy feeble breath ; He healeth thine infirmities, And ransoms thee from death. 5 Then bless his holy name, Whose grace has made thee whole ; Whose loving kindness crowns thy days ; Oh bless the Lord, my soul ! 103. FIFTH PART. S. M. Watts. . 1 OUR souls, repeat his praise, Whose mercies are so great ; Whose anger is so slow to rise, So ready to abate. 2 His power subdues our sins, And his forgiving love, Far as the east is from the west, Doth all our guilt remove. 3 High as the heavens are raised Above the ground we tread, So far the riches of his grace Our highest thoughts exceed. 104. FIRST PART. L. M. Pratt's Coll. Praise to the Creator. 1 LONG as I live, all-bounteous Lord ! My song thy glories shall record ; Thy praise, my God, shall fill the strain, While life or being shall remain. 2 Sweet are the thoughts which fill my breast, When on thy various works they rest : God, my Creator, lifts my voice : In God, my Saviour, I rejoice ! 3 Soon shall his arm his foes dismay, And sweep the guilty race away : And while his church his power adore, The wicked sink to rise no more. 4 Then, O my soul, Jehovah bless, His providence and grace confess : Let all his works their tribute raise, And triumph in Jehovah's praise. , 100 PSALMS. 104. SECOND PART. 10s & lis. Spirit, &c 1 OH praise ye the Lord, his greatness pro- claim ; Jehovah, our God, how awful thy name ! How vast is thy power, thy glory how great ; Lo, myriads of spirits thy mandates await ! 2 Thy canopy's heaven, in splendor so bright; Thy chariot the clouds, thy garment the light; The works of creation thy bidding perform ; Thou ridest the whirlwind, directestthe storm. 3 What wisdom is shown, what power dis- played In all that thy hand hath fashioned and made! The earth full of riches, in beauty complete ; The fathomless ocean, with wonders replete. 4 O thou, our great God ; Redeemer and King, With hearts full of love, to thee will we sing ; To life's latest moment our voices we'll raise, And join the full chorus of blessing and praise. 105. FIRST PART. C. M. Tate & Brady. Exhortation to Praise. 1 Oh render thanks, and bless the Lord, Invoke his sacred name ; Acquaint the nations with his deeds, His matchless deeds proclaim. 2 Sing to his praise in lofty hymns, His wondrous works rehearse ; Make them the theme of your discourse, And subject of your verse. 3 Rejoice in his almighty name, Alone to be adored ; And let their hearts o'erflow with joy, Who humbly seek the Lord. 105. SECOND PART. C. JUL Watts. The faithfulness of God celebrated. 1 Give thanks to God — invoke his name, And tell the world his grace ; Sound through the earth his deeds of fame That all may seek his face. 2 His covenant, which he kept in mind For numerous ages past, PSALMS. 101 To numerous ages yet behind In equal force shall last 3 He swore to Abraham and his seed, And made the blessing sure : Gentiles,the ancient promise read, And find his truth endure. i Then let the world forbear its rage, The church renounce her fear ; Israel shall live through every age, And be th' Almighty's care. 106. FIRST PART. L. M. Tate & Brady. God praised for his Works of Goodness. 1 OH render thanks to God above, The fountain of eternal love ; Whose mercy firm, through ages past, Has stood, and shall for ever last. 2 Who can his mighty deeds express, Not only vast — but numberless 1 What mortal eloquence can raise His tribute of immortal praise 1 3 Extend to me that favour, Lord, Thou to thy chosen dost afford ; When thou return'st to set them free, Let thy salvation visit me. 4 Oh render thanks to God above, The fountain of eternal love ; Whose mercy firm, through ages past, Has stood, and shall for ever last. 106. SECOND PART. L. M." Watts. 1 TO God the great, the ever blest, Let songs of honour be addressed ; His mercy firm for ever stands ; Give him the thanks his love demands. 2 Who knows the wonders of thy ways 1 Who shall fulfil thy boundless praise 1 — Blest are the souls that fear thee still, And pay their duty to thy will. 3 Remember what thy mercy did For Jacob's race, thy chosen seed ; And with the same salvation bless The meanest suppliant of thy grace. 102 PSALMS. 4 Oh may I see thy tribes rejoice, And aid their triumphs with my voice: This is my glory, Lord, to be Joined to thy saints, and near to thee. 107. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Providential Goodness Celebrated. 1 GIVE thanks to God — he reigns above ; Kind are hrs thoughts — his name is love; His mercy ages past have known, And ages long to come shall own. 2 He feeds and clothes us all the way ; He guides our footsteps, lest we stray; He guards us with a powerful har.d, And brings us to the heavenly land. 3 Oh let the saints with joy record The truth and goodness of the Lord ! How great his works ! how kind his ways ! Let every tongue pronounce his praise. 107. SECOND PART. C. M. Weagham. 1 OH praise the Lord— for he is good, In him we rest obtain ; His mercy has through ages stood, And ever shall remain. 2 Let all the people of the Lord His praises spread around ; Let them his grace and love record, Who have salvation found. 3 Now let the east in him rejoice, The west its tribute bring, The north and south lift up their voice In honour of their King. 4 Oh praise the Lord — for he is good, In him we rest obtain ; His mercy has through ages stood, And ever shall remain. 108. FIRST PART. L. M. Wragham. General Praise to God. t My heart is fixed on thee, my God, Thy sacred truth I'll spread abroad ; My soul shall rest on thee alone, And make thy loving-kindness known. PSALMS. 103 2 Awake my .glory — wake my lyre, To songs of praise my tongue inspire ; With morning's earliest dawn arise, And swell your musick to the skies. 3 With those who in thy grace abound, I'll spread thy fame the earth around ; Till every land, with thankful voice, Shall in thy holy name rejoice. 108. SECOND PART. C. M. Tate&Bkady. 1 O God, our hearts are fully bent To magnify thy name ; Our tongues, with cheerful songs of praise, Shall celebrate thy fame. 2 To all the listening tribes, O Lord, Thy wonders we will tell ; And to those nations sing thy praise. That round about us dwell. 3 Thy mercy, in its boundless height, The highest heaven transcends ; And far beyond th' aspiring clouds Thy faithful truth extends, 4 Be thou, O God, exalted high Above the starry frame ; And let the world, with one consent, Confess thy glorious name. 108. THIRD PART. C. M. Barlow. 1 AWAKE, our souls, to sound his praise, Awake, our harp, to sing ; Join, all our powers, the song to raise, And morning incense bring. 2 Among the people of his care, And through the nations round, Glad songs of praise will we prepare, And there his name resound. 3 Be thou exalted, O our God, Above the starry frame ; Diffuse thy heavenly grace abroad, And teach the world thy name. 4 So shall thy chosen sons rejoice, And throng thy courts above ; While sinners hear thy pardoning voice, And taste redeeming love. 104 PSALMS. 110. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Christ exalted as a King and Saviour. 1 THUS God the eternal father, spake To Christ the Son — "Ascend and sit At my right hand, till I shall make Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 From Zion shall thy word proceed : Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand. Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed. And bow their wills to thy command. 3 That day shall show thy power is great, When saints shall flock with willing minds And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, Where holiness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed power ! O glorious day ! How large a victory shall ensue ! And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. 110. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 JESUS, our Lord, ascend thy throne, And near thy Father sit ; In Zion shall thy power be known, And make thy foes submit. 2 What wonders shall thy gospel do ! Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew, And own thy sovereign grace. 3 Jesus, our priest, for ever lives To plead for us above ; Jesus, our king, for ever gives The blessings of his love. 4 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high thi-one maintain ; Shall strike the powers and princes dead, ' Who dare oppose his reign. 111. FIRST PART. L. M. Tate & Brady. Tlie works and grace of God Celebrated. I SONGS of immortal praise belong To my almighty God ; He has my heart^— and he my tongue, To spread his name abroad. PSALMS. 105 2 How great the works his hand has wrought ! How glorious in our sight ! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 When he redeemed his chosen sons, He fixed his covenant sure : The orders that his lips pronounce To endless years endure. 111. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 GREAT is the Lord— his works of might Demand our noblest songs ; Oh let th' assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord ! He gives his children food ; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the gi-eat Redeemer, came To seal his covenant sure ; Holy and reverend is Ms name, His ways are just and pure. 4 Great is the Lord— his works of might Demand our noblest songs ; Oh let th' assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 112. FHIST PART. L.M. Tate & Brady. Blessedness of Fearing and Obeying God. 1 THAT man is blest, who stands in awe Of God, and loves his sacred law ; His seed on earth shall be renowned, And with successive honours crowned. 2 The soul that's filled with virtue's light. Shines brightest in affliction's night ; His conscience bears his courage up, He sees in darkness beams of hope. 3 Beset with threatening dangers round, Unmoved shall he maintain his ground ; The sweet remembrance of the j.ust Shall flourish, when he sleeps in dust. 106 PSALMS. 112. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 Thrice happy man ! who fears the Lord. Loves his commands — and trusts his word. : Honour and peace his days attend, And blessings on his seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his mind, To works of mercy still inclined ; He lends the poor some present aid, Or gives them not to be repaid. 3 His soul, well fixed upon the Lord, Draws heavenly courage from his word : Amid the darkness light shall rise, To cheer his heart, and bless his eyes. 4 He hath dispersed his alms abroad, His works are still before his God ; His name on earth shall long remain, Nor shall his hope of heaven be vain. 112. THIRD PART. C. M. Spirit of the Ps 1 HAPPY the children of the Lord, Who, walking in his sight, Make all the precepts of his word Their study and delight. 2 That precious wealth shall be their dower Which cannot know decay, Which moth or rust shall ne'er devour, Nor spoiler take away. 3 For them that heavenly light shall spread, Whose cheering rays illume The darkest hours of life, and shed A halo round the tomb. 4 Their works of piety and love, Performed through Christ their Lord, For ever registered above, Shall meet a sure reward. 112. FOURTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 HAPPY is he who fears the Lord, And follows his commands ; Who lends the poor without reward, Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need ; So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed. PSALMS. 107 3 In times of danger and distress, Some beams of light shall shine, To show the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 4 His works of piety and love Remain before "the Lord ; Honour on earth, and joys above, Shall be his sure reward. llo. *L. M. Anonymous. Exhortation to universal Praise. 1 O ALL ye people — shout and sing Hosannas to your heavenly King ; Where'er the sun's bright glories shine, Ye nations, praise his name divine. 2 High on his everlasting throne, He reigns almighty and alone ; Yet we, on earth, with angels share His kind regard — his tender care. 3 Rejoice, ye servants of the Lord, Spread wide Jehovah's name abroad ; Oh praise our God — his power adore, From age to age — from shore to shore. 116. FIRST PART. L. M. Doddridge. God our Deliverer. 1 GREAT Source of life ! our souls confess, The various riches of thy grace ; Crowned with thy mercy, we rejoice, And in thy praise exalt our voice. 2 By thee heaven's shining arch was spread ; By thee were earth's foundations laid ; And all the charms of man's abode Proclaim the wise, the gracious God. 3 Thy tender hand restores our breath, When trembling on the verge of death ; Gently it wipes away our tears, And lengthens life to future years. 4 These lives are sacred to the Lord ; Kindled by him, by him restored ; And, while our hours renew their race, Still would we walk before his face. 108 PSALMS. 5 So when, by him, our souls are led Through unknown regions of the dead, With joy triumphant, may we move To seats of nobler life above ! 116. SECOND PART. L. M. Doddridge. The Rest of the grateful Soul. 1 RETURN, my soul, and seek thy rest Upon thy heavenly Father's breast : Indulge me, Lord, in that repose The soul which loves thee only knows. 2 Safe in thy care, I fear no more The tempest's howl, the billows' roar : Those storms must shake the Almighty's Which violate the saints' retreat. [seat, 3 Thy bounties, Lord, to me surmount The power of language to recount ; From morning dawn the setting sun Sees but my work of praise begun. 4 Rich in ten thousand gifts possessed, In future hopes moi-e richly blessed, I '11 sit and sing, till death shall raise A note of more proportioned praise. 116. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. Thankful acknowledgment of God's goodness. 1 WE love the Lord — he heard our cries, And pitied every groan ; Long as we live, when troubles rise, We'll hasten to his throne. 2 We love the Lord — he bowed his ear, And chased our grief away : Oh let our hearts no more despair, While we have breath to pray. 3 The Lord beheld us sore distressed, He bade our pains remove ; Return, our souls, to God, your rest, For you have known his love. 116. FOURTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 WHAT shall we render to our God For all his kindness shown 1 — Our feet shall visit thine abode, Our songs address thy throne. PSALMS. 109 2 Among the saints, that fill thy house, My offering shall be paid ; There shall my zeal perform the vows My soul in anguish made. 3 How much is mercy thy delight, Thou ever-blessed God ! How dear thy servants in thy sight ! How precious is their blood ! 4 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. 5 Now I am thine— for ever thine, Nor shall my purpose move ; Thy hand has loosed my bonds of pain, And bound me with thy love. 6 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. 117. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Exhortation to universal Praise. 1 FROM all that dwell below the skies, 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. 3 Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring, In songs of praise divinely sing : The great salvation loud proclaim, And shout for joy the Saviour's name. 4 In every land begin the song : To every land the strains belong ; In cheerful sounds all voices raise, And fill the world with loudest praise. 117. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 O ALL ye nations, praise the Lord, Each with a different tongue ; In every language learn his word, And let his name be sung. 110 PSALMS. 2 His mercy reigns through every land- Proclaim his grace abroad : For ever firm his truth shall stand — Praise ye the faithful God. 117. THIRD PART. C. M. Tate & Brady. 1 WITH cheerful notes, let all the earth To heaven their voices raise ; Let all, inspired with godly mirth, Sing solemn hymns of praise. 2 God's tender mercy knows no bound ; His truth shall ne'er decay ; Then let the willing nations round Their grateful tribute pay. 117. FOURTH PART. S. M. Pratt's Coll 1 LET songs of endless praise From every nation rise ; Let all the lands their tribute raise, To God, who rules the skies. 2 His mercy and his love Are boundless as his name ; And all eternity shall prove His truth remains the same. ' 117. FIFTH PART. 7s. Montgomery 1 ALL ye nations, praise the Lord, All ye lands, your voices raise ; Heaven and earth, with loud accord, Praise the Lord — for ever praise. 2 For his truth and mercy stand, Past, and present, and to be, Like the years of his right hand, Like his own eternity. 3 Praise him, ye who know his love ; Praise him, from the depths beneath ; Praise him in the heights above ; Praise your Maker, all that breathe ! 118. FIRST PART. C. M. Watts. Christ the Author of Salvation. 1 LO, what a glorious corner-stone The builders did refuse ! PSALMS. Ill Yet God hath built his church thereon, In spite of envious Jews. 2 Great God the work is all divine, The wonder of our eyes ! This is the day, that proves it thine, This day did Jesus rise. 3 Sinners, rejoice — and saints, be glad ; The Saviour's name be blest ; Let endless honours on his head, With joy, and glory, rest. 4 In God's own name, he comes to bring Salvation to our race : Oh let the church address her King, With holy songs of praise. 118. SECOND PART. CM. Watts. Celebration of Christ's Resurrection. 1 THIS is the day the Lord hath made, He calls the hours his own ; Let heaven rejoice — let earth be glad, And praise surround his throne. 2 To-day he rose, and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell ; To-day the saints his triumph spread, And all his wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to the anointed King, To David's holy Son; Help us, O Lord — descend and bring Salvation from thy throne. 4 Blest be the Lord — who comes to men With messages of grace ; Who comes, in God his Father's name, To save pur 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. 118. THntD PART. C. M. Spirit of the Pa. 1 THIS is the day the Lord hath made : O earth, rejoice and sing; Let songs of triumph hail the morn, Hosanna to our King ! 112 - PSALMS. 2 The stone the builders set at naught, That stone has now become The sure foundation, and the strength Of Zion's heavenly dome. 3 Christ is that stone, rejected once, And numbered with the slain ; Now raised in glory, o'er his church Eternally to reign. 4 This is the day the Lord hath made : O earth, rejoice and sing ; With songs of triumph hail the morn, Hosanna to our King ! 118. FOURTH PART. C. M. Watts. Thankful acknowledgment of Divine Aid. 1 THE Lord appears my helper now, Nor is my faith afraid Of what the sons of earth can do, Since he affords me aid. 2 'Tis safer, Lord, to trust in thee, And have my God my friend, Than trust in men of high degree, And on their truth depend. 3 'Tis through the Lord, my heart is strong. In him my lips rejoice ; While his salvation is my song, How cheerful is my voice. 4 Joy to the saints, and peace belongs— The Lord protects their days : Let Zion tune immortal songs To his almighty grace. 118. FIFTH PART. C. M. Watts. Christ the foundation of his Church. 1 BEHOLD the sure foundation stone, Which God in Zion lays, To build our heavenly hopes upon, And his eternal praise. 2 Chosen of God — to sinners dear — Let saints adore the name ; They trust their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame. 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Reject it with disdain ; PSALMS. 113 Yet on this rock the church shall rest, And envy rage in vain. 4 What though the gates of hell withstood, Yet must this building rise : 'Tis thine own work, Almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes. 118. SIXTH PART. S. M. Watts. 1 SEE what a living stone The builders did refuse ; — Yet God hath built his church thereon, In spite of envious Jews. 2 The scribe and angry priest Reject thine only Son : Yet on this rock shall Zion rest, As the chief corner-stone. 3 The work, O Lord, is thine, And wondrous in our eyes ; This day declares it all divine, This day did Jesus rise. 4 This is the glorious day That our Redeemer made : — Let us rejoice — and sing — and pray — Let all the church be glad. 5 Hosanna to the King, Of David's royal blood ; — Bless him, ye saints — he comes to bring Salvation from your God. 6 We bless thy holy word, Which all this grace displays ; And offer on thine altar, Lord, Our sacrifice of praise. 119. FIRST PART. L. M. Anonymous. Departure from God deplored. 1 WE all, O Lord, have gone astray, And wandered from thy heavenly way: The wild? -tf sin our feet have trod, Far from the paths of thee our God. 2 Hear us great Shepherd of thy sheep ! Our wanderings heal — our footsteps keep. We seek thy sheltering fold again ; Nor shall we seek thee-. Lord, in vain. 114 PSALMS. 3 Teach us to know and love thy way ; And grant, to life's remotest day, By thine unerring guidance led, Our willing feet thy paths may tread. 119. SECOND PART. CM, Watts. The blessedness of fearing and obeying God, 1 BLEST are the undefiled in heart, Whose ways are right and clean ; Who never from thy law depart, But fly from every sin. 2 Blest are the men that keep thy word, And practise thy commands ; With their whole heart they seek thee, \i >n?. And serve thee with their hands. 3 Great is their peace, who love thy law ; How firm their souls abide ! Nor can a bold temptation draw Their steady feet aside. 4 Then shall my heart have inward joy, And keep my face from shame, When all thy statutes 1 obey, And honour all thy name. 119. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. Communion with God. 1 TO thee, before the dawning light, Our gracious God, we pray ; We meditate thy name by night, And keep thy law by day. 2 Our spirits faint to see thy grace — Thy promise bears us up ; And while salvation long delays, Thy word supports our hope 3 When midnight darkness veils the skies, We call thy works to mind ; Our thoughts in warm devotion rise, And sweet acceptance find. 119. FOURTH PART. CM. Watts. Delight in God and in his Word. 1 THOU art our portion, O our God ; Soon as we know thy way, Our hearts make haste t' obey thy word, And suffer no delay. PSALMS. 115 2 We choose the path of heavenly truth, And glory in each choice ; Not all the riches of the earth Could make us so rejoice. 3 Thy precepts and thy heavenly grace We set before our eyes ; • Hence we derive our daily strength, And there our comfort lies. 4 If once we wander from thy path, We think upon our ways ; Then turn our feet to thy commands, And trust thy pardoning grace. 5 Now we are thine — for ever thine — Oh save thy servants, Lord ! Thou art our shield — our hiding place — Our hope is in thy word. 119. FIFTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 HOW shall the young secure their hearts And guard their lives from sin 1 Thy word the choicest rules imparts, To keep the conscience clean. 2 'Tis like the sun — a heavenly light, That guides us all the day ; And, through the dangers of the night, A lamp to lead our way. 3 Thy precepts make us truly wise ; We hate the sinner's road ; We hate our own vain thoughts that rise, But love thy law, our God. 4 Thy word is everlasting truth, How pure is every page ! — That holy book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. 119. SIXTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 OH how we love thy holy law ! 'Tis daily our delight : And thence our meditations draw Divine advice by night. 2 Our waking eyes prevent the day, To meditate" thy word : Our souls with longing melt away, To hear thy gospel. Lord. 116 PSALMS. 3 Thy heavenly words our hearts engage, And well employ our tongue, And through our weary pilgrimage, Yield us a heavenly song. 4 When nature sinks — and spirits droop — Thy promises of grace Are pillars to support our hope, And there we write thy praise. 119. SEVENTH PART. CM. Fawcett. 1 HOW precious is the book divine, By inspiration giv'n ! Bright as a lamp its precepts shine, To guide our souls to heav'n, 2 The counsels of redeeming grace, These sacred leaves unfold ; And here the Saviour's lovely face, Our favour'd eyes behold. 3 Thy word, Redeemer, cheers our hearts, In this dark vale of tears ; Life, light, and joy, it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 4 O may this lamp, through all the night Of life, make plain our way ; Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. 119. EIGHTH PART. CM. Watts. 1 LORD, we have made thy word our choice, Our lasting heritage ; There shall our noblest powers rejoice, Our warmest thoughts engage. 2 We'll read the histories of thy love, And keep thy laws in sight, While through the promises we rove With ever new delight. 3 'Tis like a land of wealth well-known, Where springs of life arise ; Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, And hidden glory lies. 4 The best relief that mourners have, It makes our sorrows blest : Our fairest hope beyond the grave, And our eternal rest. I PSALMS. 117 119. NINTH PART. CM. Pratt's Coll. 1 LORD, we are thine — thy truth we own, Thy righteous precepts love : In mercy to our souls, send down Salvation from above. 2 The wicked stand on every side, And our destruction seek ; But in thy laws will we abide, And of thy judgments speak. 3 We love the company of those Who worship thee in fear, Obey thy word— observe thy laws, And hold thy precepts dear. 4 At morn — at noon — at night, we'll praise, O Lord, thy sacred name ; With joy our thankful voices raise, Thy goodness to proclaim. 119. TENTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 OH that thy statutes every hour Might dwell upon our mind ! Thence we derive a quickening power, And daily peace we find. 2 To meditate thy precepts, Lord, Shall be our sweet employ ; Our souls shall ne'er forget thy word, Thy word is all our joy. 3 How would we run in thy commands, If thou oar hearts discharge From sin and Satan's hateful chains, And set our feet at large. 4 Our lips with courage shall declare Thy statutes and thy name ; [hear, We'll speak thy word, though kings shall Nor yield to sinful shame. 119. ELEVENTH PART. CM. Steele. 1 FATHER of mercies, in thy word What endless glory shines ! For ever be thy name ador'd, For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Exhaustless riches find ; 118 PSALMS. Riches above what earth can grant, And lasting as the mind. 3 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heav'nly peace around ; And life, and everlasting joys, Attend the blissful sound. 4 O may these heav'nly pages be Our ever dear delight ; And still new glories may we see, With still increasing light. 5 Divine Instructer, gracious Lord ! ' Be thou for ever near ; Teach us to love thy sacred word, And view the Saviour there. 119- TWELFTH PART. C. M. Watt* 1 BEHOLD thy waiting servants, Lord, Devoted to thy fear ; Remember and confirm thy word, For all our hopes are there. 2 Hast thou not sent salvation down, And promised quickening grace 1 Doth not our hearts address thy throne ? And yet thy love delays. 3 Our eyes for thy salvation fail ; Oh f bear thy servants up ; Nor let the scoffing lips prevail, Who dare reproach our hope. 4 Didst thou not raise our faith, O Lord ? Then let thy truth appear : Saints shall rejoice in our reward, And trust as well as fear. 119. THIRTEENTH PART. CM. Watts. 1 OH that the Lord would guide our ways To keep his statutes still ! Oh that our God would grant us grace To inow and do his will ! 2 Oh send thy Spirit down, to write Thy law upon each heart 7 Nor let our tongues indulge deceit, Nor act the liar's part. PSALMS. 119 3 From vanity turn off mine eyes ; Let no corrupt design, Nor covetous desire arise Within this soul of mine. 4 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere ; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. 5 My soul hath gone too far astray — My feet too often slip : Yet since I keep in mind thy way, Restore thy wandering sheep. 6 Make me to walk in thy commands — 'Tis a delightful road ; Nor let my head, nor heart, nor hands Offend against my God. 119. FOURTEENTH PART. CM. Watts. 1 WITH my whole heart I've sought thy face Oh let me never stray From thy commands, O God of grace ; Nor tread the sinner's way. 2 Thy word I've hid within my heart, To keep my conscience clean, And be an everlasting guard From every rising sin. 3 I'm a companion of the saints, Who fear and love the Lord ; My sorrows rise — my nature faints, When men transgress thy word. 4 My heart with sacred reverence hears The threatenings of thy word ; My flesh with holy trembling fears The judgments of the Lord. 5 My God, I long — I hope — I wait For thy salvation still ; Thy holy law is my delight, And I obey thy will. 119. FIFTEENTH PART. C. M. Watts. 1 CONSIDER all our sorrows, Lord, And thy deliverance send ; Our souls fpr thy salvation faint ; When will our troubles end 1 120 PSALMS. 2 Yet we have found 'tis good for us To bear our Father's rod ; Affliction made us learn thy law, And live upon our God. 3 Had not thy word been our delight When earthly joys were fled, Our souls, oppressed with sorrow's weight, Had sunk among the dead. 4 Before we knew thy chastening rod, Our feet were apt to stray ; But now we learn to keep thy word, Nor wander from thy way. 119. SIXTEENTH PART. CM. Watts. 1 MY soul lies cleaving to the dust ; Lord, give me life divine ; From vain desires, and every lust Turn off these eyes of mine. 2 I need the influence of thy grace To speed me in thy way, Lest I should loiter in my race, Or turn my feet astray. 3 Are not thy mercies sovereign still, And thou a faithful God 2 Wilt thou not grant me warmer zeal To ran the heavenly road ? 4 Does not my heart thy precepts love, And long to see thy face 1 And yet, how slow my spirits move Without enlivening" grace ! 5 Then shall I love thy gospel more, And ne'er forget thy word, When I have felt its quickening power To draw me near the Lord. 11 9. SEVENTEENTH PART. CM. Watts. 1 THY mercies fill the earth, O Lord ; How good thy works appear ! Open our eyes to read thy word, And see thy wonders there. 7 Since we are strangers here below, Let not thy path be hid ; But mark the road our feet should go, And be our constant guide. PSALMS. 121 3 When we confessed our wandering ways, Thou heard'st our souls complain ; Grant us the teachings of thy grace, Or we shall stray again. 4 If God to us his statutes show, And heavenly truth impart, His work for ever we'll pursue, His law shall rule each heart. 119. EIGHTEENTH PART. CM. Watts. The Excellency of the Scriptures. 1 LET all the heathen writers join To form one perfect book, Great God, if once compared with thine, How mean their writings look ! 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave Could show one sin forgiven, Nor lead a step beyond the grave ; But thine conduct to heaven. 3 We've seen an end of what we call Perfection here below ; How short the powers of nature fall, And can no farther go ! 4 Our faith and love, and every grace, Fall far below thy word ; But perfect truth and righteousness Dwell only with the Lord. 119. NINETEENTH PART. C. M. T. &, B, 1 OUR hiding-place, our refuge-tower, And shield art thou — O Lord ! We firmly anchor all our hopes On thy unerring word. 2 According to thy gracious word, From danger set us free ; Nor make us of those hopes ashamed, That we repose on thee. 3 On us, devoted to thy fear, Lord, make thy face to shine ; Thy statutes both to know and keep Our hearts with zeal incline. 4 Our hiding-place, our refuge-tower, And shield art thou— O Lord J 122 PSALMS. We firmly anchor all our hopes On thy unerring word. 119. TWENTIETH PART. C. M. Vt. Coll. Hold thou us up, and we shall be safe. 1 TO thee again, our gracious God, We lift our hearts and eyes ; Thou art our only safe abode, Thou only just and wise. 2 In thee, for every needful grace, Our souls would still confide ; Keep pg, O Lord, in ev'ry place, Secure on ev'ry side. 3 Be thou our guardian ever near, Thy presence we entreat ; Keep us, O keep us in thy fear", Uphold our sliding feet. 4 Lest we should once disgrace thy cause, Make us, O Lord, to grow Deaf, both to censure and applause, And dead to all below. 5 We'd seek the honour of thy name, And leave our own to die ; Help us to sink with humble shame, And raise thy praises high. 119. TWENTY-FIRST PART. S. M. Faw. Seeking instruction from God. 1 WITH humble heart and tongue, Our God, to thee we pray : Oh ! bring us now, while we are young, To thee, the living way. 2 Make each unguarded youth The object of thy care; Help us to choose the way of truth, And fly from every snare. 3 Our hearts, to folly prone, Renew by power divine ; Unite'them to thyself alone, And make us wholly thine. 4 Oh ! let thy word of grace Our warmest thoughts employ ; PSALMS. 123 Be this, through all our following days, Our treasure and our joy. 5 To what thy laws impart Be our whole, souls inclined ; Come, Saviour, dwell within each heart, And sanctify each mind. 121. FHISTPART. L. M. Watts. God's guardian care of his People. 1 HE lives — the everlasting God, Who built the world— who spread the flood ; The heavens, with all their host, he made, And the dark regions of the dead. 2 He guides our feet— he guards our way ; His morning smiles adorn the day ; He spreads the evening veil — and keeps The silent hours, while Israel sleeps. 3 Israel — a name divinely blest, May rise secure — securely rest ; Thy holy guardian's wakeful eyes Admit no slumber, nor surprise. 4 Long as we live, we'll trust his power ; Then in our last, departing hour, Angels, that trace the airy road, Shall bear us homeward to our God. 121. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 TO heaven we lift our waiting eyes, There all our hopes are laid ; The Lord, who built the earth and skies. Is our perpetual aid. 2 Their steadfast feet shall never fall, Whom he designs to keep ; His ear attends their humble call, His eyes can never sleep. 3 Israel, rejoice, and rest secure, Thy keeper is the Lord ; His wakeful eyes employ his power For thine eternal guard. 4 He guards thy soul — he keeps thy breath, Where thickest dangers come ; Go and return, secure from death, Till God shall call thee home. 124 PSALMS. 121. THIRD PART. H. M. Watts. 1 TO God we lift our eyes, From him is all our aid ; The God that built the skies, And earth and nature made : God is the tower I His grace is nigh To which we fly : | In every hour. 2 Our feet shall never slide, And fall in fatal snares, Since God, our guard and guide, Defends us from our fears. Those wakeful eyes, I Shall Israel keep That never sleep, When dangers rise. 3 No burning heats by day, Nor blasts of evening air, Shall take our health away, If God be with us fnere : Thou art our sun, , I To guard our head And thou our shade, | By night or noon. 4 Hast thou not given thy word To save our souls from death? And we can trust our Lord To keep our mortal breath : We'll go and come, I Till from on high Nor fear to die, | Thou call us home. 122. FIRST PART. C. M. Watts. Delight in the Sabbath and Temple of God. 1 HOW did my heart rejoice to hear My friends devoutly say, " In Zion let us all appear, And keep the solemn day !" 2 We love her gates — we love the road ; The church, adorned with grace, Stands like a palace built for God, To show his milder face. 3 Up to her courts, with joy unknown, The holy tribes repair : The Son of David holds his throne, And sits in judgment there. 4 He hears our praises and complaints, And while his awful voice PSALMS. 125 Divides the sinners from the saints, We tremble and rejoice. 5 Peace be within this sacred place, And joy a constant guest ; With holy gifts, and heavenly grace Be her attendants blest ! 6 Our souls shall pray for Zion still, While life, or breath remains ; Here our best friends, our kindred dwell, Here God, our Saviour, reigns. 122. SECOND PART. C. M. Spirit of Ps. 1 WITH joy we hail the sacred day, WhichGod has called his own ; With joy the summons we obey, To worship at his throne. 2 Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair ! Where willing votaries throng To breathe the humble fervent prayer — And pour the choral song. 3 Spirit of grace ! oh deign to dwell Within thy church below; Make her in holiness excel, With pure devotion glow. i Let peace within her walls be found — Let all her sons unite, To spread with grateful zeal around, Her clear and shining light. 5 Great God, we hail the sacred day, Which thou hast called thine own; With joy the summons we obey, To worship at thy throne. 122. THIRD PART. C. P. M. Merrick. 1 THE festal morn, our God, is come, That calls us to thy sacred dome, Thy presence to adore : Our feet the summons shall attend, With willing steps thy courts ascend, And tread the hallowed floor. With holy joy we hail the day, That warns our thirsting souls away What transports fill each breast ! 126 PSALMS. For, lo ! our great Redeemer's power Unfolds the everlasting door. And leads us to his rest. 3 Hither, from earth's remotest end, Lo ! the redeemed of God ascend, Their tribute hither bring ; Here, crowned with everlasting joy, In hymns of praise their tongues employ, And hail th' immortal King. 122. FOURTH PART. S. P. M. Watts, 1 HOW pleased and blest was I, To hear the people cry, "Come let us seek our God to-day !" Yes, with a cheerful zeal, We haste to Zion's hill. And there our vows and honours pay. 2 Zion — thrice happy place — Adorned with wondrous grace, And walls of strength embrace thee round : In thee our tribes appear To pray, and praise, and hear The sacred gospel's joyful sound. 3 Here David:s greater Son Has fixed his royal throne ; He sits for grace and judgment here : He bids the saints be glad, He makes the sinners sad, And humble souls rejoice with fear. 4 May peace attend thy gate, And joy within thee wait, To bless the soul of every guest : The man who seeks thy peace, And wishes thine increase, A thousand blessings on him rest ! 5 My tongue repeats her vows, " Peace to this sacred house !" For here my friends and kindred dwell : And since my glorious God Makes thee his blest abode, My soul shall ever love thee well. 123. 7s. Pratt's Coll. Waiting on God for Spiritual Strength. 1 LORD, before thy throne we bend ; Now to thee our eyes ascend : psalms. 127 Servants to our Master true, Lo ! we yield thee homage due :— Children, to thy throne we fly, Abba, Father, hear our cry ! 2 Now before thee, Lord, we bow, We are weak — but mighty thou: Sore distressed, yet suppliant still, Here we wait thy holy will : Bound to earth and rooted here, Till our Saviour, God appear. 3 Leave us not beneath the power Of temptation's darkest hour : Swift to read their captives' doom, See our foes exulting come !— - Jehovah, God, yet be nigh, Lord of life and victory ! 125. FIRST PART. C. M. Montgomery. Safety of trusting in God. 1 WHO make the Lord of hosts their tower, Shall like Mount Zion be, Immovable by mortal power, Built on eternity. 2 As round about Jerusalem, The guardian mountains stand, So shall the Lord encompass them Who hold by his right hand. 3 The rod of wickedness shall ne'er Against the just prevail, Lest innooence should find a snare, And tempted virtue fail. 4 Do good, O Lord, do good to those, Who cleave to thee in heart, Who on thy truth alone repose, Nor from thy law depart. 125. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 UNSHAKEN as the sacred hill, And firm as mountains stand ; Firm as a rock— the soul shall rest, That trusts th' almighty hand. 2 Not walls nor hills could guard so well Fair Salem's happy ground, 128 PSALMS. As those eternal arms of love, That every saint surround. 3 Deal gently, Lord, with souls sincere, And lead them safely on ; Oh may we reach the blest abode, Where Christ our Lord is gone. 125. THIRD PART. S. M. Watts. 1 FD1M and unmoved are they, Who rest their souls on God ; Firm as the mount where David dwelt, Or where the ark abode. 2 As mountains stood to guard The city's sacred ground, So God, and his almighty love, Embrace his saints around. 3 Deal gently, Lord, with those, Whose faith and holy fear, Whose hope, and love, and every grace, Proclaim their hearts sincere. 126. FIRST PART. L. M. Doddridge. Weeping Seed-time, joyful Harvest. 1 THE darkened sky, how thick it lowers ! Troubled with storms, and big with showers ; No cheerful gleam of light appears, But nature pours forth all her tears. 2 Yet, let the sons of grace revive ; God bids the soul that seeks him live ; And from the gloomiest shade of night Calls forth a morning of delight. 3 The seeds of ecstasy unknown Are in these watered furrows sown ; See the green blades, how thick they rise, And with fresh verdure bless our eyes. In secret foldings they contain Unnumbered ears of golden grain; And heaven shall pour its beams around, Till the ripe harvest load the ground. Then shall the trembling mourner come, And bind his sheaves, and bear them home; The voice long broke with sighs shall sing. Till heaven with hallelujahs ring. PSALMS. 129 126. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. The Joy of a remarkable Conversion. 1 WHEN God revealed his gracious name, And changed my mournful state, My rapture seemed a pleasing dream, The grace appeared so great. 2 The world beheld the glorious change, And did thy hand confess ; My tongue broke out in unknown strains, And sung surprising grace. 3 Great is the work ! — my neighbours cried. And owned thy power divine ; Great is the work !— my heart replied, And be the glory thine. 4 The Lord can clear the darkest skies, Can give us day for night ; Make drops of sacred sorrow rise To rivers of delight. 5 Let those that sow in sadness wait Till the fair harvest come ; They shall confess their sheaves are great, And shout the blessings home. 127. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. The Divine Blessing necessary to Success. 1 IF God succeed not, ail the cost And pains to build the house are lost ; If God the city will not keep, The watchful guards as well may sleep. 2 What though we rise before the sun, And work, and toil, when day is done, Careful and sparing eat our bread, To shun that poverty we dread ;— 3 'Tis all in vain till God hath blest : He can make rich, yet give us rest ; On God, our sovereign, still depends Our joy in children and in friends. 4 Happy the man, to whom he sends Obedient children, faithful friends ! How sweet our daily comforts prove, Bestowed by his paternal love ! 127. SECOND PART. 8's & 7's. Spirit, &c. 1 VAINLY through night's weary hours, Keep we watch, lest foes alanr 130 PSALMS. Vain our bulwarks, and our towers, But for God's protecting arm. 2 Vain were all our toil and labour, Did not God that labour bless ; Vain, without his grace and favour, Every talent we possess. 3 Vainer still the hope of heaven, That on human strength relies ; But to him shall help be given ; Who in humble faith applies. 4 Seek we, then, the Lord's Anointed, He shall grant us peace and rest ; Ne'er was suppliant disappointed, Who through Christ his prayer addressed. 128. C. M. Watts. Blessedness of Obeying and serving God. 1 OH happy man, whose soul is filled With zeal and reverend awe ! His lips to God their honours yield His life adorns thy law. 2 A careful providence shall stand, And ever guard his head ; Shall on the labours of his hand Its kindly blessings shed. 3 The Lord shall his best hopes fulfil, For months and years to come ; The Lord, who dwells on Zion's hill, Shall send the blessings home. 4 This is the man, whose happy eyes Shall see his house increase ; Shall see the mourning church arise, Then leave the world in peace. 130. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Mercy and Pardon penitently implored. 1 FROM deep distress, and troubled thoughts To thee, our God, we raised our cry : If thou severely mark our faults, Oh ! who could stand before thine eye? 2 But thou hast built thy throne of grace, Free to dispense thy pardons there, That sinners may approach thy face, And hope, and" love— as well as fear. PSALMS. 133 3 Our trust Is fixed upon thy word, Nor shall we trust thy word in vain : Let mourning souls address the Lord, And find relief from all their pain. 4 Great is his love — and large his grace, Through the redemption of his Son ; He turns our feet from sinful ways, And pardons what our hands have done. 130. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 OUT of the deeps of long distress, The borders of despair, We sent our cries to seek thy grace, Our groans to move thine ear. 2 Great God ! should thy severer eye, And thine impartial hand, Be strict to mark iniquity, No mortal flesh could stand. 3 But there are pardons with our God, For crimes of high degree ; Thy Son has bought them with his blood, To draw us near to thee. 4 We wait for thy salvation, Lord ;— With strong desires we wait ; Our souls, invited by thy word, Stand watching at thy gate. 5 In God the Lord let Israel trust, O sinners, seek his face ; The Lord is good, as well as just, And plenteous is his grace. 130. THIRD PART. C. M. Spirit of the Ps- The Day- Spring from on high. 1 GREAT God, wert thou extreme to mark The deeds we do amiss, Before thy presence who could stand, Who claim thy promised bliss 1 2 But oh ! all merciful and just, Thy love surpasseth thought ; A Gracious Saviour has appeared, And peace and pardon brought 3 Thy servants in the temple watched The dawning of the day, 132 PSALMS. Impatient with its earliest beams Their holy vows to pay ; 4 And chosen saints far off beheld That great and glorious morn, When the glad day-spring from on high Auspiciously should dawn. 5 On us the Sun of Righteousness Its brightest beams hath poured ; With grateful hearts and holy zeal, Lord, be thy love adored ; 6 And let us look with joyful hope To that more glorious day, Before whose brightness, sin and death, And grief, shall flee away. 130. FOURTH PART. 8. M. Tate & Brady Pardoning mercy of God. 1 OUR souls with patience wait For thee, the living Lord ; Our hopes are on thy promise built, Thy never failing word. 2 Our longing eyes look out For thine enlivening ray, More duly than the morning watch To spy the dawning day. 3 In thee we trust, our God ; No bounds thy mercy knows ; The plenteous source and spring from whicn Eternal succour flows : 4 Whose friendly streams to us Supplies in want convey ; A healing spring, a spring to cleanse, And wash our guilt away. 131. FIRST PART. L. M. Spirit of thePs. Meekness and Lowliness of Heart. 1 " OH learn of me," the Saviour cried, " Oh learn of me, ye sons of pride ; . For I am lowly, humble, meek, No haughty looks high thoughts bespeak !*' 2 Yes, blest Immanuel ! thou wast mild, Patient, and gentle as a child ; And they who would thy kingdom see, Must meek and lowly be like thee. PSALMS. 133 131. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. Humility and Submission. 1 IS there ambition in my heart 1 — Search, gracious God, and see ; Or, do I act a haughty parti — Lord, I appeal to thee. 2 Whate'er thine all-discerning eye Sees for thy creature fit, I'll bless the good — and to the ill Contentedly submit. 3 Let not despair nor fell revenge Be to my bosom known ; Oh give me tears for others' wo, And patience for mine own. 4 Feed me, O Lord, with needful food : I ask not wealth, or fame ; But give me eyes to view thy works, A heart to praise thy name. 5 Oil may my days obscurely pass, Without remorse or care ; And let me for my parting hour From day to day prepare. ] 32. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. The Church the Dwelling- Place of God 1 WHERE shall we go to seek and find A habitation for our God 1 A dwelling for the eternal mind, Among the sons of flesh and blood"? 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his ancient rest ; And Zion is his dwelling still ; His church is with his presence blest. 3 Here will he meet the hungry poor, And fill their souls with living bread ; Sinners, that wait before his door, With sweet provision shall be fed. 1 Here will I fix my gracious throne, And reign for ever — saith the Lord : Here shall my power and love be knowit And blessings shall attend my word. 134 PSALMS. 132. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 ARISE ! O King of grace, arise, 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 divine. 5 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And. shame confound his foes. 132. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. Privilege of Christian Worship. 1 THE Lord in Zion placed his name, His ark was settled there : To Zion the whole nation came To worship thrice a year. 2 But we have no such lengths to go, Nor wander far abroad ; Where'er thy saints assemble now, There is a house for God. 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 divine. 5 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And, as his kingdom grows, ! PSALMS. 135 Fresh honours shall adorn his crown. And shame confound his foes. 133. FIRST PART. C. M. Brattle-st. Coll, The excellency of Christian Unanimity. 1 SPIRIT of peace ! celestial Dove ! How excellent thy praise ! No richer gift than Christian love Thy gracious power displays. 2 Sweet as the dew on herb and flower, That silently distils, ! At evening's soft and balmy hour, On Zion's fruitful hills : — 3 So, with mild influence from above, Shall promised grace descend, Till universal peace and love O'er all the earth extend. 133. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 LO ! what an entertaining sight Those friendly brethren prove, Whose cheerful hearts in bands unite, . Of harmony and love ! 2 Where stream's of bliss from Christ the spring Descend to every soul ; And heavenly peace, with balmy wing, Shades and bedews the whole. 3 'Tis pleasant as the morning dews That fall on Zion's hill, Where God his mildest glory shows, And makes his grace distil. 133. THIRD PART. C. M. Swain. 1 HOW sweet, how heav'nly is the sight, When those who love the Lord, In one another's peace delight, And so fulfil his word. 2 O may we feel each brother's sigh, And with him bear a part : May sorrows flow from eye to eye, And joy from heart to heart. 3 Free us from envy, scorn, and pride, Our wishes fix above ; May each his brother's failings hide, And show a brother's love. 136 PSALMS. 4 Let love in one delightful stream, Through ev'ry bosom flow. And union sweet, and dear esteem, In ev'ry action glow. 5 Love is the golden chain that binds The happy souls above ; And he 's an heir of heaven, that finds His bosom glow with love. 133. FOURTH PART. S. M. Watts. 1 BLEST are the sons of peace, Whose hearts and hopes are one ; Whose kind designs to serve and please Through all their actions run. 2 Blest is the pious house, Where zeal and friendship meet ; Their songs of praise — their mingled vows, Make their communion sweet. 3 From those celestial springs Such streams of pleasure flow, As no increase of riches brings, Nor honours can bestow. 4 Thus on the heavenly hills The saints are blest above ; Where joy, like morning dew, distils, And all the air is love. 133. FIFTH PART. H. M. Montgomery. 1 HOW beautiful the sight Of brethren who agree In friendship to unite, And bonds of charity ; 'Tis like the precious ointment shed O'er all his robes, from Aaron's head. 2 'Tis like the dews that fill The cups of Hermon's flowers ; Or Zion's fruitful hill, Bright with the drops of showers ; When mingling odours breathe around, And glory rests on all the ground. 3 For there the Lord commands Blessings, a boxindless store, PSALMS. 137 From his unsparing hands, Yea, life for evermore. Thrice happy they, who meet above, To spend eternity in love. 134. FIRST PART. C. M. Watts Daily and Nightly Devotion. 1 YE that obey the immortal King Attend his holy place ; Bow to the glories of his power, And bless his wondrous grace. 2 Lift up your hands by morning light, And send your souls on high : Raise your admiring thoughts by night Above the starry sky. 3 The God of Zion cheers our hearts With rays of quickening grace ; The God that spreads the heavens abroad, And rules the swelling seas. 134. SECOND PART. S. M. Pratt's Col Praise to God for his Works. 1 BEHOLD his wondrous grace ! And bless Jehovah's name : Ye servants of the Lord, his praise By day and night proclaim. 2 He fonned the earth below, He foi-med the heavens his throne : His grace from Zion he'll bestow, And pour his blessings down. 3 Ye, who his courts attend, There lift your hands on high : And let your songs of praise ascend, In strains of sacred joy. 135. CM. Watts. Exhortation to Praise God. - 1 AWAKE, ye saints, to praise your King, Your sweetest passions raise ; Your pious pleasure, while you sing, Increasing with the praise. 2 Great is the Lord— and works unknown Are his divine employ ; But still his saints are near his throne, His treasure and his joy. 138 PSALMS. 3 Heaven, earth, and sea confess his hand ; He bids the vapours rise ! Lightning and storm, at his command, Sweep through the sounding skies. 1 All power that gods or kings have claimed, Is found with him alone ; But heathen gods shall ne'er be named, Where our Jehovah 's known. 5 Ye nations, know the living God, Serve him with holy fear ; He makes the churches his abode, And claims your honours there. 136. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. Divine Goodness and Compassion celebrated. 1 GIVE to our God immortal praise : Mercy and truth are all his ways ; Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat his mercies in your song. 2 He built the earth — he spread the sky, And fixed the starry lights on high: ' His mercies ever shall endure, When suns and moons shall shine no more. 3 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. 4 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. 136. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 GIVE thanks to God, the sovereign Lord, His mercies still endure : And be the King of kings adored ; His truth is ever sure. 2 What wonders hath his wisdom done ; How mighty is his hand ! * Heaven, earth, and sea he framed alone; How wide is his command ! 3 He saw the nations dead in sin : He felt his pity move : PSALMS. 139 flow sad the state the world was in ! How boundless was his love ! 4 He sent to save us from our wo ; His goodness never fails ; From death and hell, and every foe ; And still his grace prevails. 5 Give thanks to God, the heavenly King ; His mercies still endure : Let all the earth his praises sing; His truth is ever sure. 136. THIRD PART. 7s. Milton. 1 LET us, with a joyful mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind ; For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2 He, with all-commanding might, Filled the new-made world with light : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 3 All things living he doth feed : His full hand supplies their need : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4 He his chosen race did bless, In the wasteful wilderness : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful ever sure. 5 He hath, with a piteous eye, Looked upon our misery : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 6 Let us then, with joyful mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind : For his mercies shall endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 136. FOURTH PART. H. M. Watts, 1 GIVE thanks to God most high, The universal Lord ; The sovereign King of kings ; And be his grace adored. His power and grace I And let his name Are still the same; | Have endless praise. 140 PSALMS. 2 How mighty is his hand ! What wonders hath he done ! He formed the earth and seas, And spread the heavens alone. Thy mercy, Lord, I And ever sure Shall still endure ; | Abides thy word. 3 He sent his only Son To save us from our wo, From darkness, sin, and death, And every hurtful foe, His power and grace I And let his name Are still the same ; | Have endless praise. 4 Give thanks aloud to God, To God the heavenly King ; And let the spacious earth His works and glories sing. Thy mercy, Lord, I And ever sure Shall still endure ; | Abides thy word. 137. FIRST PART. 10s. Baelow. Lamenting the Desolations of Zion. 1 ALONG the banks where Babel's current flows, Our captive bands in deep despondence strayed, While Zion's fall in sad remembrance rose, Her friends, her children, mingled with the dead. 2 The tuneless harp, that once with joy we strung, When praise employed and mirth inspired the lay, In mournful silence — on the willows hung, And growing grief prolonged the tedious day. 3 Our hard oppressors, to increase our wo, With taunting smiles a song of Zion claim ; Bid sacred praise in strains melodious flow, While they blaspheme the great Jehovah's name. 4 But how, in heathen chains, and lands un- known, Shall Israel's sons a song of Zion raise 1 — O hapless Salem, God's terrestrial throne, Thou land of glory, sacred mount of praise. PSALMS. 141 5 If e'er my memory lose thy lovely name, If my cold heart neglect my kindred race, Let dire destruction seize this guilty frame : My hand shall perish, and my voice shall cease. 137. SECOND PART. L. M. Pratt's Coll. 1 WHY, on the bending willows hung, Israel! still sleeps thy tuneful string? — Still mute remains thy sullen tongue, And Zion's song denies to sing? 2 Awake — thy sweetest raptures raise ; Let harp and voice unite their strains : Thy promised King his sceptre sways ; Jesus, thine own Messiah, reigns ! 3 No taunting foes the song require : No strangers mock thy captive chain : But friends provoke the silent lyre, And brethren ask the holy strain. 4 Nor fear thy Salem's hills to wrong, If other lands thy triumph share : A heavenly city claims thy song ; A brighter Salem rises there. 5 By foreign streams no longer roam ; Nor, weeping, think of Jordan's flood : In every clime behold a home, In every temple see thy God. 138. FIRST PART. L. M. Spirit of the Ps. Praise for Creation and Grace. i WITH all our hearts, with all our powers, We praise the Lord, whose bounteous hand Unnumbered gifts profusely showers On every nation, every land. 2 We praise him in his sacred fane, We praise him midst the assembled throng ; Nor will a gracious God disdain, The tribute of our earthly song. 3 We praise him for his faithful love, We praise, him for his blessed Son, Who died for man, who reigns above, With God, the high and holy One. 142 PSALMS. 138. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. Praise for Divine Protection. 1 WITH all our powers of heart and tongue, We'll praise our Maker in our song ; Angels shall hear the notes we raise, Approve the song, and join the praise. 2 To God, we cried, when troubles rose ; He heard us, and subdued our foes ; He did our rising fears control, And strength diffused through every souL 3 Amid a thousand snares we stand, Upheld and guarded by thy hand ; Thy words our fainting souls revive, And keep our dying faith alive. 4 We'll sing thy truth and mercy, Lord ; We'll sing the wonders of thy word ; Not all the works and names below, So much thy power and glory show. 139. FIRST PART. L. M. Spirit of the Ps. Omniscience and Omnipresence of God. 1 FATHER of spirits ! Nature's God ! Our inmost thoughts are known to thee ; Thou, Lord, canst hear each idle word, And every private action see. 2 Could we on morning's swiftest wings Pursue our flight through trackless air; Or dive beneath deep ocean's springs, Thy presence still would meet us there. 3 In vain may guilt attempt to fly, Concealed beneath the pall of night, One glance from thy all-piercing eye Can kindle darkness into light. 4 Search thou our hearts, and there destroy Each evil thought, eacli secret sin ; And fit us for those realms of joy, Where naught impure shall enter in. 139. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 LORD, thou hast searched and seen us thro*, Thine eye commands with piercing view, Our rising and our resting hours, Our hearts and flesh, with all their powers. PSALMS. 143 2- Our thoughts, before they are our own, Are to our God distinctly known : He knows the words we mean to speak, Ere from our opening lips they break. 3 Within thy circling power we stand, On every side we find thy hand : Awake — asleep — at home — abroad, We are surrounded still with God. 4 Amazing knowledge ! — vast and great ! What large extent ! — what lofty height ! Our souls, with all the powers we boast, Are in the boundless prospect lost. 5 Oh may these thoughts possess each breast, Where'er we rove — where'er we rest ; Nor let our weaker passions dare Consent to sin — for God is there. 139. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. 1 IN all our vast concerns with thee, In vain our souls would try To shun thy presence, Lord, or flee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thine all-surrounding sight surveys Our rising and our rest, Our public walks — our private ways, And secrets of each breast. 3 Our thoughts lie open to the Lord, Before they're formed within ; And ere our lips pronounce the word, He knows the sense we mean. 4 Oh ! wondrous knowledge — deep and high ! Where can a creature hide 1 Within thy circling arms' we lie, Enclosed on every side. 5 So let thy grace surround us still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard our souls from every ill, Secured by sovereign love. 139. FOURTH PART. C. M. Watts, 1 LORD, where shall guilty souls retire, Forgotten and unknown '? In hell they meet thy dreadful fire, In heaven thy glorious throne. 144 PSALMS. 2 Should we suppress our vital breath, To 'scape the wrath divine ; Thy voice would break the bars of death And make the grave resign. 3 If, winged with beams of morning light, We fly beyond the west ; Thy hand, which must support our flight, Would soon betray our rest. 1 If o'er our sins we think to draw The curtains of the night ; The flaming eyes that guard thy law, Would turn the shades to light. 5 The beams of noon — the midnight hour, Are both alike to thee : Oh may we ne'er provoke that power, From which we cannot flee. 139. FIFTH PART. C. M. Watts. God our Creator and Preserver. 1 WHEN we with pleasing wonder stand, And all our frame survey ; Lord, 'tis thy work— we own thy hand That built our humble clay. 2 Our flesh with fear and wonder stands, The product of thy skill ; And hourly blessings from thy hands, Thy thoughts of love reveal. 3 And when we count thy mercies o'er, Th^y fill us with surprise ; Not all the sands that spread the shore To equal numbers rise. 4 These on our hearts by night we keep ; How kind, how dear they be ! Oh ! may the hour that ends our sleep Still find our thoughts with thee ! 139. SIXTH PART. CM. Dr. Thompson. 1 JEHOVAH, God ! thy gracious power On every hand we see ; Oh may the blessings of each hour Lead all our thoughts to thee ! 2 If, on the wings of morn, we speed To earth's remotest bound, i PSALMS. 145 Thy hand will there our journey lead, •Thine arm our path surround. 3 Thy power is in the ocean deeps And reaches to the skies ; Thine eye of mercy never sleeps, Thy goodness never dies. i From morn till noon — till latest eve, Thy hand, O God, we see ; And all the blessings we receive, Proceed alone from thee. 5 In all the varying scenes of time, On thee our hopes depend ; In every age — in every clime, Our Father and our Friend. 140. S. M. Pratt's Coll. Divine protection acknowledged fy implored, 1 .JEHOVAH, God most high ! Thou art the God we own : Oh let our supplicating cry Be heard before thy throne. 2 Great God, thy sovereign power Salvation can impart : Thy shield, in every dangerous hour, Has shelter'd o'er each heart. 3 Do thou our foes repel, Their dark designs restrain ; So shall the powers of earth or hell Assault our souls in vain. 141. L. M. Watts. Daily Devotion. 1 OUR God, accept our early vows, Like morning incense in thy house ; And let our nightly worship rise, Sweet as the evening sacrifice. 2 Watch o'er our lips, and guard them, Lord, From every rash and heedless word ; Nor let our feet incline to tread, The guilty path, where sinners lead. 3 Oh, may the righteous, when we stray, Smite, and reprove our wandering way, Their gentle words, like ointment shed, Shall never bruise, but cheer each head. j 146 PSALMS. 4 When we behold them pressed with grief, We'll cry to heaven for their relief ; And by our warm petitions, prove How much we prize their faithful love. 143. L. M. Watts. Longing for Spiritual Light and Comfort. 1 OUR righteous Judge — our gracious God, Hear, when we spread our hands abroad j We cry for succour from thy throne, Oh ! make thy truth and mercy known. 2 For thee we pray — for thee we mourn ; When wilt thou, gracious Lord, return 1 Shall all our joys on earth remove 1 Wilt thou for ever hide thy love 7 3 We lift our hands to thee again, And thirst like parched lands for rain ; Oh ! let us hear thy gracious voice- So shall our weary souls rejoice. 4 Our thoughts in musing silence trace The ancient wonders of thy grace ; Thence we derive a glimpse of hope, To bear our sinking spirits up. 5 Teach us, O Lord, thy holy will, And lead us to thy heavenly hill : Oh let the Spirit of thy love Conduct us to thy courts above. 144. FIRST PART. C. M. Watt& 1 FOR ever blessed be the Lord, Our Saviour, and our shield ; He sends his Spirit with his word, To arm us for the field. 2 When sin and hell their force unite, He makes our souls his care ; Instructs us in the heavenly fight, And guards us through the war. 3 A friend and helper so divine My fainting hope shall raise ; He makes the glorious victory mine, And his shall be the praise. PSALMS. 147 144. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. God's condescending Goodness to man. 1 LORD, what is man— poor feeble man, Born of the earth at first? His life a- shadow— light and vain, Still hastening to the dust. 2 Oh ! what is feeble, dying man, Or all his sinful race, That God should make it his concern To visit him with grace 1— 3 That God who darts his lightnings down, Who shakes the worlds above, While terrors wait his awful frown — How wondrous is his love ! 145.' FIRST PART. L. M. Wtatts. All Praise due to God. 1 OUR God, our King, thy various praise Shall fill the remnant of our days ; Thy grace employ each humble tongue, And life and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear ; And every setting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy works with boundless glory shine, And speak thy majesty divine ; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 4 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise ; And unborn ages make our song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 5 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds 1 Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds ; Vast — and unsearchable thy ways ! Vast — and immortal be thy praise ! 145. SECOND PART. C. M. Watts. 1 LONG as we live, we'll bless thy name, Our King, our God of love ; Our work and joy shall be the same, In brighter worlds above. 148 PSALMS. 2 Great is the Lord — his power unknown, Oh let his praise be great ; We'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon each tongue ; And while our lips rejoice, The men who hear our sacred song, Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall tell thy name, And children learn thy ways ; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 The Avorld is governed by thy hand, Thy saints are ruled by love ; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Though rocks and hills remove. 145. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. 1 SWEET is the memory of thy grace, Our God, our heavenly King ; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high — but ne'er confines His goodness to the skies ; Through all the earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 How kind are thy compassions, Lord ! How slow thine anger moves ! — But soon he sends his pardoning word, To cheer the souls he loves. 4 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, Our God, our heavenly King ; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 145. FOURTH PART. C. M. Steele. 1 GREAT is the Lord !— our souls adore ! We wonder while we praise ; Thy power, O God, who can explore, Or equal honour raise ? 2 How large thy tender mercies are ! How wide thy grace extends ! On thy beneficence and care The universe depends. PSALMS. 149 3 Thy praise shall be our constant theme ; How wondrous is thy power ! We'll speak the honours of thy name, And bid the world adore. 145. FIFTH PART. C. M. Wragham. 1 TO thee, our righteous King and Lord, Our grateful souls we'll raise ; From day to day thy works record, And ever sing thy praise. 2 Thy greatness human thought exceeds ; Thy glory knows no end ; The lasting record of thy deeds Through ages shall descend. 3 Thy wondrous acts, thy power, and might, Our constant theme shall be ; That song shall be our soul's delight Which breathes in praise to thee. 4 The Lord is bountiful and kind, His anger slow to move ; All shall his tender mercies find, And all his goodness prove. 5 From all thy works, O Lord, shall spring The sound of joy and praise ; Thy saints shall of thy glory sing, And show the world thy ways. 6 Throughout all ages shall endure Thine everlasting reign ; Thy high dominion, firm and sure, For ever shall remain. 146. FIRST PART. L. M. Doddridge. Praise to God for his Perfections. 1 GOD of our life ! through all our days Our grateful powers shall sound thy praise ; The song shall wake with opening "light, And warble to the silent night. 2 When anxious cares would break our rest, And griefs would tear each throbbing breast, Thy tuneful praises, raised on high, Shall check the murmur and the sigh. 3 When death o'er nature shall prevail, And all our powers of language fail, 150 PSALMS. Joy through our swimming eyes shall break And mean the thanks we cannot speak. 4 But O ! when that last conflict 's o'er, And we are chained to flesh no more, With what glad accents shall we rise To join the music of the skies ! 5 Soon shall we learn the exalted strains Which echo o'er the heavenly plains ; And emulate with joy unknown, The glowing seraphs round thy throne. 146. SECOND PART. L. M. Watts. 1 PRAISE ye the Lord — each heart shall join In work so pleasant, so divine ; Our days of praise shall ne'er-be past, While life, and thought, and being last. 2 Happy the man, whose hopes rely On Israel's God — he made the sky, And earth, and seas, with all their train ; And none shall find his promise vain. 3 His truth for ever stands secure ; He saves the oppressed— he feeds the poor ; He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless. 4 He loves the saints — he knows them well, But turns the wicked down to hell ; — Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns ; Praise him in everlasting strains. 146. THIRD PART. L. P. M. Watts. 1 WE'LL praise our Maker with our breath ; And when our voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ our nobler powers : Our days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures. 2 How blest the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God — he made the sky, And earth, and seas, with all their train ; His truth for ever stands secure ; He saves the oppressed — he feeds the poor, And none shall find his promise vain. PSALMS. 151 3 We'll praise him while he lends us breath : And when our voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ our nobler powers : Our days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures. 147. FIRST PART. L. M. Watts. 1 PRAISE ye the Lord ! 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise : His nature and his works unite To make this duty our delight. 2 He formed the stars, those heavenly flames ; He counts their numbers, calls their names ; His wisdom 's vast, and knows no bound ; His counsels are a deep profound. 3 Great is the Lord, and great his might : Kind are his ways, his judgments right : He loves the meek, rewards the just, And lifts the humble from the dust. 4 His saints are precious in his sight ; He views his children with delight ; He sees their hope, he knows their fear, Approves and owns his image there. 147. SECOND PART. C. M. Spirit of Ps. Goodness of God. Morning. 1 DELIGHTFUL is the task to sing, On each returning day, ' The praises of our heavenly King, And grateful homage pay. 2 The countless worlds, which, bathed in light, Through fields of azure move, Proclaim his wisdom and his might, But O, how great his love ! 3 He deigns each broken, contrite heart With tender care to bind ; And comfort, hope, and grace impart To heal the wounded mind. i All creatures with instinctive cry, From God implore their food ; His bounty grants a rich supply, And fills the earth with good. 152 PSALMS. 5 Delightful is the task, O Lord ! With each returning day Thy countless mercies to record, And grateful homage pay. 147. THIRD PART. C. M. Watts. The Seasons of the Year. 1 WITH songs and honours sounding loud, Address the Lord on high ; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And waters veil the sky. 2 He sends his showers of blessings 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 each revolving 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. 5 He sends his word and melts the snow, The fields no longer mourn ; He calls the warmer gales to blow, And bids the spring return. 6 The changing wind — the flying cloud, Obey his mighty word : With songs and honours sounding loud,— Praise ye the sovereign Lord. 14'8. FIRST PART. S. M. Watts. Praise to God for his Perfection. 1 LET every creature join To praise th' eternal God ; Ye heavenly hosts, the song begin, And sound his name abroad. 2 Thou sun, with golden beams, And moon, with paler rays ; Ye starry lights, ye twinkling flames, Shine to your Maker's praise. PSALMS. 153 3 He built those worlds above, And fixed their wondrous frame : By his command they stand or move, And ever speak his name. 4 By all his works above, His honours be expressed ; But saints who taste his saving love, Should sing his praises best. 148. SECOND PART. C. P. M. Ogilvie. 1 BEGIN, my soul, th' exalted lay, Let each enraptured thought obey, And praise th' Almighty's name : Lo ! heaven and earth, and seas and skies, In one melodious concert rise, To swell th' inspiring theme. 2 Thou heaven of heavens, his vast abode, Ye clouds, proclaim your Maker God ; Ye thunders, speak his power : Lo ! on the lightning's fiery wing In triumph walks th' eternal King : Th' astonished worlds adore. 3 Ye deeps, with roaring billows rise, To join the thunders of the skies, Praise him, who bids you roll ; — His praise in softer notes declare, Each whispering breeze of yielding air, And breathe it to the soul. 4 Wake, all ye soaring throngs, and sing ; Ye feathered warblers of the spring, Harmonious anthems raise To him who shaped your finer mould, Who tipped your glittering wings with gold, And tuned your voice to praise. 5 Let man, by nobler passions swayed, Let man, in God's own image made, His breath in praise employ ; Spread wide his Maker's name, around, Till heaven shall echo back the sound, In songs of holy joy. 148. THIRD PART. H. M. Watts. 1 YE tribes of Adam, join With heaven, and earth, and seas, 154 PSALMS. And offer notes divine To your Creator's praise. Ye holy throng I In worlds of light Of angels bright, | Begin the song. 2 The shining worlds above In glorious order stand, Or in swift courses move By his supreme command. He spake the word, I From nothing came And all their frame | To praise the Lord. 3 Let all the nations fear The God that rules above ; He brings his people near, And makes them taste his love : While earth arid sky I His saints shall raise Attempt his praise, | His honours high. 148. FOURTH PART. 8's & 7's. Dublin C. 1 PRAISE the Lord ! ye heavens, adore him ; Praise him, angels in the height ; Sun and moon, rejoice before him ; Praise him, all ye stars of light ! 2 Praise the Lord, for he hath spoken ; Worlds his mighty voice obeyed ; Laws which never can be broken, For their guidance he hath made. 3 Praise the Lord, for he is glorious ; Never shall his promise fail ; God hath made his saints victorious, Sin and death shall not prevail. 4 Praise the God of our salvation, Hosts on high his power proclaim ; Heaven and earth, and all creation, Praise and magnify his name ! 149. C. M. Watts. 1 ALL ye that love the Lord, rejoice, And let your songs be new ; Amidst the church, with cheerful voice, His later wonders show. 2 The Jews, the people of his grace, Shall their Redeemer sing ; And Gentile nations join the praise, While Zion owns her King. PSALMS. 155 3 The Lord tabes pleasure in the just, Whom sinners treat with scorn ; The meek, who lie despised in dust, Salvation shall adorn. 4 Saints shall be joyful in their King, E'en on a dying bed : And like the souls in glory sing, For God shall raise the dead. 5 When Christ his judgment-seat ascends, And bids the world appear, Thrones are prepared for all his friends, Who humbly loved him here. 150. 7's. Merrick. 1 PRAISE — oh praise the name divine, Praise him at the hallowed shrine ; Let the firmament on high To its Maker's praise reply. 2 All who vital breath enjoy, In his praise that breath employ ; Heaven and earth the chorus join ; Praise — oh praise the name divine. HYMNS FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP. THE EXISTENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 1 . L. M. Steele. Existence of God manifested from his Works. 1 THERE is a God— all nature speaks, Through earth, and air, and sea, and skies ; See, from the clouds his glory breaks, When earliest beams of morning rise. 2 The rising sun, serenely bright, Throughout the world's extended frame, Inscribes, in characters of light, His mighty Maker's glorious name. 3 Ye curious minds, who roam abroad, And trace creation's wonders o'er, Confess the footsteps of your God ; — Bow down before him — and adore. 2. C. P. M. Smart. The Great I AM. 1 WE sing of God, the mighty source Of all things, the stupendous force On which all things depend ; From whose right arm, beneath whose eyes, All period, power, and enterprise Commence, and reign, and end. 2 The world, the clustering spheres he made, The glorious light, the soothing shade ; Dale, plain, and grove and hill ; The multitudinous abyss, Where nature joys in secret bliss, And wisdom hides her skill. Tell them, I am, Jehovah said To Moses, while earth heard in dread. 103 THE EXISTENCE AND And smitten to the heart, At once above, beneath, around, All nature, without voice or sound, Replied, O Lord, thou art. 3. L. M. Krppis. God Incomprehensible. 1 GREAT God ! in vain man's narrow view Attempts to look thy nature through ; Our labouring powers with reverence own, Thy glories never can be known. 2 Not the high seraph's mighty thought, Who countless years his God has sought, Such wondrous height or depth can find, Or fully trace thy boundless mind. 3 And yet thy kindness deigns to show Enough for mortal minds to know ; While wisdom, goodness, power divine, Through all thy works ana conduct shine. 4 O ! may our souls with rapture trace Thy works of nature and of grace ; Explore thy sacred truth, and still Press on to know and do thy will. 4. L. M. Watts. God the Creator. 1 NATURE, with all her powers, shall sing Her great Creator and her King : Nor air, nor earth, nor skies, nor seas Deny the tribute of their praise. 2 Ye seraphs, who sit near his throne, Begin to make his glories known, Tune high your harps, and spread the sound Throughout creation's utmost bound. 3 Oh ! may our ardent zeal employ Our loftiest thoughts, and loudest songs ; Let there be sung, with warmest joy, Hosanna from ten thousand tongues. 4 Yet, mighty God, our feeble frame Attempts in vain to reach thy name : The highest notes that angels raise, Fall far below thy glorious praise. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. lOy 5. C. M. Montgomery. 1 THE God of nature and of grace, In all his works appears ; His goodness through the earth we trace, His grandeur in the spheres. 2 How excellent, O Lord, thy name, In all creation's lines ! Spread through eternity, thy frame With rising lustre shines. 3 Millions before thy presence stand, Who feel, while they adore, Fulness of joy, at thy right hand, And pleasures evermore. 6. C. M. Brown. 1 GREAT first of beings ! mighty Lord Of all this wondrous frame ! Produced by thy creating word, The world from nothing came. 2 Thy voice sent forth the high command, 'Twas instantly obeyed ; And through thy goodness all things stand, Which by thy power were made. 3 Lord ! for thy glory shine the whole ; They all reflect thy light : For this in course the planets roll, And day succeeds the night. i For this the earth its produce yields, For this the waters flow ; And blooming plants adorn the fields, And trees aspiring grow. 5 Inspired with praise, our minds pursue This wise and noble end, That all we think, and all we do, Shall to thy glory tend. 7. CM. Watts. 1 ETERNAL Wisdom, thee we praise, Thee all thy creatures sing ; While with thy name, rocks, hills, and seas And heaven's high palace ring. 2 Thy hand— how wide it spreads the sky ! How glorious to behold ! 160 THE EXISTENCE AND Tinged with a blue of heavenly dye, And starred with sparkling gold. 3 Thy glories blaze all nature round, And strike the gazing sight, Through skies, and seas, and solid ground, With terror and delight 4 Almighty power, and equal skill Shine through the worlds abroad ; Our souls with vast amazement fill, And speak the builder — God. 5 But still, the wonders of thy grace Our warmer passions move ; Here we behold our Saviour's face, And we adore thy love. 8. C. M. H. K. White. God's power over his Works. 1 THE Lord our God is full of might, The winds obey his will ; He speaks, and in his heavenly height The rolling sun stands still. 2 Rebel, ye waves ! and o'er the land With threatening aspect roar ; The Lord uplifts his awful hand, And chains you to the shore. 3 Howl, winds of night ! your force combine, Without his high behest, Ye shall not in the mountain pine Disturb the sparrow's nest. 4 Ye nations bend, in reverence bend, Ye monarchs, wait his nod, And bid the choral song ascend To celebrate our God ! 9. C. M. Browne. Universal goodness of God. 1 LORD thou art^ood ! all nature shows Its mighty author kind : Thy bounty through creation flows, Full, free, and unconfined. 2 The whole in every part proclaims Thine infinite good will ; ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 161 It shines in stars, and flows in streams, And bursts from every hill. 3 We view it o'er the spreading main, And heavens which spread more wide ; it drops in gentle showers of rain, And rolls in every tide, s Long hath it been diffused abroad, Through ages past and gone ; Nor ever can exhausted be, But still keeps flowing on. 5 Through the whole earth it pours supplies Spreads joy through every part ; O may such "love attract our eyes, And captivate each heart ! 6 Our highest admiration raise, Our best affections move ! Employ our tongue in songs of praise, And fill our hearts with love ! 10. 6s. M. Drummond. Unity of God. 1 THE God who reigns alone O'er earth, and sea, and sky, Let man with praises own," And sound his honours high, 2 Him all in heaven above, Him all on earth below, The exhaustless source of love, The great Creator know, 3 He formed the living flame, He gave the reasoning mind ; Then only He may claim The worship of mankind. 4 So taught his only Son, Blessed messenger of grace ! The Eternal is but one, No second holds his place. 11. C. M. Montgomery. The earth full of the Goodness of God. 1 GOD, in the high and holy place, Looks down upon the spheres ; 162 THE EXISTENCE AND Yet in his providence and grace To every eye appears. 2 He bows the heavens ; the mountains stand, A highway for our God : He walks amidst the desert-land ; 'Tis Eden where he trod. 3 The forests in his strength rejoice ; Hark ! on the evening breeze, As once of old, the Lord God's voice Is heard among the trees. 4 In every stream his bounty flows, Diffusing joy and wealth ; In every breeze his Spirit blows, — The breath of life and health. 5 His blessings fall in plenteous showers Upon the lap of earth, That teems with foliage, fruits and flowers, And rings with infant mirth. 6 If God hath made this world so fair, Where sin and death abound, How beautiful beyond compare, Will Paradjse be found ! 12. CM. Scott. God, Almighty and Omnipotent. 1 GREAT God, thy penetrating eye Pervades my inmost powers-: With awe profound my wondering soul Falls prostrate, and adores. 2 To be encompassed round with God, The holy and the just ; Armed with omnipotence to save, Or crumble us to dust — 3 Oh, how tremendous is the thought ! Deep may it be impressed ! And may thy Spirit firmly grave This truth within each breast ! 4 Begirt with thee, our fearless souls The gloomy vale shall tread ; And thou wilt bind th' immortal crown *»f «Urv on each head. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 163 13. L. M. Needham. Wisdom and Knowledge of God. 1 AWAKE, our tongues — our tribute bring To him who gave us power to sing ; Praise him, who is all praise above, The source of wisdom and of love. 2 How vast his knowledge ! how profound ! A depth where all our thoughts are drowned ! The stars he numbers — and their names He gives to all those heavenly flames. 3 Through each bright world above, behold Ten thousand thousand charms unfold : Earth, air, and mighty seas combine, To speak his wisdom all divine. 4 But in redemption, oh what grace ! Its wonders, oh what thought can trace ; Here wisdom shines for ever bright — Praise him, our souls, with sweet delight 14. CM. Watts. God searching the Heart. 1 GOD is a spirit, just — and wise ; He sees our inmost mind ; In vain to heaven we raise our cries, And leave our hearts behind. 2 Nothing but truth before his throne With honour can appear ; The painted hypocrites are known Through the disguise they wear. 3 Their lifted eyes salute the skies ; Their bending knees the ground ; But God abhors the sacrifice, Where the heart is not found. 4 Lord, search our thoughts, and try our ways, And make our souls sincere ; Then shall we stand before thy face, And find acceptance there. 15. L. M. Methodist Coll. God Self-existent and immutable. 1 ALL-POWERFUL, self-existent God, Who all creation dost sustain ! 164 THE EXISTENCE AND Thou wast, and art, and art to come — And everlasting is thy reign. 2 Fixed and eternal as thy days, Each glorious attribute divine, Through ages infinite, shall still With undiminished lustre shine. 3 Fountain of being ! Source of good ! Immutable dost thou remain ; Nor can the shadow of a change Obscure the glories of thy reign. 4 Earth may with all her powers dissolve, If such the great Creator's will : But thou for ever art the same ; "I am" is thy memorial still. 16. L. M. Williams's Coll. Praise to God for creating goodness. 1 CELESTIAL worlds ! your Maker's name Resound through every shining coast : Our God a nobfer praise will claim, Where he unfolds his glories most. 2 Stupendous globe of flaming day ! Praise him in thy sublime career ; He struck from night thy peerless ray, Gave thee thy path, and guides thee there. 3 Ye starry lamps, to whom 't is given Night's sable horrors to illume, Praise him who hung you in yon heaven, With vivid fires to gild the gloom. 4 Lightnings, that round th' Eternal play ! Thunders, that from his arm are hurled ! The grandeur of your God convey, Blazing, or bursting on the world. 5 From clime to clime, from shore to shore, Be the almighty God adored : He made the nations by his power, And rules them with his sovereign word. 6 At once let nature's ample round To God the vast thanksgiving raise : His high perfection knows no bound, But fills immensity of space. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 165 17. S. M. Steele. God our Creator and Benefactor. 1 OUR. Maker and our King ! - To thee our all we owe ; Thy sovereign bounty is the spring, Whence all our blessings flow. 2 Tbou ever good and kind ! A thousand reasons move, A thousand obligations bind Our hearts to grateful love. 3 The creatures of thy hand, On thee alone we Uve ; Our God, thy benefits demand More praise than we can give. 4 Lord, what can we impart, When all is thine before ; Thy love demands a thankful heart ; The gift, alas ! how poor ! 5 Shall we withhold thy due? And shall our passions rove % Lord, form our wretched hearts anew, And fill them with thy love. 6 Oh let thy grace inspire Our souls with strength divine ; Let all our powers to thee aspire, And all our days be thine. 18. CM. Gibbons. 1 THY goodness, Lord, our souls confess , Thy goodness we adore ; A spring, whose blessings never fail — A sea without a shore ! 2 Sun, moon, and stars, thy love declare In every golden ray ; Love draws the curtains of the night, And love brings back the day. 3 Thy bounty every season crowns, With all the bliss it yields ; With joyful clusters loads the vines, With strengthening grain, the fields. 4 But chiefly thy compassion, Lord, Is in the gospel seen ; 166 THE EXISTENCE AND There, like a sun, thy mercy shines, Without a cloud between. 5 There pardon, peace, and holy joy, Through Jesus' name are given ; He on the cross was lifted high, That we might reign in heaven. 19. CM. Steele. 1 YE humble souls, approach your God With songs of sacred praise ; For he is good — immensely good, And kind are all his ways. 2 All nature owns his guardian care ; In him we live and move ; But nobler benefits declare The wonders of his love. 3 He gave his well-beloved Son, To save our souls from sin ; 'Tis here he makes his goodness known. And proves it all divine. 4 To this sure refuge, Lord, we come, And here our hope relies ; A safe defence — a peaceful home, When storms of trouble rise. 5 Thine eye beholds, with kind regard, The souls who trust in thee ; Their humble hope thou wilt reward With bliss divinely free. 6 Great God, to thine almighty love What honours shall we raise ! Not all the raptured songs above Can render equal praise. 20. C. M. Addison. 1 WHEN all thy mercies, O our God, Each rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, we're lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to each soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before our infant hearts conceived From whom those comforts flowed. ATTKIBUTES OF GOD. ' 167 3 When in the slippery paths of youth With heedless steps we ran, Thine arm, unseen, conveyed us safe, And led us up to man. £ Ten thousand thousand precious gifts Our daily thanks employ ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 5 Through every period of our life, Thy goodness we'll pursue ; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. 6 Through all eternity, to thee A joyful song we'll raise : But oh ! eternity 's too short To utter all thy praise ! 21. L. M. Scott. 1 OUR frame, O God — these noble powers, To thy creating hand we owe ; Thy providence preserves us safe, And crowns our every wish below. 2 Oft in the visions of the night, Our thoughts o'er all thy mercies rove ; And, every midnight wakeful hour, We trace the wonders of thy love. 3 The pleasing, unexhausted theme Each rising morn our souls pursue — In fervent prayer ascends to thee, And still their grateful songs renew. 4 Thy mercies, Lord, through endless years, Shall all our raptured powers employ ; Yet endless years will only swell Our wonder, gratitude, and joy. /£/£. L. M. Stexnett. A song of Praise to God. 1 TO God, the Universal King, Let all mankind their tribute bring ; All that have breath, your voices raise, In songs of never-ceasing praise. 2 The spacious earth on which we tread, And wider heavens stretched o'er our head. 168 THE EXISTENCE. AND A large and solemn temple frame, To celebrate its Builder's fame. 3 Here the bright sun, that rules the day, As through the sky he makes his way, To all the world proclaims aloud The boundless sov'reignty of God. 4 When from our view the sun retires, And with the day his voice expires, The moon and stars adopt the song, And through the night his praise prolong. But man, endow'd with nobler pow'rs, His God, in nobler strains adores : His is the gift to know the song, As well as sing with thankful tongue. 23. C. M. Burder. God is Love. 1 COME, ye that know and fear the Lord, And lift your souls above ; Let every heart and voice accord, To sing, that God is love. 2 This precious truth his word declares, And all his mercies prove ; While Christ, th' atoning Lamb, appears, To show, that God is love. 3 Behold his loving-kindness waits, For those who from him rove, And calls of mercy reach their hearts, To teach them, God is love. 4 And oh that you, whose hardened hearts No fears of hell can move, May hear the gospel's milder voice — That tells you, God is love. 5 Oh may we all, while here below, This best of blessings prove ; Till warmer hearts — in brighter worlds, Shall shout, that God is love. 24. L. M. Watts. Condescension of God. I THUS saith the high and lofty One, " I sit upon my holy throne ; , ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 169 My name is God— I dwell on high ; Dwell in my own eternity. " But I descend to worlds below ; On earth I have a mansion too ; The humble spirit and contrite Is an abode of my delight. 3 "The humble soul my words revive, I bid the mourning sinner live ; Heal all the broken hearts I find, And ease the sorrows of the mind." 4 Lord, may thy pardoning grace be nigh, Lest we should faint, despair, and die ! Then shall our grateful voice declare, ' How free thy tender mercies are. 25. CM. Watts. Eternal Dominion of God. 1 GREAT God, how infinite art thou ! How frail 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 ; With God ! there 's nothing new. 4 Our lives through varying 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 frail and weak are we ! Let the whole race of creatures bow, And pay their praise to thee. 2o. L. M. Blacklock. Majesty and Dominion of God. 1 COME, O our souls, in sacred lays, Attemnt our great Creator's praise : 170 THE EXISTENCE AND But, oh, what tongue can speak his fame ! , What mortal verse can reach the theme ! 2 Enthroned amid the radiant spheres, He glory like a garment wears ; To form a robe of light divine, Ten thousand suns around him shine. 3 In all our Maker's grand designs, Omnipotence, with wisdom, shines, His works, through all this wondrous frame, Declare the glory of his name. 4 Raised on devotion's lofty wing, Do you, our souls, his glories sing ; And let his praise employ each tongue, Till listening worlds shall join the song ! 27. L. M. Steele. 1 THE Lord, the God of glory, reigns, In robes of majesty arrayed ; His rule Omnipotence sustains, [made. And guides the worlds his hands have 2 Ere rolling worlds began to move, Or ere the heavens were spread abroad, Thine awful throne was fixed above , From everlasting thou art God. 3 The swelling floods tumultuous rise, Aloud the angry tempests roar ; Lift their proud billows to the skies, And foam, and lash the trembling shore. 4 The Lord, the mighty God, on high, Controls the fiercely raging seas ; He speaks — and noise and tempest fly, The waves sink down in gentle peace. 5 Thy sovereign laws are ever sure, Eternal holiness is thine ; And, Lord, thy people shall be pure, And in thy blest resemblance shine. 28. C. M. Jar vis. The Attributes of God our Confidence. GREAT God ! thine attributes divine, Thy glorious works and ways, The wonders of thy power and might, The universe displays. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 171 2 In safety may thy children rest On thy sustaining arm ; Extended still, and strong to save From danger and alarm. 3 O may thy gracious presence, Lord, Chase anxious fears away ; Amidst the ruins of the world, Our guardian and our stay ! 29. C. M. Anonymous. The whole earth is full of thy glory. 1 JEHOVAH ! we adore thy name, And how before thy throne ; Created nature, all proclaim That thou art God alone. 2 The sun pours forth his radiant light Thy glory to display ; How weak an emblem of thy sight Is his most piercing ray. 3 The starry hosts of heaven combine To sing aloud thy praise ; And will for ever, while they shine, Their songs exulting raise. 4 Through vast immensity thine eye Can instantly survey Ten thousand worlds that roll on high, Which all thy word obey. 5 Oh ! how unspeakable thy love To mortal man below : Still may they all thy pity prove, From whom all blessings flow. 30. C. M. Gentlemens' Magazine. The God of Nature invoked. 1 HAIL, great Creator, wise and good ! To thee our songs we raise : Nature, through all her various scenes, Invites us to thy praise. 2 At morning, noon, and evening mild, Fresh wonders strike our view ; And while we gaze, our hearts exult, With transports ever new. 172 THE EXISTENCE AND 3 Thy glory beams in every star Which gilds the gloom of night ; And decks the smiling face of morn With rays of cheerful light. , 4 The lofty hill, the humble vale, With countless beauties shine : The*silent grove, the awful shade, Proclaim thy power divine. 5 Great nature's God ! still may these scenes Our serious hours engage ; Still may our grateful hearts consult Thy works' instructive page ! 6 And while, in all thy wondrous works, Thy varied love we see ; Still may the contemplation lead Our hearts, O God I to thee. ol. L. M. Beddome. Hymn Praise to God. 1 ALL glory to the Lord, our God, Whose wisdom spreads the heavens abroad : To him creation owes its birth, His mighty arm sustains the earth. 2 His presence fills unbounded space, His ways our highest thoughts surpass ; In worlds unnumbered and unknown, He reigns unrivalled and alone. 3 The evening shade, the morning light, The sun by day and stars by night, Unite their voices to proclaim, The awful grandeur of his name. 4 He sees our griefs with pitying eyes, His liberal hand our need supplies ; From him full streams of mercy flow, To cheer this gloomy vale below. 5 O God of grace and matchless power, With reverence we thy name adore ; To thee our grateful songs we raise, Though feeble are our notes of praise. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 17,5 32. L. M. Watts. God Incomprehensible. 1 CAN creatures to perfection find The eternal, unci-eated mind 1 Or can the largest stretch of thought Measure and search his nature out 1 , 2 'Tis high as heaven, 'tis deep as hell, And what can mortals know or tell 1 His glory spreads beyond the sky, And all the shining worlds on high. 3 He frowns, and darkness veils the moon ; The fainting sun grows dim at noon ; The pillars of heaven's starry roof Tremble and start at his reproof. 4 These are a portion of his ways : But who shall utter all his praise ! Who can endure his light, or stand To hear tbe thunders of his hand ! 33. C. M. Jarvis. The Power of God. 1 ETERNAL God ! thy works of might Our awe and wonder raise ; Thy deeds of glory far surpass Our loftiest notes of praise. 2 Thine awful thunder fills the air, Resounding through the sky ; While vivid lightnings midst the gloom, Proclaim Jehovah nigh. 3 He comes ; all nature prostrate lies, And trembles at his nod ; Earthquakes and dreadful storms announce The presence of our God. 4 The howling winds, the beating rain, The sea's tumultuous roar, — These in tremendous concert joined, Exalt thy boundless power. 5 Great God ! we trust the matchless strength Of thine almighty arm, Which, midst the wreck of thousand worlds, Could shelter us from harm. 174 THE EXISTENCE AND 34. C. M. Steele. God, the supreme Good. 1 WHEN fancy spreads her boldest wing, And wanders unconfined Amid th' unbounded scene of things, Which entertain the mind : 2 In vain we trace creation o'er, In search of sacred rest ; The whole creation is too poor, Too mean to make us blest. 3 In vain would this low world employ Each nattering, specious wile ; For what can yield a real joy, But our Creator's smile. 4 Let earth and all her charms depart, Unworthy of the mind ; In God alone, this restless heart An equal bliss can find. 5 Great spring of all felicity, To whom our wishes tend ! Do not these wishes rise from thee, And in thy favour end 1 35. C BL Watts. Rejoicing in the Works of God. 1 REJOICE, ye righteous ! in the Lord ; This work belongs to you ; Sing of his name, his ways, his word, How holy, just, and true ! 2 By his creative word of might, The heavenly arch was reared ; And all the beauteous hosts of light At his command appeared. 3 He bade the mighty waters flow To their appointed deep ; The swelling seas their limits know, And their own station keep. 4 Ye tenants of the spacious earth ! With awe before him stand : He spake, and nature took its birth And rests on his command. ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. 175 His works of nature and of grace Reveal his wondrous name ; His mercy and his righteousness Let heaven and earth proclaim. 36. L. M. Rippon's Coll. The truth and faithfulness of God. 1 YE humble saints, proclaim abroad The honours of a faithful God : How just and true are all his ways, How much above your highest praise ! 2 The words his sacred lips declare Of his own mind the image bear ; What should him tempt, from frailty free, Blest in his self-sufficiency. 3 He will not his great self deny : A God of truth can never lie : As well might he his being quit As break his oath, or word forget. 4 Let frighten'd rivers change their course, Or backward hasten to their source ; Swift through the air let rocks be hurl'd, And mountains like the chaff be whirl'd. 5 Let suns and stars forget to rise, Or quit their stations in the skies ; Let heav'n and earth both pass away, Eternal truth shall ne'er decay. 6 True to his word, God gave his Son, To die for crimes which men had done ; Blest pledge ! he never will revoke A single promise he has spoke. PROVIDENCE AND GOVERNMENT OF GOD. 37. ■ C. M. Cowper, Mysterious Providence. 1 GOD moves in a mysterious way, 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, 176 PROVIDENCE AND 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 will 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. 38. C. M. Beddome. Providence and Grace unsearchable. 1 ALMIGHTY God, thy wondrous works Of providence and grace, An angel's perfect mind exceed, And all our pride abase. 2 Stupendous heights ! amazing depths ! Creatures in vain explore ; Or if a transient glimpse we gain, 'Tis faint, and quickly o'er. 3 Though all thy mysteries lie concealed Beyond what we can see, Grant us the knowledge of ourselves, The knowledge, Lord, of thee. 39. CM. J.Taylor. Trust in God through all changes. 1 FATHER divine ! before thy view, All worlds, all creatures lie ; No distance can elude thy search, No action 'scape thine eye. 2 From thee our vital breath we drew ; Our childhood was thy care ; GOVERNMENT OF GOD. 177 . And vigorous youth and feeble age Thy kind protection share. 3 What'er we do, where'er we turn, Thy ceaseless bounty flows ; Oppressed with wo, when nature faints, Thine arm is our repose. 4 To thee we look, thou Power Supreme O still our wants supply ! Safe in thy presence may we live, And in thy favour die. 40. L. M. Doddridge. Providential Bounties improved. 1 FATHER of lights ! we sing thy name, Who kindlest up the lamp of day ; Wide as he spreads his golden flame. His beams thy power and love display. 2 Fountain of good ! from thee proceed The copious drops of genial rain, Which o'er the hill and through the mead Revive the grass, and swell the grain. 3 Through the wide world thy bounties spread; Yet millions of our guilty race, Though by thy daily bounty fed, Affront thy law, and spurn thy grace. 4 Not so may our forgetful hearts O'erlook the tokens of thy care; But what thy liberal hand imparts, Still own in praise, still ask in prayer. 5 So shall our suns more grateful shine, And showers in sweeter drops shall fall, When all our hearts and lives are thine, And thou, O God ! enjoyed in all. 41. L. M. Wesley's Col. Deliverances acknowledged. 1 GOD of our life, whose gracious power Through varied deaths our souls hath led, Or turned aside the fatal hour, Or lifted up our sinking head ! 2 In all our ways thy hand we own. Thy ruling providence we see : 178 PROVIDENCE AND Assist us still our course to run, And still direct our paths to thee. 3 Whither, O ! whither should we fly, But to our loving Father's breast, Secure within thine arms to lie, And safe beneath thy wings to rest? 4 We have no skill the snare to shun, But thou, O God, our wisdom art ; We ever into rain run ; But thou art greater than each heart. 5 Foolish and impotent and blind, Lead us a way we have not known ; Bring us where we our heaven may find, The heaven of loving thee alone. 42. L. M. Browne. Dependance on Providence. 1 GREAT Lord of earth, and seas, and skies . Thy wealth the needy world supplies : And safe beneath thy guardian arm, We live secured from every harm. 2 To thee perpetual thanks we owe For all our comforts here below ; Our daily bread thy bounty gives, And every rising want relieves. 3 To thee we cheerful homage bring ; In grateful hymns thy praises sing ; On thee we ever will depend, The rich, the sure, the faithful friend. 43. C. P. M. Exeter Col. , Providential Goodness of God. 1 GREAT source of unexhausted good, Who giv'st us health, and friends, and food. And peace, and calm content, Like fragrant incense, to the skies, Let songs of grateful praises rise, For all thy blessings lent. 2 Through all the dangers of the day, Thy providence attends our way, To guard us and to guide ; Thy grace directs our wandering will, And warns us. lest seducing i11 Allure our souls aside. GOVERNMENT OF GOD. 17y 3 Thy smiles, with a reviving light, Cheer the long darksome hours of night, And gild the thickest gloom ; Thy watchful love, around our bed, Doth softly like a curtain spread, And guard the peaceful room. 4 To thee our lives, our all we owe, Our peace and sweetest joys below, And brightest hopes above ; Then let our lives, and all that 's ours, Our souls, and all our active powers, Be sacred to thy love. 4:4. C. M. West Boston Col. God just and wise in afflictive Appointments. 1 IF Providence, to try our hearts, Afflictions should prepare, To God submissive may we bend, And keep us from despair. 2 Whate'er he orders must be just ; Then let us kiss the rod, Nor, poorly sunk, at all distrust The goodness of our God. 3 The mind to which we owe our own, To guide our mind is wise ; And he, to whom our faults are known, The fittest to chastise. 4 Then, till life's latest sands are run, O teach us, Power Divine, Still to reply, thy will be done, Not our will, Lord, but thine. 4o. C. M. Doddridge. Divine Goodness in moderating Affliction, 1 GREAT Ruler of all nature's frame, We own thy power divine ; We hear thy breath in every storm, For all the winds are thine. 2 Wide as they sweep then: sounding way, They work thy sovereign will ; And, awed by thy majestic voice, Confusion shall be still. 180 PROVIDENCE AND 3 Thy mercy tempers every blast To those who seek thy face ; And mingles, with the tempest's roar, The whispers of thy grace. 4 Those gentle whispers let us hear, Till all the tumult cease ; And gales of Paradise shall lull Our weary souls to peace. 46. C. M. Doddridge. The Divine Presence and Help. 1 AND art thou with us, gracious Lord, To dissipate our fear? Dost thou proclaim thyself our God, Our God for ever near? 2 Doth thy right hand, which formed the earth. And bears up all the skies, Stretch from on high its friendly aid, When dangers round us rise? 3 On this support our souls shall lean, And banish every care ; The gloomy vale of death will smile, If God be with us there. 4 While we his gracious succour prove, 'Midst all our various ways, The darkest shades through which we pass, Shall echo with his praise. 47. L. M. Watts. Darkness of Providence. 1 LORD, we adore thy vast designs, The obscure abyss of providence ! Too deep to sound with mortal lines, Too dark to view with feeble sense. 2 Through seas and storms of deep distress We sail by faith and not by sight ; Faith guides us in the wilderness, Through all the terrors of the night. 3 Dear Father, if thy lifted rod Resolve to scourge us here below ; Still let us lean upon our God ; Thine arm shall bear us safely through GOVERNMENT OF GOD. 181 48. S. M. Doddridge. God wise and merciful in Chastisement. 1 HOW gracious and how wise Is our chastising God ! And O ! how rich the blessings are, That blossom from this rod ! 2 He lifts it up on high With pity in his heart, That every stroke his children feel May grace and peace impart. 3 Instructed thus, they bow, And own his sovereign sway ; They turn their erring footsteps back To his forsaken way. 4 His covenant love they seek, And seek the happy bands, That closer still engage their hearts To honour his commands. 5 Our Father, we consent To discipline divine ; And bless the pains that make our souls Still more completely thine. 49. S. M. Doddridge. God's Care a Remedy for ours. 1 HOW gentle God's commands ! 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 1 Haste to your heavenly Father's throne, And sweet refreshment find. 4 His goodness stands approved Down to the present day ; We'll drop our burdens at his feet, And bear a song away. 182 PROVIDENCE AND 50. 7s. Ryland. Our Times in the hand of God. 1 SOVEREIGN Ruler of the skies, Ever gracious, ever wise ! All our times are in thy hand, All events at thy command. 2 Thou didst form us by thy power ; Thou wilt guide us hour by hour; All our times shall ever be Ordered by thy wise decree ; 3 Times of sickness, times of health ; Times of penury and wealth ; Times of trial and of grief ; Times of triumph and relief; 4 Times temptation's power to prove; Times to taste a Saviour's love ; All is fixed, the means and end, As shall please our heavenly Friend. 51. S. M. Christian Psalmist. God Working in the Soul. 1 'TIS God the spirit leads In paths before Unknown : The work to be performed is ours ; The strength is all his own. 2 Assisted by his grace, We still pursue our way ; And hope at last to reach the prize Secure in endless day. 3 'Tis he that works to will, 'Tis he that works to do ; His is the power by which we act, His be the glory too. 52. C. M. Mrs. Steele. Kindness and Constancy of Providence. 1 THY kingdom, Lord, for ever stands, While earthly thrones decay ; And time submits to thy commands, While ages roll away. 2 Thy sovereign bounty freely gives Its unexhausted store, GOVERNMENT OF GOD. 183 And universal nature lives ,. On thy sustaining power. 3 Holy and just in all thy ways Thy providence divine ; In all thy works, immortal rays Of power and mercy shine. 53. C. M. Scott. Divine providence and the folly of Self De- pendence. 1 GOD reigns ; events in order flow Man's industry to guide ; But in a different channel go To humble human pride. 2 The swift not always in the race, Shall win the crowning prize ; Not always, wealth and honour grace The labours of the wise. 3 Ye crafty, scheme your winding way, God shall confound your skill Know, time and accident obey His all-directing will. 4 Fond mortals do themselves beguile, When on themselves they rest : Blind is their wisdom, vain their toil, By thee, O Lord, unblessed ! 5 In all our ways we humbly own Thy providential power : Intrusting to thy care alone The lot of every hour. 54. C. M. Steele. Praise for the blessings of Providence 1 ALMIGHTY Father, gracious Lord, Kind guardian of our days, Thy mercies may we still record In songs of grateful praise. 2 In life's first dawn, our tender frame Was thy indulgent care, Long ere we could pronounce thy name, Or call on thee by pray'r. 3 While sweet reflection through our days Thy bounteous hand would trace : 104: PROVIDENCE AND Still richer blessings claim our praise, The blessings of thy grace. 4 Yes, we adore thee, gracious Lord! For favours more divine ; That we have known thy sacred word, Where Jesus' glories shine. 5 Lord, when this mortal frame decays, And death shall close our eyes, Complete the triumphs of thy grace, And raise us to the skies. 6 Then shall our joyful pow'rs unite, In more exalted lays, And join the happy sons of light, In everlasting praise. 55. C. M. Anonymous. God the Christian's Refuge. 1 WHEN storms hang o'er the Christian's He flies unto his God ; [head, And under his refresliing shade Finds a secure abode. 2 When foes without, and fears within, Seek to disturb his peace, To God he makes his sorrows known, And straight his sorrows cease. 3 When winds of strong temptation blow, And floods of trouble roll, God is the help, and refuge too, Of his distressed soul. 4 But when tremendous terrors seize, Where will the sinner fly 1 He feels a thousand agonies, And no deliverer nigh ! 56. L. M. Anonymous. Paternal Providence of God 1 THROUGH all the various shifting scene Of life's mistaken ill or good, Thy hand, O God ! conducts unseen, The beautiful vicissitude. 2 Thou givest with paternal care, Howe'er unjustly we complain, GOVERNMENT OF GOD. 185 To all their necessary share Of joy and sorrow, health and pain. 3 All things on earth, and all in heaven, On thine eternal will depend ; And all for greater good were given, Would man pursue the appointed end. 4 Be this our care !— to all beside Indifferent let our wishes be ; Passion be calm, and dead be pride, And fix our souls, great God ! on thee. 57. L. M. Browne. Dependance of all creatures on Providence 1 O LORD of earth, and seas, and skies ! Thy wealth the needy world supplies ; All that is good thou wilt impart, And all impending ill avert. 2 Supplied from thine unbounded store, How much we owe, — yet need we more . Still on that care our hopes depend, Which will to every want extend. 3 What though alarms our peace invade 1 Our refuge is beneath thy shade ; Our trust in thine almighty love Bids every groundless fear remove. 4 Nor to the human race alone, Is thy paternal goodness shown ; The tribes of earth, and sea, and air, Partake the universal care. 5 Not e'en a sparrow yields its breath, Till God permit the stroke of death : He hears the ravens when they call, The Father and the Friend of all. 58. C. M. Steele. Tlie Vicissitudes of Providence. 1 THE gifts indulgent heaven bestows, Are variously conveyed ; The human mind, like nature, knows Alternate light and shade. 2 While changing aspect all things wear Can we expect to find lbb PROVIDENCE AND Unclouded sunshine all the year, Or constant peace of mind 1 3 More gayly smiles the blooming spring, When wintry storms are o'er ; Retreating sorrow thus may bring Delights unknown before. 4 Then, Christian ! send thy fears away, Nor sink in gloomy care ; Though clouds o'erspread the scene to-day, To-morrow may be fair. 59. C. M. Jarvis. Universal Presence and Providence of God 1 GREAT God, how vast is thine abode ! Mysterious are thy ways ! Unseen thy footsteps in the air, And trackless in the seas. 2 Yet, the whole peopled world bespeaks Thy being and thy power, 'Mid the resplendent blaze of day And awful midnight hour. 3 Nor all the peopled world alone, Rich fields and verdant plains, But lonely wilds by man untrod, Where silent horror reigns. 4 The howling wind, the beating rain, The sea's tumultuous roar, These in tremendous concert joined, Proclaim thy boundless power. 5 Through all creation's widest range, The hand of Heaven is near : Where'er we wander in the world, Lo ! God is present there. 60. L. M. Scott. Equity of the Divine Dispensations. 1 WHO, Gracious Father ! shall complain L'nder thy mild and equal reign 1 Who does a weight of duty share. More than his aids and powers can bear! 2 With differing climes and differing lands, With fertile plains and barren sands. GOVERNMENT OF GOD. 187 Thy hand hath framed this earthly round, And set each nation in its bound. 3 Varied alike, thy moral ray Here sheds a full, there fainter day ; The God of all, unkind to none, To all the path of life has shown. 4 O the abounding grace which brought To us, the words by Jesus taught ! So blest and with such hopes inspired, How much is given, how much required ! 61. C. M. Needham. God no respecter of Persons. 1 WITH eye impartial, heaven's high King Surveys each human tribe ; No earthly pomp thine eyes can charm,' Nor wealth thy favour bribe. 2 The rich and poor, of equal clay Thy powerful hand did frame ; All souls are thine, and thee alike Their common Parent claim. 3 Thou oft dost visit in thy love The captive's lonely cell ; And,with the penitent who mourns, >Tis thy delight to dwell. 4 The downcast spirit to revive, The sorrowful to cheer ; And, from the bed of dust, to raise The man of heart sincere. 5 With thee, dwells no relentless wrath Against the human race : The souls which thou hast formed shall find A refuge in thy grace. THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. O'Z. C. M. Evangelical Magazine. Revelation Welcomed. 1 HAIL, sacred truth ! whose piercing rays Dispel the shades of night; Diffusing o'er the mental world, The healing beams of light. 188 THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. 2 Jesus, thy word, with friendly aid, Restores our wandering feet ; Converts the sorrows of the mind To joys divinely sweet. 3 Oh ! send thy light and truth abroad, In all their radiant blaze ; And bid th' admiring world adore The glories of thy grace. 63. L. M. Watts. Divine Authority of the Bible. 1 'TWAS by an order from the Lord, The ancient prophets spoke his word ; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hearts with heavenly fire, 2 Great God ! our eyes with pleasure look On the dear volume of thy book ; , There our Redeemer's face we see, That died for us upon the tree. 3 Let the false raptures of the mind Re lost and vanish in the wind ; Here we can fix our hope secure ; This is thy word — and must endure. 64. L. ML Doddridge. Divine Teachings and their consequences 1 BRIGHT Source of intellectual rays, Father of spirits and of grace, O dart, with enei-gy unknown, Celestial beamings from thy throne. 2 Thy sacred book we would survey, Enlightened with that heavenly day ; And ask thy Spirit with the word, To teach our souls to know the Lord. 3 So shall our children learn the road That leads them to their father. God : And, formed by lessons so divine, Shall infant minds with knowledge shine. 4 So shall the haughtiest soul submit, With children placed at Jesus' feet ; The rising swell of pride shall cease, And thy sweet voice be heard in peace. THE HOLT SCRIPTURES. 189 5 Divine instructer, gracious Lord, Be thou with as for ever near ; Teach us to love thy sacred word, And let us view our saviour there. 65. S. M. Scott. Searching the Scriptures. 1 IMPOSTURE shrinks from light, « And dreads the curious eye : But sacred truths the test invite, They bid us search and try. 2 O may we still maintain A meek, inquiring mind ; Assured we shall not search in vain, But hidden treasures find. 3 With understanding blest, Created to be free, Our faith on man we dare not rest, Subject to none but thee. 4 Lord, give the light we need ; With soundest knowledge fill ; From noxious error guard our creed, From prejudice our will. 5 The truth thou shalt impart, May we with firmness own ; Abhorring each evasive art, And fearing thee alone. 66. C. M. Cowper. Light and glory of the Word. 1 WHAT glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic, like the sun : It gives a light to every age ; It gives — but borrows none. 2 The power that gave it, still supplies The gracious light and heat : Its truths upon the nations rise ; They rise — but never set. 3 Let everlasting thanks be thine For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. VJV THE HOLT SCRIPTURES. 4 Our soul rejoices to pursue The steps of him we love, Till glory breaks upon our view In brighter worlds above. 6 / . CM. Christian Psalmist. The seed of the Word. 1 LORD of the harvest, God of grace, Send down thy heavenly rain : In vain we plant without thine aid, And water too in vain. 2 May no vain thoughts, those birds of prey, Defraud us of our gain ; Nor anxious cares, those baleful thorns, Choke up the precious grain. 3 Ne'er may our hearts be like the rock, Where but the blade can spring, Which, scorched with heat, becomes by noon A dead, a useless thing. 4 Let not the joys thy gospel gives A transient rapture prove ; Nor may the world by smiles and frowns Our faith and hope remove. 5 But may our hearts, like fertile soil, Receive the heavenly word ; So shall our fair and ripened fruits Their hundred fold afford. 68. C. M. Winchell's Coll. The Bible the Light of the World. 1 HOW precious is the book divine, By inspiration given ! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, To guide our souls to heaven. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, In this dark vale of tears ; Life, light, and joy it still imparls, 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 . THE HOLT SCRIPTURES. 191 69. P. M. Geo. Burder's Coll. The Bible suited to the wants of Mankind. 1 HOW precious, Lord, thy sacred word ! What light and joy those leaves afford To souls in deep distress ! Thy precepts guide our doubtful way, Thy fear forbids our feet to stray, Thy promise leads to rest. 2 Thy threatenings wake our slumbering eyes, And warn us where our danger lies ; But 'tis thy gospel, Lord, That makes the guilty conscience clean, Converts the soul, and conquers sin, And gives a free reward. 70. CM. Watts. 1 OPPRESSED with guilt, and full of fears, We come to thee, our Lord ; While not a ray of hope appears, But in thy holy word. 2 The volume of our Father's graee Does all our grief dispel ; Here we behold our Saviour's face, And learn to do his will. 3 Here living water freely flows, To cleanse us from our sin ; 'Tis here the tree of knowledge grows, Nor danger dwells therein. 4 Oh ! may thy counsels, mighty God, Our roving feet command ; Nor we forsake the happy road, That leads to thy right hand. 71. L. M. Maxwell's Coll. Delight in the Scriptures. 1 WE love the sacred book of God ; No other can its place supply : It points us to the saints' abode, And lifts our joyful thoughts on high. 2 Blest book ! in thee our eyes discern The image of our absent Lord : 192 THE HOLT SCRIPTURES. From thine instructive page we learn The joys his presence will afford. 3 But while we're here, thou shalt supply His place, and tell us of his love : We'll read with faith's discerning eye, And thus partake of joys above. i'2i. C. M. Episcopal Coll. 1 GREAT God ! with wonder and with praise; On all thy works we look ; But still thy wisdom, power, and grace, Shine brightest in thy book. 2 Here are our choicest treasures hid ; Here our best comfort lies ; Here our desires are satisfied, And here our hopes arise. 3 Lord, make us understand thy law ; Show what our faults have been ; And, from thy gospel let us draw Pardon for all our sin. 73. * L. M. Heginbotham. 1 NOW let our souls, eternal King ! To thee their grateful tribute bring : Our knees with humble homage bow ; Our tongues perform each solemn vow. 2 All nature sings thy boundless love, In worlds below — and worlds above : But in thy blessed word we trace, Diviner wonders of thy grace. 3 There what delightful truths we read ! There we behold the Saviour bleed : His name salutes each listening ear, Revives each heart, and checks our fear. 4 There Jesus bids our sorrows cease, And gives each labouring conscience peace; Raises our grateful passions high, And points to mansions in the sky. 5 For love like this, oh let our song, Through endless years, thy praise prolong ; Let distant climes thy name adore, Till time and nature are no more. &OSPEL AND SALVATION. 193 74. C. M. C. Wesley. Heavenly Bread. 1 WHAT is the chaff, the word of man, When set against the wheat? Can it a dying soul sustain, Like that immortal meat 1 2 Thy word, O God, with heavenly bread The children doth supply ; And those who by thy word are fed, Their souls shall never die. 75. C. M. Exeter Coll. Supplication for a Blessing on the Word 1 THY gracious aid, great God, impart, To give thy word success ; Write all its precepts on the heart, And deep its truths impress. 2 O speed our progress in the way That leads to joys on high. Where knowledge grows without decay, And love shall never die. gospel and salvation. 7Q. L. M. Watts. Object of Christ's Advent. 1 NOT to condemn the sons of men, Did Christ, the Son of God, appear ; No weapons in his hands are seen, No flaming" sword, nor thunder there. 2 Such was the pity of our God, He loved the race of man so well, He sent his Son to bear our load Of sins, and save our souls from hell. 3 Sinners, believe the Saviour's word ; Trust in his mighty name, and live ; A thousand joys his lips afford, His hands a thousand blessings give. 77. L. M. Beddome. Excellency of the Gospel. 1 GOD, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal counsels known : 194 GOSPEL AND SALVATION. Here love in all its glory shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines. 2 Here sinners, of an humble frame, May taste his grace, and learn his name , May read, in characters of blood, The wisdom, power, and grace of God. 3 Here faith reveals to mortal eyes A brighter world where we shall rise ; Here shines the light which guides our way From earth to realms of endless day. 4 Oh ! grant us grace, almighty Lord ! To read and mark thy holy word ; Its truths with meekness to receive, And by its holy precepts live. 78. L. M. Watts. The object of the Gospel. 1 THIS is the word of truth and love, Sent to the nations from above :' Jehovah here resolves to show What his almighty grace can do. 2 This remedy did wisdom find, To heal diseases of the mind ; This sovereign balm, whose virtues can Restore the ruined creature, man. 3 The gospel bids the dead revive ; Sinners obey the voice, and live : Dry bones are raised, and clothed afresh, And hearts of stone are turned to flesh. 4 May but this grace our souls renew, Let sinners gaze, and hate us too ; The word that saves us does engage A sure defence from all their rage. 79. CM. Watts. Salvation through Christ. 1 SALVATION! oh, the joyful sound ! 'Tis pleasure to our ears ; A sov'reign balm for ev'ry wound, A cordial for our fears. 2 Bury'd in sorrow, and in sin, At hell's dark door we lay ; GOSPEL AND SALVATION. 195 But we arise by grace divine To see a heav'nly day. 3 Salvation ! let the echo fly The spacious earth around, While all the armies of the sky Conspire to raise the sound. 4 Salvation ! O thou blessed Lamb, To thee the praise belongs ! Salvation shall inspire our hearts, And dwell upon our tongues. 80. S. M. Doddridge. Salvation by Grace. 1 GRACE ! — 'tis a charming sound ! Harmonious to the ear! Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man ; And all its steps that grace display Which drew the wondrous plan. 3 Grace taught our roving feet To tread the heavenly road And new supplies each hour we 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. 81. S. M. Episcopal Coli,. Gospel Invitations. I THE Spirit, in our hearts, Is whispering, "Sinner, come;" The Bride, the church of Christ, proclaims To all his children, "come!" Let him that heareth say To all about him, come ! Let him that thirsts for righteousness, To Christ, the fountain, come ! 3 Yf.a, whosoever will, O let him freely come, 196 GOSPEL AND SALVATION. And freely drink the stream of life ; 'Tis Jesus bids him come. 82. 8s. 7s. Jn. Taylor. Benignity of God in the Gospel. 1 PRAISE to God, the great Creator ! Bounteous Source of every joy, He, whose hand upholds all nature, He, whose word can all destroy ; Saints, with pious zeal attending, Now the grateful tribute raise ; Solemn songs to heaven ascending, Join the universal praise. 2 Light of those, whose dreary dwelling Bordered on the shades of death, He, in Christ rich grace revealing, Scattered all the clouds beneath. Lo ! th' eternal page before us Bears the cov'nant of his love, Full of mercy to restore us, Mercy beaming from above. 3 Father, source of all compassion, Pure, unbounded love thou art ; Hail the God of our salvation ; Praise him, every thankful heart: Joyfully on earth adore him, Till in heaven our songs we raise; There we'll cast our crowns before him, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. S3. 7s. Mrs. Barbauld. The Invitations of the Gospel. 1 COME ! said Jesus' sacred voice, Come, and make my paths your choice : I will guide you to your home, — Weary pilgrim, hither come ! 2 Thou who, houseless, sole, forlorn, Long hast borne the proud world's scorn, Long hast roamed the barren waste, Weary pilgrim, hither haste ! 3 Ye, who tost on beds of pain, Seek for ease, but seek in vain : Ye, whose swollen and sleepless eyes, Watch to see the morning rise : GOSPEL AND SALTATION. 197 4 Ye, by fiercer anguish torn, Guilt, in strong remorse, who mourn ; Here repose your heavy care : Conscience wounded, who can bear 1 5 Sinner, come ! for here is found Balm that flows for every wound ; Peace that ever shall endure ; Rest eternal, sacred, sure. 84. H. M. Doddridge. The Efficacy of the Gospel. 1 MARK the soft-falling snow, And the descending rain ! To heaven from whence it fell, It turns not back again ; But waters earth I And calls forth all Through every pore, | Her secret store. 2 Arrayed in beauteous green, The hills and valleys shine, And man and beast are fed By providence divine : The harvest bows I The copious seed Its golden ears, | Of future years. 3 "So," saith the God of grace, " My gospel shall descend, Almighty to effect The purpose I intend ; Millions of souls And bear it down Shall feel its power, | To millions more." 85. S. M. Ev. Luth. Coll. Light and Redemption by the Gospel. 1 OUR souls revere the page Where light and pardon shine ; And joy to tell the rising age, What goodness, Lord ! is thine. 2 That goodness, like the sun, Dawned on our early days, Ere infant reason had begun To form our lips to praise. 3 But joy far more refined Awaited that blest day. 198 GOSPEL AND SALVATION. Whose sun arose upon each mind To chase its gloom away. 4 How changed our mournful state, When God revealed his name ! And showed us all the world calls great, Is but a pleasing dream ! 5 Our God ! to gospel light Our dawn of peace we owe ; Once wandering in the shades of night And sunk in hopeless wo. 6 With transport ever new, We own thy grace, O Lord ! Eternity that grace shall show, Thy pardoning love record. 86. C. M. Birmingham Coll. Unfruitfulness under Gospel privileges. 1 O GOD ! thy gracious aid impart To bend our wills to thine ; Melt our whole souls, and let them flow, And take the mould divine. 2 The gracious truths which Jesus brought, Our ears have often heard ! Yet still how weak our faith is found, And knowledge of thy word ! 3 How cold and feeble is our love ! How negligent our fear ! How low our hope of joys above ! How few affections there ! 4 O deep impress that perfect law, Which noblest freedom gives : And let it all our souls refine, And sanctify our lives. 5 Not with a transient glance surveyed, And in an hour forgot, But deep inscribed on every heart, To reign o'er every thought 6 Teach our forgetful feet the way That leads to joys above ; Devotion then shall fire the breast, And the whole soul be love. GOSPEL AND SALVATION. 199 87. L. M. Scott. Christian Privileges and Obligations. 1 WHAT countless myriads draw their breath In lands of ignorance and death, While God allots our share of time, Within his Gospel's favoured clime! 2 Shall we receive this grace in vain? Shall we our great vocation stain ? Away, ye works in darkness wrought ; Away, each sensual, earthly thought ! 3 Our souls ! we charge you to excel In thinking right and acting well ; Deep let our searching powers engage, Unbiased, in the sacred page. 4 Heighten the force of good desire, To deeds of shining worth aspire ; More firm in fortitude, despise The world's seducing vanities. 5 Strong and more strong our passions rule, Advancing still in virtue's school ; Contending still, with noble strife, To imitate our Saviour's life. 88. L. M. Vermont Coix. Grace proclaimed. 1 COME, trembling souls, forget your fear, For your eternal friend is near ; O bow your souls before his face, And share in his redeeming grace. 2 Long time he' s called your souls in vain, And yet behold he calls again ; Once more in love he' s come to try ; Say, sinners, will you live or die "? 3 Though long you have his grace abus'd, And all his calls of love refus'd, Yet even now he will forgive, O sinners, hear his voice and live. 4 Or will you crowd him from your door, That he may never call you more % Then think, O souls, how can you bear To sink in death and long despair? 2UU GOSPEL AND SALVATION. 5 O sinners, hear, he calls again, And do not linger on the plain ; Leave all, and fly to Jesus' arms, And taste, O taste his heav'nly charms, 89. CM. Watts. The Rich Provisions of the Gospel. ! GREAT God, thy blessings are not few, Nor is thy gospel weak ; Thy grace can melt the stubborn Jew, And heal the dying Greek. 2 Wide as the reach of Satan's rage Does thy salvation flow ; It's not confin'd to sex or age, The lofty or the low. 3 While grace is ofler'd to the prince, The poor may take their share ; No mortal has a just pretence To perish in despair. 4 Come, all ye wretched sinners, come, He'll form your souls anew ; His gospel and his heart have room For rebels such as you. 5 His doctrine is almighty love ; There's virtue in his name To turn a raven to a dove, The lion to a lamb. 6 O could we raise a song of praise, Half equal to his love, [sin» The heav'ns would ring while we should Through all the courts above. 90. C M. Vermont Coll. 1 ON Zion his most holy mount, God will a feast prepare ; And,Israel's sons, and Gentile lands, Shall in the banquet share. 2 Marrow and fatness are the food His bounteous hand bestows ; Wine on the lees and well refin'd, In rich abundance flows. 3 See to the vilest of the vile, A free acceptance given ; GOSPEL AND SALVATION. 201 See rebels, by adopting grace, Sit with the heirs of heav'n. 4 The pain'd, the sick, the dying now, To ease and health restor'd, With eager appetites partake The plenties of the board. 5 But O what draughts of bliss unknown, What dainties shall be given, When with the myriads round the throne, We join the feast of heav'n. 6 There joys immeasurably high, Shall overflow the soul, And springs of life that never dry, In thousand channels roll. 91. CM. Vermont Coll. The Jubilee. 1 WHAT heavenly music do we hear? Salvation sounding free ! Ye souls in bondage, lend an ear ; This is the Jubilee. 2 How sweetly do the tidings roll, All round from sea to sea, From land to land, from pole to pole ; This is the Jubilee. 3 Good news, good news to Adam's race, Let Christians all agree, To sing redeeming love and grace ; This is the Jubilee. 4 The gospel sounds a sweet release To all in misery, And bids them welcome home to peace ; This is the Jubilee. 5 Jesus is on the mercy-seat, Before him bend the knee ; Let heav'n and earth his praise repeat ; This is the Jubilee. 6 Sinners, be wise, return, and come Unto the Saviour free ; The Spirit bids you welcome home ; This is the Jubilee. 202 LIFE, DEATH, AND 7 Come, ye redeem'd, your tribute bring, With songs of harmony ; While on the road to glory sing, This is the Jubilee. LIFE, DEATH, AND EXALTATION OP CHRIST. u2. 1 Is. Drummond. Prepare ye the way of the Lord. 1 A VOICE from the desert comes awful and shrill ; The Lord is advancing ! prepare ye the way '. The word of Jehovah he comes to fulfil, And o'er the dark world pour the splendour of day. 2 Bring down the proud mountain, though towering to heaven, And be the low valley exalted on high : The rough path and crooked be made smooth and even, For,Zion ! your King, your Redeemer is nigh 3 The beams of salvation his progress illume : The lone dreary wilderness sings of her Lord; The rose and the myrtle there suddenlybloom And the olive of peace spreads its branches abroad. 93. L. M. Daball's Coll. Nativity of Christ. 1 WAKE, O my soul, and hail the morn, For unto us a Saviour 's born ; See, how the angels wing their way, To usher in the glorious day ! 2 Hark ! what sweet music — what a song — Sounds from the bright, celestial throng! Sweet song — whose melting sounds impart Joy to each raptured, listening heart. 3 Come, join the angels in the sky, Glory to God, who reigns on high Let peace and love on earth abound, While time revolves and years roll round. EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 203 94. CM. Mealey. 1 MORTALS, awake, with angels join, And chant the solemn lay ; Joy, love, and gratitude, combine To hail th' auspicious day. 2 In heav'n the rapt'rous song began, And sweet seraphic fire Through all the shining legions ran, And Strang and tun'd the lyre. 3 Swift through the vast expanse it flew, And loud the echo roll'd ; The theme, the song, the joy, was new, 'Twas more than heav'n could hold. 4 Hark ! the cherubic armies shout, And glory leads the song ; Good will and peace are heard throughout Th' harmonious heav'nly throng. 5 Hail Prince of Life ! for ever hail, Redeemer, brother, friend ! Though earth, and time, and life should fail, Thy praise shall never end. 95. 8s & 7s. Caywood. 1 HARK ! — what mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies % Lo ! the angelic host rejoices ; Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 2 Hear them tell the wondrous story, Hear them chant in hymns of joy, "Glory in the highest— glory ! -Glory be to God most high ! 3 Peace on earth— good-will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found." "Souls redeemed, and sins forgiven" — Loud our goiden harps shall sound. 4 Christ is born, the great Anointed ; Heaven and earth his praises sing ! Oh receive whom God appointed. For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5 Haste, ye mortals, to adore him ; Learn his name — and taste his joy ; ZU£ LIFE, DEATH, AND Till in heaven ye sing before him, Glory be to God most high ! 96. S. M. Watts. 1 BEHOLD ! the grace appears, The blessing promised long ; Angels announce the Saviour near, In this triumphant song : 2 " Glory to God on high, And heavenly peace on earth ; Good-will to men— to angels joy, At our Redeemer's birth !" 3 In worship so divine Let men employ their tongues ; With the celestial host we join, And loud repeat their songs — 4 " Glory to God on high, And heavenly peace on earth ; Good-will to men — to angels joy, At our Redeemer's birth !" 97. S. M. Anonfmous. 1 WE come with joyful song, To hail this happy morn : Glad tidings from an angel's tongue, "This day is Jesus born !" 2 What transports doth his name To sinful men afford ! His glorious titles we proclaim — A Saviour— Christ— the Lord ! 3 Glory to God on high, All hail the happy morn : We join the anthems of the sky — And sing— "The Saviour's born !" 98. C. M. Doddridge. 1 HARK ! the glad sound ! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long ! Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 He comes — the prisoner to release, In Satan's bondage held : EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 205 The gates of brass before him burst,' Tbe iron fetters yield. 3 He comes— from thickest films of vice To clear the mental ray ; And, on the eyes oppressed with night — To pour celestial day. 4 He comes — the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure ; And, with the treasures of his grace, T' enrich the humble poor. 99. H. M. Salisbury Coll. 1 HARK ! what celestial sounds, What music fills the air ! Soft warbling to the morn, It strikes the ravished ear : Now all is still, I In tuneful notes, Now wild it floats | Loud, sweet, and shrill. 2 Th' angelic hosts descend, With harmony divine : See how from heaven they bend And in full chorus join. Fear not, say they, I Jesus, your king Great joy we bring : | Is born to-day. 3 He comes, your souls to save From death's eternal gloom ; To realms of bliss and light He lifts you from the tomb. Your voices raise, I Your songs unite With sons of light, | Of endless praise. ■* Glory to God on high ! Ye mortals, spread tbe sound, And let your raptures fly To earth's remotest bound. For peace on earth, I To man is given, From God in heaven, | At Jesus' birth. 100. C. M. Christian Psalmist. 1 BEHOLD my servant ; see him rise Exalted in my might ! Him have I chosen, and in him I place supreme delight. 206 LIFE, DEATH, AND 2 On him, in rich effusion poured, My Spirit shall descend ; My truths and^udgment he shall show To earth's remotest end. 3 Gentle and still shall be his voice ; No threats from him proceed ; The smoking flax shall he not quench, Nor break the bruised reed. 4 The feeble spark to flames he '11 raise ; The weak will not despise ; Judgment he shall bring forth to truth, And make the fallen rise. 5 The progress of his zeal and power Shall never know decline, Till foreign lands and distant isles Receive the law divine. 101. C. M. Exeter Coll. The Baptism of Jesus. 1 SEE from on high a light divine On Jesus' head descend ; And hear the sacred voice of heaven, That bids us all attend. 2 " This is my well-beloved Son," Proclaimed the voice divine ; "Hear him," his heavenly Father said, " For all his words are mine." 3 His mission thus confirmed from heaven, The great Messiah came, And heavenly wisdom taught to man, In God his Father's name. 4 The path of heavenly peace he showed, That leads to bliss on high, Where all his faithful followers here, Shall live, no more to die. 5 O may we then who own him Lord, And his loved name profess, By all our words and actions prove That we his mind possess ! EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 207 102. L. M. Watts. Divine Glory displayed in Christ. 1 NOW to the Lord a noble song ! Awake, each soul — awake, each tongue ; Hosanna to th' eternal name, And all his boundless love proclaim. 2 See where it shines in Jesus' face, The brightest image of his grace ; God, in the person of his Son, Has all his mightiest works outdone. 3 Grace ! — 'tis a sweet, a charming theme — Our thougnts rejoice at Jesus' name ! Ye angels, dwell upon the sound ; Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground ! 4 Oh ! may we reach that happy place Where he unveils his lovely face ! Where all his beauties to behold, And sing his name with harps of gold ! 103. C M. Exeter Col. Glorying in Christ. 1 IS there on earth a nobler name Than Jesus to be found ? Who can assert a higher claim, Or more with truth abound 1 2 The Son of God, adorned wfth grace Commissioned from above, He bears to our rebellious race The messages of love. 3 How noble were the truths he taught How pure the life he led ! And shall another Lord be sought, And we disown our Head 1 4 Ashamed of Jesus ! shall we let Our heavenly prospects go % And, madly, at defiance set The threats of future wo ! 5 Forbid it, Lord ! nor let us yield To this unworthy shame ; But each, with holy courage filled, Rejoice in Jesus' name. 208 LIFE, DEATH, AND 104. L. M. Exeter Coll. Character of Christ. 1 WITH warm delight and grateful joy Let all our best affections move, When we on Christ our thoughts employ,— On him, whom, though unseen, we love. 2 How bright a pattern, and how pure, Hath he in all things kindly given, To make our path of duty sure, And guide our wandering steps to heaven! 3 What constancy, what pious zeal, To do his heavenly Father's will, His law and mercy to reveal, And his all-gracious plans fulfil ! 4 In all, with gratitude we view The steady purpose of his soul, Ourworldly passions to subdue, And all the powers of sin control. 5 Father of all ! his God and ours ! Accept the humble, joyful praise, Which, with our 6ouls' united powers, For thy rich grace, through him, we raise- 105. L. M. Watts. God's Miracles in Christ. 1 BEHOLD the blind their sight receive ! Behold the dead awake and live ! The dumb speak wonders ! and the lame Leap like the hart, and bless his name. 2 Thus doth the eternal Father own And seal the mission of his Son ; This power vindicates his cause, While he hangs bleeding on the cross. 3 He dies ! the heavens in mourning stood ; He rises ! and appears with God : Behold the Lord ascending high, No more to bleed, no more to die ! 4 Hence and for ever from each heart We bid our doubts and fears depart; And to those hands our souls resign, Which bear credentials so divine. EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 209 106. L.M. Butcher. 1 WHAT works of wisdom, power, and love, Do Jesus' high commission prove ; Attest his heaven-derived claim, And glorify his Father's name ! 2 On eyes that never saw the day, He pours the bright celestial ray ; And deafened ears, by him unbound, Catch all the harmony of sound. 3 Lameness takes up its bed, and goes Rejoicing in the strength that flows Through every nerve ; and, free from pain. Pours forth to God the grateful strain. 4 The shattered mind his word restores, And tunes afresh the mental powers ; The dead revive, to life return, And bid affection cease to mourn. 5 Canst thou, my soul ! these wonders trace. And not admire Jehovah's grace 1 Canst thou behold thy Prophet's power, And not the God he served adore ? 107. L. M. Watts. Christ the Pattern of his Followers. 1 OUR dear Redeemer, and our Lord, We read our duty in thy word ; But in thy life the law appears Drawn out in living characters. 2 Such was thy truth — and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will, Such love — and meekness so divine, We would transcribe, O make us thine. 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air Witnessed the fervour of thy prayer : The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict, and thy victory too. 4 Be thou our pattern — make us bear More of thy gracious image here ; Then God, "the Judge, shall own our name Among the followers of the Lamb. ZlU LIFE, DEATH, AND 108. L. M. Steele. 1 MAKE ns, by thy transforming grace, Dear Saviour, daily more like thee ! Thy fair example may we trace, To teach us what we ought to be. 2 Oh, how benevolent, and kind ! How mild ! — how ready to forgive ! Be this the temper of our mind, And these the rules by which we live. 3 To do his heavenly Father's will Were his employment and delight; Humility and holy zeal Shone jhrough his life divinely bright 4 But ah ! how blind ! — how weak we are ! How frail ! — how apt to turn aside ! Lord, we depend upon thy care. And ask thy Spirit for cm- guide. 109. L. M. Doddridge. Christ's Submission to his Father's Will. 1 "FATHER divine," the Saviour cried, While horrors pressed on every side, And prostrate on the ground he lay, "Remove this bitter cup away. 2 " But if these pangs must still be born, Or helpless man be left forlorn, I bow my soul before thy throne, And say — thy will, not mine, be done. 3 Thus our submissive souls would bow, And, taught by Jesus, lie as low ; Our hearts, and not our lips alone Would say, — Thy will, not ours, be done. 4 Then, though like him in dust we lie, We'll view the blissful moment nigh, Which, from our portion in his pains, Calls to the joy in which he reigns. 110. CM. Pratt's Coll. Death of Christ, on the Cross. 1 BEHOLD the Saviour of mankind Nailed to the shameful tree ! How vast the love that him inclined ^o bleed — and die for me ! EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 211 2 " My God," he cries — all nature shakes, And earth's strong pillars bend ! The temple's veil in sunder breaks — The solid marbles rend ! 3 " 'Tis finished— now the ransom 's paid— Receive my soul," he cries; Behold he bows his sacred head — He bows his head and dies ! 4 But soon he'll break death's envious chain, And in full glory shine : O Lamb of God — was ever pain, Was ever love like thine 1 111. L. M. Steele. 1 STRETCHED on the cross, the Saviour die^ Hark ! — his expiring groans arise ! See, from his hands — his feet — his side, Descends the sacred — crimson tide ! 2 And didst thou bleed— for sinners bleed ? And could the sun behold the deed? No — he withdrew his cheering ray, And darkness veiled the mourning day. 3 Can we survey this scene of wo. Whei"e mingling grief and mercy flow, And yet our hearts so hard remain, As not to move with love or pain 1 4 Come — dearest Lord, thy grace impart, To warm each cold, each stupid heart, Till all our powers and passions move In melting grief, and ardent love. 112. L. M. Stexnet. It is Finished. 1 'TIS finished ; — so the Saviour cried, And meekly bow'd his head and died : 'Tis finished ; yes, the race is run, The battle fought, the vict'ry won. 2 'Tis finished — all thatheav'n decreed, And all the ancient prophets said, Is now fulfilled, as was design'd, In Christ the Saviour of mankind. 3 'Tis finished ; — in his dying groan, He did for deepest sins atone : 212 LIFE, DEATH, AND By this his last expiring breath, Have millions been redeem'd from death. 4 'Tis finished ; — men are reconciled, And all the powers of darkness spoil'd; Complete salvation is obtained, Eternal life and glory gained. 5 'Tis finished ;— let the joyful sound Be heard by all the nations round : 'Tis finished ; — let the echo fly, Through earth below, and worlds on high. 113. CM. Christian Psalmist. Redemption by the Cross of Christ. 1 BEHOLD the Saviour on the cross, A spectacle of wo ! See from his agonizing wounds The blood incessant flow ; 2 Till death's pale ensigns o'er his cheek And trembling lips were spread ; Till light forsook his closing eyes, And life his drooping head. 3 " 'Tis finished" was his latest voice : These sacred accents o'er, He bowed his head, gave up the ghost, And suffered pain no more. 4 'Tis finished — the Messiah dies For sins, but not his own ; The great redemption is complete, And death is overthrown. 5 'Tis finished — all his groans are past ; His blood, his pain, and toils, Have fully vanquished our foes, And crowned him with their spoils. 6 'Tis finished— ritual worship ends, And Gospel ages run, All old things now are past away, A new world is begun. 114. L. M. Stone. 1 BEHOLD the love, the grace of God, Display'd in Jesus' precious blood ; Our soul 's on fire, it pants to prove The fulness of redeeming love. EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 213 2 Our God is love — O, leap each soul, Let warm hosannas gently roll ; God gave his Son to save our race, And Jesus died through sov'reign grace. 3 What love has done, sing earth around. Angels prolong th' eternal sound ; Lo, Jesus bleeding on the tree ! There, there the love of God we see. 4 We look, we gaze — each rebel heart Feels its own hardness soon depart, Repenting tears begin to roll, And love in streams flows thro' each soul. 5 The cross we view — O wondrous love ! Our sins expire — our fears remove ; Our enmity of heart is slain, We're reconcil'd— we're born again. 115. CM. Exeter Col. Reflections on the Death of Christ. 1 WITH warm affection let us view, With pious grief improve, The solemn and impressive scene, Of Jesus' dying love. 2 Not all the malice of his foes, His pity could subdue ; " Father ! forgive," he meekly prayed, "They know not what they do." 3 O what a love was here displayed, Beyond our utmost thought ! How pure the lessons, how sublime, In life and death he taught ! 4 Let not his sacred truths, by us Be lost, or misapplied ; Nor let our thoughtless hearts forget That 'twas for us he died. 116. L. M. Watts. Death and Resurrection of Christ. 1 He dies ! — the Friend of sinners dies ! Lo ! Salem's daughters weep around ! A solemn darkness veils the skies ! A sudden trembling shakes the ground ! 2 Ye saints, approach ! — the anguish view Of him who groans beneath your load ; 214 LIFE, DEATH, AND He gives his precious life for you, For you he sheds his precious blood. 3 Here's love and grief beyond degree ! The Lord of glory dies* for men ! — But, lo ! what sudden joys we see ! Jesus, the dead, revives again. 4 The rising Lord forsakes the tomb ; Up to his Father's court he flies ; Cherubic legions guard him home, And shout him welcome to the skies. 5 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell How high our great Deliverer reigns, Sing how he spoiled the hosts of hell, And led the tyrant death in chains ! 6 Say, "Live for ever, glorious King, Born to redeem, and strong to save !" Then ask — " O death, where is thy sting ! And where thy victory, boasting grave ! 117. CM. Mrs. Baebauld. Resurrection of Christ. 1 AGAIN the Lord of life and light - Awakes the kindling ray ; Unseals the eyelids of the morn, And pours increasing day. 2 O what a night was that which wrapt The heathen world in gloom ! 0 what a sun which broke this day, Triumphant from the tomb ! 3 This day be grateful homage paid, And loud hosannas sung ; Let gladness dwell in every heart, And praise on every tongue. 4 Ten thousand differing lips shall join To hail this welcome morn ; Which scatters blessings from its wings To nations yet unborn. lib. 7s. Collyer. 1 MORNING breaks upon the tomb ! Jesus dissipates its gloom ! Day of triumph through the skies, See the glorious Saviour rise ! EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 211 2 Christians, dry your flowing tears ; Chase those unbelieving fears; Look on his deserted grave ; Doubt no more his power to save. 3 Ye who are of death afraid, Triumph in the scattered shade ; Drive your anxious fears away; See the place where Jesus lay. 4 So the rising sun appears, Shedding radiance o'er the spheres ,. So returning beams of light Chase the terrors of the night. 119. 7s. Pratt's Col. 1 CHRIST, the Lord, is risen to-day, Sons of men, and angels, say ! Raise your songs of triumph high ; Sing, ye heavens — and earth, reply ! 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight' — the battle won : Lo ! our sun's eclipse is o'er — Lo ! he sets in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal — Christ hath burst the gates of hell : Death in vain forbids his rise, Christ hath opened paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious King — Where, O death, is now thy sting? Once he died, our souls to save — Where thy victory, boasting grave 1 5 Soar we now where Christ hath led, Following our exalted head : Made like hirn — like him we rise, Ours the cross, the grave, the prize ! 1 /&U. C. M. Doddridge. Exaltation of Christ. 1 YE humble souls, that seek the Lord, Chase all your fears away; And bow with pleasure down to see The place where Jesus lay. 2 Thus low the Lord of life was brought, Such wonders love can do ; 21b LIFE, DEATH, AND Thus cold in death that bosom lay, Which throbbed and bled for you. 3 Then raise your eyes and tune your songs, The Saviour lives again ! Not all the bolts and bars of death The conqueror could detain. 4 High o'er the angelic bands, he rears His once dishonoured head ; And through unnumbered years he reigns, Who dwelt among the dead. 5 With joy like his, shall every saint His empty tomb survey ; Then rise with his ascending Lord, Through all his shining way. 1/Sl. 6s&4s. Kingsbury. Christ's final Triumph. 1 LET us awake our joys, Strike up with cheerful voice, Each creature sing — Angels, begin the song, Mortals, the strain prolong, In accents sweet and strong, "Jesus is King." 2 Proclaim abroad his name, Tell of his matchless fame : What wonders done ! Shout tln-ough hell's dark profound ; Let all the earth resound, Till heaven's high arch rebound, "Victory is won." 3 He vanquished sin and hell, And our last foe will quell ; Mourners, rejoice ! His dying love adore — Praise him, now raised in power, Praise him for evermore, With joyful voice. 4 All hail the glorious day, When through the heavenly way Lo, he shall come ! While they who pierce him wail — His promise shall not fail ; EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 217 Saints, see your King prevail : — Great Saviour, come. 122. L. M. Watts. Safe trustin g in Christ. 1 LET everlasting glories crown Thy head, our Saviour, and our Lord ; Thy hands have brought salvation down, And writ-the blessings in thy word. 2 In vain the trembling conscience seeks Some solid ground to rest upon ; With deep despair — the spirit breaks, Till we apply to Clirist alone. 3 How well thy blessed truths agree ! How wise and holy thy commands ! Thy promises — how firm they be ! How firm our hope, our comfort stands! 123. 7s. Pratt's Coll. Redeeming Love. 1 NOW begin the heavenly theme, Sing of mercy's healing stream : Ye, who Jesus' kindness prove, Sing of his redeeming love. 2 Welcome all, by sin oppressed, Welcome all to Jesus' rest. Nothing brought him from above, Nothing but redeeming love. 3 He subdued th' infernal powers, His inveterate foes, and ours : These he from their empire drove, Mighty in redeeming love. 4 Hither, then, your tribute bring, Strike aloud each joyful string : Saints below, and saints above, Join to praise redeeming love. 124. 8s & 7s. Newton. Christ a Friend. 1 ONE there is, above all others, Well deserves the name of Friend ; His is love beyond a brother's, Costly— free— and knows no end. 218 LIFE, DEATH, AND Which of all our friends, to save us, Could, or would have shed his blood 1 — But this Saviour died to have us Reconciled in him to God. 2 When he lived on earth abased, Friend of sinners was his name ; Now, above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same. Oh, for grace our hearts to soften ! Teach us, Lord, at length to love ; We, alas ! forget too often What a Friend we have above. 125. 8s & 7s. Maddan's Coll. Christ dwelling in his People. 1 LOVE divine, all love excelling ! 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 ! 2 Come ! thou mighty 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 ; Always praise thee without ceasing, Glory in thy precious love. 126. CM. Noel. Grateful Remembrance of Christ. 1 IF human kindness meets return, And owns the grateful tie ; If tender thoughts within us burn, To feel a friend is nigh, — 2 Oh ! shall not warmer accents tell The gratitude we owe To him who died, our fears to quell, And save from death and wo! 3 While yet in anguish he surveyed Those pangs he would not flee, EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 219 What love his latest words displayed — "Meet and remember me !" 4 Remember thee ! — thy death, thy shame — Our sinful hearts to share ! O memory ! leave no other name But his recorded there ! 127. CM. Watts. Godly Sorrow from the Sufferings of Christ. 1 ALAS ! and did our Saviour bleed? And did our Jesus die 1 Would he devote that sacred head To bring salvation nigh. 2 Was it for crimes that we had done, He groan'd upon the tree 1 Amazing pity! grace unknown ! And love beyond degree ! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glory in, When Christ the glorious Saviour died, For man the creat-jre's sin. 4 Thus might we hide our blushing face, While his dear cross appears ; Dissolve our hearts in thankfulness, And melt our eyes in tears. 5 But floods of tears can ne'er repay, The debt of love we owe ; Here, Lord, we give ourselves away, 'Tis all that we can do. 128. C. M. Steele. Love of Christ celebrated. 1 TO our Redeemer's glorious name Awake the sacred song ! Oh 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 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to thee, 220 LIFE, DEATH, AND May every heart with rapture say, " The Saviour died for me !" 4 Oh may the sweet, the blissful theme, Fill every heart and tongue, Till strangers love thy charming name, And join the sacred song. 129. S. M. Hammond. 1 AWAKE and sing the song Of Moses and the Lamb, Wake ev'ry heart and ev'ry 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, till ye hear Christ say " Your sins are all forgiven ;" Sing on rejoicing every day, Till we all meet in heaven. 130. 6s&4s. Pratt's Coll. Worthy the Lamb. 1 COME all ye saints of God ! Wide through the earth abroad, Spread Jesus' fame : Tell what his love has done ; Trust in his name alone; Shout to his lofty throne, "Worthy the Lamb !" 2 Hence, gloomy doubts and fears ! Dry up your mournful tears ; Swell the glad theme : Praise ye our gracious King, Strike each melodious string, Join heart and voice to sing, " Worthy the Lamb !" 3 Hark — how the choirs above, Filled with the Saviour's love. EXALTATION OF CHRIST. 221 Dwell on his name !— There, too, may we be found, With light and glory crowned, While all the heavens resound, "Worthy the Lamb !" 131. C. M. Watts. 1 GOME, let us join our cheerful songs, 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 :" — "Worthy the Lamb"— our lips reply, " For he was slain for us." 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honour 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 who sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. Lo£. L. M. Doddridge. Excellency of Christ. 1 WHEN at this distance, Lord, we trace The various glories of thy face, What transport pours o'er all our breast, And charms our cares and woes to rest ! 2 Away, ye dreams of mortal joy ! Raptures divin^ our thoughts employ ; We see the King of glory shine ; We feel thy love — and would be thine. 3 Yet still, O Lord, our waiting eyes To nobler visions long to rise ; That grand assembly would we join, Where all thy saints around thee shine. /5<5. INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 253 J Beloved self must be denied, The mind and will renewed, Passion suppressed — and patience tried, And vain desires subdued. 3 Lord, can a feeble, helpless worm Fulfil a task so hard 1 Thy grace must all the work perform, And give the free reward. 197. L. M. Pratt's Coll, Danger of rejecting Christ, 1 HARK ! from the cross a voice of peace Bids Sinai's awful thunders cease! — Sinner ! that voice of love obey, From Christ, the true, the living way. 2 How else his presence wilt thou bear, When he in judgment shall appear 1 When slighted love to wrath shall turn, And all the earth like Sinai burn 1 3 Now from the cross a voice of peace Bids Sinai's awful thunder cease — O sinner, while 'tis called to-day, That voice of saving love obey. 198. S. M. Pratt's Coll. The way of Sin not the way to Heaven. 1 CAN sinners hope for heaven, Who love this world so well 1 Or dream of future happiness, While on the road to hell 1 2 Can sin's deceitful way Conduct to Zion's hill 1 Or those expect with God to reign Who disregard his will 1 3 Shall they hosannas sing, With an unhallowed tongue 1 Shall palms adorn the guilty hand Which does its neighbour wrong? 4 Thy grace, O God, alone, Good hopes can e'er afford ! The pardoned and renewed shall see The glory of the Lord. 254 WARNINGS AND 199. L. M. Pratt's Coll. The one Thing Needful. 1 WHY will you waste on trifling cares That life which God's compassion spares? While, in the various range of thought, The one thing needful is forgot? 2 Shall God invite you from above? Shall Jesus urge his dying love ? Shall troubled conscience give you pain 1 And all these pleas unite in vain ? 3 Not so your eyes will always view Those objects which you now pursue : Not so will heaven and hell appear, When death's decisive hour draws near. 4 Almighty God ! thy grace impart; Fix deep -conviction on each heart: Nor let us waste on trifling cares That life which thy compassion spares. 200. 8s 7s & 4s. Reed. 1 HEAR, O sinner ! — mercy hails you, Now with sweetest voice she calls ; Bids you haste to seek the Saviour, Ere the hand of justice falls ; Hear, O Sinner ! — Tis the voice of mercy calls. 2 See ! the storm of vengeance gathering O'er the path you dare to tread ; Hark ! the awful thunder 's rolling Loud, and loader o'er your head ; Turn, O sinner ! Lest the lightnings strike you dead. 3 Haste ! O sinner ! to the Saviour, Seek his mercy while you may ; Soon the day of grace is over ; Soon your life will pass away ; Haste, O sinner ! — You must perish — if you stay. 201. L. M. Vermont Coll. The strong persuasion of Grace, 1 O SINNERS, fly to Jesus' arms, Enjoy his everlasting charnis ! INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 255 He calls you to a heav'nly feast, O come, poor starving souls, and taste. 2 Say, will you be for ever blest, And with the heavenly Jesus rest? He'll save you from all sin and pain,'' And you shall in full glory reign. 3 Say now, poor souls, what will you do 1 Say, will you have this Christ or no 1 Make now the choice, and halt no more, For Christ is waiting at your door. 4 He waits, he woos, he 's loath to leave, And will you not his word believe 1 Why will you let this Jesus go, Say, will you have this Christ or no 1 5 Once more I'll ask you in his name, (I know his love is still the same,) Will you be sav'd from dreadful wo 1 Say, will you have this Christ or no ? 202. L. M. Rippon's Coll. Danger of Delay. 1 HASTEN, O sinner, to be toise, And stay not for the morrow's sun ; The longer wisdom you despise, The harder is she to be won. 2 O hasten, mercy to implore, And stay not for the morrow's sun ; For fear thy season should be o'er, Before this ev'ning stage be run. 3 O hasten, sinner, to return, And stay not for the morrow's sun ; For fear -thy lamp should fail to burn, Before the needful work is done. 4 O hasten, sinner, to be blest, And stay not for the morrow's sun, For fear the curse should thee arrest, Before the morrow is begun. 5 O Lord, do thou the sinner turn ! Now rouse him from his senseless state O let him not thy counsel spurn, Nor rue his fatal choice too late. 256 WARNINGS AND 203. C M. Watts. The Gospel Trumpet. 1 LET every mortal ear attend, And every heart rejoice ; The trampe't of the gospel sounds, With an inviting voice. 2 Eternal wisdom has prepared A soul-reviving feast, And bids your longing appetites The rich provision taste. 3 Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, And pine away and die — Here you may quench your raging thirst With springs that never dry. 4 Rivers of love and mercy here In a rich ocean join ; Salvation in abundance flows, Like floods of milk and wine. 5 The happy gates of gospel grace Stand open night and day ; — Lord — we are come to seek supplies, And drive our wants away. 204. S. M. Pratt's Coll. 1 YE trembling captives, hear ! — The gospel trumpet sounds : No music more can charm the ear, Or heal your heart-felt wounds. 2 'Tis not the trump of war, Nor Sinai's awful roar ; Salvation's news it spreads afar, And vengeance is no more. 3 Forgiveness, love, and peace, Glad heaven aloud proclaims ; And earth the Jubilee's release, With eager rapture, claims. Far, far to distant lands The saving news shall spread ; And Jesus,all his willing bands, In glorious triumph lead. INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 257 20o. 8s&4s. Reed's Coll. 1 HARK, hark ! the gospel trumpet sounds, Through earth and heaven the echo bounds ; Pardon and peace by Jesus' blood ! Sinners are reconciled to God, By grace divine ! 2 Come, sinners, hear the joyful news, Nor longer dare the grace refuse ; Mercy and justice here combine, Goodness and truth harmonious join, T' invite you near. 3 Ye saints in glory, strike the lyre ; Ye mortals, catch the sacred fire ; Let both the Saviour's love proclaim — For ever worthy is the Lamb Of endless praise. 206. 6s & 8s. Watts. 1 BLOW ye the trumpet, blow, The gladly solemn sound ; Let all the nations know To earth's remotest bound ; The year of Jubilee is come ; Return ye ransom'd sinners home! 2 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of heavenly grace : Ye happy souls draw near, Behold your Saviour's face : The year of Jubilee is come, Return to your eternal home ! 3 Extol the Lamb of God, The sin-atoning Lamb ; Redemption in his blood, Throughout the world proclaim ; The year of Jubilee is come ; Return ye ransom'd sinners home. 207. 8s 8s & 6s. Rippon's Coll. 1 YE scarlet-colour'd sinners, come ; Jesus, the Lord, invites you home ; O whither can you go ! What ! are your crimes of crimson hue? His promise is for ever true ; He'll wash you white as snow. 4 258 WARNINGS AND 2 Backsliders ! filled with your own ways, Whose weeping nights and wretched days In bitterness are spent, Return to Jesus — he'll reveal His lovely face, and sweetly heal What you so much lament. 3 Tried souls ! look up— he says, 'tis I— He loves you still, but means to try If faith'will bear the test : The Lord has giv'n the chiefest good, He shed for you his precious blood ; O trust him for the rest ! . 4 Ye tender souls ! draw hither too, Ye grateful, highly-favour'd few, Who feel the debt you owe ; Press on, the Lord hath more to give ; By faith upon him daily live, And you shall find it so. 208. L. M. Watts. Christ's Invitation to Sinners. 1 " COME hither, all ye weary souls, Ye heavy-laden sinners, come ; I'll give you rest from all your toils, And raise you to my heavenly home. 2 "They shall find rest, who learn of me : I'm of a meek and lowly mind ; But passion rages like the sea, And pride is restless as the wind. 3 " Blest is the man, whose shoulders take My yoke, and bear it with delight; My yoke is easy to the neck, My grace shall make the burden light." 4 Jesus, we come at thy command ; With faith, and hope, and humble zeal, Resign our spirits to thy hand, To mould and guide us at thy will. 209. CM. Steele. 1 THE Saviour calls— let every ear Attend the heavenly sound ; Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear ; Hope smiles reviving round. INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 259 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, Here, streams of bounty flow ; ■ And life, and health, and bliss impart, To banish mortal wo. 3 Ye sinners, come — 'tis mercy's voice ; That gracious voice obey ; 'Tis Jesus calls to heavenly joys — And can you yet delay 1 4 Dear Saviour ! draw reluctant hearts ; To thee let sinners fly, And take the bliss thy love imparts, And drink— and never die. 210. L. M. Steele. , Invitation to the Heavy-laden. 1 COME, weary souls, with sin oppressed, Oh come ! accept the promised rest : The Saviour's gracious call obey, And cast your gloomy fears away. 2 Oppressed with guilt, a painful load, Oh come, and bow before your God ! Divine compassion, mighty love, Will all the painful load remove. 3 Here mercy's boundless ocean flows, To cleanse'your guilt — and heal your woes : Here's- pardon, life, and endless peace — How rich the gift ! — how free the grace ! 211. C. M. Fawcett. 1 SINNERS, the voice of God regard ; His mercy speaks to-day ; He calls you by his sovereign word, From sin's destructive way. 2 Like the rough sea, that cannot rest, You live devoid of peace ; A thousand stings within your breast, Deprive your souls of ease. 3 But he, who turns to God, shall live, Through his abounding grace : His mercy will the guilt forgive, Of those who seek his face. 4 Bow to the sceptre of his word, Renouncing every sin ; 260 WARNINGS AND Submit to him, your sovereign Lord, And learn his will divine. 5 His love exceeds your highest thoughts ! He pardons like a God ! He will forgive your numerous faults Through our Redeemer's blood. 212. H. M. Pratt's Coll. 1 YE dying sons of men, Immerged in sin and wo ! Now mercy calls again, Its message is to you ! Ye perishing and guilty, come ! In. mercy's arms there yet is room. 2 No longer now delay, Nor vain excuses frame ; Christ bids you come to-day, Though poor, and blind, and lame: All things are ready — sinners come! For every trembling soul there's room. 3 Drawn by his dying love, Ye wandering sheep, draw near ! He calls you from above, The Shepherd's voice now hear : To him who ever will may come, In Jesus' arms there still is room. 213. 12s. Thornby. Free Grace. 1 THE voice of free grace cries, "Escape to the mountain :" For Adam's lost race God has opened a fountain; For sin and uncleanness, and every trans- gression, Christ's blood flows so freely in streams of salvation. Hallelujah to the Lamb, toho has brought us a pardon, We'll praue him again, when we pass over Jordan. 2 Ye souls that are wounded, to the Saviour repair, Now he calls you in mercy— and can you for- bear? INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 261 Though your sins are increased as high as a mountain, His blood can remove them — it flows from the fountain. 3 Now Jesus, our King, reigns triumphantly glorious ; O'er sin, death, and hell, he is more than vic- torious ; With shouting proclaim it— oh trust in his passion, He saves us most freely--oh precious salvation ! 4 Our Jesus his name now proclaims all vic- torious, He reigns over all, and his kingdom is glorious: To Jesus we'll join with the great congregation, And triumph, ascribing to him our salvation. 5 With joy shall we stand, when escaped to the shore; With harps in our hands, we'll praise him the more ; We'll range the sweet plains on the bank of the river, And sing of salvation for ever and ever ! 214. C. M. Lutheran Coll. 1 OH what amazing words of grace Are in the gospel found ! Suited to every sinner's case, Who knows the joyful sound. 2 Poor, sinful, thirsty, fainting souls, Are freely welcome here ; Salvation, like a river, rolls, Abundant, free, and clear. 3 Come then, with all your wants and wounds, Your every burden bring! Here love — unchanging love abounds, A deep, celestial spring ! 4 Whoever will — oh gracious word ! — Shall of this stream partake ; Come, thirsty souls — and bless the Lord, And drink" for Jesus' sake J 5 Millions of sinners, vile as you, Have here found life and peace ; <40Z WARNINGS AND Come, then, and prove its virtues too, And drink, adore, and bless. 215. CM. Steele. The Gospel Feast. 1 YE wretched, hungry, starving poor, Behold a royal feast ! Where mercy spreads her bounteous store For every humble guest 2 There Jesus stands with open arms ; He calls — he bids you come ; Though guilt restrains — and fear alarms, Behold, there yet is room. 3 Oh ! come, and with his children taste The blessings of his love ; While hope expects the sweet repast Of nobler joys above. 4 There, with united heart and voice, Before th' eternal throne, Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice, In songs on earth unknown. 5 And yet ten thousand thousand more Are welcome still to come : Ye longing souls, the grace adore, And enter while there's room. 216. L. Bt Doddridge. The River of Life. 1 GREAT source of being and of love ! Thou waterest all the worlds above ; And all the joys which mortals know, From thine exhaustless fountain flow. 2 A sacred spring, at thy command, From Sion's mount, in Canaan's land, Beside thy temple cleaves the ground, And pours its limpid stream around. 3 This gentle stream, with sudden force, Swells to a river in its course ; Through desert i-ealms its windings play And scatter blessings all the way. 4 Close by its banks, in order fair, The blooming trees of life appear ■ INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 263 Their blossoms fragrant odours give, And on their fruit the nations live. 5 Flow, wondrous stream ! with glory crowned, Flow on to earth's remotest bound ; And bear us, on thy gentle wave — To him who all thy virtues gave. 217. S. M. Daball. Now the accepted Time. 1 NOW Ts th' accepted time, Now is the day of grace ; Now, sinners, come, without delay, And seek the Saviour's face. 2 Now is th' accepted time, The Saviour calls to-day ; To-morrow it may be too late, Then why should you delay? 3 Now is th' accepted time, The gospel bids you come ; And every promise in his word Declares there yet is room. 218. ELM, Pkatt'sColl. 1 ALL yesterday is gone ! To-morrow 's not our own ; O sinner, come, without delay, To bow before the throne 1 2 Oh hear his voice to-day, And harden not your heart : To-morrow, with a frown, he may Pronounce the word — depart. 219. CM. Watts. Pardon and Sanctification. 1 IN vain we lavish out our lives To gather empty wind ; The choicest blessings earth can yield Will starve a hungry mind. 2 But God can every want supply, And fill our hearts with peace : He gives by covenant, and by oath, The riches of his grace. 2b4 WARNINGS AND 3 Come— and he'll cleanse our spotted souls, And wash away Gar stains In that dear fountain which his Son Poured from his dying veins. 4 There shall his sacred Spirit dwell, And deep engrave his law ; And every motion of our souls To swift obedience draw. Thus will he pour salvation down, And we shall render praise ; We, the dear people of his love, And he, our God of grace. 220. C M. Coixyer. God's gracious Call to Sinners. 1 RETURN, O wanderer — now return ! And seek thy Father's face ! Those new desires, which in thee burn, Were kindled by his grace. 2 Return, O wanderer— now return ! He hears thy humble sigh : He sees thy softened spirit mourn, When no one else is nigh. 3 Return, O wanderer — now return ! Thy Saviour bids thee live : Come to his feet — and grateful learn, How freely he'll forgive. 4 Return, O wanderer — now return ! And wipe the falling tear : Thy Father calls — no longer mourn ! >Tis love invites thee near. 221. 7s. Episcopal Coll. Sinners urged to accept the Invitation. 1 SINNERS, turn— why will you die 1 God, your Maker, asks you why : God, who did your being give, Made you with himself to live. 2 Sinners, turn— why will you die? Christ, your Saviour, asks you why : He, who did your souls retrieve, He who died, that ye might live. INVITATIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 265 3 Will you let him die in vain? Crucify your Lord again? Why — ye ransomed sinners — why Will ye slight his grace, and die 1 4 Will ye not his grace receive 1 Will ye still refuse to live 1 Oh i ye dying sinners, why — Why will ye for ever die 1 DIVINE INFLUENCE. 222. L. M. Watts. The Spirit enlightening and reneioing. 1 ETERNAL Spirit! Ave confess And sing the wonders of thy grace ; Thy power conveys the blessings down, To Jew and Gentile, through the Son. 2 Enlightened by thy heavenly ray, Our shades and darkness turn to day , Thine inward teachings make us know Our danger and our refuge too. 3 Thy power and glory work within, And break the chains of reigning sin ; Our wild, imperious lusts subdue, And form our wretched hearts anew. 4 The troubled conscience knows thy voice ; Thy cheering words awake our joys; Thy words allay the stormy wind — And calm the surges of the mind. 223. L. M. Pratt's Coll. Descent of the Holy Spirit. 1 BLEST day ! when our ascended Lord Fulfilled his own prophetic word ; Sent down his Spirit, to inspire •His saints, baptized with holy fire. 2 While by his power these signs were wrought While divers tongues his wisdom taught, His love one only subject gave — That Jesus died the world to save ! 3 Sure peace with God !— the joyful sound Pours wide its sacred influence round ; ' 266 DIYINE INFLUENCE. Relenting foes his grace receive, And humble myriads hear and live ! 224. P. M. Spirit of the Psalms. The Holy Spirit the Comforter. 1 OUR, blest Redeemer, ere he breathed His tender, last farewell, A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed With us to dwell. 2 He came in tongues of living flame, To teach, convince, subdue ; All powerful as the wind he came, As viewless too. 3 He came sweet influence to impart, A gracious humble 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 fault, 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 ; O make our hearts thy dwelling place, And worthier thee. 225. L. M. Watts. The effusion of the Holy Spirit. 1 GREAT was the day, the joy was great, When the divine disciples met; Whilst on their heads the Spirit came, And sat like tongues of cloven flame. 2 What gifts, what miracles he gave ! And pow'r to heal, and pow'r to save ! Furnished their tongues with wondrous words, Instead of shields, and spears, and swords. 3 Thus arm'd, he sent the champions forth. From east to west, from south to north : DIVINE INFLUENCE. 267 "' Go, and assert your Saviour's cause ; "Go, spread the myst'ry of his cross." 4 These weapons of the holy war, Of what almighty force they are, To make our stubborn passions bow, And lay the proudest rebel low ! 5 Nations, the learned and the rude, Are by these heav'nly arms subdued ; While Satan rages at his loss, And hates the doctrine of the cross. 226. CM. Watts. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit. 1 NOT all the outward forms on earth, Nor rites that God has given, Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth Can raise a soul to heaven. The sovereign will of God alone Creates us heirs of grace ; Born in the image of his Son, A new, peculiar race. 3 The Spirit, like some heavenly wind, Blows on the sons of flesh, New-models all the carnal mind, And forms the man afresh. 4 Our quickened souls awake and rise From their long sleep of death ; On heavenly things we fix our eyes, And praise employs our breath. 227. C. M. Cotterux. 1 LET songs of praises fill the sky ! Behold th' ascended Lord Sends down his Spirit from on high, And thus fulfils his word. 2 The Spirit, by his heavenly breath, New life creates within : He raises sinners from the death Of trespasses and sin. 3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes, And shows them unto men ; The humble soul his temple makes, God's image stamps again. 268 DIVINE INFLUENCE. 4 Come, Holy Spirit! from above, With thy celestial fire ; Oh come I with holy zeal and love Each heart and tongue inspire ! 228. L. M. Doddridge. The Spirit's Influence compared to Water. 1 BLESS'D Jesus, source of grace divine, What soul-refreshing streams are thine ! Oh, bring these healing waters nigh, Or we must droop, and fall and die. 2 No traveller through desert lands, 'Midst scorching suns, and burning sands, More needs the current to obtain, Or to enjoy refreshing rain. 3 Our longing souls aloud would sing, Spring up, celestial Fountain, spring ; To a redundant river flow, And cheer this thirsty land below. 4 May this blest torrent near our side, Through all the desert gently glide ; Then, in Immanuel's land above, Spread to a sea of joy and love ! 229. L. M. 61. C. Weslef. Influences of the Spirit implored. 1 WE want the spirit of power within, Of love, and of a healthful mind ; Of power to conquer every sin, Of love to God and all mankind ; Of health that pain and death defies, Most vigorous when the body dies. 2 O that the Comforter would come, Nor visit as a transient guest, But fix in us its constant home, And keep possession of each breast ; And make our souls its blest abode, The temple of the living God ! 230. C M. Watts. To quicken. 1 COME, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers, , DIYINE INFLUENCE. 269 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. 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 lie In this poor dying state, 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. 231. L. M. Browne. To guide. 1 COME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, With light and comfort from above ; Be thou our guardian — thou our guide ! O'er every thoug ht and step preside. 2 To us the light of truth 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, its bliss to share — Fulness of joy for ever there ! 232. C. M. Ei iscopal Coll. 1 FATHER, to thee our souls we lift, On thee our hope depends, Convinced that every perfect gift From thee alone descends. 270 DIVINE INFLUENCE. 2 Mercy and grace are thine alone, And power and wisdom too ; Without the Spirit of thy Son We nothing good can do. 3 Thou all our works in us hast wrought, Our good is all divine ; The praise of every holy thought, And righteous word, is thine. 4 From thee — through Jesus — we receive The power on thee to call ; In thee, O Lord, we move, and live— Our God is all in all. 233. L. M. F. H. Burder's Coll. To prepare for Worship. 1 COME, Holy Spirit, calm each mind, And fit us to approach our God ; Remove each vain, each worldly thought, And lead us to thv blest abode. 2 Hast thou imparted to our souls A livins spark of holy fire 1 Oh ! kindle now the sacred flame ; Make us to burn with pure desire. 3 Still brighter faith and hope impart, And let us now our Saviour see : Oh ! sooth and cheer each burdened heart And bid our spirits rest in thee. 234. C. M. Doddridge. 1 GREAT Father of each perfect gift, Behold thy servants wait ; With longing eyes — and lifted hands, We flock around thy gate. 2 Oh shed abroad that royal gift, Thy Spirit from above, To bless our eyes with sacred light, And fire our hearts with love. 3 Blest earnest of eternal joy, Declare our sins forgiven ; And bear, with energy divine, Our raptured thoughts to heaven. DIVINE INFLUENCE. £71 235. C. M. Wesley's Coll. 1 FATHER of all— in whom alone We live, and move, and breathe . One bright celestial ray send down And cheer thy sons beneath. 2 While in thy word we search for thee, Oh fill our souls with awe ; Thy light impart, that we may see The wonders of thy law. . 3 Now let our darkness comprehend The light that shines so clear ; Now thy revealing Spirit send, And give us ears to hear. 4 Before us make thy goodness pass, Which here by faith we know; Let us in Jesus see thy face, And die to all below. 2/db. 7s. Stocker. To comfort. 1 GRACIOUS Spirit— Love divine ! Let thy light within us shine ; All our guilty fears remove, Fill us with thy heavenly love. 2 Speak thy pardoning grace to me, Set the burdened sinner free ; Lead us to the Lamb of God, Wash us in his precious blood. 3 Life and peace to us impart ; Seal salvation on each heart : Breathe thyself into each breast, Earnest of immortal rest 4 Let us never from thee stray, Keep us in the narrow way ; Fill o--ir souls with joy divine ; Keep us, Lord, for ever thine. 237. L. M. Pratt's Coll. 1 BREATHE, Holy Spirit, from above, Until our hearts with fervour glow: Oh, kindle there a Saviour's love, True sympathy with human wo. 272 DIVINE INFLUENCE. 2 Bid our conflicting passions cease, And terror from each conscience flee ; Oh, speak to every bosom peace, Unknown to all who know not thee. 3 Give us to taste thy heavenly joy, Our hopes to brightest glory raise ; Guide us to bliss without alloy, And tune our hearts to endless praise. 238. C. BE Watts. 1 WHY should the children of a King Go mourning all their days ?— Great Comforter ! descend, and bring Some tokens of thy grace. 2 Dost thou not dwell in all thy saints, And seal them heirs of heaven ? When wilt thou banish our complaints, And show our sins forgiven 1 3 Assure each conscience of its part In our Redeemer's blood ; And bear thy witness with each heart, That we are born of God. 4 Thou art the earnest of his love, The pledge of joys to come ; And thy soft wings, celestial Dove, Will safe convey us home. 239. L.M. Steele. Prayer J 'or the return of the Spirit 1 LORD, in the temples of thy grace, Thy saints behold thy smiling face ; Here have we seen thy glory shine With power and majesty divine. 2 Return, O Lord — our spirits cry — Our graces droop — our comforts die. Return, and let thy glories rise Again to our admiring eyes ; 3 Till, filled with light, and joy, and love, Thy courts below, like those above, Triumphant hallelujahs raise, Till heaven and earth resound thy praise. DIVINE INFLUENCE. 27u 240. L. M. Rippon's Coll. Divine Influence compared to Rain. 1 THE dews and rains, in all their store, Watering the pastures o'er and o'er, Are not so copious as that grace Which sanctifies and saves our race. 2 As in soft silence, vernal showers Descend and cheer the fainting flowers ; So in the secrecy of love Falls the sweet influence from above. 3 That heavenly influence let us find In holy silence of the mind, While every grace maintains its bloom, Diffusing wide its rich perfume. 4 Nor let these blessings be confined To us, but poured on all mankind ; Till earth's wild wastes in verdure rise, And a new Eden bless our eyes. 241. L. M. Steele. Divine Influence. 1 GREAT God, and shall thy Spirit rest In such a wretched heart as mine 1 Unworthy dwelling ! — glorious Guest ! — How great the favour ! — how divine ! 2 When sin prevails— and gloomy fear, And hope almost expires in night, Lord, can thy Spirit then be here — Great spring of comfort, life, and light 1 3 Sure the blest comforter is nigh ! 'Tis he sustains my fainting heart! Else would my hope for ever die, And evei-y cheering ray depart. 4 And, when my cheerful hope can say, " I love my God, and taste his grace," Loi-d, is it not thy blissful ray Which brings this dawn of sacred peace 1 5 Let thy good Spirit in my heart For ever dwell— O God of love ! And light and heavenly peace impart — Sweet earnest of the joys above. R 274 PENITENTIAL HYMNS. 242. L. BE. Rippon's Coll. Prayer for all the saving influences of Grace. 1 WE 'RE in a world of hopes and fears, A wilderness of toils and tears, Where foes alarm, and dangers threat, And pleasures kill, and glories cheat. 2 Shed down, O Lord ! a heav'nly ray, To guide us in the doubtful way ; And o'er us hold thy shield of pow'r, To guard us in the dang'rous hour. 3 Teach us the flatt'ring path to shun, In which the thoughtless many run ; Who for a shade the substance miss, And grasp their ruin in their bliss. 4 Each sacred principle impart ; The faith, that sanctifies the heart ; Hope, that to heaven's high vault aspires; And love, that warms with holy fires. 5 Whate'er is noble, pure, refin'd, Just, gen'rous, amiable, and kind, That may our constant thoughts pursue — That may we love and practise too. 6 Let neither pleasure, wealth, nor pride, Allure our wand'ring souls aside ; But, through this maze of mortal ill, Safe lead us to thy heav'nly hill. PENITENTIAL HYMNS. 243. 7s. Lutheran Col. Sins Confessed and Mourned. 1 GOD of mercy, God of love, Hear our sad repentant song ; Sorrow dwells on every face, Penitence on every tongue. 2 Deep regret for follies past, Talents wasted, time mispent; Hearts debased by worldly cares, Thankless for the blessings lent : 3 Foolish fears, and fond desires, Vain regrets for things as vain ; PENITENTIAL HYMNS. 275 Lips too seldom taught to praise, Oft to murmur and complain : 4 These, and every secret fault, Filled with grief and shame we own ; Humbled at thy feet we lie, Seeking pardon from thy throne. 5 God of mercy, God of grace, Hear our sad repentant songs; O restore thy suppliant race, Thou to whom all praise belongs. '244. L. M. Beddome. Inconstancy Lamented. 1 THE wandering starand fleeting wind Are emblems of the fickle mind ; The morning cloud and early dew Bring our inconstancy to view. 2 But cloud and wind, and dew and star, Only a faint resemblance bear; Nor can there ought in nature be So changeable and frail as we. 3 Our outward walk and inward frame, Are scarcely through an hour the same ; We vow, and straight our vows forget, And then those very vows repeat. 4 With contrite hearts, Lord, we confess Our folly and unsteadfastness ; When shall these hearts more stable be, Fixed by thy grace alone on thee ! 245. C. M. Heber's Coll. Prayer for Divine Help. 1 OH help us, Lord ! each hour of need Thy heavenly succour give ; Help us in thought, and word, and deed, Each hour on earth we live. 2 Oh help us, when our spirits bleed, With contrite anguish sore, And when our hearts are cold and dead, Oh help us, Lord, the more. 3 Oh help us, through the prayer of faith More firmly to believe ; 276 PENITENTIAL HYMNS. For still the more the servant hath, The more shall he receive. 4 Oh help us, Father ! from on high ; We know no help but thee ; Oh ! help us so to live and die, As thine in heaven to be. 246. S. M. Beddome. Hope Reviving. 1 AND shall we sit alone, Oppressed with grief and fear ; To God our Father make our moan, And he refuse to hear? 2 If he our Father be, His pity he will show; From cruel bondage set us free, And inward peace bestow. 3 If still he silence keep, 'Tis but our faith to try ; He knows and feels whene'er we weep, And softens every sigh. 4 Then will we humbly wait, Nor once indulge despair ; Our sins are great, but not so great As his compassions are. 247. S.M. Steele. Absence from God. 1 O THOU, whose mercy hears Contrition's humble sigh ; Whose hand indulgent, wipes the tear From sorrow's weeping eye ! 2 See low before thy throne We wretched wanderers mourn ; Hast thou not bid us seek thy face 1 Hast thou not said, — Return ? 3 Absent from thee, our light, Without one cheering ray, Through dangers, fears, and gloomy night, How desolate our way ! 4 On this benighted heart With beams of mercy shine ; PENITENTIAL HYMNS. 277 And let thy healing voice impart A taste of joys divine. 5 Thy presence can bestow Delights which never cloy : Be this our solace here below, And our eternal joy ! 248. S. M. Jarvis. Peace to the returning Penitent. 1 FATHER !— how sweet thy voice, That speaks of life and peace ; That bids the penitent revive, And all his anguish cease. 2 No balm on earth beside Can cheer the contrite heart ; No flattering dreams of earthly bliss. Such pure delight impart. 3 Still merciful and kind, That mercy, Lord ! reveal : The broken heart 'tis thou canst bind, The wounded spirit heal. 4 Thy presence can restore Peace to the anxious breast : And aid us in the path that leads To everlasting rest. 249. C. M. Montgomery. Preparation of the Heart. 1 LORD, teach us how to pray aright, With reverence and with fear : Though dust and ashes in thy sight, We may, we must draw near. 2 Burdened with guilt, convinced of sin, In weakness, want, and wo, Fightings without, and fears within, Lord,~whither shall we go 1 3 God of all grace, we come to thee, With broken contrite hearts ; Give what thine eye delights to seer — Truth in the inward parts : — 4 Give deep humility ;— the sense Of godly sorrow give ; 278 PENITENTIAL HYMNS. — A strong desiring confidence, To hear thy voice and live : 5 Patience, to watch, and wait, and weep, Though mercy long delay ; Courage, our fainting souls to keep, And trust thee, though thou slay. 6 Give these,— and then thy will be done , Thus strengthened with all might, We, by thy spirit and thy Son, Shall pray, and pray aright. 250. CM. Doddridge. Salvation only in God. 1 HOW long shall dreams of creature-bliss Our flattering hopes employ? And mock our fond, deluded eyes With visionary joy? 2 Why, from the mountains and the hills (s our salvation sought? While our eternal Rock 's forsook, And Israel's God forgot. 3 The living spring neglected flows Full in our daily view, Yet we, with anxious, fruitless toil, Our broken cisterns hew. 4 These fatal errors, gracious God, With gentle pity see ; To thee our roving eyes direct, And fix our hearts en thee. 251. CM. Mrs. Carter. Mercy of God to the Penitent. 1 O THOU, the wretched's sure retreat, Who dost our cares control, And with the cheerful smile of peace Revive the fainting soul ! 2 Did ever thy propitious ear The humble plea disdain? Or when did plaintive misery sigh, Or supplicate in vain ? 3 Oppressed with grief and shame, dissolved In penitential tears, PENITENTIAL HYMNS. < Thy goodness calms our anxious doubts, And dissipates our fears. From that blest source, propitious hope Appears serenely bright, nds" And sheds her soft and cheering beam O'er sorrow's dismal night. 5 Our hearts adore thy mercy, Lord, And bless the friendly ray. Which ushers in the smiling morn Of everlasting day. 252. C M. Watts. Coldness and Inconstancy Lamented. 1 LONG have we heard the joyful sound Of thy salvation, Lord ! Yet still how weak our faith is found, And knowledge of thy word ! 2 How cold and feeble is our love ! How negligent our fear ! How low our hope of joys above ! How few affections there ! 3 Great God ! thy sovereign power impart, To give thy word success ! Write thy salvation in each heart, And make us learn thy grace. 4 Show our forgetful feet the way That leads to joys on high ; Where knowledge grows without decay, And love shall never die. 253. C. M. Doddridge. 1 PERPETUAL Source of light and grace, We hail thy sacred name ; Through every year's revolving round, Thy goodness is the same. 2 On us, all worthless as we are, It wondrous mercy pours ; As sure as heaven's established course, And plenteous as the showers. 3 Inconstant service we repay, And treacherous vows renew ; As false as morning's scattering cloud. And transient as the dew. 2S0 PENITENTIAL HYMNS. 4 In flowing tears our guilt we mourn, And loud implore thy grace,- To bear our feeble footsteps on, In all thy righteous ways. 5 Armed with this energy divine, Our souls shall steadfast move ; And with increasing transport press To thy bright courts above. 254. C. M. Watts. Freedom from Sin and Misery in Heaven. I OUR sins, alas ! how strong they be ! And like a violent sea, They break our duty, Lord, to thee, And hurry us away. I The waves of trouble, how they rise ! How loud the tempests roar ! But death shall land our weary souls Safe on the heavenly shore. 3 There, to fulfil his sweet commands, Our speedy feet shall move ; No sin shall clog our winged zeal, Or cool our burning love. 4 There shall we sit, and sing, and tell The wonders of his grace ; Till heavenly raptures fire our hearts, And smile in every face. 255. CM. Vermont Coll. The true Penitent. 1 HARK ! hear the sound on earth is found, Each soul delights to hear, Of dying love that 's from above, Of pardon bought so dear. 2 God's ministers like flames of fire, Are passing through the land ; The voice is, hear, repent and fear, King Jesus is at hand. 3 God's chariots they no longer stay, They're mounted on the truth ; The saints in pray'r, cry, Lord, draw near. Have mercy on the youth. PENITENTIAL HYMNS. 281 4 Young converts sing and praise their King, And bless God's-holy name ; While older saints, true penitents, Rejoice to join the theme. 5 God grant a shower of saving power, On ev'ry aching heart, Who sincerely to God do cry, That they may have a part. 6 Come, lovely youth, embrace the truth, Agree with one accord ; And use your tongues while yon are young, In praising Christ the Lord. 256. S. M. Pratt's Coll. Returning to Christ. 1 YE sons of earth, arise ! Ye creatures of a day ! Redeem the time — be bold — be wise, And cast your bonds away. 2 The year of gospel-grace, With us rejoice to see ; And thankfully in Christ embrace Your proffered liberty. 3 Blest Saviour — Lord of all ! Thee help us to receive ; Obedient to thy gracious call, Oh, bid us turn and live ! 4 Our former years mispent, Now let us deeply mourn ; And, softened by thy grace, repent, And to thine arms return ! 257. C. M. Schofield's>Coll. Compassion and Intercession for Sinners 1 ALMIGHTY God, with pitying eye. The sons of men survey ; Behold how thoughtless mortals sport In sin's destructive way. 2 Ten thousand dangers lurk around To bear them to the tomb ; Each passing hour may place them where Repentance cannot come. 282 PRAYER AND 3 Bring back, O Lord, their wand'ring steps. Misled by airy dreams ; And let the light of truth dispel Their visionary schemes. 4 Rouse, and direct them by thy word, Their dang'rous state to see, That they may seek, and find the path That leads to heav'n and thee. PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. 258. CM. Montgomery. Prayer. 1 PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, Utter'd, or unexpress'd ; The motion of a hidden fire, That trembles in the breast. 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 Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, The watch-word at the gates of death ; He enters heaven with prayer. 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, The turning from his ways ; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, " Behold ! he prays !" 6 In prayer, on earth the saints are one ; They're one in word and mind. When", with the Father and the Son, fendless joy, Where Jesus our great Captain's gone. 2 Hell and your sins resist your course ; But hell and sin are vanquished foes ; Your Jesus nailed them to the cross, And sung the triumph when he rose. 3 Then let our souls march boldly on, Press forward to the heavenly gate ; There peace and joy eternal reign, And glittering robes for conquerors wait. 4 There shall we wear a starry crown, And triumph in almighty grace ; While all the armies of the skies Join in our glorious Leader's praise. 306. L. M. Montgomery. The Christian Soldier. 1 THE Christian warrior, see him stand In the whole armour of his God ; The spirit's sword is in his hand ; His feet are with the gospel shod : 2 In panoply of truth complete, Salvation's helmet on his head, With righteousness, a breastplate meet, And faith's broad shield before him spread. 3 With this omnipotence he moves, From this the alien armies flee ; Till more than conqueror he proves, Through Christ, who gives him victory. 4 Thus strong in his Redeemer's strength, Sin, death and hell he tramples down, Fights the good fight ; and wins at length, Through mercy, an immortal crown. 307. C M. Watts. 1 ARE we the soldiers of the cross, And followers of the Lamb 1 — AND CHARACTER. 307 And shall we fear to own his cause 1— Or blush to speak his name 1 2 Are there no foes for us to face 1 Must we not stem the flood 1 Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help us on to God ! 3 Sure we must fight— if we would reign ; Increase our courage, Lord ! We'll bear the cross — endm-e the pain, Supported by thy word. 4 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they're slain : They see the triumph from afar, And soon with Christ shall reign. 5 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thine armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be thine. 30S. C M. Watts. This Life a Pilgrimage. 1 LORD, what a wretched land is this, That yields us no supply, No cheering fruits — no wholesome trees, No streams of living joy 1 2 Our journey is a thorny maze, But we march upward still ; Forget these troubles of the ways, And reach at Zion's hill. 3 There, on a green and flowery mount, Our weary souls shall sit — And with transporting joy recount The labours of our feet. 4 Eternal glory to the King, Whose hand conducts us through ; Our tongues shall never cease to sing, And endless praise renew. 309. L. M. Brattle- street Coll. 1 ARISE, our souls ! on wings sublime, Above the vanities of time ; Remove the parting veil— and see The glories of eternity ! 308 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 2 Born by a new, celestial birth, Why should we grovel here on earth 1 Why grasp at vain and fleeting toys, So near to heaven's eternal joys 1 3 Shall aught beguile us on the road, While we are walking back to God? Or can we love this earth so well As not to long with God to dwell 1 4 To dwell with God !— to taste his love, Is the full heaven enjoyed ab>jve ; The glorious expectation now Is heavenly bliss begun below. 310. CM. Newton. Mourning over departed Comforts. 1 SWEET was the time, when first we felt The Saviour's pardoning blood, Applied to cleanse our souls from guilt, And bring us home to God. 2 Soon as the morn the light revealed, His praises tuned our" tongues ; And when the evening shades prevailed, His love was all our songs. 3 In prayer our souls drew near the Lord, And' saw his glory shine ; And when we read" his holy word, Each called his promise mine. . 4 But now — when evening shade prevails — Our soul in darkness mourns : And when the morn the light reveals, No light to me returns. 5 Rise, Lord, and help us to prevail— Oh make our souls thy care ! We know thy mercy cannot fail ; Let us that mercy share. 311. L. M. Christian Psalmist. 1 OH where is now that glowing love, That marked our union with the Lord? Our hearts were fixed on things above, Nor could the world a joy afford. 2 Where is the zeal that led us then To make cur Saviour's glory known ; AND CHARACTER. 309 That freed us from the fear of men, And kept our eye on him alone 1 3 Where are the happy seasons spent In fellowship with him we loved1? The sacred joy — the sweet content, The blessedness that then we proved? 4 Behold, again, we turn to thee ; Oh cast us not away, though vile ! No peace we have — no joy we see, O Lord our God, but in thy smile. 312. H. M. Anonymous. 1 WHERE is our Saviour now, Whose smiles we once possessed 1 Till he return, we bow, By heaviest grief oppressed : Our days of happiness are gone, And we are left to weep alone. 2 Where can the. mourner go, And tell his tale of grief? All ! who can sooth his wo, And give him sweet relief 1 Earth cannot heal the wounded breast, Or give the troubled sinner rest. 3 Jesus, thy smiles impart ; O dearest Lord, return, And ease each wounded heart, And bid us cease to mourn : Then shall this night of sorrow flee, And peace and heaven be found in thee. 313. CM. Mrs. Barbauld. Christian Charity. 1 BLESS'D is the man whose soft'ning heart Feels for his neighbour's pain, To whom the supplicating eye Is never rais'd in vain. 2 With gen'rous zeal he flies to help The stranger in distress ; And mourns the wrongs which from his aid Admit not of redress. 3 He lends a kind supporting arm To every child Oi grief ; 310 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE His secret bounty largely flows, And yields unhoped relief. 4 To gentle offices oflove His feet are never slow ; He views through mercy's melting eye A brother in a foe. 5 To him compassion shall be shown ; And blessings from above Shall come on all, who thus fulfil The perfect law of love. 314. L. M. Vermont Coll. Regeneration. 1 ASSIST our souls, O heavenly King, Thine everlasting love to sing ; And joyful spread the praise abroad, As one through grace that's born of God, 2 No, it was not the will of man, . Our soul's new heavenly birth began ; Nor will, nor pow'r of flesh and blood, That turn'd our hearts from sin to God. 3 Herein let self be all abas'd, And heavenly love alone confess'd ; This be our song through all the road, That born we are, and born of God. 4 O may this love our souls constrain, To make returns of love again ; That we, while earth is our abode, May live like children born of God. 5 Lead us, O Lord, in all thy ways, Guard us, O Lord, through all our days, O make thy word our rule and rod, To walk like children born of God. 6 And when th' appointed hour shall come, That thou wilt call us to our home, Joyful we'll pass the chilling flood, And die like children born of God. 31 0. S. M. Doddridge. Communion with God and with Christ, 1 OUR heavenly Father calls, And Christ invites us near: AND CHARACTER. 311 With both our friendship shall be sweet, And our communion dear. 2 God pities all our griefs ; He pardons every day ; Almighty to protect our souls, And wise to guide our way. 3 Jesus, our living head, We bless thy faithful care ; Our advocate before the throne, And our forerunner there. 4 Here fix, each roving heart, Here wait, our warmest love, Till the communion be complete In nobler scenes above. 316. L. M. Watts. Retirement and Meditation. 1 OUR God, permit us not to be As strangers to ourselves and thee : Amidst a thousand thoughts we rove, Forgetful of our highest love. 2 Why should our passions mix with earth, And thus debase our heavenly birth? Why should we cleave to things below, And let our God, our Saviour, go 1 3 Call us away from flesh and sense : One sovereign word can draw us thence : We 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, Our heaven, and there our God, we find. 317. C. M. Cowpeb. 1 FAR from the world, O Lord ! we flee. From strife and tumult far ; From scenes, where sin is raging still Its most successful war. 2 The calm retreat, the silent shade, With pi-ayer and praise agree ; And seem by thy sweet bounty made For those who follow thee. «. 312 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 3 There, if thy spirit touch the soul, And grace her mean abode ; O with what peace, and joy, and love, She communes with her God. 4 There, like the nightingale, she pours Her solitary lays ; Nor asks a witness of her song, Nor thirsts for human praise. 318. CM. Doddridge. He that hath the Son hath Life. 1 O HAPPY Christian, who can boast "The Son of God is mine !" Happy, though humbled in the dust ; Rich in this gift divine. 2 He lives the life of heaven below, And shall for ever live ; Eternal streams from Christ shall flow, And endless vigour give. 3 That life we ask with bended knee, Nor will the Lord deny ; Nor will celestial mercy see Its humble suppliants die. 319. CM. Cowfer. Backsliding and Returning. 1 DEAR Lord, accept a sinful heart, Which of itself complains ; And mourns with much and frequent smart. The evil it contains. 2 How eager are our thoughts to roam In quest of what they love ! But ah ! when duty calls us home, How heavily they move ! 3 Oh cleanse us in our Saviour's blood, Transform us by thy power, Make us, O Lord, thy blest abode, And let us rove no more ! 320. S. M. Doddridge. Returning and choosing God. 1 OUR souls, review the time In which our God we sought ; AND CHARACTER. 313 We cried aloud for aid divine, And aid divine he brought. 2 Through all our fainting hearts His secret vigour spread ; To us his strength he did impart, And raised each drooping head. 3 Now will we raise our voice, In loud and cheerful song ; With all the saints we will rejoice, Who to his courts belong. 4 With them the path we'll trace, Which leads to his abode ; With them we'll sing redeeming grace. Along the joyful road. 5 Within his sacred walls, We shall be ever blest ; We'll follow where our Father calls, And seek his heavenly rest 321. CM. Dobell's Coll. 1 AGAIN, indulgent Lord, return, With sweet and quickening grace, To cheer and warm our sluggish souls, And speed us in our race. 2 Awake, our love, our faith, our hope, Our fortitude, and joy ; . Vain world, begone — let things above Our happy thoughts employ. 3 Whilst thee, our Saviour, and our God, We would for ever own ; Drive each rebellious, rival lust, Each traitor, from the throne. 4 Instruct our minds — our wills subdue, To heaven our passions raise ; And let our lives for ever be Devoted to thy praise. 322. P. M. Vermont Coll. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. 1 NOW while we try our hearts By thine unerring word, Each conscience can assert We truly fear the Lord. 314 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE We cannot tread the paths of sin, We long for holiness within. 2 Yes, holiness of heart, We would more largely share ; We mourn with inward smart The evils that are there. We hate our thoughts when they are vain, We would from every sin abstain. 3 We hate our wretched pride, Our covetous desires ; We'd have them crucified, For God the heart requires. Great God, do thou these foes subdue, O make us more sincere and true. 4 We'd live alone to thee, We love t' obey thy word, Well pleas'd that thou shouldst be Our Saviour and our Lord. To thee we now resign each heart, Renew it, Lord, in every part. 323. C. M. Vermont Coll. Jesus Christ, both theirs and ours. 1 SWEET are the gifts which gracious heav'n On true believers pours ; But the best gift is grace to know That Jesus Christ is ours. 2 Our Jesus ! what rich drops of bliss Descend in copious show'rs, When ruin'd sinners, such as we, By faith can call him ours. 3 Differ we may in age and state, Learning and mental powers, But all the saints may join and shout, Dear Jesus ! thou art ours. 4 Let those who know our Jesus not, Delight in earth's gay flowers ; We, glorying in our better lot, Rejoice that he is ours. 5 When hope with elevated flight, Toward heaven in rapture towers, 'Tis this supports our vent'rous wing, We know that Christ is ours AND CHARACTER. 315 6 Time, which this world with all its joys With eager haste devours, May take inferior things away, But Jesus still is ours. 324. L. M. Doddridge. Strength equal to our day. 1 NOW let the feeble all he strong, And make Jehovah's arm their song ; His shield is spread o'er every saint ; And, thus supported, who shall faint 1 2 What though the hosts of hell engage With mingled cruelty and rage ! A faithful God restrains their hands, And chains them down in iron bands. 3 Bound by his word, he will display A strength proportion'd to our day: And, when united trials meet, Will show a path of safe retreat. 4 Thus far we prove that promise good, Which Jesus ratify'd with blood : Still is he gracious, wise, and just ; And still, in him, let Israel trust. 325. L. M. Gibbons. Imitation of Christ's Beneficence. 1 WHEN Jesus dwelt in mortal clay, What were his works from day to day, But miracles of pow'r and grace, That spread salvation through our race 1 2 Teach us, O Lord, to keep in view Thy pattern, and thy steps pursue ; Let alms bestow'd, let kindness done, Be witness'd by each rolling sun. 3 That man may last but never lives, Who much receives, but nothing gives ; Who none can love, whom none can thank, Creation's blot, creation's blank : 4 But he who marks, from day to day, In gen'rous acts his radiant way, Treads the same path his Saviour trod, The path to glory and to God. 316 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 326. L. M. Scott. Against Persecution and Intolerance. 1 ABSURD and vain attempt ! to bind With iron chains the free-born mind ; To force conviction, and reclaim The wand'ring, by destructive flame. 2 Bold arrogance ! to snatch from heav'n Dominion not to mortals giv'n ; O'er conscience to usurp the throne, Accountable to God alone. 3 Jesus, thy gentle law of love Doth no such cruelties approve ; Mild as thyself, thy doctrine wields No arms but what persuasion yields. 4 By proofs divine, and reason strong, It draws the willing mind along ; And conquests to thy church acquires By eloquence which* heaven inspires. 32/. L. M. Jarvis. Integrity, fortitude, and joy. 1 THE man. whose firm and equal mind To solid glory is inclin'd, Determih'd will his path pursue, And keep the godlike prize in view. 2 His calm, undaunted, manly breast, Of virtue, honour, truth possest, Will stem the torrent of the age, And fearless tread this mortal stage. 3 Amidst th' assailing ills of life, Pride, passion, malice, envy, strife ; He'll act his part without disguise, Intrepid, generous, just and wise. 4 In conscious rectitude secure, This man, unshaken, shall endure Of human woes the num'rous train, Oppression, bondage, sickness, pain. 5 And when, at last, th' eternal Power Shall fix th' irrevocable hour; That solemn hour which none can fly, Since 'tis decreed that all must die : AND CHARACTER. 317 6 Conscious of sov'reign mercy near, Its voice shall banish ev'ry fear ; While faith and hope in joys to come, Waft him to realms beyond the tomb. 328. L. M. Doddridge. Paul's solicitude to finish his course with joy. 1 ASSIST us, Lord, thy name to praise, For this rich gospel of thy grace ; And, that our hearts may love it more, Teach them to feel its vital pow'r. 2 With joy may we our course pursue, And keep the crown of life in view ; That crown, which in one hour repays The labour of ten thousand days. 3 Should bonds or death obstruct our way, Unmov'd, their terrors we'll survey ; And the last hour improve for thee, The last of life or liberty. 4 Welcome those bands which may unite Our souls to their supreme delight ; Welcome that death, whose painful strife Bears us to Christ our better life. O-Zv. C. M. Anonymous. The joy of the Lord is your strength. 1 JOY is a fruit that will not grow In nature's barren soil ; All we can boast till Christ we know, Is vanity and toil. 2 But where the Lord has planted grace, • And made his glories known ; There fruits of heav'nly joy and peace Are found, and there alone. 3 A bleeding Saviour, seen by faith, A sense of pard'ning love, A hope that triumphs over death, Give joys like those above. 4 To take a glimpse within the veil, To know that God is mine, Are springs of joy that never fail, Unspeakable ! divine ! 310 CHRISTIAN GRACES 5 These are the joys which satisfy, And sanctify the mind ; Which make the spirit mount on high, And leave the world behind. 6 No more, believers, mourn your lot ; But if you are the Lord's, Resign to them that know him not Such joys as earth affords. 330. L. M. Anonymous. The death of Stephen. 1 AS some tall rock amidst the waves The fury of the tempest braves, While the fierce billows, tossing high, Break at its foot, and murm'ring die ; 2 Thus they who in the Lord confide, Though foes assault on ev'ry side, Cannot be mov'd or overthrown, For Jesus makes their cause his own. 3 So faithful Stephen, undismay'd, The malice of the Jews survey'd ; The holy joy which fill'd his breast, A lustre on his face impress'd. 4 " Behold ! he said, the world of light Is open'd to my strengthen'd sight; My glorious Lord appears in view, That Jesus whom ye lately slew." 5 With such a friend and witness near, No form of death could make him fear ; Calm, amidst show'rs of stones, he kneels, And only for his murd'rers feels. 6 May we by faith, perceive thee thus, Dear Saviour, ever near to us ! This sight our peace through life shall keep, And death be fear'd no more than sleep. CHRISTIAN GRACES ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED* 331. S. M. J.Wesley. The Christian Armour. 1 SOLDIERS of Christ, arise, And put your armour on ; CHRISTIAN GRACES. 3L9 Strong in the strength which God supplies, In his beloved Son. 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, And mighty in his pow'r ; Who in the strength of Jesus trusts Is more than conqueror. 3 Put on then, for the fight, The armour of your God ; And, trusting in your Leader's might, Pursue the path he trod. 4 Lord, grant, that all things done, And all our conflicts past, We may o'ercome, through thee alone, And stand entire at last. 332. 148th. Anonymous. 1 SOLDIERS of Christ, arise, And put your armour on ; Engage your enemies, Let every fear be gone : Now take the field, the fight renew, And never yield, though faint, pursue. 2 Though sin, and death, and hell, Your heav'nly march oppose ; Fear not, it shall be well, God will confound your foes: Go on, ye saints, the fight renew, And Gideon like, though faint, pursue. 3 Ne'er lay your weapons down, Till death shall close the strife ; Till you receive a crown Of everlasting life : On God depend, the fight renew, As Gideon conquer'd, so shall you. 4 Come feed on heav'nly bread, 'Twill make you strong to fight ; God will supply your need, And put your foes to flight: His arm is strong, his word is true, Ye samts, go on, though faint, pursue. 320 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 333. C. M. Dr. Gekcory. Christian Benevolence. 1 SWEET is the love that mutual glows, Within each brother's breast, And binds in gentlest bonds each heart, All blessing and all blessed : 2 Sweet as the odorous balsam poured On Aaron's sacred head, Which o'er his beard, and down his vest, A breathing fragrance shed ; 3 Like morning dews, on Zion's mount That spread their silver rays ; And deck with gems the verdant pomp ; Which Hermon's top displays. 4 To such, the Lord of life and love His blessing shall extend ; On earth a life of joy and peace, And life that ne'er shall end. 334. L. M. Anonymous. 1 O WHAT stupendous mercy shines Around the Majesty of heaven ! Rebels, he deigns to call his sons, Their souls renew'd, their-sins forgiv'n. 2 Go, imitate the grace divine, The grace that blazes like a sun ; Hold forth your fair, though feeble light, Through all your lives let mercy run 3 Upon your bounty's willing wings, Swift let the kind assistance fly ; The hungry feed, the naked cloth To pain and sickness help apply. 4 Pity the weeping widow's wo, And be her counsellor and stay ; Adopt the fatherless, and soothe The much afflicted on their way. 5 When all is done, renounce your deeds, Renounce self-righteousness with scorn ; Thus will you glorify your God, And thus the Christian name adorn. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 321 335. C. M. 61. Cotton. Contentment. 1 O LET us, with a grateful mind, Take what our Father, ever-kind, So liberally bestows ! Yet if our earthly store be small, In thankfulness improve it all To him from whom it flows. 2 To be resigned, when ills betide, Patient, when favours ai-e denied, And pleased with favours given ; This, gracious God ! is wisdom's part ; This is that incense of the heart, "Vyhose fragrance reaches heaven. 3 Thus through life's changing scenes we'll go. Its checkered paths of joy and wo, With cautious steps we'll tread ; Quit its vain scenes without a tear, Without a trouble or a fear, And mingle with the dead : 4 While conscience, like a faithful friend, Shall thi-ough the gloomy vale attend, And cheer our dying breath ; Shall, when all other comforts cease, Like a kind angel whisper peace, And smooth the bed of death. 336. C. M. Steele. 1 FATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at thy throne of grace Let this petition rise : — 2 " Give us a calm, a thankful heart, From every murmur free ; The blessings of thy grace impart, And make us live to thee. 3 "Oh let the hope that we are thine, Our life and death attend — Thy presence tlirough our journey shine, And crown our journey's end." 322 CHRISTIAN GRACES. oS7. L. M. Beddome. 1 FOUNTAIN of blessings ever bless'd, Enriching all, of all possess'd, By whom the whole creation's fed, Give us, each day, our daily bread. 2 To thee our very life we owe, From thee do all our comforts flow ; And ev'ry blessing which we need Must from thy bounteous hand proceed. 3 Great things are not what we desire, Nor dainty meat, nor rich attire ; Content with little would we be, That little, Lord, must come from thee. 4 While wicked men with all their store, Are ever grasping after more ; With Agur's wish we're satisfied, Nor grudge them all the world beside. 338. C. ML J. Newtox. Confidence in God. 1 O HAPPY they who know the Lord, With whom he deigns to dwell ; He feeds and cheers them by his word, His arm supports them well. 2 To them, in each distressing hour, His throne of grace is near ; And when they plead his love and power. He stands engaged to hear. 3 He helped his saints in ancient days Who trusted in his name ; And we can witness to his praise, His love is still the same. 4 His presence sweetens all our cares, And makes our burdens light ; A word from him dispels our fears, And gilds the gloom of night. 5 Lord, we expect to suffer here, Nor would we dare repine ; But give us still to find thee near, And own us still for thine. 6 Let us enjoy and highly prize The tokens of thy love, CHRISTIAN GRACES. 323 Till thou bid us immortal rise To worship thee above. 339. L. M. Scott. Charitable Judgment. 1 ALL-SEEING God ! 'tis thine to know The springs whence wrong opinions flow ; To judge from principles within, When frailty errs, and when we sin. 2 Who among men, great Lord of all, Thy servant to his bar shall call 1 Judge him, for modes of faith, thy foe, And doom him to the realms of wo 1 3 Who with another's eye can read % Or woi-ship by another's creed 1 Trusting thy grace, we form our own, And bow to thy commands alone. 4 If wrong, correct ; accept, if right ; While faithful, we improve our light, Condemning none, but zealous still To learn and follow all thy will. 340. S. M. Cowper. Dependance on God. 1 TO keep the lamp alive, With oil we fill the bowl ; 'Tis water makes the willow thrive, And grace that feeds the soul. 2 The Lord's unsparing hand Supplies the living stream ; It is not at our own command, But still derived from him. 3 Man's wisdom is to seek His strength in God alone ; And e'en an angel would be weak, Who trusted in his own. 4 Retreat beneath his wings, And in his grace confide ; This more exalts the King of kings, Than all your works beside. 5 In God is all our store, Grace issues from his throne ; 324 CHRISTIAN GRACES. Whoever says, " I want no more," Confesses he has none. 341. C. M. Ryland. Delight in God. 1 O Lord, we would delight in thee, And on thy care depend ; To thee in ev'ry trouble flee, Our best, our only friend. 2 When all created streams are dried, Thy fulness is the same ; May we with this be satisfied, And glory in thy name. 3 Why should the soul a drop bemoan, Who has a fountain near ; A fountain which will ever run With waters sweet and clear 1 4 O, that we had but stronger faith, To look within the veil, To credit what the Saviour saith, Whose word can never fail ! 5 O Lord, we cast our care on thee, We triumph and adore ; Henceforth our great concern shall be, To love and please thee more. 342. S. M. Doddridge. Delight and Holy Zeal. 1 YE servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait ; Observant of his heav'nly 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, he 's near ; Mark the first signal of his hand, And ready all appear. 4 O happy servant he, In such a posture found ! CHRISTIAN GRACES. 325 He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honour crown'd. 343. L. M. Beddome. Equity and Candour. 1 HEAR what the holy prophets teach, The scorner's seat with care decline ; Keep silence still, or let your speech Be seasoned well with grace divine. 2 Reproachful words put far away, Seek to conceal your neighbour's blame ; Dare not his secret faults betray, Or his infirmities proclaim. 3 Give no offence to Greek or Jew, But follow peace with all mankind ; Let love through all your actions flow, Ingenious, free, and unconfined. 4 Fly faction, strife and fierce debate, From wrath and bitterness abstain ; The measure you to others mete, Others will mete to you again. 344. CM. Watts. Faith of Things not seen. 1 FAITH is the brightest evidence Of things beyond our sight, Breaks thro' the clouds of flesh and sense, And dwells in heav'nly light. 2 It sets time past in present view, Brings distant prospects home, Of tilings a thousand years ago, Or thousand years to come. 3 By faith we know the worlds were made By God's almighty word : Abra'm to unknown countries led, By faith obey'd the Lord. 4 He sought a city far and high, Built by th' Eternal hands ; And faith assures us, though we die, That heav'nly building stands. 326 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 345. L. M.' Watts. Walking by Faith. 1 'TIS by the faith of joys to come, We walk through deserts dark as night ; Till we arrive at heaven, our home, Faith is our guide — and faith our light. 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. 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. 346. C. If. Turner. 1 FAITH adds new charms to earthly bliss. And saves us from its snares : It yields support in all our toils, And softens all our cares. 2 The wounded conscience knows its power, The healing balm to give ; That balm the saddest heart can cheer, And make the dying live. 3 Wide it unveils the heavenly worlds, Where endless pleasures reign ; It bids us seek our portion there, Nor bids us seek in vain. 4 Faith shows the pi-omises, all sealed With our Redeemer's blood ; It helps our feeble hope to rest Upon a faithful God. 5 There, still unshaken, would we rest Till this frail body dies ; And then on faith's triumphant wing, To endless glory rise. 347. C M. Watts. Faith without Works is dead. I MISTAKEN souls, that dream of heaven, And make their empty boast CHRISTIAN GRACES. 327 Of inward joys, and sins forgiven. While they are slaves to lust ! 2 Vain are our fancy's airy flights. If faith be cold and dead ; None but a living power unites To Christ, the living head. 3 'Tis faith that purines the heart ; 'Tis faith that works by love ; That bids all sinful joys depart. And lifts the thoughts above. 4 This faith shall every fear control By its celestial power : With holy triumph fill the soul In death's approaching hour. 34S. C. M. Needham. Faith of the Ancients. 1 RISE, O oui' souls, pursue the path By ancient heroes trod : Ambitious view those holy men, Who liv'd and walk'd with God. 2 Though dead, they speak in reason's ear, And in example live ; Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds, Still fresh instruction give. 3 'Twas through the Lamb's most precious They conquered ev'ry foe ; [blood, And to his power and matchless grace, Their crowns and honour owe. 4 Lord, may we ever keep in view The patterns thou hast giv'n ; And ne'er forsake the blessed road, Which led them safe to heav'n. 349. L. M. Vermont Coll. Instability without Faith. 1 ATTEND, our souls, and trembling hear, This awful truth demands your fear : Persisting still to disbelieve, No hope nor grace can you receive. 2 Attend to what th' Eternal saith, And pray incessantly for faith ; 328 CHRISTIAN GRACES. Lest in an awful hastening hour, We fall to be restor'd no more. 3 Pray for that faith which stands sincere, Which strives till death to persevere ; That faith which treads the tempter down, Which apprehends the heav'nly crown. 4 That faith which gladdens all the heart, Cleansing the soul through ev'ry part ; That faith which justifies, which draws The will t' obey Jehovah's laws. 5 O precious faith ! — may we be found Establish'd on its happy ground ; Instruct us, Jesus, from above, And build us up in faith and love. 6 Then let the rising billows roll, Faith is the anchor of each soul ; We're well secur'd on ev'ry side, Fix'd firm in Christ, our rock, our guide. 350. S. M. Pratt's Coll. Faith prevailing in Trouble. 1 IF, through unruffled seas, Toward heaven we calmly sail, With grateful hearts, O God, to thee, We'll own the fostering gale. 2 But should the surges rise, And rest delay to come, Blest be the sorrow— kind the storm, Which drives us nearer home. 3 Soon shall our doubts and fears All yield to thy control : Thy tender mercies shall illume The midnight of the soul. 4 Teach us, in every state, To make thy will our own ; And when the joys of sense depart To live by faith alone. 351. CM. Exeter Coll. Fortitude founded on Godly Fear. 1 BLEST is the man who fears the Lord ; His well established mind, CHRISTIAN GRACES. 329 In every varying scene of life, Shall true composure find. 2 Oft through the deep and stormy sea The heavenly footsteps lie ; But on a glorious'world heyond His faith can fix its eye. 3 Though dark his present prospects be, And sorrows round him dwell, Yet hope can whisper to his soul, That all shall issue well. 4 Full in the presence of his God, Through every scene he goes, And, fearing him, no other fear His steadfast bosom knows. 352. L. M. Scott. The Fear of God. 1 GREAT Author of all nature's frame ! Holy and reverend is thy name ; Thou Lord of life, and Lord of death ! Worlds rise and vanish at thy breath. 2 But blest are they, O gracious Lord ! Who fear thy name and keep thy word ; Thy wisdom guides, thy power defends Their life, till life its journey ends. 3 O that our souls with awful sense Of thy transcendent excellence, May close the day, the day begin, Watchful against each darling sin ! 4 Never, O never from the heart, May this great principle depart, But act with unabating power Within us to our latest hour ! 353. C. M. Fawcbtt. Godliness. 1 HOW vast the blessings, how divine, From Godliness which flow ' Not men, nor angels, should they join, Can half its value show ; 2 Ten thousand comforts it procures To Christians, while on earth ; 330 CHRISTIAN GRACES. _t endless happiness secures, And frees Irom endless death. 3 God, for himself, hath set apart The godly, whom he loves : They have a place within his heart ; Their conduct he approves. 4 A glorious kingdom, and a crown, Christ will on such bestow ; In them the seeds of bliss are sown, And fruits of glory grow. 354. C. M. Anonymous. Gratitude. 1 YE saints of ev'ry rank, with joy, To God your offerings bring ; Let towns and cities, hills, and vales, With loud hosannas ring. 2 Let him receive the glory due To his exalted name ; With thankful hearts and voices rais'd, His wondrous deeds proclaim. 3 Praise him in elevated strains And make the world to know, How great the Master whom you serve, And yet how gracious too. 355. L. M. Anonymous. Gratitude to Christ. 1 TO him who on the fatal cross, Pour'd out his blood, his life, for us ; In grateful strains our voice we'll raise, And in his service spend our days. 2 To list'ning multitudes we'll tell How he redeem'd our souls from hell ; And how, reposing on his breast, We lost our cares, and found our rest. 3 Through him our sins are all forgiv'n, He ever pleads our cause in heav'n ; We'll build an altar to bis name, And to the world his grace proclaim. CHRISTIAN GRACES 331 356. - L. M. Beddome. Growing in Grace. 1 FATHER of spirits, grant that we May more and more resemble thee ; Daily from strength to strength proceed, Christians in name and so in deed. 2 In our whole lives may we express. The truth and energy of grace ; A lively faith, an humble fear, And be in truth what we appear. 3 By our exact obedience show, What we to thy rich mercy owe ; And thus a bright example give, To teach the world how they should live. 4 Not tire nor stop, but still press on, To finish well the course begun ; And then receive the great reward, For such and only such prepared. 357. L. M. Watts. Hope in the Covenant. 1 HOW oft have sin and Satan strove To rend our souls from thee, our God ! But everlasting is thy love, And Jesus seal'd it with his blood. 2 The oath and promise of the Lord, Join to confirm the wondrous grace ; Eternal pow'r performs the word, And fills all heav'n with endless praise. 3 Amidst temptations sharp and long, Our souls to this dear refuge fly ; Hope is our anchor firm and strong, Till tempests cease and billows die. 4 The gospel bears our spirits up : A faithful and unchanging God Laid the foundation for our hope, In oaths, and promises, and blood. 358. CM. Watts. Hope of heaven by the resurrection of Christ 1 BLESS'D be the everlasting God The Father of our Lord : 332 CHRISTIAN GRACES. Be his abounding mercy prais'd, His majesty ador'd. 2 When from the dead he rais'd his Son, And call'd him to the sky; He gave our souls a lively hope That they should never die. 3 What though our mortal state require Our flesh to see the dust ; Yet as the Lord our Saviour rose, So all his follow'rs must. 4 There's an inheritance divine, Reserv'd against that day ; 'Tis uncorrupted, undefil'd, And cannot fade away. 5 Saints by the pow'r of God are kept, Till the salvation come ; - We walk by faith, as strangers here, Till Christ shall call us home. 359. L. M. Steele. Hope encouraged by Divine Perfections. 1 WHY sinks our weak desponding mind 1 Why heave our hearts the anxious sigh! Can sov'reign goodness be unkind ? Are we not safe when God is nigh ? 2 He holds all nature in his hand, That gracious hand, on which we live, Does life, and time, and death command, And has immortal joys to give. 3 'Tis he supports our fainting frame ; On him alone our hopes recline ; The wondrous glories of his name, [shine.! How wide they spread, how bright they 4 Infinite wisdom ! boundless pow'r! Unchanging faithfulness and love ! Here let us trust, while we adore, Tsor from our refuge e'er remove. 5 Forgive our doubts, O gracious Lord ! And ease the sorrows of each breast ; Speak to our souls the cheering word, That we are thine : we then are blest. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 333 360. C. M. Heginbotham. Good Hope through Grace. 1 COME humble souls, ye mourners come, And wipe away your tears : Adieu to all your sad complaints, Your sorrows and your fears. 2 Come, shout aloud the Father's grace, And sing the Saviour's love : Soon shall you join the glorious theme, In loftier strains above. 3 Thanks to our God for ev'ry gift His bounteous hands bestow ; And thanks eternal for that love Whence all those comforts flow. 4 For ever let our grateful hearts His bount'ous grace adore ; Which gives ten thousand blessings now, And bids us hope for more. 5 Transporting hope ! still or. our souls May his sweet glories shine, Till all our pow'rs are lost in joys, Immortal and divine. L>Ul. 7s. Cennick. Rejoicing in God. 1 CHILDREN of the heav'nly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing ; Sing your Saviour's woithy praise, Glorious in his works and ways. 2 Ye are traveling home to God, In the way the fathers' trod ; They are happy now, and ye Soon their happiness shall see. 3 Shout, ye little flock, and blest ! You on Jesus' throne shall rest ; There your seat is now prepar'd, There your kingdom and reward. 4 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand On the borders of your land ; Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, Bids you, undismay'd, go on. 334 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 5 Lord ! submissive make us go, Gladly leaving all below ; Only thou our leader be, And we still will follow thee. 362. C. M. Coombes. Flying to Christ under trouble. 1 IN ev'ry trouble, sharp and strong, Our souls to Jesus fly : Our anchor — hope is firm in him, When swelling billows rise. 2 His comforts bear our spirits up, We trust a faithful God ; The sure foundation of our hope Is in a Saviour's blood. 3 Loud hallelujahs sing, our souls, To the Redeemer's name ; In joy, in sorrow, life and death, His love is still the same. 363. L. M. Watts. Holiness. 1 SO let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess ; So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honours of our Saviour God, When the 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 that blessed hope> The bright appearance of the Lord, And faith stands leaning on his word. 364. L. M. Enfield. Humility. 1 WHEREFORE should man, frail child of Who, from the cradle to the shroud, [clay. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 335 Lives but the insect of a day, — Oh ! why should mortal man be proud { 2 His brightest visions just appear, Then vanish, and no more are found ; The stateliest pile his pride can rear, A breath may level with the ground. 3 By doubt perplexed, in error lost, With trembling step he seeks his way ; How vain of wisdom's gift the boast ! Of reason's lamp how faint the ray ! 4 Follies and crimes, a countless sum, Are crowded in life's little span : How ill, alas ! does pride become- That erring, guilty creature man ! 5 God of our lives ! Father divine ! Give us a meek and lowly mind : In modest worth, O may we shine. And peace in humble virtue find ' 365. 7s. Mad an' s Coll. A prayer for Humility. 1 LORD, if thou thy grace impart, — Poor in spirit, meek in heart, We shall, as our Master, be Rooted in humility. 2 Simple, teachable, and mild, Like unto a little child ; Pleas'd with all the Lord provides : Wean'd from all the world besides. 3 Father, fix our souls on thee ; Ev'ry evil let us flee ; Nothing want, beneath, above, — Happy in thy precious love. 4 Oh, that all may seek and find Ev'ry good in Jesus join'd ! Him'let Israel still adore, Trust him, praise him, evermore. 366. L. M. Beddome. Integrity. 1 GREAT God, thy quickening grace impart! Impress thine image on each heart ; And thence let holiness divine, In all its native lustre shine. 336 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 2 Cleanse us from vile hypocrisy, And let our words and deeds agree ; Integrity be still our guard, Nor let us think thy precepts hard. 3 Oh may our help in thee he found, When others fall, to stand our ground ; 'Midst gins and snares hold on our way, Till we arrive at endless day. 367. S. M. Watts. Ingratitude deplored. 1 IS this the kind return 1 Are these the thanks we owe ? Thus to abuse eternal love, Whence all our blessings flow 1 2 To what a stubborn frame Has sin reduced our mind ! What strange, rebellious wretches we ! And God as strangely kind ! 3 Turn — turn us, mighty God ! And mould our souls afresh ! Break, sovereign grace, these hearts of stone, And give us hearts of flesh. 4 Let past ingratitude Provoke our weeping eyes ; And hourly, as new mercies fall, Let hourly thanks arise. 368. S. M. Watts. Christian Joy. 1 COME, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known : Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. 2 The sorrows of the mind Be banished from the place : Religion never was designed To make our pleasures less. 3 The men of grace have found Glory begun below ; Celestial fruits, on earthly ground, From faith and hope may grow. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 337 4 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry : We're marching thro' Immanuel's ground, To fairer worlds on high. 369. S. M. DODDKIDGE. 1 NOW let our voices join To form a sacred song ; We, pilgrims in Jehovah's ways, With praises pass along. 2 How straight the path appears, How open and how fair ! No lurking snares entrap our feet, No fierce destroyer there. 3 But flowers of Paradise In rich profusion spring ; The Sun of glory gilds the path, And dear companions sing. 4 See ! Salem's golden spires In beauteous prospect rise ; And brighter crowns than mortals wear, Are sparkling through the skies. 5 All honour to his name, Who marks the shining way ; And safely leads the pilgrims on To realms of endless day. 370. cm. Justice and Equity. 1 COME, let us search our ways and try ; Have they been just and right? Is the great rule of equity, Our practice and delight 1 2 What we would have our neighbours do, Have we still done the same 1 From others ne'er withheld the due, Which we from others claim 1 3 Have we ne'er envied others' good, Ne'er envied others' praise % In no man's path malignant stood, Nor used detraction's ways 1 v 338 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 4 Have we not, deaf to his i equest, Turned from another's wol The scorn which wrings the sufferer's breast, Have we abhorred to show 1 5 Then may we raise our modest prayer To God, the just and kind ; May humbly cast on him our care, And hope his grace to find. 371. CM. Doddridge. Seeking the knowledge of God. 1 SHINE forth, Eternal Source of light, And make thy glories known ; Fill our enlarged adoring sight With lustre all thine own. 2 Vain are the charms, and faint the rays The brightest creatures boast ; And all their grandeur and their Are in thy presence lost. 3 To know the author of our frame Is. our sublimest skill : True science is to read thy name, True life t' obey thy will. 4 For this we long, for this we pray, And following on pursue, Till visions of eternal day Fix and complete the view. 372. CM. Watts. Love the chief of Graces. 1 HAPPY the heart, where graces reign, Where love inspires the breast : Love is the brightest of the train, And strengthens all the rest. 2 Knowledge — alas ! 'tis all in vain— And all in vain our fear ; Our stubborn sins will fight and reign, If love be absent there. 3 This is the grace that lives and sings, When faith and hope shall cease ; 'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings In realms of endless peace. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 339 373. L. M. Watts. 1 HAD we the tongues of Greeks and Jews, And nobler speech than angels use, If love be absent, we are found Like tinkling brass — an empty sound. 2 Were we inspired to preach and tell All that is done in heaven or hell ; Or could our faith the world remove, Still we are nothing without love. 3 Should we distribute all our store To feed the hungry — clothe the poor; Or give our bodies to the flame, To gain a martyr's glorious name — i If love to God, and love to men Be absent, all our hopes are vain : Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal, The work of love can e'er fulfil. 374. L. M. Anonymous. Love to our Enemies. 1 GREAT Author of th' immortal mind ! For noblest thoughts and views design'd, Make me ambitious to express The image of thy holiness. 2 Wnile I thy boundless love admire, Grant me to catch the sacred fire ; Thus shall my heavenly birth be known, And for thy child thou wilt me own. 3 Father, I see thy sun arise To cheer thy friends and enemies ; And, when thy rain from heaven descends, Thy bounty both alike befriends. 4 Enlarge my soul with love like thine ; My moral pow'rs by grace refine ; So shall I leel another's wo, And cheerful feed a hungry foe. 375. S. M. Fawcett. Love to the Brethren. 1 BLEST be the tie that binds Our hearts in christian love ; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 340 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 2 Before our Father's throne, We pour our ardent pray'rs : 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 join'd 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. 1} From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free ; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. 376. L. M. Doddridge. 1 GREAT Spirit of immortal love ! Vouchsafe our frozen hearts to move ; With ardour strong these breasts inflame To all that own a Saviour's name. 2 Still let the heav'nly fire endure, Fervent and vig'rous, true and pure ; Let every heart, and every hand Join in the dear fraternal band. 3 Celestial Dove ! descend, and bring The smiling blessings on thy wing ; And make us taste those sweets below, Which in the blissful mansions grow. 37 ( . C. M. Doddridge. Love to our Enemies. 1 ALOUD we sing the wondrous grace, Christ to his murd'rers bare ; Which made the torturing cross its throne, And hung its trophies there. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 341 2 "Father forgive !" his mercy cried, With his expiring breath ; And drew eternal blessings down, On those who wrought his death. 3 Jesus, this wondrous love we sing ! And, whilst we sing, admire ; Breathe on our souls, and kindle there The same celestial fire. 4 Sway'd by thy dear example, we For enemies will pray : With love, their hatred, and their curse, With blessings, we'll repay. 378. L. M. Brown. Love to all Mankind. 1 O GOD, our Father, and our King, Of all we have, or hope, the spring ! Send down thy spirit from above, And fill our hearts with heavenly love. 2 May we from every act abstain, That gives another's bosom pain : And bear a sympathizing part, Whene'r we meet a wounded heart. 3 And though our neighbour's hate we prove, Still let us vanquish hate with love ; And every secret wish suppress, That would abridge his happiness. 4 Let love through all our conduct shine, An image fair, though faint, of thine ! Thus let us his disciples prove, Who came to manifest thy love. 379. L. M. Scott. Meekness. 1 LO ! what confusion rends the mind, When by its own fierce tempests tost ; When reason is to rage resigned, And in the whirl of passion lost ! 2 Happy the meek ! whose gentle breast, Clear as the summer's evening ray, Calm as the regions of the blest, Enjoys on earth celestial day. 342 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 3 His heart no broken friendships sting, No jars his peaceful tent invade; Secure beneath th' Almighty wing, And, foe to none, of none afraid. 4 Spirit of grace, all meek and mild ! Inspire our breasts, our souls Repel each passion rude and wild, And bless us, as we aim to bless. 380. S. M. Anonymous. The blessings of Meekness. 1 <; BLEST are the meek," he said, Whose doctrine is divine ; The humble-minded earth possess, And bright in heaven will shine. 2 While here on earth they stay, Calm peace with them shall dwell ; And cheerful hope and heavenly joy Beyond what tongue can tell. 3 The God of peace is theirs ; They own his gracious sway ; And yielding all their wills to him, His sovereign laws obey. 4 No angry passions move, No envy fires the breast ; The prospect of eternal peace Bids every trouble rest. 5 O gracious Father, grant That we this influence feel, That all we hope, or wish, may be Subjected to thy will. 381. S. M. Doddridge. Ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit. 1 HOW glorious, Lord, art thou ! How bright thy splendours shine ! Whose rays, reflected, gild thy saints With ornaments divine. 2 With lowliness and love, Wisdom and courage meet ; The grateful heart, the cheerful eye, How reverend and how sweet ! CHRISTIAN GRACES. 343 3 In beauties such as these. Thy children now are drest ; But brighter habits shall they wear In regions of the blest. 382. C. M. Needham. Moderation. 1 HAPPY the man, whose cautious steps Still keep the golden mean ; Whose life, by wisdom's rules well formed Declares a conscience clean. 2 What blessings bounteous Heaven bestows He takes with thankful heart ; With temperance he both eats and drinks, And gives the poor a part. 3 To sect or party his large soul Disdains to be confined ; The ?<">od he loves of every name, And prays for all mankind. 4 His business is to keep his heart ; Each passion to control ; Nobly ambitious well to rule The empire of his soul. 5 Not on the world his heart is set, His treasure is above ; Nothing beneath the sovereign good Can claim his highest love. o83. L. M. Butcher. Obedience. 1 NOT he whose baseless hope relies On modes and forms that men devise, Who merely calls the Saviour, Lord, But heeds not to perform his word ; 2 Not he shall tread the courts above, The bright abodes of joy and love ; But he whose prompt obedience shows His wish to practise what he knows : 3 Whose heart enlarged bids him embrace, • As brethren, all the human race : Who for his friends with ardour glows, And pities and forgives his foes. J44: CHRISTIAN GRACES. 4 This is the man whose head shall rise, With glory crowned, above the skies ; Whom Jesus shall in judgment own, And place by God's immortal throne. 384. L. M. Watts. Filial Obedience. 1 GRACE, like an uncorrupted seed, Abides and reigns within; Immortal principles forbid The sons of God to sin. 2 Not by the terrors of a slave, Do they perform his will ; But with the noblest powers they have, His sweet commands fulfil. 3 They find access at every hour To God within the veil ; Hence they derive a quickening power, And joys that never fail. 4 Oh happy souls ! — oh glorious state Of overflowing grace ! To dwell so near their Father's seat, And see his lovely face. 385. L. M. Doddridge. Patience. 1 WAIT on the Lord, ye heirs of hope, And let his word support each soul ; Well can he bear your courage up, And all your foes and fears control. 2 He waits his own well-chosen hour The intended mercy to display : And his paternal pities move, While wisdom dictates the delay. 3 Blest are the humble souls, that wait With sweet submission to his will ; Harmonious all their passions move, And in the midst of storms are still ; — 4 Still, till their Father's well-known voice Wakens their silence into songs ; Then earth grows vocal with his praise, And heaven the grateful shout prolongs. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 345 386. C. M. Fawcett. Perseverance. 1 LORD, hast thou made us know thy ways? Conduct us in thy fear ; And grant us such supplies of grace, That we may persevere. 2 O never let us turn aside, Nor leave, the path divine : Let faith, and love, and zeal abide ; Let patience ne'er decline. 3 Supported by a lively hope, May we the storms endure ; Let sov'reign mercy hold us up, And we shall walk secure. 4 Should all the pow'rs of darkness strive, Our peace to discompose ; Upheld by thee, our souls shall live Triumphant o'er our foes. 5 Be thou our all-sufficient friend, Till all these toils shall cease ; Guard us through life, and let our end Be everlasting peace. 387. CM. J.Newton. 1 REJOICE, believer, in the Lord, Who makes your cause his own ; The hope that 's built upon his word Can ne'er be overthrown. 2 Though many foes beset your road, And feeble is your arm, Your life is hid with Christ in God, Beyond the reach of harm. 3 Weak as you are, you shall not faint, Or, fainting, shall not die ; For God, the strength of every saint, Will aid you from on high. 4 Though sometimes unperceived by sense, Faith sees him always near, A Guide, a Glory, a Defence ; Then what have you to fear % 5 As surely as Christ overcame, And triumphed once for you ; 346 CHRISTIAN GRACES. So surely you that love his name Shall triumph in him too. ooo. L. M. Anonymous. Purity. W* 1 O GOD ! to whose all-searching sight The darkness shineth as the light, Search, prove our hearts ; they pant for thee ; O burst these bonds, and set them free. 2 Wash out their stains, refine the dross, Bind our affections to the cross ; Hallow each thought ; cleanse all within From the polluting power of sin. 3 While through this darksome wild we stray Our strength proportion to our day , Let joys and sorrows gently flow, Nor rise too high nor sink too low. 4 Our restless passions, Lord ! restrain, And in our souls unrivalled reign ; Then with whatever loads oppressed, Centred in thee our souls shall rest. 389. C. M. Steele. Penitence and Hope. 1 DEAR Saviour ! when our thoughts recall The wonders of thy grace ; Low at thy feet asham'd we fall And hide our blushing face. 2 Shall love like thine be thus repaid 1 Ah, vile ungrateful heart ! By earth's low cares detain'd— betray'd From Jesus to depart. 3 From Jesus, who alone can give, True pleasure, peace, and rest ; When absent from our Lord, we live Unsatisfied, unblest. 4 But he, for his own mercy's sake, Our wand'ring souls restores ; He bids the mourning heart partake, The pardon it implores. 5 Oh, while we breathe to thee our Lord. The penitential sigh ; CHRISTIAN GRACES. 34: i Confirm the kind forgiving word, With pity in thine eye. 390. CM. Steele. Penitence. 1 O THOU, whose tender mercy hears Contrition's humble sigh ; Whose hand, indulgent, wipes the tears From sorrow's weeping eye. 2 See, low before thy throne of grace We wretched wand'rers mourn ; Hast thou not bid us seek thy face ? Hast thou not said — Return 1 3 And shall our guilty fears prevail To dri ve us from thy feet 1 Oh, let not this dear refuge fail, This only safe retreat ! 4 Oh, shine on ev'ry sinful heart, With beams of mercy shine ; And let thy healing voice impart A taste of joys divine. 391. CM. Watts. 1 LORD, we confess our num'rous faults, How great our guilt has been ! Foolish, and vain, were all our thoughts, And all our lives were sin. 2 But O our souls, for ever praise, For ever love his name ; , Who turns our feet from dang'rous ways Of folly, sin, and shame. 3 'Tis not by works of righteousness, Which bur own hands have done ; But we are sav'd by sov'reign grace Abounding through his Son. 4 Rais'd from the dead, we live anew; And justified by grace, We shall appear in glory too, And see our Father's face. 348 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 392. CM. Jarvis. Peace to the returning Penitent. 1 SWEET is the friendly voice that speaks The words of life and peace ; Which bids the penitent rejoice, And sin and sorrow cease. 2 No healing balm on earth like this Can cheer the contrite heart; No flatt'ring dreams of earthly bliss Such pure delight impart. 3 Thou still art merciful and kind ; Thy mercy, Lord, reveal : The broken heart 'tis thou canst bind, The wounded spirit heal. 4 Let thy bright presence, Lord, restore Peace to each anxious breast : Conduct us in the path that leads To everlasting rest. 393. C. M. Beddome. Resignation. 1 OUR times of sorrow and of joy, Great God, are in thy hand ; Our choicest comforts come from thee, - And go at thy command. 2 If thou shouldst take them all away, Yet would we not repine ; Before they were possess'd by us, They were entirely thine. 3 Nor would we drop a murm'ring word, Though the whole world were gone ; But seek enduring happiness, In thee and thee alone. 4 What is the world with all its store 1 'Tis but a bitter sweet ; When we attempt a rose to pluck, A pricking thorn we meet. 5 Here perfect bliss can ne'er be found, The honey 's inixt with gall ; 'Midst changing scenes and dying friends, Be thou our all in all. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 349 394. C. M. Greene. 1 IT is the Lord — enthron'd in light, Whose claims are all divine ; Yes, gracious God, take what thou please, To thee we all resign. 2 It is the Lord, who gives us all Our wealth, our friends, our ease ; And, of his bounties, may recall Whatever part he please. 3 It is the Lord, should we distrust, Or contradict his will 1 Who cannot do but what is just, And must be righteous still ! 4 It is the Lord, who can sustain Beneath th' heaviest load ; From whom, assistance we obtain To tread the thorny road. 5 It is the Lord, whose matchless skill, Can from afflictions, raise Matter eternity to fill With ever-growing praise. 395. L. M. Steele. Resolution and Example. 1 AH wretched souls, who strive in vain, Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin ! A nobler toil may we sustain, A nobler satisfaction win. 2 May we resolve, with all the heart, With all our powers to serve the Lord ; Nor from his precepts e'er depart, Whose service is a rich reward. 3 O be his service all our joy ! Around let our example shine, Till others love the blest employ, And join in labours so divine. 4 O may we never faint nor tire, Nor, wandering, leave his sacred ways ; Great God ! accept our souls' desire, And give us strength to live thy praise 350 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 396. L. M. Doddridge. Rejoicing in God. 1 THE righteous Lord, supremely great, Maintains his universal state ; O'er all the earth his power extends ; All heaven before his footstool bends. 2 Yet justice still with power presides, And mercy all his empire guides : Mercy and truth ai-e his delight, And saints are lovely in his sight 3 No more, ye wise ! your wisdom boast ; No more, ye strong ! your valour trust ; No more, ye rich ! survey your store, Elate with heaps of shining ore. 4 Rejoice, ye saints, in this alone, That God, your God, to you is known : That you have own'd his sovereign sway, That you have felt his cheering ray. 5 Our wisdom, wealth, and power, we find In one Jehovah all combin'd : On him we fix our roving eves, And all our souls in raptures rise. 397. C. M. Hawes. Submission. 1 SUBMISSIVE to thy will, O God, We all to thee resign, And bow before thy chast'ning rod ; We mourn, but not repine. 2 Why should our foolish hearts complain, When wisdom, truth, and love Direct the stroke, inflict the pain, And point to joys above. 3 How short are all our suff rings here, How needful every cross ; Away, our unbelieving fears, Nor call our gain, our loss. 4 Then give, dear Lord, or take away, We'll bless thy sacred name ; Thy precepts, yesterday, to-day, For ever are the same. CHRISTIAN GRACES. .501 398. C. M. Steele. 1 AND can our hearts aspire so high, To say, Our Father, God ! Lord, at thy feet Ave fain would lie, And learn to kiss the rod. 2 We would submit to all thy will, For thou art good and wise ; Let every anxious thought be still, Nor one faint murmur rise. Thy love can cheer the darksome gloom And bid us wait serene ; Till hopes and joys immortal bloom, And brighten all the scene. 4 Our Father, O permit our hearts To plead their humble claim, And ask the bliss thy word imparts, In our Redeemer's name. 399. S. M. TOPLADY. Trust in God. 1 YOUR harps, ye trembling saints, Down from the willows take : Loud to the praise of love divine, Bid every string awake. 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 this spark divine. 4 When we in darkness walk, Nor feel the heavenly flame ; Then will we trust the gracious 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. 6DZ CHRISTIAN GRACES. 400. L. M. J. Newton. 1 BE still, our hearts ! these anxious cares To you are burdens, thorns and snares ; They cast dishonour on our Lord, And' contradict his gracious word. 2 Brought safely by his hand thus far, Why will you now give place to fear? How can you want if he provide, Or lose your way with such a guide 1 3 Did ever trouble yet befall, And he refuse to hear your call ; And has he not his promise past, That you shall overcome at last 1 4 He who has helped us hitherto Will help us all our journey through, And give us daily cause to raise New trophies to his endless praise. 401. S. M. Beddome. Christian Unity. 1 LET party names no more The Christian world o'erspread ; Gentile and Jew, and bond and free Are one in Christ their head. 2 Among the saints on earth Let mutual love be found ; Heirs of the same inheritance, With mutual blessings crowned. 3 Let envy, and ill will Be banished far away ; Those should in holy friendship dwell, Who the same Lord obey. 4 Thus will the church below Resemble that above ; Where streams of pleasure always flow, And every heart is love. 402. S. M. Vermont Coll. 1 LET strife for ever cease, And envy quit the field ; Come join and live in love and peace, And to the gospel yield. CHRISTIAN GRACES. $06 2 Let bitter words no more Among the saints remain ; Let every member, every hour Submit to Jesus' reign. 3 When bitter words arise, Then Satan has his ends ; We wound the heart and hands of Christ, Amidst his chosen friends. 4 Then why should we contend For meat and drink and dress, And crucify the Lord again, And pierce his wounds afresh? 5 No more we'll feed the flame, Nor judge ourselves too wise ; But search with care to find the beam That lurks within our eyes. 6 Unto the world we'll prove That we disciples are ; They shall behold us walk in love, And say the Lord is there. 4:03. C. M. Montgomery. Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace. 1 THE glorious universe around, The heavens with all their train, Sun, moon and stars, are firmly bound In one mysterious chain. 2 The earth, the ocean, and the sky To form one world agree ; Where all that walk, or swim, or fly, Compose one family. 3 God in creation thus displays His wisdom and his might, While all his works with all his ways Harmoniously unite. 4 In one fraternal bond of love, One fellowship of mind, The saints below and saints above Their bliss and glory find. 5 Here, in their house of pilgrimage, Thy statutes are their song ; There, through one bright, eternal age, Thy praises they prolong. W J04: CHRISTIAN GRACES. 6 Lord, may our union form a part, Of that thrice happy whole ; Derive its pulse from thee the heart, Its life from thee the soul. 404. L. M. Mrs. Barbauld. 1 HOW blest the sacred tie that binds, In union sweet, according minds ! How swift the heavenly course they run, Whose hearts and faith and hopes are one ! 2 To each, the soul of each, how dear ! What jealous love, what holy fear ! How doth the generous flame within Refine from earth, and cleanse from sin ! 3 Their streaming eyes together flow For human guilt and mortal wo ; Their ardent prayers together rise Like mingling flames in sacrifice. 4 Together shall they seek the place Where God reveals his awful face : How high, how strong, their raptures swell, There's none but kindred souls can tell. 5 Nor shall the glowing flame expire, When nature droops her sickening fire ; Then shall they meet in realms above, A heaven of joy— because of love. 405. L. M. Browne. Personal virtues. 1 AWAKE, my soul ! rouse every power, Thy native dignity display : Let lust and passion reign no more, No longer own their lawless sway. I Thy temper meek and humble be, Content and pleased with every state ; From dire revenge and envy free, And wild ambition to be great. 3 Confine thy roving appetites ; From this vain world withdraw thine eyes, Fix them on those divine delights, Reserved for saints above the skies. 4 With eager zeal pursue the prize ; Each fleeting hour of life improve : CHRISTIAN GRACES. 355 This course will speak thee truly wise, And raise thee to the world above. 406. C. M. C. Wesley. Watchfulness. 1 WE want a principle within Of jealous, godly fear ; A sensibility of sin, A pain to find it near. We want the first approach to feel Of pride, or fond desire ; To catch the wandering of the will, And quench the kindling fire. 3 From thee that we no more may part, No more thy goodness grieve, The filial awe, the fleshly heart, The tender conscience* give. 4 Quick as the apple of an eye, O God, our conscience make ! Awake our souls, when sin is nigh, And keep them still awake. 407. C. M. Doddridge. 1 AWAKE, our drowsy souls, awake, And view the threatening scene : Legions of foes encamp aroundj And treachery lurks within. 2 'Tis not this mortal life alone These enemies assail ; How can you hope for future bliss, If their attempts prevail 1 3 Then to the work of God awake— Behold your Master near — The various, arduous task pursue With vigour, and with fear. 4 The awful register goes on, The account will surely come ; And opening day, or closing night May bear us to our doom. 5 Tremendous thought ! how deep it strikes ! Yet like a dream it flies, Till God's own voice the slumbers chase From these deluded eyes. 356 CHRISTIAN GRACES. 408. L. M. Wesley's Coll. Christian Wisdom. 1 HAPPY the man, who finds the grace, The blessing of God's chosen race, The wisdom coming from above, The faith that sweetly works by love. 2 Wisdom divine ! who tells the price Of wisdom's costly merchandise? Wisdom to silver we prefer, And gold is dross, compared to her. 3 Her hands are filled with length of days, True riches, and immortal praise ; Riches of Christ, on all bestowed, And honour that descends from God. 4 To purest joys she all invites, Chaste, holy, innocent delights : Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her flowery paths are peace. 5 Happy the man who wisdom gains ; Thrice happy, who his guest retains ; He owns, and shall for ever own Wisdom, and Christ, and Heaven are one, 409. c- M- Scotch Paraphrases. Youthful Piety. 1 O HAPPY is the man who hears Instruction's faithful voice : And who, celestial wisdom makes His early, only choice ! 2 Wisdom has greater treasures far Than east or west unfold ; And her rewards more precious are, Than is the gain of gold. 3 In her right hand she holds to view A length of happy days ; Riches, with splendid honours joined, Her left hand full displays. 4 She guides the young, with innocence In pleasure's paths to tread ; A crown of glory she bestows Upon the hoary head. CHRISTIAN GRACES. 60 ( 5 According as her labours rise, So her rewards increase ; Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. 410. C M. J. Newton. True and false Zeal. 1 ZEAL is that pure and heavenly flame The fire of love supplies ; While that which often bears the name, Is self, in a disguise. 2 True zeal is merciful and mild, Can pity and forbear; The falseis headstrong, fierce and wild, And breathes revenge and war. 3 While zeal for truth the Christian warms, He knows the worth of peace ; But self contends for names and forms, Its party to increase. 4 Self may its poor reward obtain, And be applauded here ; But zeal the best applause will gain When Jesus shall appear. 5 O God, the idol self dethrone, And from our hearts remove ; And let no zeal by us be shown, But that which springs from love. 411. L. M. Watts. Zeal tempered by Charity. 1 GREAT God ! whose all-pervading eye Sees every passion in each soul ! When sunk too low, or raised too high, Teach us those passions to control. 2 Temper the fervours of each frame ; Be charity their constant spring; And O let no unhallowed flame Pollute the offerings which we bring! 3 Let love with piety unite To mend the bias of each will ; While hope and heaven-eyed faith excite, And wisdom regulates, our zeal ; — 358 INSTITUTIONS OF 4 That wisdom which to meekness turns, — Wisdom descending from above ; And let our zeal, whene'er it burns, Be kindled by the fire of love. INSTITUTIONS OF THE GOSPEL. 412. 8s, 8s and 6s. Attendance upon Religious Institutions. 1 WE'LL bless Jehovah's glorious name, Whose goodness heaven and earth proclaim, With every morning light; And at the close of every day, To him our cheerful homage pay, Who guards us through the night 2 Then in his churches to appear, And pay our humble worship there, Shall "be our sweet employ : The day th;t saw the Saviour rise, Shall dawn on our delighted eyes With pure and holy joy. 3 With grateful sorrow in each breast, We'll celebrate the dying feast Of our departing Lord ; And while his perfect love we view, His bright example we'll pursue, And meditate his word. 413. S. M. Watts. Safety of the Church, 1 HOW honoured is the place, Where we adoring stand, Zion, the glory of the earth, And beauty of the land ! 2 Bulwarks of grace defend The city where we dwell ; While walls, of strong salvation made, Defy the assaults of hell. 3 Lift up th' eternal gates, The doors wide open fling ; Enter, ye nations that obey The statutes of your King. THE GOSPEL. 359 4 Here taste unmingled joys, And live in perfect peace ; — You that have known Jehovah's name, And ventured on his grace. 5 Trust in the Lord, ye saints, And banish all your fears : Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells, Eternal as his years. 414. L. M. Watts. 1 HAPPY the church, thou sacred p-lace, The seat of thy Creator's grace ; Thy holy courts are his abode, Thou earthly palace of our God. 2 Thy walls are strength— and at thy gates A guard of heavenly warriors waits ; Nor shall thy deep foundation move, Fixed on his" counsels and hie love. 3 Thy foes in vain designs engage, Against thy throne in vain they rage j Like rising waves with angry roar, That break and die upon the shore. 4 Then let our souls in Zion dwell, Nor fear the wrath of earth and hell ; His arms embrace this happy ground, Like brazen bulwarks built around. 5 God is our shield — and God our sun ; Swift as the fleeting moments run, On us he sheds new beams of grace, And we reflect his brightest praise. 415. P. M. Cowper. Peace and glory of the Church. I HEAR what God, the Lord, hath spoken, O my people ! faint and few, Comfortless, afflicted, broken ; Fair abodes I build for you : Themes of heartfelt tribulation Shall no more perplex your ways ; You shall name your walls, salvation, And your gates shall all be praise. 360 INSTITUTIONS OF 2 There, like streams that teed the garden, Pleasures, without end, shall flow; For the Lord, your faith rewarding, All his bounty shall bestow ; Still in undisturb'd possession, Peace and righteousness shall reign ; Never shall you feel oppression, Hear the voice of war again. 3 Ye, no more your suns descending, Waning moons no more shall see ; But, your griefs for ever ending, Find eternal noon in me : God shall rise, and shining o'er you, Change to day the gloom of night ; He, the Lord, shall be your glory, God your everlasting light. 41 0. L. M. Anonymous. On the reception of Members. 1 LORD, we adore thy wondrous grace, Who crown'st the gospel with success ; Subjecting rebels to thy yoke, And bringing to the fold thy flock. 2 May those who have thy truth confess'd, As "their own faith, and hope, and rest, From day to day still more increase, In faith, in love, and holiness. 3 As living members may they share The joys and griefs which others bear, And active in their stations prove, In all the offices of love. 4 From all temptations now defend, And keep them steadfast to the end ; While in thy house they still improve, Until they join the church above. 417. L. M. Doddridge. The parting of Church Members. 1 THY presence, everlasting God, Wide o'er all nature spreads abroad ; Thy watchful eyes, which cannot sleep, In every place thy children keep. THE GOSPEL. 363 2 While near eadi other we remain, Thou dost our lives and souis sustain ; When absent, happy if we share Thy grace, thy teaching, and thy care. 3 To thee we all our ways commit, And seek our comforts near thy feet ; Still on our souls vouchsafe to shine, And guard and guide us still as thine, 4 O grant that we may meet again, To join in praises to thy name ; Or, if that joy no more be known, Give us to meet around thy throne. 41b. L. M. Anonymous. At the ordination of Deacons. 1 LORD, let thy presence now attend Him whom we to thy grace commend ; Nor let him as a pilgrim rove, Without the conduct of thy love. 2 Thy promise stands upon record, To be with those who preach thy word : Be with him, Lord ! the work is thine ; Support him with thy strength divine. 3 Inflame his zeal, enlarge his heart, Courage and utterance impart ; His love be ardent, pure his aim, The great salvation be his theme. 4 While thronging multitudes around Hear from his lips the joyful sound, Thy power impart, thy gospel bless, And crown his labours with success. 5 O may his eyes with joy behold Thy grace, as in the days of old ; May sinners tremble at thy word, Believe and turn unto the Lord. 419. 112th. Fellowes. Christ baptized in Jordan. 1 IN Jordan's tide the Baptist stands, Immersing the repenting Jews ; The Son of God the rite demands, Nor dares the holy man refuse : Jesus descends beneath the wave, The emblem of his future grave. dbZ INSTITUTIONS OF 2 Wonder, ye heavens ! the Saviour lies, In deeps conceal'd from human view; Ye saints, behold him sink and rise, A fit example thus for you ; The sacred record, while you read, Calls you to imitate the deed. 3 But lo ! from yonder opening skies, What beam's of dazzling glory spread ! Dove-like, the Holy Spirit flies, And lights on the Redeemer's head ; Amaz'd they see the power divine, Around the Saviour's temples shine. 4 Thus the Eternal Father spoke, Who shakes creation with a nod ; Through parting skies the accents broke, And bid us hear the Son of God : O hear, the powerful word to-day, Hear all ye nations, and obey ! 420. P. M. Vermont Coll. 1 SALEM'S bright King, Jesus by name, In ancient time to Jordan came All righteousness to fill ; Twas there the ancient Baptist stood, Whose name was John, a man of God, To do his master's will. 2 Down in old Jordan's rolling stream, The Baptist led the holy Lamb, And there did him baptize; Jehovah saw his darling ^on, And was well pleas'd in what he'd done, And own'd him from the skies. 3 This is my Son, Jehovah cries, On him to rest the Spirit flies, O children, hear ye him ; Hark ! 'tis his voice, behold he cries, Repent, believe, and be baptiz'd, And wash away your sin. 4 Come, children, come, his voice obey, Salem's bright King has mark'd the way, And has a crown prepar'd ; O then arise and give consent, Walk in the way that Jesus went, And have the great reward. THE GOSPEL. 5 Believing children, gather round, And let your joyful songs abound, With cheerful hearts arise ; See here is water, here is room, A loving Saviour calling, come, O children, be baptiz'd. 6 Behold his servant waiting stands, With willing heart and ready hands, To wait upon the bride ; Ye candidates, your hearts prepare, And let us join in solemn prayer, Down by the water side. 421. C. M. Stennett. 1 THUS was the great Redeemer plung'd In Jordan's swelling flood ; To show he must be soon baptiz'd In tears, and sweat, and blood. 2 Thus was his sacred body laid Beneath the yielding wave ; Thus was his sacred body rais'd Out of the liquid grave. 3 Lord, we thy precepts would obey, In thine own footsteps tread ; Would die, be buried, rise with thee, Our ever-living head. 4 We look to thee, our Saviour dear, Bless us with power divine ; We would show forth thy glory here, And be for ever thine. 422. L.M. Watts. The commission to Baptize. 1 'TWAS the commission of our Lord, " Go, teach the nations, and baptize." The nations have receiv'd the word Since he ascended to the skies. 2 Repent, and be baptiz'd, he saith, For the remission of your sins ; And thus our sense assists our faith, And shows us what his gospel means. 363 364 INSTITUTIONS OF 3 Our souls he washes in his blood, As water makes the body clean ; And the good Spirit of our God Descends like purifying rain. 4 Thus we engage ourselves to thee, And seal our cov'nant with the Lord ; Let angels now with rapture see, And heaven our solemn vows record. 423. 8s & 7s. Fawcett. Baptismal Hymns. 1 HUMBLE souls who seek salvation, Through the Lamb's redeeming blood, Hear the voice of Revelation, Tread the path that Jesus trod. Flee to him your only Saviour; In his mighty name confide ; In the whole of your behaviour, Own him as your sovereign Guide. 2 Hear the bless'd Redeemer call you, Listen to his gracious voice ; Dread no ills that, can befall you, While you make his ways your choice Jesus says, Let each believer Be baptized in my name : He himself in Jordan's river Was immers'd beneath the stream. 3 Plainly here his footsteps tracing, Follow him without delay ; Gladly his command embracing, Lo ! your Captain leads the way : View the rite with understanding, Jesus' grave before you lies ; Be interr'd at his commanding, After his example rise. 424. C. M. Salisbury Coll. 1 "I COME," the great Redeemer cries, " To do thy will, O Lord !" At Jordan's flood, behold I he seals The sure prophetic word. " Thus it becomes us to fulfil All righteousness," he said j THE GOSPEL. 365 He spake obedient, and beneath The yielding wave was laid. 3 Hark ! a glad voice ; the Father speaks, From heaven's exalted height ; " This is my Son, my well belov'd, My joy, my chief delight." 4 Jesus, the Saviour, well belov'd ! His name we will profess, Like him, desirous to fulfil Each law of righteousness. 5 No more we'll count ourselves our own, But his in bonds of love ; O ! may such bonds for ever draw Our souls to things above. •42o. L. M. Stennett. 1 THE great Redeemer we adore, Who came the lost to seek and save ; Went humbly down from Jordan's shore, To find a tomb beneath the wave. 2 With thee into thy wat'ry tomb, Lord, 'tis our glory to descend ; 'Tis wondrous grace that gives us room, To lie interred by such a friend ! 3 Yet as the yielding waves give way, To let us see the light again ; So on thy resurrection day, The bands of death proved weak and vain. 4 Thus when thou shalt again appear, The gates of death shall open wide ; Our dust thy powerful voice shall hear, Shall rise -and triumph at thy side. 426. L. M. Fellowes. 1 GREAT God, we in thy courts appear, With humble joy and holy fear, Thy wise injunctions to obey ; Let saints and angels hail the day ! 2 In thine assembly here we stand, Obedient to thy great command ; The sacred flood is full in view, And thy sweet voice invites us through. 366 INSTITUTIONS OF 3 The Word, the Spirit, and the Bride, Must not invite and be denied ; Was not the Lord, who came to save, Interred in such a liquid grave 1 4 Thus we, dear Saviour, own thy name, Receive us rising from the stream ; Then to thy table let us come, And dwell in Zion as our home. 427. CM. Beddome. 1 BURIED beneath the yielding wave, The dear Redeemer lies ; Faith views him in the watery grave, And thence beholds him rise. 2 Thus it becomes his saints to-day Their ardent zeal t' express ; And in the Lord's appointed way, Fulfil all righteousness. 3 With joy we in his footsteps tread, And would his cause maintain, Like him be numbered with the dead, And with him rise and reign. 4 His presence oft revives our hearts, And drives our fears away ; When he commands, and strength imparts. We cheerfully obey. 5 Now we, dear Jesus, would to thee Our grateful voices raise ; Washed in the fountain of thy blood, Our lives shall all be praise. 428. L. M. Beddome. 1 YE humble worshippers of God, Redeemed and saved by Jesus' blood, His sacred steps with care explore, And choose the path he trod before. 2 Inspired with zeal he meekly came, To Jordan's highly honoured stream, And there a bright example gave, Immersed beneath the flowing wave. . 3 The swelling billows round him rise, Fit emblem of his agonies ; His death and resurrection too, Are here exhibited to view. THE GOSPEL. 36? 4 He sanctified this mystic rite, That we in it might take delight ; Come then as once your Saviour cam£, And he baptized beneath the stream. 5 Behold the place where Jesus lay, Believe in him, and him obey ; He will sufficient grace afford, Come now and own your sovereign Lord. 429. P. M. Vermont Coll. 1 NEVER does truth more shine, With beams of heavenly light, Than when the scriptures join To prove it plain and right : Than when each text doth each explain, And all unite to speak the same. 2 Thus Peter, who obeyed What Jesus said, was wise ; And preached as he was led, Repent, and be baptized. Thus Philip did t' the eunuch say, If you believe in Christ you may. 3 Paul preached the word of grace, Whole households did believe, And were baptized to Christ, Whose gospel they'd received. Thus Christians were of ancient date, As sacred history does relate. 4 We see 'tis no new thing, To teach and then baptize ; So Christians first began, Christ's ordinance to prize. This makes us cheerfully obey, And go as they have led the way. 430. C. M. Newton. After Baptism. 1 PROCLAIM, saith Christ, my wondrous To all the sons of men ; [grace He that believes, and is baptized, Salvation shall obtain. 2 Let plenteous grace descend on those, Who hoping in thy word, 368 INSTITUTIONS OF This day have publicly declared, That Jesus is their Lord. 3 With cheerful feet may they advance, And run the Christian race ; And through the troubles of the way, Find all-sufficient grace. 431. C. M. Doddridge. Practical improvement of Baptism. 1 ATTEND, ye children of our God ; - Ye heirs of glory, hear ; For accents so divine, as these Might charm the dullest ear. 2 Baptiz'd into your Saviour's death, Your souls to sin must die ; With Christ, your Lord, ye live anew. With Christ ascend on high. 3 There by his Father's side he sits, Enthron'd divinely fair; Yet owns himself your Brother still, And your forerunner there. 4 Rise from these earthly trifles, rise On wings of faith and love ; Above your choicest treasure lies, And be your hearts above. 432. L. M. Watts. The Lord's Supper instituted. 1 'TWAS on that dark, that doleful night, When powers of earth and hell arose Against the Son of God's delight, And friends betrayed him to his foes — 2 Before the mournful scene began, He took the bread, and blest and brake; What love through all his actions ran ! What wondrous words of grace he spake ! 3 " This is my body broke for sin : Receive and eat the living food ;" Then took the cup and blessed the wine : '"Tis the new covenant in my blood." 4 " Do this," he cried, "till time shall end, In memory of your dying friend ; THE GOSPEL. 369 Meet at my table, and record The love of your departed Lord." 5 Jesus, thy feast we celebrate, We show thy death, we sing thy name Till thou return, and we shall eat The marriage supper of the Lamb. 433. L. M. Anonymous. 1 'TWAS on the night when doomed to know The eager rage of every foe, That night in which he was betrayed, The Saviour of the world took bread ; 2 And, after thanks and glory given To him that rules in earth and heaven, That symbol of his flesh he broke, And thus to ail his followers spoke : 3 My broken body thus I give For you, my friends, take eat and live ; And oft the sacred rite renew, That brings my wondrous love to view. 4 Then in his hands the cup he raised, And God anew he thanked and praised ; While kindness m his bosom glowed, And from his lips salvation flowed. 5 My blood I thus pour forth, he cries, To cleanse the soul in sin that lies ; In this the covenant is sealed, And heaven's eternal grace revealed. 6 With love to man tins cup is fraught, Let saints partake the sacred draught ; Through latest ages let it pour In memory of my dying hour. 434. S. M. Watts. Christ's invitation to the Table. i JESUS invites his saints To meet around his board ; Here pardoned rebels sit, and hold Communion with their Lord. 2 For food he gives his flesh ; He bids us drink his blood ; Amazing favour — matchless grace Of our redeeming Lord ! x 370 INSTITUTIONS OF 3 Let all our powers be joined His glorious name to raise : Let joy and love fill every mind, And every voice be praise. 435. S. M. Watts. Love of Christ prompting to Christian Love, 1 JESUS, the Friend of man, Invites us to his board ; The welcome summons we obey And own our gracious Lord. 2 Here we survey that love Which spoke in every breath, Prompted each action of his life, And triumphed in his death. 3 Here let our powers unite His honoured name to raise ; Let grateful joy fill every mind, And every voice be praise. 4 One faith, one hope, one Lord, One God alone we know ; Brethren we are ; let every heart With kind affections glow. 5 Warmed with our Master's love, And thy unmeasured grace, Lord ! let our thankful hearts expand, And all mankind embrace. 436. C. M. Birmingham Coll. For Communicants. 1 YE followers of the Prince of Peace, Who round his table draw ! Remember what his spirit was, What his peculiar law. 2 The love, which all his bosom filled, Did all his actions guide ; Inspired by love, he lived and taught ; Inspired by love, he died. 3 Let each the sacred law fufil ; Like his be every mind : Be every temper formed by love, And every action kind. THE GOSPEL. 371 4 Let none who call themselves his friends, Disgrace the honoured name ; But by a near resemblance prove The title which they claim. 437. L. M. Doddridge. 1 WE praise the Lord for heavenly bread, With which his favoured sons are fed ; We praise thee for that heavenly feast, Which Jesus with delight could taste. 2 So let us live, sustained by grace, Regaled with fruits of righteousness ; Enter our hearts, all-gracious Lord, And sup with us, and deck thy board. 3 Devotion, faith, and zealous love, And hope that bears the soul above, Be these our dainties, till we rise, And taste the joys of paradise. 43S. S. M. Bryant. 1 YES, to the last command We will obedient prove ; Around his table will we stand, In memory of his love. 2 His precious blood he shed For our unworthy race, While uttering, in the Almighty's stead, His messages of grace. 3 Oh ! if our senseless pride His dying words neglect, 'Tis we who pierce his sacred side, And we who God reject. 4 Then let us ever keep This consecrated feast, Till memory shall have sunk to sleep, Or life itself have ceased. 4o9. C. M. Anonymous. I THE blest memorials of thy grief, Thy sufferings and thy death, We come, O Jesus, to receive ; But would receive with faith. 372 INSTITUTIONS OF 2 The tokens sent us to relieve Our spirits when they droop, We come, O Jesus, to receive ; But would receive with love. 3 Here, in obedience to thy word, We take the bread and wine ; The utmost we can do, O Lord, For all beyond is thine. 4 Increase our faith, and hope, and love; Lord, give us all that 's good : We would thy full salvation prove, And share thy flesh and blood. 440. C. M. Bryant. 1 O GOD ! accept the sacred hour Which we to thee have given ; And let this hallowed scene have power To raise our souls to heaven. 2 Still let us hold, till life departs, The precepts of thy Son, Nor let our thoughtless, thankless hearts Forget what he has done. 3 His time disciples may we live, From all corruption free, And humbly learn like him to give Our powers, our wills to thee. 4 And oft along life's dangerous way, To smooth our passage through, Wilt thou, on this thy holy day, For us this scene renew. 441. C. M. Anonymous. 1 THAT doleful night before his death, The Lamb for sinners slain, Did, almost with his dying breath, This solemn feast ordain. 2 To keep the feast, Lord, we have met, And to remember thee : Help each poor trembler to repeat, " For me, he died for me." 3 These sacred signs, thy sufferings, Lord, To our remembrance brings : We eat and drink around thy board, But think on nobler things. THE GOSPEL. 373 4 O tune our tongues, and set in frame, Each heart that pants for thee, To sing, " Hosanna to the Lamb," The Lamb that died for me. 44^. L. M. Anonymous. 1 THE Lord of life this table spread, With his own flesh and dying blood We on the rich provision feed, And taste the wine, and bless the Lord. 2 Let worldly sweets be all forgot, And earth grow less in our esteem ; Christ and his love fill every thought, And faith and hope be fix'd on him. 443. 7s. Pratt's Coll. Spiritual Nourishment^from Christ. 1 BREAD of heaven ! on thee we feed, For thy flesh is meat indeed : Ever let our souls be fed With this true and living bread ! 2 Vine of heaven ! thy blood supplies This blest cup of sacrifice : Lord, thy wounds our healing give ; To thy cross we look and live. 3 Day by day with strength supplied, Through the life of him who died ; Lord of life ! oh let us be Rooted, grafted, built on thee ! 444. C M. Stennett. 1 HERE at thy table, Lord, we meet, To feed on food divine : Thy body is the bread we eat, Thy precious blood the wine. 2 He, who prepares this rich repast, Himself comes down and dies ; And then invites us thus to feast Upon the sacrifice. 3 Here peace and pardon sweetly flow ; Oh what delightful food ! We eat the bread — and drink the wine — But think on nobler good. 374 INSTITUTIONS OF 4 Deep was the suffering he endured Upon the cross or tree — For me — each welcome guest may say — 'Twas all endured for me. 5 Sure there was never love so free — Dear Saviour— so divine ! Well thou mayst claim that heart of me, Which owes so much to thine. 445. L. M. Watts. Not ashamed of Christ crucified. 1 AT thy command, O gracious Lord, Here we attend thy dying feast; Thy blood, like wine, adorns thy board, And thine own flesh feeds every guest 2 Our faith adores thy bleeding love, And trusts for life in one that died ; We hope for heavenly crowns above, From a Redeemer crucified. 3 What tho' the world pronounce it shame, And cast their scandals on thy cause 1 We come to beast our Saviour's name, And make our triumph in his cross. 4 With joy we tell the scoffing age, '•' He that was dead hath left his tomb ; He lives, above their utmost rage, And we are waiting till he come." 446. L. M. Anonymous. The Unity of the Saints. 1 HOW pleasing to behold and see The friends of Jesus all agree. To sit around his sacred board, As members of one common Lord. 2 While here we sit we would implore That love may spread from shore to shore ; Till all the saints, like us, combine, To praise the Lord in songs divine. 3 To all we freely give our hand, Who love the Lord in every land ; For all are one in Christ, our Head, To whom be endless honours paid. THE GOSPEL. 6iD 447. C M. Steele. Praise to the Redeemer. 1 TO our Redeemer's glorious name, Awake the sacred song : O may his love each heart inflame, And tune each stammering 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 ; Thou, Lord, be our supreme delight, Thy praise our best employ. 448. L. M. Anonymous. Desiring suitable affections at theLord's table 1 LORD, while around thy board we meet, And humbly worship at thy feet ; O may our warm affections move In glad returns of grateful love. 2 Strengthen our faith, us also aid, To view thy wondrous love display'd Through emblems of thy flesh and blood, By which we're sav'd and brought to God. 3 May grief for sin, the cause of wo, With painful pleasing anguish flow; And thy forgiving love impart Life, hope, and joy, to every heart 449. 8s &, 7s. Exeter Coll. After Communion. 1 FROM the table now retiring, Which for us the Lord hath spread, May our souls, refreshment finding, Grow in all things like our Head. 2 His example by beholding, May our lives his image bear ; Him bur Lord and Master calling, His commands may we revere 3 Love to God and man displaying. Walking steadfast in his way. 6iK> INSTITUTIONS OF Joy attend us in believing, Peace from God through endless day ! 450. L. M. Bryant. The Lord's Day. 1 WE bless thee for this sacred day, Thou, who hast every blessing given, Which sends the dream* of earth away, And yields a glimpse of opening heaven. 2 Rich day of holy thoughttul rest ! May we improve thy calm repose, And in God's service truly blessed, Forget the world, its joys and woes. 3 Lord ! may thy truth, upon the heart Now fall and dwell, as heavenly dew, And flowers of grace in freshness start Where once the weeds of error grew. 4 May prayer now lift her sacred wings, Contented with that aim alone Which bears her to the King of kings, And rests her at his sheltering throne. 451. S. M. Watts. 1 THE wort, O Lord, is thine, And wondrous in our eyes : This day proclaims it all divine — This day did Jesus rise. 2 We hail the glorious day, With thankful heart and voice, Which chas'd each painful doubt away And bade the church rejoice. 3 Since he hath left the grave, His promises are true ; And each exalted hope he gave, Confirm'd of God we view. 4 O come the happy hour, When all the earth shall own The Son, O God ! declared with power, And worship at thy throne. 5 That we possess thy word, Which all this grace displays, Accept, thou Father of our Lord, Our sacrifice of praise. THE GOSPEL. 452. ' S.M. Watts. The Lord's Day welcomed. 1 WELCOME, sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise ; Welcome to each reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes ! 2 Jesus 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, amid the place Where our dear God is seen, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasure and of sin. 4 Our willing souls would stay In such a frame as this, Till called to rise, and soar away, To everlasting bliss. 453. H. M. Hayward. 1 WELCOME, delightful morn ! Thou day of sacred rest ; We hail thy kind return ; Lord make these moments blest. From low delights, and mortal toys, We 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 our souls new life obtain, Nor Sabbaths be improved in vain. 454. L. M. Episcopal Coll. 1 OUR opening eyes with rapture see The dawn of thy returning day ; Our thoughts, O God, ascend to thee, While thus our early vows we pay. 378 INSTITUTIONS OF 2 We yield our hearts to thee alone, Nor would receive another guest ; Eternal King ! erect thy throne, And reign sole monarch in each breast, 3 Oh bid this trifling world retire, And drive each carnal thought away ; Nor let us feel one vain desire — One sinful thought — through all the day. 4 Then, to thy courts when we repair, Our souls shall rise on joyful wing, The wonders of thy love declare, And join the strains which angels sing. 455. L. M. Stexnett. The rest of the Lord's Day. 1 ANOTHER six days' work is done ; Another Sabbath is begun : Return, our souls — enjoy your rest ; Improve the day your God has blest. 2 Oh 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. 3 This heavenly calm 'within the breast ! The dearest pledge of glorious rest, Which for the church of God remains — The end of cares— the end of pains. 4 With joy, great God, thy works we view, In varied scenes, both old and new ; With praise, we think on mercies past ; With hope, we future pleasures taste. 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 ! 456. C. M. De Courcy's Coll. 1 COME, let us join with sweet accord In hymns around the throne : This is the day our rising Lord Hath made, and called his own. THE GOSPEL. 379 2 This is the day which God hath blest, The brightest of the seven ; Type of that everlasting rest, The saints enjoy in heaven. 457. L. M. Dobell. Preparation for the Lord's Day. 1 COME, dearest Lord, and bless this day, Come, bear our thoughts from earth away : Now, let our noblest passions rise With ardour to their native skies. 2 Come, Holy Spirit, all divine, With rays of light upon us shine ; And, let our waiting souls be blest, On this sweet day of sacred rest. 3 Then, when our Sabbaths here are o'er, And we arrive on Canaan's shore, With all the ransomed, we shall spend A Sabbath which shall never end. 458. C M. Beddomb. Lord's Day Morning. 1 ON this illustrious joyful morn, Our Saviour left the grave ; Was then declared the Son of God, With mighty power to save. 2 Come humble souls, and see the place Where once the Saviour lay ; New string your harps, attune your songs. And hail the solemn day. 3 In lofty accents praise his name, Who thus in triumph rose ; Who broke the iron bands of death, And trampled on his foes. 4 Sing loud hosannas to your King, The Lamb that once was slain ; For you the royal victim died, For you he rose again. 459. O M. C. Wesley. 1 MAY we, throughout this day of thine, Be in thy Spirit, Lord, Spirit of humble fear divine, That trembles at thy word. 3S0 INSTITUTIONS OF 2 Spirit of faith, our hearts to raise, Arid fix on things above ; Spirit of sacrifice and praise, Of holiness and love. 460. L. M. Mrs. Barbauld. The Sacrifice of the Heart. 1 WHEN, as returns this solemn day, Man comes to meet his Maker, God, What rites, what honours shall he pay 1 How spread his sovereign's praise abroad ' 2 From marble domes and gilded spires Shall curling clouds of incense rise 1 And gems, and gold, and garlands deck The costly pomp of sacrifice 1 3 Vain, sinful man ! creation's Lord Thy golden offerings well may spare : But give thy heart, and thou shall find Here dwells a God who heareth prayer. 461. C. M. Browne. Lord's Day Evening. 1 FREQUENT the day of God returns, To shed its quickening beams ; And yet how slow devotion burns ; How languid are its flames ! 2 Accept our faint attempts to love, Our frailties, Lord, forgive; We would be like thy saints above, And praise thee while we live. 3 Increase, O Lord, our faith and hope, And fit us to ascend, Where the assembly ne'er breaks up, The sabbath ne'er shall end. 4 Where we shall breathe in heavenly air, With heavenly lustre shine ; Before the throne of God appear, And feast on love divine. 462. L. M. Doddridge. The Eternal Sabbath. 1 LORD of the Sabbath, hear our vows, On this thy day, in this thy house j THE GOSPEL. 381 And own, as grateful sacrifice, The songs which from thy churches rise. 2 Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love ; But there's a nobler rest above ; To that our longing souls aspire, With earnest hope and strong desire. 3 No more fatigue, no more distress ; Nor sin nor death shall reach the place ; No groans to mingle with the songs Which warble from immortal tongues. 4 No rude alarms of raging foes ; No cares to break the long repose ; No midnight shade, no clouded sun, But sacred, high, eternal noon. 5 O long expected day, begin ; Dawn on these realms of wo and sin , Fain would we leave this weary road, And sleep in death, to rest with God. 463. C. M. Kelly. 1 AND now another week begins, This day we call the Lord's ; This day he rose, who bore our sins, For so his word records. 2 Hark, how the angels sweetly sing ! — Their voices fill the sky — They hail their great victorious King, And welcome him on high. 3 We'll catch the note of lofty praise; Their joys oh may we feel ; Our thankful song with them we'll raise, And emulate their zeal. 4 Come, then, ye saints, and grateful sing Of Christ, our risen Lord ; Of Christ, the everlasting King, Of Christ, th' beloved Word. 5 Hail, mighty Saviour, thee we hail ! High on thy throne above ; Till heart and flesh together fail, We'll sing thy matchless love. 382 INSTITUTIONS OF 464. C M. Bowring. Pure Worship. 1 THE offerings to thy throne which rise, Of mingled praise and prayer, Are but a worthless sacrifice Unless the heart is there. 2 Upon thine all discerning ear Let no vain words intrude ; No tribute, but the vow sincere, The tribute of the good. 3 Our offerings will indeed be blest, If sanctified by thee ; If thy pure Spirit touch the breast With its own purity. 4 O may that Spirit warm each heart To piety and love, And to life's lowly vale impart Some rays from heaven above. 465. 7s. J. Taylor. 1 LORD, before thy presence come, Bow we down with holy fear; Call our erring footsteps home, Let us feel that thou art near. 2 Wandering thoughts and languid powers Come not where devotion kneels ; Let the soul expand her stores, Glowing with the joy she feels. 3 .At the portals of thy house, We resign our earth-born cares : Nobler thoughts our souls engross, Songs of praise and fervent prayers. . 466. C M. Browne. 1 WHEREWITH shall we approach the Lord, And bow before his throne ? Oh! how procure his kind regard, And for our guilt atone 1 2 Shall altars flame, and victims bleed, And spicy fumes ascend 1 Will these our earnest wish succeed, And make our God our friend 1 THE GOSPEL. 383 3 O no, our souls ! 'twere fruitless all ; Such offerings are vain : No fatlings from the field or stall His favour can obtain. 4 To men their rights we must allow, And proofs of kindness give ; To God with humble reverence bow, And to his glory live. 467. CM. Jarvis. 1 BEFORE the awful throne we bow Of heaven's almighty king : Here we present the solemn vow, And hymns of praise we sing. 2 Thee we adore ; and, Lord, to thee Our filial duty pay : Thy service, unconstrained and free, Conducts to endless day. x 3 While in thy house of prayer we kneel With trust and holy fear, Thy mercy and thy truth reveal, And lend a gracious ear. 4 With fervour teach our hearts to pray, And tune our lips to sing ; Nor from thy presence cast away The sacrifice we bring. / 468. S. M. E.Taylor. Invitation to the House of God. 1 COME to the house of prayer, O thou afflicted, come ; The God of peace shall meet thee there, He makes that house his home. 2 Come to the house of praise, Ye who are happy now ; In sweet accord your voices raise, In kindred homage bow. 3 Ye aged, hither come, For ye have felt his love ; Soon shall your trembling tongues be dumb Your lips forget to move. 384 INSTITUTIONS OF 4 Ye young, before his throne, Come, bow ; your voices raise , Let not your hearts his praise disown, Who gives the power to praise. 469. L. M. Watts. Delight in Worship. 1 FAR from our thoughts, vain world, be gone ; Let our religious hours alone ; Fain would our eyes our Saviour see ; We wait a visit, Lord ! from thee. 2 Oh ! warm our hearts with holy fire, And kindle there a pure dasire : Come, sacred Spirit, from above, And fill our souls with heavenly love. 3 Blest Jesus, what delicious fare ! How sweet thine entertainments are ! Never did angels taste above Redeeming grace and dying love. 4 Hail, great Immanuel, all divine ! In thee thy Father's glories shine ; Thy glorious name shall be adored, And every tongue confess thee Lord. 470. L. M. Anonymous. 1 WHAT pleasure, Lord ! thy house attends, When the whole heart to heaven ascends ; One day thus spent with thee on earth, Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 2 While we can have the meanest place Within thy house, O God of grace ! We would not absent from thee live For all a tempting world can give. 3 God is our sun — he makes our day ; God is our shield — he guides our way ; Our future hopes, our present joys, All from his boundless goodness rise. 4 To men of pure and pious hearts, All real good their God imparts : With grace he crowns them here below, And endless glory will bestow. THE GOSPEL. 385 5 Author of good ! whose sovereign sway All worlds, all beings must obey ; How happy must thy children be, Whose spirits firmly trust in thee ! 471. L. M. Anonymous. 1 WHEN to his temple God descends, He holds communion with his friends, His grace and glory there displays, And shines with bright, but friendly rays. 2 While hovering o'er the happy place, The Spirit sheds his heavenly grace ; To fix our thoughts — our hearts to raise, And tune our souls to love and praise. 3 'Tis here we learn the blessed skill To know and do our Maker's will ; And, while we hear, and sing, and pray, With heavenly joy we soar away. 4 Oh ! dearest hours of all we know- On ! sweetest joys of all below : Here would we choose our fixed abode, And dwell for ever near our God. 472. S. M. Stennett. 1 HOW charming is the place Where our Redeemer God Unveils the glories 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 contrite soul presents : And while he hears their humble sighs, He grants them all their wants. 4 Give us, O Lord, a place Within thy blest abode ; Among the children of thy grace, The servants of our God. 473. C M. Wesley. I HAPPY the souls in Jesus joined, And saved by grace alone : Y 386 INSTITUTIONS OF Walking in all his ways, they find Their 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 are but one. 4 The holy to the holiest leads ; From hence our spirits rise : And he who in thy statutes treads, Shall meet thee in the skies. 474. C. M. Newton. The presence of God sought in his house. 1 GREAT Shepherd of thy people, hear ! Thy presence now display : We kneel within thy house of prayer, Oh ! give us hearts to pray. 2 The clouds, which veil thee from our sight In pity, Lord, remove ; Dispose our minds to hear aright The message of thy love. 3 Help us, with holy fear and joy, To kneel before thy face ; Oh make us creatures of thy power, The children of thy grace. 475. CM. Pratt's Coll. 1 AGAIN our earthly cares we leave, And to thy courts repair ; Again with joyful feet we come, To meet our Saviour here. 2 Within these walls let holy peace, And love and concord dwell : Here give the troubled conscience ease, The wounded spirit heal. 3 The feeling heart — the melting eye, The humble mind bestow ; And shine upon us from on high, To make our graces grow. THE GOSPEL. 387 4 May we in faith receive thy word, In faith present our prayers ; And in the presence of our Lord Unbosom all our cares. 5 Show us some token of thy love, Our fainting hopes to raise ; And pour thy blessing from above, That we may render praise. 476. C. M. Presbyterian Coll. 1 WITHIN thy house, O Lord, our God, In glory now appear ; Make this a place of thine abode, And shed thy blessings here. 2 When we thine awful seat surround, Thy spirit, Lord, impart ; And let thy gospel's joyful sound With power reach every heart. 3 Here let the blind their sight obtain ; Here give the mourners rest : Let Jesus here triumphant reign, Enthroned in every breast. 4 Here let the voice of sacred joy And humble prayer arise, Till higher strains our tongues employ, To celebrate thy praise. 477. 7s. Montgomery. Prayer for a Blessing on Public Worship. 1 TO thy temple we repair- Lord, we love to worship there ; There within the veil we meet Thee upon the mercy-seat 2 While thy glorious name is sung, Tune our lips — unloose our tongue ; Then our joyful souls shall bless Thee, the'Lord our Righteousness. 3 While thy word is heard with awe. While we tremble at thy law, Let tlry gospel's wondrous love Every doubt and fear remove. 4 From thy house when we return, Let our hearts within us burn ; 388 INSTITUTIONS OF That at evening we may say — " We have walked with God to-day." 478. C. M. Vermont Coll. 1 GREAT God, let not thy grace delay To meet us with thy love ; Drive interposing clouds away, And make our guilt remove. 2 Come in with power to every soul, O thou immortal Dove ; Make every wounded spirit whole, With thy redeeming love. 3 We long to meet our God to-day, And taste his grace divine, That every soul with joy may say, Our Lord, our God, we're thine. 4 Here 's some that pant, O God, to see Thy face, and taste thy love ; O speak, and bring us near to thee, And make our doubts remove. 5 O God, inspire each heart and tongue To learn thy precious name ; Redeeming love shall be our song, And we thy love proclaim. 479. C M. Hoskins. 1 IN thy great name, O Lord, we come, To worship at thy feet ; Oh pour thy Holy Spirit down On all that now shall meet. 2 We come to hear Jehovah speak, To hear the Saviour's voice : Thy face and favour, Lord, we seek ; Now make our hearts rejoice. 3 Teach us to pray, and praise, and hear, And understand thy word ; To feel thy blissful presence near, And trust the living Lord. 480. 7s. Hammond. 1 LORD, we come before thee now; At thy feet we humbly bow ; Oh do not our suit disdain ! Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain? THE GOSPEL. 389 2 Lord, on thee our souls depend ; In compassion now descend ; Fill our hearts with thy rich grace ; Tune our hearts to sing thy praise. 3 Send some message from thy word, That may joy and peace afford ; Let thy Spirit now impart Full salvation to each heart. 4 Comfort those who weep and mourn, Let the time of joy return ; Those who are cast down — lift up, Make them strong in faith and hope. 5 Grant that all may seek and find Thee a God supremely kind : Heal the sick— the captive free; Let us all rejoice in thee. 481. 8s & 7s. J. Taylor. Surrounding the Mercy-Seat. 1 FAR from mortal cares retreating, Sordid hopes and fond desires, Here, our willing footsteps meeting, Every heart to heaven aspires. From the Fount of glory beaming, Light celestial cheers our eyes ; Mercy from above proclaiming Peace and pardon from the skies. 2 Who may share this great salvation 1 — Every pure and humble mind : Every kindred, tongue and nation, From the dross of guilt refined : Blessings all around bestowing, God withholds his care from none ; Grace and mercy ever flowing From the fountain of his throne. 3 Every stain of guilt abhorring, Firm and bold in virtue's cause, Still thy providence adoring, Faithful subjects to thy laws, Lord ! with favour still attend us, Bless us with thy wondrous love Thou, our sun and shield, defend us ; All our hope is from above. 390 INSTITUTIONS OF 482. C M. Drennan. God may be Worshipped in every place. 1 THE heaven of heavens cannot contain The universal Lord ; Yet he in humble hearts will deign To dwell and be adored. 2 Where'er ascends the sacrifice Of fervent praise and prayer, Or on the earth, or in the skies, The God of heaven is there. 3 His presence is diffused abroad Through realms, thro' worlds unknown ; Who seek the mercies of our God Are ever near his throne. 4oo. L. M. Anonymous. Opening of Worship. 1 GREAT God ! before thy throne we bow, In humble praise — in humble prayer ; O let thy Spirit's influence now Descend on all assembled here. 2 Diffuse thy love and peace abroad, Bid worldly cares and follies flee, While in thy house, O Lord, our God, We dedicate ourselves to thee. 3 An offering poor— yet thou wilt own The humble and the contrite heart, That meekly worships at thy throne, Nor would from thy commands depart 4 Accept the humble strains we raise, And when our sabbaths here decay, O may they rise in loftier praise, Through an eternal Sabbath day. 484. C. M. Vermont Coll. 1 HERE in the presence of our God, We've met to seek thy face ; O let us feel th' eternal word, And feast upon thy grace. 2 O may this be a happy hour To every mourning soul ; Display thy love, make known thy power, And make the wounded whole. THE G0S1EL. 391 3 O may a spark of heavenly fire Each stupid soul inflame, And sacred love our tongues inspire To praise thy worthy name. 4 Let every soul the Saviour see, And taste his love divine ; And every heart for ever be United, Lord, with thine. 485. 112th. Fawcett. Before Sermon. 1 THY presence gracious God, aflbrd, Prepare us to receive thy word : - Now let thy voice engage our ear, And faith be mixed with what we hear : CHOKUS. Thus, Lord, thy waiting servants bless, And crown thy Gospel with success. 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove, And fix our hearts and hopes above ; With food divine may we be fed, And satisfied with living bread. 3 To us the sacred word apply, With sovereign power and energy : And may we, in thy faith and fear, Reduce to practice what we hear. 4 Father, in us thy Son reveal ; Teach us to know and do thy will : Thy saving power and love display, And guide us to the realms of day. 286. L. M. Rippon's Coll. 1 LOOK from on high, great God, and see Thy saints lamenting after thee : We sigh, we languish, and complain ; Revive thy gracious work again. 2 To-day thy cheering grace impart, Bind up and heal the broken heart ; Our sins subdue, our souls restore, And let our foes prevail no more. 392 INSTITUTIONS OF 3 Thy presence in thy house afford, To every heart apply thy word ; That sinners may their danger see, And now hegin to mourn for thee. 487. L. M. Watts. 1 COME, dearest Lord, descend and dwell By faith and love 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 lengtb Of thine unmeasurable grace. 3 Now to the God whose power can do More than our thoughts and wishes know : Be everlasting honours done, By all the church, through Christ his Son. 488. Ss, 7s & 4s. Pratt's Coll. 1 IN thy name, O Lord, assembling, We, thy people, now draw near ; Teach us to rejoice with trembling; Speak, and let thy servants hear— Hear with meekness — Hear thy word with godly fear. 2 While our days on earth are lengthened, Let us give them, Lord, to thee : Cheered by hope — and daily strengthened, We would run, nor weary be, Till thy glory Without clouds in heaven we see. 3 There in worship, purer, sweeter, All thy people shall adore ; Tasting of enjoyment greater Than they could conceive before; Full enjoyment — Holy bliss for evermore. 489. 7s. Kelly. After Sermon. 1 SAVIOUR, bless thy word to all, Quick and powerful let it prove ; THE GOSPEL. 393 Oh may sinners hear thy call ! Let thy people grow in love. 2 Thine own gracious message bless, Follow it with power divine ; Give the gospel great success — Thine the work— the glory thine. 3 Saviour, bid the world rejoice, Send — oh send thy truth abroad I Let the nations hear thy voice — Hear it— and return to God. 490. C. M. Montgomery. 1 AGAIN our ears have heard the voice At which the dead shall live ; O may the sound our hearts rejoice, And strength immortal give ! 2 And have we heard the word with joy 7 And have we felt its power 1 To keep it be our blest employ, Till life's extremest hour. 49 1 . C. M. Christian Psalmist. The Good Seed. 1 ALMIGHTY God, thy word is cast Like seed into the ground ; Now let the dew of heaven descend, And righteous fruits abound. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove ; But give it root in every heart, To bring forth fruits of love. 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy ; But let it yield, a hundred fold, The fruits of peace and joy. 4 Nor let thy word, so kindly sent To raise us to thy throne, Return to thee, and sadly tell That we reject thy Son. 5 Oft as the precious seed is sown, Thy quickening grace bestow ; That all whose souls the truth receive, Its saving power may know. 394 INSTITUTIONS OF 492. C M. Ripfon's Coll. 1 NOW, Lord, the heav'nly seed is sown, Be it thy servants' care Thy heavenly blessing to bring down, By humble fervent prayer. 2 In vain we plant, without thine aid, And water too in vai» ; Lord of the harvest, God of grace, Send down thy heavenly rain. 3 Then shall cur cheerful hearts and tongues Begin this song divine ; " Thou, Lord, hast given the rich increase, And be the glory thine." 493. P. M. Calamy. 1 LORD of nature, source of light, In pity view thy world below ; Guide our erring footsteps right, Through these scenes of guilt and wo. 2 Grant thy Spirit ! By thy kindness Let our errors be forgiven ; Heal our sins ; dispel our blindness ; Then conduct us safe to heaven. 494. 8s & 7s. Anonymous. Dismission. 1 LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, Hope and comfort from above ; Let us each, thy peace possessing, Triumph in redeeming love. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For thy gospel's joyful sound ; May the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound. 495. L. M. Hart. 1 DISMISS us with thy blessing, Lord, Help us to feed upon thy word ; All that has been amiss, forgive, And let thy truth within us live. 2 Tho' we are guilty, thou art good, Wash all our soul's in Jesus' blood ; Give every fetter'd soul release, And bid us all depart in peace. THE GOSPEL. 395 496. 8s, 7s & 4s. Anonymous. 1 LORD, 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 ! Traveling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give and adoration, For the gospel's joyful sound ; May the fruits of thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound : May thy presence With us evermore be found. 497. 8s & 7s. Anonymous. LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, Bid us all depart in peace ; Still on gospel manna feeding, Pure seraphic love increase : Fill each breast with consolation, While to thee our songs we raise ; When we reach the blissful station, We will give thee nobler praise. 498. S. M. Hart. 1 ONCE more, before we part, We'll bless the Saviour's name ; Record his mercies every heart, Sing every tongue the same. 2 O may we keep his word, And feed thereon and grow ; Go on to seek and know the Lord, And practise what we know. 499. C. M. Anonymous. 1 NOW to the Lamb that once was slain, Be endless blessings paid ; Salvation, glory, joy, remain For ever on thy head. 2 Thou hast redeem'd us by thy blood, And set the pris'ners free ; Hast made us kings and priests to God, And we shall reign with thee. 396 INSTITUTIONS OF 500. 8s, 7s & 4s. Kelly. 1 GOD of our salvation, hear us ; Bless, oh bless us, ere we go ; When we join the world, be near us, Lest we cold and careless grow : Saviour keep us — Keep us safe from every foe. 2 May we live in view of heaven, Where we hope to see thy face ; Save us from unhallowed leaven, All that might obscure thy grace ; Keep us walking Each in his appointed place. 3 As our steps are drawing nearer To the place we call our home, May our view of heaven grow clearer, Hope more bright of joys to come ; And, when dying, May thy presence cheer the gloom. 501. 7s. Cowper. 1 NOW may he who from the dead Brought the shepherd of the sheep, Jesus Christ, our king and head, All our souls in safety keep. 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 502. 8s & 7s. J. Newton. 1 MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the holy Spirit's favour, 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. 503. L. M. Doddridge. The Ministry of Divine Appointment. 1 FATHER of mercies, in thy house, We pay our homage, and our vows, THE GOSPEL. 397 While with most grateful hearts we share These pledges of our Saviour's care. 2 The Saviour, when to heaven he rose In splendid triumph o'er his foes, Scattered his gifts on men below, And wide his royal bounties flow. 3 Hence sprung th' apostle's honoured name, Sacred beyond all earthly fame ; - In lowlier" forms, to bless our eyes, Pastors from hence, and teachers rise. 4 So shall the bright, succession run Through latest courses of tne sun ; While unborn churches, by their care, Shall rise and flourish, large and fair. 504. L. M. Watts. Christ' s Commission to his Ministers. 1 " GO preach my gospel," saith the Lord ; " Bid the whole earth my grace receive He shall be saved that trusts my word, And he condemned, who'll not 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 in 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 Lord. 505. S. M, Watts. Ministers the Bearers of glad Tidings. 1 HOW beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion's hill ! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal ! 398 UNIVERSAL DIFFUSION 2 How charming is their voice ! How sweet their tidings are ! " Zion, behold thy Saviour King, He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our ears, That hear this joyful sound, Which kings ?nd prophets waited for, And sought, but never found ! 4 How blessed are our eyes, That see this heavenly light ! Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ ; Jerusalem breaks forth In songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare his arm Through all the earth abroad ! Let every nation now behold Their Saviour and their Lord. UNIVERSAL DIFFUSION OF THE GOSPEL. 506. 8s, 7s & 4s. Cotterill. Condition and Prospects of the Heathen. 1 O'ER the realms o'f Pagan darkness, Let the eye of pity gaze ; See the kindred of the people Lost in sin's bewildering maze ; Darkness brooding On the face of all the earth. 2 Light of them that sit in darkness ! Rise and shine, thy blessings bring ; Light to lighten all the Gentiles ! Rise with healing in thy wing ; To thy brightness Let all kings and nations come. 3 May the heathen, now adoring Idol-gods of wood and stone, Come, and, worshipping before him, Serve the living God alone : Let thy glory Fill the earth as floods the sea. OF THE GOSPEL. £ i Thou to whom all power is given, Speak the word ; — at thy command, Let the company of preachers Spread thy name from land to land ; Lord, be with them Alway to the end of time. 507. 7s & 6s. Bishop Hkber. 1 FROM 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, Tliey 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 Shall we, whose souls are lighted By wisdom from on high, Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny 1 Salvation ! O salvation ! The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learnt Messiah's name. 508. C. M. Gibbons. Prevalence of Christianity promised. 1 GREAT God, is not thy promise pledg'd To thine exalted Son, That through the nations of the earth Thy word of life shall run 1 2 "Ask — and I give the heathen lands For thine inheritance ; And to the world's remotest shores Thine empire shall advance." 400 UNIVERSAL DIFFUSION 3 From east to west, from north to south, Then be his name adored : Let earth, with all its millions, shout Hosanna to the Lord ! 509. L. M. Doddridge. Prayer for the Conversion of the World. 1 INDULGENT Sovereign of the skies, And wilt thou bow thy gracious ear? While feeble mortals raise their cries, Wilt thou, the great Jehovah, hear? 2 Look down, O God, with pitying eye, And view the desolation round ; See what wide realms in darkness lie, What scenes of wo and crime abound ! 3 Loud let the gospel trumpet blow, And call the nations from afar ; Let all the isles their Saviour know, And earth's remotest ends draw near. 510. L. M. Pratt's Coll. 1 SOVEREIGN of worlds ! display thy power, Be this thy Zion's favoured hour; Oh bid the morning-star arise, Oh point the heathen to the skies. 2 Set up thy throne where Satan reigns, In western wilds, and heathen plains, Far let the gospel's sound be known ; Make thou the universe thine own. 3 Speak ! and the world shall hear thy voice Speak ! and the desert shall rejoice : Scatter the gloom of heathen night, Bid every nation hail the light. 511. CM. Montgomery. Restoration of Israel. 1 DAUGHTER of Zion, from the dust Exalt thy fallen head ; Again in thy Redeemer trust, He calls thee from the dead. 2 Awake, awake ! put on thy strength, Thy beautiful array ; day of frc The Lord's appointed day. The day of freedom dawns at length, OF THE GOSPEL. 401 3 Rebuild thy walls, thy bounds enlarge, And send thy heralds forth; Say to the south. " Give up thy charge, And keep not back, O north !" 4 They come, they come ; — thine exiled bands Where'er they rest or roam, Have heard thy voice in distant lands, And hasten to their home. 512. L. M. Pratt's Coll. False Religions supplanted by Christianity 1 ARISE ! arise ! — with joy survey The glory of the latter day : Already is the dawn begun Which marks at hand a rising sun ! 2 " Behold the way !" ye heralds; cry : Spare not — but lift your voices high : Convey the sound from pole to pole, "Glad tidings," to the captive soul. 3 (: Behold the way to Zion's hill, "Where Israel's God delights to dwell He fixes there his lofty throne, And calls the sacred place his own." 4 The north gives up — the south no more Keeps back her consecrated store : From east to west the message runs, And either India yields her sons. 5 Auspicious dawn ! — thy rising ray With joy we view — and hail the day : Great Sun of Righteousness ! arise, And fill the world with glad surprise. 513. 8s, 7s & 4s. Reed's Coll. Victories of Christ. 1 GIRD thy sword on, mighty Saviour, Make the word of truth thy car : Prosper in thy course, triumphant ; All success attend thy war ; Gracious victor, Bring thy trophies from afar. 2 Majesty combined with meekness, Righteousness and peace unite To ensure thy blessed conquests— z 402 UNIVERSAL DIFFUSION Take possession of thy right: Ride triumphant, Dressed in robes of purest light. 3 Blest are they that touch thy sceptre ; Blest are all that own thy reign ; Freed from sin — that worst of tyrants — Rescued from its galling chain ; Jews and Gentiles, All who know thee, bless thy reign. 514. 8s, 7s & 4s. Kelly. Enlargement and Glory of the Church. 1 ON the mountain's top appearing, Lo ! the sacred herald stands ! Welcome news to Zion bearing, Zion long in hostile lands. Mourning captive ! God himself shall loose thy bands. 2 Lo ! thy sun is risen in glory ! God himself appears thy friend ; All thy foes shall flee before thee ; Here their boasted triumphs end : Great deliverance Zion's King vouchsafes to send. 3 Enemies no more shall trouble ; All thy wrongs shall be redressed ; For thy shame thou shalt have double, In thy Maker's favour blest; All thy conflicts End in an eternal rest. 515. L. M. Episcopal Coll. 1 TRIUMPHANT Zion ! lift thy head From dust, and darkness, and the dead ! Though humbled long — awake at length, And gird thee with thy Saviour's strength i 2 Put all thy beauteous garments on, And let thine excellence be known : Decked in the robes of righteousness, Thy glories shall the world confess. 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 OF THE GOSPEL. 403 4 God, from on high, has heard thy prayer ; His hand thy ruin shall repair : Nor will thy watchful Monarch cease To guard thee in eternal peace. 516. 7s. Pratt's Coll. 1 " Give us room, that we may dwell," Zion's children cry aloud : See their numbers — how they swell! How they gather like a cloud ! 2 Oh how bright the morning seems ! Brighter from so dark a night : Zion is like one that dreams, Filled with wonder and delight. 3 Lo ! thy sun goes down no more God himself will be thy light : All that caused thee grief before Buried lies in endless night. i Zion, now arise and shine ! Lo ! thy light from heaven is come ! These that crowd from far are thine ; Give thy sons and daughters room. 517. L. M. Pratt's Coll. Missionary Meeting. 1 ASSEMBLED at thy great command, Before thy face, dread King ! we stand ; The voice that marshalled every star Has called thy people from afar. 2 We meet, through distant lands to spread The truth for which the martyrs bled ; Along the line— to either pole — The thunder of thy praise to roll. 3 Our prayers assist — accept our praise — Our hopes revive — our courage raise — Our counsels aid — to each impart The single eye— the faithful heart! i Forth with thy chosen heralds come ; Recall the wandering spirits home : From Zion's mount send forth the sound, To spread the spacious earth around. 404 UNIVERSAL DIFFUSION olo. 8s&7s. Francis. 1 WITH our substance we will honour Our Redeemer and our Lord ; Were ten thousand worlds our manor, All were nothing to his word. 2 While the heralds of salvation His abounding grace proclaim, Let his friends, of every station, Gladly join to spread his fame. 3 May his kingdom be promoted ; May the world the Saviour know; Be our all to him devoted ; To our Lord our all we owe. 4 Praise the Saviour, all ye nations ; Praise him, all ye hosts above ; Shout with joyful acclamations, His divine — victorious love. 519. L. M. Pratt's Coll. Departure of Missionaries. 1 YE Christian heroes, go, proclaim Salvation in Immanuel's name; To distant climes the tidings bear, And plant the rose of Sharon there. 2 He'll shield you with a wall of fire — With holy zeal vour hearts inspire ; Bid raging winds their fury cease, And calm the savage breast to peace. 3 And when our labours all are o'er, Then shall we meet to part no more ; Meet — with the blood-bought throng to fall And crown our Jesus — Lord of all. 520. S. M. Pratt's Coll. 1 YE messengers of Christ, His sovereign voice obey ; Arise, and follow where he leads, And peace attend your way ! 2 The Master whom you serve Will needful strength bestow; Depending on his promised aid, With sacred courage— go. OF THE GOSPEL. 405 3 Go, spread the Saviour's fame ; Go, tell his matchless grace ; Proclaim salvation full and free To Adam's guilty race. 4 Mountains shall sink to plains, And hell in vain oppose ; The cause is God's — and will prevail In spite of all his foes. 521. L. M. Pratt's Coll. Subjection of the Nations to Christ prayed for l,SOON may the last glad song arise, Through ail 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, Now wave the sceptre of thy reign ' 3 Oh let that glorious anthem swell ; Let host to host the triumph tell- That not one rebel heart remains, But over all the Saviour reigns ! 522. C. M. Vermont Coll. Reign of Christ. 1 HASTEN, O Lord, the latter day, "When grace shall reign alone ; And all the nations of the world Shall bow before tny throne. 2 Then shall pure converts crowd thy gates. Press to the gospel sound ; And grace eternal sweetly shine, To ravish all around. 3 Then shall the watchmen of the Lamb, Raise the dear cross on high ; And from a clear refulgent light, Shall all see eye to eye. 4 Lord, we would bless thee for a ray Of such triumphant grace, That leads to everlasting day, And pure eternal bliss. 406 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, D/do. CM. Needham. Prayer for the spread of the Gospel. 1 GREAT God of grace, arise and shine, With beams of heavenly light ; From this dark world of sin dispel The long and doleful night. 2 No more may senseless idols share The honours due to thee : May every nation know thy name, And thy salvation see. 3 No more may persecution dare To lift heriron rod ; No longer shed the blood of saints And plead a zeal for God. 4 With its own pure and native light, Lord, may thy gospel shine : May error fly like noxious mists Before this light divine. 5 Whilst heaven-born' truth her charms re- May love each breast inspire; [veals, Nor one base passion ever mix, To quench this sacred fire. LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, JUDGMENT AN?) ETERNITY. 5/^4. L. M. Doddridge. The Wisdom of redeeming Time. 1 GOD of eternity ! from thee Did infant time his being draw: Moments and days, and months and years, Revolve by thine unvaried law. 2 Silent and swift they glide away Steady and strong the current flows, Lost in eternity's wide sea, The boundless gulf from which it rose. 3 With it the thoughtless sons of men Before the rapid stream are borne On to their everlasting home, Whence not one soul can e'er return.. JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 407 4 Yet while the shore on either side Presents a gaudy, nattering show, We gaze, in fond amusement lost, Nor think to what a world we go. 5 Great Source of wisdom ! teach our hearts Tr. know the price of every hour, That time may bear us on to joys Beyond Hs measure and its power. 525. 7s&6s. Burton. Flight of Time. 1 TIME is winging us away To our eternal home ; Life is but a winter's day — A journey to the tomb : Youth and vigour soon will flee, Blooming beauty lose its charms; All that's mortal soon shall be Enclosed in death's cold arms. 2 Time is winging us away To our eternal home ; Life is but a winter's day — A journey to the tomb : But the Christian shall enjoy Health and beauty, soon, above, Far beyond the world's alloy Secure in Jesus' love. 526. L. M. J.Taylor. True Length of Time. 1 LIKE shadows gliding o'er the plain, Or clouds that roll successive on, Man's busy generations pass, And while we gaze, their forms are gone 2 "He lived,— he died ;" behold the sum, The abstract of the historian's page ! Alike in God's all-seeing eye, The infant's day, the patriarch's age. 3 O Father ! in whose mighty hand The boundless years and ages lie, Teach us thy boon of life to prize, And use the moments as they fly ; 408 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, To crowd the narrow span of life With wise designs and virtuous deeds : So shall we wake from death's dark night, To share the glory that succeeds. 527. C. M. Watts. Time short and mispent. 1 HOW short and hasty is our life ! How vast our souls' affairs ! Yet senseless mortals vainly strive To lavish out their years. 2 Our days run thoughtlessly along, Without a moment's stay ; Just like a story, or a song, We pass our lives away. 3 God from on high invites us home, But we march heedless on, And, ever hastening to the tomb, Stoop downward as we run. 4 Draw us, O God, with sovereign grace, And lift our thoughts on high, That we may end this mortal race, And see salvation nigh. 528. C. M. Hoskins. 1 THE time is short !— Sinners, beware, Nor trifle time away ; The word of great salvation hear, While yet 'tis called to-day. 2 The time is short !— O sinners, now, To Christ the Lord submit ; To mercy's golden sceptre bow, And fall at Jesus' feet 3 The time is short!— ye saints, rejoice— The Lord will quickly come : Soon shall you hear the Saviour's voice, To call you to your home. 529. C. M. Watts. Time the period to prepare for Eternity. i THEE we adore, Eternal Name ! And humbly own to thee How feeble is our mortal frame, What dying worms are we ! JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 409 2 The year rolls round, and steals away The breath that first it gave ; Whate'er we do — where'er we be, We're travelling to our grave. 3 Great God ! on what a slender thread Hang everlasting things ! Th' eternal state of all the dead Upon life's feeble strings ! 4 Awake, O Lord, our drowsy sense, To walk this dangerous road ; And if our souls are hurried hence, May they be found with God. 530. L. M. Watts. 1 LIFE is the time to serve the Lord, The time t' ensure the great reward ; And while the lamp holds out to burn, The vilest sinner may return. 2 Life is the hour that God hath given T' escape from hell, and fly to heaven ; The day of grace — and mortals may Secure the blessings of the day. 3 Then what our thoughts design to do Our hands, with all your might, pursue ; Since no device, nor work is found, Nor faith, nor hope, beneath the ground. 4 There are no acts of pardon passed In the cold grave to which we haste ; But darkness, death, and long despair Reign in eternal silence there. 531. S. M. Doddridge. Tracing the steps of the Pious dead. 1 HOW swift the torrent rolls, That bears us to the sea ! The tide that bears our thoughtless souls To vast eternity ! 2 Our fathers, where are they, With all they called their own Their joys and griefs, and hopes and cares. And wealth and honour, gone. 3 God of our fathers ! hear ; Thou everlasting Friend ! 410 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, While we, as on life's utmost verge, Our souls to thee commend. 4 Of all the pious dead May we the footsteps trace, Till with them, in the land of light, We dwell before thy face. - 532. C. M. Mrs. Bakbauld. The Pilgrimage of Life. 1 OUR country is Immanuel's ground ; We seek that promised soil : The songs of Zion cheer our hearts, While strangers here we toil. 2 Oft do our eyes with joy o'erflow, And oft are bathed in tears ; Yet naught but heaven our hopes can raise, And naught but sin our fears. 3 The flowers that spring along the road We scarcely stoop to p>jck ; We walk o'er beds of shining ore, Nor waste one wishful look. 4 We tread the path our Master trod ; We bear the cross he bore ; And every thorn that wounds our feet, His temples pierced before. 5 Our powers are oft dissolved away In ecstasies of love; And while our bodies wander here, Our souls are fixed above. 6 We purge our mortal dross away, Refining as we run ; And while we die to earth and sense, Our heaven is here begun. 533. L. M. Gibbons. 1 ARISE, our souls, on wings sublime Beyond the vanities of time; Remove the parting veil and see The glories of eteiaity. 2 Born, by a new, celestial birth, Why should we grovel here on earth1? Why grasp at transitory toys, So near to heaven's eternal joys ? JUDGMENT AND ETEKNITT. 411 3 Shall aught beguile us on the road, While we are walking back to God? For strangers into life we come, And death is but returning home. 4 To dwell with God, to taste his love, Is the full heaven enjoyed above, And the sweet expectation now, Is the young dawn of heaven below 5o4. S. M. Doddridge. A timely Improvement of Life. 1 THE swift-declining day, How fast its moments fly ! While evening's broad and gloomy shade .Gains on the western sky. 2 Ye mortals ! mark its pace ; Improve the hours of light ; And know, your Maker can command An instantaneous night. 3 On the dark mountain's brow Your feet shall quickly slide, And from its airy summit, dash Your momentary pride. 4 What most demands your care, — O be it still pursued ; Lest slighted once, the season fair Should never be renewed. 5 Then shall new lustre break Through horror's darkest gloom, And lead you to unchanging light In a celestial home. 535. C. M. Montgomery. Heaven and Earth. 1 WHILE through this changing world we From infancy to age, [roam, Heaven is the Christian pilgrim's home, His rest at every stage. 2 Thither his raptured thought ascends, Eternal joys to share ; There his adoring spirit bends, While here he kneels in prayer. 412 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, 3 From earth his freed affections rise, To fix on things above, Where all his hope of glory lies, And love is perfect love. 4 Ah ! there may we our treasure place, There let our hearts be found, That still where sin abounded, grace May more and more abound. 5 Henceforth our conversation be With Christ before the throne : Ere long we eye to eye shall see, And know as we are known. 536. CM. Watts. Our bodies frail and God our Preserver. 1 LET others boast how strong they be, Nor death nor danger fear ; But we'll confess, O Lord, to thee, What feeble things we are. 2 Fresh as the grass our bodies stand, And flourish bright and gay ; A blasting wind sweeps o'er the land, And fades the grass away. 3 Our life contains a thousand springs, And dies if one be gone ; Strange ! that a harp of thousand gtrings Should keep in tune so long. 4 But 'tis our God supports our frame, The God who built us first ; Salvation to the Almighty name That reared us from the dust. 5 While we have breath, or use our tongues, Our Maker we'll adore ; His Spirit moves our heaving lungs, Or they would breathe no more. 537. C. M. J. Newton. Vanity of mortal Life. 1 THE evils that beset our path, Who can prevent or cure 1 We stand upon the brink of death, When most we seem secure. JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 413 2 If we to-day sweet peace possess, It soon may be withdrawn ; Some change may plunge us m distress, Before to-morrow's dawn. 3 Disease and pain invade our health, And find an easy prey ; And oft, when least expected, wealth Takes wings and flies away. 4 The gourds from which we look for fruit, Produce us often pain ; A worm unseen attacks the root, And all our hopes are vain. 5 Since sin has filled the earth with wo, And creatures fade and die ; Lord, wean our hearts from things below, And fix our hopes on high ! i 53S. L. M. Pratt's Coll. Vanity of the World and happiness of Heaven. 1 HOW vain is all beneath the skies ! How transient every earthly bliss ! How slender all the fondest ties, That bind us to a world like this ! 2 The evening cloud — the morning dew — The withering grass, the fading flower, Of earthly hopes are emblems true — The glory of a passing hour ! 3 But, though earth's fairest blossoms die, And all beneath the skies is vain, There is a land, whose confines lie Beyond the reach of care and pain. 4 Then let the hope of joys to come Dispel our cares, and chase our fears : If God be ours, we're travelling home, Though passing through a vale of tears. OoSd. S. M. Lutheran Coll. Religion a support in Life. I WHEN gloomy thoughts and feaxs The trembling heart invade, And all the face of nature wears A universal shade, — 414 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, 2 Religion can assuage The tempest of the soul ; And every fear shall lose its rage At her divine control. 3 Through life's bewildered way, Her hand unerring leads ; And o'er the path her heavenly ray A cheering lustre sheds. 4 When reason, tired and blind, Sinks helpless and afraid ; Thou, blest supporter of the mind, How powerful is thine aid ! 5 O let us feel thy power, And find thy sweet relief, To cheer our every gloomy hour, And calm our every grief. 540. C. M. Logan. Trust in God in old Age. 1 ALMIGHTY Father of mankind, On tht.e our hopes remain ; And when the day of trouble comes, We shall not trust in vain. 2 In early years thou wast our guide, And of our youth the friend ; And as our days began with thee, With thee our days shall end. 3 Thou wilt not cast us off, when age And evil days descend ; Thou wilt not leave us in despair, To mourn our latter end. 4 Therefore in life we'll trust to thee, In death we will adore ; And after death will sing thy praise, When time shall be no more. 541. C M. Steele. Admonition to prepare for Death. 1 LIFE is a span — a fleeting hour — How soon the vapour flies ! Man is a tender, transient flower, That ev'n in blooming — dies. JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. M5 2 The once loved form, now cold and dead, Each mournful thought employs ; And nature weeps her comforts fled, And withered all her joys. 3 Hope looks beyond the bounds of time, When what we now deplore Shall rise in full, immortal prime, And bloom to fade no more. 4 Cease then, fond nature, cease thy tears — Thy Saviour dwells on high ; There everlasting spring appears — There joys shall never die. 542. C. M. Steele. 1 WHEN youth and age are snatched away By death's resistless hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, And bow at God's command. 2 While love still prompts the rising sigh, With awful power impressed, Let this dread truth, " We too must die !" Sink deep in every breast. 3 May this vain world o'ercome no more ! Behold the opening tomb : It bids us use the present hour ; To-morroAV death may come. 4 The voice of this instructive scene Let every heart obey ! Nor be the faithful warning vain Which calls to watch and pray. 5 Lord ! let us to our refuge fly ! Thine arm alone can save : Give us, through Christ, the victory, To triumph o'er the grave ! 543. CM. Steele. Hope in Christ a Support in Death. 1 WHEN Death appears before our sight In all his dire array, Unequal to the dreadful fight, Our courage faints away. 2 How shall we meet this potent foe, Whose frown our souls alarms i 416 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, Dark horror sits upon his brow, And victory waits his arms. 3 Oh, for the eye of faith divine, To pierce beyond the grave ! To see that friend, and call him mine, Whose arm alone can save. 544. C. M. Watts. 1 GREAT God, we own the sentence just, And nature must decay ; We yield our bodies to the dust, To dwell with fellow clay. 2 Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave, And trample on the tombs ; Our Jesus, our Redeemer lives, Our Lord, our Saviour comes. 3 The mighty Conqueror shall appear High on a royal seat, And death, the last of all his foes, Lie vanquished at his feet. 545. L. M. Browne. 1 WE cannot shun the stroke of death- Lord, help us to surmount the fear ; That when we must resign our breath, Serene our summons we may hear. 2 'Tis sin gives venom to the dart — In us let every sin be slain ; From secret faults, Lord, cleanse each heart, From wilful sins our hands restrain. 3 May we, our God, with holy zeal, Closely the ends of life pursue, Seek thy whole pleasure to fulfil, And honour thee in all we do ! 4 Let all our bliss and treasure lie, Where in thy light we light shall see ; The soul may freely dare to die, That longs to be possessed of thee. 546. S. M. Doddridge. Our Lives in the hands of God. 1 SOV'REIGN of life ! before thine eye, Lo, mortal men, by thousands die ! JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 417 One glance from thee at once brings down . The proudest brow that wears a crown. 2 Banish'd at once from human sight Tc the dark grave's unchanging night ; Imprison'd in that dusty bed. We hide each solitary head. 3 The friendly band no more shall greet ; Accents, familiar once, and sweet ; No more the well-known features trace, No more r^new the fond embrace. 4 Yet if our Father's faithful hand Conduct us thro' this gloomy land, Our souls with pleasure shall obey, And follow where he leads the way. 547. 8s, 7s & 4s. Mrs. Gilbert. Support in Death. 1 WHEN the vale of death appears, Faint and cold this mortal clay, O our Father, sooth our fears, Light us through this darksome way : Break the shadows, Usher in eternal day. 2 Starting from this dying, state, Upward bid our souls aspire J Open thou the crystal gate, To thy praise attune each lyre : Dwell for ever, Dwell on each immortal wire. 3 From the sparkling turrets there, Oft we'll trace our pilgrim way, Often bless thy guardian care, Fire by night, and cloud by day ; While our triumphs At our Leader's feet we lay. 54S. L. M. Mrs. Bareatjid. The peaceful Death of the Righteous. 1 SWEET is the scene when Christians die, When holy souls retire to rest : How mildly beams the closing eye ! How gently heaves th' expiring breast 1 418 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, 2 So fades a summer cloud away ; So sinks the gale when storms are e'er; So gently shuts the eye of day ; So dies a wave along the shore ; 3 Triumphant smiles the victor's brow> Fanned by some guardian angel's wing ; O grave ! where is thy victory now, And where, O death, where is thy sting ! 549. P.M. Pope. The Dying Christian to his Soul. 1 VITAL spark of heavenly flame ! Quit, oh f quit this mortal frame : Trembling, hoping, lingering, flying — Oh ! the pain, the bliss of dying ! Cease, fond nature — cease thy strife, And let me languish into life ! 2 Hark ! — they whisper — angels say, "Sister spirit, come away :" What is this absorbs me quite 1 — Steals my senses — shuts my sight — Drowns my spirits — draws my breath 1 — Tell me, my soul — can this be death 1 3 The world recedes— it disappears— Heaven opens on mine eyes ! — niine ears With sounds seraphic ring ! — Lend, lend your wings ! I mount ! I fly ! " O grave ! where is thy victory ! O death ! where is thy sting !" 550. C. M. Doddridge. Submission under the Loss of Friends. 1 PEACE ! 'tis the Lord Jehovah's hand That blasts our joys in death ; That mars that form to us so dear, And gathers back the breath. 2 'Tis he — the King and Lord supreme Of all the worlds above, Whose steady counsels wisely rule, Nor from their purpose move. 3 'Tis he, who justice might demand Our souls a sacrifice ; Yet scatters, with unwearied hand. A thousand rich supplies. JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 419 4 Silent we own Jehovah's name ; We kiss the scourging hand ; And yield our comforts, and our life, To his supreme command. 551. CM. Watts. Blessed are the Dead who die in the Lord. 1 HEAR what the voice from heaven pro- For all the pious dead ; [claims Sweet is the savour of their names, And soft their sleeping bed. 2 They die in Jesus, and are blessed : How kind their slumbers are! From sufferings and from sins released, And freed from every snare. 3 Far from this world of toil and strife, They 're present with the Lord ! The labours of their mortal life End in a large reward. 552. C. M. Anonymous. Death and Heaven. 1 AND let our feeble bodies fail, And let them faint and die ; We soon shall quit the mournful vale, And soar to worlds on high: Shall join the glorified saints, And find our long sought rest; That only bliss for which we pant, In the Redeemer's breast. 2 In hope of that immortal crown, We now the cross sustain ; And gladly wander up and down, And smile at toil and pain ; We suffer on our three score years, Till our Deliv'rer come ; And wipe away his servants' tears, And take his exiles home. 3 O what are all our sufferings here, If, Lord, thou count us meet With that enraptur'd host t' appear, And worship at thy feet ! Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, Take life or friends away : 420 LITE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, But let us find our friends again, In that eternal day. 553. C. M. Doddridge. Near Approach of Salvation. 1 AWAKE, ye saints, and raise your eyes, And raise your voices high ; Awake, and praise that sovereign love That shows salvation nigh. 2 On all the wings of time it flies ; Each moment brings it near; Then welcome each declining day ! Welcome each closing year ! 3 Not many years their round shall run, Not many mornings rise, Ere all its glories stand revealed To our admiring eyes. 4 Ye wheels of nature, speed your course ; Ye mortal powers decay ; Fast as ye bring the night of death, Ye bring eternal day. 554. C. 31. Watts. A Prospect of the Resurrection 1 HOW long shall death the tyrant reign, And triumph o'er the just; While the rich blood of martyrs slain Lies mingled with the dust ! 2 When shall the tedious night be gone ? When will our Lord appear 1 Our fond des'ires would pray him down, Our love embrace him here. 3 Let faith arise and climb the hills, And from afar descry How distant are his chariot wheels, And tell how fast they fly. 4 We hear the voice, "Ye dead, arise !" And lo, the graves obey, And waking saints, with joyfui eyes, Salute th' expected day. 5 O may our humble spirits stand Among them, cloth'd in white ! JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 421 The meanest place at his right hand Is infinite delight. 6 How shall our joy and wonder rise, When our returning King Shall bear us homeward tlirough the skies On love's triumphant wing. o55. L. M. Merrick. Hope of a Resurrection. 1 FATHER of all ! our souls defend, On thee our steadfast hopes depend ; Thee let us bless, the faithful guide, Whose counsels o'er our life preside. 2 Though to the grave we must descend, (For thus has heaven's high will ordain'd) Yet hope e'en there, our constant guest, Shall smooth the pillow of our rest 3 Though death awhile reign o'er our frame. Thou from the grave our life will claim; And to our eyes, in full survey, The op'ning paths of life display. 4 Those paths that to thy presence bear; For plenitude of bliss is there ; And pleasure's streams unmix'd with wo, At thy right hand for ever flow. 556. C. M. Edinburgh Coll. 1 ALL nature dies, and lives again : The flow'r that paints the field. The trees that crown the mountain's brow, And boughs and blossoms yield ; 2 Resign the honours of their form At winter's stormy blast ; And leave the naked, leafless plain A desolated waste. 3 Yet soon reviving plants and flow'rs Anew shall deck the plain ; The woods shall hear the voice of spring, And flourish green again. 4 So to the dreary grave consign'd, Man sleeps in death's dark gloom, Until th' eternal morning wake The slumbers of the tomb. 422 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, 5 O may the grave become to us The bed of peaceful rest ; Whence we shall gladly .rise at length, And mingle with the blest ! 6 Cheer'd by this hope, with patient mind We'll wait heaven's high decree ; Till the appointed period come When God shall set us free. 557. S. M. Pratt's Coll. Christ's second Coming. 1. IN expectation sweet, We'll wait, and sing, and pray, Till Christ's triumphal car we meet, And see an endless day. 2 He comes ! — the Conqueror comes ! Death falls beneath his sword ; The joyful prisoners burst their tombs, And rise to meet their Lord. 3 Thrice happy morn for those Who love the ways of peace ! No night of sorrow e'er shall close, Or shade their perfect bliss. 558. 8s, 7s & 4s. Oliver. 1 LO ! he comes, with clouds descending, Once for favoured sinners slain ! Thousand, thousand saints, attending, Swell the triumph of his train : Hallelujah ! Jesus comes-^-and comes to reign. 2 Every eye shall now behold him, Robed in dreadful majesty ! Those who set at nought and sold him, Pierced, and nailed him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see ! 3 When the solemn trump has sounded, Heaven and earth shall flee away ; All who hate him must, confounded, Hear the summons of that day— " Come to judgment ! — Come to judgment ! — come away." JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 423 4 Yea, amen, let all adore thee, High on thine eternal tin-one ! Saviour, take the power and glory ; Make thy righteous sentence known ! Oh come quickly — Claim the kingdom for thine own ! 559. 7s. Kelly. 1 HARK ! — that shout of rapturous joy, Bursting forth from yonder cloud ! Jesus comes ! — and through the sky, Angels tell their joy aloud. 2 Hark !— the trumpet's awful voice Sounds abroad, through sea and land ; Let his people now rejoice ! Their redemption is at hand. 3 See ! the Lord appears in view ! Heaven and earth before him fly ! Rise, ye saints, he comes for you— Rise to meet him in the sky. 4 Go, and dwell with him above, Where no foe can e'er molest ; Happy in the Saviour's love ! Ever blessing, ever blest. 560. S. M. Doddridge. 1 AND will the Judge descend 1 And must the dead arise "? And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes 1 2 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day, When earth and heaven before his face, Astonished, shrink away? 3 But ere the trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead Hark ! from the gospel's cheering sound Whatjoyful tidings spread ! 4 Ye sinners, seek his grace, Whose wrath ye cannot bear ; Flee to the shelter of his cross, And find salvation there. 424 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, 561. CM. Heeer's Coll. Tlie last Harvest. 1 THE angel comes ; he comes to reap The harvest of the Lord ! O'er all the earth with fatal sweep Wide waves his flaming sword. 2 And who are they, in sheaves to bide The fire of vengeance bound 1 The tares, whose rank luxuriant pride Choke the fair crop around. 3 And who are they, reserved in store God's treasure-house to fill 1 The wheat, a hundred fold that bore Amid surrounding ill. 4 O King of mercy ! grant us power Thy fiery wrath to flee ! In thy destroying angel's hour, O gather us to thee ! 562. C P. M. C. Wesley. The last Judgrivent. 1 O GOD, our inmost souls convert, And deeply on each thoughtful heart Eternal things impress ; Give us to feel their solemn weight, And tremble on the brink of fate, And wake to righteousness. 2 Before us place, in dread array, The pomp of that tremendous day, When thou with clouds shalt come To judge the nations at thy bar ; And tell us, Lord, shall we be there To meet a joyful doom. 3 Be this our one great business here, With serious industry and fear, Eternal bliss to insure ; Thine utmost counsel to fulfil, And suffer all thy righteous will, And to the end endure. 4 Then, Father, then our souls receive, Transported from this vale, to live And reign with thee above ; JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 425 Where faith is sweetly lost in sight, And hope in full supreme delight, And everlasting love. 563. 7s. Bp. Heeer. 1 IN the sun and moon and stars Signs and wonders there shall be ; Earth shall quake with inward wars, Nations with perplexity. 2 Soon shall ocean's hoary deep, Tossed with stronger tempests, rise ; Darker storms the mountain sweep, , Redder lightning rend the skies. 3 Evil thoughts shall shake the proud, Racking doubt and restless fear ; And, amid the thunder-cloud, Shall the Judge of men appear. 4 But though from that awful face Heaven shall fade and earth shall fly, Fear not ye, his chosen race, Your redemption draweth nigh ! 564. 8s, 7s & 4s. Union Coll. The Judgment welcomed by the Righteous. 1 LO ! he comcth — countless trumpets Wake to life the slumbering dead ; 'Midst ten thousand saints and angels See their great, exalted Head : Hallelujah! .. Welcome, welcome, Son of God. 2 Full of joyful expectation, Saints behold the Judge appear ! Truth and justice go before nim — Now the joyful sentence hear : Hallelujah ! Welcome, welcome, Judge divine. 3 " Come, ye blessed of my Father, Enter into life and joy ; Banish all your fears and sorrows ; Endless praise be your employ :" Hallelujah ! Welcome, welcome to the skies ! 426 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, 565. C. M. Watts. Banishment from God intolerable. 1 THAT awful day will surely come, Th' appointed hour makes haste, When we must stand before our Judge, And pass the solemn test. 2 Thou lovely Chief of all our joys— Thou Sovereign of each heart — How could we bear to hear thy voice Pronounce the word—" Depart." 3 O ! wretched state of deep despair. To see our God remove, And fix our doleful station where We must not taste his love. 4 Oh tell us that our worthless name Is graven on thy hands ; Show us some promise in thy book, Where our salvation stands. 566. S. M. Montgomery. Reicard and Punishment. 1 OH where shall rest be found, Rest for the weary soul? Twere vain the ocean's 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 There is a death, whose pang Outlasts the fleeting breath : Oh what eternal horrors hang Around "the second death !" 5 Thou God of truth and grace ! Teach us that death to shun ; Lest we be banished from thy face, For ever more undone. JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 427 567. C. M. Butcher. The Light of Eternity. 1 "STAND still, refulgent orb of day !" The Jewish victor cries : So shall at last an angel say, And tear it from the skies. 2 A flame intenser than the sun Shall melt his golden urn ; Time's empty glass no more shall run, Nor human years return. 3 Then with immortal splendour bright, That glorious orb shall rise, Which through eternity shall light The new created skies. 4 On the bright ranks of happy souls Those blissful beams shall shine ; While the loud song of triumph rolls, In harmony divine. 5 O let not sordid, base desire, The soul's dark rayless night, Unfit us for heaven's sacred choir, Or God's eternal light ! DOo. L. M. Steele. Eternity anticipated. 1 • ETERNITY is just at hand, And shall we waste our ebbing sand ? And careless view departing day, And throw our inch of time 2 Be this our chief, out only care — Our high pursuit — our ardent prayer — An interest in the Saviour's blood, Our pardon sealed, and peace with God. 3 But should our brightest hopes be vain ; The rising doubts how sharp their pain ! Our fears, O gracious God, remove, Confirm our title to thy love. 4 Search, Lord — oh search the inmost heart, And light, and hope, and joy impart ; From guilt and error set us free, And guide us safe to heaven and thee. 428 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, 569. - CM. Watts. Holiness of Heaven. 1 NOR eye hath seen— nor ear hath heard, Nor sense, nor reason known What joys the Father has prepared For those that love his Son. 2 But the good Spirit of the Lord Reveals a heaven to come ; The beams of glory in his word Allure and guide" us home. 3 Pure are the joys above the sky, And all the region peace ; — No wanton lips, nor envious eye Can see or taste the bliss. 4 Those holy gates for ever bar Pollution, sin, and shame ; None shall obtain admittance there, But followers of the Lamb. O/O. L. M. Montgomery. Preparation for Heaven. 1 HEAVEN is a place of rest from sin, But all who hope to enter there, Must here that holy course begin, Which shall their souls for rest prepare. 2 Clean hearts, O God, in us create, Right spirits, Lord, in us renew : Commence we now that higher state, Now do thy will as angels do. 3 In Jesus' footsteps may we tread, Learn every lesson of his love ; And be from grace to glory led, From heaven below to heaven above. 571. CM. Steele. Glories of Heaven. 1 FAR from these narrow scenes of night, Unbounded glories rise, And realms of joy and pure delight, Unknown to mortal eyes. Fair distant land !— could mortal eyes But half its charms explore, JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. How would our spirits long to rise, And dwell on earth no more ! 3 No cloud those blissful regions know — Realms ever bright and fair ! For sin, the source of mortal woe," Can never enter there. 4 Oh may the heavenly prospect fire Our hearts with ardent love ! Till wings of faith and strong desire, Bear every thought above. 572. C. M. Wesley's Coll. The Heavenly Rest. 1 Lord, we believe a rest remains To all thy people known ; A rest, where pure enjoyment reigns, Where thou art loved alone. 2 Eternal Spirit, make us know That we shall enter in ; Blest Saviour, now thy power bestow, And wash us from each sin. 3 Oh take this hardness from the heart, This unbelief remove; To us the rest of faith impart, The Sabbath of thy love. 4 Come, our Redeemer, come away, Into our souls descend; No longer from thy creatures stay, Our Author and our end. 573. P. M. Union Coll. 1 There is an hour of peaceful rest, To mourning wanderers given : There is a tear for souls distressed, A balm for every wounded breast — 'Tis found alone— in heaven. 2 There is a home for wreary souls, By sins and sorrows driven ; When tossed on life's tempestuous shoals, Where storms arise — and ocean rolls, And all is drear — but heaven. 3 There faith lifts up the tearless eye, The heart with anguish riven ; 430 LIFE, DEATH, RESURRECTION, It views the tempest passing by, Sees evening shadows quickly fly, And all serene— in heaven. 4 There fragrant flowers immortal bloom. And joys supreme are given ; There rays divine disperse the gloom; Beyond the dark and narrow tomb Appears the dawn of heaven. 574. C. M. Watts. The Hope of Heaven our support in Trials 1 When we can read our title clear To mansions in the skies, We bid farewell to every fear, And wipe our weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against our souls engage And hellish darts be hurled, Then we 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 we but safely reach our home, Our God, our heaven, our all. 4 There shall we bathe our weary souls In seas of heavenlv rest ; While not a wave of trouble rolls Across our peaceful breast. 575. C. M. Anonymous. 1 Jerusalem, our happy home, Oh how we long for thee ! When will our sorrows have an end ? Thy joys when shall we see ? 2 Thy walls are all of precious stone, Most glorious to behold ; Thy gates are richly set with pearl, Thy streets are paved with gold. 3 Thy garden and thy pleasant green. Our study long have been ! Such sparkling light, by human sight, Has never yet been seen. JUDGMENT AND ETERNITY. 431 4 If heaven be thus glorious, Lord, ■Why should we stay from thence 1 What 'folly 'tis that we should dread To die and go from hence. 5 Reach down, reach down, thine arm of grace, And cause us to ascend, Where congregations ne'er break up, And sabbaths never end. 6 Millions of years around may run, Our song shall still increase, To praise the Father and the Son, Who brought us home to bliss. 7 When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise. Than when Ave" first begun. 576. C. M. Watts. The Heavenly Canaan. 1 THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign ; Eternal day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, And never-fading 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 fair Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between. 4 But timorous mortals start and shrink, To cross this narrow sea ; And lingei*, trembling, on the brink, And fear to launch away. 5 Oh, 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. 432 LIFE, DEATH, fcC. 577. C. M. Stentjett. 1 ON Jordan's stormy banks we stand, And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where our possessions lie. 2 Oil! joyful and transporting scene, That rises to our sight ! Sweet fields arrayed in living green. And rivers of delight ! 3 O'er all those wide-extended plains Shims one eternal day; There God in light for ever reigns, And scatters night away. 4 No chilling winds — no poisonous breath, Can reach that healthful shore ; Sickness and sorrow — pain and death- Are felt and feared no more. 5 When shall we reach that happy place. And be for ever blest? When shall we see our Father's face, And in Ins bosom rest ? 578. C.M. Watts. Martyrs glorified. 1 " THESE glorious minds ! — how bright the) Whence all their white array? [shine How came they to the happy seats Of everlasting day T" 2 From torturing pains to endless joys On fiery wheels they rode, And strangely washed their raiment white In Jesus' dying blood. 3 Now they approach th' eternal God, And bow before his throne ; Their warbiing harps, and sacred songs Adore the Holy One. 4 The unvailed glories of his face Among his saints reside, While the rich treasure of his grace Sees all their wants supplied. VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 433 5 Tormenting thirst shall leave their souls, And hunger flee as fast : The fruit of life's immortal tree Shall be their sweet repast. 6 The Lamb shall lead his heavenly flock Where living fountains rise ; And love divine shall wipe away The sorrows of their eyes. VAKIOUS OCCASIONS. 579. L. M. Bp. Kenn. Morning. i AWAKE, our souls, and" with the sua Our daily stage of duty run ; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay our morning sacrifice. 2 Our precious time misspent, redeem , Each present day, our last esteem ; Improve our talents with due care ; For the great day ourselves prepare. 3 In conversation be sincere ; Keep conscience, as the noontide, clear Think how the all-seeing God, our ways And all our secret thoughts surveys. & Lord, we our vows to thee renew ; Scatter our sins like morning dew ; Guard our first springs of thought and will, And with thyself our spirits fill. 5 Direct, control, suggest, this day, All we design, or do, or say ; That all our powers, with all their might, In thy sole glory may unite. 580. L. M. Watts. 1 GOD of the morning, at whose voice The cheerful sun makes haste to rise, And like a giant doth rejoice To run his journey through the skies ; 2 Oh, like the sun may we fulfil The appointed duties of the day ; With ready mind and active will March oh, and keep our heavenly wav. Bb 434 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 3 Lord, thy commands are clean and pure, Enlightening our beclouded eyes ; Thy tlu-eatenings just, thy promise sure ; Thy gospel makes the simple wise. 4 Give us thy counsel for our guide, And then receive us to thy bliss ; Ail our desires and hopes beside Are faint and cold, compared with this. 5S1. L. M. Hawkesworth. 1 IN sleep's serene oblivion laid, We safely passed the silent night ; Again we see the breaking shade, We drink again the morning light. I New-born, we bless the waking hour ; Once more, with awe, rejoice to be ; Our conscious souls resume their power, And spring, our guardian God! to thee. 3 O guide us through the various maze Our doubtful feet are doomed to tread ; And spread thy shield's protecting blaze Where dangers press around each head 4 A deeper shade shall soon impend, A deeper sleep our eyes oppress ; Yet then thy strength shall still defend, Thy goodness stfll delight to bless. 5 That deeper shade shall break away, That deeper sleep shall leave our eyes: Thy light shall give eternal day ; And we immortal then shall" rise. 582. C. M. Mrs. Steele. 1 LORD of our lives ! O may thy praise Employ our noblest powers, Whose goodness lengthens out our days, And tills the circling hours ! 2 Preserved by thine almighty arm, We pass the shades of night, Serene, and safe from every harm, And see returning light. 3 When sleep, death's semblance, o'er us And we unconscious lay, [spread. VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 4<3D Thv watchful care was round each bed, To guard our feeble clay. i O let the same almighty care Our waking hours attend ; From every danger, every snare, Our heedless steps defend. 5 Smile on our minutes as they roll, And guide our future days ; And let thy goodness fill each soul With gratitude and praise. 553. 7s. 1 NOW the shades of night are gone ; Now the morning light is come; Lord, may we be thine to-day, Drive the shades of sin away. 2 Fill our souls with heavenly light, Banish doubt, and clear our sight ; In thy service. Lord, to-day, May we stand, and watch and pray. 3 Keep our haughty passions bound ; Save us from our foes around ; Going out and coming in, Keep us safe from every sin. 4 When our work of life is past, O receive us then at last ; Night and sin will be no more, When we reach the heavenly shore. 554. C. M. Gentlemen's Mag. 1 ON thee, each morning, O our God, Our waking thoughts attend ; In thee are founded all our hopes, In thee our wishes end. 2 The soul, in pleasing wonder lost, Thy boundless love surveys ; And, fired with grateful zeal, prepares A sacrifice of praise. God leads us through the maze of sleep, And brings us safe to light ; And. with the same paternal care , Conducts our steps till night. 436 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 4 When evening slumbers press our eyes, With his protection blest. In peace ana safety we commit Our wearied limbs to rest 5 Our spirits, in his hand secure. Fear no approaching ill , For, whether waking or asleep, Thou, Lord, art with us still. 585. C. M. Steele. J GOD of our lives, our morning song To thee we cheerful raise ; Thine acts of love 'tis good to sing, And pleasant 'tis to praise. 2 Preserved by thine almighty arm, We passed the shades of night, Serene, and safe from every harm, To see the morning light. 3 While numbers spent the night in sighs, And restless pains and woes, In gentle sleep we closed our eyes, And rose from sweet repose. 4 Oh let the same almighty care Through all this day attend : From every danger — every snare, Our heedless steps defend. 5 Smile on our minutes as they roll, And guide our future days ; And let thy goodness fill each soul With gratitude and praise. 5S6. L. M. Bp. Kenn. Evening 1 GLORY to thee, our God, this night, For all the blessings of the light : Keep us, O keep us, King of kings. "Under thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive us, Lord, through thy dear Son, The ill that we this day have done : That with the world, ourselves and thee. We, ere we sleep, at peace may be. VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 437 3 Teach us to live, that we may dread The grave as little as our bed ; To die, that these vile bodies may Rise glorious at the awful day. 4 O may our souls on thee repose, And may sweet sleep our eyelids close; Sleep that may us more vigorous make, To serve our God when we awake. 5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow ; Praise him all creatures here below ; Praise him above, ye heavenly choir; Sing praise to heaven's eternal Sire. Dot . C. M. Anonymous. 1 INDULGENT God, whose bounteous care O'er all thy works is shown, O let our grateful praise and prayer Ascend before thy throne ! 2 What mercies has this day bestowed ! How largely hast thou blest ! The cup with plenty overflowed, With cheerfulness each breast. 3 Now may sweet slumbers close our eyes, . From pain and sickness free ; And let our waking thoughts arise To meditate on thee. 4 So bless each future day and night, Till life's fond scene is o'er ; At length to realms of endless light Enraptured let us soar. 588. C. M. Mrs. Steele. 1 THE man of humble, upright heart, As his peculiar care, The Lord himself has set apart, And when he calls will hear. 2 With pious awe your hearts survey, And every sin repent ; Let due contrition close the day, And future guilt prevent. 3 Your sacrifice the Lord will own, If thus you seek his face, Thus humbly bow before his throne, And trust his pardoning grace. 438 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 589. S. M. Village Hymns. 1 THE day is past and gone, The evening shades appear; O may we all remember well The night of death draws near. 2 Lord, keep us safe this night, Secure from all our fears ; In mercy guard us while we sleep, Till morning light appears. 3 And if we early rise, , And view the unwearied sun, May we set out to win the prize, And after glory run. 4 And when our days are past, And we from time remove, O may we in thy bosom rest, The bosom of thy love. 590. P. M. Anonymous. 1 THE sun is set, the day is clrs'd, The night is calm, the world's compos'd, And cares are laid aside ; So fly our days without control, Like rollin? spheres around the pole. Or swift as meteors glide. 2 Our life at best is but a span, Few are the days allow'd to man, To number here in pain ; Each moment clips the little space, Contracts the span, cuts short the race, And winds the mortal chain. 3 Soon will the wheel to pieces break, The fountain dry, the fabric shake, And night its curtain spread ; Our sun must set, our night will come, These feeble forms in yonder tomb, Must mingle with the dead. 4 Well, if our days must end so soon, Our morning sun go down at noon, The present we'll improve ; We'll watch the moments as thev fly, Improve them all as they pass bv, And serve the God we love. VARIOUS OCCASIONS- 439 59 1 . L. M. Steele. i GREAT God, to thee our evening song With humble gratitude we raise ; Oh let thy mercy tune each tongue, And fill our hearts with lively praise. 2 Our days unclouded as they pass, And every gently rolling" hour, Are monuments of wondrous grace, And witness to thy love and power. 3 Thy love and power, celestial guard, Preserve us from surrounding harm : Can danger reach us while the Lord Extends his kind, protecting arm 1 4 Let this blest hope our eyelids close ; With sleep refresh our humble frame ; Safe in thy care may Ave repose, And wake with praises to thy name. 592. L. M. Watts. Morning and Evening. 1 OUR God, how endless is thy love ! 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 our sleeping hours ; Thy sovereign word restores the light, And quickens all our drowsy powers. 3 We yield our powers to thy command ; To thee we consecrate our days ; Perpetual blessings from thy hand Demand perpetual songs of praise. 593. S. M. Stenxett. 1 HOW various and how new Are thy compassions. Lord ! Each morning shall thy mercies show Each night thy truth" record. 2 Thy goodness, like the sun, Dawn'd on our early days, Ere infant reason had begun To form our lips to praise. 440 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 3 Each object we beheld Gave pleasure to our eyes : And nature all our senses held In bands of sweet surprise. 4 But pleasures mere refin'd Awaited that bless'd day, When light arose upon our mind, And chas'd our sins away. 5 How new thy mercies, then ! How sov'reign, and how free ! Our souls that had been dead in sin v\ ere made alive to thee. 5J4. 7s. Anonymous. Funeral Hymns. 1 CLAY to clay, and dust to dust ! Let them mingle— for they must ? Give to earth the earthly clod For the spirit 's fled to God. 2 Never more shall midnight's damp Darken round this mortal lamp ; Never more shall noon-day's glance Search this mortal countenance. 3 Deep the pit, and cold the bed Where the spoils of death are laid : htifl the curtains, chill the gloom, Oi man's melancholy tomb. 4 Look aloft ! The spirit's risen— Death cannot the soul imprison : 'Tis in heaven that spirits dwell, Glorious, though invisible. 5 Thither let us turn our view; Peace is there, and comfort too : There shall those we love be found, Tracing joy's eternal round. 595. L.M. Watts. 1 UNVEIL thy bosom, faithful tomb! Take this new treasure to thv trust And give these sacred relics room To slumber in thy silent dust. 2 No pain, no grief, no anxious fear Invade thy bounds ; no mortal woes VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 441 Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, While angels watch its soft repose. 3 So Jesus slept ; God's dying Son Passed thro' the grave, and blessed the hed • Then rest, dear saint, till from his throne, The morning break, and pierce the shade. 4 Break, sacred morning, from the skies ! Then, clothed anew in bright array, Immortal form ! to life arise, And swell the song of endless day. 596. L. M. Fawcett. 1 THOU, God of mercy ! wilt indulge The flowing tear, the heaving sigh, When righteous persons fall around, When tender friends and kindred die. 2 Yet not one anxious, murmuring thought Should with our mourning passions blend , Nor should our bleeding hearts forget Th' almighty, ever-living Friend. 3 Beneath a numerous train of ills, Our feeble flesh and heart may fail ; Yet shall our hope in thee, our God, O'er every gloomy fear prevail. 4 Parent, Protector, Guardian, Guide ! Thou art each tender name in one ; On thee we cast our every care, And comfort seek from thee 5 Our Father God ! to thee we look, Our rock, our portion, and our friend ! And on thy gracious love and truth Our sinking souls shall still depend, 597. L. M. Mrs. Barbauxd. 1 AS fades the landscape from the sight, When evening shades obscure the light ; So fades, alas ! the joys of earth, And wither ere they scarce have birth. 2 As fades the lovely blooming flow'r, Frail smiling solace of an hour ; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasures only bloom to die." 442 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 3 As fades our friendship's early joy, The seeming gold is half alloy ; That tie that binds the human heart, The closer drawn, will sooner part. 4 Thus fade our sweetest comforts here, Our dearest friends soon disappear; When the loud call from God is giv'n, They sleep in death to wake in heaven. 5 But there are joys that never fade, Where these privations ne'er invade ; Where virtue its rewards shall prove, And triumph in redeeming love. 598. L. M. Meth. Coll. 1 THE morning flowers display their sweets, And gay their silken leaves unfold, As careless of the noontide heats, As fearless of the evening cold. 2 Nipt by the wind's untimely blast, Parch'd by the sun's directer ray, The momentary glori> s waste, The short-liv'd beauties die away. 3 So blooms the human face divine, When youth its pride of beauty shows : Fairer than spring the colours shine, And sweeter than the virgin rose. 4 Or worn by slowly-rolling years, Or broke by sickness in a day, The fading glory disappears, The short-liv'd beauties die away. 5 Yet these, new rising from the tomb, With lustre brighter far shall shine, Revive with ever-during bloom, Safe from diseases and decline. 599. C. M. Doddridge. Death and Burial of Christ. 1 WHY do we mourn departing friends Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms. 2 Are we not tending upward ton, To heaven's desired abode?— VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 443 How should we wish the hours more slow Which keep us from our God? 3 Wliy should we tremble to convey Their bodies to the tomb 1 'Twas there the Saviour's body lay, And left a long perfume. 4 The graves of all his saints he blest, And softened every bed : Where should the dying members rest, But with their dying Head 'I 5 Thence he arose, ascending high, ■ And showed our feet the way : Up to the Lord his saints shall fly At the great rising day. 6 Then let the last loud trumpet sound, And bid our kindred rise ; Awake, ye nations under ground ! Ye saints ! ascend the skies. 600. CM. Pratt's Coll. A Warning from the Grave. 1 2ENEATH our feet and o'er our heac1 >.s equal warning given : beneath us lie the countless dead, Above us is the heaven ! 2 Death rides on every passing breeze, And rarks on every flower; Each season has its own disease, Its peril every hour. 3 Turn, mortal turn ! — thy danger know ! Where'er thy foot can tread The earth rings hollow from below, And warns thee of her dead ! 601. C. M. Pratt's Coll. The House appointed for all Living. _ HOW still and peaceful is the grave, Where life's vain tumult 's past, Th' appointed house, by heaven's decree- Receives us all at last ! 2 The wicked there from troubling cease— Their passions rage no more ; And there the weary pilgrim rests From all the toils "he bore. 444 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 3 All, levelled by the hand of death, Lie sleeping in the tomb, Till God in judgment call them forth, To meet their final doom. 602. S. M. Anonymous. Uncertainty of Life. 1 To-morrow, Lord, is thine, Lodged in thy sovereign hand; And, if its sun arise and shine, It shines by thy command. 2 The present moment flies, And bears our life away ; O make thy servants truly wise, That they may live to-day. 3 Since on this winged hour, Eternity is hung, Waken by thine almighty power The aged and the young. 4 One thing demands our care ; Oh, be it still pursued — Lest, slighted once, the season fair, Should never be renewed. 5 To Jesus may we fly Swift as the morning light, Lest life's young golden beam should die In sudden, endless night. 603. Il's. Anonymocs. The Bower of Prayer. 1 To leave my dear friends, and with neighbour* to part, And go from my home, affects not my heart vjike the thought of absenting myself for a day, i^rom that blessed retreat where I've chosen to pray. 2 Sweet bower, where the pine and the poplar have spread, And woven their branches a roof o'er my head; How oft have I knelt on the evergreen there. And poured out my soul to my Saviour in prayer, i VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 445 3 The early shrill notes of a loved nightingale, That dwelt in the bower, I observed as my bell. To call me to duty, while birds in the air Sung anthems of praises as I went to prayer. 4 How sweet were the zephyrs perfumed by the pine, The ivy, the balsam, and wild eglantine ; But sweeter, O sweeter superlative were The joys that I tasted in answer to prayer. 5 For Jesus my Saviour oft deigned to meet, And bless with his presence my humble retreat, Oft fill me with rapture and blessedness there. Inditing in heaven's own language my prayer. 6 Dear bower, I must leave }7ou, and bid you adieu, And pay my devotions in parts that are new, Well knowing my Saviour resides everywhere, And can in all places give answer to prayer. 604. C. M. Doddridge. Death of a Minister. 1 Now let our mourning hearts revive, And all our tears be dry ; Why should those eyes be drowned in grie That view a Saviour nigh ? 2 What though the arm of conquering death Does God's own house invade ? What though the prophet and the priest Are numbered with the dead ? 3 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust — The aged and the young — The watchful eye indarkness closed, And mute th' instructive tongue ; — 4 Th' eternal Shepherd still survives, New comfort to irnpart ; His eye still guides us— and his voice Still animates the heart. 5 Through every scene of life and death, This promise is our trust ; And this shall be our children's song, When we are cold in dust. 446 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 605. L. M. Pierpont. Ordination Hymn. 1 O THOU, who art above all height ! Our God, our Father, and our Friend ! Beneath thy throne of love and light, Let thine adoring children bend. 2 We kneel in praise, that here is set A vine that by thy culture grew ; We kneel in prayer that thou wouldst wet Its opening leaves with heavenly dew. '3 Since thy young servant now hath given Himself, his powers, his hopes, his youth To the great cause of truth and heaven, Be thou his guide, O God of truth ! 4 Here may his doctrine drop like rain, His speech like Hermon's dew distil, Till green fields smile, and golden grain, Ripe for the harvest, waits thy will. 5 And when he sinks in death — by care, Or pain, or toil, or years oppressed — O God ! remember thou our prayer, And take his spirit to thy rest. 6G6. L. M. Frothlngham. 1 O GOD, whose presence glows in all Within, ai-ound us, and above ! Thy word we bless, thy name we call, Whose word is Truth, whose name is Love 2 That truth be with the heart believed Of all who seek this sacred place ; With power proclaimed, in peace received — Our spirits' light, thy Spirit's gi-ace. 3 That love its holy influence pour, To keep us meek, and make us free, And throw its binding blessing more Round each with all, and all with thee. 1 Direct and guard the youthful strength Devoted to thy Son this day ; And give thy "word full course at length O'er man's defects and time's decay. VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 44/ •607. L. M. Montgomery. On laying the foundation stone of a ChapeU 1 THIS stone to thee in faith we lay, We build the temple, Lord, to thee ; Thine eye be open, night and day, To guard this house and sanctuary. 2 Here, when thy people seek thy face, And dying sinners pray to live, Hear thou in heaven, thy dwelling-place, And, when thou hearest, O forgive ! 3 Here, when thy messengers proclaim The blessed gospel of thy. Son, Still, by the power of his great name, Be mighty signs and wonders done.- ■i Hosanna ! to their heavenly King, When children's voices raise that song, Hosanna ! let thy servants sing, And heaven with earth .the strain prolong. 5 But will indeed Jehovah deign Here to abide no transient guest ? Here will the world's Redeemer reign, And here the Holy Spirit rest 1 6 That glory never hence depart ! Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone ; Thy kingdom come to every heart, In every bosom fix thy throne. oOb. 7s. Montgomery. On opening a new place of Worsliip. 1 LORD of hosts, to thee we raise Here a house of prayer and praise ; Thou thy people's hearts prepare Here to meet for praise and prayer. 2 Let the living here be fed With thy word, the heavenly bread ; Here, in hope of glory blest, May the dead be laid to rest. 3 Hero to thee a temple stand, While the sea shall gird the land ; Here reveal thy mercy sure, While the sun and moon endure. 448 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 4 Hallelujah ! — earth and sky To the joyful sound reply ; Hallelujah ! — hence ascend Prayer and praise till time shall end. 609. L. M. Pierpont. 1 O BOW thine ear. Eternal One ! On thee each heart adoring calls ; To thee the followers of thy Son Have raised, and now devote these walls. 2 Here let thy holy days be kept ; And be this place, to worship given, Like that bright spot where Jacob slept, The house of God, the gate of heaven. 3 Here may thine honour dwell ; and here, As incense, let thy children's prayer, From contrite hearts and lips sincere, Rise on the still and holy air. 4 II re be thy praise devoutly sung ; Here let thy truth beam forth to save, As When, of old, thy spirit hung On wings of light o'er Jordan's wave. 5 And when the lips, that with thy name Are vocal now, to dust shall turn, On others may devotion's name Be kindled here, and purely burn. 610. L.M. Willis. 1 THE perfect world by Adam trod, Was the first temple — Duilt by God; His fiat laid the corner-stone, And raised its pillars, one by one. 2 He hung its starry roof on high — The broad illimitable sky ; He spread its pavement, green and bright, And curtained it with morning light. 3 The mountains in their places stood — The sea, the sky — and " all was good ;" And, when its first pure praises rang, The "morning stars together sang." 4 Lord ! 'tis not ours to make the sea And earth and sky a house for thee ; But in thy sight our offering stands, An humbler temple, "made with hands." VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 449 611. !■• M. Cowper. 1 OUR God, 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 Here may we prove the power of prayer, To strengthen faith, and sweeten care ; To teach our faint desires to rise, And bring all heaven before our eyes. 4 Behold at thy commanding word, We stretch the curtain and the cord ; Come thou, and fill this wider space, And bless us with a large increase. 5 Lord, we are few, but thou art near ; Nor short thine arm, nor deaf thine ear : O rend the heavens, come quickly down, And make a thousand hearts thine own. 612. L. M. Dyer. Public Humiliation. 1 GREAT Framer of unnumbered worlds, And whom unnumbered worlds adore i Whose goodness all thy creatures share, While nature trembles at thy power : 2 Thine is the hand that moves the spheres, That wakes the wind, and lifts the sea ; And man, who moves the lord of earth, Acts but the part assigned by thee. 3 While suppliant crowds implore thine aid, To thee we raise the humble cry ; Thine altar is the contrite heart, Thine incense, a repentant sigh. 4 O may our land in this her hour, Confess thy hand, and bless the rod, By penitence make thee her friend, And find in thee a guardian God ! 450 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. (31 0. C. M. Anonymous. 1 WHEN Abram, full of sacred awe, Before Jehovah stood, And, with an humble fervent prayer, For guilty Sodom sued ; 2 With what success, what wondrous grace, Was his petition crowned ! The Lord would spare, if in the place Ten righteous men were found. 3 And could a single holy soul So rich a boon obtain 1 Great God, and shall a nation cry, And plead with thee in vain 1 4 Columbia, guilty, as she is, Her numerous saints can boast; And now their fervent prayers ascend, And can those prayers be lost? 5 Are hot the righteous dear to thee, Now as in ancient times 1 Or does this sinful land exceed Gomorrah in its crimes 1 6 Still are we thine, we bear thy name, Here yet is thine abode ; Long hast thy presence blessed our land; Forsake us not, O God. 614. L. M. 61. Kippis. TTianks given for National Prosperity. 1 HOW rich thy gifts, almighty King! From thee our public blessings spring : The extended trade, the fruitful skies, The treasures liberty bestows, The eternal joys the gospel shows, All from thy boundless goodness rise. 2 With grateful hearts, with joyful tongues, To God we raise united songs. Here still may God in mercy reign ; Crown our just counsels with success, With peace and joy our borders bless, And all our sacred rights maintain. VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 451 615. L. M. Rippon's Coll. 1 PRAISE to the Lord who bows his ear Propitious to his people's prayer, And, though deliverance long delay, Answers in his well-chosen day. 2 Salvation doth to God belong ; His power and grace shall be our song ; The tribute of our love we bring To thee, our Saviour and our King! 3 Our temples guarded from the flame, Shall echo thy triumphant name ; And every peaceful private home To thee a temple shall become. 4 Still be it our supreme delight To walk as in thine honoured sight ; Hence in thy precepts and thy fear, Till life's last hour to persevere. 616. L. M. AlKTN. In time of War. 1 WHILE sounds of war are heard around, And death and ruin strow the ground ; To thee we look, on thee we call, The Parent and the Lord of all. 2 Thou, who hast stamped on human kind The image of a heaven-born mind, And in a Father's wide embrace Hast cherished all the kindred race ; 3 Great God ! whose powerful hand can bind The raging waves, the furious wind, O bid the human tempest cease, And hush the maddening world to peace. 4 With reverence may each hostile land Hear and obey that high command, Thy Son's blest errand from above — " My creatures, live in mutual love !" 617. C. M. Doddridge. For a meeting of Ministers. 1 LET Zion's watchmen all awake, And take the alarm they give ; 452 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. Now let them, from the mouth of God, Their solemn charge receive. 2 'Tis not a cause of small import The pastors care demands ; But what might till an angel's heart, And filled a Saviour's hands. 3 All to the great tribunal haste, The account to render there ; And shouldst thou strictly mark our faults, Lord, how should we appear ri 4 May they, that Jesus whom they preach, Their own Redeemer see ; And watch thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for thee. 618. C. M. Browne. For a Charitable Occasion. 1 O HOW can they look up to heaven, And ask for mercy there, Who never soothed the poor man's pang, Nor dried the orphan's tear ! 2 The dread Omnipotence of heaven We every hour provoke, Set still the mercy o* cur God Withholds the avenging stroke. 3 And Christ was still the healing friend Of poverty and pain, And never did imploring wretch His garment touch in vain. 4 May we with humble effort take Example from above, And thence the active lesson learn Of charity and love. 5 But chiefly be the labour ours To shade the early plant ; To guard from ignorance and guilt The infancy of want ; 6 To graft the virtues, ere the bud The canker worm has gnawed, And teach the rescued child to lisp Its gratitude to God. VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 453 619. L. M. Doddridge. For the Beginning or End of the Year. 1. OUR helper, God ! we bless his name ; The same his power, his grape the same : The tokens of his friendly care Open, and crown, and close the year. 2 We midst ten thousand dangers stand, Supported by his guardian hand ; And see, when we survey our ways, Ten thousand monuments of praise. 3 Thus far his arm hath led us on ; Thus far we make his mercy known ; And, while we tread this desert land, New blessings shall new songs demand. 620. P.M. Wesley's Coll. For a New Year. 1 COME, let us anew our journey pursue, Roll round with the year, And never stand still till the Master appear ! 2 His adorable will let us gladly fulfil, And our talents improve, [love. By the patience of hope, and the labour of 3 Our life as a dream, our time as a stream Glides swiftly away ; And the fugitive moment refuses to stay. 4 O that each in the day of his coming may say, "I have fought my way through ; I have finished the work thou didst give me to do." -5 O that each from his Lord may receive the glad word — " Well and faithfully done ! [throne." Enter into my joy, and sit down on my O/il. 7s. Fawcett. 1 BLESS, O Lord, the opening year To each soul assembled here ; Clothe thy word with power divine, , Make us willing to be thine. 454 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 2 Shepherd of thy hlood-bought sheep ! Teach the stony heart to weep ; Let the blind have eyes to see, See themselves, and look on thee ! 3 Let the minds of all our youth Feel the force of sacred truth ; While the gospel-call they hear, - May they learn to love and fear. 4 Show them what their ways have been, Show them the desert of sin ; Then thy dying love reveal, This shall melt a heart of steel. 5 Where thou hast thy work begun, Give new strength the race to run ; Scatter darkness, doubts and fears, Wipe away the mourner's tears, 6 Bless us all, both old and young ; Call forth praise from every tongue ; Let the whole assembly prove All thy power, and all thy love. 622. S. M. Beddome. Purposes on beginning a Nets- Year. 1 OUR few revolving years, How swift they glide away ! How short the term of life appears, When past — but as a day) 2 A dark and cloudy day, Clouded by grief and sin ; A host of enemies without, Distressing fears within. 3 Lord, through another year If thou permit our stay, With diligence may we pursue The true and living way ! 623. 7s. J. Newton. Uncertainty of Life. N°.te- Year. 1 SEE ! another year is gone ! Quickly have the seasons past! Tin's we enter now upon Will to many prove their last. VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 455 Mercy hitherto has spared, But have mercies been improved 1 Let us ask, Are Ave prepared, Should we he this year removed? 2 Some we now no longer see, Who their mortal race have run, Seemed as fair for life as we, When the former year begun. Some — but who God only knows — Who are here assembled now, Ere the present year shall close, To the stroke of death must bow. 3 If from guilt and sin set free By the knowledge of thy grace, Welcome, then, the call will we To depart and see thy face. To thy saints while here below, With new years new mercies come ; But the happiest year they know, Is the last that leads them home. 624. L. M. Doddridge. For the Opening or Closing the Year. 1 GREAT God ! we sing that mighty hand 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, lay before thy feet. 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 Though 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. 456 VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 625. C M. Browne. Reflections at the Close of the Year. 1 AND now, our souls, another year Of our shoi-t life is past : We cannot long continue here ; And this may beour last. 2 Part of our doubtful life is gone, Nor will return again ; And swift our fleeting moments run — The few which yet remain ! 3 Awake, our souls ! with all our cares Our true condition learn ; What are our hopes — how sure, how fair, And what our great concern 1 4 Now a new space of life begins, Set out afresh for heaven : Seek pardon for thy former sins, Through Christ, so freely given. 5 Devoutly yield thyself to God, And on "his grace depend ; With zeal pursue the heavenly road, Nor doubt a happy end. 626. 8s & 7s. Bp. Horxe. Autumnal Warnings. 1 SEE the leaves around us falling, Dry and withered to the ground ; Thus to thoughtless mortals calling, In a sad and solemn sound : — 2 "Youth, on length of days presuming, Who the paths of pleasure tread : View us, late in beauty blooming, Numbered now among the dead : 3 (: What though yet no losses grieve you, Gay with health and many a grace, Let not cloudless skies deceive you: Summer gives to autumn place. 4 " Yearly in our course returning, Messengers of shortest stay, Thus we preach this truth concerning, Heaven and earth shall pass away." VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 457 5 On the tree of life eternal, O let all our hopes be laid : This alone, for ever vernal, Bears a leaf that shall not fade. 627. C. M. Christian Psalmist. Thanks for an abundant Harvest 1 FOUNTAIN of mercy, God of love ! How rich thy bounties are ! . The rolling seasons, as they move, Proclaim thy constant care. 2 When in the bosom of the earth The sower hid the grain, Thy goodness marked its secret birth, And sent the early rain. 3 The spring's sweet influence, Lord, was The plants in boauty grew : [thine : Thou gav'st refulgent suns to shine, And mild, refreshing dew. 4 These various mercies from above Matured the swelling grain ; A kindly harvest crowns thy love, And plenty fills the plain. 5 We own and bless thy gracious sway ; Thy hand all nature hails ; Seed-time nor harvest, night nor day, Summer nor winter, fails. O/^o. C. M. Anonymous. Wedding Hymn. 1 SINCE Jesus freely did appear To grace a marriage feast ; iv pn ding To make a wedding guest, 2 Upon the bridal pair look down, Who now have plighted hands ; Their union with thy presence crown, And bless their nuptial bands. 3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow, Of all rich dowries best ; Their substance bless, and peace bestow, To sweeten all the rest. 458 MISCELLANEOUS. 4 In purest love their souls unite, That they, with Christian care, May make domestic burdens light, By taking each iheir share. 5 True helpers may they prove indeed, In prayer, in faith, and hope, And see with joy a goodly seed, To build their household up. 6 As Isaac and Rebekah give A pattern chaste and kind, So may this married couple live ; And die in friendship join'd. 7 On every soul assembled here, Now make thy face to shine ; Thy goodness more our hearts can cheer, Than richest food or wine. MISCELLANEOUS. 629. C M. Bp. Heber. Early Religion. 1 BY cool Siloam's shady rill How sweet the lily grows ! How sweet the breath beneath the hill Of Sharon's dewy 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 O thou who giv'st us life and breath* We seek thy grace alone, In childhood, manhood, age and death, To keep us f-ti'l thine own ! MISCELLANEOUS 459 630. L. M. Stennett. 1 HOW soft the words our Saviour speaks ! How kind the promises he makes ! A bruised reed he never breaks, Nor will he quench the smoking flax. 2 The humble poor he won't despise, Nor on the contrite sinner frown His ear is open to their cries ; He quickly sends salvation down. 3 When piety, in early minds, Like tender buds begins to shoot, He guards the plants from threat'ning winds, And ripens blossoms into fruit 4 With humble souls he bears a part In all the sorrows they endure : Tender and gracious is his heart, His promise is for ever sure. 5 He sees the struggles that prevail Between the powers of grace and sin ; He kindly listens while they tell The bitter pangs they feel within. 6 Though press'd with fears on every side, They know not how the strife may end ; Yet he will soon the cause decide, And judgment unto victory send. 631. C M. Watts. Advantages of early Religion. 1 HAPPY the child whose tender years Receive instructions well ; Who hates the sinner's path, and fears The road that leads to hell. 2 When we devote our youth to God, 'Tis pleasing in his eyes ; A flower when offered in the bud Is no vain sacrifice. 3 'Tis easier work if we begin To fear the Lord betimes ; While sinners, who grow old in sin, Are hardened in their crimes. 460 MISCELLANEOUS. 4 'Twill save us from a thousand snares To mind religion young ; Grace will preserve our following years, And make our virtue strong. 5 To thee, almighty God ! to thee Ora- childhood we resign : 'Twill please us to look back and see That our whole lives were thine. 6 Let the sweet work of prayer and praise Employ our youngest breath : Thus, we're prepared for longer days, Or fit for early death. 632. C. M. Doddridge. Young persons encouraged to seek Christ. 1 YE hearts with youthful vigour warm, In smiling crowds draw near, And turn from every mortal charm, A Saviour's voice to hear. 2 The soul that longs to see my face, Is sure my love to gain ; And those that early seek my grace, Shall never seek in vain. 3 What object, Lord, our souls should move, If once compared with thee ? What beauty should command our love, Like what in Christ we see? 4 Away, ye false delusive toys, ' Vain "tempters of the mind ! 'Tis here we fix our lasting choice, And here true bliss we find. 633. CM. Salisbury Coix. Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth, 1 IN the soft season of thy youth, In nature's smiling bloom, Ere age arrive, and trembling wait Its summons to the tomb ; 2 Remember thy Creator, God ; 'For him thy powers employ ; Make him thy fear, thy love, thy hope, Thy confidence, thy' joy. MISCELLANEOUS. 461 3 He shall defend and guide thy course Through life's uncertain sea, Till thou art landed on the shore Of blest eternity. 4 Then seek the Lord betimes, and choose The path of heavenly truth : The earth affords no lovelier sight Than pure religious youth. 634. c. m. oowper. Prayer for Youth. 1 BESTOW, O Lord, upon our youth The gift of saving grace, And let the seed of sacred truth Fall in a fruitful place. 2 Grace is a plant, where'er it grows, Of pure and heavenly root ; But fairest in the youngest shows, And yields the sweetest fruit. 3 Ye careless ones, oh, hear betimes The voice of saving love ! Your youth is stained with nuni' rous crimes, But mercy reigns above. 4 For you the public prayer is made ; Oh, join the public prayer ! For you the sacred tear is shed ; Oh, shed yourselves a tear ! 5 We pray that you may early prove The Saviour's quickening grace ; Too young you cannot taste his love, Or seek bis smiling face. 635. C M. Pratt's Coll. Pleasure of instructing the Young. 1 BLEST work ! the youthful mind to win, And turn the rising race From dark and dangerous paths of sin, To seek redeeming grace. 2 Children our kind protection claim; And God will well approve, When infants learn to lisp his name, And their Redeemer love. 4t>2 MISCELLANEOUS. 3 Be ours the bliss, in wisdom's way To guide untutored youth, And show the mind which went astray The way, the life, the truth! 4 Thy Spirit, Father ! on us shed, And bless this good design : The honours of thy name be spread ; Be all the glory thine. 636. L. M. Cawood. For Children. 1 IN Israel's fane, by silent night, The lamp of God was burning bright; And there, by viewless angels kept, Samuel, the child, securely slept. 2 A voice unknown the stillness broke ; "Samuel !" it called, and thrice it spoke : He rose ; he asked whence came the word 1 From Eli 1 No— it was the Lord. 3 Thus early called to serve his God, In paths of righteousness he trod ; Prophetic visions fired his breast, And all the chosen tribes were blest 4 Speak, Lord ! and, from our earliest days, Incline our hearts to love thy ways ; Thy wakening voice hath reached our ear « Speak, Lord, to us ; thy servants hear. 63 i . C. M. Anonymous. Old Age approaching. 1 ETERNAL God, enthron'd on high ! Whom angel hosts adore ; Who yet to suppliant dust art nigh; Thy presence we implore. 2 O guide us down the steep of age, And keep our passions cool ; Teach us to scan the sacred page, And practise every rule. 3 Our dying years time urges on, Wl tat's human must decay; Our friends, our young companions, gone, Can we expect to stay 1 MISCELLANEOUS. 463 4 Ah ! no — then smooth the- mortal hour. On thee our hope depends ; Support us with almighty power, While dust to dust descends. 63S. S. M. • Montgomery. For Sunday Schools. 1 WITHIN these walls be peace ; Love through our borders found ; In all our little palaces Prosperity abound. 2 God regardeth humble things ; Here, though the proud despise, The children of the King of kings Are learning to be wise. 3 May none who thus are taught, From glory be cast down, But all through faith and patience brought To an immortal crown. 639. C. M. Anonymous. 1 BLEST is the man whose heart expands At melting pity's call, And the rich blessings of whose hands Like heavenly manna fall. 2 Mercy descending from above, In softest accents pleads ; O ! may each tender bosom move When mercy intercedes. 3 Be ours the bliss in wisdom's way To guide untutor'd youth, And lead the mind that went astray To virtue and to truth. 4 Children our kind protection claim, And God will well approve, When infants learn to lisp his name And their Creator love. 5 Delightful work, young souls to win, And turn the rising race From the deceitful paths of sin, To seek redeeming grace. 464 MISCELLANEOUS. 6 Almighty God, thine influence shed, To aid this good design : The honours of thy name be spread, And all the glory thine. 640. C. M. Christian Psalmist. For a blessing for Food. 1 FOUNTAIN of being, Source of good, At whose almighty breath The creature proves our bane or food, Dispensing life or death. 2 Thee we address with humble fear; Vouchsafe thy gifts to crown ; Father of all. thy children hear, And send a blessing down. 3 O may our souls for ever pine Thy grace to taste and see ; Athirst for righteousness divine, And hungry after thee. 641. . L. M. Anonymous. Goodness of God in the Seasons. 1 GREAT God, at whose all-powerful call. At first arose this beauteous frame, Thou bidst the seasons change, and all The changing seasons speak thy name. 2 Thy bounty bids the infant year, From winter storms recovered, rise ; When thousand grateful scenes appear, Fresh opening to our wondering eyes. 3 The new delight how great, to see The earth in vernal beauty dressed, While in each herb, and flower, and tree, Thine opening bounty shines confessed. 4 Aloft, full beaming, reigns the sun, And light and genial heat conveys ; And while he leads the seasons on, From thee derives his quickening rays. 5 Indulgent God ! from every part Thy plenteous blessings largely flow ; We see ; we taste ; let every heart With grateful love and duty glow. MISCELLANEOUS. 465 642. CM. Addison. The Traveller's Hymn. 1 HOW are thy servants blest, O Lord ! How sure is their defence ! Eternal Wisdom is their guide, Their help Omnipotence. 2 In foreign realms, and lands remote, Supported by thy care, They pass unhurt through burning climes, And breathe in tainted air. 3 Thy mercy sweetens every soil, Makes every region please ; The hoary frozen "hills it warms, And smooths the boisterous seas. 4 Though by the dreadful tempest tossed High on the broken wave, They know thou art not slow to hear, Nor impotent to save. 5 The storm is laid, the winds retire, Obedient to thy will ; The sea, that roars at thy command, At thy command is still. In midst of dangers, fears, and death, Thy goodness we'll adore ; And, praise thee for thy mercies past, And humbly hope for more. 643. L. M. C. Wesley. The Mariner's Hymn. 1 GLORY to thee, whose powerful word Bids the tempestuous wind arise ; Glory to thee, the sovereign Lord Of air, and earth, and seas, and skies ! 2 Let air, and earth, and skies obey, And sea's thine awful will perform From them we learn to own thy sway, And shout to meet the gathering storm. 3 What though the floods lift up their voice Thou hearest, Lord, our louder cry ; They cannot damp thy children's joys, Or shake the soul when God is nigh. DD 466 MISCELLANEOUS 4 Roar on, ye waves ! our souls defy Your roaring to disturb our rest ; In vain to impair the calm ye try, The calm in a believer's breast. 644. L. M. 61. Anonymous. LORD of the Sea ! — thy potent sway Old Ocean's wildest waves obey ; The gale that whistles through the shrouds. The storm that drives the frighted clouds— If but thy whisper order peace, How soon their rude commotions cease ! 2 Lord of the Sea !— the silent hour, And deep, dull calm, confess thy power ; The sun that pours his welcome light, The moon that makes the dark scene bright, The guiding star, the favouring wind, Display a good and sovereign mind. 3 Lord of the Sea ! — the seamen keep From all the dangers of the deep ! When high the white-capped billows rise, When tempests roar along the skies, When foes or shoals awaken fear — O ! in thy mercy be thou near ! 4 Lord of the Sea !— when safe from harm, The sailor rests in slumbers calm, May dreams of home his spirit cheer, — Dreams that shall never false appear ; May thoughts of friends, and peace, and thee His solid consolations be ! 5 Lord of the Sea ' — a sea is life Of care and sorrow, wo and strife! With watchiul pains we steer along, To keep the right path, shun the wrong God grant, that after all our roam, We gain an everlasting home ! 645. L. M. Rippon's Coll. Deliverances. 1 WHAT hath God wrought ! might Israel say. When Jordan roll'd its tide away, And gave a passage to their bands, Safely to march across its sands. MISCELLANEOUS. 467 2 What hath God wrought ! might well be said When Jesus, rising from the dead, Scatter'd the shades of Pagan night, And bless'd the nations with his light 3 What hath God wrought ! O blissful theme i Are we redeem'd and call'd by him 1 Shall we be led the desert through 1 And safe arrive at glory too? 4 The news shall every harp employ, Fill every tongue with rapt'rous joy , When we shall join the heavenly throng, To swell the triumph and the song 1 646. C. M. Wesley Coil. Relying on God in Time of Trial. 1 FATHER of lights, thy needful aid To us that ask, impart ; Mistrustful of ourselves, afraid, Of our own treacherous heart. 2 In spite of our resolves, we fear Our own infirmity ; And, tremble at the trial near, And cry, O God, to thee ! 3 Our only help in danger's hour, Our only strength thou art ! Above the world, and all its power, And greater than our heart. 4 If on thy promised grace alone We faithfully depend, Thou surely wilt preserve thine own, And keep us to the end. b47. C. M. Bishop Heber. In Times of Distress and Danger. 1 OH God that madest the earth and sky, The darkness and the day, Give ear to this thy family, And help us when we pray ! For wide the waves of bitterness Around our vessel roar, And heavy grows the pilot's heart, To view the rocky shore ! 468 MISCELLANEOUS. 2 The cross our Master bore for us, For him we fain would bear ; But mortal strength to weakness turns, And courage to despair ! Then mercy on our failings, Lord! Our sinking faith renew! And when his sorrows visit us, Oh send his patience too. 648. L. M. Mrs. Steele. Faith in God in Times of Scarcity. 1 SHOULD famine o'er the mourning field Extend her desolating reign, Nor spring her blooming beauties yield, Nor autumn swell the fruitful grain : 2 Should lowing herds, and bleating sheep, Around their famished master die ; And hope itself despairing weep, While life deplores its last supply. 3 The God of our salvation lives ; Our nobler life he will sustain ; His word immortal vigour gives, Nor shall our glorious hopes be vain. 649. 0. M. Heginbotham. Comfort in Sickness and Death. 1 WHEN sickness shakes the languid frame, Each dazzling pleasure flies ; Phantoms of bliss no more obscure Our long-deluded eyes. 2 The tottering frame of mortal life Shall crumble into dust ; Nature shall faint — but learn, our souls, On nature's God to trust. 3 The man whose pious heart is fixed On his all-gracious God, In every frown may comfort find, And kiss the chastening rod. 4 Nor him shall death itself alarm ; On heaven his soul relies ; With joy he views his Maker's love, And with compc aire dies. MISCELLANEOUS. 469 650. L. M. Anonymous. Memory of the past. 1 HOW blest is he whose tranquil mind, When life' declines, recalls again The years that time has cast behind, And reaps delight from toil and pain. ' 2 So when the transient storm is past, The sudden gloom and driving shower, The sweetest sunshine is the last ; The loveliest is the evening hour. 651. 7s. J. Newton. At Parting. 1 AS the sun's enlivening eye Shines on every place the same ; So the Lord is always nigh To the souls that love his name. 2 When they move at duty's call, He is with them by the way ; He is ever with them all, Those who go, and those who stay. 3 From his holy mercy-seat Nothing can their souls confine ; Still in spirit they may meet, And in sweet communion join. 4 For a season called to part, Let us then ourselves commend To the gracious eye and heart Of our ever-present Friend. 5 Father, hear our humble prayer ! Tender shepherd of thy sheep, Let thy mercy and thy care All our souls in safety keep. 652. C. M. Doddridge. God, the everlasting Light of good men. ' 1 YE golden lamps of heaven ! farewell, With all your feeble light : Farewell, thou ever-changing moon, Pale emp'ressof the night ! 2 Ye stars are but the shining dust Of our divine abode. 470 MISCELLANEOUS. The pavement of those heavenly courts, Where we shall reign with God. 3 The father of eternal light Shall there his beams display ; Nor shall one moment's darkness mix With that unvaried day. 4 No more the drops of piercing grief Shall swell into our eyes ; Nor the meridian sun decline Amid those brighter skies. 5 There all the millions of his saints Shall in our songs unite ; And, each the bliss of all shall share With infinite delight. 653. C. M. Christian Psalmist. The Saints in Glory. 1 HOW bright these glorious spirits shine ! Whence all their white array 1 How came they to the blissful seats Of everlasting day 1 2 Lo ! these are they from sufferings great Who came to realms of light, And in the blood of Christ have washed Those robes which shine so bright. 3 Now with triumphal palms they stand Before the throne on high, And serve the God they love, amidst The glories of the sky. 4 Hunger and thirst are felt no more, Nor suns with scorching ray ; God is their sun, whose cheering beams Diffuse eternal day. 5 The Lamb which dwells amidst the throne Shall o'er them still preside, Feed them with nourishment divine, And all their footsteps guide. 6 'Mong pastures green he'll lead his dock. Where living streams appear: And God the Lord from every eye Shall wipe off every tear. DOXOLOGIES. 471 DOXOLOGIES. 654. S. M. Watts. TO God the only wise, Our Saviour and our King, Let all who dwell below the skies Their grateful praises bring. 655. S. M. Anonymous. TO heaven's eternal King Who rules supreme alone, Let all on earth their praises bring, And worship round his throne. , 656. S. M. Anonymous. 1 THY name, Almighty Lord ! Shall sound through distant lands ; Great is thy grace, and sure thy word, Thy truth for ever stands. 2 Far be thine honour spread, And long thy praise endure, Till morning light and evening shade Shall be exchanged no more. 657. C. M. Anonymous. TO him who reigns in worlds of light, The Eternal King of heaven, Be honour, majesty, and might, And praise and glory given. 658. CM. Anonymous. 1 TO God, let every tongue be praise, And every heart be love ; All grateful honours paid on earth, And nobler songs above. 2 Thou art the first and thou the last, Time centres all in thee : The Almighty God, who was, and is, And evermore shall be ! 659. C. M. Anonymous. 1 PRAISE ye the Lord, who reigns above. Yet loves his courts below ; O praise him for his Works of love, And all his goodness show ! 472 DOXOLOGIES. 2 That God, in whom we live and move, Let every creature sing ; All glory to their Maker give, And homage to their King. 660. L. M. Bp. Kenn. PRAISE God, from whom all blessings flow Praise him all creatures here below ; Praise him above, ye heavenly choir ; Sing praise to heaven's eternal Sire. 661. L. M. Anonymous. 1 ONE general song of praise arise To God, whose goodness ceaseless flows ; Who dwells enthroned beyond the skies, And life and breath on all bestows. 2 O bow to God, all ye that live Submissive to his holy will, To God, eternal praises give, And all his just commands fulfil. 662. L. M. Anonymous. LET all with humble hearts adore The bless'd, supreme, immortal Power: To him may all our thoughts arise, A pure and holy sacrifice. 663. 7s. Anonymous. GRATEFUL notes and numbers bring While Jehovah's praise we sing ; Holy, holy, holy Lord ! Be thy glorious name adored. 664. lis. Anonymous. COME, let us adore him, come, bow at his fee; , O give him the glory, the praise that is meet , Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise, And join the full chorus that gladdens the skier. 665. H. M. Anonymous. GLORY to God on high ! For ever bless his name :_ Hisv wondrous love proclaim. To him be praise I By all on earth And glory given I And all in heave:;. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 1. 8s, 8s & 6s. Anonymous. Z%e Beauty and Glory of Religion. 1 SOFT are the fruitful showers that bring The welcome promise of the spring, And soft the vernal gale : Sweet the wild warblings of the grove, The voice of nature and of love, That gladden every vale. 2 But softer in the mourner's ear Sounds the mild voice of mercy near, That whispers sins forgiven ; And sweeter far the music swells, When to the raptured soul she tells Of peace and promised heaven. d Fair are the flowers that deck the ground j And groves and gardens blooming round, Unnumbered charms unfold : Bright is the sun's meridian ray, And bright the beams of setting day, That robe the clouds in gold. 4 But far more fair the pious breast, In richer robes of goodness dress'd, Where heaven's own graces shme ; And brighter far the prospects rise That burst on faith's delighted eyes, From glories all divine. 2. 8s, 8s & 6s. Blacklock. Benevolence. 1 HAIL, Source of pleasure ever new! While thy kind dictates we pursue, We taste a joy sincere ; Too high for little minds to know, Who on themselves alone bestow Then- wishes and their care, 473 474 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 2. By thee inspired, the generous bi-east, In blessing others only blest, With kindness large and free, Delights the widow's tears to stay, To teach the blind their smoothest way, And aid the feeble knee. O God ! with sympathetic care, hi others' joys and griefs to share, Do thou our hearts incline ; Each low, each selfish wish control, Warm with benevolence each soul, And make us wholly thine. 3. C. M. Anonymous. Joy in the Holy Spirit. l OUR souls do magnify the Lord, Our spirits do rejoice, In him our Saviour and our God ; We hear his joyful voice. We need not go abroad for joy, We have a feast at home, Our sighs are turned into songs, The comforter is come. 3 Down from above the blessed Dove Is come into each breast, To witness God's eternal love ; This is our heavenly feast. 4 This makes us Abba Father cry, With confidence of soul ; It makes us cry, our Lord, our God, And that without control. 5 There is a stream which issues forth From God's eternal throne, And from the Lamb a living stream, Clear as the crystal stone. 4. L. M. Anonymous. The Rock. 1 WE'VE found the rock the travellers cried, O HallTis the Spirit's rising beam. 486 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 4 Agonizing in the garden, Lo ! your Saviour prostrate lies ; On the bloody tree behold him ! Hear him cry before he dies : " It is finish'd ;" Sinners, will not this suffice? 5 Lo ! the Son of God ascending To his Father and our God ; Venture on him, venture freely, Let no other trust intrude ; None but Jesus, Can do helpless sinners good. 6 Saints and angels join'd in concert, Sing the praises of the Lamb, While the blissful seats of heaven, Sweetly echo with his name ; Hallelujah ! Sinners here may do the same. 19. L- M. Anonymous. Invitation to the Youth. i YOUNG people all, attention give, While we address you in God's name; You who in sin and folly live, Come hear the counsel of your friend. We've sought for bliss in glitt'ring toys, And rang'd the 'luring scenes of vice ; But never knew substantial joys, Till we obey'd our Saviour's voice. 2 He spake at once our sins forgiv'n. And wash'd our load of guilt away; He gave us glory, peace, and heaven, And thus we found the heavenly way. And now, with trembling sense, we view Huge billows roll beneath our feet; For death and judgment wait for you, Who slight the force of gospel t\uth. 3 Youth, like the spring, will soon be gone, By fleeting time, or conquering death; Your morning sun may set at noon, And leave vou ever in the dark. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 487 Tour sparkling eyes, and blooming cheeks, Must wither like the blasted rose ; The coffin, earth, and -winding sheet, Will soon your active limbs enclose. 4 Ye heedless ones that wildly stroll, The grave will soon become your bed, Where darkness reigns, and vapours roll In solemn silence round your head. Your friends will pass the lonesome place, And with a sigh move slow along, Still gazing on the spires of grass With which your graves are overgrown. 5 O ! careless youth think on the state Of all, who do free grace refuse : For soon with you 'twill be too late The way of life in Christ to choose. Come, lay your carnal weapons by, No longer fight against your God ; But with the gospel now comply, And heaven shall be your gre'at reward. 20. P. M. Anonymous. 1 WITH singing we praise The original grace, By our heavenly Father bestow'd Our being receive From his bounty, and live To the honour and glory of God. 2 For thy glory we were Created to share, Both the nature and kingdom divine ! Created again That our souls may remain In time and eternity thine. 3 With thanks we approve The design of thy love, Which hath join'd us in Jesus' name ; So united in heart, That we never can part, Till we meet at the feast of the Lamb. 4 Hallelujah we sing, To our Father and King, 488 SPIRITUAL SONGS. And his rapturous praises repeat ; To the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah again, Sing all heaven and fall at his feet ! 21. L. M. Anonymous. 1 WE'RE glad we ever saw the day We met to sing, and preach, and pray ; Here 's glory, glory in each soul, Which makes us praise our Lord so bold. 2 Lord keep us safe while passing through, And fill our souls with meekness too ; Redeeming grace that pleasing song, We'll sing as we do pass along, 3 We hope to praise him when we rise, And shout salvation through the skies; Sing glory, glory in the air, Meet all our Father's children there. 22. P. M. Anonymous. Social Worship. 1 YE happy children who follow Jesus, Into the house of prayer and praise, Who are join'd in union while love increases Resolv'd this way to spend your days ; Although we are hated by the world and Satan, And flesh, and such as know not God, Yet happy moments and joyful seasons, We oft times find on Canaan's road. 2 Whilst we've been waiting on lovely Jesus. We've felt seme streams coming from above, Our hearts have burned with holy raptures. We long to be absorb'd in love ; Then let us hold fast what is given, And trust in God for time to come, Sure we shall find our way to heaven, So farewell brethren, we're going home. 2o. 7s&6s. Anonymous Lousing for Heaven. 1 O WHEN shall we see Jesus, .ind reign with him above ; SPIRITUAL SONGS. 489 And from that flowing fountain Drink everlasting love 1 When shall we be deliver'd From this vain world of sin, And with our blessed Jesus Drink endless pleasures in? 2 But now we are his soldiers, . Our Captain 's gone before, lie 's given us our orders, And bid us not give o'er; If we continue faithful A righteous crown he'll give, And all his valiant soldiers Eternal life shall have. 3 Through grace we are determin'd, To conquer, though we die ; And then away to Jesus, On wings of love, we'll fly. Farewell to sin and sorrow, We'll bid you all adieu; And O dear friends be faithful, And on your way pursue. 24. 8s &, 7s. Anonymous. Blind Bartimeus. 1 MERCY, O thou Son of David ! Thus blind Bartimeus prayed ; Many by thy grace are saved, O wilt thou vouchsafe thine aid . 2 For his crying many chid him, But he cried the louder still, Till his gracious Saviour bid him Come, and ask me what you will. 3 Money was not what he wanted, Though by begging us'd to live; But he ask'd, and Jesus granted Alms which none but Christ could give. 4 Lord, remove this grievous blindness, Turn our darkness into day ; Straight he saw and drawn by kindness, Follow'd Jesus in the way. 5 Now methinks we hear him praising, Publishing to all around ; 490 SPIRITUAL SONGS. Friends is not our case amazing? What a Saviour we have found ! 6 O that all the blind but knew him, And would be advis'd by me ; Surely they would come unto him, He would cause them all to see. 25. 7s. Anonymous. The unconverted Thief. 1 JESUS CHRIST has power alone To subdue a heart of stone ; And the moment grace is felt, Then the hardest heart will melt. 2 When the Lord was crucified, Two transgressors with him died ; One with vile blasphemous tongue ScofTd at Jesus as he hung. 6 Thus he spent his wicked breath, In the very jaws of death ; Perish'd as too many do, With a Saviour in their view. 4 But the other, touch 'd with grace. Saw the danger of his case ; Faith receiv'd to own his Lord, Whom the. Scribes and priests abhorr'd. 5 Lord, he prayed, remember me, When in glory thou shalt be ; Soon with me, the Lord replies, Thou shalt be in paradise. 6 This was wond'rous grace indeed, Grace vouchsafed in time of need ; Sinners trust in Jesus' name, You will find him still the same. 7 But beware of unbelief, Think upon the harden'd thief! If the gospel you disdain, Christ to you has died in vain. 26. lis. Anonymous. TJie Supper. 1 A FOUNTAIN in Jesus, which runs always free, For washing and cleansing such sinners as we ; SPIRITUAL SONGS. 491 Our sins, though like crimson, made white as the wool, No lack in the fountain, but always is full. % All things are now ready, he invites us to come, The supper is made by the Father and Son ; Rich bounties, rich dainties, here we may re- ceive, A living for ever, if we will believe. 3 The guests which were bidden refused the For they were not readynor willing at all, [call, To be stripped of their honour, and part with their store, [poor. For a feast that was given and made for the 4 If they are not ready and wish to delay, My house shall be filled, the Father doth say ; The highways and hedges, the halt and the blind, [mine. Shall come and be welcome, the supper is 5 He decks us with jewels, and rings of rich kind, A garment not woven, but richly refined ; Redeemed by Jesus, made heirs with their King, A plan of the Father in glory to sing. 27. 8s & 7s. Robinson. Grateful Recollections. 1 COME, thou fount of every blessing, Tune our hearts to sing thy grace ! Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. 2 Teach us some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above ; Praise the mount, O fix us on it, Mount of God's unchanging love. 3 Hei e we raise our Ebenezer, Hither by thy grace we're come ; And, we hope by thy good pleasure, Safety to arrive at home. 492 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 4 Jesus sought us when as strangers, Wandering from the fold of God ; He to save our souls from danger, Interposed his precious blood. 5 Oh ! to grace how great a debtor, Daily we're constrained to be ; Let thy grace, Lord, like a fetter, Bind our wandering souls to thee. 6 Prone to wander, Lord, we feel it, Prone to leave the God of love ; Here's the heart, Lord, take and seal it, Seal it for thy courts above. 28. Ss & 7s. Anonymous. Expostulation. 1 NOW the Saviour stands a pleading, At the sinner's bolted heart ; Now in heaven he's interceding, Undertaking sinners' part. CHORUS. Simiers, can you hate this Saviour? Will you thrust him from your arms? Once he died for your behaviour, Now he calls you to his charms. 2 O be wise before you languish On the bed of dying strife ! Endless joy, or dreadful anguish, Turn upon th' events of life. 3 Now he's waiting to be gracious, Now he stands and looks on thee ; See what kindness, love and pity, Shines around on you and me. 4 Open now your hearts before him, Bid the Saviour welcome in ; Now receive, and O adore him ! Take a full discharge from sin. 5 Come, for all things now are ready, Yet there's room for many more ; O ye blind, ye lame and needy, Come to wisdom's boundless store. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 493 29. 8s&7s. Anonymous. The Bible. 1 PRECIOUS Bible ! what a treasure Does the word of God afford ; • All we want for life or pleasure, Food and med'cine, shield and sword. Let the world account us poor, Having this, we need no more. 'I Food to which the world's a stranger, Here the hungry soul enjoys ; Of excess there is no danger, Though it fills, it never cloys On a living Christ we feed, He is meat and drink indeed ! 3 When our souls are faint and sickly, Or when Satan wounds our minds, Cordials to revive us quickly, Healing med'cines here we find. To the promises we flee, Each affords a remedy. 4 Shall we envy then the miser, Doting on his golden store 1 Sure we are, or should be wiser, We are rich, 'tis he is poor. Jesus gives us in his word, Food and med'cine, shield and sword. 30. 7s & 6s. Anonymous. The Good Physician. 1 HOW lost was our condition, Till Jesus made us whole ! There is but one Physician Can cure the sin-sick soul. Next door to death he found us, And snatched us from the grave, To tell to all around us His wondrous power to save. 2 The worst of all diseases Is light compared to sin ; On every part it seizes, But rages most within. 494 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 'Tis palsy, plague, and fever, And madness, all combin'd And none but a believer The least relief can find. 3 O then this great Physician, (How matchless is his grace ■ Accepted our petition, And undertook our case. First gave us sight to view him. For sin our eyes had scaled ; Then bade us look unto him ; We looked, and we were healed. 4 A risen living Jesus, Seen by an eye of faith, At once from danger frees us, And saves the soul from death. Come then to this Physician, His help he'll freely give ; He makes no hard condition, 'Tis only look and live. 31. H. M. Anonymous. Strength from Heaven. 1 BY whom was David taught To aim the dreadful blow, When he Goliah fought, And laid the Gittjte low? No sword or spear the stripling took, But chose a pebble from the brook. 2 'Twas Israel's God and King Who sent him to the fight, Who gave him strength to siing, And skill to aim aright. Ye feeble saints, your strength endures, Because young David's God is yours. 3 Who ordered Gideon forth, To storm the invader's camp, With arms of little worth, A pitcher and a lamp 1 The trumpet made his coming known, And all the host was overthrown. 4 Oh ! we have seen the day, When with a single word, (God helping us to say, SPIRITUAL SONGS. 495 Our trust is- in the Lord,) Our souls have quelled a thousand foes, Fearless of all that could oppose. 5 But unbelief, self-will, Self-righteousness and pride, How often do they steal Our weapons from our side ! Yet David's Lord, and Gideon's friend, Will help his servants to the end. 32. C. M. Anonymous. In me ye shall have peace. 1 YE saints, attend the Saviour's voice, Spoke in his word of grace ; He says, and in it O rejoice ! In me ye shall have peace. 2 Tho' storms and tempests round you roar, And foes and fears increase ; He says, and what could he say more 1 In me ye shall have peace. 3 What though affliction still abound, Nor do temptations cease ; He says, and O how sweet the sound .' In me ye shall have peace. 4 What though your hearts with sorrow bleed, And sighs and tears increase ; He says, and O 'tis true indeed ! In me ye shall have peace. 5 Though you shall pass through death's coir! To gain your wished release ; [flood, He says, and sure he'll make it good ; In me ye shall have peace. 33. 10s & lis., Anonxmous. We will trust and not be afraid. 1 BEGONE, unbelief, our Saviour is near, And for our relief will surely appear : By prayer let us wrestle, and he will perform ; With Christ in the vessel, we smile at the storm. 2 Tho' dark be our way, since he is our guide, 'Tis ours to obey, 'tis his to provide ; Tho' cisterns be broken, and creatures all fail, The word he hath spoken will surely prevail. 496 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 3 His love in time past forbids us to think He'll leave us at last in troubles to sink ; Each sweet Ebenezerwe have in review, Confirms his good pleasure to help us quite through. 4 Being willing to save, he watched o'er our path, , [death : When, Satan's blind slaves, we sported with And can he have taught us to trust in his name, And thus far have brought us to put us to shame 1 5 Why should we complain of want or distress ; Temptations or pain 1 He told us no less ; The heirs of salvation, we know from his word, [Lord. Through much tribulation must follow their 6 How bitter the cup, no heart can conceive, Which he drank quite up, that sinners might live ! [mine ; His way was much rougher and darker than Did Jesus thus suffer, and shall we repine 1 7 Since all that we meet shall work for our good, The bitter is sweet, the med'cine is food ; Tho' painful at present, 'twill cease before long, And then, O how pleasant the conqueror's song! 34. 8s, 8s & 6s. Anonymous. Regeneration- 1 WAKED by the gospel's powerful sound, Our souls in sin and thrall we found, Exposed to dreadful wo; Eternal truth did loud proclaim, The sinner must be born again, Or down to ruin go. 2 God's justice then we did behold, And guilt lay heavy on each soul, It was a dreadful load : This solemn truth did still remain, The sinner must be born again, Or feel the wrath of God. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 4:97 3 We heard some tell how Christ did give His life to let the sinner live, But him we could not see ; We read the Bible, it was plain, The sinner must be born again, Or die eternally. 4 But as our souls with dying breath, Lay sighing in our sin and death, Clmst Jesus we did see ; Free grace and pardon he proclaimed, We trust we then were born again, In gospel liberty. 5 Now with the saints we'll join to tell How Jesus saved our souls from hell, To sing redeeming love ; Ascribe the glory to the Lamb, The sinner now is born again, To dwell with Christ above. DO. H. M. Anonymous. Christian Salutation. 1 PEACE be unto this house, The Son of Peace draw near : But has our Master's Son A tabernacle here 1 If so, then we will here remain, If not, adieu, we'll go again. 2 Our Master sent us here, His Son a bride to find. If to him you appear, If to him you are kind ; If so, come go with us to-day If not, we'll go another way. 'i Lord, send thy Spirit forth, Incline the heart also ; Lord, grant Rebecca's voice, I with the man will go ; 'Twould make thy servants all rejoice, To hear one speak with such a voice. 36. P. M. Anonymous. The Lord is in his Garden. I THE Lord into his garden comes : The spices yield a rich perfume, 498 SPIRITUAL SONGS. The lilies grow and thrive : Refreshing showers of grace divine, From Jesus flow to every vine, Which makes the dead revive. 2 We feel that heaven is now begun, It issues from the shining throne, From Jesus' grace on high ; It comes like floods we can't contain, We drink, and drink, and drink again, And yet for more we cry. But when we come to reign above, And all surround the throne of love, We'll drink a full supply ; Jesus will lead his armies through, To living fountains where they flow, Which never will run dry. 4 There we will reign, and shout and sing, And make the upper regions ring When all the saints get home ; Come on, come on, my brethren dear Soon we shall meet together there, For Jesus bids us come. 5 Amen, amen, each soul replies, We're bound to meet him in the skies. And claim our mansion there : Now here's our heart, now here's our hand, To meet you in that heavenly land, Where we shall part no more. 6 There on that peaceful happy shore, We'll sing and shout our sufferings o'er, In sweet redeeming love : We'll shout and praise our conquering King, Who died himself, that he might bring Us rebels near to God. 3/. L. M. Anonymous. The Way. 1 JESUS our all to heaven is gone, He whom we fix our hope upon ; His track we see, and we'll pursue The narrow way, till him we view. 2 The way the holy prophets went, The road that leads from banishment SPIRITUAL SONGS. 499 The king's highway of holiness We'll go, for all his paths are peace. 3 This is the way we long have sought, And mourned because we found it not ; Our grief, our burden long has been, Because we were not freed from sin. 4 The more we strove against its power, We felt its weight and guilt the more; Till late we heard our Saviour say, " Come hither, souls, I am the way." 5 Now will we tell to sinners round, What a dear Saviour we have found, We'll point to thy redeeming blood, And say, " Behold the Way to God." 38. lis. Anonymous. Precious Promises. 1 HOW 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 fled ? 2 In every condition, in sickness, in health, In poverty's vale or abounding in wealth, A.t home and abroad, on the land or the sea, As thy days may demand shall thy strength ever be. 3 Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismay'd. I now am thy God and will still give thee aid ; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand. 4 When thro* the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of wo shall not thee overflow ; For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 5 When thro' fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply ; The flames shall not hurt thee, I only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine. 500 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 6 E'en down to old age all my people shall prove, Impartial, eternal, unchangeable love ; [adorn, And, when hoary hairs shall their temples Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne. 7 The soul that on Jesus hath lean'd for repose, I will not, 1 will not desert to his foes : [shake, That soul, though all hell should endeavour to I'll never, no never, no never forsake. 39. P. M. Anonymous. The impartial Song. 1 THE great God of love has shown us the way. And taught us the impartial song ; The Spirit is come, and the work is begun, And we all are united in one. 2 Now sin begins to die, grace gains the victory, And pride falls a prey to the ground ; We lift up our heads as we rise from the dead, And the glory of God shines around. 3 Salvation we see for all is most free ; The members of Christ are all one ; l We'll march uniform, and with courage face. In the battle our Saviour's begun, [the storm, 4 United in one the race we will run, Press forward by faith without fear ; Such glory pin-sue, as the world never knew, Never will till the gospel they hear. 5 Now let us be true, our journey pursue, Toward heaven our glorious home ; Press on by the word Christ left on record. Singing glory to Jesus — Amen. 40. 10s & lis. Anonymous. The Christian's Warrant. 1 THO' troubles assail, and dangers affright, Tho' friends all should fail and foes all unite, Yet one thing secures us whatever betide, The promise assures us, the Lord will provide. 2 The birds without barn or store-house are fed, From them let us learn to trust in our Head ; His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be denied, So long as it's written, the Lord will provide. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 501 3 His call we'll obey like Abraham of old, We know not the way, but faith makes us bold ; For tho' we are strangers, we have a sure guide, And trust in all dangers, the Lord will provide. 4 When Satan appears to stop up the path, And fills us with fears, we'll triumph by faith ; He cannot take from us (tho' oft he has tried) This heart-cheering promise, the Lord will pro- vide. 5 He tells us we're weak, our hope is in vain, The good that we seek we ne'er shall obtain ; But when such suggestions our graces have tried, [vide. This answers all questions, the Lord will pro- 6 No strength of our own goodness we claim, Our trust is all thrown over Jesus' own name ; In this our strong tower for safety we hide, The Lord is our power, the Lord will provide. 7 When life sinks apace and death is in view, The word of his grace shall comfort us thro' ; Nor fearing, nor doubting, with Christ on our side, We hope to die shouting, the Lord will provide. 41. 6s&9s. Anonymous. The Happy Convert. 1 O HOW happy are they, Who the Saviour obey, And have laid up their treasure above ; Tongue can never express, The sweet comfort and peace, Of a soul in its earliest love. 2 That sweet comfort was mine, When the favour divine, I first found in the blood of the Lamb ; What at first I believed, When a joy I received, What a heaven in Jesus' name. 3 'Twas a heaven below, My Redeemer to know; And the angels could do nothing more, 502 SPIRITUAL SONGS. Than to fall at his feet, And the story repeat, And the lover of sinners adore. 4 Jesus all the day long, Was my joy and my song ; Othat all his salvation might see. He hath lov'd me, I cried, He hath suffered and died, To redeem such a rebel as me. 5 On the wings of his love, I was carried above All my sin, and temptation, and pain ; And I could not believe That I ever should grieve, That I ever should suffer again. 6 I then rode on the sky, Freely justified I, Nor did envy Elijah his seat ; My glad soul mounted higher, In a chariot of fire, And the moon it was under my feet. 7 O the rapturous height Of that holy delight, Which I felt in the life-giving blood; Of my Saviour possess'd, I was perfectly blest, And was filled with the fulness of God. 4^. 8s, 8s &. 6s. Anonymous. The sjiread of the Gospel. 1 COME, brethren, let us join and sing, The growing empire of our King, Who spilt his precious blood ; His life a ransom gave for all, That he might save our souls from thrall, And bring us home to God. 2 He rides victorious through the land, His saints rejoice, his heralds stand, And they aloud do call ; Sinners repent, to Jesus fly, While he in mercy passes by, And offers grace to all. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 503 3 The wilderness doth sweetly ring, With prayers and praises to the King, Who sits on Zion's hill ; The towns and cities hear the voice, The sinners mourn, the saints rejoice, With praise our hearts are fill'd. 4 Ride on all-conquering King, ride on, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. Let heaven and earth agree, To sound aloud thy worthy fame, Till all our souls shall be on flame, To rise and reign with thee. 43. C. M. Anonymous. A Dialogue on the Children of God. 1 WHAT poor despised company, Of travellers are these ; Who walk in yonder narrow way, Along the rugged maze? 2 Ah, these are of a royal line, All children of a King ; Heirs of immortal crowns divine, And lo, for joy they sing. 3 Why do they then appear so mean1? And why so much despis'd? Because of their rich robes unseen, The world is not appriz'd. 4 But some of them seem poor distress'd, And lacking daily bi-ead ; All ! they're of boundless wealth possess'd; With hidden manna fed. 5 But why keep they that narrow road, That rugged thorny maze 1 Why that 's the way their leader trod, They love and keep his ways. 6 Why must they shun the pleasant path, That worldlings love so well 1 Because that is the road to deatli, The open road 10 hell. 7 What is there then no other road, To Salem's happy ground 1 Christ is the only way to God, None other can be found. 504 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 44. 8s, 8s & 6s. Anonymous. Excitement to Duty. 1 WHENE'ER we look into the word, And read about our dearest Lord, The friend of sinful man ; And trace our Saviour's footsteps there, What humble love, what holy fear, Through all his conduct ran ! 2 And when we view his love to God, Those steps in which the Saviour trod, We long to tread them too ; We long to be inspir'd by zeal, To execute our Father's will, As Jesus us'd to do. 3 We read that he, on duty bent, To lonely places often went, To seek his Father there ; The early morn and dewy ground, Can witness they the Saviour found, Engag'd in fervent prayer. 4 And did our Saviour use to pray, Before the light unveil'd the day, And shall we backward be? No, dearest Lord, forbid the thought, Help us to fight as Jesus fought, Each foe that we do see. 5 And now, dear friends, who love his name, Who love to imitate the Lamb, And more of Jesus know; Come let us all surround his throne, And see what blessings on his own, Our Saviour will bestow. 45. 5s&6s. Anonymous. Victory over the Woi-ld. 1 O tell us no more Of this world's vain store, The time for such trifles With us now is o'er. 2 A country we've found, Where true joys abound ; SPIRITUAL SONGS. 505 To dwell we're determined On this happy ground. 3 Our souls don't delay, He calls us away, Rise, follow the Saviour, And bless the glad day. 4 No mortal doth know What Christ can bestow ; What light, strength, and comfort; Go after him, go. 5 Great spoils we shall win From death, hell, and sin, 'Midst outward afflictions Shall feel Christ within. 6 And when we're to die, Receive us we'll cry, For Jesus doth love us, We cannot tell why. 7 But this we do find. We to him are join'd, He'll not live in glory And leave us behind. 46. C. M. Anonymous. The New Creation. 1 ATTEND, while God's exalted Son Doth his own glories show : "Behold I sit upon my throne, Creating all things new. 2 Nature and sin are pass'd away, And the Old Adam dies ; My hands a new foundation lay, See the new world arise. 3 I'll be a sun of righteousness To the r>sw heav'ns I make ; None but the new-born heirs of grace My glories shall partake." 4 Mighty Redeemer ! =et us free From our old state of sin ; Oh, make our souls alive to thee, Create new pow'rs within : 506 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 5 Renew our eyes, and form our ears, And mould our hearts afresh ; Give us new passions, joys, and fears, And turn the stone to flesh. 6 Far from the regions of the dead, From sin, and earth, and hell ; In the new world that grace has made, We would for ever dwell. 4/ . 7s. Cookhaji. Encouragement for the Weak. 1 CAST thy burden on the Lord, Only lean upon his word ; Thou wilt soon have cause to bless His eternal faithfulness. 2 Human counsels come to naught ; That shall stand which God hath wrought, His compassion, love, and power. Are the same for evermore. 3 Heaven and earth may pass away, God's free grace shall not decay ; He hath promis'd to fulfil All the pleasure of his will. 4 Jesus, Guardian of thy flock, Be thyself our constant rock; Make us by thy powerful hand, Long as Zion's mountain stand. 48. L. M. H. Stowell. The Mercy Seat. 1 FROM every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat, 'Tis found beneath the Mercy Seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads, A place than all besides more sweet — It is the blood-bought Mercy Seat 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend , Tho' sunder 'd far — by faith they meet Around one common" Mercy Seat. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 507 4 Ah ! whither could we flee for aid, When tempted, desolate, dismay'd — Or how the host of hell defeat, Had suffering saints no Mercy Seat. 5 There ! there, on eagle wing we soar, And sin and sense seem all no more, And heaven comes down our souls to greet. And glory crowns the Mercy Seat. 49. C. M. Anonymous. The High-Way to Zion. 1 SING, ye redeemed of the Lord, Your great Deliv'rer sing; Pilgrims for Zion's city bound, Be joyful in your King. 2 See the fair way his hand hath rais'd ; How holy, and how plain ! Nor shall the simplest travelers err, Nor ask the track in vain. 3 No rav'ning lion shall destroy, Nor lurking serpent wound ; Pleasure and safety, peace and praise, Thro' all the path are found. 4 A hand divine shall lead you on Thro' all the blissful road ; Till to the sacred mount you rise. And see your smiling God. 5 There garlands of immortal joy Shall bloom on ev'ry head ; While sorrow, sighing, and distress, Like shadows all are fled. 50. C. M. Anonymous. Asking the way to Zion. 1 ZION, the city of our God, How glorious is the place ! The Saviour, there, has his abode, And sinners see his face. I Firm against ev'ry adverse shock, Its mighty bulwarks prove; 'Tis built upon the living rock, And wall'd around with love. 0138 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 3 There all the fruits of glory grow, And joys that never die ; And, streams of grace and knowledge flow, The soul to satisfy. 4 Come, set our faces Zion-ward, The sacred road inquire ; And, let a union to the Lord Be henceforth your desire. 5 The gospel shines to give you light, No longer, then, delay ; The Spirit waits to guide you right, And Jesus is the way. 6 O Lord, regard thy people's pray'r, Thy promise now fulfil ; And, young and old by grace prepare To dwell on Zion's hill. 51. L. M. Cowper. Prayer. 1 PRAYER is appointed to convey The blessings God designs to give : Long as they live should Christians pray, They learn to pray when first they live. 2 If pain afflict, or wrongs oppress, If cares distract, or fears dismay; If guilt deject ; if sin distress ; In every case, still watch and pray. 3 'Tis pray'r supports the soul that's weak, Tho' thought be broken, language lame, Pray ; if thou canst, or canst, not, speak : But pray with faith in Jesus' name. 4 Depend on him ; thou canst not fail ; Make all thy wants and wishes known ; Fear not, his promise must prevail ; Ask but in faith, it shall be done. o2. 7s. Anonymous. Weeping Mary. I MARY to her Saviour's tomb Hasted at the early dawn, Spice she brought and sweet perfume ; Hut. the Lord she lov'd was gone. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 509 For a while she weeping stood, Struck with sorrow and surprise, Shedding tears a plenteous liood, For her heart supplied her eyes. 2 Jesus, who is always near, Though too often unperceiv'd, Came his drooping child to cheer, Kindly asking why she griev'd. Though at first she knew him not, When he call'd her by her name, Then her griefs were all forgot, For she found he was the same. 3 Grief and sighing quickly fled, When she heard his welcome voice, Just before she thought him dead, Now he bids her heart rejoice. What a change his word can make, Turning darkness into day ; — You who weep for Jesus' sake, He will wipe your tears away. 4 He who came to comfort her, When she thought her all was lost, Will for your relief appear, Tho' you now are tempest toss'd, On his word your burden cast, On his love your thoughts employ. Weeping for a while may last, But the morning brings the joy. 53. 8s, 8s & 6s. Mrs. Hemans. Devout Aspirations. 1 GREAT Father of the human race, Oh ! give our souls an humble place Within thy presence near . When troubles rise, and billows roll, Do thou our fainting hearts control, Still may we hold thee dear ! 2 In every path of mortal life, When the world's cares are big with strife, To find them soothed in thee ; No other friend on earth to find. So condescending and so kind, May we thy goodness see. 510 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 3 Then when the hour of death draws nigh, And breaks asunder every tie, Will thou, O God, attend ! Yes ! in the agonies of death Receive our last expiring breath — Be thou our constant friend. 54. L. M. Anonymous. " I will sup with him and he with me." 1 SAVIOUR of all, to thee we bow, And own thee faithful to thy word : We hear thy voice, and open now Our hearts to entertain our Lord. 2 Come in, come in, thou heav'nly guest, Delight in what thyself hast giv'n : On thine own gifts and graces feast, And make the contrite heart thy heav'n. 3 Beneath thy shadow let us sit, Call us thy friends, and love, and bride ; And bid us freely drink and eat Thy dainties, and be satisfied. 4 The heav'nly manna faith imparts : Faith makes thy fulness all our own ; We feed upon thee in our hearts, And find that heav'n and thou art one. 55. 7s, 61. Anonymous. " Called in one hope of your calling" 1 CENTRE of our hopes thou art, End of our enlarg'd desires : Stamp thine image on our heart Fill us now with heav'nly fires ; Cemented by love divine, Seal our souls for ever thine ! 2 Let us altogether rise, To thy glorious life restor'd Here regain our paradise t Here prepare to meet onr Lord : Here enjoy the earnest giv'n, Travel hand and hand to heav'n ! SPIRITUAL SONGS. 511 56. 7s, 81. Anonymous. Hope maketh not ashamed. 1 PARTNERS of a glorious hope, Lift your hearts and voices up : Jointly let us rise and sing, Christ, our Prophet, Priest, and King: While we walk with him in light, Goi doth still our hearts unite : Dearest fellowship we prove, Fellowship in Jesus' love. 2 Still, O Lord, our faith increase ; Cleanse from all unrighteousness : Sweetly each with each combin'd, In the bands of duty join'd, Feel the cleansing blood applied, Daily feel that Christ hath died ; Ev'ry vile affection kill ; Root out ev'ry seed of ill. 3 Hence may all our actions flow, Love, the proof that Christ we know : Mutual love the token be, Lord, that we belong to thee : Love, thine image love, impart, Stamp it on our face and heart ; Only love to us be giv'n ; Lord, we ask no other heav'n. oT. 7s & 6s. Anonymous. We would see Jesus. 1 " SD1, we would see Jesus !" The blessed Prince of love, He only can relieve us, And all our grief remove : O tell us as a preacher, Where Jesus Christ doth dwell, Describe his charming features, His glowing beauty tell. 2 " Sir, we would see Jesus !" The sinner's constant friend ; We know he won't deceive us, But love us to the end. 512 SPIRITUAL SONGS. His blessed word assures us, His tempted flock shall stand; His mighty arm secures us, From all the hostile band. 3 " Sir, we would see Jesus !" The glorious King of grace ; A sight of him would ease us, And fill our hearts with peace ; We would behold his beauty, And run into his arms. And learn the christian duty Amidst those blessed charms. 4 " Sir, we would see Jesus !" And at his feet adore ; His ways, although all glorious, We liumoly would explore. O tell us where to find him, And how we may him know ; Where does the rose of Sharon, That spotless lily grow. 5 " Sir, "we would see Jesus !" And hearken to his voice; O this would greatly please us, And make our hearts rejoice. That sound is so transporting, It ends the sinner's strife ; That sound is so inviting, It brings the dead to life. 58. L- M. Anonymous. The worth of Truth. 1 THE worth of truth no tongue can tell, 'Twill do to buy, but not to sell ; A large estate that soul hath got, Who buys the truth and sells it not 2 Truth, like a diamond, shines most fair, More rich than pearl and rubies are, More worth than gold and silver coin, O, may it ever in us shine. 3 'Tis truth that binds, and truth makes free, And sets the soul at liberty From sin and Satan's heavy chain, And then within the heart doth reign. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 513 4 They have a freedom then indeed, That doth all freedom else exceed, Freedom from guilt, freedom from wo, And never more shall bondage know. 5 O, happy they, who in their youth Are brought to know and love the truth ; For none but they whom truth makes free, Can e'er enjoy true liberty. 6 Truth like a girdle let us wear, And always keep it clean and fair ; And never let it once be told, That truth by us was ever sold. 59. S. M. C. Wesley. Divine Charge. 1 A CHARGE to keep, we have ; A God to glorify ; Our never dying souls to save, And fit them for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, Our calling to fulfil, 0 may it all our pow'rs engage, To do our Master's will. 3 Arm us with jealous care, As ii\ thy sight to live ; And. thy poor servants, Lord, prepare, A strict account to give. 4 Help us to watch and pray, And on thyself roly ; Assur'd, if we our trust betray, We shall for ever die. 60. C M. Anonymous. The Grace of God. 1 AMAZING grace ! (how sweet the sound,) That saved a wretch like me ! 1 once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev'd;- How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believ'd ! GG Dl4 SPIKITUAL SONGS. 3 Through many dangers toils and snares, I have already come ; :Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 4 The Lord has promis'd good to me, His word my hope secures ; He will my shield and portion be. As long as life endures. 5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease ; I shall possess within the veil, A life of joy and peace. 61. L. M. Anonymous. Afflicted Saint. 1 AFFLICTED saint, to Christ draw near, Thy Saviour's gracious promise hear, His faithful word declares to thee, That as thy days thy strength shall be. 2 Let not thy heart despond and say, '•' How shall I stand the trying day V He has engag'd by firm decree, That as thy days, thy strength shall be. 3 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong, And though the conflict should be long. Thy Lord will make the tempter flee, For as thy days, thy strength shall be. 4 When call'd to bear the weighty cross Of sore affliction, pain or loss ; Or deep distress, or poverty, Still as thy days, thy strength shall be. 5 When ghastly death appears in view, Christ's presence shall thy fears subdue He comes to set thy spirit free, And as thy days, thy strength shall be. 62. Ss & 7s. Anonymous. Heavenly manna. 1 BRETHREN, we have met to worship And adore the Lord our God, Will you pray with all your power, While we try to preach the word? SPIRITUAL SONGS. 515 All is vain unless the spirit Of the holy One, come down ; Brethren pray, and holy manna Will come streaming all around. 2 Brethren, don't you see poor sinners Slumb'ring on the brink of wo 1 Death is coming, hell is moving, Can you bear to see them gol There are fathers, there are mothers, And their brethren sinking down. Brethren, there's the poor backslider Who was once near heaven's door, Alas ! he has betray'd his Saviour, . And is worse than e'er before. But the Saviour proffers pardon, If he will repent and turn. 4 Sisters, will you join and help us, Moses' sister helped him, Will you seek the trembling mourner That is lab'ring hard with sin? Tell him all about the Saviour, Tell him tnat he will be found. 5 Let us love our Lord supremely, Let us love each other too ; Let us strengthen one another, Till our Lord makes all things new ; And when we get home to heaven, At his table we'll sit down, Christ will gird himself and serve us, With sweet manna all around. 63. 7s & 6s. Anonymous. The true penitent. I DROOPING souls no longer grieve, Heaven is propitious; If on Christ you do believe, You shall feel him precious ; Jesus Christ is passing by. Calls the mourners to him ; For all sinners he did die, Now look up and view him. - From his hands, his feet, his sid?, Runs the healing lotion, 516 SPIRITUAL SONGS. See the consolating tide Boundless as the ocean ; See the living current move, For the sick and dying; Now resolve to feel his love, Or to perish crying. 3 Grace's store is always free, Drooping souls to gladden ; Jesus says, come unto me, Weary, heavy laden; Though your sins like mountains hign, Rise and reach to heaven, Soon as you on Christ rely, All shall be forgiven. 4 Now we think we hear one say, I will go and prove him ; If he take my guilt away, Surely I will love him ; Yes, I see my Saviour smile, Smiling moves my burden, All is grace, for I am vile, Yet he seals my pardon. 5 Streaming mercy, how it flows ! Now I know I feel it ; Half has never yet been told, Still I want to tell it ; Jesus' blood has heal'd my wounds, O ! the wond'rous story, I was lost, but now am found, Glory, glory, glory. 64. P. M. Anonymous. COME, my brethren, let us try, For a little season, Ev'ry burden to lay by, Come, and let us reason. What is this that casts you down 1 Who are those that grieve you? Speak and let the worst be known, Speaking may relieve you. DO. 5s & 6s. Anonymous. The Birth of Christ . 1 FROM the regions of love, Lo ! an angel descended, SPIRITUAL SONGS. 517 And told the strange news, How the babe was attended : Go shepherds, and visit This wonderful stranger, With wonder and joy, See your Christ in the manger. CHORUS. Hallelujah to the Lamb, Through whom we've obtained pardon, We'll praise him again When we pass over Jordan. 2 Glad tidings I bring To you and each nation ; Glad tidings of joy, Now behold your salvation ; When sudden a multitude Raise their glad voices, And shout the Redeemer, While heaven rejoices. 3 Now glory to God In the highest is given, Now glory to God Is re-echoed through heaven ; Around the whole earth, Let us tell the glad story ; And sing of his love, His salvation and glory. 4 Enraptured we rise With delight and desire, Such love so divine Sets the soul all on fire ; Around the bright throne Hosannas are ringing, O when shall we join them And ever be singing ! 66. P. M. Moore. 1 O, HOW charming, O how charming Was the radiant band of music, music, music, music, O, how charming was the radiant band Of music playing through the air ! Angelic armies tun'd their harps. Angelic armies tun'd their harps, 518 SPIRITUAL SONGS. Enraptur'd spirits play'd their parts; Angelic armies tun'd their harps ; Shout! Shout! the great Messiah's come to reign ! 2 Gabriel descending, Gabriel descending, Brought the joyful news ; O joyful, joyful, joy- ful, joyful, Brought the joyful news of our Redeemer's birth, The heavenly host sang " Peace on earth," Good will to men they did proclaim, Good will to men they did proclaim, The Saviour's born in Bethlehem ! Good will to men they did proclaim, Shout ! Shout ! the great Redeemer's come to reign ! 3 They saw his star arising, saw his star aris- ing, [rising, In the eastern sky, then rising, rising, rising. Saw his star arising in the eastern sky, The day spring opening from on high ! The types and shadows fled away, The types and shadows fled away ; Through brightness of the gospel day ! The types and shadows fled away, Shout! Shout! the King of glory was born that day. 4 Shepherds ador'd him, wise men found him, Glory be to God ! O, glory, glory, glory, glory, Wise men found him by the rising star, And come to worship from afar; Their golden gifts they did present, Their golden gifts they did present, And spices of the sweetest scent ; Theiiv..lden gifts they did present, Shout ! Shout ! the King of glory God has sen t ! 5 Jews and Gentiles join'd in concert, To praise their infant King, O praise him, praise him, praise him, praise him, Jews and Gentiles prais'd their infant King, And loud hosannas sweetly sang ! With Gabriel and the shining throng, With Gabriel and the shining throng, We'll praise our God "for his dear Son ' SPIRITUAL SONGS. 519 With Gabriel and the shining throng, Shout ! Shout ! the King of Glory's come to reign ! 6 I am happy, I am happy, Glory be to God ! O, glory, glory, glory, glory, I am happy, glory be to God, My soul's on flame for the realms above ' I feel the bliss his wounds impart, I feel the bliss his wounds impart, I find my Saviour in my heart ; I feel the bliss his wounds impart : Shout! Shout! the King of glory's come tr> reign ! b7. P. M. Anonymous. 1 HARK! whence that voice, Hark ! hear the joyful shouting. See ! see what splendour Spreads its beams around us, Turning dark midnight Into noon- tide glory, As it approaches. 2 With pomp majestic, See the heavenly vision Swiftly descending, While attending angels Pour acclamations, And celestial chanting, Wake our attention. 3 Fear not ye shepherds, 'Tis the Prince of Peace comes, Full of compassion, Full of love and pity, Bringing salvation For the lost of mankind, For ruin'd nations. 4 Go pay your homage, To your infant Saviour, Laid in a manger, See the Lord of glory, Meanly attended, Yet the great Redeemer, Yon star shall guide yov 520 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 5 Give God the glory, All ye hosts celestial, Peace dwell on earth, And man enjoys the favour ; Rais'd from death's dungeon, Heirs to life eternal, Through a Mediator. Ob. lis & 10s. Anonymous. 1 HAIL the blest morn, when the great Ma- diator, Down from the region of glory descends.. Shepherds, go worship the Lord in the manger ; Lo ! for his guards the bright angels attend. CHORUS. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning. Shine on our darkness, and lend us your aid ; Star in the East the horizon adorning, Guides where the infant Redeemer was laid. 2 Lo ! on his cradle, the dew-drops were shining, Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall ; Angels adore him in slumbers reclining. Lord and Redeemer, and Saviour of men. 3 Say, shall we yield him, with costly devotion. Odours of Eden, an offering divine ; Gems from the mountain and pearls from the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the min<- . 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gold would his favour secure : Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayer's of the poor 5 Low at his feet, we in humble prostration, Lose all our sorrow, and trouble, and strife ; There we receive his divine consolation, • Flowing afresh from the fountain of life. 6 He is our friend in the midst of temptation, Faithful supporter, whose love cannot fail. Rock of our refuge and hope of salvation, Liffht to direct us thro' death's gloomy vale. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 521 69. Us. Anonymous. 1 AS shepherds in Jewry were guarding their sheep, Promisc'ously seated estranged from sleep, An angel from heav'n presented to sight, ' And thus he accosted the watchers by night : Dismiss all your sorrows and banish your fears, For Jesus your Saviour in Jewry appears. 2 Though Adam the first in rebellion was found, Forbidden to tarry on hallowed ground ; Yet Adam the second appears to retrieve The loss yousustain'd by the Devil and Eve.. Then, shepherds, be tranquil; this instant arise, Go visit your Saviour and see where he lies. 3 A token I leave you, whereby you may find; This heav'nly stranger, this friend to mankind ; A manger's his cradle, a stall his abode, Thus meekly appears your Saviour and Lord. Then, shepherds, be humble, be meek, and lie low, For Jesus your Saviour's abundantly so. 4 This wonderful story no sooner they hear. Than thousands of angels in glory appear ; They join in the concert, and this was the theme, All glory to God, and good will towards men. Then, shepherds, strike in, join your voice to the choir, And catch a few sparks of celestial fire. 5 Hosanna ! the angels in ecstasy cry, Hosanna ! the wondering shepherds reply ; Salvation, redemption are enterd in one, All glory to God for the birth of his Son. Then, shepherds, adieu, we commend vou to God, y Go visit the Son in his humble abode. 6 To Bethlehem's city the shepherds repaird, For full confirmation of what they had hearc. ; They enter' d the stable with aspect so mild. And there they beheld both the mother and child. 522 SPIRITUAL SONGS. Then make proclamation, divulge it abroad, That both Jews and Gentiles may hear of the Lord. 70. 10s & lis. Anonymous. TVie fulness of Christ. 1 A FULNESS resides in Jesus our head. And ever abides to answer our need ; The Father's good pleasure has laid up in store A plentiful treasure to give to the poor. 2 Whate'cr be our wants we need not to fear, Our num'rous complaints his mercy will hear; His fulness shall yield us abundant supplies : His power shall shield us when dangers aris--- 3 The fountain o'erflows our woes to red res- Still more he bestows, and grace upon grace : His gifts in abundance we daily receive ; He has a redundance for all that believe. 4 Whatever distress awaits us below, Such plentiful grace will Jesus bestow, As still shall support us, and silence our fear : For nothing can hurt us while Jesus is near. 5 When troubles attend, or danger or strife, His love will defend and guard us thro' life * And when we are fainting, and ready to die. Whatever is wanting his hand will supply. /I. P. M. Anonymous. Christ our all. 1 VAIN delusive world adieu, With all your creature good ; Only Jesus'we pursue, Who bought us with his blood! All thy pleasures we forego, We trample on thy wealth and pride : Only Jesus will we know, And Jesus crucified ! 2 Here will we set up our rest, Each fluctuating heart, From the haven of his breast. Shall never more depart. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 523 Whither should a sinner go 1 His wounds for me stand open wide ; Only Jesus will we know, And Jesus crucified ! 3 Him to know is life and peace. And pleasure without end : This is all our happiness, On Jesus to depend ! Daily in his grace to grow, And always in his love abide • Only Jesus will we know, And Jesus crucified ! 4 O that we could all invite, This saving truth to prove ; Show the length, the breadth, the height. And depth of Jesus' love ! Fain we would to sinners show, The blood by faith alone applied ; Only Jesus will we know, And Jesus crucified ! / 2. ' L. M. Anonymous. Christ all in all. 1 YE diflf'rent sects, who all declare, " Lo, here is Christ, or Christ is there !" Your stronger proofs divinely give, And show us where the Christians live ! 2 Your claim, alas ! ye cannot prove ; Ye want the genuine mark of love : Thou only, Lord, thine own canst know For sure thou hast a church below. 3 Scattered o'er all the earth they lie, Till thou collect them with thine eye Draw by the music of thy name, And charm into a beauteous frame. 4 For this the pleading Spirit groans. And cries in all thy banish'd ones : Love, greatest of thy gifts impart, And make us of one mind and heart. 5 Join ev'ry soul that looks to thee, In bonds of perfect charity : Now, Lord, thy glorious fulness give, And ail in all for ever live. 524 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 73. lis &83. Anonymous. The glory of Christ. 1 O THOU in whose presence our souls take On whom in affliction we call ; [delight, Our comfort by day, and our song in tne night, Our hope, our salvation, our all. 2 Where dost thou at noontide resort with thy sheep, To feed in the pastures of love ; Say why in the valley of death should we weep? Or alone in the wilderness rove? 3 O why should we wander as aliens from thee Or cry in the desert for bread t Thy foes will rejoice when our sorrows they see, And smile at the tears we have shed. 4 Ye daughters of Zion, declare have youse?n The star that on Israel shone ? Say, if in your tents our beloved has been, And where with his llock he has gone ? 5 This is our beloved, his form is divine, His vestments shed odours around ; The locks on his head are as grapes on the vine, When autumn with plenty is crown'd. 6 The roses of Sharon, the lilies that grow In the vales, on the banks of the streams ; On his cheek in the beauty of excellence glow, And his eyes as the sun's radiant beams. 7 His voice as the sound of the dulcimer sweet. Is heard through the shadow of death; The cedars of Lebanon bow at his feet, The air is perfum'd with his breath. S His lips as a fountain of righteousness flow, That waters the garden of grace ; [know. From which their salvation the Gentiles shall And bask in the smiles of his face. 9 Love sits on his eyelids, and scatters delight Through all the bright mansions on high ; Their faces the cherubim veil in his sight, And praise him with fulness of joy. 10 He looks, and ten thousands of angels re- And myriads wait for his word ; [ joke, SPIRITUAL SOKGS. 525 He speaks, and eternity fill'd with his voice, Re-echoes the praise of the Lord. 74. lis. Anonymous. Love to Christ. 1 O JESUS, our Saviour to thee we submit, With love and thanksgiving fall down at thy feet; In sacrifice offer our souls, flesh, and blood ; Thou art our redeemer, who brought us to God. 2 We love thee, we love thee, we love thee, our love, [Dove : We love thee, our Saviour, we love thee, our We love thee, we love thee,' and that thou dost know, Bat how much we love thee we never can show. 3 We're happy, we're happy, O wondrous account ! Our joys are immortal, we stand on the mount ; We gaze on our treasure, and long to be there, With Jesus and angels, our kindred so dear. 4 O who's like our Saviour 1 he's Salem's bright King ! [sing ; He smiles and he loves us, and learns us to We'll praise him, we'll praise him, with notes loud and shrill, While rivers of pleasure our spirits do fill. To. 8s. Newton. Longing for Christ. 1 HOW tedious and tasteless the hours. When Jesus no longer we view ; Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet flowers, Then lose all their loveliness too ! The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay ; But when we are happy in him, December's as pleasant as May. 2 His name yields the richest perfume, And sweeter than music his voice ; His presence disperses our gloom, And makes all within us rejoice : 026 SPIRITUAL SONGS. We should, did we always him see, Have nothing to wish or to fear ; No mortals so happy could be, Our summer would last all the year. 3 Content with beholding his face, We're all to his pleasure resign'd ; No changes of season or place Would make any change in our mind : While bless'd with a sense of his love, A palace a toy would appear : And prisons would palaces prove, If Jesus would dwell with us there 4 Dear Lord, if indeed we are thine, If thou art our sun and our song, Say, why do we languish and pine? And why are our winters so long 1 O drive these dark clouds from our sky, Thy soul-cheering presence restore : Or take us to thee upon high, Where winter and clouds are no more / 6. 8s, 8s, 8s, 8s & 7s. Anonymous. Praise to Christ. 1 REJOICE, O earth, the Lord is King, To him your humble tribute bring, Let Jacob rise, and Zion sing, And all the world with praises ring, And give to Jesus glory. 2 O may the saints, of ev'ry name, Unite to serve the bleeding Lamb ; May jars and discords cease to flame, And all the Saviour's love proclaim, And give to Jesus glory. 3 We long \.o see the Christians join, In union sweet, and love divine, And glory through the churches shine, And Gentiles crowding to the sign, To give to Jesus glory. 4 O may the distant lands rejoice, And mourners hear the Bridegroom's voice, While praise their happy tongues employs, And all obtain immortal joys, And give to Jesics glory. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 527 5 Our souls grow happy while we sing, We feel that we are on the wing, We'll shout salvation to our King, Till we to heav'n our trophies bring. And give to Jesus glory. 6 Then tears shall all be wip'd away, And Christians never go astray ; When we are freed from cumbrous clay, We'll praise the Lord in endless day,. Ana give to Jesus glory. 77. 5s & 6s. Anonymous. 1 YE 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 honour the Son ; Our Jesus' praises 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 honour and blessing, With angels above, And thanks never-ceasing, And infinite love. 528 SPIRITUAL SONGS. / 8. 7s. Anonymous. Give us Jesus. 1 GRACIOUS Lord, incline thine ear, Our requests vouchsafe to hear; Hear our never-ceasing cry, Give us Jesus, or we die. 2 Wealth and honour, we disdain, Earthly pleasures, Lord, are vain ; Thesecan never satisfy; Give us Jesus, or we die. 3 Lord, deny us what thou wilt, Only save our souls from guilt ; Suppliant, at thy feet we lie, Give us Jesus, or we die. 4 Weak, unholy, and unclean, We are much defil'd with sin, On thy mercy we rely, Give us Jesus, or we die. 5 Thou dost freely save the lost, In thy grace alone we trust ; With our earnest suit comply, Give us Jesus, or we die. 6 Thou hast promis'd to forgive All who in thy Son believe ; Lord, we know thou canst not lie, Give us Jesus, or we die. 79. 7s. Anonymous. li Lot est thou me?" 1 HARK, my soul,— it is the Lord ! 'Tis thy Saviour, hear his word ; Jesus speaks, he speaks to thee ! " Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me 1 " 2 "I deliver'd thee when bound, And when bleeding, heal'd thy wound ; Sought thee wandering, set thee right, Turn'd thy darkness into light. 3 " Can a mother's tender care Cease towards the child she bare ? Yes, she may forgetful be, Yet I will remember thee. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 529 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 faith 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 still so faint, Yet I love thee, and adore : O for grace to love thee more ! 80. 8s & 7s. Anonymous. The good Shepherd. 1 LET thy kingdom, blessed Saviour, Come and bid our jarring cease ; Come, O come, and reign for ever, God of love, and Prince of Peace : Visit now thy precious Zion, See thy people mourn and weep , Day and night thy lambs are crying, Come good Shepherd feed thy sheep. 2 Many follow men's inventions, And submit to human laws ; Hence division and contentions Sully the Redeemer's cause : Hence we suffer persecution, While the foolish virgins sleep : All is uproar and confusion, Come good Shepherd lead thy sheep. 3 Some of Paul, some of Apollos, Some of Cephas, few agree ; Jesus let us hear thee call us, Help us Lord to follow thee : Then we'll rush through what incumbers Ev'ryhind'rance overleap ; Fearing not their force or numbers, Come good Shepherd feed thy sheep. 4 Come good Lord, with courage arm us, Persecution we'll not fear ; Nothing Lord we know can harm us, While our loving Shepherd's near : 530 SPIRITUAL SONGS. Glory ! glory ! give him glory, Strong is he and he will keep ; He will clear our way before us, The good Shepherd feeds his sheep. 81. 7s. Anonymous. 1 JESUS, shepherd of the sheep, Gracious is thine arm to keep All thy flocks with tender care, Fed in pasture large and fair. 2 Thee the sheep profess and own, Thee they love, and thee alone, Known of them, and known to thee, They will never from thee flee. 3 Strangers they will not obey, Thee they follow as the way : They delight to find thee near ; They delight thy voice to hear. 4 Lead to pastures fair and green, Where thy lovely face is seen ; Bid us to the fountain go, Where the living waters flow. 5 Walk before us in the way, Keep us lest we run astray ; Teach us in thy steps to tread, Make us like our living head. 6 When thy sheep in judgment stand, Place us there at thy right hand ; Speak the sentence of the blest, Bid us enter endless rest. 82. L. M. 6L. D. R. Thompson. Worthy the Lamb. 1 WORTHY the Lamb of boundless sway, In earth and heaven the Lord of all ; Ye princes, rulers, powers obey, And low before his footstool fall : Let earth rejoice ; the Lamb was slain, He rose ; hi lives ; he lives to reign. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 531 2 Riches and all that decks the great From worlds unnumber'd hither bring ; The tribute pour before his seat, And hail the triumphs of our King. Wisdom and strength are his alone, Honour has built his lofty throne. 3 From heav'n, from earth loud bursts of praise The mighty blessings shall proclaim, Blessings that earth to glory raise, Creation's voice shall hymn the fame ; Higher ! still higher swell the strain, The Lamb shall ever, ever reign. S3. 8s & 7s. Anonymous. Christ the Source of Pleasure. 1 SAVIOUR, richest source of pleasure, Fountain whence our comfort flows, More to be desired than treasure, Treasure which this world bestows : Dearest source of consolation, Refuge to the poor distress'd, Thou canst calm our perturbation, Thou canst give the weary rest. 2 Bid the billows, loudly raging, Calmly at thy voice subside ; Bid the clouds, that storms presaging, Soon to distant quarters glide. As the evening sun declining, Sheds around a softer ray, May thy milder radiance shining, Calmly gild our closing day. 3 As the soul, released from trouble, Views with joy its sorrows past, Views them as an empty bubble On the billowy ocean cast : Oh ! how sweet in retrospection, Pains and sorrows well endured ; 'Twas through suffering — sweet reflection, Christ our brightest hopes procured. 4 Let us, then, on him reclining, For his sake our patience prove ; Sure we oft, without repining, Suffer much for those we love. 532 SPIRITUAL SONGS. Soon this path, so dark and dreary, Shall in fairer scenes expand ; Soon the traveller, faint and weary, Shall behold the promised land. 84. 5s&6s. Anonymous. Following Christ. 1 APPOINTED by thee We meet in thy name, And meekly agree To follow the Lamb ; To trace thine example, The world to disdain, And constantly trample On pleasure and pain. 2 O what shall we do Our Saviour to love ; To make us anew, Come, Lord, from above : The fruit of thy passion, Thy holiness give ! Give us the salvation Of all that believe1 ! 3 O Jesus, appear, No longer delay To sanctify here, And bear us away : The end of our meeting On earth let us see ; Triumphantly sitting In glory with thee ! b5. 7s. Anonymous. Tlie Christian Warfare. 1 BRETHREN, while we sojourn here, Fight we must, but should not fear, Foes we have, but we've a friend, One who loves us to the end ; Forward then with courage go, Long we shall not dwell below ; Soon the joyful news will come, Child, your Father calls— Come home. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 53c 2 In the world a thousand snares Lay to take us unawares ; Satan with tnalicious art, Watches each unguarded heart; But from Satan's malice free, Saints shall soon victorious be ; Soon the joyful news will come, Child, your Father calls— Come home. 3 But of all the foes we meet, None so apt to turn 6m- feet ; None betray us into sin, Like the foes we have within ; Yet let nothing spoil your peace, Christ will also conquer these ; Then the joyful news will come, Child, your Father calls— Come home. 86. 8s. Anonymous. The Christian Soldier. 1 THY Soldiers, Lord, thou hast us made, Thou art our Captain, King, and Head; And under thee we still will fight, The fight of faith with all our might. The cross all stain'd with hallow'd blood The ensign of our conquering Lord ; The Christian soldier's standard is, And we will fight for King Jesus. 2 O make us, Lord, what we should be, To boldly face the enemy ; That when alarm'd to call the Lord, And pass the word to all the guard ; Grant us the weapons of thy word, The Spirit's powerful two-edg'd sword, To slay our foes where'er they be, And' own the victory won by thee. 3 Thou art our Lord, keep us we pray, That we may run the heavenly way ; Nor from our duty e'er depart, But live to Christ with all the heart. Help us to walk in humbleness, March in the way of holiness, O make us pure and spotless too, And fit to stand the grand review. 534 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 4 That when our General shall come, With sound of trumpet, not of drum ; 'Tis then our well dress'd ranks shall stand, In full review at God's right hand ; And when our foes shall get the rout, And Jesus wheels them left about; Then we'll march up the heavenly street, And ground our arms at Jesus' feet. 5 The war is o'er, and we are free To join the blood-wash'd company ; Our wages shall be harps of gold, And joys of heaven which can't be told. There we shall drink full draughts of wine. The band of music we shall join ; And hallelujah's highest key Shall be our theme eternally. o7. C. M. Anonymous. 1 HARK ! listen to the trumpeters, They call for volunteers ; On Zion's bright and flow'ry mount, Behold their officers : Their garments white, their armour bright With courage bold they stand, Enlisting soldiers for their King, To march to Canaan's land. 2 It sets our hearts all in a flame, His soldier's for to be ; We will enlist, gird on our arms, And fight for liberty — We want no cowards in our bands Who will their colours fly ; We call for valiant-hearted men, Who're not afraid to die. 3 To see his armies on parade, How martial they appear ; All arm'd and dress'd in uniform, They look like men of war. They follow their great General, The great all-conq'ring King, His garments stain'd in his own blood, King Jesus is his name. SPIRITUAL SONGS . 535 4 Lift up your hearts, ye soldiers bold, Redemption's drawing nigh ; We soon shall hear the trumpet sound, That shakes both earth and sky. In fiery chariots we shall ride, And leave the world on fire, And all surround the glorious throne. And join the heavenly choir. 88. 7s & 6s. Anonymous. Enlisting Orders. 1 O DON'T you hear the alarm ! Hark ! how the trumpet sounds , It is the God of glory, He sends his gospel round : Come and accept, the offer Before it is too late ; For Jesus is now calling you Into a happy state. 2 Come let us walk together, And join both heart and hand ; For Jesus is our Captain, 'Tis he who leads the band. The trumpets are now blowing, For all the volunteers, Come be a valiant soldier, And cast away your fears. 3 O who will list for Jesus, A soldier now to make, And like a faithful subject, His armour on you take : Here's food and raiment plenty. Enough and some to spare, And all things else provided, Which you shall need to wear. 4 And when the war is ended, We'll lay our weapons by, And soar aloft with Jesus, To reign above the sky ; There we shall wear the laurel, When all our foes are slain, And take the large possession, where Our Jesus ever reigns. 536 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 89. 7s. Anonvmous. 1 CHRIST is set on Zion's hill, He receivetli sinners still ! Who will serve this blessed King ! Come enlist, and with us sing. We his soldiers sure shall be, Happy in eternity. 2 Zion;s King our captain is, Conquests we shall never miss ; Let the powers of hell engage, Strive to hurt with all their rage. 3 Wicked men we do not fear, Though they persecute us here ; True, they may our bodies kill, But our King's on Zion's hill. 4 When this life's short space is o'er, We shall live to die no more ; Therefore will we take the sword, Fight for Jesus Christ our Lord. 5 Come, ye worldlings, come enlist, 'Tis the voice of Jesus Christ ; Whosoever will may come, Jesus Christ refuseth none. 6 Be persuaded, take his pay, All your sins he'll wash away Now in Jesus' name believe, Future happiness he'll give. Yes, in heaven you'll surely be, Praising God eternally. 90. 7s. Anonymous. Meeting of Friends. 1 WELL, dear friends, we've met again, Met with joy in friendship's reign : Oft has glowing hope aspir'd, Oft have we in love retir'd, Oft has death and sorrow reign'd. Yet through grace we've met again. 2 Though a length of time has past, Sin .c in love we parted last ; SPIRITUAL SONGS. 537 v Though in climes far distant wide, In our duty we have sighed ; sTet we present oft have been, Serving God through Christ his Son. 3 Bless the Lord, our God most high, Who us made divinely nigh; Nigh to him in heart and mind, And in Christ our spirits join'd. In this Gospel unity, May we dwell eternally. 91. L. M. Anonymous. Parting. 1 FAREWELL dear brethren in the Lord : The gospel sounds the jubilee ; Our stammering tongues shall sound aloud, From land to land, from sea to sea : And as we preach from place to place, We'll trust alone in God's free grace. 2 Farewell in bonds of union dear, Like strings you twine about the heart ; We humbly beg your earnest prayer, Till we shall meet no more to part ; Till we shall meet in heaven above, Encircled in eternal love. 3 Farewell young people one and all, While God will give us breath to breathe, We'll pray to the eternal All, That our dear souls in Christ may live ; That our dear souls prepar'd may be, To dwell in bliss eternally. 4 Farewell, farewell ! we look above ; Jesus our friend, to thee we call ; Our joy, our crown, our only love, Our safeguard here, our heaven, our all Our theme to preach, our song to sing, Our only hope in death — Amen. 92. L. M. Anonymous. 1 PILGRIMS witn pleasure let us part, Since we are of one mind and heart ; No length of days, nor distant place, Can ever break these bands of grace. 538 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 2 Parting with joy we'll join and sing, The wonders of our Lord and King, Our distant bodies may remove, But nothing shall divide our love. 3 In vain may earth and hell combine, To quench that love which is divine : It will not cease with dying breath, Nor cool when we are cold in death. 4 Now join'd in love in Jesus' name, Let's part and fly to spread his fame ; That other souls may leave their wo, And join with us in glory too. 5 A few more rolling days and years, Shall bring a period to our tears ;. We soon shall reach that blissful shore, "Where parting shall be known no more. 6 There shall our souls adore the hand. That led us through this desert land ; Lose all our griefs, forget our pains, And join in everlasting strains. 93. P. M. Anonymous. 1 LET us rise and go to Zion's hill, Where all the peace ana glory dwells, And sit and sing to God our King, And praise his name forevermore. We'll march to Canaan's land, We'll land on Canaan's shore, Where pleasures never end, And troubles come no more ; We'll go and see what joys are there. 2 Fare you well dear friends, we must be gon* We have no home nor stay with you, We'll tak', our staffs and travel on, Till Ave a better world can view. 3 Travel on to blest eternity, Where Jesus waits for us to come, In death's dark gloom shout victory, And rjse to our eternal home. 4 Golden joys above, where Jesus dwells, His love is full for every saint, Fountain of life immortal flows, Through heavenly worlds without restraint. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 539 94. C. M. Anonymous. L LORD, when together here we meet, And taste thy heavenly grace, Thy smiles are so divinely sweet, We're loath to leave the place. 2 Yet, Father, since it is thy will That we must part again, O let thy precious presence still With every one remain. 3 Thus let us all in Christ be one, Bound with the cords of love, Till we around thy glorious throne, Shall joyous meet above : 4 Where sin and son-ow from each heart, Shall then for ever fly, And not one thought, that we shall part. Once intercept our joy. 95. lis. Anonymous. 1 FAREWELL, my dear brethren, the time is at hand, That we must be parted from this social band Our sev'ral engagements do call us away, Separation is needful, and we must obey. 2 Farewell, loving Christians, farewell for a- while, [smile ; We'll soon meet again if kind heaven should And, while we are parted and scatter'd abroad, We'll pray for each other, and wrestle with God! 3 Farewell, faithful soldiers, you'll soon be dis- charg'd, The war is just ended, the treasure's enlarg'd ; With singing and shouting, tho' Jordan may roar, We'll enter fair Canaan, and rest on the shore. 4 Farewell, ye young converts, who've listed for war, Sore trials await you, but Jesus is near ; And though you must walk, through this dark wilderness. [peace. Your Captain's before you, he'll lead you to t)40 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 5 The world, flesh, and Satan, and hell all unite, And bold persecutors will strive to affright ; Yet Jesus stands for you, he's greater than they, Let this animate you to march on the way. 6 Farewell, seeking mourners, with sad bro- ken heart, [part ; O haste to know Jesus, and choose the good He's full of compassion, and mighty to save, His arms are extended your souls to receive. 7 Farewell, careless sinners, for you do 1 mourn, To think on your danger, and you unconcern'd ; I've heard of a judgment, where all must ap- pear, [ing fear. 0 there you'll stand trembling with torment- 8 Your frolicks and pastimes in which vou de- light, ' [fright, Will serve to torment you in that dreadful You'll think on these sermons which you've heard in vain, When hope's gone for ever of hearing again. 9 Farewell, faithful pilgrims, farewell all a- round, [sound ; Perhaps we'll not meet till the last trump shaD To meet you in glory I give you my hand, The Saviour to praise in a pure social band. 96. L. M. Anonymous. 1 MY dearest friends in bonds of love, Whose hearts in sweetest union move; Your friendship's like a drawing band ; Yet we must take the parting hand, Your comp'ny sweet, your union dear, Your words delightfulto mine ear, And when I see that we must part, You draw like cords around my heart. 2 How sweet the hours have pass'd away, Since we have met to sing and pray ; How loath we've been to leave the place, -Where Jesus shows his smiling face. O could I stay wi'h friends so kind : How would it cheer my drooping mind ; SPIRITUAL SONGS. 541 But duty makes me understand, That we must take the parting hand. 3 Then since it is God's holy will, We must be parted for a while, In sweet submission all as one, We'll say our Father's will be done. How oft I've seen your flowing tears, And heard you tell your hopes and fears, Four hearts with love have seem'd to flame, Which makes me hope we'll meet again. 4 I hope you'll all remember me, If you no more on earth I see ; An int'rest in your prayers I crave, That we may meet beyond the grave. O glorious day, O blessed hope ! My heart leap's forward at the thought. When in that happy, happy land, We'll no more take the parting hand. 9 7 . 8s, 7s & 4s. Anonymous. 1 FATHER, grant us all a blessing, Send it down Lord from above, Let us all go home with praising, And rejoicing in thy love ; Farewell brethren, Soon we all shall meet above. 2 Saviour, pardon all our folly, Since we've in thy presence been, Make us humble, make us holy, Make us free from ev'ry sin ; Farewell brethren, Soon we all shall meet againi 3 Let thy presence, Lord, go with us, To each one's respective home, Let the blessing of our Jesus Rest upon us every one : Farewell brethren, Soon we all shall meet at home. 4 Then we'll sing and shout for ever, Then will parting be no more ; Then, O then, we'll rest together, On that fair and happy shore : Farewell brethren, Soon we'll meetj and part no more. 542 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 98. L. M. Anonymous. 1 FAREWELL, my friends, I must be gone, I have no residence with you ; I'll take my staff and travel on, Till 1 a better world can view. Farewell, farewell, farewell, My loving friends, farewell. 2 Farewell, my friends, time rolls along, Nor waits for mortal's care nor bliss ; I leave you here, and travel on, Till I arrive where Jesus is. :i Farewell, my brethren in the Lord, To you I'm bound with cords of love; Yet we believe his gracious word, That soon we all shall meet above. 4 Farewell, old soldiers of the cross, You've struggled long and hard for heav'n, You've counted all things else but loss ; Fight on, the crown shall soon he given : Fight on, fight on, fight on, The crown shall soon be given. 5 Farewell, ye blooming sons of God, Sore conflicts yet await for you ; But dauntless keep the heavenly road, Till Canaan's happy land you view. Farewell, Spc. 6 Farewell, poor careless sinners, too, It grieves my heart to leave you here ; Eternal vengeance waits for you, O turn, and find salvation near. O turn, O turn, O turn, And find salvation near. 99. 8s & 7s. Anonymous. 1 WHITHER goest thou, pilgrim, stranger, Wandering through this gloomy vale? Know'st thou not 'tis full of danger, And will not thy courage fail 1 No ! Pm bound for the kingdom. ; Will you go to glory with me 7 Hallelujah ! Praise ye the Lord. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 543 2 Pilgrim thou dost justly call me, Travelling through this lonely void ; But no ill shall e'er befall me, While I'm blest with such a guids. Oh, I'm bound for the kingdom, &c. 3 Such a Guide ! no guide attends thee, Hence for thee my fears arise ; If some guardian power defend thee, 'Tis unseen by mortal eyes : Oh, I'm bound for the kingdom, &c. Yes, unseen ; but still believe me, Such a guide my steps attend ; He'll in every strait relieve me, He will guide me to the end : For lam bound for the kingdom, &c. 5 Pilgrim, see that stream before thee, Darkly rolling through the vale ; Should its boisterous waves roll o'er thee, Would not then thy courage fail ? No ! I'm bound for the kingdom, &c. 6 No : that stream has nothing frightful, To its brink my steps I'll bend ; Thence to plunge 'twill be delightful ; There my pilgrimage will end. For I'm bound for the kingdom, &c. 7 While I gazed, with speed surprising, Down the vale she plunged from sight : Gazing still, I saw her l-ising, Like an angel clothed in light ! Oh, she's gone to the kingdom, — Will you follow her to glory 1 Hallelujah ! Praise ye the Lord. 100. CM. Anonymous. Tlie Prodigal Son. 1 AFFLICTIONS, though they seem severe, In mercy oft are sent ; They stopp'd the prodigal's career, And taught him to repent. 2 His father saw him coming back, He saw, and ran, and smil'd, And threw his arms around the neck Of his rebellious child. 544 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 3 "Father, I've sinn'd — butO forgive!" " I've heard enough," he said ; "Rejoice, my house, my son's alive, For whom" I niourn'd as dead. 4 " Now let the fatten'd calf be slain, And spread the news around; My son was dead, but lives again, Was lost, but now is found." 5 'Tis thus the Lord his love reveals, To call poor sinners home ; More than a father's love he feels, And welcomes all that come. 101. 7s&Ss. Anonymous. The Convert's Song. 1 COME, all ye sons of Zion Who are waiting for Salvation, Have your lamps trimm'd and burning, For behold the proclamation — Saying, '-'all things now are ready " For the poor, and for the needy ; "All my fatlings now are killed, "And prepared on the table." 2 Arise, and get ready, Hasten to the marriage supper While the Bridegroom is calling, And while poor sinners are falling. See the Lord of Life descending, And the judgment trumpet sounding Now to gather all the nations To the final Judgment Day. 3 O ! what a happy meeting, When Salvation is completed, And all tribulation ended, And the spotless robe prepared For the bride to be adorned, In the jasper wall be crowned, Saying, " Worthy is the Lamb " In the New-Jerusalem. 102. 8s & 7s. Anonymous. Perseverance. I GLORY to God that we have found The pearl of our salvation ! SPIRITUAL SONGS. 545 We're marching thro' Emmanuel's ground, Up to our heavenly station. And we're resolved to- follow on, And never to forsake him : But always keep the narrow way, Till we do overtake him. 2 "Fear not," says he, " Ye little flock, Ye're of immortal glory ; For ye are built upon the Rock, And th' kingdom lies before you. Fight on, fight on, ye heirs of bliss, And tell the pleasing story, I'm with my little flock always, Pll bring them home to glory." 103. L. M. Anonymous. The Good Old Way. 1 LIFT up your heads, Emmanuel's friends, And taste the pleasures Jesus sends ; Let nothing cause you to delay ; But hasten on the good old way. ■ CHORUS. For we have siceethope of glory in our souls ; We have sweet hope of glory in our souls ; We feel, we feel, we feel we're on our journey home. 2 Our conflicts here, though great they be, Shall not prevent our victory ; If we but watch, and strive, and pray, Like soldiers in the good old way. 3 Though Satan may his power employ, Our happy moments to destroy ; Yet never fear, we'll win the day, And shout and sing the good old way. 4 O good old way, how sweet thou art ! May none of us from thee depart ; But may our actions always say, We're walking in the good old way. 5 And when on Pisgah's top we stand, And view by faith the promis'd land, Then we will shout, and sing, and pray And march along the good old way. 546 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 104. lis. Anonymous. The Saints' sweet Home. 1 MIDST scenes of confusion and creature com- plaints, How sweet to our souls is communion with saints. To find at the banquet of mercy, there's room, And feel in the presence of Jesus at home. Home ! home ! sweet, sweet home, Prepare us, dear Saviour, for glory, our home. 2 Sweet bonds that unite all the children of peace, ' And their precious Jesus whose love cannot cease ; Though oft from thy presence in sadness we roam, We long to behold thee in glory, our home. 3 We sigh from this body of sin to be free, Which hinders our joy and communion witli thee; Though now our temptations like billows may foam, All, all will be peace when we're with thee at home. 4 We long, dearest Lord, in thy beauties to shine, No more as an exile in sorrow to pine ; But in thy dear image arise from the tomb, With glorified millions to praise thee at home. 105. 8s, 8s & 6s. Anonymous. Taking up the Cross. 1 O GLORIOUS hope of perfect love, Which lifts our hearts to things above ! It bears on eagles' wing ; It gives our ravish'd souls a taste, And makes us for some moments feast With Jesus. Priest and King. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 547 The things eternal we pursue, A happiness beyond the view Of those who basely pant For things by nature felt and seen : Their honours, wealth, and pleasures mean, We neither have nor want. Nothing on earth we call our own, As strangers to the world unknown, We all their goods despise : We trample on their whole delight, And seek a city out of sight, A city in the skies. 4 There is our house and portion fair, Our treasure and our hearts are there, And our abiding rest ; Then let the pilgrim's journey end, ' And, O our Saviour, Brother, Friend. Receive us to thy breast. 106. 8s&7s. Anonymous. Prayer for a Revival. 1 SAVIOUR, visit thy plantation, Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain ! All will come to desolation, Unless thou return again : Keep no longer at a distance, Shine upon us from on high ; Lest, for want of thine assistance, Ev'ry plant should droop ana die. 2 Surely, once thy garden flourish'd, Ev'ry part look'd gay and green ; Then thy word our spirits nourish'd, Happy seasons we have seen ! But a drought has since succeeded, And a sad decline we see ; Lord, thy help is greatly needed ; Help can only come from thee. 3 Let our mutual love be fervent, Make us prevalent in pray'r ; Let each one esteem'd thy servant, Shun the world's bewitching snare ; 548 SPIRITUAL SONGS. Break the tempter's fatal pow'r ; Turn the stony heart 10 flesh ; And begin from this good hour, To revive thy work afresh. 10/. L. M. Anonymous. The Christian's Solace. 1 THERE is a heaven o'er yonder skies, A heaven where pleasure never dies, A heaven I sometimes hope to see, But fear again 'tis not for me. But Jesus, Jesus is my friend, O hallelujah, hallelujah, Jesus, Jesus is my friend. 2 I travel through a world of foes, Thro' conflicts sore my spirit goes ; The tempter cries I ne'er shall stand, Or reach fair Canaan's happy land. 3 Come life, come death, come then what will, His footsteps I will follow still ; Thro' dangers thick, and hell's alarms, I shall be safe in his dear arms. 4 Then, O my soul, arise and sing, Yonder's thy Captain and thy King, With pleasing smiles he now looks down, And cries " press on, and here's thy crown." 5 "Prove faithful then, a few more days, Fight the good fight, and win the race, And then thy soul with me shall reign, Thy head a crown of glory gain." 108. Ss, 7s & 4s. Anonymous. Scorning the Message. 1 SINNERS, will you scorn the message, Sent in mercy from above 1 Every sentence — O, how tender ! Every line is full of love ; Listen to it — Every line is full of love. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 549 2 Hear the heralds of the Gospel, News from Zion's king proclaim, To each rebel sinner — "Pardon, "Free forgiveness in his name!" How important ! Free forgiveness in his name ! 3 Tempted souls, they bring you succour ; Fearful hearts, they quell your fears : And with news of consolation, Chase away the falling tears : Tender heralds — Chase away the falling tears. 4 Who hath our report believed 1 Who received the joyful word? Who embraced the news of pardon, Offer'd to you by the Lord ? Can you slight it — Offer'd to you by the Lord ! 109. 12s. Anonymous. The Church in her purity. 1 THE time soon is coming by the prophets foretold, When Zion in purity the world will behold, For Jesus' pure testimony will gain the day, Denomination selfishness will vanish away. 2 'Twill then be discover'd who for Jesus will be, [see; And who are in Babylon the saints then will The line of division then, will fully be known, Between the pure Kingdom, and defiled Baby- lon. 3 What beauty the church will then put on in the light, All govern'd by Jesus Christ, who always leads right ; [day, No spot on her countenance in that glorious Unnecessary ceremonies vanish away. 4 Led on by the comforter, what sweet will be found, [abound ; What peace and what harmony, and love will Losing time, things for Jesus, will be counted all joy, And helping each other a delightful employ. 550 SPIRITUAL SONGS. 5 The watchmen lift up their voice then, all as one ; East, west, north and southward, to and fro they will run ; [cross, In the spirit's pure testimony preach up the And Mystery Babylon, must suffer the loss. 6 For truth cuts its way, and love will melt down its foes, The pure word of God will conquer all who oppose ; [love, The church stand in purity, in peace, and in In sight of her enemies she rises above. 7 Now let all who wish to see Millennium begin. Come out and be separate, from sinners, and sin ; [all sin, For soon as the churches are redeem'd from The time call'd Millenniumwill surely begin. 110. P M. Anonymous. The Royal Proclamation. 1 HEAR the Royal Proclamation, The glad tidings of salvation, Publish'd unto ev'ry creature, To the ruin'd sons of nature. CHORUS. Jesus reigns, he reigns victorious, Over heaven and earth most glorious ; Jesus reigns. 2 See the royal banner flying, Hear the heralds boldly crying, "Rebel sinners ! royal favour Now is offer'd by the Saviour." 3 Turn unto the Lord most holy, Shun the paths of vice and folly, Turn, O ! turn, unto the Saviour, Turn, or you are lost for ever. 4 Here is wine, and milk and honey, Come and purchase without money; Mercy like a flowing fountain, Streaming from the "holy mountain. 5 Shout ! ye tongues of ev'ry nation, Christ has died for your salvation ! Shout with joyful acclamation, To Ihe prince of your salvation. SPIRITUAL SONGS. 551 111. CM. Anonymous. The Song of Simeon. 1 LORD, at thy temple we appear, As happy Simeon came, And hope to meet our Saviour here ; O make our joys the same ! 2 With what divine and vast delight The good old man was fill'd, When fondly in his wither'd arms He clasp'd the holy child. 3 "Now I can leave the world," he cried ; " Behold thy servant dies ; "I've seen thy great Salvation, Lord, "And close my peaceful eyes." 4 This is the light prepar'd to shine Upon the Gentile lands ; Thine Israel's glory and their hope To break their slavish bands. 5 Jesus, the vision of thy face Hath overpow'ring charms ! Scarce shall we feel death's cold embrace, If Christ be in our .arms. 112. P. M. Moore. Nothing true but Heaven. 1 1 THIS world is all a fleeting show. For man's illusion given, The smiles of joy, the tears of wo, Deceitful shine, deceitful flow ; There's nothing true but heaven ! 2 And false the light on glory's plume, As fading hues of even ; And love, and hope, and beauty's bloom, Are blossoms gather'd for the tomb ; There's nothing bright but heaven ! 3 Poor wanderers of a stormy day, From wave to wave we're driven ; And fancy's flash, and reasons ray, Serve but to light the troubled way : There's nothing calm but heaven ! 552 SPIKITUAL SONGS. 113. P. M. Anonymous. Heaven on Earth. 1 THIS world's not "all a fleeting show, For man's illusion given ;" He that hath soothed a widow's wo, Or wiped an orphan's tear, doth know There's something here of heaven. And he that walks life's thorny way, With feelings calm and even ; Whose path is lit from day to day By virtue's bright and steady ray : Hath something felt of heaven. 3 He, that the Christian's course has run. And all his foes forgiven ; Who measures out life's little span, In love to God, and love to man, On earth has tasted heaven. 114. 7s. Anonymous. • Charity. 1 CHARITY, in all her ways, Is the subject of these lays ; Let the Saints their voices raise, In one gen'ral burst of praise. CHORUS. Give, O Lord, thine aid benign ; Give the sweetly flowing line; Give the language to define Charity, or Love Divine. 2 When the Lord his m ercy shows ; When Religion brightly glows ; When the Soul with Love o'erilows ; Charity those gifts bestows. 3 Charity doth nothing ill ; Injui'd much, she fc »areth still ; Boasteth not her strength or skill : But performs her Master's will. 4 Faith and Hope, the Scriptures say, More than prophecies shall sway ; But should all these pass away, Ckaritv shall ne'er decay. A TABLE OF FIRST LINES. A charge to keep 513 A fulness resides in 522 A fountain in Jesus 490 A voice from the 202 Above these heaven 41 Absurd and vain 316 According to thy 53 Afflicted saints, to 514 Afflictions, though 543 Again, indulgent 313 Again our earthly 386 Again our ears hav 393 Again the Lord of 214 Ah wretched souls, 349 Alas ! and did our 219 All glory to the Lor 172 All praise to our re 481; All-powerful self 163. All hail the great 241] All nature dies, and 421 All-seeing God 323 All ye nations, prai 110 All ye that love 154 All ye who serve 27 All yesterday is gon 263 Almighty Father, 183 Almighty Father of 414 Almighty God thy 176 Almighty God, with 281 Almighty God, in 291 Almighty God, thy 393 Along the banks 140 Aloud we sing the 339 Aloud we sing 340 Amazing grace ! ho 513 Amid thy wrath, 42 Amidst unsatisfied 9 And art thou with 180 And can our hearts 351 And is the Gospel 234 And let our feeble 419 And now another 381 And now our souls 456 And shall we sit 276 And will the God 71 And will the Lord 225 And will the Judge 423 Another six days 37S Appointed by thee 532 Are sinners now so IS Are we soldiers of 306 Arise ! arise ! with 401 Arise, our gracious 20 Arise, our souls, on 410 Arise ! O King of 134 As fades the landsc 441 As some tall rock 318 As Shepherds in Je 521 As the chased hart, 45 As the sun's enlivn 469 Assembled at thy 403 Assist our souls, O 310 Assist us, Lord, thy 317 At thy command, 374 Attend our souls, 327 Attend, O earth, wh 8 Attend while God's 505 Attend ye saints, 482 Attend ye children 36S Author of good 287 Awake and sing the 220 Awake my soul ! 354 Awake, our drowsy 355 Awake, our souls, 103 Awake, our souls, 232 Awake, our souls, 305 Awake, our souls, 305 Awake, our souls, 433 Awake, our tongues 163 Awake, ye saints, to 137 Awake, ye saints, 420 Away our doubts, 483 Be still our hearts 352 554 Be thou, O God A TABLE 56 Be with us, Lord, 291 Before Jehovah's 93 Before the awful th 383 Begin, my soul, th' 153 Begone, unbelief, 495 Behold, how good a4S0 Behold his wondro 137 Behold my servant 205 Behold the blind 208 Behold the glories 240 Behold the lofty sky 24 Behold the love, the 212 1 Behold the morning 25 Behold the Prince 239 Behold the sure fo 112 Behold the Saviour 212 Behold ! the grace 204 Behold thy waiting 118 Behold ! what won 300 Behold where in a 232 Beneath our feet Beset with snares Bestow O Lord. Bless, O Lord, the Bless, O our souls, Bless'd is the man Bless'd Jesus, sourc268 Blest are the souls, 79 Blest are the undefl 114 Blest are the sons 136 Blest are the meek 342 Blest be our everlas 295 Blest be the Lord 34 Blest be the Lord 63 Blest be the everlas 331 Blest be the tie bin 339 Blest be the man 463 Blest day! when 265 Blest is the man, 7 Blest is the man 44 Blest is the tie that 302 Blest is the dear, 303 Blest is the man 328 Blest Jesus ! when 222 Blest work ! the yo 461 443 ■292 461 453 97 309 Blow ye the trump 257 Bread of heaven f 373 Breathe Holy Spirit 271 Brethren, we have 514 Brethren, while we 532 Bright source of 188 road is the road 252 Buried beneath the 366 By cool Siloam's 45/> By whom was Davi 494 Can creatures to pe 173 Can sinners hope 253 Cast thy burden up 506 Celestial worlds 164 Centre of our hope 510 Charity in all her 552 Children of the hea 333 Christ and his cross 226 Christ is set on Zio 536 Christ, the Lord, is 215 Clay to clay, and 440 Cleanse us, O Lord 53 Come, all ye servan 55 Come all ye saints 220 Come, all ye sons of 544 Come, brethren, let 502 Come, dearest Lord 379 Come, dearest Lord 392 Come, gracious Spi 269 Come, Holy Spirit, 270 Come, Holy Spirit, 26S Come hither, all 258 Come, humble soul 333 Come, let our voice 88 Come let us anew 453 Come, let us join 221 Come, let us lift 242 Come, let us search 337 Come, let us join 378 Come, my christian 479 Come, my brethren 516 Come, O our souls, 169 Come sound his pra 89 Come ! said Jesus' 196 Ccnie to the house 383 OF FIRST LINES. Come, thou fount 491 Come, trembling so 199 Come, weary souls, 259 Come, we that love 336 Come ye sinners po 435 Come, ye that kno 168 Consider all oursor 119 Daughter of Zion, 400 Dear Lord, and, 225 Dear Lord, accept 312 Dear Saviour, we 301 Dear Saviour! who 346 Delightful is the tas 151 Depraved minds on 230 Dismiss us with th 394 Drooping souls no 515 Early, our God, wit 58 Ere mountains rear 80 Eternal God Almigh 75 Eternal God enthro 462 Eternal God, thy 173 Eternal source of 60 Eternal source of li 284 Eternal Spirit! we 265 Eternal Wisdom, th 159 Eternity is just at 427 Exalt the Lord our 91 Faith adds new ch 326 Faith is the bright 325 Far as thy name is 51 Far from our thou 384 Far from mortal ca 389 Far from the world 311 Far from these nar 428 Farewell dear bret 537 Farewell, my dear 539 Farewell, my frien 542 Father, adored in 283 Father divine ! befo 176 Father divine, th 210 Father, grant us all 541 Father! how sweet 277 Father of all in 271 555 Father of all ! who 283 Father of all our 287 Father of all ! our 421 Father of lights ! 177 Father of lights, th 467 Father of mercies, 396 Father of mercies, 296 Father of mercies, 117 Father of Spirits! 142 Father of Spirits, 331 Father, to thee our 269 Father, whate'er of 321 Firm and unmoved 128 Firm as the earth 223 For ever blessed be 146 For thee, O God 59 Fountain of blessin 322 Fountain of being 464 Fountain of life 285 Fountain of mercy 457 Frequent the day of 380 From all that dwell 109 From all that's mor 304 From deep distress, 130 From every stormy 506 From Greenland's 399 From thy dear pier 235 From the regions of 516 From the table now 375 From whence doth 481 Gird on thy SAVord, 48 Gird thy sword on, 401 Give to our God 138 Give to the Lord, 34 Give thanks to God 100 Give thanks to God 102 Give thanks to God, 138 Give us room, that 403 Give us the wings 234 Glorious things of 76 Glory be to God on 297 Glory to God ! who 242 Glory to God that 544 Glory to thee, our 436 Glory to thee, who 465 556 a ij God in his earthly 75 God, in the high 161 God, in the Gospel 193 God is our Saviour 33 God is the refuge 49 God is a Spirit, Jus 163 God moves in a my 175 God of eternity fro 406 God of my strength 46 God of mercy, God 274 God of our fathers 292 God of our life 149 God of our life, wh 177 God of our salvatio 396 God of our liv^s, ou436 God of the morn in 433 Go preach my Go 397 God reigns ; events 185 Go to dark Gethsa 233 Grace, like an unco 344 Grace 'tis a charmi 195 Gracious Lord incli BS8 Gracious Spirit Lov 271 Great Author of all 329 Great Former of thi 94 Great First of being 159 . Great Father of eac 270 Great Father of the 509 Great Framer of un 449 Great God attend, 64 Great God attend, Great God, at whos464 Great God! before 390 Great God, how infi 169 Great God, how vas 186 Great God ! in vain 15S Great God, is not th 399 Great God, let not 3S3 Great God, our stre 45 Great God ! om Fa 289 Great God of grace 406 Great God, thy pen 16$ Great God! thine 170 Great God, thy b'es 200 Great God, thy qui 335 Great God, to thee 439 Great God, we inth365 Great God, we own 416 Great God, we sing 455 Great God, wert tho 131 Great God, whose 65 Great God, whose al 357 Great God, with wo 192 Great is the Lord, 50 Great is the Lord hi 105 Great is the Lord ! 148 Great Lord of earth 178 Great Ruler of all 179 Great source of life 107 Great source of un 178 Great source of be 262 Great Shepherd of 70 Great Shepherd of 386 Great Shepherd of 249 Great Spirit of imm 340 Great was the day 266 Had not the Lord, 87 Had we the tongue 339 Hail, great Creator 171 Hail, sacred truth ! 187 Hail, source of plea 473 Hail the blest morn 520 Happy is he who 106 Happy the child wh459 Happy the church 359 Happy the children 106 Happy the heart, 338 Happy the man, 356 Happy the man, 343 Happy the men, 73 Happy the souls in 385 Hark ! from the cr 253 Hark, hark ! the 257 Hark! hear the so 280 Hark ! listen to the 534 Hark, my soul — it 528 Hark ! the glad sou 204 Hark ! that shout 423 Hark what celestial 205 Hark !— what mean 203 Hark ! whence tha 519 OF FIRST LINES. 557 Hasten, Lord, the 66 How precious. Lor 19 i Hasten, O Lord, th 405 How pleasing to be 374 Hasten^ O sinner, to 255 How rich the gifts 450 Hear, O sinner ! 254 How shall the youn 115 How sweet, how he 135 How sweet the na 244 How short and has 408 How swift the 409 How still and peac 443 How soft the word 459 How tedious and 525 How vast the bless 329 How vain is all be 413 How various and 439 Hosanna to the Ki 252 Humble souls who 364 Hear the royal proc 550 Hear what God, th 359 Hear what the Lor 79 Hear what the hor 325 Hear what the voic 419 Hear us, O God, 96 Heaven is e place 428 He lives— the ever 123 He reigns ! — the 90 He, who hath made 83 He's blest who has 37 Help, Lord, for men 16 Here at thy table, 373 Here in the presen 390 High in the heavens 40 Holy, holy, holy 297 How are thy serva 465 How beautiful the 136 How beautiful are 397 How blest are they 44 How blest is he, wh 7 How blest is he-wh 469 How blest the sacr 354 How bright these 470 How charming is How did my heart 124 How firm a founda 499 How gentle God's 181 How gracious and 181 How glorious, Lord 342 How honourable is 358 How happy are the 501 How long, O Lord 16 How long shall dre 278 How long shall dea 420 How long wilt thoii 17 How lost was our 493 How oft have sin 331 How pleasant— how 72 How pleased and 126 How precious is th 116 How precious is th 190 I come, the great 364 If God succeeded 129 If human kindness 218 If providence, to tr 179 If, through unruffle 328 Imposture shrinks 189 In all our vast cone 143 In duties and in suf 233 Indulgent Sovereis 400 Indulgent God, wh 437 In ev'ry trouble, sh 334 In expectation swee 422 In Israel's fane, by 462 In Jordan's tide the 361 In mercy, not in wr 11 In sleep serene obi 434 In thee, great God, 26 In thee, O Lord, we 36 In thy great name, 388 In thy name, O Lo 392 In the sun and moo 425 In the soft season 460 In vain we lavish 263 Is there ambition 133 Is there on earth a 207 Is this unpleasing 293 Is this the kind ret 336 It is the Lord, our 94 It is the Lord— en 349 558 Jehovah God ! thy 144 Jehovah, God most 145 Jehovah reigns — yo 15 Jehovah ; we adore 171 Jerusalem, our hap 430 Jesus and shall it 224 Jesus Christ has po 490 Jesus! delightful, 243 Jesus, how lovely is 236 Jesus invites his sa 369 Jesus, Lord, we loo 483 Jesus our all to hea 498 Jesus, our Lord, as 104 Jesus our Lord, our 235 Jesus, Saviour of 248 Jesus shall reign 65 Jesus Shepherd of 530 Jesus, the friend of 370 Jesus, the conquer 22S Jesus the spring of 249 Jesus, we bless thy 251 Jesus, we love thy 223 Jesus, we sing thy 237 Joy is the fruit 317 Joy to the world 90 Judge us, Lord, in 47 Judge us, O Lord, 46 Just are thy ways, 21 Kingdoms and thro 63 Let all the earth 89 Let all the heathen 121 Let all the just, to 38 Let all the lands, 61 Let children hear th 69 Let everlasting glo 217 Let every creature 152 I-et every mortal ea 256 Let heathens to 20 Let one loud song 293 Let others boast ho 412 Let party names no 352 Let sinners take th 55 Let songs of en die 110 Let saints on earth 246 A TABLE Let songs of praise 267 Let strife for ever 352 Let thy kingdom, 529 Let us awake our 216 Let us with a joyful 139 Let us rise and go 538 Let Zion and her 96 Let Zion's watchm 451 Life is a span — a 414 Life is the time to 409 Lift up to God 298 Lift up your heads 30 Lift up your heads, 545 Like shadows glidi 407 Listen, ye mortals, 238 Lo ! he comes, wit 422 Lo ! he cometh — co 425 Lo what a glorious 110 Lo! whatanentert 135 Lo ! what confusion 341 Long as I live, all 99 Long as we live, w'e 147 Long have we hea ' 279 Look from on high, 391 Look round, O ma 294 Look, ye saints — th 241 Lord at thv temple 551 Lord before thy thr 126 Lord, before thy pr 382 Lord, dosi thou sh 231 Lord, dismiss us 394 Lord, dismiss us 395 Lord, hear us when 11 Lord, how shall wre 285 Lord, hast thou ma 345 Lord, in the temple 272 Lord, if thou thy 335 Lord in the morn in 10 Lord in thy great 36 Lord, let thy prese 361 Lord of mercy, just 17 Lord of nature, so 394 Lord of our lives! 434 Lord of the harves 190 Lord of the world's 294 Lord of the sab bat 380 OF FIRST LINES. Lord of hosts, to 447 Lord of the sea ! th 466 Lord thou art good 160 Lord, thou hast see 21 Lord, thou hast sco 57 Lord, thou hast call 74 Lord! thou hast bee 81 Lord, thou hast sea 142 Lord, thou wilt hea 10 Lord, teach us how 277 Lord, through the 286 Lord, 'tis a pleasant 85 Lord, we are thine 117 Lord, we adore thy 180 Lord, we adore thy 360 Lord, we believe a 429 Lord, we confess 347 Lord, we can suffer 11 Lord, 'we come bef 388 Lord, we have thee 56 Lord, we have mad 116 Lord, what a though 66 Lord, what a feeble 83 Lord, what a wretc 307 Lord, what is man 147 Lord, when togeth 539 Lord, where shall 143 Lord, while around 375 Lord, whom in hea 67 Love divine, all 218 Make us, by thy 210 I Mark the soft fallin 197 Mary to her Saviou 508 [• May the grace of 396 May we, throughou 379 I Mercy, O thou Son Midst scenes of con 546 Mistaken souls, tha 326 Mortals, awake, wi 203 Morning breaks up 214 My dearest friends 540 My God, permit my 59 My heart is fixed 102 My soul lies cleav 120 559 Nature, with all her 158 Never does truth 367 No offering God 53 Nor chansre of time 22 No eye hath seen, 428 Not all the out war 267 Not he whose base 343 Not to condemn the 193 Not with oormorta 227 Now be our hearts 48 Now begin the hea 217 Now in the hour 26 Now is the accepte 263 Now let our mournf 26 Now let our souls, 192 Now let our voices 337 Now let our mourn 445 Now let the feeble, 315 Now let us make 41 Now, Lord, the hea 394 Now may he who 396 Now may the Lord 25 Now to the Lamb th 395 Now the shades of 435 Now the Saviour st 492 Now to the Lord 207 Now whilst we try 313 O all ye lands, 93 O all ye nations, 109 O all ye people _ 107 O bow thine ear* 448 O ! blessed souls ar 38 O careless sinners 484 O come, ye saints, 36 O dont you hear th 535 O glorious hope 546 O God ! accept the 372 O God, our Father, 341 O God, our help 81 O God, our hearts 103 O God, our inmost 424 O God, our refuge, 54 O God, our strength, 71 O God, thou art our 58 OGod! thygracioul98 560 A TABLE O God. to earth 62|Oh that the Lord 118 O God ! to whose al 346 Oil that thy statut 117 O God, whose pres 446 O happy christian, 312 O happy is the man 356 O happy they, who 322 O how can they loo 452 O, how charming:, 517 O Jesus, our Savio 525 O let us, with a gra 321 O Lord of earth, an 185 O Lord, our fathers 48 O Lord, the Saviour 82 O Lord, we would 324 O sinners, fly to Je 254 O tell us, no "more 504 O that my heart 292 O thou, from who 290 O thou, in whose 524 O thou, that hearest 52 O thou, the wretch 278 O thou, to whom all 12 O thou, to whose 286 O thou ! through all 295 O thou, who art ab 446 O thou, whose mer 276 O thou, whose ten 347 O what stupendous 320 O when shall we se 488 O where is now tha 303 O'er the realms of 398 O glorious hope of 546 Oft have our ears. 4~ Oh ! bless the Lord, 98 Oh bless the Lord, 9i Oh come, loud anth 87 Oh God that mades 467 Oh happy man, 130 Oh help us, Lord ! 275 Oh how we love th 115 Oh learn of me, 132 Oh let us. gracious 43 Oh praise the Lord 102 Oh praise ye the 100 Oh render thanks, 100 Oh render thanks 101 Oh what amazing 261 Oh what a treasur 240 Oh where shall res 426 On God, our souls, 57 On God the race of 60 On Jordan's stormy 432 On the mountain's 402 On thee, each mor 435 On this illustrious 379 On thy church, 62 On Zion his most 200 One there is, abov 217 Once more, before 303 Once more, before 395 Oppressed with srui 191 Our blest Redeeme 266 Our captain leads 231 Our country is Im 410 Our dear Redeeme 209 Our frame, O Lord, 167 Our God, accept ou 145 Our God, how endl 439 Our God, our everl 65 Our God, our king, 147 Our God, permit 311 Our God, where'er 449 Our heavenly, Fath 283 Our heavenly Fath 310 Our helper, God ! 453 Our hiding place, 1-1 Our Maker and our 165 Our never ceasing 78 Our opening eyes 377 Our revolving "year 454 Our righteous Judg 146 Our Saviour our al 64 Our Shepherd will 28 ' Our sins ! alas ! ho 280 Our souls do magni474 Our souls, how love 73 Our souls in love to 478 Our souls, repeat hi 99 Our souls revere th 197 Our souls, review 312 OF FIRST LINES. Our souls shall pra 300 Our souls with plea 133 Our souls with hu 97 Our soulswith patie 132 Our spirits sink wit 44 Our times of sorro 348 Out of the deeps 131 Partners of .a glori 511 Peace be unto this 497 Peace ! 'tis the Lor 418 Perpetual source of 279 Poor mourning sou 378 Pilgrims with plea 537 Preserve us, Lord, 19 Praise — O praise th 155 Praise the Lord ! ye 154 Praise to God, the 196 Praise to the Lord 451 Praise ye the Lord 150 Praise ye the Lord ! 151 Prayer is appointed 508 Prayer is the soul's 282 Precious Bible ! wh 493 Proclaim, saith Chr367 Remember, Lord, 77 Rejoice, believer, in 345 Rejoice, O earth, th526 Rejoice, ye righte 174 Remark my soul 82 Return, O God of 82 Return, O wander 264 Return, my soul, 108 Rise, O our souls, 327 Rock of ages ! cleft 248 Salem's bright hin 362 Salvation ! O, the jo 194 Saviour, bless thy 392 Saviour divine ! we 247 Saviour of all, to th 510 Saviour, richest so 531 Saviour, visit thy 547 Search our hearts, 32 See ! another year 454 jj 561 See from on high 2G6 See the leaves arou 456 See what a living 113 Shall man, O God 76 Shine forth, eternal 338 Shine, mighty God, 62 Shine on our souls 54 Should famine o'er 468 Show pity, Lord, O 52 Since Jesus freely 457 Sing to the Lord 88 Sing to the Lord 89 Sing to the Lord, 93 Sing to the Lrrd, 285 Sing, ye redeemed 507 Sinners, the voice 259 Sinners turn, why 264 Sinners, will you 548 Sir, we would see 51 1 So did the Hebrew 229 Soft are the fruitful 473 So let our lips and 334 Soldiers of Christ, 318 Soldiers of Christ, 319 Songs anew of hon 91 Songs of immortal 104 Songs of praise aw 299 Sons of men, beho 250 Soon may the last 405 Sovereign of world 400 Sovereign of life ! 416 Sovereign Ruler of 182 Spirit of peace ! eel 135 Stand, still refulg 427 Stand up, our souls 306 Straight is the way 252 Stretched on the cr 211 Submissive to the 350 Supreme and univ 289 Sweet are the gifts 314 Sweet is the friendl 348 Sweet is the love 320 Sweet is the memo 148 Sweet is the scene 417 Sweet is the work, 85 Sweet the moments 226 562 Sweet was the time 308 That awful day 420 That doleful night 372 That man is blest, 105 That name to us 244 The angel comes, 424 The blest memoria 371 The christian wa 306 A TABLE The Saviour calls 258 The Saviour lives. 227 The spacious firm'a 23 The Spirit, in our 195 The sun is set, the 438 The swift— declini 411 The term of life 43 The time is short ! 408 The time soon is 549 The tree of life our 228 The darkened sky, 128 The voice of free 260 The day is past and 438 The wandering sta 275 Thedews and rains 273|The work, O Lord, 376 The evils that bese 412|The worth of truth 512 The festal morn, 125 The gifts indulgent 185 The glorious uni 353 The God of Israel 68 The morning flow 442 The God of nature 159 The God who reign 161 The great God of Io 500 The great Redeem 365 Thee we adore, eter408 Thee we will bless, 40 There is a god — all 157 There is a heaven 548 There is a land of 431 There is an hour 429 There seems a voic 298 These glorious 432 They who on the 84 The heavens declar 23 Thine influence, 288 The heaven of hea 390' This is the day the 111 The Lord appears 112: This is the day the 111 The Lord descended 22 This is the word of 194 The Lord into his 4971 This stone to the in 447 The Lord is in his 16 This world's a dre 236 12 This world is all a 551 49 This world's not al 552 The Lord is Judge The Lord in Zion The Lord in Zion The Lord Jehovah The Lord of glory The Lord of life 134 Thou art our portio 114 86 Thou art the way 239 33 Thou, God of mer 441 373 1 Thou gracious God 69 The Lord our God 160 'Thou, gracious Lor 9 The Lord our pastu 28 The Lord our Sheph 29 The Lord, the Judg 51 The Lord, the God 170 The man of humbl 437 The man is ever ble S The man, whose fir 316 The offerings to th 382 The perfect world 448 The righteous Lord 350 Thou great Instruc Thou, Lord, by mo 238 Thou Source of un 289 Tho' troubles assail 500 Thrice happv man ! 106 Through all the va 184 Through endless ye 95 Through every age, 80 Thus God the etern 101 Thus saith the high 165 OF FIRST LINES. Thus was the great 363 Thy glories, mighty 68 Thy goodness, Lord 37 Thy goodness, Lord If 5 Thy gracious aid, 193 Thy kingdom, Lord 182 Thy law is perfect, 24 Thy mercies and 31 Thy mercies fill the 120 Thy presence, ever 360 Thy presence gra 391 Thy soldiers, Lord, 533 Thy wisdom, power 13 Time is winging us 407 "'Tis by the faith of 326 'Tis by thy strength 60 'Tis finished:— so 211 'Tis God the Spirit 182 'Tis God, who those 38 To celebrate thy pra 13 To Christ, the Lord 230 To God, our strengt 70 To God our voices 88 To God the great 101 To God the only wi 299 To God, the univer 167 To God we cried, 68 To God we lift 124 To God, who dwell 14 To heaven we lift 123 To him who on the 330 To keep the lamp 223 To leave my dear 444 To-morrow, Lord 444 To our Redeemer's 219 To our Redeemer's 375 To thee again, our 122 To thee, before the 114 To thee, great God, 63 To thee, O God, we 247 To thee, our God, 42 To thee, our righte 149 To thee, our Sheph 223 To thy temple we 387 To us a child is 245 Triumphant. Lord, 39 563 Triumphant Zion ! 402 'Twas by an order 188 'Twas on that dark 368 'Twas on the night 369 'Twas the commiss 363 Unite, my roving th 74 Unshaken as the 127 Unveil thy bosom, 440 Vain delusive worl 522 Vainly through ni 129 Vital spark of hea 418 Wait on the Lord, 344 Wake, O my soul, 202 Waked by the gos 496 We all, O Lord, ha 313 We bless thee for 376 We cannot shun th 416 We come with joy 204 We have found the 474 We lift up our souls 31 We love the Lord, 108 We love the sacred 191 We love the volum 22 We love thy holy te 32 We'll bless Jehova 358 We'll bless the Lor 39 We'll praise our 150 We'll praise the Lo 371 We're glad we eve 488 We're in a world 274 We're not ashame 224 We sing of God, th 157 We want a princi 355 We want the Spirit 268 We will extol thee 35 We waited meekly 43 Welcome delightful 377 Welcome, sweet 377 Well, dear friends, 536 What are those sou 251 What countless my 199 What glory gilds 189 What hath God wr 466 What heavenly mu 201 564 a m What is the chaff. 193 1 What pleasure, Lo 334: What poor despised 503' What shall 've ren 103 ! What works of wis 209 ! When Abram full 450i When all bespeak 15i When all thy mer 166; When, as returns 380 j When at this dista 221 1 When death appea 415 ! Whene'er we look 504 ' When fancy sprea 174 ' When God reveale 129, When gloomy thou 413 When Israel, of th 237; When Jesus dwelt 315, When marshall'd 250 When overwheltne 57 i When sickness sh 463 When storms han 184 1 When the vail of 417 When to his temple 385 When trouble fills 27 When we can read 430 When we pour out 95 When we survey 227 When we with plea 144 When youth and ag 415 Where is our savla 309 Where shall the 31 Where shall we go 133 Wherewith shall 332 Wherefore should 334 1 While life prolongs 77 While our Redeem 29 While through this 411 While sounds of 451 Whither goest thou 542 Who, gracious Fat 186 Who make the Lor 127 Who shall ascend 18 Who shall ascend 30 Who shall inhabit 19 Whom have we, Lo 67 Why do we mourn 442 Why droop our sou 246 Why, on the bendi 141 Why should the ch 272 Why should thy fac 47 Why sinks our" we 332 Why will vou was 254 With all our hearts 141 With all our powe 144 With cheerful note 110 With eye impartial 187 With glory clad— 86 With humble heart 122 With joy we hail 125 With joy we medit 237 With my whole he 119 With one consent, 92 With our substance 404 With our whole he 14 With pure delight 302 With reverence let With singing we pr487 With songs and ho 152 With stately towers 50 With warm affectio 213 With warm delight 203 Within these walls 463 Within thy house, 387 Worthy the Lamb 530 Ye christian heroe 404 Ye diff 'rent sects 523 Ye dying sons of 260 Ye earthly vanities 222 Ye followers of the 370 Ye glittering toys 245 Ye golden lamps 469 Ye happy children 4>3 Ye hearts with you 460 Ye humble saints, 175 Ye humble souls, 166 Ye humble souls, 215 Ye humble worshi 366 Ye jewels of our 476 Ye men and angels 304 Ye messengers of 404 Ye mighty rulers of 35 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. nations round saints, attend th saints of ev'ry scarlet coloured servants of the sinners, fear servants of God sons of earth, sons of men, a that obey the trembling capti 565 Ye trembling souls, 475 Ye tribes of Adam, 153 Ye tri'd sons of Go 475 Ye worlds of light, 243 Ye wretched, hung 262 Yes, to the last co 371 Young people all, at 486 Your harps, ye tre 351 137 Zeal is the pure an 357 256 IZion, the city of our 507 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. ABSENCE from 276 Acknowledgment of G. in national ble 26 In national delivera 47 Adoption 300 Adoration 297 All nations exhorted to adore God Song of Advent of Christ Advocate Afflictions, justice Moderated The cup of Afflicted saints Age, old, approachi 462 Trusting God in 414 Aid, inv 16, 96, 122, 126 Acknowledged 112 In national distress 47 All, Christ is 522 All and in all 523 All creatures depen- dent on providen 185 Angels rejoicing at the birth of C. 516 Appletree 228 Armour, christian 218 Ascension of Chris 30 Aspirations, devou 509 Atheism arising from depravity 18 Author of Salvatio 110 Autumnal warnin 456 Backsliding and returning 312 Banishment from God intolerable 426 Baptism 364—368 After baptism 367 Commission of 363 In Jordan 361 Improvement of 368 Of Christ 206 Benevolence 320, 473 Benignity of God in the Gospel 196 Bethlehem, star of 250 Bible 493 Authority of 188 Instruction from 22 Light of the world 190 566 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Precious 493 1 Exaltation of 26, 23, 215 Suited to the wants Excellency of 221 216 217 524 207 207 412 22'.) 230 193 252 339 264 219 44; Final triumph Friend Glory of Glory of God in Glorying in Godly sorrow aris ing from suffer In the hands of Indebtedness to Ingratitude of reject 225 Kingdom of 79, 98 Love to 222, 525 Longing for 525 Lamb, worthy 220 Loving Saviour 227 Miracles of 208 Nativity of 202, 516 Not ashamed of 224 219 223 223 of all mankind 191 Birth of Christ 202, 516 Blind Bartimeus 489 Body, frailty of Brazen serpent Bread of lile Heavenly Broad way Brethren, love to Call to sinners Called in one hope 510 Captain of Salvati 231 Care of God 123 Remedy for our 181 Celebration of the love of Christ Chapel, on laying the corner stone Opening of 447, 449( Praise to 526 Character of Christ 208 j Pattern of 209 Charge, divine 513 Reign of 65r 90 Charity , 309, 552 Redemption by 212 Blessing of 44 Reflections, on his 213 Charitable occasion452 Resurrection of 214 Judgment 323 Redeeming love of 217 Chariot 444 Remembrance of 218 Chastisements dep- Rejoicing before recated 42 J his cross 22G God wise in 181 j Returning to 281 Children, hymn 462 Submission of 210 503 Safety trusting in 217 292 Second coming 442 | The world crucified 30| bv his cross 227 522 Christ, figurative 523 1 representa 228, 251 110 Advocate 228 206 Appletree 228 203 Brazen Serpent 229 219 Bread of life 230 Dwelling in his peo218 Chief among tenth 230 Danger of rejectin 253 Corner stone 231 Death and burial 442 Capt. of Salvation 231 Exalted 8, 104 Door 232 Of G. dialogue on Choosing better Christ. Ascension of All All and in all Author of Salvati Baptism of Character of Celebration of his INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 56- Example 233— 235 1 Gift of God 235 Glories of 236 Hiding-place 236 Head of the church 237 High-Priest 237 Image of God 237 King of Saints 23S Liffht of the world 239 Life, way. truth 239 Life of his people 240 Lamb of God 240 Lord of all 241 Messiah 242 Mediator 242 Morning star 243 Names of C. 243, 245 Pearl of great price 245 Prince of peace 246 Physician of the so 246 Righteousness, sun 247 Righteousness, Lor 247 Rock of ages 248 Refuge ■ 248 Saviour 249 Shepherd 249 Star of Bethlehem 250 Teacher 251 Christian. Adoption of 300 A pilgrim 307 A soldier 306, 533 Backslidings of 312 Communion with 310 Dying, to his Soul 418 Exercising charity 309 Fellowship 302 Fellowship with G. 304 Hating intolerance 316 Hating evil 313 His integrity 335 His warfare 306 His privileges ]99 His obligations 199 Joining the church 304 Joy his strength 317 Mourning over de- parted comforts 308 Meeting death 318 Persevering 317 Practising benevo 315 Regeneration of 310 Return ing to God 312 Solace 54S Strengthened by G. 315 Union with Christ 301 Christian Gra 318 — 357 Armour 318 Benevolence 320, 473 Contentment 321 Confidence in G. 322 Charitable judgme 323 Dependence on G. 323 Delight in God 324 Delight and Zeal 324 Equity and Cando 325 Faith 325-328 Fortitude 328 Fear of God 329 Godliness 329 Gratitude 330 Gratitude to Christ 330 Growing in grace 331 Hope 331—333 Holiness 334 Humility 334 Humility, prayer 335 Integrity 335 Ingratitude deplore 336 Joy, Christian 336 Justice and Equity 337 Knowledge of God 338 Love 338-341 Meekness 342 Moderation 343 Obedience 343 Patience 344 Perseverance 345 Purity 346 Penitence 346—348 Resignation 348 Resolution 349 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 568 Rejoicing in God 350 Submission 350 Trust in God 351 Unity, christian 352 Watchfulness 355 Wisdom, christian 356 Youthful piety- Zeal Christianity, pre- valency of False religion sup- planted by 356 359 399 401 Church, God's dwell- ing place 75, 133 237 402 549 304 360 359 Christ head of Enlargement of In her purity Joining of Members partinj Peace of Presence of God peace and glor 50, 68 Receiving member 360 Rejoicing in Christ 227 Safety of 358 Coldness and incon- stancy lamented 279 Comfort, departed 308 Communion 10, 114 With Christ 310 Condescension of G 168 Condescending gra 12 Confidence in the attributes of God 170 36 294 321 231 5-14 50[ Rejoicing before 226 Thief on 490 World crucified by 227 Crown him 241 Danger, of rejec- ting Christ 253 Darkness of Provi ISO Days of the upright known to God 42 Day-spring 131 Dead, blessed dying in the Lord 419 Death and burial of Christ 442 Preparation for 414 Hope in Christ sup- port in 415 Of a minister 445 Of Stephen 31=: Support in 417 Dedication, a place of worship 447, 449 Delight in God 324 And holy zeal 324 In praising God 13 In God's people 20 In worship 32, 58 In the sabbath 85 In the word 114 Delay, danger of 255 Deliverances ac- knowledged 177 From God 43, 57 Departure from Go 113 Dependence on Go 323 On Providence 173 Despondency for- bidden 68 Devotion, daily 145 Daily and nightly 137 Devout aspirations 509 Dismission hymns 394 Distress and dange467 Divine charge 513 Blessing necessary to success 129 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 569 Fear not 475 Feast of the Gospe 262 Fellowship with G. 304 Final Triumph of Christ 216 Food, for a blessing 209 217 53(3 537 440 497 Compassion awake 35 Dispensations equa 186 Goodness acknowl- edged 39, 138 Goodness in modera- ting afflictions 179 Presence and help ISO Teachings 188 Dominion of God 169 Door, Christ a 232 Doxologies 471, 472 Duty, excitement 504 Dwelling of Christ 218 Dying christian 418 Early piety 458 — 461 Efficacy, Gospel 197 Encouragement for the weak 506 Enlisting orders 535 Equity and candou325 Eternity, the light 427 Anticipated 427 Of God 80 Evening hymns 436 Example of Christ232 Exaltation of 26 Christ 30, 215 Excellency of Chri 221 Of the Gospel 193 Excitement to duty 504 1 Care of, remedy for Expostulation 492 ours 181 Faith 325— 328 Creator 15S Instability without 327 Creator and Preser 144 In God, in times of Condescension of 168 scarcity 468 [Defence Following Christ Friend, Christ a Friends, meeting Parting Funeral hymns Garden, the Lord Give us Jesus Giving glory to Go 297 Gift of God 235 Glory of God dis- played in Christ 207 Glorying in Christ 207 Glories of Chr 236, 524 Glory of God 23 God our refuge 33 49, 56, 184 Acknowledged in national blessings 26 Benefactor 165 Communion with 10 Confidence in 36 Care of 123 Of the ancients 327 Of things not seen 325 Prevailing in troubl 328 Walking by 326 Without works, is dead 326 Faithfulness 100, 175 Favour of God pre- ferred to sin 55 Fear of God 114. 329 Of the Lord 313 1 133 169 157 Dwelling in his church Dominion of Existence of Eternity of 80 Favour of, preferred to sin 55 Faithfulness of 100, 175 Fear of 105, 114 Goodness of 13, 27 108, 147, 160, 173 570 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Glory of 23 Unity of 161 Guardian of the Worship of, in his pious 41 temple 59, 71 Goodness of, in the Works of, recounted Seasons 60 to posterity 69 Goodness and com- Wisdom of 163 passion of 63, 97, 102 Working in the Giving glory to 297 ; soul 1S2 Holiness of 91 Godliness 329 Incomprehensi 158, 173 Godly sorrow aris- Immutable 163 ing from the suf- Islove 168 feringsof Christ 219 Judge and deliverer 14 Goodness of God 141 Knowledge of 163 Acknowledged 108 Light of good men 469 Commemorated 27 Majesty of 78, 86 Earth full of 161 National deliveran- In afflictions 179 ces ascribed to G. 47. In the seasons 63. 97 No respecter of per- Providential 178 sons 1S7 To man 13 Omnipotence of 142 Universal 160 Omnipresence of 142 Gospel 193—202 Our lives in the Benignity of G. in 196 hands of 416 Excellency of 193 Omnipotent 162 Efficacy of 197 Protection of 36 Feast of 262 Perfections of 40 Invitations of 195 Panting for 45 Jubilee of 201 Portion of the soul 67,Lightof 197 Presence of, safety Object of 194 and glory of the I Provisions of 200 church 50, 68 Redemption by 197 Power of 160, 173 Rejoicing in 79 Rest and peace in 10 , Spread of 502 Righteous Judge 12 Trumpet of 256 Resorted to in trouble Unfruitfulness un- and desertion 33 der privileges of 198 Rejoicing in 38 Grace of God 513 Restored to in I Condescending 12 trouble 45, 54, 57 Free 260 Safety in 84 Growth in 331 Strength and perfec- Proclaimed 199 tion from 21 Persuasion of 254 Speaking peace to Persevering 299 his people 74 Quickening 74 Trusting in 33, 43 Salvation by 195 83.87, INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Grateful remem- | To guide brance of Christ 218 To prepare for Gratitude 330 worship To Christ 330 "" Grave, warning fro 443 Happy convert 501 Happiness of heaven 413 Harvest, the last Thanks for 457 Head of the church 239 Heathen, condition and prospects of 398 Heart, preparation 277 Heaven and Earth 411 Freedom from sin 571 270 271 and misery in 280 Glories of 428 Happiness of 413 Holiness of 428 Hope of, support under trials 430 Longing for 488 Light of 469 Nothing true but 551 On Earth 552 Preparation for 42S Rest in 429 Strength from 494 The way of sin not the way to 253 Heavens, declaring the glory of God 23 Heavenly Canaan 431 To comfort Prayer for the return of 272 Regeneration by 267 Renewing 265 424 The comforter 266 The effusion of 266 The saving influ- ences of 274 Holiness 334 Of God 91 Hope 332—333 Encouraged by di- vine perfections 332 Good through grac 333 Maketh not asham 511 Reviving 276 Hosanna to the son of David 251 House appointed for Manna Heavy-\a.iened Hell Hiding place Higk-Tnest Holy Spirit 265 443 334 335 19 449 233 all living Humility A prayer for Of a good man Humiliation and prayer, public Image of God Imitation of Christ 315 Immutability of G. 163 Incomprehensibility of God 158, 173 Inspiration of the 188 Scriptures 188 Indebtedness to Ch 223 Ingratitude deplor 336 Of rejecting Christ 225 Inconsistency lamented 275 Integrity 335 Fortitude and joy 316 Intolerance 316 Invitation to sinne 258 To the heavy-laden 253 572 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. To the youth 486 Invitations of the gospel 195, 484 Invoicing God 16 Israel, restoration 400 It is finished 211 lehovah, the aven- ger of the oppres J5 Coming to reign 22 Majesty of 63 Praise to 56, 87 Shepherd of his people 28 Universal king 34 Jewels of the Lord 476 Jesus Christ both theirs and ours 314 Joy 336 In the Holy Spirit 474 Of the Lord our strength 317 Of a remarkable conversion 129 Jubilee 201 Judgment, the last 424 Welcomed by the righteous 425 Judge and deliverer 14 Justice and equity 337 King of saints 23S Kingdom of Chr 79, 90 Knowledge of God 163 Lamb of God 240 Worthy the 220 Life, brevity of 43 A pilgrimage 410 In Christ 312 Improvement of 411 Uncertainty of 444 Vanity of 412 Way and truth 239 Light of the world 239 By the gospel 197 Longing for spiritu 146 Lord 16 Coming to judgmen 51 Of all 241 Remember me 290 Lord's-day 376—380 Evening of 380 Morning of 379 Preparation for 379 Rest of 378 Sacrifice of the heart on 38d Welcomed 377 Z,o?rZ's-prayer 283 Lord's suppe 368 — 373 After communion 375 Feeding on Christ 373 Instituted 368 Invited to 369 Not ashamed of Christ at 374 Praising the 375 Redeemer at 375 Suitable affections at 375 Unity of saints at 374 Longing for Chris 525 Love 333— 341 Chief of graces 338 Perfected in 273, 292 To all mankind 341 To the brethren 339 To our enemies 339 To Christ 525 Lovest thou me 528 Loving Saviour 227 Majesty of God 78, 86 Man, frailty of 77, 80 Mariner's hymn 465 Martyrs glorified 432 Mary weeping " 503 Mediator 241 Meekness 132, 342 Blessings of 342 Ornaments of 342 Meeting of friends 536 Messiah 242 Mercy of God 278 Implored 130 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 573 Mercy-seat 506 Ministry, divine appointment of 396 Ministers, Christ's commission to 397 Bearers of glad tidings 397 Death of 445 Meeting of 451 Miracles of Christ 208 Missionaries, meeting of 403 Departure of 404 Moderation 343 Morning hy 433-^36 And evening 439 Star 243 Mortality of man 80 Mourning an absent God 16 Names of Christ 243 Narrow way 252 Nativity of C. 202, 516 National blessings 26 God acknowledged 26 Deliverances as- cribed to God 47 New Year 82 Beginning of 453 Beginning and end 453 Opening and clos- ing of 455 Reflections on 82 Reflections at the close of 456 No respect to persons 187 Not ashamed of C. 224 Nothing tni but hea 551 Obedience 343 Blessedness of 114, 130 Filial 344 Object of the gospel 194 Old age 462 Approaching 462 Trusting God in 414 | Omnipresence of G. 142 Omnipotence of G- 162 Opening a new place of worship 447, 443 Orders enlisting 535 Ordination 446 Our lives in the hands of God 416 Times in the hands of God 1S2 Panting for God 45 Pardon 63 And sanctification 263 Implored 52 Supplicated 69 Parting 537—543 Of friends 469 Past, memory of 469 Patience 344 Pattern of Christ to his followers 209 Peace in Christ" 495 To the penitent 277, 34S Pearl of great price Penitence and hop 346 Penitent 230, 515 Perfection of the 24 Perfection of God 40 Persecution 316 Perseverance 345, 544 Personal virtues 354 Physician of the soul 246—493 Piety, early 356 Pious dead, tracing the steps of 409 Blessedness of 419 Pilgrimage 307 Pleasure in Christ 531 Portion of the soul 67 Power of God 160, 173 Praise, duty of ma 294 Aspirations of 295 Due from man 298 Exhortation to 109, 137 For grace 141 574 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. For protection \42\Prodigal son 543 For divine goodnes 298 For persevering gr 299 In all changes To the Lord To Christ To God in life and death 300 Universal 107 Praise to the Cr61, 102 Due to 147 For his goodness 101 For his works 137 For his perfections 149 Hymn of 172 To the true God 75 Prayer 232, 503 Promises, precious 499 Protection from God 36 175 296 Providence 295 All creatures de- 526 pendent on 185 Darkness of 180 Kindness of 182 Mysterious 175 Paternal 184 Universal 186 Unsearchable 176 Providential boun- ties implored 177 Goodness of God 178 Provide, the Lord 475 Provisions of the 200 Encouragement to 235 Race, christian 305 For help 275, 288 Recollections, grate 491 For guidance 31, 234 Redemption 496 For protection 2S6, 292 By the gospel 197 For mercies 287 By Christ 212 For light 2891By the cross 212 For steadfastness 239 j Redeeming love 217 For wisdom 239 Refuge, Christ a 248 For aid 64, 291 God a 9,33 For the subjection 49, 56, 184 of the nations to 4.05 Reflections on the For the spread of I death of Christ 213 the gospel For the youth 406\ Reign of 416 Christ For pardon 63, 69 j Religion, early For sanctification 52 Advantages of For the church 70 Beauty of For quick'ning grace 74 ! Support of 65 90,405 458 459 473 413 For a revival Of Solomon Presence of God The Lord's The Universal Presence of God's 547 Religious institutio 358 291 Attendance on 358 287 Repentance 274—281 283 Absence from God 276 233 Hope reviving 276 Inconstancy lamen 275 safety and glory of i Mourning over sin 274 his church 50, 63 Returning to Christ 231 Prepare ye the way Sinners invited to 77 of the Lord 202 The penitent 2S0 Prince of peace 216 Rejoicing 33 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 575 In God 333,350 In his works 174 Resignation 348 Rest in God 10 To the soul 108 Resorting to God in trouble 33, 45—54, 57 Resolution 349 Resurrection 76 Hope of 421 Of Christ 111, 214 Prospect of 420 Retributions of God 15 Returning to Chri 281 Revelation welcom 187 Revival, prayer for 547 Reward and pun- ishment 426 Riches, true Righteous, death of 417 River of life 262 Rock 474 Royal proclamatio 550 Sabbath, eternal Safety, in God In trusting Christ In the hands of Christ In trusting God Saints in glory Sweet home Sanctification And pardon Implored Salvation Approaching By grace Only in God Saviour Salutation, christi 497 Scriptures 187—193 Authority of 188 Delight in 191 Excellency of 121 Glory of 189 Heavenly bread 193 223 127 470 546 63, 69 263 52 193—201 420 195 278 227, 249 190 190 191 188 187 464 422 391 391 392 183 Light of Seed Searching the Suited to all man- kind Teaching us Welcomed Seasons, goodness of God in Second coming of Christ Sermon Hymns before Hymns after Self-dependence folly of Seeking instruction from God 122 Knowledge of God 338 Shepherd, good 529 Christ a 249 Sin, foi-given upon confession 37 Confessed 274 Sinners, call to 264 Banished from G. 426 Folly of envying the prosperity of 66 Heavy-ladened 259 Intercession for 181 Invited to the gospel 195 Scorning the messa 548 Urged to accept Solace, christian 548 Song, impartial 500 Of the convert 544 Of Simeon 551 Soldiers of Ch 306, 533 Solicitude to finish our course with 317 Souls, mourning 478 Spiritual blessings 235 Svread of the gos 502 Star of Bethlehem 250 Strength from God 21 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 576 Submission 350 Of Christ 210 Under the loss of friends 418 Sunday schools 463 Supper 490 Supping with Chri 510 Teacher, Christ a 251 Thanks-giving for national prosperi 450 Thief on the cross 490 Thing, needful 254 Time 406^403 Flight of 407 Improvement of 408 Redeeming 406 Short and misspent 408 True light of 40? Traveller's hymn 465 Tranquillity 483 Trial, relying on God in time of 467 Trouble, hope in 25 Flying to Christ in 334 Trust, in 43, 83, 87, 351 In old age 414 Through all chang 176 Without fear 495 Truth, worth of 512 Unanimity, excel- lency of 135, 136 Unfruitfulness ren- der gospel privil 198 Union with Christ 301 Christian 352, 478 Unity of the spirit in the bond of pe 353 Unity of God 161 War, in time of 451 Warfare, christian 306 Warrant, christian 500 Way 498 Truth and life 239 Ways, broad and 252 Wedding hymn 457 Weeping Mary 503 Wicked, character 7 Prospects of 20 Wisdom, christian 356 Of God 163 Word 55 Blessing on 193 Excellency of 55 Light and glory of 189 The seed of 190 Worship 382— 394 After sermon 392 Blessing^pn 387 Before sefmon 391 Delight in 334 Dismission of 394 Devotion in 355 Invitation to 383 In all places 390 Of God 59, 71 Opening of 390 Pure 382 Privilege of 134 Presence of G. in 3S6 Social 488 Surrounding the mercy seat at 389 Works of God re- counted to poste 69 Worthy the Lamb 530 Young persons ex- horted to seek C. 460 Encouragement to be pious 45S, 461 Instructed 461 Invited to Christ 484 Prayer for 461 To remember their Creator 460 Zion 18 Asking the way to 507 The citizen of 30 The high-way to 507 The christian 50 Zeal, true and false 357 Tempered with charity 357 END